Caroline No (Beach Boys; Brian Wilson)

[SurferJoe1]

As breathtaking the hundredth time as it was the first.

[tmo7734]

Very beautiful rendition. Thank you.

[Draco190]

When I die, I want this man to play this song at my funeral.

It's just such a beautiful song, from one of the best/beautiful albums ever.

:)

[SuparMonkey]

Beautiful.

[lucyjoyw]

Terrific, I agree that this version is both sympathetic to, and adds to, the original.

CD must surely come soon. JOHN.

[troubleclef]

@lucyjoyw

thankks. CD is already out. See my "Album Announcement" video and see "buy" links on my channel or just go to Itunes or Amazon and search "Tony R Clef - Tuesday Afternoon". And thanks again.

[ahstc1973]

Very well done ... really enjoyed your cover ...

[dvmovie]

You are fantastic! One of my all-time favorite songs, and you do an amazing job of interpreting it on the acoustic guitar. Thanks so much for sharing your talent!!

[goldncoyote]

Oh, thank God I found this song by you tonight... I can feel my soul again.

[ZwankyTanky]

Your the greatest cover guitarist on Youtube,

[TheAudioMystic]

Oh man that;s good. Honest bro, you've got it. The feeling is exceptional.

[plasius]

well done sir, very well done indeed!

[rpm88able]

All I can say is.... WOW. Everything about it is, well... perfect!

[elvishmachinery87]

Fantastic! Love all your covers, man. Great Job.

[christophermayers1]

amazing

[deaconbluesful]

that's beautiful !

congrats from France

[keodakilla]

playing this along side the acapella is so nice

[bencw05]

LETS GO AWAY FOR AWHILE

[ealiagac]

Brian Wilson is a genius and you, too.

[kofitao]

Merci my friend. This is so beautiful. I am Currently trying to learn how to play it like you do from PARIS in France. I need some indication.

[evelskunny]

that was amazing,

[carpcorr]

this dude can play

[tweezee]

perfect!

[icklelino]

my current favourite song :) as a caroline myself i absolutely love it! extremely well played!x

[smoothsheets]

One of these days you should absolutely do one for "Lets Go Away For Awhile"

[jesusverbo]

you must to do more songs of beach boys, especially of album pet sounds, conratulations for your videos

[yz25098uk]

stunning,well done

[mofug2]

lovely!!

[Urasawa92]

Man you're very good

[squirrelrj]

I've been playing guitar for over 40 years, this song has been the most single difficult for me to play...can you e-mail your starting chrod? Exquisite!

rjs

[troubleclef]

play a fminor in first inversion (ie, aflat in the bass). with the capo on one an fminor plays like the much easier eminor

[troubleclef]

of course even more interesting is the 2nd chord which some might play as a simple f# barre chord. that would be a shame. it's f# in 2nd inversion (ie, c# in the bass)

[troubleclef]

now revisiting the original track i find i'm not playing the very easy to do bass line that repeats throughout. first time is right after "long hair go"..bom bom bom bom. those 4 bass note are easy to incorporate so make sure you add them.

[stellagranos72]

Gorgeous!

[ontheturn]

one of the most beautiful songs on guitar i have ever heard,you can clearly tell the beatles were influenced by the beach boys

[blendermixx07]

they fed off of each other...that's what made both bands great

[stellagranos72]

@ontheturn

-

and vice versa

[Robertpiser]

Beautiful!...

[TadKAWAII]

Did you really just do that with a guitar?

[wezlam]

amazing my friend!

[paracel72]

thanks great playing

[firesprinklers]

Fabulous

[SurferJoe1]

What continues to amaze me about this version- it's the only one I've heard that adds to the original, while preserving and honoring every musical idea Brian had in 1966. Having heard so many covers, including some nice ones, there's never a note or a chord here where I say "Great, but I miss that other thing..."

It simply adds to the original. A stunning achievement. Breathtakingly beautiful work.

Please release these for download or do a CD!!!

[troubleclef]

thanks!

[Polygor2]

@SurferJoe1

You've said it all for me.

[bobmon54]

Everytime I try to learn this song I get so blue I have to start, for 30 years it hits a nerve- great post Let's go away for awhile a possibility?

[kenk52]

SO beautiful! And so nice to see Brian's music respected this way. MORE of Brian's tunes Please! How bout something from the 20/20 album? Time To Get Alone or I Went To Sleep maybe???

[oldbump]

Breaks my heart.

[ArthurEricBlair]

i thought brian wilson's pop arrangement skills couldnt be riviled....

maybe i was wrong! =]

[jkerouac02]

Fantastic. I'd love to see a tab if you have one...its a great arrangement.

[iamlameduck]

He does it all from memory.

[dahbzee]

good rendition

[robinbirkw]

very nice!

[bencw05]

you should do one for "lets go away for awhile"

[bencw05]

one of the best songs ever.

[chucknchar]

soulful, brother. great job!

[fladivr]

Fantastic! This song has held a special meaning for me for the last 25 or so years. You really captured it. Thanks.

[pustuli0]

Amazing. I was wondering if by chance you had the arrangement you used :-)

[iamlameduck]

He arranges them himself without paper. It's all in his info page.

[rocker648]

Amazing. From the moment you started. You got my attention with your guitar skills. Wonderful. It's so Beautiful:)

[troubleclef]

thank you

[JoeNez86]

Hey,Thank You! for this amazing videos and skills! you got this song even more deeper into my heart.almost  got me cried there...Superb! :) keep up the good job!

[isramaguire]

bellissimo¡¡¡¡

[katvanbus]

Beautiful!

And, nice guitar!

[johnnyproctor]

Amazing! Wow!

[ALK95]

you've done justice to one of my favorite songs yet again :) fantastic job! your version is so beautiful.. keep up the good work

sincerely, alex :)

[chocolatemilkinmyass]

You Are My New Finger-Picking guitar Musical Influence. You Did This Rendition Just So Perfectly, I Cant Get Over It.

[stumptacular]

I have been playing guitar for 20 years... i am 36 now... your rendition of this just absolutely BLOWS ME AWAY! fantastic work.

[troubleclef]

thanks for all the comments. please subscribe if you feel so inclined. cheers.

[HeyMedic]

AWESOME!

[mpdsal]

Is this conventional tuning? Does indeed sound great.

[troubleclef]

yes. i believe so. with capo on 1st fret

[FeastFamine]

Pet Sounds is the best!

GREAT rendition.

[ChrisDodgen]

My favorite song by the Beach Boys. Wonderful job, bro.

[aDeletedAccount]

woah!!!! amazing

[danielc1620]

you really could make some great tabs off these. I know i would buy em.

[0ldfinger]

So beautiful. I just also watched God only Knows and that was just as beautiful. You know, you could make an absolute FORTUNE by tabbing & publishing these fantastic arrangements! You da man - brilliant.

[caraphyllis]

You sure do know what's worth arranging, and you do it very well.

[Mosidoo]

WTF???? XD

[GrayPoppet]

Very Nice. how much was the Martin?

[ManSwordMan]

Great arrangement!

[DeviAmbrosia]

That was such a beautiful guitar rendition of this song . . . it sent chills down my spine every bit as much as the official recording does. It was perfect.

And I almost never leave comments on YouTube, so there you go!

[drchan7]

I assume you are a music theory professor at some university or community college somewhere... not just because of the way you play... but you look like one. Beautiful cover of what is probably my favorite song on one of my favorite albums of all time.

[dnarbbrand]

Beautiful!

[glich75]

simply amazing

[malosuave]

El Chicano does a great job of this song also..(yes a Latin Rock group covers the Beach Boys) not on youtube but I hope someone will post it.

[fenderboy88]

just beautiful,i love this track from pet sounds,this is a piece i got to learn on my to do list,

[Bytheshore1960]

How talented! Just a fantastic version of this song. Thank you.

[bushna2007]

Sometimes a song touches so close to the soul that it forces a person to sit back and reminisce, recalling the time, place and girl with whom the song was first heard and appreciated. You've captured that essence and have taken me back to that era and the girl who held my heart so dearly before the Dear John letter. It's strange, after listening to your superb performance, how it all flooded back so vividly after so many years. Thank you for posting this lovely time machine.

[unionjackbob]

Thats just fantastic.

You got it mate.

[mitchinam]

I loved this rendition so much I joined youtube just so I could comment.

The prior comments have said it all, but I wanted to personally say thanks for capturing the true bittersweet spirit of this classic.

Don't know if Brian Wilson has heard this rendition, but I'd wager he'd agree.

Can't wait to hear your other stuff; I'm an old Wilson fanatic; music lover; but pretty new to youtube; a little late to the party but

enjoying it nonetheless.

Thanks for sharing your talents.

[troubleclef]

thanks so much for your comments. glad to have you "on board". cheers

[hidollarjoe]

WOW -- I wish you were my friend so I could just sit near you and listen and applaud! It was marvelous that you understood how important - how it sets the feeling of the song to include the 'tapping / or drumming' at the beginning. I send you a hug-of-appreciation.

[brunesmask]

your guitar skills are amazing, so calming - loved that you did the "drumming" on the guitar before you started playing, sounds just like the "drumming" on the original;) Nice job...!

[sioldana]

Thats fantastic, I'll have the fingers bleeding until I can play it, I've been worshipping at the church of Wilson for many moons, and it only struck me while watching you how similar that melody is to early Jobim

[troubleclef]

interesting. thanks, glad you liked it.

[doktorotter]

That's just the way I feel it. Thanks you are wonderful.

[amazingazn19]

Have you thought about doing a rendition of Heroes and Villains? I'm sure the complex harmonies of that one would be a real challenge, but I bet it would sound great. Keep up the good work.

[troubleclef]

thanks. i don't know that one too well. i'll check it out. thanks.

[amazingazn19]

Yeah, after relistening to that one, I think it might be a little too varied in instrumentation for you to approximate it accurately with just a guitar (even if you played it on a twelve string I bet). What about Hang On To Your Ego/I Know There's An Answer instead?

[troubleclef]

Is that a challenge? :D

[amazingazn19]

Haha, yeah, sure if that's what it takes. No, but really, if it were all up to me, I'd probably rather hear "I know there's an answer" than "Heroes and villains". Anyway, good luck

[dexterdot]

i think you could do heroes and villains, there are a few different variations of it out there.

[amazingazn19]

do you have an album out of all your covers?

[angeloamericano]

Very nicely done!

[rycalcass]

Beautiful,i am sure Brian Wilson would agree!

[BjornDienstbier]

Thank you, for showing me this ultimate guitar version of this beautiful pet sounds-song. I really enjoy playing it like that! It's arranged so beautifully. I love it!!!...and I play it almost every day. greetings from Germany

[troubleclef]

thanks. glad you like it.

[mpdsal]

Is this in a normal tuning? Thanks

[troubleclef]

yes. capo on 1

[Polygor]

I miss the train sounds at the end!

[BassRaven]

Tears and shivers...amazing job. Thank You

[nutopian21]

if a guitar had a voice it would sound like this

[Alpesinger]

this is absoluetly amazing, thank you for posting this.

[thedocspock]

Sir, when I grow up, I want to be just as good a guitar player as you. hehe.

[Send1UrLuv]

If ever I heard a rainy day song...

[afewthings]

I keep coming back to this. Amazing interpretation and performance.

[hankx32]

nice my friend, my favourite song of all time...

[mariobaez]

Wow, that nearly made me cry. Amazing.

[markgalloway]

Great job on this wonderful and sad song. I posted a video response to this vid. I played the chorus twice because I love the sound of your changes. Thanks again for all of your uploads. Incredible talent.

[troubleclef]

thanks, i'll check it out and approve it right away

[hallokitty88]

Beautiful. Simply beautiful.

[priceguitar]

Tony, do you use your natural nails or acrylic?

[troubleclef]

all natural!

[2morrowneverdies]

Will you play at my wedding?

[troubleclef]

well, the UAE is quite a ways out of my travel range. :D

[topdigg]

Very good. My all time favorite Beach Boys song.

[ytb2k]

Your love for this song shows by your handling. Touching musicianship. I cried. Will be looking for more. You should record.

[horrorlovers]

fucking great.. one of my favorite beach boys song!

[RomanByzantine]

Please....Go out and do some concerts. Share your precious gift with the world!!!

[billsue77]

Wow, I love this song and man what a talent. Thank you !!!

[mahkindofmusic]

Yes, I heard/saw this video quite often and it never ceases to amaze me.... Awesome !

[dexterdot]

very good, sir

[batfroman]

Pretty amazing recreation of Caroline No on just an acoustic guitar. From the percussion in the intro, to the string ensemble. One of my favorite Brian Wilson songs. Just wonder what is the brand and make of your acoustic guitar? Trouble Clef you're a very talented guitarist. I salute you my Man. Thanks for the Video.

[troubleclef]

thanks much. check video details on any of my videos for guitar details. cheers

[MardearribaStudio]

I love this song, this version is fantastic. Saludos from Argentina.

[lizardsy]

You are an extremely talented musician. Perfect tempo, all the right chords (yay!), do you gig in the L.A. area? I'm a pro singer; would love to work with you! thanks

[troubleclef]

thanks. no i live in Massachusetts. thanks for watching

[jazzwing]

Superb job there, that really is very nicely done!!!! ;)

[babyphife]

Simply amazing. You are a great talent. You capture the sadness of the song with your fluid playing. I love all the songs you've done.

[dmacnic]

Awesome rendition.

I love the percussion intro(which I believe was done on a coke bottle in the original Beach Boys/Pet Sounds

version).

[thunderdan85008]

That was simply beautiful. I am a huge Beach Boys fan and your rendition was simply amazing. Keep up the good work.

[troubleclef]

thank you

[romanxcandle]

Forget Playstation, you're my guitar hero.

[ChaseChase88]

beautifully done!

[poguehead]

you my friend are Awsome with a BIG FAT CAPTIAL "A"

[dabbler67]

Brilliant!!!!  Thank You!!!!

[dariusb23]

someone didn't like this video because the overall rating is 4 stars. so what was the matter. the picture on the wall wasn't right?

[Qmanklozmo]

Awesome man

You recreated the sad and lonesome atmosphere this song gave off with just a guitar.

[Kevinshmevin]

you're good dude

[Rynstrom]

simply heart-breaking...

[thelostlevels]

This is great, well done sir.

[CGAWLEY]

Simply amazing!

If you are thinking about other Beach Boys songs to arrange & upload, could you please consider "Surfer Girl", "Kiss Me, baby" and "Please Let Me Wonder"?

[joebtsp]

as a guitarist, and just as an observer of music, this one of the finest acoustics i have seen in a long while. Thankyou!

[c64c64c64]

this is my favourite arrangement of yours...

[nigshakespeare]

Beautiful. Played with such feeling and proficiency.

[slimjimuk10]

Sounds great! Lovely song.

[enioperceval]

amazing

[DTGuitarX]

Yes, even more beach boys!

[SurfsUp1984]

you are so great!big talent!thanks!

[johnpaul2020]

ok i have been wracking my brain to think of a song that you can do and now i know the perfect song for you to try

dont talk out your head on my shoulder

[troubleclef]

yeah, i like 'don't talk put' also. Gotta try some more BB's at some point. thanks.

[hutz13]

You make it look easy and that's hard. I'd love to hear more Beach Boys ... In My Room, Warmth of The Sun or how about Pet Sounds complete?

[johnpaul2020]

tHIS IS UNBELIEVEABLE AS A BEACH BOYS FAN I THINK ITS IMPOSSIBLE TO SAY HOW THIS ARRANGEMENT HAS MOVED ME ITS ALMOST LIFE CHANGING PLEASE HAVE A GO AT FRIENDS BY THE BEACH BOYS BRIAN WOULD BE YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND IF HE HEARD THIS TAHNK YOU

[johnpaul2020]

THIS IS AWESOME I LOVE THE BEACH BOYS AND THIS SONG REDUCED ME TO TEARS. I KNOW YOU LIKE COVERING LESSER KNOWN TRACKS HOW ABOUT A CRACK AT fRIENDS BY THE BEACH BOYS GREAT TUNE NICE CHORDS I FEEL YOU COULD BETTER IT

[jexplink]

Glorious, absolutely glorious.

[davidknits4U]

Lovely. Just beautiful. I get teary eyed any time I hear this song. The chords take me back to the LA beaches in the early sixties. Warmth of the Sun is also a tear wrencher with an interesting story about what led to its composition. Again, thank you.

[sawguitar]

its one of the best beach boys songs i like ever.You have done an excellent accoustic version of it.

[cliffy63]

it's impressive how much of the song's flavor is captured in this performance. may i suggest you take a stab at the beatles "i will" and the cascades "rhythm of the rain"?

[mike8903]

amazing

[susanshouse]

Your the best! awesome w/exceptional talents!

[carlosandujar82]

Go on. Don´t stop. Any other from Beach Boys? Congratulations

[bkelly515]

You have a wonderful touch. I love your arrangements. Beautiful work. These songs are gems -- thanks for helping preserve them.

[ledbeachbeatle]

wow...brian would love that

[pinkled]

Lovely arangemnt, I really like all of them, it would be great to get these in audio form.

[triffle]

Fantastic. Thank you for sharing this.

[cmglennon]

i tried not to cry that is fookin amazing brian would love it

[liumark87]

its marvellous!

[JiffySpook]

Fantastic.

[thirstysmithers]

Beautiful...the genius of Brian Wilson interpreted through your gorgeous arrangement... wow.

[pattibermel]

How wonderfully mellow your sound is. Very relaxing to listen to you play. You should have a cd made for the "sound" machines. Would be nice to fall asleep while listening to your many songs. Sweet dreams.

[dcobbe]

Your playing has a lot of feeling. It gave me chills, as I have always loved this very sad, lovely song.

[highschoolrocknroll]

man i'd love to hear surfer girl...