Lovely reaction as always! "Englishman in New York" (written by Sting) is based on a flamboyant writer/actor called Quentin Crisp who spent part of his life in New York. The cultural differences between New York and Quentin Crisp's quintessentially English lifestyle probably couldn't have been more opposite and is the basis of the song. A film, taking the same name, was later made about his life in New York (played by John Hurt).
This is a cover of a song by Sting (Gordon Sumner), who was born in England in 1951 and raised and educated in England. He worked as a teacher for a couple years before becoming the lead singer of The Police (1977-1986). "Englishman in New York" was released as a single in February 1988, from his second solo album "... Nothing Like the Sun", which was released in October 1987. It's a fusion of jazz, reggae, and rock. It didn't get much radio airplay in the US at the time. It spent 6 weeks on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart in March and April 1988, peaking at #32. The album did well over time, however. In the US, it was certified double platinum (two million copies sold) in October 1991, about 4 years after its release. Gorran Kendall (bass guitarist) is the only person in this video who was actually born and raised in England. Ren is from Wales, which is on the island of Great Britain and part of the United Kingdom, but in some ways it's a different culture from England (e.g. Ren grew up speaking Welsh in addition to English). He'd been living in England for about a decade when this cover was recorded in 2018. Roman Axisa (rhythm guitarist) is French. I think he'd been living in England for about 4 years back then.
The English and Welsh are descended from two completely different tribes. The English are descended from the Germanic tribes, the Welsh from the Celts. That's why their culture is different. Welsh also has nothing to do with English, as you can hear at the beginning of "Seven Sins". By the way: the Welsh call their country Cymru.
@Dr.Brummel Maybe a few hundred years ago. Everyone pretty much has similar DNA today. I have family in Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, and I was born English. I think even Rens parents are English and the only cultural difference is our accents. And even Ren has an English accent.
Nice take of Sting classic. Very clean and chilled out sound. Very natural vocals. Your thoughts are correct, same language but totally different culture.
Firstly, thank you for your joy, it has lifted my day, secondly, thanks for the music, Ren is interesting as an artist, Sting was the master. Love and light from down under in Perth< Western Australia, cheers T
Hhhmmm? Be yourself no matter what they say! I tried that when I lived in Ghana but on reflection i really should have listened to ghanian girlfriends advice a lot more at the time?
Lovely reaction as always!
"Englishman in New York" (written by Sting) is based on a flamboyant writer/actor called Quentin Crisp who spent part of his life in New York. The cultural differences between New York and Quentin Crisp's quintessentially English lifestyle probably couldn't have been more opposite and is the basis of the song.
A film, taking the same name, was later made about his life in New York (played by John Hurt).
This is a cover of a song by Sting (Gordon Sumner), who was born in England in 1951 and raised and educated in England. He worked as a teacher for a couple years before becoming the lead singer of The Police (1977-1986). "Englishman in New York" was released as a single in February 1988, from his second solo album "... Nothing Like the Sun", which was released in October 1987. It's a fusion of jazz, reggae, and rock. It didn't get much radio airplay in the US at the time. It spent 6 weeks on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart in March and April 1988, peaking at #32. The album did well over time, however. In the US, it was certified double platinum (two million copies sold) in October 1991, about 4 years after its release.
Gorran Kendall (bass guitarist) is the only person in this video who was actually born and raised in England. Ren is from Wales, which is on the island of Great Britain and part of the United Kingdom, but in some ways it's a different culture from England (e.g. Ren grew up speaking Welsh in addition to English). He'd been living in England for about a decade when this cover was recorded in 2018. Roman Axisa (rhythm guitarist) is French. I think he'd been living in England for about 4 years back then.
The English and Welsh are descended from two completely different tribes. The English are descended from the Germanic tribes, the Welsh from the Celts. That's why their culture is different. Welsh also has nothing to do with English, as you can hear at the beginning of "Seven Sins". By the way: the Welsh call their country Cymru.
@Dr.Brummel Maybe a few hundred years ago. Everyone pretty much has similar DNA today. I have family in Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, and I was born English.
I think even Rens parents are English and the only cultural difference is our
accents. And even Ren has an English accent.
Thanks Jessie. Just Ren confirming what we already knew, he is an alien.
Nice take of Sting classic. Very clean and chilled out sound. Very natural vocals.
Your thoughts are correct, same language but totally different culture.
Another absolute gem from the amazing The Big Push. Lovely reaction.
Nicely covered Sting song.
Thank you for reacting to this one always love your reactions more Ren please sending big love from the UK ❤❤❤
Ren and his Brighton friends seemed to have a good time recently in New York! Hehe
Firstly, thank you for your joy, it has lifted my day, secondly, thanks for the music, Ren is interesting as an artist, Sting was the master. Love and light from down under in Perth< Western Australia, cheers T
Always love your reactions; you're such a fun person to hang out with.
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Beautiful song, beautiful reaction. One of my favourites. Thanks Jessie ❤️🏴🇬🇧
You just always seem to brighten my day thank you.
I love you more ren please
Hi there, Nice to see you have some fun,,😂❤
Your self is pretty nice!
Thanks!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
It’s funny Gorran is the only Englishman there, Ren being Welsh and Roman French lol
And absent fourth member Glenn is from Ireland.
EU is a political Concept. European is a Real thing an Evidence of a Tangible feeling of Love of Music and the Arts 🎨.
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I said NOTHING! 😂
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Are You aware this is Sting (British artist) song?😁
I was not! Thank you so much for sharing that with me! :D
@@flowersafterrainfall Check original version or any songs by Sting
Retake typical Ren.!!
Have you watched the Chris cobra reaction to money game 3 yet? I think you will like it😁
not yet, I haven't reacted to that one
@@flowersafterrainfall just watch the first few minutes of that video which aren’t about the song 😏
I'm so so happy he was able to pay his rent!!! :D That's such good news!!
@@flowersafterrainfallyes it’s good news about his situation but I wasn’t expecting him to talk about your channel
Hhhmmm? Be yourself no matter what they say! I tried that when I lived in Ghana but on reflection i really should have listened to ghanian girlfriends advice a lot more at the time?