Ben Howard - Keep Your Head Up acoustic
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- Опубликовано: 2 ноя 2012
- www.virgin.com/virginredroom Ben Howard braves the cold to play a special acoustic version of Keep Your Head Up.
The singer performed his hit single as part of an intimate outdoor session for Virgin Red Room recently.
Watch Ben Howard play Old Pine live in the great outdoors from the same session - virg.co/benh
If you're hungry for more Ben Howard, take a look at Diamonds live acoustic too - virg.co/mPUfP 
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Love this, my eldest son died last July. In November of that year I had a heaft attack and during the ct scans they found cancer in my lung. I remember my other son telling me,. head up Mum, keep strong. Then the first time of radiotherapy when I was terrified, this was playing loud and proud. I have never forgot it and play this song often. Hope it gives comfort to others as it does me x
thanks for sharing your story, all the best to you.. some songs are perfect friends.. 🕊️
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This song gives me comfort in uncertain times. Sending love to everyone.
Kate Johannesen stay safe
@@SuperLolguy99 thank you, you too!
Same to you. Just realised again how amazing, positive and uplifting his lyrics are.
You too, my friend.
Ty❤ needed that. You too
The happiness that comes out of this song is indescribable.
Yep!
Every morning :)
true
9 years later this song still makes me cry...
I love how he just randomly turns up in a hoody, with a few mates, 2 guitars, a cello and double bass and bursts out a masterpiece on a random bridge. That is the beauty of Ben Howard and his music.
That intro just completely killed my Ben Howard vibe
+john connor yeah, that intro is BAD.
+Samantha Pagan "UGH" is such a weird response to that comment, yet we still understand what it actually means which is even more weirder. damn son. 😂
Ashley d'cunha how high are you rn?
john connor was actually pretty bored then, but well I am gonna roll one now 😂😂
I'll join and rolling a fat one here! Ben and his band are great!
7 years later and I keep coming back to this, Ben, hold tight you beautiful man.
Hope you're doing good ma man❤️
And I saw a friend of mine the other day,
And he told me that my eyes were gleamin'.
Oh I said I'd been away, and he knew,
Oh he knew the depths I was meanin'.
And it felt so good to see his face,
All the comfort invested in my soul.
Oh to feel the warmth of his smile,
When he said, "I'm happy to have you home."
I'm happy to have you home.
Love it
my favourite part
That's why this song's amazing. Those words mean he's in the pinnacle of happiness.
October 2021: I had not heard of Ben Howard until I was introduced to him by a beautiful young man that I called my 'Scouse son: Callum. He loved this tune in particular and the lyrics really do speak to me of Callum's battle to ' Keep His Head Up and his Heart Strong'.
Callum sadly lost the battle when he took his life in August.
I know he is at peace now.
But his death has devastated his family and friends who loved him.
I am so thankful to have had this beautiful, funny, smart, loving young man's light in my life albeit for a short time.
I will honour you my sun, by doing my best to 'Keep My Head Up and My Heart Strong' although I play this song and still cry but can also smile through tears when I picture you.
Rest well beautiful soul. We will never forget you xxx
My deepest condolences🙏
All these years later and I'm finding extra verses to these greats.
'showed my body to the sea again, laughed it off for being so cruel, left these broken bottles and empty corridors and i walked right on through, honey i never, never dream of you' He sings this bit in the original i think he should have kept it in!
honestly this man is the most beautiful man on earth.
She compliments his voice so well ☺️
Ben, looks like you really left those empty corridors behind you for good...
Listening to you (and watching ) reassures me that all the bad things
I will one day be able to leave behind and that I'll be smiling too.
Keep your head up, keep your heart strong !
I wish for you to smile soon!
Here during the Covid Epidemic. Keep your heads up lads.
Love to see Ben with a smile on his face
this lad knows what its all about.. music should be fun not a necessity.. look at those smiles
Much love to everyone everywhere. These are crazy times and we need each other more than ever . Peace and love from north Carolina
Randy Khalaf peace from Goldsboro, NC
I'm pretty sure I just aged backwards watching this magical masterpiece
Because I will always remember you the same -
"A heart of gold,
A kindest soul,
An endless sea of love,
An angel from the heaven above"
💙Miss you mom💙
The rythme and guitar riff is crazy good. I love the bass too. Very beautiful song. I love the signing and lyrics
This is the perfect example of a captured moment that is as blissful, if not more, than the original recording of the album. Live music is sometimes so much more than what the artist could capture and reproduce in the studio. Both are divine, but this here is the definition of a live version that is unique and majestic!
This guy is a G. Unbelievable talent. He's on the bucket list of musicians I need to see live.
u ever seen him yet
Please tell me you’ve seen him!!
Have to say Chris Bond is one versatile and talented musician, drums, double bass, guitar... what a lad.
This is the greatest acoustic song on the internet
I think I’ve listened to this version 69876 times in the past 10 years
Ben - If you happen to see this, thank you so much for this song. I have a lifelong friend that is not going to be with us much longer, and this song completely sums up our relationship. Beautiful writing, both music and lyrics. God bless.
I love this version always pops up at the right time. On of my fave songs ever made. Had a challenging 2022 and this is helping me to keep looking ahead 😊
🌷🌷🌷🌷 from the Netherlands x
It’s back again!
I love how he doesn't know how good he is, and he creates such beautiful music
Perfect song for lockdown. Keep your head up. After all these years I still love this son it is one of my all time favourites
Limitless listens to this song and it still resonates with every single feeling I have. Picks me up when I'm down. This is different to the studio version though. I love this version!
Made me f****** cry on a Friday evening. Great Artist!
Such a wonderful artist. Ben Howard makes me feel in love, he makes me feel love. I truly love his work, it makes such a beautiful energy flow through my mind and soul
A live version of a song can never be better than this. Ok it’s tied with bob iver when they singing in a building.
I laughed so hard to the "on the briiiidge" at the beginning
They're so cute! You can tell they have an incredible passion for music. So beautiful how they light up as they're jamming :D
WOW. What a performance. Genuine passion.
Who’s listening in 2020 , here I am 🤘🏼 live long ben Howard and the band .
Ben Howard and this song has pulled me through the worst life throws at anyone love u
Ben Howard is the best musician of this generation. I wish I could play and sing like him. But I keep practising and I do not give up :)
see the smiles...this song really cheers up! Thx to Ben and his playmates
When the first chorus hits you can see the perfect harmony through his smile! It's a beautiful thing.
Every Kingdom is the first album I ever properly listened to. I remember being 6 and 7 years old listening to this with my family while driving down to Cornwall to see friends. It totally captured my imagination. Such a special record.
This is beautiful, Every Kingdom is easily my favourite album of this decade.
I love returning back to this video when I’m feeling down
Still lovin this. Songwriting, lyrics, voice. All fits. He needs to entice us again.
wow pause at 3:17 and see the weather the lighting there, its Like good and bad weat5her at once . its incredible . like the song This Sadness and this hope at once
As a Guitarist myself I'm actually mostly impressed his picking pattern is so consistent in the outdoor cold. Soon as it gets cold my fingers lock up lol
This was one of the first videos I watched of him, now he has become one of my favorite musicians
Always come back to this song
Ben is someone that I really look up to. He's found something that he's good at, and something that makes him happy. It's beautiful to watch.
I had the luck of finding this song when I was a suicidal teen. Music helped me off that ledge. This song in particular helped me. Still does ❤
My favorite is when he starts to smile as he starts the chorus. Love his music!
Ben has pure talent!! not only his voice and musical ability but his lyrics speak direct to the soul and speak of peace and unity.
Love how much your music saved my soul in 2012-13...
It saved mine from 2015-present..I originally found this song looking for Keep ya head up by Tupac 😂..this was a much better finding
The girls voice gives me chills in the chorus man
The best thing is they are having so much fun!!!
seems like a nice happy chap doesn't take it all too seriously
My grandad who I was close to passed away yesterday morning. Peacefully. This song really soothes me:))
Will listen to this an play it for the rest of my life for sure.
Love this song so much.....
It really helped me with my depression. I know I need to keep my head up and stay strong.
I spent my time watchin'
The spaces that have grown between us
And I cut my mind, on second best
All the scars that come with the greenness
And I gave my eyes to the boredom
Still the seabed wouldn't let me in
And I tried my best
To embrace the darkness in which I swim
Now walkin' back, down this mountain
The strength of a turnin' tide
Oh the wind's so soft, and my skin
Yeah the sun was so hot upon my side
Oh lookin' out, at this happiness
I searched for it between the sheets
Oh feelin' blind, and realized
All I was searchin' for was me
Oh oh, all I was searchin' for was me
Oh, yeah
Keep your head up, keep your heart strong
No, no, no, no
Keep your mind set, keep your hair long
Oh my, my darlin'
Keep your head up, keep your heart strong
No, no, no, no
Keep your mind set in your ways
Keep your heart strong
And I saw a friend of mine the other day
And he told me that my eyes were gleamin'
Oh I said I had been away, and he knew
Oh he knew, the depths I was meanin'
And it felt so good to see his face
All the comfort invested in my soul
Oh to feel the warmth, of a smile
When he said "I'm happy to have you home"
Oh oh, "I'm happy to have you home"
Oh, yeah
Keep your head up, keep your heart strong
No, no, no, no
Keep your mind set, keep you hair long
Oh my my darlin', keep your head up, keep you heart strong
No, no, no, no
Keep your mind set in your ways
Keep your heart strong
'Cause I'll always remember you the same
Oh eyes like wild flowers, oh with your demons of change
(Keep your head up, keep your heart strong)
(Keep your head up, keep your heart strong) Oh
(Keep your head up)
May you find happiness there (keep your heart strong)
(Keep your head up) Oh
May all your hopes all turn out right (keep your heart strong)
Keep your head up, keep your heart strong
No, no, no, no (keep your heart strong)
Keep your mind set, keep you hair long
Oh my my darlin', keep your head up, keep your heart strong
No, no, no, no
Keep your mind set in your ways
Keep your heart strong
'Cause I'll always remember you the same
Oh eyes like wild flowers, oh with your demons
2020 and I’m still here!!!
look at his mouth when he says "changed" @ 5:48 ... hahaha I love this guy
You literally made me cry ! ty so much. I will keep my head up ilm keep my heart strong
This version of this song, I gotta give a thousand thumbs up. Masterful. Amazing. The musical harmony cuddles my heart with pure love. I'm blown. Why was I born with two thumbs only.
This clip leaves me feeling warm, with respectful talent envy 😀
Beautiful song.
I always loved the cello.
oh your smilie is so beautiful! Everybody just see that you make music with your soul !
I'm a 59 year old, 10-year Army Veteran. Hard Rock n Roll and Heavy Metal. But this song is butter on my lips.
I'm so happy I discovered Ben Howard, Gregory Alan Isakov, The Paper Kites, and other artists in indie folk, indie rock, and acoustic music later in my life (in my late 30s and 40s)!!! Some people criticize music like this because if it's not mainstream or popular it's probably not going to be good enough for them. I can't understand them. Most songs I have discovered by opening my mind to less-known artists and music are beautiful!! I feel sorry for people who cannot feel and appreciate this music; perhaps they don't have the sensibility or are afraid to let it in and feel it.
Timeless memories
Shout out to the warm infectious smiles between Ben and the guy on the Double bass.
one of my all time favourites 😀🌈❤️✌️
His smile is lovely! 😍
Hasta aquí llegué querido Toty y me encantó😊. Keep your heart strong 💪
This song helps me to keep going forward at hard times.. amazing positive vibes and chills all over my body
Thank you!❤️
thank you for this song .. the best solo artist i came across ever.. gonna be following him for many years to come.. cheers
Heard this song for the first time today. ,wow what an inspiration great song we’ll done , I’m an old Muso 68 years old , I’m going to learn this song it’s inspiring , thanks Ben 😎🎶🎶🎶🎶
Ben Howard's style on the guitare is just amazing!
THIS is real music !
God I love this man
This combined with a summer evening around sunset in a village somewhere in West Sussex is to me, paradise
Um amor declarado por esse som!
I really really feel this song!
oh man that video intro screwed up the vibe! hahaha. amazing version tho :)
plus he looks so cosy and adorable, haha.
the finger style he has drives me crazy cause I cant seem to play this song the same way
Antonio Alexandre learning dire straits sultans of swing helped me to get better at this style
:) this song reminds me of someone i once knew, hope theyre doing good
This video always reminds me to enjoy life. Not just the words but how much they seem to be enjoying life
3 time listening to this in a row. You're all beautiful people!
Something so Celtic about his voice. It's incredibly beautiful
Can we all appreciate his adorable smile?
They are so good it puts me in a whole different world
Ben Howard playing in my Samui Villa at sunset is just paradise on earth.
Unbelievable video, will always come back to this video, beautiful ❤️
There's something about Ben Howard's voice that unlocks the tears for me... touches me on the deepest level. I had almost forgotten.
Such a amazing artist, thank you for this song so much!!
THIS. This is music. My ears are so incredibly pleased
One of the best songs ever!
I listened to this song a lot when I was kicking dope
What beautiful words , one of my favourite happy songs ✌️❤️