Kurt Elling - American Tune (Official Video)

[@RaksSharki007]

Absolutely Stunning. As a NYC native growing up with all the musical greats ever, including Paul Simon, Mr. Elling is Gold found in the midst of morass. He brings a soul to this already extraordinary musical piece, that is unmatched, and extremely pertinent in these times we find ourselves in. 🙏🏾💜🙏🏾

[@christinepersak1801]

It's 2024. This song and his interpretation is so relevant: he wonders "what's gone wrong?"

[@engineeringartist4801]

Melodically profound.

[@michaelkingsbury4305]

I've loved this work since I first heard the Messenger. Hm. Kurt Elling and James Ellroy, two of my favorite contemporary artists, strangely both midwesterners who might have become Lutheran pastors. I guess I took the Ell train.

[@ivovie5505]

Its hard to improve on perfection but this is a beautiful rendition.

[@johnbeckett1401]

I saw him do this song at a concert in Bremerhaven, Germany, in 2017. Accompanied by the Metropole Orchestra. It was very good. The German audience really appreciated it.

[@DavidAKZ]

The best.

[@FrancescaPepoon]

I first heard this version of American Tune on a flight from NYC to Rome, on the airline's jazz channel. I couldn't find any artist credit, and spent the last five months searching for it. Finally, at long last,. here is the most beautiful, soulful version of American Tune I've ever heard. Perfect.

[@jmcdhome]

Written by Paul Simon in 1973. Willie Nelson does a great rendition too.

[@wallacethigpin532]

Every note that Kurt sings sends chills through my spine. As a professional singer no one evokes more emotions and influence on me than this man.

[@tayllasa2296]

@@wallacethigpin532yeah, in this time now!

[@christinepersak1801]

Perfect. For November 2024.

[@loribloomberg1847]

Thank you Paul Simon - a lovely song and timeless lyrics. And Kurt Elling - a beautiful interpretation!

[@ataris19]

Kurt is just an absolute master of his craft. There is nothing else to be said.

[@cherylfarrell8214]

A musical genius, that’s Kurt Elling. Soulful, spiritual, haunting. 🙏🏽

[@johnfrey4786]

The greatest living jazz singer interprets American Tune for the ages. Brilliant

[@vaughancapstick9961]

I love this song and never imagined it could be performed any other way than the original. But this is beautiful. Bluesy jazz and velvet vocals and stunning visuals. Immersive and exceptional ❤ bravo 👏😃

[@TheWizOfKeyz]

whyyy is this man sooo fkn TALENTED? or maybe HOW? that might be the real question...ugh. his voice makes me feel like all i wanna do is sing every single minute for the rest of my life...and then again he also makes me wanna never sing again...all at the same damn time. lol

[@jillsalkin7389]

This should have won a Grammy all on its own. Truly brilliant in every single blessed way.

[@IvadyLevente]

I hope Kurt Elling will make a pop album just for fun. The whole world have to know what art of singing means in fact.

[@jimcoleman4266]

An American Masterpiece...perfect presentation and lyrics for these trying times. Thanks to all involved in this production!

[@KK-yw1fj]

J.S. Bach covering god knows who. Then Paul Simon covering Bach and Kurt Elling covering Paul Simon. Musical heaven

[@DavidAKZ]

what's the Bach connection ?

[@tonyrichards9727]

A Previous comment quoted he sings with 'a refreshing desperation'. That comment, his singing & the arrangement moved me to tears so hard !! Respect to you all..

[@guitargeekette]

What a beautiful male voice. After all these years I'm captured by how effortlessly he sings. Beautiful rendition~

[@DavidAKZ]

His father was kapellmeister in the church.

[@Mindsaw]

The same way " Sweet Caroline " is played during the 7th inning stretch, "An American Tune ' needs to be played on the staten island ferry ⛴ as it passes by the Statue of liberty 🗽

[@monkeymike05]

Love this rendition, I have it on repeat. Timeless and so pertinent to these times ❤🙏

[@patrickfrase5729]

Mr. Elling...you have blessed us once again. Thank you.

[@liasone]

This version is underrated and it can't be overrated!

[@np0804]

youtube needs a love button

[@hankavranova3206]

Noah P exactly! :)

[@huntersun9]

When I hear Mr. Elling sing, I am a walking love button.

[@elbklang]

I love this song and especially this version by Kurt. It makes me very sad, especially today after the election. The American dream has not come true for so many people for a long time. They work hard to survive, following capitalism. I have just come from New York and was able to see it there. Many are under so much pressure. Now after this election, it will probably get worse. The USA, the country of immigrants, is getting an anti-immigration president. I pray for all of you because I feel connected to you, as a human being. ❤️

[@jillsalkin7389]

Why isn't his performance in Philly listed? I am so happy to have tix to his show on Sept. 23 at the World Cafe, here!! Brilliant delivery of this song!!!

[@carmengreenwood566]

A man with a conscience and not afraid to let others know it.

[@donaldsterling1631]

This was actually written by Paul Simon.

[@saini1976]

@@donaldsterling1631I’m sure he chose all the songs for the album carefully. It wasn’t a randomly chosen song to record. From the album 1619 Broadway (the address of the Brill Building in New York, where many legendary singer-songwriters lived in the past). Every song on the album was by a former resident of the Brill Building!

[@liliaCun]

OMG I want to send congratulations for Taehyung for introduce me to this kind of amazing artists.

[@bobbymontford2572]

...SINGIT FAM! ✊🏿...✌️& HOLY 🙏's

[@liamhughes9244]

totaly out off this world his tallent is on another level

[@tomlettman]

Kurt Elling is my favorite current male jazz vocalist and this is an outstanding rendition.

[@garygibbs3155]

What a song what a singer

[@petersmith7631]

A great wonder of two wonderful interpreters of being - Paul Simon and Kurt Elling.

[@mywinterlittlebear8078]

How beautiful and emotional voice, a great artist, thanks Taehyung for your recommendation

[@saini1976]

I first heard this song on 89.1 WEMU in Ypsilanti MI shortly after the release of Kurt Elling’s landmark 1619 Broadway album. As I listened to it, I became more and more emotional and when he got to the phrase “An American Tune” I just started weeping uncontrollably, without really knowing why. I didn’t know then that it was originally written and recorded by Paul Simon. I just learned today that Kurt also made a video of the song.

[@ericgates800]

Flyyyyyiiiiiiinnnng

[@i.k.carter3320]

Wonderful rendition. I am so proud of my Chicago brother!

[@BeautufulLife]

amazing

[@beagle0811]

Thanks Kurt. We all need music during these difficult times♥♥

[@johnmurphy7762]

Wow! That should have been performed at the fourth of July celebration at the white house. The performances were good but this had some real depth! Kudos Kurt!.

[@tayllasa2296]

Bravo, Kurt. We must take this grand message and put into their everyday.

[@vickymckay7447]

Thank you Thank you🙏

[@mothman.industries]

I sure would love some rest, and I hope all of you here find it, too.

[@RickBeligni]

Stunnng! Such poignant lyrics. 👏👏

[@martinehotto7610]

Ohhh, the heartache this releases .....

[@SamB-fv6su]

Kurt is so expressive

[@DavidChristieCareerCafe]

Masterwork. Saw him perform live last year...still shedding tears over you, America.

[@7728abbott]

Masterful performance. Getting better and better with age, sir. Thank you.

[@brendansimon1]

I cannot easily recall a performance that has moved me more than your rendition of this song, and the video you made to accompany it. You sing from the soul, with a refreshing desperation that holds the thoughts, hopes, and devastation of so many. Your music is always a gift, and this reimagining is as inexplicably beautiful as it is incredibly timely. I cannot wait to see you live in concert to express my gratitude. Thank you, Kurt.

[@DavidAKZ]

I have seen him several times. He is the musicians musician.

[@rickdenson9174]

This is simply Magnificent , Compelling So Much Passion ☮️

[@ftheus4294]

Beautiful, soulful, & poignant. I'm hearing, "O Sacred Head, Now Wounded" in the background.

[@chaimaekhindouf2998]

Amazing

[@kpaternoster]

It's too early in the day to be crying like I am right now.

[@juliadehuarte8030]

Many's the time I've been mistaken And many times confused Yes, and I've often felt forsaken And certainly misused Oh, but I'm all right, I'm all right I'm just weary to my bones Still, you don't expect to be Bright and bon vivant So far away from home, so far away from home I don't know a soul who's not been battered I don't have a friend who feels at ease I don't know a dream that's not been shattered Or driven to its knees Oh, but it's all right, it's all right For lived so well so long Still, when I think of the road We're traveling on I wonder what went wrong I can't help it, I wonder what's gone wrong And I dreamed I was dying And I dreamed that my soul rose unexpectedly And looking back down at me Smiled reassuringly And I dreamed I was flying And high above my eyes could clearly see The Statue of Liberty Sailing away to sea And I dreamed I was flying Oh, we come on the ship they call the Mayflower We come on the ship that sailed the moon We come in the age's most uncertain hour And sing an American tune Oh, it's all right, it's all right It's all right, it's all right You can't be forever blessed Still, tomorrow's going to be another working day And I'm trying to get some rest That's all I'm trying to get some rest

[@survivethis76]

I heard this today played on PBS radio station in Melbourne Australia ...Amazing ...truly talented.

[@enzonathan2572]

Belle belle voix !!!!!

[@coolbluetoo]

Just the best.

[@kamalbaslum6111]

Come cuz V....so great song

[@elmccall100]

For me, it's like "flying with the angels" - profound, magnificent and awe inspiring......Love this and yes, Bridget Fenlason it sounds like an awesome piece for a skating program........

[@alrobvy]

Its a paul Simon composition on an aria of BACH!And this version is great!!!

[@dlefil1364]

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[@DavidAKZ]

Thanks

[@cravog.silveira4601]

Beautiful interpretation! I've loved that song since the first time I heard it.

[@tayllasa2296]

You always manage this language 'bon vivant'

[@pimcam]

What a wonderful interpretation!!

[@AbelMireles]

Man Paul Simon is the man and Kurt Elling's rendition is pretty killing!!!

[@jaelsonnen5750]

Thank you Kurt, in times like these, we can all use the comfort of your mellifluous pipes...

[@timhoheisel8939]

Sublime.

[@claudiosalvatore3658]

Hermoso homenaje a esta genial canción. Kurt la acaba de covertir en histórica!!

[@Detroitmamma]

This cat has a range that is sic!

[@tomlettman]

Wonderful from Kurt as always. Best version of a lovely song.

[@agaszewczyk3284]

I love this ❤️🎶

[@kimjigwangmusic]

thanks kurt.. so wonderful i wanna see 'endless lawns' too.

[@moonflower2391]

Beutiful song ❤❤🎵

[@Godblesstaiwan2025]

Kurt Elling = American Tune 💜🎵

[@RoperTunes]

Beautiful!

[@lazarddiankson1400]

Love Kurt Elling just takes you to a beautiful place.

[@Singyourstyle]

I dreamed I was dying when I first heard this... tore me up in the best of ways !

[@brittdenaza]

Vengo por Kim Taehyung 🥺♥️♥️♥️

[@yanellallatitas8817]

JAJAJAJA x2

[@tanniadiazab1298]

Thanks Taehyung por listening this music and recommended for us ,I love it now ,I'm sorry I don't speak english I'm from Ecuador 🤗🤗 en finn ya se porque el estilo de Tae es asi tiene grandes referencias musicales

[@romeoranoco5388]

Wow!

[@schoolgitaar2359]

A Genius.

[@orchplayers]

Thank you, Kurt. This is EVERYTHING.

[@chithrahari2904]

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@toddvierra1630]

Recorded so Awesome!!!!

[@netanelshavin]

Wow.

[@dhinkhouse]

Kurt mentored under Mark Murphy.

[@mariatrivenosz5650]

gracias a V encontre este crack😆💜💜

[@tomtheeagle1]

A tour de force. Superb.

[@ksunos]

it will be very good if Kurt and Taehyung start working together because it's the same style as Taehyung

[@elbklang]

Ich liebe diesen Song und besonders diese Version von Kurt. Gerade heute nach der Wahl macht er mich sehr traurig. Der amerikanische Traum ist schon vor langer Zeit für so viele Menschen nicht in Erfüllung gegangen. Sie arbeiten hart um überhaupt zu überleben, dem Kapitalismus folgend. Gerade komme ich aus New York und konnte es dort beobachten. Viele sind so unter Druck. Nun nach dieser Wahl wird es wohl eher schlimmer. Die USA, das Land der Einwanderer bekommt einen immigrationsfeindlichen Präsidenten. Ich bete für euch alle, da ich mich euch verbunden fühle, als menschliches Wesen. ❤️

[@peteroconnor8812]

Brilliant and so prescient

[@jostreed]

Bravissimo!

[@johnmcauslan5534]

Love this Paul Simon song, thought Willie Nelson nailed it but this is a beautiful rendition.

[@JENQUIRITO]

Questa canzone è meravigliosa

[@betsydf2962]

kim taehyung (BTS) ama tu música yo tambien ;D

[@Singyourstyle]

Mmmmmmm!!!!!!!

[@Detroitmamma]

Pianist u r sweeet

[@JoeyDeLago]

Great music, now please record some swinging combo jazz ala Nat King Cole Trio. Thanks, God Bless.

[@mrmichaelrae]

And to think these gals are from the Czech Republic.

[@amyo3804]

Why does the description not give credit to Paul Simon?

[@claireamer1]

Our modern day frank Sinatra 🎶💜🎼

[@Dan_Dropper]

Finally I found someone who has the same sentiment. Although in my opinion Kurt has his way to sing playfully with melodies like Al Jarreau too.

[@chimilekzzin8442]

I am here because of Taehyungsiii💘

[@phoeberusch478]