Cuckoo's Nest + tab (Guitar Cover by Toni Lindgren)

[@ToniLindgren]

I first heard this song live at a Yonder Mountain String Band show many years ago and instantly fell in love. After trying to track it down again post-show, I learned YMSB was covering John Hartford (who had penned his own lyrics to the melody in 1977), and it's actually a tune that's probably been around in varying and evolving form since the 1700s. 🤯 Hope this play-through helps you fall in love with the song as much as I did and that people are still calling it at jams around the world 300 more years from now! (Also, you can head on over to Patreon if you want additional direction, where I'll have a more in-depth video lesson with exercises to help you approach Cuckoo's Nest and flatpicking in general.)

[@mikerandall1598]

Hey Toni Thanks for the story/description of your discovery here and for keeping this one alive n well, 2:18 it's really catchy. It could be in the soundtrack of an old western, where the scene is good times on the ranch. You made this one look easy and sound sweet❤ I'm happy I discovered your Channel and hope all is well with you!!

[@rpfs2691]

Happy birthday! As I don't do Facebook, Instagram or similar, I'm posting this as a researcher late reply to your post. Sorry about that. Hope you have a great day ! And a great year as well, for that matter! 🎉🌺🌻🌼🌷

[@paulmoquin461]

Love the arrangement- looking to join your Patreon- didn't see this tab there however. Is it there and I missed it?

[@crushedit1497]

Toni do you have an unplugged album with just you and the guitar? You are just an amazing amazing artist.

[@johnhipp604]

Iam mad at you

[@lerixke]

Toni always plays with such ease that she could eat breakfast and water the plants while playing. She's amazing.

[@manfredhuschitt3469]

True words.... 😅👍🤣

[@davidmorse8432]

She's a natural! ❤

[@kathidori8504]

I'm sure, she playes also when she sleeps.

[@rpfs2691]

She plays worth all the ease of someone who has been playing since the age of five and practicing several hours a day since then. The harder she worked, the easier it looked.

[@rpfs2691]

​@@davidmorse8432 no, she's a professional. Talent helps but is no substitute for the effort she puts in.

[@martincoulmann2045]

Du machst einfach nur schöne Musik! Danke! 🥰

[@christopherkise]

🎉Merry Christmas!! Thank you for all the wonderful music. You are amazing.

[@fredmorrison9751]

You're the best Toni !!! Enjoy whatever instrument you bring to life .❤ Bruce

[@nigeleagle8654]

I've never heard this tune before , not really my style but it's wonderful to learn new styles . Toni's musicality puts her above every other guitarist that I've heard . Wider range than even the great James Burton

[@Bobywan75]

You make it look so effortless, I will make good use of the x 0.25 function of the KZbin player to try and learn it. Thanks for the tab. The more I learn this cover, the more I find your playstyle genius. It's really a fun song to learn with a lot of subtle variations.

[@vincenzolauria5474]

Dear girl, I don't play any musical instrument, I'm a photographer and I paint with oil colours. I am fascinated by your person, your face and tone of voice. That's all!

[@stephenhenion8304]

Really well Done... we jammed on this one down at Clifftop...and beyond!!!

[@dreamalittledo]

It's never too late to pick up the guitar again. I started writing my first songs at the age of 16. I just wanted to find a good riff and a chorus that would propel my song. And when I did, the idea for the lyrics would immediately come to me. So I'd hurry to come up with lyrics so as not to lose the original emotion. It felt like it was falling from the sky. Thanks, Toni.

[@e4t662]

Back in the day, they described people who displayed this kind of talent as Virtuosos. Italian composers mostly. Or wunderkind in Germany.

[@rpfs2691]

I wouldn't want to suggest Toni is old. Admittedly, I don't know her birth year, but I'd be surprised to learn she's over 28. Nevertheless, the German phrase Wunderkind suggests she's under 18. Or more likely, under 12. And that is not possible.

[@Kindacutehuh]

No, this is rather simple to play. Not virtuous at all. Really good music from a talented musician if you like- but not virtuous.

[@dexumekubo4928]

Dear Toni, I am such a fan. I could watch and listen to you all day and night. You are absolutely amazing! Thank you very much!

[@lucertola260]

Hi Toni. Massive thanks for taking the trouble to put the tab up for this lovely tune. I am now going through the tab and following you at half speed (!) to learn this and think my rudimentary bluegrass skills will be greatly improved in the process. Perhaps one day I'll be able to follow you at normal speed! I love your playing and particularly your versatility in so many styles. We're lucky to have you on YT.

[@garym2213]

Toni, your style of playing is so pleasing. I just love listening to and watching you play.

[@gary6449]

Adding the TAB to this is *outstanding* - THANK YOU !

[@hunterxiden19]

I could watch and listen to you play all day! Legend!

[@RentnerFerdinand]

Wie immer, genial !!

[@williammartin2275]

One word... perfection

[@GuitarJoLa]

Gosh, you make it look so effortless!

[@noahcount7132]

Never get enough of watching and listening to you pick, Toni! 👍 WOW! 🔥

[@BCVS777]

A master of craft for sure!

[@DarrenRayYagle]

That was a ride! Sounding great. Love the format! 👌

[@arnaldo9838]

Toni, uma grande estrela musical. Linda!

[@joeharris8574]

Just learned this on the fiddle. Fun tune. thanks

[@douglasholdenjr.45]

Making that Martin sing!!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@johneldard6673]

Love it so fun thank you Toni

[@donaldneumeyer4423]

Very nice Toni!

[@stevederebey]

Great song, Toni! Thanks for sharing this! 😊😊😊

[@chrisnemetzsr.7166]

She is an amazing string picker, makes it look so easy! Not bad for a girl from Fondy! LoL 😆 Keep up the great work Toni, the world needs more of this!

[@valerie4luv162]

Wow…such an exceptional talent!

[@doularayof691]

This was sooo satisfying to watch!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@throngcleaver]

You're so good, Toni.

[@starsandguitars2050]

Great job. Thanks Toni!

[@RobertSchilf]

Toni, you're absolutely fantastic! 👍

[@brucewinningham4959]

Keep up the Good Work Toni. You play it Beautifully just like yourself. 😊

[@paranoidmarty]

Thanks Toni. You really are so talented. Martin from the Emerald Isle.☘️🇬🇧👍

[@tomcourtney7147]

It has been a while since I have heard this song and you certainly made it shine. I am stoked to learn it on the banjo now.

[@williampaganucci1084]

I play piano but I enjoy your guitar playing. I did have a year of banjo lessons 50 years ago but haven't played in years. 👍

[@kaysay716]

You are a wonderful talent Toni!

[@garegardner6782]

You are a GREAT musician

[@mikerandall1598]

I could listen..all day❤

[@62mhc]

Steeleye Span play this with the lyrics. Great tune and expertly played

[@MC-uf1ts]

WOW such talent 🤩

[@johntatman9168]

Your playing reminds me of a young Tommy Emmanuel. You are so at ease playing as if the guitar is a part of you. I see a cpouple of young male pickers who might one day be his next generation I hope you will be the first female to fill those shoes!

[@zzzaphod8507]

I like the song! Also interesting to see the downbow and upbow notation from my string playing days on guitar tab. I'm not a guitar expert, so maybe that happens often, not sure--I think I know what you meant by the notation, anyway....

[@texcymbal3241]

Like she was meant to play, one of my favorite new artists, true musicianship

[@cobaltdad]

Wow! Loved it!

[@Mightyfineart]

Amazing Toni.

[@JimmysBasementStudio]

Your Awesome Toni!!! Pretty and Talented !!! Thanks for sharing !!! 🎸🎶🎶

[@jean-louisbaril6487]

Thank you for the tab !

[@jjkumano8676]

beautiful sound👍

[@christianebachl8853]

Just WOW

[@rayswick4707]

Very impressive Toni. Your such a peach. ❤

[@joelnickerson6739]

Hi Tony. Now that was some pickin but we need more grinn. Lol. Awesome job my friend.

[@bchost]

How on earth do you remember all those notes Toni..? You're awesome (as you usually are)..!! All the best to you from Canada

[@chrisgreenwood4713]

Very nice! Thanks!

[@JackFlaps]

thanks for sharing

[@patrickrival417]

Magnifique, bonjour de France.

[@tbone845]

Toni you make music fun and easy feeling ,suavecito ,i like your fingers .❤👍🙏

[@johntwigg8162]

Toni I just found you and realized what I've been missing! I love your vocals and your captivating voice BUT the flare you pick that Martin with has more flavor than a bowl of home made beef stew!

[@ronwest217]

I guess I will have to just "strum" this one!

[@carloslira2014]

Toni, I love you so much!!! A big kiss from Brazil 🇧🇷 1😘 ❤🌹

[@WhyBother-t4w]

OMG I used to play tab, waaaay back in the day. Cool!

[@paulhague5590]

Toni - you make it look so easy...

[@carolberenyi]

The best! ❤

[@jeffm5808]

That was great Toni

[@stephaniehoward9620]

Lovely!

[@hitthebricks5502]

Very cool! thanks for sharing : )

[@9007-i7t]

I really love you and your hand❤🇲🇲

[@JFridGuitare]

Quelle belle aisance ! C’est splendide 👍

[@vincenzolauria5474]

I love you! Vincent from Italy 🤗

[@rockykoast7065]

Wow! I wish I'd learned to read guitar tabs shen I was young!

[@toddbennett365]

Excellent

[@pinball1970]

Very nice

[@Soundartprojekt]

Very great

[@glenmacneill6935]

I'am stuck ! Trying to get a fingerstyle arrangement for Here There and Everywhere the beatles. Would like to see how you would play it. It's sneaky tricky ... on the record they do a kind of boom chuck with a lead fill. But for a lone singer that's to thin. It really is a beautiful melody ... if you can grasp it !

[@giusmin3321]

Great musician

[@AlanMcCarthyguitar]

Not one missed note ,Amazing

[@richardroot9164]

I sure would love to play guitar with you and get to know you. Come to Denver often? Norwegian wood was the first song I learned to play all the way through. I am not even in your league however, still would love to jam with you.

[@jmcosmos]

Oh, THAT Cuckoo's Nest, the Doc Watson one! I thought at first it was gonna be Steeleye Span.

[@humnpwr]

That was amazing ❤

[@graydear3554]

You make it look so damn easy!

[@mikeandlisabanjofiddle8280]

Fantastic. Love that tune 🎶🎶😊

[@BasementMana]

you are just like your playing, beautiful!

[@BasementMana]

would love to collaborate

[@BasementMana]

Do you have logic pro x? We could make a cross country duet where the lyrics are played to each other and then we each get one solo?

[@MikeS29]

When I grow up, I wanna play like Toni.

[@Plikten]

Some people never grow up when it comes to playing music.

[@marqhurschler4433]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@바람오]

very good!

[@gcvincent3989]

Badass!

[@tridium-go6hw]

Would like to see the TAB to the rhythm part as well!

[@fitcher-armchair-sleuth]

Grand !

[@BobSmith-un5mw]

your getting to be so good

[@BobSmith-un5mw]

@@VeeVeeVeeV yeah shes sill improving

[@douglasholdenjr.45]

We need a new video/music from you!!!!😊😊😊

[@guitaleleoeuvre]

Toni, Just come right out and say it... (We can't do what you can do!) lol, you are "extraordinary"

[@mikerandall1598]

Here's another comment: So good❤

[@GarySixSixty]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@UnpluggedWohnzimmer]

💖

[@JustinAnderson-b7x]

I just signed up through your patreon site and was wondering if you could break down a seemingly simple but groovin' tune for me. Taj Mahal's Queen Bee. I've been able to get a handle on the chords but would love to see a breakdown of the embellishments he drops in. My favorite version is when he is rolling through the streets of New Orleans and the horse hoof drops seem to mirror the rhythm of the tune; it's on youtube Bloody Sunday Sessions.

[@Mrsournotes2]

Damn!! 👍🏽👍🏽

[@SilvioCNeri]

beautiful and talented, that's hard! lol

[@glenmacneill6935]

Da Da ... that's all folks!😁