Thanks so much for the nice comment Ruth! This cover of "Old Man" wasn't my best effort and I may re-do it again some day. I had just received that new Martin D-45 and was excited to play it as Neil Young originally used the same model guitar to record this song. However, the strings were brand new, a little "buzzy", and today it can sound like it should. If you can, we have two other Neil Young covers that we're pretty proud of - "Long May You Run" and I like the cover of "Unknown Legend" although not a lot of people have seen it. Anyway, thanks so much and greeting from us here in Ft. Myers, Florida!!! Rick
Thanks Gary. Yes, I like the Neil Young stuff. It seems to fit me well, but I'm kinda running out of his more popular stuff. We'll see where I go from here. Thanks for letting me know that you're out there listening. Sometimes RUclips is just a labor of love without these comments. Rick
Today, listening to Your song and with the guitars behind Your back, I felt like I was sitting in our bedroom 20 years ago, listening to my husband's guitar playing, who also had guitars hanging on the wall behind him.. Over the years, he traded the guitars for a ukulele and mandolin, because he was losing strength in his fingers. Now there is a ukulele hanging on the wall and my husband plays recorder and Irish flute... Rick, thank you for bringing back the memory and for your singing and guitar playing.. Have a nice weekend and greetings Lydia... Zdenka sr, Czech Republic 🥰🍀
Oh wow! What a touching compliment to keep me playing and posting these songs! I'm glad that you enjoy the music so much, even though I know that some of these songs are new to you. But it is also nice to hear that your husband still plays and enjoys his music, even though he has had to switch instruments. It is so incredible and such a compliment that you can listen to all of our videos from the Czech Republic! Just amazing! Thanks so much and I sincerely hope all remains well for you! Rick
Hello Florida Flip Flops. Great to hear from you again! Do you "flip-flop" up north for the summer months? If so, welcome back. It has been a rainy, hot summer here. Rick
Thanks for finding this one! And for continuing to let me know that people are listening. It is much appreciated. This was the first song with my new guitar. Very cool! Thanks.
This is my first Martin. But I have wanted one for a very long time. It was so much fun to play this guitar with this song. As you know, I play a lot of RUclips videos outdoors. This one will have to stay indoors! 🙂 Thanks for listening and letting me know. Rick
Wow Rick, that Martin is absolutely gorgeous!!😍 Also outstanding performance of that Neil Young classic! I have never been that big of a Neil Young fan but my band mate Vincent is a huge Neil fan and through him I got to know a lot of songs more recently. Great job with this one :)
I would like Vincent!!! LOL In particular, I like how Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young all use so many interesting alternative chords to their songs. I'm going to check out your acoustic version of "Helplessly Fallin"" later today. Unboxing my new Martin that day was a very cool day! I really like your originals. Very talented stuff. Rick
As usual, totally fantastic! You have really nailed this song -- especially with that cool new Martin. At first glance I thought you would only have a subdued smile at the end but it then became your famous super smile with a thumbs-up. You own this song now.
Hi Clive. You are always so nice to listen. The smile has become your signature trademark for me. Yes, it took a while to sneak out on this one. LOL Not sure where I'm going with future music/songs from here. We'll see. Thanks so much for all of your consistent and supportive comments each time!. Rick
Great job on a classic song with your gorgeous new Martin D45, The Holy Grail of Guitars. It looks and sounds amazing. Congrats and thanks for the music Rick.
You really know your guitars!!! It was super fun to finally get it and unbox it! It fit in perfectly to be played with this song. I play a lot of RUclips covers outdoors - this one will not. LOL 🙂 Rick
Today, listening to Your song and with the guitars behind Your back, I felt like I was sitting in our bedroom 20 years ago, listening to my husband's guitar playing, who also had guitars hanging on the wall behind him.. Over the years, he traded the guitars for a ukulele and mandolin, because he was losing strength in his fingers. Now there is a ukulele hanging on the wall and my husband plays recorder and Irish flute... Rick, thank you for bringing back the memory and for your singing and guitar playing.. Have a nice weekend and greetings Lydia... Zdenka sr, Czech Republic 🥰🍀
I thought you might like that D-45! LOL :) Yes, it really is a special guitar. I like how it fills in with a great unique sound that differs from my 12-string and my jumbo 6-string. I am very fortunate to have one. Each guitar seems to fit different songs. However, as you know, I like to do many videos outdoors and this Martin just isn't going to go out on the open road! I wanted the one with the natural finish (there is also one with an "aged toner"), and the only one available was with an online distributor. There was really good communication, they shipped it overnight mail, and the guitar arrived in absolutely perfect condition. Unboxing it makes for a really cool day!
Fantastic cover 💜
Thanks so much for the nice comment Ruth! This cover of "Old Man" wasn't my best effort and I may re-do it again some day. I had just received that new Martin D-45 and was excited to play it as Neil Young originally used the same model guitar to record this song. However, the strings were brand new, a little "buzzy", and today it can sound like it should. If you can, we have two other Neil Young covers that we're pretty proud of - "Long May You Run" and I like the cover of "Unknown Legend" although not a lot of people have seen it. Anyway, thanks so much and greeting from us here in Ft. Myers, Florida!!! Rick
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Terrific, Rick. I see why you like Neil Young songs, you have the perfect voice for them. Beautiful performance, my friend 👏👏🎸🎸💖💖
Thanks Gary. Yes, I like the Neil Young stuff. It seems to fit me well, but I'm kinda running out of his more popular stuff. We'll see where I go from here. Thanks for letting me know that you're out there listening. Sometimes RUclips is just a labor of love without these comments. Rick
Today, listening to Your song and with the guitars behind Your back, I felt like I was sitting in our bedroom 20 years ago, listening to my husband's guitar playing, who also had guitars hanging on the wall behind him.. Over the years, he traded the guitars for a ukulele and mandolin, because he was losing strength in his fingers. Now there is a ukulele hanging on the wall and my husband plays recorder and Irish flute... Rick, thank you for bringing back the memory and for your singing and guitar playing.. Have a nice weekend and greetings Lydia... Zdenka sr, Czech Republic 🥰🍀
Oh wow! What a touching compliment to keep me playing and posting these songs! I'm glad that you enjoy the music so much, even though I know that some of these songs are new to you. But it is also nice to hear that your husband still plays and enjoys his music, even though he has had to switch instruments. It is so incredible and such a compliment that you can listen to all of our videos from the Czech Republic! Just amazing! Thanks so much and I sincerely hope all remains well for you! Rick
Hello from Naples, Florida. Great song, Rick. We enjoyed. Very nice guitar, for sure. Thanks for sharing with us, have a great week 👍 💯 ❤
Hello Florida Flip Flops. Great to hear from you again! Do you "flip-flop" up north for the summer months? If so, welcome back. It has been a rainy, hot summer here. Rick
Beautiful cover and vocal performance, Rick!!! Nice job!
Thanks for finding this one! And for continuing to let me know that people are listening. It is much appreciated. This was the first song with my new guitar. Very cool! Thanks.
Awesome Old Man cover Rick!! Excellent vocal and acoustic play my friend! Love your new Martin!! My favorite NY song. Have a great weekend... Steve
Thanks Steven. And I do love the new guitar. Thanks for always listening. Looking forward to what you find next for your next song! Rick
I am very partial toMartin guitars. Congrats on your purchase. I enjoyed your performance.🤗🤗
This is my first Martin. But I have wanted one for a very long time. It was so much fun to play this guitar with this song. As you know, I play a lot of RUclips videos outdoors. This one will have to stay indoors! 🙂 Thanks for listening and letting me know. Rick
Wow Rick, that Martin is absolutely gorgeous!!😍
Also outstanding performance of that Neil Young classic! I have never been that big of a Neil Young fan but my band mate Vincent is a huge Neil fan and through him I got to know a lot of songs more recently. Great job with this one :)
I would like Vincent!!! LOL In particular, I like how Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young all use so many interesting alternative chords to their songs. I'm going to check out your acoustic version of "Helplessly Fallin"" later today. Unboxing my new Martin that day was a very cool day! I really like your originals. Very talented stuff. Rick
Really love your interpretation
Thank you sooooo much! Encouraging comments such as yours keep me going! So much appreciated! Rick
As usual, totally fantastic! You have really nailed this song -- especially with that cool new Martin. At first glance I thought you would only have a subdued smile at the end but it then became your famous super smile with a thumbs-up. You own this song now.
Hi Clive. You are always so nice to listen. The smile has become your signature trademark for me. Yes, it took a while to sneak out on this one. LOL Not sure where I'm going with future music/songs from here. We'll see. Thanks so much for all of your consistent and supportive comments each time!. Rick
Great job on a classic song with your gorgeous new Martin D45, The Holy Grail of Guitars. It looks and sounds amazing. Congrats and thanks for the music Rick.
You really know your guitars!!! It was super fun to finally get it and unbox it! It fit in perfectly to be played with this song. I play a lot of RUclips covers outdoors - this one will not. LOL 🙂 Rick
Today, listening to Your song and with the guitars behind Your back, I felt like I was sitting in our bedroom 20 years ago, listening to my husband's guitar playing, who also had guitars hanging on the wall behind him.. Over the years, he traded the guitars for a ukulele and mandolin, because he was losing strength in his fingers. Now there is a ukulele hanging on the wall and my husband plays recorder and Irish flute... Rick, thank you for bringing back the memory and for your singing and guitar playing.. Have a nice weekend and greetings Lydia... Zdenka sr, Czech Republic 🥰🍀
Very nice!! And a D-45!! Congratulations. Do you just love it? Where did you buy it? Local shop or online?
I thought you might like that D-45! LOL :) Yes, it really is a special guitar. I like how it fills in with a great unique sound that differs from my 12-string and my jumbo 6-string. I am very fortunate to have one. Each guitar seems to fit different songs. However, as you know, I like to do many videos outdoors and this Martin just isn't going to go out on the open road! I wanted the one with the natural finish (there is also one with an "aged toner"), and the only one available was with an online distributor. There was really good communication, they shipped it overnight mail, and the guitar arrived in absolutely perfect condition. Unboxing it makes for a really cool day!