Ondara - "Saying Goodbye" (Official Video)

[@magikoflove]

Sometimes you don't find the music, it finds you...

[@abramdale6917]

This song found me and I put it on repeat but drank too much wine and forgot the name. It found me again and I’m so happy. 😊

[@hector6794]

that is exactly how it Happened !!!! i just put Porch music and i just cant turn off this singer!!

[@edwardzimmer2171]

You are so correct.

[@natashabetts8889]

Love that ! Sometimes you don’t find the music, it finds you … 💓

[@trawsoza2926]

Fr my GMA just died and this song helps me

[@lucasspaeth1476]

I've listened to this song about 100 times. This song strikes so many chords with me. I've passed this song onto my entire family on two different continents and now they're all fans of Ondara. Thank you Ondara for making such beautiful music.

[@kampriabuba]

One of your best recommendations ❤️

[@joangrady6731]

me too!

[@mkenyamzalendo4130]

Coming from same village as he in Kenya 🇰🇪 i can say he is so talented,music can touch many it doesn’t matter where you’re from

[@elishasturmisch2521]

Village gani ? Might be my neighbour too

[@blackiris3143]

🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@westcoastRogers]

💯💯💯💯

[@superturboawesome1]

That's incredible man!

[@charlesmwaura5654]

Mkenya Mzalendo same

[@CommViewer]

He strikes a deep chord within that reminds me of Tracey Chapman...superb !!

[@squirrel2213]

YES!! Thank you, I had a voice in the back of my head that I couldn't put a name to!

[@silvergirl1960]

Me too!

[@stevieo2716]

good observation

[@NotThrowingShade]

As a long time Tracy Chapman fan, I concur. I would love to see this singer live.

[@LizaPeninon]

That's exactly what I thought when first hearing him !

[@bethellen1962]

It has such a strong country feel with that beautiful yodel/cry. It could have been made in Memphis. This is also a gorgeous piece of lyric writing, “now my flesh at arms with my pride.” Who hasn’t still attracted to someone they know they should say goodbye? So poetically put. And I haven’t even gotten to that haunting melody and Ondara’s delicate yet powerful voice. This is food for the senses and the soul. Thank you Ondara for sharing your gift with the world. 😃

[@Simplelittlelife]

Man, this song. From the first time they played it on the current I can’t get it out of my head. So much soul and emotion but packaged in an easy rhythmic way. Very well done and thank you this! 🙏👍

[@rowzee.]

Right!? The heart! The spirit! The sheer emotion, human feeling! What a heart breaker - of the most glorious kind!

[@edvelez9084]

Wow wow it takes my breath away

[@pinkybrain537]

Agree , i'm South African in Melbourne

[@momg49]

@@edvelez9084 +

[@davidvogel2909]

@@rowzee. you got it!

[@JanMontague]

I am 74 I found this song on KZbin I love it I just keep playing it I love his voice ❤️

[@gp3256]

So much here. This performer is sharing the soul. More of this in the world please. :)

[@Gypsycat61100]

Wow, blown away. This guy is gonna be a big deal, and rightly so.

[@IlesYlangYlang]

Waouh vivre Kenya 🇰🇪 longue vie à vous. Et mercie beaucoup Pour cette choix musicale. Vous êtes trop bon. Bravo 👏 👏 👏.

[@ajdes05]

HUUUUUUUUUUUUUGE

[@michelleg.676]

Yes his voice is so soothing. We need to support good musicians. Tired of the nonsense on the radio.

[@ericabelcher8760]

Yesssss he is!!!! I told my whole family about him!!!❤

[@FaulesArschloch]

well, it wasn't 😞

[@lynnita321]

JS, your voice is a calling from ancient memories, a calling to unite us all through time and space . Thank you for your poetry and music. You could not have come at a more perfect time.

[@ceilstrakna6780]

Ancient memories. Collective human memories. You're absolutely like.

[@violetqueen450]

Well said

[@acaughey09]

That's beautiful

[@ChiTheLight]

Yes indeed

[@richardhannon1806]

It doesn’t matter, if the you find the music or it finds you. What matters is having the perfect voice to bring it to life.

[@rdEye-jm8he]

This is music !! it makes you feel something you cant explain.

[@gordonsmith8923]

That's the way music is suppose to make you feel.

[@ceilstrakna6780]

As Pete Townshend said decades ago: "I can't explain, I think it's love."

[@ericabelcher8760]

I totally agree!

[@nobutterinhell]

he is a deep feeling man !!!!

[@scottannett3466]

Holy Shit I'm blown away...I just discovered him on CBS Saturday Morning. Thank You my higher powers for guiding me to this.

[@chrisperry4864]

Scott Annett he’s so good live

[@scottannett3466]

Chris Perry I will for sure see him live sometime!

[@zentropy12]

I saw him perform last October with Lindsey Buckingham. He is so phenomenally talented. I was so blown away. Love this song so much. It has become my anthem.

[@dorotajurczyk59]

Me too

[@Pocketchnge]

Wow! Amazing voice! A much needed break from what society calls music these days.

[@younggkingz]

Abrar I feel you bro

[@lindas_doppelganger]

100%

[@macjolly6748]

Damn right! This guy's got IT!

[@Silverturnsblue]

Abrar agreed

[@jameshaywood3194]

There's always been crap music, there always will be. This guy is amazing. I recommend Melissa Laveaux as well.

[@genuinecream]

Wow what a voice. He is giving me goose bumps.

[@genuinecream]

I'm going to see him in concert in Berlin soon :D

[@sorenp7769]

He's voice is good but he's passion and lyrics are out there good u kno

[@acesneights1130]

Heard you on 89.3 The Current in the Twin Cities and I'm extremely grateful. You, young man, are about to be big. And you deserve it.

[@tylertrevi6227]

acesneights1130 I heard it on the current too! I had to pull over and Shazam the song I liked it so much

[@abrahamhang7880]

Same here!

[@S.Germain.Jr33]

Estou apaixonado pelas músicas de Ondara, ele é incrível. Voz excelente ❤❤Nossa, nota 1.000. Parabéns cara, amo-te. Aqui do 🇧🇷🙂

[@hahamasala]

This song gives me chills . Unbelievably amazing and emotional. Thank you J. S.!

[@yvonneengosi6665]

Just can't get enough of this song ❤❤❤

[@younggkingz]

Speechless. What a beautiful song!

[@aurora.22K]

TO THIS DAY .. I have no idea how this doesn't have `434 M views by now... it has be something that has carried me since the day of release! SOOOOOO UNDERRATED.....

[@dh-zi6hb]

He made me cry.......anyone here still remember Simon and Garfunkel? Bleecker Street? I'm amazed with this guy. Ah to finally find new music with depth and soul. He moves me to places long forgotten..."the gods of time".....

[@westcoastRogers]

sMe here!

[@dh-zi6hb]

@@westcoastRogers Thanks for getting me to listen to that song again. I need healing of an old pain. Something long ago forgotten.

[@AH-mk8hc]

I 'member

[@HarajukuSiren]

Hauntingly beautiful. The first time I heard it, I was transfixed by how strong and rich his voice is, but also how much sadness and pain it expresses from a broken heart. This is a listen to and enjoy alone song for me. My burden feels lighter each time I listen to it. And yes, it helped me through a breakup that happened right when it came out. Thank you Ondara!! Your voice is a blessing to mortal ears.

[@Atitlan1222]

I just saw him on PBS...blown away. I teach refugee/imgrants kiddos in high school...will show the this video tomorrow.

[@keithmcdonald9247]

Great song J.S. Ondara!! This’ll be with me til my last day!

[@JoyceDade]

J. S. Ondara and his wonderful band were on TV this morning. It was my great privilege to sing along with him as they performed. Wish I could see them in concert, it would be such a great privilege and honor. In my heart, I will be there.

[@sarahstmichaels3926]

J S Ondara

[@JoyceDade]

Thank you for the correction, I appreciate it!

[@shawnbarnes4339]

this song should be on a movie soundtrak

[@feder_]

This song hurts so bad in a good way

[@shawnbarnes4339]

one of my favorite songs for 2019

[@antho7939]

Très belle découverte j'adhère

[@Nick-nb8kf]

What's your favorite song for 2023?

[@garyolson2676]

I heard this song in Duluth on UMD radio. Got in my 70 year old brain and can't get it out. I'll be buying tickets to see him live at First Ave.!

[@Geo69xr]

Rush hour I pick up my wife from her job and I could tell she's had a hard day at work and she falls asleep on the way home. Our marriage is over after 7 years and we both know it. Going along the highway this song suddenly comes on the radio and I listen closely to the lyrics...I start crying as I look at her. It's painful but we know the marriage took its course and reached its end.....but we still somehow love each other but we know its over.

[@Julia-b9x]

Geo69xr - that is so sad. :(

[@brettsommer]

Damn, man. I just cried for you reading that...

[@duskdawn7497]

Don't give up! You both must save your love...

[@xaothao1352]

You are stupid. You dont love each other. Face the facts.

[@Geo69xr]

@@xaothao1352 just stick you your video games sonny.

[@andis60]

Wow! His voice is incredible. Gives me chills and touches my soul.

[@moneymakingsim4314]

If you are a racist, You have NO soul…

[@TheAgathist]

I'm here because my local NPR station introduced me to the music of J.S. Ondara, along with several other artists who have become associated with American roots music throughout its entire history. Thank you, World Cafe! :-)

[@JamesAlee-no9tq]

The harmonies of this song are angelic!

[@superjonz9958]

Ondara has very unique style of music. This is a masterpiece! Respect 🙏🏻

[@purexample]

Wow. Your voice and delivery are magnificent. Thank you for sharing your gift.

[@chrisschenouda1810]

NotYourRealMom YES HE IS A VERY TALENTED SONGWRITER AND VERY GIFTED TOO ALSO HIS GUITAR PLAY OUTSTANDING

[@justrigths]

Hello peoples I do Hope all is doing well in good spirits.. listening to this young talented artist I will say I am very grateful and honored. I enjoy his music very much God Bless all. Thank you D .

[@jimcatalfamo8034]

wow, we are lucky because we are listening to greatness

[@pascaljosserand4643]

C'est beau, magnifique, incroyable, hypnotique, j'en reste sans voix!!! Le nouveau Tracy Chapman 😍😍😍😍

[@antho7939]

Bien dit !

[@beckergnane6504]

Tracy version féminin.

[@tachou2009]

Cest un mec mieux que tracy

[@benjensen8336]

After listening to the end of the video and how raw the song sounded, I want to listen to an acapella version

[@stellaspencer3335]

I love this guy! Kinda a Roy Orbison/ 50's-ish type sound,with soul.

[@JamesAlee-no9tq]

The sweetest way to say goodbye!❤

[@mahogma66]

Never heard an angel sing, but I'm guessing it might sound a lot like this.

[@aurora.22K]

AGAIN ... through all this .. and my shares.. how is this is not 25M.... bugs me ... He's so incredible

[@deepbluesong5067]

With his voice and gift of storytelling, this gentleman is getting to explode. You better hold on, Mr. Ondara, it's a sweet and crazy ride

[@daydream6743]

sweet words :)

[@nk3382]

My neighbors keep playing this song and I love it.

[@mehdibenaissa]

Who believes in Music again?

[@naribhidden1715]

Not sure why, but some of his songs make my eyes water, might be a combination of your sentiments and his writing.

[@1aneuman]

Its such a simple song, with so much energy, unbelievable.

[@roothay1]

applepie real estate a;

[@hana.the.writer5074]

✋

[@stevenmeyer5340]

THAT VOICE was very clear and loud enough for the song to get to me right after I was done with the song and I cried because it's the best song I've ever played in all the songs i've ever heard

[@harvejoel1911]

Thank you, J.S.for reminding us what music can feel like!

[@JoyceDade]

Wishing all the greatest of successes to you, J.S. Ondara, on your American and Canadian tour! Rock the house and change the world with your beautiful melodies, at the same time, bring us your special brand of bittersweet joy as you do. Change our world, and make it even more beautiful than it already is. We all love you so much for who you are and what you have given us with these magnificent recordings.

[@bergenhammond5263]

I heard this song and now can’t stop listening to EVERY SONG this man sings!!! Where has he been!? Wow!!!!

[@Preedism]

So beautiful! Thank you KZbin for the random, awesome recommendation!❤

[@eebrahimself7731]

Une musique qui t'emporte... Te fait tout oublié. 👌

[@raphaelvoilquin9533]

Heures notre a young singer but a smashing singer !

[@antonecremois5764]

Set vrais ibra

[@irenewairimu4200]

How am I discovering him now. Just wow!

[@tammiebrown4968]

OMG, I’m watching CBS This Morning, I was stopped in my tracks listening to these guys. This is the first I’ve heard of him. I love him already. I have to have all his music. Thank you for making my day. Thank you CBS for their performance. Im now a huge fan!

[@petagray5993]

Wow! Amazing discovery!

[@seamusgaelic6447]

Here after seeing J.S. Ondara being profiled on PBS News Hour's Canvas feature. He's amazing, isn't he?!

[@backtotheoceanoka5140]

Non stop in my head...I'm so grateful to you, a beautiful Artist, for this song....

[@patc.39]

Wow. Had a very haunting voice..the kind that you can continue to hear in your head long after the song is over! New Fan!!!

[@tinalapusniak6169]

amazing talent.

[@mosjeffinately7822]

I have just discovered you as of December 25, 2019. This is is music. Thank you so much.

[@JamesAlee-no9tq]

This song could last 20 minutes or more and ide still listen to the whole thing!❤

[@maryoconnell8083]

This song is beautiful and your voice is lovely!!!

[@jdeandrury8503]

When a song moves ya,, you feel it inside your soul,, when you can relate to not only the lyrics but the music as well,, for me goosebumps washed over me like a wave,,, I instantly became a fan,, thank you J.S.O

[@yungmind]

Great voice, great lyrics too. Digging this hard.

[@michaelcoleman2660]

Love every thing about the song the beat the music and an amazing voice.

[@WoRN808]

OVER AND OVER AGAIN I LIS TEN TO THIS. FOR MONTHS.

[@randallsaulsbury8298]

Rooting for you, J.S.. You are a talent for sure!

[@DOller98]

You have TALENT NICE 💯

[@smohlmann]

It’s rare that a song hits my soul these days but man….that’s anazing

[@emilyallison8824]

This is literally one of the best songs I have ever heard in my life - this guy is AMAZING

[@doomedthunder6638]

This song hit me on a personal level. It reminded me of all the people I have lost and how you have to almost get good at saying goodbye. The line when he says “There goes my innocence” I lost it.

[@elitedata]

what a great touching song indeed. when i first heard this song, i thought it was a female vocalist until i arrived here. what a surprise, this vocalist has some amazing talent and a very unique voice

[@aurelieryd5879]

Magnifique! Quelle voix et très belle découverte! Merci Taratata! ❤

[@sheepoo_7783]

Oui merci taratata!! Je ne m en lasse pas!!Il a vraiment un don!!Artiste magnifique!

[@garygoodney2223]

Genius, made my time on earth better. Thank You

[@therustyfisherman7922]

Absolutely beautiful music! You hear an old soul in his voice and it makes you reflect on your own personal triumphs and struggles

[@tammytruthout8465]

Discovered him on THE TODAY SHOW just now! Love his music so much. Wow!

[@tammytruthout8465]

His biggest influence is Bob Dylan, I can hear it!

[@robr7759]

I must've listened to this 15-20 times today... This, to me, is a perfect track. Fantastic!

[@melisaalto]

exactly music, lyric voice,= perfect

[@Julia-b9x]

Rob Romero - ondara’s entire album is addictive like that!

[@rowzee.]

So much same. . .lutwralkt I'm repeat as I wallow lol

[@droppingnostopping3534]

Most beautiful voice in human history. This man is literally going to make a shift in the souls of mankind. I'm so lucky to have felt this song within this brief life.

[@ITZE.MUSICC]

Discovered you on instagram..... Couldn't get this song outta my head and now I'm here!! This song along with a few others I've heard from you are unbelievably beautiful! I hope I can connect with others through my upcoming music as much as your music has connected with me. Thank you!

[@marcelotomaz9828]

I found out by chance looking for say goodbye, but this song mecheu with me also opened doors to new worlds, pleasure marcelo, brazil !!!!

[@clintongilson4672]

I like this a lot, sir. And I'm a music snob. Thank you.

[@giuseppedomenicorana-buset9610]

This song is incredible... I am drowning in the lyrics and music. It's hard to find words for it. Usually I'm good with words. I'm gonna play it on every one of my concerts from now on. Thanks for making me speechless. I haven't felt that in a long time...

[@steffaniehenderson977]

Giuseppe Domenico Rana-Busetti You said it best.🖤

[@kristensechrest8816]

The sound of his cry when he sings “honey I’m just getting good at saying goodbye”. I feel him saying goodbye,,,,,Chicago IL

[@mmmk1616]

Thanks PBS NewsHour!

[@user-den47]

From Siberia this Love!))

[@squirrel2213]

I'm gonna just echo everybody else here....WOW....JUST WOW. Absolutely incredible voice.

[@aerialbingo118]

omg my new favourite song

[@onelifecaddy1989]

Wow undoubtably captures the sound an essence of an era! Outstanding and superb

[@brayorayo]

Timeless

[@sarahclark4580]

Best album of the year maybe.

[@garycaine5687]

Wow, real music...rare these days. Brilliant song. Very catchy.

[@scotttyger4856]

It is August 16th, 2020, I'm in Pennsylvania, USA, and JUST discovered this song, this artist yesterday. I've listened to this song literally DOZENS of times in the last 30 hours! Wow! What emotion!

[@mono.isgtds]

Mum got me this when I got a record player because he also had a hummingbird on the cover and I’m so glad she did.

[@TLaila25]

You are fantastic can’t get enough. Love everything you’ve done. Heard you on PBS news. Wishing you much success!

[@wandamiller4473]

This song and this young man that sings the song means the world to me. This song touched my heart the first second I heard it. Has a lot of meaning for me. I lost my granddaughter when she was 8 5 years later, lost her mom

[@duskdawn7497]

We all need that kind music for healing us...Thank you 🙏❤️

[@elgringo4141]

Amazing voice woke up listening to this and just thinking how greatfull i am to have a family

[@KAYVOH]

Here after GRAMMY NOMINATION, kenya is PROUD 🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@truthseeker9624]

I'm in tears!!!

[@jeffomomcony]

Oooaah, there goes my innocence Oooaah, there goes my innocence Oooaah, there goes my innocence Oooaah, there goes my innocence My favorite lines, cant help repeating x100

[@suesjoy]

Gorgeous falsetto!

[@emrys6738]

dick head

[@trigonzobob]

@@emrys6738 WTF you talkin' 'bout?!? You da dickhead.

[@rekcurc]

Amen

[@Nuna1129]

brings you back to your own young heart aches and makes sense of losing your innocence for love

[@guruvoke4331]

Read your story on BBC and i had to listen to you.. So proud of you, love from Kenya 🇰🇪

[@carolinecaro1320]

Me too.. Love him

[@guruvoke4331]

@@carolinecaro1320 from Kenya?