I first heard this song not long before my cousin killed himself in October 2020. Once I heard the news, I couldn't help but wish I could have teleported into that moment, whisked him away, and played him this song. This song is helping me to get through 2020: covid restrictions upended my housing situation, I got a concussion at work, one young relative died of a heart attack, my cousin killed himself, and a close family friend received a terminal diagnosis. I play this song every day for comfort and hope. Thank you, Ron Sexsmith.
This is by far the best song ever written and beautifully performed Ron is on a whole different level no one can touch your emotions like he can. Exceptional.
love this original version its the best and performed like only Ron Sexsmith can perform it , with love and conviction ,a true inspiration for anyone who needs a lift in life at times of sorrow and despair . thank you Ron for this beautiful song of hope.
I agree, it's odd. Doesn't really track. He's songwriting is solid. Epic even. The contours of what's popular is as chaotic as the moving clouds or a storm on the water. In the end, we have to be motivated by something that transcends any type of peer recognition. It has to come from within. I think this song perfectly encapsulates that feeling and truth. He really nailed it here. And history will confirm that truth.
In a way, I'm selfishly glad he's stayed relatively low key. When he posts on his UA-cam channel, playing and singing songs from his home, it feels so intimate, like a private little concert only select people are allowed to attend. He replied years ago to one of my comments, and I've kept it in my Inbox, treasuring it forever, love him so much :)
@BillGreenAZ Heads up, he has two channels. He has his main Ron Sexsmith promotional channel, but also a much lesser known channel where he shares songs from home! I don't know how to copy a link, but if you search "rawnboy ron sexsmith", you'll find it. Enjoy! 😊
Great talent . Should be a mega star. But in a way it's nice that he's kept just for us who appreciate the great talent he has in abundance. Ron may disagree and want to be richer ! Come back to the UK soon please Ron !
We'll never know...love Ron Sexsmith songs. He cares about everyone and makes me want to care as much as him. Which I already did or wouldn't have checked him out anyway. Plus, how can you not know he is good?
Every time I heard this song reminds me travel back in time ..hopefully one day I could do it .. fixed my ex relationship with my cause I hated been apart from my daughter more than anything .. I miss her so much .. 😢
Ron, if we were school-mates together, back in public school....grade 2 or 3 or something.....and you were being bullied........I would fight the bully for you. Even if he was a real mean sonovabitch and I knew he'd kick my fucking ass. You're the kind of TRUE ARTIST that we need to protect, and nurture, and encourage. If you are able to create your art, the world is absolutely a much better place. And I'd take a serious beating to make sure of that. ;)
Someone may have said this ... Ron is amazing in his own right, but I can't help but hear a tiny bit of Paul McCartney, which is perfectly ok. Especially since McCartney turns out to be a big fan of RS.
This has to be the most beautiful song that was ever written ❤
I first heard this song not long before my cousin killed himself in October 2020. Once I heard the news, I couldn't help but wish I could have teleported into that moment, whisked him away, and played him this song. This song is helping me to get through 2020: covid restrictions upended my housing situation, I got a concussion at work, one young relative died of a heart attack, my cousin killed himself, and a close family friend received a terminal diagnosis. I play this song every day for comfort and hope. Thank you, Ron Sexsmith.
I hope this finds you well, as I hope that the powerful hear your words and change these exploitative systems that predate upon the most vulnerable.
This is by far the best song ever written and beautifully performed Ron is on a whole different level no one can touch your emotions like he can. Exceptional.
I have no hesitation in calling this man a genius. He really is THAT good.
love this original version its the best and performed like only Ron Sexsmith can perform it , with love and conviction ,a true inspiration for anyone who needs a lift in life at times of sorrow and despair . thank you Ron for this beautiful song of hope.
One of the most beautiful songs of our time.
the man sings from the heart,...talented in the extreme..
"But if we'd only open our eyes, we'd see the blessings in disguise, that all rain clouds are fountains, though our troubles seems like mountains."
sort of song that Saves lives. why this guy isn't more well known I can't understand.
He gets to be on that list with Ryan Adams, Cat Power, Hope Sandoval, that is reserved for people with good taste! lol!
I agree, it's odd. Doesn't really track. He's songwriting is solid. Epic even. The contours of what's popular is as chaotic as the moving clouds or a storm on the water. In the end, we have to be motivated by something that transcends any type of peer recognition. It has to come from within. I think this song perfectly encapsulates that feeling and truth. He really nailed it here. And history will confirm that truth.
i love ryan adams..and i totally adore ron sexsmith
@@humanonearth1 He is ambivalent about whether or not he wants it.
buy his albums and he will better known
The faces on the other musicians - take note the youth of our time - there's so much more to life than selfies and grandiose-ness.
1:30. A perfect example of a song resonating within a soul.
We all know this guy’s a musical genius.... the music world just wasn’t smart enough to realize it
In a way, I'm selfishly glad he's stayed relatively low key. When he posts on his UA-cam channel, playing and singing songs from his home, it feels so intimate, like a private little concert only select people are allowed to attend. He replied years ago to one of my comments, and I've kept it in my Inbox, treasuring it forever, love him so much :)
Give the day a chance to start is my opening thought when i wake up
@@megan2176, thanks for the comment. I haven't visited his YT channel yet. I think I will now.
@BillGreenAZ Heads up, he has two channels. He has his main Ron Sexsmith promotional channel, but also a much lesser known channel where he shares songs from home! I don't know how to copy a link, but if you search "rawnboy ron sexsmith", you'll find it. Enjoy! 😊
I love this song. Cried when I first heard it. Beautiful.
I finish my day with this song and it makes me smile 😍
This one drew a few tears, beautiful
Beautiful, beautiful. Encouraging. Inspiring. Ron Rules!!!
Je l'ai vu dans une toute petite salle à Paris en 2008. Quel moment merveille
ron i cried when i heard this today...i real tear. Merry Christmas from your old friend david...
Superb. Thank you Ron, keep writing songs like this please.
Great talent . Should be a mega star. But in a way it's nice that he's kept just for us who appreciate the great talent he has in abundance. Ron may disagree and want to be richer ! Come back to the UK soon please Ron !
He has, with even more wonderful songs! #Sheffield2023
Simply wonderful!!
We'll never know...love Ron Sexsmith songs. He cares about everyone and makes me want to care as much as him. Which I already did or wouldn't have checked him out anyway. Plus, how can you not know he is good?
Profoundly beautiful and deeply touching.
Every time I heard this song reminds me travel back in time ..hopefully one day I could do it .. fixed my ex relationship with my cause I hated been apart from my daughter more than anything .. I miss her so much .. 😢
Such poetry, such beauty, such talent. Take a bow Mr.Sexsmith.
You can't beat a song sung by the songwriter truly beautiful thank you Mr sexsmith
Fran Healy looks to be in awe, Graham maybe can see a young version of himself. a great song.
Enjoy them while you can folks. BBC has been pulling some of my other vids.
And 4 years later, it's still here. 😁
Wonderful Writer and Performer!
Beautiful.........
just beautiful Ron !!!!
i cry always…..
appreciate that he changed some of the key and the phrasing to Bing it
Wonderful 👍🎶
Just heard it on the Radio, had to hear it again.
it's no wonder you uploaded this on my bday! tears rolling down! beautiful!
Heard this song first on this magazine compilation cd. Blew me away. Can anyone out there remember the magazine? I can't and it drives me nuts.
Uncut magazine?
Fantastic!
Maybe 🤔 . I doubt it dearest.
GREAT SONG!
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Gorgeous!
Hope is the thing with feathers. Oh god, oh god. Yes.
gorgeous.
Ron, if we were school-mates together, back in public school....grade 2 or 3 or something.....and you were being bullied........I would fight the bully for you. Even if he was a real mean sonovabitch and I knew he'd kick my fucking ass. You're the kind of TRUE ARTIST that we need to protect, and nurture, and encourage. If you are able to create your art, the world is absolutely a much better place. And I'd take a serious beating to make sure of that. ;)
i love this song! dangi t!
Nice !.......x
If you want to know the secret, he just has deep emotions and expresses them.
Someone may have said this ... Ron is amazing in his own right, but I can't help but hear a tiny bit of Paul McCartney, which is perfectly ok. Especially since McCartney turns out to be a big fan of RS.
Yes, I've definitely thought the same, esp his song Radio. Love them both! :)
Is that Travis?
It's Fran Healy from Travis, yes.
imusbcraz Fran healy once time me a joke about this video... Want to hear it?
@@BrianthatiscalledBrian I thought it looked like Fran haha
me encanta
Tremendous
Mann he should gsve been ahhh Beatle...
amoooo
Love how he apologizes for screwing up some of the words. No biggie, still sounded great.
One thumbs down??? Must be a joker.
bach
replying for truth
Ron needs to go on a low carb diet
Fuck off.
What they said ^
shivaram&goodrich Gee whiz. You Canucks are touchy and protective.
Flowerdoodle2 Just preachin positivity brotha, idk what the fuck a Canuck is mate
shivaram&goodrich Gotcha. Tellin someone to fuck off is so positive. Keep up the good work 😂
His timing is all over the place.....
Nice Version of this song. But Coldplays version is just better.
Coldplay blanderized this beautiful song!