The Beatles - Blackbird [Cover by Mary Spender]

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Mary is correct, I"m hearing more & more of these scammers.

[@stofferrussell]

We will welcome you to Málaga with open arms... and there's some tapas and drinks in it for you too if you promise to play "Blackbird"! ;)

[@DreamingInTechnicolor]

My mother would sing to me Beatles songs almost every morning until I was around age 5 or 6. This was one of my favorites. Mary’s voice took me back to those beautiful memories of my youth. So grateful for that!

[@AyliffeSmith]

Gave me shivers, love your lower register, it brings out another side of the song

[@olemattsmusak]

Mary! I rarely post because I feel it’s not important, however you showed your true love and colors in this one… and the song choice and your timbre … simply perfection… absolutely beautiful! You mesmerized me & likely many when you went into the middle eight, coming out with a smile and a beautiful soulful voice! Geez…! The world is waiting for you to drop an album. We don’t be care if it’s a small EP or a full-on LP. I just want to hear your compositions, girl. My best mates and many other nerd musicians like me are here for this! You! I’m sending you love and 🤗 from Nashville; the world is waiting with baited breath for your OG music career! I’m certain that if you can travel to the states, specifically Tennessee…. The Nashville audiences will adore your songwriting, talent and charm! Cheers friend! This is what you were made for… thank you for sharing the gift you have!

[@treforroberts4687]

fully agree, both in technicalities and natural melodic voice, good to see how fast you have travelled musically in toto!!

[@jimcharles9705]

As long as ears exist, the music of The Beatles will continue to be played and enjoyed, and it will continue to inspire future writers and musicians.

[@m.valley3782]

It's such a relief to hear such a nice voice after a long day. ✨👏🏾

[@JessicaOrban3606]

I love playing Blackbird, but your vocals are another level on this!

[@hey-jax]

Ditto

[@squierjoshyt]

Anyone else’s heart skip a beat when she turns and looks into the camera at the end? ❤

[@Quietman651]

In my opinion, Mary, this was your best performance.

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[@sappo504]

So, so good. As someone commented, that lower register really works for both you and the song. Would LOVE to hear you perform Jenny Wren.

[@frankboyd.]

Ain't it the truth. If Mary focused on that low register and worked on songs with fewer words (repetition is okay), her music would soar.

[@mugoletti9730]

Velvet and silk. Thank you, I love it.

[@MoonDoggie999]

The way you sang the line after the break… 💜

[@gracie99999]

[@BarleyC]

A beautiful and masterful rendition. So faithful to the original, yet still "Spenderized" in your own special way! :) Nicely minimal video production too, just a single shot, monochrome, live performance take is all that was needed. A masterclass on so many levels, in less than two and a half minutes!

[@ralfklonowski3740]

Very nice flow. Your voice and phrasing fits the song perfectly, and your guitar playing is crisp as always. Makes a fine autumn day in NW Germany even better. Thank you!

[@richardsteinbergmakingknives]

Great job! The first time I performed this cover live was at a fundraiser in Hull Massachusetts. The stage was a huge gun emplacement at the historic fort. My sister was in the audience and she had never seen me perform so I was nervous. Blackbird is like reciting your A B C's in that you can't stop and then start again from the middle. I screwed it up and crashed. Had to go back to the beginning and start over. Fun song, thank you Mary!

[@suesjoy]

So beautiful. Thank you, Mary. 🙏🦋💜☮️

[@connoranderson2608]

You're one of the very few musicians who can bring something new to songs that have already been covered countless times. Absolutely brilliant as always!

[@VincentDeBellis]

Amazing and Beautiful ❤️

[@DaniCampos_13]

Amazing like always, just your way! You are my hero Mary♥ so much talent, sacrifice!!!

[@gilbroussard2240]

Guitar-player since 1971, here to draw attention of guitarists and non-guitarists to one (of many) understated bits of mastery in this video: Mary’s left hand, the one chording up and down the guitar neck. Blackbird demands a bit of a workout from the chord hand, but you wouldn’t know it watching this video. Mary’s fingers dance lightly across the strings with grace, rendering clean, distinct chords with slight finger movement: precise yet tender, deliberate yet delicate. No distracting flinches or string-swipes, no outward appearance of stress or effort. That’s where I found Mary’s Blackbird today, perched happily at the intersection of Art and Mastery.

[@michaelnewell6385]

One of the best songs ever written. LOVE THE BEATLES. Great rendition.🎵

[@alanclayton9277]

An elegant crisp version not weighed down by its masterpiece status, the playing feather light (see what I...) complete with smiley break. I wouldn't trust Macca's tunes in just any hands but I'm giving you license. More please: shy bairns get nowt.

[@perniciousreaper4393]

My first memory of ever having any interest in guitar is from around age 3 or 4. At that age, I was a miserable sleeper. My dad, who played fingerstyle, would come into my room bleary-eyed in the dead of night with his old acoustic. He'd sit on the edge of the bed and play/sing a handful of songs to get me to calm down and fall back asleep. Blackbird is the most memorable song for me out of that repertoire. As such, it has for me always been closely associated not just with my love for guitar, but with my father's love for me. I'm really glad you covered it.

[@mikecole4489]

Killing it mary!!

[@stevetalent8255]

I was at a bar in 1980 where a guy was playing Blackbird on a Martin D-45. I was inspired to learn it and still play it often.

[@charlavenant3857]

Absolutely fabulous. You brought a wonderful song to a whole new life. I loved the almost conspiratorial look you gave at the end of the song - you engaged your audience directly in the performance. You are truly on another level, please keep bringing gems like this forward. 👏👏

[@exquisiteoath]

I've been playing a version of this as long as I can remember (nigh on 30 years) and you've packed so much pocket and feel into it that I'm humbled in the best possible way. Beautiful take.

[@opalivy739]

Nice job Mary. You did justice to this song. I love your vocals singing on this song ❤️☺️

[@jessicacosiguitar]

AMAZING as always! I love the Beatles 😭

[@vlchalwell]

I was waiting for this moment to arise!...Finally! Thanks for the song Mary!

[@chrismclaren4871]

A monochrome delight and rendering of my favourite acoustic track. Thanks Mary, lovely

[@rayeckert242]

Sublime and heartfelt rendition of a truly classic composition. Stellar work, Mary. Those guys really were fab.

[@Musician-Lee]

Totally beautiful. Wonderfully played. Made my day!

[@amynoonanmusic]

One of my fave tunes to jam on and sing! Lovely, Mary. 💜

[@randallmiller8314]

Beautiful cover of one of my favorites! Thanks for posting.

[@anthonygonzalez8684]

I love that song. Well done. 🙏🏻❤️🎸

[@bobsrandomchannel7589]

Who couldn't have a secret crush on Mary, she is so beautiful

[@jmcgregor316]

One of my favorite Beatle songs (most Beatle songs are favorites). So nice for you to post music again. You have so much talent!

[@spxyx]

Excellent cover! Great use of your voice.

[@von_Apa]

My father and I went to see the Beatles 1964 in Stockholm and that changed my life! 💥🎶💥🙏🏻❤️

[@eldergeektromeo9868]

Thanks, Mary! This brings to mind a flood of people, places and moments I should have thought about so much sooner!

[@donalgodon]

Thanks so much for this. I was able to see Paul McCartney in concert decades ago and this has always been one of my favorite Beatles tunes.

[@ryanheathmusic]

This is beautiful!

[@warnerpm]

Nicely done Mary! This song is amazingly complex and nuanced and you really pull it off smoothly, effortlessly and beautifully!

[@MrMichaelk997]

I must have played this song a million times... well maybe a half million. Thank you Mary 😊

[@tidytiger]

Lovely cover Mary!

[@birdphone]

Somehow I found my way to this music video from a bike fitting session? Way to go Mary!

[@michaelclover9186]

Great performance, vocally and musically!!!!

[@snoopaka]

Oh my gosh! I love your voice down there. Awesome cover.

[@Lazy_eye_blobFish]

It always make me smile to see how much fun she is having, God bless you Merry, much love from Cincinnati Ohio.

[@cmonsterz]

My favorite Beatles song! Great job, Mary! A real delight to listen to!

[@TSGEnt]

Well done Mary. Thank you.

[@deanyork]

Such fantastic timing, love the flick strum with your right hand, that was how Paul did it. Perfect!

[@phil4986]

Like looking through the candlelight into the eyes of my loved one. Thanks, Mary.

[@HassanShreds]

simply wow!! ❣️

[@justflooreit4me1]

Absolutely beautiful

[@RHYTHMetric]

So good - love it!

[@rpashoukos]

Well that's just perfect!

[@etowahjazz]

Love this version. Best ever!!!

[@wadewilson524]

Awesome song awesomely performed! Bravo!

[@tomas5376]

Thanks for the song! Loved yesterday’s live!👏👏👏👏👏🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@gilbroussard2240]

Once again, you bless us all with a lovely performance. Thank you for your lifelong dedication to musicraft.

[@mikeralff8238]

Always great! Impeccable musicianship and lovely singing. Thanks for bringing this to the world.

[@PaulLGuitar007]

Your clean and smooth tone is so refreshing. Very ear appealing.

[@HDYaqui]

Beautiful rendition! 🎶🥰👍🏽

[@BoydPhotographycom]

Thanks Mary! One of my favorite songs by Paul. Your guitar playing is so skillful! And love your vocals. Such warmth...

[@BrentAdams]

Bravo!

[@catherinebrunssen]

Amazing beautiful❤️🎶 I love your sound and the way you sing and play this challenging tune it’s seemingly effortless!! Very well done👏👏👏💕

[@brianmusson2789]

Another beautiful rendition from Mary

[@stevehallbery]

Just wow !

[@lilleyman69]

You made me smile seeing how you made yourself laugh during the song, love it Mary!

[@boomerbear7596]

Outstanding cover Mary! The vocals and the guitar are both well done. Excellent Beatles rendition.

[@RyanKeefer]

Great cover, Mary!

[@randyguidry4958]

One of my favorite Beatles songs! Well done!

[@longtalljay]

Sounds really special. Would love to see/hear more MUSIC in your videos, Mary.

[@ianmartin2508]

such a lovely cover. you have a fantastic voice

[@donaldsmith5972]

One of my favorites. Beautiful job! I was 15 when they came along and remain a fan to this day.

[@craigmarnold]

What a great way to start my day! Thank you, Mary.

[@gregglockhart9551]

Awesome Mary! This moment has arrived! Glad I was here!

[@carldalzell9299]

Perfect. Could not be better.

[@stofferrussell]

One of my all time favourite songs for an acoustic guitar and still well beyond me. Well done. Beautiful cover!

[@francissalazar6436]

Nicely done pretty lady🤩 keep on rocking the free world Mary 🎸🤩🎸🤩🎸🤩

[@lj5899]

Love it! (I hear there's a guy in NC that will collaborate on the birds chirping at the break).

[@SticksAandstonesBozo]

Can’t go wrong covering the greatest musicians to ever do it.

[@auralsonicwaves7170]

So lovely. I could listen to your voice forever. Soothing, calm, smooth and full. Just wonderful.

[@riffsontwowheels]

it's amazing Paul put those chords together - sounds great

[@Jet1ranger]

What an amazing lower registry you have! Sultry! Great cover!

[@philduffy3063]

Just beautiful, Mary. Love your style. Keep it up!

[@IanBourneMusic]

Lovely. I love playing this.

[@brooos]

Nice to see it played correctly with the two "inverted" chords. I played it wrong (as most still do) for the first 20 or so years. Sounds great!

[@leonardallen7380]

Absolutely brilliant

[@instrumentalmike]

Man, your voice is just so beautiful. Fantastic job.

[@VOByRobbins]

beautifully done, your guitar playing just flows effortlessly, sooo well done, your vocals sound awesome!!!! thank you Mary!

[@oldschoolkrist]

Perfect guitar tone, and vocal is fire. Just beautiful!

[@samstamos427]

Lovely!

[@michaelpitts6001]

one of my favorite songs by my favorite singer / songwriter :) Thanks Mary !!

[@gracie99999]

mary your great n i like people who speak their mind if it helps

[@HTPJohn]

Love it!!

[@coryburns13]

One of my all time favorite songs, Beatles or otherwise. Well done. WELL DONE.

[@MrPalmersong]

Go girl, tremendous song. You really are a treasure, love this. So looking forward to your next blog, whatever you give us is a blessing. Keep on keeping on sis. ✌🏾💕🎶