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Sam Smith - "How Will I Know" (Whitney Houston Cover) [LIVE @ SiriusXM]

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  • Опубліковано 19 чер 2014
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  • @siriusxm
    @siriusxm  10 років тому +770

    How will you know if you love Sam Smith? Watch this performance.
    Hear and watch more exclusive covers from your favorite artists: siriusxm.us/ExclusiveCovers

    • @affordablerealestatelosang5758
      @affordablerealestatelosang5758 10 років тому +5

      We need Howard stern on.

    • @johnbell6859
      @johnbell6859 10 років тому +2

      Thanks hun, got over 6k followers from InstaPhamous

    • @KrayonL
      @KrayonL 10 років тому +15

      His voice is amazing and so soulful! I'm obsessed with this video. You guys need to get Morgan James to do this. Her voice is mind boggling and just as soulful. I guarantee you've never heard anything like it. She's signed with Epic Records.

    • @shawn31
      @shawn31 10 років тому +13

      He is Beyond Amazing!

    • @kcrooks7
      @kcrooks7 10 років тому

      shawn31
      Hey this is not spam, I am conducting a survey for an important project of mine. Could I get your participation? Thanks.
      www.surveymonkey.com/s/92DYQHP

  • @mimia9218
    @mimia9218 8 років тому +3559

    I swear this man could sing a grocery list and make it platinum poetry.

    • @courtneym.6309
      @courtneym.6309 8 років тому +12

      Omg that's too funny! But it is oh so true ❤

    • @MrMrL2K
      @MrMrL2K 8 років тому +7

      +Mimi A ... Really ?... I thought i was the only one who thought that.... He's really really something...

    • @zoeymanae6325
      @zoeymanae6325 8 років тому +3

      😅😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @MrMrL2K
      @MrMrL2K 8 років тому +3

      +zoeymanae .... why so sad.... checkout the Grammys this weekend girl.... Sam will clean up xo

    • @zoeymanae6325
      @zoeymanae6325 8 років тому +3

      +MrMrL2K it was supposed to be the cry laughing emoji but thanks I will be sure to tune in to the Grammys

  • @TheForthSkin
    @TheForthSkin 9 років тому +1151

    If only Whitney was here to see this, she'd be honoured and proud, Endless respect for Sam, beautiful voice and incredible morals/persona

  • @mutebiallan5959
    @mutebiallan5959 Рік тому +60

    His sound on this classic was like handling a very fragile or delicate object. He was so careful in hitting them notes yet precise and accurate. Thank you Sam for this.

    • @CDK11
      @CDK11 Рік тому +2

      *They 😂😂😂

  • @sarahelizabeth2769
    @sarahelizabeth2769 6 років тому +119

    He literally transformed the way I thought about this song. “I’m asking you what you know about these things”. That line has a whole new meaning when he sings it. Now, that’s magic

    • @kylekinton7299
      @kylekinton7299 2 роки тому +4

      It was such a sad song but whitney made it sound fun.

    • @dannyB900
      @dannyB900 2 місяці тому

      I sing it better than sam

  • @MichaelNovotny
    @MichaelNovotny 9 років тому +157

    My partner died to cancer last month. His cover and the lyrics speak to me it's beautiful

    • @Yomamalikesbacon
      @Yomamalikesbacon 9 років тому +3

      That sucks, hope you're okay man, thinking of you both 🙏

    • @Hitgirl555
      @Hitgirl555 9 років тому +10

      I'm so sorry for your loss, hang in there, man.

    • @tammyjane3676
      @tammyjane3676 9 років тому

      Sorry for your loss I lost my dad nearly 4 years ago stay strong sweetheart

    • @user-hi3kk4zj2w
      @user-hi3kk4zj2w 9 років тому

      Aww stay strong it's horrible loosing someone so close to cancer

    • @RocioCastillosweetfaced
      @RocioCastillosweetfaced 9 років тому

      So so sorry for your loss

  • @StudioAnnLe
    @StudioAnnLe 10 років тому +305

    Beautiful. Seems so effortless.

    • @theplatform
      @theplatform 10 років тому +11

      SO good. Love him

    • @DeeAliza
      @DeeAliza 10 років тому

      oh, hi ann! :D found you here

    • @troyp6750
      @troyp6750 6 років тому

      Ann Le {Anneorshine} Exactly..

  • @carinamancinone8724
    @carinamancinone8724 8 років тому +78

    "You turn on the radio and fall in love with the shape of someone's voice box. And then you hear the size of their heart. The width of their pain. And the length of their dreams"--The Acoustics (I Wrote this for You). I think of this quote whenever I hear Sam's voice.

  • @alexandriahill6962
    @alexandriahill6962 8 років тому +171

    but seriously, I've listened to this cover about 20 times in the past month, just never gets old

    • @sasha-eb8xo
      @sasha-eb8xo 7 років тому +14

      20 times is an understatement to mw

    • @s.b9118
      @s.b9118 5 років тому +3

      Me 20times in an hour 🤣😭

  • @NicoleChristina
    @NicoleChristina 9 років тому +173

    As the GREATEST Whitney Elizabeth Houston fan/friend and judge of EVERY vocalist to EVER TOUCH one of her songs, I am shocked and shaken that one THOUSAND people hit dislike on this video.

    • @TroyPrice
      @TroyPrice 9 років тому +3

      Not bad at all...

    • @PoohKim1111
      @PoohKim1111 9 років тому +9

      I was like who in the world disliked this.

    • @nohimitsuwar
      @nohimitsuwar 9 років тому +3

      Oh i totally agree

    • @adelined-p3426
      @adelined-p3426 9 років тому +1

      I know I was just thinking the same thing!! Anyone can realise that this is an exceptional man with an exceptional voice singing an exceptional song. Can't get any better really can it??

    • @michellegarcia7866
      @michellegarcia7866 9 років тому

      That's cause they are HATERS!

  • @flufferduff007
    @flufferduff007 10 років тому +201

    I don't understand how some people think songs should be solely covered just as they were originally sung. He clearly isn't off pitch so thats not the issue..I am moved because as a lover of music he made me see things and feel things whitneys version did not. Yes whitneys is absolutely untouchable. But to sing that same song and bring a new meaning, is talent and what music is all about.

    • @rebeccav2261
      @rebeccav2261 10 років тому +4

      Well said!

    • @heidiho1213
      @heidiho1213 10 років тому +16

      You can definitely feel his songs! He is so awesome!

    • @M4Music27
      @M4Music27 10 років тому +9

      AGREED!!!

  • @kathycooke2501
    @kathycooke2501 8 років тому +129

    Sam's voice is absolutely incredible. Just heard this cover for the first time and it proved to me what I already knew... Sam's is easily one of the best voices of our generation

  • @TH3-MONK
    @TH3-MONK 8 років тому +296

    This guy could sing the fucking phonebook and it would sound amazing!!!!

  • @cookiemonster2931
    @cookiemonster2931 9 років тому +198

    There's just something so captivating about Sam's voice, it fills the whole room

  • @johnfellin424
    @johnfellin424 8 років тому +46

    seriously? To able to bend such an iconic song by such an invincible singer and still be able to turn it into something new and perfect...what a talent.

  • @yarelisrojas1844
    @yarelisrojas1844 8 років тому +41

    His voice is literally the most beautifully unique thing I've heard in my life...

  • @02shauneb
    @02shauneb 9 років тому +428

    truily the only male voice in the world that contains so much passion that I could cry when I hear it,

    • @leodisphillips6371
      @leodisphillips6371 9 років тому +7

      What about Bryan McKnight, Tevin Campbell, Luther Vandross, Michael Jackson.

    • @leodisphillips6371
      @leodisphillips6371 9 років тому

      ***** you should search him up. he's amazing.

    • @leodisphillips6371
      @leodisphillips6371 9 років тому

      cool i'll recommend tell me what you want me to do. His voice gives me chills.

    • @ChelsalinaVEVO
      @ChelsalinaVEVO 9 років тому

      +02shauneb adam lambert

    • @FlappyDogman
      @FlappyDogman 9 років тому

      +leodis phillips
      Bryan McKnight's voice annoys me most of the time lol

  • @ofclshn
    @ofclshn 10 років тому +765

    He'll become a legend. Mentioned with Michael, Madonna, Mariah, Whitney, Beyoncé.

    • @nutellaperez
      @nutellaperez 10 років тому +67

      Beyoncé ? Lmao

    • @chasenip2
      @chasenip2 9 років тому +8

      BeyoWOLF and MOOriah? Give me a break.

    • @fatdidz8103
      @fatdidz8103 9 років тому +61

      chasenip2 What are you, 6?

    • @khangong7848
      @khangong7848 9 років тому +7

      Beyoncé and Madonna :))) You much be kidding :3

    • @Valen_Re
      @Valen_Re 9 років тому +6

      Khang Đồng Nope. May not be everybody's taste but they were ground breakers

  • @siriusxm
    @siriusxm  5 років тому

    Hear and watch more exclusive covers from your favorite artists: siriusxm.us/ExclusiveCovers

  • @stobit874
    @stobit874 9 років тому +160

    I can still listen to this 24/7 🙌🏽

  • @demetriusg4
    @demetriusg4 10 років тому +95

    FINALLY! I have been hunting for this ever since it aired on Grey's Anatomy.

    • @nydavebrown07
      @nydavebrown07 10 років тому +4

      same here…finally I can die!!

    • @xXGiggsyyXx
      @xXGiggsyyXx 10 років тому +3

      Where can we download tho! Ugh finally at least we hear the full thing clearly!!! 😍😍

    • @demetriusg4
      @demetriusg4 10 років тому +6

      ***** convert it to mp3. :)

    • @Jakerski
      @Jakerski 10 років тому

      They aired the cover of the song by sam Smith?!?!

  • @NickSpencerChannel
    @NickSpencerChannel 10 років тому +282

    You did Ms Houston proud.

    • @Remedi88
      @Remedi88 10 років тому +6

      👏

    • @pv4981
      @pv4981 10 років тому +3

      No he didn't. The song isn't even close. He would have done better just writing a ballad himself and not even using this as a reference.

    • @NickSpencerChannel
      @NickSpencerChannel 10 років тому +42

      ummmmmmmmmm............. I dont think I compared his version to The Ever Phenomenal Ever Immortal voice of Whitney Houston, I merely stated that he made her proud by hitting the right notes and singing in a great pitch. I agree with him just writing a ballad as he did make the song a tad of his own, but I believe he was really just singing from the heart with a twist on a great song.

    • @cheery-hex
      @cheery-hex 10 років тому +28

      I agree. I'm a huge fan of the original and was ready to be disappointed, but I gotta give the guy props - this version is fabulous!

    • @caitlinrosen4790
      @caitlinrosen4790 10 років тому +29

      Covers are meant to have a little personal bit in there. He made it his own and I feel that he did a great job. You know, Im not a music expert but I do feel like it was a good original cover. Just my opinion =)

  • @DarthOracle
    @DarthOracle 7 років тому +250

    Can you imagine if Sam Smith and Adele wrote a song together? OMG, it would have to come with a box of tissues because of the amount of tears and heartache- feelings what would happen because of listening to it!

    • @jasminstrozier9831
      @jasminstrozier9831 7 років тому +1

      Dan P she thinks she's too good to feature with people. Her personality is so gross.

    • @DarthOracle
      @DarthOracle 7 років тому +26

      jasmin malave I've met Adele and she was the nicest and down to earth person I've ever spoken with.

    • @girlinthesouth850
      @girlinthesouth850 4 роки тому

      They're both Taurus' so you know they'd kill it ☠

    • @Aardvarked88
      @Aardvarked88 3 роки тому +1

      @@jasminstrozier9831 I'm sure you know her well

  • @whitedevil2
    @whitedevil2 8 років тому +1542

    i was feeling pretty useless today. then i saw the guitarist in this clip

  • @OrealeXO
    @OrealeXO 9 років тому +68

    Whitney's spirit was with him when he sang this!♡

  • @debicrawford
    @debicrawford 10 років тому +108

    I never thought I could fall in love with another voice since Michael Jackson but I'm well and truly smitten with sam smith. What an amazing voice he has and love how honest he has been about himself since the start of his career. Wow!! Hope he will do some concerts?? Anyone know?

    • @angelabez336
      @angelabez336 10 років тому

      Pretty sure he's starting an american tour next week

    • @docgroucho
      @docgroucho 10 років тому +1

      Angelabez And it's sold out.

    • @angelabez336
      @angelabez336 10 років тому

      Harpo Marx I know right! Lucky damn people that get to see him live lol!

    • @itsIBizzle
      @itsIBizzle 10 років тому

      I'm also wondering if he will do some concerts. But...
      How will we know?

    • @tye695
      @tye695 10 років тому

      He has announced tour dates already

  • @kikigirlnirvana
    @kikigirlnirvana 9 років тому +375

    I honestly love Sam smith because he does not have model good looks or a banging bod he's just pure raw talent not like the artists we have seen come out recently faith in the industry restored can you imagine how many people have such a beautiful voice but are turned down because they're not pretty enough what a shame but Sam is so seriously talented that it overcompensates for any bs idea of "hot" I wish the industry could see that.

    • @safeelsadiq8007
      @safeelsadiq8007 9 років тому +1

      I love this comment, it's so true!

    • @xzavierct489
      @xzavierct489 9 років тому +7

      listen to James Arthur

    • @samaraarchibald6443
      @samaraarchibald6443 9 років тому +1

      +Xzavier Coleman turner I love James Arthur! He and Sam both remind me of each other so much.

    • @Thegamingbros9
      @Thegamingbros9 9 років тому +4

      +kikigirlnirvana If you watch the Omen video then you will see that he has lost a lot of weight and is looking FIT :D

    • @lucindagray638
      @lucindagray638 8 років тому +9

      I think it's a very subjective view to say that sam smith is not stereotypically "hot". I think if you did that you would have to define a stereotype-something which i believe is pretty impossible in the 21st century. I do see the point you are making, however, as the music industry can be cruelly narcissistic.

  • @mimi294
    @mimi294 5 років тому +84

    He ain’t Whitney but he KILLED it. This folks is how you do a remake!!! Outstanding!

  • @buddhalibra
    @buddhalibra 10 років тому +317

    Flawless! Whitney would be so proud!

  • @jessicaharkins7123
    @jessicaharkins7123 10 років тому +126

    I dare anyone else try and sing as this man has! Black, white, brown or yellow...soul is about singing from the heart and that is exactly what Sam Smith has accomplished! He paid tribute to Whitney by covering such a soulful and beautiful song and he did her justice. So before anyone condemn or rant and rave like Trapper John's comment below, they seriously need to stop allowing their past or the color of their skin to hold and tie them down! Soul is soul no matter your skin, raw talent is just that! No matter how you look or big your size. Discrimination and insults seriously irritate the heck out of me. Think before you speak people or do us ALL a favor and just sit there!

    • @jamieleeboiros1
      @jamieleeboiros1 10 років тому +2

      I agree! This is truly one of the most beautiful songs(or version of) , that I've EVER heard. Amazing and beautiful.. Just so pure and heartfelt.

    • @jessicaharkins7123
      @jessicaharkins7123 10 років тому +1

      Kameria...Soul is NOT a type and form of music! It is the spirit that lies within us that makes us who we are! Soul is the creation of who and what God created us to be...definitive enough for you! Soul music is actually quite the same thing if you research it. In that era African American singers were given the label as soulful music due how n the style they sang. In comparison other style of music very bland and monotone, thus the term "soul" as it means to sing with passion and heart...to sing from the core of who you are! And I'm sorry that your "music" is annoyed! Ignorant comments annoy me, so I "guess" that makes us even!

    • @jessicaharkins7123
      @jessicaharkins7123 10 років тому +1

      Lol I already discussed Soul music which I am well aware is a form/style of music. Slow white girl? Maybe you need to take the time to really know the history of music...and yes Google will have that info. Try researching first before you throw that my way! And when I said soul I was referencing to his spirit and how he sang. Soul music originated from the South during a time when other genre of music was very bland. I simply stated he sang with soul. And gladly I get on the short bus if that keeps me from ignorance like yours!

    • @jessicaharkins7123
      @jessicaharkins7123 10 років тому

      Carlton...No one was dismissing anyone's history!! If you take the time to read properly you will see that I was complimenting the history!! I'm seeing ignorance is contagious and as for your slur, a woman can enjoy ones music and talent without disgracing herself! Especially a daughter to the King! May that slur go in the Book of Life!

    • @Littlebabyandersen
      @Littlebabyandersen 10 років тому +1

      You dare anyone to try and sing as this man has? Girl, you make no sense... Starting out like that ruins your argument... There are plenty of people of all kinds singing with soul all over- so take your own advice and just LISTEN

  • @iiiJenii
    @iiiJenii 8 років тому +80

    Now this is what you call an "Amazing Cover"

    • @mayorbloomburg
      @mayorbloomburg 5 років тому +1

      Jenny you spelled awful incorrectly...

  • @JoeJacksonGT3
    @JoeJacksonGT3 8 років тому +71

    Could you imagine Whitney in her prime doing a duet with Sam? Its sad to see those that I grew up with and idolizing, die and ruin their lives. MJ, WH etc..

    • @Brian3642
      @Brian3642 8 років тому +7

      And now Prince and David Bowie has joined them too

  • @georgiachapman5489
    @georgiachapman5489 9 років тому +888

    THE BEST MALE SINGER ALIVE. PERIOD.

    • @mademoisellevee
      @mademoisellevee 9 років тому +1

      Damn right

    • @georgiachapman5489
      @georgiachapman5489 9 років тому +42

      Jort Rinket​ Sam is on another level above anyone. James Arthur has an amazing voice but no where near Sam's and neither is anyone else.

    • @Crackity_Jones.
      @Crackity_Jones. 9 років тому +15

      Jort Rinket James Arthur... lol

    • @jortepap
      @jortepap 9 років тому +1

      gixer121121 lol?
      James Arthur is a fantastic singer with an incredible voice so nothing 'lol' about it.

    • @Crackity_Jones.
      @Crackity_Jones. 9 років тому +15

      Jort Rinket He's a decent singer, even if he is a bit of a dick. Not Sam Smith good though.

  • @casualcollins9922
    @casualcollins9922 10 років тому +129

    That girl on xfactor stole your version and made it out like she's the one that thought of the idea to slow down this remix. Bullshit you should have blown up because of this, you already are blowing up though :)

    • @zaynabrasheed9069
      @zaynabrasheed9069 10 років тому +17

      Ikr!! When I heard it and I heard the judges reactions, I literally couldn't believe she was taking all the credit for it!! It's such a beautiful cover and tbf she sang it amazingly but she blatantly used this...

    • @casualcollins9922
      @casualcollins9922 10 років тому +8

      Yeah she was okay at singing it but Sam sang it so much better and ik it actually annoyed me when the female judge turned around and said it was such a smart idea and she turned around and said thanks. Hope judges lose respect for her when they find out she copied his version. It would have been fine if she just sang it but she just dug a hole for herself when she acted like it was all her idea.

    • @StanleyBrown189
      @StanleyBrown189 10 років тому +2

      She said in a interview that she didn't sing this version her vocal coach took her and they made their own

    • @StanleyBrown189
      @StanleyBrown189 10 років тому

      Not really tho I mean if you watch hers she sings the original lyrics while sam kinda changed his a little bit they both just sang it slow

    • @allthewayawesomeful
      @allthewayawesomeful 10 років тому +17

      Glee sang it slow like 2 1/2 years ago after whitney Houston died

  • @rozstanley181
    @rozstanley181 7 років тому +90

    Sam Smith has the most emotion voice today.

  • @nosiphonokuthaba7911
    @nosiphonokuthaba7911 8 років тому +219

    This guy is amazing God bless him

    • @fredyavilacarreno5894
      @fredyavilacarreno5894 8 років тому

      oseurciuo

    • @-M0LE
      @-M0LE 8 років тому +3

      There is no God fool

    • @RainDrifter
      @RainDrifter 8 років тому

      +MOLEINTHEHOLE Prove it.

    • @felipecruz6044
      @felipecruz6044 8 років тому +2

      +Rain Drifter Prove Santa doesn't exist.

    • @RainDrifter
      @RainDrifter 8 років тому +1

      +Flip Cruz Never said he did, Flip. Never said he did.

  • @hijabifiedchika
    @hijabifiedchika 10 років тому +79

    Wow! Omg nearly cried. His voice is PERFECTION. Amazing!! I love this cover. ♡♡♡♡

  • @lrosex8953
    @lrosex8953 10 років тому +138

    laughing at the haters with their nasty comments because they don't even touch his voice or talent! Perfect voice

    • @Littlebabyandersen
      @Littlebabyandersen 10 років тому +2

      You've heard them all sing?

    • @lrosex8953
      @lrosex8953 10 років тому +35

      don't need to, because if their voices were as good as his, they wouldn't need to leave petty jealous comments to make them feel good about themselves.

    • @court5043
      @court5043 10 років тому +2

      L Rosex 👌👏

    • @lordmadone
      @lordmadone 10 років тому +2

      L Rosex or you are just too defensive and sensitive.

    • @dawnie10
      @dawnie10 10 років тому

      Preach it!

  • @arianithaxha5247
    @arianithaxha5247 8 років тому +55

    I try and understand how someone can dislike some videos even though it seems kind off weird, but CMON this is pure eargasm, he has the best voice in the industry :3

  • @camerondoyle282
    @camerondoyle282 4 роки тому +25

    who's still coming back to this joint in 2020??

  • @AndyGarcia82
    @AndyGarcia82 10 років тому +11

    I watched this TWICE and both times he had me in tears. The lyrics really hit home! I love that he says "you" rather than "he" so this can be a universal song, regardless of who you love.
    Brilliant!

  • @jillhbaudhaan
    @jillhbaudhaan 9 років тому +633

    Sam, you did Her memory justice.

  • @MrCritch0
    @MrCritch0 7 років тому +36

    sam smith has to be the best vocalists of my generation guiet easily if im honest. this is a master class of vocals... by any standards.....

  • @shayna371
    @shayna371 4 роки тому +11

    Sam Smith is still one of my all time favourite male singers. His voice gives me chills. The emotion he expresses gets me every time. This cover is amazing ❤️

  • @83prettyblack
    @83prettyblack 9 років тому +27

    This man.... How did he bring tears to my eyes singing this?

  • @CapitalFMOfficial
    @CapitalFMOfficial 10 років тому +5

    5 more Sam Smith tracks, recorded live in studio, hit here: capitalfm.co/SamSmithSession That boy can SING!

  • @kalmuymal
    @kalmuymal 8 років тому +44

    this actually brought me to tears wow

    • @janziett
      @janziett 6 років тому +2

      kalli same. ..sigh

  • @williamrunsatlanta9491
    @williamrunsatlanta9491 7 років тому +14

    the concept of recreating this song in a slower tempo makes the lyrics seem so much more magical than the fast tempo pop song Whitney sang it as.

  • @MitchellWiggs
    @MitchellWiggs 10 років тому +39

    My favorite part is from 0:05-3:41

    • @mayorbloomburg
      @mayorbloomburg 5 років тому +1

      MITCHELL WIGGS mine starts at 3:47

    • @justinn9342
      @justinn9342 3 роки тому

      @@mayorbloomburg rude 😂

  • @mitchellpreston
    @mitchellpreston 10 років тому +47

    WHY IS THIS NOT ON ITUNES!!!!!!!!!!!!! I NEED IT SO BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @SolemnlyJLS
      @SolemnlyJLS 10 років тому +3

      you can always rip the video. :) many ways to do that

    • @mitchellpreston
      @mitchellpreston 10 років тому +4

      oh yes, i know. and i know how, but this is something i want to give him money for. i do stuff like that for songs that came out a while ago (like 90s) , or just people i don't care if i give them money because i only like one or two songs. lol i know i am weird.

    • @hlonnymasete5020
      @hlonnymasete5020 10 років тому

      How do I rip the video? Please help!

    • @mitchellpreston
      @mitchellpreston 10 років тому +5

      www.youtube-mp3.org/

    • @Gibtrickz
      @Gibtrickz 10 років тому +1

      That's what you get for owning something made by Apple. ;)

  • @jadabmarie
    @jadabmarie 5 років тому +20

    2019 and I'm still listening to this!

  • @amybyrom4636
    @amybyrom4636 4 роки тому +7

    He's got the full package as a singer. It's not just the beauty and power of his voice, it's his ability to convey emotion along with it that makes him great.

  • @iLolz19
    @iLolz19 10 років тому +42

    This is a beautiful, beautiful cover; so sentimental. Interesting and artistic choice to sing it in 2nd person, using "you". I have to acknowledge that the choice is also a way for him to avoid saying he, while not lying. And that's respectable and smart, actually. But fuck he really can sing haha. His inflections into falsetto are inspiring. He needs to take note though that he tends to sing consistently flat at the ends of phrases with sustained notes like at 0:37, 0:48, 1:00 and then in the second verse as well. The keyboardist was doing a phenomenal job accompanying and changing the chord progressions until 3:33; look at Sam's eyes haha, like ftw dude. It could have worked if Sam would've gone to the pickardy third as well. Nevertheless this is outstanding. I love Sam Smith!

    • @dainismichel5864
      @dainismichel5864 10 років тому +1

      i was actually glad the accompanist threw that in there. picardy is ending on the major third in a minor piece, so that's not what happened, unless you use the terminology differently (or i'm hearing it differently). i just hear I-IV-V-I in C Major & dude threw an A chord in as a substitution for the root.
      you're right about the vocal commentary, i've sung stuff in falsetto like that and emotion sometimes trumps intonation.
      still i really like this performance.

    • @iLolz19
      @iLolz19 10 років тому +1

      dainis michel I could be incorrect in my use of the picardy third, but from internet research and my own opinion it can be used at the end of a phrase as the cadence where the prevailing key is minor, in this case the song is in A natural minor, not C major; so it would be a picardy third going to an A major chord. I didn't have a problem with it either, but Sam's vocals didn't take it there musically; he sang a C against a C#, so it clashed.
      And yes in the moment, it being live, and just being human does affect intonation. I wouldn't have pointed it out, but I just noticed a patterned which can be problematic. And I try to be analytic even while loving a performance as too many people get so caught up in hype. Appreciate your comment.

  • @Daddubb
    @Daddubb 10 років тому +82

    Absolutely beautiful. Sensational voice.

    • @DanBrookes
      @DanBrookes 10 років тому +24

      Faultless and brilliant.

  • @davidburton3929
    @davidburton3929 7 років тому +12

    His music got me through tough times with my wife Kym passed away

  • @wysteria89
    @wysteria89 9 років тому +18

    I think Whitney would have been so proud! Amazing job!

  • @hannahtrigwell
    @hannahtrigwell 10 років тому +49

    Wow. This is phenomenal.

  • @Depressionggets
    @Depressionggets 9 років тому +5

    i saw him in concert and he is by far the most original singer there is he is truly doing it for the love of music not for money or fame. hes extremely humble and thanks everyone for listening and giving him the amazing opportunity. by far one of the most talented performers and genuine at every performance.

  • @nathaliamarquinez7095
    @nathaliamarquinez7095 7 років тому +54

    how does one person have such a beautiful voice
    like wtf

    • @daisyduke9888
      @daisyduke9888 6 років тому +2

      natty marquinez------i know this is late............but practice, practice.................and practice

  • @brittneyworst3000
    @brittneyworst3000 4 роки тому +2

    I love this. Usually when I hear this I’m in the shower or getting ready dancing and singing this from the top of my lungs. This version makes me want to fall in love. It’s so beautiful what creativity can accomplish.

  • @IAmRedherrings
    @IAmRedherrings 10 років тому +65

    Haha that death-stare at the end when the pianist hits a wrong chord hahaha

    • @thehookupcupid
      @thehookupcupid 10 років тому +19

      He just added a jazz chord :/. What was wrong with that?

    • @sarptak
      @sarptak 10 років тому +8

      There is no wrong chord.

    • @IAmRedherrings
      @IAmRedherrings 10 років тому

      thehookupcupid ahahahahah

    • @Velvet0Starship2013
      @Velvet0Starship2013 10 років тому +3

      The chord at 3:31 was definitely a mistake (if that's "jazz" it's jazz by way of Schoenberg... I love how non-musicians can't hear the difference) but it was more of a death *glance* than a stare. Laugh. More importantly, it's been how many years since Lana popularized the "funeral chords" piano arrangement pop song fad... are we almost ready to move away from it yet...?

    • @IAmRedherrings
      @IAmRedherrings 10 років тому +11

      Alright it's getting to that point where more people see this comment, including the vast majority of the world that can't sense a joke when they see it. 'Death-stare' is a bit exaggerated, yes, but it doesn't matter because it was a JOKE. No comments about 'waa waa it wasnt a death stare' or 'waa waa its supposed to be that way' SHUSH. IT WAS A JOKE. thank you.

  • @Kopelt07
    @Kopelt07 10 років тому +20

    I've seen a lot of people talking about which version is better. This version or the original? It depends on what emotional focus and lyrical emphasis you're looking for. Now before I go on, the original is always the best (musically), simply because it's the original. There would be no cover and alternate arrangement without it, and the original has the most pure intent of the song from the creator.
    My opinion? I personally like this cover way more than the original. This song is a love song. Read the lyrics and think about it without listening to any version of it. What emotion does it evoke? What picture do you get in your mind? Love is intimate, tender, calm, yet ferocious, intense and joyful, among other things. These lyrics, in context to love, makes me think of what emotions most love songs touch. They tend to be way more on the slow, tender, very emotional side of things. To me, this slow version resonates far more powerfully than the original and I also like Sam's voice more than Whitney's. Both versions are great but to me this version more accurately portrays the emotions in the lyrical content than the original. 

    • @Becca123467
      @Becca123467 10 років тому +2

      You just explained that perfectly!!

    • @Kopelt07
      @Kopelt07 10 років тому

      Thank you! :)

  • @dazmondo69
    @dazmondo69 Рік тому +5

    This was our first dance song at our wedding. It still gives me chills how perfect it was. Sam's voice is perfect.

  • @cherylbarnes851
    @cherylbarnes851 8 років тому +34

    Heard this being played on Love Island last night, its so beautifu

  • @Harleigh_19
    @Harleigh_19 10 років тому +13

    I just cant with this guy. How can he sing that well?! The goosebumps are real.

  • @hayleyhjw
    @hayleyhjw 9 років тому +140

    I seriously feel so emotionally connected to this cover. Nothing against Whitney, but Sam's version is so vocally captivating...

    • @jamiethompson9574
      @jamiethompson9574 6 років тому +1

      Agree

    • @ANGRYGREEKMANYO
      @ANGRYGREEKMANYO 5 років тому

      Just had to tell you that you are one of the most gorgeous girls Ive ever seen. Got a snap? Ig?

    • @wak6486
      @wak6486 5 років тому +1

      He had to sing it this way to fit his voice. He would not sound good doing it to the original up tempo in which she sang the song. He killed this acoustic version tho.

    • @misstocoa2766
      @misstocoa2766 5 років тому

      It's more haunting

  • @user-dh1rt6xr9c
    @user-dh1rt6xr9c 5 років тому +6

    Oh it's you I know, you're the one I dream of
    Looks into my eyes, takes me to the clouds above
    Oh I lose control, can't seem to get enough
    When I wake from dream, tell me is it really love
    How will I know if you really love me
    I say a prayer with every heart beat
    I fall in love whenever we meet
    I'm asking you what you know about these things
    How will I know if you're thinking of me
    I try to call but I'm too shy can't speak
    Falling in love is so bitter sweet
    This love is strong why do I feel weak
    Oh wake me, I'm shaking, wish I had you near me now
    Said there's no mistaking, what I feel is really love
    How will I know
    How will I know
    How will I know
    How will I know
    How will I know if you really love me
    I say a prayer with every heart beat
    I fall in love whenever we meet
    I'm asking you what you know about these things
    How will I know if you're thinking of me
    I try to phone but I'm too shy can't speak
    Falling in love is so bitter sweet
    This love is strong why do I feel weak

  • @ashleyc6667
    @ashleyc6667 7 років тому +30

    can I marry this man. Yes I'm aware he's gay, but he's GORGEOUS and so is his voice.

  • @PictureMeNatural
    @PictureMeNatural 10 років тому +36

    Wow! 0:16 - 3:39!

  • @WhoLetThemIn
    @WhoLetThemIn 9 років тому +57

    O_O I was just listening to the original and thinking 'I bet Sam Smith would do this brilliant' and then I Google it and boom. This.

    • @WhoLetThemIn
      @WhoLetThemIn 9 років тому +7

      Edit: this is kinda dreamy.

  • @lungelwakula3092
    @lungelwakula3092 7 років тому +17

    i'm loving this version of the song. Sam Smith is a brilliant singer

  • @starvin942
    @starvin942 5 років тому +3

    I remember this day. I still can’t believe the sheer talent. Who’s listening to this in 2019?

  • @Cye211
    @Cye211 10 років тому +31

    This was on Grey's Anatomy

  • @TheMilanBlanc
    @TheMilanBlanc 10 років тому +13

    He actually brought a whole different meaning to this song when he sang it like that.

  • @JolieUTU
    @JolieUTU Рік тому +13

    Sam’s voice is a heavenly gift to all of us! I adore him!❤️💖💜💗💕

  • @bethdams1
    @bethdams1 7 років тому +13

    How have I only just found this?!?!

  • @aquandasturdivant7003
    @aquandasturdivant7003 9 років тому +21

    He is the one of the most amazing singers ever!☆ LOVE HIM!

    • @jchneo26
      @jchneo26 9 років тому

      Gary Shutup respect my man, James Arthur is one talented geezer, different vocally to Sam Smith but definitely should be top of the charts

  • @jerrybee566
    @jerrybee566 10 років тому +917

    Sam is a BLACK SOUL trapped in a white body!

    • @johnthe3568
      @johnthe3568 10 років тому +45

      There isn't anything called black soul he is who he and not no one else

    • @jerrybee566
      @jerrybee566 10 років тому +69

      SOUL comes easy with the BLACK MAN. They are the inventors of soul. Bye!

    • @ryan88jones
      @ryan88jones 10 років тому +17

      jerrie sambers i love soul the best, black white, it doesnt matter. soul brings us together.

    • @jerrybee566
      @jerrybee566 10 років тому +5

      Yes it does ryan88jones!! Just like soccer does too. But you got give props to the stakeholders. Sort of?

    • @TangyMeringue
      @TangyMeringue 10 років тому +32

      jerrie sambers Black/White means hardly anything. Some of the best soul singers have been white and some of the best soccer players have been black. Just because certain things are more popular with different cultures and usually therefore different races is irrelevant. You think it's more than culture? Also, "black soul trapped* in a white body", try to make that sound more condescending haha.

  • @tangie7
    @tangie7 5 років тому +8

    So beautiful! I never thought about this being a slow song

  • @Martinsdiy
    @Martinsdiy 8 років тому +2

    I don't think I've ever commented on anything on UA-cam but seriously this is amazing!!! One of the best singers on earth right now 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 such an inspiration to myself and many other musicians

  • @FelishaVenus
    @FelishaVenus 9 років тому +64

    Sam Smith, Ariana Grande, Ed Sheeran, Beyonce of course ! They are going to be the new GREATS ... Legends in the making ... Beyonce is already up there with the greats which includes Selena Quintallina, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Micheal Jackson and more. Cant wait to see what the future holds for those amazing singers

    • @jchneo26
      @jchneo26 9 років тому +42

      Felisha Venus Ariana Grande lol, give over, don't even put her in the same league as Sam and Ed

    • @FelishaVenus
      @FelishaVenus 9 років тому +2

      Ariana grande is an amazing singer and has a few good songs her vocals are without a doubt amazing so i personally think she can be one of the greats jchneo26​ but ed and sam to me are better because their songs have emotion and anyone can feel it and relate to it

    • @LukePonds
      @LukePonds 9 років тому +9

      l m a o, Beyoncé is definitely NOT up there with them

    • @richy3229
      @richy3229 9 років тому +24

      Don't forget Bruno Mars !

    • @fcanoso
      @fcanoso 9 років тому +12

      Felisha Venus Yes Sam Smith and Ed Sheeran, Also Adele , Ariana es another manufactured pop singer.

  • @sroebuck117
    @sroebuck117 10 років тому +7

    The raw emotion of this literally brought me to tears. Absolutely love this. I can't stop playing it.

  • @ElloLoJo
    @ElloLoJo Рік тому +2

    This still makes me tear up and full body chills, all these years later. Just stunning

  • @mariabannova6838
    @mariabannova6838 Рік тому +12

    He maid it into a gospel ...❤️ Piano just infinite love 💕

  • @manu4eva19
    @manu4eva19 10 років тому +5

    About time!!! All greys anatomy fans will know how long we've been waiting for this!!!!

  • @henryreinhart5249
    @henryreinhart5249 10 років тому +7

    I must admit that this is one of the greatest tribute (if this was) to Whitney. Here in the Philippines, a lot of singers also paid tribute to Whitney by doing a rendition of Whitney's song, but what they did was to either oversing or undersing it. The lyrics were greatly sacrificed by doing so. Mr. Smith made his version of this song without oversinging nor undersinging it. I once commented on a video of Filipino divas singing Whitney's song saying they are remembering their idol. They sang every song in a higher key, and they put a lot of high notes on the parts where high notes are unnecessary. I said that Whitney's version of those songs were serene, solemn, meaningful, and pleasant to the ears. I said what they did was far from Whitney's bar. What I get was a bunch of idiots saying I don't know what singing is. Obviously, they weren't singing-- they were shouting.

  • @yeah-isaidit9081
    @yeah-isaidit9081 3 роки тому

    such a beautiful voice!
    Still listening to this song in 2020!

  • @samantha3606
    @samantha3606 8 років тому +9

    LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! Completely different song for me! I could listen to him sing this song all day!

  • @mjxminaj
    @mjxminaj 10 років тому +9

    Just close your eyes and let this man's voice take you to a place of serenity!

  • @TONIALCLARK
    @TONIALCLARK 10 років тому +11

    What an amazing and hauntingly beautiful rendition of this song! I think Whitney herself would be VERY impressed!

  • @amberthornton5462
    @amberthornton5462 7 років тому +4

    when I listen to him singing this song it gives me chills he sings it so beautifully he does Whitney proud I love his voice

  • @RochelleFernandoAppleheadMJ
    @RochelleFernandoAppleheadMJ 8 років тому +139

    When Whitney sings this it sounds fun. Happy he just made this a sad song amazing vocals though

    • @The3R1CA
      @The3R1CA 8 років тому +4

      It's a different perspective!

    • @MrChaotic4
      @MrChaotic4 8 років тому +14

      He completely transformed it into something the main reason I love music: storytelling.

    • @alliebanks6057
      @alliebanks6057 8 років тому +1

      I think this one is better its like a lullaby

    • @imjociee6042
      @imjociee6042 8 років тому +4

      Cuz it's a cover, he can interpret it how he wants to

    • @tyralivingston5465
      @tyralivingston5465 8 років тому +15

      I like his version of this song

  • @Stevenlovesbella
    @Stevenlovesbella 9 років тому +4

    The first time I heard this version I cried. He brought this song back to lifr

  • @ToriLougher
    @ToriLougher 10 років тому +6

    two chords in and i'm crying holy crap its amazing

  • @malayacristal
    @malayacristal 8 років тому +605

    Adele and Sam Smith saved this music era. 😂 #ThankHeavens

  • @shiozza
    @shiozza 7 років тому +8

    This version is amazing and im sure whitney would love it but id love to hear him do a version with the same tempo as the original.

  • @AmyRowlett
    @AmyRowlett 10 років тому +5

    This had me in tears so beautiful!

  • @jessatrike
    @jessatrike 10 років тому +11

    I don't know why his voice got me so emotional but ooh boy. Waterworks.

    • @Becca123467
      @Becca123467 10 років тому +1

      It doesn't that exact same thing to me!!! Every time!!

  • @CC-ek8oh
    @CC-ek8oh 5 років тому +5

    Only Sam can stand completely still and yet manage to belt out an emotional performance

  • @krcolli8942
    @krcolli8942 8 років тому +2

    I love this version I can literally listen 24/7! It's so raw and beautiful without trying ♡