A guy on his couch, a 12 and a mic??? NICE!!! Was fishing for something new and YES I judged this book by its cover... doh!!! Best find this year!!! Thank you Rick Lee!!!
Great Cover of Crystal Ball Richard, both the vocals and guitar work were great and beautiful. I don't think I've heard a better rendition of a difficult song to match Tommy Shaw's vocals. His voice is still top notch after 40-50 years and you sound much like him. I'm envious of your voice but at 67 yrs. Old it's hard to keep up. Thank you for the inspiration. I love to play and sing but being an introvert I like better playing in a band together with the other parts. Great Job.
Best cover of this song EVER!! Wish you could have kept your old Johnny Dangerously ID!!! I've seen Tommy Shaw play this within 15 feet on multiple occasions and you're spot on!
If you were singing that on stage with Styx, you would have brought the house down my friend! I thought I was the only one who could sound like Tommy! Very,very good job! Encore please!
The 5 "Thumbs Down" you got were because the viewers were so stunned by your cover that they didn't know what they were doing. EXCELLENT! *runs to get my 12 string and start practicing....after I spend an hour tuning it*
During my search of STYX tabs I listened to your version of this Styx number. The band I've seen in 1978 in The Haque, when I was a young(er) man. You have a very nice voice and I listened to lots of others of your songs, but never to this one. Great version :-)Greetingzzzz Rob
Thanks so much! Our band decided to cover this, and I will learn the 12 string part directly from you. Now, if we could only find a singer with your voice! You could walk on stage with Styx and pull this off, and get a standing ovation not only from the crowd, but from the band as well. Best cover of any song I have seen in a long time. Gave me goosebumps! And, I've only seen Styx one time, the first tour with Tommy Shaw. You just brought back a ton of memories for me. Peace out and keep playing!
Well, either you ain't got no band cuz you ain't got no singer, or, your singer (who ain't got a voice like Richard's), will either be fired as a result, or, even worse, will see your post and say F this!
This song just ripples through my soul….that sense of mysticism …some great vocals too… thank you for sharing your passion with me my musical friend… well done!
Band says they want to do crystal ball and we have practice tomorrow so I thought I'd look at some tutorials to get a jump on it, then I ran across this. Damn good job brother.
Wow! I recognize the complexity to this arrangement with vocals, background vocals and guitar arrangement all put together by one individual. So awesome!
I've watched many of your amazing videos and this is the best cover of any song. Love the variety in genre/style of your music. You are enormously blessed with talent.
I was a subscriber of fargenbastich because of this song and have missed because your other account was terminated. I decided, however, to search fargenbastich on the chance that you created a new channel. Glad I did I missed hearing your version and I'm going to pick-up on trying to learn it again. I had troubles with the interlude before the second chorus. Thanks for keeping the music coming.
Holy crap that was awesome. I agree with others here, if I close my eyes, I would have thought it was Tommy. Great voice and guitar playing. Kudos my man!!!!!
Great cover. Make a new vid adding the last verse. The final verse that Tommy always used to sing before they shortened it for the record album. Tommy usually sings that final verse when he performs it
This was awesome! I singing this song (one of my all time favorites) as a duet at a band party this weekend and this is the perfect acoustic version. I wish I had your voice, though! I'll keep practicing.
Great great Job... I know this is a really old video, but I am very impressed. Was looking for a copy of this song to do acoustically for myself. I am going with your video. Great vocals and guitar playing!
Here's an early version by Tommy and apparently a band he was in BEFORE Styx. They sound more like Seals and Croft, or Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young than Styx ! Extra verse too ! th-cam.com/video/hSgV__rqb5o/w-d-xo.html
Best cover of this song on TH-cam...
Just found this cover...one word: WOW! Nailed it!
I still adore this cover. So good, Rick.
Would also like you to make a cover for this song
Finally trying a thumb pick, so came back to this again. Love your voice and playing, Richard.
you sound just like tommy shaw , great job !
A guy on his couch, a 12 and a mic??? NICE!!! Was fishing for something new and YES I judged this book by its cover... doh!!! Best find this year!!! Thank you Rick Lee!!!
Wow! Great job!
not sure which to gush over first, the spot-on vocals or the flawles guitar playing. you are truly gifted at both. bravo
awesome tommy shaw replacement if they ever need one
Kerry Roberts don't replace Kings.
I could hear the backup vocals of the first prechorus in my head because it sounded so authentic. Great job!
MAKE THIS GUY FAMOUS.
That was great! You sing with ease and have great vocal tone - like Tommy Shaw. The guitar playing is just as professional.
Great Cover of Crystal Ball Richard, both the vocals and guitar work were great and beautiful. I don't think I've heard a better rendition of a difficult song to match Tommy Shaw's vocals. His voice is still top notch after 40-50 years and you sound much like him. I'm envious of your voice but at 67 yrs. Old it's hard to keep up. Thank you for the inspiration. I love to play and sing but being an introvert I like better playing in a band together with the other parts. Great Job.
Best cover of this song EVER!! Wish you could have kept your old Johnny Dangerously ID!!! I've seen Tommy Shaw play this within 15 feet on multiple occasions and you're spot on!
If I had my eyes closed - I could not tell - ROCKIN' IT Brother!
Outstanding
This is the best cover of Crystal Ball ever. Great job!! Thanks for helping me re-learn the song!
Holy cow you are amazing. Great cover!
Instant Fan! Fantastic! Tommy would be proud, maybe even jealous!
If you were singing that on stage with Styx, you would have brought the house down my friend! I thought I was the only one who could sound like Tommy! Very,very good job! Encore please!
The 5 "Thumbs Down" you got were because the viewers were so stunned by your cover that they didn't know what they were doing. EXCELLENT! *runs to get my 12 string and start practicing....after I spend an hour tuning it*
I glad i found you again..Thought i lost ya.
Still after 5 years, I still come back!!! You are too good man.
So beautiful. I never thought I'd hear someone else besides Tommy do this... I love it... beautiful voice... omg
Amazing voice.
Excellent cover! Both guitar and vocals.
During my search of STYX tabs I listened to your version of this Styx number. The band I've seen in 1978 in The Haque, when I was a young(er) man.
You have a very nice voice and I listened to lots of others of your songs, but never to this one.
Great version :-)Greetingzzzz Rob
Thanks so much! Our band decided to cover this, and I will learn the 12 string part directly from you. Now, if we could only find a singer with your voice! You could walk on stage with Styx and pull this off, and get a standing ovation not only from the crowd, but from the band as well. Best cover of any song I have seen in a long time. Gave me goosebumps! And, I've only seen Styx one time, the first tour with Tommy Shaw. You just brought back a ton of memories for me. Peace out and keep playing!
Well, either you ain't got no band cuz you ain't got no singer, or, your singer (who ain't got a voice like Richard's), will either be fired as a result, or, even worse, will see your post and say F this!
WOW ....DUDE.... You sound just like Tommy Shaw! ...even better!
Dude, that was deadly! That song is really hard to sing and you absolutely nailed it
Dude, I was not expecting that! Holy shit, you more than nailed it!
This song just ripples through my soul….that sense of mysticism …some great vocals too… thank you for sharing your passion with me my musical friend… well done!
Speachless......simply an incredible performance
WOW!!! I was completely entertained! Tommy would be proud of that.
great cover of a difficult tune. exceptional vocals rick. keep rockin
Great job Rick. One of my favorite songs.
Fantastic job pal. Impressed.
Band says they want to do crystal ball and we have practice tomorrow so I thought I'd look at some tutorials to get a jump on it, then I ran across this. Damn good job brother.
What a voice!! Nailed the guitar too! Fantastic
I have to say that out of all the covers I've heard you perform, Your voice is totally suited for this song!
I used to love this song when I was a kid... and you nailed it perfectly. Wonderful guitar playing too. Those Taylors play like butter.
Wow! I recognize the complexity to this arrangement with vocals, background vocals and guitar arrangement all put together by one individual. So awesome!
Most Excellent, Dude!! Thanx, Man!
Wow! Just fantastic!
you gave me goosebumps!
Awesome cover ! great playing and nice voice. I am learning this song now, the finger picking is challenging.
Very very Nice voice! That is my favourite song! I sing it all the time. The guitare playing wow!
AWESOME Richard!! I play this song as well!!! I LOVE TOMMY SHAW!! You play that acoustic a lot like me,,keep it up!!!!💯💥💥💯
JUST came across this looking for covers. This stopped me in my tracks and on my 5th or so listen. SO, SO good!
Great voice Rick!!!
Glad you brought this back Rick.
Simply amazing and inspiring.
Fantastic cover incredible voice and great playing you are the total package
First time seeing this cover, absolutely incredible you have great talent.
Thanks for puttin it back up. Simply awesome.
Wonderful job man. It couldn't have been better. Excellent
Incredible voice, good song choice!
Rick your voice on this tune is Great dude !!! 🎸 🎶
Awesome Vocals Homie, omg!!!!! YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!!
Phenomenal!!!!
Excelente! Felicidades y saludos desde México! 👍
Incredible !
This is a fantastic rendition!!!
Beautiful!!! Great sound!!!
It's My Bitthday...THANK YOU....YOU SIR MADE MY NIGHT
You Made me Happy....Beyond
Anyone that can do this and sound this good is impressive. Wish i could do it this well. Very good!!
I've watched many of your amazing videos and this is the best cover of any song. Love the variety in genre/style of your music. You are enormously blessed with talent.
This was crazy good ! Bravo !
Unbelievable! What a great job!!
that was brilliant- the best cover I've ever seen of that song. great, great, clear voice and range. guitar was perfect.
I was a subscriber of fargenbastich because of this song and have missed because your other account was terminated. I decided, however, to search fargenbastich on the chance that you created a new channel. Glad I did I missed hearing your version and I'm going to pick-up on trying to learn it again. I had troubles with the interlude before the second chorus. Thanks for keeping the music coming.
Damn dude, that's about the best cover of this song on you tube. Excellent job, man.
Holy crap that was awesome. I agree with others here, if I close my eyes, I would have thought it was Tommy. Great voice and guitar playing. Kudos my man!!!!!
Wow! So on point, man. Fantastic cover!
Very well done! Bravo, dude!
Your voice really shines in this song!!
This is truly beautiful
Absolutely Incredible man!!!
Wow, amazing and incredible!
not only can he sing exactly like tommy shaw, he also sounds veryy fluent on that guitar aswell! i liked this on all my channels! thumbs up!
Wow! You are just amazing brother!
Awesome dude. Love acoustic
Same for me... Love that cover!
great job, both on guitar and vocally
Untouchable cover
dude, you are beyond awesome. that was badass !! excellent !
Great cover. Make a new vid adding the last verse. The final verse that Tommy always used to sing before they shortened it for the record album. Tommy usually sings that final verse when he performs it
Here it is th-cam.com/video/hSgV__rqb5o/w-d-xo.html
This was awesome! I singing this song (one of my all time favorites) as a duet at a band party this weekend and this is the perfect acoustic version. I wish I had your voice, though! I'll keep practicing.
Awesome guitar and voice. Have fun.
Excellent vocal and guitar.
Amazing! this guy blows them all out of the water.
Simply Awesome rick.
Wow. Wonderful.
This was well done. Sound just like Tommy at many times, and not too shabby on guitar!
Outstanding!!
That is fantastic! I always thought that song should have been primarily acoustic. Well done!
Awesome, excellent. Tommy should let you walk up and play along and sing a verse at a Styx concert. Really.
Great great Job... I know this is a really old video, but I am very impressed. Was looking for a copy of this song to do acoustically for myself. I am going with your video. Great vocals and guitar playing!
Here's an early version by Tommy and apparently a band he was in BEFORE Styx. They sound more like Seals and Croft, or Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young than Styx ! Extra verse too ! th-cam.com/video/hSgV__rqb5o/w-d-xo.html
Excellent, Great job!!
Uau! Incrível.
Fantastic sir !!
This guy is hella gooooood!!! This is real good cover
"Hella"... the word of New England douchebags.