Tommy Emmanuel Plays Chet Atkins' "Dark Eyes" Guitar at The Country Music Hall of Fame ~ Nashville

[@hitsonacousticguitar]

So perfect in not being perfect

[@Ron239]

This guy is the most beautiful, soulful guitarist in the world -- and there is no one -- jazz, classical or otherwise who comes close to his depth of tenderness and feeling. His touch on the guitar is the equivalent of that of the great jazz pianist Bill Evans' touch on the piano. This is what art is supposed to be about -- simply wonderful.

[@ddpphoto]

You can clearly see (and hear) Tommy was moved by the gravity of playing his friend and mentor's historic instrument. Beautiful.

[@mksland3884]

Tommy’s love of music is so apparent when he plays and God has blessed him immensely with such talent.

[@markdrouin8094]

For my money this is the greatest living guitarist today . Tommy Emmanuel.

[@chrismudd9342]

When this guy plays, he makes the world a better place!!!

[@forbebe]

I think it's the new one Tommy wrote for his wife "Clara's tune". Beautiful just like she is!! Cheers, Bunny

[@musicalhartbeat]

Thank you. I love this tune! :)

[@ztahs]

If you've never seen Tommy live, do so ASAP. You will not believe your ears or your eyes. He is astounding.

[@babayaga1767]

it's not that tommy loves playing guitar, it's guitars love being played by tommy

[@chrisdsav]

We were present for this performance at the Country Music Hall of fame

[@NCLUSA]

No wonder I have no talent!,,,this guy has it all (: Great video.

[@mickbrenton]

NCLUSA Everytime another guitarist watches him he sucks out their talent!

[@grantrogers1858]

Tommy practices 10 hours per day. he created his own talent.

[@NCLUSA]

Someone said that this man is the best guitar player in the World, I can't argue with that. It's like he's part of the guitar.

[@actionoriented]

My wife and I were lucky enough to sit in the front row for this event, amazing venue in the CMHOF - as always Tommy was amazing and gracious. I'll also say that I was BLOWN AWAY by the excellence of Joe Robinson, he's a stellar player, and you can see how his relationship with Tommy has impacted him....LOVED those guitars too :)

[@ohcaptainmycaptain3019]

This fella makes us proud as Australians!! God bless you Tommy.

[@MCOult]

I've been around for seven decades, but listening to (and watching) Tommy Emmanuel brings me back to the wonder of being a child: transfixed. Thank you, Tom, for posting this. --- Old Matt

[@therealawakener7]

Some of the most beautiful chord changes ever!

[@minerva6]

There are some songs that capture nuances in life that can’t be put into words. This is one of those songs. ❤

[@dreambeliever3652]

Couldn’t have picked a better guy for the tribute

[@Smargiasso33]

Tommy Emmanuel is one of the very few guitarist who are able to play every single piece they play with their full dedication...it's like a fusion with the guitar. He is able to go straight to the heart of people and it feels like our very soul is hit by his heavenly touch and always a tempo playing. This guy is a legend.

[@mickkim3654]

That is a virtuosity beyond measure.

[@vincentsabatino4480]

Beautiful music by one of the most Talented ,Innovative ,and Humble and in my opinion Best Musicians in the World (and songwriter)

[@anytimejj]

I gree with you

[@TrikeRoadPoet]

As soft as a zephyr across the trackless span of a contented soul, as sweet as her quiet laughing eyes, and as memorable as a gift from the heart, many thanks for sharing the sounds of musical magic that can only come from wisdom and love.

[@stevebilliter]

Nice, but I would say that God is the true source of both wisdom and love, anything less than Him just falls short.

[@User0resU-1]

Beautiful words, captures the soul of the piece.

[@guitarandme]

Person like him .....born in ages...musically gifted...and what a beautiful and humble he is....Lucky to even listening him

[@tylersgamespace4891]

I am now 100% sure that tommy Emmanuel is the greatest Guitar player of all time! No one can or in my opinion will ever equal him! Just mesmerising!

[@jeffsheridan9910]

So beautiful. It moved me to tears

[@phonicwheel933]

Tommy can rock the house, but he can also play slow with feeling: magic!

[@freddiebowers1125]

Very sad ! Very beautiful! Tear! RIP Chet Atkins 🙏

[@dalehumphrey8765]

Tommy is fantastic.I can't believe more people don't know of him.

[@evalolacookie]

Thank God I found him about 6 months ago

[@michaelmcgovern7139]

I'm usually quite happy when the audience is large but not hyper-huge. I feel the same about Rory Gallagher, John Martyn, Nick Drake, and a whole load more. Recognition by those who really appreciate rather than the hyped up idolatry that is the ruin of a lot of talents. Keeps it real, to use a hackneyed phrase ... but this time a hear-felt one .

[@milowagon]

Time stood still for me.....sublime.

[@Keep-on-picking]

I’m especially impressed by Tommy’s play with great respect to Chet. Thanks so much. 😂

[@toamataafa9463]

Love Tommy..RIP CHET ATKINS & PHIL EMMANUEL🙏🙏🙏

[@fdcentrella0069]

It doesn't get any better than Tommy on a Gretsch!

[@stevefeatherston4977]

Reminded me of why I wanted to play guitar in the first place. What an incredible tone. Brought back lots of memories of listening to Chet when I was a kid back in the 60s.

[@yodiablo]

Maybe a new one of Tommy? I'm always stunned and my jaw is down when I hear a new song of him, and so I've been now!

[@johnfenner347]

A masterful performance. Few players alive put such soul into their playing. Wonderful.

[@rusty0888]

Now that was truly magical. Tommy E.is a truly gifted musician.

[@JackKincaid..]

Tommy, I was raised up in music. I've been around so many players. But when you play it just carries me away. You are such a great player. Your true personality comes thru in your playing. Your brother Phil was a great player himself. He was such a loss.

[@johnbisaac93]

Tommy, there are no words. Thank you!!!

[@martypaxton7668]

for me there is time before knowing Tommy existed and after....if you don't know Tommy , .research him, he's in class by himself , same for Chet . just so sublime to hear .thankyou so much

[@silvermane9370]

Shivers down my spine and a lump in my throat. Respect.

[@thegeezz6485]

How can anyone vote this video down? The history and the beautiful music are so classic of Tommy.... what a class act.

[@Janiesue08]

I love this man,his guitar playing rates A++++ and his soft spoken voice just makes me want to listen to him speak and play for hours.

[@RaisedOnBlues]

Tommy Emmanuel is a gift from God.

[@iandocherty6358]

That was special 😍

[@StringsUp58]

How could over 400 "individuals" give this a thumbs down?

[@fdcentrella0069]

Bunch of grouches, probably......

[@gregamerson9172]

@@fdcentrella0069 they're related to helen keller

[@josemolina959]

Tommy Emmanuel, God bless you!!! Absolutely beautiful! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🎼🙏🏼

[@dangleeman1]

OMG , that was so beautiful I can hardly stand it. I'm awestruck. Tommy plays with incredible emotion, and tenderness, like the guitar is a part of his soul. I have to keep telling myself, "It's just a piece of wood." Tommy makes the guitar alive. AMAZING MUSICIAN!!

[@HipBurRn]

A wonderful piece from Chet Atkins... tnx Tommy for the beautiful rendition.

[@GeneTrujillo]

Oh boy was that beautiful. That Tommy Emmanuel sure can play. Lovely tribute to Chet, one of my all time favorite musicians.

[@curnwah11]

Another side of Emmanuel that we rarely see. Amazing

[@contarinifamily2183]

Tommy is an Australian classic. I met him some years ago. Such a gentle and original character. Hope life is treating you well!

[@flatoutt1]

not just an aussie classic anymore we had to give him to the rest of the world . what a gift

[@amisil1549]

So beatiful, Thank you Tommy, you are my hero. I set with my guitar to learn it, a great fun.

[@Deliquescentinsight]

Beautifully played Tommy - iconic instrument

[@tedg3721]

brings tears when I hear that, even for the 29th time.

[@wolfeyes9357]

That was one of the most beautiful guitar I have ever heard!!!!!Just amazing!!!!!!I am a guitarist, and happy that there are incredible players like this to inspire!!!Thank you Tommy.

[@WenbruReviews]

I have an unbelievable crush on this amazing fellow🌹 Saw him in Nashville, will never get over him😍

[@lancealexander8071]

Saw Tommy in ‘08 in San Diego. We were not disappointed.

[@johnbohlinger4868]

Awesome. Prototypes usually do not have the kinks worked out, they are rough, but Tommy played it like it was his own. Amazing musician.

[@alvinweasel]

Like Chet was known to say "it ain't the arrow, its the indian"

[@jdwilkins2000]

An Aussie friend introduced me to Tommy Emmanuel 6 or 8 years ago, since then I have become a huge fan of his finger-picking guitar playing. Chet's legacy is in great hands, Tommy is the real deal.Peace,Jim

[@nickefgen9219]

Wow!!! That is just a simply amazing sound from the guitar

[@raysom2740]

Tommy makes the guitar sound like an orchestra!!!

[@RickDanner]

one of the best guitar players in the world

[@brynteelingtheriverthieves3266]

Really felt the emotion.... the chord changes the melody and finally his playing.... beautiful

[@77salad57]

People must listen to this kind of music, more and more. Then may people live their life better, and love each other more, and Thanks to God in everyday even more.

[@torontolarrivee7965]

Nice to hear a spacious song like this that really lets the guitar’s tone come across

[@jscordoba3]

That guitars tone is instantly recognizable. Sounds just as good as it did in the 50s.

[@Revsusu1]

Oh my, sooth my beating heart...

[@kenhutley971]

Yes, indeed... Thanks, Tommy. As always, Bloody Fantastic!

[@boreed5734]

Tommy, no matter what you are truly awesome, a gift of music from your immense talent. Thanks, my whole world stopped while I listened.

[@drjsmetz]

Just one of the most beautiful tunes ever heard!

[@World-as-i-c-it]

Tears every time I hear this.

[@nainbangahan5526]

The best guitarist ever.

[@User0resU-1]

True.

[@andyorr1597]

Chet might agree.

[@asandiegoguy]

Not to mention it’s a beautiful composition. As a brilliant as his playing is, many of his original pieces are dazzling. His music will be played by guitarists long into the future.

[@solarismoon3046]

That's what they said about Buddy Holly. Sadly most people today have never heard of Chet Atkins or his music. And these same people listen to the trash of today passing itself off as music. Only the fortunate few like us that care about music - REAL music will ever know the glory of it.

[@arlyon]

Such a beautiful melody. Wonderful guitarist and very moving seeing him play Chet's iconic Gretsch.

[@tedgalog]

Wow, such passion, chops, and tone! I haven't seen Tommy play an electric before, and he played it so beautifully as he channeled the spirit of his idol/mentor. Bravo!

[@JFK1180]

It's just so wonderful to see the spirit of Chet Atkins burn bright in Tommy Emmanuel. He is a true master!

[@dezedaar8009]

What a beautiful piece

[@harmvonlintig7146]

Tommy, I love you, hearing playing, watching. Seen you live playing in Konstanz on stage, I love your music. You are a great musician. Keep on going.

[@thomasschroder7009]

Thank You verry much,dear Thommy!

[@Deliquescentinsight]

Beautiful, melody and harmony - musical features you do not encounter much in modern music.

[@bgthrtle]

Tommys music and playing never fail to move me! As always, Outstanding!!

[@garydupuis2796]

So very incredible! Tommy is just, WOW

[@allanrussack2844]

I and I think we all love your original style Tommi, and I love the respect and love you show in your playing and lessons for Chet, who is an extremely hard act to follow! But, MY, what a great job all his followers and dedicated guitarists are doing! Martin, Larry, Lee, Tommi and the great Django school of masters...the list goes on...anyone with ears just has to love you all! Thanks guys!

[@valmaas7659]

Tommy, one word: Beautiful!

[@timwc]

Such a great artist!! Chet Atkins' legacy lives on through Tommy!

[@garysondrini4911]

Every time I listen this song it brings tears to my eyes. I'm going to see Tommy on Saturday 12-7-19. I better bring along a lot of Kleenex tissue.

[@strumbum946]

Another awesome job Mr. Emmanuel! Mr. Guitar would be very proud. I know he loved your playing as well. Thank you for playing such a beautiful tune.

[@stjepkoboban358]

Chet Atkins My Hero!!!! RIP

[@francoisBonin-phils]

just finished listening , and don't know what to say...i was in another world!!!

[@Shanem1000]

Brings tears to your eyes...Very Good...

[@nealbutlerguitar]

Lots of chills and feels, wow

[@FishSlappee]

Wow the most beautiful I've ever heard Tommy Emanuel play I think. Wonderful :D

[@gotrane]

When two Icons meet, magic happens!

[@ricomarcetti6040]

Absolutely wonderful! Thank you!

[@jeffreysimmons1084]

Plays it beautiful, Thanks Tommy

[@daviddoyle3622]

Stellar God given talent,,,,Mister T !!!!

[@soundslikeawinner9538]

That was a really beautiful song Tommy Emmanuel

[@woodstoney]

How great was that!

[@davemadman7093]

Simply beautiful ,he's taken me to his special world. Magnificent playing Tommy especially with that guitar. 👍

[@waynespeirs1024]

From Chet Tommy has learned well superb touch is everything. Not withstanding your guitar vocabulary if you have a touch like that you can really impress everyone.