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

[@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.

[@mksland3884]

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

[@ddpphoto]

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

[@hitsonacousticguitar]

So perfect in not being perfect

[@chrismudd9342]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@markdrouin8094]

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

[@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 :)

[@chrisdsav]

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

[@ztahs]

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

[@ohcaptainmycaptain3019]

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

[@babayaga1767]

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

[@minerva6]

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

[@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!

[@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! :)

[@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.

[@therealawakener7]

Some of the most beautiful chord changes ever!

[@Deliquescentinsight]

Beautifully played Tommy - iconic instrument

[@mickkim3654]

That is a virtuosity beyond measure.

[@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

[@jeffsheridan9910]

So beautiful. It moved me to tears

[@johnfenner347]

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

[@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.

[@amisil1549]

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

[@dreambeliever3652]

Couldn’t have picked a better guy for the tribute

[@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.

[@freddiebowers1125]

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

[@HipBurRn]

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

[@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.

[@GeneTrujillo]

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

[@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!

[@thegeezz6485]

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

[@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.

[@rusty0888]

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

[@johnbisaac93]

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

[@RaisedOnBlues]

Tommy Emmanuel is a gift from God.

[@phonicwheel933]

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

[@torontolarrivee7965]

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

[@Keep-on-picking]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@raysom2740]

Tommy makes the guitar sound like an orchestra!!!

[@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!!

[@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!

[@nickefgen9219]

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

[@WenbruReviews]

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

[@guitarandme]

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

[@brynteelingtheriverthieves3266]

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

[@ricomarcetti6040]

Absolutely wonderful! Thank you!

[@jscordoba3]

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

[@iandocherty6358]

That was special 😍

[@Deliquescentinsight]

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

[@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"

[@curnwah11]

Another side of Emmanuel that we rarely see. Amazing

[@milowagon]

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

[@drjsmetz]

Just one of the most beautiful tunes ever heard!

[@silvermane9370]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@kenhutley971]

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

[@Revsusu1]

Oh my, sooth my beating heart...

[@timwc]

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

[@fdcentrella0069]

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

[@thomasschroder7009]

Thank You verry much,dear Thommy!

[@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 .

[@lancealexander8071]

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

[@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.

[@josemolina959]

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

[@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.

[@musket-hc1fc]

Hauntingly beautiful!

[@StringsUp58]

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

[@fdcentrella0069]

Bunch of grouches, probably......

[@gregamerson9172]

@@fdcentrella0069 they're related to helen keller

[@toamataafa9463]

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

[@woodstoney]

How great was that!

[@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

[@tedg3721]

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

[@arlyon]

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

[@Shanem1000]

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

[@JFK1180]

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

[@davemadman7093]

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

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

Tears every time I hear this.

[@franetruba]

The sound and The tune is very emotional and inspiring. Thanks a lot😊

[@dezedaar8009]

What a beautiful piece

[@monicakearsey8041]

Beautiful and soothing! Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent

[@garydupuis2796]

So very incredible! Tommy is just, WOW

[@bgthrtle]

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

[@lozeck16]

Sounds lovely. Thanks.

[@francoisBonin-phils]

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

[@jchavins]

absolutely stunning...

[@MichaelGrecoGuitar]

absolutely beautiful

[@daviddoyle3622]

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

[@RickDanner]

one of the best guitar players in the world

[@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.

[@jeffreysimmons1084]

Plays it beautiful, Thanks Tommy

[@nainbangahan5526]

The best guitarist ever.

[@User0resU-1]

True.

[@andyorr1597]

Chet might agree.

[@BikerBugs678]

What a great video. Tommy's music always inspires me in some way. And great guitar!

[@nealbutlerguitar]

Lots of chills and feels, wow

[@adriannoe9841]

Wonderful Tommy !!!