Monte Montgomery - "Could've Loved You Forever"

Live footage from the Monte Montgomery sessions for the new self-titled CD available everywhere SEP 30, 2008. Named as one of Guitar Player Magazine's "Top 50 All-Time Greatest Guitarists" and the only artist to win the "Best Acoustic Guitar Player" at the Austin Music Awards seven years straight, Monte Montgomery is world-renowned for his dizzying fretboard wizardry. Guitar hero status aside, Montgomery is also a multi-dimensional songwriter and storyteller as well as a talented arranger and remarkably soulful vocalist. He is one of the very few living guitar gods able to synergize technical shredding with deep soul connection in his songs and performances. Austin City Limits producer Terry Lickona describes the musician perfectly, "Monte Montgomery blows people away. There is no other way to describe it."

[@Fbregy]

Gotta laugh at those who gave a thumbs down. They have to be jealous guitar players who think they can do it better. Just a great song with great playing.

[@bizzjoe]

I think they are Monte's ex girlfriends

[@mikevaughan3666]

Any thumbs down dude is a Cyndi Lauper/ Barbara Streisand fan. You really cant get more Rock Godlike than writing/playing/singing somthing this thoughtfully tight. Damn. I wish I could have too Monte......played like THAT!

[@mikevaughan3666]

They are just basic humans.

[@elrod1240]

Monty "live" is quite an experience!!!!! watching his stuff on you tube is nice but when you see him live it's on a whole different level !!!!!!

[@kevincorsa2664]

This is what other performers strive for, but never get there! MM is the absolute performer!

[@bresi4405]

This is way ahead of it's time

[@Matieo769]

Something I will always love about Monte's style of playing. Is that his guitar solo's sing lyrics by themselves. Just listening to the story that he tells using the strings. His lyrics are powerful, always have been, but it's the story he tells through those solo's that always get me hooked.

[@Timaustex]

Monte...you are amazing, no one out there like you and what you do. Your live performances will be fused in my brain forever.

[@PDSalling]

This cat brought tears to my eyes, two nights in a row in 'Antone's in Austin ! We just walked in of the street, from way out of town,... and had no idea what was about to happen, right before my eyes. (Monty Happened!) Bless his head. Makes me want to move to Texas.

[@rodiebobwilliams1330]

PDSalling Yea i saw him at antones i think was 1996..Amazing..

[@henrymoser6287]

same here. stumbled in blind on a first date to the belmont. still with that girl 5 years later.. thanks monte!

[@grandmastahenryg]

Got to see this man live before I do anything else on this earth! I have played for 20 years and am not fit to wash his socks...

[@KhurramHassanGuitarist]

OmG what is this. This guys is seriously out of the world. I mean how could they think of such kind of music. What routine do they follow. If i practice 8 hours daily for 6 months, even then i wont be able to reach that level. Mind blowing. Mind boggling.. Hats off

[@Barrybeakman]

Remember back in 2010 when this video only had 3000 views. Good to know it's still making progress and is over 100k views.

[@jameskeith794]

great clips, Monte Montgomery is one of the best performers I have seen in over 45 years this if testimony thank you You Tube

[@jwire4532]

Monty you’re amazing and a pleasure on the ears! These Lyrics reach beyond the universe. and your guitar playing is a level above most!

[@tneary8319]

I miss the days when I would see Monte, and his talented band, at Saxon Pub!

[@joant1221]

Thanks to Tony for turning me on to Monte Montgomery.

[@immortalsoloist]

I met Monte at the Guitar institute Of Technology when I was studying there some months back. I got to tell you an absolutely humble person and an incredible musician and guitar player. This man is a huge inspiration to me when it comes to playing acoustic guitars :) Monte keep up the amazing work.

[@montiac22]

Get some sleep fella. He's a guitar God. Sit back and enjoy and go see him live. You won't be complaining you won't be able too because your jaw will be firmly planted on the floor.

[@allenjones7722]

The bass player and drummer need some love too, really good groove!

[@wegogreycup]

Two words come to mind and the second one is 'me'

[@Tubachin]

This is a true talent, songwriting, playing, feel and has it's own style. Beat that guitar!

[@johnmc6529]

Incredible player tones to die for and licks that dreams are made of.

[@alrayutub]

I have to have a few hours of M.M every couple of months. If you love blues, Jazz, Bluesy rock, great progressions, the vehicle, the Genious and Soul of a Giant Guitarist, singer, composer arranger...what a tone and timber!

[@223ltm]

I went all the way to Texas to see him live for the 4th time from Cleveland OH. He's great live everywhere he goes. Hes got great stage talent. Music and personality. Monte, you never let me down. Thanks, bro!!

[@223ltm]

His talent has made me follow him like a puppy dog! Love his stuff!

[@paulshannon7303]

Very jazzy in parts (5:58-6:47). Respect to the bassist and drummer, too. Great sound from a trio.

[@kimwood518]

So Awesome 🎸

[@H4RM0N1C5]

THOSE CHANGES!

[@tinman5680]

Scott i found this guy on u tube about a year and a half ago listen to him almost every day ever since.I been playing for 30 years and cain't touch this dude!Whats more amazing he is mostly self tought if you hear his interview on lick library.A true gift he has I only hope he comes to connecticut soon so i can witness this freak of nature for my self. Scott from Ct.

[@mspearlton]

COME TO ENGLAND!!! we saw Eric Johson at Leister Square...would ya play there? WE LOVE YOU!'s !!!! Saw ya at la zona rosa with my English boyfriend 12 years ago...he's still with me...PLEASE COME TO LONDON!!!!! WE'LL BE THERE!!!!!! YOU'RE THE BEST!!!!

[@gravityimpared]

Hmmm, my guitar doesn't do that??? Does anyone else's??? Mine just won't...........:( I think I'll just put it away and look for more treats from this guitar god! Beyond awsome Monte!

[@ymp5000]

One of the greatest of all time! A legend in the making and im just glad im here to witness it. I just wish he would book a show in Atlanta SOON!

[@clarkkent3730]

*CRAZY UNDERRATED*

[@dereknelson5624]

Wow!!

[@Old_Dans_Travels]

I would love to see this guy live. What a talent!

[@gabrielutrilla]

Saludos desde México!!! Sr. Monte Montgomer es la mejor banda y guitarra que he escuchado... muchas felicidades Utrilla

[@chrohm]

awesome...something about it has a little wing feel to it

[@colinohare]

Unbelievable Guitarist but Man great voice as well.

[@bluescanfly1981]

Love the jazzy modalities.. so aggressively cute!!! Mind blowing...

[@ChristophSchellhorn]

This is so damn good.

[@Last_one_before_I_go]

Tight. Was never much of a MM fan, but this one turned my head. He must be using light gauge on that box - top looks pretty shredded, but tonally the guitar must be beyond heaven. This is a favorite.

[@Swippy1217]

That sounds incredible. Beautiful song !

[@MilanRadnic]

Music from heaven :)

[@liettapung-herbst7471]

Brilliant performance! Monte Montgomery I will love you FOREVER!

[@claudebrunet1763]

Un extra terrestre avec sa guitare acoustique une merveille et un excellent chanteur

[@fuerlobo3536]

Lots of love from germany ... buddy ... l.u. drummer and 70

[@MeganLovesMJ]

My best friend is cousins with him:) we are going to see him in may and get to backsatge and all that stuff:)!!

[@trevorryan6781]

Some love for Phil Bass!

[@Mujabar]

My favorite acoustic guitarist.

[@tehsamjones]

sick sick sick!

[@joe1969812]

The best acoustic player.

[@FerdieRegtop]

There is no one better !!!!!! Ferdie Regtop Assen Holland

[@johncurtis920]

Oh my LAWD the man can make that acoustic 6-string squeal can't he? Who needs electrical power when you're tapped into whatever source it is that clearly comes powering thru him. Oh my LAWD yes! John~ American Net'Zen

[@jasonchearn]

the solo makes this song

[@SouthsideGar42]

I just got word he is playing in my town this weekend. Gonna go check it out! He's a badass!

[@JKryanX]

i love monte, i love how live the new cd sounds!

[@jukeboxjey5035]

So underrated song!..

[@NGdetroit]

Great Song Monte!

[@rhodesguitar2]

Simply Amazing

[@HotRodSixString]

I never realized it till now but he has that same fire that Eddie Van Halen does when he's at his best .And then some .

[@atxhomerealty]

Monte is Amazing....!!!!

[@TheMarsud]

😊👍brilliant song!👍👏👏👏👏

[@grannyrock10]

amazing Monte

[@lancethrustworthy]

Wow, wow, wow. Whew! Great stuff.

[@dmholmes1]

ARE YOU INSANE!???!! That solo was sick!!

[@philiphmooresr]

Great song!

[@k0r34nzzz]

holy shet this is beautiful...

[@MikeFreundMusic]

the best player ever

[@snarfergarfer]

fantastic!!!

[@martinbarnes5704]

Great talent

[@pdavis84]

Right there with ya', brother

[@mikese93]

true, true.

[@fistchips]

Awesome!!

[@SunnyDsouza]

enjoyed that a lot .. awesome song .. played beautifully .. Cheers

[@PDSalling]

Thanks for posting! Check out Austin! America's live music BOUNTY!

[@clinteast7476]

love this song!!!

[@porkchopsrv]

Zak Wylde loves Alvarez acoustics too. Very fast necks!

[@H4RM0N1C5]

History is old. I want a new one

[@vuduchild27]

Check out his version of Little Wing if you haven't. It is...spectacular.

[@zildj1an]

@scottm4321 I couldn't agree with you more! I had never heard of him until a friend turned me on to him recently. Now, I can't get enough of him. Would love to see him live sometime.

[@BellianAudioBandits]

Nice, Layed back and, Funky! Thumbs up!

[@delazzuro]

just thrown my guitar down the garden.

[@luigi6628]

..❤

[@mar10nkn]

Agree RedEye Men have needs Mine is "TAB THIS FUCKING AMAZING SNG"

[@johnroseman9087]

That acoustic sounds great! Where has this guy been? Where have I been? Sounds like he threw some Phil Keaggy in there.

[@tonyfranklin4422]

I'm so glad that someone mentioned Phil Keaggy ! Phil Keaggy is my favorite guitarist of all time but of course Monte Montgomery is an amazing and outstanding guitarist too ! God bless you bro !

[@johnroseman9087]

@@tonyfranklin4422 Thanks Man. You also. Peace!

[@RedEye129]

This song would have been so much better without the 4 minute solo in the middle. It had such a good groove and soul to it.

[@johndavis6482]

shockwave witwiki bring the rain

[@dave9182]

And he writes most of his own songs too.

[@ejlister]

I have played that guitar. Hooray me! :)

[@jestermoon]

Take A Moment My friends, have a trip over to at daryl's house. Sara smile with both musical geniuses playing 🎉 Stay Silly 🌐 Stay Safe and Stay Free 🙏 8:03 July 2023. Today my daughter bought a house and have had the keys today, Live life Stay Silly Stay Safe and Stay Free 🙏

[@ale92style]

I saw him live..better than all..under rated guitarist !! Who's slash in front of this beatiful melody?

[@angelomancuso9578]

que pensez vous de ce guitariste?pour moi c'est le top!!

[@rodiebobwilliams1330]

LISTEN to Mirror..I still think his best album..Ran into him in 1995 driving thru austin on KLBJ...He is doing the usual on acoustic drop eq, but he drives it with something that gives him an electric eq..Some of the newer players are using a dimarzio pickup, so to get a little closer its most likely his pickups..As far as his effects after he has them tuned for it..Go see him live its unbelievable.. He does things on the acoustic that are not possible..His Alvarez has blown up on him 5-6 times..bahahahaha!!

[@MichaelInsinger]

Thank you for your music. When i can see you in germany?The Blues Garage in Isernhagen by Hannover is a fine location for you.

[@MrPedur]

please mr. Montgomery---- anything new?

[@mybadtexas]

YEah, he is okay.

[@GreenMoneyMachine]

Hi From New Mexico, We are due for another Monte Fix! Is he coming back to Clovis area anytime soon and if not....... if I provided a venue could I book him?????

[@MrRadorman]

Skill Guitar

[@timced]

Do we have this in better quality ?!

[@holysht6936]

Should have more than these pitiful views.

[@beatlesfan8168]

yea as great as he is alway seems to b under the radar can't understand why thank god he likes da Chicagoland area have seen him a couple times AMAZING

[@mar10nkn]

Please, can anyonemake a tab to this song?

[@fletcjac000]

@TMA2 make that two people