I’m from Rochester New York and I had this album by Don Potter. I’ve been looking for this song for over thirty years. It moves so much! THANK YOU THANK YOU… I’m so glad I haven’t lost my ability to cry at beautiful, touching artists lift up and share their voices and make me cry like a little school girl.
This is my favorite version of this song. While living in Rochester, I was lucky enough to see him play and in the 80's went to Jefferson Community College with Wally and the gang to see him!! So much fun!!!
Soooo long ago in Rochester, NY, he was THE local musician with Bat McGrath, and their songs, their style, had us all dancing on those Friday or Saturday gigs. Who would have known he would bring forth his excellence and gifted talent forever?! Beautiful song, thank you.
He and all of the Together and Friends & Love masterpieces will always bring me to those days grohing up in Rochester. Our 'soul' music always. So beautiful then, and today...RIP Bat~
Absolutely the most beautiful rendition of a most beautiful song. No one sings it like Don Potter. When I lived upstate NY, friends turned me on to this local boy ~smile~ And, this is still my favorite song!
I'm a native upstate New Yorker! From the Finger Lakes region, specifically. It wasn't till today, via a post from a FB friend, that I first learned of Don Potter. Must say I've been taken by the warmth of his incredible voice, his talent & the heart I hear in his songs! I will be adding his playlists to my "Favorites" tabs & sharing him w/ my friends, now, too! He's an exceptional find! I gather Don spends his time, now, out in California / West coast area. It's always exciting to hear when someone from *home* does well & this leaves me wondering: Where does he hail from, here? Please share when you have time. Thanks!
Actually Don resides with his wife in North Carolina. He writes, produces and sings Praise Music now. After leaving Rochester and moving to Nashville in search of a record deal he was introduced to a mother and daughter duo who were looking for music director. That duo were the Judds and the rest is history. I too am from the ROC and attended many a Don Potter concert. He is a super talent and even better person.
It is still my all time favorite song on my phone. When I was in basic training in Louisiana during Vietnam War the only radio station you could get on my transistor radio was a station in Chicago that played Don's version every night at midnight sign off. Listened to it every night under my pillow. Thanks Don
The orchestration is the best ever for this song - and not many singers perform the first part of the song - which I think sets it up so perfectly. I have the vinyl and will be converting to MP3 soon - thanks for posting
Don is so talented! I actually posted this version of this song a while back. It's great seeing him getting some love and recognition for his early work..even if it is 30 some years too late. Good job!
This has to be the best redition of this classic, romantic song. Don's voice takes the listener to another time and place. Thanks for sharing this video!
I went to SUNY at buffalo with a guy who played trumpet behind Chuck magione...he turned me on to Don Potter The guy is the best....just wish he still did tune like Paris without you and over the rainbow..Paul Rooney
I listened to this song every day when I was in college at oswego, way back in "78. so delighted have found it on you tube. REALLY GREAT SONG. brings back some great dreams. thanks!
Just found a decent chord chart for this stunning version... unfortunately, not the interludes. Anyone know those chords? tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/m/misc_unsigned_bands/don_potter_-_somewhere_over_the_rainbow_crd.htm
I’m from Rochester New York and I had this album by Don Potter. I’ve been looking for this song for over thirty years. It moves so much! THANK YOU THANK YOU… I’m so glad I haven’t lost my ability to cry at beautiful, touching artists lift up and share their voices and make me cry like a little school girl.
Still one of my favorite performances of Over the Rainbow
my absolute favorite...
Count among the very few things to continually be proud of in Rochester, NY
This is my favorite version of this song. While living in Rochester, I was lucky enough to see him play and in the 80's went to Jefferson Community College with Wally and the gang to see him!! So much fun!!!
Soooo long ago in Rochester, NY, he was THE local musician with Bat McGrath, and their songs, their style, had us all dancing on those Friday or Saturday gigs. Who would have known he would bring forth his excellence and gifted talent forever?! Beautiful song, thank you.
Also from Rochester---love this like no other rendition.
He and all of the Together and Friends & Love masterpieces will always bring me to those days grohing up in Rochester. Our 'soul' music always. So beautiful then, and today...RIP Bat~
Absolutely the most beautiful rendition of a most beautiful song. No one sings it like Don Potter. When I lived upstate NY, friends turned me on to this local boy ~smile~ And, this is still my favorite song!
I'm a native upstate New Yorker! From the Finger Lakes region, specifically. It wasn't till today, via a post from a FB friend, that I first learned of Don Potter. Must say I've been taken by the warmth of his incredible voice, his talent & the heart I hear in his songs! I will be adding his playlists to my "Favorites" tabs & sharing him w/ my friends, now, too! He's an exceptional find!
I gather Don spends his time, now, out in California / West coast area. It's always exciting to hear when someone from *home* does well & this leaves me wondering: Where does he hail from, here? Please share when you have time. Thanks!
Actually Don resides with his wife in North Carolina. He writes, produces and sings Praise Music now. After leaving Rochester and moving to Nashville in search of a record deal he was introduced to a mother and daughter duo who were looking for music director. That duo were the Judds and the rest is history. I too am from the ROC and attended many a Don Potter concert. He is a super talent and even better person.
Best version ever-- stunning.
It is still my all time favorite song on my phone. When I was in basic training in Louisiana during Vietnam War the only radio station you could get on my transistor radio was a station in Chicago that played Don's version every night at midnight sign off. Listened to it every night under my pillow. Thanks Don
i miss the 80s Don Potter songs.
Thank you for your service, AND for sharing that story.
kept this on my computer-- for all this time (its now 10/2019!) and still a HUGE favorite!!!!! reminds me of the 1970'2 Chuck Mangione concerts---
update-- its now 2022 andmI still have this and I used this for my husband's funeral service--- ssooo sweet!!! just like he was ---
Really lovely to hear this man's voice againafter all these decades. Thank you for posting.
WLOQ in Orlando would play this on a rotation. I miss that station.
One of the more talented musicians of our time.❤❤
The orchestration is the best ever for this song - and not many singers perform the first part of the song - which I think sets it up so perfectly.
I have the vinyl and will be converting to MP3 soon - thanks for posting
He has written so many great songs also for other singers
WOW! goosebumps and tears listening to this rendition.
Don is so talented! I actually posted this version of this song a while back. It's great seeing him getting some love and recognition for his early work..even if it is 30 some years too late. Good job!
Don Is one of my idols. I first heard him in my home town, Buffalo NY(Freinds and Love Concert _ 1970.
I, too was there!!!--- fantastic!!! I (somewhere) have an 8 track copy I copied from local dj---
This has to be the best redition of this classic, romantic song. Don's voice takes the listener to another time and place. Thanks for sharing this video!
One word....BEAUTIFUL!!!
This song is Still so stirring.. thank you for sharing.. love to you
Touches my heart every time....
I always enjoy Potter's music. Every song is so beautifully sung with so much feeling and beautiful phrasing. His interpretations are amazing.
For my super amazing ❤️ beautiful mother who is over that rainbow 🌈
I went to SUNY at buffalo with a guy who played trumpet behind Chuck magione...he turned me on to Don Potter
The guy is the best....just wish he still did tune like Paris without you and over the rainbow..Paul Rooney
I listened to this song every day when I was in college at oswego, way back in "78. so delighted have found it on you tube. REALLY GREAT SONG. brings back some great dreams. thanks!
Love his voice and music, btings me back to time❤️
Great song, one of my all time favorites
wonderful
I really enjoy the way Don Potter sings this popular song. Sing it Don! [M. Egan-Sturtevant]
My favorite version
this is way better than the original version
I think he did it BEST
Nice song
I knew Don Back in NY State He's a dynamite guy
And, check out Rufus Wainwright - love him too
ck out this lady's version as well; both (his n hers), beautifully done. ===> ruclips.net/video/2rd8VktT8xY/видео.html
Just found a decent chord chart for this stunning version... unfortunately, not the interludes. Anyone know those chords?
tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/m/misc_unsigned_bands/don_potter_-_somewhere_over_the_rainbow_crd.htm