@coachlight21 Yes. I'd first heard it due to WGN Chicago morning DJ Bob Collins, who praised the song and then played it, some twenty years ago. Steve Goodman, who described his time at the Old Town School of Folk Music as (paraphrase) "a bunch of Jewish guys playing folk and the blues" is another treasure gone too soon.
Uncle Bobby was one of my favorites for the few years I lived on Howard Street...and I spent some time "hanging out" at the Earl of Old Town and Somebody Else's Troubles...ah, the good old days.....
Michael Peter Smith of Rogers Park Chicago wrote The Dutchman. He also wrote "Spoon River" which Steve Goodman recorded. I really like your version of The Dutchman. It would be great to get together and play music together. I live in Minnesota, though I'm from Chicago. I grew up with Steve Goodman's music. He was an incredible songwriter and performer, and I miss him.
John you hit it out of the park on this one, great chords, great picking, perfect for your style of vocals. Really enjoyed this. keep doing what you love and God bless.
This is a fabulous cover! This song is so beautifully written - the first time I heard the opening line it just pulled me right in. Your performance is wonderful...well played, great vocal. You have a great voice and feel for Goodman songs. I am really looking forward to exploring more of your music.
I still think this is the best version of Michael Smith's song ever posted on youtube
Charsal
charsalutube 7 months ago
@charsalutube
Thanks, that's really appreciated. It's getting to be the time of year when I'll start posting more songs...any requests?
coachlight21 7 months ago
Nice job John. I have loved this song since the first time I heard it on Steve's album so many years ago.
chicagocubssuck1 1 year ago
Oh, very well done, indeed! I was prepared to not like any cover of this song, but you've gently persuaded me otherwise. Thank You.
AegisNova 1 year ago
@AegisNova
I was touched the first time I heard Steve Goodman sing this song (30+ years ago), and as I get older I am amazed at how it "fits"...
coachlight21 1 year ago
@coachlight21 Yes. I'd first heard it due to WGN Chicago morning DJ Bob Collins, who praised the song and then played it, some twenty years ago. Steve Goodman, who described his time at the Old Town School of Folk Music as (paraphrase) "a bunch of Jewish guys playing folk and the blues" is another treasure gone too soon.
AegisNova 1 year ago
@AegisNova
Uncle Bobby was one of my favorites for the few years I lived on Howard Street...and I spent some time "hanging out" at the Earl of Old Town and Somebody Else's Troubles...ah, the good old days.....
coachlight21 1 year ago
@coachlight21 Well, then you come by it honestly. : D
AegisNova 1 year ago
OK, what's the link to your dad so I can listen to his version?
Thanks for the nice comments -
coachlight21 2 years ago
Michael Peter Smith of Rogers Park Chicago wrote The Dutchman. He also wrote "Spoon River" which Steve Goodman recorded. I really like your version of The Dutchman. It would be great to get together and play music together. I live in Minnesota, though I'm from Chicago. I grew up with Steve Goodman's music. He was an incredible songwriter and performer, and I miss him.
ForestMyths 2 years ago
beautiful song, great voice, i listen to you from france,thank you john,god bless you.
guitareheros67 2 years ago
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guitareheros67 2 years ago
Beautiful singing and playing the guitar!
I love it!
MarchRunner 2 years ago
Thanks - it took some effort to do it in a studio, but I also really like the results. Hopefully I can do more there...
coachlight21 2 years ago
John you hit it out of the park on this one, great chords, great picking, perfect for your style of vocals. Really enjoyed this. keep doing what you love and God bless.
Cowboyninja70 3 years ago
Thanks - now we have to get you posting, too!
coachlight21 3 years ago
This is a fabulous cover! This song is so beautifully written - the first time I heard the opening line it just pulled me right in. Your performance is wonderful...well played, great vocal. You have a great voice and feel for Goodman songs. I am really looking forward to exploring more of your music.
mnnorthcountrygirl1 3 years ago
You're too kind. Thank you so much!
coachlight21 3 years ago
Wow, probably the best version of this song on youtube. Well played and sung. 5 stars.
Charsal
charsalutube 3 years ago
Thank you very much - I've known "this old love song" since IT "was very new", and have always loved it.
coachlight21 3 years ago