Dean Heckel covering "Valerie" by Amy Winehouse

Dean Heckel singing the Amy Winehouse version of "Valerie" at River City Winery in New Albany, IN on August 2nd, 2014.
Please comment, like, share, and subscribe!
Thanks for watching =)
Follow Dean on Facebook at "Dean Heckel" and "Dean Heckel Music" for updates on upcoming shows.

[@MrChronicWolf]

I dont know why but I love all the people in this video

[@flaviotangara5548]

me too

[@chivechan1233]

Bless your heart

[@depanoke8228]

Me too

[@gilbertoguedes8510]

Eu também

[@kevinalbus721]

I'm pretty sure everyone is dancing in the bar. In the kitchen, washroom, outside smoking...

[@kieranoloughlin]

No better compliment to a performer than to have people spontaneously get up and dance. Better than applause. Great tune .............. sounds great !

[@marcootta8253]

this is a great true

[@josephschmalzried7471]

8 years later and currently playing this on repeat. Amazing job my friend, much respect. 👌

[@ryanboman8211]

Same here. He does some amazing versions of songs. One of ym favorite musicians to just put on and listen to.

[@potatopoison1130]

Same

[@mattz8775]

A bar. A drink. A friend. A dude with a guitar playing a great song. That's greatness! Enjoy these simple yet beautiful things as much as humanly possible. And shout out AW RIP.

[@florianniebauer3705]

James S quite sad comment there, my friend

[@FriendlyManitoban]

Matt Z, I totally agree. Thats the ‘quadfecta’. Is that even a word? Either way, you know what I mean (since you already said it!)

[@dillonvirt5198]

Allen & Ginter Bro have you heard her voice it was so unique and beautiful. Just because she had a drug problem doesn’t mean she should be dead.

[@mattz8775]

@@FriendlyManitoban thanks so much!

[@ussielesp5909]

@Allen & Ginterwith all due respect. Go fuck yourself. Thanks. :)

[@justinalvarado3140]

As a performer, seeing everyone dance to your music is just about the best feeling out there, well done!

[@xphnm]

love how the older gentleman in the back was grooving to the acoustics in the beginning. yet another perfect cover

[@markthompsoncpa]

old guys rock

[@Improv93]

That spin move he hits at 34 seconds is amazing

[@TobiasLarsen93]

But best of all when he claps completely off beat in the end

[@marioharaldklug]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6aUYaOAodBjaMk Valerie in remember to Amy Winehouse

[@andrebarreira1263]

Watching this while in quarentine just reminds me of how grateful we should’ve been to these tipe of moments when we were able to just interact with our loved ones... peace everybody, i hope we can get through all of this

[@joedirt7119]

One of the best comments I’ve read in a long time

[@trooper744]

Joe Dirt Agreed

[@trooper744]

And that was why 2020 was relentless... hindsight...

[@eare7383]

Your comment is even more powerful in December 2020. I hope this ends soon so young people can start making memories for themselves like we have now. Thank you for your beautiful comment so early in this chaos.

[@joaomania1]

Amigo estamos em setembro de 2021. As coisas estão longe de estarem ótimas, entretanto podemos dizer que o pior já passou. Tudo vai ser muito maravilhoso.

[@fmontone]

Cheers for the first couple dancing

[@av076]

0:30 me and Bae creeping to the bedroom when we 80

[@ikaikae6948]

I’m addicted to this version of Valerie. I’ve heard this song a few weeks ago and I can’t stop listening to it.

[@danilogabriel_]

For me, the best cover of Valerie on KZbin! Great music! Sounds so genuine! EDIT: 1 year later, several covers watched... STILL THE BEST.

[@alfonsosoumynona6583]

Teddy Swims is definitely a good contender!

[@scottsmith8718]

The Amy Winehouse version is also a cover.

[@danilogabriel_]

@@alfonsosoumynona6583 hahahaha you DAMN RIGHT. But Teddy has more “resources” vocally speaking, so for this dude to maintain the same level of performance is amazing.

[@danilogabriel_]

@@scottsmith8718 I know hehehe, but I guess Amy made the song a bit more popular, didn’t she?

[@thecebufanpage3413]

Listen to @Lola Amour's Version :)

[@brandonstufflebean3978]

who else was watching the old couple in the background tearing up the floor.

[@lisola]

Came for the cover, stayed for the older folks having a blast!

[@0091stefan]

bro is holding the time like a machine. impressive. great voice, great performance

[@rankytheskate]

I cant tell you guys how many times Ive been here for a jam!! much love you each and one of you

[@jonnki4704]

He tunes down a half step. These chords are listed as if it were standard tuning: C, Dm7 F, Em, G chorus

[@michaeljames3252]

Thank you! Super simple but remember guitar players, play those extra notes with your pinky or ring!

[@MachineThatCreates]

I play it in D#.... I'm sure it's in D#. Don't know why people transpose when doing covers..." To suit my voice". Then get another voice or do another song. Sorry.

[@jonnki4704]

MachineThatCreates unless you have perfect pitch or play the guitar as your profession then you should not have been able to tell that this cover was in a different key

[@billbaker3393]

wheres your cover bro lolol

[@marlosprophecy5703]

Jonnki took me an hour to work that out haha

[@aggarius2944]

I doubt there are many experiences as a musician that are as fulfilling as having people come up and dance to your music😍 I love the power of music!!!

[@ginonunez4460]

Brought a warm feeling all throughout my body... Man I miss live music.

[@Motowns]

9 years later and I'm still rocking out to this. Great job!

[@pauldobbertin1006]

Reminds me of the Chappelle skit where John Mayer starts playing a blues riff and all the white people start stripping off their clothes....

[@DBee-ee7tz]

Exactly this ☝️ 😂🤣😅

[@Jcoch_27]

Big same

[@TheFachlehrer]

I love those dancing people in the background who are celebrating life! All people are beautiful and all people can dance and all people are young, no matter how old they are!

[@pjboards]

I come back every once in awhile just to hear his version...outstanding✌

[@HeyItsB3]

This was the best vibes! Peace and Love

[@allis7664]

I melted! This was by far my favorite cover of this song... I could listen all day long.

[@chuggs112]

Amy Winehouse does the best hands down no questions asked, I won't accept anything less

[@604cuinkillah]

@@chuggs112 exactly my thought

[@RyanG0899]

​@chuggs112 Why you here then?

[@aarong.2545]

The note said ; “fisting is my first base”

[@TheJakeBumgarner]

Aaron G. Underrated comment

[@theskiesthelimit2]

unexpected Tom Segura

[@arielnanuk]

OMG i laughed so hard at this

[@glouismusic]

OMG so frickin funny thank you.

[@daflashke]

This made me chuckle :D

[@whippz75]

i was in Dublin Ireland the other day and i was in a pub called "the auld dubliner" and a dude with a guitar was singing this song and the whole pub was singing along, it was so fucking cool that NOBODY had their phones out recording....damn i wish i would have, man he was jammin, sounded just like this guy!!! pretty fuckin cool bro good singin!!!

[@silenstrike665]

Still coming back in 2022 to listen to you play this song. You crushed it!

[@Aaron-ge1hy]

One hell of a live performance!!! 👍

[@davegass1650]

This is what what great music is all about 🔥

[@680mudman]

The sign of a great artist... people really enjoying your music!! What a great talent!... Cheer's!

[@yolandacarreno3684]

the couple behind dancing, loved them, my mood now hahah

[@dl4410]

I would be shocked to see 1 person dislike this, but 290?? I’m sure they hit the button by accident. Dude your an amazing singer, thanks for sharing your talent with us!!!

[@brianzaborowski2724]

I can see why everyone started dancing. Rich, powerful voice full of soul! I can't believe we aren't hearing you on the radio instead of here, but either way keep up the great work!

[@joerobassa5993]

first saw this clip years ago loved it instantly it inspired me to give it a try it's now 2022 and it's still in my repertoire and still following the talented Dean Heckel ... great song , great version Dean

[@kevinalbus721]

This video was a lifesaver during lockdown. It's amazing that we took a bar full of strangers for granted

[@gdxxx1792]

The people dancing made this video even more beautiful! 💖💖

[@slopoke22]

I've watch this video hundreds of times! I found it when he released it and still love it! The woman tryna hand him the note kills me every time. Cougar found her some meat...lol

[@kennethcarvalho3684]

The very fact that you got people to get up and start dancing when you sang shows that you have an exceptional talent when it comes to singing. Wishing you all the very best in your career. That was again an amazing rendition.

[@24AnVRodri]

WOW. This is my favorite song from her and you sang the hell out of it!! Young Amy would have given her Seal Of Approval!!

[@dawncain1712]

The older couple remind me of my parents, always the first on the dance floor!!!

[@schubertgoldrein2776]

i'm legit crying right now because covid ruined magical moments like this for all of us..

[@jsl1181]

The government did ,covid didn’t do shit

[@victordasilva5255]

Nah....some governors did

[@craig-michaelkierce9232]

Socialist Governors stripping away rights guaranteed to citizens, under the U.S. Constitution, because of duplicitous, fear mongering media. The China Virus is a Plandemic. This horse puckey is helping destroy the economies, and cultures, of nations all around the world.

[@nickfuruhashi639]

When that elderly couple started dancing, i felt that❤️‍🔥

[@jsl1181]

I watched this when the government locked us down and it really made me miss the little things, like dancing with/around strangers and the togetherness it brings.

[@gfunkehauser502]

So, this version is my new favorite song apparently, because ive been coming back every day to listen to it for a week

[@cizneerob]

Lady at 2:59 - “why isn’t he growing a third arm yet..”

[@sharkeys]

brilliant :D

[@Princis-music]

Last night you brought me back from a day where I was wondering why I still spend so much time with music, you lit my light and last night I did surely the best recordings I've ever done. Thank you, Dean!!

[@Romuloser90]

It is for this reason that being a good musician is special. You bring joy to other people besides yourself. ^^

[@austenreid1257]

Nothing feels better than seeing a talented solo performer with an acoustic getting the pure crowd enjoyment he deserves in return.. well done dude, vocals are amazing.

[@JAnotherday]

You have got a beautiful Soulful voice and one of the best Renditions of Valerie

[@eligarrett696]

so many valerie covers with so many views. This has one of the least amount of views and is hands down my favorite. A tip of the cap to you sir:)

[@vassallomedia9052]

Eli G totally agree, would love to own this to listen without pulling up you tube

[@enzomusic2434]

Eli G Check mine out when you have a chance! Thank you 😊

[@enzomusic2434]

James S thanks for the feedback 🤠

[@bfg3890]

Yeah and its actually a song by THE ZUTONS. Winehouse and Ronson covered it from them.

[@MikeBikerKickstand]

Well said ..... agreed! I cover the song too (doesn't every solo acoustic musician .... lol) and the key to it is definitely the vocal delivery. And this guy delivers in spades.

[@davegrant5257]

This guys amazing......its people like this with real talent that never get the proper recognition

[@wayneandrews6960]

It’s a song that fells like a groovy gathering of friends partying on a warm summer evening

[@SuperSUNEV]

As much as I adored Amy Winehouse, this version is to me the best. Actually I reckon she'd love it too. Cool Dean.

[@bigjmal]

Wasn’t by Amy Winehouse, it was by the Zutons.

[@brucepeoples3737]

Best acoustic version of this song I've heard. Great strumming, great vocals. Great job!

[@cademiller9351]

Noah Guthrie does a really good acoustic version too

[@jordandowd21]

Good ole Louisville Kentucky right here...love it!!!

[@morgankw]

Love your voice man. And great song for you.

[@zachmarchmusic]

0:30 - 0:40 = my post-shower/ pre-clothing dance every morning

[@schnointreibaful]

😂😂😂

[@Adams6319]

Zachary Allan hahah!!!

[@skyy256]

this is a great cover and the folks dancing makes it all the better!!..:))

[@ROBONIK7]

I love it so much when elderly people start to dance at our acoustic pub gigs. They've been through so much and are life experienced in a way that they just enjoy your music in a very special way. Awesome smooth cover btw!

[@sugashayne1994]

This Version... Everything about it takes me to another place. Possibly another dimension that I never knew existed. I love everything about it.

[@Wwally]

I can feel that voice. Great job

[@Nightfiend830]

Lyrics: Well sometimes I go out by myself And I look across the water And I think of all the things, what you're doing And in my head I paint a picture Cos since I've come on home, Well my body's been a mess And I've missed your ginger hair And the way you like to dress Won't you come on over Stop making a fool out of me Why don't you come on over Valerie? Valerie? Valerie? Valerie? Did you have to go to jail, Put your house up on for sale, did you get a good lawyer? I hope you didn't catch a tan, I hope you'll find the right man who'll fix it for ya And are you shoppin' anywhere, Changed the color of you hair, are you busy? And did you have to pay the fine You were dodging all the time, are you still dizzy? Cos, Since I've come on home, Well my body's been a mess And I've missed your ginger hair And the way you like to dress Won't you come on over Stop making a fool out of me Why don't you come on over Valerie? Valerie? Valerie? Valerie? Well sometimes I go out by myself And I look across the water And I think of all the things, what you're doing And in my head I paint a picture Cos, since I've come on home, Well my body's been a mess And I've missed your ginger hair And the way you like to dress Won't you come on over Stop making a fool out of me Why don't you come on over Valerie? Valerie? Valerie? Valerie? Valerie? Oh Valerie? Valerie? Valerie? Why don't you come on over Valerie?

[@gaelherreraarreola8466]

Thanks :3

[@viKoCSGO]

a bar. a drink. some friends. a dean heckel. an amazing evening.

[@solehozy6079]

This one of my Fav covers

[@potooleftl]

one of the best versions i've ever heard...great job. great voice..

[@goyaae7588]

Killed it!!! My mother always said when someone is singing you have to believe them. I believe you man. Great cover.

[@bfg3890]

Your moms an idiot

[@user-qg4ns2cm6n]

Such a Vibe! ❤

[@user-qg4ns2cm6n]

I love this!

[@Bigchurchmusic]

Dave Mcabe of The Zutons an Indie band from the City of Liverpool, England, wrote this song.

[@blindblueswalker]

Beautiful performance Dean ! Very honest performance. You are being You. All the very best

[@daniella._.6282]

today is my birthday, one of the most exhausting days till now, I just wanna cry my heart out, but I don't have even tears, your song and voice makes me better, maybe I'm just as lost as lady Valerie was. ugh

[@725niko]

That guitar tone is on point 😩bravo

[@predadores816]

Galera animada, sem vergonha de ser feliz, adroooo! E que baita cantor, amei

[@andrealacerda3203]

Adorei 😍 sucesso para você!!

[@baggiotto]

I didn't listen to that sound for a few months, I went back to the channel to enjoy it again. Always an incredible experience !!! That dancing couple is energizing !!!!

[@tanatekii2460]

The old couple stepping out , shimmering across the floor...♥️♥️..... Perth Australia

[@albertledesma5173]

Damn this dude is good!! Why are you not Ultra famous ma man?! Don’t worry, you will be!

[@meleg1352]

I wanted to subscribe to your channel because I've seen that when you sing, you do it with the soul and that's what an artist is all about. Keep doing it. Greetings from Mexico. Peace.

[@Kirwinning]

Chills. I can only hope this man blows up and continues to sing and play.

[@mattgoebel535]

Still my favorite cover on YT. I keep coming back to it…

[@TruantReacts]

Great talent! In regards to the title, Valerie was only covered by Amy and is a song written by the Liverpool band 'The Zutons'. Either way, a fantastic cover of a cover.

[@onemanandhisuke7791]

Truant MYFHC in fairness to him, in the description, he does say it’s a cover of Amy’s version. I love Amy’s cover, I love The Zuton’s original, and I love this version too. 😊👍

[@MrSkunch]

If you can make white people spontaneously dance, you know you have done something amazing ;-) Keep doing everything you are doing cause it is so damn right.

[@SrOmar-wc2ss]

wow, that's racist.

[@timcade1116]

That's damn funny....😜

[@gregoryjamesaustin]

M DR funny. He is really talented.

[@path5020]

racial observation maybe, but that does not make it racist - no discrimination or prejudice implied. Learn the difference..

[@timothycirylhuntingtoniii3898]

haha! yea the ol' white person Crab Dance, side to side shuffle! Beats sitting down bored or standing at the bar prowling!

[@ArunPlaysPiano]

His voice is ASTOUNDING! I'm going to watch more

[@markyork1]

I was never one for dancing but I love watching everyone get on their feet to move to the groove!

[@rehfaustino7]

Que lindo!voz incrível

[@ShawarmaDaddy]

You absolutely deserve more than 215 subscribers! You are gold.

[@Radddan]

Looks like you were right, he did deserve more than 215 subscribers.

[@cbustamantee]

Look at it now!!! My man.

[@_lovekristan]

18k now! 😍😍🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@Lozh1993]

@@_lovekristan make that 25k

[@Aaron-ge1hy]

Absolutely the BEST cover I've ever seen, hands down! 👌🏼

[@biancam.3828]

I’m not crying bc of that old couple in the back, YOU ARE

[@gilbertoguedes8510]

Eu vejo esse vídeo todas as manhãs Boa música, boa voz, belas pessoas Ótimo clima Abraço irmão 👍

[@icaropalaoro]

Eu tbm vejo todos os dias👏

[@garymartin8185]

Listen to this cover wow🍾✌

[@tylerrake2411]

Best cover till date

[@X66966]

Still the best cover to date. ❤

[@donniephillips4666]

I'm a fan of yours, I love finding people like you. Hope you the best. Love that blonde in the yellow dress in this video.

[@westernbigfootexploration]

Best cover of this song. 👌

[@Biddymacp]

i think amy did a better cover. good enougj for bands to cover it in bars.

[@FriendM2010]

My brother, you get 5 of 5 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸 ... Amy’s loving you right now 💕. Miss her, want her back 💕

[@rosstisbury1626]

watched / enjoyed a 100 times . . man i love this vid

[@peterjones6733]

It was actually the Zutons, Amy covered it. Zutons also had a female sax player. Fabulous... and fabulous legs too!

[@garymartin8185]

Let the song and moment take you 🎶😃 dancing n enjoy n be happy i say.

[@krumpfnukus7783]

I still find myself coming back to this video i just love everything about it

[@russelsprout2155]

Absolutely brilliant. Perfect performance 10/10