Jenny Wren (Paul McCartney cover)

[senodran]

bravo

[SistersGoldenHair]

We just bought the album and you did an awesome job!!

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

@SistersGoldenHair Thank you very much! Coming from you, it means a lot!

BTW - please come see my new channel: JonSheltonMusicVault. It's full of my older music. See ya! ~Jon

[lagerlad]

Excellent version, both singing & guitar!

Congrats!

Thanks for sharing.

Subscribed.



[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

@lagerlad Thank you Sir!

[luiggi7891]

Cool, congratulations! :)

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

@luiggi7891 Gracias, Luiggi!

[idlefyrewyld]

Oh my...you played this so well... very haunting yet beautiful and your voice...pure silk on the track...:) Way to go!

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

@idlefyrewyld Hey, thanks for boosting my voice - I'm very critical on that point. I wish I had better chords, but oh well...

~Jon

[xcalle]

good job man

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

@xcalle I appreciate the viewing - Thank you!

[olflatop]

Very nicely played, sir.

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

@olflatop Thank you very much!

[beenthere1011]

You sound good. I love this song so much

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

@beenthere1011 Thank you very much! Paul continues to amaze me with his seemingly neverending outpouring of great songs. This one is so haunting, isn't it?

~Jon

[DarthVaderVoldemort]

you have a great voice and this is really good!

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

@DarthVaderVoldemort Thank you very much! I went to your site. You've only been playing for 3 months??? You are going to be great! I was still struggling with the F chord at that level! I bet you'd like my handsome son, Sam. He's 16, and really loves Silent Hill and Resident Evil. See ya... ~Jon

[DarthVaderVoldemort]

@FlyingHorseKnuckles haha thank you

[screamonaara]

Kinda sounds like him paul!

really good song<3

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

@screamonaara That is a very kind comment. I bet if I tried to sing "Maybe I'm Amazed" you'd take that back! :-) Thanks

~Jon

[soaringman]

I still watch this occasionally cause it's so great

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

@soaringman That's really nice of you to say! Thank you.

[JAARNO88]

one of my favourite paul songs.

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Isn't it great to know that he can still write such poetry at even this stage of his career? Genius...

Thanks for listening.

~Jon

[Flyingpig437]

Nice. Just don't need the pjamas, mate!

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

But then I would be naked!!! What kind of channel do you think I'm runnin' here?

Ha...

Thanks

[grandmateresa]

niceeeeeeeeeeeeee

[novasco55]

Your right Ive got a sample of a Duduk, and it does produce a throaty human voice sound. It also came with a lot of middle eastern licks that I don't think would be possible to create unless you could play the instrument but anyway enjoyed your rendition.

[novasco55]

Wow You really nailed that tune You even sang that eastern horn part. Your making a lot of music there Great Job

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

That wind instrument is called a Duduk. It's an Armenian woodwind flute, and has become fairly popular lately here in the western world. It is entirely haunting and human sounding. Listen for it in the Gladiator filmscore. I tried to play one for real, but I do not have the fingerspan for it. Thank you so much for your encouraging comments! ~Jon

[sweetfly66]

nice job man ... a great song .... i am not a guitarist but isnt this guitar part similar to black bird

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

I suppose it does have sort of the feel of "Blackbird", but then you might expect that. Ever guitar player has certain forms they return to from time to time. One of the things that makes Paul so memorable is the girth of variety he offers. He can slide from something as melodic as "Jenny Wren" to something as psychotic as "Helter Skelter" with ease. Thank you!

[GPHemsley]

Funny, I was gonna say there were parts that sounded like "Yesterday".

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

I think it must be Paul's unique voice that is the glue between all his songs. He is difficult to catagorize; perhaps because he is the inspiration for many others.

[GPHemsley]

I was gonna attribute it to the fact that there are only seven notes, but I suppose that works too. :)

[soaringman]

still loving it

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Thank you for saying so. :-)

[rafaelpir]

I just keep on watching this video, it never get boring. fantastic!

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

That is truly one of the nicest and inspiring comments I have recieved yet!

Thank you for telling me so.

[Marshallsg]

Wow, this was fantastic. You did an excellent job! Not only did you rock the guitar to it, you rocked the vocals! 5 stars all the way man. Keep doing what you're doing.

*****

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Thank you Marshall! Coming from a rocker like yourself, I really appreciate it.

[GlenAnne99]

This is great! Love the energy you give this song....very wonderful!

It's a fav even though it's not an original...it's just too good not to go home with me....lol.

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Isn't Paul amazing? He writes new songs that feel like old favorites right out of the box! Thank you Anne for all your Great comments! ~Jon

[gsf67]

I'm impressed, this song is quite tricky in places. I'm just learning to play it. It's such a nice song, and you do it justice

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Yes, Paul has a knack for making the intricate sound simple, when in reality, there are many tough turns in this piece. I was amazed the first time I heard it, and was determined to give it a shot. Thank you for watching, and commenting so nicely! ~Jon

[Jarreau30]

So Great !!!!!!!!!!

Excelente Man!

Romulo- Brazil

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Thank you so much!

~Jon

[TheDoubleDeckerBand]

esta buena!! good!

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Gracias, mi amiga! I just watched some of your posts. You guys are pretty awesome. Thanks! ~Jon

[rafaelpir]

Do you work with music or just make all the youtube visitors crazy?

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

I wish music was my work! I could play and write (and record) all day. I have so many ideas and songs waiting to be recorded. Thank you for your very kind support, Rafa. ~Jon

[rafaelpir]

I don't know what to say, you're just great!

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Thank you Rafa! That's quite a compliment!

[conmaesta]

Hey dude, I'm 61 years old, and a musician. Saw the Beatles live, picked up Blackbird in about 3 months after it first came out what in 67.. Lot of people still can't do it lol.

This is beautiful. You are an excellent musician, vocally and instrumentally. Excellent work my man.

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Man, I wish I could have seen them perform! Hey - you should post yourself playing "Blackbird". It is a tricky one, huh? Thank you for your great comments, I appreciate all the support and encouragement. ~Jon

[cdornes]

I've been checking covers to see what people come up with and this is by far the best one I found. Keep up the acoustics/echo you got going on, adds flavor.

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

I tell you, the reverb saves me all the time! It's amazing what a touch of reverb can do for the sound of a piece. There are so many good covers of this great song out there, so I truly appreciate your kind words. Thank you. ~Jon

[WRWidg2003]

hey horse, this is good,,,even better than before,,,,,but your oucastics are bad,,echo city,,,,,,,,i still cried

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

I've been to Echo City. Nice place. Something keeps calling me back.

~Thanks

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Sincerely, I am touched that you were so moved.

~Jon

[MrsVanderbilt]

You play and sing this beautifully.

Your style is very reminiscent of the man himself and not just because its a cover. You have a similar gentle strength.

Very hard song to nail with feeling and I enjoyed listening to your version as much as the original and beleive me, that doesn't often happen.

Thanks for posting it.

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Wow... coming from such a fan as you, I truly take this as a great compliment! My wife believes Paul and I have a kindred spirit. All I know is I'd love to sit and jam with the master some evening; very low key, and just for the fun of it. Are you reading this Paul? There's my wife's spectacular chicken pie dinner in it if you come! Thanks again, MrsVanderbilt!

~Jon

[ilChipi]

MAN!

YOU'RE GREAT!

:D

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Gosh, thanks!

[marcolinocicio]

Many,many compliments.Emotions!!You're an excellent singer and a good guitar man!

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Thank you Marco! All the way from Italy (BTW - I LOVE Chiara Civello!)

[artuu28id]

wow, I liked it

how long did you take to learn the song?

I'd like to play it too but it looks hard to play and sing at the same time

anyway.. amazing cover!

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

It did not take too long to find the chords, but it took a while to be able to sing AND play at the same time. Paul's songs are deceptively difficult, but he makes it all seem so easy, doesn't he? Thank you!

[FrancisRidley]

Great performance! Very close to Paul's version. Thanks for this! My mom was a Wren so it's a special song for me. Happy New Year! :)

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Thanks for the wonderful, humbling comment! So happy it struck such a chord. Happy New Year back at you!

[joliroi]

wonderful cover my friend

5 stars and on my favorites

french thanks

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Thank you so much! It's all Paul's magic. I only scrape the surface.

[Larrymarx]

Well done ..... Merry Christmas ! LM

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Thank you so much, Larry, and Merry Christmas to you, too! ~Jon

[komato3]

lovely, well done...

thank you very much..

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

So nice of you to say! Thank you, Komato.

[nyerndc]

Pretty good dude!

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Thank you, and Merry Christmas.

[homonnai9]

keep it up man

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

I will! Thank you.

[JohnLennon100]

Nice version Man!!!

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Thank you very much!

[muffukka]

If I could suggest a trick for you.

I don't know if its tough for you to do that one chord at "sing" or "wing". Paul actually uses his thumb. It makes it a bit easier to get to.

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Yeah, some find it easier to use their thumb on the low F instead of using a barre there. My problem is small hands!

[rockshow21]

nice good dude.

Probably best cover in youtube of this song

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

That means a lot coming from you (I saw all the great Beatles vids you had favorited)! you should hear my friend Eric's version (YouTube ID is genealogyy). He really nailed it. I think. He's a huge Beatles fan, too. Thanks again! ~Jon

[Beatlemaniaco92]

Hi there!

Well what can I say, I LOVED IT! I really love this song, and you performed an excellent work on it! You put it your own sound! I don't know if you understood me, well that was just fabulous!

Keep it on!

See Ya

Gaston

PS Watch my vids!

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Thank you Gaston (cool name, BTW). I love the stuff you are doing solo and with your friends!

[gibberish52]

PS - you have a great voice.

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Aw... thanks! I really pain over my voice. I wish it was stronger.

[gibberish52]

Wow....you did an awesome job on that....you really did "make it your own" as they say. You said you made it through without butchering it...totally right! I'm just in the process of learning this little ditty myself...i am still in the butchering phase!

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Paul's songs can be deceptively difficult to play. He just performs so smoothly you expect the pieces to be "easy". This one was anything but as I am sure you are discovering!

Thanks so much. ~Jon

[JohnLennon100]

I agree, there's something in the timing of certain parts (I dont know the right term for that in English) that makes it difficult to play even though it seems easy.

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

It's in the way Paul swings it. There is a subtle backbeat beneath the flowing melody that often times becomes a bit syncopated with the syllables of the lyrics. It's tough thinking one beat for the melody, and another for the guitar. That is why he is a living legend, I suppose.

[JohnLennon100]

Synconpating? Yes I guess that's the right term when you have a beat that is between 2 regular beats.. Yes, that's Paul genius, in the really subtle things, I guess that's John genius too!! Even though it seems very simple, their songs are so original and so inspiring ... even though I've been playing guitar and keyboards for around 30 years I"m still trying to polish my timming, I'm noy really steady, probably I need a metronome or something ...

[MonkeylessJohn]

Hi Jon. Well what do you know. You had two in a row in my favs !!!

No mater what you say in your description box, I really really enjoyed listening to this one again!!!

Take Care buddy!!!

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Thank you John. This was a tougher song than I first thought going in, but it's still a pleasure to play.

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Thanks Rob!

[iluvamyrose]

lmao my frends call me jenny wren i cant believe theres a real song! thanx dude for singing about me lol jk

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Paul McCartney is watching every move you make... Thanks!

[iluvamyrose]

its good. and ooooooo really? lol

[BELA32]

Lyrics are a little bit wrong in parts but on the whole... Excellent cover!!!

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

I grabbed the lyrics from an Internet site. I probably should have verified them before recording. Thanks!

[braveheartlive]

Fantastic work, Jon !

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Thanks! I've seen your channel (and subbed). You guys are awesome - very professional.

[MarlinGuru]

This is a very good cover. Nice voice and very good guitar playing. You need to watch the metronome though, you did fall off a few times.

Otherwise, very nice.

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Thank you for true constructive criticism. Yeah, I fell off because this song is tough in a few spots! Paul has a way of making the difficult sound as easy as breathing.

[josephrudnick]

good stuff

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Thanks Joseph!

[newyorktown]

i like your cover.

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Thank you very much!

[capuleeet]

very nice man!!

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Thank you! Macca sure knows how to write a sweet melody, eh?

[MadeBroken626]

Really good job!!!

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Aw... you're too kind. Thank you! You should go listen to genealogyy (Eric) above. He really nailed it!

[rodrigof14lfs]

Nice

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Thank you very much!

[bos1on]

hey great job! and I still smile everytime I make it all the way through!

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Paul's songs sound simple, but they are anything but! He is a fine guitarist and a superlative songwriter. Thank you! ~Jon

[Dallas701]

I appreciated your rendition a lot!

Modest and Great!

A sort of Paul 2 !

Very Very good !

Good Luck!

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Cool... Paul 2 is better than Paul 137!

Thank you for your great comments!

~Jon

[23chris67]

Ur a genius man! Do you have this in a tablature form? cant figure it out on my own.

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Sorry... I suck at notation of any sort - strictly "by ear" kind of guy. You should go listen to genealogyy (Eric) above. His version blows mine away! My rhythm isn't quite right and he can handle those high notes much better than I! Thank you for your kind words. ~Jon

[23chris67]

Thanks anyway...Long live Sir Paul McCartney

[MelleStar]

Beautiful. I like all, the song, the guitar playing and of course your voice. ;) Greetings, Melle*

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

If you like this song, click on my "Jenny Wren" Playlist and hear all the different versions people have posted along with Paul himself! Thank you Melle!

[TeachTomCR]

Great job (nice combo of guitar playing and singing (the phrasing was smooth and the song is just so hypnotic! Thanks for bringing it's haunting beauty to life!

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Hypnotic is right. The song has this steady deliberate pace. Macca is a genius!

[soaringman]

I probly listen to this 30 times, very southing,

under my faves

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Thank you for favoriting it!

[GuitarZzann]

BRAVO! You got a great voice and guitar skill. Paul McCartney Is the Best song writer of all time!

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

I may have to agree with you on that! Thank you for the nice comments.

[genealogyy]

Nicely done! good voice and sweet guitar playing..

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Thank you. This song is addictive, try it!

[Noradne]

Again a wonderful song (although you covered it). Nice voice and guitar sound as ever. Just lovely and I really don't know what more to say. You're just great!

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

You are so kind. I'm glad I made your day a little brighter. Your comments made me happy, too. Didn't Paul write a simply beautiful song? Thanks... Jon

[Noradne]

Yea he did :) And you performed it so well. I'm happy that my comments made you feel like this, because you and Kris are my personal heroes :) Every time listen to you two I feel great! Greetings Nora

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Wow... Thank you for including me with Kris. He really is a genius. I think he will go far some day.

[Noradne]

Me too. It is much more better to do your own piece of work than being casted... and he has so much talent so I really hope to get a CD from him someday ;)

[WRWidg2003]

you glorious singster,,,,,

if RAM werent enough,,,ThANK YOU

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

I didn't plan on two Macca covers, but when I heard this song I had to try it. Thanks!

[fredthejunkman]

Great job, man!

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Thanks Fred. I loved your "Sister Golden Hair"!

[fredthejunkman]

Vielen dank, mein Freund!

[festouverture]

oh no please don't drive me all over town.. snoring. you know you sound a bit like paul in this song.

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Well... I have always said that if you are going to do a cover you should make it your own (much like you do so well in your covers), but, since I really struggled with this one I was just happy to get it on tape! I tried my best just to get the chords and melody correct. ...I don't mind sounding a bit like Paul...

;-) Thanks Joanna

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Oh... Sorry I had to threaten you...

[KGeert]

You play and sing very beautifully Jon, I commented one of your other vids earlier, you're great.

I will subscribe to you now.

Thanks Kris for sharing

[celestialsam]

Fantastic;)

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Long time no see! Thanks for stopping by.

[zzzzzzzzap]

Jon, when I grow up I wanna be just like you. This is wonderful. I'm so glad you're back into posting. Are there any more to look forward to? Nice to see you on the steel string too. Good old Macca; love him or hate him you can't deny that man is a songsmith of the highest order and this was a wonderful tribute. Peace

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Thanks Kris. Yep... I have many more originals coming! I've only done two covers and both are Macca'a. Didn't plan it, just happened that way. The guitar is a Guild 212 12-string, but I only have it strung with six. I like the wide neck. Posting soon?

[sofman7]

excellent cover. if i didn't see the video and could only hear the audio i would probably think paul was sing this

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Wow, what a compliment. Thank you so much!

[soaringman]

Kris Shred told me not to waste my time watching this video.

Just kidding, great tune and some great vocals

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Ha, ha, ha... very funny. Now I suppose I will have to hate him (lol). Thanks for the comments!

[Veralucy]

Jon: Simply perfect singing and playing.

This song is another Macca Master Piece!

Obrigada pelo pocket show!

Thanks Kris(Shred)!

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Did you hear about my video from Kris Shred? You know, I believe Kris is becoming something of a crossroads of musicians here on YouTube. All roads lead to Kris! Ha... thank you for the very kind comments. I hope Macca himself takes a peek! Jon

[doctorcastille]

Excellent performance sir. A tip of my hat in your direction!

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Thanks Doc.

[DiegoSynth]

Good job! U are a great guitarist & singer. U put a lot of feelings & make it sound sincere.

Go on!

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Thanks Diego. Sometimes I think I look like Joe Cocker - Ha!

[Viktoria3]

WOW What a beautiful song, you also have such a lovely voice and you play so well. I really enjoyed this, I think your so talented. :) I have to add this to favorites and subscribe to you. *BRAVO*

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Thank you so much for Favoriting it and subscribing. I'm doing the same. My wife and I were fascinated by your doll reworking skills. What a unique, fun idea! BRAVO back at you! Jon

[Viktoria3]

Oh yeah I had to, I'm gonna check out more of your vids, very soon. :) I don't have any vids up yet, but I will. I sing so I'll see how that goes. I like to sing the classics and jazz..... I'm so glad you liked my site. Thank you both for signing my guestbook. It's a lot fun!!! Take care Jon.

[Viktoria3]

WOW What a beautiful song. You have a wonderful voice as well. You are very talented. I'll have to add this to my favorites and subscribe. :) Thank you! You did such an amazing job with this.

[stringtheories25]

cool man nice playin

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Thanks - I like your psuedoname.

[Frankliso]

Really great .... wish i could play like that...

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

I wish I could, too. I learned this fast and hard and will likely forget it in a month. Besides, my old hands cramp like Charliehorses!

[MrAbricot]

wow ! Jenny Wren ! I love that song !

Once i tried to play it but it's a too complicated song for me. That's a really good performance ! Bravo !

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Yeah... it looks as though it would be a simple song to play, but in fact it was very difficult; especially since Paul makes it seem soooooo easy. Thanks, Cyril

[KrisShred]

Wow, so beautiful! Great job!! :)

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

Thank you Kris. This song was way out of my register, but I was determined.