I love how Tommy always gives credit to those who came before him. You can tell he really admired and had affection for Doc Watson.

It's amazing how just one guy with his guitar can produce such rich music.

He's so humble and that's a huge deal for me, other than his incredible playing.

Tommy truly is an absolute master of his craft. I mean seriously, he's just unbelievably good.

I remember this song coming on the radio one Saturday morning in the UK. Was totally transfixed and it has literally changed my life. Up to that point guitar music meant the Shadows, knew nothing about fingerpicking. Went down to the local record shop armed with the words Watson and River Blues, fortunately for me the Guy behind the counter was a folkie and managed to order me an LP with the track on it. Still got it .

Best concert I ever saw was in State College ,PA with Tommy. Less than 20 feet away . My friends asked if I picked any pointers up watching him. I said" heck no he was going too fast" !! Keep playing Tommy-GOD BLESS !!

Every single time I listen to him, its as if Im listening to him the first time..

Out of all the great musicians in the world, Tommy is the one that I would choose to meet. He enjoys every second when he is playing and his exuberance is contagious. A very humble guy who loves what he does and always gives credit where due. I love that he is willing to share and encourage everyone who likes music. As for his skill on guitar, well ... that speaks for itself!

The most skilled guitarist alive today

How many times do I have to watch this video to feel content in watching it....too good to be enough.

Brings back a lot of memories! Doc had a huge influence on my own life, and my music, and Deep River Blues was one of the first tunes I learned from him. I met him in the mid 60s, in Blacksburg, Va, not far from his home stomping grounds. He played at a local coffeehouse, and I was totally mesmerized from the first words he spoke and the first notes he played. He was an amazing man, one of a kind, and I will always consider him a national treasure. I've been to Merlefest in years past, and it would be a thrill to see Tommy there this year!

I am singing background harmony with you Mr. Emmanuel as I listen to your voice. You are such an inspiration to me. I played many years as an electric musician then stopped for 10 years. About three years ago I picked my Martin and started playing again, starting in March 2015 I started playing at wineries in and around Sacramento and Lodi, California areas. Thank you sir for the inspiration. Ga Day!

Love how Tommy takes an old "standard" from so many years ago and makes it his. What a great musician!

I'm Blown away by Your timing, Tempo, Fingering, subtlety and brilliance. I'm a Fan. :)

Tommy has to be one of the best acoustic players in the world, if not THE best.

I love Tommy's version of this song, especially like the video he made for it too.

I don't normally say this sorta thing in messages but Tommy Emmanuel.. "I really love you" A true artist a true gentleman disregarding your personal life.. I love playing your songs and you teach me something new every day.. You have made me a better person... I thank you for that.. !!!

I’m learning this it’s not easy but worth it and it’s the deep river blues bro 😎 god bless doc and is son that tragically got killed in a tractor accident!! Top class tune just sinks into your bones them notes !!! Cheers from Ireland 🇮🇪

Just saw you play in Ft Lauderdale and this was my favorite non-original you performed... I love seeing musicians such as yourself carry forward songs like this as well as your own, and to see how much you enjoy sharing your gift when you do is a pleasure in and of itself. We're blessed to have you Tommy!!

Awesome song! I've been listening to the music of Tommy Emmanuel for several years now, and while I've always loved the music, call me naive, but I didn't know he could sing as well. Awesome singing voice.

I saw Tommy last night in concert and he played this song. I sat there in awe as he flawlessly played it.

Absolutely awesome, Tommy. Thanks for posting it. A better tribute to the great Doc Watson could not be.

One of the greatest guitarists of all times. I want to go to one of his concerts

So much skill, so much practice, what a great song, thank you!

Beautiful, Tommy. I've been a Doc Watson fan a long time, even met him and sat in on his jam session once. What a nice man, and one of history's greatest musicians!

wow. actually something to apsire to. what a breath of fresh air

Many thanks!

Tommy. Your talent and legacy is certainly being absorbed and loved by so many. Thank you brother for sharing it all with us.

Cuánto le debe la guitarra acústica a este hombre. Ya es parte de la historia de este bello instrumento. Gracias Tommy por tus increíbles aportes, cuanto nos haces disfrutar, es realmente impagable.

Wow wow wow!!!!! I love this song, I love Tommy! Absolutely incredible, talent galore. I could listen to you play all day, thank you!!

Thanks Tommy, I love the fact that with age comes wisdom , skill and refinement.

This channel should have millions of subscribers. What is happening to our youth.

Mr. Emmanuel you are absolutely the best. If you ever come to the upstate S. Carolina or somewhere close, me & my family will be there to see you. Thanks for all your years of perfection on the guitar.

Tommy, I share your appreciation for the Great Doc Watson. Back in the mid sixties I took my girl friend to see him at a junior college in southern California. The tickets were fifty cents a piece. Needless to say it was the best dollar I've ever spent. I really love the production of you and Jason Isbell doing this song. I love to watch your fingers move so effortlessly and smoothly. I'm sure Doc would love it. Thank you so much for your music.

Great classic song and love the ending......icing on the Doc Watson Cake... Thanks!

Love all your work over the years and for having such a great personality. Thanks for sharing that.

This man plays so clean it's amazing!

You are a treasure mr. Emmanuel. Thank you...

Should be shooting these in 60fps so I can keep track of Tommy's fingers!

Beautifully played!

My Favourite Doc Watson song is Deep River Blues.....Glad to see Tommy respectfully plays it with the up the neck e7 shape and the diminish chord and with some very distinctive TE rhythms and licks ....Yes Sir .....Tommy you are a marvel my friend & U so have influence the world like Doc did...so Cool.Cheers Alberta .....Dave

It never ceases to amaze me how guys like Tommy and the great jazz and blues players before him didn't have access to all this info we have right now, just a click away... yet they mastered all that shit. Imagine if Tommy had access to youtube 40+ years ago... damn! God bless you Tommy, and God bless KZfaq!!!!

I absolutely love hearing you sing...your rendition of this classic is phenomenal...so inspiring for a little ole' finger picker like me. Thank you for sharing your wonderful music! Greetings from your loyal fan from the Jersey Shore!

Fantastic. What is more amazing than Tommy's genius is that 73,281 people have viewed this - and only 2,328 have given it a thumbs up. Don't worry Tommy...idiots in Internet Land are full of those that are envious at your talent. Excellent work! And you can quote me.

A guitarist could make a career stealing licks from just this one video. You're a legend Tommy!

Fantastic! I love the little improv licks!

So grateful to have heard this June 11, 2022 CO Springs. Thanks!!

My son and I got to see you with Doc Watson at the Bass Hall in Fort Worth, Texas. Wonderful evening!!

Good to see you on Martin... Big Sound!

Yo Tommy, I absolutely LOVE your version of this song!!! Your playing is as usual PHENOMINAL!!! It's because of you, I am striving to be a better Guitar Player!!!

Maestro. You are a world treasure. Your passion for this instrument can be felt when you play. Thank you for sharing. May God richly bless you.

Some of the very best Tommy Emmanuel I have heard. Fantastic and beautiful. Nice singing too.

Tommy, u r the best in the WOURLD! thannk u for MINSK. Belarus

This is the first song I ever heard Doc song too. I was hooked. Glad I found Dic Watson.

Thanks Tommy, what a blessed gift you are too! Keep on strumming ...

One of the few tunes Emmanuel plays that is tastefully arranged and played.

Acoustic guitar master, there isn’t any other one in his class! WOW !!

As usual amazing and great voice as well ! Many Thanks Mister Emmanuel .

Going to watch him in 5 hours.Super excited.

This is awesome. I never got to see Doc, thought I wanted to. This song was one of my favorites of his. Love your interpretation. It's got more of a groove.

Greetings Tommy Emmanuel !!

Excellent!! Love this version Tommy.

Superb! Thank you Tommy!!!

Tommy you are without a doubt the most astonishingly mesmerizing and talented guitarist I think the world has ever known. It's truly an awe-inspiring experience watching and listening to you play and the wide range of sounds and "feeling" you're able to evoke and coax out of a guitar. I write my own material using a keyboard or piano and have since I was a child, and even tho I never learned how to read music or master an instrument it was your music and videos that inspired me to try the guitar. Keep on keepin' on brutha!

Tommy, you are the Doc of guitar.

Beyond phenomenal. Fantastic and great to hear you sing it. See ya at Merlefest!

I just love the stuff. How could you not like that?

love this, it was hearing Doc playing Deep River Blues and Windy and Warm that inspired me again...love this Tommy - thank you! The Delmore Brothers recorded it on the Brown's Ferry Blues album as I've Got the Big River Blues... a great album...

Loved that - great playing and singing too!

What an excellent performance, Tommy, you certainly do the man proud!! :-)

Brilliant !! fantastic !! thank you so much

Thanks Tommy mate ! Awesome stuff !

Pure magic! from beginning to end. Absolutely Wonderful Tommy.

Delmore Brothers, Alton and Rabon... One of them played a tenor geetar. And... those boys also wrote a great tune like "Blues Stay Away from me", and many more.

There are, and there has been, many great guitar players, but Tommy is way up there with the best, and he sings, and he writes, and he is a great entertainer, the boy has it all!!!

Very nice rendition mate - one of my old fav's too - great old guitar you have there.

You are a genius!!!

You are just the best tommy, big influence on me, and as my guitar broke of nowhere all that leaves to me is listen to the best guitar player in the world!

My mind just blows watching you Mr Tommy... 🤯

keep rocking Tommy

Saw you on Hillside at Merlefest! It was the best performance I have ever seen, thank you, Tommy!

Excellent ! That made my whole day better !

finally get to hear you sing Tommy. Right on!

Can't wait to see you at Merlefest!!

Not only does he kill it on the guitar, but the man can sing!

Superb. Wonderful playing and wonderful singing , as well.

Come back to Merlefest!

that was great. think Tommy enjoys that song much. that's why he's Tommy.

Definitely a favorite tune of mine among your repertoire!

Wow, such feeling, clearly one you really love Tommy.

I want to hear this played Saturday in Cleveland! Love it!! Please add it!

Zaista vrh! Covjek ima nevjerojatan rad prstiju i toliko muzikalnosti u sebi da to nisu istine!

Love love love this song. Love Mr. Tommy Emmanuel! I just want to play this song as Tommy style😍🎸🔁🔁🔁all day long!

hope you are back again for Merlefest! Thanks for sharing your talent and hard work.

Couldn't resist that bass run Doc omitted from his later years :)

Magnifique.Merci.

I love this song, and I love Tommy. Hoping I can come to the Merlefest and see him play this year. I first heard this song at a Jim Hurst concert about 4 years back. Do a search for Deep River Blues Jim Hurst at the Grind Cafe to see a video of Jim I recorded there. I love the way Tommy embellishes though. And he does indeed sing this quite well. Thumbs up as always Mr. Emmanuel!

Haha, I'm a fan of Tommy, but first I was listening to Chet and a little bit of Doc Watson. This was the first song I heard by Doc as well and I just had to learn it, I found that Doc does some pretty interesting work with his thumb. What a fun song, bravo!

That Shure SM7 really brings out the woody tone of the Martin! I would comment about the performer but what else can be said?

Beautiful Tommy!!