Somewhere Over The Rainbow | Tommy Emmanuel

This classic song by Harold Arlen from the film, The Wizard of Oz, was arranged and performed by Tommy Emmanuel from the mid '70s. It was first adapted from a version played by Chet Atkins, then it evolved over many years and concerts. It appears on Tommy's album 'Endless Road.' The sounds is by Brad Benge, and the video was directed by Clara Emmanuel.

[osullibr]

Steve Vai once said that Tommy Emmanuel is two of the best guitarists he's ever met.

[gdawgs]

The greatest living guitarist in the world today, ladies and gentlemen:

[samgreco]

this man is a greatest guitar player I've ever heard in my entire life am 86 years old and you know I get on this site just to listen to his music

[WillieTaggett]

While most guitar players tune their guitars to the standard E A D G B E, Tommy tunes his to W T F H O W

[sixstringmickywray]

this is what a lifetime of dedication to an instrument looks like

[limalongkumer]

If you listen carefully, between 0:00 and 5:11 is the best part.

[AdamLangston]

My father passed of covid last year, and this was played at his funeral. My Dad taught me how to play guitar as a kid and for years we traded Tommy Emmanuel videos back and forth. I will cherish Tommy's version of this piece for the rest of my life.

[superbad]

People will be watching this video in 100 years time and be just as amazed as we are now

[georgecrawley]

This is the single greatest solo performance of music I have ever had the privilege of listening to live in London.

[nelsonx]

My daughter took me to see him in NYC tonight. I just got home. He was a guitar wizard.

[lordglencoe]

I sat two feet away from Tommy at one of his guitar camps whilst he explained and demonstrated to us how to play these cascading harmonics. After about two days of trying I finally managed to get just one and it still sounded like a wet fish hitting the deck. And the rest of it? Not a chance. Not ever. He has enormous talent AND he knows how to apply and improve it. And to top it all, he is truly humble, approachable and helpful person. Absolutely the best. Ever.

[GrandpaCanCook]

Many Australians refer to Australia as "the Lucky Country". I reckon the talents of people like Tommy Emmanuel is one of the reason it is called that. Tommy thank you for the party my ears just had.

[pamelakieffer]

87 years old and love to hear this guy play in the evening.

[suzeburtenshaw]

He owns that guitar. He doesn’t just play it, he owns it. I am in awe.

[chpnlzt]

WHERE THE HECK HAVE I BEEN, ONLY DISCOVERED HIM TODAY 1-1-25 !!!

IT'S GONNA BE A GREAT YEAR !!! THAT WAS A FREAKIN' MONSTROUS MASTERPIECE !!!

HOLY GOD IN HEAVEN !!!

[darrenwells]

What I love most about watching Tommy play, is he looks like hes loving every minute of playing that beautiful music. Ive played guitar for years but not even close to half this guy's standard! Start watching videos of Tommy Emmanuel and you wont stop theyre so wonderful

[DouggieDinosaur]

Tommy Emmanuel is the reason Chuck Norris plays saxophone.

[PietroH]

I have had a wine, but, he brings me to tears.

[scottym]

I'm 67, been playing since I was 15 and I can truly say, my E chord is almost as good as his. :)

[BryanrasonCa]

thank you for all the love you give Tommy... we all have nothing but love for you my brother.