James Bay Live Lessons: Hold Back The River

[@Lotgoos30]

James is so underrated, let’s give him the love he deserves

[@0212080041]

Underrated? Speak by yourself. Some people just don't get it and think these crazy thoughts...

[@xmw41wolf6]

@@0212080041 do you mean he's bad or not underrated?

[@liseprahm5491]

My heart start racing again 🎸💜😀

[@c-music-4612]

I feel like this is what people say when THEY hear someone for the first time. We have been here....

[@MrRogerjovi]

He does what he loves to, that's the point.

[@johnh3760]

Imagine being this talented at.... anything. Insane.

[@noshit31]

John H and super handsome as well

[@tsuhary]

And there is this guy, his name is James Bay who just illuminates your day :)

[@Ceejay_Vincent]

I'd love to hear and see "scars" done!

[@nataliadelgado8182]

Ceejay Vincent YESSS

[@Geanfranco1010]

That one is easier, actually

[@SMya-xk3jr]

YESSSS SO GLAD SOMEONE AGREES

[@threalkrazyk8852]

Same

[@princessprincess1088]

Tonight 5pm insta live

[@kane6529]

He’s so freaking humble and such a great teacher 🤩

[@Reginacycs11]

I’m not a musician but I adore music and I’m a fan. This is one of my favorite songs. What a generous way share in these times. Thank you! Great and fascinating video. Looking forward to more,

[@cinthyafurtunato6300]

Your world's traduced my fellings about James, thank you!

[@melgothorp200]

Aww that's sweet Hold back the river is also one of my favourite songs

[@melgothorp200]

@@cinthyafurtunato6300 aww

[@jennifercb3309]

The most handsome teacher ever!!! ♥️

[@flaxenvian]

The song has always been stunning to hear

[@yuool8098]

Definitely my favourite artist, too underrated as well! You kept me playing my guitar when my world fell apart and I lost everything ,kept me sane lol👍

[@SMya-xk3jr]

Society: No one sounds good live James Bay: Hold my quarantine

[@itzsampty2876]

hahaha😆

[@debraleehalinda]

You are amazing kind and thoughtful for giving so much love when we really need it. Thank you. I have always loved your music.

[@lorenaramalho8405]

Just heard the beginning of this song on Instagram and I wanted to play it. I didn't know him and now I'm in love, the amount of talent that he has omg🥰 this is the first time listening to the whole song and the fact that is live damn made everything more perfect

[@markpeynado9013]

I'm glad I found this three years late! Honestly, I wouldn't have been able to play this three years ago so I guess I found it just in time! Thanks for doing this, James. Very generous of you to share your talent this way.

[@Jason-me5jg]

Hey james from australia.what a musician u are.hold back the river is my fave mate.been listening to you for a while now..you are def my favourite singer of the modern era mate.your accoustc versions are second to none.im 49 years of age.im a truck driver.times are tough but your tunes put a smile on my face

[@ParisNorriss]

So thankful you took the time to teach this song in so much detail. To make it worth your time, I’m not going to stop practicing until I play it as good as you.

[@australopithecusss]

Love YOU James, you've no idea how you and your music have touched the collective, you give so much love to this planet, and here you are giving again. I am so proud of you, and for you, you are the change helping the paradigm shift by example, you bad ax love warrior you! Helping to heal this planet with love, one song/guitar lesson at a time. love and all manner of good fortune, lori

[@KimberlyBimberly1]

"I'm so professional. This phone is sat on a suitcase, leaning against a shoe I like to keep it homegrown." Best thing I've heard this week.

[@gabrielastefany649]

man, you are just UNBELIEVABLE. an artist for real. i don't know how to play anything at all (yet) but i watched every second cuz you deserve so much love for being such an amazing human. all my respect for you, mr. Bay, and please, keep teaching those lessons, the world needs it.

[@jennifercb3309]

Thank God we have James Bay during this quarantine 😍🎸

[@wolfgangkrauss7270]

He is so good i really love his music

[@gw2031]

Its crazy,,he starts of like your mate around tbe corner who,s a great guitar player then the voice comes in and you remember your listening to one of tbe biggest artists in the world singing massive hits while teaching ! Gotta love JB ❤

[@MrPbar]

This feel like this is a magician sharing his secrets..Thanks James, love your music and your ability to share in an authentic way.

[@lucabikelife9585]

Music is so Important! You take the time for your Fans to learn the Songs right and play music for every Level, Thanks!

[@cherrytate7149]

❤❤❤❤❤GREAT GUY ...LOVE YOU JAMES ....SOOOO HUMBLE AND YES ...OF COURSE I KNOW HOLD BACK THE RIVER ....WHO DOESNT ?????❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@nataliadelgado8182]

Can we get a quick lesson on “pink lemonade” or “scars”? Love u James!

[@sunshinesamoranos7490]

I love your passion in music it just lifts every negativity of this world ❤️

[@codyhannahmary83]

You're so down to earth that you feel like all our best friends, even though you don't know us. THANK YOU. 🧡🙋🏼‍♀️💯😷 Lockdown is better for these streams. Gosh I'm crying now I'm so happy to hear this again.

[@5800junker]

The Space Between Us (one of my favourite movies) made me fall in love with this song which, ironically, made me fall in love with the movie. It gave it its magic and the intro riff immediately takes me to the open fields and their roadtrip.

[@taylajane6437]

Another one of my favourite songs to listen to I just love the feeling it gives me. I will listen to your songs till the end of time

[@arrnii8232]

THANK YOU JAMES! U R SO KIND FOR THESE TUTORIALS OF YOUR SONGS WE ARE GRATEFUL TO HAVE KNOWN YOU AS AN ARTIST!!

[@Nfl233]

He's one of those artists that sound phenomenal in any setting, even in his bedroom with his phone sitting on a suitcase leaning against a shoe.

[@martinevans75]

Dude. How you managed to get such a clear sound on just a phone is a bloody talent. Lovely. Lovely indeed.

[@fabiolarivas96]

I don't even know how to pickup a guitar, but you passion for music is so irresistible, that makes me feel so comfy about the learn how, to play one. Thanks, for the master class. I'll be waiting for the next one.❤

[@liseprahm5491]

I will close my eyes and enjoy the sound ☺️💓

[@martinezandres776]

James Bay is the best

[@1984kitcat]

Could listen to your voice all day, my favourite song ever is Us from you xx

[@danagulzholdangar6426]

he is so sweet and polite🥺 and playing💔

[@musicandsportpro]

Awesome you are teaching your own songs. Your a hero!

[@renatafabe2435]

I remember the first time I heard this song. I was driving back home, with my kids. I didn´t know James at the time, but then I´ve made a research and found this song (among others), and heard all night long! Good memories! Good to have James to sing and play and now teach us how to play, altough I probably won´t, but, anyway...

[@markarolee]

That voice and guitar playing is something else! Lovely!

[@stevanogomez9273]

😢😢 i live you so much James Your song can make my tears down.

[@sirkey6405]

Came for the lesson. Stayed for that heavenly voice

[@laoisemacken3210]

This might be just me, but i'm loving all these acoustic covers because my favourite hobby before all of this was jamming out with my music class when one person would play and we'd all join in separately, playing and singing along to each other in harmony. Honestly it was just the most wholesome thing ever. Due to covid-19 i don't know if i'll ever be going back again as i'm in my last year but all these acoustic sessions are bringing me so much comfort at the moment. Almost like sitting in the small music room where so many joyful memories are made.

[@daniellecrosby2335]

The absolute best video out right now

[@DrHypoxanthin]

So awesome that James gives a tutorial on his own song! This is absolutely one of my all time favourite songs... Thank you James for inspiring others to do music.

[@vesullivan1731]

All I can say is thanks for your music

[@tylerables8176]

Found this video on my recommended. watched it, learned it, and now I love your music!

[@filipeferreira3259]

One of the best singers out there no cap

[@rosaavedra984]

I love your lessons... I love your music. 🎸🎶❤️

[@sassycat2841]

You make my heart so happy!! Your a beautiful soul! ♥️😊🕊🇨🇦

[@katelynnwoods]

So grateful. ❤️

[@amandablackmore6505]

Such a beautiful soul and talented musician and songwriter

[@84varna]

Not learning...but it's like a private concert and very nice to hear You talking about music with passion. Still remember when You borrowed guitar to support artist last year in Poland😊

[@esbenthormann1702]

This guy is pure awesome!

[@KlodCast]

I listened to this songs for months and months every morning on my way to work. Felt a bit special morning. Just bought my first guitar ever. Hopefully I'll be able to play this, even if only the riff would be great.

[@philiptownsend8193]

Absolutely brilliant, Chaos and The Calm is one of the best albums I’ve heard in ages

[@Pauld62]

Always been a fan. A modern musician and a real guitar player. Great stuff

[@raqueljose7754]

Be safe too James. Love from Brazil

[@чеаче]

i love James so much

[@MrRogerjovi]

Hello brother James, it's so nice and amazing to enjoy this lesson with you and the people who love playing guitar and the songs you create. Thanks for that. Hello from Valencia-Spain. 😉🤙🏽☕

[@joannas8407]

Your songs it's just magic. That feelings in every single one. AMAZING! Loooove ya

[@taraw5046]

James I saw you in Denver. I live in Florida and the closest you were coming was Atlanta Georgia. I wanted to see you so bad so I looked on your website and saw you were going to Denver.. I felt like it was fate. my best friend lives in Denver and you were visiting the week of both of our spring breaks. your show was the best night of my life. you're my favorite artist and I got to see you with my best friend. thanks your being you and for playing into my fate

[@Se7enevil]

❤️thanks for bringing light😃only music can save us😉

[@sujayanarula3913]

Thanks a ton James for covering both the songs I love to sing 😍 I can't still sing and play, not been practicing enough.

[@bikennembang4471]

Love it man this songs brings back old memories

[@CarolinaLorenzi]

This is the first song that I learned on my guitar... U r awesome! Tks!

[@shaynebellen7539]

I super love this song ugh!

[@sergiomendez1894]

This will always be my favorite. You're truly an inspiration man.

[@catarinabarcos1515]

You are just Amazing James ❤️

[@LilianaCavaliereTheBestMusic]

❤️ Love from Italy

[@Ceejay_Vincent]

I love that your doing these! Love your songs and I like hearing the process behind the tune 😍

[@Jessejess123]

I 💜 your voice😘😍😱🎻🎤🎶🎼🎵 So handsome.... My fav is "Let it go"

[@connolly207]

Loved your version of simply the best

[@maddiea12345]

I love ur song hold back the River James bay ur song hold back the river is my favorite

[@wendyraymond1751]

So thoughtful an kind you are doing this ..thanku love an God bless x

[@legalzero1]

Thanks for giving! absolutely phenomenal. so jealous!

[@karendiliddo8825]

Thanks, love yr music. Stay blessed, safe and healthy!

[@Imaginerifat]

When the guitar in your hand i feel a different emotions in me. Sounds better than any thing.

[@haus05]

man you are a talented musician !!! inspiring

[@stefb1717]

So generous with us ! Lovely !

[@gimashdias4543]

No idea how to play the guitar, but I know you're an absolute genius. Just the guitar playing conveys the emotions of the song!!! ♥

[@olivia.102]

Would you please consider teaching "Clocks Go Forward"? I fell in love with your music because of the song and I've been trying to learn it ever since :D Thank you so much for being there through this difficult time ♥

[@lorenzcaisip9652]

Super talented man! The voice, words and music 😍 🇵🇭

[@jihui3250]

Omg!! James bay is here♥️

[@margheritacarini7221]

Hi James and thank you so much!! Lots of love from Italy ❤💋

[@margheritacarini7221]

@James Bay ❤

[@ramonburchell6366]

Thanks for spending the time to do this,, I love your pep talks at the end too!!!⚡️

[@Heart2HeartMusic]

havent seen any live session during quarantine with so much pitch perfect singing. cheers to you james! Pleasure to hear your voice and your art trespassing the screen

[@martynaakaoxagen1404]

Thank you James for this lesson🥰, and besides, I love your music and how you originally play and sing😘♥️

[@tbone25]

Such a good lesson. Ringing in the new year playing this song!

[@kevon-wilson]

I only discovered this song today and I absolutely LOVE it. Great stuff

[@karirivers6148]

I loooooooooove this. I don't understand anything he is saying about 🎸 lol but it's wonderful listening to him like this

[@liseprahm]

I cant ask for anything more, my favorit music❤️😍❤️ ln my head, almost sleeping! 💎

[@nomountainNOM]

I wouldn't dare even attempt 2 do this... those lyrics are so powerful & after listening 2 u do it ive talked myself out of it. Haha! ...oh & "g string" haha!

[@nomountainNOM]

Also, as much as aye play guitar & love doing so...aye suck. Aye also play what aye call cheater chords bc aye'm self taught. Thank u 4 taking ur time 2 do this though, very awesome 4 real. ♡

[@johnnyoeternally6575]

god i love this. the talent is impeccable. i’d love to see bad or peer pressure!!

[@homersimpson5126]

Very talented guy. Bravo. Nice song

[@cosmic_cloud1326]

One of my fav song 😍

[@melissafulcher2511]

Brilliant James 😊such a strong voice 🌈

[@rafaelvelascoilacad3531]

Miss you James 💖💖💖

[@melissarichards2723]

LOVE these thank you James for gifting us in these hard times xxx

[@ksenijajemensek6126]

James thank you for sharing this video. I love your music. Stay safe and stay healthy ♥️♥️♥️

[@aryanthakur4547]

man he is an excellent guitar player