I Am My Own - written by April Kelly

[Thruangelseyes]

I am sure you hear repeatedly how wonderful your voice is...but what I really wanna talk about is your incredible art! Is the big piece (in perhaps your living room) one of yours? I also really love this chandelier one! I am also an (Canadian) Artist, and thrilled to see similar styling to mine. I discovered you by happy accident while browsing some cover music for my own music project...

I am also a singer/songwriter.

P.S. We have alot of the same furniture/decor too...lol!

[justynbv]

I like this...why don't you try to get it to a studio to get a professional sound?

[PATIENCEUNKNOWN]

She can write...and I need a download link 4 this

[DefyingGravity05]

My man, I don't think you could "butcher" ANY song! Very beautiful melody along with a great voice! Kudos to Ms. Kelly as well as to you, Ben! I'm a recent fan (found you on the youtube version of We Are the World) and I'm absolutely a fan of your style. It's a perfect mix of modern pop, great Jazz artists of old and currents like Michael Buble, John Mayer, Jason Mraz etc. Keep on rocking, dude!

[Einsomniac]

Such a good song. What about the lyirics? When will you add it?

[altanz01]

you rock Ben!....

[lizlif3]

niceeee....!!!!

[Delano715]

really sweet

[yogirlautumn]

sing with less clothes.

[LittleCori93]

wow

your voice is soo amazing :)

[spudstud2001]

how about singing "When I Fall In Love" or "Time Enough for Love"?

[Angle1Of1Dark]

wow

[DAVIDDAMIENR]

Yep,

I'm a big April Kelly fan,

She's a Great Artist,

DDR

[cunning0915]

I think you did a great job. You are adorable!!

[bensharkey]

what was the old way?... There's a new way of counting views?

[tennismonkey09]

ya u murdered it! I guess this type of song is made for a girl to sing...but sweet painting, THAT i like!

[carlswitzerfan]

your voice is cd perfect!

[RickD1982]

Loved the lyrics, loved your voice and loved the paiting. You're full of great surprises. :D

[ruthleiarocha]

lindo

[pitlia]

fofo

[morggaan09]

when can we download your songs!?

they're amazing and you have true talent!

:)

[bensharkey]

morggaan09- THANKS! I have some songs being processed by iTunes, they should be up within a month. hope you don't mind waiting. :,)

[sarahakaaj]

haha! ur soo cuttte :D.. i luv it! and u :P!.. amazing voice :D..<3

[maleman131]

The lyrics of this are really really beautiful.

-luke.

[jaimi1995music]

love it!

but can i just ask, how come you don't use a pick? even just a light one?

[bensharkey]

thanks.. I don't know.. I guess I just don't feel comfortable holding it, I think I'd drop it! lol! I'll practice though. thanks.

[jaimi1995music]

i felt like that to but then i got one of the ones that went around my thumb. not sure what they are called but that works for me! =]

[lecifbaby]

=] i <3 it

[chocolategina]

i agree without the shirt would be better :)

[XforeverlongingX]

minus the pants too

[buck78]

Record one without your shirt!!

[buck78]

Ya you're voice is pretty good, but I think your looks will actually take you further than your voice.

[debraange]

good luck bensharkey, i like that ur gigging getting your voice heard its so hard with so much talent out there to get noticed unless you've got contacts. remember this: if its meant for you it won't pass you by!!!

[notthegrlnextdoor]

Okay, listen, this is awesome. I am really, really, really gay and I love every single beautiful girl. But you are, seriously, the first man in my life that made my heart skip a few beats, haha. That scares the hell out of me. Don't make me straight now. ;)

Amazing singer, keep it up!!!!

[ococ05]

Wow you have an AMAZING voice!! You should sing some John Mayer. I think your voice would work well for those songs. Could you sing 'Clarity' because that's one of my favorite J.M. songs and I think your voice would sound amazing for that. You could pull it off.

God Bless ;-P

[WhatDiamond]

look at them muscels...

ur really good singer

[teendude16]

Dude, honest, you are a big talent, your a star. You have it all, and I hope a record contract, agents and record companies, wake up, here's your next big talented star. There's a song on you tube called, "I'm a girl watcher". Well, right now, "I'm a star watcher". Thanks for posting.

[bensharkey]

LOL! clever! thanks a lot man, that's really nice of you to write.

[teendude16]

Your very welcome. Just like in class, when your the top student, everyone knows.Thanks.

[ElReyCangri]

great song dude, and you sing it well. Im diggin the artwork in the back.

[bnessel1973]

Really well done. April is amazing, she's an inspiration.

[TheStepfordNews]

very nice!

[sparklingVenus]

handsome handsome! talented and handsome cool guy! perfect ! for me? lol wish u luck!

[strawberryshortii616]

haha, we've got friends nearby Royal Oak

I'm from MI too..West MI though..

but next time i'm up there im going to have to go check out the store! hehe

And of course...amazing as usual! April's song is amazing and you did it justice!

[DawndeeDALLAS]

Great singing as always... and love the painting.......Loves~

[catwiesel72]

your paintings are so cool

[kdancerlh]

o wow i live in michigan too.. great job u did it fantastic. i was born there (royal oak) amazing painting

[bobitsuki]

as always, great performance! love the song..love the art studio too! the painting is about.......?

[bensharkey]

thanks a lot! The painting isn't complete but, I like the elaborate ornamentation of a chandelier and how light plays of the crystal. I'm more of a modern minimalist kind of guy though so that's why I put it on a 2d plane. This is the first one of a series that I'm going to paint.

[singingvics]

now tht was amazing!!!!!!!!!! ur a natural!!! u shd stick 2 songs lyk this ... wiv mre of a meaning cuz u sing thm so outstandingly! whereas wiv bleeding love u did really good bt it was nothing amazingly special whereas this is ... nd u got a really cool natural voice! .. keep it up !!! xxxxxxxxx

[christopherinsc1981]

Sounds great! I found your channle from medavog. I subscribe and  looking forward too watching your videos!

[AlbertoSuarezMusic]

Damn Ben. You look GREAT! Also I love this song. April did an outstanding job writing this song. Its such a chill reflective song. You're sounding better than ever. Congrats!

[bensharkey]

Thanks bro! I was wondering when you were gonna swing by. :) She's amazing isn't she?

[4c00h]

that was awesome dude, great job, dont know the song but loved it

[NYsNevo]

It's pretty :D

[lisalavie1]

Art Studio. Wow. It looks like my kind of place. :)

Love it!~

I never heard of April Kelly. Imma check her out!

Loved this vid~

[justmii2u]

shaaarks! Finally! I've been waiting for this all week:P! The song is great, isn't it? and your singing.. it's flawless! I just love it love it love it!

[emmaporter]

Great song, suits you, loving it!

[alba63]

Ben, good luck for a great success!!

You're fantastic, i love this song and

your voice is always amazing!

Another excellent job: bravo bravissimo!

Kisses from your italian fan

[death2ipod]

ANOTHER BY THE SHARK!!!

and, as usual, it's completely amazing... how do you not have a record deal yet? i REALLY wanna buy your records lol

[claublackeyes]

Hi Dear Ben!

♥

♥

♥

♥

♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ LOVE IT ;)

Really Beautiful!

April is great!

Kisses

Claudia

[brandonkeeley]

Good one man :)

[juliemusic87]

ben its excellent well done

nice painting too

julie

[hlhover]

Hi Ben, Really loved April's song. I hope she will also sing this on her YouTube page. You did a wonderful job at reflecting her style in your singing. You are keeping busy with the painting, singing and working!! Hugs, Heather

[victoriakiss08]

i know this is going to sound stupid but i just got tears just lessoning to the song and when u sing it omg i just melt i love the painting in the back ur are amazing ben u really are love ya victoria

[GreekBabe131]

wow :D

your voice....i don't have words to explain lol really nice job, keep singing!!...and playing guitar lol

<33333

[PETEM4]

good stuff Ben..... peace petem4

[1steBylgia]

your voice is amazing, love it!

[drylaw80]

Ben you have a really fantastic voice that song was amazing thanks to April for letting you use it it had beutiful words and you sang it brill i enjoy looking in on you and checking if you have any new material which im glad to say you just keep coming up with new stuff keep up the good work as i enjoy watching you perform xxxx

[catwiesel72]

you so beautiful....your voice (der hammer)

[alwaysguapo]

Excellent song!!! Great job Ben!!  Keep it up!

[Helenizzle]

Benny this was hands down one of my favorite performances by you...you really believed in what you were singing and thats what makes you soo great at what you do...keep up the great work my friend...April Kelly great song girl love the words and the message.

[bensharkey]

Thanks a lot Helenizzle!! It's always nice to hear from you.. How long have you been coming around. maybe a year? you rock babe.

[Helenizzle]

yeah a little more maybe...but whoes counting hahahaha....I love hearing back from you thats the best part ;D

[4DRY4N]

Great song and performance, 5* A.D. :)) thanks for sharing Eefgirl

[mkmc34]

bensharkey your voice, ugh i dont have the words to say, but the words to this song if people really listen sends off a message that really can make us all look at ourselfs in ways that we never might have thought of. April Kelly you have talent, and mixed in with Bensharkey makes it even better.

[bensharkey]

mkmc34 - Wow! what a review! thanks!!

[jamieandtoby03]

You are amazing and i wish the best of luck in your pursuits.

[tiagrootje]

just marry her;-)

wow Ben..as usual...great work of Art:-)

Cheers!

Art:-)

[bensharkey]

hehe! thank you very much! I'm very flattered. don't know how to react to that. :,P

[gwithadream]

Something in your voice makes me wanna cry.

[bensharkey]

I'm really sorry 'bout that!

[gwithadream]

Don't be sorry. You are great! :)

[Ilajoviem]

I love the song, and your voice...I would love to be sitting in some little bar or cafe, just listening to you sing and play the guitar!!!

[bensharkey]

llajoviem - that's an awesome compliment. Thank you very much!

[HowieMistress]

*sighs in awe* the more I listen to you, the more my heart flutters. Your voice is so soothing. Keep up the great work!

[bensharkey]

HowieMistress - thanks a lot! I'm glad you liked the vid.

[NOTJUSTNOISE]

Ben, ur voice is beautiful! BTW i love that painting! You sir are a renaissance man. Keep making more tunes! Get some recording equipment! :)

[alexandraxxxxxx]

your welcome sweetie .. your doing so great its been wonderful watching your progress .. know im quiet but im always popping by and checking how your doing teehee ..The guitar really suits your style .. hugs my friend ;0)

[elijahlucian]

yay! you got a capo! ;) nice job mang. nice job april

[bensharkey]

Elijahlucian! - yup! I sho did! thanks for stoppin by bro!

[medavog]

Simple but very stylish! 10 stars and favorited.

[bensharkey]

medavog - thanks a lot man, hope everything is going well for you!

[slap1717]

that painting is insane. i'm in graphic design right now so i'm really appreciating your talent. great job ben

[bensharkey]

slap1717 - thanks a lot! Good luck with the graphic design! It's a great field to get into!

[crea8anim8]

it's a great song, and you sing it really well! you and april make a good team :)

[bensharkey]

crea8anim8 - thanks Kristin, Yeah, hopefully we'll be working on some more stuff together.

[88kujo]

Hey, the song was great... something I enjoy hearing and would play inside my car while I'm out. I sincerely wish kudos of success will soon come your way. Cool look as well, ben.

[bensharkey]

88kujo - thanks a lot! what kind of car do you have, could it fit me and my guitar? lol!

[frogboi2008]

Hey Ben, that was great i loved it!!! I also love your artwork in the background!! Would love a piece of your art!

[bensharkey]

frogboi - thanks man, if you want a painting, I could do one for ya. just let me know.

[Octahoney]

I LOVE April Kelly, she is amazing. You did her song justice. :)

[bensharkey]

Octahoney - thanks a lot, yeah she's awesome.

[DogLover202]

nice job!!! = ]

[wisman57]

Very nice. Congratulations on all your successes Ben.

[micaelros]

all's been said already what more can i add ?!!!

COME ON YOU KNOW UR GOOD ;0p !!!!

lol

[trishabrd]

Very Beautiful Song...Fantastic Work!!!

[MegGem1]

Great work. As usual, loved it! ;)

[eefgirl]

April always writes such great songs and it's a great combination with your voice (I like her voice aswell) And don't worry you didn't butcher it in my opinion far from it. Hug Eef

[bensharkey]

Eefgirl - she sure does. thank you Eef!

[absongs]

very very good...as always Ben ;-)

[kandixoxo]

Thanks so much for sharing,sweetie!!..(Your a handsome man ,Ben!!....All my love,Kandi~Hugs&kisses!!...xox­o (Keep up the good work!!...

[justmii2u]

GAH! can't believe there's no sound on these computers! I just can't wait to hear it! I can't wait another week.. damn computers! hehe

[bensharkey]

Justmii2u - Hey Addict! you have all of NYC to discover! What are you doing on the pc? hehe, go out and enjoy yourself. :,P I'll still be here.

[nobodysclown]

Sweet Song ... Very nice as always. Thanks, Ben.

[emaleee21]

Great voice.

[mandyanderic]

I love it!!! Great song, great vocals!!!5*

[aprilmkelly]

hey sis!

[frankrock0629]

wow

it's amazing!

great song!

awesome!!!

[turbomaruz]

nice song...very april kelly...

good job man!

wonder if april can write a tune for me.... :o

[WomanInterrupted]

Ben for president!

[bensharkey]

womanInterrupted - HAHA! You keep saying that! It cracks me up. I've never even thought about running. :,)

[Nanooboy]

nice song april! and you did a fantastic job ben :)

[sailorAngel777]

hi my name is miriam castle and is the first time I see your video and let me tell you who is in love with your voice and spells have a very beautiful voice and I congratulate you and goes ahead with your career is very nice and was a pleasure to hear your song thanks take Care so much and God bless you.

[bmw123321]

Very good 5/5

[breenee16]

wow that was so good..nice job!

[iwhocares9876]

ahhhh Ben, always a pleasure. Bless you my friend.

[woudijd]

You rock Benjamin. It is a pleasure listening you.

Blessings

[tracey002]

and nice song april.x

[tracey002]

very good. and your lookin hot ben he he he .xx

[Sivle08011935]

amazing voice . . .

beautiful . . .

[COOLIKEDATAZIAN]

BenSharkey,

I gotta say that you got such an old Hollywood to you. I mean that in a good way. You are awesome, great job with the song!

Jason

[josephallen413]

Fantastic!

[Nanooboy]

joe!

[kbubblespunk]

I could listen to you all day! I love your voice.

[GahanInTheHead]

Great performance. Great voice. Great song.

[aprilmkelly]

just me! love it soooo much. I am def picking up the added "sharkey sugar." Chop Chop!

[mazuine]

Benny boy..you are picture perfect!Bravo.

Luv you as always.

[JMNYC84]

Another great job!!! You're improving on the guitar. I'm feeling the painting of the chandelier in the background. Are you planning to do a duet with April? If you do, I think it'll be amazing!!!

[bensharkey]

Jmnyc84 - thanks man! I'm getting more comfortable with it. the painting in this vid is far from finished, but I'm almost done. And yes April and I have something planned for you guys. :,P

[Truelove777]

Ben a great song you sang! April - that was a wonderful gift you gave Ben. 5 starzz!

I love that painting in the background. Have you sold it already? That would be way cool if for each song you had a painting for it. (That would bring great value to your art!)

[bensharkey]

Truelove777 - thanks Patti, yeah, I've sold it already. It was commissioned for a new store here in Detroit.

[fangirl4ever2007]

great job on the song! 5 *****

nice muscle shirt lol

[bensharkey]

fangirl4ever2007 - thanks a lot babe! :,) makin' me blush. hehe

[samlvsyellow]

nice words april....and sung lovely (as usual)

sam

x

[bensharkey]

samlvsyellow- thanks a lot! I'm glad you stopped by!

[lazyjonny]

seems to me like someones got a little somesome for april, but nah I'm prolly wrong... good job I'm gonna sub

[bensharkey]

lazyjonny - na, she's just a friend (plus she's married) thanks for the sub!

[alexandraxxxxxx]

wow your guitar playing is coming on so well .. well done ... great cover too !!

[bensharkey]

alexandraxxxxx - thanks a lot! I'm trying to get better and better. :,)

[MrJackGrayson]

Very good job Ben and congrats to YOU April on writing such a nice song. I don't visit your channel enough Ben because I am busy and have many subscriptions. I am always glad when you share your videos such as this one because then I find the time to hear you once again. You're a great artist...5 stars!!

Peace!!

[bensharkey]

MrJackGrayson - thanks for stopping by. Yeah, I have a lot of subs too. I think I fell for the sub for sub too much when I was first starting out. I never am able to see my friends new vids. unless I check on their channel. grrr. thanks again!

[lotusmarlowb]

This is WAY HOT!! Your amazing and she is a great song writter!!

Brad

[bensharkey]

lotusmarlowb- thanks man! I'm really lucky to know her. And honored to be singing one of her songs.

[aprilmkelly]

hey here it is!!!!!!! Great job! So glad that you did this! I'll be back for another listen.

[knightmaster55]

you sang this and played so well! great job buddy!

[DawndeeDALLAS]

well look who are your first comments ...your most loyal special Friends Dawn and Candace... good wishes for you sweetie~

[braunbaer86]

Nice song.

I like your smiley on the sidebar.

[DawndeeDALLAS]

Hey Ben...Good to see you again.. Missed ya..hugs and love...

[bensharkey]

Love ya Dawn! You two are just too good to me! did you see the new pics on Myspace?

[rebalgirl247]

whooo hooo i was first, lol who's gonna be 2nd? hmmm