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  • In this video, we will be reacting to James Blunt and their song Monsters. This is our first time reacting to this performance and we really hope you enjoy it!
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  • @Raine_Dog_Life
    @Raine_Dog_Life 10 місяців тому +143

    Guys, what were you thinking 😳 please run it by someone before you check things like these out. I am ugly crying 🥴😭😭😭😭😭😭 🥰 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ✌️

    • @Killermcknight
      @Killermcknight  10 місяців тому +14

      I know we're sorry!

    • @Raine_Dog_Life
      @Raine_Dog_Life 10 місяців тому +5

      @@Killermcknight 😂😂😂 forgiven 🙏 I’ve heard it loads but it’s different when you see him and his dad in the video 😮‍💨🥺😢 I don’t have Twitter but apparently he’s hilarious on it. Some of his other songs are brill. Side note for Taylor: I’ve just been on Chinchilla’s page and watched ‘Elements’ and ‘Fingers (live)’ both seriously awesome 👌 I’m not saying you need to react but maybe you might like to have a listen yourself 🎧 . Not to leave Killer out, loving your hoodie, no idea about the band tho’ 😬 sorry. Stay safe guys 🤍 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ✌️

    • @Ruloathesome
      @Ruloathesome 10 місяців тому +3

      ​@@Raine_Dog_Lifefingers is excellent

    • @Killermcknight
      @Killermcknight  10 місяців тому +2

      @@Raine_Dog_Life You telling me you haven't watched our Fingers Live Reaction where Chinchilla herself commented on it?

    • @Raine_Dog_Life
      @Raine_Dog_Life 10 місяців тому +1

      @@Killermcknight Hands up ✋🤚 my turn to apologise to you guys. Yep, have seen you both do Fingers (live) I think I meant ‘The Lockdown Getdown’ 🙄 I loved it, super catchy🤩. I can see me driving, top down, with my dogs blasting this cruising at 13mph 😂😂😂😂😂 🐶🐶🐶🐶 And you guys know that Scottish people can’t have convertibles, not with this weather ☀️🌧️❄️🌨️🌤️☔️🌦️💨🌧️ and that’s just the next 5hrs 😜 😂😂😂 Hope y’all are well 🤍 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ✌️

  • @beakytzw
    @beakytzw 10 місяців тому +114

    My friend and I are both veterans, James was my friends Troop Commander. When my friend wanted to go home for the weekend but was broke, James gave him £100 to get home and refused to take it back on pay day!

    • @davinastanton3865
      @davinastanton3865 9 місяців тому +10

      Wow that is one memory that you and your friend will never forget.
      Such a gentleman.
      His Dad was also in the British Army.
      As was my own Dad. His entire life.

    • @LorraineGiordano-zf3oo
      @LorraineGiordano-zf3oo 3 місяці тому +5

      He is a beautiful people

  • @caro.k2958
    @caro.k2958 10 місяців тому +298

    this song is the reason his father is alive. The person who donated the kidney that saved his fathers life came forward to be tested after he heard the song saying goodbye. This og version is honest, and painful to watch the genuine emotion as he farewells his father.

    • @brigidsingleton1596
      @brigidsingleton1596 10 місяців тому +33

      The man who came forward to donate a kidney to James father, turned out to not only be a distant cousin but also have the exact same name as James father,
      Charles Blount. Blount being James real surname, changed to Blunt for professional use.

    • @Chris12987
      @Chris12987 10 місяців тому +18

      I knew his father survived but I didn’t know the story behind it. That’s amazing thanks for the that.

    • @SomeGuyFromOK
      @SomeGuyFromOK 10 місяців тому +2

      Are you serious right now? 🥹

    • @rikuruohomaki3230
      @rikuruohomaki3230 10 місяців тому +14

      ​@@SomeGuyFromOKYeah. That actually happened. The song got a lot of exposure in the UK media, for obvious reasons. Which lead to the relative finding out about this and getting tested for possible kidney donation.

    • @sharonbarnes6825
      @sharonbarnes6825 4 місяці тому +1

      Wishbyou would just not talk as much and actually listen to the song

  • @janarookswood4395
    @janarookswood4395 10 місяців тому +139

    James is a famous artist from the UK. His father was a stiff upper-lipped Army Colonel and James was a Captain. This song was written when his dad was having kidney failure. Ironically, his dad had already donated a kidney to someone else and only had one kidney. He developed kidney disease in only his remaining kidney and James wanted to say goodbye to his dad. A distant cousin heard this tune and came forward and the cousin came forward and was tested as a match and donated a kidney and as you said his dad was given the kidney and survived. James said in an interview that he wanted to say goodbye to his dad publicly so that he would always be remembered. That is actually his dad in the video

    • @brianpeters1326
      @brianpeters1326 4 місяці тому

      Some people can’t escape their boxes and consider other types of art.

    • @LoveShackSarah88
      @LoveShackSarah88 2 місяці тому

      And the distant cousin has the same exact name as James father Charles Blount (James true surname, he changed it to Blunt for stage purposes)

    • @rorster2.182
      @rorster2.182 Місяць тому

      I watched the interview with James on the BBC after hearing the song. Puts life's importance into perspective.

  • @garrydust1701
    @garrydust1701 9 місяців тому +19

    James is a captain in the British army , served his country , his love is music

  • @jg6579
    @jg6579 10 місяців тому +28

    I'm a 56 yr old 6ft tall bald ass man and the first time I heard this song I sobbed like a sonofab@*ch. I can honestly say that I've probably watch at least 40 reactions to it since and I probably (mostly) stopped crying only after about 30 listens. I think I need to up my therapist appointments. Just say'n. Cheers from Toronto.

    • @Killermcknight
      @Killermcknight  10 місяців тому +8

      I don’t care if you’re 15 feet tall weighing 500 pounds, or if you’ve never felt emotion before a day in your life….. this is the song that will do it to you. It’s highly emotional, very relatable, and damn near impossible not to strike you in the heart. Cried for so long after we finished recording, have seen even our own multiple times (editing, then making sure it all was good after uploading) and cried every time then. And that’s on James’ original, and on the Cakra cover. It’s just a very intense song, and James and his dad should both be so proud. Also, absolutely nothing wrong with having these emotions as a man ♥️♥️

    • @jg6579
      @jg6579 10 місяців тому +2

      @Killermcknight OH trust me...I have no problem showing emotions. I wear my heart on my sleeve. I'm gonna cry now. Just joking. I'm not that cookoo! Lol.

  • @jeffstevens4262
    @jeffstevens4262 10 місяців тому +85

    This was done in one take. No 'AutoTune'. James wanted this highly emotional video to be 100% real and genuine. I heard he donated all the proceeds from this video to the UK charity 'Help For Heroes' who do so much great work for ex- servicemen and women. HIs dad is still with us, but I also heard he wasn't doing too great right now (of course I hope that's not the case). 🙋‍♂

    • @auto98
      @auto98 8 місяців тому +1

      Just to clarify, the video and audio weren't recorded together, the audio was recorded in a studio.

    • @pzpete
      @pzpete 4 місяці тому +1

      There is an interview somewhere on UA-cam in which James said the video was shot five times, twice with his father. Hard job to do though, even once.

  • @user-vj6wk4sq5c
    @user-vj6wk4sq5c 9 місяців тому +19

    Have you never listened to him. Wow. His voice is iconic.

  • @lawsonharris1393
    @lawsonharris1393 7 місяців тому +16

    Did this song as a dedication at my dad's funeral and it blew the church away it was amazing

  • @aldiii2121
    @aldiii2121 10 місяців тому +55

    James dad was actually dying from kidney disease & this was his tribute & farewell to his dad. Thankfully his dad received a donor & is doing okay now.

    • @crazychick1098
      @crazychick1098 10 місяців тому +3

      The donor had the same name as his dad 🥰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @helenleeyogini2679
      @helenleeyogini2679 10 місяців тому +2

      @@AingealDhe, the donor was a distant cousin living in Australia who heard the song and decided to donate a kidney if he were an acceptable match and he was. Yes, James Blunt’s father and the cousin are both named Charles Blount.

    • @vidiveniviciDCLXVI
      @vidiveniviciDCLXVI 2 місяці тому

      @@crazychick1098They were cousins.

  • @jacquiehenry5049
    @jacquiehenry5049 4 місяці тому +11

    This song is an amazing tribute to his father. Words written by James’ sister. Song sung with such genuine emotion. And then to find out that his father’s eventual kidney transplant happened because of the song …. Incredible song for SO many reasons!

  • @patriotpurwaganda2618
    @patriotpurwaganda2618 10 місяців тому +16

    Shout out to James Blunt who creating this beautiful sad song.

  • @LinFdln
    @LinFdln 10 місяців тому +15

    Cakra himself once said that the soul of original song stays, nobody could take it away. The cover is just another version, which he will give his best to make it another beautiful song. Best love from Indonesia 💕🎶🇮🇩

  • @michyn4959
    @michyn4959 10 місяців тому +16

    No one sings it better then James, this song is perfect with his voice and his emotion is just so incredibly moving.

  • @tcat6133
    @tcat6133 10 місяців тому +26

    Watched this so many times. His backstory and truth on his face breaks me…always a tear jerker😭

  • @janicewarren3801
    @janicewarren3801 10 місяців тому +12

    Everybody needs to hear this remarkable song.

  • @JaysGamingCorner
    @JaysGamingCorner 21 годину тому +1

    it was a poem wrote by james' sister, he turned it into a song and shot it all in one take

  • @mariapink533
    @mariapink533 10 місяців тому +38

    You need to listen to James’s “No Bravery” and “ I’ll Bring you home”. So brilliant. Such a clever writer. You won’t be disappointed.

  • @ermies3969
    @ermies3969 10 місяців тому +9

    James blunt is very popular in Indonesia, his voice is rare ❤❤❤

  • @user-zk7ec7ql9m
    @user-zk7ec7ql9m 10 місяців тому +11

    The memory I have when I first heard this I was with my younger sis and we were singing it together I was visiting her because I had been in hospital because I have stage 4 end of life kidney failure
    I am on dialysis 3 times a week and we sang it together because it reminded us of our dad who had passed away with bowel cancer and it makes you think that you never know what cards you are going to be dealt with in life so we shouldn’t be angry with family and friends
    I didn’t even get chance to say goodbye to my dad because I was still in a recovery place in Birmingham
    Before I went in to hospital my dad was my carer for a bit until he couldn’t cope any more I miss him so much he was my world and the song reminds me so much of him I cry every time I hear it thank you for playing it
    It’s such a beautiful song and James blunt sings it so beautifully 😭❤️

  • @rdevries3852
    @rdevries3852 10 місяців тому +24

    Chakra Khan's cover was great, but the obvious difference between his cover and James Blunt's original is that Chakra was clearly _performing_ the song, while James was _living_ it.

  • @therealbbe
    @therealbbe 10 днів тому +1

    Found the Video. 'My turn to chase the monsters away' just gets me, one of the best lines ever written, so simple yet so meaningful

  • @CarlosGarcia-fi4yu
    @CarlosGarcia-fi4yu 2 місяці тому +2

    James Blunt (born James Hillier Blount; 22 February 1974) is an English singer, songwriter and musician. He has released seven albums since 2004 and has sold over 20 million records worldwide.
    After serving as an officer in the British Army, Blunt rose to fame in 2004 with the release of his debut album Back to Bedlam, achieving worldwide fame with the singles "You're Beautiful" and "Goodbye My Lover." His first album has sold over 12 million copies worldwide, topping the UK Albums Chart and peaking at number two in the US. "You're Beautiful" reached number one in thirteen countries, including the UK and the US. Back to Bedlam was the best-selling album of the 2000s in the U.K. and is one of the best-selling albums in UK chart history.
    That's who James Blunt is.

  • @sarahealey1780
    @sarahealey1780 10 місяців тому +35

    I can never express enough how incredible this video is, he filmed it in one take because he couldn't do another, the whole crew was crying and looking at his father. Truly incredible video and love between a father and son xx

  • @forerunner8
    @forerunner8 8 місяців тому +6

    The reason I believe James sings it better than anyone else is because he wrote it for his father. He wasn’t just singing it as a cover or as someone singing it to their dad. He wrote it for his dad and the language was lingo Jim and his dad used with each other. So it had meaning and James sang it with power and meaning.

  • @pipittuasikal8324
    @pipittuasikal8324 10 місяців тому +20

    The original is really really good.
    The angle of the video clip shows clearly James emotion, which really hit the hearts of the viewers. It really helps to delivering James's feeling that shows clearly in his eyes. His emotions really delivers right to our hearts, as it was his own experience of his Dad's NDE, it must have really deep impact to his heart. But thank God, Feel relieved to know that his Dad is ok now..
    And you two are my favourite couple for UA-cam video reaction!! Bless you and thank you for your reaction.
    I don't want to compare it to our beloved Cakra's version, coz every artist has their own characteristic and uniqueness.
    Stay healthy to you both, especially queen Taylor and our little baby there.
    Love from 🇮🇩❤️🤍

    • @Killermcknight
      @Killermcknight  10 місяців тому +7

      Absolutely agree with you about everything you said! James’ eyes reaaallly put a lot of the emotion into this one and just gets straight to your heart, making you feel it. I also think it’s absolutely fair to not compare the two, both are uniquely their own and different in a lot of ways. Thanks for watching, and thank you for the continued support ♥️♥️

    • @pipittuasikal8324
      @pipittuasikal8324 10 місяців тому +1

      ​@@Killermcknight🙏🏻❤️🤍🕊️

  • @adityasalim67
    @adityasalim67 10 місяців тому +9

    james blunt is phenomenal not only the song, the ldeep lyric but also he should get an oscar for best outstanding male singer in a video...and best crying sceen too..... i am from indonesia btw... i love cakra but james blunt get the whole packet..... the best

  • @Dad-JanieWorld
    @Dad-JanieWorld 10 місяців тому +4

    This song help save his dads life. He wrote it because he found out him & his sister wasn’t donors. But after this a distance cousin or family. Tested & was able to donate a kidney. So he wrote this & made video. Before they knew this.

  • @NenengTarigan
    @NenengTarigan 10 місяців тому +9

    They both have their own charasteristic. Cakra Khan and the original singer of Monster, james Blunt are distinctive but equally great! Bravo!!!

    • @Killermcknight
      @Killermcknight  10 місяців тому +2

      Completely agree!!

    • @donniefleming9914
      @donniefleming9914 10 місяців тому +1

      I had to read your comment like 3 or 4 times.....it sounds like you're saying Cakra Khan was the original singer of this song,LOL.....but I get it now.Yeah, both are great!

  • @TheNotedHero
    @TheNotedHero 10 місяців тому +19

    You paused it too soon! His dad pats James' arm right at the end there. Such a touching moment. James Blunt is a master storyteller but sings from his real-world experiences, the stuff isn't made up.
    Check out his song "No Bravery", where he wrote about what he saw during his time serving in the Kosovo War in the late 90s while serving the British Army under NATO. The dude is a legit war hero. Also check out "Carry You Home", bloody moving stuff. For something a bit happier, check out "Bonfire Heart".

  • @melindabaker710
    @melindabaker710 3 місяці тому +2

    he did this video in one take, no auto tune ....... powerful

  • @johnarndt1501
    @johnarndt1501 10 місяців тому +7

    His voice is very unique and grows on one. He's British

  • @bandycoot1896
    @bandycoot1896 9 місяців тому +4

    He's a proud Englishman who was in the army, as was his father whom he wrote this song for.

  • @ctcomebacker
    @ctcomebacker Місяць тому +1

    Blunt has a remarkable sense of humanity in his lyrics and a great voice.

  • @carissamarple
    @carissamarple 10 місяців тому +12

    I found this earlier this year.. it broke my heart and I ugly cried over it a LOT of times. Gets me every single time. Glad you guys listened to the original.. there's no words for how deep the emotion in this song goes. ❤

  • @DiniKusuma
    @DiniKusuma 10 місяців тому +20

    I really really love Cakra cover, I actually like his version more than James' original ... BUT
    I always believe that a covering song can't stand higher than the original ... I mean, original is still original - something pure and not copied - so we have to respect for the sake of originality 😁🙏
    both James Blunt's and Cakra's are beautiful in their own way, love them both ❤️❤️❤️

    • @amirseth8108
      @amirseth8108 10 місяців тому +2

      Well said

    • @arkham231
      @arkham231 10 місяців тому +2

      Ojo dibandingke. Bahkan narasi perbandingan berdasarkan preferensi adalah tidak perlu

    • @Killermcknight
      @Killermcknight  10 місяців тому +3

      Completely agree with you, and absolutely love the way you said it. ♥️

    • @xnxx-vm5hu
      @xnxx-vm5hu 10 місяців тому

      Here comes over proud indonesian

    • @DiniKusuma
      @DiniKusuma 10 місяців тому

      @@xnxx-vm5hu 🙄🙄🙄 troll

  • @sonofjay817
    @sonofjay817 10 місяців тому +13

    no worries about the high energy. That's part of the fun of watching reactions to this song; watching people waltz into it so unsuspecting and then watching their whole demeanor change when they lock eyes with James' soul crushing gaze in the first few seconds.

  • @rhaluna6380
    @rhaluna6380 10 місяців тому +11

    yess Cakra Khan can do the song nicely but for me the original (James Blunt) still the best cause the deep emotion still linger even though i heard so many times before thank's guys for hearing and post your reactions

    • @Killermcknight
      @Killermcknight  10 місяців тому

      You're most certainly welcome, Thank you for watching!

  • @KlebersonAlmeida
    @KlebersonAlmeida 9 місяців тому +6

    I recently lost my father, I heard it in the week that he passed away, this song has a very strong meaning for me, thank you for sharing.

    • @Killermcknight
      @Killermcknight  9 місяців тому

      It’s a very powerful song. I can’t imagine hearing it so closely to losing someone. So very sorry to hear of your loss 🙏🏻♥️

  • @bolara303
    @bolara303 10 місяців тому +3

    Finally! U guys found him. 😊 James’ “You’re Beautiful” is a huge number, it was released yearsss agoo but still echo ing in my Country up until today.
    James is a British!

  • @susytearne7590
    @susytearne7590 10 місяців тому +6

    One of my favourite song of James Blunt songs. Another one is Good Bye my love.
    Beautiful reaction 🌹

  • @queenbee2371
    @queenbee2371 4 місяці тому +2

    James Blunt is a legend. I had the privilege of seeing him do Monsters live a couple of years ago.

    • @Killermcknight
      @Killermcknight  4 місяці тому

      I can’t even imagine how it was live!

  • @patverum9051
    @patverum9051 10 місяців тому +4

    James was a captain in a recon cavalry platoon in Bosnia, his dad was a colonel I think.
    His dad was very ill from a failing kidney at the time.

  • @achebwahs1111
    @achebwahs1111 10 місяців тому +7

    This kills me every time because I know this is coming real soon and I haven't had this conversation with him yet and I don't know how to or even if we can.

    • @Killermcknight
      @Killermcknight  10 місяців тому

      So very sorry you’re going through this. We’re thinking of you 🙏🏻♥️

    • @ravenmasters2467
      @ravenmasters2467 9 місяців тому

      My dad passed a couple of years before this song came out. Ive often thought i couldnt have said these things to him but i could have sat him down in front of my PC and played this song/video for him. I think i would have done if it had been released a couple of years earlier. Perhaps you might consider foing that when you think the time is right, but maybe dont leave it too long. I so wish i could have done it.

  • @bigcookie5609
    @bigcookie5609 10 місяців тому +5

    james blunt was a officer in the british army

  • @alistairj4851
    @alistairj4851 3 місяці тому

    Only just picked up on this song today and it has made me realise that I will have to say goodbye to my dad who has terminal lung cancer. You're reaction mirrored my own as you listened. Thank you for the bare bones reaction.

  • @larrypermenter5580
    @larrypermenter5580 7 місяців тому +2

    That’s the song of the century. By God he had to dig deep down in his soul to come up with those wonderful lyrics. It’s so sad about his dad dying. I cry every time I hear it. But now I think everybody in the world has heard that wonderful song.

  • @uksuef7218
    @uksuef7218 10 місяців тому +10

    I agree the voice is unique rather than wierd , he is british and that is part of it but he has a tone which cuts right to the heart of the matter. His dad was so brave to do this. the message to me is to say things while you can and sort things out if they can be resolved because most of us don't know how long we have got. James Blunt writes intelligent poetic lyrics no matter what the subject of the song is. This song is not a one off- you can dive into his love songs and it expresses what we have all felt in our hearts but for powerful impact try Carry you home and no bravery. His experience as a soldier along with his skill as a composer and performer gives him analmost uiniquely valid perspective. Buckle up and get the tissues ( that would be kleenex to you ) .

  • @user-hq5ub1gm3s
    @user-hq5ub1gm3s 2 місяці тому +1

    One of the most heartbreaking but absolutely beautiful songs. I cry every time 😅😂

  • @TeleeFONE
    @TeleeFONE 10 місяців тому +45

    Personally I prefer this version, it is more simple and mellow, so you can really feel the emotions, Cakra version too over-the-top, and he doing too much vocally. Less is more with slow/sad songs.

    • @nouraematt2582
      @nouraematt2582 10 місяців тому +3

      Yes I agree maybe cakra's voice more raspy that why it sound over the top but yes James's voice is unique and smooth.

    • @TeleeFONE
      @TeleeFONE 10 місяців тому +3

      @@nouraematt2582 nah not because of the raspy voice, he is on level 100 with every note, you can't do that to songs, especially slow songs, you need to build it up. I am Cakra fan but as a listener it can be draining and annoying if a singer is on level 100 all the time. Tbh Cakra voice tone is better than James Blunt, but James Blunt is the better artist/vocalist, he controls the emotions and voice much better than Cakra, Cakra is all over the place and messy in his delivery.

    • @tonpan6535
      @tonpan6535 10 місяців тому +1

      I think both are good in their own way..
      Cakra even he is on level 100 in every note.. but in a good way.. I don't know.. actually I really enjoy it, I can still feel good dynamics..
      even I can repeat it over and over again.

    • @phuckilljoy7191
      @phuckilljoy7191 10 місяців тому +1

      ​@@nouraematt2582 and he is really put all his emôtin to this song, it inspired me so much

    • @MobiusPhoenix
      @MobiusPhoenix 9 місяців тому +4

      I think James Blunt’s version being better doesn’t have much to do with better technique or voice. It is the emotion behind those lyrics and the fact that this was written by him as a tribute to his father who was terminally ill at that time. That kind of vocals, the somber visage and emotions can’t be faked. The viewer sees that and empathizes and sometimes projects their own emotions to every verse and line of the song. IMHO, this is what makes this so powerful.

  • @timbirkenbuel2995
    @timbirkenbuel2995 7 місяців тому +1

    He is from England. Former British Army Captain and his dad was a Colonel in the British Army. He left the Army to follow his musical career ambition.

  • @swampfizz
    @swampfizz 3 місяці тому +1

    James Blunt was an officer in the British Infantry and was in combat in Bosnia...There's a video on the tube here where he goes back 20 years after the war and gives the people a free concert

  • @user-lb3hd7ip4o
    @user-lb3hd7ip4o 4 місяці тому +2

    When your Dad passes and don't forget your Mum it's so painful as if when your in pain trouble or ill they were ALWAYS THERE.

  • @TheNineball79
    @TheNineball79 10 місяців тому +4

    no matter how many times i watch this it makes me cry everytime yes anyone who has a conscience who watches it will find it really sad but i think it hiits harder for those guys who grew up with a father figure who have passed away or is dying for me my dad is still alive but is suffering from dementia and 2 years ago when i went to say goodnye to my mom for the last time my dad was there but had no idea who i was anymore and now has no idea who anyone from his past is anymore so now im not his son and he isnt my father anymore totally heartbreaking

    • @Killermcknight
      @Killermcknight  10 місяців тому +1

      I'm sorry man, that really sucks.

  • @chrisallen19821982
    @chrisallen19821982 10 місяців тому +19

    Both James and his father are tough British military men, after the video was filmed james and the crew were all in floods of tears and his father had to try to lighten the mood

    • @Killermcknight
      @Killermcknight  10 місяців тому +11

      His father was very stoic in the video. I told Taylor, "that man is tough and hardened for him to be so composed even though his son is pouring his heart out next to him." It was actually incredible to see because I think it speaks to the father's generation.

    • @tubbybrutus
      @tubbybrutus 10 місяців тому +2

      @@Killermcknight couldnt agree more james has a fantastic sense of humour and doesnt take himself seriously and a great family man

  • @Felicisimo77
    @Felicisimo77 4 місяці тому +2

    It's a sad song ...between father and son ,both work in the British Military,Charles ,the father had a chronic Kidney disease, who made a donor ,now he need a kidney donor himself while he was very ill..It's a miracle that a match donor came.. and now his dad still alive... Thanks ❤🤞

  • @robc3331975
    @robc3331975 10 місяців тому +1

    I like the fact that you actually watch the video then react as opposed to pausing every 30 seconds, for that reason I subscribed!

  • @janolaful
    @janolaful 10 місяців тому +1

    James blunt is English he served British Army, he served under NATO during the 1999 Kosovo War.

  • @damesiregar2906
    @damesiregar2906 10 місяців тому +4

    This song is so touch for every one. Believe it..thank you bro for reacting this song..thank you

  • @percarlemil
    @percarlemil 10 місяців тому +2

    BRING TEARS TO THIS 59 YEAR OLD VIKING EVERY TIME AND SO WAS THE QUEEN VERY MOVING LOVE FROM DENMARK

  • @clairestickley7345
    @clairestickley7345 10 місяців тому +4

    Check out info about James, he’s an absolutely amazing guy, I love his work. This video was shot only once, all the emotion and tears were real. There are so many amazing songs from James, he’s so talented, he writes his own songs, plays the instruments, he sounds exactly the same when live too, no auto tune or anything x

  • @user-zn7sh5nj6v
    @user-zn7sh5nj6v 3 місяці тому +2

    You can't help your self he's singing for real about his dad

  • @HankD13
    @HankD13 2 місяці тому

    He was a British Army officer - Household Cavalry, and when not prancing around in London for the tourists her served with them in the Light Reconnaissance Vehicles in Bosnia. His father was a Lt Colonel in the same Regiment. This take was the first time he performed it for his father, all done in one take. Diagnosed with kidney disease he was given only a few months to live. This song and video found a distance cousin who was a match.

  • @kevinchoong3485
    @kevinchoong3485 10 місяців тому +1

    The dude is British! Specially English. He's actually former military. He was a captain. Ever hear the song Your Beautiful??? That was his first hit.

  • @kathyreiser1575
    @kathyreiser1575 2 місяці тому

    James Blunt sings his heart out gives his all, and absolutely beautiful delivery

  • @lyndapotter8591
    @lyndapotter8591 2 місяці тому +2

    He is English and was a captain in the army

  • @dontshootyoureyeoutkid
    @dontshootyoureyeoutkid 10 місяців тому +2

    Reaction channels really need to see the original of whatever you are watching first. Such a disservice to the song. Especially this one. James is the original writer and artist. The one with the story that inspired.

    • @Killermcknight
      @Killermcknight  10 місяців тому

      See I beg to differ, artists cover other artists all the time, so much so in fact, that most of Celine Dion's most popular songs are covers by other artists. For example, The Power of Love, yet people don't seem to remember or recognize that fact. We cover artists that we are invested in because we support that artist. In this case, it was Cakra Khan but we're invested in him. That's why we covered him first, no disservice to James Blunt at all, we didn't know of him. We are fans of CK and his cover's have brought to light many different original artists to our attention. Lara Fabian comes to mind, as an example because she was simply before our time. I was 10 years old when she was performing her 2000 From Lara with love concert series. I can't speak for other reaction channels, but we cover artists that we like and fans of those artists lead organically through there recommendations. I do apologize for this long comment, I don't do them often, but it triggered a response from me.

  • @MarianShaffer
    @MarianShaffer 8 місяців тому +2

    I love James Blunt's voice. I love different things.

  • @geoffmower8729
    @geoffmower8729 10 місяців тому +3

    The bit at the very end where James's dad pats him on the arm gets me every time.

    • @helenleeyogini2679
      @helenleeyogini2679 10 місяців тому +1

      The SECOND pat on the arm which was cut from the clip shown here. Many reactors stop the video too soon and miss that extremely emotional bit. I blame all the pop-up screens; they’re distracting, prematurely signal the end, and like here, cause viewers to miss something meaningful.

    • @geoffmower8729
      @geoffmower8729 10 місяців тому +1

      @@helenleeyogini2679 Yes that gets me every time, they were both in the British army and didn't show much emotion toward one another, It's a man thing. But it's things like kidney disease and cancer that make you realise how much you love your family and can't imagine living without them.

  • @agungafghani1088
    @agungafghani1088 10 місяців тому +4

    Its so power full...amazing...

  • @johnwoodgate8125
    @johnwoodgate8125 10 місяців тому +2

    In addition to all that has been said in previous comments James Blunt is a very intelligent, generous man with a wicked and lightening fast sense of humour. A good guy all round.

    • @Killermcknight
      @Killermcknight  10 місяців тому +1

      I couldn't imagine him being anything else. Seems like a well put together man.

  • @LoveShackSarah88
    @LoveShackSarah88 2 місяці тому

    First time I heard this song was when Iam sang it on American Idol...so I looked up James version and found his and every version, a daughter to a dad, a daughter to a mom, a son to a mom etc broke my heart into a million pieces, I lost my dad on 9/11/2002 all the words I ever needed to say to daddy but couldnt...I wont let that happen with momma, I already recorded a version of a daughter to her mother for when she passes, she has alzheimers and is in end stage...I know I wont be able to sing it in front of others so I pre recorded it, my daddy worked nights, my momma was the MOSTER SLAYER in our house...this will be her song

  • @Alice-hp6yb
    @Alice-hp6yb 10 місяців тому +2

    Reiterating what others have said James’s father was terminally ill at the time of recording/releasing this song and video. Miraculously a long distance family member saw the video and was a successful donor match for his dad.
    Both James and his father were high ranking officers in the British Army (he is English), he’s patron of ‘help for heroes’ profits from this song went straight into the charity.
    He’s classed as an old school ‘posh’ upper class man, speaking the Queens English. Close friends with members of the royal household etc. Side notes Ed Sheeran and the late Carrie Fisher are godparents to his sons.

  • @uncelsminor
    @uncelsminor 10 місяців тому +1

    James Blunt. Ex officer in the British Army and now a brilliant singer/song writer.

  • @johnhurtme
    @johnhurtme 3 місяці тому +2

    Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion-- Dolly Parton

  • @lesjones471
    @lesjones471 Місяць тому +1

    I have mentioned this on other sites,You have to understand if James blunt never wrote that song it would have never gone around the world and the doner would not know either other side of our world.But it did turn out well in the end.Monsters was inside his farther body.

  • @nessbolton8293
    @nessbolton8293 10 місяців тому +1

    The thing you have to know about James Blunt is he is a British (very very English) former soldier who has undertake several tours of duty in parts of the world where we should never have even been. He has seen horror, he’s supposed to be a hard man but when he filmed this video with his father he became the softest pussycat on the planet.
    He knew he was only going to be able to film this video in one take, no matter how much he ended up crying he to,d his production team to keep filming because he’d never attempt a re-do. His dad was dying but is thankfully still here purely because this song became a bit of an anthem to encourage people to donate organs and someone heard that message and donated what James’s dad needed.
    At the beginning of the video I felt you were mocking his voice and we’re approaching the video incredibly lightly, by the end of the video I see you realised you approached it wrongly so thank you for the humility. James is one of the most talented singer songwriters there are, as you noticed, his voice is unique but that’s because he has a range most female singers wish they could reach but the torture he was going through almost made his vocal instrument sound like he was screaming but he was in despair and truly believed that any minute he could be grieving. 😢

  • @dereklonewolf9011
    @dereklonewolf9011 4 місяці тому

    He' s a brit 🇬🇧 No one realizes WHAT James went through in Kosovo the music & voice comes thro in his journey thro life. He is a kindred soul & i understand his pain as a soldier,not like the soldiers who do their term & block the horrors of war. 74+🍁 hunter Yorkshire expat ♠️

  • @welli869
    @welli869 10 місяців тому +2

    James Blunt is my favorit singer from UK.you should see the other song that about 10 - 14 years back he sung.
    It was amazing.❤
    His song such as goodbye my lover,you are beautiful etc.
    Thanks so much❤

  • @MrJose72289
    @MrJose72289 10 місяців тому +2

    Now listen to No Brabery by James Blunt.
    And Carry you home.
    But first, no bravery. It's also emotional if you both want to get into it again. It's self-explanatory.

  • @evaezsiasnekiss2859
    @evaezsiasnekiss2859 4 місяці тому

    James! Nem csak a te szemed,hanem a hallgatók szeméből is folyik a könny! Fájdalmasan gyönyörű!!❤❤❤❤❤

  • @DeborahGoins
    @DeborahGoins 23 дні тому +1

    He was in the British army, his dad was as well.

  • @kmegrab69
    @kmegrab69 10 місяців тому +4

    This song is wonderful and expresses the relationship between the son and his father. It is important to express your feelings and talk about what interests you or bothers you. Remember that sometimes crying is a way to release emotions and relieve emotional stress. If you need someone to listen and support, don't hesitate to ask the people closest to you for help. We hope that you will not cry again except in the case of joy.

  • @tommymnuzul1851
    @tommymnuzul1851 10 місяців тому

    Gee guys, you both are amazing people that make every reaction intersting. And the talk is also informatif. Proud to be one of your subscriber

  • @danniijane778
    @danniijane778 9 місяців тому +2

    Love his voice. It's recognisable & different😊

  • @charleshcross
    @charleshcross 4 місяці тому +1

    I just went through this with a close friend loosing her father. This song just touches all the deepest cords that make you think about spending as much time you can with your parents while they are still with us. I simply could not imagine what I will do when I loose my parents. He is just an amazing artist.

    • @Killermcknight
      @Killermcknight  4 місяці тому

      It absolutely does! I had to call my mom after we were done with this. I cannot imagine either! So sorry for your friends loss 😞🙏🏻

  • @NurmaBP
    @NurmaBP 10 місяців тому +1

    This is very beautiful song. This day oddly is pretty rare to find a song with very strong lyric, people seems forget how powerful and beautiful words can be.

  • @carbine5378
    @carbine5378 7 місяців тому

    James and his dad both served in the military, James a captain and his dad a colonel. Apparently when James had to ship out the following words were said between them, “I’m not your son, you’re not my father, we’re just two grown men saying goodbye to each other.”

  • @glastonbury4304
    @glastonbury4304 3 місяці тому

    Yes lots of people called James and Blunt in Sweden!!! 😂...only pulling your leg...love the channel...❤

  • @auntiethetical
    @auntiethetical 10 місяців тому +1

    I think others will have told you about the background to this video. When it was over James and the crew were ALL in tears. Dad said, “Why are you all crying? I’m still here!”

  • @tommyhg32
    @tommyhg32 10 місяців тому +1

    I first heard this song on American idol. Just a few weeks after I lost my mom and had 25 other funerals in a 4 month span.

  • @matildanicholas1854
    @matildanicholas1854 10 місяців тому +1

    Iam Tongi did this song on American Idol Audition and it went viral over 13 million views. It made this song popular again, after 3 years, of being out. Iam went on to win American Idol 2023. You should check out Iam Tongi Audition. He made the judges cry and got millions of fans following him. Please react to Iam's version of this song!!

  • @paldenoshoe5746
    @paldenoshoe5746 10 місяців тому +1

    Wow, totally phenomenal!!🌻🌻thanks guys.

  • @auntiethetical
    @auntiethetical 10 місяців тому +1

    Yes, he is British and one of the best-selling singer/songwriters ever. I am shocked that one of you has never heard of him. Except that you probably have. Do you remember You’re Beautiful?

  • @zeroalpha_a2004
    @zeroalpha_a2004 10 місяців тому +2

    Cakra's and james Blunt is different vibes, they both is do the best.

    • @zeroalpha_a2004
      @zeroalpha_a2004 10 місяців тому +1

      React James Blunt "You are beautiful" for different vibes of him.

    • @Killermcknight
      @Killermcknight  10 місяців тому

      We've definitely already heard your beautiful before for some reason I couldn't remember that in this video.

  • @SidTamanui-xr6hi
    @SidTamanui-xr6hi 27 днів тому +1

    Wow, great heart break sonĝ, as your reaction is, so was mine ❤

  • @irmaindri5738
    @irmaindri5738 10 місяців тому +2

    everytime i listen to this song, it always make me cry😭...i miss my father 🥺
    next I will survive covered by Cakra Khan, and this time i believe Mama Bear won't cry😅
    thanks guys🙏

    • @Killermcknight
      @Killermcknight  10 місяців тому

      🙏🏻♥️ sorry about your father

  • @AlphaLima21
    @AlphaLima21 10 місяців тому +1

    You should hear JB and Iam Tongi on American Idol… good god the bond they showed it’s never ever seen nowadays

  • @nellegoode7488
    @nellegoode7488 3 місяці тому +1

    He has a very distinctive voice

    • @Killermcknight
      @Killermcknight  3 місяці тому +1

      Yes he does! That’s why Stephen was so surprised at first, it’s not at all what he was expecting.

  • @duncanwyer2460
    @duncanwyer2460 10 місяців тому +1

    Two great ex soldiers from my home county Norfolk 🇬🇧 😊 met them both
    One second more and you would have seen his dad pat his arm 😢