This song hit me hard. I just heard it for the first time yesterday and have listened to it about 20 times since. The reason is I lost my Dad just over a year ago. He came home to my house on Hospice and lasted 3 days and I stayed every minute with him. As my Dad started to pass it was just me and him in the room and he knew right before he told me it was his time to go and I would be ok. When he started to feel himself slip away I saw panic for a moment so I just kept rubbing his chest and told him to keep looking at me as I didn't know what else to do but knew it would be what he would do for me and did that for about 5 minutes never breaking eyes with him until he passed. It was one of the worst and best moments of my life.
What a sad but happy story. You got to be with him. My dad died of Alsheimers 6 years ago. It was so sad to watch his mind just waste away. I did not watch him take his last breath. I just couldn't . My sister's were with him. We both have great memories and will have them forever. This was the saddest song I ever heard but it was great. Thanks for watching and your great comment. Take care my friend.
I cry like a big baby when it comes to family. Plus sad songs and sad movies kill me. I am glad to know his father is O.K. now. Take care and hope to hear from you tomorrow
In the video - very real, very raw and as deeply emotional as you see - his father, sitting beside him, had a terminal diagnosis with kidney disease, and no viable donors, and a couple of months to live. This song, this video unearthed a distant cousin, who proved to be a match, resulting in a successful transplant.
Thanks Hank for watching I really appreciate it. This is the saddest song I've ever heard. It hits home for me or anyone who has lost family members especially If you have to watch them get worse and die. I'm so thankful that they found the cousin and save his Father. Thanks again
you know , I cry every single time I watch a reaction to this James Blunt song, it gets me every single time, I lost my mum a year last nov and dad end August last year ... ...
I will definitely cry every time I watch this also. He was absolutely amazing and it is so hard to lose people we love. Thanks so very much for watching
I lost my dad at 54 years old to a heart attack. I did CPR but was unsuccessful. I lost him in 1997 but think of him every day. I cried hearing this song
So sorry for your loss. It was great that you know c.p.r. and tried to save him. That is way to young. This song hit me hard also. Thanks for watching and take care.
He was absolutely amazing and I am so thrilled that is father is doing well now. It is so sad 😭 to watch our parents grandparents go through sickness and eventually pass away. Thanks so much for watching
Their exact words - 'Credit to where its due Blunts version i got to admit is some very good acting for the camera, where as this kid it is all from the heart.' I don't know who could watch JB in that video and think its acting.
James also was in the British army, he was a captain in the tank division and actually saw action in Kosovo. He decided to leave and have a music career. His father in this video, had stage 4 kidney disease only had one kidney after being a live donor himself, he was terminally ill here. James and his siblings weren't a match and his father was on the donor list, but really there was no hope. The comment below explains what happened and his father is still alive Well done ❤
I am so thankful for service people. I am so glad this had a happy ending. One of my friends needed a kidney but thankfully his son was a match. This song was absolutely amazing but sad. Thanks for watching
@@grumpyoldguyreacts He was born July 1946, so he's 75 right now. James said of the song and the video: "Monsters is a eulogy to my father - except he's still alive and kicking. But he's not been well - his kidneys are functioning at just 11%. And with that realisation, I needed to tell him that, to me, he's more than just a father. He's my friend too, and that I love him." God bless both of them.
James is lucky he is able to tell him how much he loves him while he is still here. To many people don't get the chance and then it's to late.Thanks for answering my question and take care my friend
Yeah, cracks me up every time, and I can't stand my father. Blunt is bloody good, isn't he? A real talent for finding the words right into the heart of it. Try 'No Bravery', about his own military career. It's rather good. All power to you, old chap. th-cam.com/video/gh41Wxez9PE/w-d-xo.html
His dad was dying of kidney disease. James did this video in one take because it was so emotional. After release of the video, a cousin came forward and was a match for his father. He donated a kidney and James' father is still alive as far as I know.
His father was in stage 4 kidney failure and they couldn't find a match. With their military background and the British stiff upper lip they didn't show emotions often. Thankfully after the song came out a distant relative heard the story and decided to see if he was a match and he was. So he father is still alive!
Wow that is happy ending to a sad song. I am so thrilled someone stepped up for him. As I have gotten older I cry all the time over stuff like this but I wouldn't have cried when I was younger. Thanks for the info and for watching. I really appreciate it
I’d originally only seen Iam Tongi’s cover(very good, and sad, as it is a sad song) but I’d seen James Blunt pop up and it recommended me this and I was like “Alright, I’d be an asshole knowing the original exists and avoiding it” so I gave it a shot, tears quickly followed, but I held together, then the camera zoomed out, I let out an audible “Oh fuck me” and then I just gushed. What a solid, deep, strong, emotional song. Just pure emotion. Read they only did one take cause no one could keep it together. I’d believe that without a doubt. Rough. Beautiful and rough.
I never expected this. It just crushed me .At my age I have lost so many friends and family members and I miss them everyday. Thanks so very much for watching and your fabulous comment. Take care my friend
You can tell it was a 1 take deal because of the vocals ,they are shaky with emotion in parts, he was asked to do it again but he decided against making it perfect as it adds to the emotion of the song.
@@jackwhitbread4583 Yes it was perfect. Definitely one of the saddest songs I ever heard. I cried like a big baby and do every time I look at it or even see the thumbnail. Thanks so very much
Apparently, James donated all the proceeds from this amazing song to the UK charity 'Help For Heroes' who do such great work for ex-servicemen and women. It demonstrates what sort of a top guy James really is.
icant say anymore than the other guests, but its such a beautiful love story to a sons love of a father. , thankfully all is well through a donation, and james was a war hero. he carried his guitar on the side of his tank too
My dad passed in 2013. When I was little like most kids, I thought a monster that lived under my bed. My dad would come in the room and make sure there was no monster under my bed, and if he happened to see one, he would chase it away. Fast forward some 46 years and his doctor told me to take him to the ER. I set by his side for 5 days praying he would wake up, on the 6th day I talked to my pastor. She told me he was not going to wake up, and he was just waiting on me to say it was OK to go. Nothing can prepare anyone for that. He passed within 4 hours of me telling him that it was OK to pass, and I would take care of mom. I set with him and held his hand and felt him take his last breath. Tears. So, what I get out of this song is that he is telling his dad it is OK to pass, that it is his time to chase the Monsters away under the bed.
You have me crying again. That's a great story and you are a great son. My dad died of Alzheimer's in 2017 and it was just so hard to watch. Thanks for watching and sharing your story
Both Blunt and his father served in the military and when James's was sent to Kosovo it has been reported that when his father said goodbye, his dad said, "you are not my son and I am not your father, we are just two grown men saying goodbye ".
Thanks Victor for watching I really appreciate it. This was the saddest song I have ever heard. It really hit me hard. I was so happy to hear his Dad is doing well. It reminded me of my Dad and losing him to Alzheimer's and I miss him everyday. Thanks again and take care.
Thanks for watching and your kind words. This video really knocked me on my ass. I cried like a baby and I was taught men don't cry. Thanks again I appreciate it
Thank you for your reaction this song broke me too. Loss of a parent is the worst. It gets harder every year. The more memory’s u loss the harder it gets.
Yes it is hard. My mom died when I was born so I never knew her. My dad got remarried when I was 2 and I lost her in 1995 at age 55 of cancer and lost my dad 6 years ago and I think of them every day. Thanks so very much for watching and your comment
This song makes me tear up every time I hear it. You showed genuine feelings at the sadness of this song. For a grumpy old man, you sure have a tender heart. :~)
Thank you very much. I am not so grumpy anymore after finding all these fabulous artists. I have watched this video 3 times now and I cry all the time. James is absolutely amazing and I am a gigantic fan. Thanks so very much for watching
Great reaction Grumpy guy!! Very raw, emotional and honest. Watch other TH-camrs reacting to this song and you will find WE'RE ALL CRYING. Such a beautiful, tender, moving song and performance. Keep reacting, you are wonderful!
Thanks so very much Dawn. I will have to check out other reactions. I am very emotional anymore I guess it comes with age. I was taught men don't cry but now I do all the time. Thanks again
@@grumpyoldguyreacts I am about to be 65 in July, and I was raised with that same absurd notion! Boys and men don’t cry! What a lot of hooey! I’m so glad that that absurd expectation has gone by the wayside. Being able to express emotion… And cry… Is a wonderful wonderful thing! Be well! Thanks for your kind note! If you have time check out James Blunt’s Monsters reaction by someone named “ Larryshair”!
@@grumpyoldguyreacts I appreciate your reaction, Tom. I lost my Dad in September 2021, this song helped carry me while I helped care for him in his final weeks. There is so much truth in the lyrics for anyone caring for a parent at the end of their life. His birthday was also June 2, so when I read that I had to reply. Thank you. ❤️
Thanks .I really appreciate your support. My son and his wife went to Scotland last fall and they absolutely loved it. They said it was so beautiful and the people were so friendly.
Like his father James served in action in the forces. His father was a career soldier and is the older man in the video. During the making of the record they could not get him a new kidney. So he was dying. This song was seen by a relative and he donated a kidney so he is happily alive...thanks to this song.
I respect any one who serves or has served. I thank them for their bravery. I am so thrilled that his dad is doing great. I had a feeling that was his dad but wasn't sure. I will definitely do more of him. Thanks for watching
Career soldier? No, not in the slightest. James and his father are what we call upper class and they were officers not soldiers. James was a Captain and his father a Lieutenant. There is a clear distinction between soldiers and officers, and yes I do know as I was married to a soldier and worked both in the Sergeants mess and the officers mess
@@jackwhitbread4583 Officers and enlisted men die in wars for their country. Bombs and artillery fire do not differentiate. The families of dead soldiers grieve. You will be offending families of fallen soldiers. Kindness doesn't cost and your opinion may be valid to you but it is terribly ungracious and cruel to express. You do yourself no favour.
During the filming of the clip, by the end, the entire production team was in tears, James dad casually said "why are you all crying, I'm not dead yet" 🤣🤣 typical pommie soldier comment
This is probably the saddest song I ever heard. I can see why they all were crying. Soldiers are all the toughest people in the world. Thanks for watching
Thank you for your honest reaction! We are many who needs this kind of reaction nowadays, just to show that we aren't alone witholding this kind of pain and the feeling of missing a person, albeit a father, a mother or an another kind of a rolemodel in our lives!
Thanks for the kind words. This song and video knocked me on my ass. I just bought back so many memories of losing all my Grandparents and Parents and even a sister. I think about them almost every day and miss them so much and what is even sadder my kids will be in the same situation as me someday. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment
Yes I am so glad that his Dad is doing better. This really was so sad and it really hit home. I watched my mom and dad die and it was horrible. Thanks for watching I really appreciate it
Lost my dad to a heart attack at the age of 58 in 2005. Very hard to not be there and say goodbye. To never see him again. Now with my own cancers and 9 yo daughter I’m likely to not reach the age of my Dad, but doing the best to be the best Dad I can for my daughters memory.
So sorry 😞 about your dad I know the feeling. Stay positive and enjoy every day and kiss and hug your daughter every chance you get. I really hope everything works out for the best. Thanks for watching and take care
I think we as people who love to watch reactors, like to connect sometimes, & showing vulnerability with us, does that......thank you for being vulnerable & raw with us ❤
Thank you Sandy for watching I really appreciate it. James is absolutely amazing and I have reacted to 6 or 7 songs of his and most of them were sad and made me cry a little. This song really hit me hard, I have lost so many family members and watched my Dad die of Alzheimer's . I felt so bad for James. Thanks again and please take care.
@@grumpyoldguyreacts nice one my man. try to get off that stuff - im your age - no end of health issues - its always sugar and/or salt - i'll keep watching my freind
I drink 12 to15 Pepsis a day for years and years. I am lucky with my sugar. I must have good genes. I only drink 2 Pepsis a day now. I know things will catch up with me. Thanks for your concern
No Bravery is a brilliant song he wrote while serving in the military. Sad but true song. Has a bunch of other great songs - Carry you home, same mistake, the truth, the greatest, cold, three wise men, high. His back to bedlam album is excellent 👌
Wow never knew anything about him. I definitely will do more reactions to him. He was absolutely amazing and I was really impressed by him. I will put your suggestions on my list. Thanks for watching
You're beautiful, my dad left when I was 3 😢😣 after...beating my 18mth old brother, so I subscribe to every real man who gets emotional to this song 🥲💞 so beautiful to see men with emotions, as a mother of grown sons to things I pushed home, real men don't beat up anyone and real human beings cry 💞🥺🥲🐨🇦🇺🦘🕊.
Yes men should never lay a hand on a woman or child and emotions are O.K. I was taught men don't cry. But that was how it was in the old days. I cry all the time now. Thanks for watching and take care of yourself and your son's
@@annettelane Thanks Annette for watching I really appreciate you. This is the saddest song I ever heard but am thankful that everything worked out for his Dad.
Thank you for your authentic reaction. You didn't shy away from the emotions and you only paused once which is appreciated because I always want to see a persons reaction to the lyrics and many will pause too often just so they can collect themselves when they start getting too emotional which isn't an authentic reaction when someone does that and you didn't. You immersed yourself into it 100% and that's what makes a reaction video an authentic one. ❤
Thank you so very much for the kind words and for watching I really appreciate it. I have reacted to James about 5 times and I think 4 of them made me cry. Not as sad 😢 as Monsters. I have James scheduled for about 3 weeks from now . He really is amazing and spectacular. Thanks again and Merry Christmas 🎁⛄. Take care and hope to hear from you again.
This was a beautiful reaction thank you. I must also comment on how good you have arranged your videos, with the video you react to housed in an old fashioned television set in the top left corner, so we have a very clear view of the video and you as you are reacting - very nice!
Thank you Gary for watching and the kind words I really appreciate you. Some people don't like the TV but I do. James is absolutely amazing and I have reacted to him at least 10 times now and almost every song has made me cry. Thanks again and take care .
a wonderfully honest reaction I commend your humility and I too am in tears as I watch it yet again, it just gets to you as do many of his songs, he is worth exploring further, his dad who had stage 4 kidney disease found a doner through the song and survives.
I was so happy 😄 to find out his dad got a doner and is doing great. This song hit me like a ton of bricks. I have watched to many family and friends get sick and they fight then die. Thanks so very much for watching and taking the time to comment. Take care
So glD u love this song. I have lost bth my parents now. Most lately my lovely mum in 2018. Not over their loss but moving forward. Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your father. An extremely hard situation i am sure. All success with yor channel, oh, and i have sub'd! God bless. 💕
Ironically, his father was a kidney donor and then contracted stage four kidney disease that’s his real father in the video and at this time he only had two months to live, and those are real tears. He’s crying in a strange twist after the video he requested, if anyone had type O if they would consider donating their kidney and his father received the kidney and is alive till this day, he wouldn’t allow them to edit the video he left it is exactly as it happened one take.
This video was the saddest thing I ever saw and really hit me hard. I've lost so many loved ones and it made me think of them. I am so glad his Dad is doing well. Thanks for watching I really appreciate it
@@grumpyoldguyreacts yes I to have lost a lot of people and a lot of very young people ! this video. I don’t care how many times I watch it I always tear up … Great reaction
Thanks Barry for watching. I did react to that song plus a couple others of James . I really love James but so many of his songs have made me cry like a baby. Thanks again and take care.
You can show your emotions, I loved your reaction! I was crying right there with you! What a beautiful song, you can't help getting emotional with this sing, he sang it beautifully. Keep them coming. Love & peace 🫶🏽✌🏼
I first heard Monsters when it was released in 2019, on what would have been my mother's 77th birthday, but she passed away in 1986. I cried like a baby then, and I still do every time I hear this song. I've been a fan of James since 2006 and have seen him live and met him a few times. He's just as nice a person can be and his music is fantastic. I hope you get to know some more of his music. Thanks for doing this video!
I definitely will do more of him. I can't believe I never ever heard of him before. He is absolutely amazing and I was impressed by him. Thanks so very much for watching
I'm sorry about your Dad. My Grandma had dementia, so I mean it when I say it brother. Don't ever apologize for feeling emotion dude! Thats what makes us Human!!
I'll say. I can't stop thinking about it. It brings back memories of things that some of my family members have gone through. Thanks so much for watching
As a matter of fact I am going to record that tomorrow but it might not come up until next week or the week after. I try to keep ahead because my son does all the editing and deals with you tube. Thanks for watching
@@grumpyoldguyreacts When the video seems to end and they are silent and unmoving for a few seconds, a meaningful gesture from father to son occurs. You can always tell if you are at the actual end by looking at the indicator at the bottom of the screen.
@@ShanLiB I'm computer illiterate so I just know how to start and stop the video. My wife pulls up the video I want and my son does all the editing and deals with you tube. I am going to go back to see the end of the video. Thanks for bringing that to my attention.
A bit late, but I loved this reaction. I cried when I watched it, and often still do, thinking of my Dad. He's still kickin' about, but getting on in years (In his 70's) and even my Mom is now. It's hard and a lot of people take their parents for granted, never realizing what they will be loosing. I'm all to aware of what I will be missing, as my parents, especially my Dad, mean so very much to me. I played this for my Dad - it reminded him of HIS Dad, who died in his 50's. I just told him that it will be me, some day, being the last one. Treasure what you have while you have it.
I couldn't say it any better. I'm 65 now and I am the old parent. I have lost so many people that I miss every day. I wish I would have spent more time with all of them but you don't think about it at the time. Hopefully me and my wife have many more years left but you never know one day to the next. Thanks so very much for watching and your fabulous comment. Take care and kiss your parents all the time.
Both James and his father were in the military in their time. James came out and started singing. His dad had stage 4 kidney disease and was due to go into hospital for a kidney transplant ,the prognosis wasnt good. So James wrote this song for his Dad. Fortunately his father did well and is still alive.
@@grumpyoldguyreacts as a side note and suggestion, I think you would do INCREDIBLY well reacting to UK culture videos as so many others have done before you, to the point of a career and I think you could get there; just a suggestion you could consider buddy 🤷♂️🤔 we here in England seem to have a fascination of what others worldwide think of our weird and obscure, but to us normal, habits and traditions so yeah… just food for thought 💭 👍🏼
That's a good idea but I am computer ilterate and I depend on my son to do all the editing and deals with you tube so I hate to give him more to do. I will discuss it with him. I did react to Monty Python The Lumber Jack song and some bands from the U.K. Thanks
This song hit me hard. I just heard it for the first time yesterday and have listened to it about 20 times since. The reason is I lost my Dad just over a year ago. He came home to my house on Hospice and lasted 3 days and I stayed every minute with him. As my Dad started to pass it was just me and him in the room and he knew right before he told me it was his time to go and I would be ok. When he started to feel himself slip away I saw panic for a moment so I just kept rubbing his chest and told him to keep looking at me as I didn't know what else to do but knew it would be what he would do for me and did that for about 5 minutes never breaking eyes with him until he passed. It was one of the worst and best moments of my life.
What a sad but happy story. You got to be with him. My dad died of Alsheimers 6 years ago. It was so sad to watch his mind just waste away. I did not watch him take his last breath. I just couldn't . My sister's were with him. We both have great memories and will have them forever. This was the saddest song I ever heard but it was great. Thanks for watching and your great comment. Take care my friend.
I'm not ashamed to cry anymore especially when it's a song that stirs up memories. Thanks Tom.
I cry like a big baby when it comes to family. Plus sad songs and sad movies kill me. I am glad to know his father is O.K. now. Take care and hope to hear from you tomorrow
In the video - very real, very raw and as deeply emotional as you see - his father, sitting beside him, had a terminal diagnosis with kidney disease, and no viable donors, and a couple of months to live. This song, this video unearthed a distant cousin, who proved to be a match, resulting in a successful transplant.
Thanks Hank for watching I really appreciate it. This is the saddest song I've ever heard. It hits home for me or anyone who has lost family members especially If you have to watch them get worse and die. I'm so thankful that they found the cousin and save his Father. Thanks again
you know , I cry every single time I watch a reaction to this James Blunt song, it gets me every single time, I lost my mum a year last nov and dad end August last year ... ...
I will definitely cry every time I watch this also. He was absolutely amazing and it is so hard to lose people we love. Thanks so very much for watching
@@grumpyoldguyreacts it's my pleasure , I am always on the lookout for new reactors
Thanks for taking time to check me out. I also do funny food videos too.
I lost my dad at 54 years old to a heart attack. I did CPR but was unsuccessful. I lost him in 1997 but think of him every day. I cried hearing this song
So sorry for your loss. It was great that you know c.p.r. and tried to save him. That is way to young. This song hit me hard also. Thanks for watching and take care.
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he story goes..one take, no autotune, at the end when everyone was crying, his dad what i'm not dead yet
He was absolutely amazing and I am so thrilled that is father is doing well now. It is so sad 😭 to watch our parents grandparents go through sickness and eventually pass away. Thanks so much for watching
Someone, in another reaction video, had to gall to say good acting!!! In my very British accent...'I beg your pardon!'
Their exact words - 'Credit to where its due Blunts version i got to admit is some very good acting for the camera, where as this kid it is all from the heart.' I don't know who could watch JB in that video and think its acting.
@@staceyknight9250 I thought it was from the heart for sure. I know one thing it made me cry like a little baby.
James also was in the British army, he was a captain in the tank division and actually saw action in Kosovo.
He decided to leave and have a music career.
His father in this video, had stage 4 kidney disease only had one kidney after being a live donor himself, he was terminally ill here.
James and his siblings weren't a match and his father was on the donor list, but really there was no hope.
The comment below explains what happened and his father is still alive
Well done ❤
I am so thankful for service people. I am so glad this had a happy ending. One of my friends needed a kidney but thankfully his son was a match. This song was absolutely amazing but sad. Thanks for watching
I recently heard his dad wasn't doing so well again. Of course I hope that's not the case.
Me too. I really hope he is O.K. Do you know how old his dad is???
@@grumpyoldguyreacts He was born July 1946, so he's 75 right now.
James said of the song and the video: "Monsters is a eulogy to my father - except he's still alive and kicking. But he's not been well - his kidneys are functioning at just 11%. And with that realisation, I needed to tell him that, to me, he's more than just a father. He's my friend too, and that I love him." God bless both of them.
James is lucky he is able to tell him how much he loves him while he is still here. To many people don't get the chance and then it's to late.Thanks for answering my question and take care my friend
Yeah, cracks me up every time, and I can't stand my father. Blunt is bloody good, isn't he? A real talent for finding the words right into the heart of it. Try 'No Bravery', about his own military career. It's rather good. All power to you, old chap. th-cam.com/video/gh41Wxez9PE/w-d-xo.html
Thanks so very much and I will check out your link
Awh. A big hug to you.
Thanks. I like big hugs
His dad was dying of kidney disease. James did this video in one take because it was so emotional. After release of the video, a cousin came forward and was a match for his father. He donated a kidney and James' father is still alive as far as I know.
Yes that was emotional. I couldn't stop crying. I am so glad his dad is still alive. Thanks Dawn and take care
Never be ashamed to cry, that's just showing your heart 💓
I cry all the time now but was taught not to cry when I was young. Thanks for watching
His father was in stage 4 kidney failure and they couldn't find a match. With their military background and the British stiff upper lip they didn't show emotions often. Thankfully after the song came out a distant relative heard the story and decided to see if he was a match and he was. So he father is still alive!
Wow that is happy ending to a sad song. I am so thrilled someone stepped up for him. As I have gotten older I cry all the time over stuff like this but I wouldn't have cried when I was younger. Thanks for the info and for watching. I really appreciate it
His father is sick again, his kidney is failing again
@@AlainnCorcaigh source?
I’d originally only seen Iam Tongi’s cover(very good, and sad, as it is a sad song) but I’d seen James Blunt pop up and it recommended me this and I was like “Alright, I’d be an asshole knowing the original exists and avoiding it” so I gave it a shot, tears quickly followed, but I held together, then the camera zoomed out, I let out an audible “Oh fuck me” and then I just gushed. What a solid, deep, strong, emotional song. Just pure emotion. Read they only did one take cause no one could keep it together. I’d believe that without a doubt. Rough. Beautiful and rough.
I never expected this. It just crushed me .At my age I have lost so many friends and family members and I miss them everyday. Thanks so very much for watching and your fabulous comment. Take care my friend
You can tell it was a 1 take deal because of the vocals ,they are shaky with emotion in parts, he was asked to do it again but he decided against making it perfect as it adds to the emotion of the song.
@@jackwhitbread4583 Yes it was perfect. Definitely one of the saddest songs I ever heard. I cried like a big baby and do every time I look at it or even see the thumbnail. Thanks so very much
Try James Blunt carry you home
I will definitely check it out. Thanks so very much
You have compassion and empathy, women love this! You’re a true man, a beautiful man. Sending love.♥️
Thank you so very much for the kind words. I was taught men aren't supposed to cry but now I cry all the time. Thanks so very much for watching
Apparently, James donated all the proceeds from this amazing song to the UK charity 'Help For Heroes' who do such great work for ex-servicemen and women. It demonstrates what sort of a top guy James really is.
I had never heard of him before but I really love and respect him. I am so thrilled to see celebrities who do so much for charity. Thanks for watching
During Covid, he also donated all of the proceeds from his song, "The Greatest", to Britain's National Health Service. James is a great guy.
@@firstinthedanceWow, thanks, I didn't know that. God bless him for that.
@@jeffstevens4262 He also donates generously to Doctors Without Borders. :)
You have a beautiful soul sir
Thank you so very much for the kind words. James songs make me cry like a baby.
icant say anymore than the other guests, but its such a beautiful love story to a sons love of a father. , thankfully all is well through a donation, and james was a war hero. he carried his guitar on the side of his tank too
Yes I am really happy his dad is O.K. now. I also really respect James military service. They risk their lives for our freedom .Thanks for watching
Crying 😢
I cried 😭 like a baby. Thanks for watching
Tears come into your eyes.....automatically....sounds he loves his father alot...
I miss my dad every day. Death and sickness is horrible. James is lucky he still has him. Thanks for watching
My dad passed in 2013. When I was little like most kids, I thought a monster that lived under my bed. My dad would come in the room and make sure there was no monster under my bed, and if he happened to see one, he would chase it away. Fast forward some 46 years and his doctor told me to take him to the ER. I set by his side for 5 days praying he would wake up, on the 6th day I talked to my pastor. She told me he was not going to wake up, and he was just waiting on me to say it was OK to go. Nothing can prepare anyone for that. He passed within 4 hours of me telling him that it was OK to pass, and I would take care of mom. I set with him and held his hand and felt him take his last breath. Tears. So, what I get out of this song is that he is telling his dad it is OK to pass, that it is his time to chase the Monsters away under the bed.
You have me crying again. That's a great story and you are a great son. My dad died of Alzheimer's in 2017 and it was just so hard to watch. Thanks for watching and sharing your story
Both Blunt and his father served in the military and when James's was sent to Kosovo it has been reported that when his father said goodbye, his dad said, "you are not my son and I am not your father, we are just two grown men saying goodbye ".
Thanks Victor for watching I really appreciate it. This was the saddest song I have ever heard. It really hit me hard. I was so happy to hear his Dad is doing well. It reminded me of my Dad and losing him to Alzheimer's and I miss him everyday. Thanks again and take care.
Grumpy old girl here, loved your reaction!
Thanks so very much. I don't think I have ever seen a video so sad. Thanks for watching
Listen to Carry Me Home by James it’s a great song.
I will definitely check it out. I never heard of James but he was fantastic. Thanks
don't be afraid to shed a tear for this song!
I am not afraid to cry but when I do I get so emotional I can't talk. This was absolutely fabulous but sad. Thanks for watching
love you
Thanks for watching and your kind words. This video really knocked me on my ass. I cried like a baby and I was taught men don't cry. Thanks again I appreciate it
Thank you for your reaction this song broke me too. Loss of a parent is the worst. It gets harder every year. The more memory’s u loss the harder it gets.
Yes it is hard. My mom died when I was born so I never knew her. My dad got remarried when I was 2 and I lost her in 1995 at age 55 of cancer and lost my dad 6 years ago and I think of them every day. Thanks so very much for watching and your comment
This song makes me tear up every time I hear it. You showed genuine feelings at the sadness of this song. For a grumpy old man, you sure have a tender heart. :~)
Thank you very much. I am not so grumpy anymore after finding all these fabulous artists. I have watched this video 3 times now and I cry all the time. James is absolutely amazing and I am a gigantic fan. Thanks so very much for watching
@@grumpyoldguyreacts have you listened to the music video "When I'm Gone" by rory and joey Feek? That will be a 10 hanky video.
Great reaction Grumpy guy!! Very raw, emotional and honest. Watch other TH-camrs reacting to this song and you will find WE'RE ALL CRYING. Such a beautiful, tender, moving song and performance. Keep reacting, you are wonderful!
Thanks so very much Dawn. I will have to check out other reactions. I am very emotional anymore I guess it comes with age. I was taught men don't cry but now I do all the time. Thanks again
@@grumpyoldguyreacts I am about to be 65 in July, and I was raised with that same absurd notion! Boys and men don’t cry! What a lot of hooey! I’m so glad that that absurd expectation has gone by the wayside. Being able to express emotion… And cry… Is a wonderful wonderful thing! Be well! Thanks for your kind note! If you have time check out James Blunt’s Monsters reaction by someone named “ Larryshair”!
I will definitely do that. I will be 65 June 2 and ready to retire. I am also glad that notion went away. But that's how it was.
@@grumpyoldguyreacts I appreciate your reaction, Tom. I lost my Dad in September 2021, this song helped carry me while I helped care for him in his final weeks. There is so much truth in the lyrics for anyone caring for a parent at the end of their life. His birthday was also June 2, so when I read that I had to reply. Thank you. ❤️
Great song. Now you need to do "Goodbye My Lover!!"
I will definitely check it out 😃. Thanks I really appreciate you taking the time to watch.
Great reaction, yes this gets to us all, especially if you've lost your parents. No Tears is another good song by JB and also Carry Me Home..
I was so impressed by him and will definitely do much more of him. I hope I don't cry like a baby the next time. Thanks for watching
Just found you, great reaction. Much love from Scotland mate 🥹
Thanks .I really appreciate your support. My son and his wife went to Scotland last fall and they absolutely loved it. They said it was so beautiful and the people were so friendly.
Wonderful reaction, hugs from Sweden.
Thanks so very much. You have some great bands in Sweden. I have reacted to a bunch of them. Thanks again and take care
I did research on James too, and I found out he stopped ww3, he was willing to get vourt Marshall, he was a captain at 25 with his platoon.
😢thanks
Thanks so very much for watching
Like his father James served in action in the forces. His father was a career soldier and is the older man in the video. During the making of the record they could not get him a new kidney. So he was dying. This song was seen by a relative and he donated a kidney so he is happily alive...thanks to this song.
I respect any one who serves or has served. I thank them for their bravery. I am so thrilled that his dad is doing great. I had a feeling that was his dad but wasn't sure. I will definitely do more of him. Thanks for watching
Career soldier? No, not in the slightest. James and his father are what we call upper class and they were officers not soldiers. James was a Captain and his father a Lieutenant. There is a clear distinction between soldiers and officers, and yes I do know as I was married to a soldier and worked both in the Sergeants mess and the officers mess
@@jackwhitbread4583 Officers and enlisted men die in wars for their country. Bombs and artillery fire do not differentiate. The families of dead soldiers grieve. You will be offending families of fallen soldiers. Kindness doesn't cost and your opinion may be valid to you but it is terribly ungracious and cruel to express. You do yourself no favour.
@jackwhitbread4583 his father was a Colonel, not a lieutenant, so it seems you don't quite know everything.
During the filming of the clip, by the end, the entire production team was in tears, James dad casually said "why are you all crying, I'm not dead yet" 🤣🤣 typical pommie soldier comment
This is probably the saddest song I ever heard. I can see why they all were crying. Soldiers are all the toughest people in the world. Thanks for watching
Can you react to NF-How could you leave us
Even though I am from Pittsburgh I always loved the Raiders of Blitnekoff and Stabler Phil Villipano. And others. Thanks so very much for watching
Thank you for your honest reaction! We are many who needs this kind of reaction nowadays, just to show that we aren't alone witholding this kind of pain and the feeling of missing a person, albeit a father, a mother or an another kind of a rolemodel in our lives!
Thanks for the kind words. This song and video knocked me on my ass. I just bought back so many memories of losing all my Grandparents and Parents and even a sister. I think about them almost every day and miss them so much and what is even sadder my kids will be in the same situation as me someday. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment
The dad was dying at the time but received a transplant so can confirm he’s now healthy thank god
Yes I am so glad that his Dad is doing better. This really was so sad and it really hit home. I watched my mom and dad die and it was horrible. Thanks for watching I really appreciate it
Bless you, this is a hard song to get through if you have lost someone.
Yes it is and at my age I have lost a lot of family and some friends. Thanks so much
Lost my dad to a heart attack at the age of 58 in 2005. Very hard to not be there and say goodbye. To never see him again. Now with my own cancers and 9 yo daughter I’m likely to not reach the age of my Dad, but doing the best to be the best Dad I can for my daughters memory.
So sorry 😞 about your dad I know the feeling. Stay positive and enjoy every day and kiss and hug your daughter every chance you get. I really hope everything works out for the best. Thanks for watching and take care
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I think we as people who love to watch reactors, like to connect sometimes, & showing vulnerability with us, does that......thank you for being vulnerable & raw with us ❤
Thank you Sandy for watching I really appreciate it. James is absolutely amazing and I have reacted to 6 or 7 songs of his and most of them were sad and made me cry a little. This song really hit me hard, I have lost so many family members and watched my Dad die of Alzheimer's . I felt so bad for James. Thanks again and please take care.
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put the pepsi product placement away -it's not good for you ......sad song sad pepsi moment
I wish I could stop the Pepsi but I am addicted. It is like drinking or smoking. Thanks so very much for watching and James was absolutely amazing
@@grumpyoldguyreacts nice one my man. try to get off that stuff - im your age - no end of health issues - its always sugar and/or salt - i'll keep watching my freind
I drink 12 to15 Pepsis a day for years and years. I am lucky with my sugar. I must have good genes. I only drink 2 Pepsis a day now. I know things will catch up with me. Thanks for your concern
Beautiful. Please react to other James Blunts songs. He is a incredible artist and so underated. One of my all-time favorite artist.
I will definitely do more of him real soon. He is amazing👍 and I definitely am a big fan. Thanks for watching
WOW!!! Powerful song. Love it. 😭
Thanks James
His Dad had a kidney disease, James tested, but he wasn't a match. I think that his dad was in the video. But I think he is passed now
That's the saddest video ever. Thanks for watching I really appreciate it.
I totally understand . I was the same way in tears as well.
Saddest song I ever heard. I was taught growing up that boys and men don't cry but now I cry like a baby. Thanks for watching
Brilliant reaction grumpy... We all 😢. At this song sir.... Peace and love ❤, 🏴🏴🇮🇪🏴...... 🇬🇧
Thanks. I was taught as a kid that men don't cry. Now at my age I cry all the time. Thanks so very much for watching I really appreciate it.
@@grumpyoldguyreacts am a 61 year old hairy arse Scotsman I know what you mean sir 👍
No Bravery is a brilliant song he wrote while serving in the military. Sad but true song.
Has a bunch of other great songs - Carry you home, same mistake, the truth, the greatest, cold, three wise men, high. His back to bedlam album is excellent 👌
Wow never knew anything about him. I definitely will do more reactions to him. He was absolutely amazing and I was really impressed by him. I will put your suggestions on my list. Thanks for watching
Be kind to your parents-
While we are growing up, they are growing old.
Beautiful reaction; SUBSCRIBED.
Stay safe & love much💖
Yes I wish I could go back in time and know what I know now. I miss all my family who have passed and it's a lot. Thanks so very much
You're beautiful, my dad left when I was 3 😢😣 after...beating my 18mth old brother, so I subscribe to every real man who gets emotional to this song 🥲💞 so beautiful to see men with emotions, as a mother of grown sons to things I pushed home, real men don't beat up anyone and real human beings cry 💞🥺🥲🐨🇦🇺🦘🕊.
Yes men should never lay a hand on a woman or child and emotions are O.K. I was taught men don't cry. But that was how it was in the old days. I cry all the time now. Thanks for watching and take care of yourself and your son's
God bless your soft heart
Thank you so very much. Same to you and take care.
This song saved his life a distant relative saw it and was a match for kidney transplant.His dad previously donated a kidney
@@annettelane Thanks Annette for watching I really appreciate you. This is the saddest song I ever heard but am thankful that everything worked out for his Dad.
Thank you for your authentic reaction. You didn't shy away from the emotions and you only paused once which is appreciated because I always want to see a persons reaction to the lyrics and many will pause too often just so they can collect themselves when they start getting too emotional which isn't an authentic reaction when someone does that and you didn't. You immersed yourself into it 100% and that's what makes a reaction video an authentic one. ❤
Thank you so very much for the kind words and for watching I really appreciate it. I have reacted to James about 5 times and I think 4 of them made me cry. Not as sad 😢 as Monsters. I have James scheduled for about 3 weeks from now . He really is amazing and spectacular. Thanks again and Merry Christmas 🎁⛄. Take care and hope to hear from you again.
This was a beautiful reaction thank you. I must also comment on how good you have arranged your videos, with the video you react to housed in an old fashioned television set in the top left corner, so we have a very clear view of the video and you as you are reacting - very nice!
Thank you Gary for watching and the kind words I really appreciate you. Some people don't like the TV but I do. James is absolutely amazing and I have reacted to him at least 10 times now and almost every song has made me cry. Thanks again and take care .
You made a new fan of James Blunt.
Sad wasn't it???
a wonderfully honest reaction I commend your humility and I too am in tears as I watch it yet again, it just gets to you as do many of his songs, he is worth exploring further, his dad who had stage 4 kidney disease found a doner through the song and survives.
I was so happy 😄 to find out his dad got a doner and is doing great. This song hit me like a ton of bricks. I have watched to many family and friends get sick and they fight then die. Thanks so very much for watching and taking the time to comment. Take care
Awww I loved your emotional reaction. It shows you have a good heart. New sub here from Australia 👍❤️🇦🇺
Thanks so very much and I was really impressed by James and this song Take care and thanks again
Yep a year jerker for sure! James shaky voice gets me every time, raw and real emotions.
Yes it does. I still start to cry when I am replying to comments. Thanks so very much
His dad was a kidney donor but got stage 4 kidney disease when this came out they couldn't find a doner but then someone came forward now he's ok.
Thanks for the info. That is great news. Thanks
Beautiful song how about try cakra khan cover monster
Thanks for watching I really appreciate it. I will put that on my list.
So glD u love this song. I have lost bth my parents now. Most lately my lovely mum in 2018. Not over their loss but moving forward. Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your father. An extremely hard situation i am sure. All success with yor channel, oh, and i have sub'd! God bless. 💕
Thanks so very much for your support. I have lost so many people that it is hard but you have to get though it. Life goes on.
Maybe you've never "heard" of him, but maybe you've heard his song "you're beautiful".
Pretty iconic song
I think that sounds familiar? Is that him? Thanks for watching
Love this song
Me too. The saddest song. I was taught men don't cry but I cried like a little baby. Thanks for watching
Ironically, his father was a kidney donor and then contracted stage four kidney disease that’s his real father in the video and at this time he only had two months to live, and those are real tears. He’s crying in a strange twist after the video he requested, if anyone had type O if they would consider donating their kidney and his father received the kidney and is alive till this day, he wouldn’t allow them to edit the video he left it is exactly as it happened one take.
This video was the saddest thing I ever saw and really hit me hard. I've lost so many loved ones and it made me think of them. I am so glad his Dad is doing well. Thanks for watching I really appreciate it
@@grumpyoldguyreacts yes I to have lost a lot of people and a lot of very young people ! this video. I don’t care how many times I watch it I always tear up … Great reaction
@@VincentManiscalco Thanks again
@@grumpyoldguyreacts You’re welcome
You really need to react to James Blunt - The girl that never was. ❤
Thanks Barry for watching. I did react to that song plus a couple others of James . I really love James but so many of his songs have made me cry like a baby. Thanks again and take care.
Much love pops. Thank you for the reaction. We appreciate you sharing
Thank you very much. I enjoyed this song so much. Take care.
Every time I see this I bawl. 😭. Beautiful song,. Thanks guy 👍
This was the sadest song I ever heard. It was absolutely amazing . Thanks for watching
Thank You.
Thank you for watching
Your beautiful and goodbye my lover are also very good songs of him.
I will definitely do more of him. Thanks
You can show your emotions, I loved your reaction! I was crying right there with you! What a beautiful song, you can't help getting emotional with this sing, he sang it beautifully. Keep them coming. Love & peace 🫶🏽✌🏼
His dad was at that point, dying. Luckily his dad found a donor
Thankfully someone stepped up. I bet that is a hard decision to make. Take a piece of your body and give it to someone. Thanks so very much
I needed a transplant and he got it as far as I know he still alive
You still need one??? If you do I hope everything will work out . Thanks Linda and take care.
💞🎶🌈do his 🎶💞GOODBYE MY LOVER💞🎶🌈👍👍👍PGH PA
I will definitely put it on my list. Thanks for watching and your suggestions
I first heard Monsters when it was released in 2019, on what would have been my mother's 77th birthday, but she passed away in 1986. I cried like a baby then, and I still do every time I hear this song. I've been a fan of James since 2006 and have seen him live and met him a few times. He's just as nice a person can be and his music is fantastic. I hope you get to know some more of his music. Thanks for doing this video!
I definitely will do more of him. I can't believe I never ever heard of him before. He is absolutely amazing and I was impressed by him. Thanks so very much for watching
It gets everyone emotional first time hearing. x
I found that out real fast. What a song!!! Thanks for watching
Thank you for your beautiful reaction
Thanks for your kind words.
I'm sorry about your Dad. My Grandma had dementia, so I mean it when I say it brother. Don't ever apologize for feeling emotion dude! Thats what makes us Human!!
That's bad stuff. I don't wish that on anyone. To watch their mind just go away is so sad😭. Thanks for watching I really appreciate it
Crying is good for the soul. Your reaction shows that your human
Thanks for your comment and watching. I cry all the time now but was taught that men don't cry. This video was absolutely fabulous but sad
gets me every time
I'll say. I can't stop thinking about it. It brings back memories of things that some of my family members have gone through. Thanks so much for watching
You find James own reaction to this song - watch 'James Blunt reacts'
I will definitely do that. I am sure he cries too. Thanks for watching
Yes please react to the artist NF the song How could you leave us. Thank you
As a matter of fact I am going to record that tomorrow but it might not come up until next week or the week after. I try to keep ahead because my son does all the editing and deals with you tube. Thanks for watching
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Ok! Thank you!
you are so cool
Thanks. That is a great compliment.
Beautiful response.
Thanks so very much
Great and genuine reaction, my friend! Big hug from Brazil.
Thanks so very much for the kind words. He was absolutely amazing. Take care down there in Brazil
@@grumpyoldguyreacts Thanks, man! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
great reaction my dude
Thanks so much
At least 95% of the reactors never get to the ending to see that final touch. It's so annoying!!
Did I miss the ending???? If I did I'm going to have to go back and watch again. Thanks
@@grumpyoldguyreacts When the video seems to end and they are silent and unmoving for a few seconds, a meaningful gesture from father to son occurs. You can always tell if you are at the actual end by looking at the indicator at the bottom of the screen.
@@ShanLiB I'm computer illiterate so I just know how to start and stop the video. My wife pulls up the video I want and my son does all the editing and deals with you tube. I am going to go back to see the end of the video. Thanks for bringing that to my attention.
I love the trivia u give after ...
Thanks. Some people say I
Should stop the trivia but I enjoy it too. Thanks for watching
A bit late, but I loved this reaction. I cried when I watched it, and often still do, thinking of my Dad. He's still kickin' about, but getting on in years (In his 70's) and even my Mom is now. It's hard and a lot of people take their parents for granted, never realizing what they will be loosing. I'm all to aware of what I will be missing, as my parents, especially my Dad, mean so very much to me. I played this for my Dad - it reminded him of HIS Dad, who died in his 50's. I just told him that it will be me, some day, being the last one.
Treasure what you have while you have it.
I couldn't say it any better. I'm 65 now and I am the old parent. I have lost so many people that I miss every day. I wish I would have spent more time with all of them but you don't think about it at the time. Hopefully me and my wife have many more years left but you never know one day to the next. Thanks so very much for watching and your fabulous comment. Take care and kiss your parents all the time.
Genuine honest reaction to a emotionally raw song Thankyou
I wasn't expecting this. I was so impressed by him .I will definitely do much more of James. Thanks for watching
Your reaction to this song was awesome and I love the movie The longest Yard it was awesome
Thank you so much. That was one of the funniest movies ever and Burt Reynolds was absolutely amazing.
You have to be in a loss of feeling anything, if you are not crying by listening to this song.
True. You can't have any feelings if you don't cry for this. I was told men don't cry when I was young. Thanks for watching
Both James and his father were in the military in their time. James came out and started singing. His dad had stage 4 kidney disease and was due to go into hospital for a kidney transplant ,the prognosis wasnt good. So James wrote this song for his Dad. Fortunately his father did well and is still alive.
Sending power to you my friend 🙏✊🏻
Thanks I need all the power I can get.
@@grumpyoldguyreacts my pleasure mate I wish you all the best from here on 👍🏼🇬🇧
@@grumpyoldguyreacts as a side note and suggestion, I think you would do INCREDIBLY well reacting to UK culture videos as so many others have done before you, to the point of a career and I think you could get there; just a suggestion you could consider buddy 🤷♂️🤔 we here in England seem to have a fascination of what others worldwide think of our weird and obscure, but to us normal, habits and traditions so yeah… just food for thought 💭 👍🏼
That's a good idea but I am computer ilterate and I depend on my son to do all the editing and deals with you tube so I hate to give him more to do. I will discuss it with him. I did react to Monty Python The Lumber Jack song and some bands from the U.K. Thanks
So emotional song i cryed too this hit me hard
Saddest song I think I have ever heard. It has so much feeling and has memories of losing my own family members. Thanks for watching
@@grumpyoldguyreacts yes i think same too.