The Great American Novel (Larry Norman Cover)

[potatoisyellow2]

Fabulous cover....glad to see, after quite a lot of you tube searching today, that the devil doesn't have all the good music.

I think you do this song really well, I think Larry Norman would have loved this cover.

[LloydChristmas777]

As an Atheist, I love these lyrics anyway. Socially conscience songs are relevant across all faiths and peoples Excellent cover.

[padiman10]

Very few have done any justice to any Larry Norman tune. I think you did an excellent job. I am sure that Larry smiles when you sing this. Personally, I think you should do a few other Norman songs! You have a beautiful voice, and I think your guitar playing is as good (only wish I could play).

[gormley14413]

NICE JOB!

[slickshoes18]

This song is in my all time favorite songs.....and this Boy from Australia loves your cover and is inspired someone your age loves it and plays it so well.

[99redcentaurs]

Great song and I really liked your take on it. Well done.

[mrmdl2010]

It makes an old Jesus freak happy to see young folks getting into the original radical Christian rocker. God bless you and keep it up!

[dan1986ist]

Steve Camp's version is pretty good in my opinion,

[BethelAbba]

Your voice, considering how sick you sounded at the start, covers this song quite impressively. It's been my favorite Norman tune for nearly 30 years now and I never tire of hearing it. Great choice --- you got my vote for excellency.

[stinkyfeetjimmy]

great cover.  larry was my hero!

[danelow33]

I just watched your video for The Weepies' "Nobody Knows Me At All" and left a comment. Was perusing some of your other videos (interesting and eclectic song choices), but this one really surprised me. I first saw Larry in concert probably before you were born... he was quite a character. I still remember something he said then... "Don't take my word for it and just believe what I'm saying... look it up in the Bible for yourself." You really are a good singer... I'll check out some more.

[actionjacksonsg]

good job !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[powerliftingrules]

Funny how certain songs can cross generations and nothing much has changed. Wow 38 years ago. What have we really learned? If we take just one thing from that song make it the last line. God Bless.

[piesken]

Good stuff!!

[powerliftingrules]

Hey a great song sung by a great performer. Thank you for a different version of this great song. Keep up the good work and God Bless.

[Glorfy]

I cant help but smiling every time I here you say that you had laryngitis and sings a song by Larry Norman. =)

Great voice and a great interpretation of a great song. Thanks for sharing.

[youtoo7000]

excellent cover!....

seriously does this song not get better and better everytime you listen to it?

.....and I've listened to it about 1000 times

over the last 20plus years....

[thecoolness123]

wow you are really good and i love this song keep it up

[TerryRay02]

Wow! Great cover Leesha! Two thumbs up!!

[sirgazz]

Very good i enjoyed it

[captainslam]

nice to know i wasnt the only one raised on larry. its one of the only positive things my dads ever done in my life - introduce me to larry. im surprised our copy of the "home at last" concert tape still works cause of how much we watched it. its in those moments that i actually get to see my dad for who he really is. my dad unfortunately is an alcoholic and like any disease it takes good people. But Larry's music brings out the good in my dad and i thank God for that.

[sonicflyingmachine]

That's touching man. Its cool that you can be so honest. Peace to you.

[ktm5124]

you sang this with laryngitis? wow. it's wonderful.

[john4316]

Leesha, Thanks for sharing, you got a great style. Struggling with social connscious songs let me know I am a lyricist and I have quite a few

[prncssa74]

Love the song, love your voice. Thanks for sharing !

[dutchontheroad]

Hello Leesha,

I'd like to know what chords you used in this version. COuld you send me a message about that? I want to learn to play and sing this one too.

[dutchontheroad]

Excellent! I like it very much! One of my favorites!

[LeeshaHarvey]

Thanks, dutchontheroad! I'm glad you like it!

[garryalvin]

Larry woulda loved it! I've been listening to Larry since 1971 and your version of his song was excellent!

[LeeshaHarvey]

I'm honored--thank you!

[mobitz57]

Larry is one of my songwriting heroes!

[buttasoreus]

never heard this song and i'm old....and never heard of Larry Norman. good song no doubt. just a little "constructive" criticism on your guitar playing. quit hacking at the guitar. the guitar is a beautiful instrument, treat it like a lady. your concentrating on the song but you should also be thinking about that poor guitar.....

i say this cause it was once said to me cause i used to be a hack also. finess has taken over my guitarness......

keep rocking babe.

[LeeshaHarvey]

Larry Norman has written a wealth of good songs...he recently passed away, but his music lives on.

Yes, I will readily admit to being a guitar "hacker"! I've only been playing guitar for about a year, and I still tend to treat it like a percussion instrument rather than a stringed instrument. I tend to take out some angst once I get going! Thank you for your construtive criticism--I appreciate it! I certainly will work on developing a little finesse! ;-) Thanks again!

[JennandBrent]

AWESOME JOB!! i've loved this song ever since i was little, and you did it encredibly!

[LeeshaHarvey]

I'm glad you liked it! It's one of my favorites as well!

[bartolemeo]

Laryngitis gave it character and made it real. Beautiful job with a beautiful and powerful song.

[LeeshaHarvey]

Thank you very much!

[nuclearUmbrella]

this is a timeless song, as relevant now as it was in the early 70s.

peace,

db

[LeeshaHarvey]

I would definitely agree! Thanks for watching!

[robindavies24]

Great Great song a Welsh singer Martyn Joseph also does a greta version of this. Well played.

[psykoboy34]

Thank you for uploading this. It gives me the confidence that Larry's Music will carry on:( RIP Larry.

[LeeshaHarvey]

Indeed it will! It will continue to speak in new ways to new generations. Thanks for watching.

[GRASSHOPPER7113]

you are very talented and cute. i'm impressed that you have been influenced by Larry. how did you discover his music???

[LeeshaHarvey]

Through my folks. My Dad taught me "I Wish We'd All Been Ready" when I was little, and I was hooked! ;-)

[Daniel1200000]

very good performance

[mobitz57]

Far across the ocean in a war...while we lose the one at home.

Hey, you rock!

[tps607]

Leesha,another wonderful performance!Never apologize *****

[ganao123]

I just read your notes and that explains things re the chords. A great song, one of my favourites in fact.

[LeeshaHarvey]

Thanks for watching!  I'm glad you enjoyed it, even though my version wasn't completely accurate! ;-)

[ganao123]

You have a nice voice. Your guitar playing would sound even better if you put the suspended chords in at the beginning and throughout. (as per the recording!)

[EstebanChurches]

"Why are the rich more equal than others?" asks Larry. I think everybody knows that answer including Larry himself. "Animal Farm" by George Orwell will answer your doubts. Nice singing, Leesha. Good memory :-D

[LeeshaHarvey]

Animal Farm---great book! I just re-read it for the third (?) time a couple months ago, actually! :D Thanks for watching!

[DardisMusic]

I have to say that the webcam sound and the stuffed sinuses didn't impair my enjoyment of this at all. I didn't know the song before and your version now has the distinct advantage of being the first I've heard. I can imagine telling people ... 'Ah, I like LeehaHarvey's version best.' Nice work!

[LeeshaHarvey]

Ha, ha--thanks! I'm glad I could introduce you to the works of Larry Norman.  :)

[WALBYX]

Bravo Leesha...!!!...Congratulation from a french fan...

[davidkbarcus]

can i post this on a myspace bulletin?

i have always loved this song.

i like the original Larry Norman version and the shortened Steve Camp Version.

[LeeshaHarvey]

Feel free!  I love this song too, obviously! I have a version by Big Tent Revival that was on a Larry Norman tribute CD. I haven't ever heard the Steve Camp version.

Thanks for watching!

[markjdguitar]

Thanks for the song :) I really enjoy your videos :)

I had my own dose of social conscience last week when I heard a homeless guy make a joke, although when he said it I wasn't laughing, just got me thinking ... "Life is like a shit sandwich. The more bread you have, the less shit you have to eat."

[LeeshaHarvey]

I've heard that saying before, but it came out of the mouth of a fairly wealthy man. I guess even when you've got it, it never seems like enough. I like the old Proverb, "Give me neither poverty nor riches..."

Thanks for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it!

[suuzzee5]

I love this video...amazing voice and you did this song proud.

[zzzzzzzzap]

Great as ever Leesha. Get well soon. Peace

[KrisShred]

"I know I look like a train wreck in this video"

I always like you, and I don't mind how you look. I even prefer you looking 'authentical' like in this video. You're simply a good looking woman -

your hair in your mouth etc? haha, looks funny, but I love it ;o)

Nice cover of a good song,

Kris

[EXPLORER99999]

hey man! you in love:):)congratulations!

[KrisShred]

No, I just like Leisha very much. Not only her looks, but also she's my fav female musician on YT at the moment ;o)

Kris

[LeeshaHarvey]

Kris, you crack me up! You are a good friend, way over there in Germany! :D Hugs! ~Leesha

[12BarDave]

You Americans ... such brilliance ... would love to see Larry one day-you are living proof of his great legacy.

Praise from Down Under. Great cover.

(PS: We Aussies are and have always been with you - in WW1, WW2, Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Irag ... the soldiers just do their duty. But as an ex-soldier; war is WRONG.))

[LeeshaHarvey]

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful comment!

I think Larry says it best: "Do you really think the only way to bring about the peace, is to sacrifice your children and kill all your enemies?"

[wetube001]

sounds nice:P

[JesseGuitar07]

you are amazing!

[midniteKnite]

what can i say ???

GOOD!!!!

[LeeshaHarvey]

Why, thank you! :)

[JesseGuitar07]

congratulations for the new video:):)

peace/love

jesse

[LeeshaHarvey]

Thanks Jesse. I appreciate your support!

[JesseGuitar07]

no worries!you always on my favorite list:):)

[JC007ABCD]

very nice video:)5*****

get well soon!:)

add my favorite!

fan of you

[LeeshaHarvey]

Thanks so much, both for the stars and the get well wishes!

[OLDENpopovVictor]

I love your voice!

*******

I have to see a surgeon next week...

My heart...I am feeling very bad...

My song about it...30 days in clinic...

I'll miss you, my friend!!!

See you soon in YouTube!

Victor Olden

[LeeshaHarvey]

Oh my, take care, Victor! I hope all goes well! I will say a prayer for you!

[lfitzg]

Nice Job on the Norman cover.

How did you become a LN fan?

Peace

[LeeshaHarvey]

My folks introduced me to his songs when I was 11 or 12 (so about 15-16 years ago!). It's only been in the last five years or so, though, that I've begun to truly appreciate what he was singing about! Thanks for watching!

[LeeshaHarvey]

Thanks man! I'm on the mend, I hope!

[DLoyKnowles]

You sound better and look better when you are at your worst than most of us do when we are at our best. Great rendition of a great song. Thanks.

[LeeshaHarvey]

Ha, ha! Thanks Daniel! The camera must add a few degrees of vitality, because I'm sure I didn't look that great! Glad you liked the song!

[FlyingHorseKnuckles]

You make a CUTE train wreck... hmmm... wait a minute, what would that be like? All that carnage, destruction, death... with a cute little bunny sitting on top of the dead, mangled engineer! Sorry... I have a strange idea of what's funny. Larry Norman! I haven't thought of him in so long - cool! Great job Leesha!

[LeeshaHarvey]

Ha ha ha! That comment made me laugh! Thanks for bringing a smile to my morning! :)

Larry Norman = perennial favorite!

[patman2112]

5 stars

[seeso]

Great.

[DashHopes]

A song with meaning and speaks the truth!!

Should be more like this in the world.

Richard

[LeeshaHarvey]

Larry Norman wrote some pretty amazing songs that continue to be relevant and speak to our culture even decades later. Thanks for watching!

[mobitz57]

Nice...you sound good...better than any old pot-smoker! All natural!

[LeeshaHarvey]

That has got to be... *sniffle*... the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me! (*Drys a stray tear*).

Ha! :P

[fredthejunkman]

5 stars!

[LeeshaHarvey]

Thanks so much!

[aleishar]

Even with laryngitis you sound great!  =)

[LeeshaHarvey]

Ah, you're sweet! Thanks Aleisha!

[GrannyPanties30]

There is no better therapy than to put the kids to bed and return to our first love. I am so familiar with that worn out look, but we dont care as long as we can do what our bones cry out to do!! Thanks for brightening up my work day!

[LeeshaHarvey]

Amen, sister! :) It's good to know you can relate! Thanks!

[raigpond]

I really like it!Very good job!I saw kris shred cover of one of your song too,very touching!!BRAVO to both of you for your talent.

Greg.

[LeeshaHarvey]

Thanks Greg.  Kris did a great job on that cover, didn't he?

[raigpond]

for sure!Peace:)

[THEREDNECKPEPI64]

this is really cool,your voice is super!

*****

pepi

[LeeshaHarvey]

Thanks Pepi! I'm glad you liked it!