Ventura Highway Cover
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ก.ย. 2024
- This week's “Remake of a Classic” is America's brilliant 1972 hit, “Ventura Highway”. There's a lot to love in this song - notably great guitar and vocal harmonies - but, for me, it's always been the lyrics that stood out...especially “Alligator lizards in the air”. Fact is, the lyric is actually a reference to the shapes of clouds in the sky Dewey Bunnell saw in 1963, while his family was driving the coast of California. During the drive they had a flat, and while his father changed the tire, he and his brother stood by the side of the road, watching the clouds...next to a road sign for "Ventura". There really is no Ventura Highway; Bunnell and his family were traveling on Highway 1, the Pacific Coast Highway...and it just happens to go up to the town of Ventura.
Easily the best cover of this song on TH-cam
Thank you!
By far...
It really is. The production is incredible.
@@Jake-st5mm Thanks much!
@@ecu8r Thanks very much!
I could listen to this for hours
Thanks so much....glad you like it!
This song always makes me feel happy 😊
And that's the reward for doing these videos....it's all about the happiness! Thanks!
Me too!
Fan f'n tastic! With all due respect to America, I just realized that I've been listening to this version exclusively for quite awhile.
Many thanks...I appreciate it!
It’s a total soundalike, what’s the difference?
@@thefonzkiss It's the whole package. Musically, I think you are exactly right but it's an impressive One Man Band performance / production which demonstrates his range of instrumental talents and distinguished vocals. I assume I'm not alone with having had the experience of hearing a song and then seeing it performed and having the song taken to unexpected new heights. For me, Russ does just that. He's a very talented dude as demonstrated with his other remakes! That's where I'm coming from with my initial comment. That said, I'm partial to this song having grown up in So Cal in the 60's and traveled on the Ventura "Frwy". This song never fails to put me in a good mental state. Peace!
Russ, you are amazing. I am 66, and this song along with so many others that you feature were huge when I was in high school. I feel like I am 17 again. You are the man!
Awe, thanks so much; I really appreciate it!
Excellent...Bravo....!! I am 70 and have been a big America fan since they first came out in the early 70's. Thank you for your great musicianship.
So glad you enjoyed it....many thanks, indeed!
Great cover of a great song
I appreciate it!
Still watching you Russ....Still unbelievable talent buddy👍
Glad to hear you're sticking around! Thanks so much!
What a great production man, really really well done!!
I appreciate it; thanks so much!
I got goosebumps. He's so good
OUTSTANDING !!!
Thank you!
Well this is a heck of a gem to stumble on. Great chops all around.
Thanks Bruce...I appreciate it.
Well done. A lot of hard work went into the production of this excellent rendition of a classic America song
in a word...magnificent!
I appreciate it...thanks so much!
E-X-C-E-L-L-E-N-T ! ! !
Thanks much, Richard!
Must be hard to live with so much talent under one roof :)
Thanks so much for the kind words. You should hear my son....
the Legend of Ventura Highway
Thanks for listening!
My favorite America song. Great job, Russ!
Thanks very much; I appreciate it!
Wow, just wow.
A year later I still love your rendition!!
A superb cover of a brilliant song.
Thanks very much!
GREAT JOB ,WOOOOOOOW... PIECE OF ART..
Thanks much!
Best version, Ive ever heard a part from the original… superb harmonies… cheers fellow musician…
I appreciate it...many thanks!
Great cover, you guys brought back some good memories, such simpler times.
Thanks a million!
A melhor versão de Ventura Highway! Sensacional! 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you so much!
Spectacular!!!!!!!!!
Thank you so much!
WOW. That is amazing. What a talent.
Thank you!
VERY , VERY GOOD !!!
Glad you like it!
The best cover I've ever seen. Congrats, man. You're awesome.
Thank you...I appreciate that very much!
That’s going to be a hit
LOL....thanks for listening!
This song reminds me of a simpler time that I wish I could go back to! This put a big smile on my face. Thank you! This ROCKED 🤘🤟
Thanks so much...I appreciate it!
Fantastic cover - really well done. Thanks!
Thanks a lot!
Excellent cover.. thanks for sharing…
Thank you, too!
Excellent cover of one of my favourite song!
Thanks so much!
Uauuuuu, da hora brother !!!!! 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🙌🙌🙌🙌👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks!
Once again, Nicely done. Not sure how missed this one. 👍
Thanks Patrick....glad you found it!
Excellent !! ,,,,, ARGENTINA!!!!!
Thank you so much!
This is excellent….high, high level.
Wow that guy is awesome 👌
Thanks Joe, I really appreciate it!
Unbelievably good !!!!!
Thanks so much; I really appreciate it!
Awesome..............................................
That was awesome. You nailed one of my favorite songs
Glad to hear you enjoyed it....thanks!
What a cover masterpiece
Thanks so much!
@@russwilloughby501 Thanks for sharing your talent good sir
Thanks for this. That was amazing! 🔥
Impresionante como tocan , wuau!! Muchas bendiciones para ustedes!! Slds desde México ❤😊
WONDERFUL COVER!!!!!
Thanks!!!!
OH, MAN!!!! ANOTHER BAND I LOVE.. FIRST BREAD, AND NOW AMERICA. YOU GOT THESE SONGS DOWN THE PART THAT REALLY FREAKS ME OUT IS YOU ARE THE WHOLE BAND !!!! INCREDIBLE.. HATS OFF TO YOU... GOD BLESS YOU SIR
Thank you so much, Corey!
@@russwilloughby501 MY FRIEND RUSS YOU ARE NO LIE A GREAT ONE MAN BAND WONDER AND I WAS WONDERING IF YO PLAY ANY JIM HENDRIX BALLARDS LIKE LITTLE WING OR ONE RAINY WISH??? I DO LOVE BREAD. DO YOU PLAY AUBRY?? I LISTEN TO A LOT OF DIFFERENT PEOPLE BUT YOU ARE THE WHOLE BAND LET ME KNOW PLEASE.. YOU FRIEND THOUGH MUSIC....... GOD BLESS YOU COREY
Wow, triple threat! 👏🏻🎶❤️
Thanks for listening!
@@russwilloughby501you're welcome! That song is one of my all-time favorites, and you performed it beautifully!
You are a man of many talents.You kick ass on all of these songs I'm binge watching.Great job!!! Subscribed of course.
Thanks, Sean...I really appreciate it!
no words man, just great , don't stop all the best
I really appreciate it...thanks!
I keep coming back to listen to you…sooooo well done!!! 😊
Welcome back! Thanks so much for continuing to tune in!
Excellent work. You have amazing and broad talent. Very fun to watch and listen to.
Thank you so much 😀
Awesome cover !!!
Thanks so much!
Amazing Rendition , close your eyes and it was like The Group America was there playing. Fantastic !!!
Thanks Michael...I appreciate it very much!
So great! Thanks!
Thanks Jimi!
Takes me back to college days in the early'70's. Beautiful cover of an iconic song!
Thanks so much!
This is so good, Gents. You really know what "cover" is.
Oh, Christ; it's just one guy. What are you Steve Winwood, or something! You are fabulous!
Thanks so much; I really appreciate it!
LOL. Many thanks!
This bloke does all my favourite songs !!
So glad to hear it...thanks!
No doubt. He is really talented.
Absolutely blown away, fantastic job man🤘🔥
Jeeeesusss, Russ, we must be twin sons of different mothers, at least, kindred spirits, for sure! I just want to buy you a beer and talk about all the great music we have in common. Your taste in music takes me back to a my favorite era and your multi-instrumental talent is beyond stellar. You are my hero, keep up the great tunes of that bygone era we both experienced with joy!
Wow, Phillip, thanks so much for all the kind words; I really appreciate it so much!
This is amazing. Splendid job.
Thank you very much!
Great job 👍
Thanks very much!
Oh my God. That was fantastic! A one man show that nailed that great 1972 song second to none. Bravo brother!!!
Dude, you are a legend. Thank you for sharing
Awe, thanks so much; I really appreciate it!
well russ again delivered on all fronts well done .. i really enjoyed this vid ..outstanding!!!
thanks a ton!
Man this is good. I have just discovered your channel and I am wrapped. Best cover of this old number I have heard/seen. Congrats.
Many thanks for the kind words...glad to have you on board!
Awesome 😎 blooming brilliant
love this version too. Paul Hardcastle did a version that was equally great and i had to go listen to the first version by America.. love the song and your vocals are wonderful.. SALUTE!
Nice of you to say...thanks!
Sensational.
Thanks so much!
Great song, great cover, great talent!
Excellent cover. You're a great musician!!!
Thank you very much!
Fantastic.
Many thanks!
Great great!!! Very worthy cover. Beautiful song of one of my favourite bands.
Many thanks...I appreciate it!
Fantastic!
Many thanks!
Wow, you and your septuplets did a great job!!!
Thank you so much! Sometimes it's a pain...we even have to share a bed.
Very crispy!
Thanks Jeff...nothing worse than a soggy tune!
Outstanding! Very well done!
Thank you kindly!
Very very good, this is perfect cover. Congrat's.
Thanks a lot!
GREAT cover.... great blend... very well played... great harmonies... MAN, YOU'VE GOT IT.
Thanks a lot! I really appreciate it!
Excellent cover, loved this one…
Fantastic mate. Thanks!
Thanks very much!
Great cover. Very good music and video production
Hermoso todo.
Al baterista le recomiendo al principio de la canción, erres con las baquetas sobre el platillo: rrrrrrrrrr, tal como lo hacía en vivo Willie Leacox.
Felicidades y gracias.
Thanks very much!
Incredible cover!!
Most appreciated...thanks!
A+ cover !!
Thanks again, Joseph!
Beautiful
Just subscribed today.
Amazing talent.
I've watched and re-watched several of your videos.
Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for subbing! I really appreciate it!
Awesome, again!!!
Thanks so much!
The time you put in really filled-out this song properly
Thanks a ton; I appreciate it!
Thanks again, Russ. Beautiful piece of work.
Very welcome...thanks so much!
ive seen literally all the youtube covers of this song. yours is the best one by far man thanks for sharing this with us
Wow...thanks so much!
Love this song!
Thanks for listening!
Discovering your channel has made me feel so happy. All of these tunes remind me of my dad and how precious my time with him is. Music is such a time traveling experience!!! I wanna sing with you!
Glad you enjoy it! And glad it has sparked so many great memories! Thanks!
Wow the talent n precision displayed in this multi tasked musical effort is so shockingly perfect. Do u know how good u are, u're a blessing to the art of music which I adore as a musician myself. Keep the videos coming, awesome 😊😊😊
Wow, thank you...I really appreciate the kind words! Best to you!
very nice, Russ!...the best
Thank you very much!
Sounds great!
Thank you!
Wow, excellent
Many many thanks!
Wow! some people are just talented. My favorite America's song.
Thanks much....most appreciated!
Brilliant Work RUSS 🤘😊👍
Thank you so much 😀
fantastic!