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@adonis26842 жыл бұрын
I love the older gentleman's reaction right when you started singing
@starmoon74372 жыл бұрын
New Sub. U have a sultry and beautiful voice🙏🏾 (MrsNewOrleans 💃🏾)
@pureenergy65262 жыл бұрын
Great job 😎
@gwenwhite46472 жыл бұрын
Brought tears to my eyes! I PRAY THAT YOU GO VERY FAR❣️ God has blessed you with a gift fa certain❣️🙏🏾
@Lucky_50902 жыл бұрын
This is beautiful. If I close my eyes Im transported to another time. You do the song justice and I absolutely am touched! Love it❤
@deloresmc26592 жыл бұрын
It was like Sam tapped him on the shoulder and said, "brother sing my song and make me proud"
@cordelleccleston24442 жыл бұрын
Smiling
@ms.rubyj.42592 жыл бұрын
Girl, you got that right. As soon as he sang "I was born...", I knew it was on and poppin'! It got so quiet so fast, you could hear a pin drop. WHAT AN AMAZING VOICE!
@shawnlouisiana88762 жыл бұрын
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾
@RicWilsonIsMe2 жыл бұрын
exactly
@lisagibson41342 жыл бұрын
That right there is soul... it skips generation and then gets soaked up by another..😍 then oozes back out again.. welcome back Sam Cook.
@cerberus7849 Жыл бұрын
I'm a 68 year old white English man from the North and a hard bitten working class bloke and I've fought against inequality and racism all my life and that song has always touched me but this rendition brought me to tears well done young man you made an old white man very moved ❤☮✊
@guineverejackson1201 Жыл бұрын
I'm a child born to Jamaican parents born and raised up North Liverpool to be exact. And many hard working people like yourself showed my family love kindness. 💞
@P.C.E_TeeJayy Жыл бұрын
😂
@Fleshox19-uz3qt Жыл бұрын
@@guineverejackson1201 That's the Britain that I'm talking about.
@AltonJones-sh2sb Жыл бұрын
The song should move all people no matter what color,you had to go there.
I’m a 69 year old lady from England and this brought tears to my eyes …. Absolutely wonderful ❤️❤️❤️
@mderline44124 ай бұрын
Would my saying "Brilliant" be the correct English turn of that compliment!?
@deadphishpanthersmets5277 ай бұрын
AMAZING! I love how the ENTIRE room got quiet during his performance. You could tell every single person there was thoroughly enjoying/feeling the music. I love Sam Cooke and all the wonderful people in this world who appreciate great music.
@alliyoung17Ай бұрын
This kind of thing always happens in "our spaces." (At least in my experience)Brings our young and old together. Batons are passed. Our young get elevated by the elders. It's a beautiful thing. ❤
@timothyleon558 Жыл бұрын
So I’m the white guy you don’t see in that shop, but I stayed like the rest of you .. amazed at what I was hearing. He changed the moment with the first note. This young man has real talent. He has the intensity .. not just the notes. If you can sit on a stool in a barber shop and let this fly, be assured you’re taking the rest of us with you. Great respect.
@wholly_power_productions Жыл бұрын
❤ Marvelous! ❤ Literally and Physically Gave Me Chills! 😊
@sophiegoode8290 Жыл бұрын
So nice of you to acknowledge his talent. Thank you.
@timothyleon558 Жыл бұрын
@@sophiegoode8290 👍🏽♥️
@separateifyoucantrelate. Жыл бұрын
Sir please leave the shop 😅 jk. Yes I agree this young man should definitely continue moving forward with his talent# gifted
@darlenegore3004 Жыл бұрын
6/8/2023 @ 10:33 am Just beautiful!!! It’s early morning “Joe” for me. Took me back to my childhood days when my uncles and aunts would come over to our house for weekend gatherings and somewhere during the course of the evening they would break out in song. Wow!!! I surely miss those times. Thanks so much for sharing your God given talent. You have truly blessed my soul in so many ways!!!
@AA-yz4od Жыл бұрын
From laughter to silence to praise... That boy was killing them notes... salute
@shawnmoe112311 ай бұрын
Factuality idk 🤷🏿 what they was laughing at they could never do what this man did this is one of 2 songs that bring me to tears 😭
@mariemarie36147 ай бұрын
...in slides 🫡
@linda-taylorwest443525 күн бұрын
HALLELUJAH HALLELUJAH
@darrenjones76079 ай бұрын
I’m a huge Sam Cooke fan , this man’s voice is like smooth velvet . Please tell me this man has been given a recording contract or one as a Sam tribute . Beautiful
@SusieDaw-ix6pv9 ай бұрын
I'm here in 2023. And this precious man with the heavenly voice doesn't need music. His vocal chords alone is music!!!! I'm a 67 year old Texas caucasion woman, and the honey flooding my soul listening to him sing Mr. Cookes song, is covering me from head to foot! Just beautiful!!!!
@user-dk2ik7rt4f3 ай бұрын
2024 here 🎉🎉
@wadewilson8011 Жыл бұрын
He is the closest ive EVER heard someone get to sounding like Sam Cooke himself. I'm proud of this young man. He KILLED IT!
@jizz148811 ай бұрын
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@Terry-sk8ud11 ай бұрын
Amazing GOD Bless him 😢😊
@carolynstokes32039 ай бұрын
Deitrick Haddon can sing it too
@bev32299 ай бұрын
Yes he did!❤
@bev32299 ай бұрын
Yes he did!❤
@TERRENCEJJR2 жыл бұрын
Wow someone with an actual voice. Natural, textured, perfect control. This dude is no joke.
@ElayTVProductionsLLC Жыл бұрын
YaaY ‼️🥳💥
@ceoa Жыл бұрын
America's Got Talent! 👏👏🫶 💫
@robertray6021 Жыл бұрын
Get that man on The Voice!
@ElayTVProductionsLLC Жыл бұрын
@@robertray6021 🔥😎
@stjohn1085 Жыл бұрын
Bro. You need to get on American Idle quick.
@LisaCarroll_19597 ай бұрын
Im a 64 year old woman from a small town called Yukon, Oklahoma. I listened to Sam Cooke, Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles, because my mom loved soul music more than Frank Sinatra and those other singers of the standards back then. She taught me to live by "The Golden Rule", which i have done my entire life and always will! Listening to this young man sing one of my favorites of Sam Cooke's songs, it was like he was alive once more!!!! You really do have an amazing talent!!!!
@FishBait-ug6ek7 ай бұрын
Me too! Thanks from Tulsa!
@ValenciaLintz7 ай бұрын
He touched so many hearts, with his outstanding vocals ❤❤❤
@Hjfvvdst Жыл бұрын
This man needs to sing for the world to hear. We need it.
@lorrieannmccutcheon3753 Жыл бұрын
WORD!❤
@matilijapoppy1140 Жыл бұрын
amen!
@reginaballantine9825 Жыл бұрын
I remember when Sam Cooke's original song came out and I still love it at age 70. This young man has something that wasn't in that song, something raw and so sad that it made me cry at my age. Keep going young man. Your talent is rare
@terryzolnik120411 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@user-xq7dw2dw8bАй бұрын
IT MOVED MY SOUL TODAY, HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A FAN OF SAM COOKE'S AND HE DID THIS SONG JUSTICE!
@HOMESTEADHEART2 жыл бұрын
This gave me chills! You sang that song Brother!
@kathyborthwick67382 жыл бұрын
WOW! Old soul right here! Love his soulful voice! Beautifully rendered! 👵🏽👋🏾🦅☀️🦅❤️🦅
@ModernGoddess812 жыл бұрын
I totally got chills too💕
@VonSolo52 жыл бұрын
Amen!
@mlb5562 жыл бұрын
Nice to see you in here Homestead. You got a couple of pipes in tune (aka Aretha) with the soulful times too. Im a fan of you and Mr. H. This guy has it nailed to the barnyard door. Just awesome to hear the old songs sung by the past generations.
@curlyq6902 жыл бұрын
Not like Sam Cooke though. He was just ok 4 me. Everybody wanna be a singer 🙄
@sandrapatterson29168 ай бұрын
Im 72, this song initiated from my era, but its for everbody, regardless of age.... If i were there at that barber shop, i would be jumping up with my hands raised to the sky in praise of the Lord for His blessing this young son with such a beautiful gift. Whew! Amen! 3:50
@foreverlv3119 ай бұрын
This is one of the most poignant and powerful songs I've ever heard and moves my soul every time. The world was robbed the day Sam cooke died, phenomenal voice. Well done young man👍👍👍
@lonerwiththecamera2 жыл бұрын
Still one of the most powerful songs ever written. Well done my man, very well done.
@g-mawof53102 жыл бұрын
Yes it is!
@reneewoodley56592 жыл бұрын
That was my mother's song. You done well young man.
@NBAJuda2 жыл бұрын
Along with "Strange Fruit"
@zeezee-62 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, stunning voice well done young king 🤴🏾👌🏾
@Kay-4672 жыл бұрын
That’s my nephew
@derwoodwoodymarshall48912 жыл бұрын
You made an 80 year old white nan cry, that was so incredible. Thank you so much!
@stelronknapp123 Жыл бұрын
This 75 year guy, also shed a tear from his eye.
@empire7179 Жыл бұрын
I'm 65 I seen Jackie Wilson at the Apollo when I was little before he passed him and Sam Cooke were my favorite singers.
@markjgaletti57 Жыл бұрын
Bravo from a fellow human
@andrewlpickfordiii9986 Жыл бұрын
That's what they,call...a good... Tune! Damn you are so...GOOOOOODDDD!!!
@Zariyah_Nicole Жыл бұрын
❤
@mistyrose85279 ай бұрын
❤ I could listen to this lovely young man sing for hours. Beautiful voice.
@kiyaampoggenpoel36517 ай бұрын
So true. Love it. Top draws. From Cape Town South Africa 🇿🇦
@nesterperiwinkle7 ай бұрын
Wow! You didn’t just “pull it off”- you owned it! Beautiful and perfect version of a great song. Huge voice and huge talent!!!!
@elainemartinez2021 Жыл бұрын
His voice commands silence and respect. Man, this man can sing! One of my favorite songs, and he did it justice. My hat is off! Simply beautiful ❤❤❤
@elainemartinez2021 Жыл бұрын
@@jellybeandakota6140 I agree 100%!
@tammyevans579910 ай бұрын
Well Said
@thomasstengel73562 жыл бұрын
Takes balls to even attempt a Sam Cooke song and you killed it. Beautifully done. Gave me chills just like Mr. Cooke's version still does.
@truetwinflameandspirituala8211 Жыл бұрын
Facts!! You just took the words out my mouth!! My second time watching and chills down my spine!!😍😍😍😍
@annettehedrington6436 Жыл бұрын
If u got the voice it's not Difficult My People ❤❤
@myrnagarcia9961 Жыл бұрын
It is hard for those that were not abused in horrific ways. No matter years to pass CHANGE HAS TO COME...We are not second or more class citizens. OUR BLOOD AND SWEAT MADE THIS COUNTRY. I CRY ALWAYS SEEING THE HATE STILL SO ACTIVE ! SLAVERY IS IN OUR GENES. AS A CANCER THAT IS HARD TO CURE...BUT THIS SONG IS OUR HOPE ....CHANGE MUST COME !!!
@user-xq7dw2dw8bАй бұрын
AMEN!
@ElephantsRock199 ай бұрын
Have mercy, that touched my soul! This gentleman is truly blessed and gifted by God above! 🎶🕊️🙏❤️🕯️
@diydame78639 ай бұрын
Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for singing young man! God bless.
@debo3092 Жыл бұрын
Imagine having a talent to silence a room into awe! What a gift ❤
@knuff997 Жыл бұрын
Man he sings with conviction and that’s God’s Gift I have to tell That young Man Keep Singing 😊
@ganuska19 ай бұрын
I do Not know who this young man is, BUT HE IS FANTASTIC!!- i grew up with Sam Cooke-sang all his songs-even the ones people said i was not supposed to-Sam Cooke to me will Always be a Legend and a true fighter for equality!-His loss is sad, BUT you make his Spirit Live again! Your pitch and clarity were Great!! don't give up!! -Show the world you are here and alive man!!-hope to hear more from you! God Bless you and keep you Safe man!
@lisaschwarz42319 ай бұрын
Awesome! 63 yrs here and I've always had a warm heart for Sam Cooke ❤❤❤ You have an amazing voice young man! ❤
@kw95682 жыл бұрын
When he started singing he gave me CHILLS!!!!
@ronaldthomas847 Жыл бұрын
HE HAD ME CRYING, NO DISRESPECT INTENDED BUT NO ONE SANGS LIKE US FOR THE SIMPLE FACT THAT WE SANG FROM OUR STRUGGLES DEEP DOWN FROM WITHIN!
@josephinejonesbrown5784 Жыл бұрын
NAME SOMETHING WE CAN'T DO
@guineverejackson1201 Жыл бұрын
That's why the enemy took our voice and replaced the vibration with gangster rap and hypersexual trash. They don't want the world to hear our cries and for us to flow in a positive vibration. Music is the most effective tool to alter personality 😢
@ronaldthomas847 Жыл бұрын
@@guineverejackson1201 GOOD POINT
@truetwinflameandspirituala8211 Жыл бұрын
FACTS!!!
@msbronzegoddess3166 Жыл бұрын
@@guineverejackson1201#Facts
@annamarchese43128 ай бұрын
Beautifully sung by this talented young man. This was not an easy song to sing, but he did effortlessly! What a beautiful voice God has blessed you with! Somebody give this talented man a contract!!!❤❤
@ImaniFaith-ln8ol5 ай бұрын
Awesome! ❤
@lynnbrady41939 ай бұрын
This guy needs to go to auditions for The Voice or AGT! Well done!
@donnagarcia36792 жыл бұрын
Sam Cooke was singing with him in Heaven. Some may call it “Ol Skool” but really it’s still a classic sung with respect. That young man was awesome.
@bernicesmith11732 жыл бұрын
😭😭😭😭 Happy tears!!!👍🏽❤️💯
@truthbetold35502 жыл бұрын
What makes you think that Sam Cooke is in heaven? Do you have inside information?
@roxannareneerantz6382 жыл бұрын
Gifted with an AMAZING VOICE! SING IT!!!
@Tusc99692 жыл бұрын
That song is Golden...and gold don't age!!
@robbiejohnson38212 жыл бұрын
Would love to hear this young man sing "Touch the Hem of His Garment".....another Sam Cooke original almost equally as hard to cover but this young man has got the pipes to do it justice....keep the music alive
@dawnielee87672 жыл бұрын
This young man KILLED this song!!! I know Sam Cooke is smiling down from Heaven...
@bellestarr40402 жыл бұрын
Yes sir
@darkchoklit63992 жыл бұрын
… from heaven…. Lol… or screaming up from Hell… just saying
@lr16982 жыл бұрын
We are smiling from earth in remembrance of Mr Cook’s gift to the world. We don’t have evidence of a heaven but Sam was energized in that voice and that was evident. But yes the young man voice was beautiful. Agreed
@alvinaelliott87222 жыл бұрын
He's not in heaven, he's still asleep in the grave.
@alvinaelliott87222 жыл бұрын
@@darkchoklit6399 He's not in heaven, he's still asleep in his grave.
@bigbird24519 ай бұрын
The older we get, the harder it becomes to realize that we're wrong, But we're all wrong about something, even on the day we die. Well sung Sir!
@catrina70839 ай бұрын
That was a soulful rendition- ya gotta feel it to sing like that. Another version is from Rod Stewart- very heartfelt. When the whole barbershop got quiet, you know he's good.
@DeborahGoddard-eg3qi Жыл бұрын
Black folks, please never stop singing!! You have brought joy and love to me for 69 years. God bless you and your voices!!
@rangely-og4pz11 ай бұрын
Have you ever visited a African American church ,if not YOU should ! 😊 there you will feel the real holy spirit and the singing OH MY GOODNESS 😊
@cathyscott3949 ай бұрын
@@rangely-og4pzI have and it was an amazing experience that a young white woman of 18 to this day still remembers 👍🏼
@petloversph17869 ай бұрын
well they into hipphop ryt now wasting their talent!
@cory-z4t10 күн бұрын
SUCH A RACIST STATEMENT! PREJUDICE RACICST
@WHeePlaYorg2 жыл бұрын
Now, imagine this young man in the studio on a high quality mic. I wish him well and only the best in all of his endeavors.
@Ms.Royalty77432 жыл бұрын
And that's real💯 I can hear it.
@guycmcd9 ай бұрын
Nothing short of fabulous. Haven't heard this sound in over 60 years...
@user-ms9fg5cy4m7 ай бұрын
Very well sung and delivered! Thank God for Your gift! You sang that from the depths of your soul and I loved it! God has much in store for you!
@deejames9380 Жыл бұрын
Best rendition ever. Sam is smiling right now. This is what pain feels like.
@jaybrown56212 жыл бұрын
It’s so refreshing to see and hear a young person actually singing soulful music. Simply beautiful. Thank you, thank you!
@RichieRich642 жыл бұрын
❤
@secondsun77272 жыл бұрын
And doing it very well too!
@eenavid2 жыл бұрын
here in england ive always loved sam cooke ,im over 70 ,ive heard many artists covering sam ,,but that was incredible ,,,,go on the road with that skill ,,u need to share that ,,,,
@jocelynjones49402 жыл бұрын
Someone that can actually sing is so wonderful to hear.
@kathrynmiller96222 жыл бұрын
It really was soulful, wasn't it. The young man has a super nice voice
@sharlenedenson40868 ай бұрын
Thank Lord for letting see this video. This young man really did Bless me with his singing. This was one if my Uncle's favorite song. We played it at his funeral.❤️❤️❤️🔥🙏
@debbiecollins65179 ай бұрын
Why why why hasn't this country been listening to you on the radio and getting to watch you sing on TV? Is the U.S. music industry deaf????????????????? Your vocals are INCREDIBLE and YOU need to bring that kind of music back in our lives!!!!
@carolyn43855 Жыл бұрын
He's singing from the heart, he ate Sam Cooke's song up...man this dude has to be recognized by someone, sign hin to a record deal asap 🙏🏾👍🏽💜
@user-ix2qr8md3i2 жыл бұрын
A timeless masterpiece never dies, it lives on eternally.
@MM-km5zf2 жыл бұрын
depends who is singing it, and this young man, nailed it !!!!!
@sheliamcclain87532 жыл бұрын
You were wonderful I've seen this 6 times already..i love yo voice boo!!
@deliciaford43432 жыл бұрын
And the message hits so deep politically as well as religion NOW!
@annmariebrown65302 жыл бұрын
W 2 well said.!!
@sandraholifield6366 Жыл бұрын
What is this young man's Name please??? ❤️💯
@TruthIsLikeTheSun7 ай бұрын
I teared up.😢 Touching rendition. That song and what it represented at an important time in our history has so much meaning. It also epitomizes SOUL Music; the words and the arrangement. As the saying goes, you understood the assignment, young man. BRAVO!!!
@bev32299 ай бұрын
Young man you are truly Blessed. It's been said that not too many can sing this song like the Great, Sam Cooke, but you did it. You are truly Annointed! I look forward to seeing your great success in the future! I wish you all the best! May God always bless you and keep you!🙏🏿💪🏿💓
@keylarosa5173 Жыл бұрын
They don't make music like this anymore. This man sang this perfectly!🤗
@queenchinadoll41819 ай бұрын
Amen to that I don’t even turn my radio on. I will be old school for the rest of my life. thank God I was born in the 70s.
@amiebeyes9 ай бұрын
💯 Facts
@barbaramaroney6890Ай бұрын
Miss those times ....
@excrubulent2 жыл бұрын
I'm a white guy from Aus who'd never heard of Sam Cooke before today, but that song just got me. There are a lot of people around the world who are hoping a change is gonna come, and it has indeed been a very long time coming. Edit: thanks everybody for the kind responses! I should clarify, I didn't know the name Sam Cooke, but I've since looked him up and I have definitely heard his music before. It's wonderful, and seeing there's so much love for him has made it a very emotional experience. Thanks 😊
@jawn8922 жыл бұрын
same!
@PvPDeathKnight2 жыл бұрын
Sam Cooke was an amazing singer taken long before his time. Look up his work. Chain Gang, Another Saturday Night, and Everybody Likes To Cha Cha are three of my personal favorites. Very upbeat. He has a lot of (understably) somber stuff, too.
@alizedevore2 жыл бұрын
Sam Cooke is one of my favorite artist of all time.
@seansartor2 жыл бұрын
Never heard of Sam Cooke ??😳 My Aussie Brotha you gotta peel your ears back to American R&B from the 50's, 60's & 70's. Be prepared for a good time Your ears will love you 🤗😂
@MattH-wg7ou2 жыл бұрын
Oh man you've got an awesome time ahead of you discovering his works! An amazing musician.
@larryhudlemeyer26179 ай бұрын
Sam Cooke would be proud to see & hear his music legacy pass on through this young man! Respect! I know this is 2 yrs after-the-fact but I came across it while looking for some Motown to listen to while I was re-building my deck. Thanks for the walk down memory lane!
@jacqueline45148 ай бұрын
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! ❤ Today’s music can’t compare with the soul of the 60’s era, and you did the song Justice!! Much success to you; we need real talent such as yours.❤
@dingdong98712 жыл бұрын
The world need to go back to this kind of music......
@dean26632 жыл бұрын
It never left
@wonderwend12 жыл бұрын
Amen to that
@collinsmith65652 жыл бұрын
Under-rated comment. Completely agree
@jharvey48002 жыл бұрын
Yes!!!! Old school music both R/B & gospel can still move the soul and the entire family can enjoy it together.
@jharvey48002 жыл бұрын
Awesome and his spirit flows through his singing. Your gift will make room for you…Proverbs 18:16.
@sharitajones1772 жыл бұрын
I love how after everyone found out he could sang… they just sat back, chilled and rocked 🥰❤️🔥
@olschoolBayBoy2 жыл бұрын
Yea...it got quiet.
@frankhernandez5432 жыл бұрын
Yes they did indeed
@lakeisharobinson21322 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed!!
@valarierice34557 ай бұрын
That’s was beyond amazing. My Mother LOVED Sam Cooke! This song has always been so spiritual to me. Your rendition did the same for me as when Sam Cooke sang it, giving me goosebumps, peace and hope. Thank you for sharing your gift
@klerain57749 ай бұрын
I felt every note you sang...just absolutely magnificent. I wish you much success
@anybodycanart2 жыл бұрын
He's a beautiful controlled singer with so much power.
@bellestarr40402 жыл бұрын
I guess he showed y’all 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 yes lord
@petet54012 жыл бұрын
That's it exactly........voice control and not over embellishing when it's not needed!
@shirleyjones97362 жыл бұрын
Take it from a 72 year old that had the privilege of hearing Sam Cooke while he was alive this is a very talented young man, I hope he goes far in the world good luck to him & keep up the great notes!!! I truly enjoyed this video.
@Talula-Darling2 жыл бұрын
You saw him sing live?
@thresagraham81812 жыл бұрын
Yes ma’am.🌸🌺❤️❤️🥰
@lisagibson41342 жыл бұрын
You are truly lucky to have experienced such a marvel. I too hope he gets to share his wonderful voice with many..🙏
@shirleyjones97362 жыл бұрын
@@lisagibson4134 I feel sorry for all the people that missed growing up in my time, n my opinion it was the very best years to be a kid n America we had the best of it all🚫💩👍👏👏👏🎉🍻
@lisagibson41342 жыл бұрын
@@shirleyjones9736 I was brought up with music...proper music as this is... it makes us feel fantastic...as a 16 year old in 1986, I was truly blown away by motown- the Wanderers, and too many to list.... Helen Shapiro...lipstick on your coller and Ready, Steady Go.....xx😍
@dethcreeper699 ай бұрын
That was bloody marvelous fella 😊 How quiet everyone went just to hear you sing was beautiful.
@gedison55519 ай бұрын
Shawn Louisiana - what a phenomenally beautiful honoring of one of the all time greatest songs of the 20th Century, and of popular music across all time. I loved watching and hearing you deliver this … in a barber shop, no less. Fabulous video! I’ll be checking out your channel, yes indeed.
@sarahbushong-weeks757011 ай бұрын
You brought me to tears. I’m a 72 year old chick from the south and I remember distinctly listening to Sam Cook, and being absolutely enthralled with his incredible voice. You’ve got a great tone. The voice AND the looks. If you want to be a star, you will be. I love your voice. You have “it.“ Follow your dreams.
@chrisoultram94589 ай бұрын
I am 70 year old white chick
@chrisoultram94589 ай бұрын
Uk
@blackmaxbranning36667 ай бұрын
I’m a 3 year old lady boy
@ericbassett63897 ай бұрын
@@blackmaxbranning3666👎
@gabe6872 жыл бұрын
He's got an amazing voice, made my eyes water half way through.
@CoolTaxiDriver2 жыл бұрын
Gave me goose bumps. Amazing young man!
@lizcollinson26922 жыл бұрын
I didn't wait for halfway 🥲🥲
@pilys72062 жыл бұрын
Liz Collinson same😢😭
@maureendudley19952 жыл бұрын
know exactly what you mean. It was awesome. I thought it was the actual recording playing
@catballou53049 ай бұрын
Wow! Shawn you brought me to tears. Wonderful voice! Thank you ❤😊
@geraldineallison51369 ай бұрын
This actually brought tears to my eyes! Someone needs to give this young man a recording contract ASAP!!! x
@anitathomas85082 жыл бұрын
Wow. And he dropped the vocals without having to get a glass of water or clear his throat. Awesome job. Why isn't he signed?? RAW TALENT IN THE MAKING 🙏
@walterreansalley3410 Жыл бұрын
@Anita Thomas And without getting up out of his seat, which I expected him to do. Though one can tell that that seat got pretty hot. Haha. 😄
@kistole28 Жыл бұрын
Eww he don't need to get signed he can do his own thing.
@livingintongues Жыл бұрын
Let the neighborhood keep him. A contract will lose that soul !!
@chicofromph33nix64 Жыл бұрын
The industry would sign him and destroy him.. they'll have him in a dress by the end of 2023
@kistole28 Жыл бұрын
@@chicofromph33nix64 exactly ppl still got they head in lala land.
@ForeverSunny32 жыл бұрын
I love that this happens in a barber shop. Feels so organic, and what this song was meant for. Sam would be proud.
@rosanacarryer80379 ай бұрын
😊 There is something about the blues that reaches in and rocks my soul. Wow what an absolutely soul rocking dude. Big love ❤
@danobrien31099 ай бұрын
Thank you sir, you sent chills up and down my arms. If I hadn’t seen you singing I would have thought it was a recording of the man himself. Thank you , thank you, thank you…👍👍👍👍🇨🇦
@dianadivadiamond2 жыл бұрын
He brought back memories. His vocals on point and everyone in the barbershop enjoyed it. Love the man in blue.
@jonathanlee53142 жыл бұрын
I have NEVER heard anyone sound so much like Sam Cooke, and that's saying something. He's one of the smoothest and most soulful to ever do it.
@chadfarber61477 ай бұрын
Love it…I grew up listening to Sam Cooke…my older brother teaching me how to slow dance….wow…this guy can sing it…2:15 in the morning waking up and this is in my feed…I had to listen-glad I did…another Louisianan n here-LC…high five from a 72 year old mama✋🏻keep on singing…you caught NY ear for sure--stay safe♥️🇺🇸🤷🏼♀️brought back great memories….thank you!
@alismyers4327 ай бұрын
Hi Shawn, I literally just found this video, and I am so glad!!! You are so incredibly talented!!!!! God has truly blessed you with a beautiful voice. He will see you through each & every trial!!! I can't wait to hear more music from you!!!!❤❤❤😊
@HONEEHAZE2 жыл бұрын
I just hollered like I was at Sam’s Live Concert. He was hitting them notes 🎶like Sam does and I got excited. I’m loving the soft pitch in his voice. You did Sam well😻
@emilemarie38042 жыл бұрын
Indeed
@DeeDe7302 жыл бұрын
Truly 💜
@dennissimpson80742 жыл бұрын
You did great 👍👏👏👏👏💯🎤 a change going to come keep doing what you do my brother🤜🏿🤛🏿 civil Right movement♥️it
@kaisha9152 жыл бұрын
I was rocking with my hand up. He killed it and I love him for it! That's my jam lol🙋🏾♀️🙋🏾♀️💃🏾💃🏾
@kmoney71882 жыл бұрын
Wussp up you doing honeehaze
@user-ms3jz7ub7n2 жыл бұрын
Honestly this is one of the most difficult songs ever to cover because it's impossible to even come close to the brilliance of Sam Cooke...this fella came pretty close.
@setsom28572 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@mistymcclanahan11389 ай бұрын
Gave me chills! Absolutely beautiful voice. ❤️
@jessicagonzalez38109 ай бұрын
I’m in the social service field and there’s days I feel soooo broken that it’s hard for me to pick myself up and this song always lifts my spirit BUT this right here brotha be blessed! ✊🏾 thank you for sharing your journey with us!!!
@jeaniewelch9198 Жыл бұрын
MAN!!! I am a 70 year old whit woman.....never into blues or jazz, but that young man's voice gave me chill bumps!!! BEAUTIFUL VOICE!!!
@jcpaul6824 Жыл бұрын
That there is an old soul reincarnated to today. It gave me goosebumps listening to him sing his heart out. Nothing but love and respect from Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦 🙏
@Ann-st8et6 ай бұрын
That was fantastic. It was just his beautiful voice without all the accompaniments, 🎤, and whatever else to boost the rendition. He didnt need them. Awesome.
@janetcarter50749 ай бұрын
GOD has Graced you with such a magnificent voice! I’ve listened to multiple people competing on AGT, BGT, and other shows where the contestants have song this song , but they couldn’t do like you Sir… Brilliant ❤❤❤ I think Mr. Sam Cook is in Heaven rejoicing with the LORD JESUS and GOD the FATHER saying Lord he’s the one who’s got it!❤️💙❤️💙❤️ . You are absolutely amazing!!! 💯❤❤❤❤❤❤
@janetcarter50749 ай бұрын
Sung this song
@samanthamcdonagh7856 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful voice, well done young man. I wish the young lads of today stopped rapping and started singing because these tones are real heart stoppers.
@Sheba8. Жыл бұрын
So true, rapping is yapping, just sing the old stuff that really means something. 😊
@jeffereesch Жыл бұрын
Amen
@tamaracares22 жыл бұрын
I love how the older guy told the young man to go as high as he can go. That was so encouraging. He did a really good job on this song. Loved this! ♥️
@Tewbum7 ай бұрын
I am a 71 year old white New Zealander and have been a Sam Cooke fan for years, and this guy was right "It's been a long time coming", man you nailed it, bought tears to my eyes 🙏🙏🙏
@deborahbeltz7189 ай бұрын
This guy is amazing his voice is like a reincarnation of Sam Cooke, guy got a great voice!❤❤❤
@zandramccoy1910 Жыл бұрын
I am in awe!! The young man sung exceptionally well. His own authenticity and voice with conviction. Making older white men cry is phenomenal!!! Keep singing young man; keep singing ❤😊.
@richardlemons3742 жыл бұрын
How do you know this man rocked it? The whole place got quiet while he sang. Great job.
@bthompson21922 жыл бұрын
Me too! Wow, just wow!!
@06r6n2 жыл бұрын
And that’s saying a lot. It’s hard to get the brothers in a black barber shop to be quiet. 😂
@stephanied48632 жыл бұрын
Right lol
@DillionJones212 жыл бұрын
@@06r6n Hello!!! So true you could hear a pen drop after he started singing! No Sanging!
@06r6n2 жыл бұрын
@@DillionJones21 yeah my guy sangin sangin! Have a wonderful and blessed day
@CelticLady016 ай бұрын
Wonderful voice. It's awesome that the younger generations appreciate the classics. 😊😊❤❤
@Diamondbraclet9 ай бұрын
Sam Cooke is somewhere smiling and proud. Excellent rendition young man. You’ve got talent and I agree with the gentleman, “Go with it”.
@mikejohnson91182 жыл бұрын
Remember this is live, with basic audio recording and just okay acoustics. This guy smashed it!
@brendaward36512 жыл бұрын
Now this is true singing and not that studio mess
@robertaccorsini46632 жыл бұрын
This guy had me smiling the whole time. Modern music has nothing on songs like this.
@BeComingNyrell2 жыл бұрын
Same ☺️
@stevedouglas73752 жыл бұрын
Amen Robert. Amen.
@lesliefleury26102 жыл бұрын
a big AMEN to that!
@julietrask74972 жыл бұрын
Yes no auto tune a real voice
@speedbuggy16v2 жыл бұрын
@@julietrask7497 This, the music is awesome, but someone who can actually sing.... That is incredible.
@rmb66047 ай бұрын
Ol white lady here...and I though the youth was lost to rap! That was AMAZING! I love Sam Cooke...and that song is it! You were wonderful...and you put em in the bag! Keep singing.
@dorseylowe7399 ай бұрын
This young man..Blow me away..THE "CREATOR" GOT SOOO MUCH BLESSING ..FOR "HIS CHOSEN SEEDS * & BEYOND" APTTMH😂❤❤❤
@nursetay6449 Жыл бұрын
He sang from his soul! 🙌🏾🙌🏾
@laluna22642 жыл бұрын
He truly did justice to Sam Cooke's classic. Was really touched by his rendition. Respect from Finland 🇫🇮👌🏾
@sandytx76612 жыл бұрын
Hi Finland……..GOD bless🙏🏼
@noneofyourbusiness3022 жыл бұрын
I am Finnish American
@cb1455 ай бұрын
We need to bring back this music that had love instead of hate
@cvodthemod21033 ай бұрын
This never gets old. One of the best songs ever that remains as current today as it ever was.
@deborahjackson73902 жыл бұрын
He has a beautiful voice. God has truly Blessed this young man.
@jennifermangham45452 жыл бұрын
There are haters everywhere!
@silk93112 жыл бұрын
I would totally pay to see this dude live. 🎶🎶 🖤🎶🎶
@truetwinflameandspirituala8211 Жыл бұрын
Me Too!!
@terry21651 Жыл бұрын
me too
@illerthanu78253 ай бұрын
One of the best Sam Cooke covers I ever heard….no cap respect