Sam Tompkins - Hero (Live from Hammersmith Apollo)

on the 13th november, my lovely dad took his own life. it’s been so hard to really put into words how devastating that truly is. i had this show coming up. my biggest show ever. 5,000 people all for me, but it felt so horrible knowing he wasn’t gonna see it. I felt this song would be the perfect tribute. There is a lot of emotion, so it’s not a perfect vocal, but i wouldn’t change it for the world. Be safe and talk to each other about you feel. It really goes a long way. Sending love and thank you for all the support in this difficult time.
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[@Cfomodz]

Sam. I'm a father who struggles with depression. I just found your music tonight. The first words I heard you sing were, "Tell me why, they say that grown men can't cry" and now here I am a couple hours later crying thinking about my little one growing up and how much bigger life is than just right here, right now.. I haven't cried like this in years.. Thank you so much.

[@Zachine13]

I’m a single father too, don’t suffer with depression but I’m here if you ever wanna talk mate if you wanna message privately. Followed Sam for years, doesn’t get as much attention as he deserves. Keep your chin up mate, it’ll be alright

[@docdurdin]

Oh Sam... As a father, I can say your dad is SO PROUD of you. I've lost 2 sons so I know the pain, be strong. 💔

[@zanebrightwell3530]

Was an honour to be in that room. As soon as the song started I was in floods of tears. The song has such a special meaning to me and helped me through a very dark time. You were so so so strong Sam, 💖💖

[@Callsign_Tics]

❤

[@TofferJ-UK]

I wasn’t there and my tears are flowing 😢. I know the feelings all too well sadly.

[@Mello4fee]

I❤Sam🎹🎸❣️❣️🎶👍🐬✌️

[@Mello4fee]

Still 😢 Praying for U❤

[@berightsittight1276]

❤REST IN PEACE❤

[@andymack9085]

I love this song from the bottom of my heart 💙 😢👆

[@rexrogers1859]

Thank you, Sam.

[@kristinmucchetti]

What a beautiful tribute to your Dad, Sam. I know he’s watching over you and is SO proud of you.

[@martinrush6829]

👌 from one lost dad to another, brother you smashed it, they would all be proud

[@steveloat8891]

The whole evening was special, but this was something else. You could feel the love in the room, hopefully Sam felt it too.

[@DJSupaflyguy]

No way 😥sorry to hear this RIP 🙏an you are quality bro.👌👌👌👌

[@DKOMSC]

This was incredible to watch live and to see you smashed it and kept it highly professional is incredible. You really are one of a kind Sam and we all love you. It was a pleasure to meet you ❤️

[@chellsrichardson9050]

You are the absolute 👑👑👑💞💞💞 ~x~

[@kiwatts]

Beautiful moment 🫂

[@brtbstn]

oh my sam.. I lost my brother the same way 6 years ago when he was 21 and me 20. I still miss him so much. I'm rooting for you every step of the way. I'll be here

[@jadesaunders8583]

Being there that night was an absolute honour! Thank you Sam 🩵 🥪

[@RikaShae]

Get it Sam!

[@kiancalvert6064]

That was something else, wow just wow! 🫡!🇬🇧!

[@jasonmcsweeney1294]

I know that feeling as my dad did the same . i just want to be my sons hero . thank you for the beautiful song .

[@manufloridia]

Made your dad proud ♥️

[@haydenduvall162]

Top quality as always.

[@HanneKrahl-ty3yr]

You're the bravest Sam! ❤🥺 You did it in such a beautiful way!

[@sheameeker7290]

You sound like an angel ❤️ The insane notes you hit are crazy beautiful ❤️ Thank you 😊

[@dalemansbridge7602]

Was amazing to be there see it live smashed it mate 👏🏻👏🏻

[@Totofant1]

Your dad is so proud of you!!! Wish you the best to go through this sad time. Looking forward to see you and REN live some day✌️🍀❤️

[@DebiMaria_]

Was so good to share such a moment with yous ❤

[@Yzerofficial]

What a moment. Won’t be forgetting that one

[@davidovyjahody]

Wow… this hits hard

[@Snakebite420]

💚💚💚💚💚 Sending some love from the north my guy.

[@QueenColeBleu]

I got chills when Sam asked for the house lights to come on. Loving you and your music, Sam ✌️💙🎵

[@naarj]

Unreal

[@amyburton8272]

😢 I'm so sorry, things happen we can't understand, but you keep him going, thank you for sharing your life with us

[@GW-kf1be]

Beautiful!

[@benjaminansahkwayisi400]

My love for Sam is huge 🎉❤. My condolences bro. I lost my dad to diabetes and this song just resonates with my soul and consoles me yh..

[@empress_katalina]

So sorry for your loss love🙏🙏🙏 my sincerest condolences to you and your loved ones 🙏 💜🫶

[@Cynthiabecker24]

Isn't it such a beautiful song to honour our passed one's. Sorry for your loss.🫂💙

[@legendary724]

I am glad Sam has such a power to bring us all together. I am a 28 year old type 1 diabetic and I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father, may he rest in peace ❤️🪽

[@andrewc9846]

Man chicago was great but im jealous!!!

[@bigdogang]

Oh sam my father just passed away as well a month ago an all I can say is thank you an you saving lives

[@Cynthiabecker24]

Sorry for your loss. I hope this song gives you comfort. Big 🫂 💙

[@bigdogang]

@@Cynthiabecker24 ty music is so healing

[@ewanmorrison9716]

Sending hugs Sam, stay strong lad

[@1968ciaran]

Sam you are the "Hero" for this performance !!!

[@stranger2Utube]

Once again, sincerest condolences, Sam, and kudos to the people at the concert for the silence. A beautiful moment

[@bigwheezer]

this is such a special moment

[@GhostHeadSoup]

Are you fucking kidding me. One of the greatest live act ever.

[@NilZed1]

A beautiful tribute. I'm sorry he left. I'm glad his struggle is over. I'm glad he saw you succeed at your dream, I'm sure it meant a lot

[@ali50n]

Was a great night- you were so brave Sam❤

[@amykjxx]

you did us and your dad so proud! This made me so emotional but I was also so glad to have been apart of this special moment with you ☁️ we love you Sam 🤍

[@badsabre5917]

Jesus. This hit me so hard. I had friend that served with that took his own life but I can’t imagine what Sam is going through.

[@sanahrauf5686]

Being there was so magical ❤️❤️❤️

[@jacks9624]

Mad respect, brother!

[@thehangingparsiple5692]

I'm so glad that your dad got to see you become successful doing what you love, Sam. This was such a beautiful tribute 🕯️🙏

[@carlahelin5203]

I’m already tearing up….bawling 😢. You are so brave. Good for you. What a beautiful tribute to your dear dad. 🙏

[@xdaniedx]

My heart breaks for you and your family Sam! Much love brother!

[@RENfan1265]

This is so Beautiful. So sorry for your loss.

[@Bwag22]

As a father with a family who also struggles with depression and has been in a dark place recently, I really needed this song to show me the light again. It really has felt like I have been too tired to think about literally anything or anyone and that the world is about to swallow me up. I know I am my daughter’s hero and I need to power through all this. Thank you for such a powerful song Sam. You are making your dad so very proud.

[@michaelswan8582]

Omg brother that brought me to tears. Ur strength is amazing ❤😢❤😢

[@lisamora8141]

Wow that was beautiful.

[@MinksXplorer245]

This song goes out to my dad as he passed away the 31st of July

[@isabelhodgson4091]

So beautiful Sam...he must be so proud of you ❤️‍🩹

[@ConDogg101]

I really wish i was in the room to witness this besutiful moment first hand, well done gor getting through thst without crying because i sure as hell couldn't and it's not my song, you're an amazing son Sam and he was there with you on that stage the whole time feeling so much pride towards you 😢❤

[@rowanjauch4437]

easily one of the most powerful videos of a live performance i have ever seen 🥺

[@MartynFrancis]

Respect my guy

[@flowerface21]

Oh darling Sam I'm so so sorry for your loss 😭

[@sammyd8860]

What a beautiful, important song. Your performance was so good, heartfelt emotion and you held it together - you honoured the song and you honoured your Dad. (And I was in a complete mess just watching it). Well done, Sam - sending you love & condolences.

[@Lulabee2024]

here here!!!!

[@wiganlatic1547]

Incredible man. He’ll be so proud 💜

[@razzy1264]

Can we appreciate the fact he done that while crying 😢❤❤❤❤

[@shellshell-gb7sv]

Oh wow , this broke me 😭 Thinking about my daughter So beautiful, so so sorry for your loss 😢💔

[@jessicacastro7824]

Your performance gave me chills all over my body. I felt the song too 😢😢😢.

[@lovesoulavend]

Beautiful✨ hero in my big HEART.

[@sbjchef]

I am truly lost for words, thank ♥you

[@SammiJK]

Oh man.....a beautiful tribute, perfectly executed! It was an absolute honour and privilege to be in that room, you could hear a pin drop, I felt everyone was just in awe, raw and vulnerable and yet amazingly you were so strong! you did it Sam, it was amazing thank you. Nobody would have blamed you if you cancelled but I think you knew it was as important for you to do it as much as your dad would want you to.....not easy, you did an amazing job and it did feel it was just you and dad - much love and keep flying high young man, you have the formula 100%

[@nathanclark5587]

Hey Sam. The algorithm brought this video to me. I didn’t know who you were, sorry!, but I do now ❤ I’m truly sorry about your dad. You honored him beautifully here. I’m certain you were loud enough for him to hear. Can’t wait to explore more of your music but wanted to make sure to stop in and send some extra love, light and peace of heart and mind your way. Peace Brother.

[@Cynthiabecker24]

Welcome to Sam's music. Knowing that you enjoyed this live, I guarantee you'll adore his catalogue. Much❤

[@shauncampbell969]

My Deepest CONDOLENCES, to you and your family. From Shaun Campbell

[@d2ndborn]

Loved Sam!

[@empress_katalina]

Awwwwwww Sam🫶🫶🫶🫶 you're truly amazing and you've made your father so proud 🙏💜🫶

[@charlesbarclay8181]

Man this song hits deep 🤦🏾‍♂️😔

[@mickram23]

I don't think you realise how perfect your vocals are.

[@Lynxeye-Youtube]

Well more than 5.000 are by your side... believe me! And we would all like to give you a hug!... Be strong, look for someone very close to you who can physically give you that hug on behalf of all of us!... P.S. He will always be your hero... he knows it... and you know it!

[@blinkaustin8720]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏love ❤️ from Melbourne Australia mate 🤜🤛❤️

[@duchesserickson]

So sorry Sam. You will carry on. He is watching you and proud of you.

[@letsgetshooting5017]

So brave to do this 🎉🎉

[@stephaniewright340]

Whoever wasn't touched by this young man's voice needs a new heart...this was absolutely heartbreaking ly beautiful...I'm sure your father is watching over you..I'm positive he 100% is beaming with proud for his son..don't ever stop writing..when your in the deepest darkest pain out comes the most purest sound you have..an oddly enough the most incredible song writers are in turmoil... as fans we get to hear the rawness of your .music..no matter how private the struggles are/was...we benefit..just think of how many lives he's saving because he wrote this song.. If you or someone you know is harming themselves, or acting suicidal please don't ever hesitate to get help for yourself or for your friend..taking your own life isn't the answer..you'll have bad days along with the good.. you will hurt so many ppl.. You are loved You are good enough You are strong You are beautiful You are exactly how God wanted you to be..he won't hand you anything you can't handle when your feeling down and depressed have a open conversation with God...he won't ever abandon you..he will guild you to where you should be...he doesn't do anything or anyone by accident everything has a purpose including you.. he loves you more than you'll ever know..

[@AshleySwann-dj5bw]

I see the depth & I'm speechless. The end was horrifying, but you are a legend.. I hope we see each other. I love you Sam & all of your music. You are so special to me. Thankyou so much.

[@gritz-blitz5364]

Hey Sam my soul goes out to you you had me balling with this one I could only have wished to feel something like this but my dad was a deadbeat so I cried for you bro and I cried for me because on his obituary he put he had no living relatives and he had me and my brother who is special needs Tell definitely no people that I could share this song too your legend dude keep pushing like you are and make your dad proud

[@HakenMods]

historic moment in music

[@tadeuszmusic]

So so beautiful. So sorry for ur loss 💜

[@darlinesly9364]

So beautiful. I know he loved hearing your beautiful voice and I’m certain he is proud of you and at peace because you are loved and you’re going to be okay.

[@MissMaria1969]

So good so sad that was beautiful thanks Tom my condolences to you and your family❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@freyaa1200]

i’m so glad you posted a video of this - so powerful. a huge well done for getting through this emotional moment 🩷🩷

[@jessicacastro7824]

I am so sorry for your loss . May your father rest in peace.

[@bethstratton3391]

Simply beautiful, Sam 🙏

[@LivLifeBetter]

This song makes me not give up on life even though im struggling. Danko Sam, your voice, lyrics gives me hope

[@thomasdight1267]

Htf does this video only got 40k? The next superstar ❤

[@yinunit]

That's love and corage right there! Youre a special one Sam Tompkins

[@Prozak63]

God Bless you, my brother. That was sadly beautiful yet powerful. 🙏💞👏👏😢

[@VictorYoo]

Wooow🥺Toronto was so sick🇨🇦but i can’t imagine how special this one was🖤

[@AgnesPerditaX]

💙💙💙 Oh Sam...

[@ChristineHolland-kq8ik]

lost my dad years ago still miss him& my mum terribly! rip time is a good healer but you never forget sam! god bless!🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@mrsdiana324]

That beautiful as a.family who have been touched by suicide and depression I can say hand on heart your Dad would be sooo proud of.you x

[@philine040]

this was so strong and powerful that it broke through everything earthly. pretty sure that he saw it, sam! ⭐️

[@clarasweet123]

one of the best nights. you’re so amazing, thank you for sharing this truly special moment with us.

[@empress_katalina]

This broke me 😭😭😭🫶🫶🫶 I bawled my eyes out when you sang this in Toronto😔😔 You're always in my thoughts, heart, and prayers Sam🫶🫶🫶

[@caseyprasad751]

What a beautiful song. Your dad is proud of you

[@k1k2voyer]

so very sorry for your loss. Beautiful song.

[@MorganMJames]

such a beautiful moment, cried my eyes out - so so proud of you bro 🫶🏻