Richard Smith "Beatles Medley"

[@andreashoppe1969]

Who else came here from his cover of "The Entainer"?

[@corkeyguitarplayer1]

Chet !

[@chrisd7722]

Exactly.... I did.

[@FineTuneCBShop]

Me

[@stevedavies2044]

And me

[@steamedyam]

Entertainer?

[@RFToob]

Enjoyed this thx. So well done. It blows my mind that the Beatles wrote these songs when they were very young. Achieving in their twenties, more than most do in 10 lifetimes. And ones that still remain better than most songs ever written to this very day. We are living in a very blessed window of history artistically. Thx for this magical interpretation of them. Cheers.

[@AmrishKelkar]

No, I refuse to believe that a human can play the guitar with such speed, and complexity. You sir Richard Smith are quite something!

[@grantrogers1858]

Dang. He must have been using usician for a while to be able to play like that

[@sayakgupta4207]

lmao

[@malcolmhollett8638]

Probably took at least 1 week

[@classicartfoundation639]

Usician= learn to play guitar in 8 minutes (according to them)

[@michaelshannon6558]

I hope you’re joking. He practices 8-10 hours per day. He started on the guitar at age 5. Six years later he was on stage with Chet Atkins

[@JohnBruceGuitars1]

Day tripper, Here there and everywhere, Something, Lady Madonna what a master class Mr Smith

[@pinknblues1]

when Richard and Tommy play together there is nothing in the universe like it, two giant musical talents just become one.

[@nickiemcnichols5397]

Richard is truly a treasure!

[@erivers71]

Richard Smith is a guitarist not of this earth. I swear he is an alien. What tone, attack, feeling, timing, skill, intelligence. Wow. Wow. Wow. 😮😮😮😮😮❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

[@craigthomas2455]

Only another guitarist can truly appreciate just how good one has to be to play on nylon strings and make it sound that good and look that easy! Kudos to you Mr Smith.

[@FlaschDJ]

Nylon strings don’t sound inferior to steel strings. They resound beautifully.

[@andysutton6436]

So true, As a would be classical guitar player I recognise my limitations and get annoyed with myself for not having the mental ability and physical dexterity to be able to play well consistently. Richard is truly a giant in the guitar world.

[@melvynobrien6193]

I HATE THIS!!! I'll never be able to play as well as this dude. Fantastic playing!! Ten thumbs down? There are ten tone-deaf people out there who have no appreciation of music or art.

[@bettyswunghole3310]

Professional jealousy on the part of the "thumbs down" people, I suspect.

[@PoppinPortraits]

No panic, 99.999% of humans will never play at this level But what amazing skills for us to copy and learn from!!

[@terencehsu9576]

Richard Smith is a genius. Anyone else who plays guitar gets so frustrated by just watching how he lives within a guitar soul as oneness. He is the guitar and the guitar is he. No difference and the damn oneness in harmony you could’ve never dreamed of. Bravo!

[@sunsparkle8443]

i have been playing guitar for 43 years and when I see his playing, I sometimes think.. it's beyond my comprehension. But it's beyond in such a beautiful way, if that makes any sense.

[@TheShredworthy]

I was fortunate to have him come to my college and give a couple masterclasses. As I was majoring in Guitar Performance then, it was a great opportunity to learn and be taught tips by him. He's also the sweetest and most friendly guy. Thanks Richard!

[@reptilieniplati9819]

Wow, you truly are lucky

[@johnwilson8309]

Brendan Hunt what kind of guitar does he play and how is it strung?

[@brianfauteux7711]

I think he plays a Kirk Sand 'Richard Smith' signature model.Love to get one of those.

[@accelerator8929]

I think what is so infuriating is how unknown Richard Smith is in the grand scheme of things, when ultimately; there are so, so so very few guitarists on his level. His skill, technique and artistry are just in a completely different galaxy. It makes you ponder on all the unsung geniuses out there, or the geniuses who mistook their potential.

[@BobsArtGallery]

When brilliant guitarists like Richard Smith and Tommy Emanuel play Beatles songs...this proves how great music Lennon/McCartney they composed !!

[@markspencer171]

so good

[@purvisvandongen4258]

shut up fool

[@williamstdog9]

Holy (badword)!!!! I could listen to this maestro play Beatles songs for the rest of my life!!! Thank you sir for the biggest smile today 😊👍👌☺️

[@smayo6631]

The man has so much music in him Such a joy to listen to Richard Smith !

[@zanegill]

Better than any other Beatles medley I've heard. Love the sweep chords on Lady Madonna.

[@patgatti7314]

Exactly...best "Beatles" medley I've heard...and I've heard many, many , many from the top...including Chet and of course Tommy...but yikes...this one is tender as well a technically superb...JUST WONDERFUL.

[@29brendus]

yes it's great. Check out Rick Wakemeans vids on Beatle's melody starting with Help, and then Eleanor Rigby. Outstanding.

[@ianraines6180]

If the Beatles could have played like that they would have been famous!!

[@ayokay123]

You obviously haven't heard Tommy Emmanuel's version. Richard learned a lot from Tommy and they're good friends.

[@zepp2498]

I listen to Tommy Emmanuel's music for almost 20 years, and follow each of his new videos. Yes he is the best fingerstyle guitarist ( Richard knows this too), but I feel that this Richard's playing is great.... and for me , maybe deeper, softer, with much feelings. Anyway , it's just great...

[@ewanbauld607]

Absolutely beautiful

[@johnleonard3806]

I had 2 very nice Ovation acoustics, one nylon, one steel. After giving them over 20 years of practice, I gave them both away to my nephews. Let the next generation try and master them. I give up!

[@MichelleKennedy-sd5yl]

Fantastic, that was truly uplifting and enjoyable 😊

[@clifforddalton3067]

You are a great guitarist Richard, thank you for sharing.

[@jakesoriedem4747]

Wow I can't look away, now that I've found Richard Smith. Phenomenal Talent

[@MartinSmith]

Richard; I believe you've passed the audition !!

[@matthewlardner5328]

And everything is right in the world 🙏🏻👌🏻

[@denniswade4998]

Wow! Aoo of that mind blowing technical perfection that never covers up the joy of playing songs he loves and enjoys!

[@chrisishereo2434]

The fact that he and Tommy are not very famous just shows how everyone nowadays is into shit stuff.

[@antonmilland1905]

Good point.... though they are famous in certain quarters, the Mainstream Media though think with their amoebic minds substandard music and non music like Rap n Hip Hop worth glorification and labels like "Artiste".... pitiful 🙁

[@efanshel]

They're both famous at my house....

[@bordiguy]

Few people are just born with talent and many are not. I belong with the latter. 😌

[@nealriordan6802]

The best, I'm always amazed at what Richard can do with his guitar.

[@2l8mate59]

Nice sequence of Beatles songs which makes it different to Tommys Beatles melody. Loved it.

[@Darmesis]

Thanks for an awesome “Day Trip” here on the KZbins, Jelley’s. Master guitarist melds with master songwriters - badassss!

[@pratyushdeb]

Tommy and Richard cover The Beatles absolutely spot on. Wish any of them covered Don't let me down. ❤

[@sajapereira9147]

Amazing so beautiful Richard i have tears in my eyes

[@chrissguitarchannel]

4:26 "A little harmony here!" Because playing both the rhythm and the melody wasn't challenging enough...

[@johngibbs799]

Thank you. What a treat!! 😇

[@KhalDrogo76]

Wow that was incredible Richard is truly a master

[@UlloMark]

Wow... Fantastic... love this

[@jrjr1295]

Makes everything look so easy and achievable

[@jamesdylandean614]

Such a wonderful touch in his playing!

[@billyhulting7808]

So inspiring! Beautiful player and a super nice guy!

[@feldmannpaul]

Very smooth. Flowed effortlessly.

[@57RickH]

I'm 7 years late to this party but dang, this guy is Tommy Emmanuel and Chet Atkins rolled into one totally amazing picker!

[@mugoletti9730]

Richard Smith on nylon and Tommy Emmanuel on steel. Just can't get enough.

[@Brainwars]

I have been searching for God all my life, Finally I have found him

[@MimiRothschild]

God created him. He is the Giver. Richard Smith is the Gift.

[@leslatham7797]

Quite simply, Richard is on another level 👌

[@gilbertengler9064]

Every day I listen to you! Thanks

[@scottym3]

simply grand! Thank you Richard.

[@LovelyObscurities]

The best. I truly believe that

[@pabloperez4063]

There IS not such thing as "BEST"....in anything

[@barryarcher6158]

Thank God for players of this calibre ...fantastic

[@reneehill8648]

what the hell did i just witness here? crazy talented Richard. TY

[@clivekibbler4578]

a true master of the guitar .

[@twoeagles19]

Awesome !! ThX !

[@pauldevlin9111]

What’s even more incredible than Richard’s playing is the 30 thumbs down. Ingrates!

[@larryrhindress2972]

That was simply wonderful! Nova Scotia loves fine music and that was super fine!!!!

[@rcjr.7725]

Freaking awesome great spin on everything definitely going to try to steal some licks from you Mr Smith. Whoever put a thumbs down has to be tone deaf probably couldn't even play an open string let alone tune a guitar

[@PeterT1981]

Absolutely astonishing.

[@roschifferling]

Awesome great guitar playing! Great skills 🙏🎸👍

[@lilithrogers5204]

Gee, he's great!! And just found out I missed him playing last week right here at the Sebastopol Ca. Senior Center......Darn.....Come again, Dude!

[@henryobrien2340]

If you want to be REALLY stunned at this guy's prowess, check Richard Smith Cheek to Cheek CAAS..

[@Goodmorningmg]

Here there and everywhere… I need to learn that right now

[@julz9378]

my new addiction! wow! came here b3cause he is playing near me! I am going!

[@zepp2498]

Bravo: played so well. Big Like.

[@salmonfishandships]

really good !

[@beoz658]

The amazing Mr Smith wow!

[@blindjohn1]

That was just crazy... amazing....wow

[@dollarhugo37]

Amazing talent. Gifted.

[@TheFloridaPappy]

I can quit dreaming. I am not, nor will I ever be, a guitarist.

[@mitchellmontesano8769]

Nobody better than Richard. Amazing guitarist

[@williamunsworth933]

Amazing talent thank you.

[@funguy4utube]

So Tommy-esque .... me thinks Tommy picked up this Medley of Beatles tunes from Richard. Tommy's medley starts similar but goes off into his own deal. I know Tommy is mesmerized by Richard per another video here on the "Entertainer". They are both such treasures and both are delightful people.

[@davemis40]

funguy4utube Tommy has been doing his Beatles medley for many years ..

[@unpluggedmusic2]

This is Amazing .!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@benpicard36]

When he was 11 he was very good but he has now joined the Aliens

[@mjai3]

Ben Picard I think so too.hahaha

[@Alrukitaf]

I know I’m not going to be taking out insurance for my fingers anytime soon, but this guy certainly should!

[@Dambuskers]

Richard you are so bloody good , I enjoy everything you play xmick

[@Marco-123]

Wonderful

[@mjai3]

Outstanding player:)

[@WyreForestBiker]

Sorry Tommy , here is the GOAT.

[@BrianFinnegan-cn5mk]

Are u crazy?

[@kenspooner7192]

There Are No Words Worthy Invented Yet

[@feykrosias7613]

The first minute or so sounds the same as how Tommy plays it. I wonder who arranged that originally?

[@brianiacfive240]

geniuses make the world ok sometimes. thanks.

[@bradfordhammond8689]

He learned to play like that 'cause he wanted to.

[@AdamFerrari64]

RS is literally a one man band with just a guitar and his fingers😮

[@rickbullock4331]

A few more lessons and this guy could be a contender.😳🙄🤔😁👍👍

[@andrastimotheusgyori8284]

Very happy! Cool!

[@theriflemanfan]

phenomenal

[@dongaynor]

In a word: Amazing, my friend!

[@bebborino9557]

Let's be honest. He already earned the title of a CGP.

[@dr_lulz]

You can feel the atmosphere...I’m off to buy everything this guys ever done.

[@cederveltman]

Man, if John could see this...

[@sodd1000]

If he could see this then his eyes haven't rotted away and that would be least of his problems

[@kenjago2907]

Bro is an alien..he came from a planet of guitar gods

[@IDVDalot]

This is outstanding

[@ghostguy1]

Day-um ! can Mr Smith ever play that thing

[@mkivy]

Fabulous man...remind me of me...I still play locally my acoustic sets...nothing like a cat-gut guitar. I was classically trained and flamenco trained.just fabulous...

[@chrisjones6543]

Reminds you of yourself lol. Like you need reminding of yourself. Post a video then we'll see.

[@edgorham6644]

Nice touch!

[@markd1810]

Bravo!!!!!

[@xyz2121]

I thought I could never master the guitar because of my short, fat fingers but this guy has the same hands as me, so what excuse do I have now?

[@takavaka758]

You can do it , just practice hard everyday and you will get there :)

[@jasonlawson8980]

Me and my guitar are gonna have to sit down and have a real serious talk....

[@brianthompson4480]

Richard is a proper guitar player!!!

[@johnkilvington7527]

Sensational !

[@robfarmer9506]

I came from someone covering his cover of the Entertainer.

[@lorenzosalamone8933]

AMAZING