James Bay Sings The Beatles, David Bowie, and Janelle Monáe in a Game of Song Association | ELLE

We don't normally give in to "Peer Pressure" but James Bay's voice deserves all the hype. Following the release of his newest single, “Chew On My Heart”, the singer-songwriter joined us for a round of #SongAssociation covering hits from The Beatles & more! For more ELLE: • ROSALÍA Sings Shakira,...
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#JamesBay

[@ELLE]

Drop your favorite James Bay lyric below!

[@oreoluwaagiri5057]

Come on let it goooo

[@fabiennedemos1204]

In disguise, we get a little better at controlling ourselves around midnight. Then we slide into the arms of someone else.

[@jennifercb3309]

Tell me how to be in this world, tell me how to breathe in and feeling no hurt, tell me 'cause I believe in something I believe in Us

[@AO2437.]

Hold back the river tonight

[@thuythuy88]

I’m always thinking bout the two of us. You play on my mind, always playing on my mind.

[@tyra236]

He could sing a grocery list and it would bring me to tears

[@boipelom4966]

I agree completely 😂

[@sweettee94]

True

[@catanzaritielena9562]

I felt this in my soul

[@TalkAsSoftAsChalk]

Yess!! Its a very exclusive club. For me, from modern day singers only Hozier, James, Mitski, Joanna Newsom and Adele are capable of this magic.

[@nulieth1003]

Absolutely

[@helenbobeirne]

Every song he sings sounds like a James Bay song

[@Dontreallycareduh]

mark of an artiste

[@JadedAngel14]

James Bay: Lyrics are were I struggle. Also James Bay: Gets 15/15 and is a genuine delight while doing so.

[@anap33215]

Okay he has an amazing voice and everything but DROP THE SKINCARE ROUTINE SIS

[@melskinder]

That was my thought the entire video

[@richardbrighi545]

lmao this str8 king probably just uses cetaphil and nothing else

[@SaraM0rphine]

Also the shampoo and conditioner brand while he’s at it.

[@unknown-rg5mw]

lmao i'm dead

[@ScarlettJ1221]

James' hair is literally GOALS

[@yasodajayagani4309]

HIS SKIN TOOOOO

[@TCt83067695]

Isn't it just tho?

[@carissanami5824]

Better than mine, as a girl

[@danielaortiz9178]

I see you everywhere!

[@lesly2239]

YES

[@mrinaligowda8659]

but like...imagine a harry styles and James bay collab??? I'd die and come back alive

[@maliyahdanielle]

the lyrics- IMMACULATE😍😍

[@carahilse3212]

i'd die and probably stay dead so that song could be played at my funeral

[@expresionmagica]

From your lips to the universe's ears

[@cianbrown7028]

same

[@gabisasmr]

I WAS GONNA SAY

[@feat.Lilyli]

As if I needed to be more delusional and crush on James any harder, he goes ahead and sings Fly Me to the Moon, praises Haim and mentions his love for Paolo Nutini’s Candy. Give me a break, James.

[@casiesilverman]

Love his old school taste in music

[@sashat3632]

James: *struggles with the lyric hold* Also James: *literally has a song called Hold Back the River where he says hold like a hundred times*

[@minhle5340]

he said he wasn't gonna sing his own song that time, "I'm better than that". lol, watch the video man. not tryna be judgmental in anyway btw.

[@sashat3632]

Was half asleep when I watched this so I must have missed it my bad

[@ginnykitty1]

@@minhle5340 lol he did like two of his own but drew the live at told back the river

[@stephaniefulton5819]

1. Let’s face the music and dance - Fred Astaire 2. Jumpin’ Jack Flash - The Rolling Stones 3. Nighttime is the right time - Ray Charles 4. Always on my mind - BJ Thomas 5. Let’s dance - David Bowie 6. After the love is gone - Earth, wind and fire 7. Make me feel - Janelle Monae 8. I won’t back down - Tom Petty 9. Bad - James Bay 10. Two hearts - Phil Collins 11. Too lost in you - Sugababes 12. Break my heart right - James Bay 13. Hold on I’m comin’ - Sam and Dave 14. All you need is love - The Beatles 15. Rolling in the deep - Adele

[@beeneyta]

thank you. i hope you get everything you’ve ever wanted in life

[@sristighosh3446]

you're an angel. thank you

[@peterlukan6751]

He's such an old soul, so many oldies in this video!!!

[@taticountrygirl]

Whenever he left it to the very last second to sing a song, my anxiety would break free like Freddy Mercurie.

[@_.mara._jr9952]

*Freddie Mercury*

[@gabisasmr]

Bahahagag

[@cindy_nicole]

Ladies and gents, I present to you a huge musical crush of mine!

[@lydiawordsworth4034]

Get HOZIER!!!

[@zewandelovesmusic5434]

OMG YES

[@g.andreea]

YAASSSS❤️

[@princessn2275]

THISS

[@la-lv4fq]

YASSSS BRING THE KING

[@zoefuentes9155]

bring the woodland fae!!

[@kateisgreat181]

I need a jazz james bay song ASAP

[@ayaalabbas3675]

I could listen to him not only sing but also talk my whole life

[@nadiah169]

I KNOW!!!!

[@rosamiller9292]

He’s the most underrated singer in the world !

[@jennifercb3309]

James: excuse me, that was terribly compared to Frank Sinatra and many more Me: excuse me? That was absolutely dreaming, what are you on about?

[@geisantts]

james singing fly me to the moon is everything in my life. that's it.

[@TiaMari3]

FR THO

[@GittiW260]

Same here 🤩

[@BakaNeBaka]

One of the most diverse range I've seen here.... Go James!!!!

[@janetta764]

I was at his concert once, this dude’s energy is just soooo magnificent

[@vimbaiveevivianmahove8145]

Wow, this was very challenging for me. My mind went blank for most of the words. James did quite well, and he has an impressive taste in music.

[@Barbara-dt3zq]

Wow they gave him such hard words!

[@alyshamerville3312]

James: *does an amazing cover of fly me to the moon acapella* Also James: "I'm sorry that was terrible" Me: 👁️👄👁️

[@mariamiase8977]

1. 1:21 Let’s face the music and dance - Fred Astaire 2. 1:28 Jumpin’ Jack Flash - The Rolling Stones 3. 1:43 Nighttime is the right time - Ray Charles 4. 2:03 Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra 5. 2:48 Always on my mind - BJ Thomas 6. 3:02 Let’s dance - David Bowie 7. 3:58 After the love is gone - Earth, wind and fire 8. 4:25 Michael Jackson - The Way You Make Me Feel 9. 4:38 I won’t back down - Tom Petty 10. 4:53 Bad - James Bay 11. 5:16 Let It Go - James Bay 12. 5:57 Two hearts - Phil Collins 13. 6:12 Too lost in you - Sugababes 14. 6:28 Break my heart right - James Bay 15. 6:57 Chew On My Heart - James Bay 16. 7:46 Hold on I’m comin’ - Sam and Dave 17. 8:02 Falling Asleep At The Wheel - Holly Humberstone 18. 9:13 Candy - Paolo Nutini 19. 9:35 All you need is love - The Beatles 20. 9:46 Rolling in the deep - Adele. 💘

[@sg_4998]

You forgot Janelle Monae - Make Me Feel right before Michael Jackson.

[@davidalbro2009]

What is he talking about? That Fly Me to the Moon was beautiful.

[@juleknight7559]

James Bay singing all these old songs and he's not even that old

[@RizkyAna]

He is so handsome, humble yet so underrated. IT HURTS!!!

[@tracyx11]

mate, he absolutely smashed it. so cute that he thought he was going to be awful at this game haha

[@meganthefencer694]

His voice is so soothing. He’s brilliant!

[@efthalia9782]

This is by far the best one! What a talent! great music taste

[@d_quirozl]

Seeing James I couldn’t stop thinking about Børns, they are very similar 😂

[@issabellathomas4150]

Yes exactly

[@pradnyamane3970]

When I saw the thumbnail i thought it was borns 😂

[@sammyprail8216]

I didn’t realise how much I needed this in my life

[@teripohn3665]

KING OF SONG ASSOCIATION

[@ScarlettJ1221]

Please get Harry Styles next

[@carlafis4065]

His taste in music is impecable. 😍

[@Jerushajustintime]

James is a music box of everything 💘

[@summerg8863]

When he started with Fred Astaire i was like “yo this bro kinda cool” THEN he jumped to The Rolling Stones I fell in love!! THEN HE SANG RAY CHARLES!! THEN DAVID BOWIE THEN ERIC CLAPTON THEN Earth, Wind, and Fire THEN TOM PETTY?? AND THEN THE BEATLES??? Mans has TASTE.

[@aliceinwonderland8844]

I know, me here right away thinking Bruno Mars then he pulled out the Fred Astaire and I was like HOLD UP!!! Someone besides me knows my twinkle toes Freddy with the simple beautiful voice?

[@lukecurnin6418]

This guy has greatttt taste

[@rajnandini5968]

Seriously

[@melinasorriento2207]

no words describe how much I love this man

[@karinasoch612]

James makes the internet wholesome

[@bertagarcialueje5646]

he's so underrated ❤️ i love him

[@Yesitsmedaphne]

I love him and his voice so much. Like how is he so perfect?

[@razovivi]

Yesss RECORD THAT JAZZ SONG

[@e.murray977]

Oh, To be his neighbour 😍

[@maliyahdanielle]

This man still looks exactly the same as he did when I discovered him 5yrs ago-

[@lindsaywillow22]

I love this man, his voice, and his songs a ridiculous amount. Thank you for having him!

[@mirellanigro4535]

Finally someone is mention the Sugababes! Cool guy James

[@rashikaverma2878]

FINALLY! One of my absolute favorite singers

[@valeriaespinosa5885]

I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE

[@lucymusic2220]

Word: Love Me: If you ever wanna be in LOOVE

[@annetowhateverend2602]

His taste in music is galactical

[@ilariaachillea]

he's so sweet i can't

[@diegokiev5781]

Omg thanks Elle i've been waiting for James to appear here. I love him so much and i will for sure listen to all the music he mentions 😍😍😍. He has so great taste.

[@JONSTERLEE]

I love Paolo Nutini, that song, and that lyric: "Darling, I'll bathe you skin. I'll even wash your clothes. Just give me some candy, before I go."

[@irem8126]

I love how out of no where he talked about some of his favorite music to listen lately. I love hearing people talk about music they're passionate about

[@alicjasurowiak]

my comfort video forever!! i’ve watched it about 30 times already… a stress reliever for sure

[@janahnilicova5201]

I WAS WAITING FOR THIS! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@katialantieri]

James is one of the best musicians in existence! 💞 so grateful for his music! Also he killed this game! 🙌🏻

[@user-dl7sj1kx4m]

Brilliant James! Finally! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@danielgreen7478]

He’s just jAMMING out and i LOVE IT

[@meliratze]

absolutely love his voice

[@Tania-he7dx]

What a beautiful voice!! I'll be waiting for the new album

[@brooke1698]

I love the air drums solo during chew on my heart 😂❤️❤️❤️

[@karinasoch612]

I came for the fun, stayed because the vocals 💜💜💜

[@faniadoraaslamy7205]

You areeeee so blessed james bay. Love youuu !!!! So glad to hear youu singgg a song

[@beebeebiles49]

I have a playlist of songs James recommends from Instagram or interviews or where ever, so this was really a pleasure for me. Now I really need Jazzy James Bay.

[@milky_me]

finally james is here, i'm so happy

[@annaleszczynska4503]

He’s always make me smile ❤️

[@aliciac381]

I saw James Bay at the Filmore in Detroit and it was by far my favorite concert ever. I love him.

[@adrianavarasm]

i just love that he mentioned Paolo🥺🥺🥺😍😍

[@_solange]

This man, seriously. ♡

[@sefakomathibe1869]

His falsetto is flawless

[@lrwasajoketowonshik7700]

"it's in the love actually soundtrack everybody should know that song" LMAO

[@CirceAlida]

The shoutout for Paolo Nutini 😍 I need to relisten to that moment of my childhood - thanks for the reminder!

[@zehragokcan]

The way that he can sing all those songs effortlessly and beautifull.

[@AubergineDreams7]

Like before watching, cause it's James Bay, it has to be amazing!

[@rejiaashem843]

He's such a brilliant and an old skool someone ❤️

[@mattd501]

James Bay is a miracle among musicians!!

[@raquelescobedo4986]

Amazing as always!

[@kstecortes]

El merece más reconocimiento! Es un increíble creador y cantante !!👐🏻👐🏻 único como sólo pocos

[@evelynsanchez2815]

How amazing can he be? He is just mesmerising and incredible ❤️😍🥰

[@chintyaherself]

I need his playlistt noww :'))

[@rabuterang]

No wonder I love him, he's this incredible.

[@saffronodonnell9750]

Exciting many people and their ears😂🥺 Love it

[@a.c.2245]

Yesss James!!😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️ I’m obsessed with him

[@nicholekock5416]

😍 you can sing anything! And i would feel it ✨

[@BjarnedeGraaf]

that shout out for Holly, what a great guy, love that song as well!

[@Sophie-sc5bi]

I love his music!!!

[@louise_prs7326]

crying, missing the live version so much

[@bianca-dm1fu]

The way I love anything this man does

[@aichadadoye]

Love love love James Bay. Would love to see one with Hozier

[@faniadoraaslamy7205]

Let it go is my favorite, james bayy ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Kitchel17]

He is so amazing☺☺

[@am-db7vi]

His music taste is everything

[@a.c.2245]

I love chew on my heart!

[@victoriapohle5881]

So now I'll have to listen to all the songs he mentioned. Btw my fav lyrics by James bay (or rather my fav lyrics ever) is "Oh butterflies you steal my sleep each night" from the song "Need the sun to break"

[@szilviaolah2146]

Finally 🙌🏼🙌🏼Love him ❤

[@leosroar1988]

wasted on each other , collide, when we were on fire love love love James Bay

[@cute2bDani]

we stan wimpiii!!! love the Haim shout out!