He was born and bred in London, but ran away to Paris as a teenager after failing school and getting kicked out by his parents who wanted him to be a lawyer. He lived homelessly for years whilst playing in bars and hotels. He's also a poet, greatly inspired by Sylvia Plath, William Blake and James Baldwin amongst others. He's a phenomenal autodidact who created his world from scratch, hence the otherworldly flair to his music
Or maybe, Benjamin Clementine could exist without Nina Simon. Conservatives want to reduce everything that they are used to. There is a whole world beyond your limited world view.
he reaches the instant medicine of music level, just like Nina still heals the world when her records are spinning . i am in complete aawh of this high priest of music
This man makes me realize I don't need to strive for numbness to survive. I just need to breathe, feel my blood circulate and listen. All will right itself, or fade away.
I heard this song first time in Kyiv on the 6th of July 2018. On the 8th I applied to Zinc startup incubator, moved to London, met my future husband and in 2 months my daughter will turn 1 year old. London was truly calling ❤️
This song is so beautiful and it always makes me cry, because it reminds me of the time that I was living in Paris as a young student looking for a better future and with a lot of hopes. I lived for a while in the poor neighbourhoods where people came from far also hoping for a better future, but they couldn't even afford to pay the rent...
"I'm pretending but no one is buying" what a wonderful expression... It makes me totally believe how hard life he had. His eyes're speaking even if he doesn't bother himself to show. Also this song and the piano playing scene on the roof remind me the "Pianist" movie. Thanks God that we are endowed to hear these wonderful harmonies....
He would be a great choice not just because of his amazing voice but as a new rising star in music to be the artist to sing the next Jame Bond theme song! Right?!!!
I cannot disagree with you on that because Sam Smith has most definitely paid his dues, and is definitely a talented individual as well. Yes, maybe it "will" become a reality for Benjamin Clementine sometime in the near future. Speaking it into the atmosphere. Lol. :)
........................................................incredible fabulous!.................................unfassbar schön! ................Benjamin ist so ganz in Seiner Musik versunken. The world is calling You! Benjamin!
Saw him play in Manchester in front of about 20 people, blew me away! Beautiful song, even more beautiful video!!!! glad he won the Mercury prize instead of some crap corporate band, fantastic life story too!
Never heared about him before, until this morning when they played this song on the radio.Wonderful composition, extraordinary sung. He could sing a Bond-Theme.
there is no one like him...that is genius...genuine..lovely man...only one i listen to at present..all the others sound banal....less than...love u benjamin.....stay just as you are..rosalind
I just sit and ask what's in the mind of the haters of this man and his music. I clearly agree this is not every one's cup of tea but clear we should appreciate God's gift to nature.
i am so much in love with this soul...traveled many miles to see him in new york in june...now i am trying to figure out how i can get to d.c. end of july concert...love benjamin i do...rosalind
saw him again 2 nights ago...in concert in masachussetts .....cried, laughed and dreamed...so wonderful he is...audience went wild with emotion and love.....rosalind
@ Billy I think sincerely you are the twisted one here. Anyone can go anywhere to make it. His person might not appeal to you but have the right attitude to appreciate a good work of art. I bet you are not able to identify a note on the piano let alone sing.
+Billy “DarkPool” Rand When he was young he moved to Paris as he wasn't happy with his family in London, at this point he was very poor and lived off busking in Paris. He got quite a name for him self and this song was to symbolize that his home town where he grew was "calling" for him to come back home.
While millions are listening and dancing to some deep shite , I feel lucky to have the chance to feed my ears with this man...pure brilliant, pure talent....!!! Thank you for your songs Mr Clementine...
He was born and bred in London, but ran away to Paris as a teenager after failing school and getting kicked out by his parents who wanted him to be a lawyer. He lived homelessly for years whilst playing in bars and hotels. He's also a poet, greatly inspired by Sylvia Plath, William Blake and James Baldwin amongst others. He's a phenomenal autodidact who created his world from scratch, hence the otherworldly flair to his music
You could't have said better than this! Thank you!
I was expecting a story like that before I even heared it. He's super talented.
Oh gosh he’s awesome
What a story! He is a hero!
It's time for him to come home to London! Our beautiful city looks after its own
This Guy deserves big Respect...
ABSOLUTELY!!!
Agree
If Nina Simon had a child during her stay in Paris, this would be him. I can't stop listening to his music anymore.
Absolutely concur
Or maybe, Benjamin Clementine could exist without Nina Simon. Conservatives want to reduce everything that they are used to. There is a whole world beyond your limited world view.
Great thought
I had the pleasure of working with Benjamin at A&F in london such a lovely fella 🤗
he reaches the instant medicine of music level, just like Nina still heals the world when her records are spinning . i am in complete aawh of this high priest of music
This man makes me realize I don't need to strive for numbness to survive. I just need to breathe, feel my blood circulate and listen. All will right itself, or fade away.
Love this comment.
I heard this song first time in Kyiv on the 6th of July 2018. On the 8th I applied to Zinc startup incubator, moved to London, met my future husband and in 2 months my daughter will turn 1 year old. London was truly calling ❤️
"Gangs of london" brought me here-great song
Me too!!😂😂
Me too😹😹
Agreed
Me too
Hahaha... Me too... And I hope there's a season two. Cheers
I almost cry over this song. I'll play this on my flight to London... one day.
Hiyori same here
Absolutely 😃🙂🤞
Me too!!! 😭♥️
by all means do!
Same. I choked up. My heart yet remains in London.
This song is so beautiful and it always makes me cry, because it reminds me of the time that I was living in Paris as a young student looking for a better future and with a lot of hopes. I lived for a while in the poor neighbourhoods where people came from far also hoping for a better future, but they couldn't even afford to pay the rent...
Whether one likes or not his style. The guy has an incredible voice. I cannot really find something like this around.
"I'm pretending but no one is buying" what a wonderful expression... It makes me totally believe how hard life he had. His eyes're speaking even if he doesn't bother himself to show. Also this song and the piano playing scene on the roof remind me the "Pianist" movie. Thanks God that we are endowed to hear these wonderful harmonies....
Gangs of London brought me here. Amazing artist. Love his music
Benjamin's music is honest. This I can feel in every song.
ONE OF THE BEST SONG IN THE HISTORY!
HE SAAAIDDD 0:37 ughhhhh my favorite!!
Looking forward to see him life for the first time in 2023!! 😍
Wow, this guy should definitely be a singer for the next 007 movie!
YES
That was my first thought when I heard this song for the first time. YES!!!
He is a great artist with his own pure style
He would be a great choice not just because of his amazing voice but as a new rising star in music to be the artist to sing the next Jame Bond theme song! Right?!!!
I agree.
But Sam Smith ended up getting the job. Lol
I know, but Sam Smith paid his dues to get the job. Maybe for the next Bond song, Benjamin Clementine could potentially sing it.
I cannot disagree with you on that because Sam Smith has most definitely paid his dues, and is definitely a talented individual as well. Yes, maybe it "will" become a reality for Benjamin Clementine sometime in the near future. Speaking it into the atmosphere. Lol. :)
good call.. Sam smith is shit 😂
Gangs of London brought me here today and I've found a new favorite artist ❤
The Best Male Vocalist to emerge For a long time amazing tones and character power too, brilliant.
He is amazing, I'm glad he's alive.
Is perfect !!! Your voice is a dream
I cried, this is absolutely genius. The perfect piece of art.
Hard not to cry to him in this. I play it sparingly
Right this is so good
The man is walking art.
Benjamin(simply the best music),he is not singing to show how beautiful is his music, but yes to show and share what he's made of,
may the love and light of the Creator be with Benjamin Clementine. he makes me feel thankful. Thank You
Greatest city in the world!!
Merci youtube music de m'avoir suggéré cette chanson incroyable et cet artiste fantastique !
great video. I miss you so much, my love...
What a amazing voice, he touches my soul 💜 One day I'll know London, I hope see you there
My latest obsession! His voice, his vibe earthy and ethereal❤🖤💚
I love the way he sings! it makes me feel like I'm living the 50s
Glad to see the younger folks ARE carrying on with the music... love this video/song.
Genious and Touching ARTIST!!! Live Performance in Portugal was amazingly unforgetable!!!
Wow I fall in love with this guy. Perfect voice beautiful music. Love love love
You, Mr. Clementine are epic.
Now we can talk ! That's what i call an artist.
This is beautiful music my friend.
This song is epic!!! He is an amazing artist and deserves to finally break through worldwide. I absolutely love
him!! ❤❤❤❤
This is by far one of my favourite songs! What talent this man has!
Whether you're White, Black, Brown, yellow or any other colour, London loves everyone!!
This is absolutely amazing! stunning!!!! Now this is real music! I just wish the rest of my generation could see this and appreciate it.
don't ya like that you've got him a little bit to yourself Maya?? #wooltoncrew
........................................................incredible fabulous!.................................unfassbar schön! ................Benjamin ist so ganz in Seiner Musik versunken. The world is calling You! Benjamin!
Grazie Benjamin questa sera a Verucchio mi hai portata attraverso le dimensioni senza luogo ne’ tempo solo cuore e amore
one of the best concerts I've been to! He is out of this world!
Elegance embodied and such a view of Paris. What else?
Wow the Herald of the Change has an incredible voice.
Hello there fellow Spicehead
Saw him play in Manchester in front of about 20 people, blew me away! Beautiful song, even more beautiful video!!!! glad he won the Mercury prize instead of some crap corporate band, fantastic life story too!
4minutes of shivers...
Thanks Benjamin!!!
Never heared about him before, until this morning when they played this song on the radio.Wonderful composition, extraordinary sung. He could sing a Bond-Theme.
So poetic and elegant. In love.
This song makes me want to move to London. very nice Benjamin! 😊
This man as prouved that everything is possible ❤️
Such a beautiful song sung by such an amazing voice!
+Punydoctor He's probably the most underrated in the industry
Great show in toronto yesterday. You are indeed Motherland Certified. way to go. shouts to Dalton Higgins. Second to none
I think he sounds best with just piano and his voice... bare and raw, like the spirit of his songs is
Benjamin Clementine to the hills and valleys.
I love you, Benjamin!!!!
London is calling me too :( I miss it so much.
A true masterpiece.
That voice you have is the soul of humanity
there is no one like him...that is genius...genuine..lovely man...only one i listen to at present..all the others sound banal....less than...love u benjamin.....stay just as you are..rosalind
My Word! There's so much talent out there in the world. Love, love.
Thank you!
Your music is a masterpiece of art.
AWESOME. THANK YOU BenClementineVEVO
I love this music ! (From France)
long ago music did not touch the string of soul… it was straight to the tears ") ") so to hold!
Bellissimo brano 🤗🌟🌲Complementi a tu talento y stilo
I swear you the best singer in the world
Can’t wait to see him at Coachella !!!! Wakanda forever!!!! 🙅♂️
L'amour d'une chanson ne s'explique pas et ne doit l'être. Ceci est en fait tellement intime... Quelle merveille
just heard him live in cologne... I think he's the best live voice I've ever heard.
Just learned about him!What a voice and strong human being!.
thanks again for yr healing songs and music
It’s London calling, love it
Thank you for being so pure and magical
Extraordinary!
I ADORE this masterpiece. LOVE from WARSAW.
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One of my favorite Sagittarius musicians! So talented, huge fan ❤
Thank you Benjamin Clementine ! Your music reaches a very bottom of heart and soul, totally blowing one's mind...
I just sit and ask what's in the mind of the haters of this man and his music. I clearly agree this is not every one's cup of tea but clear we should appreciate God's gift to nature.
this strength in his expression and his charism - just phenomenal
I love how you are yourself.
Different from what I listen to , but I can't get enough of his talent , lyrics , voice!!! #amazing #powerful
This is absolutely gorgeous!
Best of this decade
i am so much in love with this soul...traveled many miles to see him in new york in june...now i am trying to figure out how i can get to d.c. end of july concert...love benjamin i do...rosalind
saw him again 2 nights ago...in concert in masachussetts .....cried, laughed and dreamed...so wonderful he is...audience went wild with emotion and love.....rosalind
So beautiful. This will always remind me of my one true love
He had to go to Paris to make it in London. Twisted.
@ Billy I think sincerely you are the twisted one here. Anyone can go anywhere to make it. His person might not appeal to you but have the right attitude to appreciate a good work of art. I bet you are not able to identify a note on the piano let alone sing.
+Billy “DarkPool” Rand woah talk about someone who's overly sensitive. daamn
+Billy “DarkPool” Rand
When he was young he moved to Paris as he wasn't happy with his family in London, at this point he was very poor and lived off busking in Paris.
He got quite a name for him self and this song was to symbolize that his home town where he grew was "calling" for him to come back home.
Hendrix had to go to London to make ir on USA. The world is twisted.
@@centuryvogue6220 But he was merely surprised by how life works in mysterious ways, he wasn't trying to offend Benjamine...
Poetry for my heart ☀️🙌🏽❣️
beautiful man with enormous talent
Chills and beauty...long may he continue to reach more people.
what a beautiful voice and music and performance.go ahead man.
While millions are listening and dancing to some deep shite , I feel lucky to have the chance to feed my ears with this man...pure brilliant, pure talent....!!! Thank you for your songs Mr Clementine...
huge!
I Wana be in this guy live concert soon 🔥🔥🔥🔥
This brother is deep!
what a unique voice his music send me to another planet ....a beautiful soul with extraordinary voice
Just beautiful 💙🔥🔥🔥
I just don't know what to say.. Mesmerized
Magnifique trouvailles. Quel artiste ! Quel prouesse ! Quel magie ! Je suis désormais ton fan numéro 1. 👏