Bearded Man Sings Soulful Cover Of R&B Song And Gets More Than 3 Million Views On The Internet

Oct 31, 2019

YouTube and other online platforms allow us to unearth things we would have otherwise likely never discovered. This is especially true in the music world.

These days, performers are no longer forced to perform in obscurity for extended periods of time in order to cultivate a devoted fanbase. Many take advantage of YouTube to reach a broader audience that performing locally allows.

This was the case for Teddy Swims, an Atlanta, Georgia singer and songwriter. He has yet to become a household name, but with millions of YouTube views on his channel, he is generating buzz for all the right reasons.

According to Spotify, the former football player is the son of a Pentecostal preacher, and his thick beard and face tattoos lend to his edgy look. However, his soulful voice is the product of his unique musical style.

He is the perfect example of an inspiring contradiction between appearance and sound.

Swims’ wildly popular viral video showcases him singing Bonnie Raitt’s 1991 hit song "Can’t Make You Love Me." Teddy abandoned the country sound of Raitt’s mid-tempo song to make the tune his own.

His heartfelt version is smokier and airier. Teddy utilizes a delicate voice while staying on point throughout the track. He starts out strong, and the wow factor only increases with each verse.

Once he reaches the chorus, his voice soars as he genuinely powers it out with gusto. His fanbase has flourished because of this song. Teddy’s Bonnie Raitt cover has garnered over three million views.

Teddy offers other musical stylings on his YouTube channel, and R&B aficionados have sung the praises of his distinctive rendition of Mario’s hit Let Me Love You.

We offer sincere congratulations to talented Teddy Swims. His newfound success is well-deserved, as you will see by watching the performance in its entirety below.

Once you have experienced Teddy’s striking tone, encourage others to listen to this unconventional singer’s unbelievably soulful sound. He certainly proves that looks can be deceiving!