Love this, my eldest son died last July. In November of that year I had a heaft attack and during the ct scans they found cancer in my lung. I remember my other son telling me,. head up Mum, keep strong. Then the first time of radiotherapy when I was terrified, this was playing loud and proud. I have never forgot it and play this song often. Hope it gives comfort to others as it does me x

@awebs121

11 ай бұрын

thanks for sharing your story, all the best to you.. some songs are perfect friends.. 🕊️

@LutzTeichmann

9 ай бұрын

@Baboon1984

9 ай бұрын

❤

@Superstar_tradesman1

7 ай бұрын

❤

@aaronwilkinson8870

4 ай бұрын

❤

This song gives me comfort in uncertain times. Sending love to everyone.

@SuperLolguy99

4 жыл бұрын

Kate Johannesen stay safe

@katedoesthings

4 жыл бұрын

@@SuperLolguy99 thank you, you too!

@herrnasenbaer3267

4 жыл бұрын

Same to you. Just realised again how amazing, positive and uplifting his lyrics are.

@tidilie821

4 жыл бұрын

You too, my friend.

@ethangrazier4899

4 жыл бұрын

Ty❤ needed that. You too

The happiness that comes out of this song is indescribable.

@eyesopen66

8 жыл бұрын

Yep!

@AbC-ii6yu

6 жыл бұрын

Every morning :)

@ahmedben7013

3 жыл бұрын

true

9 years later this song still makes me cry...

7 years later and I keep coming back to this, Ben, hold tight you beautiful man.

@ashutoshpattnaik3196

Жыл бұрын

Hope you're doing good ma man❤️

That intro just completely killed my Ben Howard vibe

@HoneyBee-ex3yh

8 жыл бұрын

+john connor yeah, that intro is BAD.

@Ashleydc29

8 жыл бұрын

+Samantha Pagan "UGH" is such a weird response to that comment, yet we still understand what it actually means which is even more weirder. damn son. 😂

@oreomonster117

8 жыл бұрын

Ashley d'cunha how high are you rn?

@Ashleydc29

8 жыл бұрын

john connor was actually pretty bored then, but well I am gonna roll one now 😂😂

@Heinvanast

8 жыл бұрын

I'll join and rolling a fat one here! Ben and his band are great!

I love how he just randomly turns up in a hoody, with a few mates, 2 guitars, a cello and double bass and bursts out a masterpiece on a random bridge. That is the beauty of Ben Howard and his music.

October 2021: I had not heard of Ben Howard until I was introduced to him by a beautiful young man that I called my 'Scouse son: Callum. He loved this tune in particular and the lyrics really do speak to me of Callum's battle to ' Keep His Head Up and his Heart Strong'. Callum sadly lost the battle when he took his life in August. I know he is at peace now. But his death has devastated his family and friends who loved him. I am so thankful to have had this beautiful, funny, smart, loving young man's light in my life albeit for a short time. I will honour you my sun, by doing my best to 'Keep My Head Up and My Heart Strong' although I play this song and still cry but can also smile through tears when I picture you. Rest well beautiful soul. We will never forget you xxx

@ollie5226

2 жыл бұрын

My deepest condolences🙏

And I saw a friend of mine the other day, And he told me that my eyes were gleamin'. Oh I said I'd been away, and he knew, Oh he knew the depths I was meanin'. And it felt so good to see his face, All the comfort invested in my soul. Oh to feel the warmth of his smile, When he said, "I'm happy to have you home." I'm happy to have you home.

@michaelblanchard4045

3 жыл бұрын

Love it

@JUSTlN

2 жыл бұрын

my favourite part

@danml1462

2 жыл бұрын

That's why this song's amazing. Those words mean he's in the pinnacle of happiness.

honestly this man is the most beautiful man on earth.

Here during the Covid Epidemic. Keep your heads up lads.

All these years later and I'm finding extra verses to these greats.

Ben, looks like you really left those empty corridors behind you for good... Listening to you (and watching ) reassures me that all the bad things I will one day be able to leave behind and that I'll be smiling too. Keep your head up, keep your heart strong !

@isabellel9924

9 жыл бұрын

I wish for you to smile soon!

This is the perfect example of a captured moment that is as blissful, if not more, than the original recording of the album. Live music is sometimes so much more than what the artist could capture and reproduce in the studio. Both are divine, but this here is the definition of a live version that is unique and majestic!

'showed my body to the sea again, laughed it off for being so cruel, left these broken bottles and empty corridors and i walked right on through, honey i never, never dream of you' He sings this bit in the original i think he should have kept it in!

This guy is a G. Unbelievable talent. He's on the bucket list of musicians I need to see live.

@keatonwittwer776

2 жыл бұрын

u ever seen him yet

@finlaybrown3986

2 жыл бұрын

Please tell me you’ve seen him!!

Have to say Chris Bond is one versatile and talented musician, drums, double bass, guitar... what a lad.

Because I will always remember you the same - "A heart of gold, A kindest soul, An endless sea of love, An angel from the heaven above" 💙Miss you mom💙

The rythme and guitar riff is crazy good. I love the bass too. Very beautiful song. I love the signing and lyrics

She compliments his voice so well ☺️

Much love to everyone everywhere. These are crazy times and we need each other more than ever . Peace and love from north Carolina

@jarrettscott1914

4 жыл бұрын

Randy Khalaf peace from Goldsboro, NC

Limitless listens to this song and it still resonates with every single feeling I have. Picks me up when I'm down. This is different to the studio version though. I love this version!

Ben - If you happen to see this, thank you so much for this song. I have a lifelong friend that is not going to be with us much longer, and this song completely sums up our relationship. Beautiful writing, both music and lyrics. God bless.

Perfect song for lockdown. Keep your head up. After all these years I still love this son it is one of my all time favourites

I laughed so hard to the "on the briiiidge" at the beginning

I love how he doesn't know how good he is, and he creates such beautiful music

Such a wonderful artist. Ben Howard makes me feel in love, he makes me feel love. I truly love his work, it makes such a beautiful energy flow through my mind and soul

Love to see Ben with a smile on his face

WOW. What a performance. Genuine passion.

I love this version always pops up at the right time. On of my fave songs ever made. Had a challenging 2022 and this is helping me to keep looking ahead 😊

@coralinebaksteen9791

Жыл бұрын

🌷🌷🌷🌷 from the Netherlands x

@hannahahle

11 ай бұрын

It’s back again!

this lad knows what its all about.. music should be fun not a necessity.. look at those smiles

Made me f****** cry on a Friday evening. Great Artist!

see the smiles...this song really cheers up! Thx to Ben and his playmates

I think I’ve listened to this version 69876 times in the past 10 years

When the first chorus hits you can see the perfect harmony through his smile! It's a beautiful thing.

I'm pretty sure I just aged backwards watching this magical masterpiece

Every Kingdom is the first album I ever properly listened to. I remember being 6 and 7 years old listening to this with my family while driving down to Cornwall to see friends. It totally captured my imagination. Such a special record.

This is beautiful, Every Kingdom is easily my favourite album of this decade.

Ben Howard is the best musician of this generation. I wish I could play and sing like him. But I keep practising and I do not give up :)

Who’s listening in 2020 , here I am 🤘🏼 live long ben Howard and the band .

Ben is someone that I really look up to. He's found something that he's good at, and something that makes him happy. It's beautiful to watch.

This was one of the first videos I watched of him, now he has become one of my favorite musicians

Ben has pure talent!! not only his voice and musical ability but his lyrics speak direct to the soul and speak of peace and unity.

My favorite is when he starts to smile as he starts the chorus. Love his music!

Always come back to this song

Still lovin this. Songwriting, lyrics, voice. All fits. He needs to entice us again.

seems like a nice happy chap doesn't take it all too seriously

My grandad who I was close to passed away yesterday morning. Peacefully. This song really soothes me:))

I love returning back to this video when I’m feeling down

This is the greatest acoustic song on the internet

Love how much your music saved my soul in 2012-13...

@loganhartsell4196

9 ай бұрын

It saved mine from 2015-present..I originally found this song looking for Keep ya head up by Tupac 😂..this was a much better finding

look at his mouth when he says "changed" @ 5:48 ... hahaha I love this guy

They're so cute! You can tell they have an incredible passion for music. So beautiful how they light up as they're jamming :D

As a Guitarist myself I'm actually mostly impressed his picking pattern is so consistent in the outdoor cold. Soon as it gets cold my fingers lock up lol

Beautiful song. I always loved the cello.

A live version of a song can never be better than this. Ok it’s tied with bob iver when they singing in a building.

Ben Howard and this song has pulled me through the worst life throws at anyone love u

thank you for this song .. the best solo artist i came across ever.. gonna be following him for many years to come.. cheers

This version of this song, I gotta give a thousand thumbs up. Masterful. Amazing. The musical harmony cuddles my heart with pure love. I'm blown. Why was I born with two thumbs only.

Um amor declarado por esse som!

one of my all time favourites 😀🌈❤️✌️

Ben Howard's style on the guitare is just amazing! THIS is real music !

wow pause at 3:17 and see the weather the lighting there, its Like good and bad weat5her at once . its incredible . like the song This Sadness and this hope at once

It has become one of my favorite songs... and the lyrics are great too, I feel a connection with it in this moment of my life

The best thing is they are having so much fun!!!

i love this performance, they seem so happy!

This song helps me to keep going forward at hard times.. amazing positive vibes and chills all over my body Thank you!❤️

Love this song so much..... It really helped me with my depression. I know I need to keep my head up and stay strong.

Will listen to this an play it for the rest of my life for sure.

Man! This song is so incredible. Love it !

There's something about Ben Howard's voice that unlocks the tears for me... touches me on the deepest level. I had almost forgotten.

Such a amazing artist, thank you for this song so much!!

2020 and I’m still here!!!

Unbelievable video, will always come back to this video, beautiful ❤️

wtf intro was that?

@scottmallon6540

10 жыл бұрын

clearly free styling. to make it different and keep it fresh i guess.

@infantryspecial5072

9 жыл бұрын

Not sure if you've tried playing guitar in freezing temps before... yeah not very easy.

@georgyflouty3241

9 жыл бұрын

Infantry Special They're talking about the intro of the whole video before the song starts mate..

I really really feel this song!

Shout out to the warm infectious smiles between Ben and the guy on the Double bass.

God I love this man

I had the luck of finding this song when I was a suicidal teen. Music helped me off that ledge. This song in particular helped me. Still does ❤

They are so good it puts me in a whole different world

THIS. This is music. My ears are so incredibly pleased

This vídeo is particularly special for me. Was the first Ben's músic that o ever listen. After that his music being part of my life every single day. Thank you Ben, Brazil also loves you!

Wooooowwwwww fantastic!! They’re all so talented!!

Such a great version of the song with a real nice rustic sound to it. Staying true to the music!

the finger style he has drives me crazy cause I cant seem to play this song the same way

@DANYALLAYNAD

6 жыл бұрын

Antonio Alexandre learning dire straits sultans of swing helped me to get better at this style

I'm a 59 year old, 10-year Army Veteran. Hard Rock n Roll and Heavy Metal. But this song is butter on my lips.

in love with this guy and his music!

Ben, thank you. Straight to your heart strings and all of the above. Live well my friend.

You literally made me cry ! ty so much. I will keep my head up ilm keep my heart strong

This clip leaves me feeling warm, with respectful talent envy 😀

you guys are just so real from the heart big up to all of you xxxx

Thanks Ben, always love this song!!!

The girls voice gives me chills in the chorus man

Thank you for this Ben Howard and friends, may love follow you always.

This combined with a summer evening around sunset in a village somewhere in West Sussex is to me, paradise

I will never get over how awesome this is.

What beautiful words , one of my favourite happy songs ✌️❤️

Heard this song for the first time today. ,wow what an inspiration great song we’ll done , I’m an old Muso 68 years old , I’m going to learn this song it’s inspiring , thanks Ben 😎🎶🎶🎶🎶

You guys killed it. So good!!!

Timeless memories