At 64, and having had a lifetime of music...once a singer, still an acoustic guitar player, and bass player: Nights in White Satin is one of my very favorite all-time songs. So...that cover, bass and guitar and two amazing voices...is one of the best covers I've ever heard. I thank you from my very depths.
I feel the same, probably the best version I have heard of this song. I'm 63 and remember how great was the original version. Hard to improve on perfection.
It’s just so breathtakingly surreal. Mike and Sterling can transport you to another dimension. ❤🎸🎼 True talent. Lucky it’s here forever so we can appreciate it, ✌
My god !!! this is incredible. This is not just a simple "cover" it's so complete and awe inspiring. Two guys??? are you kidding me ??? words escape me....
this is a real emotional song for me. I play the flute. My dad who is a farmer with no musical education whatsoever ask me once when I was 8, just starting playing the flute: "can you play that part?" and I managed (after practice!!). well it brings back memeories thank you so much guys :D
I don’t know what it is about these performances, But they are just enjoy to listen to and watch. I’ve been going through some very difficult changes in my life recently and I find myself just searching through the list and watching your performances again and again. Very comforting to me, sacred stuff. Thank you, and everyone you perform with
Erik…listen as often as you need to. ❤️ The world is a hard place right now and Mike provides a beautiful, distracting soundtrack. I love this and More Than A Feeling more than anything, the total joy and energy in the performance lets me know the world is a good place for as long as I want it to be. Be well and happy ❤️✌️
As I have come to expect from you, absolutely STUNNING. You and Sterling absolutely killed every part of this. The way you sung the flute solo, the banshee like wail from Sterling, the amazing guitar and baas work from you both, it's an absolute masterpiece. I also really love Sterlings facial expressions when he sings. It adds a lot to the video knowing how absolutely into it he is.
That was amazing ! The Moody Blues need to see this! The arrangement is great - just two instruments and two voices and the sound is so full that nothing is missed!
Jesus Pete....every performance I watch is amazing. You both have absolutely amazing harmonies together. There are no words to describe how good you are.
Mike. These sounds have been fading away for a while. Thanks so much for preserving them in almost their original form. Brilliant co-performance by Sterling Cottam. My salute!
I've been playing and singing for over 30 years and just like that in 5 minutes I now feel like a complete beginner. Well done - one of my favorite videos i've seen. I didn't even like this song until now.
How Mike comes from the highest note down to the final verse in an instant is beyond me. It's great to find a channel you last checked out almost a decade ago and have all that's in between to catch up on.
OMFingG!!! I have listened to this song more on than off for FIFTY years and I am sitting here in Medellin, Colombia looking for my freaking jaw that dropped and disappeared somewhere!! G Damn that was amazing!!!!!
Thank you for an excellent cover of a really great song. Mike, you have Justin's vocal mannerisms down without being a mimic. Also, the vocal on the musical interlude was well done. Sterling's ability to cover the rest of the vocals, along with playing a bang on bass, helped make this cover unique and sonically superb.
This made the hair on my head and neck stand up--so ethereal and fleeting and oh so beautiful-- and then the smile and giggle at the end. Sublime perfection. Well done gentlemen.
Gents..... you are amazing. Like so many others I do not understand why you guys are not signed. You are simply the best. From Wouter in Cape Town South Africa.
As Stevie Nicks was the Queen of background vocals we now and always have the King of background. HRH Sterling Cottam. Your sidekick ain't too bad actually he's pretty good no make that hands down the BEST performer on the planet!!!
oh my god listening to this version was so haunting, in that fact that i do believe that this was better then the original version..and just to make clear i am not one for covers WOW you guys rock
Excellant and Im fussy about covers of my fav band The Moody Blues and Justin Hayward and you nailed it here...If you dont get that first note on this song you'll never get it at all and you got it 100% love the voice replacing the flute interlude and your treble notes are awesome, this is a very fine performance and Im sure the band would approve of it indeed...a big applause well done you. 👏👏👏👏👏👏 💕🎶🎵
Just want you to know that I’ve been listening to you from the start, and I always come straight to your channel when I’m stressed and need to put my mind at ease. You’re truly a god send
Amazing, just amazing !! The only "problem" with listening to you guys while I work is that I can't just listen, I have to watch because I can't believe what I'm hearing if that makes any sense. We plan on seeing you in Germantown and hope to bring a few peeps with us. Caught you and Sterling in NYC last year and that was awesome as well.
Take care of this precious voice my friend-do not misuse it nor overuse it because it as fragile as it can be and if the damage is done there is no remedy anywhere in the world-respect !!
Ovo je prva pesma koju me je otac naučio da sviram na njegovoj gitari Fender ...imao sam sedam godina...danas imam 34 godine i još uvek mi ova pesma budi emocije
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Your vocals are are superb. Also I appreciate the harmony.👏👏 👏
Ola
Any plans to come to Texas?
At 64, and having had a lifetime of music...once a singer, still an acoustic guitar player, and bass player: Nights in White Satin is one of my very favorite all-time songs. So...that cover, bass and guitar and two amazing voices...is one of the best covers I've ever heard. I thank you from my very depths.
You can still have your own cover Sir, sure you still can!🎉
I feel the same, probably the best version I have heard of this song. I'm 63 and remember how great was the original version. Hard to improve on perfection.
I’m also 64, and I fully agree with you.👍🏻
Fantastic cover guys, you gave us the cold sweats.....
Are you freaking kidding me with that vocal solo!???!!!? Incredible.
It’s just so breathtakingly surreal. Mike and Sterling can transport you to another dimension. ❤🎸🎼 True talent.
Lucky it’s here forever so we can appreciate it, ✌
You know it’s quality when you can’t take your eyes off the guy on the left when Mike is smashing it as always
My god !!! this is incredible. This is not just a simple "cover" it's so complete and awe inspiring. Two guys??? are you kidding me ??? words escape me....
Hands down. The MOST beautiful, modern, rendition I’ve ever heard!
Sterling, dude! You are hitting some gorgeous high notes with this song! You guys make the perfect duo. Can't wait for more.
How do you not have a million subscribers? Best covers on youtube! Bravo!
Yes - Best covers Ive ever heard.
because they are all watching shitty cardi b vids
Best covers by far
this is a real emotional song for me. I play the flute. My dad who is a farmer with no musical education whatsoever ask me once when I was 8, just starting playing the flute: "can you play that part?" and I managed (after practice!!). well it brings back memeories thank you so much guys :D
I don’t know what it is about these performances, But they are just enjoy to listen to and watch. I’ve been going through some very difficult changes in my life recently and I find myself just searching through the list and watching your performances again and again. Very comforting to me, sacred stuff. Thank you, and everyone you perform with
Thank you for sharing that, Erik. I'm glad the music is comforting. Hang in there. Things will get better.
Erik…listen as often as you need to. ❤️ The world is a hard place right now and Mike provides a beautiful, distracting soundtrack. I love this and More Than A Feeling more than anything, the total joy and energy in the performance lets me know the world is a good place for as long as I want it to be. Be well and happy ❤️✌️
My only regret is having but one like to give this video.
God I wish I could hear you guys play this somewhere with a bon fire in the middle of a night. That would be so friggin soothing.
One of my favorite songs as a teen. Possibly the best cover i have ever heard. WOW..hauntingly beautiful.
I immediately went back to 1970 and all the feelings of being 20, thank you.
I'm in love with your version❤
As I have come to expect from you, absolutely STUNNING. You and Sterling absolutely killed every part of this. The way you sung the flute solo, the banshee like wail from Sterling, the amazing guitar and baas work from you both, it's an absolute masterpiece.
I also really love Sterlings facial expressions when he sings. It adds a lot to the video knowing how absolutely into it he is.
JordanVailo I second that
@@remgrbeyond0982 fantastic
Jesus Effin Cristo! Insanely beautiful and moving ~
Freaking awesome. Vocal just like the record. Same timbre, inflection, growl, spacing, crying . Just the way I like it. TRUE!
Mike, great as always! But dude...Sterling! That guy has some serious range!
Agreed! Watch this and his Elvis back to back to fully appreciate it. 👍
On that video we can appreciate your long hair as well, Mike :)
Or what was left of it, yes ;)
Several pounds ago to. Now you just look 'sick' ;)
I like to think I look healthier, because I am. :)
That was amazing ! The Moody Blues need to see this! The arrangement is great - just two instruments and two voices and the sound is so full that nothing is missed!
Full range voices filling the void of instruments. Absolutely brilliant Mike & Sterling
How does this not have more views ? Still incredible
That was outrageous. Sterling backing was immense. As good as Jeff on Black Peter.
Wow, Awesome!
Best cover of this song I’ve seen
Jesus Pete....every performance I watch is amazing. You both have absolutely amazing harmonies together. There are no words to describe how good you are.
I would honestly give everything I own to have talent like that.
Mike. These sounds have been fading away for a while. Thanks so much for preserving them in almost their original form. Brilliant co-performance by Sterling Cottam. My salute!
Where is the LOVE THIS BUTTON?!
GOOD GOD - those high notes!
Goosebumps. Fantastic and emotional !
I've been playing and singing for over 30 years and just like that in 5 minutes I now feel like a complete beginner. Well done - one of my favorite videos i've seen. I didn't even like this song until now.
That vibrato...oh my soul. Just break my heart and heal it again with that vibrato alone.
Omg that back up singer at the chorus gave me mega goosebumps at the Chorus....... wow.....
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame for The Moody Blues please..?? Excellent Cover!
How Mike comes from the highest note down to the final verse in an instant is beyond me. It's great to find a channel you last checked out almost a decade ago and have all that's in between to catch up on.
I'm old, have loved this song forever. You sang it beautifully. OMG chills and tears. Don't ever stop singing!
OMFingG!!! I have listened to this song more on than off for FIFTY years and I am sitting here in Medellin, Colombia looking for my freaking jaw that dropped and disappeared somewhere!! G Damn that was amazing!!!!!
Thank you for an excellent cover of a really great song. Mike, you have Justin's vocal mannerisms down without being a mimic. Also, the vocal on the musical interlude was well done. Sterling's ability to cover the rest of the vocals, along with playing a bang on bass, helped make this cover unique and sonically superb.
This made the hair on my head and neck stand up--so ethereal and fleeting and oh so beautiful-- and then the smile and giggle at the end. Sublime perfection. Well done gentlemen.
Close your eyes and it's the Moodys!!!
How come this is better than the original, when the original is a masterpiece???? Absolutely mind blowing
Bang on 👍❤️
This might be one of the very best videos on TH-cam. Hats of to you mate. Tremendous cover of a tremendous song.
Chills!!!!! I mean Chills. Nailed it. You can feel the raw, deep, powerfulness of this song!
My ears give this an A+++ performance
Hermosa canción ❤
Gents..... you are amazing. Like so many others I do not understand why you guys are not signed. You are simply the best.
From Wouter in Cape Town South Africa.
I still consider you the best male/guitarist/singer alive today.
Well done
Wow! 🔥
Thaxx for astonishing performance... Cheers from indonesia
This guy deserves x10 subscribers, why doesn’t the world knows about him?
People these days don't recognize real talent.
As Stevie Nicks was the Queen of background vocals we now and always have the King of background. HRH Sterling Cottam. Your sidekick ain't too bad actually he's pretty good no make that hands down the BEST performer on the planet!!!
Wow! You are waaay too kind. Thank you! :)
Your voice is so close to the real thing! Great harmonies.
This song always makes me reflect on my life for the last 60 years.... Great job.....
WHOH !!! That is shockingly good. I’m in awe !!!!
Jeeeeeesss... those voices! clap clap clap
Brilliant!
I came back to see this video 11 times in 2 days... Just wow
I dont know what else to say, besides PERFECTION!! OMG,..the vocals are INSANE! Pure MAGIC! I
Absolute perfect pitch. A rare ability has found a home. Brother, you’re awesome!👏
NAILED.IT...BOTH.OF.YOU.
Mike you are killing it. You and Sterling make the perfect group
oh my god listening to this version was so haunting, in that fact that i do believe that this was better then the original version..and just to make clear i am not one for covers WOW you guys rock
Excellant and Im fussy about covers of my fav band The Moody Blues and Justin Hayward and you nailed it here...If you dont get that first note on this song you'll never get it at all and you got it 100% love the voice replacing the flute interlude and your treble notes are awesome, this is a very fine performance and Im sure the band would approve of it indeed...a big applause well done you. 👏👏👏👏👏👏 💕🎶🎵
Ok, I'll say it. Here is another future million hit classic song! : )
sterling is amazing..you two are magical
Great job y’all 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Love the high harmonies, nailed it 👌🏼
Thanks!
Nice flute work! lol Moody Blues are my all time favorite band and you guys did great justice to their song. Very nice harmonies and arranging.
Just want you to know that I’ve been listening to you from the start, and I always come straight to your channel when I’m stressed and need to put my mind at ease. You’re truly a god send
Goose bumps.....so FANTASTIC cover!
Most beautiful bro. ❤️👍
Loved the vocal solo part! Sounds so cool!
Amazing, just amazing !! The only "problem" with listening to you guys while I work is that I can't just listen, I have to watch because I can't believe what I'm hearing if that makes any sense. We plan on seeing you in Germantown and hope to bring a few peeps with us. Caught you and Sterling in NYC last year and that was awesome as well.
Very high vocalises , and ample lung shuffle...
Go on boy ! I 'm an eighty year old music teacher 🙏
Totally agree with those who say that this is the best cover ever heard.
And that together you make the perfect duo. Bravissimi
Greetings from Italy
Greatest. Cover. Ever.
This song was written perfectly, there's no way to hate it... Very nicely done Mike and Sterling!
This is THE BEST cover of this song. Wow.
What vocal control - both of you...well done!
Take care of this precious voice my friend-do not misuse it nor overuse it because it as fragile as it can be and if the damage is done there is no remedy anywhere in the world-respect !!
His voice is stunning!!!
1:56 seeing mike and sterling's O faces side by side. The power of your rock tickled my nethers as well, sirs. BE THOU NOT ASHAMED!!!
SENSATIONAL!!! NO WORDS.
Ovo je prva pesma koju me je otac naučio da sviram na njegovoj gitari Fender ...imao sam sedam godina...danas imam 34 godine i još uvek mi ova pesma budi emocije
The both of you are just beyond terrific.
Incredible !!!
Wow that's an amazing live duet cover of this song.
Vocal magic.
They are good dam
A very different and very pleasent voice. WOW
backing harmony was perfect.
Sensacional! grande intensidade vocal, o melhor cover que eu vi até agora
Parabéns ao Mike e ao Sterling !!!
Hey, here from the Africa cover, this and the africa covers are incredible. You two have incredible talent.
Love that smile at the end. Great work!
Obviously the best cover duo ever!
Is Sterling sitting on a Vice? Damn that was awesome!
OMG!!!! This is better than the original ! Bravoooooo