Ben Howard's breathtaking performance of End of the Affair | Later... With Jools Holland - BBC

[@rohitgurung5054]

Let's admit, we always come back to this performance year after year.

[@michaelsweeney8071]

Mee too my friend

[@vinilag_]

Exactly. One of the most beautiful live performances on the internet.

[@lukeroberts9701]

And always will

[@twgiovanna]

yesss

[@kier.]

Facts

[@HaydenRox]

This video is going to be 10 years old in 11 months. And it's still one of the greatest live performances ever!

[@andyhartwatp]

The greatest

[@chemfon9096]

the best

[@Tomohawk-e1n]

Next month then? Just found this. Magic

[@Njaaks]

10 years old now

[@liamhalse3354]

That's true even better when making cannabutter

[@Smokescreen654]

It's 2023 and it still gives me the feels like the first time I heard it.

[@-Mimi-1]

Agreed. Ben's raw despair is still so powerful today

[@christringrove3448]

I’m with you on that my man!

[@jakubslubikoficjalnie]

I literally heard it today for the first time... I thought nothing in music would ever move me anymore. oh how wrong I was

[@ABerti]

maybe now the time it is to grow up finally... 😂

[@cjchilli]

I saw Ben play on Later at the time and have revisited this video rather a lot…still wonderful ❤️

[@jozepedro27]

Major props to the camera operator. The choices of close ups and movement were impeccable, really added to the music in the video.

[@hervebenganga8561]

They did such a good job that this performance could pass as an official video

[@KentaurTV]

Well, that's what the BBC is knowing for: Best of cameramen, lights and sound.

[@jakebeatstheworld]

Thats the director

[@guypenrose5477]

@@jakebeatstheworldA combination of both Director and the person on the camera.😊

[@seldom_bucket]

​@@KentaurTVjust a shame about the personalities 😬

[@kendrabarron5861]

he captures the chaotic, almost manic side of pain in a way that i’ve never heard any artist do before. i’m yet to find a more painful, raw performance. truly amazing

[@pratosaurusrex1128]

I’m new to this song but the emotion conveyed reminds me a lot of Bon Iver’s Skinny Love, that was done on the same show. Both convey the pain and tiredness of putting everything into a relationship only for it to fail.

[@chrishowe8773]

Well worded ! Intellectual statement x

[@thekid9394]

Pearl jam black like is pretty deep too, go check it out i think it's the unplugged thing

[@paulmcmahon6492]

Go listen to Damien Rice

[@alessandroserra4943]

Agree on the quality, but check Chris Cornell unplugged and live concerts if you want to find something amazing

[@evanderholiday2535]

As he screams “what the hell, love” into the guitar, few performances come close to that level of immersion. It’s almost a live demonstration of the manic agony he felt at the time of writing it. Completely entrancing on every level. I’m going through something right now and this performance makes me feel somehow listened to and understood Hats off, Ben

[@DrBox88]

Im there too. 😢

[@elrond8306]

Oath man, hope you’re doing well brother x

[@joshdodd7214]

😂

[@evanderholiday2535]

@@elrond8306 things are beginning to look more positive mate. Cheers brother, hope you’re well yourself x

[@evanderholiday2535]

@@DrBox88 hope things are getting better pal

[@Anhedonia22]

It took me 42 years to find the most beautiful song in my life

[@michaelwray1034]

I didn't find ben until i was 50. Thats 10 years ago.. What a talent he is.

[@eren1707]

You clearly haven’t heard “chacaron by el chombo” It’s a true masterpiece

[@chasedwar2]

What’s the name of that song you found?

[@danieloppong4068]

"When there is nothing you can do, the only thing you can do is show courage. Face the enevitable, experience it, learn from it, and then you can finally move on"

[@tomevans1388]

We're all in agreement right? This is the best performance Later...with Jools Holland has ever seen.

[@seanoflynn5180]

Agreed, what could top it?

[@andrewdarley3373]

Bon Iver, Skinny lover is close ..

[@tomevans1388]

@@andrewdarley3373 Definitely close, but I just don't think it tops it!

[@fintanocarroll7909]

Elliott Smith - Waltz #2 Jimmy Cliff - There Are Many Rivers To Cross Check Lo - Sankara Mary J Blige - No More Drama The Burns Unit - Send Them Kids To War....Not saying they're superior, but I think they affected me the way this affected you.

[@tomevans1388]

@@fintanocarroll7909 Love a lot of these performances

[@HelenMason463]

When he shouts into his guitar I feel like I'm invading on such an intimate moment. Amazing.

[@4Track-Mind]

spot on

[@LackedMushroom0]

Helen your comment literally gave me goosebumps. It is exactly how I see it

[@amaracruentus2922]

Yeaaah, it's like I wanted to close the door from outside.

[@ChampsMusic]

Feel like that throughout the whole performance. So intimate like they're all closed in that world. And India and Ben looking at each other from the shadows is so hmmm... subtle and anxious. It's like she knows that hell and he lets her be a visitor not an invader

[@greggreg7400]

@@ChampsMusic Yooooo man that so real, deep

[@ArniLochner]

If this isn’t one of the greatest performances you’ve ever seen, you’re not ready for it yet.

[@subarolla]

Come back

[@MrStuBStu]

Keep coming back until you are

[@André-k5s1t]

Schauen Sie sich Jeff Buckley an, wenn sie ihn noch nicht kennen oder Damien Rice

[@modasarrasul6350]

The audience didn't exist. He sang from the core of his bones and meant every word. A musical same lyrical genius.

[@jexiagalleta]

The only time they registered was that self-conscious little stroke of the hair before he yelled into the pick-up.

[@davidjeffery1261]

Great comment.

[@tomevans1388]

10 years ago today this was released on TV. I still stand by the fact that this is one of the greatest performances ever.

[@mattb9138]

Remember hearing this for the first time on the album. I was travelling on a bus around New Zealand and will never forgot it!

[@prototype0808]

So true.

[@B_A_B_O_O_N]

You've mentioned the TV twice there. Put your eyes to sleep and turn the headphones up.

[@tomevans1388]

@@B_A_B_O_O_N Thank you for the save!

[@PilsburyLJ]

10 years later and I still get goosebumps every time I watch this.

[@eddiemclaughlin-e2m]

it is one of the best emotive performances of all time .........just brilliant .....outstanding .....a classic in any decade....

[@TheBoardgamist]

Ten years ago I was sat on my own on a Friday night at midnight. This exploded out of my TV speakers and still reverberates around my brain even now. Thank you Ben.

[@heatherwhite5191]

masterpiece in music and emotion 😊

[@stephenleonard5982]

😊9​@@heatherwhite5191

[@halaabdulhaq]

It’s 2023, and I still think that this is one of the greatest, most heartbreaking songs I’ve ever heard.

[@garethnewsam]

the sound engineer NAILED this one

[@christopher1800]

MathewNewsam You think? I am not satisfied. Compare this to the Tiny Desk concerts on KZbin (and basically all the NPR concerts like Bon Hiver). In fact the Jools Holland performances I listened to online could have been much much better (purely talking sound-wise).

[@Jamajalama]

You are mistaken. Ben Howard NAILED this one. The sound guy just did his job

[@communistloser3182]

@Tom's Songs I feel the riggers and the sound tech did a good job and helped the performance get just that bit better

[@WarButler]

@@Jamajalama Come on man, no need to disrespect anyone. Without good sound engineers your favourite performances would sound like shit. Respect the people who let the artists shine

[@Malc180s]

@@WarButler That utterly disrespects the entire sound engineering field.

[@elysianka]

one of the beautiful aspects of Ben’s songs lies in the fact that you can listen to them a thousand times and they will always bring something new to you. always, period. remarkable talent.

[@piratesockmanlols]

Couldn't have said that any better

[@Feeestbeest]

Totally agree!

[@ahojkaro]

that's right Sunny.

[@andyhartwatp]

7 years later still true man

[@83gshane]

Thousands of comments. Thousands of ppl trying to.... But really there isn't any words, is there? Much love if you are here and feel this. You are seen.

[@rvanheukelum]

My goodness, this performance is probably the best I ever saw. I just stumbled upon this one for no reason, but I just watched this 3 times in a row, last time witch headphones on. What an emotion, what a deliverance, what a band. I'm absolutely stunned.

[@thomasb907]

Welcome my friend, better late than never ;) Now you'll do like every Ben enjoyer and come back to this live performance every now and then ❤

[@SchmozzleGTO]

Check out his albums, and see him live, he is absolutely incredible.

[@plumeetpixels7062]

Left-handed, particular guitar playing, unusual tuning, special way of singing... almost tribal... it blew my mind... it's a trance as much as a song.

[@mrh5020]

Yes, plus using the guitar pickup for voice truly wild and great

[@plumeetpixels7062]

@@mrh5020 indeed ! 👍🏻

[@Sarahfromparis]

Dermot Kennedy reminds me of this guy.

[@claudiabailey5302]

He has an unusual way with a capo

[@0-0-s3i]

Claudia Bailey he keep the e string free for a good bass

[@max-beckett]

One of my favourite live performances of all time

[@Janeylou70]

It was incredible. Love how it builds up and he just gets better and better live doesn't he.

[@claireyfairey07]

The first time I heard this song was live at a festival last July that Ben was headlining. I was moved to tears and knew the second album would be special :)

[@Kramtteckebb]

Me too brother

[@martintaylor3216]

Beautiful in every possible way 😍😍😍

[@UNISERVIS-ss3gs]

Max Beckett you are right.... I never saw something like that.

[@nooneknows3478]

I love every aspect of this song but I would really like to tip my hat to the bass player standing in the shadows. A master of of his instrument, he brings so much depth to this song. Not there to over play, or show off, he just plays his role in making this masterpiece as perfect as he can. Bravo ❤

[@heresjohnny3826]

Holy shit shit what a song

[@heresjohnny3826]

Love it

[@Puuh]

Mickey Smith is a legend!

[@benthomas1885]

Danny Thompson, who played on the real Jon Martyn’s albums is the bass player for me. ( check any pentangle or nick drake)

[@johnchadwick9267]

As for the 'cellist! The subtle percussion, too. What an ensemble.

[@spookytoaster2770]

hearts don't break even. This song, this rendition , takes a snapshot of the turmoil , loss and heartache and describes it in 7 minutes and 30 seconds. If you've ever been on the wrong side of it, if you are on the wrong side of it. You'll get through.

[@vivephremsen1233]

Still going through it ......

[@spookytoaster2770]

@@vivephremsen1233 I hope you've got passed this . Go easy on yourself.

[@vanessaazevedosilva6625]

5 years later im here in love with this all over again.

[@LunaTrimming]

Same

[@paulroberts3686]

This will never get old

[@kevinmorris9047]

I come back here at least once every other week

[@celina8782]

Vanessa Azevedo Silva same here

[@markcardle7677]

Same here

[@Mecz2]

Currently on lockdown with this Coronavirus nightmare, and I randomly stumbled on this. For over 7 minutes I was transported into myself and found true solace. Thank you for this.

[@acc7382]

Same here. Take care :)

[@boobiess1]

Me toooooo!!

[@Nap_ster9]

❤️

[@markholter5687]

same here

[@stephenturnbull275]

Everything is connected

[@ALAW-hc6fq]

If this isn't a work of genius I don't know what is. Absolutely spellbinding.

[@chrismorris5565]

Just christ what a performance by Ben Howard, listening to it 14 years later and it never gets old

[@DontBeATit]

Are you in the future? It's only been out for less than 10 😂

[@chrismorris5565]

@Antony Hodkinson hahaha missread it thought the views was the year 🤣

[@michaelwhite8031]

Please don't use 'Christ' as a swear word .

[@olafm2416]

I am getting older ...... but none of my emotions related to this performance changing ..... one of those moments .... thank you Ben & Band!

[@netdaniels]

Ben Howard is among us. I hope that everybody in this world understand how incredible this is.

[@laurathompson2484]

we do indeed :)

[@saufisubari6935]

I'm completely in disbelieve the moment he sing into that guitar of his. Then I hit the like button.

[@emilylouise158]

Saufi Subari same! Jaw dropped

[@NikGSR]

Damn, the same here... Awesome...

[@fairlady300]

Ben howard has got to be one of the best current lyricist out there, he deserves every award.

[@p.swanton3338]

ya yellow back b***** someone loves ya x

[@gracieeey28954]

the bit where he sings into his guitar is magical- goosbumps every, single, time

[@BarberMidnight]

quite possibly the most powerful live performance ive ever seen. years later i still come to witness it. Makes me feel i am not alone when im in serious pain and the im not the only one struggling. Thank you for that Ben.

[@clarebrown9403]

❤

[@nickm8494]

I've watched this a few times and only just realised that the drummer and the double bass player are the same person. He lays the instrument down gently, walks around behind the lights, sits down and hits the first kick drum in perfect timing. Bravo, sir.

[@Papertrailband]

Just scrolled through the comments ctrl+f'ing for "bass" to see if anyone else copped this. Unbelievable.

[@Unkownhandler88]

Unbelievable

[@JONATHANQUIGLEY21]

Taking nothing away from Ben's breathtaking performance, the backing musicians are 100% emotionally connected to enable us to experience the overall ora of this masterful display. Would just like to congratulate all involved.

[@scousehiker7809]

He’s so good can take you places mentally no one can. Great tune

[@melomaniakjm]

That's a perfect way to put it...

[@luizahm]

Simply love it! 💖

[@MrKeefelm]

I really didn’t believe there was anything left to discover on guitar, it’s been used in so many different ways throughout the history of popular music. But this guy has completely reinvented the instrument in ways only a genius can comprehend. How does he even come up with these parts?! Let alone play them live while delivering a flawless vocal performance! It’s mesmerising!

[@benthomas1885]

Jon martyn.

[@truelovewontwait]

@Andrew Salter all amazing musician but lack of pop hook it wont appeal to the masses.

[@Jopeymessmusic]

@Andrew Salter Hardly amateur hour, just very different styles. And of course, not at all comparable. Ben's strengths is his songwriting and storytelling. Something that is very lacking in the modern metal scene.

[@djb1276]

I think this may be the best thing I have ever heard. I’m 49.

[@kubeczekowicz]

Uwielbiam!!!

[@Tasha25681]

This is very very good but try the tallest man on earth-blue bird fly on KZbin Listen to the video where he is playing in a studio in a sort of light khaki jumper. That has to be the most beautiful song I've ever heard

[@peterfleming4967]

@@Tasha25681 I read your comment and then went to check it out and was blown away, so thank you.

[@Tasha25681]

@@peterfleming4967 you are welcome! Isn't it just stunning that song

[@mrunknown4157]

I saw Ben live around 7/8 years ago in Manchester at a small(ish) venue. We got to the venue quite early and Ben was stood outside having a smoke. My friends and I approached him and had a great chat with him, took pictures etc.. he later gave us a shoutout in the middle of his set. Truly amazing, and something I'll never forget. I'm just so glad his music grew and is now shared and loved so much by myself and others!

[@foxdaughter36]

I don't know why but this song just won't let me go. It's in my head. In my heart. I cannot understand how do you move on from love, how do you even start to do that. How do you cope with losing "us" and becoming just "me" when all you wish for is one more time together, one more chance, a silly joke, or a lazy sunday afternoon in bed together planning that amazing future that will never happen. Heartbreaking, really. But damn - Ben sings about it so beautifully that you almost want your heart to be broken just to relate to this masterpiece. Thank you Ben for being you and doing what you do.

[@warpspeed9877]

Υou described it perfecly my dear. My thoughts exactly.

[@PaulPX]

You have a fantastic way with words and you use it well, lovely comment.

[@FrainFreeze]

You don't move on, because the love is never gone. Those moments really did happen, and they are still as real as they were then. Don't grieve the future that didn't happen. Embrace the past that did, treasure those memories. But live in today, be you. Gift your love to someone, every day, over and over. keep chasing your dreams. That special someone will come again, and this time "that amazing future" will just happen, you wont need to plan in because you'll live it. Or at least that's how i see it :)

[@c0letra1n]

@@FrainFreeze And now I hope to see things a little more like you in future. This is class. I needed this more than you'll realise. Thank you

[@FrainFreeze]

@@c0letra1n can't ride the lightning without getting burnt here and there! have faith that future brings what you need and keep on rocking

[@garythespark6295]

I showed this to my dad years ago to show how amazing Ben Howard is on the guitar and he couldn’t accept that the majority of the music was coming from him and his acoustic guitar. I nearly fell out with him trying to explain how it is!!

[@samuelmonyeki5338]

KZbin respects this performance so much I've never seen a single ad. Ever.

[@thomasmadman383]

That’s right lol I come back every month and still no ads 🤔

[@Keirmarchant]

The tears I've shed to this mans music over the years incredible artist thank you for everything Ben

[@KleinoMusic]

This is UNREAL, no lie, best performance i have ever seen, he uses his instrument in such a different perspective to most musicians. Love this so much! Massive respect

[@rayaqin]

i love his work but to be fair none of the techniques he is using has been invented by him

[@debtslave9225]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/govCpKmPmch8mbM

[@Geoff_1975]

Yes yes yes...done

[@TyrantOFynder]

He does an incredible cover of Carley Rae Jepsen "Call me maybe"

[@margaretbarr7705]

Check out the late brilliant John Martyn if you like this

[@miers2249]

The first part was like accepting the end of the affair, the last screaming part was the deepest part in him that still unable to cope with it

[@Dyalla]

Who in the hell broke this beautiful man's heart?

[@marius-popa]

Dyalla Swain Life... ;)

[@Dyalla]

Sam Drone Ah yes. I love Jeff, and know this too well :'(

[@joe1edge]

+Sam Drone what a lyric. great stuff

[@adam77d]

+Dyalla His first love died when he was a teen, I'm pretty sure that was what inspired his first album.

[@Dyalla]

Wow, what a soul searching time. That's awful.

[@alexcrow2905]

2024, still watching this. Mindblowing sounds coming from that guitar and that man.

[@TanyaHydeNZ]

There are people that sing songs, then there's Ben Howard, who projects songs directly from his soul. All the feels!

[@williamn01]

Its watching john Martyn as a child and lifes experiences thats projecting from this guys soul ,he couldn't have learned from a better guy especially with demons !!!

[@carrieadams6342]

still come to watch this almost every day. can't get over how amazing this performance is

[@rosssims9969]

Second this !

[@calvingrantham7467]

Belter

[@kobyashimaru1353]

I listen to this in bed every night nearly. Trying to get over someone, proving difficult. This helps strangely

[@symonhughes9155]

Exactly the same, I end every day with this song.

[@JN.S.M]

What a musical genius. The way he loses it and screams into his guitar at the end just grips my heart every single time.

[@jensclarberg6419]

Loses it? He screams into the guitar for the effect lmao

[@atharvpal7038]

@@jensclarberg6419 even for that effect...he had to lose it, to scream at the damn guitar....it's resonates with a lot of folks

[@Mammut1965]

Still gives me chills... that´s real Live Performance with heart and soul.

[@rylandduffield5419]

For me he's on another level to any other singer songwriter out there. Everything seems so personal with him. When he's screaming in to the guitar pick up at the end I can feel it. Same with his albums, they're unique and emersive. Unbelievable

[@simonrhys]

If you haven't already, go see him live. It's amazing!

[@alexjones3675]

he takes you on a journey for sure

[@joemckeon4587]

Class

[@subarolla]

Come listen again

[@rylandduffield5419]

​@@simonrhys I'm seeing him in October for the 10 year anniversary of this album

[@karlpearson8032]

Anyone who loved and lost them will truly understand these words sang from well within the heart, soul and mind

[@Joshthepurple]

Straight up goosebumps when he puts the guitar on his lap and screams into it

[@24DegreesFahrenheat]

I felt that too.. Must say it's with feeling for sure.

[@marcusgingell3585]

Me too

[@markwinters5408]

Lolz yeah me too mate,it's just transported to a place iv never been,what a fantastically written song,really stratospheric stuff

[@barrybazjohnson6141]

I just cry. 16 wonderful years together. 4 years going through a messy divorce. And less than 7 minutes for Ben Howard to make me relive it all. Took her nephew on as an apprentice at my painting and decorating company. Good lad but it hurts to hear how well she's doing now with her new man. Listen to this on repeat every night when I get home from the boozer. Drunk tears streaming down my face. Sobbing. Nose running. Fists clenched. Head all over the place. Sometimes I get so angry I smash up the living room. Only Ben Howard can do this to me. Cheers.

[@onthetrail506]

Hey Baz, sorry to read you are going through this stuff man. I know it's hard but you owe it to yourself and those 16 years to let yourself feel at peace. Drinking doesn't help, I've been there and when we are sober again we are still there facing this pain. Get help my friend, whether that means looking at your activities around drinking or your mental health, or both. People want to help. Friends, family, or complete strangers if that is easier. You are more than the sum of a relationship. I hope you find some peace my friend and reach out here if you ever need a chat. All the best Baz. Don't forget that people want to help and listen.

[@jodierickey9307]

@@onthetrail506 omg that was so kind..

[@onthetrail506]

@@jodierickey9307 thanks Jodie, I just hope Baz is OK and has reached out to someone. Feeling so desperate is a terrible weight on a person. And men often don't feel that they can talk to other guys about how they feel, we do that whole macho I'm alright thing when we are not. And people need to be kinder to each other I feel, there is enough heartache in the world at the moment.

[@jodierickey9307]

@@onthetrail506 Baz, I see you too and can feel your pain.. we have all made mistakes and have regrets..we can't change the past but we can go into battle with those mean inner thoughts in our head that want to bring us down .. to claw our way back to happiness. I really hope you find it.

[@jukkaikomi1763]

Deep .... hindsight is such a beautiful thing. If only time could be revered eh ...?

[@jameslynch4383]

I like how the audience take a second to readjust at the end.

[@ChampsMusic]

Exactly. And everytime I watch it from begining they are all like smiling and laughing before he starts playing and I'm like "they don't know yet" xd

[@DarrenCampbellmusic]

Haha yeah I noticed that too! I guess I would need to aswell!

[@jessicab.2254]

Me too!

[@brentcrude8565]

It was a collective moment of "holy shit what did we just witness?"

[@jacksdaddy13]

Why are we limited to just one ‘like’ on this performance, it just doesn’t do it justice. This is musicianship on another level. Brilliant

[@joeboyes7567]

I swear I come back to this every few months and get goosebumps every time he starts yelling into the body of his guitar. So much passion and energy in this performance. Beautiful.

[@hakolind]

Ive played alot around with alternative tunings in band settings and such, and ive listened to alot of artist like bon iver who are concireded masters at the craft. But never, NEVER, have i seen and heard someone push music to the limit like this. Abselotely breathtaking and a complete masterpiece. This is the stuff that should go down in the historybooks, not half-assed drake albums and 100 mumblerappers mumbling over over the same exact backingtrack. I salute you Ben.

[@flossie266]

then you havnt heard John Martyn then

[@Girl90949]

True!

[@minotaur953]

@@flossie266 big Influence of Bens music

[@augustocordeiro3548]

"concireded" what does that mean? or what did you mean?

[@hakolind]

@@augustocordeiro3548 seen as*

[@LoneWolfOfHouseStark1989]

This man knows what it’s like to lose that special person, what a masterpiece.

[@FrainFreeze]

Your comment made a thought cross my mind. Maybe that someone wasn't so special after all. Maybe that person was just the mirror to the lovers own soul. Nothing was lost, because it came from, and has always been, you.

[@beansontoast5164]

@@FrainFreeze Hey I just came across this comment and thats so beautiful it made me cry, thank you.

[@FrainFreeze]

@@beansontoast5164 💛

[@alduslummus6380]

@@FrainFreeze in need of that kind of perspective at the moment. Thank you

[@jurgeng.t.420]

I've never heard so much emotion, so much desperation and so much love in one song....

[@SchwiftySamsara]

Saw him live last Friday. He opened with this... life changing performance.

[@bref13]

almost cried when he screamed in that guitar.. so much feeling!

[@louisecarlto]

Probably the greatest live performance ever. Words can’t really do this justice

[@stewillow1284]

Listening to this again after a few years just brings joyful tears to my eyes A Saluti love, this guys voice

[@sainsburmcmanus]

9 years on and I’m still struggling to find a performance this stunning. Tugging at my heart strings almost a decade later.

[@mv7110]

I come back to this video a few times a year, and it moves me everytime. Literally tears in the eyes. A masterful performance from all the musicians involved, you can feel the emotion from all of them. Masterpiece.............

[@snurgette1]

The two halves of this song are like two parts of a person's emotional termoil. Knowing that something is over and the sadness that it brings vs the anger of rejection and guilt. I love Ben Howard and his band, every song takes me on an emotional journey. The passion that is put into the music translates perfectly every single time it's played and is only conveyed tenfold live. Goosebumps

[@rjmobiel5687]

I know this man for many years now, heard his songs a thousend times, and I still got the shivers....

[@luizahm]

RJ Mobiel it’s like falling in Love forever 💖

[@omminous999]

I’ve listened to this song before sleeping every night for almost a year. Thankyou for the therapy. I’m still healing, but in hearing this, i feel something.

[@tompog897]

It’s almost like the crowd paused before the applause in awe of what they have just witnessed! Incredible performance

[@helenmizrahi3671]

i remember sitting on my sofa late on a friday night reading a book relaxing before bed, then this came on, the middle made me stop, literally drop my book and Ive been in love with his music ever since.... i still get chills listening to him yelling into his guitar

[@saschros8820]

I come here every now and then.. to listen to End of the Affair.. and to cry my heart out..

[@strangeforest3306]

This has to be one of the greatest songs of all time.

[@millichips1]

outstanding performance, it blows me away every time I come back to it. Soooooooo wished I was in the room for this.

[@alexkuiper1115]

Love the delayed reaction from the crowd after the song.. Needing a moment to land back on earth

[@brushwa]

Being 9.9/10ths metal head, this performance blows me away. Fucking amazing. Voice, musicianship, everything.

[@TheDing11]

Watched this many times, stunning, he meant it. One of the best live performances I’ve watched.

[@eoinegan1021]

Anyone else watching this master at his craft in 2021?

[@Tidgemo]

no

[@djb1276]

Yep👊

[@MojoTojo2000]

Just curious, but what is the point in these comments about "who's watching in 2021"? If it gets a response within this year then presumably yes. But as I'm sure is the case for many others, as well as myself - yes, I am obviously watching it now (which is 2021) but have been listening to this song for the last year or 2.

[@eoinegan1021]

@@MojoTojo2000 it's to see who is still watching and appreciating such a good artist that is not as popular any more. It's about appreciating the other followers of the artist, like a Ben Howard family.

[@Tidgemo]

Its just an easy way for them to get likes

[@Laciarlot]

When he screams inside of his guitar! Incredible moment. Great artist

[@tartaringus]

magnificent

[@empyreantic]

I love how he screams into his guitar pickup... Amazing, amazing song.

[@joemiller3596]

Have this saved as my all time fav Jools performance. The singing into the guitar... never seen it. Original but perfect for the moment in the song. Class!

[@3ADWOLF]

Stunning song and performance. This guy knows what he's doing.

[@clemfandango8398]

Still keep coming back to this…… & it still hits me like its the first time I’ve ever heard it. When he sings in to the guitar…..oh my. Next level. Legend

[@joolsholland8152]

@Nicky hello, how are you doing it is nice meeting you here.

[@cheanache2672]

one of the most touching live performance i've ever seen, it sounds so true, feels like perceiving things you cannot speak out in another way, thank you

[@faisal1582]

This is what makes life worth living.... suddenly stumbling upon unbelievable mastery that combines emotion and melody in a blend that is precisely perfect..... I am happy and moved in equal measure

[@maciejkaczorowski520]

Such a song can be written only by somebody whose love gone bad... And I can truly understand his passion...

[@panyanci]

The whole band hit next level genius with this staggeringly beautiful live performance.

[@MelLarkin7]

I have never been more ‘in awe’ over a single human being’s performance. This beautiful man captivated my entire soul for over 7 minutes straight.

[@LeeWhalan-bi8kc]

Love listening to this, just amazing song, the tone of his guitar with the delay and reverb is just perfect, he doesn’t make it easy either running a bass line and capo on the other strings with an acoustic with no cut out to make the most of the echo with the vocals singing into the sound hole 🫣 doesn’t miss a beat and so emotional, incredible guitarist and singer, putting all that together and staying in the groove, mind boggling and beautiful 🤩

[@DragonUAV]

Ashamed to say I have just watched this for the first time ! WOW what a track, what a performance. This is going on my top playlist. Incredible.

[@ShopFloorMonkey]

And yet you still beat me by a month! Agreed, wow! What a find!

[@lolly1811]

It’s incredible. Kind of intensity you don’t get in much music. Especially now now!

[@richreeves9547]

Congrats - your life has officially changed!

[@rewindirreversibly]

This has been recommended to me for years now but I only took the time to listen to it last month. What moves me almost as much as the music are the comments.

[@inthechairwithcloochy8102]

I literally listen to this song every day of my life...

[@patricknugent6395]

Many songs for you to find 😅

[@lorrainereynolds3126]

Stumbled across this a couple of days ago and can't stop listening to it.Must admit I'd never heard of Ben before and regardless of what he has done previously or what he might do in the future,I don't care what anyone says this is a masterpiece a true work of art that touches your soul in a way that all music should.Incredible!!!

[@joolsholland8152]

@Lorraine hello, how are you doing it is nice meeting you here.

[@alangray612]

Simply a masterpiece of a performance. I've watched some great performances on the show over the years but none to rival this.

[@reinbald]

let's hope he brings this intensity with him for the 10 years of "I forget where we were"-tour this year

[@davecass1989]

Can't see it tbh but have everything crossed he can pull it off 🙏

[@FergusVonMarkusson]

I've lost count of how many times I've watched this performance... mesmerising

[@GerryScullion]

I never usually comment, but this has to be in the top few Jools Holland performances of all time. Absolutely incredible.

[@bojackhorsingaround]

There's hardly anything as captivating as a passionate artist performing live. Passion, emotion, perfection.. you can feel their hard work in every note.

[@withmecafeamsterdam]

I’m going to see him in concert next month by myself I don’t want anyone there to distract me, it’s gonna be one of the best moments of my life.❤

[@khuddi8383]

Can i go with u.

[@paulagallagher1710]

Same here!!!!! This week

[@jords3802]

I did this too. Although people were speaking behind me so I had to move multiple times. He needs to be heard in complete silence

[@annaclarebaum]

Me too!!

[@itsleonie9732]

whereeeee

[@charlotte_5014]

Seen him live and this was by far his best performance. He literally has a voice of an angel and an amazing talent

[@joolsholland8152]

@Charlotte hello, how are you doing it is nice meeting you here.