1952 Vincent Black Lightning

[@carl8958]

One never knows what will turn up when you click on a unknown cover of a favorite song. Often you click away after a few moments but once in awhile you find a gem! I was enthralled by your performance of this beautiful song and am off to listen to your other videos. You have talent and I hope you enjoy many, many years of making music. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@TheFlameTop]

I am uncertain at this point how many times I saw Richard Thompson , but I paid to see him more times than anybody else , but I alway's looked forward to hearing this one by him . I just wish for you to know that I enjoy your offering here just as much and I'm truly grateful to your efforts here , wonderful performance and what a beautiful home as well ! Best wishes to you !!!

[@margaretwilson1539]

This is just wonderful...that guitar tone and the voice so suit....👍🎼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@robbieelkins2301]

From one musician to another, good job. And for those that didn't like this, you weren't paying attention. Go back and listen to it again.

[@a2zme]

... one of the greatest love songs ever written.. fantastic cover.. Wow!

[@colinsacks8200]

Yep. Richard Thompson is in his own class.

[@kenfriedland4603]

This is one of the absolute best versions of 1952 Vincent Black Lightning. Just wondering where this young lady is today. Her web page is down and her last facebook post was in 2015.

[@wolfetone6766]

This is hands down the best version of '1952 Vincent Black Lightning' I have ever heard.

[@modelleg]

I believe Richard Thompson would applaud your rendition of this petrolhead anthem! Bloody well done!

[@emmjee70mg49]

I love this song and listen to all the different versions by different artists. I always come back to this video because it is hands down my favorite version I have found so far.

[@herbbenson6884]

Hey Macyn. We are a perfect match. You are great at pickin' an' singin' and I'm very good at listening and enjoying! Love all your videos.

[@TheJXB1]

Give it up. She's too young for you!

[@irishfairground]

Pure class. One of my favourite songs. I could never play it on guitar so I play an effort on my Uke. Hairs on my neck stood out while listening to this. Beautiful Guitar. Beautiful Song Beautiful Performance. Thank you Enjoyed the dog photobombing

[@stevoschannel4127]

I do so love coming across magical videos like this, just one of us with an insane amount of talent playing in a living room with dogs, family photos, and stuff around...thank you.

[@bimma320]

I recently fell in love with this song. Then tried to play it and was stumped. You make it look so easy. It is now my mission to learn it as well as you.

[@djames740]

love this version. thanks

[@sashasoule4585]

That guitar is gorgeous. One of the best versions of this song hands down. Thank you!

[@zumajim]

Just beautiful. Richard should hear you play this. You do him proud, Macyn.

[@BorisLumley-Mannor]

It's a rare occasion when an artist produces a cover that surpasses the original. But I find myself listening to this rendition more than I have been listening to Thompson. England loves you Macyn ;)

[@lifestudent69]

Beautiful voice and excellent guitar skills. Thank you. Very much enjoyed this video.

[@Runnadaroad]

And to whomever introduced her to such a variety of such real (not necessarily popular) guitar classics, many thanks!!

[@mick5376]

love that song..anything by Richard Thompson...his finger style playing intrigues me. Great effort by this young lady..bravo.

[@MrCrispytoad]

I am so in awe of anybody that can play this well You did wonderful justis to this Richard Thompson song

[@richardcorysghost]

Beautiful guitar, beautiful sound, beautiful playin and great singing. What's not to like here? Love it, thanks for sharing.

[@bleuedee6531]

Loved it, watched it a couple of more times. Good voice (perfect story tellin'), impressive playing, great lyrics (RT) and the guitar---aw, so sweet and beautiful.

[@jrosendaul3245]

I have watched many of covers of this song. "in my opinion"... you nailed it girl!! Most get the words , but you get the pickin' right too. Good work!

[@gonerydin4225]

Oh my. What a gifted young lady and honest performance. Thank you.

[@danbarclay9431]

that parlour guitar is gorgeous and very well played by yourself. a lovely version.

[@PeppyCastro]

Very good! Loved this performance and this song always gives me the sweaty eyeballs.

[@donaldnegus1027]

Such a sweet cover of one of my favorite songs. Bravo.

[@Adibarum]

Hi Macyn you did an Excellent Job..it was a joy to watch you play..thank you

[@robertjohnson5795]

Just found this one by chance. This is stunningly beautiful. I'll be watching this a few more times. Words are failing me.

[@fingal42]

Utterly and stupendously brilliant!

[@spanmantan]

Magnificent young lady. This could just be my new favourite song. Ever.

[@alexdunn9782]

all the best,brilliant,love the dog in shot and the clinking of bottles bet it was a great afternoon

[@wudao88]

absolutely incredible. just a really well done rendition of this song.

[@thoranderson9958]

Always thought only a man could do this song properly. Proved me wrong. Thank you.

[@njbaldman]

Wonderful! A very talented musician and the dog is excellent.

[@johnnyquango99]

Great version. Excellent playing and singing. Lab was a bonus!

[@spanmantan]

Love the couch sessions it's like you've invited us in to you're home. Thank you.

[@insolentcur4041]

A truly lovely and well played version of one of RT's great songs. Kudos!

[@LeopoldMidas]

I was introduced to this song through a Karaoke site, and am I glad it did! wow your version just blows me away!

[@julane50]

Wow .. wonderful picking, playing and singing! .. Enjoyed!

[@richardstone2908]

Really liked your performance of this song, one of my favourite Richard Thompson songs.

[@PUPABOOBOO]

Exquisite. Wow! Thank you.

[@ramOm420]

I love it Macyn,I could be listening to you all day

[@tmeau]

Great song Macyn, thank you.

[@Bangkokian007]

And my hat's off to you young lady. A very difficult piece and you nailed it. Thanks.

[@rmikecrowe61]

An absolutely beautiful and amazing sounding guitar and player, the clear and concise progressions are a testament to both instrument and picker.

[@messiahsez]

Great picking, GREAT Singing!!! Thanks!!!

[@markpurnellmusic]

I love this version of this song! Great guitar playing & a superb voice!!

[@frederickschreyer7627]

Just great. Brought tears to my eyes as usual. And a beautiful guitar.

[@chriskelly1543]

One of my all time favourite tunes. You play and sing it well. Time to practice!!

[@Gwyhir]

Been watching your music on here for a long while now. You a very talented young lady.

[@gillmatthews9014]

Wonderful and inspirational. This is my ultimate song to learn and now I'm going to give it a go!

[@decumoose]

I love this playing . thanks.

[@banjerstring]

Very nice, Macyn...great guitar work and singing.

[@GeraldSongWriterSinger]

Absolutely beautiful!! That is one gorgeous guitar as well!!

[@Greavo]

Absolutely amazing 👏👏👏👏

[@georgesnyder986]

I wonder if it is true, that the Vincent Black Lightening of which the song refers is the one at century Cycles in San Pedro Ca. I was told by the owner of years ago, Cindy...a lovely red headed energetic Vincent enthusiast, that the song was written for her. It was based on a brief relationship she had with James and that in fact the bike has been in her bedroom ever since he died. She has since passed and Century Cycles is now owned and operated by her son I believe. Her Vincent is now on display among many other classics in the showroom, along with a touching tribute to Cindy and her father. A touching and moving little piece of music.

[@redrover3259]

no

[@coast2coast00]

He said that the bike was always the go to dream bike from when he was a kid, when he started writing the song the only piece he had was the vincent black lightning and he wrote everything around that.

[@MrCrispytoad]

Amazing job really well song and played

[@Athomas007]

What a GREAT JOB!! I love this song and you nailed it. Looks like a fun song to be able to play.

[@superchamp44]

Love this version to show where the 6/4's make sense, but also where they can go away. A very inspiring arrangement, especially for trying to play this with other folks and stay grounded in 4/4. Thank you....8 years later!

[@TheUnsignedbands]

Wow. I can only imagine the time put in to master those picking skills . Forget these shredders this is pure talent. What an incredible . Thank you ..👏👏👏🇬🇧

[@sultanofsqueeze]

Best performance of this ballad. Chapeau!

[@hanks2567000]

excellent performance! and, beautiful pickin' on a gorgeous guitar! BRAVO!

[@freak49]

Always loved this song!

[@theiceman6941]

BRAVO!!!!!!!!! Beautiful playing and singing!!!

[@resodziadzu]

Love your singing, playing and taste in music.

[@sherrijones929]

You nailed it Macyn...what an awesome job you did on this song! Beautiful verses you have down and the picking is right on! You rock girl! Best of luck to you in ALL of your future musical endeavors!! God Bless~

[@tchung427]

learned of you by vincent motorcycle. what a gem. both of you

[@macfeoffensivemacflatearth9887]

My hats off to you young lady! Bravo bravo!

[@jamiesmith528]

Absolutely wonderful. I hope to find you in concert someday.

[@Grumfuttocks]

Wow. Your cover gave me goosebumps. A great voice and the guitar playing was magnificent. Mr. Thompson would probably love your cover, too. Thanks for posting.

Super, super, super.

[@ponykillr]

I stumbled on you, and what a treat. Good job, I'm now a fan. Awesome that there are people like you out there.

[@jparkercoleman]

Wow. First noticed the Bruce Petros guitar and was amazed, but your talent does it proud!!!’❤

[@SuperOlds88]

Beautiful playing and singing.

[@4XLibelle]

Just, WOW! Thoroughly enjoyable. I'm just learning the guitar and you are such an inspiration. So natural and real. Much appreciated.

[@Jubal918]

Perfect !!!!... This has become an example of good music for the Texas Music Scene !!!... Bravo !!! Music from a Texas Music Scene member... Good music... Good fun... Great finger picking from a long time musician, myself. Here's a toast from a friend of Townes Van Zandt, Alan Damron, Michael Martin Murphey, B.W. Stevenson, Willis Alan Ramsey, and many others... Hope to see more of you... Tim

[@Jubal918]

+Jubal918 I also have a 1958 Martin OO-18 which sounds like this Petros. Good work and congrats for your father.

[@robertglasser7174]

Lovely performance of this ever-heartbreaking song. Will inspire me to give it another shot with my own guitar.

[@Bwiser63]

Great job and a great talent.

[@stonehorn59]

Stumbled in here by accident. Great playing and singing. Made me goosebumps. And this guitar is a beauty! Cheers from Berlin/Germany

[@jimrakai]

Cried my eyes out, beautiful job.

[@lesjensen42]

Great vocal and instrumental performance. You are the epitome of what I strive to be as a solo performer.

[@keiths4491]

Good cover from an impossible song. Richard plays it an an unbelievable picking speed. Blows me away every time I watch it.

[@1946mickael]

well done. learned a lot by watchin you. great voice and interpretation

[@dougfitchmusic]

Beautiful playing, singing and what a cool guitar! Awesome. And thank you for teaching me this through this vid!

[@robertbowles860]

This is amazing! Love this version so much Kudos to you!

[@davidzehr4624]

Great guitar work...great singing...Macyn you captured the true spirit of an all time great acoustic song. As a long time fellow guitar player, I am in awe of your talent...I am so glad I ran across your version of this tune. Oh and Bruce, that is one fine guitar as well

[@CelticMisfit]

You do a great job on this classic, young lady! Bravo!

[@BigredApril1951]

Such a wonderful talent! You play so beautifully, and sing as well. You make it look so easy but I know that you have practiced for gazillions of hours as well, so God bless you for sharing with us!! Have a Merry Christmas!!!

[@Songeez]

Beautiful! Well done Macyn.

[@rothwellss]

Yes beautiful. A song that is for ALL but only accomplished by a few and you've accomplished it. Lovely.

[@MrRicknash]

Incredibly amazing rendition ❤

[@karllib]

very nice- 3 artists in one room so to speak: R Thompson. you and Mr Petros

[@doda26]

Excellent! I loved it!

[@doda26]

Good picking!

[@davegunne5824]

Brilliant...you have a great voice and great guitar ability. Cheers from Australia! You're great!

[@mschacht69]

My favorite time, and this gal is incredible, what a talent!!!

[@GoQuackhammerGo]

Simply lovely.

[@wyutzy]

Bravo... well done...!!! It's a tough song to get your head around... Simple, but tough...

[@PasqualeBianculli]

Really great interpretation of this wonderful song. Nice job!!