CARRY YOU HOME - Mike & Ginger React to James Blunt

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  • čas přidán 28. 09. 2022
  • Ginger should have stocked up on tissues for this one! James Blunt, once again, taps on the heartstrings to "Carry You Home"
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  • @charliestribling9080
    @charliestribling9080 Před 4 měsíci +31

    I have heard this song probably 100 times but never saw the video. As a vet that has delivered the devastating news to family members this videos has me in tears

  • @christinestromberg4057
    @christinestromberg4057 Před 4 měsíci +49

    It was his responsibility as captain to take the last letter and dog tags home to the widows left behind by the men under his command. He's such an amazing man. He obviously finds writing his song to be cathartic. When you've been through so much you have to find a way to offload all the grief, and he does it so beautifully.

    • @nah51176
      @nah51176 Před 3 měsíci +4

      That isn't at all true. A lovely sentiment but utter nonsense. The families of the lost men under his command did not receive their final letter or dog tags from him... that was the responsibility of the MOD. He did however feel that it should have been him.

  • @Wrong-Way-Round
    @Wrong-Way-Round Před 10 měsíci +11

    As a young corporal in the early '70's in the British Army I accompanied our Captain to carry out this duty to a grieving mother, even as we stepped out of our vehicle we could hear the loud "Nooo" coming from inside her house. This was the THIRD and youngest son she had lost whilst serving. I'm 72 now but never forgot this moment. We went to the next pub on first name terms, tosted the 'fallen' with a double whisky, but back at the baracks it ws 'Sir' again, and when I saluted him thereafter he new too that I wasn't just saluting the rank he carried.

  • @karencrookshank4971
    @karencrookshank4971 Před 8 měsíci +6

    James filmed the soldiers used in this video, while on active duty in Kosovo. He’s a wonderful soul, and one of our national treasures 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

  • @markbrown351
    @markbrown351 Před rokem +38

    As an aging ex squaddie that's done his bit for Queen and Country many years ago!! You know exactly what the song is about, we've all sat and wrote that letter and asked that friend to carry you home x

    • @user-yq3mv2qu3c
      @user-yq3mv2qu3c Před 2 měsíci

      God bless and thank you for your service 🇬🇧

  • @leeclarke917
    @leeclarke917 Před 9 měsíci +15

    Captain James Blunt making music. 👍🏻

  • @WolvenHeart1
    @WolvenHeart1 Před 5 měsíci +6

    Must be the hardest job for a soldier is to carry home the affects of a fallen brother or sister to their loved ones. It is also the most important .

  • @fraserrobison8829
    @fraserrobison8829 Před 6 měsíci +20

    Blunt’s Carry You Home is a tribute to the soldiers who sacrifice their lives for their country and the lyrics are a tribute to their loved ones who are left to grieve their loss. The song also highlights the importance of cherishing the love and relationships we have in our lives and reminds us that in the face of adversity, love is what keeps us going.

    • @JM-dm3qk
      @JM-dm3qk Před 2 měsíci

      I think he uses music as a catharsis. He was a Captain in a cavalry regiment deployed to Kosovo, as a tank commander it was a job that he had to do, for those who were killed. His song No Bravery also shows what he feels. There is an interesting story when he was instructed to take the airport in Pristina, Kosovo by a NATO commander which was being held by the Russians at the time. He demonstrates sanity when it comes to war unlike many and evidently understands the reality of it.
      From what was said he refused and was then backed up by the British Commander, and an agreement was reached with the Russians without the senseless loss of life which would have resulted had they simply tried to take the airport. It would have meant a confrontation between Russia and NATO, and many more of those letters being taken back home.

  • @jeandarragh6035
    @jeandarragh6035 Před 6 měsíci +7

    I love James Blunt. His gentle voice, his gift of writing is so over whelming, I can only say Thank you God for giving this young man such gifts. I am 90 years of age and it has taken this long for me to find such gifts in songs, with so much love in his voice. How wonderful to hear an Angel with such beautiful words. ❤

  • @glennvanzandt2394
    @glennvanzandt2394 Před rokem +14

    This song was based on real life events.

  • @bazkeen
    @bazkeen Před rokem +22

    The man knows how to write a song. Beautiful and sad. Good one guys

  • @groovymcnasty
    @groovymcnasty Před rokem +54

    You got me snot-bubbling again. The dichotomy of his gentle/tender songwriting and his valour as a military officer is extraordinary. A powerful example of this combination is “No Bravery”, it speaks more to the atrocities and injustice of war than the personal grief in Monster and Carry You Home. I recommend for your next foray into James Blunt.

  • @ZombieHunter37
    @ZombieHunter37 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Hits me right in the feels. This was played at my mom's funeral she died of an OD and this song seemed to hit me hard.

  • @lukemiller118
    @lukemiller118 Před 5 měsíci +5

    So powerful 😢 i always cry like a baby ❤ such a beautiful heartfelt song 🎵 best song he ever made in my opinion

  • @user-oz8jl7cm3s
    @user-oz8jl7cm3s Před 8 měsíci +4

    HE AN OFFICER AND SOLDIER HE ALSO A MAN WITH A BIG HEART.

  • @nicholasridley1036
    @nicholasridley1036 Před rokem +5

    I’m a 72 year old man,and it gets me every time,God bless Forces personnel,

  • @Jimbridge74
    @Jimbridge74 Před rokem +40

    Never heard this one before, a tragically beautiful peice of song writing, no doubt framed by his experiences as a military officer. He gets a lot of stick for his music but he is a brilliant twitterist and gives some fantastic responses... Top man all round... even for a Rupert! (An affectionate term for officer in the British army!)

  • @paulbradford8240
    @paulbradford8240 Před rokem +25

    Gets me as well. Seen him live three times. You go to dance, sing and have fun and yet I'll cry several times at his songs. A brilliant wordsmith.

    • @lizfox6854
      @lizfox6854 Před rokem

      3 times?!?!?! I'd die happy seeing his beautiful soul just once. I've loved him since I was in 7th grade and I'm now 31 years old!!!

    • @paulbradford8240
      @paulbradford8240 Před rokem

      @@lizfox6854 I don't know where in the World you are, but we've seen him in France on each occasion. Twice at Carcassonne (a lovely intimate venue of about 3500 seats) and once at Albi. France is generally much cheaper for concerts than the UK. We've seen George Ezra twice here, both times in Paris. One 1200 places at le Trainon and the other 6000 at Belancourt. Never paid more than €50, with cheapest tickets €35. Going to see Tom Jones in July at Carcassonne (not a great fan, but he's been around for years). €45.

  • @tgcrowson
    @tgcrowson Před rokem +9

    Bonfire heart won’t make you cry. It’s uplifting

  • @DS-rk7rl
    @DS-rk7rl Před rokem +12

    You should react to James Blunt , Goodbye my lover, high or 3 wise men! So many good songs and he gives his all emotionally for all performances

  • @user-yq3mv2qu3c
    @user-yq3mv2qu3c Před 2 měsíci +1

    He blew me away when he blasted into the scene in the uk , his songs are so deep and meaningful . His

  • @martintayler23
    @martintayler23 Před rokem +10

    I don't mind if you cry or not GInger and if you are more stoic Mike, that is OK too. What is special about James is his plaintive voice that brings a true reality about his true life experiences...that is what you are connecting to. I cried through watching 'Monsters' and this one, about returning a soldier's possessions to a loved one, also made me cry....yet it is something that not all of us will experience and James' words make it special. Thanks for playing it.

  • @fraserrobison8829
    @fraserrobison8829 Před 6 měsíci +2

    "The Girl That Never Was" was written by Blunt, George Tizzard and Rick Parkhouse. It was written about Blunt and his wife losing a child through miscarriage. I've been lost my own "rainbow baby" and it's absolutely everything i could say myself.

  • @laureltaylor4535
    @laureltaylor4535 Před rokem +5

    Beautiful. He is a great singer/ Songwriter. Just brilliant.

  • @damedusa5107
    @damedusa5107 Před rokem +14

    His song, “same mistake” won’t make you cry, but it’s a great uplifting progression towards the end. Try it

    • @fiona4423
      @fiona4423 Před rokem +3

      I agree. It’s a fantastic song.

    • @mizmera
      @mizmera Před rokem +3

      Love it too. And three wisemen.

  • @user-oz8jl7cm3s
    @user-oz8jl7cm3s Před 6 měsíci +2

    when i was in the army i was ordered to carry a coffin of a soldier into church. i was selected because of my hieght. believe me its not true to say he aint heavy.. its a sad day. for every one. this song reminds me of that day.

  • @jeffkurdelak4382
    @jeffkurdelak4382 Před rokem +11

    It’s a action that played out daily during the war on terrorism. I served 15 years as a Para Rescuman in the Air Force and retired in 93 after the first gulf war. I lost two friends and had promised to deliver a letter to a family member and one of their dog tags. It’s never easy but when you make a promise you honor you teammates. Bless you both.

  • @chriscarter5720
    @chriscarter5720 Před rokem +9

    Like James, I'm a retired military officer and a Brit (Seriously Mike? 'Limeys'. In the 21st Century? LOL). But I'm with Ginger on this; My first listening of Monsters had me bawling and this one also made me tearful. I think the song itself, much as I love James songs, doesn't necessarily give you that feeling but, combined with the vid it gives a very clear and poignant meaning to the title in particular. I like your vids - keep on doing what you do.

  • @nightonthetiles8833
    @nightonthetiles8833 Před rokem +4

    James is probably my guilty pleasure being a bit of a metal head, try goodbye my lover, just a beautiful song with lyrics that really connect with you if you have loved and lost

  • @carolcarol3938
    @carolcarol3938 Před rokem +6

    Next one to check out is "You're Beautiful". James is a superb songwriter and performer....and if you look into who is outside music, he is also a hero, joker and good bloke.

  • @e2e4au
    @e2e4au Před 4 měsíci +1

    I have heard so many of his song but not this until tonight - thank you !

  • @emh9278
    @emh9278 Před rokem +3

    Love James Blunt, love his unique distinct voice, I’ve been listening to him before his song Monsters got viral. Love his sense of humor he is very funny and underrated

  • @lindy1642
    @lindy1642 Před rokem +16

    This was part of his military experience...

  • @Slurped836
    @Slurped836 Před rokem +4

    1 in a few million is our bluntly boy.

  • @johncollins392
    @johncollins392 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Thats so sad!,maybe the children should listen to this song along with 'monster',raising children is never easy!,you seem like a fine couple😊,❤

  • @mariobaptista9956
    @mariobaptista9956 Před rokem +2

    James Blunt es de otro planeta

  • @codykh
    @codykh Před 8 dny

    I love this song, you don’t know what it is about until you do, then it hits like a truck

  • @chiravadeechuthasmit6265
    @chiravadeechuthasmit6265 Před 10 měsíci +3

    So tragic.Just love James Blunt's voice.❤

  • @overthewebb
    @overthewebb Před rokem +3

    Let's not forget here you are talking about Captain James Blunt, an ex British soldier and officer. He can write a song though

  • @slap_A_flamingo
    @slap_A_flamingo Před rokem +6

    Lost my mum 8 years ago suddenly from a heart attack. She was only 48. Every time I hear this song. It always remembers me of her. She wasn't just my mother but my best friend. Remember at first I use to lay awake and pray that I could swap places.
    It's scary how James can sing with such a magnitude to be able to make you cry.

  • @mardiyahs9742
    @mardiyahs9742 Před rokem +4

    Bonfire heart guys, quite uplifting 🎉

  • @deniseannemullen2989
    @deniseannemullen2989 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Played this song at my mum's funeral and yet is was during covid when we couldn't carry her home 😭😭😭😭🙈💔💔💔💔

  • @duncanwyer2460
    @duncanwyer2460 Před 11 měsíci +2

    This was about bringing a friend’s personal belongings back to his widow when returning home from conflict while on duty 😢

  • @user-wm5go1cb6x
    @user-wm5go1cb6x Před 4 měsíci +4

    james had to take a letter and dog tags to the family of a fallen us woman soldier , this is real no joke.

  • @retrohoundstu
    @retrohoundstu Před 11 měsíci +1

    I can't believe (after checking your CZcams videos that I can't find any reactions to Enya, please, please listen to this beautiful lady, she lives in a castle in Ireland and her voice, the lyrics and music are so evocative, what can I say, it's absolutely sublime, ethereal, and otherworldly. She was previously in a group called Clannad (which I'm sure you may have heard of if not (I suggest reacting to their music) you may or may not remember her music but it's most notable for being the soundtrack for all the Lord of the rings music & Gladiator, you really need to listen to her, any track would be fine & you'll be hooked for life, she's that special. I personally can't get enough of this beautiful lady.

  • @lizfox6854
    @lizfox6854 Před rokem +1

    I LOVE YALL!!!! AHHHH! It's nuts to think how I heard this song a decade ago and hpw yall are listening a decade later! ❤❤❤

  • @TripletDad3
    @TripletDad3 Před rokem +4

    For a happier and upbeat James Blunt song, try "Stay the Night". It's good.

  • @charlottehill1961
    @charlottehill1961 Před rokem +3

    Beautiful reaction again guys. Have you ever heard or listened to Mumford & Sons? They have so many great songs you could react to but my personal fave is Tompkins Square Park, its a live Vevo performance. X

  • @stephenmorgan9852
    @stephenmorgan9852 Před rokem +2

    it broke me, I wasn't expecting that, phew.
    he is ex army tank commander
    fk . I blubbed like a baby.
    you did it good lots of respect

  • @shuggiemcg1
    @shuggiemcg1 Před 8 měsíci

    Years of service 1996-2002 he's an amazing song writer I can't wait till April I go see him for the first time I cant wait!

  • @matthewbraithwaite7667
    @matthewbraithwaite7667 Před rokem +1

    Goodbye my lover is another one of his songs that gets you too

  • @lukasblur3500
    @lukasblur3500 Před rokem +3

    I don't listen to this song in public due to bawling risks.

  • @thebravesoul
    @thebravesoul Před rokem

    BEAUTIFUL reactions 💜

  • @jorgetanimar369
    @jorgetanimar369 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Carry you home " Excelente''

  • @CursiMusic
    @CursiMusic Před rokem +3

    Such a beautiful song and sad video. I loved it so much, I sang it on my channel

  • @dannymurphy6178
    @dannymurphy6178 Před rokem +1

    If you want to cry then Routine by Steven Wilson is a must watch. A different side of Mr. Wilson than his Porcupine Tree days. Plus the animation by Jess Cope is truly amazing.

  • @MrAndrewkheinrich
    @MrAndrewkheinrich Před rokem +1

    He did it to me too Ginger....damn it James........

  • @laureltaylor4535
    @laureltaylor4535 Před rokem +2

    If you haven't already pleas react to James Blunts No Bravery. It is so powerful!

  • @gerrymacpherson9598
    @gerrymacpherson9598 Před 2 měsíci

    Nice saw him live 2 weeks ago, marvelous voice. I suggest Famous Final Scene by Bob Seger..👍

  • @aussiecoop.5399
    @aussiecoop.5399 Před rokem

    I honestly believe that James Blunt would do exactly what he did in the video in real life, He has possibly has, he just seems like he'd be that person to do it.
    Great reaction guy's.

  • @DD-iy7ss
    @DD-iy7ss Před rokem

    “God dammit he did it to me again” 😂

  • @mannysantos6242
    @mannysantos6242 Před rokem +1

    Wow, you guys have a huge fan base. Don't know how to make my comment stand out above the rest. This is probably the 3rd video of yours that I'm watching. The first was James Blunt's "Monsters." I started watching people's reactions to the song because I too was really touched by that song. I lost my father as well. It was a beautiful song. I started playing it on my piano as well. But to me, what's even more beautiful was Ginger's sincere and natural reaction to the song. Not only is she a very very lovely young lady, but her reaction causes a chain reaction. Seeing her touched and crying makes me emotional as well. Because we're all human and it shows that we all can relate to one another. Anyway, I just wanted to say that and say thank you. Don't even know if this comment will reach your eyes...lol. Anyway...I might just want to recommend another James Blunt song...."Goodbye my Lover. Be well.

    • @MikeandGinger
      @MikeandGinger  Před rokem

      Thank you Manny. I’m sorry to hear about your loss. ❤️ - G

  • @michaelhawkins7389
    @michaelhawkins7389 Před rokem +1

    please keep reacting to James Blunt vidoes , I would recommend Goodbye My lover

  • @jamielandis4308
    @jamielandis4308 Před rokem +4

    True art elicits an emotional response; the better the art the stronger the feeling. There is no shame in tears. Music (and many movies) effect me to tears. This is why artists make such crappy political activists and pundits. This is a lovely song.

  • @RicardoJoseReza
    @RicardoJoseReza Před rokem

    Thanks for your video. Another demolishing song by James Blunt is "No Bravery" live.

  • @mizmera
    @mizmera Před rokem +1

    Wisemen wont make you cry. :)

  • @rayne2714
    @rayne2714 Před 10 měsíci

    Im a Retired British Soldier when i was in Afghanistan we wrote letters to be sent home if it went bad so i know all about what James is talking about in this song, My Regiment had a permanent honour guard detail for military funerals and i spent 6 months on it we would practice 2 times a week with the hope that we would never have to carry out our duty unfortunatly my detail had to do 3 honour guards in 5 weeks each one was painful as we all knew the guys being buried it wears you down thats why we only did 6 months per detail.

  • @lokolad3541
    @lokolad3541 Před rokem

    Great Reaction Video 😊👍
    Your Next James Blunt Reaction should be to "If Time is All I Have". 😉

  • @karenstrong8887
    @karenstrong8887 Před rokem +2

    James writes what he knows and I love his music. Monsters was about his Dad who was in the official video. He was in end stage kidney failure and they couldn’t find a match. Charles was also in the Military and he allowed James to make that video for him to keep. It was made in one take with no auto tune. I don’t know anyone who gets through that one unmoved, it still gets me. By releasing that song a first cousin they didn’t know about also named Charles came forward. He was a donor match and Charles is doing well now. James cried twice singing that song and he didn’t care because that was for his Dad and it was real. When they finished everyone in that room was crying except Charles. He told them I am not dead yet. Thank you.

  • @stephenroberts8964
    @stephenroberts8964 Před rokem +3

    Mike shouldn't have got any shit for Monsters, that's crazy. We all deal with sadness different ways. You do your own thing mate.

  • @GrahamG76
    @GrahamG76 Před rokem +4

    James Blunt has done some great emotional songs. Check out Goodbye My Lover, another great song. People think he’s like marmite, some hate him, some don’t

  • @whitechocolate072
    @whitechocolate072 Před rokem +3

    I suggest 2 songs from him No bravery this is about his time in the army/war all the profits go to the help for heroes and the greatest all the profits go to the NHS

  • @deniseannemullen2989
    @deniseannemullen2989 Před 6 měsíci

    Covid sucks this was the one thing i couldn't do was to carry my mum home breaks my heart every time i hear this song

  • @trimad6128
    @trimad6128 Před 4 měsíci

    Love you guys!

  • @laureltaylor4535
    @laureltaylor4535 Před rokem +1

    Try Goodbye my lover..it is also a beautiful moving song.

  • @pritch999
    @pritch999 Před rokem +1

    Capt Blunt does it again

  • @melissaleigh5220
    @melissaleigh5220 Před rokem +1

    He is a Royal Marine X l

  • @user-si3wt4nb7d
    @user-si3wt4nb7d Před 11 měsíci

    When a soldier deploys on operations, they usually write THAT letter to their loved ones that they hope will never have to be opened. My brother kept my letter more than once and dreaded the responsibility. Sadly, a lot of these letters have been delivered.

  • @stevedustybinns3362
    @stevedustybinns3362 Před rokem +1

    Goodbye My Lover ….. will have you sobbing for sure

  • @mizmera
    @mizmera Před rokem +1

    I take my hat of to the military and police that has to come to a home bearing the bad news. I dont EVER want to be in there shoes.

  • @80s_kid.
    @80s_kid. Před rokem +1

    would love you to react to goodbye my lover by james blunt, its a great song

  • @Spiritchaser649
    @Spiritchaser649 Před 6 měsíci

    This song is actually about a girl trapped in addiction. And he never turns his back on her. I know the military theme throws ppl off.

  • @paulatkins6627
    @paulatkins6627 Před 5 měsíci

    listen to James blunt - same mistake (radio 2 in the park 2023) such a beautiful song

  • @mattmeadon9038
    @mattmeadon9038 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Hi to you both,this is my first ever request can you play BEDSHAPED BY KEANE love from the U.K?

  • @WalterW
    @WalterW Před rokem +1

    When Ginger loses it.

  • @melissaleigh5220
    @melissaleigh5220 Před rokem +1

    I lived my husband
    Not here anymore X

  • @kellieweeks5600
    @kellieweeks5600 Před rokem

    I got an epic one for y'all to react to....it is a cover of the famous Elvis Presley song " Can't Help Falling In Love " sung by a Russian girl named Diana Ankudinova. She took the song to another level. She is amazing. I bet you have never heard anything like it before. This girl is amazing..and that's an understatement.

  • @deniseannemullen2989
    @deniseannemullen2989 Před 6 měsíci

    Wow this was the song that i choose for my mums funeral 😭😭😭😭😭😪😪😪😪

  • @melissaleigh5220
    @melissaleigh5220 Před 11 měsíci

    I understand X

  • @kevcall
    @kevcall Před rokem

    Another great one.
    Out off interest, that last bit filmed at St Aldhems head in Dorset.
    "No Tears" is good and emotional but not so sad.

  • @foots-qt4pk
    @foots-qt4pk Před rokem +1

    Bet you didn't see the end coming.

  • @80s_kid.
    @80s_kid. Před rokem +1

    You really need to do a reaction to someone you loved, and before you go by lewis capaldi (the official videos) they are very emotional, thank you, there's also another song by Ed sheeran called supermarket flowers, another really sad song

  • @melissaleigh5220
    @melissaleigh5220 Před rokem

    Nodo Go😂😂😂😂😂

  • @robertbarron1
    @robertbarron1 Před rokem

    Great reactions guys , you should try watch the official video of no bravery by James blunt give me some context for this video you’re just watched

  • @JG-fv9bv
    @JG-fv9bv Před rokem

    James Blunt ......
    So Far Gone
    Dangerous
    Bonfire Heart
    Postcards
    If Time Is All That I Have

  • @GrimlarLex
    @GrimlarLex Před rokem

    No tears may be a bit much to ask, but Unstoppable is quite upbeat and the official video may even make you smile, showing as it does James self deprecating sense of humour when it comes to how some people react to him.
    For something completely different I would suggest Lone Digger by Caravan Palace, the official animated one. Definitely gets a WTF! from quite a few people the first time they see it.
    Best wishes.

  • @mardiyahs9742
    @mardiyahs9742 Před rokem

    You're just a beautiful person Ginger, it's a beautifully sad song 😢

  • @leebex100
    @leebex100 Před rokem

    Try 'Bonfire Heart' for a more joyous experience from the esteemed Mr Blunt.

  • @robinkeeling8314
    @robinkeeling8314 Před rokem

    You could try James Blunts No Bravery. Powerful song

  • @cfukuhara1157
    @cfukuhara1157 Před rokem

    When he served in Kosova, he held a female soldier died in his arms