There are some performers that one might call a national treasure. But every once a while a talent comes along and you just shake your head and think: this one's a gift to all of humanity. God bless you, John Baptiste.
@marshaeddy514311 ай бұрын
BEAUTIFULLY expressed, marchills4131. 🌹
@jeannewashington796411 ай бұрын
Beautifully stated. ❤ Peace and blessings. 😊
@dr.OgataSerizawa9 ай бұрын
It’s *Jon Batiste*. Just sayin’.
@jeepwran9 ай бұрын
And not just his musical talent but, any interview, one of the most positive uplifting people I know of.
@rxw55208 ай бұрын
@@dr.OgataSerizawasame name. Jon Batiste is a shortened form of the French Jean-Baptiste (John the Baptist). Batiste is the spelling variation you see in Louisiana and the Caribbean a lot. Doesn’t really need correction unless you’re just being difficult.
@vonsuthoff3 жыл бұрын
When you realize this song was written about black folks struggle from slavery to freedom... Rising from bondage... Continuing to believe in a better world for their children... Learning to fly and take their rightful place as fellow human beings... Then, it becomes one of the most beautiful songs ever written. (Thank you Paul McCartney.)
@elenaderoet49263 жыл бұрын
Jon's rendition is so poignant... he is amazing and beautiful.
@Vejur90003 жыл бұрын
Beautifully said.
@Vejur90003 жыл бұрын
@@elenaderoet4926 Amen.
@vonsuthoff3 жыл бұрын
@@Vejur9000 ... Thank you. Any song that can make a retired Marine tear up is a pretty darn good song for sure. I felt the pain of the past, and I felt the hope and joy for the future. One of my two best friends, growing up in Mississippi was (and still is) black. I am an old white fart now, but, those early days did present a few challenges for both he and I. After all we met in a middle school class in the early 70's. By the time we graduated, surprisingly, most locals had got all their outward racism out and acted pretty cool. Now, my children and grandchildren hardly see skin color at all. And that to me is a beautiful thing. Like MLK Jr. said... "Let us be judged by the content of our character..." It's about damn time.*
@hemiolaguy3 жыл бұрын
@@maxpower2542 And what is the struggle for civil rights, except the struggle against oppression, bondage, inequality, prejudice and hatred? A hope and yearning towards freedom and equality -- it's all tied together.
@JamesG7143 жыл бұрын
sometimes the musical energy of the universe picks someone special and flows through them like water. Beautiful
@kaysullivan76262 жыл бұрын
Well said
@retta-xs5yo2 жыл бұрын
Very poetic words, beautifully put.
@peggyconlon44112 жыл бұрын
Best comment of all
@daivyakapadia7578 Жыл бұрын
Couldn't put it more nicely
@keioncoleman9918 Жыл бұрын
I felt that too.
@aquamarine999116 жыл бұрын
Now THIS is how you do a Beatles cover. Adapt the song to a different instrument, mess with the chord changes a little, take an impressionistic approach to the lyrics. And inject some pure emotion. Fabulous.
@Research0digo6 жыл бұрын
The Beatles' cover was acoustic guitar? I forget so much now days. It sucks. I think I remember... steel strings, huh?
@davidd62186 жыл бұрын
Opinions vary
@anonUK6 жыл бұрын
@@Research0digo It isn't a cover if you write it yourself.
@bobdole49166 жыл бұрын
And he establishes that he actually knows the song by playing the melody on the piano in the beginning. Definitely interesting.
@bobdole49166 жыл бұрын
@@tbloopner Nope, the Beatles wrote the original. This is a cover. His *arrangement* is original, but not the song - which is why it's still classified as a cover. Tons of covers have original arrangements.
@alexstone88883 жыл бұрын
500 folks gave this a thumbs down. Really? I will pray for their souls. This was absolutely beautiful. Juillard's own Jon Batiste... thank you.
@eduffy74242 жыл бұрын
It boggles the mind that anyone would give a 'thumbs-down' to this musical genius; a man like this comes to us maybe once in a decade; bravo Jon. xox
@JillShaw2 жыл бұрын
For real. I cannot fathom disliking this.
@daryllaumann51322 жыл бұрын
Another great musician out of New Orleans! The city is full of them. Jazzfest showcases them.
@dethdance41092 жыл бұрын
While I agree with you and that this rendition is stunningly beautiful I also think that each type or piece of music isn’t meant for everyone. How boring the world would be I’d we all - literally - liked exactly the same thing all of the time. Think of all the wonderful genres of music, the different flavors and types of cuisine and all the different types of programming one can watch, listen and participate in. This rendition of the classic Beatles song is indeed beautiful and moving.
@leojbramble2 жыл бұрын
@@dethdance4109 It's one thing to pass by something that doesn't move you; it's another to actively dislike a piece of beautiful instrumental music like this, and another thing yet to take the time to actively express said dislike.
@alinasings84782 жыл бұрын
This man has no filter with his music. He simply trusts and releases what's deep in his heart. It's so beautiful to listen to. It's his very soul released through music.
@TD-np6ze Жыл бұрын
Like this version much better than original!! (Lennon & McCartney were simply a place in time:. Talented, yes -- but neither as talented as they were full of themselves; never giving credit to how much of "their music" was plainly appropriation of American R&B!!!)
@staceykucan3686 Жыл бұрын
I JUST found this amazing artist! Keith Jarrett channels from an ethereal place also.
@tomkeefe466 ай бұрын
@@TD-np6ze Yeah. Tomorrow Never Knows, I Am The Walrus and A Day In The Life were total rip-offs. JFC. And the Beatles always gave credit to the music that inspired them.
@mustafa1name5 ай бұрын
@@TD-np6ze They were showmen, but suggesting they were more show than talent reveals more about you than them. They were completely open about their influences - all heard on vinyl as they never saw any of the acts until Little Richard came to Liverpool. Buddy Holly was a big one, Chuck Berry they played throughout- you can hear it on the Get Back movie, and on recordings from Hamburg, and they obviously covered him on albums. Both are regularly mentioned by McCartney in interviews, They also covered the Miracles, and covered songs in their live set by early US girl groups too. Lennon had little to do with this song, it was composed by McCartney and contrary to your musically illiterate generalization, like most of their later songs, it is stunningly original and oozes talent. If people as diverse as Jon Batiste and Beyonce are still covering it, when it is (nearly) 64, maybe you need to recalibrate?
@humberto9744 ай бұрын
@@TD-np6zethey still were pionners of modern recordings and were always good at finding beautiful melodies.
@pammdodsondodson77003 жыл бұрын
I wondered why I hadn't seen this before, since I seldom miss an episode of Colbert. Then I saw the date. Four days before my husband passed away. He was in the hospital then ... He would have loved this every bit as much as I do.
@AZmom603 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry for your loss
@lauragn43003 жыл бұрын
Pam? Jon Batiste played this for your husband and you💗💖
@lilatravelpartners3 жыл бұрын
Sorry for your loss.... Mine wasb20 yrs ago.. Still cuts thru suddenly.. Live on
@solexxx85883 жыл бұрын
The internet sucks. Deal with your shi^.
@Rowbearb3 жыл бұрын
sending you peaceful thoughts. Hopefully he has flown away to a place of tranqquility. I also love this version of blackbird.
@carolcaley68607 ай бұрын
No One has EVER Performed "Blackbird" as Beautifully as Jon Batiste.❤
@tomrankin38934 ай бұрын
Check the Crosby Still & Nash version.
@davidtrevisan103126 күн бұрын
Check Hiromi's
@carolmiller57132 жыл бұрын
This has to be one of the most beautiful & excellent versions ever of a song that is beautiful in its original minimalist simplicity. Jon’s opening was flat out magical.
@jillkobeissi3103 Жыл бұрын
Go ahead and say it. It is the greatest interpretation of this song. Sir Paul would agree
@ZosimoLee3 жыл бұрын
Jon Baptiste makes music from his soul. Beautiful and moving.
@michelesherman56602 жыл бұрын
Yes he dose
@bobsmith65442 жыл бұрын
Well, it does help me take a dump.
@michelesherman56602 жыл бұрын
@@bobsmith6544 thank you for your view of music. Have a nice day. Please do me the honor of listening to any, or all music you have had recorded for sale.
@bobsmith65442 жыл бұрын
@@michelesherman5660 If you need help taking a dump perhaps you should "dose" loser! LMAO
@aidenvideos4992 жыл бұрын
It's not his song.
@sametarush27284 ай бұрын
Jon Batiste is one of the greatest musicians, composers and performers of all time. Thank you for this tribute with your beautiful performance.
@holliboulware63704 ай бұрын
He's almost unearthly with his talent
@terryrich72352 жыл бұрын
Batiste really understands those 12 notes inside & out. A musical genius.
@MMGARC4 жыл бұрын
Jon Batiste, you have honored the Beatles in the most wonderful way as you played, "Blackbird". It was brilliant and beautiful as well. Thank you for this moment.
@1Airwaving2 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍
@daivyakapadia7578 Жыл бұрын
Truly yess
@cynthiahutchins15847 жыл бұрын
I think that true musicians are just having a passionate love affair with their gift, we are just accidental observers(and oh so lucky)
@Research0digo6 жыл бұрын
Wonderfully put. :)
@barbaraharney30506 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXrQmZSrZ6agjNE
@mizpahboy75136 жыл бұрын
So digging your comment
@volgawolfhounds7415 жыл бұрын
Teeheehee. You are right. We are. Teeheehee.
@coldwinter57105 жыл бұрын
Touche!
@glendagraves1637 Жыл бұрын
How lucky we are to have Jon Batiste.
@debbieturner53184 жыл бұрын
Thank you, John for this beautiful rendition of Blackbird. It was played at my brother’s funeral a few weeks ago... it was very appropriate, as I play piano and he loved music, especially The Beatles. We shared the love of listening to The Beatles growing up. But for him, who lived in shadows, in the dead of night, he was only waiting for the moment to arrive when he no longer was frustrated, when he no longer felt abandoned, when he was free to fly. He’s in heaven now, free from human tendencies. Thanking your God-given talent for inspiring me to see him off most appropriately. 🕊 RIP Tim.
@lisamcmullan64843 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making lockdown a great listening time
@clarewillison93793 жыл бұрын
❤️🕊❤️
@roberthoover24563 жыл бұрын
Beautifully said 🙏
@dtschuor4593 жыл бұрын
So sorry for the loss of your brother. It's heartening for you to share his suffering and release in such a poetic and moving way. Much love for you and your family.
@gailremp83893 жыл бұрын
Your loss is our loss. Thank you so much for sharing your pain. I realize it's been quite some time but I just saw this tonight. February 7, 2021. I have a theory that when we share pain with others it cuts our own pain in half. Sounds good sometimes. But I know that your brother was loved. And that's what's more critical and more important than anything else. So I'm glad that this particular rendition also gave you some peace of mind and peace in your heart. Gail in Central Florida.
@666Susie2 жыл бұрын
Never commented before, but this is a go-to song for me when I want to feel a "haunting" rendition of "Blackbird". I think that Jon is a real "citizen of the world", while being a "favorite son" of Louisiana, and being nothing short of a brilliant musician! Love you, Jon!❤
@teritrip-tm9ui5 ай бұрын
Flawless!!
@obrie01372 жыл бұрын
Beautifully composed. The opening is so much like a bird that doesn’t know a song is being written and performed about them. Man, you are a treasure.
@pamelabennett14922 жыл бұрын
He is one of the geniuses of our times! His musical talent is almost beyond belief in its purity of expression, capture of timeless moments.
@hollybean3892 жыл бұрын
So Beautiful..
@liloldme12102 жыл бұрын
Don't you mean beautifully arranged?
@eileeno29472 жыл бұрын
@@liloldme1210 indeedy
@Jellyroll66 Жыл бұрын
Well, the Beatles are , they composed it
@recentral484 жыл бұрын
This song is more relevant now than ever. So beautiful.
@carmenyolandagreene30493 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@mariaangelelli3 жыл бұрын
Sí.
@sinatra2222 жыл бұрын
Huh? It's way less relevant now than when it was written. Still a great song.
@conancat7 жыл бұрын
Jon really should release more videos like this on KZbin, we need more of your music Jon!! That was absolutely beautiful!
@baconSlayerX7 жыл бұрын
Almost sounds like you think Jon wrote that song? :D
@joilpoil936 жыл бұрын
The new album is incredible
@mookins455 жыл бұрын
@@baconSlayerX you'd call that derivative? few would agree
@alexvasquez5374 жыл бұрын
Check out the show he hosted non Live From Here
@LynnBaldwin-Marr Жыл бұрын
John’s energy is pure light & love. His musical genius is beyond exceptional. We saw him last night at Bourbon & Beyond. My husband & I will continue to see his shows as we walk away on cloud 9!
@jazz4randall8 жыл бұрын
First time listening to Mr. Batiste. Excellent.
@lisareed56695 жыл бұрын
You hear him every night on The Late Show?
@deelzebub12135 жыл бұрын
Grew up in the jazz clubs of New Orleans, then attended Julliard Conservatory for classical piano training.
@denisefallin80423 жыл бұрын
He has some fantastic music out. Musical genius
@thomasnelson57584 жыл бұрын
I'll infinitely be jealous of this guy not just for his technical abilities but also for the genius way he arranges the songs he covers
@carolmiller57132 жыл бұрын
This one, I think especially comes from the heart. This version is more perfect, for me, than the original.
@wcstrawberryfields80112 жыл бұрын
Less is more, in this regard. All the weight of the years made bearable (sentimental!) with a counter-intuitively minimalist arrangement.
@peggyburke78002 жыл бұрын
Surely God looks down from Heaven when this man performs and smiles what an amazing performer and talent
@elliesings95084 жыл бұрын
I wanna cry. I am crying. God bless you for playing this so well. So beautiful. My ancestors, my grandparents, their Great Migration to the north "...waiting for this moment to arise..." It took them sneaking out of Mississippi in the dead of night, to go north. To work hard. To get success from working hard. Something that would've been and had been denied to them in the South. Love this song!! My history
@jocelynjohnston82574 жыл бұрын
What a lovely story of such great strength and courage! You must be so proud.
@cruisepaige4 жыл бұрын
💕❤️💕
@coldwinter57104 жыл бұрын
You should be SO proud of them, as you clearly are. Brings tears to my eyes to think of their struggles.
@heatherbeck95104 жыл бұрын
That was really beautifully put.
@selah2284 жыл бұрын
AMEN
@aussieevonne78576 жыл бұрын
Paul McCartney would bow down. This is an awesome treatment of his song. Mr JB, respect sir .
@sarafernandez37123 жыл бұрын
The piano was created to express what this performance expresses. Amazing!
@sidilicious11 Жыл бұрын
The piano sounds so good!
@frankfiello79043 жыл бұрын
This man is talented beyond description, a treasure that cannot be appreciated enough. Thank you Mr. Batiste for making life a little more enjoyable
@pam06266 жыл бұрын
Stephen Colbert is lucky to have Jon Baptiste.
@mrjules19825 жыл бұрын
There are so many little instances of Jon's brilliance on the show.... the way he introduces a guest... or the tiny samples he'll play during the monologue (seemingly a promptu).... It'll pass you by if you don't pay attention, but he is the best musical support any late-night show host could wish for. I'm sure Stephen is very aware of this.
@gregghanson60955 жыл бұрын
@Ashlyn art I don't think Colbert realized who and what he is at all.
@candicewilmore4 жыл бұрын
@@gregghanson6095 Colbert spent time with him in NOLA before hiring. I think he knew. Give Colbert some of the credit!
@gregghanson60954 жыл бұрын
@@candicewilmore didn't know that.On the show, Colbert seems completely out of touch with him.
@72marshflower154 жыл бұрын
I remember when the late show first started, everyone hated John’s interjections and piano parts, and I defended the shit out of that guy... Glad I did..
@redtail593 жыл бұрын
That's the most beautiful rendition of that song I've ever heard!
@brockwhitfield45298 жыл бұрын
I get chills every single time I hear this. Absolute magic.
@markschafer18286 жыл бұрын
Brock Whitfield indeed....chills and tears...
@cherylcurvan18685 жыл бұрын
@@markschafer1828 Absolutely beautiful.
@bonnieikamas12014 жыл бұрын
Goosebumps...🌹
@shinebabyshine.5 жыл бұрын
Jesus Christ he’s a master at his craft. I’m truly blown away
@georgeknopp31643 жыл бұрын
One of the most exquisite live performances of a song I've ever heard!
@a-aron55084 жыл бұрын
We need sweet music like this more then ever may God bless all of us during these hard times
@MrExEssex4 жыл бұрын
Your all powerful God has given us these hard times. Why would you want such a callous bastard to bless you?!
@a-aron55084 жыл бұрын
@@MrExEssex This post wasn’t meant to offend anyone. I hope for good in this world. I know life is hard, you and I have lived through tough times. Difficult times when it seems like nothing will change. I have a hope and a trust in a God, a loving Father in Heaven. If you have doubts of a loving God just know that He knows you personally. If you seem alone in this crazy world God can help you, will help you, and is helping you now. You can pray to Him anytime He will answer your prayer.
@barbarabaldwin71204 жыл бұрын
" hard times, hard times, come again no more."xoxoxoJune 26, 2020
@jocelynjohnston82574 жыл бұрын
Stay safe, A-Aron! ❤ from Jack-wellen.😁
@jocelynjohnston82574 жыл бұрын
@@MrExEssex You have the freedom to be an atheist, but insulting people who have faith is disrespectful.
@mikem104815 жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful covers I've ever heard. From the heart and made it his own. Crying now😥
@happy18313 жыл бұрын
🥲🖤🕊 🤜🤛👏👏👏👏 🌹🌹🌹🙏🏻
@isabellewhite35053 жыл бұрын
I cried too!!
@spunrequited2 жыл бұрын
Jon Batiste is music transformed into a human soul. Magnificent.
@MatthewMurraycogswoth3 жыл бұрын
When you just know Jon as the music guy on the Colbert show but then you realize he is ridiculously talented, awesome man
@dorothysmith61266 жыл бұрын
Beautiful rendition of the classic. I might add this is what growing up and playing in New Orleans then going to Juilliard for a bachelor's and masters will do for you. Talent plus formal education takes it...
@lorimiller78352 жыл бұрын
Jon Batiste's performance is a phenomenal mix of classical, jazz, blues and spiritual. His music never fails to pull on my heartstrings. I have always loved this Beatles song, but Jon is a true story teller of human strife and rise to grace, evoking pure emotion.
@MegaMinigo7 жыл бұрын
Now, you can see differences between piano player and artist on piano.
@williamhenning43205 жыл бұрын
What is the difference?
@ryandunne43455 жыл бұрын
@@williamhenning4320 the same difference there is between a cook and a chef
@MorganBondelid4 жыл бұрын
both create suitable and effective end results but with more experience and discernment, there is more dimension and nuance in the result
@SelfReflective3 жыл бұрын
@@williamhenning4320 If you don't feel it, I can't explain it to you. Like, what is beauty? What is blue?
@TheDevnul5 жыл бұрын
I think this what what happens when your soul guides your hands.
@debraalswager95284 жыл бұрын
Love that comment ❤
@Sweetlyfe3 жыл бұрын
So beautiful
@jasonlin43073 жыл бұрын
What a coincidence that he provided the piano music for Pixar's Soul!
@lauriesuzanne88483 жыл бұрын
Amen! Perfectly well stated(:
@cynthiawhite88683 жыл бұрын
Errok@@Sweetlyfe
@charlenemack7040 Жыл бұрын
KZbin just automatically put this one on my tablet and it’s playing and I love it and I’ve watched it 10 15 times in the last two years. I miss you John Baptiste on Stephen Colbert show. I hope your beautiful lovely wife is healthy and you also. 😊❤
@TheChef_isCookin8 жыл бұрын
I just love his face as he plays it shows such focus and love I respect him greatly
@sandoggg7 жыл бұрын
it's really cool to see him like this after knowing what a playful silly guy he is while stephen is on stage
@jesstay66345 жыл бұрын
Oh, what a sublime moment. The stunning and inexplicable beauty of the human soul. This video, I think, shall be my answer to the question of why we still need the arts in school the next time I am asked. My 7yo old has not left the piano since she heard it. She was stirred by this inspiration. Thank you, Jon Batiste.
@leeannschaffer14332 жыл бұрын
Absolutely *STUNNING* arrangement. My heart has exploded.
@gregjohnson8338 жыл бұрын
Simply amazing. Simply amazing.
@alfreddelatourquipenche82878 жыл бұрын
But then, wouldn't 'amazing' suffice ? Just asking.
@misslue60037 жыл бұрын
Alfred delatourquipenche quiet in the back row.
@MisterMitchMM7 жыл бұрын
It would suffice. It would suffice.
@nonmusicalgaming89867 жыл бұрын
true
@lilaammons72986 жыл бұрын
alfred delatourquipenche Actually, no. It isn't enough. Jonathan is so gifted he deserves to have it said it twice! Ha!
@antonioarellanoexcelente9176 жыл бұрын
Jon has not just a great talent but an incomparable feeling
@Research0digo6 жыл бұрын
AND those kissable lips!
@carolynthomas78095 жыл бұрын
One in a million, his fngers are golden. Such a wonderful talent.
@hjean6ugranger5902 жыл бұрын
Always in awe of this man’s talent
@aaronlorinchack19423 жыл бұрын
This is beyond beautiful and so moving. I’ve heard it all my life. My soul heard this for the first time like this. Thank you for sharing your gift with the world.
@ozlemguler43243 жыл бұрын
Perfect words.
@mrmockatoo67864 жыл бұрын
Got here nearly four years late ...but what a sound, what an arrangement. Truly captivating. Beautiful, John.
@cafinario2 жыл бұрын
This is how you perpetuate a gem from a different time, talent and courage.
@johnathanpl3 жыл бұрын
Anybody ever wonder what emotions ‘sound’ like? Here you go!
@MsForetold3 жыл бұрын
When a beautiful take on a song makes you realize how brilliant the original is... Thank you, Jon Batiste!
@alanpayne7656 Жыл бұрын
💯
@froodoftheforest2 жыл бұрын
His phrasing in the introduction picked up my cold heart on the wings of a bird and soared over the canopies of a rainforest, then set me safely back down again in the sunshine... Where I wept... remembering in my cells for the first time in an age what beauty can really feel like.
@lucasbriggs605310 ай бұрын
Geez write a book already.
@leannemcnally64846 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. Hard to do a Beatles song, let alone make it yours. Bravo. I have tears in my eyes.
@snidelywhiplash6 жыл бұрын
I love watching his face. You can tell how much he truly feels the music, and how much he loves this song.
@ryandunne43455 жыл бұрын
I'm not into the metaphysical, but he has such a positive aura, he glows!
@snidelywhiplash2 жыл бұрын
@@ryandunne4345 5 Grammys later, you couldn't be more correct. The man is a national treasure.
@joycekanner85282 жыл бұрын
Again, the mighty Jon Baptiste performs with elegance and heart. Congratulations on all your Grammys JB!
@MyRedPony16 жыл бұрын
Note his closed eyes and posture. That's what happens when you go to Julliard. Love, love, love Jon Batiste.
@dreamabouchat53384 жыл бұрын
I must have went to Julliard. I call that the spirit of the music taking you over. This is beautiful.
@AuskaDezjArdamaath4 жыл бұрын
MyRedPony1 that’s got nothing to do with Juilliard.
@1Dubbelman4 жыл бұрын
The posture maybe, but Jon Batiste is probably mostly the result of New Orleans' and by that extent Louisiana's musical heritage and history. New Orleans is the birthplace of so many of the US' most important musical genres and innovations. Its black+Caribbean musical traditions are still alive and kicking in spite of hurricanes, poverty, government corruption and a long history of racist oppression. Check out some New Orleans stuff: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d36qlqqjesZjmaM kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6CkhmuDj5aEoZo kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2eVooeifcusjas kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZqTlH-af6iaiqM kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYTchaSdZayCZ5Y
@victorhyman2683 жыл бұрын
Yes noticed the posture
@treyrader3 жыл бұрын
What happens when you come from the Baptiste family of New Orleans more like it. Julliard was lucky to have em
@serteres324 жыл бұрын
Looove the intensity without sentimentalism of his performance. So real and so elegant.
@stephenbrown22663 жыл бұрын
I think that my heart stopped and I simply absorbed music...thank you
@undeny7 жыл бұрын
He has a flawless connection with the piano.
@tigerlily05696 жыл бұрын
John Batiste is a true artist. He not only has the technique down; he infuses it with soul and sends a message straight to the heart.
@brettgroh1112 Жыл бұрын
Jon, what a beautiful soul God gave you. Thank you for this performance.
@neetincleats8 жыл бұрын
This is now the only version of this on KZbin! Such a great great rendition.
@SmittyWolf18 жыл бұрын
There are several versions of this song.
@luiscuypers388 жыл бұрын
Smitty Wolf, There are several songs on youtube. What's your point? He was referring to this being the only version of this performance.
@SmittyWolf18 жыл бұрын
Was he?
@ndgoliberty8 жыл бұрын
but this is jon.................................................................
@TomCatFromMA7 жыл бұрын
Get Freemake Video Converter. Trust me. No nags. Will turn this audio into mp3 in about one minute. I've used it for years. FREE. Make sure you opt out of suggested freeware as you install. Also creates other formats.
@surfzion5 жыл бұрын
How those 4 young boys from Liverpool could have brought so much beauty to this world of ours ? Decades later we are still getting emotional with these tunes. Beautiful interpretation by Jon Batiste.
@stephenjablonsky19413 жыл бұрын
By my count the Beatles had 90 songs that will stand the test of time. Amazing!
@carolmiller57132 жыл бұрын
Jon is a true artist who uses his talents to make the world a more beautiful & special place. I’m so glad he shares his exceptional talents with the rest of us.
@1Airwaving2 жыл бұрын
@@carolmiller5713 Yes!!
@musicfanBRA2 жыл бұрын
Yes! And this exquisite song is pure Paul McCartney
@FIDIOT-cringe3 жыл бұрын
This has got to be one of the greatest moments of his life. You know he practiced and arranged this 1,000s of times starting the second he found out. He reminds me of Prince in the sense that he's more than a great musician, his entire being is music. Just breathtaking.
@blawom2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Beautiful!
@quinnnguyen1157 жыл бұрын
This. this! Is my new favorite version of Blackbird. This needs to be soundtrack music, asap.
@GreenDragon115 жыл бұрын
Quinn Nguyen Yep 👍!!
@iammilorex4 жыл бұрын
What did you think of Thunderstorm Artis' version?
@mrbigg1513 жыл бұрын
@@iammilorex I hadn't heard of him until reading your comment...that young man has talent running thru his veins! After hearing his audition I was in awe. These two versions are different, yet take you on a journey while you enjoy the beauty of the music.
@carrowxhex68914 жыл бұрын
Rare talent. I could listen to him playing the piano all day long.
@BEINGOOD772 жыл бұрын
I can't decide what I like more. His dancing, singing, style or of course... That be-autiful Smile. Even better... He's a big ❤️🎵🎵🎵
@TheSpread1 Жыл бұрын
He's considered a top 5 piano player in the world, so there's that.
@Liamnesque5 жыл бұрын
This is a civil rights anthem, well done
@gentillygirl5454 жыл бұрын
I only recently learned that Paul McCartney wrote this in honor of black American women (birds, in British slang) going through the Civil Rights era here. I was proud of him for being so foresiteful on that front. Congratulations Jon!!
@denisvalente68443 жыл бұрын
@@gentillygirl545 The Beatles refused to play at segregated shows in the US too.
@jamesdunn97143 жыл бұрын
True, as ardent Beatles fans are well aware of.
@lisareed56693 жыл бұрын
Yes to both.
@gaylesankey4023 жыл бұрын
LIAM LIAMESQUE I didn’t know that! Wow!
@rainbow728784 жыл бұрын
I love hearing the piano played so beautifully. Ahhhhhh...
@charlenemack704011 ай бұрын
I’m back November 6, 2023. I absolutely love this song. Thank you Jon 😊❤
@joshuadepenbrock79134 жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful things I experienced in my life so far. I got chills and wet eyes. Greetings from Germany!
@1Airwaving2 жыл бұрын
💐💐🌲
@rhyljones50517 жыл бұрын
When Jon Batiste plays he truly bares his soul. A wonderful musician. Thanks, Jon.
@overlapmedia Жыл бұрын
My god that was beautiful. Another minute and I'd be in tears. I really enjoy Sting's version, but this is another level. Bravo!
@mrsamaior6 жыл бұрын
Met him at Montreux Jazz Festival! Just a regular guy, playing piano... as the greatest artists are! Again with Quincy Jones 2 years later in the same place in a memorable evening with the late Al Jarreau and many more! Jon is one of the finest and more talented musician I ever met.
@lindawilliams98154 жыл бұрын
Why, why, WHY oh WHY is this not in iTunes to download! Amazing performance - just lovely and so wonderful to hear again and again.
@maryward-eaton43612 жыл бұрын
The lovely music that comes out of this man’s soul is mesmerizing. Wonderful interpretation of “Blackbird!” I always wanted to hear more of his artistry on “Late Night” but I’m sure the time was tight with monologue and guests. Jon was a special treat for the audience. Congratulations to him on his well-deserved Grammys, especially Album of the Year, and his marriage to such a beautiful, talented writer & artist as she fights for her health with leukemia and a bone marrow transplant. Such wise, loving young people.
@h-mh936 жыл бұрын
His talent and brilliance is not appreciated enough during the TV show - but here it finally shines bright!
@prestoncarr55836 жыл бұрын
I keep coming back to this. Seriously the most beautiful thing I’ve ever heard.
@wandaradowski20583 жыл бұрын
John is the most amazing musician of the decade! Please give him the recognition he deserves. He deserves his own show!
@deborahduplooy90003 жыл бұрын
the most beautiful smile in the world, John makes me so happy
@beckythomas99406 жыл бұрын
This guy is so amazingly talented! Not only can he play several musical instruments and all types of music, but he can sing too! Love ya, Jon!
@stephwillson71612 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a performer!!! The love with which he caresses those keys is just emotional to the observer.... Then the voice.....respect, sir.
@amapparatistkwabena8 жыл бұрын
Wow, Brotha John. You're amazing! Thank you for the beauty.
@NuorvaJ7 жыл бұрын
aww maan. Being white I never get to "brotha" anyone.
@HassJulienArchive7 жыл бұрын
You can "brother" people.
@FoolishVulgar7 жыл бұрын
Hass Julien Chehouri I hope you know you gave him permission to use the hard "er"
@NuorvaJ7 жыл бұрын
It's not the same and you gosh darn know it.
@alecdelahaye98507 жыл бұрын
Everyone in the comments type Alex is a stupid-
@mcgill3364 жыл бұрын
This is so needed right now ...
@bluewaters31002 жыл бұрын
So incredibly beautiful. Tears in my eyes. John is an amazing musician and human being.
@gloriabriere26193 жыл бұрын
Jon allows us to truly fly away upon the wings of his precious gift of music. Thank you, Jon. ❤
@jayatibatabyal91488 жыл бұрын
Jon Batiste and Stay Human Band Team are exquisite and brilliant.
@SusiFroggyPorter2 жыл бұрын
Jon is so beautiful. In this performance you can just feel his relaxing flow. Gives me joy.
@SovereignEllen4 жыл бұрын
I'm speechless. This is beauty personified. Amazing. ❤️
@krusherking13 жыл бұрын
This is my brother's song. Gone eight years now, but he's still always with me.
@annkramer37042 жыл бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous. Thank you, Jon Batiste and thank you, Stephen Colbert for posting this.
@kristinaprendergast92524 жыл бұрын
What's so DOPE about the cover is to hear the fact that he used influences from the first Black Bird by Nina Simone which came out roughly 2 year before The Beatles version. Black Bird by Nina talked about African American / Black women's struggle vs Paul McCartney's version which touched on the oppression of war. Jon ALWAYS incorporates and involves/ invoke his history. LOVED THIS.
@waynehanley724 жыл бұрын
Actually McCartney wrote it about racism in America.
@chaiinspace24 жыл бұрын
I thought the Beatles did it first cos McCartney wrote the song. Google says he wrote it for the rights movement happening in the USA back then. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackbird_(Beatles_song)
@RamusRemi4 жыл бұрын
According to Paul himself, the song is symbolic of a black woman in the civil rights era.
@chaiinspace24 жыл бұрын
Ahhh... Nina's blackbird is a completely different song with the same title kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2Scl4uwp7edr8U but that first 90 seconds is an abstraction of it, I think.
@davidhoggan53764 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@admiralackbar44877 жыл бұрын
I love how he closes his eyes throughout the performance. Symbolizing that music is truly art of the ears and not the eyes
@charliewimmer14175 жыл бұрын
Admiral Ackbar bhbjmm**
@joannepike47122 жыл бұрын
I've just found this. It's so beautiful. One of the most moving performances I've ever seen. Listening to it over and over
@gregwaite42716 жыл бұрын
What an extraordinary, poignant performance. Thank you from New Zealand
@lauriejean93067 жыл бұрын
this gentleman knows how to PLAY. a true musician in all the best ways, and a gentle soul
@debbiedecker57283 жыл бұрын
This man is amazing, this is one of my favorite Beatles tunes, his version is one I'm happy to have had the privilege of hearing..Bravo...
@kellyheidel43374 жыл бұрын
Every time KZbin recommends this to me, I have to watch it. It would be disrespectful not to. Magnificent.