Ben Rector - Free Falling (Tom Petty Cover)

Ben Rector covers Tom Petty's "Free Falling."
Ben Rector is a Nashville singer-songwriter with hopes to connect with you through his music. For more about Ben Rector, visit www.benrectormu... to find new music, tour dates and more.
You can find Ben Rector’s latest album ‘The Walking In Between’ on iTunes here: bit.ly/1CrZMoP
Credits:
All things visual by TK McKamy - tkmckamy.com (check him out!)
All things aural by Ben Rector

[@echopiece79]

If you think about it, this guy was revolutionary for the time! 13 yrs ago already, and I still come back to listen to this classic rendition! Thank you Ben!

[@kev4850]

I remember my elementary teacher showing me this, and here I am in highschool thinking about the old days....man was life great

[@j.m.salazar9964]

how's life going?

[@cecilbatt11]

Real and raw. No glitz and glamor here. This man sings and entertains because that is what he loves to do. You can't hold back the ocean and you can't stop this soul from singing to his heart's content. We all should be so free to do what we really want.

[@xjuicewrldlaroiandskimaskf2725]

cecilbatt11 to go back 10 years and be his neighbor! Then I would be winning! Lol

[@SincerelyAudrey13]

i don't understand HOW anyone couldn't love this. it's so original, creative, and beautiful. guess people don't know how to appreciate real music anymore. this video is every reason i love Ben Rector more than 99% of any other artists out there.

[@EM-nz9hf]

Ben Rector does not get enough credit, no one knows his song and they're so good

[@dvantemosby]

Saw this when I was a freshman in high school. Now i'm a freshman in college haha! Ben you're still the man!

[@b4ndtr4sh94]

I love how his music is so real and genuine you know that’s something we don’t hear enough of nowadays

[@derekvandyke5154]

On the day Tom Petty passed away, this song feel very comforting. Thanks Ben for making an awesome cover of a music legend.

[@VforVolturi]

I hate how this only has 200k plus views. This deserves millions!

[@k.g.m.254]

Just now seeing this?!?!? 11 years later.........WHAT ?!?! My favorite singer singing one of my favorite songs of all time !!!!!

[@Rebold1987]

Somebody may have already commented on this, but isn't it just lovely to see a James Taylor LP standing on the piano? :-)

[@abbynr]

This song in itself is the best. This man singing and doing what he's doing right here...I can't even. Thank you. I am inspired today.

[@LNClubsTheaters]

abbynr We have to agree. Ben is pretty amazing! But would you like to see him live? We have a ticket giveaway happening on our channel right now!

[@brianlong61]

Love when he throws the pick. Agreed this should have millions of views. Remarkable skill, talent and excellent execution. Inspiring!

[@denniswilt1069]

The percussion build-up at the beginning was ingenious and hilarious. Well done @BenRector

[@janinasimbillo]

Everything seems so genuine, sweet and calming, still swooning to his music on 2016

[@ericl9781]

Janina 2018 says hello

[@bellalstine]

So does 2019

[@osbornhrtp1591]

Corona

[@symplstyl]

This is the greatest cover known to man. He made the song.. that's what music is

[@TheKenaynay]

I am so, so proud to say Ben Rector and I graduated from the same school... I grew up with this voice! Haha.

[@dancinnqueen]

My gosh! You are just simply amazing! I LOVED watching you at my church yesterday. The "cheese" song made my day even more special:) I honestly think I could listen to you sing a million times and I would never get tired of your singing. You are most certainly gifted and God has blessed you tremendously! I'd love to see you again! -love, your fellow Christian.

[@justuseloveineverything7184]

Ben this is when I knew I loved your music and still do 😊❤️🙏

[@AntonioCaritoF]

I seriously can't get enough of this song. It's too bad I had to miss his show in Toronto this past weekend. Would have blown my mind. Or relaxed my soul =)

[@SixStringSanity]

Even though there's many aspects to this, I love the simplicity of the cover. His pure voice, making his own music. It's beautiful.

[@alyssawright270]

So I just found this 5 years after it was posted and it has been on replay because I love it so much.

[@mackmack3150]

i’m on a spree of ben rector songs and brand new just came on the radio in the background 💕

[@hybridlionable]

This just popped up in my recommended. Man, I can’t believe this video has been out for 12 years. It’s one of the first videos I saw of his.

[@BenMilli]

He broke her heart.... I guess you could say "Ben Rector" :D

[@Chaunpd]

AMAZING!!!! You are one of the greatest musicians i have ever seen....

[@makemeyours2011]

darn you ben rector for not having any of your amazing covers on itunes!! :(

[@ArkansasBYX]

This video has been declared the best video ever made. Even better than the Doom movie.

[@roseabby100]

That was absolutely amazing. I've never seen an artist do something like that. Incredible.

[@batsumoto]

I can't believe I'm seeing this just now. This is such an amazing video and cover. I hope you are well and your talent is still thriving. ❤🙏🏼

[@imemex8001]

I’m 11 years late :( Still amazing!!!

[@james_t_trevor3243]

Truly talented!! I've met him twice, in Atlanta and Hattisburg, and he is such a great guy! He loves his fans as much as they love him!

[@savannabananna101]

I honestly can't stop listening. Amazing voice

[@Shedbeahurricane123]

When he goes "I'm a baaaddd boy" I just dieeeeee inside

[@Aries3k]

gooosebumps

[@BrCy9871]

soulful. i have been listening to this over and over. over the past 6 months maybe. cant get enough. dont change man.

[@rachzainhass]

this what i am talking about his musicality is so rare not many people can do what he does his is really special. How he interpretes sound and words is amazing

[@Livsalazar]

Been watching this since 2009.. Never gonna get old. :)

[@bailysmith1110]

He is so talented!!! And I love his voice!

[@susanolsen9946]

That was incredible. I could listen to you sing all day.

[@girlmagnat97]

This is what music needs nowadays i mean really listen to it again people!!

[@realynenciso2145]

Love this man’s talent

[@SweetLutube]

cant. stop. listening.

[@ravioliowned]

Ben Rector. You are amazing.

[@qsic53]

why hasnt this blown up yet?

[@sathsam99]

amazing!!!!!! would be good to see this as a single! i would buy it in an instant!

[@TaylorShroomhead]

finally a youtube suggestion that i like

[@Boodog677]

Love this

[@Randymarsh402]

Still loving it in 2021!

[@BrookeMulkay14]

This should be on iTunes

[@fillcollins666]

I'm pretty much obsessed with his voice...AND he plays piano. Can he just come to Minnesota already?

[@meganbarr5465]

This is so beautiful. Looking back at your old stuff makes me happy.

[@scorpionattitude]

beautiful! wish I could see him perform live.

[@marcoalfano6294]

Ben: starts singing me: subscribes When he goes "I'm a baaaddd boy" I just dieeeeee inside he is the next big musical genius of our time gah, i love his music!

[@SuperAnonymous44]

This version. His voice. His style. PERFECT 3

[@jordanwelch105]

This is pure Gold!!!!! Been a fan for years and am just now seeing this!!

[@GodsgalMN]

How creative! So uniquely covered and interesting how he builds the instruments and song from the start of the freezer closing beat onward. What a natural talent here.

[@MLF106]

that is what music should be like... amazing

[@jessegkinzer]

Still one of the coolest videos.

[@jaredcarnevale1088]

Brilliant. I like how the beats lock in, nice editing.

[@HopeGodwin]

it's 2020 and I still love u ben

[@ILove1DSomuch1056]

Your amazing Ben! Your voice is absolutely breath taking and I love it!!! This song really fits your face!!

[@maureenkeavy]

Still one of my favorite videos of all time.

[@stevieseverini1180]

amazingest song iv ever heard.

[@elizabethwenger7628]

So much respect for the James Taylor album cover

[@salmabennani9228]

He should be famous , he is great!

[@girlmagnat97]

Got that right man this is all i listen to!

[@Rage4112]

love the way you sing. gives me goosebumps sometimes.

[@eashleyvickers]

Oh my gawd. That voice.

[@Vaporswift]

Very organic sound. Music from the heart. Hats off

[@katieklein6750]

Love this version so much! :) So beautiful!

[@MischaMuscha]

so beautiful when he starts with the piano

[@markyc0806]

That was one of the coolest things ive ever seen on youtube

[@angryrdpanda]

Wow - what a great song and great voice! I'll have to check out his album.

[@samdowning956]

Ben: *starts singing* me: *subscribes*

[@beccachar91]

ben, you are so talented. i have been jamming to your albums for a month now, and they never get old. i've been telling all of my friends about you too! :)

[@maroinmybones]

Creative musical talent at its finest......loved it.

[@HaileyBoudrie]

going to his show next month, ill die if he does this.

[@girlycs]

Awsome! Love the rythm, the lyrics, everything.

[@MsEmotionalHarbour]

gosh, this voice`s amazing

[@anujkunwar1710]

Smile on my Face, Wanna sing like u Ben, So desperately

[@jackmontesco3878]

One of the few who can command the vibes.

[@556Kylee]

Video just ended, and my ears are still dancing. Well done, well done.

[@mofotov9428]

The piano adds to the charm, which makes the song arguably better than the original.

[@JessieJBunker]

Can't stop listening to it !

[@michaelgroman9065]

Yes me too! It was really really god. He's amazing in concert. i went for needtobreathe and was impressed with them both. Fell in love with ben's music too.

[@KStatePoke43]

You own my heart.

[@Whatsyouedestiny]

This was the most interesting version of "Free Falling" I have heard, and it was actually quite interesting. Interesting in a good way of course! Great job Ben!

[@Geordantepes]

this cover deserves at least a million more views

[@WavaUna]

Love his style, his music.

[@Theworldisdoom3d]

wow ! I remember discovering this music video back in Freshman Year. So cool haha.

[@jackie-261]

Free Falling is one of my favs. Cool rendition

[@fordland08]

yeah, he came to my college, and did an entire show, how amazing was he!!

[@megancalcara6613]

still one of my fav things ben rector has done :')

[@chawk6072]

genius! love the concept....love the cover.

[@billabonggirl247]

Oh my gosh. This is seriously the most amazing thing ever. Wow.

[@PAPAts87]

awesome way to show that it's not copyrighted instrumentals!

[@BekahCarleen]

Love him so much! :D get to see him in concert tonight! ♥

[@jb79finsfan]

Very creative, and well done. Refreshing new style to a great song....

[@amberg.4878]

Beautiful