With A Little Help From My Friends (Live) l Collaborations | Tommy Emmanuel & JD Simo

[@RockDistortoBestiale]

It' obviously a great performance the Tommy's one, but I think also JD Simo here does a stunning job! The attitude, the singing and the sounds are just perfect!

[@billlong1206]

😎👍👍

[@sawdust6968]

tommy is the best friend the guitar ever had.

[@armff4817]

Very true. My guitar is a little bit jealous around here...

[@coryCuc]

@@armff4817 This is what my guitar watches when I leave for work :(

[@larryn2682]

He shows off too much. Too much ego.

[@dominicmckinnon610]

@@larryn2682 Not an ounce of ego Larry, rather someone who exudes, and shares the immeasurable joy he experiences by doing what he loves and clearly brings joy to millions of others in the process.

[@coryCuc]

@@larryn2682 Lol. The dude is the most humble guy in the world.

[@lordbrettsinclair2906]

who needs the O2 when you can see this talent in small venues without screens and all the bullshit , love small venues

[@Deliquescentinsight]

Yes, the intimate club venue allows much greater dynamic range-not to mention atmosphere!

[@coryCuc]

Can you imagine stumbling into a bar and walking in on this performance??

[@terrycrotts2522]

You wouldn't be leaving no time soon!

[@joshlewitt2763]

I walked into a tiny bar in the uk and saw the jd Simo band about 7 years ago and they blew my mind. Absolutely off the scale.

[@petehicks295]

I saw Joe Cocker perform this 40 years ago and I was blown away. I am blown away again. Wow. Just wow.

[@donna3465]

One of the most underrated performances on KZbin. It’s a damn masterpiece. Anything Tommy Emmanuel does is a masterpiece.

[@coryCuc]

Absofuckinglutely!

[@b80-s9i]

Literally ANYTHING!!! Tommy is the greatest of all time!✨🎸✨ 💪😎👍

[@DS-nw4eq]

It’s a snooz fest. I like JD Simo and Tommy Emanuel. This was overhyped for sure.

[@Dagger_323]

@@DS-nw4eqand you're a tard.

[@terrycrotts2522]

​@@DS-nw4eqyour last leg just slipped off the banana peel!

[@swoopdog54]

Guitars, rhythm section, everything great, but man, that guys vocals are off the charts.

[@nicholaswoolfenden5254]

I love that Simon and Bonamassa carry the torch for the great blues players. Without them all we have is speed and no soul. No offense to other genres but rock guitar is dead without these guys to shine the light.

[@Salv]

doesn't matter what guitar it is, cheap, expensive, acoustic or electric, Tommy Emmanuel will kill it.

[@mikestrat56]

What rock and roll used to be. The real stuff. How I miss it.

[@NoWay1969]

Tuned in to see Tommy and then was blown away by this guy's singing. The harmonizing with the guitar on the chorus is especially impressive.

[@dean9598]

Wow! This guy is Joe Cocker the second! I'd kill for a voice like that.

[@robertlennox3607]

Tommy' electric playing has always been excellent. I recommend checking anything out that he plays with his brother, Phil. The way they play together needs to be heard to be believed.

[@coryCuc]

Unbelievable duo. RIP Phil.

[@bradh6185]

So many times when people redo a song, especially musicians with high skill levels, they lose the essence of the song. That's not the case here. In fact it's the opposite. They made me a bigger fan of the song. This is brilliant.

[@tonepoet]

Keepin' it real with the 60 cycle hum, wouldn't have it any other way. This kills.

[@Anonymoose]

Wow! This made my hair stand on end! He sounds *SO* much like Joe Cocker it's uncanny, and this is the first time I've seen Tommy rock out on a Strat! Absolutely phenomenal performance!

[@Anonymoose]

Anonymoose Woops, not a Strat, it's a Tele. I was too busy watching his fingers first time through.....

[@rcdubya]

That's a Tele Tommy is using, just has three pickups like a Nashville Tele. Heck, may even be one.

[@hsrenanhs]

In a serious relationship with the replay...

[@DeSantiagoDavid]

haha great comment. Me too

[@flashcracker1]

Me too and loving it

[@terrycrotts2522]

@@flashcracker1 Is this not the best cover ever! So glad I found out about JD SIMO! Tommy is a legend. I just happened to run across JD in a cover band called the Lexington lab band. He was doing a Johnny cash set with those guy's. Wow. Blew me away. You wanna check out a good cover band check out the Lexington lab band! You won't be disappointed!

[@flashcracker1]

@@terrycrotts2522 thanks Terry. The Lexington lab band are very good, I have just checked them out. I saw Tommy and J D Simo on tour earlier in the year and I loved their show. Got my first ever photo with J D so am feeling chuffed. Enjoy the music!

[@terrycrotts2522]

@@flashcracker1 Oh man lucky you! I so want to see JD so bad! I'm gonna try to catch one of his shows if he gets back around Nashville! I'm in NC. But would love to see him play in Nashville since that's pretty much where he got started. But yes Tommy E is fantastic as well. Awesome guitarist!

[@AWFguitar]

6:30 to the end. Wow! Watched that part like 5 times.

[@emil4963]

Yeahh this part is extremely amazing.

[@ramonbaglari9714]

Yeah man that part was sick, kinda make think over is Tommy Emmanuel better den Steve Vai. haha that's silly though

[@mattlaurence2420]

+Raymond Baglari Not at all man, both Tommy's and Simo have got 10 times the soul and swing than Vai. I like Vai, but I wish he would play with the heart that he does in Tender Surrender more often. But they aren't in the same category in my opinion.

[@alancassett137]

silly? he IS better on many levels- but apples to oranges.

[@johnchapman2307]

Matthew Laurence Steve Van is leagues better, but it's in technicality. SIMO is way better than Bad when it comes to soul or funk or groove or whatever you call the mojo that makes you wail like that.

[@cognoscenticycles4351]

It's great to see two MAJOR guit slingers hit the stage together to rock out on this timeless rock classic. They look like they're having an absolute blast.

[@SuperMCCLICK]

I heard these lads for the forst time at the Ramblin' Man Fair in Maidstone last weekend. JD Simo is a virtuoso. Unbelievable talent

[@cooghoublaga7555]

After Joe Cocker by far the best version i've ever heard, gobsmacked by the performance of them all, great singer aswell as guitarist JD, and well Tommy Emmanuel, no comment he's just one of if not the best !

[@lp59pete]

I'm lucky to have met both these incredible guitarists.

[@AlbertGyorfi]

The last part was *EPIC* !! I think I didn't breath in the last 3 minutes..

[@mevrams]

This was something else! WOW!

[@TheJon]

My lord you all went Free Bird at the end, yesssssssss!!!!!!

[@RJRonquillo]

2 of my favorite players.

[@numb41]

And RJ, you make three. You're fantastic also

[@soofitnsexy]

+Jim Powers who

[@markweathers592]

Awesome job by JD Simo

[@badrocknroller]

Just wow! Incredible talent, great song. Can't believe this doesn't have 5mm views or more....

[@malcolmgeorge8899]

The best damn song on KZbin.

[@druwk]

What a great version of this cover...LIVE! Absolutely love the dynamics and JD can sing!

[@vapjrk]

Genuinely the best version of this I have heard

[@adamkeenan5707]

James Kilpatrick you should listen to the Joe Cocker version, it doesn’t have the guitar prowess but the singing is pretty amazing.

[@johnknottenbelt2502]

MAN ! This is good ! No more words required, only ears !

[@terrycrotts2522]

JD and TE bring out the best of each other. This has got to be the best cover in the history of covers!!

[@Becker333]

What is that electric thing in Tommy’s hands?!?!?!!

[@RISunBird]

What a great performance here Tommy & SIMO....one awesome listen for sure!

[@cocolossal69]

Loving this guy's voice 😍 Also, Tommy's improv skills are second to none. He really is the very best there is. Plenty of great guitar players out there, but I've yet to see anyone soar across the guitar like Tommy does. Oh wait... Yes I have, Phil 😅 he's the only one comparable.

[@coryCuc]

Touche!!

[@vonbraun9697]

Tommy Emmanuel has younger soul than many guys at age of 20 that I know

[@harry456able]

The guitar cries and say it needs a little help when Tommy shreds it! A few of guitarist in this world who can transcend from classical to contemporary generation of music.

[@ScottPerratti]

A LUCKY band to have TE play with them!! Nice to see Tommy electric once in a while.

[@sj44kiehavik50]

Vvvvvvvvantasticcccccccccxxx

[@paulofreire7520]

Fxxxing awesome! That’s all it occurs me to say. 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@independentmusicguy]

Just discovered JD from his work with the Lexington Lab Band, who are worthy of your time, for sure. His guitar work with them made me look further into his work. His vocals here are as passionate as Joe Cocker performing the best version that I ever heard of this song.

[@MeridithQueenOfSpades]

Agreed!

[@andreasaulbach8807]

JD Simo s singing and palying somehow reminds of me Jeff Healy who is very much missed. For those who do not happen to know JH check his cover of While my Guitar gently weeps..

[@JPMonstie]

Yeah, I can see that. Jeff Healey was one of my favourite musicians and the first ever concert I went to at a venue that no longer exists. Simo might just have it in the voice, but Jeff was a brilliant live player.

[@52engel]

voce da paura ! Unico che puo' osare di cantare come joe cocher :Fantastic

[@noah12314]

I remember this song from "The Wonder Years - TV Show". Tommy and SIMO HAVE JUST nailed the song....... Even better. Tommy you have already proven you're a true guitarists on all levels ...... Keep it up and thanks for the video........

[@incidentalist]

One of the greatest opening in rock history. Simple but perfect

[@dbr101dm]

Sad crowd, heavenly Music and excellent musicians

[@Paul-D]

Awesome performance.

[@maxadams9368]

That tone is SMOKIN!

[@Ramen4All]

Feeling very envious about those folks who were at this gig!

[@eaglewindrider7700]

Had to come back and be moved again 👍🔥🎸🦅

[@brotherchunkymusic950]

GREAT performance from all of you !!

[@alfonshomac]

oh man, I couldn't make this up, I actually choked on my food because I gasped for air due to awesomness entering my ears... Mr Emmanuel, I almost met Joe Cocker, today.

[@maximilien_4382]

i'll never be tired of it

[@funkyjones]

Best thing I've seen on youtube for years.

[@paulcampana]

Well done very good version cocker power the world

[@JasonIrvin]

You already kill it on acoustic but now you are straight murdering it on electric. Awesome stuff.

[@mostcommonwombat]

Jason Irvin He has a long long history on electric, especially on that old Tele. Was the most sought out guitar sidemen & session player in AUS during the 80s as well as his own recording. Just wish he's pick up that Tele far far more regularly these days

[@omly85]

Jason Irvin If you want hear more of his electric work pick his Album called 'The Journey' went double platinum in Oz and won an Aria award.Straight up mind blowing.

[@groovyhippie1165]

mostcommonwombat I was wondering if that was the same Tele he'd been using. Such a beautiful guitar!

[@webtalk1]

Groovy hippie Yes same guitar as he used in the 1980s. Have a look at Tommy's earlier videos on KZbin. And check out his brother Phil.

[@groovyhippie1165]

webtalk1 Yeah I've seen a lot of them and have been a big fan for years. His brother is a great guitarist as well.

[@marcswanepoel8801]

Never heard of SIMO until now! Turned on !

[@sumoblues]

tommy e. true treasure...guitarist's guitarist. right up there with chet, les, & then some.

[@HungarianGuitarist]

no questions, TE is boss!

[@RonHmo]

He is comfortable with ANY style music.

[@rockers2rockers616]

Woah! That was Earth moving! What a fantastic performance of a classic rock anthem. Really nice!

[@markgodleman1549]

WOW that was fucking awesome. I saw Tommy playing at a little gig at a C.d shop in perth when I was about 17 playing his Tele with band. Drummer from Mondo Rock etc it was one of the most moving and exciting moments of my life. I met him,spoke to him, he signed my guitar and a poster for me, and I will remember it for the rest of my life. As the great Mr Chet Atkins bestowed on him the coveted C.G.P. (certified guitar player) he is truly one of the greats, and a good old Aussie bloke you rock Tommy.

[@JasonMcNamara]

I'm sure I'm very behind the times to just learn about JD Simo today, however I went searching and here he is with you of all people Tommy. What fantastic energy this performance has from all 4 of you. He's awesome and what a voice!! Love your work mate, but you already know that. Cheers, Jason from Ishibashi Music in Shibuya, Tokyo

[@willidaeppen8121]

Great Cover.

[@jonathangaileymusic]

Absolutely incredible!

[@instrumentenfreak]

What an eargasm !!!

[@Shaiksalekin]

Love from Dhaka, Bangladesh

[@catdaddy2380]

Fucking A Digging This seeing two greats playing together 🤟🏻🎸✨✨💫💫💫

[@RogerDiotte]

I was STUNNED... Lemme lemme lemme try that again..

[@dcc1079]

JD channelling his inner Joe Cocker - in style. Love the whole thing. The guitar tones are period-correct, too, IMHO.

[@pcau]

Wow!!! Just WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Macpreth]

Woooooooooooow !!!!!!!!!!

[@paulkielty3800]

Sometimes the gods of u tube smile upon me.

[@noscx]

Joe and Leon would have approved for sure, and that's the ultimate compliment.

[@Generalbas1972]

FANTASTIC SOLO

[@fcontitwo]

,,,,WARNING:,,,,,, Greatness in Progress ,,,, man-o-man !!!, :)))

[@Vortexafternoon]

Goosebumps.

[@11calman]

Geez, it would have been great to see this live, the video is astoundingly good

[@MarcelDreta]

amazing .... the best version I've ever seen !!

[@futayzs]

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[@julkitan3017]

Tommy can play anything!! Love SIMO!

[@gangnamstylegrandpa6352]

What can I say ? Joe Cocker would have loved it ! 2 of the best guitar players on the Planet , doing what they do best ! I never realized how great a singer J D Simo is . I absolutely loved this work of art !!!!!

[@chingasofarkaso]

To play like that with a clean tone... is pure, unadulterated BALLS and BADASSERY.

[@akanecortich8197]

Song straight from Tommy's era, must bring back memories.

[@PiotrSamek]

Tommy on electric and with this song - awesome!

[@roygift]

Amazing to see Tommy on electric!

[@seanskates]

I have watched this so many times. I love it

[@oicsaywhat]

This rocks !! Great version and discovered another band

[@rohw0016]

love how they build the song up in the beginning.. great musicians

[@brendanhogan4849]

Man what a feast for the soul! Soooo nourishing.

[@alainmalo3791]

Manifique grand retour dans le passée 👌

[@220263]

Great rendition of that song the two guitarists at their best.Brings a lot of Emotions,notwithstanding anyone's skills!Jeandel

[@webtalk1]

Tommy started his career with his brother Phil on Maton electrics. Both are brilliant.

[@tabtuburan6439]

perfect song to jam for this two great guitarplayers

[@mimmomarracino2552]

M-I-T-I-C-I !!!!! WOW!!! quasi 10 minuti di musica fantastica!! :-))))

[@TherloveSwordhand]

Wooooo-hooooooo

[@seanskates]

I love this video

[@mikemartin6554]

wow...that's all I got.

[@millsaab]

Wow it's like old Tommy again!

[@garyhutchinson7159]

My God! I am an instant fan!!