That is hands down the most beautiful cover I’ve ever heard. But at the same time it’s kind of haunting, seeing a song that came from a place of darkness and depression from a young mans life being sung by a man who has lived a full life and has more days behind him than in front of him gives a whole new light and meaning to the song. It’s like with original version it’s Kurt fighting to stay above water but there’s something blocking him from escaping and embracing happiness but with your version it’s like “yeah I’ve lived my life and I accept fate”, it’s like your admitting your life story and greeting death as it creeps closer. It’s like Johnny Cash’s version of hurt by nine inch nails, that’s his admission and embrace of his life. But I don’t know I’m probably over thinking it.
@Max Wilson I simply had to let you know I don't think you were overthinking it At All. My first or maybe second comment ever on 1 of Frank's videos was very similar to yours.. He has a way of evoking 'reminiscing 'days gone by' type feelings that are almost peaceful, in lyrics that are often just a sad song until Frank sings it. Very much the same as Johnny Cash's cover of Hurt evoked conflicting feelings in me & many others. Haunting but totally not sad & depressing & I don't get it & have only had it happen with 1 other artist on 1 specific song & performance (outside of Johnny Cash) & Frank does it over & over & over & its a special kind of magic that you don't often see. Cash had it & Frank does too. You did not just overthink it. It's what Frank does 💜
I agree with you and all but Kurt's lyrics were just gibberish, he's stated in multiple interviews his lyrics really never had meaning behind them. But I get what you mean by the tone, that's something you live for with this type of music
@@thadpeud3057 some songs are nonsensical but there are some songs that have meaning and are actually about things like something in the way was inspired by this bridge that Kurt used to hangout under and sometimes sleep under in Aberdeen and how he was fortunate that when he was sleeping there the tide didn’t rise and drown him. As well as songs like rape me which is a very blunt stance against rape and about a girl which is about his ex girlfriend who broke up with him
@@patricesage331 Neil Young has made me feel the same way you are describing in a way. He sings so many sad songs but with so much depth of feeling and empathy that I feel comforted hearing his soulfulness... I have listened to Neil at work for so many years keeping me company while I clean alone, that he is like a good friend who is there to sympathize. Frank's soulful heart shows through kind of in the same way, very sad but comforting at the same time. You can tell he has lived a full life and he really cares. While Kurt was less experienced but with his own depth of feeling...💙🌎🌌🎶
@@charlesbogle6544 wow you're right. Lol. Not to the same degree or regularity as this gentleman seems to do without trying but you got me reflecting on times in the past where the feeling /mood I & others got were rather contrary from the lyrics lol. So it's gotta be the voice.. the soulfulness in the voice makes us feel connected, understood, comforted?? Makes sense, thanks for giving me a new viewpoint to see it from.. still kinda makes my brain hurt tho lol. Uplifting Melancholy hahaha. Actually the Leonard Cohen hallelujah is the perfect example of thst cuz I wager many who enthusiastically sing along & say they love that song would not say or act the same if you handed them the lyrics on an untitled sheet of paper.. its easy to not notice its not a fun song but it feels like camraderie.. music is magical & with the right voice music can be pure magic 👍
This guy is to Nirvana what Johnny Cash was to Nine Inch Nails with his cover of Hurt. The same lyrics, given different meanings due to the context of the singer's lives and the style it's performed in. Really amazing cover
Personally I think this cover has a little variation to Kurt's. It still has that somber feeling but this one gives it hope, Kurt feels like it is hopeless or hope will come from hardships. Both are amazing but I love Kurt's better
Just wait until you hear Frank’s cover of Creep (Radiohead). He’s set the new standard by which all other covers of Creep will be judged henceforth. It’s been stuck in my head all day, but more than that it’s been stuck in my heart. It’s the most achingly thing I’ve ever heard. Sorry to be hijacking the comments about another song. Just do yourself a favor and listen.
I love that dry British humor, it cheers me up immensely... Happy birthday, Frank! You have a legion of fans who wholeheartedly wish you the very best for years and years to come!!!
4:04 to skip all the talk. Im making this stamp for myself because I've heard all the talk too many times, I'm here for the song for the millionth time😁👍Great stuff!
Fantastic isn't it? As good as that is it isn't as good as a clear head, a clear conscience, and clear path to tomorrow and beyond. It's another world looking back and na, I wouldn't want to see you like that again. Great minds think alike, Franks picking that is. : - )
Step one is done, stay tough, a good life awaits. One day you can look back and see how empty and soul crushing booze can be. I am sober 4 years now, so happy i stopped that poison. My skin is better, no liver problems and im gaining muscle.
I don't have any reason to cry. I'm strong, independent, living my life, playing my guitar, worling everything out... yet still, I have shed my tears along this beautiful performance... And must say, that's what I needed. Just letting the emotions do its way! ❤
Oh, I loved the ‘small lawn’ joke! We MUST, in tough times, be able to find humor in things! It’s what gives us STRENGTH, after all, being able to find the laughter amidst the sorrow, the grin against the pain…
If you want to tell jokes, tell them, don't care about other people's opinion. I'm sure you're happy and you shouldn't be afraid to express yourself. By the way, I admire you a lot. You are an inspiration to many. His attitude was very beautiful with people who needed help.
what i love about “something in the way” is that it was just a demo. Kurt Cobain had the song idea and was just playing the acoustic guitar and the engineer put a microphone up to him and recorded him. all of the other elements such as drums and cello were added in post. Thank you Frank!
It was like a demo, but I don't think one can improv such great stuff (the song was already written and they'd tried to record it a number of times). In the end, it worked out really great for the track. Butch Vig was the man for the job, for sure! ruclips.net/video/APHX-9ZQ7x0/видео.html
I have alot of fate in improv. But the story your telling is a bit scrampled. The song was already written (or improvised earlier at home as you will) but in the studio they couldn't make it work. So they send everybody out of the studio so Kurt could whisper in the mic.
I have hated every single Nirvana cover I have heard - until this one. This was great man. Your voice has a kind of deep pain to it that compliments it very well. Well done Lad.
I'm a dissociative multiple, victim of mkultra. I sit in a house I cannot escape from abuse watching my life go down the drain. You are helping me survive and heal from trauma and survive this abusive life. Thank you so much Frank. Kurt would definitely be proud. I'm grateful and you show me humanity is here, I just need to look closer to see the people who have it. I'd do anything for you in repayment for this gift.
Nirvana fan here! Saw them live on February of 1994, less than two months before Kurt Cobain's passing. It was a birthday gift from my father for my 14 years. It'll be 30 years ago in 2024. And three years since I lost my Dad. I miss both of them so much. Love your cover Frank, I'm glad to have discovered your channel (it was yesterday with your SOAD Lonely Day cover). Love your style, as a musician, and as a human being as well. You gained one more subscriber. Kudos to your daughter for the sunglasses!
Frank, I swear, If hummanity reaches to the point in which technology is capable of conserving a person entirely to earth's lifetime, you need to be in the top choices!!! We, as a whole, thank you for such a talent and pure heart.
@@FrankWatkinson - Well, I get what you're saying sir and I thank you for the response. I only wish to compliment you. No disrespect to your integrity intended. You're truly a rarity.
Hi, Frank! I don't think you need to be worried about offending people-none of your jokes are offensive! People my age are just more concerned about not punching down and making folks who are already having a tough time the punchline of a joke. Beautiful cover, by the way. This is my favorite Nirvana song, and I love how you've totally reinvented it.
I don't usually, if ever, comment on any video, but to be quite honest I felt the need to do it after hearing your cover. To me, this song as always had a lot of meaning, but your take on it actually elevated it to another emotional level for me. It is great, thank you for this! Its actually making my rough week a little less rough and making my eyes feel a lot less heavy. Happy belated birthday Frank :)
HA I love this channel Frank. I hope you realize your making millions of people extremely happy. I’ve had such a blast watching all of these amazing covers and even your original songs. I can’t wait a single one of your videos without smiling. You bring so much joy to so many individuals. I hope you’re doing well and have an amazing day!
what a lovely rendition. I love how the guitar is more complex in your style, those extra little notes add so much flavor and emotion. Your vocals were soulful and soothing as always, but i can’t help but wish Cobain were alive to song along with you, that would be an utter masterpiece.
Frank, I thought you did it VERY WELL,,,you 'FRANKensized it'! darn, wrong one,,I'm an old lady and need some new readers!! Keep up the good work and love your jokes!
This is one of your best. The more trimmed down and simple the arrangement is the more your talent shows through. That's the sign of a truly great performer.
This song always had a beautiful, melodic, depressive vibe. Kurt Cobain would be proud I think, because you didn't just got and paste him. Your rendition is beautiful and tender too. Both this and your cover of Snuff really hit that emotional chord. Respectful to you brother. Your voice man... I could picture you covering, "Never Too Late" by Three Days Grace with it. The song is gorgeous and has an anti-suicide message that would compliment your style so well. The whole haunting acoustic sound you have would just make that song hit hard.
You, sir, have an excellent sense of humor in these very upside-down times. Bless you n yours. Gr8 version of a song that got me thru some dark times, bravo!
I love videos like this. Just a man playing his guitar. Not exactly as written down but played with such passion, knowing what the song needs to thrive. It brought me to tears a but, such humility and emotion.
I've literally never commented on a video before, but this is just too good. This video reminds me there are genuinely kind people in the world gives me some hope. It was a great joke haha beautiful cover by the way sound great!
sir i watch ur videos when im sad and i just want u to know you’re doing numbers for a lot of people. idk where i’d be without ur content, ur videos cheer me up so much. thank you
First I thought: This is going to be like a guitarist trying to play bass. But it turned out to be Alexander the Great playing Risk. This man has fooled me like a child and I'm not even mad.
This cover actually made me want to cry. It's that beautiful. I really love this cover! And also this is silly to say but, Happy really really late birthday!
You always have such a unique and amazing take on all the songs you do. My grandfather always used to tell me that hard work never killed anyone but one should never take any chances.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for all of the Love you give to this ill world. You are MUCH appreciated!!! God bless you, and all of your loved ones.
Mr Watkinson, I have just watched your video for the first time. You made me cry in a train across Ukraine under rockets flying above. This is Humanity what you are doing. This is what being Human is about. Thank you.
Hi Frank, this is the second cover of yours I have seen after Nutshell, and it is great to hear a new soulful spin on the Northwest songs that we grew up with. I like how you tied an honest sad real story into this song. I heard Bob Dylan's "Only a hobo, but another is gone" at work a few days ago and it made me feel deeply for all of our fellow human family who are homeless... Also my friend in Switzerland just covered this song a couple of days ago, and it was the first time I heard the lyrics right: "the tarp has sprung a leak"... I always thought it was "top" 🎩 Anyway, thank you for your soulful performance good sir
Happy birthday, just wanted to let you know you've made me really happy over the time I've found you and I wanted to say you are my favorite musician ever❤💖❤
I'm a huge Nirvana fan and I really loved your picking style playing this track!! It was beautiful, dreamy and so kul to see all walks of life keeping Kurts music alive!! If only he was still here to see how many people he's influenced!! Also loved your jokes!!
Yes, telling jokes nowadays is joke itself, we need distance, I think I will print 'it's ok to laugh' sign and start walking with such sign on the streets
I freaking love you Frank! I’m in America (California) but I wish I could visit and have chat and just chill. My parents and family I knew growing up are all gone in heaven and I wish sometimes to just have an older adult to talk to and learn from and hear stories. Your family is very lucky and I know you are a very important and loved man to your family and all who know you❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Well done Frank! What a lovely tribute. I'll be looking for you and your shades in every crowded place. Lol. What's sad is I could almost believe that story about the little boy. I know people where I live have been struggling hard to feed their families with all this inflation. What I've saddly come to realize is food banks don't operate on weekends. That topic aside, life goes on and I hope this world starts to get it's priorities straight. Baby boxes for mums to discard their babies, but no place to feed them if need be. Okay... sadness gone, and sending my love and positive vibes to all. God bless!!
I love the joke that was a good one ☝️ 😂 I love that this man is so funny and is a great talent to music he deserves a lot of love and support and he has it from us the best playlist ever made 😉
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How does every older person get so good at telling whole ass jokes and making them really convincing stories, I love it.
It definitely comes from the instinctive belief coming from inner respect we give to older people
Life experience
The same way you get good at guitar.
Right 😂
Time
I feel like Kurt would've loved this with all his heart lol
I am quite sure Kurt would have loved this. Frank has done some extraordinary with a song that was already extraordinary.
Totally
People say shit like this all the time but I truly believe Kurt would love this
@@booterjuice6476 couldn't agree more 👏
You are so right. I sure wish we would have gotten to seen Kurt at this age, singing his songs for us on the web.
Lmao that joke was funny as hell
Yeah Frank is an excellent comic as well 👍
Yes, it was really funny! I thought he was telling a real story at first, hahahah
Caught me off guard. xD xD
🤭
@@LTD-7there’s nothing he can’t do lol
"I always knew housework was dangerous, which is why I try not to do it:"
I LOVE this guy!
🤣🤣🤣
That is hands down the most beautiful cover I’ve ever heard. But at the same time it’s kind of haunting, seeing a song that came from a place of darkness and depression from a young mans life being sung by a man who has lived a full life and has more days behind him than in front of him gives a whole new light and meaning to the song. It’s like with original version it’s Kurt fighting to stay above water but there’s something blocking him from escaping and embracing happiness but with your version it’s like “yeah I’ve lived my life and I accept fate”, it’s like your admitting your life story and greeting death as it creeps closer. It’s like Johnny Cash’s version of hurt by nine inch nails, that’s his admission and embrace of his life. But I don’t know I’m probably over thinking it.
@Max Wilson I simply had to let you know I don't think you were overthinking it At All. My first or maybe second comment ever on 1 of Frank's videos was very similar to yours.. He has a way of evoking 'reminiscing 'days gone by' type feelings that are almost peaceful, in lyrics that are often just a sad song until Frank sings it. Very much the same as Johnny Cash's cover of Hurt evoked conflicting feelings in me & many others. Haunting but totally not sad & depressing & I don't get it & have only had it happen with 1 other artist on 1 specific song & performance (outside of Johnny Cash) & Frank does it over & over & over & its a special kind of magic that you don't often see. Cash had it & Frank does too. You did not just overthink it. It's what Frank does 💜
I agree with you and all but Kurt's lyrics were just gibberish, he's stated in multiple interviews his lyrics really never had meaning behind them. But I get what you mean by the tone, that's something you live for with this type of music
@@thadpeud3057 some songs are nonsensical but there are some songs that have meaning and are actually about things like something in the way was inspired by this bridge that Kurt used to hangout under and sometimes sleep under in Aberdeen and how he was fortunate that when he was sleeping there the tide didn’t rise and drown him. As well as songs like rape me which is a very blunt stance against rape and about a girl which is about his ex girlfriend who broke up with him
@@patricesage331 Neil Young has made me feel the same way you are describing in a way. He sings so many sad songs but with so much depth of feeling and empathy that I feel comforted hearing his soulfulness... I have listened to Neil at work for so many years keeping me company while I clean alone, that he is like a good friend who is there to sympathize. Frank's soulful heart shows through kind of in the same way, very sad but comforting at the same time. You can tell he has lived a full life and he really cares. While Kurt was less experienced but with his own depth of feeling...💙🌎🌌🎶
@@charlesbogle6544 wow you're right. Lol. Not to the same degree or regularity as this gentleman seems to do without trying but you got me reflecting on times in the past where the feeling /mood I & others got were rather contrary from the lyrics lol. So it's gotta be the voice.. the soulfulness in the voice makes us feel connected, understood, comforted?? Makes sense, thanks for giving me a new viewpoint to see it from.. still kinda makes my brain hurt tho lol. Uplifting Melancholy hahaha. Actually the Leonard Cohen hallelujah is the perfect example of thst cuz I wager many who enthusiastically sing along & say they love that song would not say or act the same if you handed them the lyrics on an untitled sheet of paper.. its easy to not notice its not a fun song but it feels like camraderie.. music is magical & with the right voice music can be pure magic 👍
This guy is to Nirvana what Johnny Cash was to Nine Inch Nails with his cover of Hurt. The same lyrics, given different meanings due to the context of the singer's lives and the style it's performed in. Really amazing cover
Personally I think this cover has a little variation to Kurt's. It still has that somber feeling but this one gives it hope, Kurt feels like it is hopeless or hope will come from hardships. Both are amazing but I love Kurt's better
Just wait until you hear Frank’s cover of Creep (Radiohead). He’s set the new standard by which all other covers of Creep will be judged henceforth.
It’s been stuck in my head all day, but more than that it’s been stuck in my heart. It’s the most achingly thing I’ve ever heard.
Sorry to be hijacking the comments about another song. Just do yourself a favor and listen.
I love that dry British humor, it cheers me up immensely... Happy birthday, Frank! You have a legion of fans who wholeheartedly wish you the very best for years and years to come!!!
4:04 to skip all the talk.
Im making this stamp for myself because I've heard all the talk too many times, I'm here for the song for the millionth time😁👍Great stuff!
omg this is cute 🥺❤❤❤
Im an alcoholic and your songs make my days easier
Fantastic isn't it? As good as that is it isn't as good as a clear head, a clear conscience, and clear path to tomorrow and beyond. It's another world looking back and na, I wouldn't want to see you like that again. Great minds think alike, Franks picking that is. : - )
Many good days ahead for you ☀️
Step one is done, stay tough, a good life awaits. One day you can look back and see how empty and soul crushing booze can be. I am sober 4 years now, so happy i stopped that poison. My skin is better, no liver problems and im gaining muscle.
@@clerictamer Step one is done only 11 more to go.
I JUST went through alcohol withdrawal after two months in alkie hell. I'm so glad to have the poison out of my life. Stay strong Niklas!
I don't have any reason to cry. I'm strong, independent, living my life, playing my guitar, worling everything out... yet still, I have shed my tears along this beautiful performance... And must say, that's what I needed. Just letting the emotions do its way! ❤
Oh, I loved the ‘small lawn’ joke!
We MUST, in tough times, be able to find humor in things! It’s what gives us STRENGTH, after all, being able to find the laughter amidst the sorrow, the grin against the pain…
If you want to tell jokes, tell them, don't care about other people's opinion. I'm sure you're happy and you shouldn't be afraid to express yourself. By the way, I admire you a lot. You are an inspiration to many. His attitude was very beautiful with people who needed help.
Yes yes yes
I love your take on this masterpiece
Thank you.
I could never imagined someone could ever perform this song any good except Kurt. But now I'm speechless...
what i love about “something in the way” is that it was just a demo. Kurt Cobain had the song idea and was just playing the acoustic guitar and the engineer put a microphone up to him and recorded him. all of the other elements such as drums and cello were added in post. Thank you Frank!
It was like a demo, but I don't think one can improv such great stuff (the song was already written and they'd tried to record it a number of times). In the end, it worked out really great for the track. Butch Vig was the man for the job, for sure!
ruclips.net/video/APHX-9ZQ7x0/видео.html
I have alot of fate in improv. But the story your telling is a bit scrampled. The song was already written (or improvised earlier at home as you will) but in the studio they couldn't make it work. So they send everybody out of the studio so Kurt could whisper in the mic.
@@beeldverteller dang, i guess i misunderstood what the engineer was saying when he told the story. that makes more sense
I believe this is also the one he recorded while laying down on a couch in the studio.
@@agitatorjr that’s what i heard
I have hated every single Nirvana cover I have heard - until this one. This was great man. Your voice has a kind of deep pain to it that compliments it very well. Well done Lad.
thank you
How old are you to be calling him lad? 😅
I'm a dissociative multiple, victim of mkultra. I sit in a house I cannot escape from abuse watching my life go down the drain. You are helping me survive and heal from trauma and survive this abusive life. Thank you so much Frank. Kurt would definitely be proud. I'm grateful and you show me humanity is here, I just need to look closer to see the people who have it. I'd do anything for you in repayment for this gift.
I’m so glad you found frank during your healing
Hope you are doing better now. I'd love to hear from you, to know how you are doing :)
God loves you
I hope you get out of there soon and safely
Great rendition. "Leonard Cohen does Nirvana."
Best comment. Johnny Cash does Nirvana might have worked as well. Same emotional vibe...
Give me a Leonard Cohen afterworld
So I can sigh eternally
Nirvana fan here! Saw them live on February of 1994, less than two months before Kurt Cobain's passing. It was a birthday gift from my father for my 14 years. It'll be 30 years ago in 2024. And three years since I lost my Dad. I miss both of them so much. Love your cover Frank, I'm glad to have discovered your channel (it was yesterday with your SOAD Lonely Day cover). Love your style, as a musician, and as a human being as well. You gained one more subscriber. Kudos to your daughter for the sunglasses!
As a big Nirvana fan I must say I loved your cover and the way you played it. 👏👏and by the way, happy birthday from Portugal🇵🇹
Thank you very much!
Frank, I swear, If hummanity reaches to the point in which technology is capable of conserving a person entirely to earth's lifetime, you need to be in the top choices!!! We, as a whole, thank you for such a talent and pure heart.
I absolutely love this guy. Fell for his jokes even. And wow... He needs to be in a recording studio.
It wouldn't be me if i did that.
@@FrankWatkinson - Well, I get what you're saying sir and I thank you for the response. I only wish to compliment you. No disrespect to your integrity intended. You're truly a rarity.
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Hi, Frank!
I don't think you need to be worried about offending people-none of your jokes are offensive! People my age are just more concerned about not punching down and making folks who are already having a tough time the punchline of a joke.
Beautiful cover, by the way. This is my favorite Nirvana song, and I love how you've totally reinvented it.
Nah...we're all people. Being equal includes that. It would be unfair to the masses to exclude anybody in a JOKE.
Happy Birthday Frank!!!! The world is in a terrible state indeed, but for many of us you're making it a bit better;)
@@Shifaathefish I get that a lot😉 Enjoy your day😜
@@Shifaathefish 🖖💜
You really grab the essence of the ballads you cover, Frank.....this is beautiful.....don't stop, mate, keep going :)
I'm blown away. You ve managed to capture the essence of the song in your own unique way and it's just amazing to me how good it is . Thank you.
Frank, you are so funny and talented, brightened my day. Gorgeous rendition.❤
Massive Nirvana fan here. You have done this great song justice. Kudos to your skills and style.
Funny jokes too.
I don't usually, if ever, comment on any video, but to be quite honest I felt the need to do it after hearing your cover. To me, this song as always had a lot of meaning, but your take on it actually elevated it to another emotional level for me. It is great, thank you for this! Its actually making my rough week a little less rough and making my eyes feel a lot less heavy.
Happy belated birthday Frank :)
Thank you.
This cover gave me piloerection, and I’m not afraid to admit it. Happy birthday, Frank. Outstanding job.
I've been listening to you sing tonight. I am very touched. Thank you, frank...
Thanks for listening
HA I love this channel Frank. I hope you realize your making millions of people extremely happy. I’ve had such a blast watching all of these amazing covers and even your original songs. I can’t wait a single one of your videos without smiling. You bring so much joy to so many individuals. I hope you’re doing well and have an amazing day!
Sir, my husband and I just came across your videos, and oh my God! These are gems! loved the cover!
Welcome aboard!
what a lovely rendition. I love how the guitar is more complex in your style, those extra little notes add so much flavor and emotion. Your vocals were soulful and soothing as always, but i can’t help but wish Cobain were alive to song along with you, that would be an utter masterpiece.
There’s something very deep about this. Kurt would’ve loved it
OMG I HAVE THOSE GLASSES
lol!
Thought I recognised them;)
Seccond I saw those glasses I thought of gabzito lmao
😂 the delivery of that joke was done so well. I genuinely thought it was a real story at first!
I really love your spin on songs. Totally dig the style you bring to the table. Beautiful stuff🙏
Por mucho, el mejor cover de esta canción de Nirvana que he escuchado. Genial! ❤
It’s a skill to be able to make light out of any situation with humor. Some may call it insensitive but that’s their problem.
Frank, I thought you did it VERY WELL,,,you 'FRANKensized it'! darn, wrong one,,I'm an old lady and need some new readers!! Keep up the good work and love your jokes!
That joke in the beginning was great
This man has a subscription now just because of that joke at the beginning
This is one of your best. The more trimmed down and simple the arrangement is the more your talent shows through. That's the sign of a truly great performer.
There is something very hypnotic about the way this was done.
That was absolutely flawless, good Sir. Such a great cover!
I am moved to tears. Damn Frank you blow me away. I am 62 and can so appreciate you. Peace and Love
Same and same!
This version absolutely gave me chills. Well done sir.
This song always had a beautiful, melodic, depressive vibe. Kurt Cobain would be proud I think, because you didn't just got and paste him. Your rendition is beautiful and tender too. Both this and your cover of Snuff really hit that emotional chord. Respectful to you brother.
Your voice man... I could picture you covering, "Never Too Late" by Three Days Grace with it. The song is gorgeous and has an anti-suicide message that would compliment your style so well. The whole haunting acoustic sound you have would just make that song hit hard.
I would totally buy a pro level recorded cover album from this guy. I love his style of sad.
Hi, I'm a pro recording engineer, I'd do it for free
You, sir, have an excellent sense of humor in these very upside-down times. Bless you n yours.
Gr8 version of a song that got me thru some dark times, bravo!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRANK! Your version gave me chills, amazing take on this song.
Same...
Awesome. Almost sounds like it would if Johnny Cash sang it
I love videos like this. Just a man playing his guitar. Not exactly as written down but played with such passion, knowing what the song needs to thrive. It brought me to tears a but, such humility and emotion.
happy birthday! lovely playing as usual :D
I like the glasses very incognito...your song brings me peace as always. Have always loved this song. Thanks💙
Thank you for the jokes they made me laugh frank
Frank happy birthday. The world's state seems a bit calmer with your presence in the world. cheers mate. 🥂
En serio estoy muy agradecida de haber llegado a esta pagina, sin duda lo mejor pudo hacer RUclips. ❤
I've literally never commented on a video before, but this is just too good. This video reminds me there are genuinely kind people in the world gives me some hope. It was a great joke haha beautiful cover by the way sound great!
sir i watch ur videos when im sad and i just want u to know you’re doing numbers for a lot of people. idk where i’d be without ur content, ur videos cheer me up so much. thank you
FRANK! Don't let the fame change ya LOL
This is the best version of this song
I'm too old to change.
Holy ssssomethin. The joyful sounding guitar, with the somber singing and words, its both unsettling AND calming
Not offended at all brother. That joke was hilarious. Great song to sing. 👍
First I thought: This is going to be like a guitarist trying to play bass. But it turned out to be Alexander the Great playing Risk. This man has fooled me like a child and I'm not even mad.
The singing on this is really something. Glorious version.
Happy birthday! always love to hear your music!
Dont let all this fame go to your head old man 😅🤗🤗🤗❤❤❤❤ one of my favorite Nirvana songs, I think Kurt would love it. Thank you ❤
Everybody seems to think i'm famous , when i'm just old Frank.
Happy birthday! I love the shades - very cool!
i love him
This cover actually made me want to cry. It's that beautiful. I really love this cover! And also this is silly to say but, Happy really really late birthday!
The sunglasses killed me I think they fit perfectly. Wonderful Nirvana playing too. I really like your voice
You always have such a unique and amazing take on all the songs you do. My grandfather always used to tell me that hard work never killed anyone but one should never take any chances.
Master! Cheers and hugs from Mexico! Your style is amazing! Huge fan!
🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇 Most beautiful version I've heard so far
I love that the grass joke sets up the actual line in the song about living off of grass. In true comedic style, you circle back around.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for all of the Love you give to this ill world. You are MUCH appreciated!!!
God bless you, and all of your loved ones.
I don't know if it's your accent or what, but this is what I imagine this sounding like if Pink Floyd covered the song.
You made me so happy today sir. This is my favourite song. There's so much soul in your voice. Thank you for sharing.
happy birthday Frank! another great cover too
Mr Watkinson, I have just watched your video for the first time. You made me cry in a train across Ukraine under rockets flying above. This is Humanity what you are doing. This is what being Human is about. Thank you.
Hi Frank, this is the second cover of yours I have seen after Nutshell, and it is great to hear a new soulful spin on the Northwest songs that we grew up with. I like how you tied an honest sad real story into this song. I heard Bob Dylan's "Only a hobo, but another is gone" at work a few days ago and it made me feel deeply for all of our fellow human family who are homeless... Also my friend in Switzerland just covered this song a couple of days ago, and it was the first time I heard the lyrics right: "the tarp has sprung a leak"... I always thought it was "top" 🎩 Anyway, thank you for your soulful performance good sir
Thanks
Thank you
@@89ksokd91 A stranger on the internet is rooting for you.
Absolutely a charm here. I feel as some here are mentioning. That Kurt would have loved this. Absolutely beautiful arrangement. Cheers my brother. !
Happy birthday, just wanted to let you know you've made me really happy over the time I've found you and I wanted to say you are my favorite musician ever❤💖❤
I'm a huge Nirvana fan and I really loved your picking style playing this track!! It was beautiful, dreamy and so kul to see all walks of life keeping Kurts music alive!! If only he was still here to see how many people he's influenced!! Also loved your jokes!!
Você já me fez chorar 3 vez com seus vídeos!! Greatings from Brazil
its like leonard cohen plays nirvana. love it
Yes, telling jokes nowadays is joke itself, we need distance, I think I will print 'it's ok to laugh' sign and start walking with such sign on the streets
Also wish You health and hope You will play for us from time to time for many more years ^_^
You would be arrested!
@@LegendaryHewy I guess you don’t understand humor.
Nowadays we have a name for that, it's called 'fatal sense of humour syndrome' and unfortunately it's incurable
I love it Draco! For Frank here, the future's so bright, he's gotta wear shades!
I freaking love you Frank! I’m in America (California) but I wish I could visit and have chat and just chill. My parents and family I knew growing up are all gone in heaven and I wish sometimes to just have an older adult to talk to and learn from and hear stories. Your family is very lucky and I know you are a very important and loved man to your family and all who know you❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I was waiting for this, thank you
Happy Birthday Frank!! Thanks for sharing your light and talent with us ☺️🥳✨👏🏼 rocking the shades i see 😎
Happy birthday, Internet Grandpa! :) you always brighten my day 💕 can’t tell whether I like your jokes or your covers more
Grateful for you, thanks for sharing a piece of your soul with us all ❤
Happy birthday!! This was one of the first songs I learned to play 20 years ago haha, you covered it beautifully
Well done Frank! What a lovely tribute. I'll be looking for you and your shades in every crowded place. Lol.
What's sad is I could almost believe that story about the little boy. I know people where I live have been struggling hard to feed their families with all this inflation. What I've saddly come to realize is food banks don't operate on weekends. That topic aside, life goes on and I hope this world starts to get it's priorities straight. Baby boxes for mums to discard their babies, but no place to feed them if need be. Okay... sadness gone, and sending my love and positive vibes to all. God bless!!
Sir, I really didn't see this coming! your rendition sounds like another song far one .. i mean, far in time or timeless 👏👏👏
I've just discovered your beautiful songs and at such an incredible time as a thunderstorm rolls into San Antonio. Absolutely perfect. Much love!
I love the joke that was a good one ☝️ 😂
I love that this man is so funny and is a great talent to music he deserves a lot of love and support and he has it from us the best playlist ever made 😉
“I’ve only got a small lawn” haha😂 I wish he were my dad, sometimes.
Happy birthday ♡ i pray for your happiness and health !!! i always love your music .
Thanks.
@@FrankWatkinson you're welcome sir as always ♡
amazing one of my favorites song from Nirvana, love how every geenration can appreciate his music