Mavis Staples. You should look her up she's a very important civil rights activist who sang for Martin Luther King Jr. And a hoot to boot. She's my dream grandma.
"Who's grandma does he have in this video??" Really, Billy?!?! Lol That beautiful piece of living history is the GREAT Mavis Staples of The Staples Singers, creator of "I'll take you there", "Let's Do It Again" and "Respect Yourself" just to name a few lol. They toured with the Great Martin Luther King Jr. back in the day and opened up for him. She's a living legend my friend. There is a video of him and Mavis meeting up to talk about this project and he was so (understandably) in awe of her. You should check it out if you have a second. 🖤
Hozier is an Irish singer /songwriter... This song is an homage to political activists who have fought for different types of freedom... the original video for this song is made up of Irish activists listening to this song for the first time x
Mavis Staples, Billie Holliday, Nina Simone, Patti Labelle, Marvin Gaye, Marvin Gaye, Bob Seeger, Bob DylanJoni Mitchell - all powerful singers protesting injustice from within their respective genres.
Im not a religious man, but the first time i heard this song i could only quantify it as a religious experience. If there is one thing Hozier is great at its taking us to church.
Every time she says billy and you react I DIEEEE. BUT fr those are all names of activists 😂 all of his songs have extraordinary meaning behind them, i would love for you to react to more of his songs!
he name-checked some of the best known song writers who created the protest music of the civil rights era and beyond. mavis, with "the staple singers," is among those singers / composers. "nina" is nina simone. "billie" is billie holiday (sorry, lol). there was also "dylan" -- bob dylan -- "woody" -- woody guthrie -- "james brown" -- james brown, lol -- "joni," whom i guessing is joni mitchell -- and a half dozen other people. the name that's missing, imo, is sam, as in sam cooke, who wrote and sang "a change gonna come." other than that, it's a pretty perfect song.
Mavis Staples and the Staple Singers, along with Pops Staples. An all iconic group and hit songs. Check out I'll Take You There and Respect Yourself. (My favorite) They are also very well known gospel singers.
@@kimbunchalastnames5357 Whoop! Sorry my comment was for Billy. You obviously are very informed about these singers.❤ I totally agree with you about Sam Cooke. Classic. Have a good evening.
Whilst I don't immediately recognise all the partcipants in video all are activists of some sort in Ireland, Eamonn McCann, Bernadette Devlin, Sinéad Burke, Saoirse Long, Colm O'Gorman, Ellie Kisyombe, Christina Noble, Stephen Rea, Panti Bliss(Rory O'Neill).
Hozier is so cool, and him and Mavis are amazing! He is so tall and she is so tiny, it's adorable seeing them perform together! You should definitely do more Hozier reactions!
The love and respect between them is so palpable. They are musical kindred spirits for sure. There is a great hidden gem (mostly hidden because Hozier's name is misspelled) of Mavis Staples and Hozier singing "The Weight" together live. ruclips.net/video/jOKYM5ktIHA/видео.html
Billie is referring to Billie Holiday, Nina is referring to Nina Simone, both iconic singers. If you haven't checked them out, you should. Billie Holiday--Strange Fruit, Nina Simone--Feeling Good & Sinnerman.
You gotta listen to the Staple Singers. They’re so good. Back in Mavis’ prime and singing with her pops and siblings. Please listen to them. “I’ll Take You There” is a good one 🙏🏼🙌🏼
Mavis is a one LIVING LEGEND, she is simply wonderful! Legendary Diva! And in lyrics, REFERENCES to LEGENDARY singers, in highlights the unbelievable Patti LaBelle, the best Singer of ALL time!
I agree with the comment that says this was like a religious experience. And Mavis Staples is a QUEEN! You’ve got to listen to I’ll Take You There and the Staples Singers (go Pop) with The Band joining together to sing “The Weight”.
There is a hidden gem on YT (hidden because Hozier's name is misspelled) with Mavis Staples and Hozier singing "The Weight" together live. Mavis does the bulk of the singing and, at 80, has not lost her power. ruclips.net/video/jOKYM5ktIHA/видео.html
You should react to the music video for take me to church, it’s everyone’s first intro to hozier and is an extremely beautiful song. The video only adds to it.
This man has so much power in every single one of his songs. They all hit you in the chest with so much power. What a brilliant song writer and over all talent.
Listen to the lyrics this is about those who have gone before crying for equality civil rights all that was listed were artists and activists she was Mavis Staple please look her up then listen to it again
a year later and i'm back again, because i love hozier and this song so much, and i love seeing / hearing it again for the first time through someone else's eyes, even if it's the same first time i've seen before, and ... this is starting to sound like some kinda alter-"inception" ish. forget all that -- i'm only commenting to give you this link, so you can sing mavis at her best, soloing backed by her sisters and her father, who also takes a solo turn on the tune. peace. ruclips.net/video/TCSzL5-SPHM/видео.html
I say this with nothing but love, man, but I hope for your sake you look back on this vid in a few years and are embarrassed that you totally missed the point. Seriously. Do yourself a favour and do a deeper dive on this, educate yourself on the meaning behind it and the artists called out, then give it another listen with all the info in mind. The song deserves to be understood, Mavis deserves more respect, and, frankly, you owe it to yourself to actually GET what you listened to.
Oh lord. A pasty white guy from County Wicklow in Ireland who lives in the forest knows more about the origins of black music legends than the dude watching the video. Somehow this fits right in with the topic of the music. It's not about what category they put you in (or you claim for yourself), it's what you do with your life and your environment that creates change.
Mavis Staples. You should look her up she's a very important civil rights activist who sang for Martin Luther King Jr. And a hoot to boot. She's my dream grandma.
I don’t think billy realized all the names were iconic singer/songwriters lol
Let the man dream 🤣🤣
"Who's grandma does he have in this video??" Really, Billy?!?! Lol That beautiful piece of living history is the GREAT Mavis Staples of The Staples Singers, creator of "I'll take you there", "Let's Do It Again" and "Respect Yourself" just to name a few lol. They toured with the Great Martin Luther King Jr. back in the day and opened up for him. She's a living legend my friend. There is a video of him and Mavis meeting up to talk about this project and he was so (understandably) in awe of her. You should check it out if you have a second. 🖤
Hozier is an Irish singer /songwriter... This song is an homage to political activists who have fought for different types of freedom... the original video for this song is made up of Irish activists listening to this song for the first time x
Oh, also Mavis is an American legend!
Mavis Staples, Billie Holliday, Nina Simone, Patti Labelle, Marvin Gaye, Marvin Gaye, Bob Seeger, Bob DylanJoni Mitchell - all powerful singers protesting injustice from within their respective genres.
It's actually Peter Seeger, an activist and singer from the 50's and 60's
*falls over laughing*
This is a protest song, the singer with him is Mavis Staples
I was like do you NOT know who Mavis is???? Love this song
@@ilovemusicmovies1789 it's one of my top 5 favorite by Hozier
He did say mavis was singing so i think he knew she was mavis
Im not a religious man, but the first time i heard this song i could only quantify it as a religious experience. If there is one thing Hozier is great at its taking us to church.
Nina Simone actually sings the words I could cry power in her song, Sinnerman! Epic too ❤
Every time she says billy and you react I DIEEEE. BUT fr those are all names of activists 😂 all of his songs have extraordinary meaning behind them, i would love for you to react to more of his songs!
he name-checked some of the best known song writers who created the protest music of the civil rights era and beyond. mavis, with "the staple singers," is among those singers / composers. "nina" is nina simone. "billie" is billie holiday (sorry, lol). there was also "dylan" -- bob dylan -- "woody" -- woody guthrie -- "james brown" -- james brown, lol -- "joni," whom i guessing is joni mitchell -- and a half dozen other people. the name that's missing, imo, is sam, as in sam cooke, who wrote and sang "a change gonna come." other than that, it's a pretty perfect song.
Mavis Staples and the Staple Singers, along with Pops Staples. An all iconic group and hit songs. Check out I'll Take You There and Respect Yourself. (My favorite) They are also very well known gospel singers.
@@louindagarity7897 thank you. i'm familiar with their work. :)
@@kimbunchalastnames5357 Whoop! Sorry my comment was for Billy. You obviously are very informed about these singers.❤ I totally agree with you about Sam Cooke. Classic. Have a good evening.
@@louindagarity7897 no worries. :) it's nice to meet a fellow fan of sam cooke. i could listen to him 24/7.
Whilst I don't immediately recognise all the partcipants in video all are activists of some sort in Ireland, Eamonn McCann, Bernadette Devlin, Sinéad Burke, Saoirse Long, Colm O'Gorman, Ellie Kisyombe, Christina Noble, Stephen Rea, Panti Bliss(Rory O'Neill).
Hozier is so cool, and him and Mavis are amazing! He is so tall and she is so tiny, it's adorable seeing them perform together! You should definitely do more Hozier reactions!
The love and respect between them is so palpable. They are musical kindred spirits for sure. There is a great hidden gem (mostly hidden because Hozier's name is misspelled) of Mavis Staples and Hozier singing "The Weight" together live. ruclips.net/video/jOKYM5ktIHA/видео.html
Billie is referring to Billie Holiday, Nina is referring to Nina Simone, both iconic singers. If you haven't checked them out, you should. Billie Holiday--Strange Fruit, Nina Simone--Feeling Good & Sinnerman.
These young kids dont know
Every name mentioned in this song is an artist who had fought for equality, Mavis included. She's an icon
SO glad you reacted to this!! Could you react to more Hozier? Like Movement, Work Song or Cherry Wine?
"MAVIS-?" *look of confusion* "GRANDMA MAVIS???" best reaction to this song, hands down.
“Whose gramma they got in here?”
*Legendary Mavis Staples starts singing.....face DROPS*
You gotta listen to the Staple Singers. They’re so good. Back in Mavis’ prime and singing with her pops and siblings. Please listen to them. “I’ll Take You There” is a good one 🙏🏼🙌🏼
Honestly all his songs are so good even if you don't react I think you'd really love them! 😊
This is one of my favorite songs.✊🏿✊🏾✊🏼✊🏽✊🏻
Thank you for reacting to it! #Power
This song is so powerful its insane i cant help but cry.
Grandmother???? Really???? Knocked your socks off eh???😂🤣👍 GREAT reaction!!! Keep em coming!!
If you don't know Mavis Staples GOOGLE and be so embarrassed you could die
Mavis is a one LIVING LEGEND, she is simply wonderful! Legendary Diva! And in lyrics, REFERENCES to LEGENDARY singers, in highlights the unbelievable Patti LaBelle, the best Singer of ALL time!
*happiness*
BILLY IS REACTING TO OME OF MY FAVORITE ARTISTS
BILLIE HOLIDAY NOT YOU BILLY
Your enthusiasm is contagious. I was smiling the whole time! Hozier is my favorite artist ever!!
He's amazing, She's amazing....guaranteed powerful song
Mavis staples, she's amazing. Love her when she sang with "the band" on "the weight"
😂 Billy your full joy reaction of that song is exactly how I feel.
Mavis didn't come to play around. I love this song so much.
I agree with the comment that says this was like a religious experience. And Mavis Staples is a QUEEN! You’ve got to listen to I’ll Take You There and the Staples Singers (go Pop) with The Band joining together to sing “The Weight”.
There is a hidden gem on YT (hidden because Hozier's name is misspelled) with Mavis Staples and Hozier singing "The Weight" together live. Mavis does the bulk of the singing and, at 80, has not lost her power. ruclips.net/video/jOKYM5ktIHA/видео.html
Irish talent at its finest
I've watched all your film commentaries, how did I not know this channel was a thing?😂😂
You should react to the music video for take me to church, it’s everyone’s first intro to hozier and is an extremely beautiful song. The video only adds to it.
I love you reacting to this song! my reaction was almost the same. this song is everything a song should be.
Listen to his new album "Wasteland Baby!" Whole thing is a banger
Please more Hozier, great lyrics and voice always!
Loved this song from the very first time I heard it! I think this should be played everywhere right now! ✊
my fave Hozier songs are Nobody, Sing, Almost (sweet music), Dinners and Diatribes, and Cherry Wine
Omg never heard this before! This is so awesome!!!
Billie Holliday. Nina Simone. Bob Dylan. John Lennon. Pete Seeger. James Brown. Joni Mitchell. Patti LaBelle. Woody Guthrie. Mavis Staples. Curtis Mayfield. Marvin Gaye.
I'd love to see your reaction to 'in a week' by hozier! Make sure you pay attention to the lyrics if you do
His voice is so so beautiful
That's a wholesome reaction if anyone complain that he doesn't know any of them names yea me too bro. I just enjoy the song lmao.
Listen to Work Song by Hozier
"She said my name again!"
I love Hozier and your reaction, too. Please check out his other music. Movement, Almost (Sweet Music), Moments Silence, Cherry Wine.
I could spend all day listening to Ms. Mavis.
How can someone NOT know Mavis Staples?
This man has so much power in every single one of his songs. They all hit you in the chest with so much power. What a brilliant song writer and over all talent.
Nina = the great Nina Simone ;)
I’m a year plus late but I have to say it... I can’t believe you didn’t know who the great Mavis Staples was...
That was siiiick!
I think he liked it
Nadia Staples from the Staple Singers with Pop
Listen to the lyrics this is about those who have gone before crying for equality civil rights all that was listed were artists and activists she was Mavis Staple please look her up then listen to it again
Duncan laurence Arcade ( the official video )
a year later and i'm back again, because i love hozier and this song so much, and i love seeing / hearing it again for the first time through someone else's eyes, even if it's the same first time i've seen before, and ... this is starting to sound like some kinda alter-"inception" ish. forget all that -- i'm only commenting to give you this link, so you can sing mavis at her best, soloing backed by her sisters and her father, who also takes a solo turn on the tune. peace. ruclips.net/video/TCSzL5-SPHM/видео.html
You pronounced Mavis wrong lol but it’s good
Wow!
I'm pretty sure is Nina as in Nina Simone. Listen to Sinnerman
You should react to Artist for Grenfell- bridge over troubled waters
Disrespected Mavis
You are awesome
hozier is a he/him
I say this with nothing but love, man, but I hope for your sake you look back on this vid in a few years and are embarrassed that you totally missed the point. Seriously. Do yourself a favour and do a deeper dive on this, educate yourself on the meaning behind it and the artists called out, then give it another listen with all the info in mind. The song deserves to be understood, Mavis deserves more respect, and, frankly, you owe it to yourself to actually GET what you listened to.
Dermot Kennedy Power over me
Can you react to songs by her
Please react to David Keenan-you will be blown away. Another Irish powerhouse
m.ruclips.net/video/X-GbmEO2v50/видео.html
Learn some music history. You don't know who Mavis Staples and Nina Simone are?
omg i want to press dislike like 10000 times 😒
Oh lord. A pasty white guy from County Wicklow in Ireland who lives in the forest knows more about the origins of black music legends than the dude watching the video.
Somehow this fits right in with the topic of the music. It's not about what category they put you in (or you claim for yourself), it's what you do with your life and your environment that creates change.