Should have known better. Sufjan Stevens cover

Requested by Jorge Rachath, hope this is ok.

[@Sadapebadape]

I have listened to this song for over half a decade. This is the only version other than the original that does it justice. Thank you

[@nilooadib216]

If you released an album full of covers, I would buy it. I know a ton of your subscribers would too.

[@jimroberts2035]

I would

[@abigailreyes7413]

Yes, I would too

[@ilovedilfs84]

dude yeah

[@lourencoduarte3747]

This is actually a very, very good adaption of the original song. Altough it's a cover, it's completely different at the same time 👏👏👏

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you.

[@barberza]

Me: I can definitely watch this without crying Also me: *cries intensely*

[@Rogsterius]

Your covers are always special

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you,

[@TroyYounts]

this will sound silly- maybe but, I love that we get to see doggo an d some anonymous hint of a person behind you. It feels more intimate.

[@gerrystewart9858]

Sitting here mopping tears from my eyes. The only cover I've heard of this song that gives me chills just like the original does.

[@who_what]

it's quite clear how much time and effort you put into each cover, both being faithful to the source material (which requires knowing the song quite well) and giving your own personal take on it. Bravo!

[@ovamax42]

Absolutely amazing. I wish this cover was on spotify so i could listen to it daily

[@FrankWatkinson]

not allowed to yet

[@TheDrRasputin]

Absolutely loving your Sufjan covers. Any chance of getting a cover of Eugene by Sufjan Stevens?

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thanks i will check it out.

[@scorpiorisinggg]

your sufjan covers are something else! i love it

[@GonnaInTheHall]

i wanna be how you in 40 years!! great!

[@gratituderat]

Your voice brings me so much comfort. I hope you are doing well

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you keep safe.

[@KieranSmithMusic]

Great Job Frank, I’ve been working my way through covering all of Carrie and Lowell myself and I keep coming back to your videos because I like your interpretations.

[@FrankWatkinson]

Less is more with me lol.

[@amauryamin3777]

I’m blown away. Absolutely beautiful!

[@josejuanvallelobos]

The Predatory Wasp of the Palisades Is Out to Get Us! please!

[@jonhjkim]

FRANK! this is the one

[@FrankWatkinson]

I'' have a listen to it.

[@renly2429]

Frank Watkinson please it’s my favourite Sufjan song

[@ahmadmudzakkiramin6171]

SUFJAN WILL AUTOMATICALLY HEALED FROM HIS DISEASE IF HE LISTEN TO ALL YOUR COVERS 😭😭😭😭

[@penazas3116]

Very beautiful song, very beautiful cover

[@allaboutwords]

Maybe you haven’t had a comment on this in awhile. It’s getting cold here so I put C&L album back on and stumbled upon this. Great cover my guy! Made my chilly morning a little warmer. I love that you’ve made made it yours but keeping the common tone together. Lovely shit! Xo

[@pearl7665]

Like a mix between sufjan, the national, Johnny Cash and something British :) marvelous.

[@AJRM1981]

One of the best things in my life is the fact that I found you. Thank you Frank. Thank you.

[@jean-renehis3743]

Belle version et une belle leçon d'interprétation ! Privilégier l'honnêteté et la personnalité à la copie ! Bravo !

[@MrMarkS-lg7yk]

I enjoyed listening. Thank You!

[@lucia16352]

from here in argentina, thank you seriously, it touched my heart♡

[@jeanettekorzenko4958]

You're so touching.🤗

[@abrooklyngirllinda]

so beautiful. make an album of covers and we’ll all buy it. 💗 thank you for gracing us with your gift especially during a hard time.

[@michaelt5133]

gorgeous cover mate

[@Orcishihi]

This brought a tear to my eye. It somehow made me glad I noticed you were with someone else in the room in the background. Hope life treats you and your loved ones great. Best whishes from Holland

[@TheElasticPiano]

I feel like this cover actually captures the emotion of the lyrics better than the original, you have a real gift Frank

[@cmercer4832]

This is genuinely beautiful. Thank you

[@iqworkout1326]

This and the one more light cover are my absolute favourite, two of my all time favourites in general, if you were able to release them I'd buy in a heartbeat. Thank. You for the beautiful music x

[@charlywaves9177]

Hola, Genio! Por acá está amaneciendo. Y es genial comenzar el día con tus canciones! Gracias! Saludos desde Argentina 🌱🇦🇷

[@JasonSchmidt-1979]

Man this is awesome. You really are something special Frank.

[@max_mittler]

I love sufjan so much you guys have no idea. Okay, some of you probably know...but wow I love him. Thanks Frank for covering this classic. I only want to be a relief

[@babylon8331]

Very beautiful. I can feel the emotion in hid rendition.

[@judecruz8517]

I love this song, and your style is amazing 💕✨

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you.

[@niqole4713]

Grandpa Frank.. you’re the grandpa i’ve never had. Thankyou, thankyou😭 funny how people said blood relations are thicker than anything else, because it’s not.

[@Radishforbreakfast]

I hope you don’t mind that I put your songs on and sing along to them

[@jessicabader5594]

This is my favourite cover of this song. Thank you for great music

[@arhrtu]

Thank you for this, sir.

[@eden6355]

Absolutely superb, I cried and then immediately subscribed

[@Rakshika1]

he's covered almost all of Carrie & Lowell album !

[@MrBreadisawesome]

Amazing. Thank you

[@lllovesss]

Beautiful

[@barbaraspinheiro]

Sou Brasileira e fico emocionada com os seus covers! Muito Obrigada!

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you.

[@iamjoestafford]

This is absolutely wonderful! So glad I stumbled across it :)

[@kevinepan2474]

This is sooo good, sir!

[@folkinfolks3667]

This is beautiful! You really made this breathtaking song your own :)

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you.

[@consciousmind8]

This is beautiful ❤

[@nomorepikachu]

lovely 🧡 i hope you’re doing well

[@saraabdel-ghaffar489]

I enjoyed reading the comments and how they deeply love your art

[@fadge4105]

Great version man, your voice really suits the piece.

[@LXS1303]

Lovely!

[@thekizzob]

Just discovered this channel and have spent hours listening to your sufjan covers. This is my favorite so far. 🥰

[@757flyer]

Nicely done! Love it.

[@raz0229]

That was beautiful and very... soulful mate

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you.

[@iaralaurella2934]

You made me cry! That was the most beautiful cover I've ever heard of this song. Thank you so much for this masterpiece ✨

[@dustviel]

my favorite!

[@sophiasunukjian1948]

i love this song and you’re cover made me like it even more

[@j.washington8961]

Your singing and music always brings me so much comfort. When days get hard and theres nothing else to turn to at least i can listen to your music to feel better

[@folklorebem]

Loved the cover. This song is like that ones that makes you feel a lot of things.

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you.

[@captbara2299]

Woahhhhhhh you are really good wowww keep doint sufjan songs you sound so beautiful wowww (sorry cant contain the emotions i feel about listening to this hahaha)

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thanks i'm glad you like it.

[@sudanesearchiveii1290]

I enjoyed the video, thank you Frank 👏🏽

[@Hipnerd63]

I should have known better To see what I could see My black shroud Holding down my feelings A pillar for my enemies I should have wrote a letter And grieve what I happen to grieve My black shroud I never trust my feelings I waited for the remedy When I was three, three maybe four She left us at that video store Oh, be my rest, be my fantasy Oh, be my rest, be my fantasy I'm light as a feather I'm bright as the Oregon breeze My black shroud Frightened by my feelings I only want to be a relief No, I'm not a go-getter The demon had a spell on me My black shroud Captain of my feelings The only thing I want to believe When I was three, and free to explore I saw her face on the back of the door Oh, be my rest, be my fantasy Oh, be my rest, be my fantasy I should have known better Nothing can be changed The past is still the past The bridge to nowhere I should have wrote a letter Explaining what I feel, that empty feeling Don't back down, concentrate on seeing The breakers in the bar, the neighbor's greeting My brother had a daughter The beauty that she brings, illumination Don't back down, there is nothing left The breakers in the bar, no reason to live I'm a fool in the fetter Rose of Aaron's beard, where you can reach me Don't back down, nothing can be changed Cantilever bridge, the drunken sailor My brother had a daughter The beauty that she brings, illumination, illumination Songwriter: Sufjan Stevens

[@rosariopouyssegur6438]

your covers warm my heart! your guitar playing is so beautiful and your voice is so special and soothing

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you.

[@milesaph]

By the end i was filled with chills and watery eyes. Amazing

[@vanmahler6282]

Bigger than life! :)

[@UPSIDEDOWNRAMBLING]

This is really beautiful and personal!

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you.

[@valianteffort6361]

absolutely bonkers cover Frank

[@pantalaemon]

Seeing frank's wife (i'm guessing) and dog in the background makes this even better. life is happening and you're not alone and it's no big deal. the song's beauty has its place and it doesn't lord it over anyone.

[@FrankWatkinson]

Granddaughter lol.

[@pantalaemon]

@@FrankWatkinson lmao, i am clearly blind.

[@Miskomun]

this is incredibly beautiful, frank!

[@Tarcisioo7]

Amazing cover!

[@alejandrobriones8579]

I don't even know how I found this video but I'm glad I did. This is a really beautiful cover, man.

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you.

[@RadioaktivGet]

truly a pleasure listening to your covers. thank you for sharing

[@avaalexander9029]

This is soo beautiful!!

[@nousername5633]

A beautiful cover of a beautiful song.

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you.

[@menjadi30]

Hello Mister Frank. Your cover fits for Academy Award soundtrack, something like Clint Eastwood movie. Greetings from Indonesia

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you.

[@birdotheweirdo]

Uh how i love your version! Your voice is so warm and individual.. and reminds of the colors orange and yellow, somehow^^ You definetely convinced me to subscribe :-)

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you.

[@musia3595]

so honest. thank you, Frank

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you.

[@papamochi7780]

Your covers always warm my heart. Please keep going

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you.

[@joelguevara6507]

More than ok, so beautiful

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you.

[@filiptitlbach5537]

This cover is special. You are special. Please keep going on. Thank you!

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you.

[@BirkinIdk]

Thank you for this, you're really great! :)

[@user-eg2kd3wc8s]

im binging your videos this is beautiful

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thanks.

[@medicineboy86]

This is great man, thank you.

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you.

[@kassandradibble771]

Thank you for sharing your music with us! This is really lovely.

[@nameisemery5292]

What a great take. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you.

[@vigilant456]

Love it 🧡

[@vingloyo1322]

Nice cover, nice vibe

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you.

[@valentin7439]

this was very beautiful. thank you for sharing!

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you.

[@tylerczerniak9945]

Just came across your channel, your covers are incredible. Especially a fan of this one and the Portishead song.

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you.

[@claytonjohn18]

This is marvelous! And shoutout to the lady in the background!!

[@FrankWatkinson]

My granddaughter keeping quiet.

[@claytonjohn18]

@@FrankWatkinson She's so sweet. :)

[@FrankWatkinson]

@@claytonjohn18 She is at uni now ,i took her came back and wrote this kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3Wcfmqkq5ZseqM&ab_channel=FrankWatkinson

[@JLJarina]

Wow. Thank you for that. 😭💞

[@JACKSWAN]

This is the most beautiful thing that I have heard!

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you.

[@SickTariq]

holy moly your voice so intense . keep it up man .

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you.

[@robbersho0d]

Your covers are so unique and beautiful!

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you.

[@victorym744]

This made me emotional

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you.

[@666enas]

I love this

[@lukasmoodysson4701]

I love this cover. It’s exceptional

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you.

[@alvarocamino238]

Thank you for sharing your gift with us

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thanks.