John Gorka - The Dutchman (2020)

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Home Video # 15 (July 12, 2020) — The Dutchman, by the great Michael Smith, is a song that changed my idea of what a song could be. Michael is a masterful songwriter and I wish him well. By the way we were both born in the same hospital in Newark, NJ. I wanted to follow in his foot steps!

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Dreamlike and memorable. One of the best versions of this song you will ever hear.

thomashall

This version is perfect! The other versions are less laid back and also great...but your chilled vibes are just this text needs...the delivery fits the quiet whispering passion of the dear Margaret.

jamesdelaney

Another great performance...
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Makes me think of the late great Steve Goodman. Always loved this song...

suzannedelrio

Hello from Poland, i never heard about you, a was looking someting on Youtube and foud John Górka, ,,nice nice very nice, 👍👏💪

johnjohnson

A tender and deep-hearted version of this most wonderful song. Thank you John and thank you Michael Smith.

nllleonard

I always loved this song having first heard it from Steve. When I came upon your beautiful and moving recording I was moved to tears. Every month or so I come back and the reaction is always the same. Thank you so very much.

jonjames

Thank you John, for a truly beautiful version of Michael Smith's classic song, and in my humble opinion, yours is the best version I've heard so far. Your phrasing and delivery of the lyrics really brings the sadness and the heart of the song to light, especially with Michael's current condition in hospice...so ironic and sad. Michael is/was the best...and if so, John Gorka, you're not very far behind!

freebomusic

Absolutely STUNNING! Thank You Michael & John for Your Many Gifts!

anniewenz

Thanks for this and your many songs throughout the years. I first saw you at the Ark in Ann Arbor Michigan when we both were younger and have listened to and loved your music ever since. But the years have passed and the children I raised are adults now. So I saw you at the Ark again recently (since I moved to A2 in 2017) with my daughter and granddaughter and the joy of listening has only deepened with time. Please stay well and perhaps you (& the Ark) will be here again.

johnchastify

I'm so happy you are singing this lovely story song. It's beautiful and haunting...such a sweet vision of life. I'm sorry to hear of the reason you are singing it...sending love and blessings and a thank you to both of you for this wonderful song❤️🌹🌹😊

GlenAnne

🍷What a beautiful video, your voice was perfect on this .. I really liked the eye contact with the camera ..✨✨✨. Great lyrics...

pattybachman

Just love this song! 😊 Thsnk you John.

PoetlaureateNFDL

Kind greeting from the Netherlands. 🇳🇱🌞

Killroy

Okay....time to comment on this since I've now watched it many many times as a template for covering it myself. I'll say this. Finger style play in and of itself is difficult to master. Throw in subtle dynamics and note accentuation which appeal to the lyrics while singing the lyrics simultaneously is simply superb.

MelodyMaker

Hi John I'm loving your studio setup with the lighting which just give your songs the something extra special ingredient. Love your version of this and also your version of the new Janis Ian song. Stay safe out there in USA.

bobsharp