4th July Sufjan Stevens cover.

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  • Опубліковано 4 січ 2025

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  • @charlesmorgan7170
    @charlesmorgan7170 4 роки тому +272

    My 17 year old daughter introduced me to Sufjan's music a year or more ago. She just sent me this, at first I thought just because I'm 70 years old. But I realize she (also) sent it to me because it is real, beautiful, authentic, and beyond any boundaries of age. Many thanks.

  • @WhoIsCthulhu
    @WhoIsCthulhu 5 років тому +371

    I want you to know that this performance moved me almost to tears. This is breathtakingly beautiful. ❤️

    • @FrankWatkinson
      @FrankWatkinson  5 років тому +73

      Thank you , i wasn't sure if anybody would like it when i posted it ,seems i was wrong.

    • @AJRM1981
      @AJRM1981 3 роки тому +19

      Very wrong@@FrankWatkinson. This is an absolutely stunning piece of perfection.

    • @radiogram5828
      @radiogram5828 2 роки тому +3

      @@FrankWatkinson not only i burst into tears, but your performance moved me the way like i was never felt on youtube. Thanks a lot sir, thank you a lot.

  • @akarshchaturvedi2803
    @akarshchaturvedi2803 5 років тому +132

    "Why do the fireflies have to die so soon?"

    • @FrankWatkinson
      @FrankWatkinson  5 років тому +62

      You will have to ask Sufjan .

    • @gauwrong
      @gauwrong 4 роки тому +5

      ahah love the reference

  • @l_____l0
    @l_____l0 4 роки тому +92

    someone hasn’t truly understood/felt the lyrics until watching this
    this is beautiful

  • @lk_miau5429
    @lk_miau5429 Рік тому +6

    This cover makes me feel all the things at the same time, and the first feeling is nostalgic.

  • @peachfreude
    @peachfreude 4 роки тому +88

    Lyrics:
    The evil it spread like a fever ahead
    It was night when you died, my firefly
    What could I have said to raise you from the dead?
    Oh could I be the sky on the Fourth of July?
    Well you do enough talk
    My little hawk, why do you cry?
    Tell me what did you learn from the Tillamook burn?
    Or the Fourth of July?
    We're all gonna die
    Sitting at the bed with the halo at your head
    Was it all a disguise, like Junior High
    Where everything was fiction, future, and prediction
    Now, where am I?
    My fading supply
    Did you get enough love, my little dove
    Why do you cry?
    And I'm sorry I left, but it was for the best
    Though it never felt right
    My little Versailles
    The hospital asked should the body be cast
    Before I say goodbye, my star in the sky
    Such a funny thought to wrap you up in cloth
    Do you find it all right, my dragonfly?
    Shall we look at the moon, my little loon
    Why do you cry?
    Make the most of your life, while it is rife
    While it is light
    Well you do enough talk
    My little hawk, why do you cry?
    Tell me what did you learn from the Tillamook burn?
    Or the Fourth of July?
    We're all gonna die
    We're all gonna die
    We're all gonna die
    We're all gonna die
    We're all gonna die
    We're all gonna die
    We're all gonna die
    We're all gonna die
    >>This broke me. The original version is sad, and this one is 100x sadder. So much feelings flow through me right now. Sending you love ❤️

  • @elenamanolopoulos
    @elenamanolopoulos 3 роки тому +46

    I love how you chage the songs enough to make them yours without stripping them of their essence. It always gives me peace to listen to you play. Stay great

  • @spliffy1837
    @spliffy1837 Рік тому +14

    in tears honestly, i know you may never seen this comment but this song took me through some really rough times and your voice just made it so perfect, hearing someone sing from the heart like this brings me hope in a world where we dont get enough.
    thank you, so much for giving me that hope and making me feel like its worth trying, you bring so much joy to the world.

    • @FrankWatkinson
      @FrankWatkinson  Рік тому +3

      I see all comments, if i can.

    • @spliffy1837
      @spliffy1837 Рік тому +2

      @@FrankWatkinson if you ever want to id love to hear your take on first love/late spring by mitski, of course you dont have to.
      Ive stuggled with mental hardship a long time and that song got me through the grayest of days, i really think youd do it justice. That song gave me a ray of sunshine in times i didnt think id live to see tomorrow, my emotions are always so strong, and to have found your videos and seeing that you replied made my week. December is always rough for me but im grateful that i can enjoy your music to relax. Ever since my brother got his cancer diagnosis i havent felt peace of mind, but your videos help a lot.

  • @shikharpandey2379
    @shikharpandey2379 5 років тому +379

    Please sing more Sufjan Steven songs
    Ps. This one was epic

    • @FrankWatkinson
      @FrankWatkinson  5 років тому +61

      I will have to listen to some first. thanks.

    • @baphomick
      @baphomick 5 років тому +23

      @@FrankWatkinson 'Casmir Pulaski Day' needs you

    • @FrankWatkinson
      @FrankWatkinson  5 років тому +124

      @@baphomick Wow i have just listened to it for the first time and almost cried ,i will have a go at it but minus the high pitched bit at the end.

    • @baphomick
      @baphomick 5 років тому +9

      @@FrankWatkinson I can't wait! And yes it's a doozie

  • @TalkingWithTom
    @TalkingWithTom 5 років тому +113

    This is absolutely gorgeous. I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did because I'm a huge fan of the original but you've given it such a beautiful Ralph McTell feel to it that it's just wonderful.

  • @Ellia-ii2
    @Ellia-ii2 3 місяці тому +1

    amazing!!! hopefully in a few years i can cover this as good as you. thank you

  • @fry530
    @fry530 4 роки тому +43

    I love how you capture the solemn and isolated feeling of the song. The guitar arrangement is simple yet elegant and really leaves the space for your vocals to fill it in. The way you reconstructed this is truly wonderful. Thank you

  • @ayishabasheercv37
    @ayishabasheercv37 7 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for sharing this. This is beyond beautiful.

  • @noellemidnight
    @noellemidnight 4 роки тому +10

    one of my favorite live music memories was getting to hear the entirety of Pitchfork Festival in Chicago sing "we're all going to die" over and over again during Sufjan's set the year after Carrie & Lowell came out. this has that same pure, meditative, connected energy.

  • @funcherry_music
    @funcherry_music 5 років тому +56

    carrie & lowell album is all amazing. Through your playing, this song is more beautiful than before for me. 👍🏼👏👏👏👏

  • @whereisthesky
    @whereisthesky 3 місяці тому +2

    I watched this in tears. It was very emotional. 😥❤

  • @neevynitsy7967
    @neevynitsy7967 3 роки тому +16

    I've recently become mildly obsessed with this song...and by far. yours is the best cover I have found. Thank you for this. I was amazingly surprised.. God Bless~

  • @XFry333X
    @XFry333X 9 місяців тому +1

    I come back to these covers. These covers just to feel like someone out there *understands*. Call it toxic. But your cover at 4AM helped. Just. Feel human. Feel relatable.

  • @calinagraff6174
    @calinagraff6174 4 роки тому +16

    This beautiful, Mr. Watkinson. Truly, beautiful. Please keep making these forever

  • @RorschachCZ
    @RorschachCZ 5 років тому +13

    In the way you sing these words, in your expression, in your voice and in you eyes I can see you are truly strong human being. There are tough times in our lives we all have to get through and people like Sufjan... people like You make these moments just a little bit easier. Thank you.

  • @Skynjun01
    @Skynjun01 4 роки тому +10

    Wow, it reminds me my grandfather, this cover drive me to tears, amazing voice before a shadow of a doubt

  • @noahshighlightreel
    @noahshighlightreel 9 місяців тому +1

    The Can Stevens fan in me is EXPLODING!!! THIS IS GREAT!!!

  • @ながとゆき-o4u
    @ながとゆき-o4u Рік тому +1

    I maybe years late discovering this video but I want to say that this is so beautiful. Even for emotionally numb people like me, who seeks the slightest hint of emotion, teared up listening to this. Wishing you good health and fortune and please keep creating soulful music like this.

  • @lucymiller925
    @lucymiller925 3 місяці тому +1

    Pleaseeeeee release some of your covers and original songs on Spotify! Literally wanna listen to it all the time

    • @FrankWatkinson
      @FrankWatkinson  3 місяці тому

      My originals are on there , and some covers.

  • @destiny8794
    @destiny8794 2 роки тому +3

    This was the most beautiful cover I've ever heard, you can hear the emotion in his voice.

  • @aresaka.ercavaliermosconii4305

    Dude, this had me literally crying like a baby for 4 minutes straight. I know I'm late and probably you'll never see this since this videos is 4 years old already, but from the bottom of my heart: great job:)

  • @JCMolmMJ
    @JCMolmMJ 29 днів тому

    Thank you so much for this! The emotions you put into the song are so beautiful, and we can see how real these feelings are. So beautiful!!!❤️

  • @iztomtom4122
    @iztomtom4122 5 років тому +18

    Frank, good music knows no bounds of age. I've subscribed. I love your renditions of Sufjans tracks. So wonderful. Thank you.

  • @PaulaRodMar
    @PaulaRodMar 2 роки тому +1

    I have just discovered this cover. It is so beautiful, I am in tears. Thank you so much. Greetings from Spain.

  • @viditkothari806
    @viditkothari806 4 роки тому +15

    This was beautiful😭, now excuse me while I binge watch all of your videos💕

  • @amandavaldegas7500
    @amandavaldegas7500 4 роки тому +10

    Frank, I am so happy that your video popped up in my recommended. I personally adore the artist and this heart wrenching song, and you did such a beautiful rendition of the song. Your voice is so complimentary and I can hear the passion in your voice. So lovely! ✨💕

  • @Maddybreenofficial
    @Maddybreenofficial 2 роки тому +1

    To hear the choruses sing by someone your age hits me really hard. Amazing cover mate. Bless you.
    Long love the king.

  • @liiveinternationalinitiati5004

    We still here listening.. beautiful

  • @paigecopenhaver7667
    @paigecopenhaver7667 5 років тому +40

    thank you for sharing. this song means so much to me, and your version brought me to tears. so beautiful

  • @pedroh.7305
    @pedroh.7305 4 роки тому +3

    What a beautiful version! I just fell in love with this song listening to Sufjan yesterday. I didn’t expect to find it that beautiful only with a guitar and vocals. Inspiring indeed!
    Greetings from Brazil.

  • @marigoldreedy4760
    @marigoldreedy4760 4 роки тому +8

    This was so incredibly moving. I just found your page tonight and I think I’ve watched half of your videos already. I am grateful for you!

  • @fumbles17
    @fumbles17 4 роки тому +2

    Dear God man!! That stopped me in my tracks, Absolutely love that song and you ! .......i mean....just wow, Can't believe how beautiful and real that was, So happy I stumbled upon your video. That didn't feel like just a cover song, that felt personal. Thank you are sharing that!

  • @shannenkroon9794
    @shannenkroon9794 5 років тому +41

    This cover is so so so good, you’re so talented and full of emotion I love this

  • @Neverlostwithyou
    @Neverlostwithyou 4 роки тому +16

    Honestly this is so beautiful and really amazing. It is all ready an emotional song, but they way you delivered it? Just made it jsut so more powerful! My heart was hurting with how emotional this was.

  • @hollydaugherty2620
    @hollydaugherty2620 3 роки тому +3

    And here I was thinking that this song couldn’t make me feel more devastated. Beautiful work. Couldn’t finish listening because I’m at work and don’t want to embarrass myself by sobbing hysterically.

    • @human-vx2xc
      @human-vx2xc 3 роки тому

      This was exactly what i thought😭

  • @jerhmiejames
    @jerhmiejames 2 роки тому

    you moved me sir. God bless! hope you do more covers. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @franky350
    @franky350 Місяць тому

    your version is even deeper than the original. just beautiful.

  • @florcerda8609
    @florcerda8609 2 роки тому

    omg Frank, you always make me cry. it is awesome what you do. thanks

  • @Joshua5729
    @Joshua5729 3 роки тому +2

    This song never fails to move me to tears. Your cover is no exception, thank you for your music Frank 🖤

  • @jordennbailey5762
    @jordennbailey5762 4 роки тому +2

    This is so breathtaking, I can't listen to it without crying. I love all of your music. Been listening all day.

  • @FlopopsJr
    @FlopopsJr 5 років тому +9

    Thank you for this beautiful cover. Your guitar playing is so clean and your voice sounds fantastic.

  • @srishefar902
    @srishefar902 3 роки тому +2

    I'm binge listening to you. You're a great singer, more people should aware of this channel. Thank you for those angelic voice

  • @lllovesss
    @lllovesss 3 роки тому +1

    So beautiful - love your guitar so much on this one, Frank. thank you

  • @melody1668
    @melody1668 3 роки тому +1

    Crying like a baby right now. Thank you frank, so glad I found you ♡

  • @michellekennedy898
    @michellekennedy898 Рік тому

    I absolutely love this cover. you need to add this to your spotify

  • @sof3522
    @sof3522 3 роки тому +2

    10000000000/10 i was going to ask you to do a cover of this song because it is one of my faves but i found that you already did!!! And oh my god- i am speechless yet again. The way you play your guitar and make each cover you do so personal to you and your singing style, you have the best voice I’ve ever heard and every time i hear you sing i actually get a smile on my face! Please keep doing what you are doing, you spread so much joy even while singing sadder songs.

  • @iloveyou3477
    @iloveyou3477 2 роки тому

    I honestly don’t think I’ve ever commented on a video on UA-cam, but I just had to tell you how beautiful this is. Thank you for sharing and moving me (and so many others!) with your incredible talent, Frank! 🤍

  • @renwrites13
    @renwrites13 Рік тому

    so beautiful. the talent and emotion u put into this. so so incredible, thank u for sharing. im in tears ❤

  • @N3utralMilkHot3L
    @N3utralMilkHot3L 3 роки тому +1

    This was such a beautiful and moving cover. This album always make me think of my Grandparents who’ve passed on and the other family who died before I was born and never met. I can picture them comforting me in my mind’s eye while listening to this track alone in the dark. Sufjan’s music has always had a therapeutic effect on me and you’ve brought me to tears with your interpretation. Cheers.

  • @alonzochurch3339
    @alonzochurch3339 3 роки тому +1

    You are so incredible! This is the best cover of the song! Please continue sharing your talent!

  • @sofvillarreal
    @sofvillarreal 24 дні тому

    Omg, this man sings so beautifully!

  • @lux4660
    @lux4660 2 роки тому

    I can’t explain how this made my heart feel. You captured it so well. It was beautiful Frank

  • @shaym4306
    @shaym4306 2 роки тому

    As if I couldn’t adore this song any more than I already do. Thank you for this stunning piece. Always so raw and special with you 🌹

  • @chacharles3435
    @chacharles3435 Рік тому

    Even though this isn't like the original, it is still beautiful. Actually, it makes your interpretation of it even prettier. Thank you for creating such good videos, I and many others really appreciate it. You putted a certain intonation of sentiments in your voice and it almost made me tear up.
    Thank you, again. Love from France !!

  • @siena7098
    @siena7098 3 роки тому +1

    i am sitting here in absolute tears, this cover is ethereal. wonderful job.

  • @SeaweedBeastboy
    @SeaweedBeastboy 2 роки тому

    The original one is great but ur voice makes it so real. Almost like we transported back into his memory.

  • @sheatree8520
    @sheatree8520 4 роки тому

    Love Zillions Love !
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    I love everything you do ! I’m catching up on all of your videos on this cold winter Monday.
    Thank you kind 🎶🎶👂🏼👂🏼🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶👂🏼👂🏼💝🎶💝🎶
    I’m sharing your videos to all of the ppl I love 💜

  • @DoctorGenesis
    @DoctorGenesis 4 роки тому +1

    So moving. Thanks for this Frank. Can feel every word you utter.

  • @usualatoms4868
    @usualatoms4868 3 роки тому

    Really moved me with this one. So touching

  • @ImRhys
    @ImRhys 2 роки тому

    Just stumbled across this and it feels like it’s being sung straight from the heart. Very moving and I’m now off to watch the rest of your covers. Keep it up! Loved it.

  • @spwim
    @spwim 4 роки тому +1

    Your interpretations remind me so much of the Americana projects by J. Cash, please keep bringing more beauty in 2021! Happy NY

  • @shelaghfranke3106
    @shelaghfranke3106 3 роки тому +1

    Oh this is so beautiful. When your voice breaks with emotion my heart misses a beat ❤ Much love and respect lovely man 🥰 👏👏

  • @souppoop5943
    @souppoop5943 Рік тому

    this song means so much to me. you really brought the meaning out❤️

  • @jhacobofontanilla7722
    @jhacobofontanilla7722 3 роки тому +2

    Every year I place this song on this precious day, July 4🥀

  • @brendasandoval5870
    @brendasandoval5870 4 роки тому

    You are magical sir. This is mesmerizing. I just found you and your music today and I am very grateful. Take good care, with love from San Diego.

  • @rooshartkoorn
    @rooshartkoorn 3 роки тому

    U made me cry thank u for this beautiful performance Frank!

  • @adelina6024
    @adelina6024 3 роки тому

    words can't describe how i felt watching this,amazing.

  • @nestorcsamacho6328
    @nestorcsamacho6328 Рік тому

    This moved me beyond words and I'm still processing it, I just wanted to leave a comment to let you know that

  • @abrooklyngirllinda
    @abrooklyngirllinda 3 роки тому +1

    I'm not crying. You're crying...

  • @glitteringdusk9651
    @glitteringdusk9651 3 роки тому

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ we love you Mr Frank thank you for your lovely music

  • @fernandosanchez6632
    @fernandosanchez6632 5 років тому +1

    I'm binge watching at this point, it's amazing, everything, your guitar playing is impecable, your voice is soothing... You are amazing, let's keep it up, you got this, amazing videos

  • @jam4045
    @jam4045 2 роки тому

    This brought me to tears🥺 absolutely beautiful voice.

  • @anlbers6914
    @anlbers6914 3 роки тому

    what a hero. no words. really just great and what a talent and emotion. deserves 2k/ 4 likes ratio. much love.

  • @DaisyforJane
    @DaisyforJane 4 роки тому +1

    Heartbreakingly beautiful. Thank you

  • @littleanchovy9013
    @littleanchovy9013 4 роки тому

    this made me cry. u are incredible thank u so much.

  • @bjenbjen
    @bjenbjen 4 роки тому

    This is excellent in its own right. Pure bliss

  • @ivangarate1903
    @ivangarate1903 3 роки тому

    This is the most beautiful cover ever. A masterpeace ♥️♥️

  • @tylerdozier6998
    @tylerdozier6998 4 роки тому +11

    Break my heart Frank!!!

  • @sohrab8142
    @sohrab8142 3 роки тому +1

    This is an absolutely stunning cover!

  • @kayalevin387
    @kayalevin387 4 роки тому +2

    this is one of my favorite songs ever I cried you are my favorite youtuber

  • @lfczela8317
    @lfczela8317 2 роки тому

    I love this so much. Very calming. ❤️

  • @gaiabedini5309
    @gaiabedini5309 4 роки тому

    Sir this had me in tears, it is such a beautiful song and your rendition made it even better (I really like when covers are not exactly like the original, it gives them more personality). Thank you for this gem.

  • @TurtleCano
    @TurtleCano Рік тому

    your performance brought me to tears, and i love how you put your own touch on it, it was very moving
    a very beautiful cover indeed, thanks for sharing with us, even if it me shed a few :')💚💚

  • @guslima1130
    @guslima1130 3 роки тому

    Beautiful!!! You're the man, Frank!

  • @user-yq9ul9rw1x
    @user-yq9ul9rw1x 3 роки тому

    beautiful cover ❤❤ thank you for this mr watkinson, please keep making more!!

  • @suecondon1685
    @suecondon1685 2 роки тому

    I love this heartbreaking song. Great cover Frank.

  • @Rogsterius
    @Rogsterius 5 років тому

    I am blown away by the emotion you create!

  • @Luvluna19
    @Luvluna19 2 роки тому

    Wowe , I'm in awe it was so beautiful thank you ✨

  • @lnxk6835
    @lnxk6835 2 роки тому

    This is so beautiful, im sobbing.

  • @meggamillion2014
    @meggamillion2014 5 років тому +11

    Your covers are beautiful! To Be Alone with You is Sufjan song I think you'd play beautifully (as well as every other, I'm sure),

  • @josephham5216
    @josephham5216 3 роки тому

    dude that was absolutely incredible. amazing job

  • @billybobr2e2
    @billybobr2e2 4 роки тому

    Thanks so much for your beautiful music. On its similarity, I think you treat that melody more speechlike which I believe fits excellently. From a big new fan

  • @samuelmoreno7654
    @samuelmoreno7654 4 роки тому

    Wow you have a magnificent voice and somehow managed to make this song sound even better. Looking forward for more songs like this. Keep up the good work!

  • @Robinmay24
    @Robinmay24 Рік тому

    I love you and how you make this song you‘r own♥️🙏🏼

  • @Janiebabie
    @Janiebabie 2 роки тому

    thank you i love this so much 🥰🥰 much love and stay safe 💗