Love you finding Allen! My wife went to school with him. Used to see him play in coffee shops. He's also an amazingly wonderful human being. He's kind, thoughtful and crazy humble about his talents. He's also very aware of how important his band and backing vocalists are. He loves and treats them so well. Always introduces them live and gives em a shout out. Also, during the pandemic he live streamed allllll the time, selling merch, signed guitars etc. All the proceeds went to his bandmates/team. He always pointed out that while he gets some money from albums and streams, they make a bulk of their money on tour. So he wanted to do all he could for his band mates. Legend.
I’ve been a huge fan of Allen Stone for a long time. He’s absolutely blessed. He’s able to flip songs into many many variations. But he doesn’t need the big band to absolutely demolish. I saw him live, him his guitar and two background signers. He also played the piano and he is the real deal. Check out his newest video of this tune. Just him and a piano.
My wife went to school with him. She used to watch him in coffee shops. He is also a sweet, amazing, and kind-hearted individual. Like that smile on his face? During this song? It's genuine. A wonderful human being through and through.
This is his band. He invited the choir to join them. Check out his cover of Goytes “Somebody That I Used to Know”. Drum part is sick. The official video version.
I can't believe you never heard of Allen Stone! He's such hidden gem and genuine talent. I saw him live two days ago and he is such a unique gift and voice for us all to enjoy. Please check out "Taste of You" featuring English soul singer Jaime Lidell. The live studio version is a masterpiece. Every musician is so special.
Oh my God how I needed this right now. After spending another Christmas alone and spilling my heart on Facebook about how I don't really need to be here anymore, I get hit with this. I already knew Allen, but to hear him cover Bob? That should be illegal, right? Sometimes you forget what triggers your heart. Life gets too crunchy, and you need something smooth and creamy to just melt all over your soul.
I was blessed with my dads love of black music, growing up in the 60's. My dad would play Sam Cook the Platters and many others. To this day my greatest joy is listening to soul, funk, groove and R&B. Allen Stone was introduced to me last summer and I'm 61 now enjoying this young uber talented Man. It gives me hope for future generations yjat real music is going to survive.
I keep watching you watch Allen. I get hysterical every time. Don't know a dang thang about playing music but I know about listening to Allen. Watching you get so excited makes me so happy. Thanks.
Heck yeah! Thanks for breaking this down for me and I’m glad you geeked out on it the same as I did. I was shocked to see your email come through since it was the first video I posted to the page.
Long story short, about 8 years ago my wife and I went to a show in Atlanta to watch one of our favorite bands - now defunct (Bad Rabbits) open for Allen Stone, we never heard of him. When Bad Rabbits finished their set we went to the bar to get drinks, and ran into the band, hung out with them and bought them shots. As Allen was starting his set the members of Bad Rabbits insisted that we go check him out. We didn’t want to stop hanging out with the band we came to see, but had to hear them out on their recommendation. I wish i had taken a selfie when I saw what was coming from the stage! We’ve been super fans since!
Yasssss! Allen is a soulful musical BEAST! All of his work is great, but I think you will particularly love his performance of “Unaware” live at KEXP, and his cover of “Sara Smile” with Teddy Swims. “Give You Blue” is also great 😌
I don’t comment a lot but I’ve got a man crush on Allen’s music. I love when you just fold your hands on top of your axe and just melt into the music. Happy New Year MP.
Now this is actually a reaction video - love watching you get blown away by someone I’ve heard a few times and felt the same about, but without your musical knowledge. Allen Stone is the damned man :) All of his stuff is excellent. Literally. Keep doing you :)
Michael - The opportunity before you is something your fans will sincerely treasure… That being your introduction to Allen Stone. I’m so happy for you… 🤗
Man, your reaction to Allen is so flattering! Despite the fact that I’ve only got a small part...to listen, watch and adore the genius that you just witnessed, I feel flattered and justified even more than before in the way this guy and his band makes me feel! I’ll ride your reaction rail a while, at my senior age, that could be a day or the rest of my life. Super great reaction and critique of someone supremely gifted, talented and wonderful! Pea Sout.
Definitely check out his latest album! His big song Sunny Days is a hit!! He grew up and still lives just a few towns over from me here in the Pacific North West and his voice will seriously blow you away!
I love Allen Stone! In addition to being incredibly talented, he’s also just a super nice guy. My favorite song from him is “Naturally”, and it really speaks to the kind of person he is. He spreads so much positivity, it really makes him a joy to watch. He also does a really funny and funky version of Tyrone” from Erykah Badu that I highly recommend!
Allen is on another level for sure and always has top notch musicians with him. I first discovered him through his tune “unaware” the live in his mother’s living room version. Look it up immediately! So friggin good.
I saw Allen back in 2017 not long after I first heard about him. Holy shit, it was the most fun concert Ive ever been to. The way he has with his sound and how funny and entertaining he is, just blew me away. He would leave you in awe and then make you cry laughing moments later. So special dude.
Allen Stone is from my neck of the woods, Eastern Washington. The man is soulful! I've had the privilege to hear him and his band a few times. You need to check out some of his original material. He is a great song writer! Thanks for doing what you do.
This is Allen's own interpretation of the Bob Marley classic. He made it his own. Not only is he a great vocal talent he is a great music writer... He grew up in my area so I try to score tickets when he performs at home. He loves to jam with his band at his Mom's house in her living room. The best blues musicians in the industry love to jam with him. If you ever get the chance to see him live do not miss your chance because in time he will be a legend... ❤ To us he already is...
Allen stone is a BEAST tiny concert is great, Ted talk is fire, his covers are good too (sex and candy), but his Taylor guitar session of “the bed I made” is my fav.
@@IBODEGAI too true. This is when you know when someone has the juice when the live performances are better than the album versions. I listened to the album and then was like I’ll just fast forward the Ted talk.
Just a masterpiece all around. The band, the chorus, Stone. What an amazing bunch. One of my favorite Stone performances of all time. I watch it several times a year Allen stone is a vocal monster and a brilliant song writer. He’s going to be an all time great if he gets to continue making music for a few more decades. He writes songs like Stevie wonder. Not saying he’s the next stevie, but if you go through the discography, I think you’ll understand what I mean on a pretty decent list of songs
I LOVED your reaction to this song. No offense intended but watching you have an eargasm had me just as hype as when I heard it the first time. I enjoyed you enjoying the ride. It was epic. Lol!!! Keep Allen in my EarPods all the time and now you know why!
@@BrentLane1 I did see somethings that led to the reason behind why he doesn’t, but I wasn’t there for the whole thing so I dont want to feed into speculation.
Great to see you get to some Allen Stone, dudes got pipes but can also write a tune too. Check out some of his originals, for example, Bed I Made acoustic version or Sleep (first song I heard from him).
Allen is the man!! you should check out his live on Vevo version of Give you Blue, it will blow you away vocally, just him and a guitar and two background singers, that are husband and wife. They won a Allen Stone "Karaoke Challenge" so he picked them to do background for him on a few songs. The man is legit!!
I'm not going to check for other posts if they say the same thing, but Allen Stone has one of the greatest singing voices of all time. I've seen him live twice where he was an opener for another band. His performance doesn't disappoint.
Lloyd Speigel MUST happen at some point the man is a certified MONSTER acoustic blues guitar player out of Australia. Anyone here should check him out, think, the billy strings of the blues world
That’s what I’m saying’!!! Call me crazy, but when white dudes like Allen Stone, Teddy Swims or Chris Stapleton sing soul like that, it just does something to the spirit. These guys are carrying the torch for that old-school R & B vibe 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🔥🔥🔥🇬🇧
Talk about serendipity… I latched onto the chord progression instantly because I was breaking down 7 years by Lukas Graham literally 10 min before I watched this video, and it is also in Gm with a similar cadence. The two songs share the same chords.
Watching one of your favorite people discover one of your favorite artists is the best feeling! I’m glad you’re now hip to Allen :)
Agreed! It feels like centuries ago that I watched Unaware in his moms living room and here we are!
@@iceman10129 you and me both dude! Love me some Allen Stone.
"Unaware" was the song that turned me on to him. Great voice. Worth a listen
Should definitely be on Mike's list.
Make sure to watch the live version
@@torpidinput he only watches live versions
Ha same here! I’ve been hooked since…
yes! specifically the in his mom's living room version. That's what hooked me😍
Love you finding Allen! My wife went to school with him. Used to see him play in coffee shops. He's also an amazingly wonderful human being. He's kind, thoughtful and crazy humble about his talents. He's also very aware of how important his band and backing vocalists are. He loves and treats them so well. Always introduces them live and gives em a shout out. Also, during the pandemic he live streamed allllll the time, selling merch, signed guitars etc. All the proceeds went to his bandmates/team. He always pointed out that while he gets some money from albums and streams, they make a bulk of their money on tour. So he wanted to do all he could for his band mates. Legend.
Allen Stone and Yebba have SOUL dripping all over their voice. Allen Stone... man!!!! 🤯🤯
I’ve been a huge fan of Allen Stone for a long time. He’s absolutely blessed. He’s able to flip songs into many many variations. But he doesn’t need the big band to absolutely demolish. I saw him live, him his guitar and two background signers. He also played the piano and he is the real deal. Check out his newest video of this tune. Just him and a piano.
My wife went to school with him. She used to watch him in coffee shops. He is also a sweet, amazing, and kind-hearted individual. Like that smile on his face? During this song? It's genuine. A wonderful human being through and through.
@@jonathanolson1185 that’s awesome! Thanks for the tidbit!
This is his band. He invited the choir to join them. Check out his cover of Goytes “Somebody That I Used to Know”. Drum part is sick. The official video version.
we don’t deserve Allen Stone.. his concerts are amazing
I can't believe you never heard of Allen Stone! He's such hidden gem and genuine talent. I saw him live two days ago and he is such a unique gift and voice for us all to enjoy. Please check out "Taste of You" featuring English soul singer Jaime Lidell. The live studio version is a masterpiece. Every musician is so special.
Oh my God how I needed this right now. After spending another Christmas alone and spilling my heart on Facebook about how I don't really need to be here anymore, I get hit with this. I already knew Allen, but to hear him cover Bob? That should be illegal, right? Sometimes you forget what triggers your heart. Life gets too crunchy, and you need something smooth and creamy to just melt all over your soul.
Exactly. You’re worth it my friend. Tomorrow the sun will ride and you’ll go outside. And you breathe it in and be grateful you did :)
Hang in there man, there's stuff like this you don't want to miss
So glad you now know about Allen stone. His music is a blessing
I was blessed with my dads love of black music, growing up in the 60's. My dad would play Sam Cook the Platters and many others. To this day my greatest joy is listening to soul, funk, groove and R&B. Allen Stone was introduced to me last summer and I'm 61 now enjoying this young uber talented Man. It gives me hope for future generations yjat real music is going to survive.
I keep watching you watch Allen. I get hysterical every time. Don't know a dang thang about playing music but I know about listening to Allen. Watching you get so excited makes me so happy. Thanks.
He and his band really jam.. if you havent heard any of his other songs.. it's a must!! I see him live everytime he swings through Orlando!!
First time I saw them was Orlando 10 years ago.
Allen and Teddy Swim ,Sara’s smile! Mind blowing.
They kill it
Heck yeah! Thanks for breaking this down for me and I’m glad you geeked out on it the same as I did.
I was shocked to see your email come through since it was the first video I posted to the page.
I love watching you try contain your excitement! I am so glad you discovered Allen 😊 ☺ ❤ 😍
His cover of Somebody I Used To Know is 🤯😵💫
Long story short, about 8 years ago my wife and I went to a show in Atlanta to watch one of our favorite bands - now defunct (Bad Rabbits) open for Allen Stone, we never heard of him. When Bad Rabbits finished their set we went to the bar to get drinks, and ran into the band, hung out with them and bought them shots. As Allen was starting his set the members of Bad Rabbits insisted that we go check him out. We didn’t want to stop hanging out with the band we came to see, but had to hear them out on their recommendation. I wish i had taken a selfie when I saw what was coming from the stage! We’ve been super fans since!
I bet!!!’
He’s testifying with that Kirk Franklin style choir and those harmonies. Wow. ❤
Yasssss! Allen is a soulful musical BEAST! All of his work is great, but I think you will particularly love his performance of “Unaware” live at KEXP, and his cover of “Sara Smile” with Teddy Swims. “Give You Blue” is also great 😌
I don’t comment a lot but I’ve got a man crush on Allen’s music. I love when you just fold your hands on top of your axe and just melt into the music. Happy New Year MP.
Now this is actually a reaction video - love watching you get blown away by someone I’ve heard a few times and felt the same about, but without your musical knowledge. Allen Stone is the damned man :) All of his stuff is excellent. Literally. Keep doing you :)
This is the only appropriate reaction to discovering Allen Stone for the first time.
You need to check out Allen Stone with Teddy Swims covering Sara Smile.
You make a great performance more elevated . Thankyou Michael .
This is one of the most impactful songs I’ve ever felt, I got the warm fuzzies and every hair stood tall …Thankyou Allen and great job Micheal.
Bobby Caldwall is up in heaven smiling down on Allen Stone right now. #blueeyedsoul
MOAR Allen!
Michael - The opportunity before you is something your fans will sincerely treasure… That being your introduction to Allen Stone. I’m so happy for you… 🤗
Love Love LOVE Allen Stone!
U need to do a deep dive into Allen. Sunny Dayz, Consider Me, Give You Blue, Brown Eyed Lover. All amazing !!!!
Man, your reaction to Allen is so flattering! Despite the fact that I’ve only got a small part...to listen, watch and adore the genius that you just witnessed, I feel flattered and justified even more than before in the way this guy and his band makes me feel!
I’ll ride your reaction rail a while, at my senior age, that could be a day or the rest of my life. Super great reaction and critique of someone supremely gifted, talented and wonderful! Pea Sout.
So fun watching you get pumped as the music builds. 😆
Allen Stone is aces. Great find!
I love this song so much , I rewatch it regularly, and every now and then I need to feel Michaels vibe ! Rock on Michael ,
Allen Stone started me down the UA-cam rabbit hole a few years ago, ultimately leading me to GG community. He's a beast.
Just Heard “A Bit Of Both” MAN. He’s Coming To The Anthem In September. Secure The Tix ☑️
Yeah finally! Been waiting for this!
I was dying when Allen went low and you had to pause with a giant "Super Bitchin!". I love an awesome reaction like that.
Allen has been around for a while now, you should definitely listen to more of his originals. Lots of insane stuff.
I’ve been searching for Chicago from the 70’s, can’t believe you haven’t done it.
Definitely check out his latest album! His big song Sunny Days is a hit!!
He grew up and still lives just a few towns over from me here in the Pacific North West and his voice will seriously blow you away!
MORE ALLEN STONE!!! Go check out any of his stuff and you’ll love it Michael. His live take of Give You Blue is so subtle and beautiful, you’d dig it.
Great stuff! MP you... do a great job... You know your stuff ...You’ve got an ear and full of soul . And of course a killer guitar player....
I love Allen Stone! In addition to being incredibly talented, he’s also just a super nice guy. My favorite song from him is “Naturally”, and it really speaks to the kind of person he is. He spreads so much positivity, it really makes him a joy to watch. He also does a really funny and funky version of Tyrone” from Erykah Badu that I highly recommend!
Allen is on another level for sure and always has top notch musicians with him. I first discovered him through his tune “unaware” the live in his mother’s living room version. Look it up immediately! So friggin good.
holy shit the bass player on this!!! absolutely insane
I saw Allen back in 2017 not long after I first heard about him. Holy shit, it was the most fun concert Ive ever been to. The way he has with his sound and how funny and entertaining he is, just blew me away. He would leave you in awe and then make you cry laughing moments later. So special dude.
Allen Stone is from my neck of the woods, Eastern Washington. The man is soulful! I've had the privilege to hear him and his band a few times. You need to check out some of his original material. He is a great song writer! Thanks for doing what you do.
You got to hear Allen Stone ( Brown eyed Lover) it’s 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Wait until you see him play guitar too.. so many great songs.. but for a guitar song I'd recommend "give you blue" by him. 🔥🔥🔥🔥
No idea if this comment has been made, but Allen grew up a preacher’s son in Eastern WA. He is one of a kind.
Allen stone “unaware” live from his mothers living room! You have to check that out asap!! 😁
This is the first video I've seen from you. You can tell by your energy that you LOVE music. I dig your energy. Also, that's a sick PRS!
That's testifying, that's church!
midnight set in That Tent… the Farm is a special place. iykyk.
This is just joy.
This is Allen's own interpretation of the Bob Marley classic. He made it his own. Not only is he a great vocal talent he is a great music writer... He grew up in my area so I try to score tickets when he performs at home. He loves to jam with his band at his Mom's house in her living room. The best blues musicians in the industry love to jam with him. If you ever get the chance to see him live do not miss your chance because in time he will be a legend... ❤ To us he already is...
You gotta do more Allen Stone! He’s incredible.
Just saw Allen in NYC unbelievable talent Love Allen’s gift.
one of my favorite live videos ever! Love the reaction
His enthusiasm is infectious. 👌🏾💪🏾🔥
Allen stone is a BEAST tiny concert is great, Ted talk is fire, his covers are good too (sex and candy), but his Taylor guitar session of “the bed I made” is my fav.
Yes! I watched that Taylor session a billion times until I could get the voicings just right. It’s so groovy.
The Ted talk is absolutely monstrous. His “Circle” performance is the one!
@@IBODEGAI too true. This is when you know when someone has the juice when the live performances are better than the album versions. I listened to the album and then was like I’ll just fast forward the Ted talk.
You really can’t go wrong with any of Allen Stone’s catalog. Dude is just great at what he does.
Watch him play this tune live on American Idol with the house band. they crushed.
First time I saw Allen Stone was on Live From Daryl’s House. He is awesome
Yep. First introduced to him on LFDH. Soulful to say the least.
As someone who learned to play without a teacher, its nice to be able to see the different perspectives I've missed
Thank you for your PRS reviews. I got my S2 McCarty 594 for Christmas yesterday
He is great!!
Allen Stone is pure soul and I love it.
I highly recommend his cover of Somebody that I used to know. His drummer in that is truly amazing. Much love
Allen Stone smells FUUUNKAAAAY! Fantastic, that band brought church to us today☮💜🎶🎄
Just a masterpiece all around. The band, the chorus, Stone. What an amazing bunch. One of my favorite Stone performances of all time. I watch it several times a year
Allen stone is a vocal monster and a brilliant song writer. He’s going to be an all time great if he gets to continue making music for a few more decades. He writes songs like Stevie wonder. Not saying he’s the next stevie, but if you go through the discography, I think you’ll understand what I mean on a pretty decent list of songs
I LOVED your reaction to this song. No offense intended but watching you have an eargasm had me just as hype as when I heard it the first time. I enjoyed you enjoying the ride. It was epic. Lol!!! Keep Allen in my EarPods all the time and now you know why!
That’s sourdough black on drms ! He was their secret weapon!! These days Tyrone Hendrix holds it down and he does well too
Dude is a beast! Why is he not playing with Allen anymore?
@@BrentLane1 I did see somethings that led to the reason behind why he doesn’t, but I wasn’t there for the whole thing so I dont want to feed into speculation.
@@jambajoby32 so i'm guessing some sort of argument
Allen Stone is amazing. You should check out his Tedx segment. He plays 3 amazing songs and gives a small backstory of his music
Also as much as I live your breakdowns , this is one of those performances you gotta play straight through lol
Great to see you get to some Allen Stone, dudes got pipes but can also write a tune too. Check out some of his originals, for example, Bed I Made acoustic version or Sleep (first song I heard from him).
For the love of god do Unaware live from his mothers living room. Its FANTASTIC
I miss going to shows like this!
Check out Allen Stone do "Bit of Both". You will love that too, believe me. I listen to it at least 25 times a day.
Allen is the man!! you should check out his live on Vevo version of Give you Blue, it will blow you away vocally, just him and a guitar and two background singers, that are husband and wife. They won a Allen Stone "Karaoke Challenge" so he picked them to do background for him on a few songs. The man is legit!!
This man is crazy good
I'm not going to check for other posts if they say the same thing, but Allen Stone has one of the greatest singing voices of all time. I've seen him live twice where he was an opener for another band. His performance doesn't disappoint.
I think 90% of the songs on my playlists are found on this channel now. Insane
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(Possible) Answer(s):
1) Was adopted by a black family.
2) Attended a black church.
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🎶😂😂😂😂🎶
as astounding as this cat is in this video, he is also a world class guitarist and songwriter
Please check out more Allen, he has so much incredible music and most of it has amazing live versions.
Love Bob! 'Nuff said. Great cover!
He is a genius. He sings and touches your heart.
Watch Allen Stone's Tiny Desk Concert also.
Lloyd Speigel MUST happen at some point the man is a certified MONSTER acoustic blues guitar player out of Australia. Anyone here should check him out, think, the billy strings of the blues world
Great choice
Dudes bad I’m telling you Allen Stone is a bad man!!!!!
DAMN!!! HES SPECIAL!
You gotta do Brother - Matt Corby (live for Like A Version). Probably the best live vocal performance you'll ever watch.
Love watching you in this one. You…..
10:05 slap that on a shirt 😂 I’d buy one!
That’s what I’m saying’!!! Call me crazy, but when white dudes like Allen Stone, Teddy Swims or Chris Stapleton sing soul like that, it just does something to the spirit. These guys are carrying the torch for that old-school R & B vibe 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🔥🔥🔥🇬🇧
Talk about serendipity… I latched onto the chord progression instantly because I was breaking down 7 years by Lukas Graham literally 10 min before I watched this video, and it is also in Gm with a similar cadence.
The two songs share the same chords.
You have to react to him perform “freedom” live, or when he performed “what’s going on” on American Idol