Play Me Neil Diamond Cover

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  • Play Me Cover Neil Diamond. This one is a very special upload to me. I've had several requests to upload another Neil Diamond tune, and I chose "Play Me" which is one of the most beautiful songs ever written.
    To be honest, I've always been a bit reluctant to cover this song, because Neil sang it to absolute perfection. I can tell you that I poured my heart and soul into singing this one to try to convey the emotions, while at the same time putting my own personal fingerprint on it.
    If you like it, I'd love to hear from you if you leave a comment below.
    Subscribe as well, because there's a lot more coming....
    Neil Diamond Play Me Cover - for you.
    #neildiamond #coversong

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  • @jscalf5585
    @jscalf5585 Рік тому +5

    This gentleman does a beautiful version of PLAY ME 🎶 🎵 🌹 2023

  • @ericmccarty65
    @ericmccarty65 Рік тому +6

    Holy cow, so good, outstanding really

  • @oreon2007
    @oreon2007 Рік тому +3

    WOW, nearly Neil! 😮

  • @SusannaGaffney
    @SusannaGaffney День тому

    Gives me chills. Growing up my dad was a huge Neil Daimond fan. His songs remind me of him. He would have loved your cover of this song. Thank you 😊

  • @fredg5390
    @fredg5390 Рік тому +5

    Exceptional voice and rendition of one of Neil Diamond great hits, outstanding!! I will subscribe.

  • @davidwarren7468
    @davidwarren7468 Рік тому +3

    Wow ... what a great job 👏 you are great..!!!

  • @charlenebaer3022
    @charlenebaer3022 3 роки тому +15

    This is what happens at 3am and can't sleep.
    I stumble into great singers.
    Well done. I really enjoyed this.
    I'll search for more of your music
    Thanks so much.....loved it. 🌹

    • @ShawnLightfootMusic
      @ShawnLightfootMusic  3 роки тому +2

      Hi Charlene - thank you so much for the nice words - really nice to hear you liked this and have it keep you company at 3AM. Cheers.

    • @pandorasullivan777
      @pandorasullivan777 Рік тому +1

      Same here. 😊

  • @forrestwheeler916
    @forrestwheeler916 8 місяців тому +7

    So beautifully done , chills up my spine …tears ‘I dedicate this song to my wife .this song was our favorite. May my wife Jeannie rest in peace our fight with cancer is over. Beautiful song and memories, thank you for putting such passion into this song ❤

    • @ShawnLightfootMusic
      @ShawnLightfootMusic  6 місяців тому

      Thank you for listening and sharing your personal relationship to this song. Sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. You will always have the memory alive with this song. All the best. Shawn

    • @forrestwheeler916
      @forrestwheeler916 6 місяців тому

      @@ShawnLightfootMusic thank you so much for your kind response

  • @jerryodom7358
    @jerryodom7358 Рік тому +4

    Beautiful voice…thanks for sharing…and carrying on the legend…

  • @nfdalek
    @nfdalek Рік тому +5

    After all these years of listening to this song, tonight I decided to learn it off of UA-cam. After about an hour I had it down and it made me feel good to play it. Then I ran across your version and was blown away. With your playing and your voice you should be a star. Thank you for covering that tune. I will add it to my favorites!

    • @ShawnLightfootMusic
      @ShawnLightfootMusic  Рік тому

      Thank you Dale. I appreciate your comment and kind words. Honestly, I was very reluctant to cover this particular song on YT, because Neil did it so perfectly and it was a daunting task to do it justice. I've performed it live many times, but it was something a bit different to put it on YT for the world to see.
      The most difficult (and most important) thing to capture is the emotion, which Neil did exquisitely. I tried to climb inside this song to make sure it came across from a truly authentic place in my heart. Glad you liked it. Hope to hear your version someday too. Cheers, Shawn.

  • @campevanchic
    @campevanchic Рік тому +4

    Wow.. i love this song its so beautiful & what an amazin cover, best ive heard, ur so talented & u sound just like neil...absoultely beautiful cud listen 2 this on repeat all nite...❤️❤️👏👏👏👏

  • @villaaguiar
    @villaaguiar 3 роки тому +4

    Quanta semelhança simplesmente extraordinario. Tenho 71 anos isto me da energia em viver e ouvir Niel Diamond. E esse arrasou. Obrigado

    • @ShawnLightfootMusic
      @ShawnLightfootMusic  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely comment. Glad it give you energy! Cheers my friend!

  • @jamespower9208
    @jamespower9208 2 роки тому +1

    If I closed my eyes I would swear you are Neil Diamond.

    • @jamespower9208
      @jamespower9208 2 роки тому

      If Neil heard you he would not know if you where him.

  • @caroldentone9513
    @caroldentone9513 2 місяці тому

    Fabulous voice and excellent guitar work❗️ A very emotive and beautiful rendition of one of Neil’s best❗️♥️👍🏻👍🏻

  • @johnmooney5643
    @johnmooney5643 5 місяців тому +1

    First class 💥

  • @Sunbeard.9
    @Sunbeard.9 Рік тому +3

    Excellent sir very very well done!👍👍 Neil would be so proud!

  • @methomasdd
    @methomasdd 10 місяців тому +1

    Bravo... So glad I stumbled over this cover. Superbly done.

  • @guitarnuccio
    @guitarnuccio 3 роки тому +5

    Great cover of a beautiful song. Well done.

    • @ShawnLightfootMusic
      @ShawnLightfootMusic  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you very much. One of my all time favourites to sing. Cheers my friend.

  • @Teapot333
    @Teapot333 2 місяці тому +2

    WOW ❤

  • @michaellombard894
    @michaellombard894 7 місяців тому +1

    Outstanding. Absolutely beautiful!

  • @AramJota
    @AramJota 2 роки тому +1

    Like from São Paulo, Brazil.

  • @anamariaminisale
    @anamariaminisale 2 місяці тому

    Hermosa canción felicitaciones.

  • @rosaalcaide513
    @rosaalcaide513 3 роки тому +5

    Bravo!!! Me encanta.

  • @johnmcglynn7311
    @johnmcglynn7311 6 місяців тому +1

    Amazing cover well done you 👏

  • @valdenormagalhaes9112
    @valdenormagalhaes9112 3 роки тому +2

    Fenomenal, magnífico!!! Simplesmente arrasou!!! Imitar o maior cantor de todos os tempos = Neil Diamond!!!

  • @toddgreen5708
    @toddgreen5708 Рік тому +2

    brilliant MAN

  • @pottytime1
    @pottytime1 Рік тому +1

    No WAY!!! Brilliant

  • @Javster
    @Javster 8 місяців тому

    That was outstanding!❤❤❤❤

  • @carmensolanolopez9477
    @carmensolanolopez9477 Рік тому +1

    I can listen to this wonderful Cover version over and over again.Soooo beautyful.😌🌹

  • @valdenormagalhaes9112
    @valdenormagalhaes9112 3 роки тому +2

    Absoluto, verdadeiro artista!!! Capaz de impressionar o MUNDO!!!

    • @ShawnLightfootMusic
      @ShawnLightfootMusic  3 роки тому

      Valdenor, thank you so very much. I try my best and love to sing. 🙏 Thanks for listening!

  • @PauloCesar-jx9ef
    @PauloCesar-jx9ef 3 роки тому +4

    A melhor versão do hit. Parabéns

  • @nikhilsampath
    @nikhilsampath 3 роки тому +27

    my god! this is the closest one can get to Neil himself.

    • @ShawnLightfootMusic
      @ShawnLightfootMusic  3 роки тому

      Thanks so much Nik. Appreciate the nice comment. Just tried to really get into the spirit and meaning of the song as best I could.

  • @lindokuhlemsibi3914
    @lindokuhlemsibi3914 Рік тому +1

    Haha..when you started singing the first words i was like, "Haha! NAILED IT!!" This is the closest to Neils. Beautiful!

  • @curtisv7114
    @curtisv7114 3 роки тому +5

    Impressive cover. Loved it.

  • @pshapiro
    @pshapiro 6 місяців тому +1

    This is wonderful, Shawn. I loved it. Thanks.

  • @JoseAugusto-fs8fi
    @JoseAugusto-fs8fi 3 роки тому +4

    Like from Brazil.
    👍👏👏👏👏👏

  • @stephaniegrow2001
    @stephaniegrow2001 3 роки тому +2

    Whoah, this is excellent!!!

  • @headoncountry
    @headoncountry Рік тому

    best cover ever!

  • @josehenry4762
    @josehenry4762 3 роки тому +3

    So beautifull, your Voice is so warm ! Thank you

  • @anikovoigt2685
    @anikovoigt2685 3 роки тому +3

    I'm glad that i found your music. 🙏 It's so impressive, strong & beatiful.

    • @ShawnLightfootMusic
      @ShawnLightfootMusic  3 роки тому +1

      Aniko, thank you so much for the nice comment. I really do appreciate you taking the time to say so. So glad you like the music. More to come!

  • @maxsuelferreiraramos9178
    @maxsuelferreiraramos9178 Рік тому

    This is the best cover I've seen so far.

  • @mikegrantham7440
    @mikegrantham7440 2 роки тому

    Very well done. Love the guitar solo in this.

  • @michaelgould9577
    @michaelgould9577 3 роки тому +5

    Insane version

  • @chuck410
    @chuck410 2 роки тому

    Brilliant! Bravo!

  • @Boyfromthecountry
    @Boyfromthecountry 6 місяців тому

    I absolutely looovvee your voice! I grew up listening to Neil. You are bringing such fond memories of my youth. Thank you so very much 🙏 Please never stop sharing your incredible talent. From Alberta.

  • @silverenforcer
    @silverenforcer 3 роки тому +2

    Wow ... what can i say, glad i found you .... a new fan !

    • @ShawnLightfootMusic
      @ShawnLightfootMusic  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much Barry. I'm glad you like it. Working on some new stuff right now that I'm pretty excited about - so stay tuned!

  • @oidi
    @oidi 3 роки тому +1

    just searched for a cover of diamond, sorry i found this most awesome version :)

    • @ShawnLightfootMusic
      @ShawnLightfootMusic  3 роки тому

      Well thank you so much Mike. I'm happy to hear you enjoyed it. I tried to capture the feel of the original as much as I could. Cheers!

    • @oidi
      @oidi 3 роки тому

      @@ShawnLightfootMusic wow , so stoked you replied, you da man ! it's singers like you that make youtube what it is, mikey from the blue mountains sydney aus :)

  • @hunterbarq
    @hunterbarq Рік тому +1

    awesome

  • @rosmaril.dealmeida9672
    @rosmaril.dealmeida9672 8 місяців тому

    Muito bom! Adorei!

  • @gerardozuniga9068
    @gerardozuniga9068 Рік тому +1

    MORE NEIL DIAMOND COVERS PLEASE

  • @MsChillaxing
    @MsChillaxing 3 роки тому +5

    Hello from New Zealand :) - Stumbled across you on UA-cam this evening - lovely cover, thank you for posting!

    • @ShawnLightfootMusic
      @ShawnLightfootMusic  3 роки тому +3

      Hi Rebecca and hello from Canada! Thank you ever so much for the kind words. Glad you liked it. More coming soon!

  • @iainwinnard4048
    @iainwinnard4048 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful, thank you.

    • @ShawnLightfootMusic
      @ShawnLightfootMusic  3 роки тому

      It’s a honour to sing these songs and thank you for listening and kind words Iain. 🙏

  • @SleepThatBurns
    @SleepThatBurns 3 роки тому +1

    Outstanding!

  • @brucearndt9034
    @brucearndt9034 3 роки тому +3

    Absolutely wonderful. Your emotional sincerity really comes through.

    • @ShawnLightfootMusic
      @ShawnLightfootMusic  3 роки тому +3

      Thanks ever so much for the comment Bruce. It’s really nice to know it comes across that way, because I was trying to pour my soul into every word putting myself in the mindset of the meaning of the song. Cheers!

  • @DERedhead1965
    @DERedhead1965 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful

  • @SenorShrimpVR
    @SenorShrimpVR 6 місяців тому

    Bravo, get this man some subs up in here! Glad I found this channel.

  • @Kewenmusic
    @Kewenmusic Рік тому +1

    Great cover! I have subscribed 😄

  • @jag5766
    @jag5766 3 роки тому +3

    Shawn you are a very gifted musician. You should get signed. I am a music major from McGill University of Music and have played guitar for Niel Diamond in th 80's. I think Niel himself would be impressed.
    He is one of our all time great musician and a great guy. Keep up the good work.
    Now I play Andre Segovia for anyone who will listen. Lol👍

    • @ShawnLightfootMusic
      @ShawnLightfootMusic  3 роки тому +1

      Wow thank you so much John. I appreciate you taking the time for the kind words. A fellow Canadian! You played guitar for Neil? Very cool - what a small world it is. That must have been a cool gig!
      Neil wrote some amazing songs and he sang them so well, sometimes I'm reluctant to touch them.... but singing and music makes my soul happy so I do it. :)

  • @pickingtunes
    @pickingtunes 3 роки тому +4

    This is the best cover I've seen so far. 10 bro.

  • @user-oh5yq8ke1y
    @user-oh5yq8ke1y 10 місяців тому

    You sang this song perfectly.

  • @oidi
    @oidi 3 роки тому

    watched it again & again, your too good for a cover :)

  • @StevenEarney
    @StevenEarney 3 місяці тому

    Amazing Play Me cover Shawn! Excellent vocal on acoustic fingerpicking.... An amazing how much you sound like Neil Diamond 🤗. I just posted my acoustic version of this song today, and saw your cover.... Nicely done 👏👏👏. Steve

  • @carmensolanolopez9477
    @carmensolanolopez9477 3 роки тому +3

    Oohhh my god Shawn.This cover version of you, from Neil Diamond song:"play me",is unbeleavably good.First when i saw your name and you with your guitar,i thought,oh,the son of Gorden Lightfood?But when you startet singing,it just blew me away,and i thought,no,it,s Neil Diamonds son.Your voice is incrediblyand unbeleavably good.I think,if Neil Diamond would hear you,he would be very confused.I,m listening to other Cover versons you did,and they,re all very good.And your guitar playing is very good too.Keep on,you are super.😘🙏love it.

    • @ShawnLightfootMusic
      @ShawnLightfootMusic  3 роки тому +2

      Carmen, thank you so very much for the wonderfully kind words. I’m so glad you liked it. I tried as best I could to capture the emotion and feeling of the song in the way Neil did it. My heart was singing this song and I wanted to do it as much justice as I was able to.
      Thanks again for taking the time write the comment. I sincerely appreciate people letting me know the music connected with them.
      Cheers! 🙏 🙏 ☺️

    • @carmensolanolopez9477
      @carmensolanolopez9477 3 роки тому +1

      @@ShawnLightfootMusic thanksShawn, for your kind answer.I don't know where we would be in these strange times,without all the wonderful,numberless artists,famous or not so famous,who are still surprise their fans with work from their home,background, like livingroom concerts. It's keeping us alive.thank you so much for that.By the way,i also like you playing so wonderfuin the music:"Albatros" .Back in the 90,s i used to listen a lot to Fleetwood Mac.I wait for new videos from you.Warm greetings from Germany/Hamburg.😘🤗🌷⚘

  • @maistrolin
    @maistrolin 3 місяці тому

    al empezar a escuchar la cancion suponia era neil diamond y al checar me di cuenta que no era neil ,
    pero la voz es identica , fantastico

  • @MikeB-1965
    @MikeB-1965 3 місяці тому

    Very impressive cover! It's one of my favorite tunes from Neil. I love performing it too, but I'm not as good as you. ;-)

  • @melanieh3327
    @melanieh3327 3 роки тому +1

    extremely well done ! Brought me back to my childhood days

    • @ShawnLightfootMusic
      @ShawnLightfootMusic  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much Melanie. Love the tunes that bring back memories!

  • @MariaMaria-jq9sx
    @MariaMaria-jq9sx 3 роки тому +3

    Perfeito , lindo lindo !

  • @KathyDuncan9
    @KathyDuncan9 8 місяців тому

    Beautiful!

  • @laurapoulet
    @laurapoulet 3 роки тому +5

    omg! sounds just like Neil! Great job! Please tell us your name and keep singing (and playing guitar) !

    • @ShawnLightfootMusic
      @ShawnLightfootMusic  3 роки тому +3

      Hi Laura! Thank you so much for listening and leaving the nice comment.
      My channel name is same as my actual name, Shawn Lightfoot.
      I have a band that plays here in Canada, but during these times it’s been UA-cam only!

  • @MarvMachura
    @MarvMachura 3 роки тому

    Awesome, Epic, HELL YEAH!

  • @garytaylor5937
    @garytaylor5937 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent best version I heard so far I'm learning to sing I think I'm going to perform this song its beautiful

    • @ShawnLightfootMusic
      @ShawnLightfootMusic  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you very much for the comment Gary. Enjoy the singing journey - it is very rewarding to the soul. Cheers!

  • @junomaranan1101
    @junomaranan1101 Рік тому +1

    Outstanding rendition. You suddenly sounded like Neil Diamond's vocal twin...I couldn't discern the difference. Bravo!

  • @markd5133
    @markd5133 2 роки тому

    A genuine talent. Thanks for uploading! 👍👍👍👍

  • @RPM393
    @RPM393 9 місяців тому

    Brilliant!

  • @shawncolemusic
    @shawncolemusic 3 роки тому +2

    Beautiful.

  • @dianewestfall
    @dianewestfall 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome

  • @rockyhudson3346
    @rockyhudson3346 2 роки тому

    Very very good !!!!!!

    • @ShawnLightfootMusic
      @ShawnLightfootMusic  2 роки тому

      Thank you! Cheers! Appreciate the comment Rocky! Check out my other videos I've posted recently too.

  • @christopherallen9580
    @christopherallen9580 3 роки тому +2

    Also a singer and love Neil D. Great version on Play Me? Listened to other Neil D. covers and they are phenomenal!

  • @martywilliams5886
    @martywilliams5886 3 роки тому +2

    Great job as always Shawn

  • @randmc2726
    @randmc2726 2 роки тому +1

    Dude! I seriously thought you were lip syncing. You sound like Neil himself. Bravo!!!

    • @ShawnLightfootMusic
      @ShawnLightfootMusic  2 роки тому

      Wow, thanks! Naturally my voice is pretty similar to Neil's but his voice I think he will always be #1 for me for this song.

  • @matildaworld
    @matildaworld 2 роки тому +1

    Very good! The best song!

    • @ShawnLightfootMusic
      @ShawnLightfootMusic  2 роки тому

      Thank you for the nice comment Matilda. It's a beautiful song and one of my favourites of all time. Thanks for listening!

  • @bmelvin1234
    @bmelvin1234 2 роки тому

    Spot on.Great job. Beautiful song.

  • @brentforbush9237
    @brentforbush9237 7 місяців тому

    Came across this from watching Neil diamond cover singers. Subscribed!!!

  • @jscalf5585
    @jscalf5585 Рік тому

    ❤🎉

  • @Lorddarthvader1701
    @Lorddarthvader1701 3 місяці тому

    Wow nice job

  • @jeffnorton5379
    @jeffnorton5379 3 роки тому +1

    very impressive guitar playing is awesome

    • @ShawnLightfootMusic
      @ShawnLightfootMusic  3 роки тому

      Hey thanks Jeff! I really appreciate you listening. Cheers my friend.

  • @ssricar
    @ssricar 2 роки тому

    Nem parece cover! Incrível! Parabéns!

  • @gerardozuniga9068
    @gerardozuniga9068 Рік тому

    Excelente

  • @musicbymark
    @musicbymark 11 місяців тому

    Wow, you NAILED it bro.

  • @jorgeignaciosaldarriaga1340
    @jorgeignaciosaldarriaga1340 3 роки тому

    Magnifico

  • @j9cayres
    @j9cayres 3 роки тому +2

    Beautiful! Well done Shawn!

    • @ShawnLightfootMusic
      @ShawnLightfootMusic  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much for listening and the nice comment Janine. Glad you liked it. I've posted some new videos to my channel too recently - check them out!

  • @marioalejandro7549
    @marioalejandro7549 2 роки тому

    At 0:09, I was like wow! Then at 0:18,I’m like what!!??! WOOOOOW!!!!! Amazing! As if Neal was singing. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @jorge12003
    @jorge12003 2 роки тому

    Man! You sound just like Neil! Beautiful brother! The best!

  • @jamespower9208
    @jamespower9208 4 місяці тому

    Great voice

    • @ShawnLightfootMusic
      @ShawnLightfootMusic  4 місяці тому

      Thanks so much for the kind comment. I have another Neil Diamond video dropping soon....stay tuned.

  • @marcelluspersaud3394
    @marcelluspersaud3394 3 роки тому +1

    I love this song so true.

    • @ShawnLightfootMusic
      @ShawnLightfootMusic  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you Marcellus. Lovely to hear when anyone enjoys this song.

  • @carlamay7521
    @carlamay7521 3 роки тому +2

    This is so good!

    • @ShawnLightfootMusic
      @ShawnLightfootMusic  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you Carla. Really appreciate you taking the time to make a comment and really glad you like it. 🙏 More coming soon...

  • @jagsessionslive8257
    @jagsessionslive8257 3 роки тому +2

    Nice power of voice. Awesome !!!

    • @ShawnLightfootMusic
      @ShawnLightfootMusic  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much!! Glad you liked it and thank you for the comment.

    • @jagsessionslive8257
      @jagsessionslive8257 3 роки тому +1

      @@ShawnLightfootMusic Hi, I'm a talent scout at Sessions and love what you're doing. Would love to get you in front of our global audience of music fans. Are you interested? Our team sent you an email for more details. Let me know if you got it.

  • @monaguedon7656
    @monaguedon7656 3 роки тому +1

    You have such a smooth , yet gritty timber to your voice !! Your covers of Neil are so brilliant ! This one is beautifully covered !! I swear you could cover for him . Have you been noticed by him yet ? Your I Am I Said gives me the same emotional reaction that his does ! I don't know if you take requests but id love to hear you do "Cracklin Rosie " and /or
    "Forever in Blue Jeans " !!

    • @ShawnLightfootMusic
      @ShawnLightfootMusic  3 роки тому

      Thank you so very much for your comments Mona. Well, I just try to sing it with the same intent of emotion of the original as best I can.
      I do quite a few other Neil covers in my live performances with my band so maybe will do a few more on my channel...
      Thanks for stopping by!

  • @garfieldsupercat3501
    @garfieldsupercat3501 3 роки тому +1

    Wonderful , hello from Thailand

  • @jameshegarty6569
    @jameshegarty6569 2 роки тому +1

    PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!