Among the other acoustic cover of this song I've heard so far this is THE best. Makes me wanna pick up my old guitar and practice even more. Thanks for the inspiration. :)
This is one of my favorite songs, and you just made it that much better. You have an incredible voice, and I love your guitar playing... I hope to see you on The Voice or American Idol or something someday. Keep 'em coming!
Boi..... you’ve been piggybacking my last few months of enthusiasm for new covers and the musicianship of acoustic and lyrics that you display is something I aspire too. I first saw cold shot and then into the mystic. as far as random TH-cam searches go, you are no longer a random in my catalogue! Thanku Dean, glad u do what u do. Keep at it bro. standing ovation from this man right here ⛳️......🏌🏼♀️
I just stumbled onto this guy looking for covers of Valerie but wow he has got something! Great voice and handles that guitar so well. Bravo man! I'm now a fan!!
I'm seeing it ten years later and I've gotta say...HOLY SHIT DUDE THAT WAS FUCKING AMAZING! IM GLAD I RANDOMLY STOPPED SCROLLING WHEN I DID Because i love this song...theres a guy named Dave Fenley who does a killer version too
Wow! Who is this guy? That was fantastic. I agree with the comments below. That is by far the best cover of this song, one of my favorite songs, that I have ever heard. Way to go, Dean Heckel!
Wow, just found this and want to compliment you for the extraordinary performance of this classic song. I still often play the Allman Brothers version done with Warren Haynes but now have to rank this as right up there at the top. Considering this is a solo performance I just have to tip my hat to you Dean for a soulful rendition!
Love your guitar-playing and voice doing this song...I would go there and sit and watch and listen all day long and be the worst conversationalist at the venue...lol
My favorite guitar cover on TH-cam. Of any song. I just started taking lessons. Any chance you can share the notes with me? I want to be able to perform this by the end of the summer
And April 2024 I stumbled upon this.
June 1 2024 !!
November 13th 2024
That is the best cover of Van's amazing song, thank you, Dean Heckel!
The great thing about TH-cam, you can stumble on something posted five years ago that is awesome. Well done, Dean.
Amen! this is great!
8 years lol
8 years (2)
9 years ago 😊
yeah.....Nine years now.
Excellent job on a true classic. Absolutely loved this.
Dean, this is fantastic - one of the best versions of this awesome song, I’ve heard 👍🏻
what a superb voice. Dean Heckel - a new favourite.
Been 3 years since I commented, this is my favorite version of this amazing song. Well done. Love all your stuff.
Amazing Dean, you deserve an audience that appreciates your God given talent. Great cover
My cousin recently passed away and my dad showed me this song, brought me to tears instantly. Great cover brother, you do it justice.
Best acoustic cover of this song I've ever heard. Perfect tempo and "fatness", most other acoustic covers are too fast and thin. Good job 😎
Among the other acoustic cover of this song I've heard so far this is THE best. Makes me wanna pick up my old guitar and practice even more. Thanks for the inspiration. :)
This is such a great cover of this tune. Absolutely nailed it. Your music is great would live to see you live.
Probably the best cover I’ve heard of this amazing song. Well done sir.
A musician friend of mine played this at my mother's life remembrance ceremony yesterday. It was perfect.
Beautiful song, sorry for your loss. It's a lovely tribute though
This is one of my favorite songs, and you just made it that much better. You have an incredible voice, and I love your guitar playing... I hope to see you on The Voice or American Idol or something someday. Keep 'em coming!
Still coming back for this!
Hands down the best cover I’ve seen. You are amazing bro.
What a great voice and best cover of this song I’ve heard.
Dean , I love the way you play. Your relaxed play has me digging this song more than I ever have. Nice job. I play as well.
I Love This Song. Beautiful cover. Thanks for Sharing
Wow, what an outstanding job! That song, done that way, is like an ice-cold beer on a hot day with a whiskey chaser, nothing better!
Beautiful version…and helped with learning the bass. Thanks
This is very well done. Great tone and control.....funky jam on the guit
Boi..... you’ve been piggybacking my last few months of enthusiasm for new covers and the musicianship of acoustic and lyrics that you display is something I aspire too. I first saw cold shot and then into the mystic. as far as random TH-cam searches go, you are no longer a random in my catalogue! Thanku Dean, glad u do what u do. Keep at it bro. standing ovation from this man right here ⛳️......🏌🏼♀️
This should have about ten million listens!
I want to add this song to my set list, this is the very best solo acoustic version out there,
Nice job man!!!! Great sound!!
I just stumbled onto this guy looking for covers of Valerie but wow he has got something! Great voice and handles that guitar so well. Bravo man! I'm now a fan!!
The hammer on’s are incredible. I wish I knew the sequence...I love this song and to play it like that would be amazing.
Beautiful voice, guitar, and performance!
Wow wow wow. One of my favourite singers and song and you made it just magical. Raw talent.
Outstanding cover Dean. You keep the playing simple yet sufficiently thick, but Man... your voice is really smooth, perfect for this song.
People go overboard for many worthy efforts.
I share their enthusiasm on this occasion. Nice. Very well done👍🏼
Lovely! I would love to hear more from you Dean.
Dean I've watvched all your videos man!! BIG FAN here hope to see more to come in the future...
Bro!!! Dean!! My brother!!! You spoke to my soul with this man. We gotta rap. You need to speak to the masses brother.
Hell yeah man. Beautiful soul. I think Van would be proud. Also great view! :)
Really NICE job, Dean!
Great voice & clean playing!!
Very accomplished performance of a great song....
Dean, this is a great job. The more I work with Van's stuff, the more I really appreciate his work.
Walking it down and everything. Beautifully done, brother! 🙌🏼
From one Dean to another that is brilliant mate 👏
I can tell thats in jeffersonville.. I go to that side of the bridge all the time
Damn good cover man. Beautifully sung. Excellent job.
wow, great job man. Excellent voice!
Holy smokes! You rule this song! Amazing
I'm seeing it ten years later and I've gotta say...HOLY SHIT DUDE THAT WAS FUCKING AMAZING! IM GLAD I RANDOMLY STOPPED SCROLLING WHEN I DID Because i love this song...theres a guy named Dave Fenley who does a killer version too
Nice job, really nice job. Hitting the difficult spots really well with sincerity. Van Morrison would be impressed.
Pretty cool, even the background chatter of the crowd was nice as it ebbed and flowed, too.
Dean, Dude what a voice! Love your posts.
dude...u r killing me....excellent guitar and vocals. carry on!
fantastic - glad this came my way
My man! That was exquisite.
Cheer's from Australia great cover
So so good, love everything about this performance, can’t believe people were talking in the background,,, peasants!! Good job.. 👏
This is magnificent. Not that my opinion matters, but this is the best version of the song online
I'm picky about this song being covered but you nailed it. Great Job!
Dean you have God's heart he gave you that beautiful voice. When I hear you sing I hear God 😭❤️🌹🎁💯😲🔥💯💯💯💯💯
I hate how freaking great this is!
Wow! Who is this guy? That was fantastic. I agree with the comments below. That is by far the best cover of this song, one of my favorite songs, that I have ever heard. Way to go, Dean Heckel!
Amen to that.
Wow, just found this and want to compliment you for the extraordinary performance of this classic song. I still often play the Allman Brothers version done with Warren Haynes but now have to rank this as right up there at the top. Considering this is a solo performance I just have to tip my hat to you Dean for a soulful rendition!
what a voice! nice version
Absolutely killed it mate, bravo
You.Are. An.Amazing.Artist. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Dean. This is lovely.
Thumbs up and I am now a subscriber of yours
Damn, you're awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Holy fuck dude. Absolutely blown away.
Wow! Nailed it. Great voice.
This is fantastic! Great job.
Awesome cover!
Superb mate
Really nicely done.
Beautiful, well done man!
Van would love this
Awesome job Dean, is that the Ohio river behind you?
Love your guitar-playing and voice doing this song...I would go there and sit and watch and listen all day long and be the worst conversationalist at the venue...lol
Good God man! You nailed this...
Great job!
Just Awesome..............Great Job man
lovely and soulful.....and a fine song.
Mate you smashed that, great job 🤟
Fantastic man!
That's is awesome man
Very good job! Better than all the tutorials I’ve seen love it man.. wish you’d do a tutorial..
My favorite guitar cover on TH-cam. Of any song. I just started taking lessons. Any chance you can share the notes with me? I want to be able to perform this by the end of the summer
Very good! Well done!
Great performance!
what an amazing voice
i love this song so much
Excellent!!!
Wow. Incredible.
Your doing a great cover of a great tune 👍
Fantastic!
Great voice !
Simply WOW!!!
Love this ❤
Beautiful...........
Great cover of my favorite song, the voice reminds me of Darius Rucker
Fine job! Guitar has great tone also!
I cannot believe people were talking as you did this. I would have dropped everything.
beautiful!