I saw this when it was new 16 years ago, watched it many times and then forgot. So sad. So happy to have been reminded of it and came back to see it's still up.
10/2022. I could've sworn this was one of the "viral" videos back on the beginning days of youtube. Now realizing it only has 375k views, while nowaday "viral" is 10mil+ views. How the internet has changed.
I found this video like over a decade ago and it still gives me goosebumps. Literally the best ukulele work I've ever witnessed. I never knew a human could strum that fast.
I’ve seen Jake reprise this version over the years, but there is something very magical about this particular performance. Perfection. Don’t think it can be outdone.
One of the first RU-vid videos I’ve ever seen. The world changed a lot , everything changed a lot since then.. I am very glad and thankful that this beautiful classic still exists 🙏🏻 Much love from germany
This easily became my first favorite RU-vid video back when Yahoo Launch and Ebaumsworld became a thing of the past. I watched this for the first time between college classes as a music major. I'm now going on 38 and have 4 children, 2 of which are teenagers, and this is still among my top favorite videos on all of RU-vid.
When I was 4, my dad went to a Jake concert and when he came home, bought me a ukulele and taught me everything he knew. Then I learned guitar and piano and now today, still love this video and Jake Shimabukuro because without him I would be a different man. Music is my whole life and I owe that to him.❤️
Saw this video about 10 years ago. Kids ended up buying me a ukulele for Xmas. 5 ukuleles later I am still learning. Having fun writing and playing tunes.
Lots of Jake's music now available on CD, including live performances. His playing definitely stomps on the opinions of anyone who dismisses the ukulele as a mere toy. Amazing playing.
I saw this video 15 years ago, And started playing the Ukulele. My first ever instrument I really leaned into. I strive to make these tiny bundles of joy sound more serious than a guitar.
Went to see Jake perform in Cincinnati 2 years ago, and he was absolutely fantastic!! If you love guitar/ukelele music, it would be very worthwhile to watch him play. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed it!! BTW, this is the best version of this song I've ever heard. ❤❤❤
Long time listener, first time commenter. This has been a staple for me when I’m upset and it never fails. Whatever you’re doing now I hope it’s exactly what you want. You truly are a cut above the rest and thank you!
My late partner and I visited New York on a mid week break, from the UK. We were so excited... like a couple of country mice, in the big smokie. It was mid April 2006 and we were doing all the touristy things in the 'Big Apple.' Exhausted we found ourselves in Central Park, near the Dakota Hotel and lay on the grass looking up at a very blue, Spring sky... I wish I could have bottled that moment... This rendition of 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps...' brings back that snap-shot in time...
I’ve just rediscovered this after years as my 5 year old has just picked up a tiny guitar and I was showing him how my fingers couldn’t fit the fret board but there are incredibly talented ukulele players who can; it’s still amazing.
So, very , very very Beautiful Jake S. What beautiful Talent you got there Jake. I love your Gutar & Ukulele playing & Your beautiful Singing too. You are one of my very New Artist Jake..Sadly, I found you through a Hirrendous Disaster with The Maui Fires & through the Maui Island People. I found you on You Tube here. Thank you for Sharing your Beautiful " Gem of a Talent " please Keep Playing & Singing too Jake. You got a New Fan here. Me. I will look for you & be listening for New Music & Singing to come. God bless you Jake.. " Aloha !"
I haven't watched this video in quite some time. (Years). Something just came up that reminded me of this video, so I tracked it down again. It's just amazing ! I just sent the link for this video to my son. I'm sure he will appreciate it just as much as I do.
THIS is the video that destroyed my ignorant “Tiny Tim” (from the ‘70s) stereotype of the ukulele as a legitimate and versatile instrument. I saw Jake live not long after seeing this-over a 100 concerts in my lifetime; NEVER have I been so blown away by a performing artist! I am a guitarist; I am now a ukulele player, trying desperately to play catch-up for all the lost years that I snubbed this wonderful instrument…😐
Jake Shimabukuro, wish him so much success!!! The highest point an instrumental musician can reach. I'm nor his mom, nor his friend, just feel the World deserves him!
Cried hard to this. Crazy how you induce such sound and emotion with 4 fucking strings. Truly a master of your craft. Love you dude. This should have at least 500m views.
this is still one of the best musical performances ive ever seen. in history there probably havent been many this good. im still transported to a different dimension when i hear this. I first saw this before youtube existed, this video is older than people probably realize.
