i can't make you love me | bonnie raitt | acoustic cover ft. kenton chen | stories

[@tchaike]

I'm Kenton Chen, and this is my Masterclass.

[@KentonChen]

ahhh hahaha welcome to my Ted Talk

[@jennifermags6623]

Dressed like UPS and still the best vocalist ever. He needs to be seen and heard more. I share often!!

[@msjhern3]

Sure enough! Lmao @ ups

[@marcelosilva6914]

LMAO🤣

[@hboettcherrhs]

2:28 boy. the feels. all of the feels.

[@JessieInTheSky09]

Hayden Boettcher it’s like, I wasn’t ready to ugly cry right now first thing in the morning and yet, here I am

[@Pearl127]

@@JessieInTheSky09 i feel you on that one. The amount of emotion Kenton puts into every song is just through the roof.

[@JessieInTheSky09]

I’m a simple guy, I see Kenton and I click AS FAST AS POSSIBLE

[@shayxie8318]

Was coming to say THE EXACT SAME THING

[@RPRosen-ki2fk]

Really if you think about it, what SANE music lover ... wouldn't?

[@jessehilario2748]

What's your last name??

[@EvaVDavid]

SAMEEE!

[@dakotadedreu1451]

Holla!!!! Lol🤗

[@thomasaditya1666]

He's living the lyrics man.

[@3limalik]

I am a 6’4” 280 lbs thirty something guy and this dude brought me to tears, his pain transcends.

[@joshmcclain]

to the best of my knowledge, height and weight are not connected to emotional capacity

[@3limalik]

Josh McClain it usually is, you have no clue how many people tell me how can I get moved by movies despite resembling a quarterback. It's part of the whole toxic masculinity that links brutness to size.

[@RubyBandUSA]

3limalik - ironic ... the song was written by Mike Reid, not Bonnie Raitt. Mike is an ex-NFL player (look it up if you don't believe me) and is probably 6'4" 280 lbs. :)

[@huburgalula4031]

This rendition is so heartbreaking.

[@NurseHowie]

I’m visibly shaken with tears. This is the kind of singer that focuses on emotion & not just vocal gymnastics.

[@matthewlynn1473]

I thought Teddy Swims version was amazing but after seeing the emotions of Kenton Chan it's hard to say. You can hear the pain in his voice and unmistakable in the video.

[@KentonChen]

the struggle is real

[@Joeysnew532]

I like Teddy's rendition better but this one is very sincere.

[@JesseNewhart]

Bon Iver does a pretty good cover as well. It's on the tubes somewhere.

[@sunako85]

@@JesseNewhart bon iver's amazingg. But this one.. on a whole new level 👏

[@chaimaeelhadri9304]

Even his face is into the song, made my heart skip a beat !

[@StreetsOfVancouverChannel]

apparently his toes are into the song as well ;)

[@KentonChen]

@@StreetsOfVancouverChannel WOW I feel so seen.

[@fireyflower6643]

Thats a girl not a guy

[@chaimaeelhadri9304]

@@fireyflower6643 if u can't say smthg nice just stfu :)

[@guynoir3116]

Wow , he is really good .

[@bamani71]

Kenton's voice is so poignant and wistful... By far the best version I've heard.

[@dzhaughnne]

I'm approaching 60 years old, and I've listened to a *lot* of music over the years. I come back to this, again and again, as probably the most affecting vocal performance I've ever heard.

[@carolnascimento1203]

Ok Kenton, you're officially my favorite singer. I'm obsessed. 😅

[@KentonChen]

Thank you Caroline!

[@moua0067]

The way he sang this song made me truly understand this song even more

[@HectorRivera-yj5kv]

Your voice is poetry, tears, hugs, goodbyes and reunions. It is love, jealousy, hate and kisses. Your voice is part of your everything and our everything.

[@totheskyawaken]

Definitely one of the best versions of this song ever. This guy does it so effortlessly

[@TheMcinku]

Kenton, you have a special gift... and it's your life purpose to share it with the world. Thank you for that.

[@cynedegrasse7836]

Kenton’s voice is simply a gift to the universe

[@whoever_santos]

One of the most emotional and heartful renditions of this song to date! Amazing!

[@paulw111]

Kenton !!! What have you done now ... I'm already tearing in the first 20 seconds. This is the best version ever that includes Bonnie's.

[@map8961]

He sings with all his heart ❤️ Kenton is special and so is Stories ❤️

[@IceMadrox]

I fucking felt the fuck out of that. In this world, in the last, in the future, in other lifetimes, other galaxies, and on every single level of existence. I felt that with all of the feels. Damn.

[@kyledeandrade9252]

Anyone else click the like button before the music started? Kenton is an instant like

[@MrLyChueka]

good, clean vocalist. faithful to the material and to his sound before taking any musical liberties. skillful, deliberate delivery. pristine emotion in this performance.

[@SjorsK43]

Kenton, you show perfectly how singing can release you from emotions and how your voice can ease your pain and even comfort you. Beautiful !!! And by listening (and crying 😉) you can ease my pain as well...

[@ratzazimuth9719]

What a brilliant performance by Kenton, I could feel the heartbreak from the opening line. What an amazing talent he is, great range and the ability to envelope the listener in emotion, he's a special artist.

[@ezra86]

Guitarist on the left: "Don't cry don't cry come on man don't cry..."

[@spencergellsworth]

Bonnie Raitt somehow found the most awful feeling ever and wrote the most beautiful song ever about it. Helluva cover.

[@gooddoghappyman4270]

@@spencergellsworth well she didn't write the song but her version is incredible

[@RPRosen-ki2fk]

@@gooddoghappyman4270 Thank you for that fact, I always assumed she did. I LOVE music way too much, to not want it accurate in my heart & head.

[@Soohook]

@@spencergellsworth so well said. This song will always humble me and bring me to tears. A masterpiece from Bonnie Raitt.

[@kathybramley5609]

@@storiesacoustic Aw, Ryan! 😘

[@theblanckanvus2642]

Holy shit. All of the feels. I never click faster than when I see a Kenton vid; incredible. Again, love how Ryan watches the singers in these Stories vids, he really cares and is awed by them. Thanks guys!!!

[@victor.hausen]

Kenton is simply unbelievable. I'm speechless.

[@fiddlestix3025]

That heavenly voice, those deep emotions…and everyone there is totally in the zone 💛💛💛

[@Jacob26mu]

Holy banana!!! That has to be one of the most authentic renditions I've ever heard/seen. Absolutely beautiful! Thank you.

[@jennifermagrey9848]

Literally the best vocalist in pretty much ever. I wanna hug him after ever song.

[@barnstormer546]

Full body chills for this one. Great job. Kenton nailed it, as usual.

[@jwcivic]

This deserves way more views…. One of the best covers of this song ever performed.

[@katemccaul1821]

This is stunningly beautiful. He just broke my heart. What a fabulous talent.

[@josiecastro6367]

this is the most heartfelt rendition of this song

[@TheMrCC21]

This song is close to me. Harkens back to summer 2010 when I was going through real rough patch. This cover makes it even more powerful. You can't just sing the song. You have to put emotion into it.

[@paddynoble]

I love Kenton he's an amazing vocalist

[@mercadescasarez6797]

This is a sad song as it is but the emotion you get from him singing makes me cry I could feel your pain. 💜💜💜 I think that’s hard to do but you did it.

[@МаринаФролова-м6ц]

Beautiful, indeed.

[@chicagospots]

Another devastating vocal from Kenton. You guys are creating amazing music. Just superb!

[@ritathomas5167]

Oh my good Lord! Two lines in and I was literally sobbing out loud. NOBODY can emote better than Kenton. He just looked like he was pulling this from the depths of his soul. Everyone can relate to this song. I thought Bonnie Raitt's version was awesome back when it came out. This is a million times more emotional. Just beautiful. Beyond beautiful.

[@unidentifieduser]

i admire kenton so much. imagine always giving 110℅ of your best into every performances you do?? and adding emotions to all of it too, im literally blown away every time

[@KentonChen]

That is so nice!! Thank you

[@unidentifieduser]

@@KentonChen oh my gosh i didn't think you were gonna see this i feel so honored!! i just wanna quickly say you are a blessing and an exceptional talent and i will always support you! stay amazing!!

[@alicegoughnour912]

Every time I hear and watch you sing I am more enthralled with your talent & voice!!!! Awesome, so extraordinarily awesome. 😁🤗👍

[@septemberquest6393]

Brilliant heart wrenching rendition of this Bonnie Raitt classic... this guy sang out his soul...that's what matters .that's what counts when you really sing your heart out.. literally..♥️

[@ebullets]

Turn down the lights Turn down the bed Turn down these voices inside my head Lay down with me Tell me no lies Just hold me close, don't patronize Don't patronize me 'Cause I can't make you love me if you don't You can't make your heart feel something it won't Here in the dark, in these final hours I will lay down my heart and I'll feel the power But you won't, no you won't 'Cause I can't make you love me, if you don't I'll close my eyes, then I won't see The love you don't feel when you're holding me Morning will come and I'll do what's right Just give me till then to give up this fight And I will give up this fight 'Cause I can't make you love me if you don't You can't make your heart feel something it won't Here in the dark, in these final hours I will lay down my heart and I'll feel the power But you won't, no you won't 'Cause I can't make you love me, if you don't

[@riteasrain]

No need for lyrics, beautifully sung, heard every word.

[@kayedramallama]

SO much better than the original, which I couldn't stand. I love the subtlety and nuances of heartfelt emotions in this one.

[@miguelarthur5701]

I become your fans now.. this is how you tell a story.. not just singing n be amazed, but be touched.. when you hear a song and what you listen not stop in your ear but stream to your heart.. no matter it is a sad or happy song.. no matter it happened to you or not.. you dive and even dissolve in the emotion of the song.. the quality of conveying the emotion of a story in a song through singing, MAGIC..

[@daviemcf]

What a singer Kenton is.....sang with so much feeling...fantatstic!!!

[@Marta-lu6gj]

Omg, it’s impossible not to cry with this masteful interpretation. Thank u Kenton, you are magic!

[@intl.legaldept6712]

Fantastic rendition of this great song indeed! You've got the feel for this song and you poured your heart out into it. Loved and felt every moment. Thank you!

[@swiszcz93]

I don't know the song but he sang "Your Song" so well that I feel like he deserves the views, he deserves to be heard

[@mathheadmcawesomesauce4325]

Kenton Chen - first time listener and all I can say is.. wow. You killed it. Thank you for this rendition. It is amazing.

[@icejr1970]

Kenton Chen's voice makes me feel some sort of way..... I love this song, and this is one of my favorites.

[@thelovedayband4087]

Pure feeling Kenton :)

[@thatmckenzie]

I love Ms Raitt, always have, but the pared down piano cover of this song that Bon Iver did for jagjaguwar took first place in my heart. Mr Chen, this rendition is exactly as good as that one. Holy crap. Thank you.

[@rickymoore440]

Kenton Chen, absolutely beautiful! Have always loved this song by Bonnie Raitt. You did this song amazing justice. Thank you

[@Future-zx9ts]

One of my favorite songs ever, and this rendition was - perfection. Truly. So many people try to “perform” this song, and don’t really feel the song, but you did amazing! The musicians were flawless, as well. Thank you, thank you, thank you. ❤️

[@shadrachvanwyk63]

I 100% agree with you analogy. You can see he sang it from a place of pain and the soul was dripping in buckets.The best cover i have heard to date.

[@jeffmadruga2683]

This is one of my All-Time Favorite songs, but it's so gut-wrenching that the artist has to know/feel/convey the many facets of it (not a task for the immature or inexperienced), but Kenton Chen absolutely *NAILS* it here. Absolutely beautifully done sir. Bravo.

[@KentonChen]

Thank you Jeff. It’s both beautiful and tragic that we have to live through heartache to really convey it.

[@jeffmadruga2683]

@@KentonChen - Thank you for understanding, and commenting; although your performance already fills the bill admirably. Great, great work. Keep it up.

[@thoang101]

Kenton has the gift of express emotion in a song. Magnificent!

[@berlynify]

🎉 KENTON CONNECTS!! ...with the words, the music, his heart...& then ultimately us. The most soulful, heart wrenching version I've ever heard...beautiful job everyone, gave me goosebumps ❤️

[@rixtrix11]

So intuitive, deeply into this song. A fantastic cover!

[@adrianobarco]

That guy never makes a bad song... amazing singer and band!

[@KentonChen]

Thank you!!

[@clarissatomato8351]

This channel never failed to amaze me with their artists' rendition of songs.

[@achiappanza]

My first Kenton Chen experience, picked off the KZbin RX on the side. I love this song when Bonnie does it... probably in my top 5 tear-jerkers. "What's he going to bring to it?" I thought. "That's setting the bar pretty high." Damn, man. "All the feels" is just exactly right. I'll check out your others.

[@KentonChen]

achiappanza what high praise!! Thank you so much- Bonnie really is untouchable, just did my best to honor the song and bring myself to it.

[@handsome-brute2666]

George Michael did a helluva job on it🎤🎹

[@jmargerum1]

Fabulous, best cover I've heard.

[@angelatakahashi8814]

Kenton Chen you sing with your soul! So emotional and beautiful! ❤

[@hjalmarsvenson2323]

This is the best I’ve ever heard Kenton deliver. Completely blown away. Thank you for this

[@KentonChen]

wow. thank you for this

[@georgedobler7490]

Brilliant.

[@sirenalv]

This is so beautiful! Omg those runs! And the perfect pitch! And the control! And the emotions! He's awesome! 😊☀️

[@Amelidylle]

I held my breath for so long throughout this amazing rendition... Heartbreakingly amazing rendition...

[@TheBigburcie]

This would be a 4 chair turn and standing ovation on The Voice. Kenton is a beast.

[@trustnyirenda7333]

soft and heartwarming just as it is suppose to be

[@lancelefort6120]

Good Lord this guy and this rendition are amazing. What a treat. Amazing

[@xuelor3614]

He brought this song to another level! I got a little emotional!

[@ellacarson8005]

This is my first time hearing Kenton..... It physically breaks my heart. He's so good 😭😭

[@TheOnlyCatalina]

Stories showed up in my recommended just a couple of weeks ago. Finally KZbin got something right! I’ve been binging all the Stories & Scary Pockets and damn if I’m not into Kenton. Thank you for such a beautiful cover of a timeless song.

[@pjnadela]

Omg. He's such an amazing singer. On top of that, he's singing one of my most favorite songs.

[@tonemusicchannel3938]

This is heartbreakingly beautiful.

[@lucannorthemightyandcompan6953]

Badass cover. Really cool to discover Kenton Chen :) This rendition is fire!!!!!

[@Savrysays]

literal GOOSEBUMPS as soon as he started singing!

[@Dru5590]

Four mins and six seconds of Kenton kicking me in the balls of my heart.

[@sleepywillow6641]

Another banger yessirr!! Its impossible for for him to sing a bad one js lol I just love that we get to see see the younger generation singing covers from the older ones. Every artist has their own flare to add to each piece. It's comforting knowing that nearly forgotten songs from the past are getting new breath sung into them until they evolve into something a bit different than the original yet still familiar. It's really quite beautiful

[@deemiller5024]

Don't worry, Kenton, I love you 💗 Thank you for the magical musicality you all gave....thank you 💗

[@maripilicarrasco]

I've been waiting for you in this channel, I didn't think id cry, but I've learned not to assume anything with you, Kenton, thanx for the ride

[@lalsangphaipi561]

Its been a year since a very difficult breakup with someone i still dearly miss and love.. Lifes been much kinder and moving on and healing is definetly something im going through , each and every word and how you sang them with those emotions hits me hard to the bones.. it shivers the inner most child in me, that refuses to accept things the way they are as it is now

[@debmurray2734]

Oh man ...tender and powerful... You never disappoint Kenton.

[@jerroldbranch3519]

This is one of the few times I couldn’t wait to get home and listen to this on my home system. AMAZING!! Emotion pours out of this!!!

[@albertssp5842]

My goodness this is too real. What a generous soul Kenton is!

[@albertusmiranda4716]

This is so beautiful,,, very true and honest when he sings,,, ohhh because he is singing from his heart,,, I loved it!!!

[@renzsamaniego7796]

This is the best cover I ever heard for this song. I really love how Kenton always surprised his fans when he sang songs. I am always a fan Kenton Chan. Thanks for giving this song extra emotion and tears in my eyes.

[@timnorris3907]

The best. I cry EVERY time. And I've watched it so many times.

[@dannyvn2010]

He's so amazingggggggg. I felt every single word he sang

[@MrAnonymous650]

I'm convinced... beautiful cover...

[@sam-wt4sj]

wow immediate chills. this cover hits different than anything else I’ve heard

[@Gibsonfan1989]

Ever heard the teddy swims version? That's the best for me. This one is great too

[@aivira3161]

Not Vegeta teddy sings with his Rnb voice, Kenton sings with his heart and it’s so pure and emotional.

[@davidtruong9367]

Wow...what an outstanding talent. Thank you for sharing your voice & heart with us....

[@danilles.4247]

2:28 i burst into tears okay

[@markhampton7559]

Dear KZbin; Why doesn't this video have millions and millions of views? It should, it really should. You need to add quality into your algorithm.

[@ShaunLeonGuerrero]

I love Kenton! I would love to see him on a show like the Voice, so that the whole world can see more of him ...

[@adrianalvarez969]

increible que sentimiento al cantar.