Sleepwalk - New version of Shadows Classic

[@peteraustin370]

Listening to this fabulous version of Sleepwalk......with misty eyes....having only just discovered that John Skelton sadly passed away in 2018....!!!!....His version of..Girl from Ipanema...is best I've ever heard...yet another sad loss...!!!!..RIP.

[@onlythelonely533]

I start my morning off with this song every day. Just makes for a better day!

[@derekstocker6661]

Fabulous version of this classic and brings back so many memories of those days gone by!

[@acegitaar]

To be honest.....This is the Best performance of Sleep Walk.... its like a medicine to calm down NUMBER1! Thanks a lot Awesome!!!!!!

[@leojnivram2987]

Il y a tant d'instrumentaux de guitare que j'adore, mais celui-là à marqué ma jeunesse et ma vie... Je suis ému à chaque fois que je l'écoute et je pense à Patrick, mon frère décédé, qui comme moi adorait The SHADOWS depuis 1961. Le musicien qui interprète Sleepwalk est tout simplement super, plus que super !!!

[@cats4life1387]

Hauntingly eerie amd a true testament to a master of his tool. You make Santo amd Johnny proud.

[@loxsilan]

Nice comment Alex, pleased about that. John

[@gavinmathew7491]

Very beautiful. .....I can't understand why anyone would not like it and give it a thumbs down.

[@candjur1]

They don't make em like that anymore. Thank you for bringing this wonderful tune back to life in such a beautiful version

[@loxsilan]

Thanks Kim for those kind words. John

[@gordonduncan1288]

One of... if not the best ever... re-make of this great piece of music!!!

[@chesterburnett3466]

I gotta say, this version was terrific. It joins the ranks of the best. You truly honored Santo & Johnny with this one. Thanks!

[@ronhawkins5636]

stumbled upon this while surfing oldies.......absolutely stunning!

[@HankMartin-ll4pi]

Truely a wonderful sounding Stratocaster i love this version 🎸🎶

[@waiyanhtoon2245]

I recognized La Bamba. I love this song very much that melody can touch my heart directly. Thanks.

[@johndakin9164]

This is really an excellent top class cover, I wish I could play like that, the best ive heard

[@kerstanp5091]

This is one of the better performances of this song...and I've heard tons. Wonderful playing. I was smiling the whole time.

[@loxsilan]

That makes me smile too. All the best - keep on smiling... John

[@rizzlerazzleuno4733]

Slow dancing to this tune in 1962 at Emerald Junior High. You have done a superb rendition. Thanks.

[@TheAlfredoliva1]

Music made with feeling, never dies !!! wonder !!!

[@loxsilan]

+Alfredo Oliveira Pleased you liked it Alfredo - thanks. John

[@johnmakulinski6446]

Great song and arrangement

[@yamilthehacker5077]

Oliveira sounds portuguese definitely great song

[@totosilaban8743]

So tender so sweet and so beautiful. Can not stop listening to this.

[@Chris-zd1bm]

Absolutely beautiful. Amazing clarity. This tune takes me back to my very happy childhood. Thank you for taking the time to thrill us with your amazing musical talent.

[@albertcolaco9651]

Truly!

[@monabutterfield6479]

Oh absobloominglylutely

[@jorgeday5609]

Que maestro, que arreglo y esa fender stratocaster, para lograr esa bella melodia😂❤

[@pattyyuraitis5071]

Lovely... I feel I'm floating on a cloud 🌹

[@roberthowell4029]

My favorite instrumental from a kid till now, and I'm 75. Nice job!

[@SteveHilliarphotography]

What a great rendition, FANTASTIC.

[@PhilipHawthorne]

Played with great feeling. A superb version of a classic, beautiful tune.

[@loxsilan]

Philip Hawthorne Thanks Philip, that's very kind of you. Regards, John

[@emileclede4510]

"Sleepwalk" has been my favorite since I first heard Santo & Johnny play it on American Bandstand.. I have heard, and enjoyed, several different arrangements and variations on the original. They have been good, but none that I would call better; until now, anyway. You, sir, have put so much heart into the presentation of this melody that this has moved me more than the original. Thank you.

[@loxsilan]

Thank you Emile, that is a real compliment and very much appreciated. John

[@irenilles2323]

Magnifico brano, e questo esecuzione con la chitarra elettrica, si avvicina perfettamente quella di Hank Marvin, Complimenti ha superato la prova !

[@rarebreed9208]

One of the most beautiful instrumentals ever. You did a great job, showing much respect to the original composition. Beautifully executed.👍👍👍.

[@frankrobbins3879]

Words alone cannot describe this fabulous music keep playing please,thank you.

[@leanderx1517]

So touching hearing this in your style and rendition. Listening to it on repeat to sleep to.

[@Bulldog-xe8dd]

thanks for posting! I 'Swayed' a thousand miles to this song in high school! held her 'like a second skin' in those days!!!! Hank is a magician on that Fender! pure bliss to listen to !!!

[@loxsilan]

Thanks Nathan. This was one of Jet Harris's favourites when I was in his band. I loved the old and new versions so I did this originally to his memory when he died. Hence the passion. Much appreciated. John

[@srilanka1942]

Now this is what you call playing with feeling and having listened to Hank in detail. Congratulations.

[@loxsilan]

Thanks Arden for those nice comments. John

[@loxsilan]

Thanks John. Having played in Jet Harris's Band in the late seventies/early eighties certainly helped my timing and feeling for music. He was a great inspiration to work with. Just continuing the promotion of the Shadows type music is always a pleasure. Glad you liked it. Regards, John

[@paulpecchio5690]

Classic of the classics of the "guitar play". Thanks, The Shadows! Music that reminds me of the 60s, when good music actually existed... Paul Pecchio Campo Belo neighborhood - SP.

[@americanpatriot9018]

Love this rendition of the song. very well done.

[@frankrobbins3879]

This music makes me forget all my problems ,thank you sir.

[@Juggalo5588]

Still a pleasure to watch, A year later. I love the Emotion in every note. So nice to hear it again. Thank you for posting it. Have a happy holiday!

[@loxsilan]

Nice that you are still enjoying this a year later. That is a very nice compliment which I appreciate very much. Happy holiday to you too. Regards, John

[@lrmars]

This is...without a doubt...EXCELLENT musicianship and technique! Bravo!

[@K-carbon]

Outstanding.makes me feel so much better listening to this piece of heaven

[@jackyroemers1889]

Prachtig gespeeld!!!,

[@huguettemarquet4675]

My anti-depressant !

[@davidsnell1044]

Hi, Excellent performance of this classic Shadows tune. Thumbs up. Best Wishes, David

[@rmaidwell]

Quite simply The best version i have ever heard

[@paulhuggett7503]

Hank B Marvin will be proud of your incredible interpretation sounding so much like Hank's amazing style. (not forgetting Bruce!) He and you are the greatest!🙂🎸

[@stevea3860]

Incredible you took an already beautiful piece and added a new and wonderful dimension to it. I loved it and could listen to it again and again. Thank you

[@peteraustin370]

Sadly John Skelton passed away in 2018....!!!!!...RIP.

[@stevea3860]

@@peteraustin370 making music in heaven now

[@tuankujaafar2916]

Wow..beautipool and dreamy..great thats all l can say..Jeff Malaysia

[@brumarshad47]

Superb interpretation , performed with the right skills and sensitivity . Bruno.

[@loxsilan]

+Bruno Marsiglio Thanks for watching and your great comments. John

[@MargatePete6137]

I keep coming back to listen to who was one of my favorite KZbin I subscribed to. RIP. Peter.

[@billythekid5258]

absolutely beautifully hypnotic! one of the best versions! Jeff Beck, bless him, but he's too harsh with this tune... it needs to be smooth, silky, and like I said, hypnotic... you nailed it, sir!!

[@leojnivram2987]

Vous êtes un vrai, un admirateur inconditionnel de The SHADOWS et je suis plus que certain d' Hank B MARVIN ! Franchement, vous jouez comme lui à la PERFECTION... Vous êtes son double ! Comme je vous envie... Soyez bénis tous les deux !!!

[@deej19142]

This song is awesome no matter how many times I hear it and no matter how many different ways it's played. Nice job man!

[@loxsilan]

Deric, I appreciate your kind comments, thanks. John

[@ReinySMusic]

Thank you for your beautiful and great electric guitar cover my friend. Big Like 7648 Greetings from Austria and have a nice time 🎸😀👍

[@acegitaar]

Very Nice! Beautiful played !Dreamy and Smooth Great performance Like I am really in a Sleepwalk!Thanks bro!

[@ellenreinerman6721]

Beautiful tune beautifully played. Well done and thank you so much for sharing

[@loxsilan]

Thank you Ellen for the lovely comments; so pleased you enjoyed it. John

[@stationofdreams1241]

Wonderful performance. Real class.

[@SuperCarver2011]

i still remermber Santo and Johnny mid '60s , dancing cheek to cheek in the HS gymn at a themed dance listening to his steel guitar. this is a timeless classic..where have all those years gone?

[@davelewis3552]

hello my friend you are truly fantastic first class i have loved the shadows since i was 8 years old now i am 49 please keep up the brilliant work you r doing to keep the shads alive

[@loxsilan]

Thank you Raymond. The shadows were my first inspiration to play guitar. John

[@georgefinlay8849]

what can i say ...fantastic

[@leojnivram2987]

C'est vrai ! FANTASTIQUE !!!

[@leojnivram2987]

1000% en accord avec Tesla Tespala : Hank MARVIN est un modèle pour les "vrais" guitaristes, pas les "pignoufs"

[@jean-lucbersou758]

what a wonderful magic touch......" spatiale" towards the infinite !

[@doowoplover1932]

The 70 people that gave a thumps down would do well to have their hearing checked. They're missing out on wonderful composition.

[@SpeedTriple59]

Good cover but not as cool as original.

[@franznarf]

Santo & Johnny first two 👎

[@edmundverwey617]

Well....it's 246 deaf people already. Maybe they are just very upset because they can't hear how beautiful this sounds. It does not matter how you play Sleepwalk, it is a beautiful composition.

[@franciscrosby7895]

Just plan beautful. I Love this song.

[@florancelonie8790]

Very relaxing listening to this music .

[@stevea3860]

Hauntingly beautiful and a sheer delight to listen to. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent you've made my day

[@jerrybailey8036]

Just silk. I love it. Great job!

[@zerobertoballestra]

Amazing!!! Beautiful. This is one of the better performances of this song of Shadows! BRAVO!!!!

[@loxsilan]

Your comments are very much appreciated - thank you. Regards, John

[@bsullivan7]

Very beautiful. I can tell your a seasoned music veteran. Great sound, excellent recording, and a perfect performance. Truly a pleasure to watch and listen.

[@tomhigginbotham8600]

Move over Hank! Most beautiful rendition!

[@blueshadow7385]

this is amazingly well played! Great sound and feel!

[@victorcorovai7970]

GREAT Performance!!! I gonna listen for it three times a week!

[@edi5]

great performance, thanks, bravo.

[@nemausus1430]

Back to the year 1959 with a great new-vintage sound !

[@victorfarthing4516]

Nice one! Beautifully played.

[@renelambillon3502]

moi qui suis un fervent des shadows....c'est excellent merci pour ce partage

[@Mr.Altavoz]

A superb performance!! I have been watching different videos on KZbin, but yours is outstanding, even better than of the professional,like Jeff Beck, Les Paul and so on... you play the right notes at the right time... Thank you sharing.

[@egalitarianvegan8806]

I never get tired of listening to you play. Would love to see, and hear more videos from you.

[@loxsilan]

Thank you Dennis, I may do some more in the near future. John

[@klauswhitedreamer]

beautifully played, your guitar tone is amazingly crystal clean !..

[@loxsilan]

+Claudiu Cont Thank you Claudiu for your lovely comments - appreciated. John

[@joannebeauchamp1169]

Absolutely gorgeous guitar playing! 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@DaveLitten]

very nice....delicate touch....

[@loxsilan]

Thanks Dave for watching and commenting. John

[@PatriziaCacucciolo]

With this guitar you can cross the border of the dream,playing as Geoff shows us in the close-up of this beautiful instructive video...

[@edmundverwey617]

Well done. I really enjoyed that version. Matter of fact I enjoy listening to a good guitar player and this is a good guitar player. I play sleepwalk the Ken Mercer way, it's a little bit longer than the original but more to listen to. Thanks for posting.

[@terryparker7964]

Beautiful, wonderful, words can not describe this.

[@loxsilan]

Thank you for that great comment. John

[@KPMCV]

Hello John, I've only just found your entries on you tube and I'm very glad I came across this one. Your 'Sleepwalk' is the most enjoyable and moving version I've heard. Everyone should play a Strat. Kind regards John P.

[@johnfreeland45]

Absolutely the best I have ever heard this song played! I can’t imagine it being performed any better.

[@gibsonemmett]

Hi Where did you get the backing track for this , love it love your version , you play with feeling love it best on the net thank you

[@richardanscombe4763]

beautiful crisp notes thank you for playing

[@loxsilan]

Thanks Richard, pleased you liked it. John

[@echoesofthe65gravitations34]

I've been around a long long time 73 years to be exact and seen and heard a lot of guys play this, and we did it in our band in 1965...but you Sir have the best sound, play especially the bends....you can feel the emotion in your play...just a beautiful cover...everyone should if they could play Sleepwalk every day to appreciate real music....subscribed...thanks...Ye Olde Coach

[@a2zpaul766]

Best Sleepwalk cover on KZbin!

[@loxsilan]

a2zpaul Thanks Paul for that wonderful comment. John

[@Vetea219]

a2zpaul

[@chuckdesjarlais1387]

Fantastic version could listen to it all day

[@johnskeldon5187]

Thank you John that was just perfect

[@raymondbeh]

This piece has transported me to a better place. Thank you Sir

[@JULIENVANCAMP]

Absolutely beautiful,Thank you !!!

[@loxsilan]

Thanks for the great comment - appreciated. John

[@marklynch3149]

Just found this video... Simply superb 👍

[@ebernardi3408]

wow....wonderfull played

[@loxsilan]

Thank you. John

[@chrisjames4837]

brilliant wish I could play it must be a great feeling to play like this

[@larrygeetar9309]

Very, very nice version. Clear and clean, with nice effects, not overdone. But Hank Marvin's inspira- tion was the original by Santo and Johnny. I think you should have introduced it that way. Hank did.

[@highpitwilma]

larry geetar..he does say in the title,that it is a mixture of old and new, so with artistic licence,do you not think he made a lovely job of the intro,even if it was improvised..? Mind ,in saying that,I am the most purist fanatic in the world,when it comes to playing like Hank,and I have played Hank's version as perfect as I could,since the day it was released,but I always recognise talent and brilliant playing ,like this guy,who has the silkiest feel with the plec..walk in the room and you would think that it was Hank playing!!..[ I said the same about Phil McGarrick...great player also!]..I respect your opinion,Larry,and also your good and sensible thoughts on the vid. Cheers Mate!

[@dansguitarheaven]

Absolutely Beautiful.

[@sergioacorrea]

Wonderfull! Love it!

[@loxsilan]

Sergio de Almeida Correa Thank you Sergio for those kind comments. John

[@lindapawlowski8560]

Beautiful! Just beautiful!

[@kelstra1997]

I'm not sure the Shadows ever did this - try Santo and Johnny. Beautifully played on the Strat just the same.

[@Lambda346]

Meaning the Shadows did a version of it. Yes it was Johnny and Santo"s original.

[@davemerrington7346]

@@Lambda346 yes they did the original

[@Teflon_75]

@@davemerrington7346 Santo & Johnny did the original (and wrote the tune). The Shadows covered the track on their debut album back in 1960

[@hanzongbaobao]

太棒了！听着让人有流泪的冲动！ great great great！

[@loxsilan]

Great, great comment. Thanks, John

[@dingoswamphead]

Beautiful tasty playing. I also like the way your rhythm track's I VI II V has elements of the posthumous John Lennon/Beatles tune 'True Love'. Were you thinking of that?

[@loxsilan]

Thanks for watching and commenting. John

[@myrtlenaidu3092]

dingoswamphead

[@jackyroemers1889]

Very wonderful played so relax and sensitivity!!

[@retrorocker44]

Dare I say, Better than Santo and Johnny and Hank ?? ( My 4th time of watching and listening tonight, Thanks so much for posting such a great track, its so full of emotion )

[@stevesalisbury8206]

Phil's videos are awesome! Tell him I enjoy his videos. I can't comment on them. but I still have to come back to hear this one. really beautiful.

[@loxsilan]

Steve Thanks Steve for that great comment. Sorry I've been so long coming back. I've told Phil what you said - he's chuffed. He understands that anomalies still prevent some people from commenting on utube! Cheers, John

[@rsorli]

Nice touct to the strings

[@danielstoddart]

Very nice version of a classic instrumental. A great song to to show off the tone of a Fender Stratocaster.

[@loxsilan]

+Daniel Stoddart Thanks for your comments Daniel, they are appreciated. John