Wish you were here Pink Floyd cover ,

[@Hipnerd63]

So, so you think you can tell Heaven from hell? Blue skies from pain? Can you tell a green field From a cold steel rail? A smile from a veil? Do you think you can tell? Did they get you to trade Your heroes for ghosts? Hot ashes for trees? Hot air for a cool cool breeze? Cold comfort for change? Did you exchange A walk-on part in the war For a leading role in a cage? How I wish, how I wish you were here We're just two lost souls Swimming in a fish bowl Year after year Running over the same old ground What have we found? The same old fears Wish you were here Songwriters: Roger Waters / David Gilmour

[@go.study5648]

this song can only be sung best by elders because they have completed their journey of life. you can hear scars left behind through years in their voice

[@maddisonjunctionband8080]

@@go.study5648 Well the song was written by a 30 year old

[@pinakeenshanware8912]

@@maddisonjunctionband8080 this conversation just looks like it was from a movie.

[@Johnconnor.skynet]

Lol I’m lmao

[@Andromeda626]

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[@gusspeeltmuziekdingen1190]

Your finger picking technique together with your both gentle and emotional voice just make my eyes tear up whenever I hear you

[@Drrpepper090]

Drama Queen.

[@Godisnotmyshepherd]

@@Drrpepper090 dumbass

[@dulcienovak4335]

Was literally just checking out his finger picking too. And his hammer ons and pull offs 🤤

[@gusspeeltmuziekdingen1190]

@@Drrpepper090 it's a compliment to someone else, why bother to be a dick

[@claudiamartinez2045]

I agree, it’s beautiful

[@jaceybenton]

I used to be afraid of growing old. Your work makes me look forward to the kind of rich life that makes music like this

[@nasershahkarami7828]

Its not rich its niserable dont be so hopeful

[@jaceybenton]

@@nasershahkarami7828 There is nothing wrong with the way you choose to see life, your path is a valid one, but not the only. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, pain and grace go together. I wont tell you how to see your life, but in my brief 23 years, I have seen a lot of good and a lot of evil. I make peace with it, I hope that same peace finds you. You are worthy of love and joy, even in your twilight, even after a lifetime of pain. I dont know you, but I want you to know you arent alone, it's okay to be miserable and afraid, but you dont have to believe that that is how it will always be. I hope this message finds you in a way that is helpful, but I understand if you dont wish to hear me and choose to remain angry.

[@plotew]

@@jaceybenton You wrote it amazing, could I please use that wonderful message?

[@AgapiemoeNL]

What a beautiful comment. Thank you

[@jaceybenton]

@@plotew of course you may.

[@MarieHopkinsonMusic]

everything you do has so much emotion and your personal touch, gives me shivers down my spine hearing the opening vocal.

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you Marie ,i bet you could do it justice as well.

[@MarieHopkinsonMusic]

haha, someone asked me too but i'm not game enough to try it yet.

[@FrankWatkinson]

@@MarieHopkinsonMusic You would smash it with your voice .

[@manu646_]

God bless you Mr Watkinson!

[@daniszwarc]

@@MarieHopkinsonMusic I second this. While I am writing this I am listening your cover of "Arms of the Angels". Your voice is so profound and beautiful. I would love to hear something from both of you singing together.

[@s.e.koontz]

I'm a busker who is approaching 60 and you lifted the fears of growing older and playing. That's a beautiful brother

[@gabrielAcosta.-jn3un]

What a beautiful comment!♥

[@ekajkroy5456]

I lost a close friend to a heroin overdose last year. This was his favorite song by his favorite band. He would've loved your cover. Brought tears to my eyes. Good job mate.

[@ArcYT]

I lost my best friend to heroin 3 years ago. The pain never really goes away

[@AE-Apple]

May he rest in peace man

[@terrra_2024]

@@ArcYT - alright this isn't competitive grieving ya know 🙄

[@djenhsjooolna6520]

can he join the heaven；（

[@ricktherrien8235]

Wanted to listen to this song and seen your version so I clicked it. I lost my Grandfather at age 16 and then my soulmate at 25 then I just lost my Dear Mother June 27 and this song reminds me of all of them. You brought tears to my eyes and you did such a good job. I have only had those three people who ever loved me like they did and I am now quite alone, no relatives on my dads side and I was never really aquatinted with my Moms family as I was adopted at age 7 and never seen them. So you will never know how strong this song hit me, i enjoy all you do and this song I will always go to to remember and to always have those I’ve lost close to my heart through song. Thanks for reading and please keep the magic coming you are grand!!

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you.

[@susanroycroft89]

There's Nothing like the Power of music to help us cope, the only thing Iv'e done also that's helped me immensely,is helping others less fortunate than me, at least I have a guitar and a musical ability, and a healthy mind, and l intend to keep it that way

[@sarahchurch2005]

💕

[@Crippled69]

I'm in your same situation I'm 53 and Lost.... how does it happen

[@blizzary9369]

I wish I could just give you a big hug right now

[@marabertoduo]

Can’t thank you enough, Frank. But thank you again 🤍✨

[@katiebarrios180]

I’m 16, my dad is getting older and this is one of his favorite songs. For me that’s how we are connected through music, and that’s how I cope with depression, your cover made me tear up immediately but it made me grateful to have my dad in my life. He is my best friend and I believe he saved me. thank you for this cover, I hope I can play the guitar like you one day, thank you for spreading joy to others’ lives. Thank you

[@FrankWatkinson]

When your dad is your best friend ,you can't go wrong.

[@Team-fabulous]

I envy you.. Imagine being 16 and just discovering Pink Floyd.... You lucky sod🤣.. PS, stay strong, keep positive happy thoughts. Things will change, change for the better.....

[@FrankWatkinson]

@@Team-fabulous It wasn't just Pink Floyd though there were so many more.

[@cshifflettgaming5072]

Prayers in Jesus Name!!!

[@PencilProper]

I buried mine at your age. Cherish every moment you have with him, and I hope you come out on top of your depression because the alternative isn't very good.

[@axelbartmoss8045]

How not to think about somemone you miss by listening to this? Lost my Dad in 2021. He was a huge Pink Floyd fan, he went to see them live many times. He used to make us listen to them hours and hours at home when we were kids. He brought me to my very first show (Nirvana, 1994) and this was (and remains) the best son/father moment I ever lived. I miss him so much. Oh Dad I wish you were here.

[@christophermartineau9700]

God bless man . Deep feelings is music 😢

[@bertholdr3478]

I've come across a video of yours 15 mins ago. Now I'm a big fan. Awesome version! (I'm your age)

[@chickenmuffin]

That took a long time, I was a fan in 3 seconds.

[@AndyOchoaR]

same! I heard just one song and now, half an hour later, I' still listening

[@juanarias-pf3mr]

You should do a collab with him... Bass and guitar :D

[@bertholdr3478]

@@juanarias-pf3mr 😀

[@FrankWatkinson]

@Michael C Sorry to hear that.

[@Jackdifyouplease]

This is the most beautifully haunting rendition of Wish You Were Here I’ve ever heard. To see on your face and in your eyes how the lyrics and melodies affect you is heart wrenching.

[@swat79a]

Read in your description that you felt a bit like a fraud singing this. I'm telling you right now. You're not a fraud. I'm sure Waters and Gilmour would agree. Well done sir. Need to dry my face. But well done indeed. Cathartic as ever.

[@micccxx]

AGREE 🌟

[@darkaliebaba99]

Wel said

[@cathaire]

Truth!

[@jeremystone6641]

Your voice is totally real, Frank. Real soul.

[@TheSquiddler144]

Social media campaign to get them to see this cover?

[@TheGamingLemon]

Beautiful 🫡

[@konnie3334]

Mr GamingLemon!!!!

[@meatyocreaty203]

The bar for covering a song like this is set impossibly high yet somehow you step over it like a blade of grass. Phenomenal.

[@gualeshadow]

This is probably my favorite song of all time and you can really feel an entire lifetime in your voice.

[@wardenandriuk9448]

Best song ever made for sure. Frank's version is the best.

[@gallomachisimo]

When you can bring that much genuine emotion to your vocal, and a corresponding amount from your audience, there is no greater authenticity. So you can consider yourself many things, but fraud should never make that list. Thank you for sharing.

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thanks.

[@hapax-si2fd]

Beautiful comment. You hit the nail square on the head sir.

[@eyesofmyheart7246]

Yes Dave, Frank is 💯👑

[@jlvincent75]

Absolutely outstanding. I'm a massive Floyd fan and this is by far the best cover I've ever heard. Beautiful guitar and soulful vocals. Stunning Frank.

[@julitakwiatkowska6346]

It's so emotional, really sad and heartwarming at the same time, just perfect for this lonely december

[@lauracooskey9481]

Yes, true. Even though it's digital, it DOES make the evening not lonely, because not only did Frank make this so we could listen and love it, but because so many other people are sharing our experience. Hello, Julita!

[@moatasemkassab4517]

He plays the chord progression way better than me!💖

[@WhatILoveAboutMusic64]

You're no fraud, Frank. It sounds to me that you put your heart into this song.... The heart is the core of music.

[@paulindrapangaribuan]

A year ago? How come I just found this today?? Gosh this is just so good!

[@quillenbucciero4842]

I feel the same right now! Hahaha He's amazing

[@syedemdad5744]

If there's any way to share time, i would have given my whole life to you, to keep going, making too beautiful to get happy songs, and make people cry about their loved ones. Thank you for the tears, we, people who loved someone and lost them, needed this.

[@eiraf9665]

I'm 17 and I love this so so much! I feel like sitting next to you with my eyes closed and losing myself in the music. you seem like such a kind, wise man.

[@markpalmer8083]

Lovely comment

[@PremSingh-wj1nk]

I agree Very emotional

[@leticiaromeroadv]

This is a gift to the world. It made me glad to be alive so I had the opportunity to hear it. Each word is sung with compassion and thought. The guitar’s strokes are soft and clear. This is not voice or guitar’s technique, it’s soul.

[@gregmf9427]

Oh my! This is like listening to Johnny Cash’s Hurt for the first time

[@sophiegirl6788]

My thoughts exactly; reminds me of Johnny Cash

[@jeaniedelaney4711]

There is something so comforting in listening to you play guitar and sing. Thank you for lighting the world with your talent. ❤❤❤

[@lawrence2087]

Just found this little gem. One of my all time favorites. Nice job with it Frank...soulful.

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you , i do like that song a lot.

[@christopherp.hitchens3902]

How fantastically original...and if I’m not mistaken, highly personal. whether real or imagined, I could hear the regret, the loss and the pain. You hit it out of the park!

[@LochlannK]

This guy is so amazing! He puts so much emotion behind these songs. I'm listening to these videos back to back.

[@devonk2178]

My nana used to sit in my uncle's room and play this record while the kids were at school. She has been through hell and back and is one of the strongest women I know. She just turned 84 this year and I am grateful for every day we have together. The older I get the heavier this song gets. Your cover does incredible justice to the original. Thank you for sharing.

[@lawrence2087]

One advantage of just finding your channel in the last week is the discovery of these older golden nuggets. Great song, great cover!

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you,

[@Meatwad.Baggins]

I know. I watch alot of garbage on here but after sifting through mountains of nonsense, every once in a while, I find a trove of gems.

[@royculshaw8314]

I found your videos purely by accident. This one almost brought me to tears. Keep doing what you do sir. You are very talented.

[@rodrigoskk]

Lost my father due covid this year, this music means a lot to us, thank you. miss you dad.

[@silly-skelatonin]

My dad’s best friend passed away a few years ago. My dad had been friends with him since they were young kids and had been inseparable since. He was the sweetest and kindest man knew. I always remember fondly staying at his house for sleepovers and collecting eggs from his chickens, and playing games outside with his kids. This was the song that played at his funeral. Whenever the song comes on, my dad plays it full volume, yelling out the lyrics for the world to hear. He’s got the album cover tattooed on his back, and I drew two little ghosts in a fish bowl, which he plans to get tattooed as well. I’ll miss you Drew, you the greatest, the funniest and the kindest guy I’ll ever meet ❤️❤️❤️

[@shaunloynds5317]

My older brother and I used to listen to this when we were kids in the late 70's/early 80's. Now he's no longer here, the lyrics mean more than ever. Great version.

[@calebeduardo626]

This is probably one of the most beautiful covers of this song I’ve ever heard. The tranquil voice, the finger picking, everything about it is perfect. Don’t ever stop making these videos, they are golden

[@roadieman5000]

My dad would have loved this, as soon as that thought came to mind, the tears rolled. I really needed this. Thank you for sharing, thank you very much.

[@rpmaustinful]

I am literally crying. You brought so much to the song. Thanks for all you do.

[@usmcchrisg]

I've seen many covers of this song. This is one of my favorites.

[@sc666]

I love how you make each song so hauntingly your own. Frank, thank you. I can only hope to enjoy your covers and originals for a long time to come x

[@agustinvenegas269]

Sir, you are not a fraud, you are amazing, and i think Gilmour would agree, the feeling you are showing makes most of us have goosebumps, your technique and singing are amazing, and i think you deserve more recognition in the community. Thank you for posting this, I'm a huge fan now (Sorry if there is any spelling mistake, I'm from Chile)

[@FrankWatkinson]

Didn't see any lol.

[@agustinvenegas269]

@@FrankWatkinson hahaha

[@cornyandtheboss]

Again!!!! Just fantastic!!!!! Thank you for sharing!!!! I ALWAYS go back to you're vids!!!!!

[@palmeiras958]

Love that one, friend!!! One of my Pink Floyd' fave!!!! Thanks, sir, for sharing your talent...you're really an inspiration!!!

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you.

[@foocktheusername]

Mr Watkinson, hello from Colombia🇨🇴, thank you for sharing your amazing talent. You put a tear and a smile in our faces.

[@a.estebana4348]

Your soul is pouring through your voice and your guitar, thank you very much for what are you doing in each song!

[@alejandravega3076]

my dad showed me this song about a year ago. he loves this song so much and he never explained why but for me, this song means so much to me. he showed me and introduced me into a whole new world of songs with such meanings. this song just makes me feel connected to him💓 i will always feel connected to him through this song.

[@c.gilliland8338]

Just a tremendous musician! the extraordinarily emotive vocal style and gifted guitar work. How music should be, stripped back humble and connects to us all instantly! Amazing stuff my good man!

[@Investigamer]

I always found this track to be one of the most emotionally impactful pieces I've ever heard, when you really think about what the lyrics mean and feel the tone of the song building with those realizations, its hard not to be flooded with emotion and get swept up in it. I've watched a lot of Frank's covers, and I love that certainly in this particular instance you can tell he's making the same emotional connection to the song. Seems like he is getting swept up in its beauty like the rest of us, and reflecting on the long and fantastic life he's lived on this earth. I hope to be able to enjoy that same precious meaning, emotion, and reflection when I reach his age, listening back on this musical masterpiece.

[@luiztolen6226]

I am from Brazil, and I LOVED it! You are amazing, and I could feel every word of the song with my heart.

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you

[@WillieWagglestick]

What a perfect combination of your lovely voice and expressive playing. Absolutely lovely, as are your other videos.

[@finalblur]

Finding your KZbin channel after it recommended your No Surprises cover has been one of the few good things about 2020. Thank you so much for singing for us all.

[@dbd4596]

When I listen to your covers the words I'm so used to hearing and not paying attention to suddenly touch me deeply and make so much sense. thank you for sharing your art.

[@boydbonno]

Made me tear up like crazy! Your voice is so full of emotion, oh man. I wish my grandfather was still here, we used to sing and play the guitar together. Thanks for this Frank 🤍 Love from the Netherlands, keep it up!

[@Taejey101]

This was the song played in my fathers funeral, he was the biggest Pink Floyd I've ever seen of, took about 3 seconds into the cover to make my eye water up, thank you for this great cover!

[@matthewbotsford7292]

You made this so personal and you played beautifully. Music is meant to be shared, and you've made something really special here man.

[@caseybakker9661]

Thanks for posting this and thanks for having your left hand visible, it really helps those of us who play with a tin ear.

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you.

[@PiBZ314]

This was one of the most beautiful covers I have ever heard. You, my sir, are awesome!

[@rayne8757]

this version makes me cry. it always has. it always will. It'll always hold a special place in my heart

[@geraldoeustaquio585]

Estou viciado! Pra não dizer emocionado pela sua paz e pela emoção transmitida nas suas performance. Meu pai tem um querubim na terra. Bem... O presente e nosso. ❤️

[@tigranbok1716]

Jesus Frank, you had me at "So, so you think you can tell...". My GOD brother, you put so much PAIN, experience and knowledge into those lyrics that Rodger and David are spinning in their graves (prematurely!). I praise u brother for all the heartfelt meaning that u put into this cover - GOD BLESS!

[@prytinhut]

This was the first song i learnt by myself, i must have been probably 7 years old, i realy wanted to play it for my father, he is a huge pink floyd fan. Im 22 now, and got my first job on december, bought my old man a realy nice pink floyd vinyl collection. Listening to this made me realy want to call my father. and i will.

[@PabloBentancor-999]

You made it possible for me to think many beautiful things while I listened to you, it is now that we have to live all the moments, I have a beautiful companion that I love very much, dogs and cats, how beautiful life is, how beautiful your way of interpreting is. Thank you!

[@kezako777]

oh god, this arpege and this melody, just timeless

[@stephwishesyouwerehere]

I'm a huge Pink Floyd fan (clearly) and this is wonderful, probably the best cover I have heard of this song.

[@FrankWatkinson]

Really ? Thank you.

[@QuestionMarkExclaimationPoint]

I miss my grandpa so much sometimes. He used to sing a lot, your videos bring back a lot of warm memories

[@Benizzor]

Hey! Thank you so much! This sounds great man. You're underrated, you should have more subscribers dude. I'm gonna share your channel around.

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you ,i'm actually surprised at the amount i have now.

[@mae.wsm1]

The guitar is insanely smooth and the voice always gives me goosebumps, It's beautiful seeing someone sharing their passion 💜

[@GuitarPlayersFun]

It's no fraud, sir! You make the most iconic in your own way. Beautiful version! I'm sure it will make Sir David Gilmour proud!!

[@swilson2975]

Absolutely floored, my favourite song and i have watched hundreds of covers but this is right up the top of my favourites, the emotion in both the singing and playing is unreal, a true master of his craft. Thank you Sir.

[@luzmasiel7291]

I want to hug you, this is so beautiful and you just make this song more special and peaceful

[@amandapower5475]

I love your covers so much. Please don't stop making hearts completely melt in emotion.

[@shoesukehigashoekata9215]

This actually made me cry, just because it's so beautiful.

[@bleh-lm3rd]

I lost a friend almost a year ago now. This was one of the last songs he ever sent me. Tragically perfect. ❤

[@jaointerlandii8565]

I don´t see a ring... this cover is beautiful, and so emotional. Thanks for that.

[@Natalie-Smith-1111]

I lost my husband almost a year ago, it will be a year on the 9th of this month. This song makes me think about him, in a good way. But the loss was so hard, I don’t know how to get past it. He was only 47, but his heart was so very sick and all I could do was watch him pass away. Thank you for this beautiful song. ❤️

[@ForeverBlueRoses]

When I was 9 years old I listen to my first song of Pink Floyd and it made me realize that music was more than sound

[@rajajesson]

Youngsters like these are my inspiration! Super talented and singing from the heart ♥️ 👏🏻👍🏼

[@phoenixagb9779]

I would love to learn how to play this the way you do Frank, it sounds so nice

[@jaredvielstichfilm]

I wish my dad was still here. He's not passed away but he decided he knew what he really wanted to do with his life, I hope he's happy but I still hope one day he comes back around.

[@astaroth-7935]

Some people cover ... Others make the songs their own. My respects! Desde México.

[@stevegregory4397]

The wisdom and feeling in his voice is awsome.

[@markabboud8564]

Yes, Yes, a thousand times Yes! Your interpretations of songs is so idiosyncratic, as a fellow musician I think this is exquisite. I thank you for sharing your talent.

[@FrankWatkinson]

Wow, thank you!

[@markabboud8564]

@@FrankWatkinson You're very welcome sir. Personally, I would like to hear you cover either Reflections Of My Life by Marmalade, or Dominos by Syd Barrett. I think you could do great interpretations of those.

[@diegorodriguez8142]

Bellísima version de una de las canciones más hermosas de la historia de la música!!!!!.. GRACIAS!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏... TE FELICITO!!!!! 😊😊😊

[@TristanWilliamsonMusic]

So so stunning. Made me tear up.. ❤️

[@Johnsblackliver]

I’m 53 and this has been one of my top 3 since a child,,, For the first in many years not only was I taken away as their music can do but when by song’s end the tears were flowing...You are a special human being with your ability to give such humility and raw emotion thru your artistry. Thank you

[@theeeyoregirl]

I am thrilled to find more Pink Floyd covers here than I thought you had. ♥️♥️♥️♥️ This is my #3 (behind comfortably numb and hey you. But this is perfect for acoustic...) You’re amazing and gifted and your soulful voice just calms my frazzled stressed heart and this feels to me like why music is the best medicine

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you ,music is such a good stress reliever and i think i have proved you don't have to be a maestro to let your emotions fly.

[@Wewillbeokay8]

Every song you play for us just gives me so much peace. Thank you.

[@marjaraaraujo9746]

👏👏👏👏👏 Sua voz nos proporciona uma paz! 😍Amei😍

[@503dude8]

Frank, I love it! Thank you for such beautiful music 🎶

[@davidbucheli3374]

I can’t believe someone really disliked this video, he’s just a god

[@tuxster123]

Best thing I've seen on you tube for a long time, instantly subscribed, keep em coming,we're listening, ❤ 👍👍👍

[@koloxd3]

Coś pięknego, dziękuję Ci Frank za to co robisz..

[@pechinluna]

Que hermoso! Me encantó. Notas limpias que con la voz particular se combinan genial.

[@ZEKE-rv3zt]

You are one of a kind. Good Job sir.

[@victoriacarr6685]

Mr Frank....you are a blessing and amazing! Thank you for these acoustic covers!

[@gustavoportillo8304]

Hermosa versión, saludos fraternales desde argentina!

[@JoaoFelipeP]

I'm remember my dear daddy, all the times i listen this music. So beautiful version

[@lastmatthew_3526]

You should post to Spotify man, i really enjoy your music and its really calming!

[@mfbruno]

That's great, just great. Reminds me of someone long gone. Thanks for the song!

[@eswhitemonkey]

thanks Frank, God bless you

[@FrankWatkinson]

Thank you..