Phil Kaye - My Grandmother's Ballroom (ft. The Westerlies)

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  • Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
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    Phil Kaye and The Westerlies, performing at Little Island in New York, NY.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 20

  • @leslyc4309
    @leslyc4309 Рік тому +28

    I didn't expect to cry at the end yet here we are :') his skill with storytelling and how the emotion carries is incredible

  • @prettykitty39
    @prettykitty39 Рік тому +12

    Crying before he even started because no matter how many times I hear it, this poem always hits me so hard.

    • @ButtonPoetry
      @ButtonPoetry  Рік тому

      This one is heartbreak for me too =( Love it though!

  • @bluberytoze
    @bluberytoze Рік тому +11

    I think my formative years had this guy's words in my ear. him along with his sister from another mister.... phil you and sarah are so inspiring. thanks for creating.

  • @maaikevanderspruit7748
    @maaikevanderspruit7748 Рік тому +25

    Oh, how wonderful! I love this poem. I always imagine what the music in her ballroom is like, now I don't have to, and I can just dance along. Very nice, thank you. ❤️
    Ps; Now I wish someone would make a short animated movie to this. 😵😍

    • @ButtonPoetry
      @ButtonPoetry  Рік тому +6

      Glad you like it! And we'll have to get to work on that animated short! Great idea =)

  • @briannathomson3050
    @briannathomson3050 Рік тому +7

    Phil's writing is always so beautiful, but the addition of the band is absolutely masterful

  • @ElBameso
    @ElBameso Рік тому +24

    Just amazing. I loved this piece but hearing such an ensemble behind Phil makes it just haunting and beautiful.

  • @Geal_films
    @Geal_films Рік тому +4

    The beauty of poetry that is Phil Kaye ❤️🔥😭

  • @james781too
    @james781too Рік тому +5

    I love your works. They are beautiful. Thank you once again for sharing.

  • @anaverageteenagegirl
    @anaverageteenagegirl Рік тому +2

    Guys, this felt so real for him. 🥺❤️ you can see him holding back tears.

  • @karenthompson7995
    @karenthompson7995 Рік тому +3

    Omg this is beautiful

  • @flashgordonEZAF
    @flashgordonEZAF Рік тому +1

    Absolutely beautiful, thank you so much for sharing this stirring string of memories.

  • @HilaryAmaku
    @HilaryAmaku Рік тому

    This is poetry

  • @pearlythobz
    @pearlythobz Рік тому +1

    Stunning.

  • @kelsutter3087
    @kelsutter3087 Рік тому

    I can’t lie this poem makes me think about the stories I will tell my grandmas that are left the ones where they told me God makes no mistakes and doesn’t hate gays because of me being created. The memories they have of dressing me and dresses and skirts and me never accepting that norm I will not lie I am greatful that towards there end they have no hate only love for me

  • @mariazaki2073
    @mariazaki2073 Рік тому

    Anyone know where the sheet music to this is accessible if it is at all????