Mike Batt - Bright Eyes

[@stevesutherland8247]

Can you believe this is the first time I’ve ever seen Mike Batt actually perform? Such a talented and masterful songwriter and musician, I didn’t even give thought to him singing his own work. Stunning performance!

[@lebe220]

Lady of the Dawn, Winds of Change, I Feel Like Buddy Holly....

[@eddiesweeney4692]

My first also

[@brendanbarr8282]

Imagine he is singing one of the best songs ever written . And he wrote himself. Great performance!

[@andrewcook1700]

I first heard this when I heard my 18 month Grandson was in quite a critical condition in hospital, still makes me think of that night and cry but also br thankful he is still with us 6 years later

[@craigmchugh4096]

There is no one else like Mike Batt. The only person that can have me in tears. What a very special person. ❤

[@jennifer5512]

This song is unbelievably gorgeous.

[@theonlycontessa8771]

Woke up with this in my head. Great memories, beautiful music.

[@raymondreed5708]

Probably one of the greatest songs ever written. It is definitely the greatest song about mortality ever written.

[@danielbelen007]

A masterpiece !!! This song always makes me cry.....incredible !!!

[@michaelfranklin4276]

One of the few times blood symbolizes something both tragic and joyous. This song is so deep with pathos you are predator and prey at the same time.

[@karin2825]

After many many years I've found him again; I just love his music and especially this song!

[@Ali_Womble]

I revisit this clip often. Mike is a musical magician.

[@seansmith-hv1gz]

If there's one song that I wished i had written, this is it. One word for me describes this "perfect".

[@NisseOhlsen]

I believe Paul McCartney said something of that nature about this song.

[@Rainer.ChristianBoeckle]

Ein schöneres Wort muss man singen ! ❤️ Danke schön ! 🧡 Merci !

[@gerhardmoser4030]

What a musician, sensational and absolutely timeless

[@derekwagner157]

This is everything music should be.

[@colindavid2078]

Many Thanks to this man for writing such an amazing piece of work, probably one of the best songs ever written! And to see him performing it himself, is an added bonus!! 11/10!!

[@AlexFeltcha.k.a.SonicAL]

Wow! 😀I never knew Mike Batt could sing also! I LOVE him even more!

[@tutsywutsy]

He was a womble so you must of heard him sing.

[@danielbelen007]

This song shakes me, I didn't know who wrote it, but now that I know you, my respects and admiration for you, Mike...

[@johncurl9498]

Mike Batt.. you are my new hero

[@fizyx]

At the age of 4, hearing this on the radio was the first time music hooked me.

[@mademoiselledusfonctionell1609]

"Who found out that nothing can capture a heart like a melody can?"

[@fizyx]

“Well, whoever it was, I'm a fan.”

[@MartinPohlenz]

This voice is..unspeakable.. Wow!

[@vanessag-m9295]

Reminds me always of my Mum and how much I miss her

[@AyRh-hg6mi]

Same

[@craigthornton1971]

I can never listen to this song without crying

[@duncanboyf4175]

Ditto that❤

[@minimaltrace]

Very much same

[@royventura2650]

I like his intellectual on how he made composing these lyrics , it's So very very wonderful song and simply unique...

[@johndrake9085]

This is a wonderful performance, so touching,so emotional, Mike is an outstanding writer,composer and performer,love him!

[@markcressey8808]

When I hear this song my late dad is not in pain anymore xx

[@stefanwalzer]

was gibt es schöneres als MUSIK!

[@kreios878]

i can't hear this song without crying for any reason. it doesn't even make sense to me idk. It just gives me so much flashbacks of my youth, but i never listen to this song in my youth. i don't understand what this song is doing to me. thank you so much for this song.

[@dieterschuchmann954]

A masterpiece!

[@mycupoftea778]

Astonishing quality and feel!

[@gracebishop404]

such a beautiful memory

[@andytrieu6431]

There are 2 most beautiful songs in the world that I would like to play in my funeral, Bright Eyes & Imagine by John Lennon.

[@delphinejungclaus2560]

Wunderschön ..😍

[@annemarieheuermann4766]

I remember being fifteen (1989) and I had just got back from Britain where I had fallen for a guy. I was a bit wasted, lying on a couch at a party, feeling a little sorry for myself, and this song came on. I shouted "who wrote this!!!!" And I have been a fan ever since!!

[@rolandschindler299]

I love this song.

[@doubleplusgood3593]

Ich auch. Die goldene Zeit Ende 70er - 80er Jahre. Schöne Kindheit..

[@cabalenjay3804]

THe first time I heard this song I was in grade six.. The song really touched me and made me wonder why was it so mystical .. until I learned later on in life the story behind this song. THis made me love the song more.

[@blasmusikvideo]

Great song! 👌

[@dantombs5836]

Makes me cry ...stop

[@carovanr3298]

Beautiful song

[@tutsywutsy]

This song must of made him a few million

[@nickhirst999]

Fantastic song!

[@WhisperingJohn]

Clever man.

[@sk13ppy]

Never heard of Mike Batt until just now when I saw his name in the comments on video of Art Garfunkel sing it. Kudos to Mike Batt for writing this brilliant song. Mike Batt has a nice voice but I can't bear to listen to anyone other than Art Garfunkel singing Bright Eyes. Whether he technically should or not Art sustains the notes for longer than Mike Batt does and to me Art Garfunkel's version will never be beaten.

[@louiseduffy3192]

I agree but Mike is wonderful for writing that and many more fabulous songs. I could list them.

[@kayb9979]

@@louiseduffy3192 Mike Batt wrote "The Wombles" theme tune. I'll always thank him for that.

[@bdog7723]

To be fair Mike is playing the piano while he is singing. Art is just singing and likely able to concentrate on sustaining the notes for longer.

[@bigteddy66]

Closest thing to crazy, gotta have a listen. 👍

[@Renato_Albert]

Não se deve comparar a vós mais bonita em bright Eyes, e sim dar o mérito ao compositor Mike e ao cantor Art Garfunkel. Uma mão lava a outra e as duas lavam o rosto.

[@mehcol]

Beautiful, Mike. Beautiful.

[@bengunns]

A beautiful song about Death

[@vagabond3747]

👍👍👍Too good to be true. 👍👍👍

[@Chappomusic]

Perfect talent

[@christineclarkin]

Brilliant 👌

[@tjops1000]

Beautiful. Anita Jackson, SA

[@chomvilai]

So beautiful

[@Strongsong]

Even bubblegum songs penned by Mike Batt are good: "Bullfrog - I couldn't believe (1970)" penned by Mike Batt and Miki Anthony and "Mr Poem (1968)", & "I See Wonderful Things In You (UK 1968)", "Fading Yellow", "Lady of the Dawn", among others. Genius.

[@geri0756]

Sehr schön.

[@mitchelraper3699]

You are really the best, Mike

[@annabrisley1463]

@Mitchel have you heard his song Imbecile? No other like it

[@mitchelraper3699]

@@annabrisley1463 Hello Anna. Yes, I know this song. And I really like it. And my favourit Mike Batt Song is Portishead Radio.

[@annabrisley1463]

Helo Mitchel. You mean Yankee Romeo Sierra Tango song hey:) I particularly love Railway Hotel. It's nostalgic

[@mitchelraper3699]

@@annabrisley1463 Exactly! You know a lot about Mike Batt. Great!

[@annabrisley1463]

@ Mitchel yes I don't even know of one song of his that's not gorgeous

[@jimfrisby3623]

I never thought even the author would be able to do justice to this song after knowing the Garfunkel version, but yours is truly beautiful too.

[@harvindasuksesmandiri3240]

Love this song

[@M711-n5n]

Chur bro .. never new it was made by You this has been my favourite since a child...now a Gangster.. Thanks Mighty Mongrel Mob🤟

[@patricktobin7033]

He’s written some great songs.😄👌😎

[@pizzaital0611]

großartig Bravissimi ✅ 📯🎺🎹🎸🎷 👏👏👏

[@Rainer-l9j]

Music is my first love.💜

[@johnford4395]

If ever you watch the movie watership down, watch it with your loved one. Have two boxes of Kleenex and a big blanket. The movie will pull every single emotion out of you until the point that you are tired in a good way

[@stevesutherland8247]

I’m almost 50 years old. The film still makes me cry. The opening bars to Bright Eyes have the same effect.

[@dantombs5836]

Thanks Mike now I'm crying 😢

[@uhuy376]

very good voice😊

[@daftphil9706]

My daddy took me to watch Watership down! He has cancer, with months to live. Love my daddy!

[@marielaortiz4018]

❤

[@IngoLedebur]

Hope the Best!

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

Why is this man underrated and Ed Sheeran is so famous??? Why?

[@nickhirst999]

It's because Ed Sheeran has silly hair and this man hasn't. Plus I fancied this man's daughter.

[@harvindasuksesmandiri3240]

I think Mike batt better

[@bigdave9949]

Ed Sheeran has mass appeal and this guy only appeals to the middle classes.

[@davetatton6235]

This was written about when someone dies there eyes are bright then they fade it wasn't about rabbits

[@TravisLoneWolfWalsh]

So this is the man who never made me look at rabbits the same way again

[@minimaltrace]

I don't even care that it's not Garfunkel singing, 15 seconds in i am crying like i did the first time i saw the movie.

[@annabrisley1463]

Beautiful A F

[@gxd4b1]

"How can the light that burned so brightly, suddenly burn so pale.' ...... is there a better lyric than this?

[@GunillaDybvik-dd8is]

Good question

[@thebluemorpho6640]

Had no idea this song wasn't written by Art Garfunkel.

[@IngoLedebur]

I love both versions! But of cause,this is his song! Fantastic Version! Cheers from Germany! By the way,did he played at this Concert, Soldier Boy? This is my absolutely Favourite!

[@janbrayshaw2105]

Just seen Mike on BBC news singing a selection of his songs, including Bright Eyes. A reminder of my father's terminal diagnosis of liver cancer in 1979. The whites of his eyes turned yellow, making this song even more poignant.

[@davidtapp3950]

His voice seems to lack a certain something compared with Art Garfunkel's version, but the song itself is sublimely beautiful, even today.

[@nickhirst999]

Well I had to like your comment even though I don't agree! Garfunkel's voice is wonderful but to me Batt's is even better! To each, his own!

[@Thevagabondkayaker]

That's because he's Mike batt and not art Garfunkel, individuals with a unique quality.

[@JohnFrumFromAmerica]

This man wanted Art to sing this song that he wrote because Art has a perfect voice for this song. But Matt wrote the song and it's always great to hear the original song writer sing there song.

[@Chris_Sheridan]

Mike Batt was already well known in the '70s for having composed and written the Wombling Song .. making Wimbledon Common famous!

[@rominadachiele2430]

♥️

[@tylerthompson1842]

Whole songs great but that half step dip before the chorus is👌

[@superTeoric]

12-1-2023

[@bosfotograaf5146]

The other great composition by Mike Batt is this one - Theme from Caravans - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpPIZJmVbNt2nLc

[@eddydrijver8710]

Thats the origiginal song , not garfunkle

[@barrybristow225]

the original made me cry.. this ,, not so much

[@wernerlp3]

Why did he change the chord at "suddenly burn so pale"? It ruins the whole song. I could cry :-(

[@robinwilson1433]

Get a life

[@maxpower3698]

Werner Atlhoff ... he didn't the Aminor chord is present throughout

[@terryofford4977]

@@maxpower3698 it also maximizes the sorrow...watch the movie. Terry Offord

[@Brianboru88]

He's good, but he's not Art..

[@JR-1983]

No but then Arts not Mike

[@craigbritz1684]

weak slow voice. Art Garfunkel could sing this song well