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YouTube Sensation Frank Watkinson and Break Out The Crazy Unite for Groundbreaking Musical Collaboration
Viral living room musician and innovative NY duo blend generations and genres in heartfelt song
NEW YORK, NY (February 24, 2025) — In a remarkable demonstration of music's power to transcend age and geography, viral YouTube sensation Frank Watkinson and New York-based duo Break Out The Crazy (BOTC) have joined forces to create a stirring new version of Watkinson's original song "You Make Me Smile." The collaboration, initiated through social media earlier this month, showcases the evolving landscape of modern music creation and distribution.
The partnership began when a Watkinson fan reached out to BOTC's Katya Diaz and Chris Hierro about potentially working with the 71-year old UK based singer/songwriter. After discovering the septuagenarian musician's compelling YouTube performances, BOTC was immediately drawn to his authentic artistry and agreed to add their signature harmonies to his track.
"There's a delivery, an intensity, and a realness to how he performs songs that is consistently and incredibly impactful," says Katya Diaz of BOTC. "The humming at the beginning was just to allow him to have a moment where he was singing by himself, and then we would come in and put our colors to it.."
Staying true to Watkinson's one-take recording style, BOTC captured their harmonies in a single session, preserving the raw emotion and organic quality that has become Watkinson's trademark. The resulting collaboration maintains the original's heartfelt simplicity while adding rich harmonic depths that enhance rather than overshadow the core performance.
The collaboration has already garnered significant attention online, with Watkinson featuring the cover on his channel and creating a reciprocal promotion that benefits both artists. This partnership represents a growing trend in the music industry where digital platforms enable meaningful artistic connections across traditional boundaries of age, genre, and geography.
Community Response
The collaboration has sparked an outpouring of emotional responses from fans worldwide. "Oh my HEAAAARRTT. I already loved the original recording beyond words, but this collaboration is just utterly sublime," wrote a fan in response to the release. "You've brought me to tears tonight!."
Listeners have described the collaboration as "absolutely beautiful" and "a match made in heaven," with many sharing personal stories of how the music has touched their lives. One fan noted how Watkinson's videos arrive "when I really need it," while another likened his voice to "sitting and watching the fire on a cold night."
The partnership has also attracted attention from music industry observers, with some speculating about potential mainstream opportunities, including a possible appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, who has made it his mission to end viewers' days with a smile.
About Frank Watkinson
Frank Watkinson has become an unlikely internet sensation, amassing over a million YouTube subscribers through his heartfelt living room performances. Recording simple, one-take videos of both covers and original songs from his home in Huntingdon, England, Watkinson has captured audiences worldwide with his authentic, unpolished style and emotional depth. His channel features a mix of classic covers and original compositions, all delivered with his signature raw authenticity and intimate presentation. (See Song Lists)
Despite his massive online following, Watkinson maintains the same humble approach to music-making that first endeared him to viewers, recording each performance in a single take from his living room. His cover of Slipknot's "Snuff" (5M views) has become particularly notable among his repertoire, exemplifying his ability to bring fresh emotional resonance to familiar songs. (Source: Frank Watkinson Timeline)
About Break Out The Crazy (BOTC)
Break Out The Crazy is a New York-based duo consisting of Katya Diaz and Chris Hierro, known for their genre-defying sound and innovative approach to music. As Grammy winning professional background singers and accomplished musicians having toured the world with some of the biggest names in entertainment, they bring technical expertise and creative vision to their collaborations while maintaining an appreciation for raw, authentic performance. (About: BOTC)
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