The Frank Watkinson Journal

Frank Thomas Watkinson (born June 26, 1953) is a British singer-songwriter and YouTube living room busker known for his heartfelt, melancholic songs and acoustic covers, all delivered with his signature guitar style. Frank is s musical documentarian of personal history, transforming intimate moments that resonate with a growing global audience. He’s a soulful companion on life’s journey, plucking guitar strings while whispering profound truths we didn’t realize we needed to hear.

Saturday, February 13, 2021

Leaning Toward Wisdom Podcast: Interviews

Podcast #1: February 2021 A Beginner With Confidence

Podcast #2: December 2021 He Parties Like An Animal, A Sloth

17:33 I'll Follow You Into The Dark
32:41 Natural Start Strum
38:48 The American Songwriter Aware
47:35 How Many Original Songs Do You Have
49:05 Picking Patterns
51:47 Holiday Traditions
1:19:53 What Music Are You Listening To
1:22:12 Recent Rolling Stones Tour

Thursday, February 11, 2021

Comments: This could be my last song.

@GradoRuns 7 days ago Frank deserves to have 10 million followers. The more people that hear his music, the better the world will be
@theresafriedle9003 7 days ago We are all created with a God size hole in our heart that we try to fill with all sorts of things. Until we allow God to fill His space, we will always feel empty. I pray that you ask Him to come to you, I promise, He will be happy to!
@markschafer7510 7 days ago Growing Old is a Priviledge denied many
@robynliscinsky1511 8 days ago Wow, I just hit 60 last year. As a woman who raised my children alone, I had plans, where they went?..not sure. Do I have regrets? Some. But I sure do pray this last curtain call of mine will leave something good in others. I want to be remembered by how big my heart was, not by things I didn't finish or fix etc. Our lives are like a day. Born into a sunrise, live thru all kinds of weather & storms. And we fade from this life with a sunset. Make yr day the best you can.
@evanlif9441 3 years ago “You’d be a fool to judge a wise man just by the lines upon his face” I love this line
@PinkthePimp 3 years ago I feel bad for the people that will find this in their recommendations years down the road. Because this gentleman is a true inspiration. God bless Frank, love your music and your songs it inspires me. I am a 20 year old soldier deployed overseas and I found your music very therapeutic.
@jamesmclean5298 11 months ago My 15 year old daughter came across this and she shared it with me. I am 67 with this young daughter who I know loves her daddy to the fullest and she is all of my world. A wonderful song with so much emotion and feeling. God bless
@freakshow7875 1 year ago Dude I've been sobbing for like 12 minutes cause I got so sad cause I thought you were on your way out. I'm still crying but it's tears of joy to know you're still kicking it and making beautiful music. You scared the crap out of me and made me realize I need to spend more time with my Dad now that he's getting old and busted. Thank you for gracing the earth with your ideas and voice. Love you man
@beetsme6472 3 years ago I’m a young girl listening to this but wow... I don’t think I’ve ever appreciated someone so different from me so so much. I don’t even know this man but his song is so beautiful and made me realize the value of youth. Thank you so much Frank
@Katie-md7mh 3 years ago I just turned 18. And I really am terrified of growing up. But this song really made me think. Youth is truly wasted on the young. And I dont want that to be true.
@bobc7557 3 years ago Thank you for this. I'm quiet old. I've lived a long life. And I'm not afraid of dying anymore because I've done it all. All that I wanted to do. To all the young children or adults out there- do everything you want to do. Because one day you could die, and you want to look back in happiness, not in regret. Make memories, fall in love, get a dog, learn some music, be in a film, go to a carnival, sing a song, write a story, bake a cake, eat a pretzel, have a bonfire, walk down a cobblestone street- it's never too late to enjoy the small things in life and live the best you can. Remember- you're never too old to be happy. Sincerely, Robert
@beeeeeeaaaaaan 3 years ago This is almost certainly going to be buried but I can’t just move on without telling you that this truly is one of the most beautiful songs I’ve heard. You can feel the heart and care in every aspect and every note. Absolutely one of the most touching things I’ve ever heard. Thank you Frank. Thank you
@cassiopeia.hawthorne 3 years ago (edited) i fear adulthood so much. i can't even properly explain how emotional it makes me feel because i know that there will come a time when my childhood is over and that i'd have to eventually make and write my own story. i'd like to thank you for this song, mr. watkinson. it is truly amazing.
@troubleslug601 1 year ago Hi, this is going to be a little weird but my father is wondering if he could use your song on his funeral. He is getting older and loves the song, he still listens to your covers and songs while making dinner. He is planning his funeral because he wants to be sure it'll be his own funeral with his favorite songs. It would mean alot. PS because of my father I descovered you and I love everything you do! Love from Belgium Frank!
@lorenzovazquez8173 3 years ago You didn’t just write a song, you told the story and feelings of an entire generation. This is truly wonderful. You might not have changed the world, but you changed me (and for that I’m grateful)
@DAxt-sc1hm 3 years ago This man is an exact mirror image of my father who passed in 2011. Right down to the hairline and glasses. I cried the first time I watched him.
@AnsleyMadsen 2 months ago I really appreciate this song! I'm going through sort of a rough time. Hearing you say how you hope you've played your role right, how you've learned that you can't fix everything but you wish you could really made me realize the beauty in life. So, thank you Frank Watkinson.
@the.tinyasian 3 years ago My grandpa is about to move in with us, and at first I was slightly annoyed because we’d have to take care of him. This popped up and I can’t believe I was so selfish to think that. I’m going to cherish the moments I’ll spend with him. Thank you, kind sir, for sharing this.
@_cr4zy_4ss 3 years ago I’ve often struggled with suicidal thoughts and feelings, but this song makes me want to grow old. I want to be able to tell my grandkids stories about what life was like when I was younger, I want to serve a purpose in this world. This song is truly beautiful
AleFeleOnYT 1 year ago (edited) I just saw your video and wanted to tell you how much it touched my heart. Your passion and love for music is evident in every note you play, it's amazing to see how you convey such deep emotions through this. You are truly an inspiration and I hope you continue to find joy in your music. And since we're almost there, Merry Christmas! Much love from Italy.
@simonhershberger4157 3 years ago (edited) Wow, as a 15 year old just shy of being a man this song really puts life into perspective for me. I don't want to spend my whole life planning on fulfilling my dreams and letting them slip away. Thank you Frank, you brought tears to my eyes but you might have legitimately just changed the course of my life. God bless you, you eternally young man -Simon
@elkistrying5211 1 month ago Three years ago, I heard this song but didn’t save the video. I couldn’t find it despite trying to, but I always remembered it. Today, I stumbled across your video on a different platform and thought I recognized your voice- and finally, I have found this song again. Thank you for this beautiful song, and for doing what you do. This world can be a dark and scary place, but you are a beacon of hope and light
@evanrussell2172 3 years ago Tomorrow is the 5th anniversary of my dad's passing. He was 45. I didn't get the chance to say my final goodbyes. It was just supposed to be a normal day at school. Then I was pulled out and told he died. I never got to see him again. It hurts. I was 11 then. I'm 16 now. It still hurts. I'll never get to see him get old, but at least he didn't have to suffer then. I'm not happy it happened, but I understand why. I'm not over it, but I accept it. I know I'm just venting, but I know I needed a nice place to share. Thank you.
@petiteperspective9620 1 month ago i played this song for my sweet elderly dog - one of my dearest friends - as his last song before he peacefully passed away this morning. as a grieving poet, i thank you for this art, Frank. i wish you well. (':
@BIGMURDERDRONESFAN7000 11 months ago you are an absolute angel, i'm 15 years old and recently lost everything. lost all my friends, everything i've built over the years.. but this song is so beautiful, even when everything in life seems bleak. thank you frank, for brightening my day with this amazing song
@EvilRidingHood 3 years ago I would just like to say, sir.. it is an utmost honor to be able to hear a song so purely written from your heart and your soul. You sharing this with us is a great blessing, and it is one of the purest forms of art I have ever witnessed. I thank you from the very depths of my soul, sir, for gifting us with your wonderful music and your wisdom.
@wil585 3 years ago As a young girl, 15, this makes my heart cry. This is so beautiful. I’ll make sure I make the most of my life for you Frank, and I will learn this song when I’m older.
@blaze_unleashed7286 3 years ago My grandfather died days ago, died in his sleep in a hospital from lung failure. He was the closest man to a father figure in life, he lived his life as a good man and for that of which I'm proud of the legacy he left behind. But also leaving me wishing I had done more with him, this song hits close to home and for that I am grateful. Thank you.
@blurrytoken9489 3 years ago I'm a suicidal 22 yo but seeing old people say things like, "this would probably be my last this or that...." It hurts man! I don't want you to go. Live on!
@shaniaaman878 3 years ago
Imagine if we didn't have Youtube, we would't have had the privelege to witness such talent. Mainstream media/Hollywood only entertains younger artists and even have a shelf-life for them, once they're past a certain age, it's on to the newer, younger act. But that system disallows us from listening to authentic experiences of people at different stages of their lives, such as Frank's who so wholesomely sings about his perpective of life as an older individual. Truly marvelous.
@cadekuntz5773 3 years ago You've probably made a person from every age range cry from this, all with their own separate interpretations and thats the mark of a true artist to me, thank you
@captainjacksparrow7482 3 years ago Someone once told me that there’s no such thing as growing up, you’re always the same person, you just learn things and become wiser as time goes on. It’s easy for young people to think that old age is far away, but it’s not. I’m 19 now, it feels like just yesterday i was 10. When i’m 30, it’ll feel the same, and then when i’m 40, 60, 80, and then, well, i don’t know what i’ll think. Probably the same things Frank is.
@myloiw 1 year ago "Since dawn began" "i hope i played my part well" "intelligence or elligance" "you'd be a fool to judge an old man by the lines on his face." "I regret" This song hit home, you managed to get a 15 year old to stop and just watch how deep-rooted this was written, the end, how raw cut this is, how you seem to strung the strings with such care, I can tell what was put into this song, so much emotion, I caught myself looking back at where I came from, and how I managed to get here and this made me cry, and I don't do that often anymore. Your voice is so beautiful, and it has so much emotion behind it. Thank you for writing this Frank
@thispowwow6574 3 years ago You know, I almost didn’t click on this, I was having a rough day. However, in my many years of life, and in my many years of using this app, I’ve never been more content, and I use that word because it’s what this man is telling us through this song. I’m a sucker for music like this, especially when my mom passed away, but this takes the cake. I can say this is 100% worthy of it’s spot in the recommended page. I’m so happy I found this, and judging by the other comments, I’m not alone. Amazing story = Amazing song.
@radhikaaa1811 3 years ago It's my biggest fear. Growing older and finding out that there wasn't more to it. And I just needed to make more of it. This is perfect. Your voice is magic and it doesn't hurt that you make me miss my grandad even more than always. Thank you! Love from India
@Cat-lb3eo 2 years ago as a 17 year old who has an immense fear of growing old & having a fear of dying any time, this song weirdly comforted me. i know people can die any moment but when you are young, death isn't something that you think is knocking at the door. but when you are old, you know your time is... near. that used to scare me. hopefully, i'll get to be old one day & i'll be content w/how i have lived my whole life. beautiful song, sir. keep up!
@whoisdooor 1 year ago This is so powerful it made the entire world stop for everyone watching it. I love to see old people giving youtube their best tries. Respect ️️
@theenigmabegins 3 years ago I'm 25, And have never felt the fear of my mortality like I do now. This song means a lot to me, And I hope this shows it. It makes me think of all the things I'll never get to do, And never have the strength to say.. But it's a peaceful melancholy in the most inexplicable way, And I just want to thank you for writing and performing this from the bottom of my heart. I've never seen your channel until today, And I found this song in a post on another app, But I cannot overstate my gladness at the fact that I did. You sir, Are a legend. From one artist to another, Thank you. And well done.
@Oheyitsclaudette 3 years ago It’s 3am and I’ve been having trouble because of how anxious I am of growing older and facing the troubles that come with it but seeing this video and listening to you have such fondness for the life you’ve lived and an optimism for the uncertainty gives me a little bit more hope that maybe I’ll be okay too. I’m turning 22 next month and I’m afraid I haven’t planned my life beyond this point so maybe I’ll just wing it until I can say I can sing my final song too.
@amanileon3104 3 weeks ago This song is so amazing and made me cry and feel so many emotions. It's absolutely beautifully written with all the perfect words. My first thought when hearing it was I want this song at my funeral when that time comes some day. Outstanding Frank, you've gained a new subscriber and fan of the art you make <3 Thank you for sharing your songs with the world
@roisinhayes6048 3 years ago I am a music therapist that works with people in palliative care or approaching end of life. This song is absolutely beautiful and expresses many of the challenging emotions that can come up in therapy. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, song and skills!
@jimward204 1 year ago Thank you, Frank. I'm 72 and your song fits me to a "T". When I was a kid the days seemed to crawl by, and the length of a a year was nearly impossible to comprehend. Now, the years fly by...some friends and most of my family are gone. I find myself wondering if I've made an impact on the lives of the people around me. And yes, I do have some regrets, but I try not to think about them because there are no "do-overs" in life. To you younger folks out there, treasure each day and the people you meet along the way. Make no rash decisions you'll regret down the road.
@dhruv8759 3 years ago after 5 years this will be recommended in someone YT feed and he/she will acknowledge this like us.
@willb3636 1 year ago Mr. Watkinson, As a young man in my early twenties, listening to your song gave me an idea of what my life in the future will be like, and I appreciate your perspective. My grandfather often talks to me about similar things you sang about. I was intrigued when you said age does not always result in wisdom, as that is not commonly said. Thank you for gracing Youtube, and may your life be fruitful and cherishable, sir. Cheers, Mr. Watkinson.Show less
@hanabiburuu 3 years ago Today we celebrated my grandmother’s 75th birthday. She’s a stroke patient and is always very sick so we always treat like each one could possibly be her last. Recently, I’ve been having strange dreams about her, and I can’t help but feel like her time is finally coming to a close. Despite how socially anxious I am even towards my family, I’ll wake up tomorrow and try my best to spend even just a little bit of time with her. She is my last grandparent alive, and I don’t want to make the same mistake of not getting to hug her tightly one more time the same way I didn’t get to hold my other grandmother.
@what.82 3 years ago I had an argument and felt tense but this song came up in my recommendation, I feel light and calm now. Thank you Frank :) God bless you
@danthemantis3878 1 year ago You froze the world for a tired, worn-out 16 year old, and made me cry too. Utterly, utterly beautiful. PS, don't believe you can't sing, you have an amazing voice!
@ajaywood3682 1 year ago The song got me emotional, but something else made me cry. I scrolled through the comments and saw that you hearted every singular comment on the video. My soul recognized another soul trying to love as best he can, and trying to live the most he can. I'm a confused individual who happens to find daily interests to keep my mind busy. However, I often find myself thinking about life and how none of it makes sense. I find positives and negatives all the time. As a 19 year old man, my life is just starting, and yet I''m completely understanding the complete joys and udder sorrows that life has to offer. I'm proud of you, fellow existing human. Thank you for existing. Thank you for being authentic. Thank you for being emotional. Thank you for being you. This is what life is all about: experiencing it and then talking about it
@liatafarella 2 years ago I’m 18 and have just moved away from home—time is fleeting and I am terribly upset. This is much needed. Thank you so much.
@marijnvandenberg6760 3 years ago (edited) You know why 'grandpa' is generally just such a positive, wholesome stereotype Frank? Because it makes us think of people like you. I'm really filled with good memories of grandparents that passed, and appreciation for the ones still with us. Anyway, I don't usually wax lyrical like this, but since you seem quite involved with your audience, just wanted to let you know! PS Really nice guitar playing!
@nikore111 1 year ago hi frank, im 13 and i started writing songs 2 years ago, every time I come to ur page I feel so happy and calm! and it makes me cry...this is so touching, thank you!
@Bubblily 2 years ago I feel like this isn’t only just a song, but a lesson. Look, I’m only 15 and I still have my whole life ahead of me, but this song has made me realize how important all the moments and experiences I’ve had in life are. All of the people I’ve met, all of the friends I’ve made, the family I was lucky enough to be born into, it’s all important. I’m glad to have heard this song, Im glad to be alive.
@upsher 6 months ago (edited) Even three years later I come back to it. I guess it's sort of... fear. An unsettling feeling that I spend my time on wrong things, and can't calm my mind down to simply rest, let alone do something productive, but spending more time not even fixing things, no, it's rather sitting and thinking how would I fix them. Melancholy, I guess. I do keep my promise from three years ago and listen to your covers and songs. Thank you for giving your charm to put mind at ease after carousels of complications life is full of. Bow from Russia to you, sir.
@polixtpwk1999 3 years ago (edited)
At the end of 2019 my godfather who was a paraplegic and was in a wheelchair for 30 years, who was like a second father to me passed away at 70. He loved to sit down and play a song for me on his guitar and this just reminded me of him, your singing, the lyrics, everything. This made me break down into tears. I'm 21 years old and losing a loved one now that I'm an dult can dawned and hurt me a lot more than when I was a kid, it's harder now. But everyday I just remind myself to try to make him proud. Thankyou for this, it really meant a lot for me to see it. I will show it to my dad tonight and give him a hug, he was my godfather best friend.
@axelzimburg6947 1 year ago Hey Frank! I came across your song here by pure chance. It popped up in my recommended and i figured " why not, an old dude playing his guitar, what could go wrong". The song resonated with me in a way I didn't expect. It was very mellow and beautiful. I'm 21 and in my first year of Uni and the first few lyrics already hit me. I spent most of the past 2 years indoors due to covid (Europe was a bit strict at times) and I already have some many regrets. These two years flew by so fast and I did barely anything worthwhile. I was responsible for a lot of my failures simply because I didn't try hard enough, or at all.

Your song made me think of myself. How many regrets do I want to have when I'm as old as you! Your song surprised me and has given me a little bit of perspective of how much I'm responsible for my own future. Thank you
@noratherecluse1306 3 years ago My little sister wrote this poem some time before her suicide. It has no name, from what I know, but this is how it goes:

As I stare Ever so carefully The darkness stares Right back at me The heartless world Clings to fake ideas I no longer make My world was shredded Torn apart As my world So was my heart I lost feeling And became so numb Blissfully ignorant Of what is to come The smile on my face Is so forced by me Sorry to tell you I want to be free Like a shadow in the night Invisible to all. She died on March 28th, 2018.

Thursday, February 4, 2021

Another thank you......

The Humble Granddad Who Conquered Hearts and Ping Pong

How Frank Watkinson's Everyday Charm and an Unlikely Table Tennis Tale Inspired a Thriving YouTube Community

In the unassuming corner of a living room in the English countryside, Frank Watkinson, a 68-year-old folk musician, has quietly amassed over 200,000 YouTube subscribers. With his heartfelt melodies and unvarnished authenticity, Frank has captured the attention of a global audience. But in this "Thank You" video, he shared more than his gratitude for the milestone—he told an endearing story, when he was around 30 years old, about a ping pong match that resonates as much as his songs.

Frank, often described as the quintessential “boring granddad” by his detractors, defies that label with tales that illustrate wisdom through simplicity. His YouTube success is not rooted in flashy production or aggressive self-promotion. Instead, it lies in his commitment to being unapologetically himself—a trait that shines in both his music and his anecdotes.

The Ping Pong Epiphany

Years before YouTube became a part of Frank’s life, he found himself on a holiday at a caravan park. It was the kind of quintessentially British getaway where families gather around for simple pleasures, from communal dinners to nightly drinks at the campsite clubhouse. One morning, while his wife went shopping with their children, Frank wandered into the clubhouse and stumbled upon a table tennis tournament.

With no prior ambition of winning, Frank decided to join in. His table tennis experience was limited to casual games at the factory where he once worked. There, a friend who was a skilled player had given him a pivotal piece of advice: “Don’t try to hit the ball back; just stop it.” This seemingly minor suggestion would prove transformative.

Frank’s initial matches in the holiday tournament were unremarkable. He beat an older gentleman and then a young boy with ease. But the final pitted him against a formidable opponent: a 19-year-old German player who exuded confidence. The young man arrived with professional gear, a branded table tennis uniform, and an air of superiority that intimidated everyone in the room. Frank, on the other hand, borrowed a battered old paddle from the communal box.

As the match began, Frank employed the strategy his factory friend had shared. When the German smashed the ball with precision and power, Frank didn’t counterattack. Instead, he focused on simply stopping the ball, letting its momentum work against his opponent. The young player, frustrated by his inability to score easily, began to overreach. Each powerful smash sent the ball careening out of bounds, handing point after point to Frank.

“I didn’t win that game,” Frank recalls with his signature humility. “He lost it. He was better than me, but he tried too hard. If he’d just calmed down and played a normal game, he would have won.”

By the end of the match, Frank emerged as the unlikely champion, clutching a small trophy that he’d never expected to win. It was a victory not of skill but of composure—a lesson that Frank would carry with him into his later endeavors.

The YouTube Parallel

In many ways, Frank’s YouTube journey mirrors his table tennis triumph. Just as he hadn’t set out to win the tournament, he hadn’t intended to build a massive online following. His approach to creating content is devoid of pretension. “I’m just a granddad in the front room when the missus is at work,” he often says.

Frank’s videos are raw and unpolished. There are no elaborate intros, no flashy graphics—just a man, his guitar, and a genuine desire to share his music. He offers no grand strategy for success, only the advice to “be yourself and don’t fake it.” His authenticity has struck a chord with viewers tired of overly curated online personas.

Yet, as his subscriber count climbs past 200,000, Frank remains grounded. He acknowledges the influx of comments and messages but emphasizes the importance of staying true to one’s roots. “If you try too hard, you’ll lose sight of what matters. Just do what you do, and if it works, great. If not, try something else.”

Lessons from Ping Pong and Life

Frank’s ping pong story and his YouTube success share a common thread: the virtue of not overreaching. Whether facing a confident German teenager in a table tennis match or navigating the unpredictable world of online content creation, Frank’s philosophy remains the same. Effort matters, but so does restraint. Trying too hard can be as counterproductive as not trying at all.

His advice resonates in an age where social media often rewards the loudest voices and the most aggressive self-promotion. Frank’s quiet triumphs—both on and off the table—remind us that authenticity and a steady hand can achieve more than sheer force of will.

A Folk Hero for the Digital Age

As Frank continues to write songs and share stories, his audience grows not because he seeks it but because he earns it. His music, often reflecting themes of love, loss, and mortality, complements his narratives of everyday wisdom. He’s not just a musician or a storyteller—he’s a reminder that simplicity and sincerity still have a place in the world.

Whether it’s through a ping pong match or a YouTube video, Frank Watkinson’s journey inspires us to embrace who we are and find joy in the unexpected victories along the way.

Saturday, January 16, 2021

Lilly Parker's Comment

Singing Lilly Parker's Comment

Frank: Well, it’s Saturday morning, and it’s pouring down rain outside. I’ve got a dog wanting to go for a walk. I’ve got a kitten that won’t stop scratching me, and, uh... it’s not a very good day anyway. I got a comment last night on the Snuff song from Lilly Parker, and I don’t know why, but as I read it, I was singing it. So I thought, what I’ll do is... somebody said one day that I could sing the dictionary and people would listen. Well, this is somebody’s comment, so let’s just see. Let’s just see how this goes. Marshall’s got in position. I can't explain how I love you So much after only a few Videos. I feel like you sing these songs Because You feel the meaning behind them. And though that hurts me, It's beautiful. Please, please, please, Let me be your fake Granddaughter. I promise I'll make you proud And listen to all of your stories. And I'll pass them down, I'll pass them down. Frank: Thank you, Lilly Parker. Of course, you can be my fake granddaughter—like all the rest of you. Thank you. See you later. Bye.

@Lillyparkernewsom
Oh my goodness!! I was so not expecting this. I just checked my notifications and saw all of the comments. Thank you so much grandpa! I get easily embarrassed by my comments/writing, only you could make it sound beautiful

2020-2021 Songs Published On YouTube

Songs Published On YouTube

2020

Remember Me (From Coco), 4 years ago, 3:52, 11K views, Jan 6, 2020
Run (Snow Patrol cover), 4 years ago, 2:53, 5.6K views
Sunday Morning (Velvet Underground cover), Jan 11, 3:12, 24K views
Today (Jefferson Airplane cover), Jan 15, 2:42, 5K views
This Old Guitar (John Denver cover), Jan 18, 2:48, 2.7K views
A Good Man Is Hard to Find (Sufjan Stevens cover), Jan 20, 4:59, 2.3K views
Above the Clouds of Pompeii (Bears Den cover), Jan 25, 3:26, 4.3K views
Flags (SYML cover), 4 years ago, 3:32, 4.9K views
Two Headed Bot Pt 2 (Neutral Milk Hotel cover), Jan. 31, 4:40, 20K views
If (Pink Floyd cover), 4 years ago, 5:22, 5.6K views
El Paso (Marty Robbins cover), 4 years ago, 3:54, 6.8K views
Don't Think Twice It's Alright (Bob Dylan cover), 4 years ago, 6:06, 17K views
So Long Marianne (Leonard Cohen cover), 4 years ago, 1:46, 15K views
Gasoline Horses (Sparklehorse cover), 4 years ago, 3:20, 1.4K views
Stuck on You (Lionel Ritchie cover), 4 years ago, 4:58, 5.1K views
Nothing Ever Happens (Del Amitri cover), 4 years ago, 3:46, 1.5K views
I'll Follow You Into the Dark (Death Cab for Cutie cover), Feb 28, 3:46, 2.1M views
Fade Into You (Mazzy Star cover), 4 years ago, 4:01, 574K views
It's Not Dark Yet (Bob Dylan cover), 4 years ago, 3:30, 9.9K views
These Days (Jackson Browne cover), 4 years ago, 3:58, 5.4K views
If I'm to Die (Keaton Henson cover), 4 years ago, 3:17, 9.2K views
Fear of Fear (Passenger cover), 4 years ago, 3:45, 1.9K views
Feelings (Morris Albert cover), 4 years ago, 3:11, 2.1K views
I'm Gonna Catch Me a Train (Original song), 4 years ago, 3:54, 1.6K views
Bring It on Home to Me (Sam Cooke cover), 4 years ago, 3:17, 2.5K views
Take Me Home Country Roads (John Denver cover), 4 years ago, 3:09, 20K views
Darkest Days (Passenger cover), 4 years ago, 5:36, 1.2K views
Wild Mountain Thyme (Traditional), 4 years ago, 4:16, 1.3K views
Lockdown (Original song), 4 years ago, 4:34, 4.6K views
Beautiful World (Colin Hay cover), 4 years ago, 3:48, 2.5K views
A Bit of Advice to All You Canines, 4 years ago, 0:17, 4.6K views
Into Dust (Mazzy Star cover), 4 years ago, 4:21, 19K views
I Wish Grandpa's Never Died (Riley Green cover), 4 years ago, 3:12, 2.9K views
Magnolia (JJ Cale cover), 4 years ago, 3:52, 2.7K views
In Colour (Jamey Johnson cover), 4 years ago, 4:19, 881 views
Angel from Montgomery (John Prine cover), 4 years ago, 4:07, 1.9K views
Via Chicago (Wilco cover), 4 years ago, 2:35, 2.8K views
Rare as Gold (Apologies to Sting), 4 years ago, 4:50, 416 views
Getting Old Song (Original song), 4 years ago, 4:12, 39K views
Time (Revisited original song), 4 years ago, 3:15, 7.2K views
Beautiful Birds (Passenger cover Take Two), 4 years ago, 3:55, 1.1K views
You Won't See Me Anymore (Original song), 4 years ago, 3:45, 3.1K views
Like I Miss You (Original song), 4 years ago, 4:00, 3.1K views
It's Gonna Be a Long Night (Original song), 4 years ago, 3:24, 2.4K views
Through the Valley 2 (Cover), 4 years ago, 3:37, 1.4K views
Rosemary (Original song), 4 years ago, 3:24, 2.7K views
Last Trip to Southwold (Original song), 4 years ago, 4:21, 2.6K views
Home (Original song revisited), 4 years ago, 3:46, 2.8K views
Some Day One Day (Original song revisited), 4 years ago, 3:33, 3K views
Sharp Scratch (Slow Show cover), 4 years ago, 5:16, 439 views
Miss You (Original song redone), 4 years ago, 3:40, 12K views
I Will Love You (Fureys cover), 4 years ago, 2:37, 892 views
1st of May (Bee Gees cover), 4 years ago, 3:29, 1.1K views
They're Hanging Me Tonight (Mart Robbins cover), 4 years ago, 3:18, 17K views
Trees (Original song), 4 years ago, 5:19, 5K views
Honey (Bobby Goldboro cover), 4 years ago, 1:27, 2.6K views
Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want (Smiths cover), 4 years ago, 2:29, 38K views
Long Hard Day (Revisited original song), 4 years ago, 3:42, 4K views
When I Was a Boy (Original song revisited), 4 years ago, 3:37, 8.8K views
Honey Bee (Steam Powered Giraffe cover), 4 years ago, 3:40, 13K views
Be My Mistake (1975 cover), 4 years ago, 2:19, 22K views
The Mollusk (Ween cover), 4 years ago, 3:03, 14K views
Blues Run the Game (Jackson C Frank cover), 4 years ago, 2:40, 4.1K views
What a Wonderful World (Cover), 4 years ago, 3:38, 28K views
Good Year for the Roses (Elvis Costello cover), 4 years ago, 4:43, 1.8K views
Mystery of Love (Sufjan Stevens cover), 4 years ago, 3:55, 57K views
Tomorrow Is a Long Time (Bob Dylan cover), 4 years ago, 2:56, 4.7K views
Hey Jude (The Beatles cover), 4 years ago, 4:06, 22K views
One (Cover based on Johnny Cash version), 4 years ago, 4:28, 2.4K views
Forty Shades of Green, 4 years ago, 4:01, 776 views
Pancho and Lefty (Townes Van Zandt cover), 4 years ago, 5:45, 4.2K views
Broken (Original song), May 27, 3:15, 76K views
The Night We Met (Lord Huron cover), 4 years ago, 2:20, 66K views
Emily (Revisited original song), 4 years ago, 4:01, 4.8K views
Cruel Cruel World (Willie Nelson cover), 4 years ago, 3:15, 23K views
Drive in Saturday (David Bowie cover), 4 years ago, 2:02, 3K views
True Love Will Find You in the End (Daniel Johnston cover), 4 years ago, 3:29, 9K views
Chelsea Hotel #2 (Leonard Cohen cover), 4 years ago, 3:39, 7K views
Long Way from Home (Lumineers cover), 4 years ago, 5:23, 8.6K views
Sister Oh Sister (Original song), 4 years ago, 2:47, 5.2K views
Be My Angel (Mazzy Star cover), 4 years ago, 3:26, 10K views
I Started a Joke (Bee Gees cover), 4 years ago, 2:35, 20K views
Red (Cover), 4 years ago, 5:02, 2.1K views
Sunday Morning Smile (Original song), 4 years ago, 5:20, 8.6K views
A Bit More About Me, 4 years ago, 3:37, 13K views
Where Was the Love (Original song revisited), 4 years ago, 7:01, 7.1K views
Just Another Story (Original song revisited), 4 years ago, 4:37, 9.4K views
Grace (Dubliners cover), 4 years ago, 3:55, 1.4K views
The Old Man (Fureys cover), 4 years ago, 3:27, 1.2K views
Before (Original song revised), 4 years ago, 4:24, 10K views
Yesterday She Said Goodbye (Original song), 4 years ago, 3:23, 27K views
Maggie (Cover), 4 years ago, 2:11, 2.1K views
Don't original song revisited, 4 years ago, Unknown time, 22K views
If you could read my mind (Gordon Lightfoot cover), 4 years ago, 3:43, 3.6K views
Another brick in the wall (Pink Floyd cover), 4 years ago, 4:01, 34K views
Mull of Kintyre (Paul McCartney cover), 4 years ago, 4:16, 2.3K views
Forever young (Bob Dylan cover), 4 years ago, 3:58, 8.6K views
Sorrow (The Merseys cover), 4 years ago, 3:14, 915 views
Around and around, 4 years ago, 3:27, 844 views
You're my best friend (Don Williams cover), 4 years ago, 2:47, 2K views
Delicate (Damien Rice cover), 4 years ago, 5:02, 7.1K views
The days of Pearly Spencer (David McWilliams cover), 4 years ago, 4:38, 9.3K views
House of the rising sun (Animals cover), 4 years ago, 4:07, 46K views
Hero, 4 years ago, 3:54, 3.9K views
Gold days (Sparklehorse cover), 4 years ago, 3:48, 7.9K views
F B I, 4 years ago, 4:13, 2.3K views
Future days (Pearl Jam cover), 4 years ago, 4:43, 45K views
Martha (Tom Waits cover), 4 years ago, 4:30, 25K views
Dreams (Fleetwood Mac cover), 4 years ago, 4:13, 58K views
Without her (Nilsson cover), 4 years ago, 3:00, 2.1K views
Ain't no grave (cover), 4 years ago, 3:26, 8.6K views
So long, 4 years ago, 3:18, 2.6K views
No surprises (Radiohead cover), 4 years ago, 3:11, 2.6M views
Crazy mama (JJ Cale cover), 4 years ago, 2:08, 1.7K views
That's the way it is (Red Dead Redemption 2), 4 years ago, 3:14, 57K views
Upward over the mountain (Iron and Wine cover), 4 years ago, 3:58, 12K views
Snuff (Slipknot cover), 4 years ago, 3:55, 5.1M views
When you died (Menzingers cover), 4 years ago, 3:51, 7.3K views
Atlas hands (Benjamin Francis Leftwich Cover), 4 years ago, 2:50, 5.3K views
It's all over now baby blue (Bob Dylan cover), 4 years ago, 4:16, 11K views
Strawberry fields forever (Beatles cover), 4 years ago, 2:44, 27K views
I hope that i don't fall in love with you (Tom Waits cover), 4 years ago, 3:52, 14K views
Seven (David Bowie cover), 4 years ago, 3:18, 4.4K views
Lua (Bright eyes cover), 4 years ago, 4:21, 52K views
I tried (Reverend Terry cover), 4 years ago, 5:19, 7.5K views
Let's go to the river, 4 years ago, 5:19, 2.9K views
Not in Nottingham (From Disney's Robin Hood), 4 years ago, 2:05, 6.4K views
Dance me to the end of love (Leonard Cohen cover), 4 years ago, 4:55, 27K views
Ring of fire (Johnny Cash cover), 4 years ago, Unknown time, 18K views
Frosted glass (care home thoughts), 4 years ago, Unknown time, 2.3K views
To be alone with you (Sufjan Stevens cover), 4 years ago, Unknown time, 20K views
Playing with his hair, 4 years ago, Unknown time, 1.8K views
Goodbye dear friend (Deer Tick cover), 4 years ago, Unknown time, 6.7K views
Don't take the girl (Tim McGraw cover), 4 years ago, Unknown time, 4.6K views
Window shopping (Hank Williams cover), 4 years ago, Unknown time, 1.4K views
One of these days (Neil Young cover), 4 years ago, 5:36, 7.9K views
You won't see me cry, 4 years ago, 5:36, 11K views
The Guardian (Shawn James cover, The Last of Us), 4 years ago, 4:38, 13K views
Wish i could whistle out a song, 4 years ago, 5:14, 2.2K views
I'm not worth it, 4 years ago, 6:21, 32K views
Sundown (Gordon Lightfoot cover), 4 years ago, 2:43, 4.5K views
Held the hand (Daniel Johnston cover), 4 years ago, 1:39, 3.9K views
Dirty old town (cover), 4 years ago, 3:21, 9.5K views
Save me, 4 years ago, 3:52, 4.6K views
Scat, 4 years ago, 3:14, 2.4K views
A song for the drunk and broken hearted (Passenger cover), 4 years ago, 3:58, 12K views
I still think about her sometimes, 4 years ago, 3:20, 19K views
Just killing time with a bit of chat, 4 years ago, 3:08, 2.3K views
Under the folding branches veils (cover), 4 years ago, 3:36, 1.5K views
I'm so lonesome i could cry (Hank Williams cover), 4 years ago, 2:47, 11K views
Chasing cars (Snow Patrol cover), 4 years ago, 4:06, 185K views
No place to fall (Townes Van Zandt cover), 4 years ago, 3:21, 5K views
Daddy's here (Ralph McTell cover), 4 years ago, 3:52, 1.8K views
Lockdown 2 (The Conspiracy), 4 years ago, 3:24, 8.3K views
The girl of my best friend (Elvis Presley cover), 4 years ago, 2:51, 5.7K views
More than love, 4 years ago, 4:53, 9.1K views
In love again (Reworked), 4 years ago, 3:02, 2.6K views
Standing in the rain, 4 years ago, 3:35, 4.5K views
Stay forever, 4 years ago, 4:04, 6.1K views
Buster (Reworked), 4 years ago, 3:27, 4.1K views
The waiting, 3 years ago, 7:23, 74K views, Nov 30, 2020
Chains revisited, 3 years ago, 4:46, 11K views
My my love (Joshua Radin cover), 3 years ago, 3:58, 11K views
Fairytales and firesides (Passenger cover), 3 years ago, 5:07, 28K views
Aunt Mary (Lyrics by Paula Thomas), 3 years ago, 3:36, 6.5K views
Fields of gold (Sting cover), 3 years ago, 3:17, 25K views
Dad (Lyrics by Paula Thomas), 3 years ago, 3:06, 5.1K views
Before (Breakup Song Acoustic), 3 years ago, 3:27, 19K views
True love will find you in the end (Daniel Johnston cover take 2), 3 years ago, 2:22, 44K views
Then you (Remake), 3 years ago, 3:14, 5.2K views
In the Aeroplane over the sea (how i play it lesson), 3 years ago, 6:56, 23K views, Dec 8, 2020
Walking the cow (Daniel Johnston cover), 3 years ago, 2:50, 25K views
Words spoken in anger 1, 3 years ago, 3:23, 13K views
Words spoken in anger 2, 3 years ago, 3:06, 10K views
I remember everything (John Prine cover), 3 years ago, 2:37, 21K views
When i'm gone, 3 years ago, 3:02, 87K views
Forever love (David Savage cover), 3 years ago, 3:42, 7.5K views
Merry Dance, 3 years ago, 2:16, 6.2K views, Dec. 21, 2020
Fly me to the moon, 2:12, 43K, Dec. 23, 2020

2021

Nights in white satin (Moody Blues cover), 2 years ago, 4:40, 9K views, Dec. 30, 2021
This could be my last song (Re-recorded), 2 years ago, 2:05, 26K views
Families at Christmas, 2 years ago, 4:31, 5K views
Hold me tight (Lyrics by Klingman and Hobson), 2 years ago, 4:24, 2.8K views
Coffee to go (Original song), 2 years ago, 4:46, 6.9K views
Old love (Original song), 2 years ago, 4:15, 4.6K views
My beautiful Jane (Original song), 2 years ago, 3:26, 3.5K views
A silent night Christmas 1915, 2 years ago, 1:35, 4.9K views
Marshall and Kuro, 2 years ago, 10:08, 4.3K views
A bit of chat and an old song of mine, 2 years ago, 4:09, 2.3K views
Hallmark videos (Original song), 2 years ago, 3:38, 2.6K views
Ride on (Christy Moore cover), 2 years ago, 8:15, 3.1K views
Cheyenne (Lyrics by Harold Cambell), 2 years ago, 3:29, 2.8K views
Killing me softly (Roberta Flack cover), 2 years ago, 4:18, 12K views
Ashes in the wind (Original song), 3 years ago, 4:22, 4.2K views, Nov. 24, 2021
If that's alright (revisited), 3 years ago, 5:13, 2.8K views
What's up (4 Non Blondes song), 3 years ago, 2:59, 33K views
The beast in me (Johnny Cash cover), 3 years ago, 4:26, 7.2K views, Nov. 23
The Devil's A Liar - Daydream Collective (Audio), 3 years ago, 4:39, 2.8K views
I guess we'll never know (extended version), 3 years ago, 3:08, 3.8K views
I guess we'll never know, 3 years ago, 3:02, 3.8K views
Let it be me (Everly Brothers song), 3 years ago, 3:52, 3.1K views, Oct 29, 2021
Pale blue eyes (Velvet Underground song), 3 years ago, 5:39, 16K views
Kingston town (my version), 3 years ago, 3:11, 3.9K views
All I have to do is dream (Everly Brothers cover), 3 years ago, 5:01, 5.2K views
Knocking on heaven's door (Bob Dylan cover), 3 years ago, 2:47, 48K views
Play with fire (Rolling Stones cover), 3 years ago, 2:51, 7.7K views
You can close your eyes (James Taylor song), 3 years ago, 4:52, 3.4K views
Thrasher (Neil Young cover), 3 years ago, 4:37, 3.7K views
One more scratch, 3 years ago, 4:05, 3.1K views
Tell me now (Campfire folk), 3 years ago, 4:47, 1.7K views
The Skye boat song (Traditional), 3 years ago, 6:36, 2.3K views
Who could have known, 3 years ago, 7:19, 5.1K views
The company, 3 years ago, 4:42, 2.4K views
Lyrics Video of Safe, 3 years ago, 4:42, 1.4K views
Safe, 3 years ago, 5:17, 3.2K views
Hold on (Tom Waits cover), 3 years ago, 4:27, 7.1K views
Alone, 3 years ago, 3:12, 7.4K views
Is it ok (From Fame), 3 years ago, 4:50, 5.7K views
Peggy O (Traditional song), 3 years ago, 3:26, 2.8K views
Wonderful Tonight (Eric Clapton cover), 3 years ago, 3:27, 9.7K views
Whiskey on a Sunday (cover by Glyn Hughes), 3 years ago, 4:01, 2.8K views
Just the two of us (cover), 3 years ago, 3:58, 23K views
Midnight sun (Josiah Taschuk cover), Sept 17, 3:48, 2.4K views
Hymn (Joel Porter cover), 3 years ago, 6:09, 2.1K views
East side fadeaway (The Holy Broken cover), Sept 14, 4:46, 2.2K views
Every rose has its thorn (Poison cover), 3 years ago, 4:15, 11K views
Let it out (Staind song), 3 years ago, 2:55, 4.7K views
Balloon (Video by Tim Fairhead), 3 years ago, -, 3K views
Half the world away (Oasis cover), 3 years ago, -, 9.5K views
Kathy's song (Paul Simon cover), 3 years ago, -, 8.4K views
Wild horses (Rolling Stones cover), 3 years ago, -, 26K views
Hero (Family of the Year cover), 3 years ago, -, 13K views
How've you been (Trains on Perry St. cover), 3 years ago, -, 2K views
Don't look back in anger (Oasis "sort of" cover), 3 years ago, -, 109K views
My sweet lady (John Denver song), 3 years ago, -, 3.6K views
Morning ramblings, Aug. 16, 3.4K views
When I'm gone (extended version), 3 years ago, -, 8.2K views
Yesterme yesteryou yesterday (Stevie Wonder cover?), 3 years ago, -, 3.4K views
Marshall and Kuro, 3 years ago, -, 3.2K views
If you think you know how to love me (Smokey cover for Shea), 3 years ago, -, 2.5K views
Are you gonna cry, 3 years ago, -, 4.9K views
Dead man's gun (from Red Dead Redemption), Aug. 9, 45K views
A Different Game Fan Lyric Video Jun 14 2,859 views

please create a song list from the file List title=2023 Frank Watkinson's YouTube Songs
On one line put: Number, Song Title, Date, Time, Number of Views
print all the songs on the list including the original songs .
print the original songs in bold print.
also include the time
format example: If you could read my mind Gordon Lightfoot cover, 4 years ago, 3:43 , 3.6K views

Monday, December 14, 2020

Me rambling on again.

Frank Watkinson: Reflecting on Music, Creativity, and Unexpected Success

A Folk Musician's Journey From YouTube to a Wider Audience

Frank Watkinson, a 67-year-old folk musician known for his heartfelt songs and modest demeanor, shared an update with his fans on December 14, 2020. In his characteristic candid style, Watkinson touched on everything from making his music more accessible to reflecting on the surprising success of one of his latest songs, When I’m Gone. His update offers a glimpse into his creative process, his challenges as an independent artist, and his gratitude for his loyal audience.

Making Music More Accessible

For years, Watkinson’s YouTube channel has been a haven for fans of authentic, emotionally resonant music. However, many have asked for his songs to be available on streaming platforms like Spotify. In response, he announced that he’s compiled 15 of his tracks for streaming and preview, emphasizing that these are raw versions sourced directly from YouTube recordings.

“I’ve tried to get them as best quality as I can, but as I’ve said before, I’m not a technician,” Watkinson explained. The musician admitted that he has yet to step into a professional studio but remains open to the idea in the future, with a caveat: “Sometimes when you do something the first time, it can’t be recreated in a studio. Some musicians overdo it, and it kills the magic.”

The Surprising Success of When I’m Gone

Among his many compositions, When I’m Gone has struck a particular chord with listeners. Watkinson recounted its humble beginnings: a simple morning ritual of making coffee and picking up his guitar. Inspired by a supermarket sign that read, “When it’s gone, it’s gone,” the song came together before his coffee cooled.

“I just wish I knew how to predict what people like,” he confessed, marveling at the overwhelming response to the track. Its concise length and poignant message seem to resonate deeply with listeners, solidifying his reputation as a storyteller who finds beauty in simplicity.

Humor and Connection

Watkinson’s update wasn’t all music; it also included anecdotes that highlight his wit and down-to-earth nature. He shared a cautionary tale about online shopping, describing how he was misled by a picture of a John Lennon replica guitar. When the guitar arrived, it was laughably smaller than expected, a moment he recounted with self-deprecating humor.

Gratitude and Humility

Throughout his message, Watkinson expressed gratitude for his fans, acknowledging their support even during challenging times. He joked about receiving Christmas cards in the summer due to international postage delays, seeing it as an opportunity for a delightful surprise.

Watkinson’s openness, whether discussing his creative insecurities or sharing lighthearted stories, continues to endear him to fans. As he puts it, “Thanks again for everybody, and I’ll see you all when I see you. Depends how I feel.”

Press Release: The Best Thing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A Folk Christmas: Frank Watkinson’s Heartfelt Musical Wish

A Timeless Message of Love, Nostalgia, and Family from England's Cherished Troubadour

Huntingdon, England – December 15, 2024 – Frank Watkinson, the 71-year-old folk musician whose songs have earned him a devoted global following, has released a poignant new original Christmas song, “The Best Thing,” on his YouTube channel. Known for his deeply moving lyrics and emotive delivery, Watkinson captures the essence of the holiday season in this tender ode to love, longing, and tradition.

“The Best Thing” is a reflection on the joy of cherished Christmas moments—snowy mornings, family gatherings, and nostalgic traditions—balanced with the bittersweet ache of missing loved ones who are far away. The song’s gentle acoustic melody and Watkinson’s signature weathered voice create an intimate experience that resonates deeply with listeners across generations.

Nostalgia Wrapped in Melody

The song begins with a wistful wish:

"I wish that it would snow tonight,
Wake up in the morning to a blanket of white."

These opening lines evoke a longing for idyllic childhood Christmases, while the vivid imagery of Santa’s sleigh and church choirs connects listeners to the magic of the season. As the verses unfold, the lyrics embrace the warmth of holiday traditions, from a “Granddad snoozing by the fire’s glow” to the scents of a bustling kitchen.

Yet the emotional heart of the song lies in its final plea to a distant loved one:

"I wish you could be here tonight,
At home with your family."

This simple sentiment captures the universal yearning for togetherness, a theme amplified during the holiday season. Watkinson’s understated yet heartfelt delivery gives the song its haunting beauty, transforming it into more than a Christmas tune—it’s a timeless reflection on the power of connection.

A Remarkable Musical Journey

Frank Watkinson’s path to becoming a folk icon has been as unconventional as it is inspiring. After losing both parents by the age of 11, music became a source of solace and self-expression for him. Though he began writing songs in his late teens, it wasn’t until he launched his YouTube channel in 2015, well into his sixties, that his talent began reaching wider audiences.

His original compositions, such as “This Could Be My Last Song” (3.9M views) and “When I’m Gone” (87K views), along with emotionally raw covers of songs like Slipknot’s “Snuff,” (5.1M views) have cemented his reputation as a master storyteller. Watkinson’s songs often explore themes of love, mortality, and resilience, all delivered with an authenticity that has endeared him to fans worldwide.

A Song for the Season and Beyond

“The Best Thing” marks the latest addition to Watkinson’s growing Christmas repertoire, which includes originals like “Christmas Shopping” (2022) and introspective covers of classics such as “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and "Jingle Bells." The new song continues his tradition of offering a unique perspective on the holiday season, blending heartfelt storytelling with his distinctive folk style.

With over one million subscribers and a catalog that bridges generational divides, Watkinson continues to prove that great art knows no age limits. In “The Best Thing,” he reminds listeners that the true magic of Christmas lies not in material gifts but in the presence of loved ones, whether near or far.

A Gift for Fans

To accompany the release, there is a curated Christmas YouTube playlist, featuring “The Best Thing” alongside his earlier seasonal songs. With a single click, fans can immerse themselves in his soulful interpretations of holiday classics and discover the depth of his original Christmas offerings.

About Frank Watkinson

Frank Watkinson is a folk singer-songwriter based in Huntingdon, England. Known for his honest, introspective lyrics and minimalist acoustic style, he has become a beloved figure on YouTube, where his heartfelt music has touched audiences worldwide. At 71, Watkinson continues to write and produce songs in his living room that explore the beauty and complexity of life with wisdom and grace.

Listen to “The Best Thing” and read reactions from his fans on Frank Watkinson’s YouTube channel now.

YouTube Channel: Frank Watkinson YouTube Channel
The Frank Watkinson Journal (Timeline, Song Lists, Interviews and More)