TJ Taotua - LETS STAY TOGETHER COVER (By Al Green)

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  • Опубликовано: 23 авг 2024
  • "Let's Stay Together" by Al Green
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  • @philost7427
    @philost7427 2 года назад +15

    TJ,
    I'm a 73 year old acoustic singer/songwriter, been around the block so many times I know all the cracks by name.
    This is as good a rendition as I've ever enjoyed of this iconic song. You sold every word and the picking was integrated with style and grace. I'm looking forward to checking out your other posts. Very smooth brother, you have been richly blessed by the Creator!
    Phil

  • @jeremyosl
    @jeremyosl 9 лет назад +35

    I'm a R&B musician myself. I must say that your touch, feel over the guitar is amazing. The riffs and chord voicing is simply out of this world. And don't get me started on your vocals....
    You got soul man. Cheers from Malaysia!

    • @winros
      @winros 2 года назад +1

      I was introduced to Al Green when I was a little girl by my cousin who was 20 years older than me and ever since then I just love the old soul rhythm and blues! I wish I can sing but, I can't however, I tell you what I can do... my first language is American Sign language both of my parents were born Deaf! I just got very inspired right now so with that to be said I'm going to practice today and just put it out there! ✌️✌️🤟🤟

    • @paulalesese906
      @paulalesese906 3 месяца назад

      The best part is that he plays the Guitar upside down

  • @incubus_the_man
    @incubus_the_man 3 года назад +6

    It's hard to find someone that can cover Al Green like that. His voice is so distinctive and different.

  • @analfistme69
    @analfistme69 7 лет назад +53

    insane guitar skills + amazing vocals = best cover ever

  • @MikeBoyd
    @MikeBoyd 9 лет назад +28

    Absolutely awesome

  • @xkaemxkaem8182
    @xkaemxkaem8182 3 года назад +13

    Music industry is so strange sometimes. .cause they sign some artist for cover too and why this Guy doesn't have chance too ? So strange cause skills vocal and guitar are absolutely outstanding ! 👌👌👌

  • @Fox10220
    @Fox10220 3 года назад +27

    I scaled RUclips and have returned..
    I can confirm that this is thee best cover hands down.
    Thank you for your time

  • @michellemariepineda5312
    @michellemariepineda5312 Год назад +3

    He's singing a duet with his guitar. This is a good one.

  • @lemonnlimelight2760
    @lemonnlimelight2760 3 года назад +8

    The best cover of this song.
    Al Green with envy.
    Brilliant my brother.
    Guitar playing and chord inversions simply sublime.
    Those passing chords are the real deal.

  • @callparo
    @callparo 10 лет назад +1

    Just can't get enuf of ur version! Wish there was a repeat button on you tube! Lol!

  • @hylan67
    @hylan67 3 года назад +7

    Love this - I want to see the guitar while you are playing - awesome man

  • @reet1489
    @reet1489 3 года назад +6

    Wow. Strong voice, good improvisation through out. That guitar strumming was just so jazzy and smooth. I can really enjoy this song at an outdoor setting.

    • @avilik13
      @avilik13 3 года назад

      TJ is playing while singing

  • @joojm
    @joojm 10 лет назад +7

    If I could wake up to your voice every day.. just WOW! I have replayed this at least 15x today.. Just amazing

    • @tjtaotua8778
      @tjtaotua8778  9 лет назад +1

      Technically you can lol. I have just dropped an EP on iTunes called Magnified. Please support by purchasing your copy. Cheers. TJ

  • @PRIMOCOBRA
    @PRIMOCOBRA 3 года назад +2

    Clear and clean, acoustic dream

  • @thelbronius
    @thelbronius Год назад +2

    Covering masterpieces can be dangerous, are you bringing anything new or worthwhile to the performance? Does the song benefit from another interpretation.
    This is an amazing interpretation of one my favorite songs. The voice, phrasing, guitar playing. I'm shocked that you're not a household name. Fantastic!

  • @korijay9150
    @korijay9150 4 года назад +2

    Insane vocal ability. You did justice to this song and your guitar skills are over the top fantastic. Loved your version!

  • @chrisbean
    @chrisbean 7 лет назад +1

    i need to hear your voice right now specially singing this nice song.

  • @ronnylp1
    @ronnylp1 3 года назад +4

    Oh my goodness, I already loved that song but you my friend have taken it to a whole other level, Vocally and instrumentally

  • @luisaaraque3332
    @luisaaraque3332 Год назад +2

    Wonderfull, Master piece of sound

  • @vincentsilva2650
    @vincentsilva2650 10 лет назад +3

    God has truly blessed you brother with a VOICE!! Man you are incredible! Look forward to hearing more of you.

    • @tjtaotua8778
      @tjtaotua8778  10 лет назад

      Thank you again Vincent. Appreciate your comment. I'll be uploading more over the coming weeks. Cheers, TJ

  • @lissamadi
    @lissamadi 3 года назад +4

    It is 2021, and this never gets old. Thank you

  • @JStanceTV
    @JStanceTV 9 лет назад +1

    TJ you the man. Your vocals, runs and the strumming are just mean az cuz. Thank God for people like you who inspire others. God bless!!

  • @jinnyinthebottle9629
    @jinnyinthebottle9629 Год назад +2

    Wow amazing voice and guitar. Thanks for covering this song❤ 🎉 keep on singing boy!!! 😊

  • @lfb111
    @lfb111 Год назад +2

    This is the best version that i have heard about this song

  • @aticharttongwatthana4802
    @aticharttongwatthana4802 2 года назад +5

    please do how to play like this version

  • @VivianeSantos-yu4ml
    @VivianeSantos-yu4ml 9 лет назад +8

    Essa música vai tocar no meu casamento, vou mostrar aos meus filhos e netos..
    Essa versão é sensacional, maravilhosa, não encontro palavras pra descrever o quanto é linda a música e a interpretação.
    Ouço 3 vezes por dia, ja fazem 6 meses e não me canso!

  • @MATTEH000
    @MATTEH000 9 лет назад +60

    Wtf why are you not a superstar? Your talent literally makes me weep with joy and makes me cry for the loss of a life I had wished I had dedicated to music

    • @tjtaotua8778
      @tjtaotua8778  9 лет назад +9

      Get back into your music Matt. It is a gift.

    • @MATTEH000
      @MATTEH000 9 лет назад +3

      TJ Taotua what

    • @shortanimationz
      @shortanimationz 9 лет назад +2

      +Matt Gilfil I think he misread your comment lol

    • @spencermorland5881
      @spencermorland5881 8 лет назад +2

      +Matt Gilfil Need more then just a great voice. Have to be able to write great music to have a chance as well. Or be flat out terrible. Lo those people seem to make it as well.

    • @tavitadaveliulutu1094
      @tavitadaveliulutu1094 4 года назад

      @@spencermorland5881bro check out his material. Yes he does covers but also writes his own music...

  • @teodoramcfield6990
    @teodoramcfield6990 Год назад +3

    Beautifully done. Can't stop listening to his rendition.

  • @neydarodriguez4719
    @neydarodriguez4719 7 лет назад +1

    Greetings from Venezuela, awesome you've made yours this cancoin of All Green ... !!!!!

  • @christurner2340
    @christurner2340 8 лет назад +31

    I’m so blessed to have stumbled upon your gorgeous music! I went t look for sweet chords to Bee Gee’s “how deep in your love” and found this awesome jazzy, bluesy, soulful so sweet version of the good reverend Green! I like that you play left handed and upside down. It just means I can’t copy chords directly (how did you do that???), but still goov'in on colour, texture and feel. Thank you for sharing your truly amazing gift. Kia ora from Canada.

  • @rainfieldmusic
    @rainfieldmusic Год назад +2

    Wow! You are over the top fantastic.
    Vocals and guitar are both superior!
    best regards

  • @christurner2340
    @christurner2340 7 лет назад +1

    I keep coming back for more as if somehow you, through this song, channel Love and God, an exquisitely gorgeous forever moment. Thank you for sharing the gift. I know you didn't have a choice. But still, thank you for stepping into that love and sharing it. We are so blessed for it. Gorgeous version. Thank you.

  • @marketingchronicles
    @marketingchronicles Год назад +1

    Wow. Great vocals and amazing guitar skills.

  • @rxs98
    @rxs98 2 года назад +3

    EXCELLENT!!! FANTASTIC SINGING!!!

  • @linecote8967
    @linecote8967 Год назад +2

    WoW. Ta voix est magnifique. Can’t wait to see you sign again.

  • @sergiofallas2679
    @sergiofallas2679 Месяц назад

    Wow! Muy linda y “propia” interpretación. Muy bueno saber que hay intérpretes en todas las latitudes que mantienen vivas canciones icónicas como esta. Siga deleitándonos!

  • @lacrimosa5213
    @lacrimosa5213 3 года назад +1

    all time favorite song, probably all time favorite cover

  • @TheNesianscribe
    @TheNesianscribe 4 года назад +2

    Bro...I play the guitar but you command it. Along with your voice, your talent is in the next stratosphere. Bless up, T.J.

  • @analfistme69
    @analfistme69 7 лет назад +1

    simply... greatest version ever. wow. no matter how hard i try, i cant stay still when i listen to this. wow.

  • @carpediem4179
    @carpediem4179 Год назад +1

    Very very good, what comes from the heart goes to the heart

  • @ramsey2314
    @ramsey2314 10 лет назад +12

    Holy crap. I hit the like button 5 seconds after you started. Just wonderful.

  • @arg1049
    @arg1049 6 лет назад +1

    Unbelievable!!! Who are you?? I am smiling!!! TOO GOOD!!

  • @pattywolford4292
    @pattywolford4292 8 лет назад +6

    You have a beautiful voice! I love your music.

  • @rpetalcorin
    @rpetalcorin 10 лет назад +3

    This rendition is far the best for me contains the elements of Jazz, Funk, Soul and RNB great work man!!! I'm a fan :)

  • @tthaislucas
    @tthaislucas 3 года назад +2

    Sempre volto aqui, pois as emoções vem torrencialmente. Sem dúvidas um dos melhores intérpretes dessa canção.

  • @Litehamer
    @Litehamer 10 лет назад +1

    This was my first dance at my wedding. Wish you could have played it man!!!!!
    Fantastic

  • @henriettaparks586
    @henriettaparks586 3 года назад +3

    LOVELY!!!!! T.J. SO, ROMANTIC!! LORD!! I LIKE THIS VERSION!! ITS VERY PERSONAL!! SANG BABY!!#2021 IM BLUSHING!!!

  • @evygolt1
    @evygolt1 7 лет назад +1

    oh boy.... simply gorgeous. thanx!

  • @athenassigil5820
    @athenassigil5820 10 лет назад +1

    I'm offended.....this should be top 40! You my man are incredible! That is all I can say....wow!

    • @tjtaotua8778
      @tjtaotua8778  10 лет назад

      haha thanks Sean. appreciate it man. Bless. TJ

  • @ShannaM1
    @ShannaM1 2 года назад +2

    Fantastic cover...better than the original! Thank you. This will be the version we play for our wedding. 💕

  • @annmariet177
    @annmariet177 Год назад +1

    Amazing. Our wedding song ❤

  • @evadeengordon5148
    @evadeengordon5148 6 лет назад +1

    I have no problem “done-ing” my data listening to you. TJ. 👍🎼🎤🎸🎺🎷🥁🎹🎻🎧🎬

  • @Mack_Mula92
    @Mack_Mula92 3 месяца назад

    Best Cover ever done of this legendary song. I gotta stop smoking or I’ll never sound this good🤷🏽‍♂️😂

  • @andrewlefferts9968
    @andrewlefferts9968 10 лет назад +4

    Man oh man!! I've been watching this video every single day for the past two months, and it still leaves me in awe every time. TJ you are a gift my brother, and you inspire me to become a better guitarist and musician. Keep on killin' it!! Much love from Florida

  • @Testomezil
    @Testomezil Год назад +1

    Like it. Used it for the first dance during our Wedding.

  • @TheMuzicheadzShow
    @TheMuzicheadzShow 10 лет назад +12

    You are blessed TJ - thank you for sharing your talent with us, keep up the great work!

    • @tjtaotua8778
      @tjtaotua8778  10 лет назад +1

      Thank you for your comment. I really appreciate it. Bless. TJ

  • @bobbieweiler2752
    @bobbieweiler2752 4 года назад +1

    Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant! 💜

  • @buggyandsqueaky
    @buggyandsqueaky 9 лет назад +2

    Mate, can't believe you sang and played at the same time! Beautiful.

  • @briansharp896
    @briansharp896 Год назад +2

    One of the better covers I’ve heard! Beautiful tone, emotion and nuanced. Beautiful, mate

  • @patricknepe8850
    @patricknepe8850 3 года назад +2

    Oh yes please who da man get da funk up der pumping brother funky I can feel it

  • @nathanmatbob3493
    @nathanmatbob3493 3 года назад +2

    the guitar and voice bro, awesome! you put the feeling to a masterpiece

  • @tommypeeee5011
    @tommypeeee5011 7 лет назад +1

    So fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @jtleg6
    @jtleg6 9 лет назад +3

    this is the perfect mix of true to the original and unique to itself, your musicianship is awesome

  • @mauiful4029
    @mauiful4029 9 лет назад +1

    Wew! That first line. 😍 your voice is God's gift. Thanks for sharing this. It made my day. Can listen to this a million times! I'm so in love. 💖

  • @joshuavelazquez8303
    @joshuavelazquez8303 6 лет назад +1

    Probably the best cover ever of this song!!!

  • @DonovanDeans
    @DonovanDeans 6 лет назад +2

    Wtf man, I know I know music is not a contest but I just don't see how you don't win America/Britain/Australia's Got Talent with something like this. This is toooooo goooooooooood! Golden Buzzer. Insta-Fame. Maybe you're not in it for the lights. Really appreciate your gift to the world in this music!

  • @jjpelaez62
    @jjpelaez62 10 лет назад +1

    Great interpretation ... one of my favourite songs play with passion, rithm, art ... congratulations from Sout America!

  • @thomaslearned
    @thomaslearned 9 лет назад +1

    Absolutely stunning.

  • @kevinvoisine1922
    @kevinvoisine1922 9 лет назад +2

    TJ, you totally own this song Bruh! The dynamics of your guitar playing and the inflections in your vocals are incredible. Too much soul to fit on a jellyroll Dude. I've probably listened to this cover 15 times.

  • @kmanankil
    @kmanankil 9 лет назад +5

    I've just added maybe 1,000 new views, your voice in one in a million! So Soulful.

  • @sacrificios_gore
    @sacrificios_gore 2 года назад +2

    Such talent. I wanna sound like you when I sing!💗♥️🙌

  • @Fran-fv6pf
    @Fran-fv6pf 2 года назад

    Flubbing Hell, sweet baby Zeus and the orphans 🤨 I believe I've self-actualised by listening to this. Sincere thanks. I'm a soppy guy and all I can think of is my twins as I'm listening........ Long story.
    In saying all that, Let's just stay together and keep her lit.
    Peace and love.

  • @noonster55
    @noonster55 5 лет назад +1

    Love that guitar, awesome vocals too...

  • @gutoalmeida2002
    @gutoalmeida2002 10 лет назад

    I'm from Brazil and I live in Florianópolis! Congratulations!!! You sing very well!!!

    • @tjtaotua8778
      @tjtaotua8778  10 лет назад +1

      Thank you for your message Augusto. Really appreciate it brother

  • @callparo
    @callparo 10 лет назад +1

    It's 5:56am in Beautiful Hawaii (paradise) n I'm listening to you while I'm cleaning my bathroom👍! Keep the hits coming! Request: slow jam! Mahalo nui loa!

  • @rk-ve4ku
    @rk-ve4ku 3 года назад +1

    Soulful and funky

  • @wvpino
    @wvpino 10 лет назад

    Amazing amazing amazing!!!! I've been watching so many covers and yours was just amazing. Please don't stop playing that guitar and don't ever stop singing. You were born to grace us with your talents and you were born to sing. Simply amazing!

    • @tjtaotua8778
      @tjtaotua8778  10 лет назад

      Thanks Jon P. Thanks for taking time to listen. I will keep jamming bro. hehe. Thanks again. TJ

  • @callparo
    @callparo 10 лет назад

    I wish you were close so I could see you play. I'm getting back into playing n your voice is so fresh n soulful from the heart! Very inspiring! Will try to figure out how you play this song!

  • @connorcaine
    @connorcaine 10 лет назад +18

    This arrangement is sick.. nice job!

  • @adrianthomas2251
    @adrianthomas2251 4 года назад +1

    The first words he sang i was hooked great vocals

  • @Brickanism
    @Brickanism 8 лет назад +14

    now this is what you call "Music". :)

  • @Pam1207super
    @Pam1207super 3 года назад +4

    Me Encanto, Hermoso... desde Chile Cariños.

  • @Max-sd3to
    @Max-sd3to 7 лет назад +2

    Made my day!Best cover I've heard of this song.CheersMax

  • @malcolmboyd7849
    @malcolmboyd7849 4 года назад +1

    just lovely

  • @klenzhernandez3621
    @klenzhernandez3621 Год назад +1

    Those triads are so spicy sir! Well done. Fantastic. 💯

  • @glee5006
    @glee5006 7 лет назад +11

    You know, I'm pretty critical of covers of this song but I enjoyed yours a lot. Thanks.

  • @laurenreilly3246
    @laurenreilly3246 Год назад +2

    Wow wow wow 😅 👏🙌❤

  • @kellysonf
    @kellysonf 10 лет назад +8

    dude, just amazing! all this feeling... very nive!

    • @tjtaotua8778
      @tjtaotua8778  10 лет назад

      Thanks Kellyson. Much appreciated my friend. TJ

  • @Thrill0g
    @Thrill0g 8 лет назад +2

    Take a bow Sir, this is absolutely stunning!

  • @thaynanascimento1722
    @thaynanascimento1722 10 лет назад +4

    I really cried. love this so much. it's gonna be my wedding song! your voice is absolutely amazing! awesome job TJ! ❤️❤️

    • @tjtaotua8778
      @tjtaotua8778  10 лет назад

      Hi Thayna, glad you enjoyed the version. Would be perfect for your wedding. Thank you and blessings, TJ

  • @dswintmusic1962
    @dswintmusic1962 7 лет назад +1

    Amazing voice!!!!!

  • @mutteringfiend1307
    @mutteringfiend1307 6 лет назад +1

    Beautiful!

  • @viniciustelles1569
    @viniciustelles1569 10 лет назад +12

    Just perfect man! Congrats! I'll play your cover on my concerts here in Brazil!

    • @tjtaotua8778
      @tjtaotua8778  10 лет назад +1

      Hey brother. Thank you man. Please record and upload. Would love to hear.Blessings from NZ

    • @viniciustelles1569
      @viniciustelles1569 10 лет назад

      Sure man. See you on the road!

  • @climbjay
    @climbjay 9 лет назад +1

    Nailed it. So good.

  • @MrScoop1989
    @MrScoop1989 8 лет назад +4

    How amazing voice !!! great feeling (y)

  • @analucia-fn4sy
    @analucia-fn4sy Месяц назад

    Congratulations, I loved it. God bless you.

  • @brianguerrahernandez
    @brianguerrahernandez 4 года назад +1

    You have such a great feel on the guitar and vocals. I enjoy listening to this.

  • @hotdownsouth
    @hotdownsouth 8 лет назад +1

    Blessed acoustic interpretation brother

  • @paulleimena9925
    @paulleimena9925 7 лет назад

    man...you really have the groove...the real soul vibe...great 😑
    greetings from Amsterdam.

  • @NoName-sd9qc
    @NoName-sd9qc 4 года назад +1

    Featured the lyrics on our wedding invitations back 13 years ago.