Fun fact: no one searched for this video and just found it on their fyp and clicked it

That dog probably has such a lovely relaxing life

Gosh, i know everyone doesn't searched for this, and this appeared on fy , but we all know we clicked immediately when we knew it was an old cute man singing mitski. WE LOVE CUTE OLD PEOPLES

The fact that he took the time to read and like all the comment section 🫡

can we talk about how wholesome this is? While it would be heartwarming either way, but this man chose to give more modern music a chance, in contrast to what most older people do, and chose to learn to play this song along with the lyrics, to beautifully serenade us. Thank you, Mr. Watkinson.

Mitski's version feels almost peacefully melancholic while this one-- wow does it evoke so much emotion from me somehow. It feels like my dad telling a story of his humanity in a way so raw it just makes me want to cry and hug someone

Ok but the fact that this song is about our mortality but the immortality of love has me SOBBING

Everybody loves you.

An old camera, no electric guitar, and no editing of the voice. It’s so sweet ,you’re the best ,keep doing that ,as a teenage girl you put a big smile on my face❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

my grandpa is overseas and i never got to have a real relationship with him because of how far he is. i miss him and this channel reminds me of him so much. i put it in the background while doing homework and i just feel like his presence is there. he currently has dementia and does not remember much. but i know he loved to sing. thank you for this. please never stop singing for us.

Ok is anyone going to talk about how much warm his voice is??❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

Something so intimate and special about this version makes me so sad and happy

My grandpa’s a good singer but he’d never sing in front of others. Growing up I would sometimes hear him sing to himself in his room in the afternoon, it always made me feel connected to him somehow. He has a hard time speaking the way he used to since his cerebral stroke and I miss talking to him like before let alone hearing him sing. This video made me feel the way I’d feel on those afternoons, so thank you for this wonderful cover grandpa. I hope you have a really nice day and we all wish to hear more of your covers

This is precious. People around the world who may not have grandfathers see this as a gift. I'm crying 😭

I saw the title and I clicked it.

PROTECT THIS MAN AT ALL COSTS.

the fact that you can see hes going through and liking every comment makes this more special somehow. knowing hes going through and at the least glancing through, if not reading every comment?? do you know how sweet of a visual that is?? people like this man are what make me excited to get old because i just wanna bring the same joy people like him can bring, to a younger generation. thanks for this cover. its so soothing and like many others have said, it brought me to tears. :)

I’m a 14 year old girl and I have no idea what I’m doing lots of the time and I constantly feel lonely but your videos are so heartwarming and it brings me joy to see this. Thank you Frank and God bless you 🙏🏻

this felt like a warm hug❤

This just randomly showed up on my recommendations and I am glad I clicked on it. Thanks!

You are not just singing, you are storytelling.

My grandfather who was my main parental figure passed away Tuesday afternoon. I can’t tell you what this rendition means to me right now, Thank you very much for this.

I’m a 130 years old and this brings back so many memories. Thank you sir!

he reminds me of my grandfather who passed away in 2020. almost cried. continue singing, mr walkinson. you made me remember all those memories I have had with my grandfather. i love your voice, it is comforting. :)

As a teenager who has been a fan of Mitski for quite some time, I’m so glad to see others who share the same passion in her music as me!!! This was such a beautiful cover and your voice is so comforting, you remind me of Christopher Cross a little bit! Keep it up!!!

Not only is this a beautiful version, but you’ve turned me on to an artist, Mitski, I’ve never heard of, and I’m really enjoying her work. Well done sir, as always. 👏🏻👏🏻

SUCH A HEART WARMING AND HEART SINKING VERSION OF THIS SONG

You aren't just singing, you are storytelling. You are so talented and it was BEAUTIFUL!

The fact that you are taking your time out and liking every single comment warms my heart 😊hope we get to see more covers

His voice isn't perfectly pitched or smooth with autotune. It's real and raw with passion and experience and emotions. The cracks and pauses are what makes this so different from the original and a totally new song. Protect this man ❤ the only reason I'm hopeful for 2024 is the way his voice brought so many people together in the comments all enjoying this art

I’m crying rn, i don’t know why. But this brought me to tears. Its so good. I live your voice, the guitar, its great. Keep it up!

This is such a beautiful video; everything from the tenderness of how the guitar is strum to the emotion behind his voice makes this cover feel like a lullaby. Genuinely cried a bit, so so lovely

My grandfather, who passed away, was in a choir. He is the reason I loved to sing ever since I was young. You remind me of him, thank you.

I’ve never had a grandpa, all of them did drugs and died before I could meet them, but you feel like one to me. Your voice is so comforting, you make me feel safe and comfy. Thank you Mr, Watkinson💕

your grandchildren are so blessed to have you💕🤍

when this showed up on my fyp, i was kinda hesitant to click on it. but im so happy i did. not only is the original song by Mitski already so emotional, but this lovely older man took his time to not only learn the cords for it, but also gave his own spin of emotions through the lyrics. He has such a warm, comforting tone to his voice. I hope you have a wonderful day/night sir!🫶❤️

There is something so raw, pure and haunting about this rendition. I know Mitski would be PROUD. I love your voice and this cover, Frank ❤️

Listening to this made me so emotional. I've never had the opportunity to have someone I call "grandad" and currently don't have a good relationship with my dad. This feels like a big step back to take it all in and just breath for a few minutes. A way to just listen and calm down. To see and hear someone who is just living and thriving and decided to learn a beautiful song for people to hear. My dad is a bit old school in the way that he almost refuses to learn and understand new things. It's a major struggle for me and is the reason I'm not the best spot right now. This makes me really happy to see an older man take on modern things because some of it really is beautiful.

This absolutely made my day ❤️ Please keep doing the things you love, this just made me so so happy

This is really nice and relaxing somehow, the fact he gave a chance to music nowadays, learned the lyrics, chords, etc. is really cool :)

I’m not kidding this made me cry. His voice is so wholesome along with how soft the guitar is. Thank you for this performance, it is outstanding.

I think the best part about this cover is how deeply personal it feels for each and every person watching it seems

I love the rhythm he chose for this song… especially because it’s my favorite❤️‍🩹

It’s giving Joel singing to Ellie 🥹🥹

This is one of the best videos on the internet. Not just a good song, but a good man taking a chance on modern music. I love the original but this might be the best cover of I've heard. Thank you, Mr. Watkimson, this is beautiful, and I love your dog in the background.

Well, for starters you'll probably realize very quickly that this message is being written by a translator, but the truth is that I didn't want to let my language make it impossible for me to leave you a message of support. You really are great, your delicate way of singing and playing the guitar has relaxed me a lot, it has filled me with joy for the two minutes it lasted. I really admire that you maintain this taste for music, it is difficult nowadays to see older people who have maintained their interest in music and dedicate themselves to making these types of covers of current songs. I hope you can continue a full and healthy life, with your hobby and your great delicacy to carry it out. God bless you and your family, I love you For those who ask what the translator is, it is Google Translator! I guess it's improved enough that no one has noticed haha. And the original language is Spanish, I'm from South America

as a tennager i love it sir Frank Watkinson thank you for this lovely cover! you should make more cover like this! i

this has to be my favorite video of the year. thank you for bringing me a little joy tonight.

Hey Frank! Let me tell you, I was so so excited when I got the notif you played this song. It means a lot to me, and it sounds wonderful when you play it. Thank you so much for sharing this with us ❤ Keep up the good work man.

This is so beautiful, you can hear the raw emotion in his voice. It sounds so real. I just got recommended this video by the youtube algorithm and I cannot thank the algorithm enough for this. What a beautiful version of the song. Keep it up!

this is probably the best cover of mitski ive ever heard, good work :D

This has the raw emotion to bring me to tears. love this wholeheartedly

I have no words... no autotune, no nothing, now this is what I call talent❤ His voice is so calming, what a blessed soul😊

This made me cry because the fact that he’s trying to sing it and he’s doing an amazing job. His voice is beautiful and it’s so wholesome. It’s really heartwarming and I enjoyed listening to it

i started crying when I clicked the video

Listening to this as I remember my Dad on his birthday today. He used to sing and play guitar and your style reminds me of him so much. Your videos give me comfort. Thank you.

My grandfather passed away when I was 9 years old, and he was extremely multitalented. He could sing, draw, write, create, calculate, all of that. You truly remind me of him, despite that fact that he spoke a completely different language. Thank you for reminding me of my grandfather, your singing is awesome! I hope you have a great rest of your weekend. 💖

If Johnny Cash made a cover of Mitski it would sound close to this, this is really really beautiful, congrats!!! ❤️

this is beautiful Mr. Watkinson. You are so talented and i can tell how much you connect with the guitar. Your voice is so beautiful and pure. we all love you❤

Ive never felt the love of a grandpa or grandma. But I would literally give my soul to have you as my grandpa. I felt tears falling from my eyes since the second sec of the video. You are so special and just know that you won so many tired and special peoples soul.

An old man singing of love... what more beauty and poetry could there be? You have a beautiful voice, sir. I hope you're having a wonderful day.

I put this on my big tv and my entire family sat down quietly (which is very rare) to listen to this masterpiece, when it ended we all clapped. This is truly amazing

this is so beautiful. mitski’s songs have something so special about them that most covers don’t have. this cover is definitely the best I’ve heard of this song. keep up the great work!

Gosh the singing is so gentle I love it! And the soft play of the guitar is just comforting. Thank you so much Frank watkinson for this beautiful cover ❤️

This is quite literally the most beautiful cover of this song I ever heard. You remind me of my grandpa, he was my favorite person ever. Thank you for a little reminder of the man who shaped me into the person i am today.

Love that you adapted the melody to suit your style! Beautiful cover of a beautiful song 💕

I have no words about how beautiful this is

Returning to this video once every few weeks to replenish my faith in humanity. So gentle and magical.

Your voice is the epitome of a warm and soothing cup of coffee. It's precious, to say the least! Not to mention, your guitar playing is absolutely impeccable!

Theres something so strange about this song. It feels like you're being torn apart and shattered while also being warmed and comforted. It's a unique feeling and the guitar was so satisfying. I didn't know I needed this today but really feel like I did. Thank you 🙂

this makes me wanna cry but in a good way, just the way you sing it idk it makes me so emotional please never stop doing what you love

It's one of the most beautiful things I've heard in a long time 😭😭😭 its cover is so beautiful

Moon, a hole of light Through the big top tent up high Here before and after me Shinin' down on me Moon, tell me if I could Send up my heart to you? So, when I die, which I must do Could it shine down here with you? 'Cause my love is mine, all mine I love mine, mine, mine Nothing in the world belongs to me But my love mine, all mine, all mine My baby, here on earth Showed me what my heart was worth So, when it comes to be my turn Could you shine it down here for her? 'Cause my love is mine, all mine I love mine, mine, mine Nothing in the world belongs to me But my love mine, all mine Nothing in the world is mine for free But my love mine, all mine, all mine

Thank you for singing. I lost my grandfather today and this is so comforting to me while i am sat at work on a long overnight shift. It means the world to me to hear someone like him sing.

You voice is literally soo soothing 🫠 i feel like I'm listening an old disney song w alot of purity and love in it :)

Oh my goodness, your voice! Sir, that was phenomenal. Thank you.

Holy shit. Pure passion and love in this song. So raw and beautiful. This is a great cover. While mitskis has an aura of triumph, of someone finally realizing what truly matters in life, yours is sad and woeful, of someone who has lived it all and lost it all wanting to leave behind what he can.

This showed up unexpectedly in my recommended videos and I’m so glad it did. This is a really unique take on a song I really love, and I seriously just had to stop and soak it in for a minute… it’s hauntingly beautiful and struck a deep chord with me. I’ve been going through a difficult time, but something about this rendition is so comforting and soothing. There’s soul behind it :)

Frank, this is lovely. I wasn’t searching for this but when I found it I couldn’t stop listening. ❤️❤️ amazing voice

i hope this man lives immortally

I feel like his voice sounds like it’d be in a 40’s/50’s Disney movie about two people who finally realize how much they love each other 🥺❤️❤️

I cannot stop crying. I lost my grandfather three years ago, but lately it’s been hitting harder than ever. This showed up in my recommended, and it feels like a warm hug. Thank you so much.

Votre voix est si réconfortante, pendant un cours instant j’ai ressenti pleins d’émotions,merci❤

This is so cute. I love the singing and u look so calm and kind. The guitar is so amazing.

When you’re older and you look back onto your life, I hope you understand and are aware of the people’s lives you helped. Your music and covers make my day. I’m so happy to have found this channel.

This is so beautiful. His voice is so deep, the feeling, omg, is such a masterpiece

He is so cute, I love how he sing 💕😭

My grandpa passed away in 2019 due to a brain tumor, I try not to think about it too much because whenever I do I end up deeply missing him. Which isn’t a bad thing but you know… it hurts. Seeing your performance reminded me of him and while it saddened me it also made me happy because if there’s one thing I know for sure is that he deeply loved his wife and family up until his very last breath. Thank you for sharing this comforting piece ❤️.

wow i love your voice, its so soothing

we must protect this man, he so precious

I lost my grandpa at a very young age and this reminded me of him. He was a great man, a Vietnam War veteran who would sit on his chair in the old living room and play with me all the time. He knew how much I loved horses as a silly little toddler- he would play me country music and rub my back. Thank you, sir. Have a blessed New Years.

My Grandpa, that I lost this year, was a great guitarist. I just saw this video as a recommendation today and made me remember him. I wish he's still with us and play new songs like you do. I hope you stay healthy and happy for a long long time, Sir, and keep sharing music! ❤️

My granda would always sing to me and my siblings when we were wee ones, this made me feel so much nostalgia and peace. Thank you for making me feel like that again 🩷

this is so heartwarming omg🥹💗✨

Man, you can just FEEL the emotion pouring out him. Such a beautiful cover. 🥹

i just found myself coming back to this cover after my grandpa passed yesterday and i cant stress enough how much i love your voice and music. thank you so much for bringing me great comfort in this time, sir ♡ :)

you remind me a lot to my late grandfather he always have a guitar in his hand when ever i visit him. Thanks for remembering me the memories that i don't even know i lost from all this years.

This is so incredibly sweet and beautiful, thank you for covering this.

I'm crying, this is so beautiful. You're so skilled, you did mitski justice. Thank you

I wish this were on Spotify to listen on repeat! I love your voice. Such raw emotion in your voice. Rare and beautiful.