Frank Watkinson, a 71-year-old British retiree, has gained significant attention on YouTube for his soulful acoustic covers of popular songs. His rendition of Radiohead's "Creep," uploaded on January 8, 2024, showcases his unique fingerstyle guitar arrangement and whispering vocal tone, offering a fresh take on the alt-rock classic.
This cover has garnered over 2.2 million views, reflecting Watkinson's ability to connect deeply with listeners. His YouTube channel, which has amassed over 1 million subscribers, features a variety of covers and original songs, all performed with heartfelt sincerity. Watkinson remains humble about his online success, viewing his growing subscriber count as "just a number" and emphasizing his passion for music over professional polish. (Read More)
- @aeonflux8351 (4 years ago): I lost a dear friend of mine in 2017 named Gus.. he used to sing this all the time... thank you for bringing them both back. I love you.
- @lila1112 (3 years ago): When I'm feeling blue I just come here and listen to one or 2 songs of yours.
- @DWViking4 (4 years ago): I love that you add your own style to all your covers. No matter how famous the song is your personality shines through and you make them your own. I love it, keep up the great work!
- @brisola5338 (3 years ago): I Love this Song 😍😍😍
- @miaeade3148 (7 months ago): Frank I love this version of this song. Tony bennett's unplugged version is now my second favorite.❤❤❤❤
- @bonnieta (3 years ago): WOW. i absolutely adore Sinatra, and now i adore you!
- @carlysvinyl (3 years ago): This is me and my boyfriends song ❤️ thank you for playing it Frank🦋❤️
- @hell6941 (4 years ago): 🧡🎄 Gorgeous😌
- @Peskyjooba (3 years ago): Whenever I see a like to dislike ratio as such as the one on this video, I visualise the likees and the dislikees charging at each other in a medieval battle scenario. Always cracks me up to think of 4 people versus 4000... keep it up Mr Watkinson sir
- @dutchvanderlinde6448 (4 years ago): Amazing
- @agitator6741 (4 years ago): Emotional and awesome
- @juanduarte6656 (3 years ago): If this guy ever plays in the Carnegie hall I would pay first row lane price I haven't got a feeling like this with music in many many years
- @Jipnag (4 years ago): I prefer this to this version to the original great work frank
- @CasadoHumano (3 years ago): So peaceful, Frank... thanks 🙏
- @Rickoto (1 year ago): Your covers make me really happy, thank you. ♥
- @howards8535 (4 years ago): Frank, Your a lyricist's dream. You bring the depth of each lyric to life.
- @ukendtiuvoq3887 (3 years ago): i wanna be his grandchild, he's lovely🥺🥰
- @manuelg49 (4 years ago): Merci Frank
- @hazel3390 (4 years ago): your videos bring a smile to my face and tears to my eyes
- @cristobalv.7613 (3 years ago): Thanks for upload this video for me, great musician and great song
- @andreaconcas7769 (4 years ago): Fantastic!!!!
- @newt3771 (4 years ago): a great song to help end the year
- @Masenocheck (4 years ago): When i was be tired, i just seen your videos. They makes me little bit happy. Thank u!
- @bitj3457 (4 years ago): it's goooooddd! good job frank
- @caetanovianna8028 (4 years ago): Great sound! Hugs from Brazil
- @jordanbean2727 (4 years ago): Love this so much Frank!!!!!
- @billybobthefraud412 (3 years ago): Amazing sir wow
- @jonnathangil9945 (4 years ago): Beautiful 🥺❤️
- @johnpaullennon (4 years ago): Sublime, my friend.
- @lanahamadto7479 (4 years ago): Peaceful
- @haileyenger8516 (4 years ago): The sweater game is out of this world franky boy
- @dinklberg3065 (3 years ago): This just makes me happy and I don't know why!
- @giulios.6416 (4 years ago): Bravo!
- @jackr_4382 (3 years ago): Wish i had someone like you around me....
- @eden6355 (4 years ago): This is glorious Frank!
- @tnjsrf (4 years ago): I love it!
- @jonathannobel448 (4 years ago): This is gorgeous, your voice is peaceful and so calm, it actually brought a tear to my eye
- @ant1659 (3 years ago): wow.
- @razierohi4018 (4 years ago): So emotional, great
- @hilary8214 (3 years ago): your voice warms my heart
- @beezeffe (3 years ago): you are so talented! god blesses you 🙏🏻❤️
- @dakoshalafine6749 (3 years ago): Thank you,Sir, you've made my day ❤️
- @jmsongbook (3 years ago): Wow! It's like a brand new song! Bravissimo!👏👏👏👏
- @HannahMattox (4 years ago): 😌 oh man. This is what dreams are made of to a person who lives and breathes music. 😌
- @jebamalihaprachee8432 (4 years ago): Your voice made me warm ❤
- @arminohadi6530 (4 years ago): another beautiful cover :)
- @bryonyhall8383 (4 years ago): One of My favourite songs, MERRY CHRISTMAS ❤️❤️❤️❤️
- @chilled_scegg5698 (3 years ago): Lovely cover Frank ! very relaxing.
- @insafsamaromari5041 (4 years ago): I love you you're our virtual grandpa with a great voice and guitar skills ❤️🌹
- @kezako777 (4 years ago): THANK YOU, MY LOVE <3
- @clowngodkin (4 years ago): you are godsent frank have a happy holidays
- @janki1835 (4 years ago): Merry Christmas ❤️
- @GabrielDias-yh1eu (4 years ago): hugs from brazil
- @emilymulford4844 (4 years ago): This is the sort of stuff i will listen to when having panic attacks, as a way to calm down and relax. You're so calming!
- @andonb7481 (4 years ago): Great job!
- @teagan5462 (4 years ago): I love this so much I'm crying
- @CaptainRew (3 years ago): beautiful
- @Lengstrom (4 years ago): Pretty amazing... best wishes from Australia
- @ecel3153 (3 years ago): ♥ ♥ ♥
- @isabellachen9665 (4 years ago): love it!
- @даниилбатурин-ш2ъ (4 years ago): Большое спасибо и удачи в новом году!!! Продолжайте в том же духе!!!
- @mikejenkins4924 (4 years ago): Nice one. They should play this version at tte end of Evangelion.
- @adityawalterj4374 (3 years ago): I love it that doesn't matter the quality is, Grandpa's voice always comforting.
- @monimona5128 (4 years ago): One of my favourite songs ! This is so good thank you
- @melsinderbr (8 months ago): you have such a calming voice
- @bekaeast7346 (4 years ago): Happy holidays wonderful soul!!! -from America
- @prescribeddrone (4 years ago): Very cool!
- @alojz300 (4 years ago): neat!
- @alihorvath8810 (4 years ago): love this!!!!
- @thomasbabcock5174 (4 years ago): Frank doing Frank, lovin it my friend. Stay safe, Happy Holidays. Much Love from OHIO ❤
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