James Arthur: Secret Busker - BBC Radio 1

See what happened when Grimmy sent out James Arthur (cunningly disguised as an old man) in a busking battle with our Radio 1 Buskers.

[sarahahmad]

All these people got a free James Arthur Concert omg

[skullgod]

Here's an unspoken rule here in america: If a busker manages to make you stop and listen/watch, you need to give them a tip, no matter the amount.

[princeandreitinga]

I want Lewis capaldi to do this challenge too! 😂

[sophiemell]

He has such a distinctive voice, there’s no way he could pass for anyone but himself 🥰

[oh]

its so obvious when he is surrounded by go pros and cameras on the balcony and when he looks about 65 but is wearing the clothes of a 25 year old.

[joseflores-pzgp]

This reporter is the type of person to say I love this part in the middle of an important scene so u can’t hear anything

[Misspol]

I think around 90% of onlookers knew it was James, I mean look at them, everyone's recording lol

[MadamXMedusa]

if I heard him I'd know straight away it was James Arthur 😂😂

[rebeccahopkins]

James’ voice and emotion was WAYYY better. Some people just have IT. and when they sing and play it’s miles above imitation. Can’t be replicated. It’s as if their soul is singing, not just their vocal chords. He has it.

[maidinh]

if i was there, i would recognize his voice and give him all the money i have LOL

[SandyGirl]

his voice is so distinct, if i was there id be getting all the selfies

[joeellul-turner]

Hmmm I wonder if BBC 1 filming him from on top of the balcony gave it away 😂

[Allaluca]

No matter the disguise, VOICE DON'T LIE 😂😂😂

[johngillis]

i just wanted the the bloke to stop talking so I could hear him sing

[WhateverIsTrue]

The thing about James Arthur is that he has a voice that is so unique, so recognisable whatever he looks like, it will command listening! ❤️

[MayaTheBeeeeee]

I'd miss 50 trains for James, let's be honest

[jadagreen]

The cameras are there and James' voice is so recognizable and unique. Still fun to see though.

[bangbang-kogi]

It's because when James was singing you could feel it in your soul. The hairs on your neck stand up you get goose bumps or hot flashes. Only true emotion and beautiful vocal chords can accomplish that.

[mikeyjames]

This is so awesome. He's incredible without a studio behind him. Just the fact that he can do out there in the cold without anything other than a guitar and his voice and sound that amazing blows my mind. He's incredible.

[naimorgs]

Looks like the crowd knew what was going on