The highwayman cover

[@Cjopa]

I’m not trying to be dramatic or anything, but you really are helping me get passed a tough break up

[@FrankWatkinson]

You will get there.

[@minigamer1967]

Every time you cover a song, it's like your telling a story.
I can just sit here and close my eye's and see it happening.
It's amazing, thank you.

[@vivienneruth2106]

I was searching for another song then grandpa uploaded this! Such a medicine for a long busy day! 🥺❤️

[@wideeye5592]

Nail on the head!

[@milaanvigraham8664]

Whoa. You're like an Ennio Morricone for country music or something. I'm sitting in the dark 5pm monsoons here in my city of Bombay, India, with a fever, wanting something that will make the gloom seem more tolerable. Somehow with your single instrument I feel like I'm in the middle of 19th century wild west Southern US looking into the starry night from a town off the Mojave desert. And then I love the gloom outside my window even more. Thank you, I wouldn't expect this to be a cover. Sounds like an absolute god gifted professional

[@koloxd3]

You are my discovery of 2021. I love your covers

[@susankilpatrick2918]

My discovery of 2021 too - the best!

[@Hipnerd63]

Lyrics:
I was a highwayman
Along the coach roads I did ride
With sword and pistol by my side
Many a young girl lost her baubles to my trade
Many a soldier shed his lifeblood on my blade
They finally hung me in the spring of twenty-five
But I am still alive
I was a sailor
I was born upon the tide
And with the sea I did abide
I sailed a schooner round the Horn to Mexico
I went aloft and furled the mainsail in a blow
And when the yards broke off they said that I got killed
But I am living still
I was a dam builder
Across the river deep and wide
Where steel and water did collide
A place called Boulder on the wild Colorado
I slipped and fell into the wet concrete below
They buried me in that great tomb that knows no sound
But I am still around
Yes, I'll always be around and around and around and around and around and around
I fly a starship
Across the Universe divide
And when I reach the other side
I'll find a place to rest my spirit if I can
Perhaps I may become a highwayman again
Or I may simply be a single drop of rain
But I will remain
And I'll be back again, and again and again and again and again and again and again
Songwriter: Jimmy Webb

[@am-180]

when i saw this in my homepage i wondered if it could be..... and then it was and i was incredibly happy :) great as always, frank

[@magneato981]

Wow , crazy how you can make a song I’ve heard a thousand times hit me on a complete different level. Glad you found a well deserved audience here. Happy Monday sir.

[@tinkeringinthailand8147]

I🙏 don't know how you do it Frank. I find it hard to finish a whole song without a major slip. You glide and glide and just glide.......... and I love it. Cheers mate 🙏

[@FrankWatkinson]

I had about 50 attempts lol!

[@billyadams9050]

What idiot disliked this? This is amazing. Frank you are AWESOME

[@kevinburk5224]

Great song by 4 legends, thank you!

[@jonimaricruz1692]

I was expecting the one with “...the landlord’s black eyed daughter, Bess...” and the shot in the night, instead here’s this sad and beautiful ballad of lives and deaths through the years. You always find such touching songs, even the contemporary ones, and put your own special flavor to them, thank you.

[@MissPollyPopcorn]

I was expecting the "Bess, the landlord's daugher" one too. This is beautiful though. Bringing some unexpected peace to my soul.

[@jadefire2817]

Heart-wrenching! Would you possibly do "Desperados Waiting for a Train"? Thank you so much for the joy you've brought during this time in the world.

[@allisonbarton4060]

I have been watching this video every morning as I start my work day. I grew up listening to the Glen Campbell version and it is one of my favorite songs of all time. I never thought I would find a cover that I would like this well. Thank you for your music!

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thanks for listening

[@gideonrollins9321]

God bless you Frank we love you. I will remember you all my life, 🥺

[@steven4385]

I’ve watched so many of Frank’s covers and there is so much raw emotion portrayed in every one of them, some more than the original songs.

[@susurrotierra]

Agreed. He’s made some of these songs “his own” - like how Cash made Hurt his with his cover (Trent even said so).

[@DennisAnthonis]

Wonderful Frank. Composer? Shades of Mark Knofler to my ear. Thanks for sharing my friend!

[@genevawood]

Dear Frank
I'm here listening.
Nicely done my friend.
Love Geneva

[@jo-annerussell9031]

Today, I found out my uncle, who is more like my father, has cancer. It is very prevalent in our family and tends to take the family members and inflicts. My son sent me this song from you and I'll be forever grateful that he did because it brought me comfort today. You and your music brought me comfort in a really difficult time, and I appreciate that more than you'll ever know. Thank you for sharing your gift with everyone.

[@downhill240]

I've always been moved by this song. The message that we don't really know what comes after moves me. To finally be a drop of rain is magic.

[@pedrospenthouse]

I’m gonna set this as my morning alarm - so soothing :)

[@lawrence2087]

Mellow morning sound for a Monday, Frank. Enjoyed it.

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thanks Larry.

[@TatoGena]

Such a really good singer! Greetings from Argentina!

[@drakesmith5163]

I love the emotion this man brings to every song he does, it's as if he lived through all the things he sings about. If you see this, I hope you will live a long, full life

[@michaelterry1447]

Ohhh good choice one of my favorites! This album was in my grandmas car after she died.

[@Bella80831]

I feel peace when i hear you singing,thank you soo much this is amazing !💖💖💖

[@rickhubanks6722]

Small town Oklahoma checking in again, I love this. All of the linemen out here loved this. You could do a whole series of "The Outlaws of Country." But you can leave out Kris Kristofferson.

[@FrankWatkinson]

LOL.

[@yearswithoutsleep]

Easily one of if not the best cover of this song I’ve ever heard

[@ninirichmond2944]

❤ I love that you sung it so slowly, so softly

[@mikeh9161]

Soul medicine.

[@metsisiria2926]

I was a highwayman
Along the coach roads, I did ride
With sword and pistol by my side
Many a young maid lost her baubles to my trade
Many a soldier shed his lifeblood on my blade
The bastards hung me in the spring of twenty-five
But I am still alive
I was a sailor
I was born upon the tide
And with the sea, I did abide
I sailed a schooner round the Horn to Mexico
I went aloft and furled the mainsail in a blow
And when the yards broke off they said that I got killed
But I am living still
I was a dam builder
Across the river deep and wide
Where steel and water did collide
A place called Boulder on the wild Colorado
I slipped and fell into the wet concrete below
They buried me in that great tomb that knows no sound
But I am still around
I'll always be around and around and around and around and around and around
I fly a starship
Across the Universe divide
And when I reach the other side
I'll find a place to rest my spirit if I can
Perhaps I may become a highwayman again
Or I may simply be a single drop of rain
But I will remain
I'll be back again and again and again and again and again and again

[@barlock1000]

That show in Nassau in 1990 is very precious thing to me, love this songs and your cover is great as always.

[@sledhead250]

my old man was a sailor, RIP. you nailed this song!

[@Jacob-ly8vs]

I saw that you did this song and immediately knew that your voice was made for it. Thank you for sharing!!

[@santiagobladimir5862]

Wowowowowowow! Love it! You have a unique style

[@Gypsy_K]

Just beautiful Frank. Thank you so much for this one. 🙏🙏🙏

[@bandaigod5736]

One of my favourite Songs. Awesome!

[@gscottthorn2388]

Excellent Frank! Once again I cannot emphasize enough that you should cover any one of Guy Clarks songs. I realize that his picking can be a bit difficult but even the melody accompaniment for "Magnolia Wind" , "Dublin Blues" or even "L.A. Freeway" would suit your vocals so well!

[@FrankWatkinson]

I'll check them out.

[@Justintime25]

Really enjoyed this! Gods not done with you sir, you’ve blessed me with this beautiful version!

[@jacquelinepritchard3919]

One of my favourite songs❤️ thank you again Frank☺️

[@bigdumbdad2226]

I haven't heard this song in years, you did a wonderful version of it.

[@mikewoollard667]

One of my favourite songs, you did it well my friend ✌️

[@esoed4898]

Made me tear up, fantastic cover! Thank you from Sweden!

[@lila1112]

What a pleasure to listen to you 🍀🇱🇧Thank you

[@fredoran]

Omg this is an incredible song, thanks for covering it

[@NickBaranov]

Great performance Frank !!!!❤👏👏👏👏

[@pieptvberlin5247]

That sounds like a lullaby, and ill use it as one ! Great voice ! Great man !

[@nukultus9432]

Your channal Sir is the best thing i've seen this week.
Best wish from Poland!

[@rhondacameron108]

Your voice soothes my soul, thank you ☺️♥️☺️. Have a lovely evening Frank

[@benhain7518]

Amazing as always Frank 👏🏼. Love hearing your take on a classic.

[@TheWaywardSkein]

One of my all-time favorite songs. Thank you so much for this one!!

[@fernandovalner]

your video brought me back to life today

[@booradleyfromthemovietokil1582]

Great cover. I feel like your style of singing and playing would work especially well for Desperadoes Waiting for a Train.

[@angelcriswell428]

I love you mr frank 💕 you bring so much joy to me 👑

[@dilldozar296]

When Green Day uploaded their new single today I thought my day was made. BUT THIS!!! This is infact what made my day. Tremendous

[@unicorndumb9858]

Oh Frank, thank u very much for sharing this 👍🏻👍🏻😍

[@benferm150]

Once again a cover better than the original. I salute you!

[@haleye7955]

So beautiful Frank. Just what I needed today, thank you :)

[@willem9688]

Beautiful lyrics, sung beautifully. Thank you, Mr Watkinson ❤️

[@Novocain-stain]

I always liked that song. You made me love it now. Thank you.

[@lemondollx6249]

Great song you’re such a good musician! I’m happy you’re still posting and doing well. ^^💕

[@HunniBunBun]

Literally my favorite song ☺️✨

[@StilljustHelen]

The timbre of your voice is so profoundly soothing and the way you play that guitar... thank you

[@oozmakappa8895]

Amazing! I love this song and I love you!

[@amym7767]

Frank you’re absolutely golden

[@konumbra]

ahh i love this song!! thank you for covering it, it sounds lovely

[@josephsuarez9183]

Thank you for doing my most favorite song of all time right and proper.

[@tonerm4n]

What a beautiful song! I love the original version, but this cover’s probably my favourite version now. Love from Canada!

[@abigailcoats2588]

Beautiful, this is one of my boyfriends favourite songs, love your take on it so pretty

[@jordanparker7302]

One of my favourite songs, great cover Frank

[@coopermiller557]

I love you Frank keep up the awesome work love every song 🤘🏻

[@SCBLGamingFilm]

always used to sing in the car with my dad. takes me back

[@romulotorres7861]

Could you please cover "coastline" by hollow coves ? It's a really beautiful song and it would make me very happy to hear it from you, as both, your covers and that song fives me energy and makes me feel happy. :))

[@BigAl0311]

Frank! There is no doubt you are equally as legendary as the Highwaymen!!

[@susankilpatrick2918]

I don’t know this song - like your cover! Thanks Frank.

[@ArjunI]

Absolutely amazing sir!

[@suecondon1685]

One of my favourite songs Frank, ghostly and deep. Your guitar plucking is gorgeous x

[@rachelwells2979]

Beautiful as always Frank ❤️❤️

[@ertugsalometravels]

Such a great cover! Thank you for sharing, greetings from Turkey!

[@themanwhosoldtheworld3639]

I was going to request this brilliant song from you. Then I searched if you did it in the past. And I really loved this! Now I need to figure out the picking pattern 😁

[@FrankWatkinson]

I just make them up with each song , it's easier than trying to learn one.

[@esoed4898]

Absolutely great! Thank you

[@waylonbedlam792]

Beautiful arrangement for a perfect song.

[@helenlizzystewart4908]

the white buffalo does a great cover of this song as well, but very nice indeed

[@ArmpitStudios]

Yes, Jake is the best. His version is so much better than Johnny Cash’s.

[@nikolagoatic1598]

So does the Ashley Campbell :d

[@chuckhaas4412]

You, good sir, are simply magnificent! Your music glides gently through my ears and straight into my soul.

[@gatotheopensador1955]

Hi dear Frank! What you think to sing "Time like Tease"? I would like to see your version of this song! Good vibes from Brazil for you. 🇧🇷

[@Lucastksh]

I get goosebumps listening to you

[@jojolynx]

Bonjour de France 👍😎

[@Khayaalipulav]

It’s a cloudy Monday here in my city. But your voice just brighten ups the day. ❤️

[@satanklaus88]

Brilliant, really brilliant!

[@GerdionXT]

Man ...that's so so good

[@fuckyeahplay]

i love this song, even more now

[@benneboii8117]

I remember when I first heard this song performed by Waylon Jennings. It is such a good song and your voice is perfect for it! Thank you.

[@MusesCornerEnglishLiterature]

May your fingers on guitar and your voice never rest 🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@jipsigal]

Thank you for this, Pops.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jmiguel6302]

Oh yeah love this Song , great cover Frank as always ,cheers from Portugal my friend 🙌

[@spockrising3208]

I was a ninja, up the shoguns wall I climbed....

[@rc3394]

with a Katana and Wakizashi by my side...

[@brooklynd0712]

I love this song and you made me love it even more 😌

[@DruggedBunny]

Great performance!

[@berkaykaya4343]

Harika harika great thank you for this song

[@Abudoltematreh]

Keep going i love your Your voice ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️