Andy Timmons Revisits CRY FOR YOU (Live Version, 1997) 

In 26 years I must have heard this piece thousands of times, studio version, live versions, still brings tears to my eyes and a knot in my throat every single time. A masterpiece of nuance and subtlety, possibly one of the most melodically beautiful, emotionally intense and gripping guitar instrumentals ever.

In a concert in Valencia (Spain) in 2008, he dedicated this song to me personally. I saw him at the sound check before the concert and I asked him if they were going to play Cry for you that night. He told me this: Yes, for you. I will never forget it. Andy Timmons is a Capo

Happy Birthday to the greatest guitar player in my eyes! Mr. Andy Timmons!!! July 26th, 2024!!!

one of the guitar gods

In 66 yeas I have NEVER been brought to sobbing tears of emotion over music UNTIL NOW! This enchanting, bewitching piece hit deep into my soul and showed me my whole life from birth to twilight and I'm still crying now. THE BEST PIECE OF MUSIC I HAVE EVER HEARD! Thanks so much God Bless You Andy Timmons.

the God of tone.

No one makes it sing like Andy - Amazing!

This is that song you can listen to for the rest of your life if you're ever in a deserted island and have one song to choose from !

Andy is such a lyrical guitarist. A technical wizard who just doesn't spout off thoughtless/soulless riffs. This jam is definitely a case in point.

The best guitar solo in the world.

How he captures the essence of emotion is unheared of. Just a masterpiece played by a still living legend!

It will stand tall against the test of time. A generational masterpiece.

To me this is one of the best guitar instrumentals ever written in the history of humanity. I first heard this in the Ibanez anniversary, it was my first time time to see Andy and I listened to all his albums before and after. Amazingly flawless performance as usual.

Simply breathtaking

I was fortunate to attend an Andy Timmons guitar workshop in Dallas many years ago. He played this, and I was sitting directly in front of him -- it was akin to a religous experience. I remember it often. Thank you for all you do, Andy!

That 90th anniversary concert got such a lot of viewing back in the late 90s! It was definitely Andy's night, some sublime playing indeed. Glad to see he has lost none of that fire whatsoever :)

The original was too perfect even player himself could not copy it......what a legend ❤

I'm from Russia, I listened to this melody a million times, and I want to listen again and again! guitar melodic god! Bravo👏👏👏👏👏

The best piece of art ever created by a phenomenal guitarist

I can hear the guitar cry. 😭 Andy Timmons, my hero and inspiration. Thank you.

Like a fine wine, it just keeps getting better!

Probably the MOST melodic guitar player around. Such feel, phrasing and chops perfectly placed. Hats off to you Andy Timmons.

In my opinion...one of the most soulful and powerful ballads ever written !🔥

Such a beautiful musician. He has it all. Tasteful phrasing emotional, articulate, melodic & unique. With a level of technical ability to carry the load. He is simply one of the greatest there’s ever been.

para mim o melhor guitarrista!!!sou super fã do trabalho dele.. apareceu no meu you tube faz tres anos isso!! ate entao so conhecia o paul gilbert !! mas voce Andy pra mim é o melhor !! parabens e obrigado

Jesus.....he's so f**king good. I could listen to that ALL day. With all due respect to this shredders, how fast you can play doesn't hold a candle to this kind of melodic solo'ing. I'm not sure you can even call it solo'ing, when played like this. Astonishing tasteful, and beautiful.

I went to a guitar retreat about five years ago and Andy was one of the guest presenters. I hadn't really heard his music except in the build to my trip. At the end of a session he ran about harmony he said "any more questions" and a voice from near me said "will you play Cry for You". Great question :) He said "sure", just put on his backing track and went for it. I have to say, playing it for around forty people he put just as much heart and soul into it as for a packed arena gig. It was a pretty small room and the ambience he created with his sound and touch was incredible. I shuffled quietly out of the room with the rest and went off for a quiet few moments to get my emotions back together. What an experience, and what a talent. I'll never forget that magic that he created. And he was a really nice guy too.

One of the most beautiful guitar songs ever written you are a legend. Brazil loves you.

How absolutely inspiring. Wonderful playing, I thank God for making music and players like this, thank you for sharing with us!

That original ‘97 performance is one of the greatest of all time. Now it’s updated with Andy’s current tone. This is something I have been dreaming about for a long time. Finally all taht brilliant playing has the tone it deserves.

You can't make something perfect better...at least, you can't if you're not Andy Timmons ❤

This is right up there with 'Cause We Ended As Lovers by Jeff Beck. Both masterpieces in their own right! Rock on, Andy!

The moment the tune reached my ears, a reflex action took over my fingers as they instinctively reached for the guitar and began strumming away.This is how my journey with the guitar began.

Awesome, no words... only God know about your talent

Thank You for all the Years of your Beautiful Music Andy Timmons 🤘🎸🎵

Phenomenal playing as always - as an Aussie, im going to cry on behalf of Dan....

This song will be always a master piece! 🙏🌟❤️🎸

Goosebumps...again! Not easy nailing such a specific performance while keeping its heart! 🔥

Best in class! Just brilliant!

Eric Johnson couldn’t of composed anything better ❤Andy your a true master ❤

"To that exceptional guitarist who, with every note he plays, awakens emotions and makes my soul vibrate. Your ability to transmit feelings through the strings is simply amazing. Every time I listen to your music, my hair stands on end and I feel a chills run through my body. Your technical prowess is undeniable, but what really captivates me is the passion and feeling you put into every chord and every solo. You are able to turn the guitar into an extension of your being, and your music becomes a universal language that transcends words. Thank you for giving us unforgettable moments and for transporting us to emotional places through your melodies. Your talent is immense and your passion is contagious. Keep playing with that overwhelming feeling and continue to inspire all of us who have the privilege of listening to you. You are a true master of the six strings and your music will live in our hearts forever. Bravo, exceptional guitarist!"

Guitarrista fantástico! Obrigado Andy Somos privilegiados por poder ouvir as suas musicas

Man that was where started to become a fan. Well since school time 😄

Being an intermediate player, immersing myself in different styles and genres, you come across a player-group that speaks to your ears. The first time I heard Andy's version of Heroes, I was hooked on his style and amazing ability across multiple instruments. Clearly a very talented musician. Its people like Mr. Timmons that keep me hungry for more knowledge and playing techniques. The stuff Andy did with Martin Miller was unreal, thank you so much for the inspiration!

Obrigado Andy por tocar essa magnífica performance em 97, agora em 2023..

Dude, so sweet, nobody plays this like Andy Timmons in terms of phrasing and the song speaking to you the emotion.

Amazing song!!One of the best guitar instrumentals ever!!!

I was feeling like a world weight of bricks was on my shoulders today and then I heard this and it all went away. Your music has been an uplifting node for me in decades passing.

Beautiful Master piece 🥲🤘🤘🎸🎸🎸

When i saw first Andy with Cry For You on Ibanez Anniversary Concert it did blow my mind with emotion ! He's guitar tone, dual delay settings and pedal and jsx+ unbeliavble.. A true legend who managed to get Ibanez to make a professional strat for the first time

Andy, your music has helped me through tough times. Hope to see you live in India sometime

Holy crap. Just amazing. You are a guitar god.

Everything in this piece is absolutely perfect. Thank you for this masterpiece ❤❤❤ Wolfgang from Germany

Único solo de guitarra que me fez chorar até hoje!

The first time I heard this song I was in my 20s and in college... Years later on December 9, 2012 I went to the Istanbul concert with my ex-wife. The next day we met at the ferry pier and I said to Andy 'my heart is going to stop' and Andy hugged me and said something like 'man, thank you so much! It will always be a memory I will carry with me. I'm 42 years old now and I still listen to it with the same feeling. 'Cry for you' is a song with a lot of meaning for me. My life isn't going so well. Cry for you makes me cry. Thank you Andy. We would love to see you in Istanbul again.

Thanks Andy Timons.. From Indonesia

it's very emotional for a guitarist to play every note of this song!!! ❤️‍🔥

The best of the best! Amazing!

I really ❤ it.. thank you for inspiring many guitarist mr.Andy timmons.. Greetings from malaysia, GOD bless..

A clinic on feel and dynamics

Still one of my most favourite! life changing jams!

You are such a Beautiful Man with a Beautiful soul, it always comes through in your music, love hearing you play, Fine Gear Behind you, Amazing Guitar ❤ Lisa Einsohn

Absolutely fire. Guitar magic

Best Version ever!!!!!

The 1997 performance truly was something special. He transcended the matrix that night. Still, this one gives me the chills.

Holy cow!! Awesome! Loved that you stayed true to the original. What a beautiful guitar composition.

the first time was 18 year ago, in highschool, now im 35 year. Tnks Andy love you.

I keep running to really great guitarists that I had not heard before! Andy Timmons is now on my RADAR!

Es posiblemente, el tema instrumental más bonito de la historia de la guitarra eléctrica. Es absolutamente sublime. 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

Absolutely incredible

That legendary 1997 performace has a magical something to it that even the legend himself cannot reproduce 20+ years later. Not saying this is not an amazing performance, but the 1997 version will always be Andy's magnum opus!

Extreme talent beyond measure- Truly one of the greatest!

Andy plays the music I hear in my head but don't stand a chance at conveying through the instrument like he does. What a wonderful talent.

I’ve just come across this man for the first time in my life, and I can say I am extremely impressed with his ability to be a part of that guitar that many just can’t attain in a lifetime. I felt his soul thru his playing! 👏

i have listen and play this song countless times.....but still for me, one of most emotional instrumental ever written and played on guitar......

The only guy I know of who has tone that Eric Johnson in envious of. Legend!

best guitarlist~!!best ballad

The heart of a giant in a normal human being. A lot of players have great technique but not too many have the huge heart and feeling that he have. Music is about that. Feel and transmit to others your feelings. Art at it's best.

From Andy "Himself", this masterpiece can melt anything, turn a metal like a candle.

You are amazing! My dream would be to be as good as you one day sir

Amazing Guitar Song!

This song was so soothing for my soul when my father passed away in 2014. Thank you Andy for your music .so inspiring and healing !

Each and every time I heard Andy play this song, reminded me how weak our own guitar skills are 😎

So great. That phrasing is just top tier

In command of his instrument...Bravo

Best of the best right there! Six string slinger from the heavens!

This is the epitome of guitar, there is no higher than this possible. Expression, oneness, no equal.

Genius!!!

Master I love that song!

When my guitar teacher showed this song to me more than a decade ago, I couldn't stop listening to it. It made me cry several times and still to this day it's MY FAVORITE INSTRUMENTAL GUITAR SONG. It makes time freeze for me, because beyond the incredible tone, every note has a meaning and an intention. EVERY. SINGLE. NOTE.

the lines the phrasing the dynamics the mastery all the while keeping it so musical and emotional. One of my favourite songs ever.

Almost impossible to believe that anyone could ever write and play anything this incredibly moving. It brought tears to my eyes when I took my wife to see him in Tokyo a few years back.

I really like this musical instrument..the soul of the instrument is very good

Andy's song is the best!! ️ I got to know Andy from this song. I was moved to tears. It's the best! my favorite guitarist. I think I'm going to sleep after listening to it tonight.

Sir you are amazing . You'll always be my inspiration. Thank you for your music.

This is insanely well played!! 🤯

This is one of my fav guitar instrumental songs. Always love to hear it, but never learn it. We can feel the emotion...👍👍👍

still amazing as the first time

I don't know how many times I've heard this song and it's always the same feeling over and over. Hands down one of the most beautiful songs ever.

He is the only guitar player on this planet who can bring tears to my eyes. Thank You Andy, you are such a great icon and inspiration to me.