'beeswing' - the little unsaid

a cover of a beautiful Richard Thompson song.
www.thelittleunsaid.com

[@chriscovie]

I Commented on this over 10 years ago, and every time I come back, it sounds better

[@SantaCruzOM]

I keep coming back to this. For me this is the best, most authentic cover of the song on KZbin. Really well done.

[@Retno39]

So...beautiful, always brings tears to my eyes no matter how often I hear it 💖💖💖💖💖

[@thelittleunsaid]

@signofthebeast666 thanks so much for the kind words! I'll see about doing a close up video of the hands in the near future, but there is a great video of RT doing the song for television some years ago (I'm sure as a fan you've come across it) and there are some great shots of his hands on there. I saw him at Glastonbury last year and he threw all sorts of new little bits in too, mimicking the whistle melody from the recorded version and things. what a man! thanks again for watching

[@ombones1]

Really nice job. Especially enjoyed the guitar work.

[@brokenpen1000]

best version ever ive heard of this song and this is my favourite song , class pure class top class , farmer Harte

[@blackbob3358]

by a mile, l h h .

[@blackbob3358]

best "cover", indeed.

[@PeterMorris-b7h]

Perfect rendition of a Richard Thompson classic.

[@zmekarnofdoom]

WOW. just incredible! cheers from norway

[@jamescoughlan8193]

There are lots of very good technical versions by people with great voices covering this beautiful song but very few really make you feel that they have lived it . this one does , fantastic version .

[@AlicedeTocqueville]

I agree, and l just now listening to him singing it live, in San Francisco.

[@AlicedeTocqueville]

I never heard this young man before, who is he?

[@AlicedeTocqueville]

No, that's a while back. I like this fellow's voice.

[@robnaylor55]

Best cover of this RT song that I've heard by far....knocks Paolo Nutini and Christy Moore versions right out of the frame. Well played and sung!

[@PB200559]

Man that was a simply beautiful interpretation of a beautiful song, my cap i doff to you friend; thank you

[@omarmahmoud23]

Very few people can cover a song and make it better than the original. Buckley could do it. So can Vedder. Add yourself to the list. This is simply incredible.

[@UTStarCom6700]

Incredible...of all of the covers I've heard of one of my favorite songs, this is superior by far. You not only capture RT's musical feel but also the haunting soul that underlies this song. Beautiful work!!

[@shmakme2]

Awesome John!!!! Proud to say I know you - as fantastic as ever! Lisa H xx

[@bb1GG1bb]

this is the best version of this song I've ever heard. If I dare say, even better than Richard Thompson's phenomenal performance.

[@robertharlow861]

Of all the excellent covers of this great songs, this might be the most sensitively done one yet. Love the guitar work

[@ColinMacFarlane]

fantastic fingerstyle....you nailed it man. Looking forward to hearing some of your originals. Keep it up.

[@ForRashoorah]

I saw him live one night at St.Agnes he is brilliant!!

[@SlightlyStrangeFlo]

This cover introduced me to Richard Thompson. Thank you so much for that simple thing: it's been incredibly significant for me! And however much I love the original now, your cover always gets me in a different but equally precious way. You're great.

[@Amadeus1066]

This is my favorite version of this song! Wow, just wow!

[@AndromedaArtisans]

Wonderful rendition of a beautiful song. Just dropping to D and giving it a go myself now! Thanks

[@willbaldwin3605]

Andromeda Artisans wherever you are dude. I thought I’d remind you to pick up and play it again!

[@Mtnsong]

Beautiful, amazing, solid, perfect performance!!! Stunning job!!! Man, R.T. would have to be proud to see his song done SO WELL ! ! ! ! THANK YOU!!

[@pixielatedfilms]

Aaahhhhh! I know Mad Dog - we auditioned him for a part in a feature film we just made. We ended up picking him pretty much on the basis that when we went to his house to give him a second audition and i said 'just sing anything you really love to sing' he suddenly started singing this and i got so excited i nearly wee'd myself on his sofa! He's a lovely man with a superlovely voice.. as is the little unsaid, my superlovely boyfriend!

[@saraoneill8851]

One of the best covers I've found of my favorite song. Beautiful.

[@curlytail55]

A great version - one of the best. This song is also covered on KZbin by a guy (Luke Murray) with a terrific voice, jamming in an Irish pub. Hope we hear some more of his singing. Just search for luke murray beeswing - I'm sure you won't regret it. Meanwhile I'll check out more of this guys music - thanks for releasing it.

[@iamanto1]

now and again i'll come across a video that will just stop me in my tracks.This is one of those videos.Absolutely stunning.

[@themuse64]

A wonderful song. I rather like the more subtle approach here. Can hear and feel the lyrics. Thank you.

[@tombrennan8372]

What a version. Stunning.

[@wompton]

Keep coming back. I love this version so much. The guitar work is exquisite

[@oligolli]

Fantastic cover, up there with the best. Kudos to the cameraman for the useful left hand shots too.

[@gardenshed77]

Best version of this beautiful song I've ever heard. Well played.

[@Gamerooster51]

Excellent playing and singing! Great job on a beautiful song.

[@danedwards3738]

Incredible version. Just brilliant.

[@nickdalink]

Just signed up for youtube to tell you: this is beautiful. Probably the best versions I have ever heard. Well done!!

[@TheAtticradio]

Yes the best cover - beautiful and sensual - just like RT does. Fab. Congrats. Beautiful playing too 😎🎸

[@axxjxxwalker]

What a great version - sublime guitar and a feeling voice.

[@lortoad]

Wonderful. Thanks for sharing this.

[@lottie2525]

My favourite Richard Thompson song. Loved it. Now learn to sing TO us with your eyes open. Connect with your audience x

[@stephenmackley1517]

It was 2011, my final year of university, when I heard your version of beeswing. It's a song that stuck in my mind for a very long time. Thank you for this version.

[@scillyrachel]

John - I keep listening to this at the moment; it's so beautiful. Sending you and Ms Mousefall love from the islands. xxx Rachel

[@paintbox48]

Hi John - said hello last night at the brilliant gig you and the rest of The Rough Island Band put on at Coal Aston. Friends were really impressed we had taken them to such a great evening of music. Listening to the band's latest album "On All Sides" at the moment - fabulous set of tunes. Thanks again, and all the best for the future, Terry

[@UFOIST]

Arguably the best Beeswing cover I've watched on YT - outstanding performance!.....

[@kellyerinmoynihan]

Well done, indeed! I have been playing since 2008. I love fingerstyle. I am soooo sloowww. Your sound in incredible, and highly commendable. Hope you are writing songs.

[@ipozul7096]

I hope you are still following the course of this incredible smithword, faboulous guitarist, and really talented artist.

[@kennewicksheri]

Oh she was a rare thing, fine as a bee's wing And I miss her more than ever words could say If I could just taste all of her wildness now If I could hold her in my arms today Well I wouldn't want her any other way Marvelous cover !! Thank you

[@loadedorygun]

Not an easy song! Really impressed with the precision and cleanliness of the chords. Every one rang true.

[@DeclanZapala]

I know I'm 8 years late to the party here but just to say thanks for putting this out there! Have been searching for someone who sings it this sensitively AND in the original key for ages. (Have always found it difficult connecting with it when it's transposed to another key). Really heartfelt playing man, +1 fan.

[@MrWookieblade]

if I didn't know better I'd say you wrote that and your still healing from your broken heart. amazing

[@papashala]

Jesus this is fantastic. Superb guitar and excellent vocal skills, tip of the cap to you sir, great job.

[@thetwoboyos8366]

great singer, but your pickin is hypnotic..proper folk singer...

[@jmbishop8863]

I love this song. And I loved hearing you play and sing it. It is a wonderful gift. Thank you.

[@markhayward139]

I would argue this may be the definitive version of this song. Well done lad

[@333jodieprice]

I cannot listen and sing to this without it bring a tear to my eyes everytime - so beautiful

[@johngallacher]

Jodie Price I agree. Beautiful beautiful song.

[@Pattieire]

Beautiful and played with passion as the song deserves :)

[@mattytwy5035]

just excellent...

[@charlieboyzname]

Now that was an awesome cover....as good as, or dare I say maybe even better than the tremendous Mr Thompson. I salute you.

[@anthonykelly5]

MAGIC

[@otterguitars]

Wow. That was beautifully played and sung. Well done.

[@LouisaJaneEvans]

I've been looking for this since I first heard this piece. Perfect. Thank you.

[@doitidoiti]

My friend introduced me to this song ten years ago - your version is beautiful, thank you for putting up on youtube.

[@JanM747]

This popped up on my feed today, beautiful, absolutely gorgeous. Thanks John 💜

[@broxmouth]

Simply stunning. Best version of Beeswing that I have yet seen. Thanks for all your effort and for attempting it. Please keep on sharing.

[@stevebuchanan1785]

A magnificent rendition of this magnificent song. I've never heard it done better.

[@robkjporter]

Outstanding cover - really!

[@nightowldisco1778]

Fabulous. Thank you so much.

[@SantaCruzOM]

You did an amazing job with this tune. Well done.

[@SlightlyStrangeFlo]

This is ridiculously beautiful. It may seem sad, but there's not a lot that makes me happier than when I see this coming up on my playlist!

[@alanmoore9438]

Superb.A very sensitive and beautifully executed version of the song.Glad I stumbled upon it.Thank you.

[@blackbob3358]

best cover by a squillion miles,of one of the "fabest" songs . ( inmyopi,btw) ..... great stuff, mr unsaid. do carry on your good work,please !!!!

[@RicDroz]

An absolutely fabulous interpretation! Hopefully, you are a successful artist.

[@andycap1188]

Played and sung with real feeling. Great job and thanks for posting.

[@FinbarMagee]

Absolutely brilliant - young and fresh - cool

[@11Aarman27]

You, sir, are a marvelous musician. Your guitar work is fluid and subtle, and serves the meaning of the song as well as the sensitivity and heart you bring to the vocal. Your version is just excellent, and Richard Thompson would be proud of what you've done. Thank you for sharing.

[@EnosEverything]

Tremendous interpretation of one of my all time favourite artist's classics.... I'm sure you'll have a fantastic career with the talent you possess... Good luck to you.

[@jmorra]

You made it your own...and paid homage all at once. So good-- a lesson soon I hope!

[@ainewalsh2480]

Love this version, beautiful played and I really identify with this song at this time of my life xxx

[@samlelowitch]

Beautiful job!

[@guitar73girl]

Simply beautiful.

[@tonycovuk]

This is amazing, three things i love about Richard Thompson are his lyrics, guitar playing, singing ability. You have nailed two of these and you couldn't nail the other as the lyrics were already written. Well done. Always great to see a fellow S&P player as well. Good luck champ

[@yvonnegilcrease2620]

Absolutely beautiful. You did Richard Thompson justice, my friend.

[@MrMattBlum]

That is really sweet. One of my favorite songs by Richard Thompson (or any artist). Well played!

[@Fretlovr]

A wonderful rendition of one of my favorite songs. Thanks for sharing!

[@andrewdaly3942]

best version I've ever heard, great job

[@gydha]

Very well done John. :) This is one of the songs I would really like to do, but never manage for some reason. But you do. You manage very well. :) Thank you for sharing. :)

[@karenkempson5363]

This so fabulous the best cover l have heard sorry l have only just found it .

[@staceynolan8577]

Well done so beautiful. X x

[@sukijohnson5398]

Beautiful version! I absolutely love this song!

[@NitishDobhal]

you are an apt voice to a beautiful composition as this!

[@PB200559]

I am drawn back to this song and this performance every once and a while, and it's effect is always the same; it stops me in my tracks. Sublime.

[@JLineSnkr]

Great performance! Played with true emotion.

[@ROB1966SHARON]

SIMPLY FANTASTIC

[@stelvans]

You made this look effortless young man great job..

[@anthonykelly5]

brilliant just brilliant .

[@emmakelley3552]

just beautiful lovely cover, beautifly played!!! think I'll look at what else you've covered.

[@theallnightchemist1]

Awesome job! One of my favorite songs.

[@cheshireCatt]

beautiful rendition

[@thepuppetshow4556]

Absolutely beautiful rendition! Could listen to this every day! Thank you.

[@KenNorian]

So, so very good. Thanks for sharing.

[@rambodeish]

There is nothing you can add to this song, you can only take away. A great cover in my opinion, of a song best left untouched and not simplified in any way.

[@alcecellamare3608]

After years, I always come back here once in a while.. reeeeally well done, dude, this is AMAZING! :D

[@funkypotamus]

Mate that is a mighty cover. Very very well done. Those hands of yours were made for picking too!!