Russ, I’m 69 and you make me want to start singing again, but my hearing is not what it used to be. You have a great voice and I’m sure you bring a lot of happiness to those who are lucky enough to hear you.
@@thefonzkiss It's the whole package. Musically, I think you are exactly right but it's an impressive One Man Band performance / production which demonstrates his range of instrumental talents and distinguished vocals. I assume I'm not alone with having had the experience of hearing a song and then seeing it performed and having the song taken to unexpected new heights. For me, Russ does just that. He's a very talented dude as demonstrated with his other remakes! That's where I'm coming from with my initial comment. That said, I'm partial to this song having grown up in So Cal in the 60's and traveled on the Ventura "Frwy". This song never fails to put me in a good mental state. Peace!
Russ, you are amazing. I am 66, and this song along with so many others that you feature were huge when I was in high school. I feel like I am 17 again. You are the man!
OH, MAN!!!! ANOTHER BAND I LOVE.. FIRST BREAD, AND NOW AMERICA. YOU GOT THESE SONGS DOWN THE PART THAT REALLY FREAKS ME OUT IS YOU ARE THE WHOLE BAND !!!! INCREDIBLE.. HATS OFF TO YOU... GOD BLESS YOU SIR
@@russwilloughby501 MY FRIEND RUSS YOU ARE NO LIE A GREAT ONE MAN BAND WONDER AND I WAS WONDERING IF YO PLAY ANY JIM HENDRIX BALLARDS LIKE LITTLE WING OR ONE RAINY WISH??? I DO LOVE BREAD. DO YOU PLAY AUBRY?? I LISTEN TO A LOT OF DIFFERENT PEOPLE BUT YOU ARE THE WHOLE BAND LET ME KNOW PLEASE.. YOU FRIEND THOUGH MUSIC....... GOD BLESS YOU COREY
Absolute perfection, Russ!! America has always been one of my favorite bands, and when my cousin went in the Air Force, when I was a young teenager, so almost 50 years ago, he gave me his collection of albums to hold for him, and their first album was one that I always cherished..and “Sister Golden Hair” was a karaoke classic of mine for decades… spot-on, note for note musically and vocally and amazing as always!! 🎼🎤🎸🎹🎸🥁🎸
Wow,Just came across this by chance. Very very well done. One of my favorite songs of all time. I'm a Calif man now living in Florida. Brings back great memories
Long-time listener, first time comment-err! This was one of the good things that came out of 2020! America would be proud to have any one of you, Russ! Thanks!
Jeeeesusss, Russ, we must be twin sons of different mothers, at least, kindred spirits, for sure! I just want to buy you a beer and talk about all the great music we have in common. Your taste in music takes me back to a my favorite era and your multi-instrumental talent is beyond stellar. You are my hero, keep up the great tunes of that bygone era we both experienced with joy!
Discovering your channel has made me feel so happy. All of these tunes remind me of my dad and how precious my time with him is. Music is such a time traveling experience!!! I wanna sing with you!
@@russwilloughby501 me and my band used this video and the original to help with getting our own cover of it, I started guitar about a year and a half ago and I’m 15 and this was the song I wanted to learn from the start. While I knew the main riff and all I wanted my band to play with me and it was good to see what other people played and there wasn’t any covers of this for a while. Sorry for the long comment it just was important to me.
I love this cover! Every part is just played so effortlessly and to perfection, so cool! To play all the parts so well, the harmonies on vocals, guitars, wow! Russ you are incredible!
Great song, Russ! I needed a pick me up today, and you delivered! I listen to one of your songs every once in a while to keep the new experiences coming! Kurt 💯👍
Wow the talent n precision displayed in this multi tasked musical effort is so shockingly perfect. Do u know how good u are, u're a blessing to the art of music which I adore as a musician myself. Keep the videos coming, awesome 😊😊😊
love this version too. Paul Hardcastle did a version that was equally great and i had to go listen to the first version by America.. love the song and your vocals are wonderful.. SALUTE!
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What a great production man, really really well done!!
I appreciate it; thanks so much!
E-X-C-E-L-L-E-N-T ! ! !
Thanks much, Richard!
I could listen to this for hours
Thanks so much....glad you like it!
Easily the best cover of this song on RUclips
Thank you!
By far...
It really is. The production is incredible.
@@Jake-st5mm Thanks much!
@@ecu8r Thanks very much!
Russ, I’m 69 and you make me want to start singing again, but my hearing is not what it used to be. You have a great voice and I’m sure you bring a lot of happiness to those who are lucky enough to hear you.
Excellent...Bravo....!! I am 70 and have been a big America fan since they first came out in the early 70's. Thank you for your great musicianship.
So glad you enjoyed it....many thanks, indeed!
Fan f'n tastic! With all due respect to America, I just realized that I've been listening to this version exclusively for quite awhile.
Many thanks...I appreciate it!
It’s a total soundalike, what’s the difference?
@@thefonzkiss It's the whole package. Musically, I think you are exactly right but it's an impressive One Man Band performance / production which demonstrates his range of instrumental talents and distinguished vocals. I assume I'm not alone with having had the experience of hearing a song and then seeing it performed and having the song taken to unexpected new heights. For me, Russ does just that. He's a very talented dude as demonstrated with his other remakes! That's where I'm coming from with my initial comment. That said, I'm partial to this song having grown up in So Cal in the 60's and traveled on the Ventura "Frwy". This song never fails to put me in a good mental state. Peace!
@@russwilloughby501 Love it too! I just realized your playing all the parts! - bass, acoustic, drums and vocals.
Russ, you are amazing. I am 66, and this song along with so many others that you feature were huge when I was in high school. I feel like I am 17 again. You are the man!
Awe, thanks so much; I really appreciate it!
He really is. Still has one of his Thruster tees, too. Wish I could get one.
Very crispy!
Thanks Jeff...nothing worse than a soggy tune!
That’s going to be a hit
LOL....thanks for listening!
Must be hard to live with so much talent under one roof :)
Thanks so much for the kind words. You should hear my son....
Well done. A lot of hard work went into the production of this excellent rendition of a classic America song
OH, MAN!!!! ANOTHER BAND I LOVE.. FIRST BREAD, AND NOW AMERICA. YOU GOT THESE SONGS DOWN THE PART THAT REALLY FREAKS ME OUT IS YOU ARE THE WHOLE BAND !!!! INCREDIBLE.. HATS OFF TO YOU... GOD BLESS YOU SIR
Thank you so much, Corey!
@@russwilloughby501 MY FRIEND RUSS YOU ARE NO LIE A GREAT ONE MAN BAND WONDER AND I WAS WONDERING IF YO PLAY ANY JIM HENDRIX BALLARDS LIKE LITTLE WING OR ONE RAINY WISH??? I DO LOVE BREAD. DO YOU PLAY AUBRY?? I LISTEN TO A LOT OF DIFFERENT PEOPLE BUT YOU ARE THE WHOLE BAND LET ME KNOW PLEASE.. YOU FRIEND THOUGH MUSIC....... GOD BLESS YOU COREY
Well this is a heck of a gem to stumble on. Great chops all around.
Thanks Bruce...I appreciate it.
This song reminds me of a simpler time that I wish I could go back to! This put a big smile on my face. Thank you! This ROCKED 🤘🤟
Thanks so much...I appreciate it!
WOW. That is amazing. What a talent.
Thank you!
This song always makes me feel happy 😊
And that's the reward for doing these videos....it's all about the happiness! Thanks!
Me too!
This bloke does all my favourite songs !!
So glad to hear it...thanks!
No doubt. He is really talented.
super job on all, I hope Dewey and Gerry hear this one , it would blow them away
A melhor versão de Ventura Highway! Sensacional! 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you so much!
The best cover I've ever seen. Congrats, man. You're awesome.
Thank you...I appreciate that very much!
GREAT JOB ,WOOOOOOOW... PIECE OF ART..
Thanks much!
Spectacular!!!!!!!!!
Thank you so much!
Takes me back to college days in the early'70's. Beautiful cover of an iconic song!
Thanks so much!
in a word...magnificent!
I appreciate it...thanks so much!
A year later I still love your rendition!!
Best version I've heard on RUclips. Thanks for this. Nice job!!
Great cover! Brings be back to the '70's.
Thanks, Mike...I really appreciate it!
A superb cover of a brilliant song.
Thanks very much!
Uauuuuu, da hora brother !!!!! 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🙌🙌🙌🙌👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks!
My favorite America song. Great job, Russ!
Thanks very much; I appreciate it!
Wow, that was just excellent. This has to be my favorite cover so far.
Wow, thank you!
Great job 👍
Thanks very much!
Oh my God. That was fantastic! A one man show that nailed that great 1972 song second to none. Bravo brother!!!
Absolute perfection, Russ!! America has always been one of my favorite bands, and when my cousin went in the Air Force, when I was a young teenager, so almost 50 years ago, he gave me his collection of albums to hold for him, and their first album was one that I always cherished..and “Sister Golden Hair” was a karaoke classic of mine for decades… spot-on, note for note musically and vocally and amazing as always!! 🎼🎤🎸🎹🎸🥁🎸
Thanks so much. I always appreciate your nice comments, Stephen!
Incredible cover!!
Most appreciated...thanks!
Wow! some people are just talented. My favorite America's song.
Thanks much....most appreciated!
Almost had me in tears. Beautiful ❤️
Thanks so much for listening! Glad you liked it!
Great cover, you guys brought back some good memories, such simpler times.
Thanks a million!
I was having a rough day but came upon this fantastic cover.......dare I say probably the best cover ever
Wow, glad to hear it made your day a little better....thanks so much!
Unbelievably good !!!!!
Thanks so much; I really appreciate it!
Once again, Nicely done. Not sure how missed this one. 👍
Thanks Patrick....glad you found it!
Amazing Rendition , close your eyes and it was like The Group America was there playing. Fantastic !!!
Thanks Michael...I appreciate it very much!
Best version, Ive ever heard a part from the original… superb harmonies… cheers fellow musician…
I appreciate it...many thanks!
I got goosebumps. He's so good
Frickin awesome! Gerry and Dewey would be proud!
Must be so satisfying for you to sit back and listen to the final product after laying down all the tracks. Another great cover!
It really is! Thanks so much!
WONDERFUL COVER!!!!!
Thanks!!!!
Excellent cover of one of my favourite song!
Thanks so much!
I keep coming back to listen to you…sooooo well done!!! 😊
Welcome back! Thanks so much for continuing to tune in!
Wow! This is amazing! Every part of this is perfectly done!
Legendary
Thanks for listening in!
Wow,Just came across this by chance. Very very well done. One of my favorite songs of all time. I'm a Calif man now living in Florida. Brings back great memories
Awesome! Thank you!
the best cover of this song!!!❤ Greetings from Chile🇨🇱
Thank you so much!
Brilliant !! What an outstanding performance !!! Thank you SO Much !!!!
Thank you too! I appreciate the kind words!
Impresionante como tocan , wuau!! Muchas bendiciones para ustedes!! Slds desde México ❤😊
Awesome 😎 blooming brilliant
Hands down, best VH cover I've heard !
Wow, thanks a lot; I appreciate it!
Excellent cover. You're a great musician!!!
Thank you very much!
man youtube algo hit me up with this cover and glad they did .. awesome
Thanks, I really appreciate it!
This one goes to my greatest all time collection many thanks to you multi tasking musicman
Many thanks!
Absolute respect...it really is about zeroing in on vocals or one instrument...you are a musical decathlete....
Many thanks....I really appreciate it!
This is one of my favorite songs , and you are a real Renaissance man of extraordinary talent.
Perfect! I love this!
Definitely, the best cover, by far, God bless, from South Africa
Greetings from the U.S., and thanks so much!
That was awesome. You nailed one of my favorite songs
Glad to hear you enjoyed it....thanks!
So great! Thanks!
Thanks Jimi!
Wow, just wow.
Impressive work. Every time sounds great.
This is great!
Thanks!
Amazingly produced!!
One of my favorite lyrics as well, "seasons crying no despair, alligator lizards in the air" :)
Thanks for listening in!
no words man, just great , don't stop all the best
I really appreciate it...thanks!
the Legend of Ventura Highway
Thanks for listening!
Dude, you are a legend. Thank you for sharing
Awe, thanks so much; I really appreciate it!
Absolutely blown away, fantastic job man🤘🔥
Fantastic cover - really well done. Thanks!
Thanks a lot!
oh my goodness that was just fantastic, reminded me of my childhood growing up in the UK what a talent ,thank you
Thanks for listening...I really appreciate the kind words!
Great song, great cover, great talent!
OUTSTANDING !!!
Thank you!
Excellent cover.. thanks for sharing…
Thank you, too!
Long-time listener, first time comment-err! This was one of the good things that came out of 2020! America would be proud to have any one of you, Russ! Thanks!
Awe, thanks...that's very kind!
@@russwilloughby501 x
Spot on. Note for note. Great mixing as well.
Jeeeesusss, Russ, we must be twin sons of different mothers, at least, kindred spirits, for sure! I just want to buy you a beer and talk about all the great music we have in common. Your taste in music takes me back to a my favorite era and your multi-instrumental talent is beyond stellar. You are my hero, keep up the great tunes of that bygone era we both experienced with joy!
Wow, Phillip, thanks so much for all the kind words; I really appreciate it so much!
This is amazing. Splendid job.
Thank you very much!
Thanks for this. That was amazing! 🔥
Hermoso cover, felicidades 🎼🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎸🎸🎸🎸❤️❤️❤️
Thank you very much!
Great great!!! Very worthy cover. Beautiful song of one of my favourite bands.
Many thanks...I appreciate it!
Excellent !! ,,,,, ARGENTINA!!!!!
Thank you so much!
Discovering your channel has made me feel so happy. All of these tunes remind me of my dad and how precious my time with him is. Music is such a time traveling experience!!! I wanna sing with you!
Glad you enjoy it! And glad it has sparked so many great memories! Thanks!
Fantastic mate. Thanks!
Thanks very much!
You are a man of many talents.You kick ass on all of these songs I'm binge watching.Great job!!! Subscribed of course.
Thanks, Sean...I really appreciate it!
This is my favorite song this is crazy to hear as a guitarist and as a bassist
Thanks much...
@@russwilloughby501 me and my band used this video and the original to help with getting our own cover of it, I started guitar about a year and a half ago and I’m 15 and this was the song I wanted to learn from the start. While I knew the main riff and all I wanted my band to play with me and it was good to see what other people played and there wasn’t any covers of this for a while. Sorry for the long comment it just was important to me.
@@hdog0148 Thanks much...so glad I could help out. Best wishes for your band!
I love this cover!
Every part is just played so effortlessly and to perfection, so cool!
To play all the parts so well, the harmonies on vocals, guitars, wow! Russ you are incredible!
Wow, thanks so much, David!
Great song, Russ! I needed a pick me up today, and you delivered! I listen to one of your songs every once in a while to keep the new experiences coming! Kurt 💯👍
Awesome! Thank you, Kurt!
This is so good, Gents. You really know what "cover" is.
Oh, Christ; it's just one guy. What are you Steve Winwood, or something! You are fabulous!
Thanks so much; I really appreciate it!
LOL. Many thanks!
Excellent cover, loved this one…
Excellent work. You have amazing and broad talent. Very fun to watch and listen to.
Thank you so much 😀
Wow the talent n precision displayed in this multi tasked musical effort is so shockingly perfect. Do u know how good u are, u're a blessing to the art of music which I adore as a musician myself. Keep the videos coming, awesome 😊😊😊
Wow, thank you...I really appreciate the kind words! Best to you!
love this version too. Paul Hardcastle did a version that was equally great and i had to go listen to the first version by America.. love the song and your vocals are wonderful.. SALUTE!
Nice of you to say...thanks!
I subscribed! Can't believe you like all the oldies I love too! If you had brass too I would request some CHICAGO :)
Thanks so much for the sub, Rick! I really appreciate all the kind words!