Nils Lofgren - Shine Silently (Live on 2 Meter Sessions)

[@mattlofgren1497]

This song is about/for my great grandmother, and I'm just so glad it's immortalized and here for me whenever I need it ❤️

[@alanbaird82]

i saw Nils Glasgow Apollo 1980......trust me ,be proud.This was and always will be wonderful!

[@matthewtoddbehindthescenes367]

Met Nils in Bradford UK when I was in high school after a small gig. Still one of the best shows I ever went to and he told me to keep on with guitar, which I have for the following 30 years.

[@simonwright9735]

My funeral song pal. Hope it's a few years away like🤞

[@alexhamilton5897]

​@@simonwright9735 me 2 m8, although 71 this year, regardz from Sunny Tenerife

[@stianmathisen4284]

Underrated he must be , i never saw him mentioned in any top guitar player ranking, which is strangely insane, in my opinion he is better than most out there. -He plays the electric guitar at Prince level..., and that is an understatement!!! -He plays the acoustic better than any of the electric "gods" that is always at the top in the guitar hierarchy, his acoustic guitar playing is nothing but out of this world spectacular ! -He plays several other instruments at high level. -He is an decent singer and songwriter. Bruce is probably the better songwriter and frontman , but that is the only things Bruce is obviously better at....!

[@PatrickKelleher-g2q]

This has to be one of the greatest pieces of music of all time

[@StevenBlewitt-uc2zj]

My mate Andrew died too young a few years ago. He was the lead singer in our band - a true rock star. At his funeral he was brought into the church to this song. The priest then read out a eulogy from Nils Lofgren. We had no idea that our buddy was so well connected. This song will always remind us of Andrew (Chisel). Gone too soon mate.

[@manfredlankes9148]

In the middle of the song there is the most tasteful guitar solo in music history.Period.

[@timetraveller267]

I was sixteen in 1979 and this song is still so sweet, 33 years later. His voice has more feeling xx

[@shruggzdastr8-facedclown]

That's actually 43 (now 44) years later

[@ronnie9187]

@@shruggzdastr8-facedclown this is recorded in 1995 so no, it was just 16 years later, calculated from 1979.

[@shruggzdastr8-facedclown]

​@@ronnie9187: Thanks for that clarification

[@alanquinn1535]

One of the best underrated guitar players ever

[@brendanhannan2536]

Without a doubt Nils is underrated and truly has been an elite player for decades.

[@Maximus12384]

What an underrated song !!!!!!! simply brilliant!!!!

[@matthewalexander2436]

Very, very beautiful song... Always, always loved it from the very first instant. Immortal. ❤❤❤

[@daphnewalker4951]

Dedicated to a lovely man who I wronged and I will always regret - heard recently that he's still listening to this.

[@JeremiahMcSweeney]

It happens, it's happened to Me Once. It's not a Pleasant Experience. I say a Prayer for My Beautiful Friend. I will never see Her again sadly. Prayers for You. Mind Yourself.

[@JohnnyCameo]

Like everyone else I’m blown away by this performance. Spectacular. Great vocal, guitar and keyboard. But let’s hear it for the rhythm section. Bass and drums 😎 👏 👏

[@wenlepore311]

love this performance! perfect!

[@kevinmalley619]

This song is beautiful mate 👍

[@ritawayne2892]

Fantastic drummer

[@jackominty3633]

The man wrote and beautifully performed a clutch of mighty songs. Thank you Nils, from a fan since the seventies.

[@MrGatto56]

Oh my!! Music does not get any better. Words fail me. Thankyou Nils.

[@philiproberteggermont2101]

Absolutely magnificent

[@auerundbacher1554]

great, nils is probably the most underrated musician in rockbusiness

[@robertrinaldi8748]

still he's rated pretty highly by those who know him.

[@jacquelinemulder8911]

I totaly agree, repeat perfect

[@CB-xr1eg]

@Charlie Lester - Concert Memories The word underrated is highly overrated.

[@fannyingabout]

I think he’s played with enough ‘big names’ to be rated very highly within the music business.

[@spacedigger]

Not by the boss.

[@keithevans5667]

Saw him on Thursday in Cork with Bruce Springsteen and the East Street band and I have been thinking about Nils since then. Always a fan....!

[@guusschmittman]

Best performance ever of shine silently. I saw him that year twice in the Netherlands in Zoetermeer and in Heino. Great shows!

[@annevisser2894]

Saw him in Heino too. Great gig😊

[@joannaburchell7131]

I love Nils Lofgren he is my Guitar Hero and he has the voice of an angel. X❤

[@andreasrastdorf1898]

Ich finde ein super Lied und super Nils Lofgren. Wird sehr in der Öffentlichkeit verkannt.

[@neilgilroy6496]

Amazing. I believe I have just watched the finest live performance......of any song...….by anyone......EVER !!!!

[@MariekeZevenbergen]

The greatest part to me is that This is how they really are amongst eachother. It’s pure. Commitment. History. Friendship. Vibes. No audience. No pressure. Makes it so pure. Beautiful!!!!

[@ronniekarlsson2414]

Totally agree probably the most wonderful song EVER totally love it

[@billywitwhistle202]

I think you're right!

[@adrianharper8869]

Just awesome Great to hear this again after a while

[@chrisdarcy6508]

So moving. Deeply evocative. There are only a handful of guitarists I've heard that are as tasteful and measured.

[@anjo2932]

my late husband played this song on our first date in 1978, It touches me deeply every time I hear it.

[@christophermccauley-ts1mh]

Truly one of the greats.

[@iluvthemotels]

There will always only be one Nils Lofgren...only one!! His guitar bleeds with the same emotion which he projects throughout this song as though it is merely an extension of himself.

[@michaelward2190]

Beautiful song, great band. Fantastic performance. Nothing more to be said

[@mlwilliams45]

When the bass comes in at the beginning, it gives me a comforting sensation similar to being wrapped in a warm blanket. My whole body relaxes.

[@alanspringett9233]

from the first time I ever heard this masterpiece decades ago, it has been my friend through thick and thin.....recently, it describes my wife.......thanks Nils.....

[@anitaneal9295]

This gives me so much joy listening to this song, it really is timeless. After all these years it is still brilliantly sung and played by these wonderful musicians

[@annevisser2894]

Bought in 1979 this single. The only one still in my possesion. Couldn’t say farewell to it. Such an imposant song.

[@dreamsjamaan145]

Everybody should listen much more to these unique 2 meter sessions. Thanks JDK(dutch televison) for so much beautifull tuned music.

[@NakedPigeon]

Never get tired of this version, listening it at least once a week

[@DuffyPatrick54]

Me too, at least once a week. I miss his back flips playing guitar. Talent!

[@mbeenz]

Brilliant Simply Brilliant! MANY THANKS!

[@nkjrm348]

In these difficult times we all need Nils and the comfort he brings with his magic

[@Brownalebelly]

Perfection, absolute perfection. I can't get enough of this!

[@williamjansen1510]

Nils and band, in thee Words AM A ZING, thanks for this beautiful song🥰

[@welderman444]

heard this on the radio at midnight while i was at work on thursday. loved it. can`t believe i`ve been on this planet 54 years and missed this exceptional artist,. bloody hell he`s good!!

[@faridreijers5247]

Woooowww, love this recording.....Nils and the drummer coming completely in "the moment" ..... What a joy to see and hear!!!

[@berntingelaupstad1869]

One of the best guitarists I've ever have heard. Nils Lofgren is an artist of his guitars and instruments. He is a world star .... I love his music ...

[@DuffyPatrick54]

This song is one of his best. Also "Sad Letter" sticks with me alot. He's such a talent!

[@DD-ev2dt]

Came across this recently from E-Streeter Nils Lofgren a absolute classic studio performance "Shine silently" classic 😎✌️.

[@RogerAubrey]

Fabulous version of his classic.

[@petrus666love]

Excellent, so many memories for this song , thanks 🙏 Nils

[@Jazz01965]

wow, just saw it for 1st time: completely blown away!

[@village47]

The more I listen the better it gets. Emotional lyrics, great guitar, tight band

[@andyli1510]

Beautifully filmed performance, no modern edit overkill, nice balanced sound of whole band, Nils and Andy riffing off each other and proof of how a top drawer drummer can dictate the mood and tempo, love the fills without missing a beat

[@cyberbehrens]

i heard this song when i was nine years old, and i was blown away. now at forty six , still the shivers run down my spine. what a great song !

[@NOBEvS]

I was there at the Mediapark (VARA studio) Hilversum when it was recorded. Every time I hear this number, I will be reminded of this. You will never forget something like that again. Unbelievable how Nils played this. Nice that it can be found on KZbin.

[@metafuel]

This was beautiful and very much needed this evening. Shine silently.

[@gerardmcentee3040]

Have not listened to this song in a long time , listened today with a few friends, WOW forgot how good it was

[@1950BobbyF]

One of my all-time favorite performances of one of my all-time favorite songs!

[@martinobrien7110]

NILS MAKES THE GUITAR TALK LIKE NO ONE ELSE . HENDRIX CHANGED HIS LIFE .

[@peterhodgkins6985]

They played it with all the enthusiasm you'd expect for a brand new song... Amazing job by Nils and the band!!

[@joseantoniomesoneroguillen669]

masters of the guitar

[@DanRelayer_Ukraine]

those harmonics in the solo and at the very end, holy crap.... blown away...

[@joannaburchell7131]

Oh my God this is fantastic watching a genius at work. I'm sorry to say this but i am not keen on Nils being in the E Street Band it's like sitting in the back seat of a car. He is at his best on his own with his band. All The Glory to You.❤

[@eddyvangeit6497]

Na al die tijd nog altijd koude rillingen van dit nummer

[@johnholland4953]

I have been familiar with this song for many, many years now, but this video just completely blew me away.

[@colinrobertson7638]

Yes it does man ✌❤

[@misterbaleize]

Pure genius.

[@garethmillard7005]

My favourite version of an all time classic ...go Nils 🎸🎸🎸

[@stoneysteenkamp7365]

Don't let nothing stop you from dreaming......💕💕

[@grahamgray2421]

What a wonderful song ,I think they played this at Stuart Adamson's funeral ,this live performance by Nils is just so so good 🎸

[@juliemargarethemingway3660]

Amazing .... never fails to move me. such a fabulous performer and musician and the band here are perfect. Saw Nils with Greg Varlotta a couple of weeks ago in Leeds. Magical evening.

[@henrybarnett1063]

One of the best iv, e heard in a long time (So underrated) Brilliant

[@karenmcnally8150]

Yes!! Agree he's amazing & gorgeous 😍

[@ralphwilkinson7466]

Came across Nils in the early seventies. Amazing musician and very very underrated. Love his passion and music.

[@brentkitson2066]

Heartfelt song...... The message is conveyed beautifully.... Modesty and honesty...... No hubris..... Gov Bless Nils

[@NakedPigeon]

looking at the face of Nils and the other band members, you can see that they knew that this was something special

[@georgianwindow]

I love this song Nils But I love it even more after seeing this performance. and even more so after seeing your 50 years in the business video and life story. I am also born in 1951. You are a brilliant singer incredible guitar player, You have just got better and better also This is such a performance great sound quality and fellow musicians letting you be the singer .. Brilliant video You are the musicians musician

[@jacquelinemulder9793]

Masterpiece. Don't give up you're dreams . grew up with Nils and that Gitar sound of him. ❤ .

[@tessa_421]

after all these years i keep listening and watch this outstanding performance...it brings me to tears every time...love you nils and band❤️

[@marinesleiva5382]

Wow! Fell in love with this one!!!

[@niekvankeulen2382]

Great!! Love it. Makes me happy. And brings tears to my eyes. Remembering Anna, who was 100% shining and will always be shining silently... Thank you Nils & Band!

[@Squeaksquatch]

Always a great end to a Nils gig, I'll never get tired of hearing it

[@KT123Caton]

fantastic my brother loved him unfortunately passed away

[@joannaburchell7131]

Sorry to hear that at least he got to listen to the best guitarist in the world. X

[@RobertCourysr-vz3kn]

For me ! Thank you Drago

[@jacquelinemulder8911]

In 2020 this song is still shinning with so much power

[@yikiu8066]

one of nicest song

[@rupertblanche2254]

He is a true musician. A composer. A quitarist and pianist. Multi instrument artist. His is only one of the few names that falls in the audiophile sample music genre because Nils do not allow his recorded music to fall on consumer level. He made sure it will make every instrument during the recording is brought into digital reception with the finest quality over the most accurate recording process. You want to test if your audio system is sounding good? You got Nils.

[@K0bus]

Brings back good old memories ... 1979, I was just 18 years old and this song blew my mind off. Listened to it a 1.000 times on my bedroom in the Netherlands. And look now, he is still making beautiful music nowadays. His last single "Pretty Soon" is again a masterpiece. His music is absolutaly gorgeous !! IMHO ... I like him even more than The Boss ... Love Nils and his music !!

[@drybrookwarbler7445]

Keep forgetting about Nils He doesn't deserve that. This is just awesome

[@gilkenson53]

Thank you Nils and Grin for those free shows at the Wheaton Youth Center in hometown MD , 70-71... We're all proud of our Bethesda brother who made it big.. Could not have happened to a nicer guy...

[@joe22589]

Great band - and the drumming skills of Andy Newmark are on a level of its own. What a drummer! John Lennon, Bryan Ferry, David Bowie had a good taste choosing him for their records

[@AdriaanMaria]

Amazing performance and recording. Love it every time I watch and need it. Thanks

[@mekehebi]

Bought this a few decades ago and still have it in my record collection, love this song.

[@rickyfromDublin]

Absolutely beautiful ❤️

[@WarzSchoolchild]

A smile on my face and tears in my eyes! ...BEAUTIFUL.

[@whitepearl8639]

Sure...

[@dreamsjamaan145]

'Let's pick it up boys'. Nils likes very much playing the guitar and singing his song in this '2 meter sessie'. He and his band are really inside this performens. Playing with his band this is 9 minutes full of absolutly joy. His message : "Don't let anybody keep you from your dreams now"..Let us keep holding on all these dreams and shine....

[@tovapo]

best version ...great

[@fastmancol5364]

Nills Lofgren. What a guy. Genius. Fastmancol.

[@jesusisking3974]

Wow!...fantastic !! 🙏❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤗

[@catherineogorman4388]

One of my all time favourites!!!

[@richardedwards7780]

I've now heard this so many times and it's just the best..

[@tonygreen6185]

And that my friends is how to slow cook a brilliant solo...beautiful ..wonderful tech nique and feeling

[@Pinterest_2.0]

Man what at great performance. I remember seeing this show when I was about 17 years old and then I knew already that this song would follow me for a very long time. Today I'm nearly 40 years old and I just found this on You Tube and I see myself at the age of 17 watching this. Chills. Best moment at 6:26 with the drummer Andy Newmark.

[@awilliam56]

Love this whole tune, love Nils, loved him for decades in Bruce’s band, just thank you Nils❤

[@mikespike2961]

A true masterful guide for all aspiring songwriters and muscians. Live it, write it then express it in such a way, your audience feel it effortlessly and are just taken straight away on the journey with their own similar experiences being brought in to play instantly, making them at one with the performer and his song becoming part of their being and recalled and relived when lifes least kind moments endeavour to weaken our already human frailties. Songs like this enrich the Soul and improve us as persons. Thank you Nils.

[@juliabesooijen1735]

I’ve discovered this version of this great song by Nils Lofgren today, with all that is going on in the world and Ukraine I am just so moved by this song and the collaboration of the other artists playing along side Nils. I’ve lit a candle for the people of Ukraine, this would make such a great anthem for peace.🙏🌈

[@kissthesky40]

Despite how you feel and the lies in the media, Putin is liberating the oppressed the oppressed Russian Ukrainians for a very devious West. This is true if you disagree please look into the matter further and turn off the nightly news. If only you knew how treacherously they lie.

[@Triggernlfrl]

The people of Ukraine will soon be liberated from the criminal NATO Nazi's so they can soon live in peace again...

[@raspberrypie1754]

@@kissthesky40 Idiot.

[@raspberrypie1754]

@@Triggernlfrl You too.

[@RobertCourysr-vz3kn]

The working man!!

[@knight4318]

♪ We all know nobody ever dies twice So let nothing keep you from your dreams Don't let anybody keep you from your dreams…♪ Thank You So So Much NILS ❣️

[@stuartpaterson6146]

Seen nils with my dad wen I was a kid about 17 years ago bin a fan ever since !