Voice Teacher Reacts / Analyzes Billie Eilish - When the Party's Over (Live Vocal)

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  • Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024

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  • @Rosannasfriend
    @Rosannasfriend 4 года назад +186

    Her brother always accompanies her on keyboards, so yes that's him.

  • @EIIa_A
    @EIIa_A 4 года назад +150

    I don’t know why, but her voice always make me wanna cry, and it’s so emotional

  • @chrisofnottingham
    @chrisofnottingham 4 года назад +67

    Much as I love her album and other studio songs, these performances with just Finneas on live instruments are on another level.

  • @Nexus2Eden
    @Nexus2Eden 4 года назад +82

    That was my exact response as well. As a 52 y/o man...I really didn't want to think of her as anything more than another manufactured teen idol. But, as an Artist I cannot deny true Art or Talent...and the two of them, as a pair, are freaking amazing! My only response was "Wow." That's all I could say. Wow. So delighted to finally see real unique talent being expressed after such a drought. Hope she lives long and is surrounded by stable, loving people.

    • @hollyevans9103
      @hollyevans9103 4 года назад +1

      I wish I could get my 54 y/o dad to love her like I do lol he has insane music taste ranging from Kylie Minogue - The Cure - The Offspring - Skrillex - Rammstein but he won't REALLY listen to her. I'm not quite sure why but one day I'll get him 😂

  • @vero0721
    @vero0721 4 года назад +36

    Billie Eilish to me is a breath of fresh air! Finally a singer who does not scream her lungs out ! I am a huge fan.

  • @Rosannasfriend
    @Rosannasfriend 4 года назад +189

    I think she's wonderful. Most of the vocal coach reactors have said that she's great. There are some people who don't get it and say that she is always breath or whispers all the time. I think it's more complicated than that.

    • @JohnHennyVocalStudio
      @JohnHennyVocalStudio  4 года назад +56

      Agreed - her vocals are subtle yet complicated.

    • @rationalinquirer3341
      @rationalinquirer3341 4 года назад +4

      Bernie Sanders

    • @cherrybomb1386
      @cherrybomb1386 4 года назад +15

      I hate how everyone tries to say she only mumbles. My mother is famous for never being able to hear lyrics in songs and she hears every word Billie sings.

    • @user-hb9mz2hp2g
      @user-hb9mz2hp2g 3 года назад

      @@cherrybomb1386 Everyone has it own opinion and taste. Do not hate.... try also some other singers like Aurora (Billie love her) or Angelina Jordan. You will see more advanced & talented girls, but without big music industry support.

    • @cherrybomb1386
      @cherrybomb1386 3 года назад +1

      @@user-hb9mz2hp2g I am a big Aurora fan already and I'm not hating on anyone.

  • @rbo350
    @rbo350 4 года назад +17

    Billie and her brother are unique, I love many genres of music but I've never heard anyone sing like her

    • @psychobetha
      @psychobetha 4 года назад +1

      i was trying to explain her voice to my sister earlier today, and the best comparison i could come up with was “she reminds me of young Judy Garland, or one of those singers I haven’t heard outside of the jazz age of the 20s and 30s.” her voice is haunting, ethereal, and just so very special 💜

  • @dawnaconway6374
    @dawnaconway6374 4 года назад +38

    What I love about her is her honest portrait of what a performance artist is. I have 50+ years on earth and I am honestly touched with tears and laughter and awe in the music she performs with her brother. She is honest and sincere in her emotions and character. Can’t ask more from her, and we shouldn’t.

  • @nomadine85
    @nomadine85 4 года назад +8

    Wow this reaction actually made me tear up, that never happens 😭 I think you really hit the nail on the head, she is such a mature and emotional singer, so subtle and controlled. The fact that you recognise and analyse the difficulty and details of the technical aspects of her singing made me really happy, because it’s such a logical, analytical and educated confirmation of how good she is, while also not being totally devoid of being affected by her performance and stylistic choices. Thank you for this. I hope you react to more Billie Eilish live, for example “End of the World” (bbc radio one) or “Bad” or “Bellyache” on Like a version. Her singing on Howard Stern I think you’d also really enjoy. That’d be my recommendations for you! There’s more of course...

  • @flouritecollector
    @flouritecollector 4 года назад +39

    And that is why her debut album is the #1 album World Wide in 2019

  • @jayhoeplz
    @jayhoeplz 4 года назад +52

    Love how you always use a broader analysis of a singer’s musicality to provide more context and understanding of their singing! Really loved this one.

  • @sonjaleesloth
    @sonjaleesloth 4 года назад +4

    Billie makes me FEEL her. Janice Joplin has always made me FEEL.
    I love both of them in all their soul, pain and beauty. 🎶💗

  • @fetch5002
    @fetch5002 4 года назад +4

    I typically hate when people react to artists and have avoided almost all of them even when people throw them at me. It almost every single time feels, somewhat obviously, that the reactor is going for more than to display their genuine opinion, hoping instead to react "dramatically" and play on people's emotions. In the end, if I've seen one, it usually leaves me with one bad comparison I wish I'd never allowed into my head. Anyway, I think I could tell just from the thumbnail you seemed actually knowledgeable and genuine. I'm glad I walked in. The problem is that most people just don't actually know what they're talking about, and it never works unless someone does. You do, I can see that, and I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Not only did I take away quite a bit of knowledge from what you had to say, but for the things I thought I knew already, it was a relief to hear a real coach--hearing a real coach discuss the voice by addressing the nuance and emphasis we ought more commonly put on communication rather than masterful mimicry is something I see far too infrequently. I'm just delighted that you're here doing this for the world. It's definitely one of the things it needs, given there's plenty it could absolutely do without. Thanks for doing what you do.

  • @paulhelberg5269
    @paulhelberg5269 4 года назад +4

    It's nice to have a vocal instructor react who appreciates the subtle nuances of Billie's style. There is not a breath sound, pause, or broken note that is not intentional. Billie analyses her performances in the studio and will re-record a single phrase hundreds of times until she is comfortable with the sound. Her brother Finneas is both a great producer, accompanist, and vocalist who has a career of his own. Tough to beat "blood harmony".

  • @lmajc494
    @lmajc494 4 года назад +22

    your interpretation, i believe, is spot on. ive watched many others praise her.......but i think you get it...i simply cannot get enough of her.......

  • @howardnielsen8093
    @howardnielsen8093 4 года назад +33

    I.m old enough to have seen the most of the great artists and Billie is maybe the best artist yet. She draws you in and if your watching her sing you forget to breathe...captivating...she could be Oscar winning actress!

    • @rationalinquirer3341
      @rationalinquirer3341 4 года назад

      Bernie Sanders

    • @bobothefrigginclown
      @bobothefrigginclown 4 года назад +1

      I hold my breath too.. lol..

    • @jamesdevon202
      @jamesdevon202 4 года назад +3

      BRAVO! You finally are the 1st to realize what I, as a director, have known: She isn't SINGING. She is ACTING in Song

    • @franzjosefmueller-alban509
      @franzjosefmueller-alban509 4 года назад +3

      I Think you are spot on , she doesn't sing ... She acts her songs like she is living them , incredible

  • @parkviewmo
    @parkviewmo 4 года назад +5

    What a lovely analysis of Billie and Finneas! Her singing is so old soul, yet when you hear her interviewed she is clearly a teenager, poised teenager but so young.

  • @farr108
    @farr108 4 года назад +22

    Your reaction to her was wonderful. It's a precious moment when a performance stops you in your tracks!! x

  • @asfffchhtuv7613
    @asfffchhtuv7613 4 года назад +74

    Also react to Billie Eilish’s cover of end of the world! It’s amazing

  • @allcaster
    @allcaster 4 года назад +6

    Not sure why I'm still surprised Billie's life performance is this crisp.
    Love the explanation of the breathy soft voice. Her new song 'no time to die' has amazing build up where she plays with her range.

  • @yzScott
    @yzScott 4 года назад +21

    You caught a lot on a first listen.
    Yeah, her brother Finneas (on keyboards) is spectacular with her. He does this all the time. He harmonizes in a completely self-less way, to the point that the effect is often more that she just has a richer sounding voice than someone is singing with her, or even that it is a processing effect.
    This song doesn't really show it, but she clearly is also a master of microtonality. "You Should See Me in a Crown" is a good example.
    I would recommend their piano cover of "The End of the World" on BBC1. She explores a little more of her dynamic range and Finneas does some of his best (sub) harmonizing of this type. And it's such an emotionally charged performance it's hard not to burst into tears listening to it. (and damn those lyrics of the final verse).
    Now I'm off to see if you've done any of her other tunes.

  • @spiderfingers86
    @spiderfingers86 4 года назад +4

    Huge Billie Eilish fan. Been for a while now. Her voice is hauntingly beautiful

  • @ChandraYClady
    @ChandraYClady 4 года назад +3

    For someone so young, her voice has a lot of depth. It’s truly special.

  • @baileyyjanette6294
    @baileyyjanette6294 4 года назад +12

    Also, I love seeing you get so excited about good singers instead of picking them apart--very refreshing!

  • @magnemodi1599
    @magnemodi1599 4 года назад +5

    The studio version of this with video was my introduction to Billie Eilish and I immediately began searching for more. I am nearly 60 years old and Billie is the only artist that has created a body of work that I love without exception. She is truly amazing.

    • @ronnietew6285
      @ronnietew6285 4 года назад

      What is crazy is that all of her music was recorded in her home, in her brother's bedroom.

  • @thelight5034
    @thelight5034 4 года назад +15

    I love billies brother hes always so supportive of her and so loveing♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

  • @mrsmommy81
    @mrsmommy81 3 года назад +2

    I love how you seem like a proud papa when you’re doing these reactions. Definitely subscribing, I love your take on these reaction videos:)

  • @Rosannasfriend
    @Rosannasfriend 4 года назад +54

    I love your breakdowns.

    • @rationalinquirer3341
      @rationalinquirer3341 4 года назад

      Bernie Sanders

    • @coppersense999
      @coppersense999 4 года назад

      @@rationalinquirer3341 what is your comment supposed to mean? If you are a Sanders supporter then you are not doing him any favors trolling here. Already reported you hoping I would never see your pointless comment again smh.

    • @mr.rollercoasters
      @mr.rollercoasters 4 года назад

      @@rationalinquirer3341 Trump 2020

  • @kaliopekline
    @kaliopekline 4 года назад +16

    billie’s voice is so beautiful, she’s definitely one of my favorites. i recommend listening to her other live performances! she’s always brilliant. i would also love to see you react to harry styles best live vocals :)

  • @brittanylindsay7283
    @brittanylindsay7283 4 года назад +21

    You should react to Billie Eilish 'I love you' live on SNL

  • @sophiachen3216
    @sophiachen3216 4 года назад +3

    You should do more reactions to her music. You should also look into Finneas’ music, too. He’s really good, too.

  • @loudnproudgaymer806
    @loudnproudgaymer806 4 года назад +5

    I'd love another reaction to Billie Eilish. If you want live vocals, try her Copycat live performance, it's a different style compared to When the Party's Over, but she sings it effortlessly.

  • @Winterfellen
    @Winterfellen 4 года назад +5

    I'm exited for you to listen to her other stuff. It's all so damn good. I'm an old school music lover and finally the second coming of a great artist is here in my opinion.

  • @bee_anchor
    @bee_anchor 3 года назад +1

    I am convinced this guy is the best in the business doing react videos. Man, what a rich description. So interesting and emotive

  • @wu-tanggenerator9711
    @wu-tanggenerator9711 4 года назад +7

    Definitely listen to her album, it’s stunning

  • @SobrietyandSolace
    @SobrietyandSolace 4 года назад +3

    Love the depth and level of detail of your observations and interpretation of her technique.

  • @JameAndy-nd5vp
    @JameAndy-nd5vp 4 года назад +12

    Another great reaction John. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience with us.

  • @helenhunt5414
    @helenhunt5414 4 года назад +9

    Please,please, please "No time to die" Billie Eilish, BRITs 2020, live🙏

  • @andrea1643
    @andrea1643 3 года назад

    I love how down-to-earth your reactions are. Please react to more Billie Eilish songs! I’d love to hear your responses.

  • @deborahgodley6980
    @deborahgodley6980 4 года назад +16

    That is her brother, Phinnius.She has written and produced every song in collaboration with him.They are amazing together.Its like 2 halves that make up a whole.She does not perform without him.They are really close.

  • @teresaluz975
    @teresaluz975 4 года назад +4

    Thank you for this. Your sensibility and knowledge elevates my love for this young singer.

  • @samadsababu2196
    @samadsababu2196 4 года назад +4

    Idk why this was on my feed but I enjoyed your break down and the video

  • @marodrigues2011
    @marodrigues2011 4 года назад +5

    Only watched two videos and I'm already in love with your channel. 💕

  • @denisds130
    @denisds130 4 года назад +2

    The way he's looking at her is so lovely 😍

  • @asfffchhtuv7613
    @asfffchhtuv7613 4 года назад +17

    React to listen before i go live by Billie Eilish at the Steve Jobs theater!

  • @sherryvan4627
    @sherryvan4627 4 года назад +12

    I am learning so much! New favorite channel. 😊

  • @dahwitzz
    @dahwitzz 4 года назад +8

    You should react to her singing "i love you" on snl with her brother it's really good!

  • @mitchelltrio
    @mitchelltrio 3 года назад

    She brings tears to my eyes every time I see her perform this. Thanks for helping me understand why.

  • @chee1989
    @chee1989 4 года назад +7

    quality analysis video

  • @kandels3195
    @kandels3195 4 года назад +2

    Her brother is on the keys. He’s producing all songs with her. Probably 70% of a song is his say and work, but they are pushing each other for sure. He’s just such an amazing producer while he is just 22. The 2 produced and just published the new Score for the next „James Bond“ movie. Pretty amazing what they both are achieving in such a short time

  • @tanyaclair6420
    @tanyaclair6420 4 года назад +1

    Vulnerable. Relatable. Beautiful.

  • @stevek7699
    @stevek7699 3 года назад

    Nice reaction. I find the subtlety with which she and Finneas approach both their songwriting and their performances one of their most attractive qualities.

  • @CarolineWolterHall
    @CarolineWolterHall 4 года назад +8

    Finneas is indeed her brother, best friend and her salvation. Billie was born into musical family. Her and her brother were home schooled. Thank you for giving him credit for the genius and compassionate soul he is. Wonderful review and explanation. Thank you so much!

  • @krisnadewi1067
    @krisnadewi1067 4 года назад +2

    Love their perfomance 💕

  • @desireezachry8086
    @desireezachry8086 4 года назад +3

    I would be very interested in seeing u react to the actual video to this song. Also can u react to her Howard Stern performance and her live cover to Michael Jackson’s Bad?

  • @tanieshabracken2184
    @tanieshabracken2184 4 года назад +1

    Super informative reaction! You should watch her 2020 Grammy performance now! Her voice has grown so much just since this video. I think you'll enjoy watching them back to back!

  • @mercuryfever392
    @mercuryfever392 4 года назад +1

    I think part of the reason she understands the nitty gritty fundamentals of singing is because she was in a choir as was her brother. He was actually the reason she joined because she wanted to do what he was doing. I think teaching the fundamentals to any singer especially young people is a great thing because they aren't just for lack of a better phrase, "Britney Spears-ing it". They are learning techniques to really make their voice stand out and really use their voice as an instrument. With the different octaves she can sing even with just the piano and Finneas singing, it really shows her depth and talent. I'm no expert but you can only teach someone so much about vocal ability and the rest is raw talent. You have to have a finely tuned instrument and take care of it in order to properly use it. I think in terms of making you feel emotion and expressing it, she reminds me of Janis Joplin. Janis could sing the blues so bad (good) that she made you feel like you had the blues whether you really did or not.

  • @itzcapondabeat
    @itzcapondabeat 4 года назад +1

    Glad I found you. Great narrating! Best vocal reaction channel! Subscribed

  • @paulfredericksen6565
    @paulfredericksen6565 4 года назад +1

    What a great reaction. thoughtful and insightful comments!

  • @alexandradias2149
    @alexandradias2149 4 года назад +4

    She is perfect

  • @khurramshahzad7817
    @khurramshahzad7817 4 года назад +1

    Your reactions are amazing

  • @AustrianCitizen
    @AustrianCitizen 4 года назад +1

    Great analysis! Can't wait to watch them all 😊

  • @Jinjer13
    @Jinjer13 4 года назад +1

    many thank's for your authentic reaction for authentic musicians!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    greetings from germany

  • @baileyyjanette6294
    @baileyyjanette6294 4 года назад +7

    Ariana's new live album is something you HAVE to listen and react to! God is a Woman and Breathing' are insane, but the whole album will blow your mind.

    • @user-mb3wo3sd5m
      @user-mb3wo3sd5m 4 года назад +1

      PK Blondie maybe if u knew that she used to fake her tone to sound chesty... that’s why she sounds really throaty in her oldest videos. also her current voice is light and beautiful (in my opinion)

    • @user-mb3wo3sd5m
      @user-mb3wo3sd5m 4 года назад +1

      PK Blondie where did i say fake a chest voice? 🤣 don’t misquote me. she used to lower her larynx and force her mix to be more “chesty” which isn’t very healthy vocally. her natural voice is light and slightly nasal. regarding your complains about her slurring her words: it’s her singing style just like other mainstream artists.

    • @user-mb3wo3sd5m
      @user-mb3wo3sd5m 4 года назад

      PK Blondie i’m literally calm i was just answering you 🤣 faking her tone is different from faking chest voice

  • @JMeLuNez
    @JMeLuNez 4 года назад

    I LOVED ❤ LOVED❤ LOVED❤ your analysis of Billie Eilish! YOU ABSOLUTELY NAILED 💅 IT! 😁

  • @adamrafferty
    @adamrafferty 3 года назад

    Excellent video John!!!

  • @gastonberrini7139
    @gastonberrini7139 4 года назад +1

    You have to react to her last song “no time to die” it’s amazing !!

  • @emilymartin5806
    @emilymartin5806 4 года назад +1

    Can you do a Billie react vid for Bellyache or all the good girls go to hell or everything I wanted? One of her different sounding pieces?

  • @mickysaga9367
    @mickysaga9367 4 года назад

    What I like the most about her is that she is good and different. She combined both in the best way ever.

  • @sparklingclouds9456
    @sparklingclouds9456 Год назад

    i just love your analysis videos so so much

  • @AJeyTrunec
    @AJeyTrunec Год назад

    This world has long needed healing. Billie and FINNEAS heal our souls.

  • @martine2u
    @martine2u 4 года назад +1

    Really enjoying your reactions and technical comments on these videos. Very informative and interesting. May I suggest you react to Angelina Jordan? Besides doing a unique and amazing interpretation of Bohemian Rhapsody (recently on America's got talent, the champions), she has a wealth of songs to choose from, mostly covers, but also a couple of very good original songs. She has a very unique voice and her jazz sound is certain unusual for someone her age (even more so when she started at age 8 on Norway's got talent and won the show with songs like Gloomy Sunday and Summertime).
    Thank you for the comments on Billie Eilish. I've just started listening to her and I really enjoy her delicate voice. It's like little musical "touches" up and down the scale, just at the right moment when it makes emotional sense. It's nice to know that as a voice teacher, you value communication and connection over perfection and high notes/belting (too much of that, these days). Moving on to some of your other reactions (thanks for picking a variety of people from around the world: I'm discovering people I had never heard.)

  • @marzaczek
    @marzaczek 4 года назад

    Dear John, I love your videos of analysis even though I am not musical at all and I can't sing at all :). I do not hear all the nuances but this is still very interesting to my when is made by you. Thank you. I would love to watch episode with Jessie J.

  • @jmpsworld83
    @jmpsworld83 3 года назад

    Just beautiful ❤

  • @edwarddelosh
    @edwarddelosh 4 года назад

    Such a wonderful, thoughtful, informative analysis. Love it, would love to here your take on some of her other live pieces, like the acoustic version of Bellyache or her cover of Bad by Michael Jackson that she did for Like A Version. Excellent stuff!

  • @CMDRRustyDog
    @CMDRRustyDog 4 года назад +2

    What an amazing breakdown and reaction. Loved listening to your comments about how legitimately talented Billie Eilish really is.
    Yes, please please do more of her work ! (If I can suggest... Billie's cover of 'The End of the World' on the BBC Piano Sessions. - It's here on RUclips).

  • @Nyliss
    @Nyliss 4 года назад +2

    Thank you for the breakdown! Could you react to Billie Eilish’s cover of the "End of the world"?
    Also, recommend you to react to Jinjer - Pisces (Live Session). You will at least be intrigued. :)

  • @user-mc1pl2vr2q
    @user-mc1pl2vr2q 4 года назад +2

    thank you

  • @lisaliebers5941
    @lisaliebers5941 4 года назад

    Have you ever thought of reviewing Avi Kaplan & Peter Hollens collaboration.... "Black is the color of my true loves hair".. I adore it, wondered what you thought? Also.. David Draiman, Sound of Silence . 🙂 Love bass & tenors! Love Billie too ♥️

  • @kristinmudra8553
    @kristinmudra8553 4 года назад

    Love your analysis! Have you ever considered reacting to Grace Vanderwaal? She has a very unique voice and writes most of her own songs.

  • @coppersense999
    @coppersense999 4 года назад +1

    Yeah I think it is a real credit to Finneas that I almost don't even hear background vocals, I am aware but knowing she sometimes has her own voice doing background I am ready to overlook them. But it is amazing how well he complements without even coming close to overpowering her voice (if that were possible, so maybe it is more about her amazing skill) but one thing I can say is the music would not be nearly as beautiful without his voice, most especially on songs like the Golden Gate song I forget the name. Wonderful pair and I appreciate the critique because idk all the vocabulary to describe what is so captivating and why so thank you. Also, HOW does she go so deep all the way to high like that??? Is she an alto? (I barely know what that means, but i think that's me, with a naturally deeper voice that comes from the chest not head right?)

  • @elle7241
    @elle7241 4 года назад +1

    Please listen to No time to die ❤️ Bond intro

  • @valentinalombardi3494
    @valentinalombardi3494 4 года назад +4

    React harry styles sign of the times live

  • @arisavitri9509
    @arisavitri9509 4 года назад +2

    Please react to dimash ogni pietra arnau fancam.greetings from Indonesia🇮🇩

  • @karend169
    @karend169 4 года назад

    Try listening to her do the new Bond song, No Time to Die, live at the Brit awards. They do a great job.

  • @josephdartwing6206
    @josephdartwing6206 4 года назад +5

    Plis react to Finneas is her brother

    • @josephdartwing6206
      @josephdartwing6206 4 года назад +1

      He's the guy who sings and plays the piano with Billie

  • @thomasbackus3559
    @thomasbackus3559 4 года назад

    She has a few songs acoustic you should listen to and a James bond song no time to die live

  • @bendrake1234
    @bendrake1234 4 года назад +1

    React to Michael Jackson Rock with you live at Wembley 1988

  • @francescadaniel6381
    @francescadaniel6381 4 года назад

    Please review Madonna and Baby Face. "Take a Bow" so gorgeous! 1995 AMA Music Awards.

  • @baltodanocarol
    @baltodanocarol 4 года назад +1

    Hello ijust subscribed, can you please listen to billie eilish The end of the world, shes amazing and does not open her eyes until the end, she is so into the song giving her heartand soul

  • @matteobernasconi8892
    @matteobernasconi8892 4 года назад +1

    Please, can you react to Queen-Save me - live in Montreal 1981; thank’s

  • @jordyjinx996
    @jordyjinx996 4 года назад

    You should react to Nightwish - Ghost Love Score (Wacken 2013 Live) ! Beautiful song and AMAZING singer

  • @vp4744
    @vp4744 4 года назад +4

    👍

  • @Mehhhh-hv7gj
    @Mehhhh-hv7gj 4 года назад +1

    React to mariah carey you and i tribute to stevie wonder

  • @HeavenlySigns24
    @HeavenlySigns24 4 года назад

    I would love to see you break down Dermot Kennedy

  • @marcosszimmermann
    @marcosszimmermann 4 года назад

    Please keep going with the reactions. Please do a Camila Cabello's Someone you loved cover 😍

  • @blancamendez4811
    @blancamendez4811 4 года назад

    Please react to Rosalia de Plata (directo sevilla) or Me quedo contigo. Spanish music live. I would love to see your reaction to some flamenco inspired music

  • @hanfeicao9130
    @hanfeicao9130 4 года назад

    Hello John, would you be interested in reviewing Grace Vanderwall and Harry Styles?

  • @trilabradorable
    @trilabradorable 4 года назад

    Love to see your reaction to Brandi Carlile.

  • @knowhere60
    @knowhere60 4 года назад +1

    The gentleman is her brother Finneas. He wrote this song, originally for his band, then gave it to Billie to record.