I fought in Iraq and lost a lot of very good friends. This song brings a measure of peace that nothing else in this world is capable of providing. This song, this version of this song is among the most watched videos I watch on RUclips.
@@Daniel-lq9ix Same here man. But holy Hell am I glad I clicked their take on The Grinch!! I don't sub often but I have zero reservations about subbing, more so after listening to their other performances.
I love this band! Grinch introduced me to them. This is beautiful. Many recordings of this song and honestly I love this one best. This guys got pipes and is clear and determined. I love that.
Phil's voice could heal broken bones and stop world wars. I love how soulfully the other guy sings too. I liked the ending as well. Shutting the door on the video was good closure. Everything was so classily done! Love the lighting and the camera angles. Nice job to all!
I once heard 2 guys talking about this song on the radio. One said, "It's about sex"; the other responded, " Yes, sex with Leonard Cohen." Which it sort of is, kinda. But it's clearly about love also, in my opinion (romantic love, not agape or filios). And it's love and/or sex in a Jewish or Judeo-Christian context. There are certainly many references to Jewish scripture (for example, David, Samson -- and not only to David as psalmist, but to David as adulterer: "he saw her bathing on the roof.") I read that Leonard Cohen wrote 100 or more verses to this song. One these gentlemen don't sing (starting "there was a time you let me know") certainly references sex; another they don't sing (starting "I did my best, it wasn't much") is very deeply religious, and it would fit a Jewish or Christian context. Listen to LC's original album version to hear how those verses work (ruclips.net/video/ttEMYvpoR-k/видео.html ). It all seems to me to be about a sort of mysticism expressed in Judeo-Christian terms that could spring from earthly, physical love and sex. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. And please don't think I'm a jerk for writing all this! It's a really good song and it stands up to discussion, and I first heard it in 1991, on John Cale's album "Fragments of a Rainy Season" -- live, vocal & piano (also available on Various Artists, "I'm Your Fan," a tribute to Leonard Cohen, and on youtube). I've never quite worked out what it's all about. The Small Town Titans do an amazingly good job on this one, in my opinion. SO MUCH BETTER than the others I've heard (though John Cale's is still my favorite). This one is my second favorite. I think you have to be an old man to do the best version. (And I don't think John Cale could do a "Grinch" better than theirs.)
The astonished profanity that fell from my face on the opening vocals even got my dogs attention. Beautiful arrangement. You guys all work together. Nobody can say what “it” is, but we all know it when we see it. You guys have it.
@@Invictus13666 That's actually surprisingly common. For example, people cover the Gary Jules version of Mad World way more than the Tears for Fears one
I actually got tears listening to this. Your voice is soulful and holds a mystifying melancholy that is pleasant to the ears. Well done lads, well done.
I've never RUclipsd a band so much as Small Town Titans. The greatest artists in history were the seriously underestimated! 💋 Id love to hear Little Drummer Boy.. Pleaseee😊
Just came across this band 2 days ago. Yup. I'm totally in love. The talent of this trio is immense. As a former power vocalist who started out with a 3 piece band backing me, I know how much harder they had to work at getting a full sound. These guys are "meat and potatoes " as my former guitarist says. Put some meat on our bones, guys!!!!! Keep feeding us, coz we are all starving out here!!!!!!
Btw I’m a huge fan and it’s Second I Heard the Grinch stole Christmas by you guys I hit the like button and subscribe button long with post notifications on so quickly I can’t even re-create it if I try
The fact that there are any dislikes is crazy. Best cover of this song I've ever heard. Dudes voice is freaking crazy. To control the octaves in your voice the way he does is truly a wonder. I WISH I could go that low and then just burst out with high notes the way he did. Amazing!
@@Amy_The_unbearded Totally disagree, Amy. Maria Brink is the one on a different level than the other two. MB is the pinnacle of what a great voice is......PHIL and LZZY can belt it out, but MB can do that with much more beautiful harmony and melody.......Nothing against PHIL or LIZZY, it's just different styles/// BTW, can't wait to see all of them "LIVE" this year, now that "COVIS" is on the decline !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My Mom was a professional singer when I was a little kid and toured all over the Midwest and had a pretty great career doing it and this was always one of her favorite songs. These guys do one of the best versions I've ever heard,I'd put it right behind Geoff Buckley and that is saying something...
I know when I die I will not want my loved ones to grieve. I will want them to be happy and hold my smile in their minds through their remaining steps in life. We will all have our day. Remember the good times and if there are tears make sure they're accompanied by smiles and laughs bc you're thinking of a good time. Much love and many God bless you all.
If you guys could come up with a "Thunder Rolls" cover by Garth Brooks, I think with your talent ya'll could come up with something amazing for that song. Carry on dudes!
The range of your voice never fails to astound me. What a beautiful rendition of this song. Thank you for this Christmas gift! Wishing you the much success you deserve in the new year to come!
I am so damn glad that this came up as a recommend video. This is one of my all time favorite songs and I can't pass up any version of it and I'm happy I didn't pass this one up. This is now my new favorite version of this wonderful and amazing song. It gave me chills and brought tears to my eye. I've watched this like 6 times now and several of your other videos and I have one question..... how have I not heard of you guys until now? You guys are amazing!
This is a yearly sound running through our shop at work, especially around the Christmas season, That and the Grinch! We love your vocals, you guys are amazing. Keep up the good work TITANS!
I haven't experienced tears from this song in years just because it's been done and played so many times, but these guys took me right back to the first time. Beautiful. Poignant. Thank you.
The vocals are an outstanding given, but the band, I mean come on people, I've not seen this much talent since forever.... a total package of talent!!!!
Ummmm... wtf?!? How is it possible for any band to have this kind of range?!? This is nothing like I've come to expect from these guys! All three made this song truly remarkable!!!!
It doesn’t matter how old or what song of yours I stumble on to. But I always enjoy it so much. I had not heard this and to hear your version of it. WOW!!! Amazing, gave me goosebumps. I thought I had heard all of your stuff, I listen to y’all all the time, love your music.
WTF!? These guys have incredible musical chops...why are they not a bigger deal? Why do we get sh1t acts who can’t play a f#$ king note and guys like this get sweet FA? These guys deserve great things and the world needs to hear them!
i jaw dropped when i heard this played through an ad, i was gonna skip it but i love this song and because of these talented people i love it even more
@@michaelgilbert8451 I don't regret it. I only wish he'd sang that song on whatever show he was on. I remember his audition, but forgot his name. Very worthwhile listen.
Wow,first time hearing your singing, just had a flashback of the singer Chris Daughtry, explosion when you sing, hats off, great vocals, good luck to stardom!!!
We can all agree that his vocals are remarkable. But his band members deserve props also. They are on point too👍
That guitar part makes the song.
I've loved these guys since their cover of Mr Grinch, which is one of, maybe, 4 Christmas songs I like.
Totally agree!
Agreed,all 3 are awsome musicians,vocals & instuments
amazing voice :)
I fought in Iraq and lost a lot of very good friends. This song brings a measure of peace that nothing else in this world is capable of providing. This song, this version of this song is among the most watched videos I watch on RUclips.
Y’all are seriously underrated band
Thanks for listening Hunter! - Jonny
Never heard of this band untill this morning. Going to be jamming all day. The grinch song my son loved.
Underrated by who?
Underrated in that the general public doesn’t know them enough
@@Daniel-lq9ix Same here man. But holy Hell am I glad I clicked their take on The Grinch!! I don't sub often but I have zero reservations about subbing, more so after listening to their other performances.
This guy's got better range than American Sniper.
I can't believe this comment doesn't have a billion likes
@jason dumplings you win best comment!! 🤣
@@reginarepp3639 No... you win for calling me Dumplings 😉
jason dumoulin it autocorrected but I bet you are as cute as dumplings 😉
I was going to say he's got good range
How about an entire Christmas album so i can play this for my kids instead of the same stuff every year!?
Yes!
I'd buy it
I'd buy hell yes
Yes please!
I'm in
Played this at my dad's funeral in June. Thank you, he loved this version of the song.
My God his vocal range is intense.
He gives me goosebumps!
Theresa Harmon have you listened to other songs? It really is how high and low he can go.
True, but unlimited is also true.
@@devinbaker5762 and the absolute HEART in it. that is evident.
That's what God said, too.
Grinch brought me here, love their sound
Honestly same here lol
LOL Same here!!
Me, too. Amazing!!
Make that a fourth for me lol
I’d would have to concur lol
I love this band! Grinch introduced me to them. This is beautiful. Many recordings of this song and honestly I love this one best. This guys got pipes and is clear and determined. I love that.
Ditto.
Ditto to that my friend.
Grinch got me too!
Four levels of intensity starting with high. Fabulous!
Phil's voice could heal broken bones and stop world wars. I love how soulfully the other guy sings too. I liked the ending as well. Shutting the door on the video was good closure. Everything was so classily done! Love the lighting and the camera angles. Nice job to all!
Love the lighting and the camera angles. Nice job to all!
My fav part of the vid .......Love the lighting.........................................
Right!!! The lighting is the best part of the video. And of course, the song and vocals.........duh
There's a shortage of true basses in this world. SUCH a relief to hear.
I am mesmerized by this man's voice. The whole band is captivating, and incredible! To go from a hard rock, to Christian music is amazing to me!
This is not Christian music. Great cover, though, and I have heard Rufus Wainwright sing it. This is just as good. I love you guys.
Yeah lol this is not Christian music.
It references King David from the Bible but not really a Christian song.
I once heard 2 guys talking about this song on the radio. One said, "It's about sex"; the other responded, " Yes, sex with Leonard Cohen." Which it sort of is, kinda. But it's clearly about love also, in my opinion (romantic love, not agape or filios). And it's love and/or sex in a Jewish or Judeo-Christian context. There are certainly many references to Jewish scripture (for example, David, Samson -- and not only to David as psalmist, but to David as adulterer: "he saw her bathing on the roof.")
I read that Leonard Cohen wrote 100 or more verses to this song. One these gentlemen don't sing (starting "there was a time you let me know") certainly references sex; another they don't sing (starting "I did my best, it wasn't much") is very deeply religious, and it would fit a Jewish or Christian context. Listen to LC's original album version to hear how those verses work (ruclips.net/video/ttEMYvpoR-k/видео.html ).
It all seems to me to be about a sort of mysticism expressed in Judeo-Christian terms that could spring from earthly, physical love and sex. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
And please don't think I'm a jerk for writing all this! It's a really good song and it stands up to discussion, and I first heard it in 1991, on John Cale's album "Fragments of a Rainy Season" -- live, vocal & piano (also available on Various Artists, "I'm Your Fan," a tribute to Leonard Cohen, and on youtube). I've never quite worked out what it's all about.
The Small Town Titans do an amazingly good job on this one, in my opinion. SO MUCH BETTER than the others I've heard (though John Cale's is still my favorite).
This one is my second favorite. I think you have to be an old man to do the best version.
(And I don't think John Cale could do a "Grinch" better than theirs.)
The astonished profanity that fell from my face on the opening vocals even got my dogs attention. Beautiful arrangement. You guys all work together. Nobody can say what “it” is, but we all know it when we see it. You guys have it.
Yup...you can't put "it" in a jar but these gents put it out sonically!
I'm sure I'm not the first to say it but I want to see a cover of the Disturbed version of Sound of Silence. Please? Incredible voice.
A cover of a cover?
@@Invictus13666 That's actually surprisingly common. For example, people cover the Gary Jules version of Mad World way more than the Tears for Fears one
Always a cover of a cover with that song. Can't even hear the Simon and Garfunkel version anymore. Lol
This. Immediately.
@@missinlink34 no I feel dumb for that lol I deleted the comment haha
I am so grateful when the great spirit guides me to amazing new musicians who lift my spirits up. These guys are truly special.
I actually got tears listening to this. Your voice is soulful and holds a mystifying melancholy that is pleasant to the ears. Well done lads, well done.
Same here
Same thing here!!! Beautiful!!!
I'm not crying his range squeezed my eyes shut 😢
My wife and I both got teary eyed ! They need to be in the Hall of Fame!🥺
Me too
Omg just discovered these guys
I'm in love there awesome 💛❤🧡
A year later, yall are amazing
@@loricook3274 I just stumbled upon them NOW.
WOW!!!
That's all I got.. The left me speechless!
Same. Blown away
Listen to there Grinch rendition it's awesome. They just out a new song out the man, it's really good too
I've never RUclipsd a band so much as Small Town Titans. The greatest artists in history were the seriously underestimated! 💋
Id love to hear Little Drummer Boy.. Pleaseee😊
wow, I agree, that would be awesome!
Oooooo, little drummer boy please
This song always gives me goosebumps but the harmonies you guys have gave me goosebumps on my goosebumps
Just💕💕💕
Watch the version of an Irish priest singing this at a wedding. I always tear up. But this is amazing too!!!
This is the most beautiful rendition of this song that I've ever heard. Thank you so much for posting it for us.
Just gorgeous. So much talent
Merry Christmas 2023
Love y’all ❤️👍🙏
Im extremely picky when it comes to music as a lifelong musician, and this brought tears to my eyes. Incredible
Thanks for that Joey!
@@SmallTownTitansI love the fact that the others put a line shows a simple man also please do a cover of simple man please
My dad passed yesterday, thank you for this version he was a baritone and it makes me think of him in heaven
Didn’t see that voice coming. Incredible.
I love how he's also a music teacher, passing down his skills and knowledge to the youth, the future. Incredible talent
Just came across this band 2 days ago. Yup. I'm totally in love. The talent of this trio is immense. As a former power vocalist who started out with a 3 piece band backing me, I know how much harder they had to work at getting a full sound. These guys are "meat and potatoes " as my former guitarist says. Put some meat on our bones, guys!!!!! Keep feeding us, coz we are all starving out here!!!!!!
This is genuinely beautiful...
Holy snaps of the pretzels.. so under rated but not by myself and friends love these guys
I honestly can't remember the last time I was so impressed with a cover song. This was absolutely perfect.
Btw I’m a huge fan and it’s Second I Heard the Grinch stole Christmas by you guys I hit the like button and subscribe button long with post notifications on so quickly I can’t even re-create it if I try
Same
Same
Ditto!
The fact that there are any dislikes is crazy. Best cover of this song I've ever heard. Dudes voice is freaking crazy. To control the octaves in your voice the way he does is truly a wonder. I WISH I could go that low and then just burst out with high notes the way he did. Amazing!
I know, right!!!!!!! I've been practicing a hundred times. Getting close, but not.....
Another home run! I would love to hear you a Lzzy Hale belt out a song together.
Both are from my area so that would be great.
Hell yeah. I would love that too
Eww.... Lzzy Hale is not even CLOSE to his level. Just EWWW. Maybe Maria Brink, but definitely not Lzzy Hale.
@@Amy_The_unbearded
Totally disagree, Amy. Maria Brink is the one on a different level than the other two. MB is the pinnacle of what a great voice is......PHIL and LZZY can belt it out, but MB can do that with much more beautiful harmony and melody.......Nothing against PHIL or LIZZY, it's just different styles///
BTW, can't wait to see all of them "LIVE" this year, now that "COVIS" is on the decline !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lucky for you they did a song together live!
I had this song with these guys version at my wedding cake cutting!!!! IT MADE THE ENTIRE WEDDING THE MOST AMAZING THING EVER!!!
Me: how low can the vocalist go?
Him: all the way.
Yepppp!!!
You ask this... then his ball burst through his pants and punch a hole through the floor...
These guys r SUPERSTARS WITH BLESSED TALENT....and yet they perform for us free on RUclips.
Damnnnnnnn rock on Brothers 🤘
Keep the music coming my friends I've never met...👍 God Bless and have a Merry Christmas!!
Grinch also brought me here, and I believe you've gained a true fan after this one
The original song was played at my father's funeral. This was a beautiful cover and rock on @SmallTownTitans
My Mom was a professional singer when I was a little kid and toured all over the Midwest and had a pretty great career doing it and this was always one of her favorite songs. These guys do one of the best versions I've ever heard,I'd put it right behind Geoff Buckley and that is saying something...
It’s been the hardest year of my life for me , lost the love of my life and this Is what I needed
May I suggest you listen to their Original song, Dragonfly.
I'm so sorry. Hang on tight. Let yourself grieve. Take good care of yourself. It will get easier.
I'm sorry for your loss. I understand it's tough. You have to power through for your love up above. Take care, god bless.
I know when I die I will not want my loved ones to grieve. I will want them to be happy and hold my smile in their minds through their remaining steps in life. We will all have our day. Remember the good times and if there are tears make sure they're accompanied by smiles and laughs bc you're thinking of a good time. Much love and many God bless you all.
This is what every band dreams of... moving people!!!
One of the most amazing voices in the music world today!
If you guys could come up with a "Thunder Rolls" cover by Garth Brooks, I think with your talent ya'll could come up with something amazing for that song. Carry on dudes!
How about a cover of Trifixion by Deicide instead?
Mridaho Krieg look up the All That Remains version.
Friends in low places!
ruclips.net/video/oK6N3O5v5_c/видео.html best version of thunder rolls I've personally heard....now this is my opinion but check it out
@@nerdepreacher7787 that too!
I've seen Them Live! And they're Just as EXCELLENT!. THEY Stuck Around and Signed CD'S!
Last thing I ever expected and the most amazing thing I've ever heard...... wow!
Thank you small town titans and staff.
The range of your voice never fails to astound me. What a beautiful rendition of this song. Thank you for this Christmas gift! Wishing you the much success you deserve in the new year to come!
Hauntingly beautiful voice. And his range… just…WOW!!
All I can say is WOW! Truly amazing band singing to perfection!
Thanks Joey! ~ Phil
I'm having to listen to this on repeat because of how beautiful and heart felt this is
Y'all just turned my favorite song into something better! You blow me away every time! 💜♥️
WOW, Just WOW! You all are headed for stardom. Don't ever change your true selves.
I've heard many renditions of this song...so many people try and so many people fail...but... STT totally killed it! I love love love it 💗🎶
The range, the harmony , I have been a fan for a while and feel ashamed I haven't heard this.. un,freaking,belivable!!
I am so damn glad that this came up as a recommend video. This is one of my all time favorite songs and I can't pass up any version of it and I'm happy I didn't pass this one up. This is now my new favorite version of this wonderful and amazing song. It gave me chills and brought tears to my eye. I've watched this like 6 times now and several of your other videos and I have one question..... how have I not heard of you guys until now? You guys are amazing!
This band makes me cry, laugh, and dance. You are all so gorgeous inside and out!
This is a yearly sound running through our shop at work, especially around the Christmas season, That and the Grinch! We love your vocals, you guys are amazing. Keep up the good work TITANS!
I haven't experienced tears from this song in years just because it's been done and played so many times, but these guys took me right back to the first time. Beautiful. Poignant. Thank you.
The deep resonance your voice brings to this song is so powerful!
Man I love his voice. What range and power. Why aren’t these guys everywhere?
omg, your voice!!!!!!!!!! u literally gave me the chills....this is amazing!!!!!!
Leonard Cohen would be proud this is amazing
Everyone needs to share to get this band out there, they're way to underrated. We need to get them to the top
The vocals are an outstanding given, but the band, I mean come on people, I've not seen this much talent since forever.... a total package of talent!!!!
The lead singer of Crash Test Dummies would applaud, as do I. Well done gents.
I was thinking of them on this song... Waiting for him to belt out mmmm mmmm mmm mmmm 😆
Glad I wasn’t alone lol
Just amazing right now this is October and this is the Christmas spirit that brings it back
Ummmm... wtf?!? How is it possible for any band to have this kind of range?!? This is nothing like I've come to expect from these guys! All three made this song truly remarkable!!!!
My 15 year old daughter introduced me to you guys. By far! The most beautiful music i have ever let my ears recieve!!!😍😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰
I never clicked soooooo fast omg I'm glad yall are back
Badass profile pic man lmao
@@missinlink34 thanks 🤘
I'll assume it's yours and say I love me some damn Rams. From way back in the 60s to 4th gen. New ones are ugly as all ass to me tho lol
@@missinlink34 I like the way mine looks my dad has a 93 D150 with a 5speed 318 his is show room white with American racing mags
@@TheCustomEverythingChannel now your speakin my true language 80s and 90s are my favorite lol
My mom loves this song. When I played this version for her, she broke down in tears and she doesn't cry except in a hundred blue moons.
It's a 10, a freaking 10. Awesome Job guys. Love y'all's work, keep it up
It doesn’t matter how old or what song of yours I stumble on to. But I always enjoy it so much. I had not heard this and to hear your version of it. WOW!!! Amazing, gave me goosebumps. I thought I had heard all of your stuff, I listen to y’all all the time, love your music.
Discovered this band yesterday and honestly went on a massive binge ❤️ his voice kills me and I hope you guys do a gig in Scotland 🏴
I truly enjoy this version and play it a lot.
Holy shit, this is the best rendition of this song I've ever heard!! Their singer is incredible
I LOVE this guy's voice! The group rocks!!
WTF!? These guys have incredible musical chops...why are they not a bigger deal? Why do we get sh1t acts who can’t play a f#$ king note and guys like this get sweet FA? These guys deserve great things and the world needs to hear them!
Because a real tree doesn't grow overnight.
They refuse to be sell outs
Yeah I got chills and teared up at his voice around the broken hallelujah line, what of it...
Just wow guys..!!love this. I can really hear y'alls passion in what y'all do.
i jaw dropped when i heard this played through an ad, i was gonna skip it but i love this song and because of these talented people i love it even more
This is now my second favorite version of this song. I doubt anyone will ever top Puddles Pity Party on this one.
Jeff Buckley
@@kyrahirsch4367 just checked it out. Not bad but can't compete with these two. Sorry but Puddles and then Titans.
I gotta check Puddles out right now.
@@blakemama you won't regret it.
@@michaelgilbert8451 I don't regret it. I only wish he'd sang that song on whatever show he was on. I remember his audition, but forgot his name. Very worthwhile listen.
He has such a range. My new favorite band
Absolutely beautiful Phil, Ben, and Jonny! I swear everytime I listen to this I cry! I hope this is on the setlist for Owensboro KY show! #TitanArmy
My absolute FAVORITE version of this song.
I swear to god. This has to break trough. I can honestly see this being at 10mil views🔥🤤
one of THEE Best versions that I have heard of this Awesome song !!! OUTSTANDING....again !
Absolutely beautiful!! Phil that voice of yours gets me right in the heart. Love this, you guys are amazing! 💕
I have fucing tears. Strong this is.
Beautiful.
STT delivers again! Great version of this song.
OMG the timbre of his voice is amazing!!!!! 😲
Wow,first time hearing your singing, just had a flashback of the singer Chris Daughtry, explosion when you sing, hats off, great vocals, good luck to stardom!!!
Mr. Cohen is smiling down on this. So beautiful.
this is full-on STUNNING. love it!
Thumbs up @Small Town Titans, Enjoying your songs from the Netherlands!!! Awesome!
Band: “We need a Singer”
Singer: “Gimme 7 seconds”
Band: “Can we be your band”
Classical musician here. Just discovered this band. My PA brothers. I'm in love :)
You have taken this song & made it your own - Well done!
My husband and I sat here each with goosebumps watching this. What amazing talent.
My mans voice goes lower than my self esteem.
Same 😒
Lol
The harmonies in this song are amazing. This is the best rendition of this song I have ever heard