Nils Lofgren - Valentine

Live in Cologne 1991

[@hotforknowledge2111]

This is one of my all time favourite guitar solos...It seems to me that Nils is very underrated as a guitarist.

[@kennethward4985]

Bruce calls him on stage sometimes as the world's greatest second guitar. The reality is Steve Van Zant can't be Nil's waterboy. But he has to make a living so . . .

[@ronnie9187]

We have lost Jeff Beck, but fortunately Nils is still around. He is giving me the same kind of feeling. Never get bored listening to Nils.

[@NYCBrat]

Hands down, the best of the best. God has really gifted us with this amazing man... so if you ever get the chance to see him perform live, get yourself there by hook or crook... you'll never forget what you see and hear. He is incredible.

[@pike606]

+NYCBrat I'm not trying to rate musicians, but as far as ... great ... performers go. Nils is up there with Willie Loco, et alia. And I think NYC is a nice city, too.

[@NYCBrat]

Yes for sure ;) Nils will be performing here in NY on 4/01/16 and I've purchased tkts of course. Anyone out there, if you can get to Staten Island, NY this will be an amazing experience in an intimate venue.

[@timmaloney6739]

+NYCBrat I would love to see this guy live...I gotta check his tour dates...from his session and solo work..he is an immensely gifted musician..

[@NYCBrat]

He's amazing and touring now! He will be in Staten Island NY on 4-01-16.

[@user-kk5kr5ys6i]

He is a multi-instrumentalist as well.

[@bobwright359]

Listening again tonight in London one of the greatest singers and guitarist ever to grace this planet I have been a great fan of Nils for years nearly 70 tears old and still loving your music Nils peace and love

[@paulrickman7549]

Just discovered that Nils did a cover of The Everly Brothers "All I Have To Do Is Dream ". A must listen to version.

[@brucefoster9300]

the greatest unsung hero in the history of rock .he should have been inducted into the roc hall of fame ages ago and still he is most humble he is a gift to those who appriciate his miraculous talent .

[@FabianSanchez-dh1lk]

This song makes me,you know what,One of the greatest Love songs ever.❤

[@TheSometimesWhy]

I used to live in what was essentially a trailer park. Except it was in Malibu, on the shore of the Pacific Ocean. In short, it was a paradise, Paradise Cove. I had a neighbor, a woman who was slightly older than me at the time. Everyone called her Sis. She was what you might call a faded beauty, in that you could see glimmers of her youth in the lines on her face, and in so doing, you knew she was gorgeous in that way that young women can sometimes be. Anyway, I was walking by her trailer one afternoon when I heard this song wafting out the windows and through the open door. She was sitting on the porch, with a thousand mile gaze in her eyes. When she noticed me, I said hi, not wanting to intrude on her privacy. She smiled in a way that let me know it was okay to address her. As the song filled the air, I asked who was singing it. When she told me it was Nils Lofgren, I was surprised. She said it was indeed him. And that he was her ex-husband. And he had written this song for her. I didn't know it was possible to drain the air when you were standing outside, but in that moment, that's exactly how i felt. Like the gravity of her words forced the air to another place, quite far away. She went on to explain how Nils had fallen in love with the president of his fan club, and left her. To sit alone on a porch in paradise, feeling like hell. Because all she had left was the tortured void of not being her man's Valentine, despite his lovely song to the contrary. Bless you for sharing, Sis...

[@paulshiebler5230]

Thanks for sharing this!!!

[@TheSometimesWhy]

You're nothing but welcome. @@paulshiebler5230

[@ronnie9187]

Beautiful story, thanks you for sharing, so bittersweet.

[@TheSometimesWhy]

@@paulshiebler5230 you're nothing but welcome!

[@TheSometimesWhy]

@@ronnie9187 you're nothing but welcome!

[@anunbeliever4220]

And then God came and gave Guitar unto a man. And said I will name him Nils and gave unto him a Stratocaster. And least him preform love in Valentine for all of us ::::::: Amen

[@cherylvrabel7903]

An un believer I really like that what a way with words

[@jublaim]

I'm not a religious guy, but in this case I'm with ya :-)

[@AlbinOstervall]

I wish more people would say as you guys do. I´ve been listening to Nils since second grade, Im no in nineth grade, and I´ve NEVER EVER, and I tell you, NEVER EVER, met anyone except for me, my dad and mom said they even know who nils is.... poor swedish people, they don´t know what real music is. rap and RnB is the only thing you hear, maybe a little metallica somewhere, but never like music like this. thats sad! but it doesn´t keep me away from listening to it;) god bless Nils!

[@ggammel]

VALENTINE by Nils Lofgren Today I'm thinkin' about the world we live in All the love and hate that's floatin' around All the times I felt so lost and helpless You stood by me, you never let me down Still I keep throwin' up these walls Most of them I've built with stones You tear 'em down and bridge the distance Knowin' we ain't here to be alone So let your blue heart open wide Let's never leave our dreams behind It would comfort and restore my pride If you let me be your valentine Our differences are part of life Still love will pass the test of time I want you every day and night Girl, won't you be my valentine? Be my valentine Be my valentine Be my valentine Be my valentine, ohhh, Still I keep throwin' up these walls Most of them I've built with stones You tear 'em down and bridge the distance Knowin' we ain't here to be alone So let your blue heart open wide Let's never leave our dreams behind It would comfort and restore my pride If you let me be your valentine. Our differences are part of life, Still love will pass the test of time. and I want you every day and night Girl, won't you be my valentine? Be my valentine Be my valentine Be my valentine Be my valentine, Be my valentine, Be my valentine, Be my valentine. kzbin.info/www/bejne/npabqpygoraIaac

[@LivinNluvinLife-yj3xl]

So in luv with this song - not just the words, but his voice and amazin guitar playin 🎸

[@gailwilliams2678]

Me, too, Karen.

[@poetsdreamsatc]

Just found out about this song and I’m totally obsessed with it. The words, Nils voice and the amazing guitar. Damn.

[@BOOMNERD51]

When I first went out with my husband Nils Lofgren was one of his favorites. We still listen to music all the time and as always I appreciate the gift of discovering a simpatico songwriter more than anything. This song is one of my favorites.

[@JazzGuitarJuo]

How can u not like this?????

[@RareBird476]

Greatest unsung artist ever! Awesome guitarist with his own unique style and a magnificent effortless voice! How he isn't as big (indeed bigger) a household name as Springsteen is one of life's great mysteries!

[@annemiekbroersen8035]

kenryn6 gues and dolll

[@lynthepreacher]

Because Bruce Springsteen is an amazingly talented Songwriter, that is why!

[@claesgoer]

Nils is great, and Bruce only wants great players in E Street Band. A union of greatness-including Little Steve and the Big Man (and now his son)? Other than that-with Carlos S Nils L is the greatest guitar man. No other players find that warm touch. It is like Lang Lang playing Liebeswünsch!

[@Mark8395217]

I dated a neighbor of Nils, when he lived in Maryland. Saw him perform with "Grin" many times and even played a little basketball with him. We all have things that remind us of our youth... the mere mention of Nils brings back so many memories of my mine. Oh by the way, he's a great basketball player too!

[@gailwilliams2678]

He says basketball was what was so hard on his hips.

[@michaelmto]

@@gailwilliams2678 I'm sure the gymnastics, martial arts and onstage flips while playing had nothing to do with the hip replacements... Love this song so much as well as most of his catalog but this one has become a fave in '19. Yes...I'm from DC and seen him since the get go...love the guy and his music

[@jimchristopher2340]

My wife lived down the street from Nils growing up. He is amazing and beyond

[@worldtraveller05]

the feeling with which Nils plays with is amazing!!! The emotions that he makes you feel with both the guitar and his voice. Not too mention if you ever get to meet him, he is a fantastic bloke and loves to have a chat with his fans, very approachable!!!! Thanks Nils for the great music

[@bertbretherton]

My daughter (Hi, Alex!), knowing how much I rated Nils, took me to his 9/6/98 gig in Burnley. He signed ('Believe') a poster for me and made a really warm connection with us. A top performer and human being.

[@1950BobbyF]

Have been a fan of Nils since The Grin days. Love this song. Very moving lyrics.

[@frank060272]

I asked Nils about this song and he gave me the song last christmas, man was i surprised Love this song he is awesome.

[@allanmoir288]

Absolutely stunning, he plays with so much feeling. !!!!!

[@gailwilliams2678]

I discovered Nils only four years ago -- and fell in love! Why didn't I know who he was? great guitarist, good singer, genuinely nice guy! As the youngest of a family of singers, I love that his brothers play and sing with him.

[@duffgordon9005]

Get this- I was into Grin in 1974 , and saw them at some playhouse on the Georgetown Campus, 43 years ago while EAT A PEACH played 24/7 in my dorm.. Now I am going to say something controversial- which is, that Nils including his 50 plus career WAS AT HIS VERY BEST seen at the concert I include. His age was 24 or so, and his macho teststerone made him so EDGY, like THE NEW KID ON THE Block< WHO ALTHOUGH ALL OF HIS 130 POUNDS COMMANDED ROCK RESPECT, as his guitar work WAS way ahead OF his time, in the talent of a Van Halen. . but please QUEStion with me< WHO WAS thE FIRSt to do the mOONWALK, i BELIEVE what you see here is ten years before Michael Jackson.

[@Pauladaniels]

Love this and Nils is hands down, one of the best of the best! Every Valentines Day, I always play this one for my hubby...Love this performance & rendition especially...Thank you Mr. Lofgren, for your amazing talent & music!

[@michaelmorgan9289]

Fantastic guitarist. Perfect for me. My wife got to know me more after hearing this.

[@JohnMurphy-pw3sy]

Nils - among the very best ever... and I mean the top 10... Makes his Instrument talk and the language it uses is absolutely amazing! many great memories of Nils 'live' dating way back to the early 80's. Legend!

[@frankburton320]

Stunning. Hes the best. Why do you think Bruce picked him. Great singer guitarist in his own right. Just love Nils Lofgren

[@jeffthepoet7]

Saw Nils at least 2 times and loved each performance. He did flips on stage off a trampoline with his guitar. Saw him at the Roxy in LA 1980, Palomino Theatre in Encinitas, CA. 1976. Also, saw him play with Bruce Springteen in San Diego, 1990s.

[@unjaded2]

liked this song from day one ! so happy to find it i could scream from the balcony. i now dont have to hear it from a worn out cassette tape ! thanks alot

[@stevsones]

Wow. Hard to find a better guitarist then Nils. Always loved this song.

[@Wolfspiderxl]

A song so wonderful, you could fall in love with it.

[@SuzzyStohelit]

True., I saw him at the Bottom Line, and grown men actually ... wept, one was my recently deceased husband John. One ballad I am sure I will never, ever forget.

[@YaoEspirito]

Casual viewers and non-musicians will not appreciate how much intuitive touch and skill goes into playing that way, the harmonics, volume control, melodicism, and feedback control.

[@stripblazer]

Wonderful Song!!! Thanks For Posting This Live Version!!!

[@claesgoer]

Nils is one of the greatest ever-most people in Morocco think so to! CG

[@Wolfspiderxl]

A classical emotive piece of music, He plays with true feeling.

[@machia0705]

Saw Nils in Morristown, NJ in 1978, what a show!

[@frankmoynagh7423]

Absolutely brilliant like music from heaven.

[@yarxi1]

I have a friend who can play like this, but he don't like to sing. I'm very greatful to him and the other astonishing guy who have put their musical talents together to put music to my writings.

[@trustnoone68]

Incredible!!! Nils rules!! One of the best guitarist in the world!!!

[@sandieedwards5230]

What a beautiful song .....

[@frankburton320]

Crank up the volume,grab a beer and get lost in as near to heaven as you could ever imagine. Sublime

[@trevorlees4107]

Frank Burton totally

[@docludiTWISTEDSOUL]

One of my favourite songs and musician of adult life. I do try to see him on his modest tours of England. Always touched, sometimes to tears, by his unique sentiment in song.

[@TheSometimesWhy]

Behind me lives an older woman. She keeps to herself, which I respect by not engaging her beyond waving to her as we pass. For some reason, last Valentine's Day I wished her a happy Valentine's Day. She stopped like I'd shot her. Clearly, striking a deep nerve. She used to be married to Nils Lofgren. It didn't end well, but before it did he wrote this song for her. Every time she hears this she thinks of that time. When she was done, I saw the woman she was was back then--she was so beautiful...

[@Blanchefort2]

Saw him live 5 times. Amazing guitarist. One of the best.

[@tazztower44]

brings back great memories of a great time, wish i had a time machine,id go back to the eighties and stay there😢

[@vanessajames9968]

Nils the best guitarist ever

[@4FrakkinReal]

there are so many more that play better and with more soul as you put it, wake up!!!

[@videosbydrake]

Nils is one of the true musical wonders of this world.

[@n5yiz]

This guy is absolutely amazing.

[@dennisstallard6457]

Fantastic 🎸🎸🎸

[@jimmydeboy]

nils is exceptional, he is a genius, wonderful guitare work. is my fav song of all time - long may you live and produce - no mercy is another work of pure genius. cheers

[@landmeterbeuckx4779]

i saw him on this 1991 tour in Belgium on a festival in the town of Geel. Great show, still remember this.

[@altdalt]

Been listening to Nils since the days of Grin while attending Walter Johnson High in Bethesda, Md and he never fails to impress. Was thrilled when he joined the E Street band. One of the truly great guitarists of our generation.

[@sneakerfacevids441]

I went to Springbrook

[@tomjwhite1972]

Clearly, one of the greatest guitar players of our time. This piece is especially expressive and soulful. Try the version with Springsteen as the companion vocalist. Deep.

[@MrBrynmair]

I loved his voice and singing most of all , brilliant,brilliant guy!

[@keleeemo]

Nils, You can rock a song like no other....

[@jlambert321]

right on Mitchkaboola,../ craig5904,..i been a fan of Nils since about 1970,.i'm 58 and old school, the guy has tek,. and he's a soulful player, better yet, he's a guitar player with SOUL!( in my humble opinion.)

[@szikchillypaddeh]

He's the best guitarist and I love his voice.

[@turockandar]

He is the greatest master of playing harmonics in a subtle and lyrical manner. These sounds are are times transcendental and etherial and can induce an almost trance like state if you let your mind soar and reel while listening or playing along. Harmonic effects on the guitar mimic the subtle harmonics that the human voice produce and thus give an organic resonance to his music. ZZ top do some great one too but in a much heavier context and thus less subtle:)

[@annasueh]

I love this song !

[@seandowney6057]

Love This mans Skills , Love This Mans Talent, Love This mans Music ,I Guess i love This man , .Such a humanitarian . The best you can ever expect to find,

[@duffgordon9005]

sean downey well said my fellow Nils fan

[@blotte001]

a great great great great guitarist

[@danghilarducci50]

Love this so much

[@MultiEastwood]

Super song...

[@kuahiwi82]

Incredible song...no one could do it like Nils...the recording of this song with Springstein doing back up vocals is superb....

[@fredericbriand6826]

amazing music ! i remember me when i hear in 1976 with tod rundgreen and the group utopia ! really good music !

[@TerlinguaTalkeetna]

Kinda of timeless feeling when hearing this underrated gem of song. Still beautiful in 2023

[@grahammccready2647]

Fierce

[@harryw9598]

let your blue heart open wide. never ever leave our dreams behind.

[@vaalst75]

What a Great song

[@carinas6778]

fan of him so many year

[@Sheepdog1314]

right up there with the top 10 best solos

[@gerardorivera2691]

ojalá se de una vuelta por aca en México, habemos mucha gente que le gusta este tipo de artistas (Y),

[@johnedwin17]

See you in Milton Keynes in Jan 2015, Nils !!

[@carlgann5981]

The Jewel of the Nils

[@duffgordon9005]

good one How about that! get some special, not too popular bands and book them to "play the nile" oh-the beauty, Have nils armed with the biggest baddest machine gun type with his pirate look, Think of the nastiness if they were attacked -I am sorry but all I can see id=s Nils atkling them all down

[@carlgann5981]

what the heck are you talking about - i was referring to the beauty of the song, as in, it's a jewel

[@CB-xr1eg]

WTF...you're a fucking lunatic!

[@duffgordon9005]

Clive Bindley Now I will spell it out. When Nils played Germany- after he got Danny Gatton from Sly and the family of stone, he NILES started to wear a Sly/pirate vibe in what I think- with the bass being a brother/his brotherand Gatton/who rolls his eyes back and forth- but a better sssssssssssssnap drummer I have never heard. He /NILES , for the river to please Gann ok- GANN you didn't write JEWEL did you- uou wrote Nils., pronounced NEILS, not Nile as in the Jewel and the Nile- OK, so I am making cleare what you screwed up. So since a man cannot express imagination to "you two clever ones" I imagined Nils and his gang and maybe a pair of other band cruising down the NILE as Pirates- aka Chapelle skit. I had to write all of that because you ttwo don't even know what his outfit was or if you did and still couldn't picture it that is really pathetic.

[@CB-xr1eg]

I think you should see your doctor and get him to increase your medication You're clearly losing the plot!

[@MikeSmith-uq6uw]

A lovely, lovely,track,amongst my top all time favourites,along with 'Stairway',and Never My Love.Marvellous.Thanks,

[@BozJust]

His songs should all be this long-otherwise, you feel cheated. Such a wonderful musician and artist.

[@claesgoer]

He is the greatest of all-he plays a guitar like no-one else-sometimes hard and sometimes so soft.He made Grin,he made Crazy Horse with NY,and he gave the Boss the great sound.Nils-every one should slänga sig i väggen,som vi säger i Sverige!

[@stevevanwagener7097]

Just saw him last week and sad that he didn't do this song. Still a great concert and fun to see him play with his brothers. Still sounds exactly the same as he did the first time I saw him 30 years ago.

[@Wildmansart]

Nils kills.....this is a sublime performance... he came to dance.

[@FrettinFreddie]

Very underrated guitarist ,song writer and performer.

[@pjmcilwaine]

Nils' harmonics are off the f'n chain!

[@lauramarie8]

Thanks LordBlackMass!!! I lost a few Grin albums through the years....like the one where he's hanging upside down in a tree! I loved that album.....the cover was great too. Now I know where I can maybe get a copy. I was a super-fan of Grin in the 70's.

[@machia0705]

Checked some old ticket stubs and that Morristown was actually in 1976, think his brother played rythmn, great show.

[@broadcasttttable]

I can think of a few equally emotive guitarists as Nils....Hendrix, Duane, and Clapton come to mind among others, but can't think of any as plaintive and heart-wrenching as what Lofgren does with his strat on this song. Its like a second lead singer.

[@CB-xr1eg]

You should listen to some Dire Straits/ Mark Knopfler.

[@duffgordon9005]

Glen Campbell, often a Sessions guitarist, NEVER LEARNED HOW TO READ MUSIC, so every song he ever played, WAS BY EAR, and he could let it rip , but RARELY, to our detriment. EVEN WITH ALzheimers, long after his speaking memory was gone, his guitar played on . No songwriter,otherwise he had the complete package/ - That Jaw, that thick hair, and after he lived through drug hell, a heck of a nice man. He was very clear, his best time on earth was hanging with the Beach boys and the wrecking crew.

[@Kaeleeman]

Yes, and a blessing to kno0w he started recording at the beginning of his career at a little sound studio owned by a couple of guys in No. VA. I am not sure but it was either in or near Fairfax, VA We all know he is exceptionally gifted, but I just want to say tht he music world at lastge has really looked past him. I mean, just look and listen. No hype, no ego, nglam, just Nils and his fabulous style.

[@tony22745]

If there's a heaven, this is what it sounds like.

[@cherylvrabel7903]

Martin Langley agree he is amazing

[@PeterMillerMusic]

Superb artist

[@braggville]

NILS IS SOMEONE I HAVE FOLLOWED SINCE HIS GRIN DAYS PRE BRUCE AND THIS WAS WRITTEN WHEN HE WAS SOLO.... BUT BESIDES THE POINT.... HE IS AN AMERICAN TREASURE..... AND DOES NOT GET NEARLY AN OUNCE OF RECOGNITION.... I KNOW HE IS HAPPY TO PLAY AT THE BOSS'S SIDE AND THAT IS LOYALTY BUT HE IS A GREAT MAN AND MUSICIAN..CHARLIE M

[@stevemorse108]

Sensationally great!!!!!!!!

[@mitchikaboola]

Never ever underated. He is considered one of the very best in the world and has been since his debut at 17 years of age. Perhaps it would be more accurate that, because his music spans various generations now, a new generation is discovering him and believe that they are the first to do so. But no...Nils is an icon, a giant and - as a fan for thirty years - one of the all time greats.

[@doubleotwentyone]

Bill Lawrence pickups in that Strat I believe,,,what a lovely tone he gets...

[@perdidokey1]

Beautiful...great guitar and poignant lyrics...Thanks for posting

[@davebarber3827]

The master at work.👍👌

[@tazztower44]

holy shit ive been lookin 4 this tune for years.

[@BayouVic]

Nils i have seen jou in sittard netherlands back in the early 80 thies, and later on in brummen also the netherlans. Men you can stand on youre on as performer, lucky Bruce, keep friends and great music will follow

[@nolslifegren]

Love u Nils

[@sneakerfacevids441]

Nils rocks ! Saw him in 83 and 86

[@catia512]

He is gotvater on the guitar. I experienced nils on his sacred weapon 2006 tour in Cologne . It was a phantastic concert. Bruce Springsteen and Neil Young also regarding his abilities. Nils please come as soon as possible back to Cologne!!!

[@jerrysiss2116]

Again, Nils flying under the radar as a solo artist, even with the Boss' help. Cry Tough and I came to Dance are classic albums in my book.

[@duffgordon9005]

As many english groups -thinking 20 year old zombies had a couple lp's that are forever and then with age the initial magic sometimes goes. Long way of saying that at 19 years old-nils 23? had is poppy yet completely real hits under GRIN. Moon tears, like rain, and so many others that he has a whole 90 minutes of melodies. Everyone was playing Dicky Betts ALLMON bROS, IN THE DORMS HE DROVE ME CRAZY- i WAS grin, sTEVIE- MUSIC OF MY MIND, GREAT sounds

[@harryw9598]

jerry,the boss does the backing vocals on the studio version.what about delivery night.one of my favorite.

[@nedgentz5740]

Two of Nil's best albums for sure.

[@juancarlosmescalero5526]

Go and dig up every song by Grin and just grin. Nils has it to this day.

[@SG-gf3zq]

Immer wieder schön❤

[@davidlennon5866]

thats why the e street band are brilliant....great artists boss has