He was just a baby then....my gosh such amazing talent. Saw someone said he was 19 then; he's 34 now. Unbelievable. I think the only reason some gave a dislike was because they couldn't understand what he was saying. He has what used to be called, a"thick" accent. I am 69 yrs and am floored listening to him. Just knocked out. He's the best artist ever. Master musician; God given talent.
OH MY GODDd! Every kingdom was the first album I can remember, and John martyn is currently my favourite artist and biggest musical influence, and to see Ben Howard covering this is amazing! Ben Howard lived in the same place as I currently do when he was younger, and he moved to where my best friend moved to (Devon).
its getting out of hand when you have watched all his video 100x but i dont know what to call it when you have read all the comments as well. class people
I know right? I bought his album and listened to him non stop my husband says im obsessed, have you heard his cover of call me maybe? he even makes me like that song!
Ben howard is one of my favorite artists, he's an amazing musician, and my mum introduced me small hours by john martyn and i fell in love, then i found couldn't love you more, and then discovered this... my life is well and truly complete.
Ben Howard puts his guts on the table. Fabulous cover! Like all the great artists, he brings his own personality.,interpretation and guitar playing. This song, in its classic version is easy to play on a guitar but not easy to sing.
I am so glad @dnm5555 posted this. Couldn't Love You More is one of my favourite songs and helped me through a dark time in my life with the loss of my Granddad. I genuinely just cried listening to this version for the first time, and I'm not scared to admit that to anyone as a 17 year old lad. I just wish Ben Howard could know this.
back when you could actually get a ticket to 1 of his shows....seen him play in a bar in Newcastle and now that everyone's heard 1 song via the Brits/students it's solid to get tickets.
When I first hear Ben's music, 2 or 3 years ago, I thought he was a modern day reincarnation of John Martyn. I think I even posted a comment to that effect on Ben's site. This is my favourite JM song, especially in the version given on a Grey Whistle Test appearance fairly near the end. This is an amazing cover, even if I still prefer the raw emotionality of the original. Shame about the chattering audience (strictly speaking, not an audience if they ain't listening!). Thanks for posting this amazing performance, and thanks Ben for daring...
All I know and care about really is whether I like a song and a performance and I loved this one. Ben pays homage to John and in my opinion does it beautifully. Others have their own opinions and are entitled to say what they want - it's a free country - it doesn't change mine
I do think that learning at least one percussive guitar piece of performing is great. If the crowd gets a bit restless, bash it out and reel them back in. Job done.
i think its available, look for the original john martyn couldnt love you more. great version. also listen to the original! and lisa hannigans interesting version.
Wie süüüß!!! Wie alt ist er da? 18? So geil, seine Stimme hört sich da ganz anders an. Ich liebe es!!! Hoffentlich spielt er diese Lieder auch in Göttingen!!! How old is this video?
Never easy to cover John Martyn's open tuning. A young artist who also counts John Martyn as a massive inspiration is Ben Denny Mo, who did a pretty good job covering Couldn't Love You More. Always seen him as a younger Ben Howard.His version is worth listening to - totally nails the voice of John Martyn ruclips.net/video/Vq6MPnFzXfs/видео.html
You wanna have some respect for the cover. Remember - a cover isnt a total copy of a song, its an interpretation. But do we care for your patronising closing comments, no....
He was just a baby then....my gosh such amazing talent. Saw someone said he was 19 then; he's 34 now. Unbelievable. I think the only reason some gave a dislike was because they couldn't understand what he was saying. He has what used to be called, a"thick" accent. I am 69 yrs and am floored listening to him. Just knocked out. He's the best artist ever. Master musician; God given talent.
Excellent! It's got "that Ben Howard Feeling" without distroying "that John Martyn Feeling" ;-) Nuff said.
Wow damn I seriously thought I couldn't love Ben more....
YOU WHERE WRONG BITCH hahahaahha
"...sorry , it's really quiet..."
VERY humble way of describing the situation
OH MY GODDd! Every kingdom was the first album I can remember, and John martyn is currently my favourite artist and biggest musical influence, and to see Ben Howard covering this is amazing! Ben Howard lived in the same place as I currently do when he was younger, and he moved to where my best friend moved to (Devon).
I feel more in that room than those people who are talking. Its a shame they lost 7 minutes of pure awe. Beautiful cover, best yet.
They stop talking after about 4 mins tbf
Love his voice first.... His hair is a close second
To anyone wondering, the last song he does is called 'twilight' and original by Ben :) he's just singing the "brighter side" section of it here
its getting out of hand when you have watched all his video 100x but i dont know what to call it when you have read all the comments as well. class people
SuperBurntfaceman sameeee ahah!
I know right? I bought his album and listened to him non stop my husband says im obsessed, have you heard his cover of call me maybe? he even makes me like that song!
Ben howard is one of my favorite artists, he's an amazing musician, and my mum introduced me small hours by john martyn and i fell in love, then i found couldn't love you more, and then discovered this... my life is well and truly complete.
Ben Howard puts his guts on the table. Fabulous cover! Like all the great artists, he brings his own personality.,interpretation and guitar playing. This song, in its classic version is easy to play on a guitar but not easy to sing.
Ben Howard, you bring out the brighter side of me and I just couldn't love you more.
Crazy he's like 20 in this, wish I'll be able to see pub Howard someday in the future
Cheers for the upload!!
Pub Howard haha :)
He is such an amazing musician. I love this song so much. The brighter side😍🌤
I adore every song I have ever heard Ben Howard sing, write, perform....
eating and having ben in front of me singing is such a great way to spend time
That's so cool :D He's my favourite singer/songwriter
You're so lucky you had that oportunity!!!
I'm a big John Martyn fan and there are few who can cover his material well but you have nailed it my friend! Thanks.
Funny how everyone gets silent after Ben start tapping Brighter Side. Is like if they realize only at this moment that he's no ordinary musician.
Vólia Simões His guitar skills are scary good
Jim Croce came back, in a little British guy Lol He's better than Jim and so far beyond ordinary
I am so glad @dnm5555 posted this. Couldn't Love You More is one of my favourite songs and helped me through a dark time in my life with the loss of my Granddad. I genuinely just cried listening to this version for the first time, and I'm not scared to admit that to anyone as a 17 year old lad. I just wish Ben Howard could know this.
Would have loved to have seen a John Martyn and Ben Howard collaboration!
Couldn't Love You More BEN
I cannot get enough of this.. How beautiful would it be to have him sing this to me, I'm melting.
I just keep listening to this, I'm blown away with Couldn't Love You More cover, just outstanding!!! his Voice!!!!!
it coud be a great video for a documentary on Ben
Possibly one of the best songs ever written with a Ben Howard-twist on it... couldn't love it more (:
2020 still amazing!!
i cant describe the fucking perfection this man holds. He is such a massive inspiration.
Can't believe how rude those people are!
Amazing cover ❤ Now one of my favourite’s along with many of yours xx
This mans fuckin unbelievable, he's all i've been listenin 2 for the past year or so.. Think i've got an obsession..!!
back when you could actually get a ticket to 1 of his shows....seen him play in a bar in Newcastle and now that everyone's heard 1 song via the Brits/students it's solid to get tickets.
"i just couldn't love you more" that's right Ben Howard, I can't love you more than I already am doing right now
I think John Martyn would be impressed with this cover fair play ben couldnt ask for anyone better to cover a Martyn song.
Brilliant
John Martyn is so legendary. And this is a truly inspired cover.
Just a magical cover, one of my favourite musical influences covering my favourite song from another massive influence on me
Beautiful Benny
Its funny cuz Ben's version of this song might be "my favorite song ever"
You mean Love Song isn't your favorite song ever?!?!?! Kelly McGonigle
When I first hear Ben's music, 2 or 3 years ago, I thought he was a modern day reincarnation of John Martyn. I think I even posted a comment to that effect on Ben's site. This is my favourite JM song, especially in the version given on a Grey Whistle Test appearance fairly near the end. This is an amazing cover, even if I still prefer the raw emotionality of the original. Shame about the chattering audience (strictly speaking, not an audience if they ain't listening!). Thanks for posting this amazing performance, and thanks Ben for daring...
Thanks for this fantastic version!
All I know and care about really is whether I like a song and a performance and I loved this one. Ben pays homage to John and in my opinion does it beautifully. Others have their own opinions and are entitled to say what they want - it's a free country - it doesn't change mine
When he says 'this is my favourite song in the world' :') awww
How can i see 27 dislikes on this video ? I dont think we could love this guys music any more!
Thank you so much for uploading this. Absolutely gorgeous
Mine to best song ever john Martyn and a big 10/10 for you amazing very well done
Beautiful Lyrics..
incredible cover
Really is amazing!!!!!
Still on repeat in 2020 😍
speechless wow x
well done young man!!
awesome!
amazing!!!
I know they have no Idea how lucky they are!
"might see you in cornwall one day maybe" Ah Ben, if only you knew then what you know now
❤❤❤
Wow, Ben was only 19 by the time of this performance, and he was already awesome
Hey man! Liked this version of yours
I love how Ben looks as if he's lost himself in the song/music even though the chattering idiots are there.
....wow.........
I've played the open mic on this very stage, and they have a real problem with being quiet and respecting musicians
fuckers
Love u
Wow
Just for the craic
The crowd gets quiet when they realize he’s REALLY good
Any chance of doing an remix of this? I m a big john Martyn fan. Iwoulf love to see you doing this again. And maybe big muff too.!!!
Me too!
People aren’t even allowed to talk in my car when I’ve got Ben on 😂
100 % agree
What a sad shameful audience. And what a pure cover by Ben. And how do I miss John Martyn.
2020 bb
I do think that learning at least one percussive guitar piece of performing is great. If the crowd gets a bit restless, bash it out and reel them back in. Job done.
if this was in 2008 then he was 20 here? awww
I LIKE ! ;)
Karine Polwart does a lovely cover of this song also.
he should do a cover of john martyn's Glory Box !
i think its available, look for the original john martyn couldnt love you more.
great version. also listen to the original! and lisa hannigans interesting version.
pleassee tell me youve got more videos from this gig? :)
hopefully someone manages a tab of this
Wie süüüß!!! Wie alt ist er da? 18? So geil, seine Stimme hört sich da ganz anders an. Ich liebe es!!! Hoffentlich spielt er diese Lieder auch in Göttingen!!!
How old is this video?
diese video ist alt von 2008 ich glaube dass er hatte 21 Jahre Alt. Er ist unglaublich ! ;-)
Looks like a younger Ben Howard!
ach,du warst also auch in göttingen ? -.- :D war ja ein cooles konzert :DDDDD
I want to be friends with all the people from comments!
Who the fuck are these people that can't be quiet and respectful?
fking zombies who don't know the meaning of life and how to really enjoy it
It's not even the worst instance of this on one of Howard's videos. Drives me nuts.
George Hamilton infuriating isn't it..
tingles :) JM would of been proud
People aren't idiots just because they're speaking haha Ben Howard is great
Сколько здесь бену лет?
Does any one know why Ben was singing different lyrics than John Martyn?
+Helen he made the lyrics his own a little but then changes to his own song called brighter side half way through when he flips the guitar :)
What is that brighter side song and who plays it, because i have yet to find it on youtube.. :(
Going to see him in Ireland with my girlfriend!!!
Never easy to cover John Martyn's open tuning. A young artist who also counts John Martyn as a massive inspiration is Ben Denny Mo, who did a pretty good job covering Couldn't Love You More. Always seen him as a younger Ben Howard.His version is worth listening to - totally nails the voice of John Martyn ruclips.net/video/Vq6MPnFzXfs/видео.html
Absolutely brilliant. Disgraceful that people are yappin away in the background
7 people doesn't know how real music sounds like
So who are the four numpties who gave it the thumbs down?
It's his own song, actually called "Twilight"
He was a baby back then
fucking sick mate, did martyn proud i reckon
Is the Brighter Side a cover of something or is it original?
I believe its an original song by Ben Howard ♡
You wanna have some respect for the cover. Remember - a cover isnt a total copy of a song, its an interpretation. But do we care for your patronising closing comments, no....
if only there was a better sound quality version..