I like how he steps aside to allow the band to receive attention as well, thats a TRUE artist who knows even if you have talent, the band is what completes you.
I may have enjoyed this song If I didn't hear it everyday at work for years. It put the song in the context of overplayed pop tunes for me implying he is making quite a bit of money off his song about being destitute. That being said I love Bing Crosby's rendition of Brother Can You Spare a Dime, and I can't imagine Bing Crosby had to beg for money too often.
Motormouthmachine you must be better than...I don't know, Jesus. when is your next show extremely deep and meaningful show? Can we hear some of your music or are you just another douche bag with a guitar who knows how to strum a few cords and call himself a musician whilst critiquing actual talented musicians? legit question. send a link to your inspiring and powerful music. you've been doing it for 25 years so you must have something to back yourself up right?
+Gallow Gang Obviously, he meant that the average amount of soul in a song these days is much less than this song, which is clearly a rare treat, an outlier.
This is giving 1870 and 1970 vibes at the same time. Also shout out to the band for hitting those "daydream" by Lupe Fiasco chords after the 2nd bridge!!!
Seemingly, but rest assured he works hard at this excellence, and making it all look so easy is part of his art. Being such a great and lofty artist is hard work and tons of discipline. He is amazing
The way he sits there and "speeks" with the audience - seems like a talk with a good old friend in a bar. A very stunning talk! The sound of his voice combined with the strings steales my breath away! Thanks for this and please keep it up!
This is the first version of this song I heard and I thought for sure Aloe Blacc was doing a cover of a song written during "the oldies" period. Come to find out, he was just born with that much soul. Mad respect, amazing version of this song.
It is refreshing to hear someone putting it down like this. I had never heard of Aloe Blacc but, am a fan now. This is real music for the world. Keep up the positive vibe going. We need it.
I was listening to Billy Preston and straight away I thought about this song. RAW talent...... when you hear a pure gift, that seemed to only exist back in the day, it makes you feel good that God is still dishing out blessings to newbies x
Wow, so awesome. So good to hear this top song of Aloe with nice music of the string quintet .... hope he sings more like this, he is a great singer. Cheers.
This is my favourite song of all time!! And this version is just as awesome as the original!! Everytime I hear it I start singing along XD aaaand here it goes again...........
He just looks so cool. Singing so suave and smooth while holding that glass of water.
arent suave and smooth the same thing?
“Water” excellent choice
If you gave him a dollar, he could buy a drink.
I think thts liquor
10 years later and here I am still needing a dollar...
Your 10 yr old comment is right under this one
I like how he steps aside to allow the band to receive attention as well, thats a TRUE artist who knows even if you have talent, the band is what completes you.
Yep. Beautiful indeed. All connected. And as in life across the board, we all do better when we all do better.
I understand that everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but I don't for the life of me understand how someone could dislike this.
I agree
I may have enjoyed this song If I didn't hear it everyday at work for years. It put the song in the context of overplayed pop tunes for me implying he is making quite a bit of money off his song about being destitute. That being said I love Bing Crosby's rendition of Brother Can You Spare a Dime, and I can't imagine Bing Crosby had to beg for money too often.
you are right!
+Sarah L. Clark Employers
Motormouthmachine you must be better than...I don't know, Jesus. when is your next show extremely deep and meaningful show? Can we hear some of your music or are you just another douche bag with a guitar who knows how to strum a few cords and call himself a musician whilst critiquing actual talented musicians? legit question. send a link to your inspiring and powerful music. you've been doing it for 25 years so you must have something to back yourself up right?
Such soul. Such realism that we don't see today.
exactly...but i can really listen to anything
***** then what do you see in this video?
+Gallow Gang Obviously, he meant that the average amount of soul in a song these days is much less than this song, which is clearly a rare treat, an outlier.
Do you still think the same? Wondering as I love this guy... He's got it all x
When the best artists in the world are listening good music, they listen to Aloe Blacc
This is giving 1870 and 1970 vibes at the same time.
Also shout out to the band for hitting those "daydream" by Lupe Fiasco chords after the 2nd bridge!!!
he so fucking good!!! his style of singing is so old school
That is called a soul.
old school is where the people actually sing not screaming in a mike. he has a true talent
why havent i heard of Aloe Blacc untill today!? this dude is awesome!
6 years later and here i am. I wish i was u bro 😂😂
AND I, DUDE. WTFFFFFF???
More than...!! Superb guy
10 years later, here.
@@thecrazygamingcow8804 Dont worry, 3 years later here I am replying lol
Just amazing! He's a industry killer! Nobody in the industry is a meaningful and soulful as Aloe Blacc
Pure talent. He has to be way more famous he deserved it 1billion%. Men this is music heaven♥️
omg i love his voice! he barely has to open his mouth and it sounds incredible! i love when people have effortless voices.
Seemingly, but rest assured he works hard at this excellence, and making it all look so easy is part of his art. Being such a great and lofty artist is hard work and tons of discipline. He is amazing
The best version of this song....HANDS DOWN!!!!
how can he be so relaxed and casual and produce a voice like that. Genius
Man you don't hear great talent like this everyday..My hats off to you Mr. Blacc for not sounding like rest of them. You beat to a different drum.
Classy guy. He stepped aside for the musicians!
You seriously don't get enough recognition for pure talent, something is truly wrong with that!
To be in that atmosphere. He is awesome! Love it! He takes me back, and keeps me here all at the same time! Amazing artist
Yessssss!! It's very rare! Love it!!!
Each star has the light time. Now is Aloe Blacc. Let the light shine!!
First song i heard from this cat back in 2010-11. Great memories. Thank you
It!s so easy to sing and to entertain people when you have such a voice like him!!
Incredible...the world has longing for an Aloe Blacc....just simply soulful
I never thought the sound of the orchestra and his voice combined would give me so much comfort
You gotta love that voice. And that person who actually gave him a dollar!!!
The way he sits there and "speeks" with the audience - seems like a talk with a good old friend in a bar. A very stunning talk!
The sound of his voice combined with the strings steales my breath away! Thanks for this and please keep it up!
such a lot of soul in his voice,awesome singer love it.
Man, I'm so glad I found him not just from wake me up, but from ticking bomb and soon later loved the rest of his songs
He sings like a STAR
WOW insanely soulful, funky and real....you will not see him on the grammys anytime soon cause he is a REAL SINGER
I love how at the end he got off that tiny stage and bowed to the musicians! True artist
Goose bumps. Goose bumps everywhere.
He's an outstanding performaner I love his style. He's amazing on all levels 👏👏
His voice is amazing. I love his music absolutely perfect
Chiedza Chikwavaire me too. I came from listening to The Man to here.
It's nothing else like hearing a live orchestra hearing a live band play with a great vocalist.
MORE ARTIST LIKE THIS NEED TO COME..
#HEINCREDIBLE #LOVETHEWAYHESINGS
Aloe, Leon Bridges, and a few others, are keepin' that soul and that feeling and that stellar height of the art alive.
Mr. Blacc, thank you for soothing my soul. Simply beautiful!
Truly a,amazing talent and a brilliant performance
wow.....how does this only have 124k views?! this deserves much more than that. this is music at its finest.
The songs from these performances should be released as a video dvd / album collection!
I dont know he isn't more famous, such a great voice!
he sings so effortlessly...real talent here
This is the first version of this song I heard and I thought for sure Aloe Blacc was doing a cover of a song written during "the oldies" period. Come to find out, he was just born with that much soul. Mad respect, amazing version of this song.
I could literally scream this is so awesome, so much soul in his voice...what a cool and handsome man, PURE TALENT!
So smooth with his glass of water. Haha I love it!
I love his voice, it reminds me of the OLD SOUL songs of probation times, true and pure. 5 stars
15 people need to rethink about what real music is. How could you not love this song. So epic...
It is refreshing to hear someone putting it down like this. I had never heard of Aloe Blacc but, am a fan now. This is real music for the world. Keep up the positive vibe going. We need it.
He is amazing! Bringing the old flavor back! I love it!
This is my story... my inspiration... my desire... he touches my soul.... thank you for sharing such an uplifting.... voice to my situation! One Love
And now I'm left thinking about the meaning of that song and how that is the story of so many lives.
Wow.. Bravo Mr. Blacc
I was listening to Billy Preston and straight away I thought about this song. RAW talent...... when you hear a pure gift, that seemed to only exist back in the day, it makes you feel good that God is still dishing out blessings to newbies x
Pure art! i desperately need more of this and more artist like Aloe. This is the kind of music that heal and put people in good places.
Such an incredible voice with a lot of class to top it off.
This is better than other versions
Great song rec.
just perfect got no words to describe it
BGM: Thank u Shalom, Aloe Blacc sounds like champagne taste. Love it
I'm 11 years late. That was beautiful!
This song definitely speaks to me
Aloe is so talented . Great song!!
Wow, so awesome. So good to hear this top song of Aloe with nice music of the string quintet .... hope he sings more like this, he is a great singer. Cheers.
I can't believe it's been 11 years since I saw this for the first time. What an amazing performance by everyone
He is so smooth!
The cellist really killed it on this one.
5:40 someone shared their dollar either him. Golden!
Just can't stop listening to it! Great!
mr aloe sir you have made me a fan of yours
Talk note people, this, is an artist!
SUPERB!!! LOVE THE STRINGS IN THIS VERSION!!!👌💯
Im a 13 year old dutch boy and i can tell you guys this man is damn legend
Excellent !!
awersome!
I love how someone ACTUALLY gives him a dollar...
talk about one very smooth singer. 35 sec standing ovation was too short. that was excellent.
this is gorgeous... genuinely amazed by the arrangement
Soul is rare anymore this is great.
That's quite a gift you have there! So special!
OH GOD BEST VERSION OF THIS SONG EVER!! I'M HAPPY RIGHT NOW!! GAVE ME CHILLS😊
Jeez missed this when it came out. This is an amazing rendition, what a treat!
I'm the man, wake me up, and this song are all so good
I love the same ones!!!
Amazing!
That is just awesome!!!!
Amazing. Love this man. Thank you Ryan Ward for suggesting him!
Background music was great!!!!
reminds me of a young Marvin Gaye! xxxxx totally awesome!! RESPECT xxxx
This is my favourite song of all time!! And this version is just as awesome as the original!! Everytime I hear it I start singing along XD aaaand here it goes again...........
He protecc
He attacc
But most importantly...
He Aloe Blacc
He need a dollar
damn! so good
Es una canción que te recuerda lo más bajo que puedes caer pero a la vez que puedes salir adelante
what a magnificent voice, wow.
i love the whole freaking 6 minute !
You are the most amazing thing i have herd in my lifetime. You are too underraydet.
and this voice. Shit yeah👍
you are seriously amazing and i don't understand how you are not more famous than you are.
He's always better when you hear his studio songs, but
He's best of the best when it comes to live performance
Favorite singer
So much talent....
plight of common man, well said, and his voice takes me too feet off the floor, dam flora
Me encanta!!! todo el crédito y éxito para Aloe Blacc, mis saludos desde Chile, el fin del mundo.
very good more such arrangements in these times