James Blunt Compares His Version of Monsters With Iam Tongi

[@joshuajackett6371]

James Blunt is a such a dude. What a nice response.

[@Tbagrightwingers69]

He’s an amazing artist I’m amazed how long it’s taken for America to realize how good of a song writer he is. He quit his military carrier to pursue his music career.

[@papadepoyopo]

you are a class act, james! great artist you

[@cesarmontes1165]

Good comment man.

[@joannemcgee4161]

You're very talented but even m I re..you are a GOoD man!

[@travelsambtravelsamb8791]

Beautiful words and respect from James blunt which speaks volumes. ❤

[@michaelanthony279]

Ok. Now I’m even a bigger James Blunt fan.

[@billionear]

Hard not to be after watching that.

[@mrs.b6719]

Me too! I already liked this man and his great songs 🎵 After this genuine appreciation for Iam doing his song , I'm even a bigger fan! What a PRECIOUS gentleman ❤️

[@TheSirdraven]

I was never a huge fan but this song means a lot to me, became more of a fan when someone told James Blunt "I hate your voice" and he said "so did I until it made me a millionaire" 😅 what a response.

[@JVLuther]

tbh wasn't a james blunt fan, but hearing iam's version made me weep in a way i didn't know i needed to, and then listening to them perform together, hearing clips like this, and listening to james on his own, and i'm def a fan of both.

[@elsiefehr4297]

"Weep in a way I didn't know I needed to." What a beautifully sad truth. ❤

[@karlfranz8345]

James Blunt is a CRIMINALLY underrated artist.

[@amandatolleson7740]

Million %!!!!

[@danasmith4044]

James seems like a super nice guy. I loved how he was supporting Iam and grabbed his arm to the song lyrics to let him know, I got you! Both versions are amazing and has become one of my favorite songs. Beautiful ❤️

[@CursetheVandal]

I just finished watching that for the first time, dont think ive ever seen anything like that in a performance it was almost like he was singing to him at one point like i know u got this

[@EricGordon-j2s]

Now that shows real class right there.

[@tab5470]

Just love how humble James Blunt is!!!

[@lynnwalters4801]

Absolutely love him and his music.

[@angelicafreund8551]

​@lynnwalters4801 Yes...he's incredible ❤❤

[@kimberlimesser5828]

What a generous spirit to praise anothers rendition of your song BOTH versions were heartfelt and beautiful.

[@liamn.7664]

that’s the most honest and humble response he could’ve given 👍

[@mikeakey3358]

What a soul. Than you JB for gifting this song to the world

[@saimonimatai7342]

🙌❤️❤️

[@libratude9595]

What an honor, for you to acknowledge what he did with your song, I commend you 👏🫶🥹.

[@jennifercameron1536]

This song deserves an Oscar! Master piece. IAM picked the right song to deliver his own personal loss. Very sad ! You two singing together was an unbelievable moment.👏🙏

[@cleanmyshorts1]

That was a great moment.

[@Tbagrightwingers69]

It was a treat to see James take time to make an appearance and I’m jealous of I am who got to perform with this amazing artist.❤

[@neillenet291]

It wasn't in a movie that I'm aware of to get an Oscar

[@cleanmyshorts1]

@@neillenet291 then they definitely deserve a Tony

[@jordan9604]

​@@neillenet291I don't care! Change the definition of an Oscar! 😂

[@billionear]

And this is why James does what he does. He’s a genuine person. Hats off

[@kayrobinson3520]

James you are such a sweetheart ❤️

[@wessexdruid7598]

A gentle man.

[@Mbizzle521]

This man is amazing. Bless him for allowing Iam to sing his song and celebrating the way he covered such an iconic piece.

[@a.duncan6791]

How generous. Much respect is due the honest ones. I'm glad this showed up in my youtube suggestions.

[@maryhahn2494]

You're such a class act. I always think both versions are two grown men saying goodbye to their dad. Both so beautiful. Both bring me to tears.

[@GodSeeAll]

You are so beautiful its true...Mr James Blunt🥰Mahalo how you've made such an impact on our Hawaii's Iam Tongi❤ We Love You🐬

[@Rebel8MAC]

I just discovered both versions yesterday. Amazing songs. And thats awesome JB has this perspective on it

[@bruce5168]

Very cool for a writer/musician to give such praise to someone who covered your material,and you honestly loved it. Very very professional.

[@laurieross5550]

You are such a classy person! What a wonderful thing to say.

[@leticiaarvizu9864]

James Blunt is a beautiful person man. Love his humbleness. ❤ Iam Tongi as well made the song amazing. Love them both. 🤗🎶

[@thenick1072]

You are such a class act ❤

[@dascott10]

Mr Blunt w all due respect nobody and I mean nobody will ever duplicate your voice w this song. I have listened about 10 times and I still can’t get through it. Maybe someday. The tears and lack of being able to breathe stop me in my tracks.😢 Someday I’ll sit down w my son and listen to your song . Until then I’ll try my best to nurture him and guide him as best I can.

[@heartsofgoldenrod]

Thanks James for putting out a duet of this song with Iam Tongi. You both did the song proud! 🙏🏻

[@katstephenson8493]

Love James so much..he is SUCH a gentleman. How he recovered from his military career is all in his first songs. Before my brother went back to Afghanistan he bought me his album..he also served in Kosovo..so did James..That album will always be my number 1.☮️💓🇬🇧

[@cconnon1912]

“I will never replicate him.” I am guessing you are saying DAMN. This is good. Rest assured, art is what you make it. It is it be interpreted, and re-exposed.

[@teresamay6981]

You both showed love for your farthers and the crack in your voices and tears gave this grandma 👵 chills I am a huge fan of you both god bless you 🙏 ❤️

[@kathyakuhata8165]

I among many others came to know who you are through Iams rendition of your beautiful song, you are talented and a wonderful person...❤

[@vb46]

James such a kind soul. The man.

[@5Gburn]

I had a GOOD EFFING CRY just now, listening to Monsters.

[@schuylerkrizay6192]

every freaking time lol

[@antoinesubitlescoups338]

Blunt doesn't seem to realize he's written a masterpiece with this song

[@kimothy996]

Both versions are incredibly beautiful. This song gives me strength to march forward on this journey with my loved one. This song allows me to cry while preparing myself to start chasing the monsters away. Thank you both for such beautiful renditions of this song, the solos and the collab. ❤

[@kathyakuhata8165]

James Blunt, I love both versions, yours and Iams like you say, they are what they are...Thank you for your song, it is beautiful beyond compare...

[@hack001011]

This man is Humble

[@catch2080]

Humble with humility and i love his music🎉 You the man Jb

[@mauricejones3387]

A real singer loves other singers!!

[@deborahduffin8885]

I Love watching the Video over and over. I'm a Woman and still cry because of my Dad!! Both of You are Great!!!

[@A73-95]

Such a kind words from this guy

[@tiisetsoleteba3379]

Beautiful James

[@mariesal3558]

Your so humble and kind James Blunt ! You’re an inspiration!

[@eddielangwinski9864]

This is a humble and genuine man

[@meppiedekock3321]

Thank you so much for this song. Lost my dad in 1982 an I wish I could hear his voice again. Sad that we grow up and don't say to our parents how we feel. I had my lil girl at 40yr and she is my friend and my daughter. For ever a fan. Love you LOL 59yr old but you are special

[@lesliewalden134]

The song is wonderful on its own. Iam has so much emotion when he sings it.

[@j_vasey]

James was truly beautiful in support on the duet. A remarkable pro and human.

[@HumanSausage48]

Notice how he didn’t put down Iam’s version or say that his version was better than Iam’s. He said both versions are amazing and that both him and Iam did a fantastic job. More artists need to learn this

[@voulafisentzidis8830]

James being modest, as always. His version is heartfelt and brings instant tears which, in my view, fits the lyrics perfectly. I'll now listen to the other version.

[@jennifercameron1536]

I hope to see you more times James !

[@viviandasilva8520]

You were the strong one there… my goodness.., You guys made America cry like babies and made people with living Daddy’s appreciate them more … 😢

[@jamesclark4097]

James Blunt, respect brother. And Airborne!

[@purposeinmind]

Both versions are wonderful. Both singing their love and grief at the passing of each of their fathers. I can definitely listen to both versions and love them as they are.

[@ralconz]

“Mine is like a funeral march and Iam’s version has a lightness of spirit…” I love how James sees his version the way he does lol! Actually makes me like him more because of his humility and charity. He is so generously sincere with his praise for Iam. ❤❤❤

[@kimberlyspurgeon3982]

You sing your song so beautifully. I did love the duet. Your kindness was so evident. I lost my father and i feel that song like no other. He was killed in the line of duty. I miss him

[@cathydavis4137]

I loved James Blunt’s song the first time I heard it he did a wonderful job writing this song and singing it. The two versions were great song together with Iam Tongi, there’s no pain like losing a loved one!❤️❤️🌺

[@judymclellan9838]

How generous you are! Your version touches my soul

[@dathird3104]

This is a very nice response from James blunt about his song ‘Monsters’. I’ve never heard him sing or did I ever know about this song until I recently lost my father and friend 😢. I heard it through Iam tongi from Hawaii. The collaboration you guys did brought me to tears raw emotions and I wish my dad could hear this song that you guys did cause that is how I’m feeling right now about my dad ‘pops’. We miss you a lot pops 😢😢😢…..

[@mattiaskasparian800]

What a beautiful compliment from the man who created the original

[@Dan_Boston]

Nice. Honestly wondered what he thought of Iam’s rendition. They should do a duet and collaborate on some future projects 🎶

[@brandondannys-menary3678]

My respect for these judges went up so much. I’ve always loved them as singers but I now Absolutely love them as good genuine people.

[@sandraesparza717]

Loved both of you singing together.

[@MilkshakeThePug]

This is so nice. Iam sings it so beautifully.

[@Skyclub12]

You’re so gracious and kind to even praise your fellow artist especially to the one who is just starting to have his big break in the music industry.

[@joelcrow]

There is no BIGGER blessing than when you encourage another artist who makes YOUR song SO DAM beautiful... YOU ALL heard it in the first 1 second of this video... Beautiful, beautiful performance, a lightness of spirit and a strength that he would like to pass to his father too... It's an integral part, and it's so beautiful.."

[@pamgribas6379]

Love James and Iam…such talented and humble young men…the world needs guys like this!

[@MM-ov6uw]

Your the best James! God Bless.

[@lynsmith2698]

I am so thankful for Iam for introducing me to you. I have downloaded so much of your music for my little community coffee house I run on Saturday’s, thank you for such an incredible song. 🇨🇦🌷

[@hotboxracingable]

The way Ian voice carries these lyrics, it just pours his emotions out, as yours as well. The versions definitely have a different feel, They are fitting perfectly into my emotions on different days. Thank you both so much, it will be 4 years on October 24th..💚Love you Dad💚

[@davinastanton3865]

James you both had me sobbing. You are such a gentleman. Thankyou. ❤😢

[@ChrissidyAbbs]

What great guys, both of them!

[@amym.5634]

I was not prepared when I heard that song.

[@notacooldudewithanattitude2731]

James Blunt and his music saved me in 2008 during the darkest period of my life. Still saves me today. everyday.

[@nandopanda_ts]

what a class, such respectful response

[@louamling1688]

what a beautiful response to his version.

[@nanceb4him]

Love both. Jame's music is so touching also. On other songs comparable. The love for Iam's Dad shines through..LOVE Jame's music!

[@melissagaoa4266]

Beautifully said James! I love that you both show true humility by never trying to take away from the other.

[@leebritton226]

How beautiful is this man ❤❤❤❤

[@fee4900]

I love James blunt ♥️ I love every single song I've heard from James blunt. James blunt is awesome.

[@dalehogan3174]

When they did duet n he started to lose it how James took up without missing a beat was beautiful.

[@sonyak7983]

James Blunt is an amazing writer. I remember when he did that Goodbye my lover song. It was a tear jerker too

[@StellaLive-le9hf]

Great song and 2 great artists! 🎶🎵🎶 Love you both!!! 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@Ateotl]

A magnificent and superb rendition of your song. A beautiful song, a beautiful song!!!

[@crystalbluewaters]

Your version had a beauty to it as well which led to iam's inspiration & interpretation. I love how versatile songs can be, how many interpretations & takeaways people garner from the lyrics. I truly appreciated the way in which you gave support & stepped in when iam broke down on stage during performance. From iam's own words, your voice too moved him made him feel the emotions to which the tribute of the song was designed for. It was a stunning, beautiful performance together. One i'll never forget!

[@robmarsili1450]

Such a humble man. James Blunt is a true gem of an artist. He's a gift!

[@Whizkidsoo]

Such a humble man. He wrote such a beautiful song. No one will ever beat James blunts tone & sound

[@casalaiz4413]

Totally agree. What a class act, humble gentleman. Changed my opinion and perspective on what a dream man/person should look and sound like. I am a true James Blunt fan just for what he said here on this short. 🥰💜🤗

[@LoveShackSarah88]

And we do appreciate how you helped Iam get through it in the performance you shared....I lost my daddy 22 years ago...my momma is still here but has alzheimers, she is fading fast, I also sing and I plan to record the mother/daughter version soon to play for her and at her services...you wrote a beautiful song James, something that makes people think, they are HERE NOW, and they are vulnerable and it's our turn to chase those monsters away, don't fear we are here and we got you, if you do move on, we will carry on as you want us to...I could have used it 22 years ago , I did have a song that helped, song writer Karla Bonoffs Daddys Little Girl, long story how I landed on that song for his services...but it was the last song of the last CD belonging to my sister who died 100 days before my daddy passed, as soon as I heard it I knew that's the song...as soon as I heard your son I knew I would sing it for my mother...we record next week

[@staciemoisa4884]

I'm a big fan of James Blunt -- now even more than before!

[@deezee8508]

Such a class act. I love James humbleness.

[@pana6572]

God bless you brother James 🙏 that's awesome that you would comment positively about Ian, but you wrote it and it's both beautiful how you both sing it 🎉

[@Brenmc68]

I loved the song James. And your Father being in it, your passion, wonderful. You had me in tears.

[@trebryant7143]

I like that he supports the young man who sung his original song on American idol. Great video.

[@ColenelKush]

That’s almost poetic. What a guy James is!!❤

[@jameslalley3787]

James ! Your version destroys the walls ,the differences and the silly little things that separate us all! Pure love , gratitude and respect flow from you! It reaches everyone that hears it! This song and all the situations surrounding you, your family and your distant relatives only solidified my belief and knowledge that God exists and still cares for us all!Thank you for a beautiful tribute to your father!

[@yungjeddy]

what a humble guy!

[@dianeritthaler7792]

You were so kind to Iam❤

[@iConfucius]

CLASS‼️ A world-class answer. JB, you deserve all the respect òꜰ the world 🌎!

[@hihihiesme]

People don't realise how awesome James is and he could kill you with his bare hands 😂

[@carlanking5720]

You write beautifully moving songs. They hit home. I wind up lying on the floor crying. You know the one. When your heart is breaking, this one will help you mend. Thank you ❤

[@ebenezerservices6363]

Very nice put James, you're an honest human being.......

[@gerdapons5730]

You are precious,because you feels❤