James Bay Live Lessons: Hold Back The River

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  • @LOTTEDRAWINGS
    @LOTTEDRAWINGS Před 4 lety +279

    James is so underrated, let’s give him the love he deserves

    • @0212080041
      @0212080041 Před 4 lety +4

      Underrated? Speak by yourself. Some people just don't get it and think these crazy thoughts...

    • @xmw41wolf6
      @xmw41wolf6 Před 3 lety +1

      @@0212080041 do you mean he's bad or not underrated?

    • @liseprahm5491
      @liseprahm5491 Před 2 lety

      My heart start racing again 🎸💜😀

    • @c-music-4612
      @c-music-4612 Před rokem

      I feel like this is what people say when THEY hear someone for the first time. We have been here....

    • @MrRogerjovi
      @MrRogerjovi Před rokem

      He does what he loves to, that's the point.

  • @SMya-xk3jr
    @SMya-xk3jr Před 4 lety +147

    Society: No one sounds good live
    James Bay: Hold my quarantine

  • @johnh3760
    @johnh3760 Před 4 lety +119

    Imagine being this talented at.... anything. Insane.

    • @noshit31
      @noshit31 Před 4 lety +2

      John H and super handsome as well

  • @KimberlyBimberly1
    @KimberlyBimberly1 Před 4 lety +68

    "I'm so professional. This phone is sat on a suitcase, leaning against a shoe I like to keep it homegrown." Best thing I've heard this week.

  • @Ceejay_Vincent
    @Ceejay_Vincent Před 4 lety +197

    I'd love to hear and see "scars" done!

  • @tsuhary
    @tsuhary Před 4 lety +48

    And there is this guy, his name is James Bay who just illuminates your day :)

  • @cherrytate7149
    @cherrytate7149 Před 6 měsíci +1

    ❤❤❤❤❤GREAT GUY ...LOVE YOU JAMES ....SOOOO HUMBLE
    AND YES ...OF COURSE I KNOW HOLD BACK THE RIVER ....WHO DOESNT ?????❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @jennifercb3309
    @jennifercb3309 Před 4 lety +34

    The most handsome teacher ever!!! ♥️

  • @kane6529
    @kane6529 Před rokem +3

    He’s so freaking humble and such a great teacher 🤩

  • @nataliadelgado8182
    @nataliadelgado8182 Před 4 lety +46

    Can we get a quick lesson on “pink lemonade” or “scars”? Love u James!

  • @lorenaramalho8405
    @lorenaramalho8405 Před 2 lety +4

    Just heard the beginning of this song on Instagram and I wanted to play it. I didn't know him and now I'm in love, the amount of talent that he has omg🥰 this is the first time listening to the whole song and the fact that is live damn made everything more perfect

  • @flaxenvian
    @flaxenvian Před 4 lety +17

    The song has always been stunning to hear

  • @yuool8098
    @yuool8098 Před 4 lety +8

    Definitely my favourite artist, too underrated as well!
    You kept me playing my guitar when my world fell apart and I lost everything ,kept me sane lol👍

  • @Nfl233
    @Nfl233 Před 4 lety +3

    He's one of those artists that sound phenomenal in any setting, even in his bedroom with his phone sitting on a suitcase leaning against a shoe.

  • @maddieashorts3589
    @maddieashorts3589 Před 2 lety +1

    I love ur song hold back the River James bay ur song hold back the river is my favorite

  • @debraleehalinda
    @debraleehalinda Před 4 lety +5

    You are amazing kind and thoughtful for giving so much love when we really need it. Thank you. I have always loved your music.

  • @fahim6868
    @fahim6868 Před 4 lety +25

    i love u james

  • @Jason-me5jg
    @Jason-me5jg Před 4 lety +4

    Hey james from australia.what a musician u are.hold back the river is my fave mate.been listening to you for a while now..you are def my favourite singer of the modern era mate.your accoustc versions are second to none.im 49 years of age.im a truck driver.times are tough but your tunes put a smile on my face

  • @markpeynado9013
    @markpeynado9013 Před rokem +2

    I'm glad I found this three years late! Honestly, I wouldn't have been able to play this three years ago so I guess I found it just in time! Thanks for doing this, James. Very generous of you to share your talent this way.

  • @lucabikelife9585
    @lucabikelife9585 Před 2 lety

    Music is so Important! You take the time for your Fans to learn the Songs right and play music for every Level, Thanks!

  • @gabrielastefany649
    @gabrielastefany649 Před 4 lety +1

    man, you are just UNBELIEVABLE. an artist for real. i don't know how to play anything at all (yet) but i watched every second cuz you deserve so much love for being such an amazing human. all my respect for you, mr. Bay, and please, keep teaching those lessons, the world needs it.

  • @Reginacycs11
    @Reginacycs11 Před 4 lety +60

    I’m not a musician but I adore music and I’m a fan. This is one of my favorite songs. What a generous way share in these times. Thank you! Great and fascinating video. Looking forward to more,

    • @cinthyafurtunato6300
      @cinthyafurtunato6300 Před 3 lety

      Your world's traduced my fellings about James, thank you!

    • @melgothorp200
      @melgothorp200 Před 3 lety

      Aww that's sweet Hold back the river is also one of my favourite songs

    • @melgothorp200
      @melgothorp200 Před 3 lety

      @@cinthyafurtunato6300 aww

  • @jennifercb3309
    @jennifercb3309 Před 4 lety +12

    Thank God we have James Bay during this quarantine 😍🎸

  • @Jessejess123
    @Jessejess123 Před 4 lety +8

    I 💜 your voice😘😍😱🎻🎤🎶🎼🎵 So handsome.... My fav is "Let it go"

  • @australopithecusss
    @australopithecusss Před 4 lety +28

    Love YOU James, you've no idea how you and your music have touched the collective, you give so much love to this planet, and here you are giving again. I am so proud of you, and for you, you are the change helping the paradigm shift by example, you bad ax love warrior you! Helping to heal this planet with love, one song/guitar lesson at a time. love and all manner of good fortune, lori

  • @wolfgangkrauss7270
    @wolfgangkrauss7270 Před rokem +1

    He is so good i really love his music

  • @ParisNorriss
    @ParisNorriss Před 3 lety +8

    So thankful you took the time to teach this song in so much detail. To make it worth your time, I’m not going to stop practicing until I play it as good as you.

  • @danagulzholdangar6426
    @danagulzholdangar6426 Před 3 lety

    he is so sweet and polite🥺 and playing💔

  • @taraw5046
    @taraw5046 Před 4 lety +3

    James I saw you in Denver. I live in Florida and the closest you were coming was Atlanta Georgia. I wanted to see you so bad so I looked on your website and saw you were going to Denver.. I felt like it was fate. my best friend lives in Denver and you were visiting the week of both of our spring breaks. your show was the best night of my life. you're my favorite artist and I got to see you with my best friend. thanks your being you and for playing into my fate

  • @martinezandres776
    @martinezandres776 Před 4 lety +1

    James Bay is the best

  • @codyhannahmary83
    @codyhannahmary83 Před 4 lety +1

    You're so down to earth that you feel like all our best friends, even though you don't know us. THANK YOU. 🧡🙋🏼‍♀️💯😷
    Lockdown is better for these streams.
    Gosh I'm crying now I'm so happy to hear this again.

  • @OfficiallyDre5
    @OfficiallyDre5 Před 4 lety +406

    i watched this whole lesson and i dont even play guitar

    • @Spiritz13
      @Spiritz13 Před 4 lety +6

      I wanna learn literally just to sing his songs. So peaceful. Something about natural singing and no tweaking at all hits my ears.

    • @rlukegoddard
      @rlukegoddard Před 4 lety +1

      best comment on this video by a mile

    • @lilianlima6919
      @lilianlima6919 Před 4 lety +1

      SAME LOL

    • @MrMrutube1987
      @MrMrutube1987 Před 4 lety +1

      Same lol... He's a natural

    • @MrMrutube1987
      @MrMrutube1987 Před 4 lety +1

      Actually take that back.. Im at 5 minutes... And i wanna go watch UFOs or ghosts.. But i would of stayed but life's to short to not find out if UFO's or ghosts are real haha

  • @aaanderson04
    @aaanderson04 Před 4 lety +6

    Love,love, love🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

  • @Imaginerifat
    @Imaginerifat Před 3 lety

    When the guitar in your hand i feel a different emotions in me. Sounds better than any thing.

  • @vesullivan1731
    @vesullivan1731 Před 4 lety

    All I can say is thanks for your music

  • @AnnaaaNicoleee
    @AnnaaaNicoleee Před 2 lety

    I’ve wanted a Epiphone James Bay Century guitar for so long , a girl can dream 😭🥲❤️

  • @1984kitcat
    @1984kitcat Před 4 lety +3

    Could listen to your voice all day, my favourite song ever is Us from you xx

  • @oreonbooboo
    @oreonbooboo Před 4 lety +4

    It's official "I'm in love" ❤

  • @bot-ls9td
    @bot-ls9td Před 4 lety +12

    Awesome
    I wanna see live lesson “wanderlust “ !!!!

  • @sunshinesamoranos7490
    @sunshinesamoranos7490 Před 4 lety +4

    I love your passion in music it just lifts every negativity of this world ❤️

  • @arrnii8232
    @arrnii8232 Před 4 lety +6

    THANK YOU JAMES! U R SO KIND FOR THESE TUTORIALS OF YOUR SONGS WE ARE GRATEFUL TO HAVE KNOWN YOU AS AN ARTIST!!

  • @LauraCrisCo
    @LauraCrisCo Před 4 lety +6

    Muy 10 monts baby boy and i, are happy AND dancing un this so personal concert.

  • @MrPbar
    @MrPbar Před 3 lety +1

    This feel like this is a magician sharing his secrets..Thanks James, love your music and your ability to share in an authentic way.

  • @martinevans75
    @martinevans75 Před 4 lety +1

    Dude. How you managed to get such a clear sound on just a phone is a bloody talent. Lovely. Lovely indeed.

  • @karirivers6148
    @karirivers6148 Před 2 lety

    I loooooooooove this. I don't understand anything he is saying about 🎸 lol but it's wonderful listening to him like this

  • @5800junker
    @5800junker Před 3 lety

    The Space Between Us (one of my favourite movies) made me fall in love with this song which, ironically, made me fall in love with the movie. It gave it its magic and the intro riff immediately takes me to the open fields and their roadtrip.

  • @gw2031
    @gw2031 Před 10 měsíci

    Its crazy,,he starts of like your mate around tbe corner who,s a great guitar player then the voice comes in and you remember your listening to one of tbe biggest artists in the world singing massive hits while teaching ! Gotta love JB ❤

  • @fabiolarivas96
    @fabiolarivas96 Před 4 lety +8

    I don't even know how to pickup a guitar, but you passion for music is so irresistible, that makes me feel so comfy about the learn how, to play one. Thanks, for the master class. I'll be waiting for the next one.❤

    • @liseprahm5491
      @liseprahm5491 Před 2 lety

      I will close my eyes and enjoy the sound ☺️💓

  • @aryanthakur4547
    @aryanthakur4547 Před 4 lety +2

    man he is an excellent guitar player

  • @LilianaCavaliereTheBestMusic

    ❤️ Love from Italy

  • @sirkey6405
    @sirkey6405 Před rokem

    Came for the lesson. Stayed for that heavenly voice

  • @daniellecrosby2335
    @daniellecrosby2335 Před 4 lety +7

    The absolute best video out right now

  • @rafaelvelascoilacad3531

    Miss you James 💖💖💖

  • @stevanogomez9273
    @stevanogomez9273 Před 4 lety +1

    😢😢 i live you so much James
    Your song can make my tears down.

  • @Se7enevil
    @Se7enevil Před 4 lety

    ❤️thanks for bringing light😃only music can save us😉

  • @Noornoor-cj8xw
    @Noornoor-cj8xw Před 4 lety +5

    I was waiting for this!!!

  • @nomountainNOM
    @nomountainNOM Před 4 lety +7

    I wouldn't dare even attempt 2 do this... those lyrics are so powerful & after listening 2 u do it ive talked myself out of it. Haha!
    ...oh & "g string" haha!

    • @nomountainNOM
      @nomountainNOM Před 4 lety

      Also, as much as aye play guitar & love doing so...aye suck. Aye also play what aye call cheater chords bc aye'm self taught. Thank u 4 taking ur time 2 do this though, very awesome 4 real. ♡

  • @sergiomendez1894
    @sergiomendez1894 Před 4 lety +2

    This will always be my favorite. You're truly an inspiration man.

  • @tveshasharma
    @tveshasharma Před 4 lety +8

    would love to hear and see "peer pressure" done!

  • @sujayanarula3913
    @sujayanarula3913 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks a ton James for covering both the songs I love to sing 😍 I can't still sing and play, not been practicing enough.

  • @taylajane6437
    @taylajane6437 Před 4 lety +1

    Another one of my favourite songs to listen to I just love the feeling it gives me. I will listen to your songs till the end of time

  • @rosaavedra984
    @rosaavedra984 Před 4 lety +5

    I love your lessons... I love your music. 🎸🎶❤️

  • @jihui3250
    @jihui3250 Před 4 lety +2

    Omg!! James bay is here♥️

  • @Ceejay_Vincent
    @Ceejay_Vincent Před 4 lety +4

    I love that your doing these! Love your songs and I like hearing the process behind the tune 😍

  • @tbone25
    @tbone25 Před 3 lety

    Such a good lesson. Ringing in the new year playing this song!

  • @markarolee
    @markarolee Před 4 lety

    That voice and guitar playing is something else! Lovely!

  • @Heart2HeartMusic
    @Heart2HeartMusic Před 4 lety

    havent seen any live session during quarantine with so much pitch perfect singing. cheers to you james! Pleasure to hear your voice and your art trespassing the screen

  • @melissarichards2723
    @melissarichards2723 Před 4 lety

    LOVE these thank you James for gifting us in these hard times xxx

  • @cosmic_cloud1326
    @cosmic_cloud1326 Před 4 lety

    One of my fav song 😍

  • @bikennembang4471
    @bikennembang4471 Před 4 lety

    Love it man this songs brings back old memories

  • @bernadettefoster6038
    @bernadettefoster6038 Před 4 lety

    👏Love his voice.

  • @shaynebellen7539
    @shaynebellen7539 Před 4 lety

    I super love this song ugh!

  • @willyktt
    @willyktt Před 2 lety

    I only discovered this song today and I absolutely LOVE it. Great stuff

  • @philiptownsend8193
    @philiptownsend8193 Před 4 lety

    Absolutely brilliant, Chaos and The Calm is one of the best albums I’ve heard in ages

  • @katelynnwoods
    @katelynnwoods Před 4 lety

    So grateful. ❤️

  • @joannas8407
    @joannas8407 Před 4 lety +3

    Your songs it's just magic. That feelings in every single one. AMAZING! Loooove ya

  • @blackiefontaine9562
    @blackiefontaine9562 Před 4 lety +2

    Love your music ❤️

  • @stefb1717
    @stefb1717 Před 4 lety

    So generous with us ! Lovely !

  • @user-zz6iv8vt4f
    @user-zz6iv8vt4f Před 4 lety

    i love James so much

  • @antonelazapata9335
    @antonelazapata9335 Před 4 lety +1

    Gracias James ❤️❤️❤️

  • @renatafabe2435
    @renatafabe2435 Před 4 lety

    I remember the first time I heard this song. I was driving back home, with my kids. I didn´t know James at the time, but then I´ve made a research and found this song (among others), and heard all night long! Good memories! Good to have James to sing and play and now teach us how to play, altough I probably won´t, but, anyway...

  • @willbroadbridge4842
    @willbroadbridge4842 Před 4 lety

    Such a legend 👍🏻

  • @vescuyos4370
    @vescuyos4370 Před 4 lety

    My fave!!

  • @musicandsportpro
    @musicandsportpro Před 4 lety

    Awesome you are teaching your own songs.
    Your a hero!

  • @elwandacoston7871
    @elwandacoston7871 Před 3 lety

    Love this!

  • @Christian_Flores
    @Christian_Flores Před 4 lety

    Hey James! Love that you’re taking the time to do this for all of us, really enjoy the tutorials. I would love to learn how to play Stealing Cars, definitely one of my favorite acoustic songs of yours.

  • @tylerables8176
    @tylerables8176 Před 4 lety

    Found this video on my recommended. watched it, learned it, and now I love your music!

  • @jazgulbechelova1550
    @jazgulbechelova1550 Před 4 lety

    So lovely melodies🥰

  • @MrsBax
    @MrsBax Před 4 lety

    I just love everything you do !

  • @alliem3811
    @alliem3811 Před 4 lety +1

    ❤️❤️❤️
    Love you voice !

  • @DrHypoxanthin
    @DrHypoxanthin Před 3 lety

    So awesome that James gives a tutorial on his own song! This is absolutely one of my all time favourite songs... Thank you James for inspiring others to do music.

  • @raqueljose7754
    @raqueljose7754 Před 4 lety

    Be safe too James. Love from Brazil

  • @MarcusThienelMusic
    @MarcusThienelMusic Před 4 lety

    just amazing

  • @haus05
    @haus05 Před 4 lety +1

    man you are a talented musician !!! inspiring

  • @karendiliddo8825
    @karendiliddo8825 Před 4 lety

    Thanks, love yr music. Stay blessed, safe and healthy!

  • @olivia.102
    @olivia.102 Před 4 lety +3

    Would you please consider teaching "Clocks Go Forward"? I fell in love with your music because of the song and I've been trying to learn it ever since :D Thank you so much for being there through this difficult time ♥

  • @esbenthormann1702
    @esbenthormann1702 Před 4 lety

    This guy is pure awesome!

  • @Pauld62
    @Pauld62 Před 4 lety

    Always been a fan. A modern musician and a real guitar player. Great stuff

  • @vonezerq
    @vonezerq Před 4 lety

    Damn it's been a few years since I heard your music but man it's still so good. This was my favourite back then like '14

  • @fabiodietrich6151
    @fabiodietrich6151 Před 4 lety

    Ich liebe diesen Song und möchte dir danken das du diesen Song geschrieben hast. Ich verbinden viele gute Erinnerungen damit ♥️