COUNTRY ROADS (John Denver) played on Slide Guitar Neck - Luca Stricagnoli

“Take Me Home, Country Roads” available on Spotify, Apple Music and all other platforms.
DESCRIPTION
My version of « Take Me Home, Country Roads” is dedicated to a beautiful little girl named Faith Smith. I had the pleasure of meeting her on tour in the USA, during a school workshop, and even at her young age she is already a fighter. She also has an amazing family. Lots of love to you, Faith! You are inspiring.
To play this masterpiece by John Denver, I used my Reversed Slide Neck. I hope you enjoy it and feel peace and comfort. As always, I am super grateful for the work of my wife Meg Pfeiffer, who shot the video.
TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT
In October and November, I will be in Germany, Austria and Netherlands to perform concerts with “Nacht der Gitarren 2022”, featuring Lulo Reinhardt, Thu Le and Alexandra Wittingham. Tour dates available at this link www.lucastricagnoli.com/tour
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I recorded this piece using microphones by Lewitt Audio:
Lewitt LCT 640 TS
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Lewitt LCT140 AIR
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VIDEO BY MEG PFEIFFER:
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Instagram / megpfeiffer
GUITAR AND REVERSED SLIDE NECK HANDMADE BY:
Davide Serracini: www.serracini.it
MIXED BY:
Proton Studio: protonstudio.de
SHOT AT:
Rural location in the fields of Germany
STRINGS BY:
D’Addario: www.daddario.com
RECORDED WITH:
Lewitt Microphones: www.lewitt-audio.com/
#country #guitar #music

[@michaelhofer9149]

My best friend in high school, his girlfriend and I would go cruising around in 1975 / 1976 singing John Denver songs and nailing 3 part harmony. Thank you Mr. Stricagnoli for reminding me when life was a little slower, a little less angry and that 3 friends cruising in a car singing 3 part harmony was COOL!

[@SBLUBBOCK]

Reading that comment made me smile. I don't know if our world will ever be like that again but those times were awesome. We are blessed to have lived in them. Thank you for reminding me of a better time.

[@user-ih1ko4uy2p]

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[@sigsin1]

John Denver was my best friend’s favorite artist. I was also a 70’s kid (born 1960). I always loved this song. All we worried about then were gas prices and nuclear war. Racism was rampant, the middle class was shrinking. Hmmm…not much changes. Except that we never felt like we were going to lose our country, we weren’t worried about being shot going to the store or for wearing a mask. We weren’t worried about all of our loved ones dying in a pandemic…I just lost what was left of my family last year. I miss those carefree days too, because we felt like we could handle anything that was thrown at us. Not anymore. Things are out of control.

[@SBLUBBOCK]

@@sigsin1 the power of music is amazing. We still have this to help us remember and reflect. I'm sorry for your loss.

[@jonas8993]

@@sigsin1 Thanks for sharing :) But I think, while a lot of things are messed up, a lot of good things are happening in the world too. And humans will go to crazy length and endure to keep moving on. Hard times and bad things will make people want to improve it. I don't think we should be pessimistic

[@koushiksarkar6376]

KZbin need to add a love button cause this video really deserves one.

[@MichaelHenderson59]

It used to have one

[@danielraymond9631]

You have no idea my friend. You are too right🍻

[@DianeLee999]

I agree! 💜

[@tingyharris4080]

❤

[@user-ih1ko4uy2p]

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[@pinklightninggacha]

If John Denver were alive I'm sure he'd have you playing at one of his concerts cause that's amazing

[@sureshots8155]

Underrated comment. I believe he would be proud.

[@user-ob5xz2jz5m]

😮

[@abbysadvantage]

How this has 1.5M views and only 58k likes is unbelievable. Who do you know that can play a guitar and a slide guitar at the same time and sound this good? God bless you Luca for putting out such a great sound!

[@lucianoblues]

Many views are from embeded videos in websites and messenger/whatsapp where there is no like button.

[@TheGunnCat]

I'm sure if you crunched the numbers on other videos you'd find the ratios to be about the same.

[@xcalubir4915]

I'm pretty sure it's because people listen to this song on repeat, but can only like it once per account. I know I've listened to it at least 20 times.

[@cameronlowen267]

bro this is a recording.... nobody sits there half ass tapping out deconstructed bar chords on an acoustic guitar that sound perfect. This is a music video for a recording, not a performance. i guarantee that IF he can actually play both like this at the same time it sounds nothing like this recording. jesus, ppl in the comments, how can you possibly think this is a "performance"?

[@marcushendriksen8415]

​@@cameronlowen267not just that... you can hear the steady percussion, but you can't see him doing it in the video

[@ronshlomi582]

Slide fretless guitar perfectly in tune while playing another guitar perfectly as well. This is some next level playing.

[@douglashall2141]

Absolutely is some Next Level Playing.

[@Elijahbanta]

Looks like an acoustic steel guitar tho

[@bassguitarislife3419]

Has anyone ever seen this setup before this video?

[@andrewdods2236]

@@bassguitarislife3419 No ! Fascinating ...

[@austinhernandez2716]

​@@bassguitarislife3419never. It's amazing though

[@yuesrer45435]

Luca Stricagnoli The best!

[@user-yq5yx1xb9n]

John Devnver is smiling from heaven! One man band! Excellent as always!

[@andrewsmith5004]

My father passed away April 2nd 2022 and this was mine and his favorite song to drive down a back road. Listening to this made me smile for the first time since I lost him. 😔 thank you so much for this.

[@evanderlee4057]

Same with me bro..my father passed away august 2019 and this song one of his favorite song when he was drive down a back road...

[@vocowwa1802]

I m sorry for you lost and i can understand why this song was there favrot song its mins now it make me want to cry 😢

[@Nativoamericano-Sul]

Essa música me traz tranquilidade e paz.

[@kretso5803]

same with my mother who passed away about 1 month earlier then your father, (march 4th 2022)

[@catch22again]

The power of music is amazing especially for people who suffer with Alzheimers

[@rickrickard2788]

I FLEW over here to hear this one. One of my favorite artists of all time, and one of THE best natural male vocalists, as well. You did him proud.

[@nvrumi]

I was just thinking about this as I listened and saw your comment. I think John Denver was an excellent writer and his vocal clarity was incredible. Although I don't consider myself a big fan, I still enjoy hearing his songs and was saddened when he died. I saw him live once, many decades ago. I think he opened for the Dirt Band at UMR back in the 70s. He put on a good show.

[@rickrickard2788]

​@@nvrumi I saw John Denver a few times. One of THE best live performers I've ever seen. We always seem to have to put aside some kind of character flaw in those we admire, but then again, so must others, in regards to ourselves. I think that's what makes music so awesome- we're never stuck to just one style or type of sound. John was his albums. I can think of no greater complement to pay him.

[@nvrumi]

@@rickrickard2788 Agreed. I sometimes listen to his music on Pandora and have thought more than once I should add a few of his albums to my collection. He was active when I was a young man, so there are lots of connections between the time of his songs and times in my life. I suppose we all have those connections to music. It's powerful.

[@user-ih1ko4uy2p]

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[@janetbaker3616]

John Denver would be proud to have you play his song in such a unique way. In my memory, I can hear him sing

[@markclifford1857]

Hello 👋 Janet. How are you doing? Hope you are fine. I'm Mark Clifford from Denver Colorado. Where are you from? You seem like a real country girl

[@Jstaman]

I have no clue why but this brought a big stupid smile to my face. I'm also jealous of this guy's talent

[@duatpuiahlawnchhing9722]

Always listening to this during morning. It gives me the feeling of a country vibes. I feel myself in my home town even though i am in a city now.👍😍

[@benzo6804]

did you used to live in a small country side town ?

[@nikhilkumarsingh1552]

Lots of Love to Luca from India 🇮🇳 Keep growing The video "just wow" so nice well played, outstanding 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@olla_p.]

His sound is unique and deserves much more than tons of views on YT. I seriously love it

[@mikestansberry8656]

As someone born and bread in the great state of West Virginia I completely approve of this rendition. Great job!!

[@wanggugshin2239]

I grew up in Asia. So I did not even grow up listening to this song. However, this song brings back old memories of my childhood! Such great music!

[@ViktorSarge]

Being able to watch this as many times as you want for free is pretty remarkable.

[@godfreymccammon4531]

This has to be the coolist performance of Country Roads I've ever heard, and I have listened to many over the past 45 years.

[@TheGooseNibble]

John Denver would have loved this. Especially since he liked doing tricks with his guitar when he played❤️

[@markclifford1857]

Hello 👋 Melissa. How are you doing? Hope you are fine. I'm Mark Clifford from Denver Colorado. Where are you from? You seem like a real country girl

[@troyhanson8639]

I was in such a terrible mood, then youtube offered me your cover. Amazing, calming, and just what I needed to turn my day around :) Thank you, sir!

[@philza9991]

Luca, right now at the moment I'm learning lose yourself by you. It is so brilliant and creative. Thank you for the great inspiration. Grazie per il tuo lavoro!

[@someboredguy972]

Damn..there's a lot of cover and reorchestrations of this song, most of them are great and beautiful but none of them outmatched the original to my eyes..until now.

[@MikeRublev]

Я не могу понять, почему у него так мало просмотров, он достоин миллионов, он настоящий виртуоз!!!

[@eucrider]

Потому чот , нынешнее поколение любит питаться полуфабрикатами, типа моргенчлена. Но всё не так плохо, есть и ценители.

[@NEktooo123]

@@eucrider 😢😢

[@DrHLektor1]

Потому что без вокала. Большинству нравится музыка с вокалом.

[@everready19373]

That hurts my brain. I can't think on that many levels. Wow! This guy is a damn near genius.

[@auraaurora9815]

I am sure John is clapping from heaven! Me too---bravo

[@eriktempelman2097]

This was my grandmother's favourite song. She was far from easy to be with, but this cover helps make my memories of her a bit more mellow. Thanks, Luca. You rock!

[@jimborocks8372]

If this wasn't a video I would swear it was 3 guys playing. Unbelievable talent. ❤️

[@dianeheron2352]

Beautiful, you can almost here John. I miss him so much.

[@bubbaray2240]

Listening to this song always makes me miss home. This version is absolutely beautiful. I closed my eyes and could see myself driving those country back roads throughout West Virginia.

[@Desecrator6]

Luca never fails to impress me. His brain must be preserved after his passing!

[@arnabanb]

I'm quite confident that he is, in fact, holding the camera with one of his legs.

[@cindymorrison5335]

Simply Beautiful! Awesome sound, visual, and spectacular camera work!

[@user-td5ob7yu9p]

Эхххх...Люка!!!! Играете на Струнах Души!!! Великолепно!!! БРАВО!!!!

[@TheSchafer78]

this made my day. this put me at peace and set a big smile on my face. as I fellow musician I love every part of this wonderful arrangement and my red neck side loves the creativity to no end. please do cover more country tunes good sir!

[@scorpiohurley6786]

no one could or ever will do it better then the great JOHN DENVER!!!!

[@rudrachakraborty5217]

মন ভালো করে দেওয়া কভার। ছোটবেলার গরমের দুপুরের ছুটি মনে করে দেওয়া সুর! অনেক ভালোবাসা!❤️

[@asmit_plays]

Bangali peye khushi holam😊

[@captchet4850]

Just when I thought I had seen it all, THIS shows up in my feed. I didn't know I needed it until I heard and saw it played. Magnificent!

[@t_dawgyt6239]

This is absolutely incredible. It gave me chills!

[@gianluigiredolfini6154]

Luca is - by far and without any doubt - the greatest guitarist ever seen on planet earth

[@davidloftus300]

Absolutely amazing. An inspiration as always Luca. You make the world a brighter place with your talent.

[@wihy6961]

Amazing 🥰

[@BulletAttacOG]

omg this is so beautiful i'm literally on the verge of tears.

[@lalrinchama1631]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Missed my home, my family

[@erichuet4844]

Another Masterpiece ! Very well done Sir. John Denver should be happy listening to this one 🙏❤

[@SadeWatkins]

So Simply Beautiful Thank you 💗💗💗

[@boogerwood]

Literally no words to convey how cool this is and how much song means to mean and so many of us. Beautiful. Simply beautiful.

[@stevepoe3667]

Excellent, JOHN IS SMILING DOWN ON THIS ONE!!!

[@user-pd7il3xz5j]

As always the music is sublime. And the outfits and scenery only add another dimension to your perfection.

[@user-fq3vx4dr7v]

Ковбой не слезая с коня выдаёт замечательные вещи.

[@mariannelynch80]

I love this song country roads take me home

[@AsitShouldBe]

Il Dio della chitarra, grande Luca!

[@solacousticguitar]

For some reason, before my eyes is a scene from the Office in which Dwight and Andy's plays it 😀

[@GenX-Ronin]

This man needs to be featured playing for or along side the bands he plays!

[@warrenbriones]

he does not need a band though 😄

[@rs.7610]

Never happen They wouldn't want to be shown up

[@mattdonegan3531]

And John Denver is dead. Haha

[@jimq.customer4526]

He's already playing lead, rythm, bass, percussion and vocals. There's nothing left for anyone else to do.

[@user-ih1ko4uy2p]

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[@kakamanise2264]

Oohhh beautiful melody love love love it ❤️❤️❤️

[@Captain-Max]

This instantly took me back to 1971. I was a 20 yr old kid, just back from duty overseas, with a brand new Ford Mustang. Headed to my next duty station in North Carolina. What a wonderful time and great music. Oh to go back in time and be young again.

[@Mikhail_Neverov]

Одним словом мастер! 👍👍👍

[@JojoLachicaFenis]

A million claps from Philippines! Wish I could perform like this. . .

[@mattbabb.]

Practice practice! You will astound yourself with what you’re capable of 👏

[@jakubgibula7367]

Yes im a beginer

[@jilldurham5498]

I didn't grow up with him. This is more folk than country. I loved this song as a child. He was before my time and died when I was three in 1997. This is one of my favorites by him. He only wrote the chorus to this song though.

[@donlawler9510]

John Denver would TRIP - seeing what someone could do with his song!!!

[@dxiea8534]

Это именно то, что нужно после экзаменов! Спасибо)

[@Akellaaaaaa]

Да и после трудового дня, под бутылочку пива, тоже отлично расслабляет😁

[@Ashleigh1221]

It's absolutely beautiful! Faith has a rare brain cancer called DIPG. It has a less than 1% survival rate. She faces every day with a smile on her face and a great sense of humor. Please help raise awareness for pediatric cancer. Thank you Luca for all you do ❤️

[@megpfeiffer]

❤️❤️❤️

[@suepeterson6070]

((hugs)) to you and Faith

[@spicytea735]

"Hmm, yes, how can I make this about me..." -- You

[@KitsCloud]

@@spicytea735 how awful do you have to feel to reply with something like this. Hope everything's okay. Both with Ashleigh and you.

[@joesmo4749]

Humans never cease to Amaze me!

[@gymzone4904]

Its just like a two souls playing ensemble....Awesome

[@prashaant81]

Multitasking like a guitar-god, there's no single word for a great artist like you. Hats off to such a great talent and I feel myself lucky that sometimes you respond to my comments 😇😇

[@user-ot2rk4tc1o]

You are a genius ... that's what I have to say 🤟 Love from Israel ♥ ️

[@ronshook5194]

I agree,...!

[@bigskybob1]

This is just AMAZING.

[@byronlove6234]

Unbelievable ( Absolutely Awesome ) !!!! This guy has talent above and beyond the stars .

[@cleusabeatrizcantodeolivei6513]

Como sempre... muito bom!!😊🥰🌻🇧🇷

[@AncestryMusic]

Fenomeno !

[@dibyochowdhury4514]

I will never get tired of this song and neither this video😌

[@evanderlee4057]

You're the best men...listening this music all night when i sleep

[@danielraymond9631]

Bro i love you're covers but this is a hard one. My mum passed on 16th March, we played this at her funeral. Simply beautiful timing my guy, its her birthday tomorrow😢

[@Desecrator6]

Hope you did something in her honor. Stay strong. Tough times pass but tough people remain.

[@andronikyegiazaryan3546]

Be blessed, Daniel !

[@toddbuckman3012]

Much love, brother 💛 thanks for offering your heart here 🙏

[@nicoladibara1936]

You mean “YOUR covers.”

[@danielraymond9631]

@@nicoladibara1936 there always has to be that 1 person and im guessing you woke up and decided YOU are that person👏 we have out winner of the douchebag 👍

[@user-tz1ek3zy6r]

Спасибо за великое мастерство! Великолепное исполнение.

[@HEB-lj5fj]

This is one of the most lovely melodies in existance.

[@sweetcomfortscents9965]

I absolutely love it. This can turn the worst day into a much better one.

[@darxikaKHEUHBEUH]

Beautiful

[@claudiaionescu1661]

😌 🎶🎶🎶..... 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@zone4361]

Eheu

[@mariorodrigues5796]

Gosto de Rock mas música boa é outro nível Parabéns msm 👊👊👊👊🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@harryballsacky]

HE STUCK HIS PECKER THRU THE BACK AND IS STRUMIN/STROKIN FROM THE INSIDE.....IT'S MAGIC...YOU JUST HAVE TO BE REALLY EXCITED ABOUT THE SONG

[@Your-mom149]

Awesome

[@silverback1953]

Whenever I’m in a bad mood I just sit back and relax to this masterpiece

[@woodstoney]

That was so amazing. Beautifully played!

[@wadewilson524]

KZbin may have a lot of faults, but showcasing awesome talent like this isn’t one of them… bravo!

[@tomstulc9143]

Most unique guitar style I've ever had pleasure of hearing . Well done pilgrim

[@abookishdragon4691]

All this needs is a Scottish brogue and orchestral backing. Such a masterpiece.

[@achilliandemias8371]

What great talent! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@brill85]

This is great. Im sure John denver approves.

[@justdewit]

One of my family's favorite songs. Thank you for this.

[@DarkHorse_-rw4dc]

It should be illegal to have this much talent. Damn this guy...

[@karlmacdonald3267]

Damn, I have never seen that before. Pure roots. No stage show. No costumes. One person can do all that rad music at once. And make it sound so natural roots style. This is country music that I like, not pop country. Good job dude.

[@lorengordon9626]

Nice rendition , smooth , down home and very listenable . Loved it.!

[@seekerfloyd7346]

Thank you John and Luca, they did take me home, grateful used to be a city boy.

[@goodoleboy83]

How did I not see this. Was posted on my Bday and im from WV! LOVE IT!!

[@jamiemay6065]

Happy belated birthday. Watching from Ottawa 🇨🇦

[@michaelhughes8784]

The last time I saw a cover this good the guy stepped on a land mine and ended the performance with a bang. Fantastic as always. See you next time.

[@ianmcnab9534]

RIP Merlin.......

[@davidlarson2534]

Beautifully done. Thank you! Takes me back to high school.

[@666usernotfound]

THE VIBES AND MUSIC TRULY MATCHING

[@stevewakelingslide7089]

52 years old...playing for over 35 years all sorts of guitar...ive never seen one of these setups....reverse playing on the slide and using your hand to slide it...man thats cool...

[@lucianok2541]

É meu amigo, sua música me fez viajar para o passado. Muito obrigado por nos proporcionar um momento "impar" de felicidade. 🙏🏽🇧🇷🗽🇧🇷

[@azamat24149]

Я всегда жду твоего нового исполнения, спасибо тебе большое за творчество

[@bobconnell8492]

No words describe God given ability. Thank you young man. Bob

[@RUSH4WARD]

Wow , can' t say anymore . Thumbs Up

[@jerryvelders4457]

Beautifully done .. takes some technical chops to play like this. Bravo.