David Gilmour - Dimming of the Day

[spntneous]

This concert is THE best concert I have ever seen.

[deuceman1974]

this song brings a tear to my eye every time i listen to it. my dad is gone two years now and its reminds me of him so much. i caught this song and i love the version of how david gilmour plays this song. i wish my father could have heard this song. i would have liked for him to learn this song. 

[mags981]

Ahh! Beautiful!!

[garythebarman]

A lesson in how to make a song your own,thank you David and shine on.

[RyanWehr]

this like chocolate and ice cream.  great song preformed by a great player.

[creagan2]

This why I can't sleep unless she says gdnite...

[CSavageSr]

Who is the guy to Uncle Dave's left who plays guitar and sings harmony? He is talented also.

[WolfeBear]

I think the firwt time i heard this song was in 80-something when the local PBS aired a folk song fund raiser, Arlo Guthrie introduced some gravel-ty voiced big guy who sang this song. they repeated the program so I heard it a few times, it always made me cry. never knew about Richard Thompson til about ten years later when as a guard I listened to "Beeswings" on a college station in the guard shack. Later i bought the 1st album qnd was hooked - o his folk music! not the rock.

[cdawg4391]

Very soulful.

[antonio88sk]

David Gilmour can cover anything he wants !

[dlh322]

big big big huge fan of david gilmour but this is not up to his usual high standards..

[polyjr]

@dlh322 Great comment friend, now that you already enlight us what a mature, rotten rich, legendary rock star like David Gilmour should sing in his on show, tell what he must eat and wear ... Internet never stop to amaze me

[americanAlienBoy]

When I saw Gilmour had covered this, I thought, "this will either go very well or very badly." I'd go with "very well."

[1958jimmymac]

At truly great song,written by a true hero, and performed by a true hero..........pretty well perfection !!

[mags981]

A testament to soul..David Gilmore giving voice to the heart of Richard Thompson...it doesn't get better than this!! Music - the eternal and unshakeable bridge between artists, generations, psyches!

[mysoresriram]

Gilmour is always awesome!

[VeseliTube]

SIMPLY PERFECT!!!

Gilmour in all his shine!!!

[alemartiniani]

we call him "El Gordo", and El Gordo made a magnificent rendition of this beautifully written song by the genious Richard Thompson.

[bubbles4691]

simply brilliant!!!......true music.....

[jonoceano]

this is a classic song on a classic voice....it's wonderful...

[MultiKapeesh]

Wow this is beautiful... cant even describe it in words

[mysoresriram]

I love his voice!

[mr1168726]

In all honesty, what does  this man play that is'nt great.?

[asarapi]

Beautiful Richard Thompson song and heartfelt Gilmour performance, perfectly matched

[lewnik69]

SCROLL UP! URE MISSING THE VIDEO!!

[lewnik69]

THIS IS TRUELY EPIC....THIS IS HOW U SING AND PLAY GUITAR TO PERFECTION!

[filmerado]

My god, this is great.

[zerobertoballestra]

Das melodias novas de David, essa é uma das mais lindas, a letra esmerada, um violão impecavelmente tocado. Só ele mesmo... Um primor. BRAVO DAVID! Obrigado.

[666767]

got ta love this version the voice of gilmour just gets better like on his last tour and album ....

[spindatish]

my little brother showed me this song and i love him for it... alri mel!

[Putaspellonyou]

i think he messed up the order of the verses here but no matter; a great version of a fantastic song...!

[JLDB1987]

An all time great song. Great cover . Alison Krause's version on her new album is really good as well. Gotta love Gilmour!

[ThePinkfloyd57]

Gitarrenspiel und Gesang von David emotional super! Lässt mich in Träume versinken.

[CSavageSr]

10 people have no souls.

[332107]

Love this version.

[snookie60100]

it's been sung by the corrs but both versions i adore

[gneissguy1957]

Pretty arangement, but he makes it sound like a cheerful song, which it isn't. So on that point he fails to convey the song.

[RyanWehr]

this is what happens when you take a great song and mix it with legendary guitar player/singer. you get perfection!!!!

[Akhunslet]

@RyanWehr But isn't Richard Thompson also a legendary guitar player...?

[boonexy]

@MrLizardisle yeah it should be, and although i love sex drugs and rocknroll to a degree(sometimes too much), its a shame that because of the partying this can not be the case.

[CSavageSr]

9 people are heartless bastards. 

[randomdave30]

@CSavageSr Very well-observed!

[squeezeflo]

It's interpretation and if somebody does a good in interpretation if another's song what's to complain about. It's like people who go to a concert and then get mad because the artist plays their new material!!! Watch the Bonnie Raitt and RT version.

[squeezeflo]

It's interpretation and if somebody does a good in interpretation if another's song what's to complain about. It's like people who go to a concert and then get mad because the artist plays their new material!!!

[CSavageSr]

This song is so beautiful it should be against the law. : )

[mr1168726]

I dont know why this song makes you all feel like you do, after all, it is Dave Gilmour, What else would you expect from a genius?

[CSavageSr]

If I let it, thsi song could easily make me cry.

[CSavageSr]

@CSavageSr I mean this song...sorry

[iLacoste1]

i'm listening to this version for 2 days in a row ! !

jesus...i just can't stop :D

[PeteD1884]

This is beautiful performance of a beautiful song.

[zomalaja]

kansaimon3 - ever think for a second that the two are very different and that there's no contest except the one in your head ?

[all4harrypotter]

I love love love this song. <3

[Gertje1967]

A song from the heart, sung from the heart. This made me cry, so beautiful. Thanks David!

[kansaimon]

I love David Gilmour, I really do, but I heard this version just after hearing Bonnie Raitt's version and she basically hands him his ass on a plate.

[jCamilaJabs]

Took my breath away. I really need a song like that to calm me down. C=

[vseger]

Hear Alison Krauss cover this on her new album, Paper Airplane. Free at npr.org until the album is released mid-April.

[555pontifex]

Who has nine backing singers, for goodness sake. lol... He's a gem is our David.

[Fendergreats19933]

He keeps on getting better with age ....

[MrLizardisle]

@Fendergreats19933 that is often the case with fine musicians and artists, i think.

[msfglp]

@Fendergreats19933 glad i'm not the only one who thinks so!!

[tremoloheart]

@Fendergreats19933 ...And how; i just heard this for the first time. Wow!

[Fendergreats19933]

@tremoloheart How dear boy ? Because he's David Gilmour .

[Thelma1957]

i think this version is better than richard thompsons......ive just started to really listen to Gilmour.........he`s a legend!!!!

thanx for posting this!!

[hallettscove]

I love Sir David's version of Richard Thompson's great song.

[delacouer]

i like it...ive only ever heard bonnie raitts version. which is amazing davids version is not bad...

[ltcurry]

Both versions are great. Great song. Gilmour seems to move more with younger people, Hence forth Bashing. Van Hallen Vers Via memntality.

enjoy both. They both speak alot.

LtCurry

[juegas]

@ltcurry Van Halen did what?

[prophet154]

If you have ever truly loved someone,then youll understand why 'It doesnt matter who sings'...you try it....unless your heart has the scar....youll...miss the point..consider why DG is singing it?...er maybe for someone he knows...you dont take the time to learn other Artists stuff for no~reason..........(unless u need £££££)...bless.

[DarkeningSkies1]

Any song by Richard Thompson is a little work of art- an RT song being covered by David is simply sublime.

[BandKeks]

This man is full of feelings , and he gives them to us... in a incredible way.

[redibeaver]

Truly a HUGE TALENT~!! SHOULD BE "SIR" David Gilmore~!!

[juegas]

@redibeaver Gilmour........

[redibeaver]

@juegas you need to become a school teacher or what? U DULL MINDED CORK-SOAKING FOOL.

[juegas]

@redibeaver I hadn't read this idiotic comment. Eat a cock faggot

[redibeaver]

@juegas your the master cock-eater here....show us all how well you do it shitbag!

[fumarmata100]

Simply fantastic...

[randomdave30]

By popular acclimation, Sir David Gilmour

[nondescript11]

Absolute crap. Sounds like a YT amateur cover. Light years away from RT.

[ekaminar]

@nondescript11 Why is it that RT fans tend to trash talk anyone that even attempts his material? (Let me just say that I'm a fan of Richard's as well before you tear me a new one.) When people cover a song, what they're really showing is appreciation of the material/artist. Yet every RT video I see, or any cover of one of his songs, it always turns into "Clapton cant touch Richard's guitar playing!", "Gilmour sounds like an amateur", "RT is god, everyone else is dirt". Jesus folks.

[nondescript11]

@ekaminar Not what I wa saying at all! Fine for showing appreciation but Gilmour just doesn't do it justice. The voice is weak and wavering - absolutely no soul in his rendition. BUT plenty of others sing and play it as well as the original - Bonnie Raitt's version, for one, is pure heaven!

[Gooseberry51]

@nondescript11 Agree... it lacks the intention RT gave to the song...Useless version....

[ltcurry]

@nondescript11 Depends on you're tase i suppose. I personally think Bonnie Raits version sucked, so do others, Its just Taste.

I Love Floyd and i like what David plays also. I also like Bonnie Rait, But like Gilmours version of this song better, more moving, etc.

[specialagentjobot]

@nondescript11 Are you a complete moron?

[Smashinz2002]

I have no idea how David can perform this better for me than the original artist. Wow

[davcnslt]

A Richard Thompson original, Gilmour covers this simple song of unrequited love in a way that we might hear it sung on the porch of an old farmstead in the Appalachins, (likely how Thompson intended it). Gilmour's ability to translate the song this way, despite his extensive music education, displays his talent for capturing the soul of a song. For an equally beautiful version check out the soundtrack to the motion picture: "Divine Secrets Of The Ya Ya Sisterhood" produced by T. Bone Burnett

[Smashinz2002]

@davcnslt I fully agree!! Perfect interpretation!!

[onatogob]

@davcnslt Definitely, it is possible that David is not the fastest one, the guitar man with the crazy riffs.. but definitely is the one with the largest feeling in this world, he tunes his guitar with the scale of soul, and well, you said that his covers keep that spirit. Cheers!

[LesHouserockerWilson]

abysmal performance

[Aleanna1000]

This is without doubt the best version of this song. David,,,, you are the best..

Sinead

[OrganicTrichome]

beautiful.

[equatorman64]

David hits the boudary of heaven with this one... Dreamy as always, and the way he has enhanced the melody with the guitar part is superb... But then, he's always been the master at melodic lead guitar... This song has provided me so much strength lately...

[berend1959]

Master pièce David!!!!

[Rebbeshlomo]

Wait. Can't different people prefer different versions without having to trash the other ones?

[dupazelli1]

Is there a better version ? I'd like to watch . . .

[quantumguy39]

@dupazelli1 I love this song. I love DG. But I this Sharon Corr's version is just so sweet.

[gitaresco]

@Rebbeshlomo Not on Youtube!

[ltcurry]

@Rebbeshlomo Rest each for what it says, How it is played. Not judge.

I like multiple versions. This is my Favorite.

[GabiMP1]

He´s Wonderfull , the best ! ♥

[davidblackcat]

Bonnie Raitt's version is awful. Great voice she may have but that is not what is required to make a wonderful song. She sings it in a detached way, just like she's detached from the guitar she's holding. David Gilmour's version however is wonderful.

[littlebibs]

another stellar version, Gilmour, like Bonnie Raitt have such a pure heartfelt delivery just makes a Thompson original like this so mesmerising to listen to.

[nollaig57]

jerry lynch

[randomdave30]

It is a wonderful thing to see David Gilmour, at any time, but here devoid of the Pink Floyd spectacle of lasers, pyrotechnics and everything associated with their show. Just a man with a mike, a guitar, some backing musicians/ singers, and pure talent. .

[mclovin1972]

And neither Bonnie Raitt nor David Gilmour's version can compare to Richard and Linda Thompson's original "Dimming of the Day". But it's really cool of DG to give RT a shout out.

[SRone45]

@FrostbiteBaby Bonnie Raitt does not even compare

[stodd32]

@FrostbiteBaby Bonnie who? Exactly

[HardRokMiner]

Hey@FrostbiteBaby, If you think Bonnie Raitt's version can even compare to this one you should have your ears removed and give them to someone who knows how to use them. You're out of your friggin' mind.

[xxxgem28xxx]

This song tears me to pieces,have to try hard to sing it without a catch in my voice.

[booth805]

wow



[underplow]

i cant watch tis to often cuz it just that fucking good

[angelfang]

first where can i get this song? second..when is he gonna tour again? i must see him,and i've only been a fan since 2008

[angelfang]

@tronpit where did you get it?

[tronpit]

@angelfang i got it from one of my dads friends

[tronpit]

@angelfang i have the audio to this entire concert

[JeanneRousseau]

Oooh, I love this version!

[starstyx]

Mr Gilmour Sir,.....I would love to hear you sing this, Mr Thompson's song with Bonnie Raitt.

Indeed, I'd love to hear many songs with you and a Woman.

[TotalHeel]

this is really great. The best DG performance I've every seen, including post-Waters Floyd.

[SingersAndMyArt]

What beautiful soft singing and emotional lyrics!

thumbs up!

:)

Louisa

[sketchyfolk]

You cannot say anything bad about this work of beauty. If you slag it it is because you are a failed and jealous muscian. This is pure art----lovely and transcendent.

god bless

[ltcurry]

D Maj is such a better Key for this song.

[ltcurry]

As always, beautifully done David.

LtCurry

[MrTOMOKELLY]

nice backing vocals etc, but a bit of a shame, it dont hit the spot for me

[makitfunkee]

Wow this is great--I actually prefer it to RT's own version.

[randomdave30]

A beautiful love song performed with such warmth, sincerity and longing by one of the greatest singers and guitarists of all time. There is so much more to Gilmour's repertoire than Pink Floyd and that IS saying something. Quite simply enchanting.

[SpaceeMonkeyy010]

Love this song,.. its just takes you away. True music :)

[suchender26]

Mit das Beste, was David je auf die Bühne brachte.

Danke

Bernd

[zener81]

No theatrics, soaring solos or vocal gymnastics

Just a fantastic song played with heart. What music should be.

This and Heather Masse's version are my favorites.

[giorgio5338]

bella bella bellaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[zep60mar]

yes,maravilhoso.

[bluesbreaker730]

DG is the best.  I think this is the best version of this song I`vbe ever heard.

[JoyG54]

awesome gave me goosebumps too

[Sumer61]

Bonnie Raitt does a great job on this! But what a thrill to see David Gilmore doing the same song that I love! Brilliant~

[TheChiFinest]

I really like the sliding at 3:10

[61floyd61]

Yeah, awesome. Goosebumbs all over!! Gilmour is the most talented musician in the whole wide world EVER!!! And he is still sexy<3<3 Ohhhhh.....

[bubbles4691]

close your eyes and really hear the music.....Awesome!!!!

[tatal86]

@bubbles4691 i agreeee

[TheAvalon68]

@bubbles4691 Good one bubbles

[raybradhausen]

I really like David Gilmour and Richard Thompson is my all time favorite. This performance shows why both are such great artists.

[blueglasses4you]

gracias ! thanks for posting !

[fossilisedmuso]

I love RT (and LT's) version, but Gilmour makes a decent fist of it. I wish I could say the same for Bonnie Raitt. Love her slide playing, but damn.

[MITCHWILD]

And I'm absolutely sure that Dave would agree with me.

[MITCHWILD]

Just watched RT's video of this song in California 2005. his voice has much more emotion than Dave's and his delivery seems to me to be more suited to the song.

[BANGSEY]

Hey charold3......are you on drugs? ive listened to richard thompsons version,he has written some fine lyrics here....but his performance both vocally and ont the guitar is abysmal. dave is the man

[charold3]

Even if I were on drugs, BANGSEY, I'd know that it was LINDA not Richard who sang that song first and best. Nothing against Gilmour (or Richard) singing it. But her performance is damn near definitive.

[BANGSEY]

ive just listened to that original version....and you are right charold3....definitive

[MITCHWILD]

Richard's performance abysmal? which video were you watching? I have everything he has ever put out under his own name, and cant say I've ever heard him sing or play badly.

Quite the opposite in fact, he is known for being arguably the finest guitarist in the UK, vocally maybe he's not so hot, but still has a decent singing voice.

[BANGSEY]

i guess it comes down to personal taste,im sure richard has many fans....i have no doubts about his ability as a guitarist.....songwriter.....b­ut i grew up with pink floyd and for me no one can match dave gilmour as a singer,songwriter and specifically...guitarist.....

[MITCHWILD]

Well, i too grew up with Floyd on my turntable, i agree about personal taste, but is it not possible to appreciate many musicians at the same time, for different style's of music?

Back in the seventies i was an ardent Pink Floyd fan, still am.

My collection of their work is complete, from first to last album, and the solo efforts, some of which are pretty awful actually.

I also have everything Thompson has ever done, and some of his early albums were a bit patchy.

I love them both equally.

[BANGSEY]

ok,its good to meet a fellow pf fan. ive been trying to get a copy of animals on cd..........cant find it anywhere.......hey could you give me r t's background? has he always been solo or was he in a band?

[MITCHWILD]

Have you tried websites like Amazon? i don't know if you have that service over in NZ, I'm sure i can find it for you if you cant.

[klarolivia]

I remember the first time I ever saw David Gilmour... That was on the Live 8 dvd, and I thought he looked very scary! Hehe :) But then I heard his voice, and I kinda get used to his look ... :) Since, I have seen plenty of footage of him and Pink Floyd to bother by nothing but the awesome music :D

[charold3]

Surprising and a bit delighted to hear this. I like Gilmour. But (you can see this coming, can't you?) he's not in Richard Thompson's league as guitarist, songwriter or (in my view) singer. But I'm not saying he HAS to be to sing RT's song.

[Th1sWasATriumph]

Do you really think it's fair to compare them like that? It's not like each is trying and failing to work in the other's vocal, musical and compositional style. Both unique artists. It's not a contest.

[JacKass00001]

I LOVE RT, and I like DG. But this is pure shite. For God sake, give DG an electric guitar and cut the cheeeesy quire, and I'm shure Dave could done something useful.

[BANGSEY]

quire??? haha,

[BANGSEY]

shure make a good microphone im SURE

[JacKass00001]

Sorry, old pal, but I'm not english. If a misspelling is the the only fault I did in the comment I'm glad.

Mein Fraulein used the bang the shit out of me because my grammar;-))

[trollfinger]

@JacKass00001

Great comment.

[Killie03]

What a great cover! Who'd a thunk it? Thanks for posting this gem.

[birdstuckinchimney]

LOL...yes he's very "well rounded" now days

[joaoyoutuve]

simply the best

[Pwecko]

I love this song. Almost as good as the Richard & Linda Thompson version.

[hogwarts09]

You mean its the best version ever

[Wolfang01]

amazing how this guy is a millionaire and yet he dresses in the simplest way. I take my hat off to Sir Gilmour. At least I had the one and only privilege to see him live in 94.

[KimRinehart]

ur lucky!!!! i only wish i could have seen him then!!!

[mancsmoveseast]

Anybody know the chords used on this vesion?