Part of the wonder of the internet is that every now and again, you discover a great talent you never new existed.I discovered Phil ocha a while back.This guy has impeccable taste in the songs he covers. He has made some of the best covers I've ever heard. Why he is not more well known is a puzzle to me.
Had a "Boxer covers evening on TH-cam. Have seen simply dozens tonight. Mike, yours is quite simply as good as it comes. Nothing is better. Truly flawless.
Mike, The more I watch your offerings, the more I realise you do these songs better than the original artists. This is a one stop music fest for me. Your choice of covers is also impeccable - for a 76 yo who has lived through the eras of great melodies. Your playing and singing are exquisite listening for an old folky like me. All the best. You are a gem.
A flawless rendition, Mike. Your soaring vocals, pitch perfect harmonies and beautiful picking are perfect for one of the finest ever folk songs. Great job.
This video was 9 years ago. Sounds as fresh as today Mike. An inspiration to young and older Who are thinking on learning to play. Thank you Mike. GOD bless you.
Phenomenal !! This is one of the greatest songs ever, in my opinion, and your cover is the most brilliant I have ever heard. Oh Wow and your voice is superb, so beautiful. There was a verse I have never heard here though, but oh so good. Amazing Mr.Songman 🤩👏👏👏👏
I think you underestimate just how talented you are Mike. That is stunning -I have never heard a better cover version of the Boxer. Out of interest, you have a talented rival call Mike Masse (and Jeff Hall) who hail from Salt Lake City - what a show they and you could put on.
What a terrific and stunning rendition of the classic song! Keep on playing man...your guitar playing and your voice are so pleasant to the ears...Thanks a million!!!
Oh how much I love this song... I would have sworn you have already covered it, Mike, it falls so naturally in line with your other songs. A beautiful rendition, your two-guitar takes are always amazing. Thanks a bunch! Zs
In addition to singing well and playing you have the same English-speaking tastes as me: Bee Gees, Simon and Garfunkel, The Beatles, Elton John. I just love it. It's really professional level.
What an amazing musician you are! This was right up there with the original in every respect. I got little 'this is special' chills while listening. Very rare for me, especially on a S&G cover. If you ever venture out to play in Seattle, please announce on your YT channel because it would be a must see for me.
Damn Man, you are definitely an easy Man to listen too and a great smooth voice,graceful singer and player. I keep coming back and decided, for some reason and was "forced" to play my hohner Key of C along with you. Excellent melody and tune. KEEP up the great singing and playing Sir. 100--100 SWEEEEET
1:51 (lyrics) Now the years are rolling by me They're rocking evenly and i am older than I once was Younger than I'll be that's not unusual No it isn't strange after changes upon changes we're more or less the same After changes we're more or less the same
utter perfection . . beautiful, distinctive and flawless version… interesting having the 'more or less the same' verse in the middle …...standing ovation!
You're the only guy that can take a Simon & Garfunkel classic and purify it. Absolutely beautiful, Mike!
Part of the wonder of the internet is that every now and again, you discover a great talent you never new existed.I discovered Phil ocha a while back.This guy has impeccable taste in the songs he covers. He has made some of the best covers I've ever heard. Why he is not more well known is a puzzle to me.
Had a "Boxer covers evening on TH-cam. Have seen simply dozens tonight.
Mike, yours is quite simply as good as it comes. Nothing is better. Truly flawless.
Gary Peace thanks very much Gary!
Mike is awesome never heard anything I don’t like from him.
I'm not one who is usally okay with others doing the original from the popular musian i adore. You are so awesome. Thank you 💓
Very well said Gary... Love this cover
Best performer on you tube equally as good as the original artists sometimes even better. ❤
Thanks Chris!
The Boxer is one of the most difficult songs to do well as it sounds so simple yet so complicated! Mike, very well done, thanks!
thanks very much! one of my favorite songs...
The best cover version of this song I've ever listened on TH-cam so far.
thanks so much!
Best rendition of this song. Better than the original!
I honestly feel very privileged to listen to your music. It's an honor!!!! A masterpiece.
I have been playing guitar since 1977. This guy is good!
Paul Simons masterpiece expertly done by one of youtubes very finest performers-PURE MAGIC!!
Tom Cox thanks very much Tom!
I need to listen again . Something to appreciate more each time
Much appreciated
Good!!!great Mike!!!
Simon & Garfunkel & Sinatra WOW !
Superbe interprétation merci je vous écoute très souvent 😍😍
Masterful! Superb! You have a God given gift Mike. Simply amazing!
Thank you so much 😀!
This is really nice Mike. The picking, vocal arrangement, alternating strum, all perfect to my ear. Very well done.
beautiful :)
Hi, i’ve just ‘found’ you and I’m so so impressed i’ve subscribed. Looking forward to watching more of your videos on this wet and cold UK afternoon.
thanks June! I have lots of video's lol....
I love you're voice aaaaaa please keep singing 🥺💕
Thanks! Will do
You just get better as the years go by Mike.
thanks Ellen! always appreciated.
Thanks! Great Rendition! Amazing Cover!
thanks Rodel! much appreciated.
Mike, The more I watch your offerings, the more I realise you do these songs better than the original artists. This is a one stop music fest for me. Your choice of covers is also impeccable - for a 76 yo who has lived through the eras of great melodies. Your playing and singing are exquisite listening for an old folky like me. All the best. You are a gem.
Thanks! Much appreciated
great! my fav song of S&G
Mike so awesome. love it brother.
thanks Jerold! much appreciated.
Really excellent cover Mike
Mike...you're unbelievable ! Really remarkable singing and guitar work....just fantastic... Jagdish
Fantastic!!! You got such good taste in music, you do all of my favourite songs : )
thanks Kaj!
Love ❤❤
Thanks!
CAN THIS MAN SING THANK YOU !!!
thank you!
My generation lose so much talent like this. I'm glad you're alive and sharing this. Please continue it man...
Thanks Bryan! much appreciated.
A flawless rendition, Mike.
Your soaring vocals, pitch perfect harmonies and beautiful picking are perfect for one of the finest ever folk songs.
Great job.
Wow, that's music.......you have the feeling, i wish you the best, have a nice day....
Uli
Hi Mike,
Fantastic vocals and vecals harmony. Amazing. BIGGEST THUMBS UP!
Thank you very much.
Cheers,
Dedstar
Dedstar thanks very much!
Awesome performance Mike!
Excellant cover, well done Mike.
thanks Allan! much appreciated.
Beautiful performance, Mike! So smooth!
This is wonderful Mike. Listened to a number of your covers and find them to be both beautiful and heartfelt.
thanks Arie!
Incredible! Thank you for including the alternate verse. Great production 👏
Thanks Matt!
Wieder mal einmalig :D weiter so n1
Absolutely wonderful!
thanks Mike!
wOw magnifico! probably the best cover I have ever seen. Nice voice and audio too!
thanks very much!
Great job Mike.....wonderful Paul Simon song.
Love it!
Thanks Anne!
Beautifully performed Mike.....Fantastic job my friend!!!...Best wishes to you, Jon.
This video was 9 years ago. Sounds as fresh as today Mike. An inspiration to young and older Who are thinking on learning to play. Thank you Mike. GOD bless you.
thanks William! much appreciated.
Simply fabulous......great job.
really excellent cover!
Hanging out tonight in Outback Australia with a glass of red and listening to Mike's covers. 😎
thanks! appreciate that..
Another amazing vocal,
just awesome .. Dude
Thanks very much Mike!
Totally mastered and owned that song.....impressive .....just wow!!!
thanks Philippe!
I could listen to you for hours, Mike. Just awesome!
Your cover is much better than mine
I can't believe it
Best😎👍
thanks Alvin! much appreciated.
Phenomenal !! This is one of the greatest songs ever, in my opinion, and your cover is the most brilliant I have ever heard. Oh Wow and your voice is superb, so beautiful. There was a verse I have never heard here though, but oh so good. Amazing Mr.Songman 🤩👏👏👏👏
thanks very much! Paul added that verse years later.....
@@songmansinatra120 Oh, thank you, lovely words 😊
I think you underestimate just how talented you are Mike.
That is stunning -I have never heard a better cover version of the Boxer.
Out of interest, you have a talented rival call Mike Masse (and Jeff Hall) who hail from Salt Lake City - what a show they and you could put on.
what i can say is very Great nice song nice voice folk song awesome
thanks very much!
Great version of this song Mike.
thanks very much John!
You are way better than you know! Keep it coming.
What a terrific and stunning rendition of the classic song! Keep on playing man...your guitar playing and your voice are so pleasant to the ears...Thanks a million!!!
YOU ARE TOP, MAN! BRAVO!!!!
Thank you for singing so many wonderful songs for us!
My pleasure. thanks for taking a listen!
Oh how much I love this song... I would have sworn you have already covered it, Mike, it falls so naturally in line with your other songs. A beautiful rendition, your two-guitar takes are always amazing.
Thanks a bunch!
Zs
In addition to singing well and playing you have the same English-speaking tastes as me: Bee Gees, Simon and Garfunkel, The Beatles, Elton John. I just love it. It's really professional level.
thanks Dimitri! much appreciated.
The Words and the Guitar Notes, everything Crystal Clear....Simply Beautiful
Thankyou Paul Simon, and Thankyou Mike.
thanks very much Raymond!
What an amazing musician you are! This was right up there with the original in every respect. I got little 'this is special' chills while listening. Very rare for me, especially on a S&G cover.
If you ever venture out to play in Seattle, please announce on your YT channel because it would be a must see for me.
Thanks Rob! Much appreciated.
Man... your video makes my mom and my nieces cry.. Your voice bridges two different generation.
hope thats a good thing lol...
Damn Man, you are definitely an easy Man to listen too and a great smooth voice,graceful singer and player. I keep coming back and decided, for some reason and was "forced" to play my hohner Key of C along with you. Excellent melody and tune. KEEP up the great singing and playing Sir. 100--100 SWEEEEET
Thanks very much!
again...gorgeous and utterly satisfying
thanks Michael!
This is a brilliant, meticulous rendition. Well done.
Excellent! One of your Best Mike!
Not easy to surprise me - I must say I am happy to find you sir.
this is the best cover of the boxer that I've heard!!
Well done!!
The best boxer, ever sung! Can't stop keep from listening!
Thanks Kay! Much appreciated.
Very,very impressed..great voice and guitar picking
Thanks Mario!
That was a fantastic cover of one great song! Brilliant!
Wow what a clean and full of sound performance. Thanks for posting!
beautiful, lovely on all counts!
Oh my god!!! I love this too. Thank you for sharing your talent. I love Paul Simons music..
You have such amazing talent...
thanks Karon! much appreciated.@@karongoodine3288
eh very well sang indeed. thanks for sharing a great song
another song I use to busk...brings back memories of singing down in the underground tunnels of London ...What a cover....
What a FAB version this is, well done & thanks for posting...Regards, Pete
Thank you so much Mike, that's wonderful.
thanks Trevor! much appreciated.
Mike: excellent...almost as good as the original. Very impressed.
Amazing cover! Thoroughly enjoyed it :)
Another perfect cover Mike........ Listening twice here......Wow this was great
Makes ya close your eyes hangin onto a cold brew relaxin.....
+Vince Gilbert thats good! thanks!
Your harmonies are just beautiful, Mike. The whole performance is perfection.
Every bit as wonderful as the original. Great vocals and arrangement.
Great song Mike and very well done. Truely enjoyed listening
Most excellent Mike! I really enjoyed this.
beautiful!
Thanks very much Ben!
1:51 (lyrics) Now the years are rolling by me
They're rocking evenly and i am older than I once was
Younger than I'll be that's not unusual
No it isn't strange after changes upon changes we're more or less the same
After changes we're more or less the same
Wow! Awesome job.
thanks Thomas!
utter perfection . . beautiful, distinctive and flawless version… interesting having the
'more or less the same' verse in the middle …...standing ovation!
thanks Michael! my favorite song of all time......
Most excellent cover of boxer I've heard so far... Thank you.
Thanks very much!
Lovely!
Perfect playing and singing, I enjoy all of your acoustic versions of classics.
thanks very much!
thanks Jim! one of my favorite songs.
Very nice cover. One of my favorite song growing up...Thanks for the upload.
Magic! Definitely one of the greatest songs of all time and you performed it brilliantly!
KlausM54 thanks very much!
Oustanding version, big thumbs up!