Jon Gomm - Gloria

Me playing live on Channel M. I've been reluctant to upload this cos I made a few mistakes (especially the guitar fill at the startof the second verse! Mmmm, jazz) and I was a bit ill so I look like death and sound a bit bunged up. But hey. Here you go.
It's a fun country waltz about a girl I went out with when I was 18. Some of the lyrics might go over your head if you're not British. "Bensons" are a brand of cigarettes!

[@Ss010101]

Back when his guitar still had some finish on the top. :D

[@meatbxndit3581]

Although this may not have been one of your favorite of videos but growing up I indulged in this version so much more than the other recorded version only because it still captures the innocence and genuine nerves and excitement about this song And how fast you played it is just indescribable impressive. I love your music Jon and I hope someday I can meet you and sing with you. God bless you and your family. 🔥

[@cousinzeb]

Everybody should have their own "Gloria" that this song reminds them of. Thank you for such a great song!

[@MIKEYPTHEKING]

To anyone thinking of going see him play live, he is a genius. just got back from the kro bar Manchester where he was playing, im now a follower. WELL DONE JON AWESOME.

[@kenbevis981]

Just popped in to say that this song is still as awesome as the first time that I heard it, all those years ago

[@impulsivedesigns]

This was the best performance I've seen. Yes, a few notes were amiss, but the fire in the whole thing was amazing.

[@skimmingstones1]

Jon you are so very inspirational to me your stunning guitar playing is out of this universe , you voice Is quality and your passion is unquestionable !!!!! I'm off work today and I'm going to play Till fingers bleed and I can't sing anymore . You are very special

[@danielchewning8289]

dude. it's awesome how you explain what this song is about. i may be stupid but it's not everyday a songwriter explains his own songs. i appreciate that!

[@user-zq4ec5xp7t]

this is the kind of song (with a killer tune) that I would want to wake up to every morning, it would motivate me to do anything.

[@lazarbabovic]

This is the most beautiful peace of music i heard so far and lyrics are just wonderful

[@hoody95]

this song is amazing, ive been singing it badly all day! , think i remember him playing this when i went to see him in sheffield, awesome musician

[@Mindersifyable]

You are the single greatest guitar player I have ever seen, and this is my favorite song of yours. You are incredible!

[@reevedavey]

My favourite guitar wizard..astounding...

[@Ladyinthevineyard]

Dear Mr Gomm, it has been a fantastic night out in Dresden. I hope you will always enjoy making music and thank you that you do-so us can enjoy it too. PS: Made it home OK ;-) Take care and always safe travels...

[@gnrfreak25]

obsessed with this song. its been stuck in my head for days. Cheers!

[@MarcoCapaldo]

jon...i've been at Macondo in Bologna...all i can say is thank you... Hope to see you soon again in Italy! Respect!

[@seanhalley]

you rock Jon. please keep rocking. and please visit round midnight more often!

[@JasonBromleyMusic]

Blown away by your performance at The Q tother week. Having listened to both the albums several times, I'm not only inspired but still blown away when I continue to figure out what your doing.....Amazing!!

[@WarlleyPereira]

Sensacional!!!! Simplesmente fantástico!

[@AzSamad]

Jon Gomm is my hero.

[@zaxza]

Saw you in new quay festival, you rocked! Bought both your albums and enjoying them both. Please come back next year, a lot of people were very very impressed.

[@franktheninja2]

you know...this song means so much to me... not the same thing that jon described about this song, but its actually kinda close.. so i thought id thank you, jon, for making a perfect song, or, a bunch of them. all with a different meaning but all with passion. thank you

[@nick138912]

cant stop listening to this, effin amazing love jon gomm!!!!

[@picturesofrain]

The song itself is unbelievably awesome... but he tops it with his uber technique. I could watch this all day.

[@luismoraes9151]

you not a human... you' re a machine.... no words!

[@26mandys]

Phenomenal talent! Thank you for sharing with us. Love the fact that you sing so well too!

[@jonnydelapena]

WOW! Yo are great man! Fan from the first note you struck! Cheers from Mexico!

[@therealguitargeorge]

Superbly excellent, as usual!

[@jonrocker1983]

ehi jon..you're a master..wish you all the best and THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR AMAZING TALENT & THE MUSIC

[@noodle6491]

My gosh, this is absolutely brilliant.

[@nog222]

Confabuloso - and loved the lyrics!

[@marcmischief]

This song is brilliant because it's good songwriting, something you don't see from most guitar virtuosos, and a really good arrangement and good playing which is something you normally don't see from good songwriters

[@tripops]

Spettacolare!!! Grandioso!!!

[@jongomm]

Next tour - PORTUGAL! Lisboa, Praia da Vitoria (Açores), Pico (Açores), Faial (Açores), Maia / Porto, Vieira do Minho, Estarreja. Starts May 31st. Just a quick trip to Poland first....

[@scottcheyenne2002]

i would not have noticed that you made a "mistake" except that you said so- so i looked for it- and saw you roll your eyes :) funny -- i always been told to just keep going like nothing happened-- but i really have a hard time rolling with that cuz i'm so picky and perfectionistic...

[@ArtyomPokatilov]

Great-great-great! Jon, you would have made a crime if you would never publish this. Amazing! Great gratitude to you for your creative work and for this one especially.

[@SamMaddisonMusic]

This is amazing! Looking forward to catching your Brisbane show next week! Peace and light xo

[@HarryVsingersongwriter]

ok, sitting here with a big silly grin on my face...sign of Great Baffling Music. ♥

[@mattdcs15CORK]

Awesome song! :) "But I still need my gi-tar, come on..." *SOLOS LIKE A BOSS*

[@Affliction1012]

Dude your amazing you inspire me to play guitar and sing.

[@RowanAustin]

im glad you did upload it, its a great song =D

[@lisboadilbert]

Had big Van Morrison shaped shoes to fill and have done so amicably. great stuff

[@KevynBuhrMusic]

Man, what a beautiful piece. Don't mind bout the mistakes, you're human and still awesome musician!

[@picturesofrain]

This man has no parents. He is a manifestation of pure music.

[@jongomm]

No, I don't use any looping. Thanks for your question! :)

[@BruceWayne-ps5nl]

just bought 2 tickets for the glasgow show in september for my girlfriends birthday, so hyped!

[@jbthelefty]

I really want to cover this song. It's just so beautiful.

[@abbasidanny]

What a great chorus! Love the new album Jon

[@matthewcross]

Dude, you are incredible. I can't believe I've never heard of you until today. I saw passionflower on a friend's facebook page today. great stuff. Thank you.

[@thejackyjooj3861]

Mistakes or not, really enjoyed this.

[@SteveShark]

As stunning as ever!

[@liltlecceofficial]

hi jongomm! very good picking! good luck for your concert at Big Mama in Rome! i hope to be there!

[@grungehead2]

It is a toss up between this and Temporary for my favourite Jon Gomm song. You should get yourself on Jools Holland!!! Amazing!

[@DropDeadJD]

Damn... i just now know about your music and you already came to my country not long ago... what a shame... Hope you come again soon.

[@mbkauer]

Congrats from BRazil! insane!

[@_fernandoyogi]

Awesome!!!

[@monkeyx17]

well done john! bought your album the other day... thanks for signing it and dedicating it to me haha:) great album!

[@josiemccarthyable]

Fantastic! :)))

[@AndyPVale]

@chukkachukka I love the term "y'know, HOOHAR..." I shall steal it. Love this song, the line about Bensons for 3 is perfect.

[@cazz3000]

ahh, City Centre Social, i remember this well great job man!

[@BoxxieMusic]

hes playing at a pub about 2miles from my house in a couple of weeks :)

[@monboudoir]

dude, you're amazing! god bless you...

[@johnbooth1499]

banjo tuners? haha cool! that how you get all the sexy licks out in a cheeky fashon? you secretly a blue grass lover? bit of dueling banjos needed here and there to keep the pulse going haha! I love this piece!

[@joeyguitarhead]

I've used a tuning similar to this and composed some material w/ techniques regarding partial capos and such..I appreciate your art!

[@TritoneChris]

I'd say I would love to jam with you but I think I'd just sit there and stare in awe.

[@toastednoodle1996]

incredible

[@Djalmar]

Já é difícil somente tocar o violão, e o cara ainda faz percussão e ainda canta! Cara, você é muito bom!!

[@KongraDNB]

I heard you play this at Crosskeys College in South Wales, on Friday. You were amazing, I would much prefer to pay money to come and see you rather than a mainstream concert. Your music is pure inspiration! ~Ellis

[@mattmusic182]

so amazing : o

[@JeppapeppaN]

YOU Inspire me to buy an acoustic guitar! God damn you're a talented guy! Wished I could do that... I can't sing at the same time I'm playing guitar... :( I don't know if I can realy call myself a shredder BUT it's he closest definition I can make, well GOOD job keep up the crazy, but awesome work! You're a great inspiration!

[@claudiakloster9784]

Muy bueno!

[@SineadBurgess]

@jongomm that's the coolest part.

[@jongomm]

I've just started a Pledge campaign to fund the making of my new album. Just google JON GOMM PLEDGE to find it. Please take a look and pleeeease share. Jon x

[@petterisariola]

thumbs up! :)

[@MICKRIX09]

This guy is ammassing and a great bloke to

[@ThaRetard]

1:33 made me laugh :D great talent as everyone recognizes

[@Trakester3]

@jongomm yeah, I was wondering about how the you keep your business in tune. capo and up and down tuning on the fly - heck of a talent man.

[@Missyilovepink]

he is one AMAZING guitarist :o

[@onetwotreeinngaia2450]

ME ENCANTA ERES DESDE AHORA MI maestro :)

[@RSorbyGuitars]

no he's just that good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tomscotland]

Thats tremendous. I tried to give it 6 stars!

[@adamhefferon629]

Yeah I was there too,Dublin yeah?

[@no66y666]

Loved it. 5*

[@Benteiron]

You are the Hendrix of acoustic guitar.

[@SpaceDog040]

If this is the future of music, it sure makes me appreciate the past more than ever.SHITE.

[@hondomax]

been lookin at all your vids..your the man..love it..is it possible to put your tunings in your descriptions...and what pedals do you use,,soory i ask alot..but i wanna try this style...thanks

[@BugraSisman]

nice singing, beautiful playing but your difference is your original style. I love your style.

[@monboudoir]

I was there!

[@MichaelBurnsGuitar]

Epic

[@jonyboulder2]

@MPenn00 That's Jon for ya! One man band.

[@TomDodsonMusic]

@MIKEYPTHEKING Just saw him at The Platform tavern in southampton. I agree, he is amazing live, and a really funny guy too!

[@johnbroadhead4507]

Not shoddy....If you ever read this Jon, bless you for the joy you have brought. if you ever feel down just remember you're a real talented fucker x

[@katanamanatee]

Keith Pegs eh... Might well give them a look. Combine that with a Third Hand capo and some wacky stuff could certainly take place ha ha. If you haven't heard that much Manring solo stuff check out his video for The Enormous Room, crazy but beautiful and definately Selene. Right, off to go read up about Keith Pegs, cheers man. Steve.

[@YoSHyPxnDOZz]

Rayos, tocas demasiado bien

[@karlchop]

Jon, just awesome!! I'm wondering, what steps do you take to ensure you're not breaking strings all the time? I've just discovered I'm breaking 1st strings a lot due to the fact I wasn't winding the string onto the post enough for it to clear the hole through which the string initially goes. Also I like to use 10's which may be a little too light for the amount of retuning I do. Anyone else any ideas?

[@PsyBliss]

1:33 look at his face

[@katanamanatee]

Nice one Jon, fantastic tune, and hey, who cares about the odd fluffed note, we're all human after all. Have you ever considered doing a Manring and putting d-tuners on your pegs? Steve.

[@jbthelefty]

Hey Jon, could you maybe make a simple chord guided version of this, kind of like how you did with Passionflower? I'd like to try covering this sometime.

[@MPenn00]

JON! just finished watching all of your videos. ur amazing man. I would like to know what pedals you are using, if there is a loop station or something, because you sound like 2 sometimes 3 guitars.

[@mythinktube]

that guy puts the m in multitasking