James Blunt! Bushy Mama REACTS! Monsters 

When James wrote and recorded this, they had lost hope that a kidney transplant would be found in time to save his father. Neither he, nor any of his siblings were a match. He wrote this as a before death eulogy for his father. After he recorded it a more distant relative offered a kidney if he was compatible and he was. James' dad has had the transplant and has recovered.

James Blunt is a remarkable person - singer, writer of beautiful songs, he was a Captain in the British Army’s Life Guards and served under NATO during Kosovo war. His father also served as a colonel in the British Army. James is a lovely, funny person.💕

I only found this today and burst out crying it's very deep

James Blunt is a former Captain in the Life Guards and his father is a former Colonel of the Army Air Corps. All this emotion from two of the most ultimate 'stiff upper lip' people is even more heartbreaking.

He is Brilliant...so authenic and I have always loved his ability to touch everyone. This song wreaked me.😭

James Blunt was an officer in my regiment. A true gentleman - Honi soit qui mal y pense

My dad died of kidney failure, I was just 6. They wouldn't let me onto the hospital ward, I guess that children running around amongst the terminally ill was frowned upon. I didn't get to visit him but I managed to wave to him when they wheeled him out on the balcony, as I and my sister stood in the grounds of the hospital. Later when he died I wasn't taken to his funeral. For anyone reading this, please take your children to a parents funeral, or at least give them a choice. I can understand it's hard to watch children grieve and although they may not be able to articulate an adult understanding they NEED to go (it's something they will keep with them as a memory throughout their life). I am 60 now and those times are deeply buried in my memories; I still invoke my father's memory, daily, - very privately though (it's strange how you-tube is a place to confess this). I should explain that what makes his death so poignant for me is that after his death my things went badly for my sister and me - a lot of violence came into our lives. I remember my father as a very gentle man and I try to emulate this: for me his memory is the most sacred thing I posses.

Lost both my parents. My mom passed away from ALS. This song hit me. Heard it for the first time today. ❤️

My father passed away from cancer long ago, but shall never forget it. Such a very sad yet beautiful song. James Blunt's father was in the video too. R.I.P. Dad xx

I loved his voice from the first note.

I know how you feel. I lost my momma 11/11/2011 to cancer. It's hard, even now. It's not something you ever "get over" at all. You get used to it. I'm glad James' dad received a kidney donor, and is doing better now.

Thank you for this reaction video, I appreciate how you explained how this song relates to your life, thank you

That is his real life father and he was suffering from a life threatning illness when he put this music video out

I respect that you shared your story with us. Best wishes, all the love for your family have a smile and best Regards from Germany

If you watch to the very end of the video there is a touching moment between father and son. Wonderful song.

Such a deeply personal and intimate emotional song, yet so universal. I was so fortunate to be able to see and spend time with my father and convey my respect and admiration before he passed. I don't know how James managed to sing through this emotional song, I don't think I'd be able to do it, even if I could sing that well. Hell it was hard enough getting the words out when the time came. But like you said, it's so, so well worth it.

My father is my Hero. He passed from cancer in 2016. This video really hits home for me. It breaks me down to tears every time. RIP Dad. 🙏

Www I'm crying like a baby my dad died at 85 he had alziemers and deminsia this song reminded me of him he wasn't my bio but he is the only one I ever had and I would never change the last five years I had with him he will always be the strongest man I know

I suggested this & did say it was emotional. James Blunt has loads of other excellent songs if you want to check them out.

I heard as James and his father come from British military backgrounds, he donated all the proceeds of this song to the UK charity 'Help For Heroes' who do so much fantastic work for ex-servicemen and service women. What a guy. Loved your reaction to this remarkable song. It chokes most people up and I'm no different!

We all lose the ones we love. This is a beautiful tribute, and if you shed a tear, congratulations, you're very human.

God this song always makes me cry, this does have a happy ending though, his father recovered. ❤

My mom passed away from ALL before she was old enough to retire. My father grieved himself to death a few years later. I don't know how anybody can listen to this song and not break down into tears thinking about loved ones who have passed away.

Me, too, Bushy Mama. Great reaction. God bless you.

I listen to great male tenors (Opera) sing arias and yet this singer James Blunt singing this song made me cry. Portland Oregon USA 🇺🇸

James did an interview on tv after filming with his dad asking for people to be tested for compatibility for kidney donor and he got one was doing well last time I checked , thanks for reaction😀

Not Halloween depends on when you lost loved ones 😢powerful song beautiful words James got chance to sing song to his father leaving nothing unsaid

They were high up British army officers in the British army . His dad got a late emergency kidney transplant and survived.

As many time as I've Hurd this song I hope this song can get as many awards for this song to Grammys to what e we awards are out there this song always hits me everyone wow

He wrote the song because his dad was seriously ill - but it turned out well

Both father and son served in the army. I read that when either father or son was leaving on deployment, they would say to each other at the airport gate "I'm not your son. You're not my father. We're just two grown men saying goodbye." That's the story behind that powerful line.

I feel your pain my lovely, I have lost my Wife, my Mother and recently my Dad (all to cancer), and when James wrote this I was going to play it with my dad but due to him being abused (by his other son) and being refused to seeing me I never got the chance. It is the most honest and sincere song I have ever heard and it means so very much to me. Thank you for sharing your experience with us as we all have either faced such pain or we will be.

God love your heart sis! My dad is 85 and it strikes a cord in me everytime I hear this song. Cause I just want my dad to be proud of me also! My mom is already gone and it will crush me when my dad passes. He was is and always will be my hero

Everytime I hear this song the backing vocals buildingup to ehat strikes me in the final chorus as an angelic choir drives an emotional nail into my heart. Yes, this is without question a simple song... but that production choice is BOTH wise and madly appropriate.

Such a beautiful song. James wrote this when his father was on the transplant waiting list (kidney disease) and things weren't looking great but luckily his father received the help he needed. Hugs to you Bushy Mama.🤗💕 I think you will like his song Beautiful.

James Blunt was the world's biggest selling artist in 2004. His Back to Bedlam album had the same impact that Adele's first album had. He's a Grammy, Ivor Novello, Brit Award, etc winner. We have a 100 years of Music back catalogue available to us. It's good to see people of all ages being introduced to "new" music.

I first heard this song in january about two months after my uncle passed away. At the time it didnt feel that relevant to me even though it did make me think of my cousin and how it would have been relevant to her when my uncle died. It felt like a small pinch emotionally. Then my grandpa got sick and my dad went to go take care of him. I saw my dad having to have these conversations with my grandad and chase his monsters away. Then when grandpa passed away two weeks ago, thats when this song became a gut punch. Now i cant listen to it without tearing up.

I knew it would crack you in the end! lol

James blunt is incredible 🥰 his song "you're beautiful" is older but stunning 🥺😊

He is from the UK. Very talented

Beautiful reaction my lady, i cry too when i listen this music, Jame Blunt always can tranmite his feels with his music's, greetings from Perú.

James Blunt is a highly underrated singer

His Father was dying, awaiting a Kidney transplant. The brilliant news is, because of the video being released, they found a compatible donor!!!

My cousin passed away from ALS and he was only 46 at the time he died. Way too young imho. He was the nicest and sweetest person you'd ever met.

My God this song really hit me.

The man in the video is James Blunts's father, James Blunt wrote the song for his father who is dying, his kidneys are failing. There only working at 11%, James Blunt was a reconnaissance officer and a Captain in the Life Guards regiment of the British Army, he served under NATO during the 1999 Kosovo War.

That was a very nice reaction Anna. You were very genuine. I guess you won't be forgetting him in a hurry .

Love him his voice is so beautiful. This song makes me totally emotional lol my dad passed and his almost did thank you for the video❣❣ love the song but yes its emotionally draining lol in a good way ❣❣

I'm crying with you right now. I miss my mom and dad so much

Thank you for sharing your story. ❤

There is nothing more powerful than love

Beautiful reaction

He wrote the song about his dad

The Man in the Video is his Father. His Emotions were real and he refused to let the Studio change his Vocals.

I'm Sorry for your own loss, nothing prepares you for this kind of loss, and time only diminishes the its effect partially. It doesn't matter if its your parent, your kids or your partner... the loss is painful, hard to cope with and you can see all of that in James's video. The expectation that he is about to lose his father (The chap in the video is is Dad). I hope you find comfort in the arms of your treasured loved ones. x

This is a very tough song to listen and see. Memories will for some flood back - some good - some devastating - some just remembering. Songs, books, movies should if well done should make you think and possibly cry. At 71 this did this for me in a big way. I did check on the story behind this song and it just made it more rewarding.

A Masterpiece...

He did write this song for his dying father . He wanted to write it and sing it before his father in the video sitting beside him in the video

I new your reaction would be exactly as it was. You did good much respect that was my story with my father, I cried like a baby.

I remember the time when my mother past away, she lay in bed in hospital, and she asked me if it was all right to let her go, as she wanted to be with my father in heaven, and as soon as i said, yes mum if that is what you really want i will let you go, and i was holding her hand at the time, and as soon as i said those words to my mother, she passed away at that moment, it was nice just being there at that moment, and because it was her request to go, as a son i want what was best for her, for my mother and father did the best they could for us when we where growing up, yes i miss them, but i know they are happy together somehow,.... this song hit your heart and soul in a powerful way.

Great song 😭 AND great reaction 👍❤️

You should watch Birdman’s Place his father had a ALS he got the dinosaurs in 1989 when Birdman was 9 years old and he passed away in September 2017 one month before Birdman’s daughter was born

Yes he did write this song.

Bless you 🇬🇧

FYI, he wrote this song dedicated to his father who passed away with terminal cancer

I think it hit home for anyone who lost a parent...Did me...And these reaction video's is where I first heard this song too (Today) So its a shocker to me...Now just exploring other reaction vids to this song to hope I'm not the only "Cry baby" in the house.

lovely reaction.....

I don't understand people talking about songs and people that they don't know. Bushy Mama didn't even know who James Blunt is let alone the story behind this song. Love James.

A few days before christmas few years ago a time my wife loved with all her heart she was in a horrific car accident horrific injuries that i had to face on her body i held her in my arms until her last breath few months later my dad passed away and with me being over seas never had the chance to say good bye few months later my mum passed away from a broken heart my younger brother passed away as well not long after my dad and mum my to nephews one found dead in bed and one hung himself because he could'nt live his life in a wheel chair after being so mobile before so yes this song has brought me to tears 😢

Sons, call your fathers. Fathers, call your sons. Lovely reaction. Just subbed!

"Doesn't sound like it so far" oh no she's not ready

Beautiful

Mmmmm his tone is unreal

Listen to his song ( your beautiful ). I think you will love his voice in that song.

Big hugs 🤗. My dad passed away last year this song always pulls on the heart strings

he does write all his music they did not know if his dad get transplant in time thats his dad at the end

Please don't apologize we've all have been there

His dad's stage 4 liver cancer the song he wrote for his dad appears in the vid

I told you, be strong an react.... Love you mama. Tks

James Blunt was one of the Pall Bearers at Lady Diana's Funeral. His Dad is the one sitting next to him at the end of the Video.

You’re so sweet!! ❤️

That’s his Dad next to him

Listen to his Goodbye my lover Its pretty hard hitting too though Or The Greatest.. 😢

This song is so beautiful that it should become the national anthem of a nation as the symbol of what's the moor important to a country, to remind people that its our families that live in it and not ideologies. A tribute to our ancestors. And i was not even a fan.

Crying 😢

It's essentially a euology

James Blunt have done a song called "You´re beautiful" You probably heard that one. If not I advice you listen to it and give that a comment on your you tube channel Would love here your reaction to it. Have also an other song I would like to hear someone's reaction to. That is Jeff Beck and Rod Stewarts - People get ready. With my best regards to you from Sweden

Hi, This song is abut James Blunt's dad who is dying of canser.

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Maybe it's a Halloween theme song 🤣

James father got a kidney from a donor and is still alive. Thank god.

So sad.I think of my Dad and cry.

You're a real sweetheart sharing that with us! I cried with you. Just amazing! Thank you so so much!

James blunt: same mistake plsss ♥️🇧🇷

Captain James Blunt tank commander in Kosova averted WW3 by refusing an order to attack Pristina airport which was being held by Russian forces ....General Sir Mike Jackson leader of NATO forces on the ground commended him for not attacking the airport and saving many lives .

you are allowed to cry.

He wrote this for his father who at the time needed a kidney transplant, and eventually found one.

New subscriber here soooooo powerful

I'm not your son; you're not my father but Daddy I'm not ready to change positions. We're just two men saying goodbye. I remember how as a child I could sleep because you kept the monsters away,. Daddy, please close your eyes it's my turn to chase the monsters away.

When this was filmed, his father was very ill, stage 4 kidney failure. He'd previously been a donor, so his remaining kidney was failing.