The Dutchman

[onewomanandsomesongs]

Excellent....you have a very unique voice....I really enjoyed this. :)

[charsalutube]

Thanks, it's one of my favorites

[charsalutube]

Thanks for the comment, doing great.

Charsal

[SuperLeandro24]

nice play man

how are you..?

[obdami]

What a stupid ass song.

[GoodOldGar]

Let's put the whole war injury thing to rest. It was probably an invention of Liam Clancy's to introduce the song at a concert. I had a chance to ask Michael Smith about it last night. He created the characters. Any back story about the characters didn't come from him. It's a song about frailties of old age, and unconditional love.

[charsalutube]

Thanks Gar, what a thrill to speak with Michael Smith. Thanks for the input.

Charsal

[charsalutube]

I don't remember where I got that information. Perhaps you are right. I seem to recall the german bombardment of Roterdam but that may have been WW2. Thanks for listening and commenting

charsal

[GoodOldGar]

As I understand it, Michael's sister was dating a Dutchman, or somebody nicknamed "The Dutchman," and Michael wrote this song about it. Not as romantic as a story about an injured soldier. His sister's name is Margaret.

[McLatey]

Beautifull song, very well done!

But about your explanation of the song: this must be wrong, because the Netherlands didn't fight in WW1...

[garibelon]

So beautiful.

All stars... :)

gari

[charsalutube]

and again

Charsal

[2xVitamR]

I didn't knew the song before I heard you singing this. After that I heard a few versions of it and I wanted to play it in my way. I didn't do it, but the song is in my brain and I like to hear your version and the version of ichingiching. You play and sing it very well

regards

Michael

[charsalutube]

ichingiching posted before I did and I think I saw his version before I learned the song. I used to play it in D but switched to G when I saw a couple other versions of it on youtube. Thanks for commenting.

Charsal

[willienelsonpri]

Charsal, this is incredibly beautiful. The picking is so soothing and engaging. Your lyrics are delivered with much reverence and respect. Thank you. Liz

[charsalutube]

That's about the nicest thing anyone has ever said about that song, which happens to be my personal favorate. Thanks

Charsal

[4u2know1]

Ik vind je muziek erg goed! Goed gedaan!

Dankjewel! :)

Great song! ☆ Well done~ Awesome ☆ Outstanding Channel ☆ Cool Beans ☆  ☆☆☆☆☆ 5+ Stars ☆☆☆☆☆

J. Austin~

[charsalutube]

So nice of you to comment. I appreciate it.

Charsal

[Andolini99]

Thank you!  I was looking for the Steve Goodman version but you are as good or better! Thank you again, it's one of my favorite songs of all time.

[charsalutube]

Wow, those are tough boots to fill. Thanks for the kind comment.

Charsal

[nllleonard]

I love this song, and you performed it beautifully, with real tenderness. I thought I knew my Steve Goodman tunes, and I was sure he wrote this one. You taught me something! I look forward to hearing to more of your music.

Nancy

[charsalutube]

Funny that you should comment on this now. I just finished telling my son how I play it over the phone, not an hour ago. There is a Michael Smith version of this on youtube. Let me know if you have difficulty finding it.

As I age I realize what a lovely love song this is.

Charsal

[chirogirl67550]

Man, listen to you pick that song...What a BEAUTIFUL soothing voice you have....get into the mic and let it be heard...I have to tell my husband that too...You've got a lot to say brother and it sounds GREAT!!! I've never heard this song before, but I LOVE it...I'm Dutch...circa 1624...Keep em' coming!!

Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra

Ava,Illinois

[charsalutube]

I relearned this song once I saw it played on Youtube.

Charsal

[rington1]

I do like your stlye, and i would like to thank you for subscribing to vides, because that made me check you out, and wath a find. Love this song by the way.

Alex..

[charsalutube]

One of my favorites as well. Thanks for the kind comments.

Charsal

[cjwaywell]

Hey man this is just what I like to hear, it sounds very much like a don mcClean tune. The guitar you've got sounds beautiful and the singing and playing is really plesant to listen to. Love it. You're a very good guitarist.

[charsalutube]

Thanks for being so kind. I used to have a goal to pick "Castles in the Air" by Don McLean. I believe that to be one of the most beautiful songs ever. But I can't quite figure it out. The guitar is a Martin D 28

Charsal

[nigegt]

very good finger picking keep it up and smile.

i say that in a nice way... :)

[charsalutube]

Yes I know I should smile, but just remembering how to pick it and sing it, takes all my attention. Thanks for listening

Charsal

[jordanthecat]

I don't know this song, but you just made me love it.*****

I just subscribed because I want to hear what you come up with next.

[charsalutube]

Next was going to be Duncan by Paul Simon, but I can't seem to get it right. Thanks for tuning in.

[GoodOldGar]

Nice version. As I have heard the story, Michael Smith's sister had dated a Dutchman, so he wrote the song. Not as interesting as the WW1 soldier story. Michael's sister is named Margaret.

[Ottawarocket]

I've always loved this song..I have an old Steve Goodman record album with this song on it..I like your heartfelt cover and your great guitar picking : )

Rocket

[charsalutube]

I first heard Steve play in on the radio when I lived in Boston. Never did own a Steve Goodman album.