James Bay 'Hold Back The River' (Acoustic)

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[@lukehelstrip5196]

I used to play this to my daughter when she was in the womb and she loved it for months after she was born. Shes no longer with me anymore and i still think of the happiness her smile continues to bring me to this day

[@Radgiie]

Bless your heart Luke💚

[@terefloresca8909]

Im sorry for ur loss 😭😑

[@callMeNorby]

mannn..... i can't... i'm sorry for your loss.

[@tdhm1991]

Aw so sad, bet she loved every minute of you singing to her. ❤

[@user-hz1ei9mm8m]

Did she die?

[@tamaraclements5213]

Gotta give props to tambourine/shaker/background vocal guy - he was into the song almost as much as me - almost.

[@laylabennison1142]

Never seen anyone so into playing a shaker and a tambourine! Brilliant haha

[@ascend111]

like the shaker... love the shaker... now become the shaker!

[@WinsomeJohnny]

Alot harder than it looks, to stay consistently in time, actually.

[@ochettri]

Hey

[@scottcater8975]

Mato Juhas fucking great display of "feel"

[@eventerry9093]

Wish ide kept up the triangle now, awsome

[@danielkurniawan9386]

4 years and i'm still here for listening this masterpiece

[@redinthethevalley]

Daniel Kurniawan same!!✌🏼🇨🇦

[@choongmanseo4391]

Me the same!

[@mike52689]

HEAR HEAR

[@Tony-2023]

Right back at ya

[@koldfusion3742]

Its a great song

[@shonnarobin7227]

I just found this (and James Bay) last year. It's been on songs list ever since. I maybe 7 years late, but I'm jamming this like it just came out & on the top tens list.

[@BLAZenkaJuric]

Onya bruvv enjoy❤❤

[@samuelcalebwee1070]

Man, Fred Armisen is playing the hell out of those shakers and tambourine.

[@JCKay]

Samuel Caleb Wee I can't stop laughing at this!! 😂 I thought the exact same thing, like, Geez that guy gets around! 😂

[@lilmiss4151]

Samuel Caleb Wee THAT'S WHAT I WAS SAYING TOO!😂

[@koninara2356]

hahaha XD

[@KjellSoenksen]

he's so into it. Does anybody know which shaker he uses?

[@mricciardi77]

@@KjellSoenksen #3

[@grace_koh]

The percussions guy is AWESOME! I mean, I was here for James, but that guy totally stole my heart.

[@thekadju2450]

This version I love better cause of that awesome shaker guy,wow,he really gets into it,its enjoyable to watch him...

[@shasthavishnuhan5270]

Tried to keep you close to me But life got in between Tried to square not being there But think that I should have been Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, so I Can stop for a minute and see where you hide Hold back the river, hold back Once upon a different life We rode our bikes into the sky But now we crawl against the tide Those distant days are flashing by Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, so I Can stop for a minute and be by your side Hold back the river, hold back Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, so I Can stop for a minute and see where you hide Hold back the river, hold back Hold oho, oho Oho, oho Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander Let us hold each other Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander Let us hold each other Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, so I Can stop for a minute and be by your side Hold back the river, hold back Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, so I Can stop for a minute and be by your side Hold back the river, hold Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander Let us hold each other Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander Let us hold each other

[@ronynugroho4162]

8 years plus and here I am, still listening to this masterpiece. Superb performance!

[@avonazil]

"Trying to keep you close to me but life got in between" breaks my heart

[@amitgeismar2857]

Same. I literally cried throughout the entire song

[@dancelegs9410]

Same ☹😥

[@rainygyal6771]

Some serious multitasking was going on there

[@amitgeismar2857]

Yep

[@pammari7383]

Amazing how he managed that... Haha

[@megslaver]

this is the best live performance of this song that I've seen. the synchronization between James' and the shaker/drummer's groove completely convey the emotion of this song and watching them rock out captivates me every single time I watch. I absolutely love the way James feels the music at 1:35-1:41. Man. Chills.

[@GnabhanJr]

Fred amiseen at shakers cajun and crickets

[@bettinahayes3314]

Agree, BRILLIANT!!😁

[@Givingitashot]

Serious respect to the beat..........Can say no more about the Bay, fella is amazing!

[@squidy2343]

99% of the time all of my attention is on James and his awesomeness. But I have to say that percussionist was fairly entertaining with all his very precise movements haha

[@BraveNewWorldMag]

This is the best James bay acoustic performance EVER

[@TreneiroVlog]

Sooo sooo good!

[@pennykorte6928]

Yesssssss

[@Trivuality]

I have to say, props to the percussionist- it's not an easy job doing all that at the same time and with such feels!

[@Aimamusico]

Do you know his name?

[@Trivuality]

@@Aimamusico It might be a guy called 'Gerry Morgan' as he's James Bay's drummer :)

[@Aimamusico]

@@Trivuality thank you so muchhhhh😍😍

[@Trivuality]

@@Aimamusico you're welcome 🤗

[@emilycollins2989]

I'm looking forward to seeing how he grows as an artist. I'm really looking forward to his album and I'm hoping he just continues to gain more popularity in America because he's awesome and deserves it.

[@ilikejapchae02]

Emily Collins not just the U.S but the whole world :).

[@finleymatthews5740]

Cfd

[@finleymatthews5740]

Finley Matthews you cool boy

[@lotusdrop]

+Emily Collins so far dude's got a fan in Romania. so he reached the eastern part of Europe, at least. i'm curious to see how far his music's gonna travel...

[@justusak8428]

+Emily Collins hopefully not only in america but worldwide

[@naty9948]

This dudes amazing why did I just now hear about him ?he's great.

[@littlechocolate09]

I've been on a James bay frenzy for 2 weeks now. I can't stop watching this guy.

[@forevermusiclover3335]

me too

[@mchloe0716]

Samee!!

[@Pallk19]

Same, crazy

[@eugegodoy98]

I’m late af but same

[@gillianwilliams990]

April 22, and I'm back here again. This is the best acoustic version by far. Proving ageless ❤️ 😍 💖

[@selinastahl3134]

James is so amazing! The man in the background is amazing too. He did a really great job 😊 They both sound together sooo good, this version is so f*cking amazing

[@Bfly275]

This man, this man right here, can sing a song with some damn fine feeling. That is all. Love James Bay!

[@jumjum4587]

One of the most talented musicians ever! Soo underrated

[@robmarley2565]

Most def

[@Randothol]

Superb percussion. Both of these lads are very talented. Nice one.

[@wickedphant0m]

Someone who can REALLY SING!!! Not changing keys, not dropping notes to lower harmonies. Love it.

[@jialihe3853]

2019, this song still melts my heart❤️

[@barnieecke9444]

I love singers like Ed sheeran and James Bay... true definition of the word 'Artist' ☺

[@jeremiahlacerna1270]

very true

[@itsmaria7786]

ed sheeran is an angle .. and hey go check nathan hawes too ! he's super cooool

[@PunchyEireann]

Is he obtuse or acute? I can never tell :D

[@TheRealStephenAllen]

cheeky fuck. too funny

[@beatricenarcisa15]

yessssss

[@clancey7867]

James you are a huge part of my life I listen to your music most of the day.Your voice is angelic and I'm loving all your songs so far...so glad u have worked hard and are where you are,so us everyday folk can enjoy you daily!You have an angelic voice and also heavenly to look at! love you James Bay!

[@peytonudell9224]

Six years later and still obsessed. James voice and words are so beautiful and captivating

[@tylersunn4017]

Perfection, percussionist has unreal timing and connection the James. SLACKEDJAWED WATCHING.

[@youbigmoron]

This song makes me cry. I feel so related to it... I lost and distanced myself from so many friends when I moved to another country for 2 years (obviously unintentionally). I wasn't there when one of the most important persons of my life died; I was travelling. "I should have been, I should have been, I should have been"... that's what I've been telling myself for the last 4 years... but at the end this is what happens: life gets in between. I could never sing this song to a crowd. I always wonder how artist do it, singing their emotions to a crowd and not crying! Respect and love xxx

[@sandrali7778]

your song "hold back the river" had inspired me to pic up the guitar from my passed grandfather and to learn to play it. i love your songs and your voice is pretty cool too.

[@daliladias5790]

He sings with the soul ! Wonderful!♡♡♡

[@iamlovedriven]

You are absolutely delightful to watch.. I like this one a lot .. and your back here super awesome! Thank you James 😊🙏🏼💕

[@kemposoefi]

Once in a lifetime, a very, very special and unique singer comes along. I have no words to describe how good this young man is. May we enjoy Mr. Bay for a long, long time. This song is absolute my favorite and is the most intense performance I have ever seen. Bless you for your talent!

[@George42896]

So many credits to this beautiful talent of this man !!! Good job Mr Bay!!

[@pablokuster7012]

This song just saved my life. Every single time I listen to this I just cry out a river. I'm holding so many things inside of me it's hard to listen without broke down in tears ❤️

[@jamieamour]

The dude smashing out the tamb and shaker like a badman! He's having so much fun ✌️ cool as ice 😎

[@guilhermesantos767]

Ladies and gentlemen, this is real talent.

[@thatsoundstrue]

Your voice is so beautiful and so is this song. I adore it!

[@sparrowguy345]

that dude behind him played 3 instruments and he also did the second voice. amazing!

[@na9186]

I love this. My favorite song of the year 2016/2017. Amazing to me. Can't get enough of James Bay. Listen almost every day. 🎶🎸🌹❤️🎶🎸🌹❤️

[@elanyacoleman9862]

James, you make me weep ! I can't hold back the river - you make me feel to much ! I'd love to hold you too !

[@grantpenny1181]

This still remains one of my favorite songs. Just love it!! ♥♥

[@kcabgsongcovers]

I think I can say james bays music is my life❤

[@TimAdrianMusic]

I just can't stop listening to him, every single one of his songs is fascinating!

[@emiliasusova1069]

Wow this song and this version especially is a very rare song that got my whole soul and heart at the firts hearing. How could I say I've ever had listened to music without hearing this song? Thank you so much James for that, brilliant piece..

[@janeomartino]

I wish i could have as much talent as this man has in his little finger. Amazing. Hope I can play guitar like him one day...

[@LisaMarie-rh5yn]

Holy Sh*t! That just blew my brains out of my head & made my heart explode! IN-credible. 🙏 🙏

[@jaytaylor6081]

Talented. But that dude in the background gots me lmao that would be me at his concert forsure lol

[@crimicher]

Jay Taylor lmfao I was cracking up the whole time because of him

[@alvaretegf7141]

Cabron me ha entrado la risa a mí también😂

[@lolloblond359]

Hard work not talent

[@summerplewes760]

This was everything I could have wanted out of this song. 💜

[@grandlaker5689]

I have no words.... One of the very best artists of all time!

[@squidy2343]

I love that you can tell James really wants to just jump off the chair and jam out towards the end. Always giving it everything he's got. :)

[@Beauty_Dorkling]

I just can't stop listening to this song. Pleasant music, beautiful voice, amazing lyrics.

[@papocristo]

Holy crap, I just got goosebumps!! I already love this song, but this version...

[@stephaniejones6594]

Love the depth of his lyrics and music. Gifted artist !

[@zenosvillondo9733]

Please, just give us artists willing to express themselves like this with their eyes closed.

[@squidy2343]

I cannot stop watching this video. I think it's my favorite video on the internet. It's just perfection

[@mattmcgriff5952]

Again, so good!

[@ayberkcelik4645]

still one of the best songs. Respect Mr. Bay.

[@georgiaparaskevopoulou2184]

Love it!💗Thank you so much James!🙏🔥

[@chiarapappagallo8639]

I cry every time I listen to this song, a masterpiece

[@margaretbolton3799]

Beautiful song will hold a memory near to my heart forever ... sang by my great niece ♡♡♡

[@dancelegs9410]

Most important line ever writen , once upon a different life we rode our bikes into the sky ...... gives me a huge sense of hope for some reason

[@angellruiz1800]

beautiful!!!! I can not even decipher what I feel when I hear your voice but I'm sure I feel excited, and very peaceful ...

[@Microdave75]

Love the talent this man has 😀

[@whiteflag1000]

You have freed a pure and precious voice. Love to listen.

[@saladandcheese4178]

6 years after, still the same feeling !!!

[@lorenzodemeio445]

in versions like this you can find out how good this guy is!! great musician

[@srluhos]

¡This is music, this is passion!

[@Bjurmeister]

I'd like to have a whole live video just of the guy playing the shaker and tambourine thingy.. Whole reason why I watch the video really, his dedication is outstanding! Otherwise I would just listen on the side..

[@bluesskywoman]

Best song ever by James Bay

[@young2918]

HE AND HIS VOICE AND THIS SONG ARE BEAUTIFUL I CAN'T.

[@vinkmac]

There's so much talent at work here. It's amazing!

[@giusydim9488]

I'm so in love with this song and with James! 😻

[@sarahdrake9301]

Very very very great❤️😍😍😍😍😍I love this song and this acoustic version ❤️❤️

[@DaBestQuartzung]

5,5 years later still smiling listening to the greatest.

[@amitgeismar2857]

Same

[@VladNedelcu]

Dude, this song is a blessing. Thank you!

[@Alexzandra92]

AMAZING! I've been listening to your music since last summer and I can't get enough of it! You're just.... asdfghjkl xx

[@sonnybrown4696]

James Bay you are a winner......great style and class!!!!!!

[@bayanmagiliw4965]

Held back my tears my friend. Thank you

[@ichigito21]

Lo que más me gusta de este vídeo es ver la forma cómo el acompañante siente la canción. Lo máximo! :D

[@rkchami13]

Absolutely incredible performance 👏👏👏

[@hankheffman3755]

amazing dude...could keep this song on repeat for hours. =)

[@txantos]

That's all it needs. Just two musicians. No fucking electric samples and such shit. Glad there are still artists in this world. Appreciate the percussionist ...

[@shanieceholmes-brown971]

Beautiful!! True artistry at its finest

[@Laurenbeyerfivestar]

his voice is so fascinating, in a good way, that i have it on repeat!

[@mepkn]

This is pure gem.

[@percival1789]

It seems effortless but its quite devine. Bravo James Bay..!! I’m in love

[@uinisefoochong5917]

Thanx for everything James ❤❤❤ love you buddy

[@adzrobbo87]

I LOVE this version. You are amazing

[@ashishsingh4337]

I'm still here for listening this materpiece❤.

[@rosiestockwell4596]

he plays with so much passion and enthusiasm as well :)

[@cristofer78]

Beautiful voice . ❤❤

[@susannaA8]

Goosebumps. He's amazing

[@giovaniborges4296]

Eu sempre volto aqui para ouvir a playlist inteira ♥

[@Jay4houghts]

such beauty deserves more eyes and subscribers. love this

[@zneyvermachogrande778]

Never heard this before until three days ago. Pretty much aint listening to any other music since 🔥