River Man

[@stilllife4u]

Been playing music sense 1967 . Play 6 instruments + . And a music instructor . Played in Big Bands ,Country Bands , Show Bands . Trios . Single act + Played with friends and myself with several national acts . Gave lessons to others who have played with national acts . Done TV , radio concerts .... + To me this is the one single most beautiful piece of music I have ever heard .

[@sireliot2149]

I just realize this is how I learned about Nick Drake. Thank you sir!

[@JasonSchmidt-1979]

I just listened to this with headphones and was transported to another dimension of existence.

[@meursault7030]

Christ, man, I keep coming back to listen to this. Beautiful.

[@GTRalso]

Good call. Christ was a man but God at the same time. So hard to fathom for sure.

[@meursault7030]

@@GTRalso Sure he was, champ.

[@synthnseq]

What you've done with the panned acoustic guitars needs to be mentioned as well, that in itself is really rewarding to listen to!

[@lukecyrus]

Thanks! Nylon on the left and steel string on the right.

[@andythefork]

I'm dumbfounded, spellbound, speechless. This is heavenly and brain-tickling for someone with extreme sound sensitivity

[@ChadwickRider]

Nick Drake used so many alternate tunings that he can be difficult to figure out sometimes. Picked this out right away, very well done.

[@lukecyrus]

Yes, and I was almost shocked when I found that this one is in standard tuning!

[@TheNCGardener]

You can't guess where this melody will go. Totally unexpected but always resolving into a satisfying chord.

[@jazzizm]

a Nick Drake cover on lapsteel. that is awesome

[@MrBuzzthecat]

Nick Drake's music is haunting special and River Man one his best..Your interpretation capytures the melancholy and is simply gorgeous!

[@livewire4495]

Your Arrangement and production are Outstanding. Hauntingly Beautiful. 😎

[@PaisleyPatchouli]

I believe if old Nick was still around, he would love this! :) Most excellent cover!

[@MrPatdeeee]

One of the most beautiful renditions on this "celestial" song I have ever heard. And of course, only Luke Goetze can do this. For he is innately talented from Heaven for sure. Thanks kind Sir for sharing this beauty with us.

[@nealmatthews3048]

Breathtaking. Flawless technique, but one doesn't even care about that as much as the soaring places this takes you.

[@mymuses4336]

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING COVER...YOU CRACKED MY HEAD OPEN AND ALLOWED ME TO TAKE FLIGHT DURING THIS PERFORMANCE! ^..^

[@brettwintersmusic]

I think I’ve listened to this five times today. Utterly mesmerizing. Thank you, Luke, and thank you, Nick Drake!

[@BabaDontKnow]

Stunning and hauntingly beautiful treatment of a classic Drake tune. I'm still mesmerized....

[@dasbinmich]

I have listened to this countless times. It is so comforting, calming, and peaceful. It's almost putting me to sleep now.

[@webbyenfield]

What a lovely interpretation of a song from the great Nick Drake. Heavenly.

[@carlmarks8170]

Beautiful cover version of a great song. This is why I love KZbin.

[@DennisAnthonis]

You had me floating along a slow moving river and dreaming.

[@APPAREIL365]

a real poem and 4 minutes of fulness between the disasters. Thank's Luke!

[@DJ-yc1rc]

I could listen to this cover a thousand times and never get tired of hearing Thank you Mr G You made my day

[@lesliestevenson5261]

The ten seconds of video after you stop at the end...required for most of us to just sit and shake our heads in disbelief at what we’ve just heard. Superb and very tasteful cover. Well done.

[@lukecyrus]

Oh wow, I never noticed that had happened. Thank you very much indeed!

[@lesliestevenson5261]

@@lukecyrus namechecked you to @heavypiano on KZbin, does a lovely version on solo piano....do a duet! Would be beautiful I bet!

[@theLukedishwasher]

This is an instrument mastered, and what an inspiration. Unique. Just fabulous.

[@pml394]

A pillow full of hauntingly beautiful sounds to rest my tired ears against

[@ArminAdams]

I love the slide twang it brings to a totally non-country song. Opposites do attract. Incredible skills, I pull my hat.

[@ricardorazo10]

Wow! I was completely transported somewhere else while listening to this. Amazing.

[@josephalford6253]

Love these recordings. They're just ahhhhhh...Thank you sir.

[@donlopeaguirre112]

Apparently, this song was made for steel. Incredible. Thanks.

[@IvorThomas]

You have put some really nice renditions but man, this one is beautiful.

[@lukecyrus]

Thank You!

[@deanmary1969]

@@lukecyrus Thank you Sir ol couple way down in TX

[@NUNUA]

Amazing! I'm going through your videos the all day.

[@funkyjones]

Hauntingly beautiful...lyrically executed with finesse.

[@stilllife4u]

Have it on loop .All day .

[@GregoryBrown6283]

WOW !!! Breathtakingly beautiful

[@mothereartha7]

Man that’s smoking, eye watering faithful testament to a master.

[@miguelshake]

What a beautiful performance; Brilliant

[@dalebaker959]

Hauntingly beautiful

[@thebestian]

I got lost listening to this. In a good way. just...compelled to listen for what would come next.

[@Zcoleman401]

Man this lap steel adds so much to this tune! Well done Luke!

[@dashboardcrown]

Your playing and tone are incredible. But the backing tracks are the unsung hero here! Such tasteful strumming and "string" parts. So good!

[@MychaelAllenMusic]

Sounds sooo good!

[@RG-vx1kj]

Hi Luke, of all of your songs I have listened to, I like this one the best. More please ...... I'm sending a contribution to the worthy cause.

[@StevieWyatt]

I've had this on repeat for about half an hour now!! I've always liked this song, but it lends it self SO well to this instrument. And you play it beautifully.

[@jeromejoy4479]

Put a smile on my face this morning. Thanks Luke.

[@meursault7030]

Amazing cover. I now routinely play this immediately after the original. They're perfect companions.

[@MANANTMOISAL]

Beautiful. Whith excellent good taste.

[@stavrou0]

I have been on a Nick Drake binge for the last week. Then I see the masterful cover. You did this song justice. Cheers to you!

[@suephillips-st3jw]

Gorgeous Some hints of Jeff Beck's phrasing there ❤️

[@tedhart7708]

Man! Mesmerizing! Lovely!

[@insider_english1594]

absolutely sublime !! ❤️

[@sasquash1957]

A killer version, thank you for introducing us to it

[@FreesyTube]

This is simply incredible. I don't even know what to say. Thanks Luke

[@paulcoalson9738]

Has a certain warmth and mellowness to it . Nicely done .

[@geraldvoss5494]

Seriously Good for the Soul, much thanks for sharing your wonderful gifts, 👏

[@cab5000fi]

Thanks!

[@MirlitronOne]

Deserves more likes - excellent.

[@UkuleleBobbyKemp]

Gorgeous mate! My fave ND song, and so lovely with your ‘steel vibes... 🥰🙏. Bobby 🌺🎵

[@silvio76504]

wonderful version

[@rubbadubdub6543]

Magical - thank you!

[@bobconnor1210]

Stunning! Love to Nick Drake. We miss you, man.

[@hitsonacousticguitar]

Sounds so sweet

[@gaoldias]

I think if Nick Drake were alive to hear this, he would be blown away!

[@MrPatdeeee]

"I think if Nick Drake was (NOT were) alive to hear this, he would be blown away!". I believe that MOST musicians and many that are not musicians, would be blown away at the talents of Luke Goetze. I have been playing and taught the steel guitar for over 70 yrs; and he is one of THE greatest players I have ever seen. He has a "touch and tone", that few will ever have. Awesome! It has to be innate, for that can not be learned IHMO.

[@andrewroffey]

@@MrPatdeeee Andrew Galloway was correct: Were, not was. It's called the subjunctive tense:expressing a wish or possibility.

[@ThereIsNoOtherHandleLikeMine]

@@MrPatdeeee When you correct someone only to find out that you are the one who is wrong... "Were" is correct. Reminds me of the English teacher who tried to tell me that "They" is not a personal pronoun for gender neutral context. smdh

[@ygrekelpm69]

Excellent job... Very nice

[@davemassie3726]

BEAUTIFUL! Thank you Luke.

[@jeremiahtalentscout3780]

I got chills all over! This is sooo good! Keep it up!! 🥰💯👏

[@jdoucetteguitar]

I am simultaneously humbled and inspired by your performance.

[@germona]

what a beautifull sound in that lapsteel, and very well played. Thanks

[@Thegoldpandaparty]

Music for the soul, a beautiful piece yet again!

[@anuraggill1162]

Very nice tone and nice sweater too......🎄🎄🎄

[@azcorazon844]

Awesome brother

[@scootb7400]

Wowowow! This really hits the spot. Thanks

[@eightrodway]

Great touch, great tone, beautiful!

[@livewire6925]

I live just south of Nashville. I wish you could visit sometime . You could play both these classics and your own compositions. The quality of musicians is awesome, but you would be unique in this Guitar town. You could play some outstanding venues and be appreciated by Music lovers and meet some very supportive peers!

[@gillesserrigny6324]

Dont let pass the chance Luke ( Or a good time). Thanks for the tuning.

[@lukecyrus]

I’d love to come! Somebody there also owes me a beer!

[@johnrourke4363]

@@lukecyrus I'm guessing a Rolling Rock then.

[@jdoucetteguitar]

watched this again (as i do)....So amazing in every way

[@SLoMo4]

at that middle section at like 1:41 on, my heart was in my goddamn throat

[@richardchitty264]

So Right

[@davidcasper4825]

Wow! Masterfully done.

[@unstrung65]

Achingly beautiful version of a Nick Drake song ----- even his hand motions add to the 'touch' he has on his instrument

[@costa1434]

I have no words to comment all your performance. I'm speacheless. Just wish you all the best and thank you for your time shared with us. With love greetings from Rome@Italy

[@costa1434]

Tks dear

[@dobrofool]

Absolutely love this. My favorite cover was Lee Ritenour. But this. Wow. Phenomenal. I’m guessing you are playing the guitar on the backtrack (?). Well done!

[@johnbarleycorn699]

Luke . . .you the man !

[@andrewroffey]

Spooky! Ethereal! Thanks Luke.

[@malikrath9503]

Wow, very very cool. Thank you very much.

[@johnrourke4363]

Love the loping 5/4 feel. Congrats on the win on Buk’s channel. If you are a Nick guy, you are my kind of guy. You go!

[@lukecyrus]

Thank you very much!!

[@paulcamus8944]

Beautiful stuff Luke! Very unexcepected progression. And I always salivate over your Duesy.

[@daithesaes]

Beautiful. Thank you.

[@JasonSchmidt-1979]

Ok, this is outstanding! I’m subscribing

[@thomasmartinscott]

That is really inspiring! Thank You.

[@BCTGuitarPlayer]

Stunning...

[@meleepinata]

I knew I'd love this before I clicked on it. Your work is stellar.

[@lukecyrus]

Thank you very much!

[@muddysludge7117]

Well Played Sir.

[@johnhiggins6800]

That was Incredible!

[@stevenchurney2416]

Blown AWAY THISMorn

[@karst41]

I needed to hear that. Thank you

[@frankgeick3641]

The "E-Bow string section" is genius. I was going crazy trying to figure out what synth patch you were using... totally off base.

[@thewonderingnomad]

You are brilliant, 8 wish to be as good as you oke day, and as for the Duesenberg Fairytale, it's such a beautiful looking and sounding guitar.

[@nlumby]

...OUTSTANDING

[@jean-jacquessaussey5697]

Jolie... belle version, émotions

[@CEverett55]

Thanks for all the beautiful music, helped a little with paypal.

[@eyelidman09]

Sweet bliss! One of my favourites and you’ve played it so beautifully. Warmest thanks.🌞🙏🇬🇧🌞