If You Could Read My Mind Love - Gordon Lightfoot cover by 16yr Straalen

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  • Опубликовано: 4 сен 2024
  • Some songs are just timeless - just like the beautiful Gordon Lightfoot classic If You Could Read My Mind Love. I just love the melody, the lyrics - everything about this song really. I just hope I have done it some justice. Please COMMENT and remember to THUMBS UP, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE. Thank you!!
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Комментарии • 257

  • @charleymeckna4751
    @charleymeckna4751 8 лет назад +17

    Young Man.. I have spent 45 yrs listening to this song and Love it. You performed it Great. Please stay young and honest is all I ask of you Son! Our Father has Blessed you with an amazing gift as he has so many that have lost their lives along the way. Great Performance!

  • @MarkDaGardna
    @MarkDaGardna 7 лет назад +3

    I have become an even "BIGGER FAN" since you covered this song. It is one of my most favorite songs ever. Gordon Lightfoot would be Proud!

  • @kpzcbttp
    @kpzcbttp 9 лет назад +16

    God has given Straalen good looks, great voice, talent to play musical instruments, lovely personality too. Lucky bugger.

    • @straalenmusic
      @straalenmusic  9 лет назад +2

      Thank You!

    • @grahammattsson7515
      @grahammattsson7515 8 лет назад +7

      I would not call you lucky, I will call you blessed. Nurture your talents and do'nt through them away, they are God given

    • @JesseHanner
      @JesseHanner 5 лет назад

      Luck has nothing to do with it, hard work, good genes, and he developed his own abilities. He's taking his talents and has blessed us all by sharing them. We all have a talent to develop and share. Thank you Straalen

  • @justinoates4675
    @justinoates4675 10 лет назад

    Classic song being enjoyed in Cape Town, SA....shared it with my 9 -year old boy who is learning to play guitar and wants to sing. Thanks!

    • @straalenmusic
      @straalenmusic  10 лет назад

      I wish your son all the best Justin! Tell him to immerse himself in music and keep practicing! All things come to those who put in the hard work! Smiles Straalen

  • @patriciahutchison1981
    @patriciahutchison1981 8 лет назад +4

    Awesome. I love Straalen's voice so much. It's like a crisp, clear mountain stream.

  • @Soul2burn
    @Soul2burn 10 лет назад +10

    Absolutely beautifully sung. A great treat for lovers of his music. He would be proud of this rendition

  • @heaneypjph
    @heaneypjph 10 лет назад

    I just can't wait for the next video hope its a nother golden oldie it bring back very very good memories I miss my parents when I listen to this old songs. Your father must be so proud of you have so much talent and I am glad to share it with the rest of us all the best. Pieter

  • @elsiesmith3220
    @elsiesmith3220 8 лет назад +4

    Straalen and Gordon Lightfoot -- it just can't get any better. Wonderful!

  • @charleshampton8187
    @charleshampton8187 8 лет назад

    LOVE .....LOVE.....LOVE.....LOVE

  • @fdownes1
    @fdownes1 10 лет назад +1

    You are right - it is a timeless song and it is one of the best from my generation. I appreciate that you treated it with respect and stayed true to the original intent but definitely put your mark on it. We "older people" can be very possessive of our musical memories and you could have easily blown it, at least for me. You didn't and the cover was great - in it's own way as good as the original. Glad you Dad introduced you to "my" music.

  • @alexandriaday2777
    @alexandriaday2777 7 лет назад +3

    What a wonderful voice

  • @jock1645
    @jock1645 8 лет назад +22

    What a beautiful rendition, I absolutely loved it.

  • @HamiltonRb
    @HamiltonRb 10 лет назад

    Having seen Gordon Lightfoot play Massey Hall in Toronto often, I think he would love your version of his song as much as I did.

  • @MrJayuya
    @MrJayuya 8 лет назад +1

    Great singer Straalen. May God Bless You!!! Hello from Puerto Rico.

  • @jamesfdonaldson
    @jamesfdonaldson 7 лет назад +10

    From an old codger to a young man on the way.........great job. ....timeless indeed. Good to know that there's an appreciation of this classic. A fine interpretation.

  • @maureenholly8570
    @maureenholly8570 9 лет назад

    This grandma loves your voice. Great song

  • @winnyn6512
    @winnyn6512 8 лет назад

    brings back memories of a lost love

  • @cesnor
    @cesnor 6 лет назад +1

    I searched for “If I could read your mind cover” and got this.
    I remember me playing your cover of “How great thou art” for my granny years ago because it was her favourite song. It’s great to see you all grown up and still with an amazing voice 😊

  • @zanvis4ever98
    @zanvis4ever98 8 лет назад

    After watching this straalenmusic I would grow up to be like you I believe in everyone can be anything they want just believe in yourself

  • @dianamansell1022
    @dianamansell1022 10 лет назад +2

    beautiful cover, enjoyed it very much

  • @dingodancer
    @dingodancer 10 лет назад

    You've done this justice young fella. You just shot me back to when I was your age and Gordon was singin it out on the radiowaves..well done.

  • @tsvixen
    @tsvixen 8 лет назад +10

    Yet another ancient soul returns to earth in the form of this beautiful young man. You just did so much justice to one of my most favourite songs. God bless.

  • @mapetrix
    @mapetrix 8 лет назад

    this is the best thing I've heard in a long time

    • @reaganmiller453
      @reaganmiller453 8 лет назад

      +Anthony Mape Same here Anthony. Hey Straalen - Where are you mate? We need to see and hear more of you in the USA (and everywhere). You have a beautiful voice and seem to be beautiful inside and out! Please come visit the USA!!

  • @jamesbarnes6818
    @jamesbarnes6818 10 лет назад

    I just "discovered" you here on RUclips, Straalen, and you are the real thing--beautiful nuanced voice, open heart, and you play the guitar with the same sensitivity that's in your voice. Thanks for sharing your gift with the world.

    • @straalenmusic
      @straalenmusic  10 лет назад

      Thank you James!

    • @jamesbarnes6818
      @jamesbarnes6818 10 лет назад

      straalenmusic You are most welcome. I was going to add that, as a child of the 60s and a great Gordon Lightfoot fan back when he was not much older than you, this was always my favourite of his tunes and you not only do it great justice, you make it your own and give it a fresh interpretation--you make it a new song again.

  • @catmom1322
    @catmom1322 8 лет назад +1

    Excellent! Timeless Lightfoot!

  • @PeterKassauSchmook
    @PeterKassauSchmook 10 лет назад +1

    Straalen, you`re really awesome. Such a wonderful song, and your performance makes me think about good old times....

  • @headrushindi
    @headrushindi 9 лет назад

    incredible voice and talent young man ..listening to you we can , for a while forget the unpleaseant things in life ...this is a gift from a grteater power than us use it with your heart....

  • @LANELLEHOLT40
    @LANELLEHOLT40 9 лет назад

    Quite the beautiful God given talent. You do justice and then some to every thing you sing. Keep up the good work. Blessings!

  • @DeborahMcIntoshCoolcleopatra
    @DeborahMcIntoshCoolcleopatra 7 лет назад

    Awesome !!! Love, love, love your music !!!

  • @Chrisannesroadhouse
    @Chrisannesroadhouse 9 лет назад

    this is the first time I have heard this Man sing, I really like the song but , you did a good job of bring it back to me , from the first time I heard it on the radio as a kid. Good luck Mr Straalen you did me a favor , by playing it for use, I hope some day I can return the favor.

  • @stevendesposito7204
    @stevendesposito7204 10 лет назад

    I really love the way you sing this song!!!!!

  • @billcarr54
    @billcarr54 10 лет назад +1

    You have a beautiful voice and you let us see how you mold the music to make it your own. Bravo !

  • @shu-huikirkpatrick1350
    @shu-huikirkpatrick1350 10 лет назад +2

    Way to go Straalen. You sing such beautiful enchanting songs. They are timeless.

  • @lesreed3173
    @lesreed3173 9 лет назад

    Beautiful, Straalen - you've come a long way.... Cheers, Les.

  • @mikeolson2457
    @mikeolson2457 9 лет назад +1

    Straalen, such a good voice and such great music you choose to record. Thanks. You seem to have gospel roots...do not let them go. Those cherished Gospel roots and growth will just embellish and strengthen you and encourage and edify (big word there) your listeners. nema

  • @AK-tb8gt
    @AK-tb8gt 5 лет назад

    "I think you'll like this song"
    Yes, absolutely, I love it ♡

  • @tobybidwell4577
    @tobybidwell4577 8 лет назад

    Ahh, Amazing!! I thought I was the only young guy that liked this song! haha. great stuff!!

  • @LGCblessed
    @LGCblessed 10 лет назад +1

    You only get better and better over the years, boy!
    Soooo nice listening to you and yes I know that song : ) and I loved that you recorded it. Blessings!

    • @straalenmusic
      @straalenmusic  10 лет назад

      So glad you like it Ligia! Smiles Straalen

  • @bubgum00
    @bubgum00 8 лет назад +2

    I have heard this song many a time and this is the first time I have actually paid attention to the lyrics. Just so sad.

  • @justinamarina3774
    @justinamarina3774 7 лет назад

    Do all for the glory of God. Great singing. One of my favorite songs.

  • @sofiasubia762
    @sofiasubia762 9 лет назад +1

    My favorite song you've preformed was "Hallelujah" on the morning show. It was beautiful! ❤️

  • @donnarichardson5294
    @donnarichardson5294 10 лет назад

    Wow. Just wow. You have a gift. Thank you for sharing it with me.

  • @garyhieronymus9072
    @garyhieronymus9072 4 года назад +1

    Pretty good, I enjoyed it. Gordon has it but it is good to hear this good variation like this. The song itself is so deep.

  • @RikHoward.
    @RikHoward. 7 лет назад +1

    WOW WOW WOW Your voice is beautiful and you made me listen. You told the story so well. Thank you.

  • @caseyconrade802
    @caseyconrade802 9 лет назад

    I was looking for the original and found this on RUclips and I like it bette than the original

  • @danitoro367
    @danitoro367 10 лет назад

    how good we have You Toube i think never i would be abel to hear your beautiful voice and i love how you put dynamic in the songs you sing

  • @LindaHobby1
    @LindaHobby1 8 лет назад +1

    ....listening to Straalen again... LOVE

    • @mapetrix
      @mapetrix 8 лет назад +1

      everyday for the past year

  • @maryvivian231
    @maryvivian231 10 лет назад

    God gave you such a wonderful talent Straalen. Don't ever forget where it came from. Beautifully done.

  • @kimselsr
    @kimselsr 10 лет назад

    I enjoy it so much when a young singer covers songs from my youth. It shows a respect for the musicians of the past. And your voice is just so remarkable, so...Straalen!

    • @straalenmusic
      @straalenmusic  10 лет назад

      Thank you! It's hard to find current songs with the gravity of the older ones. This one is such a beautiful song, and Gordon Lightfoot is an absolute genius. Smiles Straalen

  • @joannejerrier9932
    @joannejerrier9932 8 лет назад

    I'm a 63 year old woman who is absolutely in love with Straalen!!

  • @jessiejay6605
    @jessiejay6605 10 лет назад

    Wow, wow just WOW! What an amazing voice, superb recording, and just brilliant star quality :) Stunning voice man, I could listen to it all day..... It has been a long time since someone has just totally blown me away instantly, and if you are not signed yet, get ready for it ;)

  • @notorioused
    @notorioused 10 лет назад +1

    Very well done! Great song choice and your voice was perfect for the song!

  • @sallymassing2343
    @sallymassing2343 4 года назад +1

    You sing this so beautifully!

  • @whitewingedove3678
    @whitewingedove3678 4 года назад

    Astounding! Thank you for posting.

  • @madstamittenss
    @madstamittenss 10 лет назад

    HEY WTF IS THIS DREAMINESS I LOVE HIM

  • @lindalawrence9351
    @lindalawrence9351 8 лет назад +3

    I'm glad you are working on an album. I hope it will be available in Canada. You are great! You deserve a wonderful career in the music industry.

  • @darlindalowe594
    @darlindalowe594 9 лет назад

    WOW Straalen is there anything you can't sing,,,ha ha ha,,,just to let you know your voice is wonderful,,,thank you so much for posting,,,,:)

  • @jetboy33
    @jetboy33 10 лет назад +1

    This is the best cover you've done so far, in my opinion.
    Awesome classic song...and great singing.

    • @straalenmusic
      @straalenmusic  10 лет назад

      Thanks so much! I love this song too!

  • @lindadamron9461
    @lindadamron9461 6 лет назад

    What a beautiful talent

  • @Iamsome61
    @Iamsome61 9 лет назад +1

    You have a real gift...my favorite performance so far! Just listened to you for the first time tonight...can't stop clicking on the next one :)

  • @valhebener7221
    @valhebener7221 9 лет назад

    Awesome beautiful the voice from a beautiful special angle we I want to dance and I''l fill you with joy sing along wow my heart is filled with and indiscernible feeling. This is for you Thomas.

  • @Onemanshowforever
    @Onemanshowforever 10 лет назад +1

    Very nice, Great tones and pitch.The recording was superb! Well done young fellow.You have a great career ahead.Good luck

  • @bryanhaines4803
    @bryanhaines4803 8 лет назад +1

    This is one of my favorite songs and you did do it justice. I look forward to hearing what you are going to release next. You have a wonderful tone to your voice.

  • @loverofcountry506070
    @loverofcountry506070 10 лет назад +3

    Very nice Straalen, you do such a beautiful job singing these great old song. An old song is new to anyone who has never heard it.

    • @straalenmusic
      @straalenmusic  10 лет назад +3

      You're so right! And there are so many great 'old' songs that many of the younger people today would never have heard. My Dad played all the greats from as far back as I can remember so I grew up with them. It's just so cool now I can play them and take older people back to those times, and also so that younger people can appreciate the truly great songs of yesteryear that perhaps they would never get to hear. I'm very lucky and privileged to be able to do that. I appreciate very much your comment!

    • @LesSmith45
      @LesSmith45 10 лет назад +1

      straalenmusic Keep it up young man! Thank you for keeping my music alive. I sent this song to my 25 yr old daughter (gordons original) she loved it and had never heard it. What a shame. I grew up with so many great great great songs that todays youth will never ever hear. that is so sad to miss out on such great music. Thank you for keeping it alive. Nice Job! You have a great voice! Now do the Flame by cheap trick!

  • @flower2364
    @flower2364 7 лет назад

    Beautiful...I could listen to this lad sing all day long. And no I am not a silly giggling teen. I am old enough to be his grandmother but I know talent when I see it and he has a lovely voice. I want to buy your album so that I can enjoy you whenever I want.

  • @allepetite8321
    @allepetite8321 8 лет назад

    love this song, great cover.

  • @JonAckermanJon
    @JonAckermanJon 10 лет назад

    WOW! I love this song. I was a fan of Gordon Lightfoot. Really liked the way you did this! Well done Gonna share.

  • @jpcos7
    @jpcos7 10 лет назад

    Very nice song. Thanks Straalen !

  • @drew28551
    @drew28551 10 лет назад

    Beautiful rendition- well done young man

  • @jeffmoser7270
    @jeffmoser7270 10 лет назад

    Wow this kid is great really think he has a great gift

  • @zaiffdeen1
    @zaiffdeen1 4 года назад

    Beautiful version, well done.

  • @jameshigginbotham265
    @jameshigginbotham265 7 лет назад +1

    a great song and you did it very well.

  • @winnyn6512
    @winnyn6512 8 лет назад

    absolutely great..

  • @rocky315w
    @rocky315w 10 лет назад

    take me back, many thanks very beautifully done.

  • @MegKampen
    @MegKampen 9 лет назад

    This is very a beautiful version of this classic tune! This is one of my favorite songs so I covered it over a year ago, but I didn't like it, so I redid it, but haven't uploaded it yet! I'm happy with it now, but I don't have any special sound effects! I wish I did! Anyway, thumbs up # 732 !!! :)

  • @joycewetherbee7421
    @joycewetherbee7421 8 лет назад

    Heard "Be Mine Tonight" and just loved it! Looking for more from you soon.

  • @michellegibbons2113
    @michellegibbons2113 10 лет назад

    How cool is this guy! Genius!

  • @mikescampfire1676
    @mikescampfire1676 9 лет назад

    nice job doing a classic justice .;....enjoyed and sang along .......ha aha aha ...

  • @mincraftdad12
    @mincraftdad12 8 лет назад

    Great job (HERO'S) often fail, You did a great job keep it up

  • @dorismarieyoung4213
    @dorismarieyoung4213 10 лет назад +3

    Great performance with Gordon Lightfoot's song Straalen , Love your voice :)

  • @arteliery
    @arteliery 7 лет назад

    Dude how come you are not like very very famous? You are awesome!

  • @chetsjug
    @chetsjug 10 лет назад

    Nice :)
    I love Gordon, listening to him since 1973 at least!

  • @Dakota0425
    @Dakota0425 8 лет назад +3

    Your cover is BRILLIANT Straalen...just beautiful✌️

  • @froggiechar
    @froggiechar 10 лет назад +1

    Straalen, I sure "did" like that one! You are so talented, and I thank you very much for sharing your God-given talents. Bless you, Bro. Charlie

    • @straalenmusic
      @straalenmusic  10 лет назад

      Bless YOU Brother!

    • @froggiechar
      @froggiechar 10 лет назад

      straalenmusic Thank you very much, Straalen! Just last Saturday, my nephew Kevin's wife, Elisha, passed away - went Home to Jesus! I shared your PRECIOUS and COMFORTING video with him and the family: "How Great Thou Art." It has brought them much comfort, since I shared it to my RUclips (Charles Leon Pratt). I can't thank you enough! I listen to it, over and over again, and it starts to being tears to this Brother's eyes - sung with such devotion and emotion! God bless you, Bro. Charlie

    • @froggiechar
      @froggiechar 10 лет назад

      Straalen, what I meant to say was that I shared your beautiful "How Great Thou Art" with my Facebook - not with RUclips!

  • @JNaas
    @JNaas 9 лет назад

    Great cover! It is truly a beatifull song :)
    -Ida

  • @deshavetalkwithkit8935
    @deshavetalkwithkit8935 6 лет назад

    Dude you could win the voice ! Seriously !

  • @veraleksell6321
    @veraleksell6321 10 лет назад

    OMG you are so amazing straalen!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @hollycowling4558
    @hollycowling4558 6 лет назад

    Love your voice an music

  • @sofiasubia762
    @sofiasubia762 9 лет назад

    I've been such a fan for a long time! Keep up your good work!

    • @straalenmusic
      @straalenmusic  9 лет назад +1

      Thank you so much Sophia!! I really appreciate your support, and I'm so glad you like this song. It is one of my favourites - now YOU are one of my favourites too!! Smiles Straalen

  • @writeintowings4478
    @writeintowings4478 9 лет назад

    Amazing!!!

  • @SeanParries
    @SeanParries 9 лет назад +1

    Wow! Amazing! Beautiful!

  • @kalynnhubbard7533
    @kalynnhubbard7533 9 лет назад

    You are my absolute inspiration.

  • @VolkerundWallyMusic
    @VolkerundWallyMusic 8 лет назад

    Very Good Singing Voice...
    very well done

  • @mikekelsall3096
    @mikekelsall3096 8 лет назад

    Such beautiful singing and guitar playing... This deserves many more views

  • @kurtklardie1
    @kurtklardie1 10 лет назад +2

    I love it when you sing the oldies...and you sang this one beautifully!! I wish I could play a guitar like that...haha!! Great job Straalen!!

  • @windsongshf
    @windsongshf 8 лет назад

    Wow, pleasantly surprised. Very nice :)

  • @yllekr123
    @yllekr123 10 лет назад

    Saw Gordon Lightfoot last year. Really nice job on this song, one of my favorites.

    • @straalenmusic
      @straalenmusic  10 лет назад +1

      That is so cool! I would love to see him live!

    • @yllekr123
      @yllekr123 10 лет назад

      straalenmusic He is pretty old, but was still a show worth seeing.

    • @yllekr123
      @yllekr123 10 лет назад

      straalenmusic His Schedule www.master-discount.com/Search?query=Gordon%20Lightfoot#8952

  • @TDLee1959
    @TDLee1959 9 лет назад +1

    Love the young man he was. He needs to get back to his roots musically & surround himself with positive role models & people he wants to have- a positive future😎🎶😉

  • @juliedime4568
    @juliedime4568 10 лет назад

    You have the most amazing voice ahhhh

  • @johnmore8867
    @johnmore8867 8 лет назад

    Keep up the great work Straalen