James Bay 'Hold Back The River' (Acoustic)

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[@lukehelstrip5196]

I used to play this to my daughter when she was in the womb and she loved it for months after she was born. Shes no longer with me anymore and i still think of the happiness her smile continues to bring me to this day

[@Radgiie]

Bless your heart Luke💚

[@terefloresca8909]

Im sorry for ur loss 😭😑

[@callMeNorby]

mannn..... i can't... i'm sorry for your loss.

[@tdhm1991]

Aw so sad, bet she loved every minute of you singing to her. ❤

[@user-hz1ei9mm8m]

Did she die?

[@danielkurniawan9386]

4 years and i'm still here for listening this masterpiece

[@redinthethevalley]

Daniel Kurniawan same!!✌🏼🇨🇦

[@choongmanseo4391]

Me the same!

[@mike52689]

HEAR HEAR

[@Tony-2023]

Right back at ya

[@koldfusion3742]

Its a great song

[@rainygyal6771]

Some serious multitasking was going on there

[@amitgeismar2857]

Yep

[@pammari7383]

Amazing how he managed that... Haha

[@shonnarobin7227]

I just found this (and James Bay) last year. It's been on songs list ever since. I maybe 7 years late, but I'm jamming this like it just came out & on the top tens list.

[@BLAZenkaJuric]

Onya bruvv enjoy❤❤

[@grace_koh]

The percussions guy is AWESOME! I mean, I was here for James, but that guy totally stole my heart.

[@avonazil]

"Trying to keep you close to me but life got in between" breaks my heart

[@amitgeismar2857]

Same. I literally cried throughout the entire song

[@dancelegs9410]

Same ☹😥

[@ronynugroho4162]

8 years plus and here I am, still listening to this masterpiece. Superb performance!

[@naty9948]

This dudes amazing why did I just now hear about him ?he's great.

[@squidy2343]

99% of the time all of my attention is on James and his awesomeness. But I have to say that percussionist was fairly entertaining with all his very precise movements haha

[@gillianwilliams990]

April 22, and I'm back here again. This is the best acoustic version by far. Proving ageless ❤️ 😍 💖

[@Bfly275]

This man, this man right here, can sing a song with some damn fine feeling. That is all. Love James Bay!

[@TreneiroVlog]

Sooo sooo good!

[@pennykorte6928]

Yesssssss

[@peytonudell9224]

Six years later and still obsessed. James voice and words are so beautiful and captivating

[@clancey7867]

James you are a huge part of my life I listen to your music most of the day.Your voice is angelic and I'm loving all your songs so far...so glad u have worked hard and are where you are,so us everyday folk can enjoy you daily!You have an angelic voice and also heavenly to look at! love you James Bay!

[@TimAdrianMusic]

I just can't stop listening to him, every single one of his songs is fascinating!

[@thatsoundstrue]

Your voice is so beautiful and so is this song. I adore it!

[@grantpenny1181]

This still remains one of my favorite songs. Just love it!! ♥♥

[@Beauty_Dorkling]

I just can't stop listening to this song. Pleasant music, beautiful voice, amazing lyrics.

[@guilhermesantos767]

Ladies and gentlemen, this is real talent.

[@daliladias5790]

He sings with the soul ! Wonderful!♡♡♡

[@tamaraclements5213]

Gotta give props to tambourine/shaker/background vocal guy - he was into the song almost as much as me - almost.

[@elanyacoleman9862]

James, you make me weep ! I can't hold back the river - you make me feel to much ! I'd love to hold you too !

[@kcabgsongcovers]

I think I can say james bays music is my life❤

[@stephaniejones6594]

Love the depth of his lyrics and music. Gifted artist !

[@LisaMarie-rh5yn]

Holy Sh*t! That just blew my brains out of my head & made my heart explode! IN-credible. 🙏 🙏

[@papocristo]

Holy crap, I just got goosebumps!! I already love this song, but this version...

[@margaretbolton3799]

Beautiful song will hold a memory near to my heart forever ... sang by my great niece ♡♡♡

[@zenosvillondo9733]

Please, just give us artists willing to express themselves like this with their eyes closed.

[@ashishsingh4337]

I'm still here for listening this materpiece❤.

[@sarahdrake9301]

Very very very great❤️😍😍😍😍😍I love this song and this acoustic version ❤️❤️

[@Bjurmeister]

I'd like to have a whole live video just of the guy playing the shaker and tambourine thingy.. Whole reason why I watch the video really, his dedication is outstanding! Otherwise I would just listen on the side..

[@AlbertoAke-s1t]

Who's listenung in 2024 .... ? 🎉

[@mepkn]

This is pure gem.

[@susannaA8]

Goosebumps. He's amazing

[@Mistrkai27]

Tried to keep you close to me
But life got in between
Tried to square not being there
But think that I should have been
Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes
Hold back the river, so I
Can stop for a minute and see where you hide
Hold back the river, hold back
Once upon a different life
We rode our bikes into the sky
But now we crawl against the tide
Those distant days are flashing by
Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes
Hold back the river, so I
Can stop for a minute and be by your side
Hold back the river, hold back
Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes
Hold back the river, so I
Can stop for a minute and see where you hide
Hold back the river, hold back
Hold oho, oho
Oho, oho
Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander
Let us hold each other
Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander
Let us hold each other
Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes
Hold back the river, so I
Can stop for a minute and be by your side
Hold back the river, hold back
Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes
Hold back the river, so I
Can stop for a minute and be by your side
Hold back the river, hold
Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander
Let us hold each other
Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander
Let us hold each other

[@wendyjo9267]

Amazing. Love your voice❤️

[@OlwenMoon]

This is the first song that I've heard on the radio that I've actually liked ;3

[@vinkmac]

There's so much talent at work here. It's amazing!

[@janna7483]

Can't wait to see his career 2-3 years from now. So much talent. It is a wonder why he's just getting his break now.... He should have gotten it years ago!

[@percival1789]

It seems effortless but its quite devine. Bravo James Bay..!! I’m in love

[@bayanmagiliw4965]

Held back my tears my friend. Thank you

[@marctucciaronemusic7738]

Thjs totally blows me away !!! What a voice !

[@ThiagoRodriguesufjf]

I want someone who stares me so passionately as this guy looks James at 2:25

[@haleyboobear88]

😂😂😂😂

[@karlasingson2263]

can't stop laughing! :D you're gold!

[@clancey7867]

Hahaha -I've seen that look on Serial Killer Sunday lol

[@RoncaBaixo]

He actually reminded me of Smeagol, the way he looks at James we can imagine him saying " My preciousss...."

[@spec12368]

Thiago Rodrigues 1

[@4444sunshine4ever]

love love James Bay nothing but love.

[@liseprahm]

This song is my addiction, I can't live without it. 💦🧤

[@justdahl]

Talent. A gift to all. Thank you.

[@Jay4houghts]

such beauty deserves more eyes and subscribers. love this

[@tamasfeher3719]

The drummer steals the show ::D

[@jessycravid8809]

This is so brazilian style, omg i love it😍👌. Shakers amazing .

[@alexiabrenaanjos6049]

Adoro essa música 😍

[@queenie04]

Perfect version!! 🙌🏽

[@TigerPrawn_]

2:05 hehe.
But seriously refreshing to hear an acoustic version rather than the radio version
(which I am subjected to on the bus's Heart radio on way to college)...

[@cogigo]

I wish I could sing this in the original key. The high notes are killing me. Outstanding performance.

[@Luna.art.20]

Omg! I love you so much James♡
You're really great ♡

[@ichigito21]

Lo que más me gusta de este vídeo es ver la forma cómo el acompañante siente la canción. Lo máximo! :D

[@SuperZap12345]

The percussionist gives off a creepy vibe when he's staring at James

[@KevTJones]

That is a beautiful thing, no doubt.

[@alessandrasilva4307]

Ahh essa música ❤❤

[@kaylinj.641]

Whew child. My heart 😭❤️

[@susanallen2705]

now thats feeling the music :)

[@deline645]

James is so perfect

[@NIIS150]

this is bliimin fantastic! and props to his backer who has great rhythm and scary as hell facial expressions ha

[@francisderpo9144]

sick job ...well done guys

[@bea2869]

I love you James Bay
Your love ls A Song

[@meganoakley4481]

Love your voice and music

[@lismariapaiva6012]

I love you James...😍😍

[@lidivaniaflor]

i love this song,it's amazing

[@cleberpereira5159]

Best music ever!!!

[@sashalatifah8837]

I u havent heard let it go by james bay. I highly recommend it

[@drunkonfootball8226]

the dude in the back is not hardly getting enough love!

[@wikusvandeventer4877]

I see what you mean😂

[@jorgeandrescoppiano]

That grit James!

[@natansun]

What's the name of the guy that plays the shaker and tambourine ???
He's awesome !

[@ughrowie]

BEAUTIFUL

[@SubMaro]

Magic Moment!!!!!

[@ojdupreez4909]

Classic

[@TheCARINACAR]

Just beautiful outstanding voice

[@alondragarcia8010]

This is so great

[@TheNightrain99]

This dude is fucking awesome

[@_amayx2370]

I just love this song!

[@nisaazhar9037]

Bay is such Bae

[@carnationsofficial8968]

He is perfect❤️

[@jars_agropedia]

The intro is killing meeee

[@astralcowboy5511]

I mean the singer is ok I guess, but that tambourine tapping is what makes this amazing

[@SaviorTH94]

i am totaly in love

[@erajane6246]

I miss you 💙💛💟🐰 : )

[@VanessaJay-uv9hw]

😢❤ i know this. Why did he leave us? Dang

[@scorchioD]

Oh god i love drummers

[@ghetthamza8527]

I never love a song like this before not later .. now i mean

[@IsadoraMary]

Como não amar?

[@d_alessandro]

Holly crap, that was impressive...

[@himadrisonowal9895]

Love from India

[@jardetemonguilhott2233]

I LOVE YOUR VOICE, BEATIFUL VOICE

[@chikadawson]

😭 just cried

[@sabinaiskurti]

ohh my god !!!!you're perfect ..baby 😍😍😍I'm totally in love with your voice .. can't get enough

[@kataszabo5478]

So so love it❤

[@piporodirgo2411]

Gosto muito desta música

[@Bfly275]

Goose bump worthy.

[@vanessaaaacsp99]

amazing voice

[@arhjaemarabe3814]

December 2020 anyone?

[@geraldnone343]

It’s been awhile, hasn’t it?

[@zamp82]

amazing! can't wait to see you in Ancona next June!