Marlon Williams & The Yarra Benders - Portrait of a Man (Screamin' Jay Hawkins cover)

Filmed on Saturday June 27th 2015 at Isaac Theatre Royal in front of a sold out hometown crowd
Filming and editing by Ruffells Productions. Editing by Harley Williams.
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[@pwblackman]

Marlon is the greatest vocalist of his generation, he voice is both beautiful and inspiring.

[@bluesbillieblues]

He covered one of my favorite Nina Simone's songs and my favorite Screaming Jay's song. It's obvious I have to be his wife. I will take care of him and he will write music next to the fireplace. Oh, the life...

[@gretahendrick2509]

Can i come too? 😂😂

[@billybudapest9292]

@@gretahendrick2509 And i too?

[@TheOneGunner1]

I spent hours looking for a respectable live version of this Jay Hawkins' masterpiece, and I came four years later. But I did it! Stunning performance by Marlon. Really on point.

[@joeducosin3852]

@benjamin Sandoval - This is an amazing performance by Marlin Williams. Check out young Angelina Jordan's rehearsal version of this song she calls "Portrait of a child" - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmHJZKdpmdJ1mM0. And if you are a Screamin' Jay Hawkins fan also check out Angelina's cover of "I put a spell on you" - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKipnaJ5hb2tedU. Best of luck trying not to go down the Angelina Jordan rabbit hole like millions of others have already done!

[@patrickhoulihan7210]

Stunningly impressive.Saw Marlon & The Yarra Benders on 28/01/23 for the 1st time

[@floydgould4401]

We saw him live in Brisbane and had front row and my wife almost wet her self as he sung this before us. He is an amazing singer and performer.

[@ImonSnow]

I feel like I just hit the music jackpot finding you. This is real music. Wow. I can't put into words how wonderful this was.. Please come to Portland, Oregon! ❤️

[@keevee09]

You have an ethereal image :) I hope he came to Portland, Oregon, just for you. Kiss to make up. Peace to keep going.

[@keevee09]

Sorry for the re-read comment that sounds creepy. Sorry for that. Anyone that has to endure this segment of dead comments should please take the advice from one of suffering experience endure you to know that here and now is not just a turn of phrase. It is a proven way of life. Be prepared to change. Be alive. Peace.

[@AssMcBlast]

@@keevee09 wat

[@TheOneGunner1]

So you must listen to the original version by Screamin Jay Hawkins, delightful

[@SuperKevinface]

Wow. Stupendous performance. So organic, and the Benders we're tight.

[@billvance8529]

Saw these fellas at King Tuts in Glasgow last night, I have no words to describe how good they all were.

[@Wairoakid]

Superb . Best NZ singer for a long long time. Can't wait to see him tomorrow night

[@eddando113]

this young blokes the real deal 😊😀 keep singing those blues Marlon 😊

[@cocospatra]

This is like when you give even the very last drop of your soul in performing

[@diabolicscheme66]

managed to catch this is montreal, stumbled into the venue as a clueless tourist. best mistake ever. fucking brilliant cover, thanks for making my wknd!

[@Discoworx]

Great moment!

[@malibumut]

I love this so much, when I listen, I listen at least 6 times in a row... I can;t help it... It's so insanely good...

[@gailnowaski7336]

Saw this guy last weekend at Port Fairy folk festival and he is fabulous, blues, jazz, country, gospel resonance,

[@odelaluz1]

I cannot imaging to see him live... Extraordinary

[@Holder86]

That was just something you can never undo, wow! What an amazing cover.

[@fashshikza1303]

This track always makes me weep 😢 soo beautiful -nice cover brother!!!! ❤

[@goldsharktooth]

Beautiful.. the man & his team.

[@thflk.0055]

Il est habité ce mec! Absolument Génial. Merci

[@irinal4397]

Holy crap. What an amazing voice.

[@B3khX]

good god this young man is amazing! I'm double his age an completely blown away! nice one marlon!

Beautiful voice, a great performer!!!

[@jorgetorres7386]

SALUDOS PARA MARLON Y GRACIAS POR DELEITARNOS CON TU MUSICA, QUITO ECUADOR - SUD AMERICA.

[@malibumut]

EXCELLENT... Just pure Excellence! Love so much. Thank You, x

[@Horselover101Nines]

feel so lucky to have seen him at sxsw! just happen to hear him and went to get a closer look, boy am I glad I did!!!! Amazing!

[@maxinegray1587]

Something so mesmerising about this performance. I can't stop watching it.

[@gabiemcgarrah8674]

The best cover I have ever seen of a Screamin Jay song!

[@davidtouma4878]

Amazing cover of the very underrated SJH. Have you watched 9 years old Angelina Jordan cover of I Put A Spell On You ? kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKipnaJ5hb2tedU Warning: she is very addictive

[@williamprocter9968]

Goosebumps every time i see this

[@loubarlow9102]

Absolutely brilliant, love it.

[@rebeccabriggs2982]

Touching hearts and souls. Love it.

[@richardtester2859]

Most attempts at covering SJH fail, but this is a killer. Bravo!

[@RustyShacklefordChannel]

I bet you would never believe that a 9 year old girl could (or would even want to) cover SJH. You might be surprised by this little girl from Norway. She's has a gift... Angelina Jordan - I Put a Spell on You: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKipnaJ5hb2tedU Angelina Jordan - Portrait of a Child - Jam Session: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmHJZKdpmdJ1mM0 Note: I would normally never post on an artist's video about another artist, but this is an unsigned little girl that doesn't sell anything or do shows, so it's not like she the competition or anything. ...and I imagine Marlon would appreciate a young artist like her as well

[@Discoworx]

Them some big coconuts boy. Give it another 20 years and you'll eclipse the master. No criticism, just how long this shit takes. Enjoy the ride meanwhile and let it all come to you. Blessings

[@MickeyDuffyMusic]

Brilliant job seen these guys perform at longitude festival in Ireland, they where really good!!! Would defo go to see again.

[@RayJamesArtist]

Saw this performed tonight in #Sydney @ #OxfordArtFactory and can't let it go. #UNBELIEVABLE. Keep sharing your stories. Can't wait to see what you produce in the future (and to purchase this cover). Thank you Marlon & The Yarra Benders. (and for the photo outside the venue!) Best wishes. Keep the fire burnin'.

[@RayJamesArtist]

+Ray James P.S. Take a look at The Ink Spots and tell me Marlon isn't channeling a fair slice of Bill Kenny. Great stuff.

[@noeliaaznar3261]

Anything you do, you do it well!,Im really impress because your age, how can you feel the music like that?CONGRATULATIONS MARLON

[@2minstral]

That was an absolutely brilliant performance and cover. Added to my Blues playlist on World United Music and will share with my network later today. 8-)

[@felicitybruce1243]

When you played this at Blue Smoke in Nov. You took us to a special place Marlon! Blessed to see you perform this acoustic and solo! Epic.

[@deenacolada]

This is so beautiful

[@Coke_thekid]

Pedazo versión !!!! 😍😍

[@jessicadevine9542]

Sublime. Thank you.

[@Ceremony74]

Amazing

[@nightnurse777]

Well damn. You're got the Mississippi blues in you, kiwi. The real deal. 👍

[@VincentCavan]

Просто потрясающее исполнение! И голос завораживает

[@Ceremony74]

I'm hooked on this song. Damn he has talent!

[@ruthmusic8122]

Marlon, you sound so awesome with this band!and you really rock this song!So good!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@danielcan7262]

Beautiful

[@CarlosEduardo-cz4xw]

Love it!

[@Discoworx]

All hail the new king!

[@ryanlamb8118]

WTF youtube!?! Six whole years to get here? Glad I made it.

[@susan97701]

Fearless.

[@ayulskaya]

Best singer ever

[@MrsPro3000]

Wow! I’m so excited that I found you, you remind me of a soulful 🕺🏼 Elvis. ❤️

[@infolincolnpark9255]

simply amazing one of the best

[@saidboujeeane]

Gorgeous

[@Ceremony74]

This is just awesome

[@PhotonJon]

Holy crap! That was life changing.

[@comeonnowu]

Incredible

[@madrugada1007]

I am painting in oil, a portrait of a man Who has taken all the heart aches And all the pain he can stand I am using all the colors of blue I have here on my stand I am painting in oil, a portrait of a man I can tell he is dying. I see death in his eyes Oh yes I know, I know when he's crying 'Tis my tears, my tears that he cries I am so tired of how he feels inside I mix the paint with my hand I am painting in oil, a portrait of a man As I paint a wrinkled brow and hair that is turning grey Oh tell me how, how can I paint a smile And eyes that keep turning away? I am using all the colors of blue I have here on my stand I am painting in oil, a portrait and I'm the man A portrait and I am the man..

[@jacqueline8883]

Love this so much!!!

[@ernestsamuelllime8522]

Hot damn. I wish someone had told me about this. Well, let's hope there'll be more

[@rosaliavqz3693]

Marvellous song, nice vloice!!! I like so much!!!

[@amyhannah7945]

You were amazing tonight at The Gov.. one of the best live performances I've seen. Incredible

[@judybrannen]

Just Wowwwwwwwwww.

[@NRFNRR]

I am surprised to see how no one else has tried their go at this masterpiece...talking about missed opportunities...

[@raflo9297]

I saw you, Marlon, last night in Wgtn at San Fran. I really like the band. The first, last and I think it was the 4th track when you and the band rocked out for the first time were my favourite songs. That last song was amazing. My least favourite was Jealous Guy. You don't need to do any covers - your original stuff rocks and is much more interesting. Does the band have a name and who is in it? They are great

[@coopersmum06]

gorgeous...

[@sunlightfilms5222]

stay great, stay humble, and thank you!

[@FBrigdon]

Wow. Just...... wow. Good stuff.

[@sophiejoubert8644]

outch!!!!! sublime

[@anitawebber8188]

Wow wow wow wow wow wow

[@mrsarcastic5331]

He left it all on the stage.

[@Sochilinda]

I see that you have 3 dates in Germany. Please come to Austria!!!

[@highpassfilter9760]

Damn i love you Marlin

[@kjmax1068]

Amazing talented artist

[@susanstacey4569]

Still so Epic! O M G

[@theoglasson]

LEGEND

[@heatherbrown1880]

brilliant

[@crazycatz7]

How? Why? How can he be so good?

[@disabledoperator]

Too good!

[@jordanjordan2488]

in love

[@DominiqueKeller]

Auteur d'un premier jet solo (Marlon Williams, 24/04) qui déglace blues, country et bluegrass avec un goût certain pour le tragique, Marlon Williams est ce gamin né à Lyttleton qui totalise, à 25 ans, pas moins de quatre albums déjà sortis avec divers groupes. Mais c'est live que le Néo-Zélandais basé à Melbourne, fils caché, tel que d'aucuns prétendent, d'Elvis, Roy et Townes, se dévoile, sa reprise du Portrait Of A Man de Screamin' Jay Hawkins en assénant la confondante et l'hypnotique preuve.

[@xingoffdays]

What I wouldn't give to see this live

[@grove4mylife]

This song reminds Tea for One. Great performance.

[@ДмитрийДмитриев-щ4в]

Заебись! Очень артистично!

[@donrocin]

You're a brave guy to even attempt this song after the sandblasting Screamin' J gave it. Great job! Do you know who wrote it? Its usually credited to Walter Hawkins. I checked the works of the gospel singer/composer, Walter Hawkins, and its not there. Maybe its a pseudonym of SJH.

[@stevenhunley9486]

Blues on my dude!

[@goldsharktooth]

Bravo

[@roseblackmore2225]

💖💖💖💖

[@juanjo17x4]

I am painting in oil, a portrait of a man who has taken all the heart aches, and all the pain he can stand. I am using all the colors of blue, I have here on my stand. I am painting in oil, a portrait of a man. I can tell he is dying. O see death in his eyes. oh yes I know, I know when he's crying 'tis my tears, my tears that he cries. I am so tired of how he feels inside, I mix the paint with my hand. I am painting in oil, a portrait of a man. As I paint a wrinkled brow and hair that is turning grey, oh tell me how, how can I paint a smile and eyes that keep turning away? I am using all the colors of blue I have here on my stand. I am painting in oil, a portrait and I'm the man. A portrait and I am the man.

[@tabataariel441]

goog good muito bom

[@93surfozsurfshop73]

MUITO BOM.

[@speedmachine69]

Fuck yeah

[@kistlermartin5678]

Jay rocks this. i dont think that anyone could sing this one like him. Joy Screamin Jay Hawkins.

[@cometastudiovisiontc54phot93]

Sehr super

[@josecamacho3393]

Nobodies here will believe that a 9 yo would jam on “a portrait of a child”, but she did it. Check also her 8 million views B&b studio ‘I Put a Spell on You” by the barefoot princess of Jazz Angelina Jordan Astar. Jazz forever!

[@lyndamartin7584]

👀👀💗Y⛅u ELvis ❤💋Ur AMaziNg🌠❤

[@ДмитрийДмитриев-щ4в]

zbs!

[@mrjumphouse]

this is just a parallel of 'since i'v been loving you' by led zepplin

[@zavvierucha]

[@alandrummond5890]

imagine him singing for kyuss