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  • God bless you tom. You're to good looking for your own good! LOL

  • Tommy, will you ever come to Canada? Specifically the Maritimes?

  • @criticalcaleb I was going to but after that little outburst I am definitely giving Canada the swerve. Specifically the Maritimes.

  • @bergalini what outburst? Your comment doesn't make sense. My post was a question and in no way an outburst.

  • @criticalcaleb I was kidding dude. Peace.

  • @bergalini soz

  • i love you tommy!

  • "Been practicing a little each day...hopefully I'll be in first class condition..." He'd have to try really hard NOT to be.

  • go on tommy! love your music and love u as a person! wish u best health condition! hope to see u play in my country!

    michael israel

  • love to see you tour canada ,eh !

  • we saw U in 2008 eindhoven - the netherlands, You were just recovered.

    Hope you re doin ok and will return to philips city again!!

  • You rule tommy!!!! Take care!

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  • Take Care Tommy!

  • Take care Tommy.

    You have a gift and a light to

    share. Shine baby Shine.

    Your great.

  • I can't believe I'm only now discovering Tommy Enmanuel. Tommy, please take care of yourself. The world is a better place with you in it. And please come to Boston sometime if you haven't already. I will bring a crowd to see you and while you are playing there will not be a pin drop of noise from us. I feel humbled by your music.

  • I have never seen as great a guitar player as Tommy nor a guy with MORE HEART than him. I absolutely think that you're likely the best person I may have ever seen. The world needs your warmth and love for mankind badly. Be good to yourself.

  • stay tommy stay! the world is a much better place with you in it.

  • God Bless you Tommy!!!!

  • As I said in another post....

    God sent

    Just to Name a Few.....certainly not all

    Jimmy Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, T-Bone Walker, John Lee Booker, Buddy Guy, Bonnie Raitt, Lou Ann Barton, Rory Gallagher,Robin Trower, Tommy Emmanuel, Albert King, BB King, Lightnin Hopkins, Alvin Lee, and Brother Yusef

    To keep the rest of us poor devils entertained and amazed..... how do you explain such talent?

    Be well Tommy, the world loves ya man.

  • be well well well Tommy! happy new year! from greece i really hope to see you play again!

  • Be well, Tommy.

    Is Israel ever to appear on your endless road? If so, you'd be most welcome.

  • Tommy, you are wonderful. Be well.

  • Someone asked what was wrong with his ticker, I heard that it is a hereditary heart condition, don't know though exactly what that involves, but do hope and pray that all will be well and stay well for him.

  • I'm pretty sure a hereditary disease is one that is passed down through the family, so there is an increased risk of getting a certain illness/condition if you have a family history of it

  • Thank you Tommy! The world is a better place with you in it. Stay with us! Ive never had a hero before now!!

  • Does anyone know exactly what was wrong with his ticker??

  • practice?? practicing is what us mortals do!...he doesnt need to practice he needs a team of scientists following him around to figure out just what the hell he is.

    but seriously yes please take care of yourself and wish you the best. i really hope to see you play someday.

  • lol, that was funny..

    ..and good luck with your wish forghebirds4, tommy is on the road this year, look it up

  • He has a heart!?!?!

    Well, heck, there goes my theory about him being able to play as awesome as he does because he's a robot or somethin'

  • Please take it easy on the Endless Road, Tommy. You are such a treasure and I will cry my "§$% eyes out when you're gone. So please make sure to stick around a long, long time.

  • Who the fuck is giving all the "God bless you" comments a thumbs down? Fucking hateful bigots. Even in communist countries they don't show that much hate towards christians. Peace and love your liberal hypocrite ass.

  • I know... they must be hardcore Atheists filled with hatred. Besides... Tommy Emmanuel himself is a Christian.

  • Ouch that's harsh.

    If Tommy and his fans want or need to channel love through their god then no-one with an ounce of decency should deny them that.

    Such a talented guy, inspirational.

    Take care Tommy, may you get the support you need from whatever god you believe in.

    My only (slight) regret is that I could never be as good as you, but man, then maybe I wouldn't appreciate you quite as much (who knows)

    Awesome man, awesome musician

    Love from an atheist

  • See you in Sydney in June Tommy!

  • I hope this finds you well....Everytime you grab a guitar you channel a little bit of heaven, no need to get there any faster than that...Think of the rest of us poor slobs! We need you...

  • yea haha don't you dare die on me, i've already booked the tickets to your concert :P

    see you in stockholm, i hope...

  • God bless William Thomas Emmanuel (Tommy Emmanuel)

  • where have you gotten that name from? i've never seen that before

  • That is his real name ;)

    He said it in an interview ;)

  • wish you good health Tommy

  • God bless You, Tommy!!!!!!!

    Michael

  • yeah u better not die, i need to meet u someday

  • we pray for u tommy

    you'll be fine god is on ur side

    music will heal ur wounds

    take care

  • Going to see Tommy in Manchester at the end of November. If you're going, I'll see you there.

  • Dont you DARE die, Australian...  The world NEEDS people like you, man...

  • Great news indeed, we need a lot more of Emmanuel's emotional mastery of music, my very best to you,

    Byron Tomingas, Classic Guitarist

  • So glad to hear you're feeling better. We missed you at Winfield this year. Heartfelt best wishes.

  • Hope you are feeling well Tommy. Please take care of yourself. You are such a bright spot in this ol' world! Thanks for sharing this, many thoughts and prayers for your continued recovery from B'ham, AL, USA! :)

  • ive heard my father tell me about you tommy.. he said in those days everyone in australia only listened to tommy and eric clapton, but eric doesnt move me like you do tommy!! i desperately want to see you live now. im australian and i would fly to america just to be the only aussie at your show just to blow your mind... thank you and hope you feel better mate

    marty.

  • Tommy will be touring Australia in June 2009, but if you came to America you wouldn't be the only Aussie at his shows. All of them come out when he's in town.

  • damn lol typical.. but yeah i guess i will wait till june 2009

  • Hey Tommy I am a aspiring guitarist that plays mainly tejano music here in Texas.I recently came across your music here on youtube,and man!I can't get enough. I don't want hear another video because I'll want to sit practice and think to myself "how does he do that?". Every one of your compilations are awsome! You inspire me every day. Thanks for keeping the good time rollin. And please come to Texas.

  • Inspiration to many, hope you feel better

  • pareil! keep on yourself porte toi bien tommy

  • Tommy....hope you're better. I've been a fan long enough to recall you and your brother Phil playing around Manly in the late 70's. You inspired me to play and keep playing. I even had the honor to jam with Phil and others last year. Look after yourself.... the world needs more of your kind.

  • Well it took until July for me to discover this vid because I use my Tommy Emmanuel CD's more than YouTube. However, Tommy, I am sorry you were ill and hope you've recovered and live a LONG LONG TIME happy and healthy. My family and friends LOVE YOU. Washington State

  • I just got home from Tommy's Nashville show.If all you know is what you see on the vids...It's not the tip of the iceburg of what he can wring from an acoustic guitar. Not to mention he is very funny and entertaining. Do yourself a favor, pay for the ticket and go enjoy a great show. OK, I'm going to go burn all my guitars now.

  • My goodness, I had no idea, I hadn't seen this youtube vid. Please take care, with the body and diet...I know for certain your soul is in perfect health from your music. You are a musical angel sent to us. Thank you, with much love.

  • GET BETTERR!!!!!!

    Although I think you are better - because I saw you on the Today show with Jake Shimbukuro rocking away - so yeah.

    STAY HEALTHY!!!!

  • Hey Tommy...Why don't you see about coming over to Decorah, Iowa to play? You're nowhere near us this tour-year. Maybe in '09 you could possibly swing it? Sure to sell out! Great venues here, too! Please look into it! And take care of yourself. You're the best--after Chet! RIP Chet!

  • Tommy, I love this sounds cliche, but I love you. You inspired me in such ways no other human being ever came across to. Please take care of yourself and I will see you in concert some day!!!!

  • YOU ROCK!!! we love you :)

  • Tommy, a very nice speech, warm and simple to us all. Wish you all the best with your health and look very much forward to you show in Holland 30 juli. Ronald.

    ps I'm restarting my picking because of your music!!!! Your the BEST!

  • tommy... love your guitar playing ... i always catch your shows in winfield ks. every september... your awesome.. take care of your health... come back to winfield this september!

  • I've searched for inspiration all around the world's music stars, i haven't found anyone inspiring but you ^^ It's very serious, i've been learning guitar all alone and trying to insert my personnal touch in every song i played, but now you're my model and I hope I'll honor you by all the songs i've made and all the ones that i'll make :)! Thank you for bringing such peace in our hearts...may yours be happy for ever and ever :) (By the way have a look at my videos ^^)thanx :)

  • Stay healthy Tommy and dont eat fast fuel food as you call it.

  • Hi Tommy, I'm a guitar player and an assiduous listener of your playing. I'm very happy to know that you are fine and feeling okay. Us, the emmotional type of people suffer a lot in this unrested world. When I watch you playing giving yourself totally to your guitar, to your art that is precious. music is really the most universal art, I dare to say, in the universe. Hope to see records of you in Portugal. You've got attentious listeners in this country. Viva a música!

  • Tommy--saw you last night at the Dominion-Chalmers Church in Ottawa. There is absolutely no doubt that you are back in the pink--more like bright red. Wonderful concert!! High energy right up until the second encore at around 11PM. Welcome back and thank your so much for a great evening of first class entertainment. I heard several people comment that they were going to throw their guitars away they were so intimidated--me, man I'm headed off to the practice room right now. Thanks again.

  • Tommy, Many many years from now when we are both in the happy picking grounds in the sky, I hope you will let me play a tune with you. Even up there I won't be able to play nearly as good as you but I'll do my best. Meanwhile I wish the best for you and hope to see you at CAAS in 2009. You are the best !!!!

  • Tommy, Take care, don't rush, get well, we all adore you. Lots of fun family and rest.

  • old tommy,thank you,and love you

  • tommy you're very loved person, just discovered

    you and you amazed me totally, please take excellent care of yourself! god bless you, you'll be prayed for, stay in touch with your fans. thanks!

  • We neeed you tommy......Aint no one the same.

  • Tommy you're a gentleman as well as a musician, those 2 things go hand in hand, take care of yourself and keep playing for us all

  • Tommy, love You man. Take care of Yourself. We don't want to lose You. Hoping to see You this year.

  • love you man!!!!!

  • Wishing you the very best, TE. Take care of yourself, we can't afford to lose you!

  • Thanks for all of the great moments. Your music is above top notch. Thanks for the message. We care for you.

    Phil T

  • We wish you well, Tommy. You are one of the truly gifted Australians - and we never tire of your unfaltering and stupefying musical craft.

  • Looking forward to have you back, Tommy. Take good care of yourself, we can't afford to lose you.

    You're the best.

  • I hope all is well Tommy cuz the world is a better place with you in it

  • It's ironic that he has heart problems... my heart is all over the place when I hear him play.

    Stay well Tommy, as long as you can. I know you will.

  • Tommy,

    I've just discovered your music and am enchanted. Your music energy flows through your heart to us, so please keep it in good condition so it can bear all love and joy and humour and charm you are sending to us from your soul by playing your guitar.

    Thank you very very much!!!

    Mat

    from Poland, but currently in London)

    PS. Is there any way that you come to the UK this year?

  • Best of health to you.

    Slow and easy, we want you around so our grandkids can enjoy watching you play too!

  • please come back soon to France, but after having a rest first Tommy, you still have so much to give and share with us !

    next time, i will ask you to sign my Maton TE2 guitar ^^

  • Nobody will never let you down Thomy. Should be good to think to you,first.The waves you'd make in guitar world will stand forever.Tu demeureras pour moi la plus grande inspiration et le meilleur guitariste de tous les temps. Dieu te bénisse.

  • Hi, sir..take care of yourself. Your as the same age as my father who used to play a guitar. Your a legend and a unique guy who is an inspiration to all. Your always in our prayers, so trust in God and may he bless you..We miss u

  • Best wishes Tommy, you are an amazing talent!

  • Hi Tommy! I saw you last week in San Francisco - you haven't missed a beat on stage, still the best ever!

    Take care of yourself and God bless.

  • My heart speeds up when i see you playing. I can feel your heart from your music; your music will be forever young, may your heart be too.

    God bless you Tommy, come soon back to Italy.

  • Speedy recovery!

  • The best wishes for the best guitarist...

    Riga, Latvia is waiting for new concerts.

  • Best to you Tommy and God Bless!

    Just take care of yourself and come see us when you're ready OK!

    San Diego love you!!

  • Escondido loves you too..!

  • Such a likable fellow!

    Beer's on me :)

  • All the best get better and playplayplay youre (just like a lot of other guitarists out there) a BIG inspiration for me.

    Besides of listening with a musicians ear, i really love listening to your music.

    Just to get relaxed or be happy.... greetz from Holland

    bey.. Emanuel

  • Hey Tommy please get well soon I just recently found you due to the you tube I think you are amazing and a relly nice guy!

  • Take care yourself, all the best, regards from serbia

  • he wont read this guys, but mmmm

  • ti amiamo tutti - translation from italian - we love u all

  • Take care tommy...I hope you will fine soon.

    I'm waiting you in HUNGARY Budapest!

    best wishes,

  • Wishing you a speedy recovery "mate".

    Then bless the socks off us with those magic fingers once again.

  • take care yourself tommy...we love you and we're waitin for you in monopoli,italy.

    best wishes..

    Danny

  • Best wishes Tommy - get well soon and I look forward to seeing you play again soon. You might have to stop putting so much heart into your playing and save some for yourself. Lotsa love, Justin

  • Get well very, very soon Tommy. You are a great inspiration to me and countless others throughout the globe, and undoubtedly one of the finest pickers to ever pick up the six-string. Happy New Year to you too amigo.

  • Take great care Tommy, national treasures are very important to this country, you are one, so live long and continue to prosper.

    Mike Webb

  • Whish you health for 2008, hope you will come to Quebec Canada one day, Take care.

  • Best wishes from Münster in Germany. Keep on going on the endless road.

  • DO take care of yourself. Take breaks and get plenty of exercise. Keep your diet right. Man, we need to have you around for a long time. We all love you and *want you to visit New England* (sorry cheap shot ;) Please get well.

  • Sencirly hope you recover fully , Your music inspierd me alot and hope you will come to europe again , take it ez m8 and i wish you good health

    Regards

  • Your sound have a place in my heart and probably many many other persons around the world too.

    Our hearts would hurt if you get worse, so take it easy and recover, healt comes before work.

    If you come back to sweden again (hope so) I will be there.

    You're the best licensed guitar player forever Tommy, we all love you.

    Regards HS Sweden

  • your the man tommy we all miss in australia

  • Wishing you all the best. I am sure 10s of 1000s of fans would miss you greatly at the Walnut Valley Festival. You always know how to set the crowd on fire.

  • Hey, Tommy...

    You play with such heart (and soul) that it's no wonder it needed a little rest. Take care of yourself so those who love you (not to mention the fans of your music) will have you around for a long time.

  • Hey Tommy,

    I wish you a very happy new year 2008.

    You needed some rest? For sure!!! Too many concerts in strange countries :-))))

    You're a wise man, buy a house in the south of France and take the sun along the Mediterranean See...

    More seriously, i hope we can see you in France this year (didn't see any date on your website, snif!). Some friends of mine didn't see you in live for the while and that's an experience we have to share.

    Take care, all the best,

    Lionel

  • Man, take care, seriously.

    I've just started at Berklee College of Music, thanks to you. Your music means so much to so many; you are the single greatest source of inspiration and strength I have ever encountered, and I'm sure there are many others like me.

    David

    "Luck's got nothin' to do with it"

  • Take care of yourself. You're the best guitarplayer there is (and probably ever will be) so you rest and recover so that we all can enjoy your fantastic music again.

    Regards from Sweden.

  • WE LOVE YOU!

    (and angelina, hehe)

  • Tommy, You be sure to take care of yourself. Youre the reason I bought a thumb pick. I need you around to inspire me to improve. Will keep you in my prayers

    Dave

  • Dear Tommy...

    I still can hear your guitar in my ears...

    You are the best, Split awaits your visit again!

    Take care, we pray for you

    Ivana

  • Hey Tommy, Sorry to hear your heart has given you trouble and that your tour got cut short in your homeland but I'm sure your mates there understand how important it is for you and to them and the rest of the world that you rest and get better. I hope you are well by Feb 9th--concert on San Fran. I will be there with my mom:) Can't wait. i'm currently learning Angelina. Really love that tune. peace out--luke

  • Take care Tommy..

    Please get well soon...

    We need you around for a long time :) :)

    Best Wishes From Turkey..

  • Great guy. Really.

  • Saw you on PBS television in the states for the first time, since I have been an addict ever since. You bring me great joy and you seem to be so humble, I only wish you the best with your health and journeys. I have been turning all of my friend on to the fingerpicking styles of Tommy Emmanuel. I only hope I get a chance to see you in concert someday. Much love from a HUGE fan in Texas.

  • I hope you get better Tommy. Remember to relax. A busy scedule can't be that good for the heart in the long run. All the best!

  • get well soon tommy! thanks for your message here, you inspired a whole new generation of artists and musicians, you inspired me to play more guitar, thank you for sharing! blessings and best wishes! bernard from belgium

  • All my thanks goes to this man for inspiring me...His music has found its way to my heart..Truly a great man....Get well soon Tommy! //Greetings from Sweden:)

  • Hi Tommy, thanks for your message.

    I was very concerned when I heard that you have canvelled your tour. I saw one of your last concerts in Düsseldorf last year and that was really a fantastic night. I hope, you will recover soon and feel save and strong again.

    Your music and your friendly nature are very important for me and I think for a lot of people around the world. Take care and keep on rocking!

    Reinhard from Frankfurt

  • I hope you all the best! He is the greatest!

  • Don't slow down. I'm a heart patient myself and had the bypass surgery seven years ago. You play from your heart and perfect as you sound you must have a truly big heart. The world needs your music. Give us what you can but give your family everything.

  • I don't mean to sound selfish, but you need to take care of yourself. Your fans depend on you!

    Happy New Year!

    Hope to see you in Charleston!

  • Tommy! You are a true inspiration for a musician like myself. I saw you play (oh, what a mediocre word in comparison) in Stockholm and I shook your fingerpicking hand. Forever changed.

    For the love of vibrating metal tied to a peice of wood, take care of yourself. Don't rush it. The roads, the songs and your followers will be there when you return. Cherish some silence, for it is what holds the melodies together.

    //Paul

  • Tommy - you mean so much to so many - so hope everything gets better real soon. Great guitarist, great bloke and most of all great Australian.

  • All the best brother. Look forward to seeing you again soon.

  • Dear Tommy,

    Wish you to recover well. You are a great guitar player and a wonderful person. I really appreciated what you have done for the guitar world and for World as well. Thanks for your generosity, Andre

  • Hey Tommy, my names Andrew -- I'm 16, and your my favorite guitar player EVER. I've seen you play a few times live at the Variety Playhouse in Atlanta, GA. I hope you get well soon! I'm looking forward to seeing you play some more next time your in town!

  • Redirect your incredible musical energy into YOUR mind and body. My 50 years old guitarist's heart is with you. We all will wait for you - no matter how long it takes.

  • Tommy you take care of your health first and foremost , youre one of the most gifted guitar players I have ever seen. Happy New Year to you . I'll never forget the night I saw you play a Few years back in Aberdeen Scotland , Keep your fingers dirling that fret board and strings .

  • Don't rush back tommy. Take care of yourself. We will all be here when you come back. Your health is the most important thing.

  • I cherish the night I saw you live and you've been my favorite guitarist and personal inspiration ever since. God Bless you and hears my wish for your continued health and healing.

  • Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year, Tommy...God Bless!

  • Happy New Year. :)

    Take good care of yourself!!

  • I add my best wishes to the millions of others who are sending warm thoughts your way, Tommy. You're a very special person, and we hope you live a long, happy, prosperous life.

  • God Bless you Tommy,Take care of your health ,

    Dios te Bendiga , eres un extraordinario y genio de las cuerdas , quiero oirte por mucho mas tiempo eres una inspoiracion para mi. i love you.

  • I saw about 5 concerts of yours here in Italy, and every time you floored me (especially in that unforgettable crazy gig at the Stazione Birra in Rome, April of 2006)... but, dear Tommy, please be sure that you'll take all the time you need (and more) in order to take care of yourself, from now on: you do deserve to take a bit more leisure time for yourself, man ... and to spend it gorgeously and happily :-)

  • Take care of yourself Tommy. Love you very much. Hope to see you in Virginia once again.

    God Bless.

  • Come back to the Birchmere in Virgina sometime....you are an inspiration to many people out here. Be well. Live long.

  • Take good care of yourself! Get well soon and get rested for there are way too many people who can't do without your music and your warming nature!

    Greetings & best wishes from a big fan from Mexico!

  • Take your time, brother Tommy.... your deserve & need the rest, and for your fans, you are like fine wine... gets better with age & worth waiting for. We have much love for you, brother.

  • Doesn't matter if you never play another lick, Tommy. You are the best accoustical fingerstyle picker that ever walked the planet. You don't have to keep up this blistering pace. But I'm glad I got to see you and your lovely wife in concert. Good luck and stay well.

  • Sorry to hear about the problems with your ticker, Tommy. Take care, mate, and look after yourself.

  • Bless you Tommy. Get well, Be well, and Stay well. You have touched my life and inspired me immeasurably with your talent and persona. Thank you.

  • Happy New Year Tommy! Take care of your health, don't work too hard. Just studio ;o))

    JL - your opening act in Montréal ;-)

    xx

  • Tommy,  Take care of your health and make it your number one priority...thank you for sharing your gift of music and superb guitar playing...we look forward to many, many more times together...you're a class guy all the way!

  • what a cool guy, other musician's, actors, etc. should take a lesson for this guy.

  • You're ALWAYS be first class to us here in the Philly area!

    Get well soon!!

  • you deserve the rest

  • im not sure if you get a chance to read all of these comments or not. there are alot! just shows how many people around the world care about you and the great stuff you play

    hope your feeling better

  • You rule Tommy!!! I can't wait to see you again. Take care.

  • Hi Tommy, happy New Year! Please, take care of your health, don't work too hard. Thank you for the music and inspiration. Greetings and best wishes from Moscow!

  • Tommy take care, you are so amazing person, love you!:)all the best in new year to you. Be carefull dear

  • BANZAI!

  • you are my hero Tommy!!!! you're awesome!!!

    have a great new year, and thanks for sharing your divine guitar playing gift God gave you.

    greetings from Mexico.

  • I do hope you get well and up and running again soon! All the best!

  • You're a wonderful person Tommy - best wishes and good luck in the new year.

  • All the best Tommy- please get well soon

  • guitar god!

  • man he isnt allowed to die until well after i've met him :P

    still, he dosnt look too healthy here.

  • Gettin' older is really the pits ain't it? Best wishes, take care.

    A fan in Canada.

  • Greetings from Croatian people here in Germany dear Tommy , we love you and we wish you all the best.

  • Dear Tommy

    Keep your heart safe!

    love a big fan

  • Dear Tommy, Lovely message. Great to hear you are on the mend, but please slow down. You can't play for the whole world all the time, you must take time out for yourself occasionaly. Hope to see you again soon. Have a great 2008. With much love

  • glad to hear your feeling better tommy, was really worried when i found out. your health is more important than your tour, and i'm sure everyone else feels the same. you should a lot of rest, everyone including me will be behind you 110% until you feel better.

  • I wish you a speedy recovery Tommy... Saw you at the Tivoli Theatre in Wimborne (Dorset, UK) last year. Fantastic concert and looking forward to seeing you (I hope) again soon!

    Fondest Regards.... Tony Law

  • Great Tommy, I wish you happy new year and good condition.. I admire you for the count of shows per year, thats incredible! Prague is looking for you!

  • I hope you will be OK in future ;)

  • be well Tommy. love ya man. ;o)