Imagine (2020) l Tommy Emmanuel

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  • Опубліковано 8 жов 2020
  • This version of the John Lennon classic “Imagine” was recorded on March 5, 2020 at Tunesmith Studio in Nashville, TN. It appears on his 'Imagine EP'. Listen to the 'Imagine EP' here: slimstyle.lnk.to/ImagineID
    This was the last recording Tommy Emmanuel did before the pandemic started in the US. It was produced by Tommy, engineered by Brad Benge, mixed by Tommy & Brad Benge, and mastered by Marc DeSisto. He wanted to do something special for John Lennon’s 80th Birthday (10/9/20).
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  • @SergeUnplugged
    @SergeUnplugged 2 роки тому +249

    Living legend , anyone agree??!!

    • @simonhaynes3145
      @simonhaynes3145 Рік тому +5

      The best

    • @Nathan-wf7yp
      @Nathan-wf7yp Рік тому +6

      One of the greatest musician who ever lived in my opinion

    • @dannyesse3043
      @dannyesse3043 Рік тому +1

      John is dead unfortunately

    • @billbeck3150
      @billbeck3150 Рік тому

      As good as they get

    • @armydb7837
      @armydb7837 Рік тому

      Just discovered him.. just insane. If i had knew him before i certainly would have learned pguitar… too late .. that s it

  • @michaelwagner5453
    @michaelwagner5453 2 роки тому +6

    On the seventh day God thought about creating Tommy Emmanuel. Thank you God!

  • @vmind999
    @vmind999 2 місяці тому +7

    Tommy’s hands were made by the Master Craftsman in Heaven. God bless Tommy!

  • @jrjimi7216
    @jrjimi7216 17 днів тому +1

    Just plain Beautiful...

  • @ulman_wayne
    @ulman_wayne 3 роки тому +517

    One genius man is playing a song of another genius one.

    • @daveclarke8913
      @daveclarke8913 3 роки тому +4

      Great call Dan🙏🏼

    • @rickycarter7154
      @rickycarter7154 3 роки тому +6

      You're right Dan. I was working on a printing press the day John Lennon was killed. I just stopped and went home. Imagine...

    • @Ryan_Austin
      @Ryan_Austin 3 роки тому +1

      @@quangly4482 Is that true?? I struggle to read music but I’m studying music right now, and that gives me a lot of hope

    • @Kajojek
      @Kajojek 3 роки тому +5

      @@quangly4482 you absolutely don't need to read music to understand the theory , scales and principles behind it. To say it's genius to create music without ability to read music only proves that you don't know much about it.

    • @DamienNolan
      @DamienNolan 3 роки тому

      Well said 👏🏻👏🏻 a really beautiful version. Great video too. Tommy is the most sensitive player! I’m trying to cover him ok my channel. I don’t know why I bother! 😂😂

  • @insolentcur4041
    @insolentcur4041 3 роки тому +6

    Beautiful commemoration of what would have been John’s 80th birthday. Thank you.

  • @FrancoPirone
    @FrancoPirone Місяць тому +2

    Musical harmony, grace and technique at the highest levels. Thanks Tommy!

  • @davestahl6676
    @davestahl6676 3 роки тому +23

    Some people play music. Tommy Emmanuel IS music. Beautiful version.

  • @henrymichal8522
    @henrymichal8522 3 роки тому +25

    John Lennon is smiling from heaven saying, did I write that music? Wow, I'm happy. Thanks for sharing Tommy.

    • @kingrobert1st
      @kingrobert1st 3 роки тому +1

      I imagine there is no heaven. Sorry to disappoint you.

    • @woomi177
      @woomi177 3 роки тому +1

      @@kingrobert1st lol

    • @jjphank
      @jjphank 3 роки тому +3

      Lennon’s not in heaven and he’s singing about it on the song, unless he got saved. Jacob Prasch gave him the chronicles of Narnia two weeks before he got shot.
      you have to have Jesus as your Lord and Savior to go to heaven. For Him to be your Lord you have to do what he says to do & read the Bible. Bible does not contradicted by 40 writers proving both, that God wrote the Bible and that man is without excuse on judgment.

  • @homonnai9
    @homonnai9 3 роки тому +171

    I'm literally crying. The best thing in my life as a music lover and guitar player must be discovering you. Be well and stay healthy dear Tommy.

  • @timcochran5807
    @timcochran5807 3 роки тому +1

    Not a better guitar player in the world as far as I'm concerned. Great song played by a great man!!

  • @b1j
    @b1j 2 роки тому +5

    When Tommy plays, the world does live as one.

  • @ArjaysJourney
    @ArjaysJourney 3 роки тому +4

    WOW !!! You know its going to o be great before you watch it. Then, he still blows your mind with his performance. Absolutely beautiful !! There’s only one Tommy Emmanuel !! Love you, Tommy 💕🙋🏻‍♂️✨

    • @user-cl6tm8pm5e
      @user-cl6tm8pm5e 3 роки тому +1

      💓🎶

    • @user-cl6tm8pm5e
      @user-cl6tm8pm5e 3 роки тому +1

      💓💐🕊️ привет из Улан-Удэ Россия 🎸 Байкал рядом с нами 🌈 приезжай в гости к нам!!!

  • @TheMonksDuo
    @TheMonksDuo 3 роки тому +57

    The world needs music like this right now and always.

    • @Colosphonium
      @Colosphonium 3 роки тому +2

      I agree... the world is so polarize... we are getting in a dark ages of technological wonder

  • @uttz9
    @uttz9 29 днів тому

    instantly saved to favorites

  • @michaelferreri1256
    @michaelferreri1256 3 роки тому +135

    This brings a new level of beauty to this John Lennon classic.

  • @garygohmusic
    @garygohmusic 3 роки тому +40

    Jawdropping clarity, especially with the harmonics. I'll never be this good but I thank God that someone is!

    • @silvenshadow
      @silvenshadow 3 роки тому +1

      You can do it if you want to

    • @craig6198
      @craig6198 3 роки тому +1

      @@silvenshadow yes he can, but he better be prepared to give ALL his time to that instrument haha

    • @eastbaystreet1242
      @eastbaystreet1242 3 роки тому +2

      Great comment. I will remember this one - when I need to accept the painful truth that I will never be good, it helps to be thankful someone else is.

  • @jonswartzguitar4563
    @jonswartzguitar4563 3 роки тому +275

    Nobody can play with dynamics and feeling the way Tommy does, he is the master's master, truly one of a kind and the best in the world.

  • @jmaurin227
    @jmaurin227 3 роки тому +1

    97 jerks dont like this regardless of how great it is.

  • @gabbiano2346
    @gabbiano2346 3 роки тому +8

    I'll tell my grandchildren this is the original one. Thanks alot Tommy.

  • @abneraugusto4560
    @abneraugusto4560 3 роки тому +13

    if someone really understand how a guitar works, this is him

  • @acousticscreamss
    @acousticscreamss 3 роки тому +324

    I still don't understand people who dislike good music, good technique, good performance?? Like I understand it might not be something you listen to or it's just not your style but how can you be so ignorant that you are unable to see the effort? This is a masterpiece and Tommy Emmanuel deserves nothing but love

    • @MrRainbowGod
      @MrRainbowGod 3 роки тому +8

      Truly said

    • @dave3617
      @dave3617 3 роки тому +21

      Because hatred and anger is popular among the youth. They think it makes them "edgy and tough" Much the opposite. Makes them look lost and sad.

    • @staszewaM
      @staszewaM 3 роки тому +21

      And I don't understand people who whine about a problem as non-existent as this one. Why focus on 22 dislikes (some of which might have been missclicks/bugs etc) that are absolutely non significant compared to almost 6000 (already and will be many more) likes which shows that virtually almost everyone liked it? Also, you cannot have everyone like something/like you and sooner you realise it and do your thing you are gonna be better off.

    • @WobiKabobi
      @WobiKabobi 3 роки тому +5

      Douglas D you act like its a single generation with this problem its a repeat every generation lol

    • @dmythica
      @dmythica 3 роки тому +4

      Tommy is awesome but this song is disturbing if you read the lyrics.

  • @rodhanson7112
    @rodhanson7112 2 роки тому +1

    If John Lennon was alive he would be singing to this

  • @andreaslitzmann4797
    @andreaslitzmann4797 Місяць тому

    No one better!!❤

  • @Ploddington_Brown
    @Ploddington_Brown 3 роки тому +133

    Months ago my 6 month old baby wouldn't settle down, so i randomly put one of your videos on. We just sat there watching until she fell asleep. We've been watching videos of yours every day at nap time. Thank you for the music.

    • @andrewfrancis7739
      @andrewfrancis7739 3 роки тому +2

      Beautiful

    • @AD_travels
      @AD_travels 3 роки тому +2

      That's amazing my friend, there is definitely a calming touch to his music.
      I was lucky enough to be taken by my dad to a live gig to see Tommy at the Rialto in Brisbane at age 11

    • @sharoonjohn3850
      @sharoonjohn3850 3 роки тому +3

      Parent of the year ladies and gentlemen!!!! ❤

    • @vickywalker3369
      @vickywalker3369 3 роки тому +2

      Used his music in Early Childhood Education for years. Babies love it.

  • @pugdaddytice1530
    @pugdaddytice1530 3 роки тому +4

    My stepdad just died this past week. He always loved your music and now I see why. We'll be saying our final goodbyes to him this Friday and I'll be thinking of this song during the ceremony.

  • @davevanhoose6573
    @davevanhoose6573 7 місяців тому

    With all that’s going on right now I wish the world would just stop and listen

  • @poppaboinger
    @poppaboinger 2 роки тому +1

    I was fortunate enough to attend his NYC show Sat 10-2-2021- ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @rebiii4606
    @rebiii4606 3 роки тому +20

    Happy birthday John Lennon❤️🎉🎂

    • @anncarothers4481
      @anncarothers4481 3 роки тому

      Happy Birthday Tommy CGP. May 31, 1955. Many happy returns. Good health. Blessings. Your music soothes our daily agonies. Have friend with dementia. Beautiful response to music.♥️🎶🌹🙏🎼

  • @camarasaguitar
    @camarasaguitar 3 роки тому +21

    Thank you Master CGP. I think John is clapping from heaven.

  • @sanjanasultana515
    @sanjanasultana515 3 роки тому +1

    Keep your eyes closed and listen and feel peace

  • @ZebLewis
    @ZebLewis 3 місяці тому +1

    Never liked this song until I heard you play it 🤌🏼

  • @hollowvibe
    @hollowvibe 8 місяців тому +3

    Just one word inspirational

  • @lBanjo
    @lBanjo 2 роки тому +40

    I wonder what John’s reaction would be if he could see this. Absolutely stunning. I’ve been a fan of Tommy for about 15 years and have met him once. Worked at a 5 star hotel in Nashville and several places in Hollywood meeting many famous people, Tommy was the only one that had me star struck. All I could tell him is “you’re my hero” and he said with a laugh “I’ll play my best for you” never will forget that moment

  • @mutchumbo
    @mutchumbo 2 роки тому +2

    Legend has it those headphones provide the superpowers required to play this masterpiece.

  • @gruntsatch
    @gruntsatch 3 роки тому

    Thank you...my country need this song

  • @dajockamo3
    @dajockamo3 3 роки тому +28

    I wish Tommy could be my guitar teacher. He makes me want to practice 24/7 but also quit at the same time. ✌🏻❤️😊

    • @smokeyfrog210
      @smokeyfrog210 3 роки тому +1

      I know, right? He is one of the reasons I started playing in the first place. Since then I have learned two of his songs in 14 years. His stuff is hard to play.

  • @mrchrispychicken
    @mrchrispychicken 3 роки тому +18

    I can't understand how you can give a thumbs down here. Tommy Emmanuel's play and version is so breathtaking. That can just be envy.

    • @lynndow3185
      @lynndow3185 3 роки тому +5

      Chris Schmitt...those people were just holding their phones upside down.

  • @PreppyAva12345
    @PreppyAva12345 Рік тому

    Watched him last night in San Juan Capistrano. Did not disappoint!

  • @stricklandgarageaviation2864
    @stricklandgarageaviation2864 Рік тому +1

    This is a master at play.

  • @leokreimer6492
    @leokreimer6492 3 роки тому +46

    The six people who disliked this.. dont know anything about guitar and about Tommy Emmanuel. You six.,; keep on listening Damas Gratis.

    • @j.merkus
      @j.merkus 3 роки тому +5

      Those six held their screen upside down ;-)

    • @kayracan3663
      @kayracan3663 3 роки тому +2

      They could be just religious and hate the song because of that.

    • @daisypodd
      @daisypodd 3 роки тому

      they do it to be contrary, all us real players/music lovers know the truth..I don't even know why I replied..but yeh buddy, yer correct, they know nowt of guitar playing, or the beauty or passion that Tommy exuded in bucket loads here..nuff sed..I think

    • @michaelconway644
      @michaelconway644 3 роки тому +1

      @@kayracan3663 Some people fear the message, no borders, no heaven/ hell, world unity - SCARY STUFF -plain and simple.

    • @MrRainbowGod
      @MrRainbowGod 3 роки тому

      Those 22 people are those peope say we want perfection and even if they find a small mistake they start to criticize but what we can do also we can't do anything so we should forget about people who like this ☺️☺️. Stay positive in mind 😊

  • @mohdlubiskhan7713
    @mohdlubiskhan7713 3 роки тому +6

    I listened to your performance since 1996 with my wife . I bought your original album in cassette tape format and play it on our honeymoon.
    God bless you . Tommy Emmanuel. The saint of guitar.

  • @jayarnbert6137
    @jayarnbert6137 3 роки тому

    Thank You Mr Emmanuel!

  • @jackmarley5695
    @jackmarley5695 Рік тому +1

    Imagine there's no heaven
    It's easy if you try
    No hell below us
    Above us only sky
    Imagine all the people
    Living for today, I
    Imagine there's no countries
    It isn't hard to do
    Nothing to kill or die for
    And no religion too
    Imagine all the people
    Living life in peace
    You may say I'm a dreamer
    But I'm not the only one
    I hope someday you'll join us
    And the world will be as one
    Imagine no possessions
    I wonder if you can
    No need for greed or hunger
    A brotherhood of man
    Imagine all the people
    Sharing all the world, you
    You may say I'm a dreamer
    But I'm not the only one
    I hope someday you'll join us
    And the world will live as one

  • @HillbillyScalpel
    @HillbillyScalpel 5 місяців тому +4

    This is a perfect example of why i consider Tommy the best acoustic guitar player in the world! Such emotion & dynamics, thanks brother!

    • @gillianclews8810
      @gillianclews8810 3 місяці тому

      Wonderful Tommy. You are such an inspiration. Wish I could have seen you at Shrewsbury. All the Best to you.

  • @alphamech_
    @alphamech_ 3 роки тому +19

    LEGEND, NO DOUBT.

  • @ahmedpetallar4593
    @ahmedpetallar4593 Рік тому +1

    The living legend Tommy Emmanuel

  • @sn7miller
    @sn7miller 2 роки тому

    Imagine re-imagined. And brilliantly

  • @suzengurung90
    @suzengurung90 3 роки тому +3

    imagine john were here with us 😌❤

  • @GM-xy5tw
    @GM-xy5tw 2 роки тому +3

    There are musicians and then there are artists who use music as their medium . Tommy is an artist.

  • @peterstone5180
    @peterstone5180 Рік тому

    ANY SOUND IS POSSIBLE WITH THE MASTER'S TOUCH

  • @Digdarshann
    @Digdarshann 3 роки тому +3

    What a legend! If I were to know all of his skills but had 0 bank balance I would gladly accept it.

  • @steveg9744
    @steveg9744 9 місяців тому +4

    I can’t Imagine it being played on guitar more elegantly.✅👍

  • @gripandhikekettlebells
    @gripandhikekettlebells Рік тому

    I feel like crying every single time

  • @juitarra2
    @juitarra2 3 роки тому +2

    One day I will play alongside you Mr. Tommy

  • @user-qt8jk4rx5z
    @user-qt8jk4rx5z 3 роки тому +53

    Вы, Томми, великий музыкант. Долгих Вам творческих лет и большое спасибо за Вашу МУЗЫКУ!

    • @andrey4a
      @andrey4a 3 роки тому +6

      Присоединяюсь! Красота спасёт мир!

  • @user-vz4yf2be1o
    @user-vz4yf2be1o 3 роки тому +17

    Your beautiful sound let us imagine all the people overcome COVID-19 and live in peace, someday.

  • @martydeninno7369
    @martydeninno7369 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for your time at University of the Arts. we love you, Tommy!

  • @atstudiosulmona
    @atstudiosulmona 3 роки тому +1

    WE LOVE YOU TOMMY.

  • @rekdinhopoetico
    @rekdinhopoetico 10 місяців тому +3

    Tommy is fantastic, he and Chet Atkins are great influences of mine.

  • @RenbenGodfreyMusic
    @RenbenGodfreyMusic 3 роки тому +7

    Thank God for Tommy. Heaven on earth through music :)

    • @paulsmith1716
      @paulsmith1716 3 роки тому

      Tommy I thoroughly enjoyed seeing you live in Leicester at the guildhall in around 2005. Most inspiring!

  • @zacmarion
    @zacmarion 3 роки тому

    THOSE HARMONICS GOT DAMN

  • @foreststroble748
    @foreststroble748 3 роки тому

    To push the limits of what you perceive as impossible. First you must Imagine

  • @JeremiasKrugly
    @JeremiasKrugly 3 роки тому +18

    What a wonderful, amazing tribute! Imagine that these days John Lennon has been gone for as long as he walked among us. It brings me tears to my eyes to think of how much I miss his voice in this world. Also, Tommy is making such a beautiful, incredible arrangement - that I am just so thankful for the great gift of music to humankind! ❤️

  • @fendershredder1185
    @fendershredder1185 Рік тому +5

    A genius poet’s song, a genius musician’s rendition. Beautiful

  • @elerhtom318
    @elerhtom318 4 місяці тому +1

    Everytime when I got this video open, I can immediately get into pure focus mode and just listen what Tommy says

  • @EllisHovey
    @EllisHovey 3 роки тому +1

    That man made love to his guitar.

  • @shashilight
    @shashilight 3 роки тому +3

    One of the most beautiful songs performed by one of the most beautiful people!

  • @ben9332
    @ben9332 3 роки тому +8

    This cuts through right off the bat.

  • @ecplayguitar
    @ecplayguitar 10 місяців тому +1

    Tommy is the GOAT.

  • @gembellisme
    @gembellisme 3 роки тому

    shittt that harmonic was too beautiful

  • @masqacordes
    @masqacordes 3 роки тому +8

    This song inspire me a lot Tommy!!!In your hands, this song comes alive.
    Greetings from your spanish fan

  • @DARANGULAFILM
    @DARANGULAFILM 3 роки тому +7

    The genuine touch of the artist with a subtle fine brush. Can it get any better.

  • @Bobswann6723
    @Bobswann6723 3 роки тому +1

    Lost for words...thankyou

  • @aceman199
    @aceman199 3 роки тому

    Thank you, Tommy and Team!

  • @WePlayTheBeatles
    @WePlayTheBeatles 3 роки тому +16

    I just feel like crying. Covering such a song with a guitar, while not making anyone miss the timeless original, means being gifted by God. John Lennon is blessing you from high above the skyes. Thank you for letting your music reaching our hearts.

  • @michaeltarkington7214
    @michaeltarkington7214 3 роки тому +10

    Thank you for still imagining Tommy. I'm sure John would really enjoy your version of this song. What a wonderful world this would be if we could all just get along together, and I believe with a little imagination we could.

  • @theeffyskateshop
    @theeffyskateshop 3 роки тому +1

    John would have been super proud of this rendition

  • @tanyaburbage5592
    @tanyaburbage5592 Рік тому +1

    surely the best ever!

  • @mmr040961
    @mmr040961 3 роки тому +7

    Just imagine what might be possible if we taught our children how to love the beauty and simplicity of creating music, solving problems and doing it all again from another perspective. Plato was observed that all children need is to learn music, mathematics and philosophy. When we do, we all discover love and contentment. Thank you Tommy for exemplifying all of that. Exquisite as ever x

  • @buddyfrankie5385
    @buddyfrankie5385 3 роки тому +6

    I'd just discovered a legend guitar player this year 2020..

  • @nataliejacobsson906
    @nataliejacobsson906 Рік тому +1

    Do you ever think he forgets where he is? Like, for just one second. Music does this for me :)

  • @paulmarsh8974
    @paulmarsh8974 3 роки тому +2

    We've lost Chet, Roy, Glen, Jim, and others... Thank God we have Tommy.

  • @igallagher4
    @igallagher4 3 роки тому +6

    Tommy's playing never ceases to amaze me.

  • @simonhebar
    @simonhebar 3 роки тому +4

    What a SONG. And what a MASTER!!! And what happens?
    A wonderful MASTERPIECE 🎸🤯🥰🤩

  • @knoxy_de
    @knoxy_de 3 роки тому

    Drifting away... Thank You!...

  • @olegstovs2624
    @olegstovs2624 11 місяців тому

    Thanks Tommy.

  • @1974jrod
    @1974jrod 2 роки тому +4

    This man never ceases to amaze me.

  • @tim9430
    @tim9430 3 роки тому +3

    Such a beautiful couple! ...Tommy and his guitar.

  • @DanVisentin
    @DanVisentin 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful and Iconic

  • @THX11380
    @THX11380 6 місяців тому +1

    Tommy is awesome. I have to admit i have been so moved by his music i have cried my eyes out.
    Ok i meant to say eye.

  • @235buz
    @235buz 3 роки тому +4

    Wow. That's one of the most beautiful things I've ever witnessed in my 66 years. Your music pretty much puts it all in perspective. At least it does for me. It's just a heavenly thing of beauty.

  • @trevorfarley3977
    @trevorfarley3977 3 роки тому +3

    Idk about you, but I will never get over how soulful he plays music

  • @jeanriff7954
    @jeanriff7954 2 місяці тому

    Great artiste and great musicien,❤❤❤❤

  • @kathowed
    @kathowed 3 роки тому

    Beautiful. Thank you. And yes, I will.

  • @lenharp3372
    @lenharp3372 3 роки тому +12

    A beautiful, thoughtful arrangement, performed flawlessly. Tommy, you are a treasure. Thank you for spreading your genius to places where the masses can readily enjoy it.

  • @bhavyadubey1445
    @bhavyadubey1445 3 роки тому +3

    Emmanuel is the synonym of effortless playing❤️

  • @NikolaosEnmetanoia
    @NikolaosEnmetanoia 2 роки тому +1

    God bless u. Thanks fro the wonderful music

  • @ianmoraga6403
    @ianmoraga6403 3 роки тому

    Happy birthday John Lennon

  • @JimmyQuango
    @JimmyQuango 3 роки тому +8

    Oh Tommy your version is so absolute tasteful and warm. Have no words. LOVE it. Please stay safe my friend! Greetings and all the best from Hamburg - yours, Jimmy