Lennon wrote a beautiful song but the 1st time it ever grabbed me & wouldn't let go was when I heard Sam Harris sing this gospel version of it. I'm sure many people will have different opinions of who covered the song the best & obviously all are welcome to their opinions.
This is just my experience and I could watch or just sit & listen to this video over & over. I also have 5 friends in the middle east & pray for them every day. This, almost gospel, version of Imagine is like a prayer to me.
hi sam you are just great i am a fan for many years love your work maybe you will like my little show and you are right i try to do something for someone every day well with gods help go to my site youtube vinny joseph1 love you guy you sing right from the heart new friend vinny
That was extremely moving. I hope and pray that all of those pictured are safe where and loved where ever they may be right now. Thanks Sam. Beautiful.
Favorite, subscribed, friended, playlisted you tube greats.5 starred and commented ,and full 500 limit appreciation, my friend you have a full house.55555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555++it does not get any better than that, David.
I like this song ..My boyfriend is a marine too..i feel this song right now he is in Afghanistan ..All i can do right know is pray for him ..I believe that God is with him and that he puts angel around him too and protect s him....
Jayel, I will be praying for you and sending all my good vibes for your safety and for you to come home soon. You are an amazingly talented photographer and brilliant young man. Blessings and Namaste'
each of our stories has more layers than the one we normally 'only' see at first. if we dare not to hold on to our own prejudices and or bigotry we do get to behold beauty in each person and thing. I have protested every war since I was twelve, middle 60's, up through the present, yet have met soldier after soldier that I have more in common than most of the people I've stood with signs protesting. If we dare to open our eyes and see another's we find that the 'imagine' is truly possible. love
Jayel, you will be in my prayers. Be safe in Afghanistan and know that we are all behind you and thank you for your sacrifices. Bless you my friend! XOXO Cindy
Very inspiring! I hope to maybe become a USMC photographer as well, All the stuff i keep seeing from photographers in the Marines leads me to believe that it is an experience like no other, and I really want to experience it. If you could, can you maybe tell me a little bit about what it was like applying and becoming one? I am talking to a requiter soon about it, but I want to get a none bias idea of it.
I can get you the number of an experienced combat cameraman if you want. (I am not a USMC photographer... It is not my job and I just do it because I have done art all my life.)
it was for all the so called (good) citizens that blame the soldiers for this war and the things that have to be done ... i am a VERY proud army medics wife and was just voicing that ... i apologize if you misunderstood what i was talking about .. LOL people say im not very clear with my words sometimes my husband was the one that sent your songs for me to listen to and i was touched thats all... thank you :D
for those that THINK they know what the soldiers are doing over there ... try listening to the words of our so called government and you will SEE that its the people in power that control the soldiers ... the soldiers are only doing what superiors are telling them ... its not the soldiers you need to fight against its the politicians ...and the american people wont stand up for themselves so they need someone to blame ... so they blame the messengers (soldiers)....
This is so depressing, and I'm not just referring to the photos--They all look so young; like they are under 25yrs old. I also read the data where the lyrics are--It is shocking... and I am sure there's more. ENOUGH!!! WAR is STUPID!!! The reasons for wars are "greed, ignorance and stupidity." Mr. President: "Please bring the troupes home!"
Thank you Sam Harris for your interpretation of John Lennon's "IMAGINE" and Corporal Jayel Aheram, USMC for the photography. God Bless All.
US and British are doing a great job please all come home safe guys. Thank you sam for your great voice and great photograhy and a real insight in to the guys lives and the contstant risks they take while in war is much to be respected
It's interesting to me you view the piece this way because with "the voice inside you will always speak the truth", I feel the song pricks our consciences about what the soldiers are doing over there. But you think they're doing a great job and the video is an insight into their lives & constant risks.
I am a mom of three, they are your age and my heart aches for all of you. We are all so proud of the work that you are doing and can't imagine how hard it is to be in this action for so long. We want you home!! THANK YOU JAYEL for the pics and SAM for the video. It is a comfort to feel the connection, we have not forgotten any of you.
To put this into words would not give it justice. The pictures are amazing because of the real human life story behind it and that touches me and Sam as always your voice resonates from within and "imagine" was just breath taking to listen to. If this world could see the potential of what humanity ought to be if we learn to love & be honest..they would realize heaven is right here. Thanks Sam & Jayel
God Speed Corporal. THank you for serving and ensuring that we all as citizens are free, safe, and protected for all you do. The work you do is never gone unnoticed or unappreciative!!!!!!!! never!!!!!
Forgive me for uploading the same song, but as you can see, YouTube has changed video methods. Therefore, I edited the recent video to play as widescreen, and testing to see how it works. So, now you have an option for your favorites!
Just a reminder, the photographer of the photos in this video, Jayel Aheram is Sam's Friend Friday guest this week. I will upload the video soon, a bit early, for the holiday weekend.
Lennon wrote a beautiful song but the 1st time it ever grabbed me & wouldn't let go was when I heard Sam Harris sing this gospel version of it. I'm sure many people will have different opinions of who covered the song the best & obviously all are welcome to their opinions.
This is just my experience and I could watch or just sit & listen to this video over & over. I also have 5 friends in the middle east & pray for them every day. This, almost gospel, version of Imagine is like a prayer to me.
SteveAndrade623 1 month ago
You always amaze me!
stonewallsociety 1 year ago
Sam definetly uses what he's got (pun intended)
wew1llr0ckyou 1 year ago
Awesome video. I added to my library and dedicated to my son who served in Iraq and all our troops. Thank you for bringing it back Sam...
angelsr4real68 1 year ago
Well done Sam.. thank you so much for a wonderful insight :)
pixelinduced 1 year ago
i agree with all of the sentiments expressed below. sir, good stuff!
yoda43 1 year ago
hi sam you are just great i am a fan for many years love your work maybe you will like my little show and you are right i try to do something for someone every day well with gods help go to my site youtube vinny joseph1 love you guy you sing right from the heart new friend vinny
vinnyjoseph1 1 year ago 2
This is marvellous, worthwhile. Thanks for putting it out there.
MyCatWatchesMe 2 years ago 2
The Venus Project......is the world we ALL deserve.
Research it, spread awareness. We hold the power to decide.
blaziermissy 2 years ago 3
thanks SO much for this Sam!!!!!
NotTooObvious 2 years ago
That was extremely moving. I hope and pray that all of those pictured are safe where and loved where ever they may be right now. Thanks Sam. Beautiful.
ddubdawg 2 years ago
I do not know how, to whom, and I liked it!
americantaxdebtrelie 2 years ago
A Gift From GOD>
nealbrice 2 years ago
Very nicely done. Sams voice is amazing. Vid is very inspiring.
I have a new song (about war/peace) that I would love for Corporal Jayel Aheram to do his photography on.
If interested please msg me.
tk110utube 2 years ago
Awesome, so bloody awesome!!!!!
This vid is a complete package, great version of a great song and great pictures.....man, you killed me with this one.......Bravo! Bravo!!! Bravo!!!
bobitsuki 2 years ago
Favorite, subscribed, friended, playlisted you tube greats.5 starred and commented ,and full 500 limit appreciation, my friend you have a full house.55555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555++it does not get any better than that, David.
beachfrontal 2 years ago
Beautiful tribute dear Sam. Thank you.
coolspindrift 2 years ago
OMG, I love this song !!!
BellyDanceQueens 2 years ago
my boyfriend goes to Afagn in Sept 09..
USMC0311GFSemperFi 2 years ago
I like this song ..My boyfriend is a marine too..i feel this song right now he is in Afghanistan ..All i can do right know is pray for him ..I believe that God is with him and that he puts angel around him too and protect s him....
13ggabby 2 years ago
May God protect all of our men.
USMC0311GFSemperFi 2 years ago
Sad song looks like Uncle sams got another disaster like Vietnam was.
cultofmao 2 years ago
Thank you for doing what you do so that we can do what we do!
lurkeyloo 2 years ago
Jayel, I will be praying for you and sending all my good vibes for your safety and for you to come home soon. You are an amazingly talented photographer and brilliant young man. Blessings and Namaste'
mindya12 2 years ago
each of our stories has more layers than the one we normally 'only' see at first. if we dare not to hold on to our own prejudices and or bigotry we do get to behold beauty in each person and thing. I have protested every war since I was twelve, middle 60's, up through the present, yet have met soldier after soldier that I have more in common than most of the people I've stood with signs protesting. If we dare to open our eyes and see another's we find that the 'imagine' is truly possible. love
booksmusicart 2 years ago
Jayel, you will be in my prayers. Be safe in Afghanistan and know that we are all behind you and thank you for your sacrifices. Bless you my friend! XOXO Cindy
rainyjane10 2 years ago
Very inspiring! I hope to maybe become a USMC photographer as well, All the stuff i keep seeing from photographers in the Marines leads me to believe that it is an experience like no other, and I really want to experience it. If you could, can you maybe tell me a little bit about what it was like applying and becoming one? I am talking to a requiter soon about it, but I want to get a none bias idea of it.
johannescourtens 2 years ago
I can get you the number of an experienced combat cameraman if you want. (I am not a USMC photographer... It is not my job and I just do it because I have done art all my life.)
aheram 2 years ago
it was for all the so called (good) citizens that blame the soldiers for this war and the things that have to be done ... i am a VERY proud army medics wife and was just voicing that ... i apologize if you misunderstood what i was talking about .. LOL people say im not very clear with my words sometimes my husband was the one that sent your songs for me to listen to and i was touched thats all... thank you :D
vkatgol 2 years ago
for those that THINK they know what the soldiers are doing over there ... try listening to the words of our so called government and you will SEE that its the people in power that control the soldiers ... the soldiers are only doing what superiors are telling them ... its not the soldiers you need to fight against its the politicians ...and the american people wont stand up for themselves so they need someone to blame ... so they blame the messengers (soldiers)....
vkatgol 2 years ago
This is so depressing, and I'm not just referring to the photos--They all look so young; like they are under 25yrs old. I also read the data where the lyrics are--It is shocking... and I am sure there's more. ENOUGH!!! WAR is STUPID!!! The reasons for wars are "greed, ignorance and stupidity." Mr. President: "Please bring the troupes home!"
Thank you Sam Harris for your interpretation of John Lennon's "IMAGINE" and Corporal Jayel Aheram, USMC for the photography. God Bless All.
cdespinos 2 years ago
beautiful
CLWESTY45 2 years ago
Really beautiful, thoughtful. Hope it moves change.
BentRoses 3 years ago 2
you are so good..
divalover2007 3 years ago
the elder start war, but its the young that must fight and die
creeves3406 3 years ago 8
US and British are doing a great job please all come home safe guys. Thank you sam for your great voice and great photograhy and a real insight in to the guys lives and the contstant risks they take while in war is much to be respected
DanielR305 3 years ago
It's interesting to me you view the piece this way because with "the voice inside you will always speak the truth", I feel the song pricks our consciences about what the soldiers are doing over there. But you think they're doing a great job and the video is an insight into their lives & constant risks.
BentRoses 3 years ago
I am very sorry for you guys. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. Politicians please stop this bleeding war
AFSB69 3 years ago 2
sam and jayel - very beautiful...
palestar11 3 years ago
You make great videos keep up the good work as always you speak your mind on issues that will change all our familys.
depfox 3 years ago
Ooh-rah! Awesome.
ivyshoots 3 years ago
Just Beautiful!!
coolspindrift 3 years ago
beautiful..
divalover2007 3 years ago
Beautiful. How you have painted pictures on the canvas of my heart. Both of you!
I just said goodbye to my baby brother today (11/30)who left for Iraq. I wish you the best Jayel. You are truly a beautiful soul.
Peace and love to you.
Will you marry me? :) (how's that sam?)
Honestly if you'd like to keep in touch I'd love to.
Peace,
Lynn-Ann
lathiemann1 3 years ago
Such young faces.. The tears running down my face, burns. What a horrible war.. there are no words.
Marney51 3 years ago
WONDERFUL! Thanks so much for this video.
Lisa
Lisa072167 3 years ago
You're in my thoughts, Jayel.
ChakraW 3 years ago
I am a mom of three, they are your age and my heart aches for all of you. We are all so proud of the work that you are doing and can't imagine how hard it is to be in this action for so long. We want you home!! THANK YOU JAYEL for the pics and SAM for the video. It is a comfort to feel the connection, we have not forgotten any of you.
bennismom 3 years ago
To put this into words would not give it justice. The pictures are amazing because of the real human life story behind it and that touches me and Sam as always your voice resonates from within and "imagine" was just breath taking to listen to. If this world could see the potential of what humanity ought to be if we learn to love & be honest..they would realize heaven is right here. Thanks Sam & Jayel
MicroTex23 3 years ago
Thanks for sharing that, Sam and Jayel.
dougnugget 3 years ago
God Speed Corporal. THank you for serving and ensuring that we all as citizens are free, safe, and protected for all you do. The work you do is never gone unnoticed or unappreciative!!!!!!!! never!!!!!
THank you again for what you do.
Jim
Rebbyrebby 3 years ago
Great work, Corporal. Get back home safe. Thank you.
actorguy213 3 years ago
Gorgeous Video...in ALL ways.
Just, WOW!
Hugs and Happy Holidays to all,
Sheri~
thornekatt 3 years ago
Wonderful photography. Jayel truly has a gift.
sign543 3 years ago
WOW--POWERFUL, This is GREAT SAM.
Your friend in TX,
Greg
gregzintx 3 years ago
just beautifull
ingridgott 3 years ago
He is so amazing I just cannot get over it...
DarlingSerenity 3 years ago
Amazing and true...
Happy Thanksgiving my dear!!!
regamom3 3 years ago
Beautiful Brother...
Pippilly 3 years ago
Awesome!
: )
Happy Day of Thanks and Giving to you, tomman and everyone!
onepeacenow 3 years ago
Finally a good use of the new YT-widescreen and sweet singing from Sam!
filmidioten 3 years ago
What a beautiful person.
I love this man. ♥
newhampshirefree 3 years ago
Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
These boys and girls need to be back soon, safe and sound.
tomman27 3 years ago 3
they should have never been there in the first place...
DarlingSerenity 3 years ago
perfect for the widescreen! beautiful... just beautiful:-)
VLPRESL 3 years ago 4
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Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Forgive me for uploading the same song, but as you can see, YouTube has changed video methods. Therefore, I edited the recent video to play as widescreen, and testing to see how it works. So, now you have an option for your favorites!
Just a reminder, the photographer of the photos in this video, Jayel Aheram is Sam's Friend Friday guest this week. I will upload the video soon, a bit early, for the holiday weekend.
Enjoy!
Sam's web guy
SamHarrisCOM 3 years ago