"Your Song" by Elton John and Bernie Taupin (cover)

[BallisticSquid]

Wow, this is a really wonderful rendition of this song! Beautiful playing and singing. I really enjoyed listening to that.

[Glennwillow]

Originally Posted by Sonics

I’ve been a admirer of your work but never felt the need to comment...until now. This is excellence! The singing, the playing and even the choice of background.
Unfortunately you have set a new standard which you now have to top, and that's the challenge.
Dig deep...

Hi Sonics!

I appreciate your willingness to comment here -- it's very much appreciated! I'm really gratified to read your kind comments!

I realize you are pulling my leg a little... It's always a challenge to find a new song to do that people will be interested in watching. The truth is, I have no idea what people are interested in. My only choice is to find stuff I like and give it a try. Fortunately, this is just for fun. I don't have to make my living from this, there's no money involved at all. The stakes are pretty low.. So if a song works and a few people like it, that's rewarding. If they don't, well, I just move on to the next one.

Thanks again for taking the trouble to comment here!

- Glenn

[Glennwillow]

Originally Posted by BallisticSquid

Wow, this is a really wonderful rendition of this song! Beautiful playing and singing. I really enjoyed listening to that.

Thank you BallisticSquid!

Thanks so much for your supportive comments! I'm so glad you enjoyed watching this! I appreciate very much your taking your time to watch and comment here!

I hope all is well for you!

- Glenn

[Frostie]

Originally Posted by Glennwillow

Hi Frostie!

Thank you! I'm pleased that you thought this worked out okay.

I did a search for Lena Horne + Your Song and couldn't find anything on YouTube. Maybe it's not there. There is one called "A Song For You" but it's definitely a different song from "Your Song." I will keep my eyes open for this. Man, I haven't heard Lena Horne in a long time -- great voice and power.

Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment Frostie!

- Glenn

OK, full disclosure - I made that comment based on my memory of a recording I had not heard in, oh, 30 years. Like my memory, it has not aged well.

If you’re still curious, it begins at 14:12 into this video:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nYTQSNtJhsA

[Glennwillow]

Originally Posted by Frostie

OK, full disclosure - I made that comment based on my memory of a recording I had not heard in, oh, 30 years. Like my memory, it has not aged well.

If you’re still curious, it begins at 14:12 into this video:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nYTQSNtJhsA

Hi Frostie!

Well cool! You found it for me! That was cool to hear her take on this great old song! Man, what a voice she had!

Thank you for that!

- Glenn

[Pippin]

What a treat! Thank you Glenn for the mesmerising rendition!

Haven't heard the song for many years, and couldn't believe it's been around 50 years or even more.

Your insight on transcribing the piano accompaniment to guitar is intriguing. I then realised that perhaps the Ave Maria is the perfect instrument for the task with its clean, articulate and yet full tone!

And then there is that background of natural beauty!

Your videos are really well made and enjoyable!

Pp

[Glennwillow]

Originally Posted by Pippin

What a treat! Thank you Glenn for the mesmerising rendition!

Haven't heard the song for many years, and couldn't believe it's been around 50 years or even more.

Your insight on transcribing the piano accompaniment to guitar is intriguing. I then realised that perhaps the Ave Maria is the perfect instrument for the task with its clean, articulate and yet full tone!

And then there is that background of natural beauty!

Your videos are really well made and enjoyable!

Pp

Thank you Pippin!

It's wonderful to hear from you! And I greatly appreciate your kind words of encouragement! Thanks so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed this!

I hope you are doing well; I am doing great!

- Glenn

[TBman]

Great job Glenn!

[jjracer]

Great song. One of my absolute favorites.

Beautiful rendition

I enjoyed it emensely.

[Glennwillow]

Originally Posted by TBman

Great job Glenn!

Thank you Barry!

I appreciate your taking a listen! Thanks very much for your comments!

- Glenn

[Glennwillow]

Originally Posted by jjracer

Great song. One of my absolute favorites.

Beautiful rendition

I enjoyed it emensely.

HI JJ!

Thank you! I'm so pleased that you thought this came out okay! Very nice of you to take the time to listen and comment here!

- Glenn

[rémy64]

Good job Glenn and very nice guitar

[Glennwillow]

Originally Posted by rémy64

Good job Glenn and very nice guitar

Hi Rémy!

Thank you! I appreciate your taking time to comment here! It is a lovely guitar!

I hope all is well for you!

- Glenn