In October of 2019, it was discovered that James Blunt's father had stage 4 kidney failure, and no appropriate donor could be found for a transplant. James wrote this song in November, and then got together in December with his father and folks from his recording studio to record it while singing it to his father for the first time (yes, that's him in the video). You can see the emotion in his eyes and hear it in his voice. His studio guys wanted to apply some modifications to the recording, but James insisted that the emotions mattered. The video was released on January 7, 2020. I first saw it one week later, and immediately had to learn the chords so I could sing it, which I did for the first time during the first week of February. It was a huge news story in Great Britain, and a distant cousin heard about the situation. The cousin got tested, and was an appropriate donor. The transplant took place on January 29, 2020, and James' father is still alive and apparently doing fairly well. That shows you the power of social media. Probably the best known James Blunt song before this was "Your Beautiful," which came out in 2008 or 2009. It is quite good, but not as emotional as this.
I recommend you to listen to "Carry you home","No Bravery","The Greatest""Champion" "Dont give me those eyes",among others.He is such a fenomenal singer and musician.
My dads still alive and only 70 but he’s recently been put in a nursing home due to being immobile from falls and it’s up to him to work on being able to move again. Knowing he could lose his house and be stuck there is breaking me and this song had me on the floor crying yesterday.
It is a beautiful song - a wonderful tribute to his dad who was diagnosed with advanced cancer. He has since received a transplant and, I believe, is doing well. Check out his song "You're Beautiful" - probably his best-known song - and absolutely gorgeous. His unique voice adds so much to the emotion of his tracks.
@JaiWin thank u. Happens to us all & I send out love to all who have lost someone. At least I got to care for them both. Hard but so glad to be there. 💕
This is James’ father and it was the first time he heard his son’s song about him at a time when they thought there was no hope. A son returning the love and protection that his father gave him through his life and now chasing his father’s monsters away. A beautiful, emotional and heart wrenching song. As a result of this video a kidney donor was found and his father received a successful transplant which was wonderful.
I'm not your son..your not my father we are just two grown men saying goodbye... They both served in the military and that's what they would say to each other before they went into battle... Just in case one of them didn't make it home.... That's where the verse came from...
There is something to be said about an Artist who can make you feel his or her pain 💞💞💞 *Luv your reaction* 💞💞💞
In October of 2019, it was discovered that James Blunt's father had stage 4 kidney failure, and no appropriate donor could be found for a transplant. James wrote this song in November, and then got together in December with his father and folks from his recording studio to record it while singing it to his father for the first time (yes, that's him in the video). You can see the emotion in his eyes and hear it in his voice. His studio guys wanted to apply some modifications to the recording, but James insisted that the emotions mattered. The video was released on January 7, 2020. I first saw it one week later, and immediately had to learn the chords so I could sing it, which I did for the first time during the first week of February. It was a huge news story in Great Britain, and a distant cousin heard about the situation. The cousin got tested, and was an appropriate donor. The transplant took place on January 29, 2020, and James' father is still alive and apparently doing fairly well. That shows you the power of social media.
Probably the best known James Blunt song before this was "Your Beautiful," which came out in 2008 or 2009. It is quite good, but not as emotional as this.
Wow that’s crazy I didn’t know he’s still alive that’s great thanks for the info. And I’m going to react to those also
Welcome to James Blunt 😊 try No Bravery or Carry You Home 😢 he hits you squarely in the heart
I’m going to prepare myself🥲
Your reaction was raw and powerful!!!
You being left speechless said everything so loud!!!!!
His dad lived -- with a kidney transplant. I'd like to hear "No Bravery" by JB.
I recommend you to listen to "Carry you home","No Bravery","The Greatest""Champion" "Dont give me those eyes",among others.He is such a fenomenal singer and musician.
Carry you home will hit your heart strings for sure.
Sir, you are one of few who actually listen and doesn’t interrupt the story that this, and other songs are telling. Much appreciated.
Appreciate you!!
You should react to james blunt - carry you home, and Goodbye my lover, both sad and both beautiful.
Coming soon!!
@@JaiWin Awesome, thanks man, i'll be watching 100%
Huge hugs young man
My dads still alive and only 70 but he’s recently been put in a nursing home due to being immobile from falls and it’s up to him to work on being able to move again. Knowing he could lose his house and be stuck there is breaking me and this song had me on the floor crying yesterday.
Sorry to hear that. Let it all out don’t hold it in trust me!!
He also sings
" You're beautiful "
i lost my dad in same stage 4 cancer.. thank you for reacting -ariel
Sorry for your lost may he rest in peace and no thank you!!💙
"You're Beautiful " was a big hit for him many years ago.
I’m going to react to that
Beautiful soul..
It is a beautiful song - a wonderful tribute to his dad who was diagnosed with advanced cancer. He has since received a transplant and, I believe, is doing well. Check out his song "You're Beautiful" - probably his best-known song - and absolutely gorgeous. His unique voice adds so much to the emotion of his tracks.
That’s great to hear and ok they’re going to drop soon!!
Why do people keep saying it was cancer, it was Stage 4 kidney disease, you can't get a transplant for cancer it just isn't done....
I appreciate you playing at clear through and I could tell by your face how it moved you thank you for your reaction video
I appreciate you for watching!! And it was a great song
angel in disguise
Heartbreakingly beautiful❤
Ima have to react to that
Love the reaction, this one of those songs that gets you every time you hear it.
I swear it does appreciate it!!
Listen to the big Hawaiian dude on American Idol 2023. He sang this song. He had judges in tears.
Mane I reacted to it and youtube blocked me🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️
It’s ok but still not the same when the words in the song ain’t he’s own does not hit the same as it does when James sings it
the other one of his songs that hits this hard is No Bravery about his experiences during the balkan war in the 90's
Coming soon!!
So glad u liked that amazing song. Both my parents have now passed. This says it all. ❤
Aww man sorry for your loss😓
@JaiWin thank u. Happens to us all & I send out love to all who have lost someone. At least I got to care for them both. Hard but so glad to be there. 💕
Don't quit your day job to become a singer, Bruh😉. Yep, no matter who you are, this stirs your emotions DEEP....
My RnB album dropping soon!!
I don't know what to say about the response.
@@JaiWin 😂😂😂. Thanks for your response... You might have some comedic tendencies... But it was a darn witty response!! PEACE
I can spend hours watching reaction videos to this song
Great great song!!
Thanks you back doing music reactions . This is your specialty. Cause you been all over the place . Lol 😂😂
Just trying different things lol
This is James’ father and it was the first time he heard his son’s song about him at a time when they thought there was no hope. A son returning the love and protection that his father gave him through his life and now chasing his father’s monsters away. A beautiful, emotional and heart wrenching song. As a result of this video a kidney donor was found and his father received a successful transplant which was wonderful.
Great song thanks for the info
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Ex-army James Blunt donated all song proceeds to Help the Heroes veteran's charity.
Wait fr that’s cool!!
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Hits you doesn't it...
I swear it does 😓
Can you do " Walk Away From Love " from David Ruffin?
Gotcha!!
I'm not your son..your not my father we are just two grown men saying goodbye... They both served in the military and that's what they would say to each other before they went into battle... Just in case one of them didn't make it home.... That's where the verse came from...
Wow that’s crazy appreciate the info
React to IAM TONGI performing it on American Idol auditions.
Gotcha!!
I must admit the first 20 seconds of the video made my ears bleed, lets see how the rest of it is!
Best singer you’ve ever heard