Catch the Wind

[Powershotknecht]

great Sound!

[bagup59]

Beautiful song beautiful days, but i was so much older then i'm younger than that now !

[ichingiching]

its all about the hard yards growing up.. I'm spending the rest of my days growing down..

[11gokey]

I was doing the "Mike Thing" and I came across this one. Beautiful! I'm getting that feeling again!

[ichingiching]

Thank you Phil. good to hear from you again.. regards M:)

[ajnagreen]

standing in your heart is where I want to be and long to be....... Love your singing and playing, very dreamy, Mmmmmmm:)

[ichingiching]

it makes me smile when songs connect.. kind regards..

[TheLolhay]

kaftans and flairs.....oh those were the days my friend....have you really still got them?!!!! hang on to them..they are precious.....and your rendition of this beautiful song is precious mike...so beautiful....about the best actually i have ever heard...brings back so many memories..so glad i found you on the net xx

[ichingiching]

lol... sure have.. i have rtied to throw them out sever times over the years but they just don't seem to get out of the attic.. thank you again

[vezina333]

I've watched many covers of this great song and I think your performance may be my favorite. I also love the way you perform the last verse and how you look at the camera and then away afterwards.It shows that your heart's into what you're singing. Excellent cover!!

[ichingiching]

thank you for your beautiful observation.. i have not seen this video since i posted it.. its a beautiful song.. regards

[mnnorthcountrygirl1]

The rain has hung the leaves with tears today, and I came looking for this song. I truly love what you've done with it...the last verse in particular...a straight, gentle shot to the heart. Just right -- thank you.

[ichingiching]

as always thank you for listening and writing so sweetly.. I saw a double rainbow today driving back from work and I though of a promise..

[mnnorthcountrygirl1]

Ah, those rainbows...so much beauty, so little time to savor it. I find those are the moments I remember best..and often learn the most from...

[ichingiching]

yes i drove right past .. i should have stopped and sipped in the magic..

[doncarrier]

Very good Job!

Don In TN

[ichingiching]

thank you Don.. cheers M

[MFIORE7511]

I never knew Billy Connelly was such a good singer ! hee

[ichingiching]

'aving a laugh! lol..he's got more hair.. M:)

[CannibalFleshFest]

Firme Song

[ichingiching]

ta..

[MACHAWK123]

OOOOOOh, I'm sorry Mike but this one just doesn't quite work for me. It's the first of yours I've felt didn't quite it hit the button. You know I rate you so highly.

[ichingiching]

hi MACHAWK.. thats cool.. there are a lot of my songs i think the same of.. just a moment in time so i don't forget what i shouldn't probably remember M:)

[slowpokecat]

Where's Teddy? Out catching the wind I suppose. Terrific job!

[ichingiching]

hi bev.. you know what bears are about .. more likely to have wind!! M:)

[metaldieg]

just perfect,, :)

[ichingiching]

thats cool.. thxs M:)

[ichingiching]

thank you.. M:)

[whistlerboots123]

:)

thankyou

[ichingiching]

thanks for listening.. M:)

[nalydbob63]

terrific, very good job.

[ichingiching]

thanks nalydbob.. cheers . Mike

[saxonsue47]

LOVELY.! So relaxing.......just perfect to unwind to!

Love Sue xx

[ichingiching]

Hi sue.. mised this note.. glad you liked it.. Mike

[jimbo9580]

does the kaftan still fit ?

[ichingiching]

you know jimbo.. it doesn't lol...

[goodwithguitar]

Really good cover, nice and pure and the picking is just great!!

[ichingiching]

thanks for dropping in goodwithguitar and for leaving a note.. cheers M:)

[mrmole21]

I totally adore, your way of playing. You sound so pure!

[ichingiching]

thats really kind.. thank you.. M:)

[ichingiching]

thanks M:)

[BCBGirl08]

i love you :)

[ichingiching]

thats kind BCBGirl. love makes the world go round M:)

[StumptownBoy]

Chills!

I've seen you before, but I couldn't recall your name.

When I found this song on YouTube, I wanted to hear you play itt.

It just seemed like the kind of song you'd do. Lo and behold, I found you.

Thanks for putting your stamp on this tune.

[ichingiching]

that's a great little story.. .. made me smile.. thanks for listening.. M

[Thealleygators]

This reminds me of the reason I took up the guitar. Donovan was a major influence. You have captured the subtle parts that make it beautiful.

[ichingiching]

he was a real hero of mine when I first started playing.. the way he played seemed mysterious an unattainable at the time.. this song is just timeless.. cheers M

[bedazzledbystephanie]

Your wonderful version has become our lullaby at bedtime...

thank you ichingiching .....you are most precious :o) !!!

[ichingiching]

Thank you Stephanie.. thats a lovely note.. I shall take that warmth with me to NZ and sing it to sea.. 'when sundown pales the sky'.. m

[dillis1141]

Amazing... just takes your breath away

[ichingiching]

Thanks Steve although R McTell should get the applause for writing a great story

[UberSciFiNerd]

brilliant

[ichingiching]

Thanks. m

[myronhelton]

fantasic

[ichingiching]

Thank you.. M

[TheExplant]

Hi, this is a really fantastic cover. I'm on a mission to learn this now, but i might be too much of a novice - is this in some special tuning? Do you have a cap on the strings off the edge of the screen? Thanks for posting this cover on youtube

[ichingiching]

thanks TE.. its a good song to start with.. capo on the second.. and C F and G with the little finger almost always on the third fret ( top E) let me know how you get on..M:)

[jayswett]

Wow. I like this fingerpicking version. I need to learn it.

[ichingiching]

hope your working on it.. how is it coming along..? m

[jayswett]

Not bad, actually. Having a little trouble with the interesting things you do with the little finger, but otherwise it sounds respectable. I wish I could sing like you, though.

[ichingiching]

good to hear.. the little finger thingy is worth persevering with.. it will add embellishments to so many songs in the future.. I would like you to sing like you.. so much more authentic. .. peace.. M

[jayswett]

Thanks for the encouragement. I've almost got that pinky thing down.

[ichingiching]

hows it going?

[jayswett]

It sounds really good at this point. I'm very pleased. You really made it into a beautiful song. Thanks again. I love all of your vids.

[ichingiching]

thank you for kind words and taking the time to drop me a note..cheers M

[barson66]

i hate to admit it but i actualy shed a teer lol IM A 22 YEAR OLD MAN FOR CHRISTE SAKE lol

[ichingiching]

nothing wrong in that.. lol cheers m

[SafeRoughneck]

Well Sung and Guitared. Thanks. Please view one or two of my video's

[ichingiching]

Have done.. its great to hear your songs.. maybe pick up a guitar and strum.. best wishes Mike

[MusicRevisited]

That was simply amazing, schene55 is right, you really brought out this song's beauty. I love the harmony part you do, would sound great in a duet.

[ichingiching]

Its a timeless song and your right .. it's perfect for harmonies.. thanks for listening.. m

[TigerDude33]

Well done. Nice finger picking.

[ichingiching]

many thanks

[jonzoandcoolmatt]

man, your a crack head

[ichingiching]

cool.. is that good?

[schene55]

I think you've played this beautiful song at the perfect speed and volume, so many others seem to race through it and punch it out, thanks for bringing out its inherent beauty.

[ichingiching]

thansk for listening and dropping me a note.. its a great late night song..

[elendora]

I agree :)

Well done on this cover, its beautiful

[KROMLIVES]

Love the unique style you added to this song...well done! It's one of my fav songs ever and I have a version of myself singing and playing it on my bass. I'm working on vids of me singing and playing "Sunshine Superman" and "Season of the Witch". I think Donovan is one of the best singer/songwriters ever and gets no where near enough credit for it...but I digress. Anyways I love what you did with this timeless classic. Kudos all around.

[oglockwood]

what guitar is that?

[ichingiching]

I think I'm playing the Martin D41.. M

[nealsmagic]

Being of the same generation, I must I am so thankful to hear your version of this timeless song. Well done, my brother. Blessings of the day.

Neal form Jamaica

[ichingiching]

Thanks Neil.. it is a timeless song.. Its a lovely late night song.. blessing returned.. Mike

[the10lift]

you got the gift, excellent, nice version

[ichingiching]

Many thanks th10lift..

[P1hwkt2]

best verison i have heard so far on youtube.

[ichingiching]

thanks P1hwkt2.. regards Mike

[cmansl1]

Congratulations! You're a great singer and player. I tried to learn some musics of Donovan but i can't play so well like you. Hugs!

[ichingiching]

thanks cmansli.. I learnt many donovan songs when I started playing.. take out can't and substitute 'will' regards and hugs returned.. Mike

[caulfield111]

You've slowed this song down,which is a good idea, to place more emphasis on the lyrics,Excellent!!

[ichingiching]

Cheers for that.. M:)

[2xVitamR]

Another good interpretation of a song, I played long time ago, well done and 5 stars.

[ichingiching]

thanks michael .. regards.

[c64c64c64]

do you know

"when i'm gone" by phil ochs? or "needle of death" by bert jansch?

you seem to know every good folk song! please post it if you do!

[ichingiching]

hi c64 (good number) !! I will look them up for sure.. I know N of D but would need to dust it down and brighten it up. Thanks for the post

[nigegt]

keep cool my friend gods peaceto you

[ichingiching]

returned in abundance.

[guitmartiman]

Just stumbled onto this one through several layers of Catch The Wind covers, most of which were okay but not really special. I really like yours! Are you surprised? You just have a way of singing songs as if you really mean it. And I think you're right about Donovan. He never did quite reach the caliber or prolificy (not really a word, but it should be) of Dylan's writing, but I liked his voice and guitar playing better...

[ichingiching]

Hi Jack.. I'm beginning to forget what songs I have.. or haven't done. Someone has already reminded me that I have done 'blowing in the wind' twice. Then again its so good there is nothing wrong in singing a good song twice.

I have always strummed this song but my strumming days are over. I'd like to catch up with some of Donovan's later work and see what he's been up to recently. A good song writer should improve with age.. hopefully...? Regards Mike

[guitmartiman]

I know what you mean! I have to do a search on my channel sometimes to see if I've already done a certain song! Too many excitotoxins I suppose!

[nigegt]

nicely done great sounds good

[ichingiching]

Thank you M:)

[lupusstreet]

Very good. Great voice and very good sound. Well done. :)

[ichingiching]

THank you for those kind words. Cheers Mike

[fariethesun]

Excellent cover Mike. Love it.

((HUGS))

[ichingiching]

Thanks again and hugs returned. M

[NightingaleHMP]

Ohhh great I just found some new chords I had missed from this video! Thanks for that Mike. Oh and just ignore the nonesense that I usually write - but I will keep me plyers and bolt cutters ready if I see anything in case you suddenly appear in the obituary column.

(Dont panic I am joking...he he!!)

[ichingiching]

lol I'm always looking for 'that' chord...

[Gerrynz]

Very nice and very relaxed

[ichingiching]

A great song to sing and chill to. M

[classican]

Always loved this song, excellent version.

[RussellK9]

Great cover Mike, A Donovan winner for sure.

Wasn't it a major hit in 1965?

Excellent.

[ichingiching]

It was a very early hit for Donovan, although there were many others Cheers M

[NightingaleHMP]

Brilliant! Donnavan strummed this much faster and it sounded a bit 'hurried' in my opinion. Its nice to hear it played (and picked) slowly so that it can be savoured like a good wine....burp! Sorry!

Cheers Mike..!!

[ichingiching]

Its a great song late into the morning.. cheers. M

[msmadhatter]

Wow, this is really really nice. Your style reminda me of Johnny Cash but your voice is gentle. Great job.

Hey I have a cover too if you want to check it out sometime? I don't know how to play it yet on guitar but I think mine's ok.

Happy Thanksgiving

[blackbird0523]

wow this is great.i love it great rendition!

[ichingiching]

Cheers

[ikansusu]

what beautiful lyrics, poetry in motion.

[ichingiching]

Thank you fo rthose kind words.

[cjkproject]

Very nice!

[ichingiching]

cheers

[micallo58]

Fine!

[ichingiching]

Many thanks

[GratefulJWB]

Another brilliant cover! I believe Donovan was classified as Europe's own "Bob Dylan", if you will. Certainly an artist that was underrated in the USA. Thank you Mike. It's always a pleasure to listen to your music!

[ichingiching]

Thanks Joe, Your right, Donovan was concidered UK's answer to Dylan although I don't think Don' ever sustained the brillance and depth of lyric writing of Dylan.