Everybody's Talking At Me - written by Fred Neil - performed by Rick Watson

This song was a hit for Harry Nilsson in 1968 and was popularized by being part of the soundtrack in the movie Midnight Cowboy. Written by Fred Neil... it's been a long-time favorite of mine.

[@thomcarr7021]

After 25 years of marriage, one day my wife said "whatever we had, it's not there anymore" and left. The loss and being alone was hard to accept. When I looked in the mirror, there was no one looking back. And the lyrics of "Everybody's talking at me but I can't hear a word they're sayin' " was my life for a long while. When you see someone wandering the streets, they may be lost in the echoes of their mind.

[@eiodintotalistli8448]

...so sad. "Cause the sweetest kiss I've ever had is the one I never tasted." Rodríguez

[@effiemooney8477]

Oh wow, beautiful, I have loved this song since I was a kid, 66 now, still loving it, fantastic job sir, bless you!!

[@Halaldingdong]

Beautifully sung with a polished voice and excellent guitar skill. Probably been playing forever. Gracefully aged like fine wine too. Keep em coming.

[@jg000-z1g]

This is the best version of Fred Neil's song I've ever heard. Wow! Guitars and voice are superb.

[@avtomatkalashnikova9388]

Same thought. 👌🏼

[@vsky6880]

Great cover. Jimmy's passing brought me here today. RIP Harry; RIP Jimmy.

[@John-wr6yo]

Very ,very good.

[@markmartin3221]

I’ve sung well, withe well respect, and I’ve tanked. This was the best I’ve heard. Definitely in your wheelhouse friend

[@niklasareschoug9677]

Fantastic 👍👍👍

[@renerincon1]

Great rendition. Few songs represent the 1960’s as well as this song.

[@edrichard6153]

Rick you are so good, man. I just listened to you do that great song 3 times in a row. I really wanted to spin it a forth time but I was starting to embarrass myself.

[@edrichard6153]

P.s. That sure is a nice guitar.

[@djkadagian1949]

Too good. Wish it would go on all day.

[@pbldrum]

I had the pleasure of performing with this gentleman last Sunday in Exeter, NH for the Steelpalooza Show, which featured three pedal steel guitar players! Memorable... thank you Rick

[@MichaelYISRAEL]

One word: "Amazing"

[@dmc7028]

Absolutely brilliant. I get the feeling you love BJ Thomas too. Keep up the good work and thank you for this.x

[@muggsproductions7469]

Absolutely beautiful

[@John-wr6yo]

The old boy can really sing and play. Very nice.

[@renerincon1]

Beautiful . That is one song that reflects the 1960’s . Its meaning is still valid today.

[@shourjyamookerjee6960]

I'm not being hyperbolic when I say this is one of the best covers I've ever seen. straight up 1000/10 - Rick, thank you for sharing your gift with the world. much love

[@carlosbedoya1954]

Beautiful song, great interpretaion

[@marionlogan1379]

Best version ever, outstanding!!!! .....James

[@SkyFocal]

Best cover of any song ever.

[@goofe.washington953]

Really, really enjoyable. Excellent.

[@Bill-oc8fy]

Wow that is so good!

[@stevenkarras3490]

Wonderful !!!

[@RobSullivan444]

Wow! Fantastic. My goal is to play guitar like that. Great vocals as well.

[@coolbits2235]

Wow! Mindblowing, perhaps even better than the real one ... certainly more soothing

[@markyounger1240]

One of my favorite all time songs from 1969

[@abettermousetrap]

This is a great version and well performed. Thank you from the Maritimes Canada

[@roderickassance8322]

Very Good one of my faves

[@parrotheadstx]

Absolutely amazing. Bravo!

[@janebethshimon]

Wow, great guitar and vocal. Subscribed.

[@hotheadedjoelhaha]

Fantastic quality sound!

[@passemoilesol]

Just so cool an easy...merci.

[@michiganjack]

Great job. Fred would be pleased.

[@justinburnettemusic]

You killed it. So good. ❤

[@edfederoff2679]

Fred Neil - one of the greatest song writers of all time - and my personal favorite.

[@daveg1431]

One of the best renditions

[@021423]

Beautiful voice and lovely rendition of a timeless song!❤❤

[@Deadbuck73]

GORGEOUS!!!

[@stratback]

Great version. Nice choices on the vocal melody.

[@brucelawson642]

Great voice. Great song😊

[@aholder4471]

Wow I really love this version. I love the guitar arrangement. It's almost a cross between the original and Harry Nilsson's version. I might like your guitar part then the one on Harry's.

[@martindiesman1690]

Hard to believe after over 2000 views you only received only 78 likes! What a special cover of this classic tune. Wonderful voice cover and I loved your guitar strumming as well. Thanks for this wonderful post!

[@peterbarratt2415]

Incredible cover vocally and musically. No idea why this has not picked up 1000s of likes.

[@thomastan7996]

Love tis version, awesome 👏

[@rickbullock4331]

Wow! That was fantastic. The sound quality is terrific. Love the vocals and the guitar playing too. Great job.👍🇨🇦👍

[@nikosblaxabas6731]

of all the many many cover attempts of this song on youtube.... this is the only one to listen to... this man can sing.

[@straybird123]

It's Great!

[@miguelmirandavilla3842]

Rick bendiciones hermosa melodia

[@jonhood4085]

wow, this should be lighting up the tube. Excellent

[@paintbox48]

Superb version of a great song, with a fabulous groove.

[@junglebungalow]

Really amazing tone in that guitar, you make that six string sound like a 12 string. So rich.

[@daveelmer]

REALLY REALLY, REALLY, nice cover. Great voice and terrific pickin. Great job!!!!!!👍👍👍 Be Well, Dave 😎

[@yunowot]

Caution - Genius at work, absolutely beautiful.

[@lisabethioannilli5219]

So nice.

[@DerisedEgami]

This is an excellent cover. Nice job! I still want to do this one.

[@markb6442]

Outstanding brother!!!

[@kb9788]

Man you are talented, lovely version of this classic.

[@robertailman5092]

Thanks for giving Fred Neil his credit on this...,incredible singer/writer....,do did the song justice - creative harmonies...,sounds like open tuning, dunno...,

[@deusfiatlux5160]

Excellent rendition.

[@hopebr4569]

Fabuloso. Que voz maravilhosa. Parabens. Grande e fenomenal cantor.

[@davidhopper8644]

love this uk

[@sobeit1927]

I like this a lot . Well done .

[@Carlosreigosacv]

Amazing song, amazing cover, thanks a lot !!

[@robertbrown8416]

Great Playing and Sound... Well done........

[@martinarthur2597]

beautiful rendition of a great tune

[@dianna5002]

Beautiful, let's hear more from you Rick

[@laszlonelebo8537]

Imádom ezt a dalt!♥️

[@michaeljrussell]

Glorious. You took nothing away from Nilsson's original and really made it your own.

[@Damon98335]

Rick thanks for sharing your incredible talent with us!

[@antoniogordillorodriguez4335]

Que gusto tocando y cantando, un verdadero artista

[@nicolasgelonese9942]

Maravilloso tema, inmejorable versión. Si, realmente sorprende la escasa cantidad de likes cuando es excelente. Admirable señor Watson,

[@nickvassiliou9340]

Astonishingly brilliant !! Superbly done !

[@trumptorianguard4617]

BRAVO! Excellent on so many levels. Thank you.

[@charliemctruth]

Jesus...so good.

[@tailhookmd2546]

This is genius! Wow!!

[@Jackg1949]

Nice work Rick, really enjoyed your cover and the nice extra parts you added. Thanks for sharing…

[@cynthiafischer5733]

Just beautiful and breathtaking and effortless. Joy. Thank you!

[@donnaphillips1395]

Love

[@WindOnMyWings]

Very beautiful performance

[@rumblefish8265]

beautiful version!

[@stevedexter-ns7qj]

Such as beautiful song played & sung beautifully!

[@guidorosei4618]

Great cover and good Variax sound too!

[@tarcisopenhajunior568]

fantastic, great, amazing

[@getrektgaming6280]

Great cover, I love the arrangement

[@j.miquelmontagut5966]

Maravilloso todo, voz, guitarra, sonido. Felicidades !!!

[@jimfreyler2944]

That was a 5 Star cover. Excellent on all counts.

[@avtomatkalashnikova9388]

It is a 5 star. 👍🏼

[@shahriaralmassi7086]

indeed, ...

[@adrianglamorgan2571]

Superb playing and great voice. Great to see Fred Neil acknowledged too. Bravo!

[@jaded2424]

Very nice.

[@fmarolia]

Beautiful.. the algorithm dropped me here - I got lucky!

[@rainfieldmusic]

Fantastic take Rick! I was looking at covering this one but seems redundant after hearing your version. Everything here is sweet and soulful 😋 Best regards

[@sandiegosam5206]

Goodbye Manhattan. Bonjour tristesse. Freedom is just another word for nothin' left to lose. You nailed it, Rick. Great guitarwork. For personal reasons reminds me of Texas a long time ago. Everyone's got personal reasons for liking this song.

[@straybird123]

Yeah, nice play.good to hear that again.

[@royestringel9797]

WOW!!!!!!!!!! So smooth! That was wonderful!

[@jorgelasprilla1568]

Bella interpretación la mejor después de la de Harry Nilsson

[@10minutenewhampshirebreak77]

Outstanding

[@1greggideon]

Your version is absolutely awesome! Love the guitar work and very impressed with the instrument. Glad I found this video. Thanks for posting.

[@rachelsullivan1277]

Beautiful ❤️

[@wolfgangs.285]

Fantastische Interpretation. Danke für die gute Musik.

[@Dude12673]

Beautiful interpretation, soulful yet contemporary. Love the strumming.

[@Cocobird5]

Excellent

[@guitarsds4852]

Sounds better than the original! Thanks for sharing this great cover. It brings back so many good memories!