To be perfectly honest, the singing seemed a little weak, but that's maybe only because the guitar playing was so damn good! All the music for that matter. Really, really solid and on point. If you we're playing like that then, at that age, you're probably a monster now.
1987, Gary Moore in my friend's Ford XR3, speakers blazing. My first encounter with real rock in a country plagued by censorship. You do his genius justice, even at the young age at which you recorded this session. Many accomplished guitarists have tried and failed to capture Gary's essence. You, my friend, understand and feel music. Excellent rendition.
cruiser you said it true bro. James has changed, he seems to have moved in his older years to music he can do in his sleep. Look how much money Kirk Hammet has made from HyPE, Kirk can’t play anywhere close to James Bells skills, vibrato, feel etc etc, I don’t feel anything listening to Metallica, so I guess James has moved to the Hype World, sad 😞 hope the best for him. Just think he should have stuck with the stuff that he started out with. Joe Satriani said James Bell blows Hammet outta the water. James plays Clapton better than Clapton lol 😝Robin Trower said same thing. Michael Sheckner same thing, but a ton of pressure this world is. Best to follow your heart. Hope the best for JB.
James I was stood there watching you with my girlfriend today at the guitar show just blown away by your talent, and got chatting to your dad! Your absolute god on guitar and we have been watching your videos!
Dumb question, do you get to meet the man, the myth, the legend CLAPTON? If you win this competition which seems to be a habit with you, do you get to play live with him? Now that would be awesome!! Good luck.
Someone mentioned Tallan Latz, so I will comment. He has amazing guitar skills, and rocks on stage because he has tons of confidence. James, you are every bit as good as he is on guitar, and you have much better vocals. What you lack somewhat is self confidence (or at least it appears like it), and maybe a little time on stage. You can win this contest. Believe in yourself, and let it rip on stage.
I have seen some things on RUclips since it started, But this cover version of bad Love is something else. I can almost say it is better than Eric Clapton's orig version. If I could play that before I die, My life would be complete................
You really really get Eric Clapton's soul to pour forth in this song. It's quite magical...you really play it exactly like he would. And your voice is wonderful! Thank you for all your songs! JASON in Miami FL USA
Best of luck! You deserve to win! You are one helluva great guitarist and vocalist. It is hard to believe you are 14. Your talent is equal to that of Clapton...perhaps better. I hope you win. I will continue to vote for you.
James, I only saw this video about a week ago on another site. I was so impressed by your version I had to look for it here on RUclips. I notice you have plenty of other cover songs available for me to listen to. I am singer/songwriter but never really took my guitar playing as serious as you obviously have. You are so talented and I envy you. Now I want to go back and learn lead guitar. Maybe this time your motivation will help me achieve that. Thank you for such an awesome performance.
So if I don't get into the top100 it won't be fair as I know due all the support that if the site worked correct I would be there by now. I hope I do well and thanks for the support :-)
James is fantastic we have seen him many times in nantwich. He always plays guns and roses sweet child of mine.. From two of the oldest fans he has age 63 . good luck James for the future.
That's one of my favorite songs as well, for sure! Dude, you is a rocker, you put down straight dope! Great voice for such a young man! And you can really, really bend those strings. I am 55 but still jealous my man. I wish you a great career. You are destined for good things.
Great job James! An epic Clapton guitar cover with a voice similar to Eric Johnson during his younger days. Very interesting. Would like to hear you do Desert Rose by Johnson if you get the chance. Thanks for keeping R&R alive with your awesome talent.
omgomgomg this was AWESOME! Dude, I truly hope you live out your rock and roll dreams just please don't become a rock and roll cliche. Don't ever forget where you came from and for crying out loud stay away from the partying, drugs etc stay close to the music. Thanks so much for being so awesome.
You're perfect, man. You're so professional. You should be gracing world stages with your presence. I never want to read another peep out of you regarding your voice or your singing. Absolutely impeccable...
James awesome work brother, you are a star, your job in life is to carry that mantle of spiritual power of the universe to the planet, excellence like this is what our world needs music is a language that penetrates the human heart, God bless you...
James, James... I cannot tell you what a (wonderful) surprise it was to hear such marvellous playing from someone so young. Your voice is quite good but obviously will strengthen as you mature. I often just browse [cover] videos but am usually disappointed, especially when they're titled 'Best Cover Ever' or 'Amazing Kid plays EVH', etc. But on this occasion I am happy to report... you've got it goin' on Dude! Keep on doin' what you're doin'.
Thank you :-) And also the site doesn't work properly. The song plays don't change at times even when we know people are listening. And at point I was getting 20 people adding support every 10 minutes ( more than anybody else was getting at that time in the competition) and the Buzz rating didn't move at all until after 2 days it finally bugged 0.01% even though I was getting the most support that day.....
WOW, so cool my friend! What did you do with your voice, James? Which has indeed become absolutely awesome! Along with your guitar playing just perfect! (y)
you keep amazing me..i was watching your vids. thinkin how cool it would sound with you playin bass ,then with your golden voice..next vid..you playin bass.too 😎 cool.im feelin like jamin again thanks to you. You are a gift to all that appreciates music in the purist sense.i got some ideas i would like to send you. but my ph.s fading..Thank You for waking me up to. "good" music. i needed that.i was fading.now im gona dig out my guitar and see if it still remembers me. your a insperation to us all .
Just awesome man. I've been listening to music and guitar players in particular since late 60s and your playing blows me away. Hope to see you play live someday.
To be perfectly honest, the singing seemed a little weak, but that's maybe only because the guitar playing was so damn good! All the music for that matter. Really, really solid and on point. If you we're playing like that then, at that age, you're probably a monster now.
1987, Gary Moore in my friend's Ford XR3, speakers blazing. My first encounter with real rock in a country plagued by censorship.
You do his genius justice, even at the young age at which you recorded this session. Many accomplished guitarists have tried and failed to capture Gary's essence. You, my friend, understand and feel music. Excellent rendition.
Jbx #1
James you were born with music in your bones, blood and soul. You amaze me every time I watch and listen.
Good job young man! Please, for the likes of old timer guitarist such as myself.........don't stop feelin' the music!
it's gonna take kids like you to keep things going strong when it comes to good music.
keep it up young man...you're carrying the ball now.
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Well said he one of the best cover guys around
James I am a high fan of yours here in Wisconsin.kicking back snowed in and rock in with ya.
cruiser you said it true bro. James has changed, he seems to have moved in his older years to music he can do in his sleep. Look how much money Kirk Hammet has made from HyPE, Kirk can’t play anywhere close to James Bells skills, vibrato, feel etc etc, I don’t feel anything listening to Metallica, so I guess James has moved to the Hype World, sad 😞 hope the best for him. Just think he should have stuck with the stuff that he started out with. Joe Satriani said James Bell blows Hammet outta the water. James plays Clapton better than Clapton lol 😝Robin Trower said same thing. Michael Sheckner same thing, but a ton of pressure this world is. Best to follow your heart. Hope the best for JB.
Loving these early/earlier videos. Superb..
James I was stood there watching you with my girlfriend today at the guitar show just blown away by your talent, and got chatting to your dad! Your absolute god on guitar and we have been watching your videos!
Top rated hard act to follow, never stop until the spirits of rhythm holds on to you and never let's go son,
Thank you so much!! Can you email jamesbellguitar@gmail.com just saying “Hi” so I can send you an original song?
Dumb question, do you get to meet the man, the myth, the legend CLAPTON? If you win this competition which seems to be a habit with you, do you get to play live with him? Now that would be awesome!! Good luck.
Someone mentioned Tallan Latz, so I will comment. He has amazing guitar skills, and rocks on stage because he has tons of confidence. James, you are every bit as good as he is on guitar, and you have much better vocals. What you lack somewhat is self confidence (or at least it appears like it), and maybe a little time on stage. You can win this contest. Believe in yourself, and let it rip on stage.
one word to describe this, and that word is talent......
I have seen some things on RUclips since it started, But this cover version of bad Love is something else. I can almost say it is better than Eric Clapton's orig version. If I could play that before I die, My life would be complete................
best cover of any song ive heard in a long time
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When you started singing, that really blew me away. The guitar is spot on, but I almost thought that was lip syncing, but nah, you have hella talent.
You should do Carlos Santana
thumbs up !
The BEST!! cover of all time 💯🔥🙌🏻, Love from India 🇮🇳 mate.
Stunning, guitar solo as in games "YOU ROCK" - GUITAR HERO -
I enjoy a lot.
Boom! You nailed it dude!
I loved it
You really really get Eric Clapton's soul to pour forth in this song.
It's quite magical...you really play it exactly like he would.
And your voice is wonderful!
Thank you for all your songs! JASON in Miami FL USA
Best of luck! You deserve to win! You are one helluva great guitarist and vocalist. It is hard to believe you are 14. Your talent is equal to that of Clapton...perhaps better. I hope you win. I will continue to vote for you.
5.560 views...1000 made just by me ;) This is the best version of this song on this RUclips. Love it more than the original! Great Job , James!
I'm sure you'll be headlining your own show at Madison Square Garden in the near future,loved this version..Keep it up...,
saw this about 9 years later and it is phantastic 🙌🏼
Thank you so much!! Can you email jamesbellguitar@gmail.com just saying “Hi” so I can send you an original song?
Uh, yeah, that was flippin good. keep 'em coming !
One of my fave EC songs of all time ❤ Played it brill James
thank you! i hope you like my latest original tracks on my channel!
its a fret king
James, I only saw this video about a week ago on another site. I was so impressed by your version I had to look for it here on RUclips. I notice you have plenty of other cover songs available for me to listen to. I am singer/songwriter but never really took my guitar playing as serious as you obviously have. You are so talented and I envy you. Now I want to go back and learn lead guitar. Maybe this time your motivation will help me achieve that. Thank you for such an awesome performance.
Dude your awesome!!! And ive been playin for 40+ yrs.. i still play everyday. Its been my lifelong friend.
this kicks ass man!
Hello James of course you've won. You're great, we're rooting for you.
Success always, you're great even
Perfect performance! I love it!
Nice job good technique and really nice phrasing.
I vote for you James. Awesome music !
Dude I listen 6 times u rock kid awsome
So if I don't get into the top100 it won't be fair as I know due all the support that if the site worked correct I would be there by now. I hope I do well and thanks for the support :-)
Favorite song by him.
For ever man James
rebenta muleque !
Amazing, Just Amazing.
Bravo James!
James is fantastic we have seen him many times in nantwich. He always plays guns and roses sweet child of mine.. From two of the oldest fans he has age 63 . good luck James for the future.
Miss seeing James in nantwich town centre. We haven't seen him there for a while.
Been a Clapton fan for 30 years. This is really good. Thank you for posting it.
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Nailed it brilliant best wishes Colin UK 🇬🇧 👍
Amazing guitars and amazing vocals. Perfect. ! Love the song well done!
Thank you! :-)
Jimmy Bell -- Great job-
It's really cool to see you, with this wonderful song, Thank you James,
One of the only songs by EC i like and you did it really well,great work James.
great singing and playin did u play drums too
Great cover James. You are the future of rock music, keep rocking.
Spot on mate.
That's one of my favorite songs as well, for sure! Dude, you is a rocker, you put down straight dope! Great voice for such a young man! And you can really, really bend those strings. I am 55 but still jealous my man. I wish you a great career. You are destined for good things.
Wow....James that was great, you will be going place for sure....!!
Really pulling for you in the competition!! This will be a great addition to the songs you already have there.
Bad Ass...More power to you Kiddo ! You inspire me to keep learning the guitar !
Thank you! :-) And this comment inspires me too! :-)
Great job James!
An epic Clapton guitar cover with a voice similar to Eric Johnson during his younger days. Very interesting. Would like to hear you do Desert Rose by Johnson if you get the chance. Thanks for keeping R&R alive with your awesome talent.
great job love the phrasing during your soloing.Your not in a hurry your letting the notes breathe.
i subscribed dude ...You are a great guitar player man !
This song is awesome! Nice cover!
a smile and its PERFECT!!
Great!!! Get to NYC I live 4 hours away from there its out of this world.
omgomgomg this was AWESOME! Dude, I truly hope you live out your rock and roll dreams just please don't become a rock and roll cliche. Don't ever forget where you came from and for crying out loud stay away from the partying, drugs etc stay close to the music. Thanks so much for being so awesome.
One of claptons best and James tears it up...Great job simply brilliant..Xcellent vocals..
Thank you! Fingers crossed!
You're perfect, man. You're so professional. You should be gracing world stages with your presence. I never want to read another peep out of you regarding your voice or your singing. Absolutely impeccable...
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Someone gave my comment +1, so I had to watch it again while I was here again.
Dude. Killer job..
Sounds amazing. Wicked soloing
Bloody amazing! I'm speechless!
Thank you matey! :-) Please subscribe if you haven't yet subscribed. Every sub means a lot :-)
James awesome work brother, you are a star, your job in life is to carry that mantle of spiritual power of the universe to the planet, excellence like this is what our world needs music is a language that penetrates the human heart, God bless you...
Wahooo sounds so gooood ! Very very very talented... great cover, u got it ! Thx !
This is insanely good !
Nice one.
Look at that show, Bell!!! Congrats... ;)
Hugs from your fan Brazilian...
Guhga
Congrats James !!! Awesome performance, great voice and guitar playing. Your voice is really amazing.
Nice man! You I really hope you get to preform at the crossroads concert. It's very well deserved.
Absolutely fantastic you are , I am amazed . Brilliant .
Your still going today, nice! Hopefully some public performances will be possible in the near future.
Great job ...
Great cover James! I'm glad to see some more of my generation listening to quality music!
Oh my god. This is so nice.
Your are so nice singer and guitar rist. I love you!!!!!!
All the very best for the competition!!! I will be pulling for you! And do as instructed;)
Keep doing what you do! You are thee best!:)
Have you heard my new song ? Hope there's a heaven :-)
James, James... I cannot tell you what a (wonderful) surprise it was to hear such marvellous playing from someone so young. Your voice is quite good but obviously will strengthen as you mature.
I often just browse [cover] videos but am usually disappointed, especially when they're titled 'Best Cover Ever' or 'Amazing Kid plays EVH', etc.
But on this occasion I am happy to report... you've got it goin' on Dude! Keep on doin' what you're doin'.
Wow!! Thank you!! Please vote for me to win this competition, it really means a lot!! tinyurl.com/kqlvk9d
I did listen to your new song Hope Theres a Heaven I really enjoyed it. And I supported you on the crossroads contest.
Thank you :-) And also the site doesn't work properly. The song plays don't change at times even when we know people are listening. And at point I was getting 20 people adding support every 10 minutes ( more than anybody else was getting at that time in the competition) and the Buzz rating didn't move at all until after 2 days it finally bugged 0.01% even though I was getting the most support that day.....
ABSOLUTELY DEAD ON! GREAT F ' en JOB!
Nice playing! You sound very much like Eric Johnson.
That's really amazing! Way to go James!
loved it!!!!!! I never comment on any youtube videos.... but you forced me to do it this tym.... keep up the great work!!!
really awesome. you did a great job. you really sound like Eric
Clapton.
WOW, so cool my friend! What did you do with your voice, James? Which has indeed become absolutely awesome! Along with your guitar playing just perfect! (y)
you keep amazing me..i was watching your vids. thinkin how cool it would sound with you playin bass ,then with your golden voice..next vid..you playin bass.too 😎 cool.im feelin like jamin again thanks to you. You are a gift to all that appreciates music in the purist sense.i got some ideas i would like to send you. but my ph.s fading..Thank You for waking me up to. "good" music. i needed that.i was fading.now im gona dig out my guitar and see if it still remembers me. your a insperation to us all .
Just awesome man. I've been listening to music and guitar players in particular since late 60s and your playing blows me away. Hope to see you play live someday.
EXCELENTE!!!!!!!!👏👏👏👏❤️💪
You got the groove!!! Cheers!!!
Wow, one of my favorite from Eric Clapton, you sound amazing! =)
Well done! Good luck James I hope you win and can add a video of yourself playing at crossroads!
it's Very good......good vocale..☺☺😊
Thank you very much! I do too :-) I really really hope I do :-)