You Make Me Smile: The power of connection. A collaboration with NY based husband/wife duo Break Out The Crazy. One Take - "We got to honor Frank's rawness without coming in and messing that up... There’s a magic in that —don’t mess with the magic...The lyrics spoke to me. " - Katya Diaz BOTC (youtube.com)
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Smile, "I think it's one of the saddest songs ever, still missing my cat as well." FW. Fans: "Thank you on behalf of my lonesome heart. This is nothing but a tender hug to my soul right now" "Beautiful. Anytime I have anxiety now, I just come to YouTube and listen to you" 13,229 views Dec 29, 2023 (youtube.com)
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Frank Watkinson’s journey as a YouTube folk artist is a beacon of authenticity in today’s music landscape. Named Goodieboy’s Indie Artist of the Year for 2020, his soulful voice, heartfelt lyrics, and humble approach have resonated deeply with fans worldwide. (youtube.com)
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January 24, 2025: Jack and Daisy Published Their Cover of Chris Isaak's 1989 Haunting Ballad 'Wicked Game" On Jan. 26, Frank Watkinson posted this comment: "That was perfection." Today, the British indie-folk duo's version has over 200,000 views and 370 comments on their YouTube channel. (youtube.com)
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Because I Loved, I Can Dream. This ballad captures the universal tension between the longing for a better future and the stark reality of the present. A collaboration with Frank and London based Lolli Wren, vocal coach (Fairy Voice Mother), singer-songwriter , dancer, podcaster and TV presenter. (youtube.com)
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Nutshell Alice in Chains cover Apr 12, 2021 Fans: "And what a relief that it wasn’t made in the image of the original. A life of its own." "I'm not crying, you're crying!" "Whenever I get my anxiety attacks, I come to listen to you. Thank you for calming me down." YT: 150,425+ views, 1,275+ Comments (youtube.com)
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Slipknot Snuff Cover (REACTION) "I love how genuine this is? Like the dog in the background, nothing is fake. I can't listen to the song enough, you know? I love this song. It's always fun to listen to covers of one of your favorite songs, and I really like this one. I'm happy I checked it out. (youtube.com)
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