Jamie Woon - Wayfaring Stranger

Debut from south Londoner Jamie Woon. Out now on Live Recordings

[@samariaclark2761]

I have fallen in love with this man's music. It has been so long since we have had GREAT music... Thank you Mr. J Woon for reminding us how great gifts can really be!!!

[@fredkay7595]

Still,imo, the best version of this song ever.....

[@BallisticSPIN]

I saw this guy at the Bracknell festval. He drew a nice big crowd. Awesome. Big thumbs up !!!

[@lucyfosterbrown]

Beautiful.

[@DefeatLust]

This is still such an absolute gem of a song, holy. What a beautiful cover

[@EvgeniyaDark]

REALLY NICE SONG!!!!!!!

[@averilleX]

So very freaking amazing! Can't believe i just found out about him!

[@ivee984]

Totally inspiring..i love original always more than any rmx. Amen.

[@dannypsimpson]

best version.

[@stoinge]

this kid's got some soul man , fantastic version.

[@jjimm]

This is beautiful. Lovely voice, great video. You should be proud of yourselves.

[@flamencojaymo]

Personally I love this version the most. One thing we can all agree on is that Jamie's high notes are WAY more raw, effortless and more suited. Great spiritual kind of vibe in this tune.

[@sevenof73]

Just amazing ♡♡♡ love it

[@Selena64088]

beautiful

[@g0nebananas5]

ugghhh!!! this is totally not the version i'm looking for but he sounds so ridiculously good i'm forced to change my mind!!!!!!!!aarrrggghhhh!!!

[@fluffycake1]

This guys a raw talent. Underground and pure too. Hes one of my new favorites with Dub FX, Eskmo, Scroobius Pip, AllFlaws

[@hunterjoe805]

Oops. This guy's new to me. But...I just finished Ed Sheeran's video (big fan of Sheeran) and I gotta say.... As a fan of the song for a long, long time...Woon reaches my soul. Definitely a new Woon fan.

[@kodalruss007]

same here! I love both versions!!!

[@queenv6268]

G. Ma Samee

[@mommabearz202]

it became one of Burl Ives's signature songs, included on his 1944 album The Wayfaring Stranger. Ives used it as the title of his early 1940s CBS radio show and his 1948 autobiography. He became known as "The Wayfaring Stranger". I'd say that predates Johnny Cash, Jamie Woon AND Ed sheeran. ;)

[@Hollypopsification]

I prefer this version much more, I think he really captures the melancholy of the words incredibly, his voice is almost chilling, brrrr....very talented singer.

[@tubhead58]

I'm actually appalled that Ed Sheeran's version of this has more views than this one. Yeah, Sheeran's talented, but this is far more soulful and Woon's own adaptation of a song of a completely different style. Kudos to Woon for this arrangement.

[@GranTurihmo]

Agree

[@kasuki1000]

I love Ed Sheeran and his journey, but I honestly believe It’s a fork in the road of our musical history, Jamie Woon was the other side of the fork, the other side of worldwide recognition for sheer musical talent and meticulous composition

[@Cebuana7]

I'm gonna look him up :D

[@TheSuiton88]

Love it

[@1112HuyPhan]

JAMIE WOON IS THE REAL GENIUS...not ed sheeran.

[@leecason9468]

The song was made in the 19th century so no one in this century is the genius

[@1112HuyPhan]

Lee Cason it was meant to the arrangement of the song.

[@nathaneix01]

+Lee Cason Umm.. the 19th century was 1800-1899. I think you mean the 20th century. I am not so sure it came out in the 90's either.

[@leecason9468]

I'm pretty sure it was made in the 1800s but I could be wrong.

[@loneshewolf6065]

we're all entitled to our opinions so i freely disagree with yours. i think the fact that Ed Sheeran made it famous makes his version perfected. Doesn't mean i don't appreciate Jamie's version. just think Ed perfected it.

[@momovemireddy5232]

it is intentional. on his show's setlist it even says (jamie woon version)

[@Beves640]

His voice is amazing. if you guys haven't, you absolutely NEED to see the Burial mix of this song. It is unbelievable.

[@chaimvance8608]

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[@jacobchristopher5502]

@Chaim Vance I watch on Flixportal. You can find it on google :)

[@ulisesriver4656]

@Jacob Christopher yup, I have been watching on Flixportal for months myself :)

[@chaimvance8608]

@Jacob Christopher thanks, I signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :) I appreciate it !

[@jacobchristopher5502]

@Chaim Vance glad I could help =)

[@crieverytim]

wow forgot about this... 2019...12 years!!

[@DefeatLust]

FINALLY!!! Found this gem again. Beautiful

[@nushious]

I am just so angry Ed Sheeran didn't give any credit to Jamie for this vocal arrangement. Aaahahhrghahgagaj

[@DrWangThao]

He did, in his live performance on TV he credited Jamie.

[@nushious]

@@DrWangThao that's great, but over there on the video which he's put up which has soooo many views, there's no mention of Jamie Woon. It sucks.

[@dumfriesspearhead7398]

@@nushious Yeah it's a cop out as comparatively fewer people will see it on TV, than on YT. I guess Sheeran is scared that too many people will look up Jamie Woon instead of staying on his channel.

[@mommabearz202]

"The Wayfaring Stranger" (aka "Poor Wayfaring Stranger" or "I Am a Poor Wayfaring Stranger"), Roud 3339, is a well-known American spiritual/folk song likely originating in the early 19th century[1] about a plaintive soul on the journey through life. As with most folk songs, many variations of the lyrics exist

[@howecreative]

Educate these fooolz

[@infin8vibrations]

damn.. I wish I could sing this well

[@uniquepieces2474]

Back here watching in 2020. Just watched 1917 and recognised this amazing track and remembered this version as it’s still the original version to me. Still highly rate Jaime Woon as a real looping inspiration and pioneer in music 🌎✌️

[@devonstallworth6351]

What version did they use in that movie?

[@AdamFPV]

I take that back. True talent should not be judged by 4 Knobs and lost forever!!!

[@iGeebzy]

THIS SONG IS FUCKING AMAZING!

[@12345jono]

This is better than ed sheerans version, because his voice is haunting like the song. it flows through your ears. i think ed's version is trying to hard. this is just smooth and amazing.

[@EDvids113]

tom thum

[@mexicrowe]

16 horse power!

[@benportman]

this song is a part of my life

[@TheLifeYouGave]

@winash10 Nobody knows - its a folk song. I may be entirely wrong though :')

[@gyufuli]

@spasticnerfbag i think they are equally great. Burial is a different genre

[@2011maxik]

I am going to sum up the religion debate on here believing in god is a personal faith to you and only you, and god is love that's it, if you are a religious person all your being should boil down to love and humanity not negativity is attached.

[@scarredk0]

Is there?

[@larissa5934]

This right here is music my friend

[@plumandamba]

I like Burial...but I like this version better...it's pure

[@GentlemanDriverWorld]

Damn Men, the soul, fuckin' spiritual one, men. I prefer th Burial RMX One, but all start from that... GREAT.

[@untrue7295]

Burial took this to another level. Ed Sheeran can get lost

[@ArnavCovers]

Un true Ed's version was pretty good as well. Why hate on anyone? Music is completely subjective man, let everyone enjoy what they want to, you do you.

[@untrue7295]

Arnav Covers where was the word 'hate' used in my comment?? You brought up hate. Not a fan of the word myself. Also, where did I say that people shouldn't enjoy what they want to???

[@pauldancestotheradio]

This is miles better than the Ed Sheeran version, because whereas Ed Sheeran takes the soul of the original (which is an old American spiritual) and replaces it with a plastic pop music heart, Jamie acknowledges the original, with his use of the pentatonic scale, and his understated use of his own vocal range. Ed just sounds like he's showing off how many notes he can fit in a bar with all the ornamentation he uses, Jamie sounds like he loves the track for what it is, not for what he is.

[@dumfriesspearhead7398]

Very good explanation. Sheeran's version lacks heart. Woon is all about serving the song.

[@HeidiHi77]

I am a poor wayfarin' stranger Trav'lin' through this world alone. There's no sickness, toil or danger In that bright land to which I go. I'm goin' there to see my mother I'm goin' there, no more to roam; I'm only goin' over the Jordan I'm only goin' over home. I know dark clouds will gather 'round me I know my way is rough an' steep; But beautiful fields lie just beyond me Where souls redeem their vigils keep. And I'm goin' there to see my father I'm goin' there, no more to roam; I'm only goin' over the Jordan I'm only goin' over home. I wanna wear that crown of glory When I get home to that bright land; And I wanna shout down Satan's story In concert with the bloodwashed band. And I'm goin' there to see my brothers They said they'd meet me when I come; But I'm only goin' over the Jordan I'm only goin' over home.

[@dicksonowusu-poku8551]

Wait, because there is no proof he doesn't exist, he must exist? Oh by that logic, there must be unicorns that and fairies that live underground. They must exist, right? We can't prove otherwise. No, we live in a logical world. The theory of evolution considers that humans and apes may share a common ancestor, not that we evolved from monkeys. I'm tired of reading and hearing that.

[@michaelg2396]

VIDEO DIRECTED BY SOPHIE CLEMENTS - PLEASE LIST CORRECTLY thanks! :-)

[@ragnare]

Come on, lighten up. The Burial version is where it's at and it wouldn't have happened without this version. Speaking of Americana, "Change is gonna come"... all the good songs will be "butchered" as you call it sooner or later. Change is constant. But I also agree that the original is a hell of a song and it's hard to imagine anyone surpassing it.

[@thulimahlangu5995]

I love Jamie Woon.

[@seagers_studio]

My favourite thing about Jamie is he easily has the voice to turn commercial but turns his head to the more experimental acapella side of things. much more original, much more interesting to listen to. keep the records coming mate

[@NeshaBerryhill-h4y]

I remember this song from when I was really young I bought it on my iPod n only when he covers it Randomly thought of it n took me 1 hr to find ,worth it tho ( god bless Jamie cus he’s one a kind in my heart ❤)

[@mrs.k.johnson8344]

Just discovered this talent, his voice is amazing!! Please come to USA!!

[@asiadryer8185]

How is this a god debate, religious or evolution in this song. I really don't think there is any thing in the song that has something to do with this. Of u think so reply or something because I don't hear I just think it's a beautiful song to be honest.

[@LeifOines]

the burial remix is absolutely heartwrenching

[@odogc]

i prefer this one to ed sheerans. although this is a very old song, woons cover is original as an acapella. Ed's version is pretty much exactly the same as this one! all the harmonies are the same. it would have been nice if he'd put his own twist on it.

[@coremannen]

So clearly inspired by Stevie Wonder. And I love it! :D

[@clairebouedo]

I wouldn't say they are "completely different", but would rather say "completely similar". But yeah, Ed's version is pretty cool too. I'm just curious to know if he intentionally copied Jamie Woon here, because the similarity is more than obvious.

[@keshticlesp6269]

1917 reminded me of this.

[@PaekaYate]

For Jamie Woon is his music more important than his appearance, that's what makes him a real MUSICartist

[@Dayz_Ex]

this is a great song no matter who dings it i like both versions but i like eds better only cus i like the way he sings like you can tell he puts his whole being in it and sings his heart out...but jamies version is very mellow i like that too...both great singers

[@EndlosMusic]

He deserves a better video and more views

[@VixonmediaUK]

@qwertypluss Despite being sung by many people, and many different renditions, if you see the Jools Holland live show of Sheeran playing this, he actually says 'this is a cover of Jamie Woon's Wayfaring Stranger'. I heard this version second, and i've got to say... I think I prefer it. But that's just an opinion.

[@chantelle679]

I hope someone will do a video for the Burial remix too

[@MrJejonez]

There is a God debate here because Jamie Woon is saying that he wants to shout down Satan's story...Salvation-to be saved and forgiven by Christ...the original lyric, means so much to a believer that this change makes the song almost horrible. Why would he make that change? Woon's vocals are amazing but maybe his views are a bit shady. I don't preach devil doom magic and blahblahbla, but there really are devil worshipers out there. Not saying that Jamie Woon definately iis one..but..why the lyric change? I assume that is the question, or the reason for "religious debate" here.

[@serinamunroe1046]

I thought I was the only one who realized.

[@camouflagedgoon7987]

I wouldn't give it too much gravitas. I assume he simply means that he has discovered some form of darkness in his soul and he is getting rid of it. Well, that's at least how I always interpreted that line. Nothing to do with worshipping satan, more to do with coming to terms with the darkness and evil we all possess in our hearts and thus getting rid of it.

[@Soer9588]

I kind of felt it as him shouting AT Satan. He shouts down what Satan stands for, Satan's words.

[@Odom0407]

Camouflaged Goon To sum it up, he is saying he is a stranger to this world, alone, doesn't belong, his home is not on earth but in heaven. shouting Satan's story is shouting his defeat. He simply saying once He receives the crown of glory (which scriptures says we receive when we overcome temptations of this dark world) finally makes it to that land (referring to heaven) he will be reunited with his real family.

[@suomynona1008]

Camouflaged Goon yep. I think the same way. He doesn't worship Satan.

[@reallynaked]

@Mcjaffa1 mate he's obviously not shit, watch some of his life stuff the kid's got a lot of talent.... like some people have said, stop comparing people and just enjoy the music, it shouldn't be about comparing who is better at all.....

[@MattiasBok]

timberlake, michael jackson, jamiroquai, jason mraz, paulo nutini... You can hear all those great singers in his voice. Pehpas he aint got a Unique voice but it's a truly amazing combination, awesome to listen to

[@reallynaked]

@uklumini sheeran's cover isn't shitty man, remember that woon only arranged this (however well it may be) and didn't actually write it.... they're both great though this version is brilliant.

[@avobirdy3005]

Not trying to diss on Woon because he is very talented but theres not enough soul. Ed sheeran puts more of his heart into the song.

[@Nitrate900]

@seongjun91 I agree, this is the best version. Sheeran is only a boy with a nice voice, Jamie Woon is a true genius. The only other version that I like so much is the 16 Horsepower one.

[@moonsugar1]

@sswwiinnccee aw why did you have to say that and make me respond?! lol. This is a really old folk tune, you cant say it wasnt worth covering until this guy did it because if people hadnt covered it before and down through the years it could have been lost! Thats the beauty of songs like this mate! But as long as you like the words or the tune, then thats all that matters ;) Though i have to say if i was jamie i'd be a little hurt the top comment is about ed sheerans cover of his cover...

[@MrJajaja16]

Wayfaring stranger is most likely a slave song... There's a story that it was composed by Bishop Allen, who was born a slave and founded the African M.E chruch... We know at least that Charles David Tillman publicised the lyrics by combining bits from the "Christian songster" and "Plantation melodies"... he was also responsible for popularising the lyrics' combo with "the minor key tune of various African American and Appalachian nuance" If ur bein a racist shit, ur also plain incorrect.

[@jewels3596]

This should have millions of views. *SMH* Covers of covers have more hits.

[@MrDuBsTep2o1o]

Jack white wrote this originally so you can stop all the comments about the producer, and Ed Sheeran and Jamie Woon are friends so Im sure the cover wasnt made to be compared to this version but to experiment so stop arguing over who's you prefer, and most of all just chill the fuck out and enjoy the music.

[@sswwiinnccee]

I heard the ed sheeran version first,then I listened to the jonny cash version then jack white's.Couldn't believe how different they were,THEN I heard this version and I now see where Ed got it from.Love ed's version and I love this too it's just good to hear where Ed got his inspiration from,the song wouldn't of been worth covering if not for this.

[@search4mygroove]

@PaterFrog Just a comment... I do not know if this young man is a christian or not. I think we have to be careful 'bout judging how others worship provided it's not blasphemous. Actually, this really moved me. Regardless, I know it's possible for God to use even those who may be heathen or pagan to reach the saved....

[@Brodin1313]

This is a beautiful song. Jamie has an amazing voice and there's no doubt about that. But I don't think this song is good for him, sure it sounds nice but with the way he has produced it I think it has lost it's depth and meaning to it. It just seems to me that he's just singing it for the sake of singing. I know that's a bit harsh but it's what I think.

[@noigirl]

new i heard this before ed sheeran did it!!!

[@PatoNani18]

According to rateyourmusic this is the first alternative r&b song

[@Cha1kieDog]

Love this version and brilliant video. I found this arrangement via Ed Sheeran who I like too... but he's used Jamie's arrangement... the vision is here... not with Ed!

[@the8thDwarf]

oh and I never said he for sure doesn't exist. I simply said he didn't do all the things people seem to believe. If he really does exist he either has little care about mortal tendencies or doesn't have the power or will to help.

[@SniperWolf69oc]

great vocals. how burial thought you know what im going to take these deep soul vibes and turn it into some dark drum and bass is beyond me. but shietttt hes got a good ear. glad to hear the original is so different to the burial remix. great contrast.

[@DonnieDio]

Nice song, but I always prefer live music, and the way Sheeran actually builds the track on stage puts it ahead of this version for me. But I'm not a childish zealot like some so I'm not going to shit on Woon's in an effort to convince myself that I'm right.

[@ElStudGomez]

Well as far as the pronoun thing sounds sensible to me sorry I hate English. The blood washed band was talking about Jesus's blood washing away sins you've committed. Oh and try to type jesus it says its a typo...so whats up with that.

[@destructhit]

1917 film :D

[@goddammnit182]

see if you can find the Ed Sheeran cover, tis quite good

[@momovemireddy5232]

it's funny when people say ed sheeran "copied" jamie woon's cover. he didn't copy it, he covered it. even in his setlist it says "jamie woon cover, jamie woon version." anyway, jamie and ed are both fantastic.

[@PaterFrog]

@search4mygroove That's all nice and good, but has nothing to do with what I wanted to say. Any good gospel I heard this far has always something hearttouching, which I'm missing here. This guy just seems bored, somehow...

[@FpsKingaa]

Burial Remix

[@MitschMitschenheimer]

hmmmmm.... so hard to say - but i like Ed Sheerans Version a bit more.... But just my opinion ! .... THIS IS ALSO Fking GOOOOD !

[@1974stargazer]

Ooooh, he's good - I think of Lenny Kravitz when I hear Jamie's voice - am I alone??!?

[@Beta4Life]

Dr. Ralph Stanley's version > Johnny Cash's > Pretty Lights w/ Dr ralph Stanley > Jamie Woon's > Ed Sheeran's Great song, all these versions are great, some just a little better.

[@topcat2726]

@branstonz i dont think so but thats just my opinion. he shows amazing skill and i love ed sheeran as an artist. i just think jamie's has a lot more atmosphere and emotion about it.

[@wdchrismon]

Well, the following part about a bloodwashed band never made much sense to me anyway. Satan's story may seem more appropriate. And as a pronoun, shouldn't Satan always be capitalized?

[@hendrikroels6949]

maybe he just wanted to point out that THIS version was before ed sheerans version, i don't see anything in his comment that claimes that this song is the original version.

[@andyno87]

He stole the song from jesus."I have decided to fallow jesus". The song is good, but come on, a little originality. Jesus believes in you, stop stealing yeyeyeyeeeeeyey.

[@PaterFrog]

I'm missing the depth of the real gospel in this one... Techinque is fine and everything, but if you can't bring the feelings behind it across, then the song's no good.

[@SamBriacatu]

an absolutly great video... perfect work... I don't know this song - if it's a cover... If don't, double congratulation!

[@90boiler]

You should continue to work with burial. His music and your voice makes the world better