When American family band The Petersens uploaded a cover of The Beatles’ iconic song ‘Here Comes the Sun’ to YouTube, most people’s initial thought was likely to ask what fresh take this group could possibly put on the song. The track is one of the most covered songs of all time, after all, it seemed unlikely that they were going to be able to bring any originality to the table.
But how wrong we were! What the Petersens actually delivered was a cover of ‘Here Comes the Sun’ that is more beautiful, delicate, and melodic than the vast majority of previous versions. Bringing a stunning bluegrass vibe to the track, this is not a cover that the five million people who have watched it on YouTube so far will be forgetting in a hurry!
The video’s viewers seemed to be particularly blown away by the vocals of young lead singer Julianne, with the vocalist reportedly chosen to lead this song as the result of demands from YouTube commenters! “Julianne smashed the lead,” commented one viewer, whilst another said she has “the sweetest folk voice.”
If you’re anything like me, Music Man readers, after hearing their version of ‘Here Comes the Sun,’ you’ll be scouring YouTube for more covers from this extremely talented family band. One cover they uploaded to the platform that was even more popular than their Beatles rendition was the one in the video below, which sees these incredibly accomplished musicians tackling Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Landslide’.
There is no doubt that the Petersens are a talented group of musicians, but the fact they have produced such a notable cover of a song like ‘Here Comes the Sun’ means they must be in possession of something more than talent – they also have a clear love and respect for the songs that they play together. I don’t know about you, Music Man readers, but for me that feels like such a special thing to find in the music industry in 2025.
The Petersens have truly made their mark with their exquisite bluegrass rendition of ‘Here Comes the Sun.’ With Julianne’s enchanting vocals, they’ve breathed new life into a timeless classic, capturing the hearts of millions. If you’re eager to dive deeper into the magic of this talented family band, explore the links below for more of their captivating work.