REACTING TO MY OLD SINGING VIDEOS FROM 10 YEARS AGO

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Hey everybody, I have literally never done anything like this before, but thought it was time I switched up the channel for you. you don't really get to see much of my personality here and I think that's a shame, so gonna try and change that. I started this channel over 10 years ago and it's crazy to know how far we have taken it. 200,000 of you guys??????? Thanks so much for all the support over the years. it's changed my life.
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[@SamTompkinsUK]

GUYSSSS I’M GOING ON TOUR ACROSS THE UK, EUROPE AND NORTH AMERICA!! GRAB A TICKET IF YOU WANNA 🥹🥹 samtompkins.tix.to/Tour2023

[@Amber-1988]

❤❤❤❤ Sam please go back on tour in the US!!! If you can't make it to North Carolina, then I'll come see you in New York, or wherever!!! You are amazing, and don't ever lose your faith!! I'm such in love with your music! Love Always, your biggest fan in America (Statesville, North Carolina) Amber ❤❤❤

[@soniafrancisco2433]

It's so cute that you and Ren actually have a video of you playing together on the day you met, so sick

[@michaelaallen4419]

The Bastille part has me CRYING with laughter

[@SamTompkinsUK]

hahahahaha imagine if they saw this lmao

[@yagogeste]

Them too 😂

[@cowsaysmoo122]

Sam slagging his room's wall colour when thats his hair colour now 😂

[@SamTompkinsUK]

LMAOOO DUDE I WAS GONNA ADD A LITTLE TITLE INTO THE VIDEO AT THE POINT OF THAT VIDEO WITH THAT

[@Catsandcamera]

Haha, exactly what I thought

[@tayasmith1261]

😅😅

[@dimpleosorio1371]

Im your big fan sam, frommmmmm philippines. Hopefully after this pandemic you can visit us here ☺️

[@goobydoot]

😅

[@SamTompkinsUK]

thanks so much for watching, guys! subscribe to my channel and follow my Instagram for more - @samtompkinsuk 🥰💙

[@flynna]

I remember my HTC wildfire

[@joseguzman-zenquis2500]

It would be dope if you made the same covers with current version of yourself.

[@selenadepriest697]

Hi. I subbed and I'll go find your insta here in a few. You look so sad underneath everything else going on here. I hope your in a better place now Sam. Your too pretty to be so tragic. Sending love from Oklahoma.

[@ChrisLawton66]

Just finding this now. You were always great. And it's wonderful seeing you and Ren together! I love Ren even more after hearing your story. What a standup guy.

[@jemp8837]

Okay, that little insight into how you and Ren met absolutely melted me. I didn’t think I could love you guys more.

[@michaelaallen4419]

The story of how you and Ren met is so wholesome, I love you both

[@miawalker3670]

This ^ 🙌

[@adaroper4412]

This was so cute 😌 don’t be so hard on young Sam, he had some passion

[@SamTompkinsUK]

haha thanks - I think it’s just my way of coping with it. natural reflex type of thing

[@ElliePeatman]

Wait Ren is 6y older than you?! He hasn’t aged at alllll

[@SamTompkinsUK]

ren sold his soul for eternal youth and incredible musical talent. the plot thickens.

[@filipgeci]

@@SamTompkinsUK everything makes sense now :o

[@GGG_3]

@@SamTompkinsUK hahaha ren is basically Richard from Lost

[@ElliePeatman]

Sam Tompkins his secret is out

[@SamTompkinsUK]

@@GGG_3 I can’t tell you enough how much I truly appreciated this reference.

[@billyray368]

Sam : Turquoise is a horrible colour Sam’s hair : Aight Ima head out

[@SamTompkinsUK]

in fairness I did actually specifically say for bedrooms hahahaha - u right tho lmao

[@sarahmerrifield2394]

I'm watching this in 2023...and I just wanna know if you realize how many Americans have now watched your and Rens videos of y'all busking? Ren has blown up here in the States and thru that YOU have been seen and your Angelic voice has been heard and LOVED!!! How do you not have more subs?!?!?! Your voice is a sexy silk that moves people...at least it does me!

[@imambermay]

‘don’t struggle to get down low now though’ 😂

[@SamTompkinsUK]

LMAOOOO MY FACE AFTER THAT IS FILLED WITH SHAME

[@piscada1829]

@@SamTompkinsUK the shame was perfect LOL

[@tayasmith1261]

The moment he realised what he said did it for me 😅😂

[@carinaconnecting]

actually the confidence it took for you to ask Bastille to listen to you sing like not a lot of teens would have the balls to do that

[@keith.richardsprivate1597]

Thanks for your sincere compliment and love, I’m not complete without you as my Fan 🌹🎻 I have you to be most thankful for

[@redangel169]

Seriously, the tenacity that took is impressive

[@SineadM27]

Ren and Sam together for the first time... genuine chills

[@keith.richardsprivate1597]

Thanks for your sincere compliment and love, I’m not complete without you as my Fan 🌹🎻 I have you to be most thankful for

[@2specialize]

Meeting Ren not knowing his talent prior but knowing now, when you look back you must think that was one of your luckiest breaks in life, and not just that you can tell he is one humble guy, that just loves creating music and saw your talent and gave you not money but the guidance and encouragement, the world would be a better place if there was a lot more Rens. I was thinking the other day that since lockdown a lot of artists that have great talent but not had many followers because their not in the limelight, have actually started to shine with people having more time to listen to proper talent and not the junk that's served up on the radio every day and it now it seems they are understanding what talent there is hidden in the depths of youtube, etc? For me, it's the fabulous lyrics that bind together so well and aren't repetitive but giving people something they can actually relate to, not just about breakups but about everyday life and struggles. Love your work man

[@keith.richardsprivate1597]

Thanks for your sincere compliment and love, I’m not complete without you as my Fan 🌹🎻 I have you to be most thankful for

[@Hexenkind1]

You and Ren, I hope you will do stuff with him again. This story between you both is so touching beyond believe. Amazing.

[@shayaan3026]

Man... I sometimes imagine how insane it is that we have all these small variables in our lives that have a huge.impact. Imagine you busking a couple of streets down or not busking the day you met Ren.. Small decision, but the result may have been so different. It's mad!

[@rayshawnflores7686]

The way you and ren met is awesome. You both don't just make amazing music together or separate, but the passion and talents you both put into each of it is like straight out of a movie.

[@RoeByrne]

The video with Ren made my heart so warm, seeing you both pop off recently is amazing

[@RoeByrne]

Also just to add to that, this whole video really motivated me, I’m busking now every chance I get just trying to make a little name for myself & this is just what I needed to motivate me to get grinding on posting covers x Thank you Sam ❤️

[@badoutlaw99]

This is a wicked video giving us fans a bit of your personal special moments . Thanks Ren is fire as well #Neverstop

[@SamTompkinsUK]

im glad you think so! let me know if there's anything else you wanna see.

[@noahlopez4548]

i remember seeing sam first from the “same old situation” vid, so glad to see where he’s gone and where he’s going. happy to be a fan

[@SamTompkinsUK]

oh wow that was a while ago! glad you stuck around!!!

[@noahlopez4548]

@@SamTompkinsUK happy to stick around for longer!! keep it up sam you’re doing great

[@robbiebowers9475]

Awesome..To have footage of the day you and Ren met and played for the first time is worth more than everything that came after it, what a memory to have for the rest your life, tear jerker. you guys have come so far on your own terms no words amazing, wished I was more aware at the time as around that time the band I joined for 1 gig as they needed a guitarist started our own night at The Hope Sat nights in 2005 called The Stash that 1 gig turned into 7 years once every month, we loved given new young bands gigs cause Saturday night all there mates could come would of loved to have had you guys play...Thats amazing footage, im a big bab..thats brought a tear to eye, made me feel alive!..Big Love to you guys!

[@MrIha-ee5xf]

This is so much better than regular youtubers reacting to their old, cringe videos, tweets, or whatever🤩

[@Moi-io7yi]

I was thinking the same thing. I'm loving this. Team young Sam lol

[@zed4225]

Sam you are in permanent beast mode. What an incredible voice you have. I cried when you teared up on stage with Justin, just watched it again for the feels. What an amazing experience for you. You deserve that sort of recognition. Pretty sure Justin thinks so too. And all his fans, they loved ya. Keep on keeping on Sam, give our man Ren a massive hug from us all when you see him.❤

[@demi3213]

oh man the story of you and Ren meeting is so cute. I didn't know that he's older than you and effected your music career that much. He's like an older brother to you so sweet

[@user-vj8jz7xv2l]

Aahhhh seeing you recount your fateful encounter with Ren was so interesting, thanks for sharing, Sam :)

[@Sawonzera]

Hey Sam, I'm also a musician and I'm from brazil, I'm a huge fan of yours, I was really feeling a bit down lately, doubting myself for the last couple of months, then I watched this video, hearing all your stories, listening to the message at the end, made me happy and glad to do what I'm doing right now, you're amazing!!! Thank you for sharing this with everyone.

[@chiot2875]

“But don’t give me abuse for it” 😭 I feel so bad for baby Sam, but at least it led you here

[@robbiebowers9475]

If 1 kid picks a guitar or buys a mic starts his own thing cause he saw you guys..Your job is done, we all want to be able to make a living doing what we love but very few do most give up, your an inspiration to others and in my opinion for me the most joy is inspiring someone and showing that all you need is belief and yeah youll get laughed at etc but in the end if you love it youll shine and be the one with the memories and stories of the amazing people you met on your journey, fame or no fame its about following what love and being an inspiration !...

[@EloyGabriel_]

Thank you for sharing the parts of the journey we don't get to see... The fact that Ren was doing that for a kid in the street singing. Amazing. Can't wait for you to do the same thing for another kid out there Sam

[@dalenna_]

This should be a lesson to all young singers...keep going. Your voice is still growing.

[@gandalfthebrown4271]

i literally sobbed when he told the story of how he met Ren and showed the vid... i love you both sm and knowing Ren is legit as genuine and loving as he seems just makes it all so much better

[@quenchlessmaiden13]

This is the first video I've seen of you talking and I absolutely loved it. Your stories are amazing and how great is that video of you and ren? You guys are so awesome!

[@keith.richardsprivate1597]

Thanks for your sincere compliment and love, I’m not complete without you as my Fan 🌹🎻 I have you to be most thankful for 🎻🌹

[@lidia4620]

The whole Ren story and video got me so emotional awww sush a beautiful friendship

[@tubaroy490]

The whole Ren story and video got me so emotional awww sush a beautiful friendship

[@farbasARG]

When you said Ren, the hole story just came into my feelings... Such a nice gesture and story of your friendship

[@musicaddict1046]

*(w)hole Sorry, I had the opportunity to correct you and make a reference to a Sam song at the same time, how could I not take that? 😅💛

[@farbasARG]

@@musicaddict1046 hahah not a problem, thanks!

[@Ivxry]

I'd watch whatever content you make tbh, you're all around chill.

[@adamhollis226]

when you told the story about the other busker helping you out I was intrigued..but when you said it was Ren my jaw D R O P P E D ! That is such an amazing story and now all these years later, loving what both of you do, I am so thankful and happy that moment happened❤❤❤

[@caroline8733]

How lovely, you have the video of the exact day, a amazing friendship was born, with you and ren!!! Love it!!

[@keith.richardsprivate1597]

Thanks for your sincere compliment and love, I’m not complete without you as my Fan 🌹🎻 I have you to be most thankful for 🎻

[@johnsherlock8015]

i remember the fist time i saw you singingwas with ren in brighton i stopped and never moved till you had finished i have lived here for 30 od years thank you both for that moment in time

[@gracetoner6176]

Can’t cope with baby Ren and Sam bless

[@mandiimiraa3443]

YES! I LOVE THIS IDEA! You should make more regular KZbin videos

[@justrandom5971]

I really agreeee!!!! it's so amazing just having fun with your favorite artists beyond him just putting music or music videos

[@NateVickers]

bro hahaha I love this, i’d cringe way too hard if I looked at the videos i’ve set to private 😂

[@TobiiRheaStarr]

Ahhh so sweet, young Sam and Ren! It’s so cool you have this on video to look back on. You were good then but look how far you have come now! The world is your oyster! Good luck 🖤

[@Larissakkuma]

This was so sick!! Adorable to see you go back and look at not only your vocal growth but your growth in your career. Super proud 🤍

[@waxingmiracle]

It's great that moment was captured on film for us all to see.

[@April--Moon]

A RENegade's concert, or even tour, one day would be wonderful. Sam Tompkins, Chinchilla, The Big Push and others/including The Wolf and other discoveries

[@jeanwyenberg2774]

Well this was fun! So glad you stuck it out as you have a massive talent!

[@DJSupaflyguy]

I never knew this was how you met what a fecking legend, Ren big up to you bro.👌👌👌👌 An all your vids are sick Sam, Ren, the Big Push all of them thanks. All summer sat in garden chilling with family, I blasted your tunes out.

[@dawnpatterson8708]

I just found this. Loved every minute of it.

[@GGG_3]

this video seriously made me so happy and haha gotta point out too that for someone who doesn't make this kind of videos, you made look very very professional and nice lol like I liked the set of the place and the sound was very clear, it was really a nice amazing video

[@daniel3344]

This was inspiring to watch mate, seeing where you're at now. Amazing. It would be cool if you did like a video on songwriting, the first song you wrote and how you've progressed etc. I've been playing all my life and I just can't write anything 😂 then I listen to 'not so grey' and I'm like HOW lmao

[@GGG_3]

I definitely agree with this idea!!! i love his writing and would love to know how the process goes

[@TeXBRS]

It is amazing how his voice, personality and soul have been shaping even more over time. You are a great artist, and I am very to be able to follow your journey and support it. I would support a cover of the songs in the video, in the "adult Sam" version

[@mrsainsburys1]

Sorry I didn’t see you back then, great video and you are awesome, keep on going you are amazing 🙏🦉❤️🐊👍

[@ChrisLawton66]

This is a beautiful video. Congratulations on your successes and I'm so very sorry for the loss of your da.

[@sergimontoyaflorez4182]

Yo bro 20 minutes is not enough time to meet such a great artist!!!! Keep doing these videos cause I loved to know more about your story and I know you will hit a million soon 💪😎

[@georgustav]

If I meet u I will force u to listen to me singing a song of yours and make u experience how akward Bastille must have fellt. Nice video btw

[@jjseluk]

That little head shake after “can’t get me out of the clubs”....I rate the self awareness 🖖🏾

[@RefnRes]

Ever since my sister misheard the lyrics for Bastille, I've never been able to listen to it without going "How am I going to be an octupus about this?"

[@HollyB5484]

More videos like this please. I love your music and it's great getting to see the personality here. ❤️. Oh and I love your accent.

[@paawanchhabra]

18:21 thankyou for saying that man😭😭 it motivated a lot.. and also make more content like this i love it!

[@Not_mrbrown]

Just got to say, the cover of little lady is crazy, ive been listening to you and Ren for a few years now and i love everything release. Keep up the good work man.

[@-LilBebe]

12:09 so good. and then he started singing funny so we wouldn’t feel bad cuz we can’t sing. some of us😭😭

[@fabioladc6399]

Sam this video was so inspiring.. I literally admire you so much and im so happy everything is working out. The part where you told the story of how you and Ren met is so cute and it made me tear up😅 Also the first video of you singing with your turquoise wall is amazing!! Ahaha your voice is the best😊 thank you for everything!!💖

[@alexruiz1197]

12:27 When Ren told the story in an interview, he said that he stoped couse your voice sounded like Mariah Carey hahahha

[@justrandom5971]

lmaooo he wasn't lying that video of him in red he had pretty amazing vocals

[@fraserwatters6816]

Do a cover of small bump now so we can compare!

[@fraserwatters6816]

Also a cover of I fall apart by post Malone cause your vocals could slay that song

[@ameliecdn7641]

Loved this video, learning more about your story and watching you giving hope to little bedroom singers haha 🤩 You deserve way more than 200k subscribers Sam... I've been following you from France since about 5 years now maybe more. Love what you do with Ren and alone too, wish you a great and long journey in the music world 🎶😊

[@keith.richardsprivate1597]

Thanks for your sincere compliment and love, I’m not complete without you as my Fan 🌹🎻 I have you to be most thankful for

[@charlottewebster4127]

I love that you’ve decided to switch up your content, can tell that you enjoyed yourself and that’s what’s most important. I’d heard the story of how you and Ren met before but didn’t know you had a video from that day, how amazing 🥺 Been obsessed with you two since I first heard of you over a year ago from the classic blind eyed video ❤️

[@AllThatIKnowNow]

You're amazing, Sam! Keep making music 🎤🎶🙌❤️

[@Moi-io7yi]

When you're now starting off something 8 years into the future looks far away. But when you look back 8 years feels like yesterday. Love this video. Thank you for sharing 😊🎶🎵🎶

[@Jennozen1]

you're very talented sir. very beautiful voice.

[@ikarrusProductions]

Omg that’s how Ren and you met ?😂 omg that’s destined to be a musical friendship

[@TXTrojan]

so happy for both of you and thank you for sharing

[@adwoab.6038]

You and ren are just my vibe 💞💯 I love high of you so much, you guys are talented af.

[@homicidalofficial4230]

you can just hear the classic sam tompkins voice break in it

[@eretlippand9965]

Thank you both for being such an amazing artists and sharing your amazing gifts with us!

[@hurley460]

Love the story of how you and ren met. It's so genuine! Saw some busking videos of yall a while back and been a fan since.

[@Watch_me2023]

I've been following you for a while. I remember when you sang in the car park with Ren singing blinded eye and that angry security guy😂 In all seriousness when I watched your busking videos I wanted to sing just like you! You have always been a massive inspiration for me! That's why I can now sing because of you! So thank you🧡

[@krecic45]

Thank you for never giving up

[@keith.richardsprivate1597]

Thanks for your sincere compliment and love, I’m not complete without you as my Fan 🌹🎻 I have you to be most thankful for

[@krecic45]

@@keith.richardsprivate1597

[@000zoltar]

It is actually so interesting to see your journey and it’s also very inspiring for people that are on their journey of making their own story to be seen. You are very sound soul that I would like to hear more often 😊 so there is my subscription

[@keith.richardsprivate1597]

Thanks for your sincere compliment and love, I’m not complete without you as my Fan 🌹🎻 I have you to be most thankful for 🎻

[@000zoltar]

@@keith.richardsprivate1597 Don’t flatter yourself Sam, I am not a fan 🤭🙃 I just appreciate your work because it speaks right through you. Never change for anyone and always stay true to yourself x

[@demi3213]

thank you for the little inspirational motivation speech at the end of the video ❤️ and i would like to see more videos of you reacting yourself

[@Kai_s263]

Sam I remember watching all of these videos when you put them out on KZbin ! You should be really proud of yourself !

[@algiovannelli1271]

'Keep calm and stay reem' Sam giving us wise words to live by

[@skyeannamusic]

Awh, I loved this video dude! You are amazing! X

[@keith.richardsprivate1597]

Thanks for your sincere compliment and love, I’m not complete without you as my Fan 🌹🎻 I have you to be most thankful for 🎻

[@swytladee]

I couldnt with this whole video 💀💀

[@timmclachlan9812]

Great video, it's like an actually bio of where you came from to where you are! Keep doing what your doing 👏 big fan!

[@asraabdulahi956]

noooooo it is not awkward that you stopped them, I would never had the courage . props props props. also that video could go viral if you titled it "boy sings to bastille their song" something like that

[@christyheffernan1248]

This is so fun.

[@georgia6000]

idk what to comment but you've really improved and it makes me happy lmao

[@nielsboterman9869]

The chemistry with Ren is insane

[@wiganlatic1547]

Great content Sam, thoroughly enjoyed seeing the start of your journey, interesting you can hear the tone, certain runs back then which make you the special artist you are today. I started listening to your music when I was going through an awful time in life - lonliness, sadness and depression. Your music was an escape from reality, and saved my life. I mean it when I say that, I don't think I'd be here today without your songs. The lyrics connected and resonated with me, and it gave me something to cling onto, hope that things will get better. I'm coming to your gig in Leeds, and although I can't wait to hear your beautiful voice sing the songs that saved my life, I will get emotional. I won't be dancing and singing that night, I'm coming on my own, to stand in the corner and just listen. To think about how far I've come in life, while listening to the songs that played a huge part.

[@matthewhampshire1088]

And I’m reacting to your old hair styles! 😂

[@yvetishere]

as you may or may not know i found you through the lil rascal duo you were / passenger , conor maynard/ meeting on the streets and ever since then ive been keeping an eye on you so must have been since 2012/13 what a time you deserve everything

[@keith.richardsprivate1597]

Thanks for your sincere compliment and love, I’m not complete without you as my Fan 🌹🎻 I have you to be most thankful for

[@WTF34720]

This video touched me fr

[@imambermay]

ayyyy low-key so excited for this !!

[@angeldiazfrison6339]

My walls are literally THAT color lmao

[@burton528hz]

Loved loved loved this! ❤

[@mac28x]

its actually so adorable how you met ren, a real connection.. not just meeting online.

[@luanajil]

love this video! so nice to see where it all started 👀 especially to see you & ren making music together for the first time & what came out of it ✨ u definitely deserve how far you got & even more 🖤

[@nathanr2841]

200k suscriber and a tour, you deserve it all, keep going bro, see you in Paris ;)

[@dorothyskaggs955]

Lovely Reaction, Truly inspirational moment. Thanks for sharing, so excellent that Ren and yourself have both achieved your dreams and more. Peace