This song is about/for my great grandmother, and I'm just so glad it's immortalized and here for me whenever I need it ❤️

@alanbaird82

Жыл бұрын

i saw Nils Glasgow Apollo 1980......trust me ,be proud.This was and always will be wonderful!

@matthewtoddbehindthescenes367

Жыл бұрын

Met Nils in Bradford UK when I was in high school after a small gig. Still one of the best shows I ever went to and he told me to keep on with guitar, which I have for the following 30 years.

@simonwright9735

Жыл бұрын

My funeral song pal. Hope it's a few years away like🤞

@alexhamilton5897

Жыл бұрын

​@@simonwright9735 me 2 m8, although 71 this year, regardz from Sunny Tenerife

@stianmathisen4284

Жыл бұрын

Underrated he must be , i never saw him mentioned in any top guitar player ranking, which is strangely insane, in my opinion he is better than most out there. -He plays the electric guitar at Prince level..., and that is an understatement!!! -He plays the acoustic better than any of the electric "gods" that is always at the top in the guitar hierarchy, his acoustic guitar playing is nothing but out of this world spectacular ! -He plays several other instruments at high level. -He is an decent singer and songwriter. Bruce is probably the better songwriter and frontman , but that is the only things Bruce is obviously better at....!

great, nils is probably the most underrated musician in rockbusiness

@robertrinaldi8748

5 жыл бұрын

still he's rated pretty highly by those who know him.

@jacquelinemulder8911

5 жыл бұрын

I totaly agree, repeat perfect

@CB-xr1eg

5 жыл бұрын

@Charlie Lester - Concert Memories The word underrated is highly overrated.

@fannyingabout

5 жыл бұрын

I think he’s played with enough ‘big names’ to be rated very highly within the music business.

@spacedigger

4 жыл бұрын

Not by the boss.

Like everyone else I’m blown away by this performance. Spectacular. Great vocal, guitar and keyboard. But let’s hear it for the rhythm section. Bass and drums 😎 👏 👏

@wenlepore311

2 жыл бұрын

love this performance! perfect!

@kevinmalley619

Жыл бұрын

This song is beautiful mate 👍

I was sixteen in 1979 and this song is still so sweet, 33 years later. His voice has more feeling xx

@shruggzdastr8-facedclown

Жыл бұрын

That's actually 43 (now 44) years later

@ronnie9187

3 ай бұрын

@@shruggzdastr8-facedclown this is recorded in 1995 so no, it was just 16 years later, calculated from 1979.

@shruggzdastr8-facedclown

3 ай бұрын

​@@ronnie9187: Thanks for that clarification

Without a doubt Nils is underrated and truly has been an elite player for decades.

Never get tired of this version, listening it at least once a week

@DuffyPatrick54

3 жыл бұрын

Me too, at least once a week. I miss his back flips playing guitar. Talent!

Fantastic drummer

Perfection, absolute perfection. I can't get enough of this!

In the middle of the song there is the most tasteful guitar solo in music history.Period.

One of my all-time favorite performances of one of my all-time favorite songs!

Dedicated to a lovely man who I wronged and I will always regret - heard recently that he's still listening to this.

Woooowww, love this recording.....Nils and the drummer coming completely in "the moment" ..... What a joy to see and hear!!!

looking at the face of Nils and the other band members, you can see that they knew that this was something special

Best performance ever of shine silently. I saw him that year twice in the Netherlands in Zoetermeer and in Heino. Great shows!

@annevisser2894

23 күн бұрын

Saw him in Heino too. Great gig😊

I have been familiar with this song for many, many years now, but this video just completely blew me away.

@colinrobertson7638

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it does man ✌❤

Amazing. I believe I have just watched the finest live performance......of any song...….by anyone......EVER !!!!

@MariekeZevenbergen

4 жыл бұрын

The greatest part to me is that This is how they really are amongst eachother. It’s pure. Commitment. History. Friendship. Vibes. No audience. No pressure. Makes it so pure. Beautiful!!!!

@ronniekarlsson2414

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree probably the most wonderful song EVER totally love it

@billywitwhistle202

Жыл бұрын

I think you're right!

Everybody should listen much more to these unique 2 meter sessions. Thanks JDK(dutch televison) for so much beautifull tuned music.

My mate Andrew died too young a few years ago. He was the lead singer in our band - a true rock star. At his funeral he was brought into the church to this song. The priest then read out a eulogy from Nils Lofgren. We had no idea that our buddy was so well connected. This song will always remind us of Andrew (Chisel). Gone too soon mate.

Brilliant Simply Brilliant! MANY THANKS!

One of the best guitarists I've ever have heard. Nils Lofgren is an artist of his guitars and instruments. He is a world star .... I love his music ...

@DuffyPatrick54

3 жыл бұрын

This song is one of his best. Also "Sad Letter" sticks with me alot. He's such a talent!

In these difficult times we all need Nils and the comfort he brings with his magic

Nills Lofgren. What a guy. Genius. Fastmancol.

Oh my!! Music does not get any better. Words fail me. Thankyou Nils.

As the Boss said: maybe I am the only lead guitar player who has a 2nd guitarist who is 1000 times better than me

@fannyingabout

3 жыл бұрын

Yes and better still utterly unique and so interesting to watch and listen to.

@JefAlanLong

3 жыл бұрын

That’s because few would be conceited enough to call him ‘2nd guitarist’ boss...

Beautifully filmed performance, no modern edit overkill, nice balanced sound of whole band, Nils and Andy riffing off each other and proof of how a top drawer drummer can dictate the mood and tempo, love the fills without missing a beat

The more I listen the better it gets. Emotional lyrics, great guitar, tight band

Brilliant - never ever tire of it

Love Love Love All the decades Great music, Nils, so great your aura 💖

This gives me so much joy listening to this song, it really is timeless. After all these years it is still brilliantly sung and played by these wonderful musicians

Saw him on Thursday in Cork with Bruce Springsteen and the East Street band and I have been thinking about Nils since then. Always a fan....!

Have not listened to this song in a long time , listened today with a few friends, WOW forgot how good it was

Bought this a few decades ago and still have it in my record collection, love this song.

I was there at the Mediapark (VARA studio) Hilversum when it was recorded. Every time I hear this number, I will be reminded of this. You will never forget something like that again. Unbelievable how Nils played this. Nice that it can be found on KZread.

I love this song, and especially this version.I used to play it very often as rock-dj.

Great song . Great album. Wore out the grooves in 79. and he's from my home-town. Bless you Nils

Always a great end to a Nils gig, I'll never get tired of hearing it

What a brilliant performance

Excellent, so many memories for this song , thanks 🙏 Nils

Loved since Grin. This is the best thing I EVER seen, heard, felt...I'm speechless and weeping.

Fabulous version of his classic.

NILS MAKES THE GUITAR TALK LIKE NO ONE ELSE . HENDRIX CHANGED HIS LIFE .

Great!! Love it. Makes me happy. And brings tears to my eyes. Remembering Anna, who was 100% shining and will always be shining silently... Thank you Nils & Band!

Great band - and the drumming skills of Andy Newmark are on a level of its own. What a drummer! John Lennon, Bryan Ferry, David Bowie had a good taste choosing him for their records

i heard this song when i was nine years old, and i was blown away. now at forty six , still the shivers run down my spine. what a great song !

I absolutely love this song.

I saw him for the first time a couple of weeks ago. I had never heard of his music and was never a Springsteen fan so knew nothing about him. Saw him at a nice club setting in Chicago. Man, I loved his music. So beautiful, soulfu!

@TheZwoele

5 жыл бұрын

Ha.nice story. In 1990 an old collauge of me told about lofgren. I never heard of him. I listened then. And i still do..

Masterpiece. Don't give up you're dreams . grew up with Nils and that Gitar sound of him. ❤ .

Bought in 1979 this single. The only one still in my possesion. Couldn’t say farewell to it. Such an imposant song.

Excellent guitarmanship , I love the harmonics during his solos!!

Thank you Nils and Grin for those free shows at the Wheaton Youth Center in hometown MD , 70-71... We're all proud of our Bethesda brother who made it big.. Could not have happened to a nicer guy...

A smile on my face and tears in my eyes! ...BEAUTIFUL.

@whitepearl8639

3 жыл бұрын

Sure...

Do you ever realise, mid way through something, that you have forgotten to breathe for a minute or two?

after all these years i keep listening and watch this outstanding performance...it brings me to tears every time...love you nils and band❤️

In 2020 this song is still shinning with so much power

@yikiu8066

3 жыл бұрын

one of nicest song

wow, just saw it for 1st time: completely blown away!

I've now heard this so many times and it's just the best..

This was beautiful and very much needed this evening. Shine silently.

Absolutely effing brilliant!!!

Nils at his very best. Fabulous!

What a wonderful song ,I think they played this at Stuart Adamson's funeral ,this live performance by Nils is just so so good 🎸

Absolute class!

This song holds a very personal thought for me. My uncle loved nils lofgren, and at the time of when he died I was in my dads car and I remember this song being played. Everyone remembers someone through one way or other, and everyone mourns in different ways. Music is mourning, just instead it reminds me of while he was alive, he shined silently.

@grahamrothwell8236

7 жыл бұрын

Not a death for me adam but a love that split up just as it started. Took me many years to get over it and as many years to refind this song. Good luck.

@duffgordon9005

7 жыл бұрын

The term of how greater God is from our senses is called Kataphonic I believe. He is so AWESOME that when he says light, we can't imagine how great the difference is between His light and what we see. I often thought it would have been a "Real" movie if after Christ rises his friend Lazarus ,if Lazarus stared him down with anger: "Why did you bring me back here" and yet we go kicking and screaming . Faith

@duffgordon9005

7 жыл бұрын

as shallow as this sounds, if your uncle loved Nils, 1st he was attracted to true and humble people. 2) he was not part of the crowd- which is a good thing because the crowd is always wrong, and finally he loved mystery, for that is what Nils is all about. we can take comfort, that Nils as he ages, knows how special he is....sometimes. under the right conditions, it's ok for the talented one, but no "star" to lay out the facts, some braggadocio? and oh i wish these aging legends would call each other out, The problem there would be no one to take him on,,,,, THE ENDING OF THIS SONG!!!!! ALSO DO not CALL OUT dERRINGER, FOR REAL. OH - HE TAUGHT YOU- YO- CHECK THIS GUY OUT. SAW HIM 1974 IN GEORGETOWN.

@j3wstudio370

7 жыл бұрын

Duff Gordon That's not shallow at all, your obviously someone who also appreciates the beautiful songs that Nils makes and produces.

@alanspringett9233

5 жыл бұрын

so pleased you can still listen to Nils's magic without feeling sad.....all the best to you...

Thank you thank you thank you for posting, thank you Nils and the Lofgren brothers band wonderful to see such enjoyment in playing music .

Was delighted to see Nils play this in Harrogate this week....and meet him to shake his hand afterwards. A real gent.😄

@molly23gud

8 жыл бұрын

True Gent

Absolutely amazing , seen Nils more than Bruce . Just an amazing Guitarist Musician n a Gentleman , conquered his drink n drugs . One of the best ever !

@j3wstudio370

8 жыл бұрын

He's up there with the best guitar players ever definitely

Very, very beautiful song... Always, always loved it from the very first instant. Immortal. ❤❤❤

Found this version on a 2 Meter Sessies CD in the 90's, played it so much...it's brilliant! Glad I now discoverd the video.

My goodness, I am totally in awe here! So blessed, yes blessed to have happened upon this song. A friend sent me a NL album to listen to, and this song was on it. This song stands out to me. Giving this a million stars!!!!

@misslantana52

10 жыл бұрын

Music is my life...

@debystark2796

9 жыл бұрын

He is amazing,his lyrics are for every era

@patriciadoyle2465

7 жыл бұрын

misslantana52 k Absolutely factastic !!!!

@dianeroth4743

7 жыл бұрын

misslantana52 gi

@chrisdwane1307

5 жыл бұрын

Unbelievablebrilliant take of a classic song

My boyfriend came across this song and he was right -- it's beautiful, well written, well played, and perfect for us! Now we have "our song". :)

I love Nils Lofgren he is my Guitar Hero and he has the voice of an angel. X❤

Amazing, thats where music is about!

@jeffreyedwards609

5 жыл бұрын

Dead right Anja.

I love this song Nils But I love it even more after seeing this performance. and even more so after seeing your 50 years in the business video and life story. I am also born in 1951. You are a brilliant singer incredible guitar player, You have just got better and better also This is such a performance great sound quality and fellow musicians letting you be the singer .. Brilliant video You are the musicians musician

My favourite version of an all time classic ...go Nils 🎸🎸🎸

They played it with all the enthusiasm you'd expect for a brand new song... Amazing job by Nils and the band!!

Nils and band, in thee Words AM A ZING, thanks for this beautiful song🥰

One of the best iv, e heard in a long time (So underrated) Brilliant

this clip cpuld be one of the best which I have ever seen,..

Man what at great performance. I remember seeing this show when I was about 17 years old and then I knew already that this song would follow me for a very long time. Today I'm nearly 40 years old and I just found this on You Tube and I see myself at the age of 17 watching this. Chills. Best moment at 6:26 with the drummer Andy Newmark.

Wow! Fell in love with this one!!!

A true masterful guide for all aspiring songwriters and muscians. Live it, write it then express it in such a way, your audience feel it effortlessly and are just taken straight away on the journey with their own similar experiences being brought in to play instantly, making them at one with the performer and his song becoming part of their being and recalled and relived when lifes least kind moments endeavour to weaken our already human frailties. Songs like this enrich the Soul and improve us as persons. Thank you Nils.

Delicate guitar making love to the woman he so desires. Pure musical poetry. Prodigious talent. Thanks for posting this.

@ianlorimer5316

4 жыл бұрын

Peter Ramsey is that not the words from Swiss Tony from the Fast Show?

best version ...great

Nils shines silently. A song as himself.

best song ever!! will be played when i die!!

One of the most comforting and inspiring songs I've ever heard.

those harmonics in the solo and at the very end, holy crap.... blown away...

Saw him perform this live with Ringo star in the 80s in Liverpool. Blew me away.

Perfect recording, as usual with '2 meter sessies'.

I just can’t express how much this performance means to me or how beautiful it is.

heard this on the radio at midnight while i was at work on thursday. loved it. can`t believe i`ve been on this planet 54 years and missed this exceptional artist,. bloody hell he`s good!!

Brings back good old memories ... 1979, I was just 18 years old and this song blew my mind off. Listened to it a 1.000 times on my bedroom in the Netherlands. And look now, he is still making beautiful music nowadays. His last single "Pretty Soon" is again a masterpiece. His music is absolutaly gorgeous !! IMHO ... I like him even more than The Boss ... Love Nils and his music !!

Superb Nils Lofgren, at his very best

I can see why this was one of Stuart Adamson's favourite song as Big Country and Nils fan myself.

@jograham1153

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, it was played at his funeral...

Wow!...fantastic !! 🙏❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤗

if this song don't get you ya can't be gotten

@richardobrien1894

5 жыл бұрын

SAY NO MORE.👍👍👍

@richardobrien1894

5 жыл бұрын

TUNE.👍👍👍

Top! Yes it was fun..... This 2-Meter Session of Shine Silently is my favourite song when I'm driving my car. Nils is the best.

Love this song from an underrated genius this is an amazing version.

@chrisdwane1307

5 жыл бұрын

My mate paul bigs up big country, (no pun intended) now i can tell him sbout nils lofgren without fear of ridicule

Amazing performance and recording. Love it every time I watch and need it. Thanks

This is so beautiful!

Keep forgetting about Nils He doesn't deserve that. This is just awesome