At 15 my guitar teacher said, we are not going to play today. I want you to listen to this album. It was "Shoot out the lights". I realized the possibilities. I also realized, anyone that turns you on to RT is a real friend. Thank you Greg Rosenberg!

I'm proud to say I own a copy of every album Richard Thompson has recorded , including his Fairport Convention days . Am I alone in thinking he has got even better with age . I find it sad that a great many people have never heard of this remarkably talented musician .

I am devoted. You can never go back once you've seen him.

RT makes magic every time he touches his instruments.

I just saw him for the first time. Amazing. He is a force of nature with an acoustic guitar. I don't think he can be adequately described; you have to see him to understand. He impressed me in every way: vocally, songwriting, and, of course, instrumentally. His guitar work is like nothing else.

Not just ONE of the best... THE BEST; and he's been doing it for nearly 50 years!! GO RT!!!!

Never seen him doing a bad performance. He has so much respect for his fans ❤❤❤❤

Richard Thompson. The absolute best ❤❤❤❤❤

Richard Thompson-the greatest ☯️🕉🙀

I love the snaring sound of this Lowden Guitar!

Man and guitar in perfect synchronicity. It really doesn't get any better than this!

I discovered him late but he is a remarkable talent. Can't get enough of him.

Un des plus grands folksinger guitariste d'exception Richard Thompson un des grands méconnus ; à écouter d'urgence

I first saw him at the Ark (of course) in Ann Arbor in 1986. It was a cold winter night and we were late. Walking into the Ark, the rocking beat of Wall of Death came out. That was the first time I ever saw RT live. This year on 2/13 we saw him at the Boulder Theatre, front row seats, one of a small handful of artists I'd pay that kind of money for. This electric trio is very good. RT is, if possible, better than ever. I just can't find the words to say how great he is. He's really operating on a whole other level. Who plays guitar like that? And writes so many great songs. And sings with such soul. And such a humble person. I feel like he's channeling 500 years of British Isles minstrel tradition. like he's letting us into a very special, private place. Just astonishingly good.

I always revert to this performance when I find someone that has not found richard Thompson . Never fails .

That, ladies and gentlemen ... is how it is DONE! Incredible.

You are not alone thinking he has become better getting older. He keeps getting better year after year. The greatest.

He is so good and especially unique. Saw him twice in the 80’s in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Electric both times - really loud and rather great.

Phenomenal! This man is indeed a force of nature, as George noted.

If this is your hero,you are an intuitive human being. Dude throws away riffs that surpass the efforts of many a "master". Thanks for posting this..😉

Wonderful electric player too. One of the finest singer/virtuoso guitarists.

I tried once to put together a "Best Of" mix from my extensive Richard Thompson recordings collection - trouble was every song, every take, every variation was the best!

Oh, I enjoyed every second of his performance.

I love this man, his humour and his music. Respect Mr T.

RT is one of the greatest musicans I know

An astonishing ,guitarist,underrated

Had the pleasure of meeting and chatting with Richard after a show in Brisbane a few years ago... He's a fabulous musician and a charming man...Loved this version of Uninhabited Man.

can play everything from 16th century italian to jimi hendrix amazin !!!

He's such a great artist, great guitarist and on stage he's always so modest en simply, no airs, just he and his guitar.

Simply the best! Thank you for this post, great sound and image quality! Richard is the most outstanding musician one could ever hope to encounter!

This guy is fantastic.

Absolute quality

Decades of brilliance as a songwriter/guitarist. The great Richard Thompson.

i have been listening to him for years. i never got to see him. incredibly versatile

Saw him in the Hundred Club in London........wonderful....I know he's done masses since but I still absolutely adore his Amnesia album....l feel sorry for folk who haven't discovered him........

stunning

He is a gift from the Muses

Just 1 word. ..Beautifull ...this music and his beautifull voice...give me a peacefull feeling.... love him whit this guitar☯️💃🔥💖🦋☯️👍👍

There's not many artists like Richard Thompson an outstanding triple threat of

I saw a guy with a thumb pic also using his fingers in Oxford last week. Some of these street musicians in England know their stuff.

i saw him at music fest on Vancouver island and he blew ever body away.amazing...

Insanely good

Muy buena música.agradable

Together with Tom Waits and Garry Rafferty 3 of the most underrated geniuses of their time

hey kids, performed one week ago in me town; remarkable energy still full force. Stunning really...

this is "Uninhabited Man" from "Mock Tudor"...

So glad I was there again. Quality sound, excellent performance. Yep, we've got the chorus :)

Richard was the heart of Fairport.....

He started out in Fairport Convention doing,among other things,Bob Dylan covers.These days Mr. Dylan should be honored to be mentioned in the same sentence with Richard.One of the most talented and least appreciated artists of my generation certainly.And that is probably understatement.

on of my fav Thomsons songs.

wow don`t think i`ve seen that pic style before, pic and fingers, amazing

It's always a pleasure to hear RT thanks for the post

What a humble genius this man is!

Omg wow the 1st song I was sceptical the second song play me away I’m a fan now

How wonderful, thank you for sharing

A legend tight there...when will we see his likes again

brilliant thanks for uploading

Thank you for your service, Betty. P.S. Minor complaint, though: I just clicked on the thumbs-up thing, and the number didn't change.

Amazing, I have no words...

He's also a great guitar player...

excellent video!

two beauties...

I love you RT

A kind of genius.

Songs are The Uninhabited Man, and Johnny Far Away. I'm not so fond of the second song, but Uninhabited Man is a real gem.

Brilliance!

Looking forward to seeing rt in Canterbury in July

Sweet Warrior.

I have only recently discovered this amazing talent Can anyone recommend his top songs pls PLEASE

You don't really hear it on these two songs, but Mr Thompson can sound like a complete band all by himself, such is his prowess on the guitar. His three - man - band must be absolutely stupefying to see.

Genius!

I wish this acoustic version of Uninhabited Man was on Apple Music.

Ive been lucky enough at age if of 36 going to Cropedy festival but this song hits a nerve .. whats its called.. child memories x

Ur so good Richard. Ashame u dont get more air play.

oop's you did it again!

Mine too, Betty!

And one of mine

followed by Johnny's Far Away from Sweet Warrior

March 2020 update: no more cruise- ship performances for Mr Thompson, I hope and presume; we need him alive and healthy!

I'm waiting for Mr. Thompson to get a Knighthood from Q.E.2 ...long overdue!

they are both amazing, but if teddy had Richards guitar skills, and Richard had teddy's voice I think they'd reach perfection

12 seconds in, look at all the bald spots! I'd be one of them if I was there, but I thought it was funny and cute that all these men of a certain age came to see Richard.

Any questions…? Ride on RT.

I don’t really know how but I got front row seats for his Toronto Dec 15/18 show

What album is that sea shanty on??

Trying to watch what both of his hands are doing at the same time, LOL!

I sing honkey tonk women to it.

What's the name of the second song?

Did I really hear only one man and an acoustic guitar?

I have a tune very simple . Waltz of a drunken sailor. They would prefer to rob and abuse me to death than let me record or give me air play. Such is the world today.

Try another "unknown" guitaist like Derek Trucks....