Like a hurricane - Nils Lofgren

[@Potatooooooooooooooooo6]

The most underated singer,guitarist, composer in the world.I have all his records, tapes,Cds as well.I'm amazed he has never had the acclaim he deserves

[@nackedeikongo9930]

Saw him a long time ago in the "Rockpalast" TV and Radio combined show. Absolutely swept me away! That man is way more than just underrated. He is one of the very little number of masters of Rock!

[@etarepsedllits48]

He used to play at a small venue in Leeds UK in the 70's, and saw him a couple of times there. He IS Sooo underrated, not only a great singer, guitarist and performer, but also as a Gymnast..... Seeing him play whilst doing a flip onto stage off a trampette was amazing.

[@bigdaddy4197]

He was on Mel’s Rockpile from SCTV. Was fantastic.

[@flywithseaguls]

He is not underrated! He is part of Rock History! May be he sold less than other guitarists, but he's one of the best!

[@photasie]

He is the greatest. For real. Just a dream. Nils Lofgreen. I am proud to have seen him in Essen-Germany.

[@jonwhitlock5596]

I love so much Nils....you have touched my heart. Jon

[@User_gin_927untileternity]

Love Nils! Feel sorry for those that never listened to his music. A friend of mine turned me on to "Too Many Miles," "Keith Don't Go," and "Big Tears Fall," (about the kids that were killed in Sandy Hook mass shooting) ! He's the real deal, nobody like him. In my mid 60's.✌💥💫

[@MyMy-li6qw]

NIs' version is as fabulous as Neil's - both superb. The guitar work on this one shows what a real master Nils is - thank you both

[@flywithseaguls]

Nils' version is better than the original! I saw Neil and Crazy Horse completely destroying this song live! A horror!. If you like, listen to "Bad News Reunion". That's another pearl!

[@ScottyWig]

Brilliant Guitar work, , Thank you Nils 🙏

[@gerardpatrickaspin6150]

I've met Nils in manchester.really nice man. Superb rocker..

[@davidbrennan3613]

He has a great voice and is one the best guitar players in the world

[@Toulose45]

Can't believe 23 people did not like this wonderful version!!

[@lauriejohnson3199]

What a legend - shows a rare talent with top class professionism. Have followed Nils since he appeared in Neil Young's Berlin 1982 live performance. He is one of those rare musicians who deserve more recognition than he has received.

[@psychickitty1]

agree 200%

[@barryhorn6852]

This is what makes him such a cool star...he does not need the attention to shine!

[@treeguyable]

Saw him play for free in the 60s Around D.C.

[@ag358]

He formed the band grin in 68 and met neil young while young played at dc's the cellar door. He played on youngs after the gold rush and had a long relationship with neil. I have never figured why he has never made it big on his own. Grins first 4 albums were great, but hr supplemented young, Springsteen , and crazy horse. A great career for sure , i guess writing , radio play , and studio push makes stars. Niks is and has always been crazy talented.

[@darrenfoulger125]

Doesn't just cover it, immerses himself it, makes it his own, brilliant

[@dreamsjamaan145]

Nils playing his guitar sounds like ....... an endless journey of a butterfly above a hurricane

[@jamesflickinger1363]

I never thought Nls got enough credit. Always felt his playing was amazing and love his voice too. Great performer.

[@sergiopereira5771]

Nils Lofgren: great singer and an extraordinary guitar player. Marvelous song!

[@sergiopereira5771]

Nils Lofgren - Like a hurricane -

[@ReallyOldGit48]

Genius in his moment. For a minute of his skills you would give a lifetime.

[@suemaher5282]

What a beautiful quote.

[@georgewindle2752]

You bet! More than great!

[@rexterry70]

Nils is a class act that most people don't know about. I do and all listening know. I am sorry only 189 grand know this!!!!!

[@SurfsideRick]

When I was sophomore in high school some 44 years ago now, a friend played the Grin album for me and I heard the song Like Rain and almost cried it was so beautiful. I wore a picture of Nils that I had made into a button on my jean jacket. This was before his solo album. Springsteen was also one of my favorites (saw him in concert before Born to Run made him "famous"). And, finally, I played this song by Neil in college over and over and over. When I learned to play guitar in high school and college, Nils, Bruce and Neil (and Jesse Colin Young) were among my very favorite artists. Enjoy your youth, young ones, time is fleeting.

[@nkjrm348]

My goodness. This man is a genius. Have been following Nils for years. Amazing

[@joergseligmann8979]

If he was not awesome he would not play with Bruce. Every musician playing in the E-Street Band is a real master. And Nils made lots of nice albums. And he created his own style of playing guitar. Even his acoustic guitar solo is special. Nils' style of phrasing and bending. Somewhere between spanish style, jazz and blues. Great - and unique

[@claesgoer]

Yes-and in addition not many got to play with Crazy Horse! Playing with the E Street Band is however the greatest a rock and roll musician can aspire to and achieve. Bruce only takes the best there are! And then sticks with them-promoting and nurturing them!

[@NondescriptMammal]

A great example of Lofgren's style on electric is his cover of For Your Love on Cry Tough

[@michele21auntiem]

I couldnt believe his electric guitar abilities. He is really, really good. I love this too.

[@darlapinchak8081]

I have been a REAL rock junkie since I was a kid and my idea of jamming is listening to good music that gets inside.. the way the old stuff does. Today's music doesn't have that. One of my favorites is Firefall ✌️

[@suemaher5282]

Will always love this great guitarist and songwriter. Had the pleasure of seeing him in the UK.Hammersmith Odeon rocked that night.

[@TukaSlave]

That little touch of "something extra" in the solo piece is called pinch harmonics. Nils (along with Robbie Robertson and Eric Clapton) is a true master of the style, which can be heard throughout his career. His solo stuff just has so much more variety than his collaborative work with others. If I had to name the 5 best living guitarists, Nils would probably be on that list. Many thanks for this, and all of Nils' contributions.

[@peach495]

I know of no other artist that can incorporate pinch harmonics within a blistering fast guitar riff as Lofgren does. Including both of the masters you cited.

[@sonofprovence]

Came here for the song's title. Stayed here for the magestically beautiful music.

[@JoyDivision88]

Always thought Nils was far more than a boost to Springsteen's E Street Band. Glad I got to see him starring with his own band and really showcasing what he can do.

[@Jeeves914]

Nils is one of my all time favs. I wish he was one of my next door neighbors! Very spiritual. I could listen to him all day long.

[@guyesentals9406]

love this guy brilliant guitarplayer ! and halfswede : ) GUY sweden

[@DaddyMandM]

Beautiful beautiful emotional solo. Neil and Nils really can blow you away in each their manor

[@ianhooley1617]

Beautiful Nils.

[@daveburns3886]

I’ll have to check this whole lp out.. just saw Bruce last month and it was awesome!! and he and Neil are my 2 favorite artists .. this version is poignant , clean, emotive and fantastic.. , one of the most underrated musicians/ artists ever ( live Steven stills)!he ‘lets’ Bruce do almost all of the solos and he’s twice the guitarist

[@wieljanssen4913]

Nils is a great guitar player. I long time ago I saw him play at the "Pinkpop" festival somerwhere in the seventies. I have been a fan since then. I still like the sound of his voice and guitar. They are still both worth entioning!!!!!

[@TianaMaher]

An unexpected delight, meaningful heart felt lyrics , and musicly excellant.

[@nancymadore4292]

Nice.

[@atcautoelec]

One special talent, one amazing human being.

[@Jesse_sixstrings_James]

This is my go to version when I need to listen to this song...

[@johnbaker6461]

What a truly great version of this song! What's just as remarkable is that it doesn't override the source material with virtuosity, but instead digs deep and reveals with simplicity and clearly etched lines just how great this song always was. Lofgren is like an archeologist uncovering a temple buried beneath the words. Those refrains right at the end seem especially hair raising to me, as he confronts you with and makes you FEEL the song's central image, the "hurricane" of "calm."

[@ronpro7645]

Absolutely great acoustic guitar solo !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@pwosel]

Such a great Neil Young song - such a great cover by Nils Lofgren!

[@psychickitty1]

agree on both.

[@rufuspearce9378]

You mean Bob Dylan

[@jeffrobdine]

@@rufuspearce9378 "Like a Hurricane" is a song written by Neil Young in 1975 and first released on the album American Stars 'n Bars in 1977.

[@grahammccready2647]

I remember stealing Cry Tough from my sisters boyfriend when he left a copy at our place back after they broke up around '78. I didn't encourage a reconciliation but saved up for the back catalogue. I was only 13 but loved that cut. Been a huge fan ever since. Nils you are pure class. Keep keeping it great.

[@earthtripgirl]

First date....as a hurricane was rolling in to Princeton. The guitar solo reminds me of the countless text messages we traded over the next few weeks. Passion and fire, love the way Nils rips into that guitar. You get the idea.

[@johngerretsen1947]

Fantastic Combines y love for both artists Oh I wish I could play guitar like this

[@bensims3475]

wow, what a song, what a solo, fantastic.

[@jamesflickinger1363]

Beautiful......................

[@larsandersson]

Nice! I always loved Nils and his music. Got them all.

[@gvp1948]

Thanks to my friend who introduced me to Nils’ Shine Silently and since then….I’m continually impressed by his talent and musicianship.

[@alirusso6985]

superb......best cover ever of Like a hurricane

[@sonofprovence]

Best cover of this song I ever heard Nils. Thanks. Grew up on it, dreaming of my star. Now in a place where "the feeling stays." Found the star. Was so worth dreaming on this door step, watching the night shadows enveloping the hills. You brought back the magic. Am sure many others can understand.

[@acousticshadow4032]

It's excellent. Bryan Ferry used to do it live in his act, and very, very well, too!

[@AnotherHoustonKid57]

I never get tired of hearing this. Awesome guitar player.

[@casmasmith2437]

Back when The Shot premiered At QHS high school Thx! Best rehearsal ever

[@Scotsgrey13]

Great acoustic cover! And thanks, Neil, for a masterpiece.

[@michaelhanlon1853]

wow,expecting neil young to play something like this on his unplugged album,maybe nils shudve been there,watta player,he s given the song a lotta respect n soul,well done mate,love it.

[@ducatiboy4951]

Very different but also amazing he's so very underrated.

[@chriscoleman6358]

Nils Lofgren is a hurricane. His sounds can hardly keep him grounded. His music elevates you then surrounds you to soothe your soul. only to bring it back to the eye of the calm.

[@wennepenneke1692]

This song is so Amazing 😊

[@jean-charleseischen7251]

Je l'ai vu plusieurs fois en concert, des fois sur son trampoline, mais toujours magnifique

[@miller8037]

+Jean-Charles Eischen trampoline..j'veux voir ca. Salut de MTL.

[@alfredrocha2556]

Just a great soulful song,vivi neils.

[@katelee8861]

Wow. That's all - just wow.

[@georgewindle2752]

Magical! Guitar Genius!

[@charlotteadams7503]

is this the best song ever? i think so!

[@bksvienna]

+Charlotte Adams Yes, I guess You're right!

[@michele21auntiem]

I am enthralled with it.

[@rtisom]

@Charles McCarron Hi Charles, I cannot seem to find the link to the version you mention -- might you be able to share it? Thank you! Robert

[@MrBlueSky474]

What an awesome version of this Neil Young classic. I am ashamed to say that I hadn't heard of this obviously very talented Nils Lofgren until now. A friend told me to check him out and I am so pleased that he did. Thanks for the upload, superb!

[@trevorlees4107]

MrBlueSky474 better late than never

[@jamessim1858]

Rip Van Winkle springs to mind dude!

[@martinaxman2033]

This is what happens when you don't have enough money to promote yourself. This guy is really excelent.

[@Teddyb1939]

Just lovely, keep on rocking Nils. Saw you at St Albans, still got it mate.

[@ErgonBill]

Never really knew of him before a few years ago although I really enjoyed Neil Young and Crazy Horse and Spingsteen during their heydays. Really enjoying him now. Better late than never.

[@rosenkranz007]

An absolutely underrated piece of music.

[@sewardsteve]

Great version of one of my favourite songs! Thanks for posting!

[@Traumbaum09]

Yes - wonderful !!!

[@ghissink]

Wonderfull...what a solo!

[@johannesroos3722]

A wonderful Version of a great Song !

[@erniemaalat3588]

what a pleasure 💪😁

[@szikchillypaddeh]

This is absolutely amazing! Nils is so fucking amazing, and I got the chance to meet him in Oslo yesterday. Ah, I love this guy.

[@brianallancobb]

Nils, I drove my parents crazy playing your piano part on Southern Man, summer, 1971.

[@Celeste0415]

Most amazing solo ever. First time I’m hearing it at 58. Wow

[@richieroma]

what a cover!

[@westfalianalien]

Listening to this for the first time, I realy don't know which version I love better. Neil's or Nils'

[@Richard-q7f]

Took a friend from Wales to see him at the Rainbow, Finsbury Park, had a couple of beers and on the way home to the Palace got a pull in Trafalgar Square and took off into a roadblock right outside Cannon Row nick and arrested at gunpoint. Spent the night in the nick with my pal explaining that the henna he had bought for his misses was not contraband. He never seemed keen to come out to play with me again...happy days !! oh, Nils was great, bouncing all over the place. A hard gig to forget...

[@vincerazzano6649]

Nils is the MAN !!!

[@chrisghiardi117]

First rock concert I attended was Grin at the then new Kennedy Center in DC late 70 or early 71. Went to the Grin farewell concert there maybe '74.

[@irismclaren4841]

Wow what a voice! awesome!

[@keltiawind21]

Exquisite interpretation.

[@bladerunner2106]

First class.

[@Kimberlina1962]

Gorgeous, thanks for posting x

[@lumaz71]

great CD

[@ladylakemusic5958]

So amazing!!

[@warrenjones9665]

so great love u nils

[@KippWoodard]

Sooooooooooooooooo good.

[@chuckhurlocker2180]

Quite the shred, exploded with possibilities

[@hans-joachimhackbarth3003]

Gold for my ears;-)))

[@kennytaylor9840]

Trippin 👍

[@kelhawk1]

Thanks for an incomparable treat LucasRoy49. Stuff this good I tend to listen to for hours at a time on repeat. If the entire album is worthy, then I might listen to nothing else for a weeks, so I can play them in my mind at will. (Led Zeppelin, Santana) I somehow lost my music file for this one, have been playing it in my head all morning, but always had trouble around 5:31 to 5:58, so had to brush up. :-D This arrangement is incredible, so to hear people comparing it to Neil Young makes me wanna listen to *more* than the one, faster tempo version of Neil's I have heard. What a treat that would be for me to find comparable acoustical and vocal excellence. For me, this blows the Neil Young version that I heard away like a hurricane, but I am gonna go listen to some more right now!...well, after I listen to this again...

[@robertmannel4446]

Fantastic!!

[@IWASBINDCANTUC]

Thanks for posting !!! 1st Class best regards Steve in York.

[@stuclarke6198]

Sensational

[@duffgordon9005]

I've been noticing on "signature" songs where the best of the best record their interpretation.....THAT THIS ONE, this Nils guy, MORE THAN DOING his own "ELECTRIFYING PIECE WITH HIS STRAT" he sneaks in withe the acoustic- Paul Rodgers asked him to do some hard rockers -acoustic! We have known him as a top ten electric guitarist in every category, unique style, tones, twists and turns in his interpretations, speed-never abused but on tap- do not mess with him, unless your name was a healthy Glen Campbell. Let's face it, from a weaker hand, that happens in life, he had to go with Springsteen, just no comment. SO!!! what a great call to make your mark acoustically as always his voice matches the tone of the guitar. Out of the blue I t am thinking of a duo on this particular song and that would be the getting older Jose Feliciano- I know some of his are over the top, but his Thrill is gone, and for some reason HURRICANE X2 would be forever. It has been 43 years since my privilege seeing you at Georgetown Mr. Lofgren, because of Grin I was able to hold on to sanity as it appeared that it was Dicky Betts pickin to drive me to the dark side. A rotten peach.

[@tonypuddu4973]

Questa versione è semplicemente magnifica

[@billmoran935]

Beautiful

[@francescomeneguz5535]

Immensa versione di questo capolavoro, assolo divino.

[@gregtaylor9414]

That is stunning!

[@salsa4everable]

Yes, this is a fantastic performance, and thank you for sharing this video. A few years ago Nils was invited to the stage at Merriweather Post Pavilion (or Wolf Trap?) by Carlos Santana to play a solo.... he scorched, ignited, and otherwise smoldered. I got a strong sense that 98% of the audience had NO idea what was going to come out of Nils' guitar..... I was one of 'em :) Much awe-inspiration in Nils' talent and yet so understated.

[@treeguyable]

Used to see Grin play free around DC, in the 60s, saw the Who at Meriweather, around 1970, ahh the days.

[@sophiesage]

no real guitar fireworks on this album but still great.....vocal on this are absolutely haunting.

[@lassiejr2115]

Your Kidding right > 🙂

[@andrewbradbury8527]

Beautiful voice, it's so clear, forget your modern guitarists, this is better

[@hendrawanwidjaja1444]

Don't compare Nils n Neil each one had style n talented.

[@johnfackrell7516]

wow first acustic version if heard