John Knowles "Vincent (Starry, Starry Night)" 

I attended a guitar camp where John was teaching. He said there's too much commercialization and competitive evaluation of music these days instead of just doing it for the joy of it. As an example, he talked about how so many beginning guitar students play a tiny bit, then say...." So.....do you think I have potential? " John said, "If you have to ask me that, it just means you haven't done anything yet!" Haha.....great guy, amazing teacher.

John that was exquisite, flawless, and a beautiful arrangement. Chet would be very proud of you.

It's Saturday morning in London April 17th 2021 and what a perfect way to wake up with a coffee. Cheers 😊

John, you were my classical guitar teacher in Mesquite, Texas in the early 70's in Community College... And I remember how well your little boy played back then.. I'm loving seeing you play again.....

He has unbelievable sound, unbelievable skills, unbelievable ability and unbelievable hands 😮❤️

Boy that’s a beautiful arrangement. I love the lower register of that tune. Provides so much emotion for that song. You sir are a master of the strings and so deserving of Chet’s CGP award.

John adds his unique touch to his arrangements. The music speaks like a whispering stream on a quiet day. His arrangements always touch my musical ear like no other. Thanks John

That was sooooooooooooo good i think i'll listen to it one more time.

I had heard this song many, many times and I thought it was okay. When I heard this solo guitar version, it became the most beautiful melody, I had ever heard on guitar and I play the classical guitar. How I wish I could find this version on D major.

This is incredible. I am not sure how I ended up here, but I am glad that I did. Amazing.

this makes me feel so safe, like i'm in the womb again

wonderful. When I get to heaven maybe I will learn to play like this. ...think I'll start a star list - of things I want to do in heaven. Number 1 of course is worship Jesus, singing and guitar also on the list.

what a great sound thanks for making me cry in a good way!!!! i realy enjoyed it

Beautiful, John,,, thank you.

Thank You, Mr. Knowles.. Beautiful!

Awesome and fantastic play.

Beautiful John!!! love it so much. You are an artist. A hug.

I used to listen to this so mamy times as a teenager. You play it so well 💕

Very nice, impressive. I play this in G. Keep it up John.

Bravo, John! Your style is a delight to listen to and you did a fantastic job on a very difficult and beautiful tune.

Beautifully done.

So beautiful, John

Very nice thank you so much :)

Very Beautiful, Thank You

Beautiful arrangement, beautifully played!

Great John!

Doc Thank You

What wonderful playing....great arrangement; I love it.

Wonderful John. Always a great touch...Jack B

I like hs smooth style. his fingers semi effortless thanks for working hard.

Bella canción dedicada a Vincent Van Gogh.... Bravo!

Beautifully played John....Jack NYC

Wonderful John!!! Thanks so much

Nice, creative use of harmonies and the full compass of the guitar, exquisite technique, too. 'Scuse me , I gotta go practice ;)

Beautifully played and arranged!

Beautiful!

Beautiful sound :)

I just went and listened to Chet's version again.... I would rather learn to play your version because of the base lines you use.

good music.

BRAVOOO!!!...

WOW!

wow!

Its sounds better in D than G . Great job john

I learned it in "G" like Chet. I think your arrangement has more room for melody and the ability to walk the bass. A wonderful sound and difficult to master. Now I have to learn it in "D".

Very nice

@donald138 He does have a tab of this arrangement, with the standard musical notes interposed above it for sale. I have bought it from him :) Was lucky that I did , he was very kind and mailed it out

Please ! :-) Post a tutorial on your beautiful arrangement. It's the best I have ever seen Please :-)

very best

great

agree! michelle carnevale

beautiful! is that open d or open g tuning?

This is great, is there sheet music

Chet Atkins plays this song, Vincent, with a much fuller sound and truer to the note by note melody line actually sung by Don McLean, who recorded this song. Of course Chet's confidence shows in virtually every song he plays(ed)!

This is by far the best acoustic verson of Vincent.... Is the tutorial or tab available elsewhere of this Knowles' version?? Thnx JK

Where is this lesson for Vincent? Don’t see it on his website.

Who are those 3 people?

Does anyone know where I can get the tab for this? Cheers