I am 60, been playing trumpet since I was in 3rd grade, love jazz, funk, country, I am telling you, this girl is legit. Straight up God given talent. Nothing to do there but let her sing, anything she wants to sing, just sing it. Wow. Very special.
I'm impressed a 60 year old knows the word legit ..you are clearly a man keeping ul with the times !! Love it!! I bet your young as a heart !! Chur bro thats sweet az!! Sending love from New Zealand 🇳🇿!!!
My sweet lord. This girls voice is taking me to a place,,,, an old dimly lit saloon, creaking wood floors, ethereal smoke that hangs motionless, whiskey bottles 7/8 empty without labels or writing, 5 guys with no expressions on their sun-withered faces hiding beneath wicker hats hunched over their hands at a too-small round poker table in the back, and a woman’s voice, Smokey & smooth voice that seems to be coming from everywhere n nowhere, “ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone” Sultry and earthy, almost effortless, this is a special kind of voice…. Glad I stumbled on this vid.
I agree... In a room full ...the wall she's missing All the while she resting by attempting to help them ...with what she already understands ...that other half that never rest until they convince themselves... Those that have seen it all... Never really hear her version of this song. -of course maybe this is Bill weather's
@@oliviaswearingen6668 perhaps Mr. Withers did, or, maybe you wrote this lovely piece? Regardless,,,, a rose by any other name….. 🤷♂️ Initially, I was going to continue our little volly, however, some times things are good enough the way they sit… Or Maybe I was disinclined simply because,,,, a man knows when he’s beat. 😉 Well played, ladybug ☺️ touche Hehe 😜
Good grief! The original by Bill Withers is a timeless classic, but this version I think is just as brilliant, absolutely wonderful, and all the musicians deserve credit too.
Well in truth the only way for an artist (cover band or just a fan) to properly cover a song especially a popular one is to own it. I mean plenty of people can and do make "good and faithful" copies/replications of popular songs. Very few can properly own their own version of it.
@@TheZodiac31 When an artist improves the words of another, it's remarkable and rare. Three iconic artists who did such great feats regularly, were Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Elvis presley. They not only did that. But did it regularly and with massive critical acclaim. That's extremely rare. Showing what remarkable ironic artists they were.
I was married to a professional studio singer for a long time...I've heard the best singers in the world...this girls voice is absolutely beautiful....bravo
I Hate to say it because I love Bill Withers but I almost think this is a better version yes her voice is amazing in the instrumental on this is amazing❤❤
@@buggabuggaboyDamn... I just assumed that she was is her twenties and the performance was 12 years old. This makes it 10x more impressive. She looks much older
@@DunkSkunk you're disgusting. She is actually 12 and that is the overriding, most correct, most important fact of all. Not her looks, not any grown man's feelings about what her looks are or what her age could be, not the performance, ect. She is a child. She is a child. She is a child. Point. Blank. Period. Your feelings and assumptions about her looks are irrelevant. She's a child. That's what's relevant. Back off and stop being gross. Your previous response speaks volumes about your perspective on female children. Correct yourself. Educate yourself. Try not to be so gross.
This Bill Withers cover by 12 year Canen stubbornly comes across my YT thread years later and still manages to sound hauntingly beautiful. That celo solo is incredible and that voice. Bill is smiling in heaven.
It was competent, but hardly remarkable. There was no weight to the voice. At all. Perfectly fine performance for a 13 year old. Maybe by now she will be coming into her voice properly and have something a bit more solid to work with vocally.
@@iatsd I suspect that based on the high angle of your nose as measured from horizontal, Bill Wither's didn't have such a great take on this song either. Great voice, great arrangement. They didn't add anything that wasn't true to the song or herself as a singer. The only thing unnecessary here is the ivory tower types in the peanut gallery. Take a hike.
I've listened to this video numerous times. Everytime I'm blown away by the fact that Canen is just 12. There is so much more maturity and depth to her voice. She has a long and very successful career ahead of her.
"She has a long and very successful career ahead of her." Yes you would certainly think so, but it amazes me how many talented singers you find on UA-cam or any of the other streaming services and you never hear that they have made it big in the mainstream. The same thing applies to the many talented performers found by the likes of Simon Cowell.
12 years old? This is pure. Talent that is. 12 years old and she bowled me over in one fell swoop with that magnificent voice. Heavens, I can’t wait for the next five years.
Just found this and thought no one could ever touch Bill Withers original version - however? this - fantastic, beautiful, excellent - perfect!!! I love it!
This girls voice, liquid glass. I never thought a remake of this particular song. Could be as ear appealing as the original. The band was memorizing.I found my number 1 favorite remake of all time. Wow
Reminds me of a line reading by the VERY young Natalie Portman in the under-appreciated 1996 Ted Demme classic, "Beautiful Girls:" When asked how old she is by the 30-something protagonist, she answers: "13 -- but I'm an old soul."
She absolutely works with the most talented musicians. She does deserves the recognition, awards too. But, because she isnt a sellout, she will be heard by those who seek real music with soulful lyrics! She puts her Soul into her music, especially the lyrics
My heart is right there with you. I often end up crying at a great track. Then I watched Robert Plant wiping his eyes at "Heart" singing Stairway to Heaven at the Kennedy Center.... So did Obama.
In 2016, I had a six month VA stay. Different entertainment would come in for us. One group played this song, and the place was packed with sobbing old veterans. No one could hide it.
@@blakeslate6248 Don't discount talent. I know that I could have trained diligently for 20+ years and never have a single performance of this quality. The notion that talent is not important or that talent is equally distributed is a LIE!!!!!
You really captured the purity of the original song. Just how Bill Withers did it..Simple and pure, just letting the beauty of you voice and the melody stand out.
I can't believe this girl was only 12 at the time of this recording. Her voice has the soul of a woman 3x her age. This cover is as good as the original, bill withers would be proud.
This song has always held a special place in my heart. Bill Withers was special. No doubt. But, this young lady's cover actually made me cry. I can't think of a better compliment than that. Thank you for sharing your talent!
I did thousands of live performances as stage and soundtech over the past 3 decades. So every once and a while when someone with pure talent comes along, I stop what I'm doing and close my eyes. and I just know, that it will be another decade before i find one again. Ask me in 10 years where i was and what did this day, and I will remember.
Wow. I mean, WOW! I can't stop listening to this! How does a 12 year old girl have that much soul to put into that?! Whatever it is, it's working! You have a true gift, young lady. Don't listen to anyone that says different. Also a shout out to her parents (I assume) for exposing her to good music! I sincerely hope you find as much joy in singing as we all do in listening to you sing!
@@ElSabio159 if you think that complimenting somebody's talent in singing then you're obviously an incel who's never been laid and are upset at people that actually can 🤡
Nah Bill withers is the best this is nowhere near and even she knows it. That's why she is covering it. Bill gives me goosebumps she doesn't but the instrumental in this does that is sublime.
@steven lupanko she's only 12 for Christ's sake, awesome rendition man, if you don't recognise that, you're a lost cause. What a future in store for this youngster.
Ive listened to this version of this song for the last 7 years at least! It is by far my favorite! I always come back to it, and definitely is even more awesome in an accoustical room! Clean, simple, clear!
A lot of people are focusing on the young lady and rightly so, her performance was frighteningly close to perfection. Oh hell, it was perfection or at least as close to perfection as anyone could possibly get. A young girl lamenting the absence of her father or a brother was a great twist on the original lyrics. The reversal in gender is obvious but just who she might be lamenting is anyone's guess. But the musicians and the quality of the video and recording were extraordinary. This is not so much a cover as an alternative version of the song from a very different perspective. I truly believe Bill Withers would have felt honored by this version. This is the very best youtube has to offer and it's justification for existence.
1:42 Dude is soo passionate and totally in the zone playkng his instrument. I've always loved the Cello, Ive always wanted to learn how to play it. Dude brings that want back, anyone with that much passion for what he does deserves all the respect in the world. It's almost like hes making love to that Cello. It truly is beautiful. Mad love and respect my man.
I’m so happy I stumbled upon this artist and band on this fine Sunday morning! This girl is killing it with her voice . And the band as well . I hope they are all doing well and are being recognized for all this talent! Love the voice and music . Phenomenal job .
Включаю этот трек, каждый раз как выхожу с работы. Трек прекрасен всем! Великолепным по звучанию голосом. Музыкантами, которые кайфуют и не скрывают этого. Девушкой, что исполняет данный кавер. И да, это лучший кавер на эту композицию, что я слышал. Спасибо вам за это совершенство!!!
I come back to this video all the time for a reset or to start my day of listening to music , headphones on, and focused on the amazing sounds that everyone involved has made here ... Canen (Meira)... AMAZING !!! Still listening and always searching for when you release new songs . Thank You and your Family for this.
She is Pitch Perfect and she has the right emotion for the song I think, this is an absolutely amazing cover! I was harmonizing with her in the background and probably singing over her, but she's on it and she's only 12! God bless this girl
Brilliant ! You all had me grooving sitting down to the song. Her voice so beautiful and super sonic. Yeah ! Thank you. Meira for the performance. "Aint no sunshine when he's gone"..
As many times that I've listened to this song, and I have heard it repeatedly on loop, the pleasure is not diminished one iota. Thank you Canen. May the years shine on you with fortune and happiness.
Dear Canen your rendition of this song is perfection. The musical accompaniment is superb especially the Cello. An intoxicating combination. Thank you.
Wow that was truly amazing...! Her voice the accompaniment, just a pleasure to enjoy how perfectly, she vocalizes this song. It’s hard to believe that she is just 12 years old..!!!
Amazing. Near perfect, everything - the wording, the music, the setting, the photography, the direction, the production, the distribution, and of course, the singer. My profound compliments.
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone It's not warm when she's away Ain't no sunshine when she's gone And she's always gone too long, anytime she goes away Wonder this time where she's gone Wonder if she's gone to stay Ain't no sunshine when she's gone And this house just ain't no home, anytime she goes away And I know, I know, I know, I know I know, I know, I know, I know I know, I know, I know, I know I know, I know, I know, I know I know, I know, I know, I know I know, I know, I know, I know I know, I know Hey, I ought to leave the young thing alone But ain't no sunshine when she's gone Ain't no sunshine when she's gone Only darkness every day Ain't no sunshine when she's gone And this house just ain't no home, Anytime she goes away Anytime she goes away Anytime she goes away Anytime she goes away
@@markpayne2217 those are acceptable definitions of a use of the word crazy look it up buddy. Things change. “Aint” is a word now. Get over it. You’re not smarter than me.
Brilliant with the Cello. So many wonderful tiny pieces to dive into here. What a powerful Weapon along with the Vocals and accompaniment. Thank you so much. I drifted away into a wonderful land. Thank you Bill Withers of course.
Meira, but what a talent! What a voice! I agree with all the others who wrote that this one is not a cover, but an anthem that makes the original even more beautiful. Stay who you are and never stop singing.
I'm 51. I've loved this song since I first heard it as a young girl. However, I don't think I've ever heard anyone, other than Withers, sing this song with such incredible soul. You just can't fake soul. You've either got it, or you don't. I have this particular version saved on my phone so I can hear it whenever I need to. It gets me up like no other. What amazing young talent!
OMG! I almost don't have words. Bill Withers was God in my house growing up and now with my kids as well. This is without a doubt the most amazing cover of any Bill Withers song I've ever heard.
@Meira June 2024.. As a 73yo aussie I just listened again to this rendition. 6 times over.. Its utterly my favorite. Lost track how often over the years I'd play it. the section where you sing the "I know I know....." really shows up the old soul in you. You totally nailed it to Wish you could revisit this again with that band.Do come to Australia as I would so like to hear your in person. BTW all the other works you have put up on uTube I find excellent.. you have very special quality. stay healthy and safe
Absolutely world class. I'd not call this a "cover", as that term implies mindless parroting... but rather this is a "rendition" that stands totally on its own.
No it's a cover. A rendition is just sampling music that's already been made and changing the music and even lyrics to make it different to your own taste
@@ChodyRay I think it falls somewhere in between. The music is essentially the same and the lyrics almost identical but the lyrical perspective is altered and informed by our knowledge of the singer. So it is mostly a cover but with a different perspective. I hope I am making sense.
@@ChodyRay Thank you Mr. Know-it-all. You must be the person who causes everyone in the family to roll their eyes when they hear you are going to be at the next family gathering. Ya... you are THAT guy.
Wow! I’m amazed by this video! Here are the lyrics just in case someone (like myself) wants to sing along ;) . Ain't no sunshine when she's gone It's not warm when she's away Ain't no sunshine when she's gone And she's always gone too long Anytime she's goes away Wonder this time where she's gone Wonder if she's gone to stay Ain't no sunshine when she's gone And this house just ain't no home Anytime she goes away And I know, I know, I know, I know I know, I know, I know, I know, I know I know, I know, I know, I know, I know I know, I know, I know, I know, I know I know, I know, I know, I know, I know I know, I know Hey, I ought to leave young thing alone But ain't no sunshine when she's gone, whoa, whoa Ain't no sunshine when she's gone Only darkness every day Ain't no sunshine when she's gone And this house just ain't no home Anytime she goes away
Here to pay respects to the Bill Withers upon his passing reported earlier today. This is the first cover I've listened to and I suspect it will be one of the best.
This is a big song for any artist of any caliber, but for a very young girl, not even yet a teen, to sing it like THIS, is nothing short of magic. Honestly!
@@grantcheney5070 Exactly! It's easier to find a singer who can sing a song technically well, but to find one who does that AND can breathe this level of soul into it, is beyond beautiful. Her age defies the experience needed to feel it on that level and yet she nails it both technically and emotionally.
I can't wait to hear more from her in the future. She has a beautiful voice and the ability. I await when she has experienced more in life and can inject the pain and emotion that will come with time and living life.
Agree! Step aside.. He obviously knows what he's doing.His solo made this video. But, at the same time this young girl has nailed this song. There's alot to look at here.
After the sad news of the death of Bill Withers, the author of "Ain't no sunshine," I wanted to listen a few of the song's interpretations and found you Canen: I'm amazed and hypnotized by your touching voice. The other artists with their instruments did a wonderful job too! Bravo!!!!
This is the best cover I’ve ever heard of this song. Didn’t think anyone could ever do it as good as the original. This kid nailed it. Gonna sit here with a drink and listen to it on repeat.
I have seen hundreds of much more experienced artists cover this, and none of them came close to getting it right. Girl, you nailed it. I mean NAILED it.
Been listening to her version of the song for a few years now, and I must say that I love her voice and that soulful nature she has behind it. But if im being completely honest, the cello solo has my heart, feel it deep in my spirit.
Okay, this is like the 50th time I've listened to this, and that damn cello STILL makes me tear up!
Just beautiful.✌️😉👍
I'm with you, even the simple drum tap and piano riff is soulful not to mention the young singer who obviously has an old soul, OMG
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@@JosephSullivan-v2fgracias es bueno reconocer cuando uno se equivoca literal la música es hermosa
Amazing
i know - beyond spectacular!!!!!!!
I am 60, been playing trumpet since I was in 3rd grade, love jazz, funk, country, I am telling you, this girl is legit. Straight up God given talent. Nothing to do there but let her sing, anything she wants to sing, just sing it. Wow. Very special.
I am 71 and this wonderful young lady brings tears to my eyes every time she sings. A very very talented human being!!!!
Yeah but she cheated on the "I knows" not even close
YES!!!! I'm in agreement with you Bro♥
@@kennethhill3054 Hi - another 71'er here and yes - heart strings!
I'm impressed a 60 year old knows the word legit ..you are clearly a man keeping ul with the times !! Love it!! I bet your young as a heart !! Chur bro thats sweet az!! Sending love from New Zealand 🇳🇿!!!
My sweet lord. This girls voice is taking me to a place,,,, an old dimly lit saloon, creaking wood floors, ethereal smoke that hangs motionless, whiskey bottles 7/8 empty without labels or writing, 5 guys with no expressions on their sun-withered faces hiding beneath wicker hats hunched over their hands at a too-small round poker table in the back, and a woman’s voice, Smokey & smooth voice that seems to be coming from everywhere n nowhere, “ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone”
Sultry and earthy, almost effortless, this is a special kind of voice…. Glad I stumbled on this vid.
I agree...
In a room full
...the wall she's missing
All the while she
resting by attempting to help them
...with what she already understands
...that other half that never rest until they convince themselves...
Those that have seen it all...
Never really hear her version of this song.
-of course maybe this is Bill weather's
Loving your imagination! 👍
@@oliviaswearingen6668 perhaps Mr. Withers did, or, maybe you wrote this lovely piece? Regardless,,,, a rose by any other name….. 🤷♂️
Initially, I was going to continue our little volly, however, some times things are good enough the way they sit…
Or
Maybe I was disinclined simply because,,,, a man knows when he’s beat. 😉
Well played, ladybug ☺️ touche
Hehe 😜
You just started a book 😊
I couldn't have said it better myself.
Good grief! The original by Bill Withers is a timeless classic, but this version I think is just as brilliant, absolutely wonderful, and all the musicians deserve credit too.
Yes 🙌🏽 a tall order to compare and she does to the master, Bill Withers. The cello so hauntingly beautiful too.
@@lisaryan6505 absolutely 🎶🎶🎶😎😎😎
Que maravilha!
Wish more cover artists would take note of this. Nothing fancy, just honest, clear, and clean talent. This is how it's supposed to be done.
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Lou Rossignol LOVED ME.....
Absolutely..let the song speak
Well in truth the only way for an artist (cover band or just a fan) to properly cover a song especially a popular one is to own it. I mean plenty of people can and do make "good and faithful" copies/replications of popular songs. Very few can properly own their own version of it.
@@TheZodiac31
When an artist improves the words of another, it's remarkable and rare.
Three iconic artists who did such great feats regularly, were Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Elvis presley.
They not only did that. But did it regularly and with massive critical acclaim.
That's extremely rare.
Showing what remarkable ironic artists they were.
Her voice, those musicians and that song.....pure magic!
She did Bill rightous..
I was married to a professional studio singer for a long time...I've heard the best singers in the world...this girls voice is absolutely beautiful....bravo
Bravo! Wow!
I Hate to say it because I love Bill Withers but I almost think this is a better version yes her voice is amazing in the instrumental on this is amazing❤❤
Totally agree
9 years? I can't believe I'm actually just hearing this version now! This is freaking unbelievable! I love it!
Same
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know ~ I know what you mean, 100%, it’s addicting. I’ll have to check what else she sings
I love this rendition & her clean vocals. I have it in a playlist & eventually UA-cam will include it in a Playlist they create for you.
That voice is so pure and honest. I could listen to her all day long. Beautiful voice from a beautiful woman.
Agreed. Amazing voice. But she was a child at the time. 12 years old.
She is not a woman. She is a child.
@@buggabuggaboyDamn... I just assumed that she was is her twenties and the performance was 12 years old. This makes it 10x more impressive. She looks much older
@@egj1975yeah...your assumption is more correct than this last dude's correction to you.
@@DunkSkunk you're disgusting. She is actually 12 and that is the overriding, most correct, most important fact of all. Not her looks, not any grown man's feelings about what her looks are or what her age could be, not the performance, ect. She is a child. She is a child. She is a child. Point. Blank. Period. Your feelings and assumptions about her looks are irrelevant. She's a child. That's what's relevant. Back off and stop being gross. Your previous response speaks volumes about your perspective on female children. Correct yourself. Educate yourself. Try not to be so gross.
I’m stunned. 12? There must be an old soul inside of her. She is pure, clean, simple. We will be listening to her for many years to come.
Beautiful
12, 7 years ago.. She's only got better since then. Check out her newer stuff.
She's Just super talented
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She looks 30
This Bill Withers cover by 12 year Canen stubbornly comes across my YT thread years later and still manages to sound hauntingly beautiful. That celo solo is incredible and that voice. Bill is smiling in heaven.
Smiling from.Heaven
Sweet
@@Penny-d9h your like made me like this voice more. Perfect timing to listen to more of Meira. Bless her wherever she finds herself.
Ode to Bill.
Love this song at age 72, and this young lady is fabulous 😊
Here in August 2024 😊❤🎉
September 2024 and 70. Still enjoying looking and listening at this very talented girl.😎
@@josvandencamp8441Ditto date. 77. Best version ever. Astonishing voice.Great orchestration.❤
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@@Christina-sf4py Sept 30.. 67 yrs but still got many years lift on this 'ol man... Her voice is smooth as silk and is like honey to savor. IMHO
It's called respect ❤
As someone who has loved this song ever since Bill Withers released it waaaaaay back in the 70’s, this cover gets my highest praise: Fist Bump.
100% agree
Amen to that I know x 7 I think it is🙂
it is one of my all time favorite songs - this version does Withers justice.
Ikr, same here👊✌️💙
Decent
A beautiful singer who really conveys emotions as she sings. The musicians are great too. Truly a special performance, world class.
Cool ...
Yeah you’re so right ..World class ❤
just.. perfect.
The pipes!!!!! Breath control. Voice control. This young lady is beyond her years. All the best!!!
It was competent, but hardly remarkable. There was no weight to the voice. At all. Perfectly fine performance for a 13 year old. Maybe by now she will be coming into her voice properly and have something a bit more solid to work with vocally.
@@iatsd Ignorance. Perhaps you can kick some puppies for sport over the holidays.
@@iatsd I suspect that based on the high angle of your nose as measured from horizontal, Bill Wither's didn't have such a great take on this song either. Great voice, great arrangement. They didn't add anything that wasn't true to the song or herself as a singer. The only thing unnecessary here is the ivory tower types in the peanut gallery. Take a hike.
@@joeschmo9953 Nah, I think I'll stick around. After all, there's exactly zero you can do about it, tough guy.
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I've listened to this video numerous times. Everytime I'm blown away by the fact that Canen is just 12. There is so much more maturity and depth to her voice. She has a long and very successful career ahead of her.
"She has a long and very successful career ahead of her."
Yes you would certainly think so, but it amazes me how many talented singers you find on UA-cam or any of the other streaming services and you never hear that they have made it big in the mainstream.
The same thing applies to the many talented performers found by the likes of Simon Cowell.
She has an old soul to be sure !!
12 years old? This is pure. Talent that is. 12 years old and she bowled me over in one fell swoop with that magnificent voice.
Heavens, I can’t wait for the next five years.
She's going to college but will hopefully keep using her gift of song..
She is on point
She respects the songs soul. Absolute beautiful. Excellent job on this one....to the singer and the band. Love this.
I come back to this again and again I am staggered by the beauty of this rendition.
It's my go to song...
Круто 😃
And considering she was 12 at the time is amazing.
Agree...I do the same...
Exactly! It’s so damn good, that it gets better & better every single time you hear it. It just never stops delivering. Never stops speaking to you…
Just a pure refreshing voice, absolutely love her version.
Just found this and thought no one could ever touch Bill Withers original version - however? this - fantastic, beautiful, excellent - perfect!!! I love it!
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Literally just did/thought the same thing!
Well said
Me too😮
This girls voice, liquid glass. I never thought a remake of this particular song. Could be as ear appealing as the original. The band was memorizing.I found my number 1 favorite remake of all time. Wow
So so true i feel the same way
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Pica pau
Liquid Gold is more like it.
Streight up Mesmerizing, you got it right....
A soulful voice beyond her years.
Reminds me of a line reading by the VERY young Natalie Portman in the under-appreciated 1996 Ted Demme classic, "Beautiful Girls:"
When asked how old she is by the 30-something protagonist, she answers: "13 -- but I'm an old soul."
She absolutely works with the most talented musicians. She does deserves the recognition, awards too. But, because she isnt a sellout, she will be heard by those who seek real music with soulful lyrics! She puts her Soul into her music, especially the lyrics
Thank you for reminding me how you are supposed to feel when you hear Music. Touched my Soul.
My heart is right there with you. I often end up crying at a great track. Then I watched Robert Plant wiping his eyes at "Heart" singing Stairway to Heaven at the Kennedy Center.... So did Obama.
Props to the cello player! Absolutely amazing, haunting lovely sound
He made love to the Cello. Amazing
Love the Cello soooooo much.
indeed u have good ears lol
RIP CELLO
쳴로 간주는 너무 환상이에요..
That ladies and gentlemen is why we have eardrums. Absolutely brilliant.
In 2016, I had a six month VA stay. Different entertainment would come in for us. One group played this song, and the place was packed with sobbing old veterans. No one could hide it.
No gadgets or gimmicks, just God given talent.
No gadgets or gimmicks, just hard work
@@blakeslate6248 Don't discount talent. I know that I could have trained diligently for 20+ years and never have a single performance of this quality. The notion that talent is not important or that talent is equally distributed is a LIE!!!!!
AND surely lotsa of hard work.
Right on!
If you give god credit,… it goes both ways.
Every deformed suffering child……God given.
You really captured the purity of the original song. Just how Bill Withers did it..Simple and pure, just letting the beauty of you voice and the melody stand out.
Wonderful as Bill Withers
💯❣️
Purity and soft melody, great song from the good era of music
Squirrel's
I agree. Amazing.
One of the best covers I have ever heard. She's got a haunting voice. Hope she's got more song's out.
Very much like Sade.
Check out dreams cover by the running mates
I was floored soon as she started to sing nothing but pure talent I sing myself instant fan here
I can't believe this girl was only 12 at the time of this recording. Her voice has the soul of a woman 3x her age. This cover is as good as the original, bill withers would be proud.
Wow... 12? I had no idea she was that young.. Amazing!
This, somewhere there is some woman in her thirties, wondering why her voice is gone...
Good yes..as good as original? Nah
Agree.
She’s not 12…I’m guessing more like 24
Im completely blown away by how young she was when this was recorded, she did more than an amazing job the whole band killed this
Drummer sucked.
This song has always held a special place in my heart. Bill Withers was special. No doubt. But, this young lady's cover actually made me cry. I can't think of a better compliment than that. Thank you for sharing your talent!
Me too…
I did thousands of live performances as stage and soundtech over the past 3 decades. So every once and a while when someone with pure talent comes along, I stop what I'm doing and close my eyes. and I just know, that it will be another decade before i find one again. Ask me in 10 years where i was and what did this day, and I will remember.
The best female version I've ever heard of this song. I love it.
Try Eva Cassidy's.
Wow. I mean, WOW! I can't stop listening to this! How does a 12 year old girl have that much soul to put into that?! Whatever it is, it's working! You have a true gift, young lady. Don't listen to anyone that says different. Also a shout out to her parents (I assume) for exposing her to good music!
I sincerely hope you find as much joy in singing as we all do in listening to you sing!
look at her - you BELIEVE she's twelve...?
do u like my braces?
dude.. pls... stop simping. they don't deserve your simping
@@ElSabio159 Chill. An honest compliment isn't "simping".
@@ElSabio159 if you think that complimenting somebody's talent in singing then you're obviously an incel who's never been laid and are upset at people that actually can 🤡
Every bill withers fan just got the chills.
Yasss!
RIGHT ON.
Yup.
Nope
This a beautiful version and my favorite song. At 86 yrs. I have been listening to only great music. Thank you
For real.
Mr. Withers would be in tears overwhelmed of this.
Far beyond blown away.
Thank you.
I just have to say THIS IS my most FAVORITE VERSION OF THIS SONG EVER!! KEEP SINGING LOVE!!!
Nah Bill withers is the best this is nowhere near and even she knows it. That's why she is covering it. Bill gives me goosebumps she doesn't but the instrumental in this does that is sublime.
@steven lupanko she's only 12 for Christ's sake, awesome rendition man, if you don't recognise that, you're a lost cause. What a future in store for this youngster.
This girl has potential but Eva Cassidy's version is by far the greatest, better than the original.
Someone sign this girl to a record deal, such a beautiful voice. Put her on the voice, all I can say is WOW!
For real!
Ive listened to this version of this song for the last 7 years at least! It is by far my favorite! I always come back to it, and definitely is even more awesome in an accoustical room! Clean, simple, clear!
Listening in 2022, pure cooool, hope you’re still singing. Will have to youtube . Resting up in the country side, found you. Thank you.
You're all so very talented, but I must say, the cello player is simply unreal.
Jesus loves you u
Elevates the song that cello
I agree. He’s phenomenal
John, I say YESSSSS ! Best Cello I have ever heard & I am 250 yrs old😁😁
A lot of people are focusing on the young lady and rightly so, her performance was frighteningly close to perfection. Oh hell, it was perfection or at least as close to perfection as anyone could possibly get. A young girl lamenting the absence of her father or a brother was a great twist on the original lyrics. The reversal in gender is obvious but just who she might be lamenting is anyone's guess. But the musicians and the quality of the video and recording were extraordinary. This is not so much a cover as an alternative version of the song from a very different perspective. I truly believe Bill Withers would have felt honored by this version. This is the very best youtube has to offer and it's justification for existence.
Jesus loves you u
Sweet voice, stunning version - here in 2024
1:42 Dude is soo passionate and totally in the zone playkng his instrument. I've always loved the Cello, Ive always wanted to learn how to play it. Dude brings that want back, anyone with that much passion for what he does deserves all the respect in the world. It's almost like hes making love to that Cello. It truly is beautiful. Mad love and respect my man.
Yes he can definitely play that cello. Got it down to an art for sure
Felt that too!
I’m so happy I stumbled upon this artist and band on this fine Sunday morning! This girl is killing it with her voice . And the band as well . I hope they are all doing well and are being recognized for all this talent! Love the voice and music . Phenomenal job .
Chills
Включаю этот трек, каждый раз как выхожу с работы.
Трек прекрасен всем! Великолепным по звучанию голосом. Музыкантами, которые кайфуют и не скрывают этого.
Девушкой, что исполняет данный кавер. И да, это лучший кавер на эту композицию, что я слышал.
Спасибо вам за это совершенство!!!
I come back to this video all the time for a reset or to start my day of listening to music , headphones on, and focused on the amazing sounds that everyone involved has made here ...
Canen (Meira)... AMAZING !!!
Still listening and always searching for when you release new songs .
Thank You and your Family for this.
The whole combo is outstanding; listen to this in my car every day....never tire of it.
She is Pitch Perfect and she has the right emotion for the song I think, this is an absolutely amazing cover! I was harmonizing with her in the background and probably singing over her, but she's on it and she's only 12! God bless this girl
This young woman's voice is like a beautiful song bird. I get great chills just listening to these artists delivery and style of "Ain't No Sunshine" .
I am well known for hating covers but from time to time we see a great one and this is one of those times...beautiful .
This young lady gives me hope for America. To me she represents two parents who raised her right. Wonderfu and soothing voice of perfection!
How refreshing. No ridiculous, ego driven vocal acrobatics or instrumental intrusions. Mr Withers would be lovingly smiling with this, I’ll bet.
Jesus loves you u
Geez Louise! What a beautiful, soulful version of this song. Many people can sing but they don't, and never will, have that "thing". You do.
Her voice is hauntingly beautiful and perfect for this song. wow... just emotionally powerful. rock on sister.
Brilliant ! You all had me grooving sitting down to the song. Her voice so beautiful and super sonic. Yeah ! Thank you. Meira for the performance. "Aint no sunshine when he's gone"..
I have 40 Years in the Radio and Music biz......This is the Best and most pleasing voice I have ever got to hear!!
Had to dip in and listen to Bill Withers songs upon hearing of the gentleman's death. Great cover, love the cello. RIP Mr Withers
perfectly said
When did he pass? This song just suddenly popped into my head today....
Well said :)
@@Upper_echelon_exotics same
As many times that I've listened to this song, and I have heard it repeatedly on loop, the pleasure is not diminished one iota. Thank you Canen. May the years shine on you with fortune and happiness.
I get goosebumps every time
Perhaps one of the most beautiful, velvety voices in modern music. Lovely!
Dear Canen your rendition of this song is perfection. The musical accompaniment is superb especially the Cello. An intoxicating combination. Thank you.
The cellist was awesome
Jesus loves you u
The cello was so perfect in this. What a great cover.
Wow that was truly amazing...!
Her voice the accompaniment, just a pleasure to enjoy how perfectly, she vocalizes this song. It’s hard to believe that she is just 12 years old..!!!
This girls voice is absolutely fantastic, unbelievably fantastic!❤ BRAVO 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏
Amazing. Near perfect, everything - the wording, the music, the setting, the photography, the direction, the production, the distribution, and of course, the singer. My profound compliments.
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
It's not warm when she's away
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
And she's always gone too long,
anytime she goes away
Wonder this time where she's gone
Wonder if she's gone to stay
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
And this house just ain't no home,
anytime she goes away
And I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know
Hey, I ought to leave the young thing alone
But ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Only darkness every day
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
And this house just ain't no home,
Anytime she goes away
Anytime she goes away
Anytime she goes away
Anytime she goes away
The most impressive thing about this 12 yo is her control. To have that at that age is crazy. Great cover! Great band too! Excellent job guys!
What do you mean by ‘crazy’
@@markpayne2217 Not that many people have that kind of voice control at such a young age.
@@suraceryan so you mean ‘rare’, or ‘unusual’ or ‘uncommon’ for example?
@@markpayne2217 those are acceptable definitions of a use of the word crazy look it up buddy. Things change. “Aint” is a word now. Get over it. You’re not smarter than me.
@@suraceryan I asked you a couple of questions to clarify what you mean. Don’t know why you feel the need to be so truculent.
Brilliant with the Cello. So many wonderful tiny pieces to dive into here. What a powerful Weapon along with the Vocals and accompaniment. Thank you so much. I drifted away into a wonderful land. Thank you Bill Withers of course.
Meira, but what a talent! What a voice! I agree with all the others who wrote that this one is not a cover, but an anthem that makes the original even more beautiful. Stay who you are and never stop singing.
The people who give this a thumbs down are simply envious of this young lady's talent. She does a great rendition and honors the memory of the song.
All participants in this superb performance deserve total acclaim!
Love her ,she's incredible for 12yrs old,so much emotion in her voice
Have to watch and listen every day,its in my soul....12yrs young and already full of GREATNESS.
I'm 51. I've loved this song since I first heard it as a young girl. However, I don't think I've ever heard anyone, other than Withers, sing this song with such incredible soul. You just can't fake soul. You've either got it, or you don't. I have this particular version saved on my phone so I can hear it whenever I need to. It gets me up like no other. What amazing young talent!
OMG! I almost don't have words. Bill Withers was God in my house growing up and now with my kids as well. This is without a doubt the most amazing cover of any Bill Withers song I've ever heard.
@Meira June 2024.. As a 73yo aussie I just listened again to this rendition. 6 times over.. Its utterly my favorite. Lost track how often over the years I'd play it. the section where you sing the "I know I know....." really shows up the old soul in you. You totally nailed it to Wish you could revisit this again with that band.Do come to Australia as I would so like to hear your in person. BTW all the other works you have put up on uTube I find excellent.. you have very special quality. stay healthy and safe
thank you so much!! would love to come to australia some day!
Absolutely world class. I'd not call this a "cover", as that term implies mindless parroting... but rather this is a "rendition" that stands totally on its own.
No it's a cover. A rendition is just sampling music that's already been made and changing the music and even lyrics to make it different to your own taste
@@ChodyRay I think it falls somewhere in between. The music is essentially the same and the lyrics almost identical but the lyrical perspective is altered and informed by our knowledge of the singer. So it is mostly a cover but with a different perspective. I hope I am making sense.
Bravo 👏
Damn right!!
@@ChodyRay Thank you Mr. Know-it-all. You must be the person who causes everyone in the family to roll their eyes when they hear you are going to be at the next family gathering. Ya... you are THAT guy.
Wow! I’m amazed by this video!
Here are the lyrics just in case someone (like myself) wants to sing along ;)
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Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
It's not warm when she's away
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
And she's always gone too long
Anytime she's goes away
Wonder this time where she's gone
Wonder if she's gone to stay
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
And this house just ain't no home
Anytime she goes away
And I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know
Hey, I ought to leave young thing alone
But ain't no sunshine when she's gone, whoa, whoa
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Only darkness every day
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
And this house just ain't no home
Anytime she goes away
Gracias
@@mariacarmen3667 De nada :)
Here to pay respects to the Bill Withers upon his passing reported earlier today. This is the first cover I've listened to and I suspect it will be one of the best.
Try shawn james :) this is gold tho
Yeah, when I heard this song I knew it was gonna be a lovely day :-)
@Sergei B And it is THE BEST‼️‼️❤️❤️😃👏👏
I listen to her sing everyday!
Nice voice, beautiful song by Bill Weathers.
This is a big song for any artist of any caliber, but for a very young girl, not even yet a teen, to sing it like THIS, is nothing short of magic. Honestly!
Her version literally brought me to tears. What an inspiring, talented gift she has! Fantastic!
Nah man the song is simple, beautiful but very simple
@@therapymusic2139
Simple doesn't mean small. You could have a big song that's simple. A song's magnitude and its simplicity should never be confused.
@@grantcheney5070
Exactly! It's easier to find a singer who can sing a song technically well, but to find one who does that AND can breathe this level of soul into it, is beyond beautiful. Her age defies the experience needed to feel it on that level and yet she nails it both technically and emotionally.
@@clipsahoy1 by big I thought u meant difficulty, that's how it translates in my language
WONDERFUL song. WONDERFUL young lady. I wish her a long healthy life and success in all her ventures.
This is favorite versión.
Her clarity is awesome..
She is truly the best..so natural
Yessss ♥️
I can't wait to hear more from her in the future. She has a beautiful voice and the ability. I await when she has experienced more in life and can inject the pain and emotion that will come with time and living life.
The cello player is so intoxicating to listen to,he really is enjoying this,love love it..
Yeah you saw it because you felt it in the Moment with him 🤙🏽
Yes I sure did.
I just can’t get enough of this song ,
Agree! Step aside.. He obviously knows what he's doing.His solo made this video. But, at the same time this young girl has nailed this song. There's alot to look at here.
@@da959 I came across this cover by accident,it’s a true masterpiece by this lovely young woman,I listen to it often.
There are just some songs that dont need to be remade. I always thought thats how this song would forever be but you mam have changed my mind.
It works when there is just as much soul behind the mic as the original.
After the sad news of the death of Bill Withers, the author of "Ain't no sunshine," I wanted to listen a few of the song's interpretations and found you Canen: I'm amazed and hypnotized by your touching voice. The other artists with their instruments did a wonderful job too! Bravo!!!!
I was in, on the first note! She nailed it. Timeless song
First word that came out of her mouth, she already killed it. Nicely done
'cactly
The cello player is awesome. You can see he can feel the music in his soul.
Yeah, and the vocalist not too shabby either...
Yes u can
I know i can feel it
Yeah, dude. He has the passion. I am so glad you noticed.
@@jkotarsky sarcasm isn't needed here bud. Check it at the door.
This is the best cover I’ve ever heard of this song. Didn’t think anyone could ever do it as good as the original. This kid nailed it. Gonna sit here with a drink and listen to it on repeat.
It's a smooth, melodious voice and so beautifully sung, perfect music ❤
Simplicity is beauty. Balance, rhythm, great sense of tempo, lovely voice! That's what's called talent.
Beautifully articulated. Thank U♥
I have seen hundreds of much more experienced artists cover this, and none of them came close to getting it right. Girl, you nailed it. I mean NAILED it.
Simply angelic...Bill was amazing, but this is by far the best rendition ive EVER heard. She ROCKS..even at 12. Wow !
Been listening to her version of the song for a few years now, and I must say that I love her voice and that soulful nature she has behind it. But if im being completely honest, the cello solo has my heart, feel it deep in my spirit.