Nils Lofgren and Friends - Shine Silently

[carmelitacarlos]

Best version by a long shot!

[tomiettinen]

Maybe us all Stuart Adamson fans should play this one out loud tonight? In memory of a great musician!

[inest1960]

Gib's da auch eine Studio- HQ- Aufnahme (MP3)?

Toller Song... 5* from Germany

[Hout1335]

Nog mooier!!

[Mokch64]

This song is NOT fråm 1988 - but 1978 !! 

[claesgoer]

Nils is so important-he played with Grin,he was the base and rocker of the Crazy Horse Band(where would Neil be without ..) and after a very long sabatical Nils joined the E Street Band,also playing his own songs with the Boss accompaniying him.

Nils is one of the four greatest ever-Carlos,Jimi and Nils and the Edge.

The rest ok,but far away.

CG

[MITCHWILD]

The best guitarist i have ever seen, and i've seen most of them.

[claesgoer]

dearest Nils-with Carlos and Jimi and Keith you are the greatest-and your guitar the warmest!!

[SuzzyStohelit]

Saw him at the Bottom Line NYC before it closed. I saw grown men weep one was my late husband

[5899ish]

So underated.Last saw him at Warwick Uni where some scumbag stole his scarf whilst he was signing autographs. I note this venue is not on his current tour. If you havn't already check out Girl In Motion from the Nils Lofgren Band Live,must be one of the best guitor solos ever. Play which ever one you like at my funeral

[DeFrancois]

Can anybody out there post "It's not a crime" from the "Cry Tough" album and "If I say it, it, so" - the fatso album cover had so many hits "Two by Two," "I don't wanna know" appreciate anybody able to post these classics.

[tomiettinen]

You never know. Maybe not this version but maybe something else. Maybe Stuart loved this song?

[tomiettinen]

I heard this was played in Stuart Adamsons funeral, is this correct?

[monkeyguitarist]

@tomiettinen

Not possible.

This is from the DVD "Nils Lofgren & Friends Live Acoustic".

Nils Lofgren & Friends Live Acoustic

Recorded live Feb. 17, 18 & 19, 2006 at the Birchmere, Alexandria, VA.

And ... Stuart went above in 2001. On top of that, I wonder how people seem to have so much fun and playing that type of music in a funeral. Maybe only an acoustic guitar and a voice, maybe... but not like this. It would be crazy.

[Sonofmothernature]

@monkeyguitarist I don't think that Tomiettinen meant that this exactly performance of the song was played at his funeral. The album version was released in 79 and is said to be Adamsons favourite song. A quick visit to Google revealed that the song indeed was played at the funeral. It was probably the album version that was played. Btw, funerals are never fun. The are emotional so this kind of song is nothing strange on such occation. :)

[gobbyjock]

@monkeyguitarist I thought this song was originally on an album released in 1979 - so it could easily have been played at Stuart Adamsons funeral.

[kenseaton]

@tomiettinen You're correct - it was Stuart's favourite tune. Shine Silently was written in the late 70s...

[rufusao]

oh ja, ook nog met die trampoline!

[rufusao]

paradiso, amsterdam somewhere in the seventies, geweldig, dalijk keith don't go kijken!

[worldlife08]

I read once that this was one of Stuart Adamson's favourite songs.R.I.P Stuart .

[lifeson46]

@worldlife08 yes rip Stuart you are very much missed xxxx

[RichardBaguley]

A great pity this isn't on the DVD of the event.

[Crowsfan55]

that's Skunk Baxter playing guitar behind Nils...Steely Dan and the Doobs...

[tumadoireacht]

i remember when i used to think this was a great song

[PB111627]

Love this one it is a real mood changer

[Malibuheaven1]

Nils your music has touched my soul since 1972! Long May You Run!

[coman4ero]

Wonderful song !

Bravo !

Let There & Everywhere Be Light !

Peace, Love, Music & Rainbows !

Lot of SUN & Smiles !

To All & Be Forever !

( : - )

[hermavanbrakel]

Still fantastic

[hermavanbrakel]

Still fantastic!

[dan891156]

hi, i hate talk of death and stuff on here but unfortunately it seems inevitable. certain songs are always gonna have certain inevitabilities. if anyone knows nils its my old mans 80th next year and he's got his own story of tragedy...leading to positivity

[SuzzyStohelit]

Bruce did well by having Nils join along...

[noneesie]

Perfect

[intswimming]

Nils live at Stone Pony is A+...this vid is simply a talented fellow doing that which most can't....entertaining a crowd...

[PB111627]

What a special performance from a man who has distilled the artifice of his craft to deliver a performance noting short of inspirational.

[AldeRyd]

I liked this song when it was a small hit. When I saw Nils play the 2 meter sessions it almost blew me away. Man, I love this version.

[santax123]

@AldeRyd

Same here. 2 years later I was at pinkpop (i missed his name when I saw 2 meter) and I hummed the song, and Jan Douwe knew it right away, gave me the double-cd for free! And we had a great talk about this... Man that solo on 2-meter sessions> How I would love to see that clip again! Good to know you were also impressed!

[thejimmyporter]

i love this song ,i just wish nils would stick to the original vocal delivery from the studio version. nils is great though and has written some of the best songs ever given to the planet ,that i totally agree with.

[Hiemstra1957]

released by the hollies in 1988???

this song was written by neils his wife in 1979,strange

[fellud]

I love Nils and Springsteen and I honestly think they need eachother to achieve that extra greatness. Listen to Springsteens backin vocals on Valentine and nils guitar on Youngstown for example. Pure gold!

Nils´, please come to Stockholm soon!!

[kara1464]

When I first heard this I cried like a baby

[jjjones77]

Nils can thank The Hollies for this amazing song, No disrespect, Nils is fantastic. I always wondered why he settled for being Springsteen's guitar player.

[takaminescafe]

Released in 1988. The Hollies.

Shine Silently (Special 12" Mix) 5:50 Written-By - Dick Wagner , Nils Lofgren <---- OK ??

It's The Hollies who have to thanks Nils. No disrecpect for The Hollies.

Nils is more than a genious guitarist, the man beside Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, Ringo Starr, Roy Buchanan, Jerry Lee Lewis, etc...

He did wrote some of the best songs that one could hear on Earth and is the leader of his own band.

[myguitarlab]

nils I saw u w GRIN in the early 70's u backflipin mofo u r the best...

the Boss made the right choice to keep u in the public eye...

cheers forever

[BruceBloodSister1]

How beautiful!

[joefet]

I like this song really because I feel it when I am hearing it

[Nancyjean24]

IMO,this is his masterpiece. Even the intro is emotional.

[Kleaver13GDW]

ive uploaded some nils lofgren songs from the acoustic live album, check them out

[tomhits]

sorry, but I miss the great vocal harmonies from the studio version. They have enough backing singers in the band on stage but they don´t do it.

[DeFrancois]

thanks for the post. he is the greatest. never saw him live. it's a shame. my 5 year old daughter and i sit around and listen to him constantly. she loves his voice!

[eyeqew]

C'mon Bruce let him do it in Toronto on May 7

[wileywolf1]

Nils.....wonderful talent, amazing performer, warm-hearted, soulful guitar hero.....long may you continue!!!

[4rainbowed]

Nils is one of the VERY best musicians. On guitar, piano, few can top him. He's older than me by a fair amount, but used to live right up the road from where I've lived-- still do, in Maryland. I'd love to see more of him on piano. A rare tinkling treat!

xox

[Magicbruusie]

Wonderful, Nils is great

[randisba]

adoravel,ele é fantástico!!!!!!

[oldoldraven]

... wonderful... i love this man...

best wishes ....

oldoldraven

[bealili]

i love this video !

[stevemcneillonline]

great video! wheres the drummer??? is it a pre rec drummer?

[OILYROYAL]

this is on his web site as a free download love the man

[MyFatCatIsOld]

Nils is such an underrated artist, he's great!

Saw him with Bruce Springsteen in Oslo this summer, and it was amazing!

[drmeier62]

Nils has the most beautiful voice. Love this song!

[spiresnspadge]

great song, great talent, the boss knew what he was doing with Nils in the street band

[astroman287]

total incredible song of hope.

[bighty54]

the most fabulous song

[budelke]

forever shining,

[szikchillypaddeh]

Love it!

[MKGooner99]

Saw Nils at the Springsteen Emirates gig. Brilliant! Would love to see him doing his own stuff at a small venue though. Loved this video!!

[Arseface87]

Cool, I was there too for both nights. Both awesome.

[southferry01]

great aT ALL

[deafchef38]

one of the best except fot feels like rain from hiatt

[Cruizin66]

This song and "No Mercy" are Nil's best, he is so talented it nearly brings tears to my eyes when I see him play and see him putting so much feeling into it! He deserves more credit than he is given! Thanks for putting this clip on, totally awesome1

[iainproclaimer]

tip top

[Coffeaman]

masterclass in how to construct a solo. that's dynamics!

[rollquickandshake]

Nils play with heart and soul - great respect !!!

[noneesie]

Can't thank you enough.WOW!!

[noneesie]

Can't thank you enough.WOW!!

[nilrem2]

I love his vocals, thanks a lot.

[VeniVidi]

Marvellous

[kesito2006]

This song is for my boyz!!!!!

[kroon4]

yes bruce, give nils the room to do this great song during your tour. And with some of these friends. Would be a great tribute to a great singer/songwriter/guitarist and I assume friend of yours

[prinzchen33]

What a fantastic song!

Could anybody, please, give me the lyrics between 03.52 and 04.20?

[plockton8]

Put a pillow between my legs and I grab the other one tight

I hold on, I hold on to a dream I had

You see I'm still willing to pay the price

'Cause we all know nobody ever dies twice

So let nothing keep you from your dreams

Don't let anybody keep you from your dreams

[prinzchen33]

Thanks a lot! You made my day;-)

[scottishy]

It's "When I fall down in bed at night, put a dream between my legs". I'm sure.

[astroman287]

right on!

[FeesLess]

So beautiful :-)...thx for that

[monkeyguitarist]

I agree definitively with you. I WANT SO BADLY TO HEAR NILS, BRUCE AND THE E STREET BAND PERFORMING "Shine Silently", "Goin' Back", "Back it up", "I came to dance" or "Keith don't go"... He wrote so many good songs...

[Dukabor]

Bruce singing "I came to dance"...would be an instant classic....it's always a classic with Nils for me...but jesus...if Bruce covered it with Nils playing...it's all good..:-)

[eyeqew]

I would love, love Nils to do this at a Springsteen gig.

[kroon4]

Nils is great. And so are his friends. Whish I was there.

[applecrossjph]

I'm so glad I re-introduced this great song to you, before, and then again tonight after finding this fantastic live version. Great quality, great performance building to a brilliant finish. One day I'll try and upload the great version he performed at Bruce's Xmas gig at Asbury Park a few years ago. I'm glad you liked it so much. I.L.U. xxxJJJxxx

[plockton8]

i love this song i dont know when i first heard i but hadnt heard it for years until a very good friend played it to me. THANKS JOHN

[monkeyguitarist]

Thank you so much for this trivia Akron20 !

[akron20]

Should have mentioned that I saw him in the hotel restaurant the next day and told him how much I enjoyed the song. He said it was his mom's favorite !

[akron20]

Saw him perform with some other musicians at a private concert. He sang this, I had never heard it.....I loved it. Thanks for posting.

[DOWDLE]

If this song dosen't make you Tap your Toe.....you need to see a foot Doctor Rx......Jimi........

[johnnyjolijt]

love this song!

[monkeyguitarist]

Hello Lilmizmex. I may seems a little naive or simple-minded message, but, I wanted to say I am sorry for your loss and if this video could help a little bit to go through the sad period, I should be glad. (sprry for the bad english)

[xlilmizmex]

i lost my aunite in december 2 cancer, this song was her favourite and was played at the crematorium, it meens a lot 2 me. and i come on here to listen to it all the time!

its wonderful, and brings back the memories of her to me!

thanks xXXXx

[cryingfredman]

Oh man...thank you so much for putting it!!!

[thejoad]

Cheers! And Hi Bruce :-p

[springsteenbruce]

Oh... Thank you, I'm gonna purchase this wonderful DVD...

I was waiting for his acoustic live on DVD for while...

[guitar123478910]

thanks