You have to let loose vocally to sing this song, like in a conversation. You have a great voice that is pure and controlled. I hear echos of John Denver and Rocky Mountain High. You should let your vocals go and be less perfect. Billy Joel exaggerates the words and stretches them in a sing song way! Don Mclean does the same thing in American Pie, which I would like to hear you do a cover to understand what I am' talking about. A song can be sung in many different ways. This song is whimiscal!
ill admit the guy has a really good voice. my problem is that he takes these songs and sort of "wusses" them up. piano man is a great tune. it doesnt need to be so floaty and oversung. my humble opinion
This is one of my favorite songs that you sing. I like them all, but this one is especially good. You and Zach do a fantastic job with it. Got your CD yesterday and absolutely LOVE it. I have a long commute for work (almost 3 hours daily) so great tunes are essential. Please keep the great songs coming. Caught your show on KDCG tonight and thoroughly enjoyed it. I look forward to seeing you on the music awards someday. I know it will happen--it is just a matter of when. God Bless
James. I will be buying your new CD and looking forwardto it. You have taken a few songs and brought back some really good memories. I can only imagine what would happen if you did The Boxer (Simon/Garfunkel) and put in a twist.
Zach, i think your timing and the smiles were right on cue. You don't look bored or anything. Other guys from other music vids doing back ups do. will you guys be doing a 3/4 fast tilt blues anytime soon? thanks gents, Congrats on Ellen!!
Flawless. the whole thing. it would be awesome if u made ringtones tht ppl can download! because i luv ur voice. id rather have ur version than the original! <3
Hello from French New Caledonia. That's Magnificent!!! The one I prefer because you give us all the possibility of your beautiful voice. I like how Zac plays and sings too. Nice to see you here. Hope you'll come in France one day?!
As usual the two of you did a great job. This song is excellent. That's the fantastic thing about you, you can do any genre of music,which makes you unique:)
I think you actually ment this as a compliment...for some reason people have given you the thumbs down!! I think james has definately made his name on Facebook but should get out there onto the charts where he belongs! You're a superb singer James...found you on here a while back, thanks for the music!!! Kieran from Ireland.
Great Job!! I happened to find your music looking for something else. I listed to several and they are all fantastic. Your voice is beautiful. So natural and it seems for flow very easy for you. Your going somewhere!!! I really enjoyed the song for your brother.
OMG!!!! I was looking at some Billy Joel vidio's when I stumbled onto you.... Needless to say I have spent the last few hours watching you.... Your voice is magnificent..... From Randy to Billy to Hank etc....You hit each song dead on... I have subscibed ad look forward to a CD... Thanks..
I really LOVE how you changed the key and made this your own. Every person I've ever heard always tries to sound like the original recording. THIS WAS SUCH A NICE CHANGE. Kudos man.
hes not famous because hes not singing his own songs!, he needs to start writing his own music, and i bet he takes off!! no disrepect james, i love you no matter what your awesome but lets see you go for the grand prize!! i know you can do it.
Wow, James you just keep impressing more with each song. You can sing any type of song and you make them all sound great!!! Great job from your friend Jason. Kudos to both of you. Keep up the great work!!!! God Speed Friend
James, I've been following you for a while now on here, and I'd have to say that this is by far your best work...your voice just keeps getting more crisp and range keeps getting more clear and wider...keep up the great work!!!
Brother, I've been watching some of your videos and i'm telling you my brother god blessed you with an AWESOME voice. Keep up the good work and some body might just discover you.
I'm never disappointed with your videos. You've got such a gift from God in your voice - and we all get to reap the benefits of it. Keep posting, please, because they always make my soul a little bit happier.
You have a great voice, but the song is too dated for you. I feel like Simon Cowell at the moment and will probably get many thumbs down since there are no audio "boo's". I think he would say something like it sounds like something a lounge singer would sing and that you are a better vocalist than that.
WOW!! You really have a good voice!! Hope to get one of your records when you make one... MNgal told me about how amazing your voice is!! You have a new fan!! Great job!!
I think you should work a bit on your high notes. I think your singing is amazing. Totally amazing. U've got an amazing voice. I think you're just not used to high noted. You push them too hard. That thing on your neck shouldn't go up a bit at high notes. THat's how I was taught and I succeeded and now It's much better. But you're still amazing. especially the other covers.
top job james!!!!!! but am i the only one who thinks he look like dave grohl in this clip? lol
kaylamilo 1 week ago
Quality voice great range, great selections. Thanks James keep it up.
BerrysJSRD 1 week ago
You have to let loose vocally to sing this song, like in a conversation. You have a great voice that is pure and controlled. I hear echos of John Denver and Rocky Mountain High. You should let your vocals go and be less perfect. Billy Joel exaggerates the words and stretches them in a sing song way! Don Mclean does the same thing in American Pie, which I would like to hear you do a cover to understand what I am' talking about. A song can be sung in many different ways. This song is whimiscal!
starblue1986 3 months ago
8 people need their ears checked
superhung101 5 months ago
@superhung101 Amen!
paulbegley34 3 weeks ago
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MatthewDuelm3 5 months ago
Awesome. Wow. Why don't you write a song for yourself and make a hit with it?
januarycurls 5 months ago
@januarycurls He has written a song called "A Hero In My Eyes" and its a really good song.
MatthewDuelm3 5 months ago
One of my favorite songs ever and you didn't fuck it up!
jncuttie 6 months ago
You both are great :) props to ya both
Jamiloveful 7 months ago
you've both have talent. keep it up!
knevanen 8 months ago
Why the HELL would someone even even put a thumbs down. 8 people dont get their drinks free from John.
FinkleFilmFun 8 months ago
so much talent in that skinny little neck!!... go Jimmy!
dlew71662 9 months ago
did you make it big yet?
0194DanR 9 months ago
you guys are great!! keep zach singing back up with you when you make it big
MrTexastexas 10 months ago
8 vote thumbs down? Really? Morons!!
m2dad2 10 months ago
"Man, What Are You Doing Here"? You Should Be On The Radio!
blippard11 10 months ago
your voice is amazing♥
lovelazydayz 11 months ago
love love love it !!! Hope to catch you soon at at local show!
moniemonieisme 11 months ago
Awesome!
mmc20101 11 months ago
you sound really good, would love to hear you do your own version of Blue October's 18th Floor Balcony
xcape455 1 year ago
been following 4 a long time!! great job!! more seger!! maybe -jodi girl??
DEBBYHICKEY 1 year ago
sorry replay button i really broke you... I cant help it... this is so good... for all who broke the replay button 0:20....
voiceofanangel00 1 year ago
great voice
HolgerHelfert 1 year ago
I've got chills...
TburgPatrick 1 year ago
Well done
1972chrisivy 1 year ago
i loved it.
proudtobeafarmgirl 1 year ago
ill admit the guy has a really good voice. my problem is that he takes these songs and sort of "wusses" them up. piano man is a great tune. it doesnt need to be so floaty and oversung. my humble opinion
RadioChris13 1 year ago
@RadioChris13 fuck your humble opinion.... my humble opinion :)
bghiy 1 year ago 10
Superb!
ansleymilligan 1 year ago
Superb!
ansleymilligan 1 year ago
Ive never been much of a Joel fan.....But Im for sure a Dupre fan!!!
crewdog121 1 year ago 2
You're very good!!!!
thePixhell 1 year ago
You're very good!!!!
thePixhell 1 year ago
i want you to be famous, i was one of the first to hear you sing on youtube.... ill be one of the last!!!
bghiy 1 year ago
i prefer piano, but guitar sorts better for this. It's like round the campfire singing songs from old history. Brilliant.
MyFrostee 1 year ago
Excellent!
GreatestSingerEver01 1 year ago
i have to be honest i didn't think anyone other than Billy or Garth Could pull this off!
You missed a couple words but I am gonna go to sleep to this song to night!!
I love you and love this cover! Keep going.
CountryGurl10206 1 year ago
Hi James .
Your voice is beautiful !!!
From Yuji
Japan,
TheYuji0520 1 year ago
that voice of yours is an amazing gift,can take you anywhere
rexista1 1 year ago
james i believe this is killing me :P
r0ele 1 year ago
is the guitar player gay? I'm looking for a cute partner like him
armtag1 1 year ago
This is one of my favorite songs that you sing. I like them all, but this one is especially good. You and Zach do a fantastic job with it. Got your CD yesterday and absolutely LOVE it. I have a long commute for work (almost 3 hours daily) so great tunes are essential. Please keep the great songs coming. Caught your show on KDCG tonight and thoroughly enjoyed it. I look forward to seeing you on the music awards someday. I know it will happen--it is just a matter of when. God Bless
2tedbear 1 year ago
James. I will be buying your new CD and looking forwardto it. You have taken a few songs and brought back some really good memories. I can only imagine what would happen if you did The Boxer (Simon/Garfunkel) and put in a twist.
Zach, i think your timing and the smiles were right on cue. You don't look bored or anything. Other guys from other music vids doing back ups do. will you guys be doing a 3/4 fast tilt blues anytime soon? thanks gents, Congrats on Ellen!!
00Kippersnack 1 year ago
Beautiful singing!
spickart4 1 year ago
good drinkn music
asheeyneecole 1 year ago
hope u make it big u deserve it
asheeyneecole 1 year ago
good job man u r great
asheeyneecole 1 year ago
I am so glad you sang a cover of this song! It's one of my all-time favorites, and you sang it perfectly. =J
ubiquitousdeity 2 years ago
love this version
AyeWeCan 2 years ago
Flawless. the whole thing. it would be awesome if u made ringtones tht ppl can download! because i luv ur voice. id rather have ur version than the original! <3
KiSsEsFrOmMyBaBy 2 years ago
Hello from French New Caledonia. That's Magnificent!!! The one I prefer because you give us all the possibility of your beautiful voice. I like how Zac plays and sings too. Nice to see you here. Hope you'll come in France one day?!
Thank you
leberdure 2 years ago
wow you're really good.
im doing this song for a thingy in music with my friends playing piano and guitar.
i cant get over how good you are. =]
porgygal 2 years ago 3
Wow.
thesupergirlcanrock 2 years ago
As usual the two of you did a great job. This song is excellent. That's the fantastic thing about you, you can do any genre of music,which makes you unique:)
connies3699 2 years ago 11
Why are you not singing live?
ojmarsh 2 years ago
you did awesome on this song
RustinLA 2 years ago 3
hey james, I've watched all you videos they are amazing. could you do "drops of jupiter" by train?
Keep it up i hope to buy a cd of yours one day.
6ertz 2 years ago 4
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james! your losing your soul. Keep this up and youl be a tim mcgraw. You know what I mean
jwalk1014 2 years ago
man what are you doing here???
ptaljaard 2 years ago
I think you actually ment this as a compliment...for some reason people have given you the thumbs down!! I think james has definately made his name on Facebook but should get out there onto the charts where he belongs! You're a superb singer James...found you on here a while back, thanks for the music!!! Kieran from Ireland.
scorphonic1 2 years ago 2
Incredible. That was amazing. Thank you. -Ryan from Wisconsin
ryanfoesch 2 years ago 6
bro` u can do it in America got talent ...
Jobitto07 2 years ago 2
Great Job!! I happened to find your music looking for something else. I listed to several and they are all fantastic. Your voice is beautiful. So natural and it seems for flow very easy for you. Your going somewhere!!! I really enjoyed the song for your brother.
deecoop214 2 years ago 3
OMG!!!! I was looking at some Billy Joel vidio's when I stumbled onto you.... Needless to say I have spent the last few hours watching you.... Your voice is magnificent..... From Randy to Billy to Hank etc....You hit each song dead on... I have subscibed ad look forward to a CD... Thanks..
benthere84 2 years ago 3
Great Voice.
thanks for that one
TrashPoet 2 years ago
Btw, the guitarist is great too... beautiful job!
pianomanhome 2 years ago
I really LOVE how you changed the key and made this your own. Every person I've ever heard always tries to sound like the original recording. THIS WAS SUCH A NICE CHANGE. Kudos man.
pianomanhome 2 years ago
unbelievable
willll6 2 years ago
Awesome job guys!!!! I'm usually fairly critical of remakes but you guys nailed it!! Thanks for sharing!!
rayc884 2 years ago 2
James you should get busy and write some songs,I think you did one,a tribute to your brother?
rick5653 2 years ago
Hay James! your even better then Billy. I love your voice very much!! I watch the video over and over again.. Thanks for your music...
perrysonny 2 years ago
let's thank god theres something out there this talented for free! True intelligent design!!!!
Webber009 2 years ago
You are WONDERFUL James! keep on singing!! Lora from OHIO.
perrysonny 2 years ago
.... ...... subscribed!!!
guinessred01 2 years ago
WOW YOU ARE REALLY GOOD! KEEP SINGING!
cheyrosebell 2 years ago
DAMN... YOU ARE AWESOME.
COLEMANBARE 2 years ago
hes not famous because hes not singing his own songs!, he needs to start writing his own music, and i bet he takes off!! no disrepect james, i love you no matter what your awesome but lets see you go for the grand prize!! i know you can do it.
sc88byd88 2 years ago
Excellent, as usual!!
Why are you not famous, by the way?
cesnor 2 years ago
GREAT SONG GREAT VOICE
BRANDONPICKENS27 2 years ago
Suuuper!!!!!
Tinibaybeez 2 years ago
Oustanding as usual!
jchandler4 2 years ago
Home run! : )
evegpt 2 years ago
AWESOME JAMES AND ZACH TOO!!!
irishsetterarchie 2 years ago
You are terrific. Nice range in your voice. Keep singing.
sandladyvb 2 years ago
i think this is my favorite of all the songs u have done that i have heard and i have heard a lot of them ur amazing.
samarias12 2 years ago 2
Wow, James you just keep impressing more with each song. You can sing any type of song and you make them all sound great!!! Great job from your friend Jason. Kudos to both of you. Keep up the great work!!!! God Speed Friend
connies3699 2 years ago 2
Wow, you have an awesome voice. You ought to go to America's Got Talent. If you're from the US that is.
auditman64134 2 years ago
Your talent is so amazing with such a mesmerizing and flawless voice! I've never heard anything like it! I'm in awe as usual.
andyjessica1 2 years ago 2
you make me so happy. :] your voice is so soothing and refreshing <33
i loooove this song... and with your voice singing it <3 it is love. :]
Emmajen 2 years ago 2
You are just soo amazing. I dont even like this kind of music but I watch them all cause your voice is so soothing!
demonicwhisper 2 years ago
5*'s You just keep getting better with each new video, never a disappointment!!! I can't wait for the CD...hope it's coming along well ;)
jessdell85 2 years ago 2
Amazing.
ChrisxTinaxRose 2 years ago
I love this song and I love your cover. Great job!
A man with such talent and yet still humble. I know when you hit the "Big Time" you will stay the same.
Great job Zach
BaFlaBooey 2 years ago 2
you have such a wonderful voice.
xxkaitlynxx 2 years ago
better than the original!
koinzx 2 years ago
wow!!! again No disapointments here!!! You really open up without the guitar!
Webber009 2 years ago 3
I LOVE IT.
MORE!!!
rawrrr546 2 years ago
most impressive. I like the way you sing it better.
nanettecharanza 2 years ago
great job as usual! :) zack is adorable! as are you!! haha :) 5 stars!!
lailbanana 2 years ago
why aren't you famous!?
stardustfalls 2 years ago 2
One of my all time favorite songs, James...I am SO happy you did this! You're talent just keeps growing and growing! THANK YOU!!
bam2bbab 2 years ago
James, I've been following you for a while now on here, and I'd have to say that this is by far your best work...your voice just keeps getting more crisp and range keeps getting more clear and wider...keep up the great work!!!
hurdlesmsjc 2 years ago
Hi there guys!
Very Very good performance and your buddy does a great job on the guitar.
Cheers
Hebbe
taxbenen 2 years ago
James what a voice ..can't wait for the CD
teddie488 2 years ago
Great job on this classic tune. One of the great tunes out there.
idahodad1 2 years ago
WOW. Just wow
midnightprism 2 years ago
Epic. 5 Stars
DoubleODude 2 years ago
Deuce.
epicdeuce 2 years ago
Awesome job! Your voice is very good. Great playing on the guitar! Peace
dolly244 2 years ago
Your voice!!! Great job. Better than Billy!! t:)
agrlfmtx 2 years ago
I watched this guy for years now on youtube; his voice is awesome. But I'm still waiting to buy his music.
LennySkull 2 years ago 2
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AWESOME!
I love this song. It's amazing, just like you are. :)
flippinawesomechick 2 years ago
Brother, I've been watching some of your videos and i'm telling you my brother god blessed you with an AWESOME voice. Keep up the good work and some body might just discover you.
romeo62278 2 years ago
Have you ever consider the song "friend of the devil"?
jocul4635 2 years ago
you two are just as cute as the dickens..and all that talent right along with your cuteness...I wish you the best cuz you deserve it!!!!!
Angela
AAgr8momm 2 years ago
excellent vocal
BUFskater1275 2 years ago
man, liked what you did with the song!
great voice you have, and the song suits your style. tho you are not that comfortable with the high notes!
just an opinion!
kaattz 2 years ago
I really thing you will become a profesional musician. You have a great and particular voice. Good Luck
HDSM25 2 years ago
Hey James great job on your song you come up with great songs keep on with the awesome work 5*****
dalesrmaninblack 2 years ago
I'm never disappointed with your videos. You've got such a gift from God in your voice - and we all get to reap the benefits of it. Keep posting, please, because they always make my soul a little bit happier.
Shelley464 2 years ago
here's a few requests.
bright blue rose,
you and me from lifehouse
Jeuseppi 2 years ago
I really liked it! Shows a different side that you sing anything!!
MikeMaryandRusty 2 years ago
Not my fav...but not bad. I agree high notes are not your thing.
kmyers18 2 years ago
ITS ALL GOOD :) WOW
JohnInder 2 years ago 2
You have a great voice, but the song is too dated for you. I feel like Simon Cowell at the moment and will probably get many thumbs down since there are no audio "boo's". I think he would say something like it sounds like something a lounge singer would sing and that you are a better vocalist than that.
HiLoNow 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
the thumbs down is not because there are "no audio 'boo's' " but more because you sound like a fucking idiot!!
larwhelan 2 years ago
WOW!! You really have a good voice!! Hope to get one of your records when you make one... MNgal told me about how amazing your voice is!! You have a new fan!! Great job!!
sun41641 2 years ago
WOW! amazing job james =)
Jessewildgurl21 2 years ago
Well I explained it a bit more in a personal message that I sent to you...if you wish, check that out.
Keep it up!
Kozu313 2 years ago
Well now I'm gonna get flamed.
*hides*
But again I'm really picky.
I think you should work a bit on your high notes. I think your singing is amazing. Totally amazing. U've got an amazing voice. I think you're just not used to high noted. You push them too hard. That thing on your neck shouldn't go up a bit at high notes. THat's how I was taught and I succeeded and now It's much better. But you're still amazing. especially the other covers.
Kozu313 2 years ago
wow zowy James your fabulous. this is a bit different than alot of your stuff. equally as good though.
love vancouver bc
cherchee 2 years ago
hey you should give the race is on by sawyer brown a try
jkopistecki 2 years ago
another outstanding performance, keep it up James, you sound awesome!
rungt08 2 years ago
you have the clearest voice. I love it. And good job Zach. Would it be okay if I requested a song or two?
aimeevigil05 2 years ago
Wow, good job, both of you. :)
LisaBaby67 2 years ago
Loved it!!! Your voice is so powerful, loved the guitar too!
LibbyGAMom 2 years ago
Terrific...
dabreezie2004 2 years ago
can i get those chords from you?
hookemhorns300 2 years ago
powerful vocals outstanding
curbshoppin 2 years ago
nice pure vocal, btw, i saw billy joel with elton john a month ago, and this song was the last encore
jimmymac30 2 years ago
wow...that's the concert that I'd love to see...
jamesdupremusic 2 years ago
You're amazing!
januarycreek 2 years ago
WOW!
ajsaint625 2 years ago
hell yea first comment great cover gotta love billy
skoalpeachdipper 2 years ago
haha, "Paino Man" with a guitar. Still sounds good man.
logswim06 2 years ago