I remember when James Taylor introduced this... it drew us into a misty melancholy that both soothed and tormented. Since him, I have never - ever - heard anyone do this cover with his spell. You just did. Stopped me in my tracks. Beautiful. You captured the whole magic, sorrow, longing and hints of hope. Simply beautiful. I'd love to experience your performances live one day.
The word 'tormented' applies beautifully to any art that makes you remember what you've been through. Maybe some people have been through hell (addiction, abuse, loss) and this music speaks to them. So yeah, I'd say 'tormented' is a fair word to apply to art or music.
He signed for Apple. Must have played this to the Beatles first. Taylor’s Something In The Way was borrowed by George Harrison and the line “dark side of the Moon” was probably the inspiration for a certain rock album.
Show me a better cover.....exactly. From singing, playing, composition to everything in between, this was a phenomenal performance. You deserve every view and like you get. Honestly, you have that tone and and a strong likeness to Taylor's voice.
This guy is beyond 5 times distilled smoothness! I’ve been playing guitar for many decades and let me tell ya, this here is true talent. Take your show on the road 👍
Dan, I’ve listen to all the videos from this guy. I’d can his picking simply flawless. Amazes me every time I try to any type of missteps, timing, just twinges of buzz anything. Blown away with each song from George.
@@johnloyacano2029those who don’t play finger style don’t realize how hard that is to do. Not to mention that he’s singing beautifully while playing. George makes it look effortless because he’s put thousands of hours into his craft.
I'm one of those people who's almost sad that a sublime performance like this doesn't fade away in the air, never to be heard again. Then I realize how thankful I am that I can listen again when I wish.
I don't know what you did to be picked up by the algorithm, but youtube has been recommending one of your videos to me every single time I log in, so I gave in and clicked. Solid cover man.
Hey George --- typical perfect execution from instrument to voice. My question is --- who is the idiot that gave this performance a --- "thumbs down". Unbelievable!!!!!
That's a dub. I think he records the sound outside. You don't get that voice recording with a mic so distant from your mouth. He's very talented either way.
@@GeorgeClementsMusic Excellent sound, George.. what is that "one source" you're running your guitar and mic into? A Focusrite or preamp of some sort? Keep it up, brother...
Omg, finger picking songs are the best. I stopped playing almost 4years ago, but the souls needs music, not just listening to it, but to play it! I have my beautiful fender. I'll do it. Thank you.
I stumbled upon your channel trying to learn Never Going Back Again and i couldn't stop watching your cover over and over. I don't know what's better your voice or guitar skills, theyre both off the charts. Just wanted to give you some roses because you definitely deserve them my friend. Thanks again for all the amazing covers 🙏
Hi George, I'm about to become your biggest German fan. Too bad I just know D chord and A7 so far. But your video is total motivation to me. The "old" folk legends started out just like you some decades ago. Thanks for sharing!
once you learn G C D you know hundreds of songs. throw in Em and you have a great start. i played a little guitar in my 20s (was total crap) and really started to learn in my mid 50s. highly recommend in person lessons. best wishes from Canada
This is a harder song to play than meets the eye (or ear). Lots of intricate tonal changes as the chords transition. I have always liked the original version of the song rather than Mr. Taylor’s later iterations of it. On the original, there is a riff Mr. Taylor plays after the lyric, “there ain’t no doubt in no one’s mind that love’s the finest thing around. Whisper something soft and kind” that I have loved since I heard it on the original album when I was 11 years old! Something about that 3 second guitar riff that stuck with me.
Never saw James play but I caught Liv in a little club off Route One in Boston in the 70s. You play just like JT and superbly; near flawless, it seems. Very very nice. Don't think I'm not gonna go sit at the piano, now.
Alright I've not watched a handful of this guy's videos after finding his channel this morning, and it blows my mind that he isn't like world famous yet. This dude is so wildly talented and it's like everything, his playing, singing, all of it. Wtf.
Such smooth guitar playing there, I've heard lots of covers and even guys teaching this on UA-cam sound disjointed, that's not meant to disrespect them because its a massively difficult song to play, but to play it this well and smooth is super impressive. To sing it soo well then, well, what can I say.. brilliant.
Bravissimo George...ottimo strumentista e voce meravigliosa! Voi statunitensi avete delle timbriche davvero pazzesche! Adoro il genere folk country....semplicemente meraviglioso! Ciao Well done George...excellent instrumentalist and wonderful voice! You Americans have some really crazy sounds! I love the folk country genre....simply wonderful! HI
Beautiful Carolina in my Mind cover George!! Excellent vocal and acoustic finger picking! I just posted my version of this song today, and saw your cover. Extremely well done! Steve
Wow, I’m so glad to have found your channel. With this song you’ve not only got the notes right, you’ve got the expression and touch. Absolutely lovely.
Really great George! The way you make it look and sound relaxed is proof of how much work you put into playing this song. It is an not easy song to play but you have gone beyond the technical mastery into the emotion and color. Really great!!
Dude - this was such an amazing find for a Monday morning, while I'm sipping my coffee. Someone else said it best I think: "From singing, playing, composition to everything in between, this was a phenomenal performance." Absolutely Mind-blowing and incredible cover of one of my favorite songs as well. I've wanted to learn to play this song for what seems like forever, and I wish I could play this even half as well as you do. I wanted to physically applaud you at the end of this one. Unreal, man.
Such gentle control on the vocals and fluid picking on the guitar. Your renditions are wonderful, thanks again for creating these beautiful moments for us to revisit these treasures in this time of spiritual need. Your videos are quite soothing for the soul.
This is one of my favorite songs by James Taylor. It just like the song itself, your cover elicits just the right amount of emotion and heartwarming storytelling that James conveyed. This is a beautiful cover.
Beautifully done! Thanks so much! For me music carries me on a journey to my past. As my time gets shorter, my memories and those that I have love, and those that truly loved me occupy my waking hours. GOD bless all!
I’m so glad I found your channel. Absolutely incredible singer/guitarist. It’s hard to describe but these covers are done so beautifully, it’s like they’re not covers.
George - you are so talented. This cover is impeccable. I’ve been playing for 15 years and I wish I could deliver a song half as solid as this. Amazing!
I remember when James Taylor introduced this... it drew us into a misty melancholy that both soothed and tormented. Since him, I have never - ever - heard anyone do this cover with his spell. You just did. Stopped me in my tracks. Beautiful. You captured the whole magic, sorrow, longing and hints of hope. Simply beautiful. I'd love to experience your performances live one day.
Chill bro, it’s melancholy but tormenting is not a word I would use to describe this song or any music, lol.
I also love the version by Ian Matthews.
The word 'tormented' applies beautifully to any art that makes you remember what you've been through. Maybe some people have been through hell (addiction, abuse, loss) and this music speaks to them. So yeah, I'd say 'tormented' is a fair word to apply to art or music.
He signed for Apple. Must have played this to the Beatles first. Taylor’s Something In The Way was borrowed by George Harrison and the line “dark side of the Moon” was probably the inspiration for a certain rock album.
Show me a better cover.....exactly. From singing, playing, composition to everything in between, this was a phenomenal performance. You deserve every view and like you get. Honestly, you have that tone and and a strong likeness to Taylor's voice.
Agreed. It feels so genuine
Nothing to add to that comment, you nailed it almost as well as this amazing cover.👍
Fantastic
It's the picking! It's the voice! The picking! The voice! ... Maybe we'll never know, since both are par excellence
This song suits your voice disturbingly well. :D Beautiful picking, too.
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This guy is beyond 5 times distilled smoothness! I’ve been playing guitar for many decades and let me tell ya, this here is true talent. Take your show on the road 👍
Probably the best cover of this song I’ve ever heard. Bravo my friend.
Your singing and super clean fingerpicking tone drops my blood pressure and pulse to rediculious levels. This is the best meditation aid in the world.
Dan, I’ve listen to all the videos from this guy. I’d can his picking simply flawless. Amazes me every time I try to any type of missteps, timing, just twinges of buzz anything. Blown away with each song from George.
@@johnloyacano2029those who don’t play finger style don’t realize how hard that is to do. Not to mention that he’s singing beautifully while playing. George makes it look effortless because he’s put thousands of hours into his craft.
Coming back after a year... and, yup, it still has the same powerful magic.
Your voice is meant for this song perfectly.
Excellent cover, captured it well.
I'm one of those people who's almost sad that a sublime performance like this doesn't fade away in the air, never to be heard again. Then I realize how thankful I am that I can listen again when I wish.
Hard to put it into words. You bring so much life into this. Every aspect of this is pure magic. Thank you and excellent job.
I grew up with James. Been a fan since 72. I've seen him perform 7 times. I own all of his music. This is spot on.
There are quite a few decent covers of this great song on youtube, but this one is now my favourite.
Out of all the covers you can sing like young James and no one I mean no one can do this but you right on key
I don't know what you did to be picked up by the algorithm, but youtube has been recommending one of your videos to me every single time I log in, so I gave in and clicked. Solid cover man.
To say I'm impressed would be an understatement. Earned a sub, sir. Please keep bringing us your music.
Incredible
He sings and plays guitar so effortlessly. Very talented. He could sing the phone book and make it sound great.
All my favorites.
Pitch perfect voice. Wonderful to listen to. Thank you.
Hey George --- typical perfect execution from instrument to voice. My question is --- who is the idiot that gave this performance a --- "thumbs down". Unbelievable!!!!!
Is this real music I’m hearing, ❤-ing this tune 😊
The quality of the recording is INCREDIBLE for someone who is just 'hanging out in the kitchen'? It takes a LOT of talent to do that!
That's a dub. I think he records the sound outside. You don't get that voice recording with a mic so distant from your mouth. He's very talented either way.
I actually just use a blue yeti mic and record both guitar and voice at the same time into one source. Works great!
@@GeorgeClementsMusic OK. So I'm going to say - THATS AWESOME! Have you covered any Gordon Lightfoot?
@@GeorgeClementsMusic Excellent sound, George.. what is that "one source" you're running your guitar and mic into? A Focusrite or preamp of some sort? Keep it up, brother...
@@GeorgeClementsMusic What do you do with your recording in post production? I love your recordings!
Making James Taylor proud! Another Clements classic
I'm giving up playing guitar after seeing this. I will never be able to top this 😂
The music, voice and look are spot on! This song was made for you. Superb performance.
George Clements, the man who’s cover versions are better than the original recordings.
Absolutely beautiful version of James's great song. In fact if I close my eyes I would swear it was JT singing and playing! More of the same please!
Omg, finger picking songs are the best.
I stopped playing almost 4years ago, but the souls needs music, not just listening to it, but to play it!
I have my beautiful fender. I'll do it.
Thank you.
why did you stop playing?
Just what we need in this world today. Beautiful music to take our minds off everything else.
So happy your version of Never going back showed up in my recommended feed. Thank you for sharing your talent! :)
Tears to my eyes George
I stumbled upon your channel trying to learn Never Going Back Again and i couldn't stop watching your cover over and over. I don't know what's better your voice or guitar skills, theyre both off the charts. Just wanted to give you some roses because you definitely deserve them my friend. Thanks again for all the amazing covers 🙏
Utterly beautiful.
My Dad would have loved this.
Thank you for playing my fave song of James. Keep singing George, you got a beautiful gift of voice and talent. 🙏😍
Hi George, I'm about to become your biggest German fan. Too bad I just know D chord and A7 so far. But your video is total motivation to me. The "old" folk legends started out just like you some decades ago. Thanks for sharing!
once you learn G C D you know hundreds of songs. throw in Em and you have a great start. i played a little guitar in my 20s (was total crap) and really started to learn in my mid 50s. highly recommend in person lessons. best wishes from Canada
You could tour as a James Taylor tribute band. Your voice is incredible.
This is a harder song to play than meets the eye (or ear). Lots of intricate tonal changes as the chords transition. I have always liked the original version of the song rather than Mr. Taylor’s later iterations of it. On the original, there is a riff Mr. Taylor plays after the lyric, “there ain’t no doubt in no one’s mind that love’s the finest thing around. Whisper something soft and kind” that I have loved since I heard it on the original album when I was 11 years old! Something about that 3 second guitar riff that stuck with me.
AWESOME better than original.
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Never saw James play but I caught Liv in a little club off Route One in Boston in the 70s. You play just like JT and superbly; near flawless, it seems. Very very nice. Don't think I'm not gonna go sit at the piano, now.
Unbelievable cover. Effortlessly playing guitar and singing at the same time. James would be proud of this I'm sure. Keep em coming George.
What a great job of capturing the spirit of James himself.
I liked it.
One of the best or probably the best cover of Carolina in my mind in UA-cam ✌️😊👍
So beautiful cover Georges, JT has really a lot of marvelous songs.
Just put one of these up every day in 2021, ok? Thanks, George. :) David agrees with this, so.... now you have to.
Wow!
This was amazingly well done. Had this come over the radio I would have just assumed it was JT.
Wow what a cover.. 10/10 great job
Top class as always. Beautiful harmonies. Guitars sounded great also.
Beautiful arrangement, beautifully performed.
Eyes shut its 99% JT,scary.But beautiful,and emotional,my dad was a big JT fan,I grew up listening to him.
Alright I've not watched a handful of this guy's videos after finding his channel this morning, and it blows my mind that he isn't like world famous yet. This dude is so wildly talented and it's like everything, his playing, singing, all of it. Wtf.
The closest thing I’ve heard JT, and i’ve been a fan of his for 45years. I wish JT would stumble upon this cover. Bravo!
I'm speechless....
Tears. Beautiful- thank you 💕
Such smooth guitar playing there, I've heard lots of covers and even guys teaching this on UA-cam sound disjointed, that's not meant to disrespect them because its a massively difficult song to play, but to play it this well and smooth is super impressive. To sing it soo well then, well, what can I say.. brilliant.
Bravissimo George...ottimo strumentista e voce meravigliosa! Voi statunitensi avete delle timbriche davvero pazzesche! Adoro il genere folk country....semplicemente meraviglioso! Ciao
Well done George...excellent instrumentalist and wonderful voice! You Americans have some really crazy sounds! I love the folk country genre....simply wonderful! HI
Beautiful Carolina in my Mind cover George!! Excellent vocal and acoustic finger picking! I just posted my version of this song today, and saw your cover. Extremely well done! Steve
Wow, I’m so glad to have found your channel. With this song you’ve not only got the notes right, you’ve got the expression and touch. Absolutely lovely.
I've listened to a few of your covers now and I'm totally blown away by your talent, absolutely brilliant, thank you
Absolutely beautiful.
What a voice, incredible!
Really great George! The way you make it look and sound relaxed is proof of how much work you put into playing this song. It is an not easy song to play but you have gone beyond the technical mastery into the emotion and color. Really great!!
Thanks for posting this George, it's excellent in every respect.
This is truly the best I've ever heard a song be covered. George you a joy to listen to. God bless you 🙂
Absolutely phenomenal.
What an incredible cover and tribute to JT - Such a beautiful voice and lovely guitar tone. Pleasure to listen to - thanks m8
you're making me very relaxed and peaceful - thank you
Dang dude, you're freakin' good. Came for the guitar cover and was pleasantly surprised by your voice! I'm subbed! Need more :)
This couldn't be more perfect!
Most excellent guitar picking with all the signature hammer-Ons and pull-Offs! Most excellent vocals! Thank you for sharing your talent George!
Simply beautiful a touch of magic
This is a phenomenal rendition of one of my all-time favourite songs. Thank you!
Stunning 👍 Beautiful it actually reduced me to tears. Fantastic
Tears for me too. George is just wonderful
Beautiful soulful voice. Thank you for these great videos.
Dude - this was such an amazing find for a Monday morning, while I'm sipping my coffee. Someone else said it best I think: "From singing, playing, composition to everything in between, this was a phenomenal performance." Absolutely Mind-blowing and incredible cover of one of my favorite songs as well. I've wanted to learn to play this song for what seems like forever, and I wish I could play this even half as well as you do. I wanted to physically applaud you at the end of this one. Unreal, man.
I was having a really terrible day and I just found your channel. Thank you for sharing your talents man. Such a great job
Working my way through all your videos, just amazing
Beautiful playing and a voice that is silken smooth. Peaceful and serene. Wonderful! Thank you, George!
Glad this came up in my UA-cam feed. Beautiful cover of a beautiful song. Subscribed!
Absolutely amazing my dude! Your voice is silky smooth and your guitar playing is flawless
Such gentle control on the vocals and fluid picking on the guitar. Your renditions are wonderful, thanks again for creating these beautiful moments for us to revisit these treasures in this time of spiritual need. Your videos are quite soothing for the soul.
That was perfection.
this is amazing! i love how you infuse a little bit of the sound of the artists' voice into your cover. keep it up : )
Wow! Just incredible!
Such a perfect cover, thank you for posting this!
Sublime, your changes are flawless, your voice impeccable, emotion- on point.
That's about as spot on as you can get. Fantastic.
Your cover soothes the soul. Great job 👏🏻
you sir are absolutely gifted!!that was amazing!!
Mate, that was awesome - love this song and you did it justice - keep up the great work
Absolutely perfect
You channel all of these gods of great music in such an amazing way. Im riddled with jealousy over your talent...and you leave me in awe!
I could listen to that cover every day… you’re an inspiration to all of us guitar players!!!
you do this song pure justice. This is the best cover of this song out there. Congrats!
This is one of my favorite songs by James Taylor. It just like the song itself, your cover elicits just the right amount of emotion and heartwarming storytelling that James conveyed. This is a beautiful cover.
Beautifully done! Thanks so much! For me music carries me on a journey to my past. As my time gets shorter, my memories and those that I have love, and those that truly loved me occupy my waking hours. GOD bless all!
I’m so glad I found your channel. Absolutely incredible singer/guitarist. It’s hard to describe but these covers are done so beautifully, it’s like they’re not covers.
What a voice to fall asleep to . Thank you
George - you are so talented. This cover is impeccable. I’ve been playing for 15 years and I wish I could deliver a song half as solid as this. Amazing!