07:02 - I see a happy father! 😊 There's your Happy Father's Day right there. 👍 edit: p.s. Rory Charles Graham (aka Rag'n'Bone Man) is English and about the closest he is to having a black wife is having been born in E. Sussex and Harry and Meghan are the Duke and Duchess of Sussex; so, degrees of separation. 😆

@carihenson8019

3 жыл бұрын

I came here to say this. The proud dad smile made my soul smile.

@CryssLuvsMuzik

3 жыл бұрын

He's a humble young man, too. Saw him on Graham Norton.

@alexhumphreys5243

3 жыл бұрын

He is British living in England why don’t you research the artists you react to its disrespectful to get is heritage wrong I was going to subscribe until you said he was American

@Terrys-Steam-and-Cobi

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexhumphreys5243 I can see how the song can speak to the hosts in a way they may assume he is from the American south. I’m from Canada’s west coast on the Pacific Ocean. I’m white and yet I see things in this song relevant to me. It is good and universal. Its for all people about all people - equally, regardless of backgrounds. As it should be. It’s ok they thought he was American. In a way all of us Rag n Bones Man fans wish he was ours.

@alexhumphreys5243

3 жыл бұрын

@@Terrys-Steam-and-Cobi yea your right but I didn’t say anything about the colour of his skin I’m from Manchester uk and it is a melting pot of people from all over the world polish Russian African Jamaican everywhere I said it’s disrespectful to to just come out and say he it’s from somewhere he isn’t and to guess his wife’s colour of his skin that’s all I’m saying

He used to be a Rapper, when someone told him he has a great singing voice. He says he'd try it, and this is the result! ♥️

@agsweet708

2 жыл бұрын

Wow.

@Bannana_Boy

11 ай бұрын

Absolutely amazing voice

@d.rim.4275

9 күн бұрын

Love his "hard came the rain", especially live!

Here in England, a rag and bone man is someone who comes down your streets on horse and cart to collect your scrap. Usually in metal form, to sell. They actually sing “rag and bone” as they come down your street to announce their presence. Still happens to this day.

@shellieeyre8758

3 жыл бұрын

Originally they paid for the rags (sold to make paper) and bones (sold to make glue/fertiliser) and then later they just took anything people were throwing out.

@BeExcellent1

3 жыл бұрын

Rag n Bone... Whooah Rag Bone! Repeat lol literally got rid of my old washer dryer last month to a rag n bone man.

@kateshermon4900

3 жыл бұрын

Youre right we still have a rag n bone man in our street - cant understand a word he says

@whaleoilbeefhooked663

3 жыл бұрын

Haven't seen a rag and bone man for 40 years, glad they're still around. Sometimes you could swop stuff with them. Old clothes, scrap metal, ornaments, anything really.

@kateshermon4900

3 жыл бұрын

@@whaleoilbeefhooked663 Yep, this guy seems to do a roaring trade he's always around here

He wrote this himself, he rose from nowhere, talent will always win

@sarastysamuel

Жыл бұрын

No. Hard work will.

@exo-man

Жыл бұрын

@@sarastysamuel clearly you aren't working hard enough

@sarastysamuel

Жыл бұрын

@@exo-man i know I'm not

@del-1378

Жыл бұрын

He writes all his own stuff

@G-lad

Жыл бұрын

Hard work will out-do talent if talent doesn't work hard enough

The look on your face when Jojo was talking about the sonnets, just pure pride. It was sweet! Happy Father’s Day!!

@vernacohen6988

3 жыл бұрын

I loved that as well. He had such a look of love and pride. Beautiful. 😊

@gerri1135

3 жыл бұрын

Ok????? That was a beautiful smile dad had!!!!

@trayccox8223

3 жыл бұрын

Shakespeare the sonnets 🇬🇧

@lisabatitto

2 жыл бұрын

I love how Dad's smile kept getting brighter and brighter.

6:55 - That smile that follows - from one proud Dad. 👍 Made my day.

@meganbieligk9395

3 жыл бұрын

I noticed that too. I think JoJo is referring to poets like Percy Shelley, Walt Whitman, etc; especially when they wrote in quartets.

@suekelley6461

3 жыл бұрын

It’s just AMAZING WHEN UR KIDS ARE SO GROWN🥰🥰 that SMILE🤗💐👍👏🏼. 🙏🌍✌️🇺🇸

@vernacohen6988

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, Megan. 😊

He wanted to be a rapper but his wife said he shouldn't deny the world that singing voice

@That-Ginger-Chick

3 жыл бұрын

That was his dad that told him that wasn't it

@nigelcastle5904

3 жыл бұрын

he does rap with the rum com. they were with him at glastonbury he used to come down to slip jam b in brighton when we all had fun spitting bars it was run by his very good friend tom hines there are utube vids online

@screwhead1982

3 жыл бұрын

He should look up jelly roll and see this type of soulful singing and great rap can go hand in hand

His voice never falters, very smooth, you can't find fault with his performance

He actually started as a rapper and was really struggling, until one day his dad heard him singing in the shower and he said "maybe try singing" this is why the beat and rhythm reminds lots of people of rap. Also he is such a good dude, before music he cares for the disabled and down syndrome children, just a really solid dude and wholesome guy.

His song “Skin” was the first thing that I heard from him. Oh my goodness, so good!! This song is just as good if not better. The heavy beat and his gravelly voice…perfection. It’s like you don’t just hear his music, you feel it.😍🤘🏻

@1funkyflyguy

3 жыл бұрын

Well said.

@dorianak9449

3 жыл бұрын

Ooo i like the song Skin so budiful song

Such a powerful song. Always worth listening to. Also, he’s British to my knowledge and his wife is white. He’s just got a lot of blues in his soul

The Rag n Bone Man is, in fact, British. Surprise!

@djstockton1853

3 жыл бұрын

That M Night Shyamalan twist!

@SickBoiRENegade

3 жыл бұрын

@@djstockton1853 I'm shook that ur comment doesn't have more likes!! That was🔥🔥👏👏😂

@katherinemorelle7115

3 жыл бұрын

Eh, the Brits have always had a great love for Black American music. One of the craziest things, was that it took a white British band to bring Black Blues to White America. Crazy and sad. Because it was right there, but they wouldn’t listen, not until Led Zeppelin.

@cherylperrone7097

3 жыл бұрын

TIL!

@OldLadyRocker

3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t know that! He’s really good for sure.

When we see each other as human race, rather than ethnic, we will evolve as a Species. Love this song, and enjoyed the bond and interplay between you two.✌️

Jojo has grown so much as a reactor from when he first started Proud of you both, Happy Father’s Day Van!!

He's awesome but he's not from the South he's from The UK and we love him here.

@rachelbarber8814

3 жыл бұрын

Technically he's from the South of England.

@simply_psi

3 жыл бұрын

@@rachelbarber8814 Fair point, as he is from Sussex one of the most southerly parts of England, however I think the guys were referring to the good ole south of the US of A, but I'm sure you knew that lol

@jaredbrown6066

3 жыл бұрын

I've had people argue with me that Rittz who is signed to technine's record label originally done this song but Rag'n'bone man did it a couple years before Rittz

@lisastark1225

3 жыл бұрын

He's AMAZING!! Love him and this song!!💘 Could we trade him for Harry and Megan??

@simply_psi

3 жыл бұрын

@@lisastark1225 lol as much as I like Harry and Megan I think we'll stick with the current deal

This song really is a bop. You can't listen to it and not bob your head along with the beat. Love it!

Jojo is such an open minded, bright young man. He will do great things!

@wildlyawakened

3 жыл бұрын

He really is!!! I've watched ma y of his reaction videos now and he is so open and aware which is beautiful to see. ❤️💖

When JoJo is talking 'old school folk sonnets' etc... The look of love and sheer pride in your face Van, is a joy to see. Love that you're lovin our Rag and Bone man 👍👏👏👏

This song is one of those which are recorded and produced perfectly. Recording the soul into that track. Just perfection. That's why it hits so hard. 🔥🔥🔥

About the 7 minute mark, kiddo is getting it. This song owes a *lot* to old black spirituals and "chain gang" rhythm-keeping songs. You can hear a big gospel influence in there, too. The beat chugging along is just solid. That's a beat you can't move. It's beautiful.

Loved this review. Love the song....but what I loved watching the most is a Dad looking at his Son with love and pride. It's heart warming. This was a wonderful video to watch because of that a lone. Happy Fathers day.

Van, I hope your son sees the pride that you have for him! The world would be much better if every child knew their parent/guardian held pride for them in what they were becoming!

Happy father day Van! Most likely The most positive energy video Of a father and son... Long live LFR!

They have played the f**k out of this on U.K. radio though lol, he’s British just so you know

Bro that soul and heartache is in all of us, we all trying our best and need each other. Luv Y'all ❣️

Love his voice. So strong, raw and amazing! I hear he’s a supper nice guy too. 💓

Taught himself to sing in the shower. The rest is history. He just dropped a new song with P!nk which is FIRE!

You should listen to him with Pink sing "Anywhere Away from Here". He's got a great voice. What I've read regarding the meaning of the song: “Human” is a song expressing the angst of the human condition and the inability of humans to be perfect or even fix many of the “real problems” in life.

Anywhere Away from Here with PINK!! ACOUSTIC VERSION..hes from Britain.

I follow you both and watching you both react to this song, which I love, was fab. The pride on your face as a father realising your sons depth of knowledge was lovely to see. Made my day. 💕🥰

I love this song. Happy Father’s Day!

Love the look of pride on dad's face when he is talking about old school sonnets..don't think you can fake that.

Wow I AM surprised! Like father like son I guess bc I follow n love u both! Happy Father's Day..love this song.

@LFRFAMILY

3 жыл бұрын

🖤🖤🖤 Obviously I Love this comment.

Every time when the riff comes, I have goosebumps. Another great song by him is " Skin". Check it out. He is from the UK

@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek

2 жыл бұрын

Technically he is from the south

@karencrookshank4971

Жыл бұрын

He’s English 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

HAPPY FATHERS DAY ❤ this a fantastic, favorite song of mine

R&B Man is PHENOMENAL!!! ❤️

The video wasn't even finished and I added this to my Playlist. What an extraordinary talent. Thank you for this reaction!

The look in daddy's eyes watching his son talk , got me weeping over here. A whole new appreciation for both of you 💜🦄🎶🤟😎🥰 Perfect video for fathers day, thanks guys!

Saw him live this week in Camden London. His voice is just as great in real life

His got a proper soul voice and it reminds me of some church vibes everyone in the robes singing to this 🙌🏻

It’s awesome you do this with your fam!

Great video as always! Happy Fathers day Van!

Wonderful reaction, the love and respect you have for each other is is heartwarming ❤UK

I love this song

What a good ballad. He did his thing though. He's fine tuned his vocal range. I've been blessed to been involved in the music industry. Soul,R&b,hip hop, rap. He's got that r&b ribe right there, with a touch of sussex

Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers out there ❤️

Great song. 🔥 Happy Father’s Day, Van! ❤️

Check out his cover of Rolling Stones- Gimme Shelter in the bbc radio 1 live lounge, it’s epic

I enjoy seeing you two react together, this was a good one!

Love Rag and Bone Man his story telling is epic

My heart is melting watching the amazing father's pride in his awesome son.

That is a new way to hit that thang ok over here innovating adding mixture to the hitter I see you

When I first heard this I thought a black man sang it. Thx for the two of you. Sweet together! ❤️👍

Fabulous guys , fabulous reaction,you two own ,KZread , bless you

Dude, you gotta check out his joint with Logic “Broken People”. This one is an absolute banger!

Don't get no better than this guys.

I knew immediately because I have seen you guys interact before and I have quite a good memory, oh and you'll love this track!

I get exactly what Jojo was talking about- early Rhythm and Blues from the 1910s and 1920s. And he was bang on about the time too. Obviously, from that early Rhythm and Blues, there was a split to blues, then that went to rock and roll (and then on to metal). And then there was also gospel and what we now think of as R&B. And this song combines a lot of all of those influences. He has the soulful bluesy voice, with elements of gospel, and early Rhythm and Blues. Your boy was spot on, and he should be proud.

The smile and pride on your face when you were listening to your son was BEAUTIFUL

You are truly inspirational. Your son is watching you with intensity. What a wonderful example of a great human!

Happy Daddy's Day. Great reaction. I interpreted the song and video same as you Van. My family seem to be the worst offenders too. Lol

7:13 Pride of a father in his baby boy. Joy to my heart. Van. Love ya brosef. ❤️

Definitely check out some more songs by Rory, he's amazing, sounds even better live!!

I was born and bred in London rag and bone man is one of the best singers London has to offer

The song with Pink is deep too! I love a few of his songs but, the song with Pink, you hear the soul of him growing up with our black kings and queens....

I love how great you and your son talk to each other. Dad award!

He's the singer in a British rap group Rum Committee. They came on stage with him for one song at his Glastonbury show. His hooks always sounded like they were sampled from old blues records.

Happy Dad's day Van

Lovely to meet you LFR FAMILY..........Both your faces are beautiful when you're listening to our Rag'n'Bone Man.........He's wonderful, his voice is powerful without even trying and some of the woRds of his songs can move you to tears. Check out all his music an when he sang with Pink! He sings from his heart, his beautiful heart xx Jean from Scotland.

Thanks for the reaction. What an awesome voice! Try his Skin. From the uk, stay safe xx

Love the relationship and how you finish each other's sentences. Great singer, love the reaction. Stay Safe.

@Draco83449

6 күн бұрын

Folk music sonnets... lol

Rory being 6'7" with a big frame, lends itself to a massive voice. You need to listen to him and Gregory Porter singing together.

I'm happy to see you two putting the band back together again! Hope you had an awesome Father's Day, Van.

I love this song and have it on my playlist. I agree with dad that's how I understood the song to be.

You can tell he got his inspiration for black spirituals, church singing. He also mentions the words prophet, messiah.

Rag and Bone Man has some great songs. You should try "Put that soul on me" "Hard came the rain" "Broken People" which is a collab he did with Logic Hope your Father's Day was awesome, you look like a happy family and the pride and love for your son shines through.

COOL SEEING Y'ALL TOGETHER VAN & JOJO! Happy Day TO Y'ALL!

@JacobDennisHarris8586

3 жыл бұрын

I'm only human!

The "chain" sound reminded me of movies I've seen of slaves that were locked in the bottom of the ships, shackled together and all they had was to sing. Eerie feeling but beautiful song.

Love Rag n Bone Man. Really speaks the truth with What's going on out there. Love your guys reaction videos. Keep up all your great work. ❤

Dad you are absolutely right, we all have choice but remember treat people the way you want to be treated

remind me of good memories ! i used to listen to this song while riding in my bike to high school for a half of hour in the fog ☹ I miss that

Soul is soul...birthplace has not a dab of where you come from.

What a treat to hear such a knowledgeable young man.

I loved him from a couple of years ago when I first heard him. He’s amazing

Love when you have reactions with family! So cool!!!PS Your voice is so deep, love it!

One of my favorite songs!

I have watched this particular video many times 😁. The song is epic. So is your family. Thanks again 🌼. It makes me happy. The face of a good man filling with joy as he sees more proof that his children will have better lives. My interpretation of course. But it’s certain y’all dug it as I did 😁 I came here to say Thank you for sharing ! Happy trails

At first time I heard this song from my wife's phone.) And I said: Damn! His voice vibes up my soul! He's right! We're just are humans, we're do what we can. This is Soul, bros)

I love him. This guy is perfect

I purchased this song on iTunes the minute I hear it! Its #1 on my playlist right now.

Each of his albums are off the chain. Take a listen. I heard Human at a Best Buy, went to the section and asked the associate who he was. Had to download all his music. This guy is baaaad!!

His SAVE ME song,,,A BOMBSONG!👍. 🙏🌍✌️🇺🇸

There are so many talented singers on KZread that never get air time.....

@amyw6808

2 жыл бұрын

Rag n bone is MASSIVE in Europe. Massive. Not just a KZread singer.

Happy Belated Father's Day! Straight banger!

I’m proud to be a subscriber to this guy now. LFR ❤️

Hes like the UK jellyroll. He's got a lot of amazing music you should check out more.

Happy any day to you 2 vibing together

Happy Father’s Day!. Don’t stop hitting that thang!

Love the song and your comments but also your respect for each other

I like this song as it reminds me of the old addage "when you point, there are 3 fingers pointing back at yourself " All I can say is help more people even if just once a day.