Bruce Springsteen DANCING IN THE DARK live acoustic piano & vocal cover

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  • čas přidán 28. 10. 2020
  • Dancing in the Dark is one of the most famous & enduring American pop songs of all time, and one whose beaten-down yet inspiring lyrics are just as relevant right now as they were on the day Springsteen wrote them. It was released in May 1984 as the lead single from Born in the USA, the mammoth 30x platinum album that turned Springsteen into a global megastar, and it dominated radios around the world that summer & autumn. Dancing in the Dark was actually the final song recorded for Born in the USA, only a couple of months prior to the release date, after Springsteen's producer Jon Landau complained that he didn't hear a hit single on the album. Apparently the Boss took that as a throw-down, and he did a pretty good job of remedying the problem. If you're a US citizen, don't forget to vote on Nov. 3 if you haven't already because this is a big one right here... may the best man win. No commercial use.
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Komentáře • 175

  • @katherineuribe2952
    @katherineuribe2952 Před 3 lety +80

    Ok, brother. I came here because of a request in the comment section. Keep rockin' my fellow American!🇺🇸

    • @luke_skywanker7643
      @luke_skywanker7643 Před 2 lety +1

      Me, too. I'm gonna subscribe. It's the shits trying to get subscribers for my other Y/T channel. And I even chase a real albino sasquatch on it! Will plays piano a LOT better than I do. Sings better, too.

  • @williamrayburn5314
    @williamrayburn5314 Před 3 lety +34

    I came here from Stephen Colbert A LATE SHOW comment section, nice voice ...keep at it sir, nice to have some positivity and creativity floating around a fresh new season of hope and blossoming springtime flowers of renewed possibilities! Be well and best to you!

    • @katherineuribe2952
      @katherineuribe2952 Před 3 lety +2

      Me, too.

    • @phillbucs
      @phillbucs Před 3 lety +3

      As did I. However, if I am honest about this song I would say the vocals still need some work. Dude has talent but he is not quite there yet. Still way better than anything I could have done.

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety +3

      William thanks a lot for spreading the good energy! Word to you sir!

    • @deborahmerkerson1145
      @deborahmerkerson1145 Před 3 lety +5

      I did too. I was afraid it was going to be a put down.
      Will, thanks for this. After seeing the video inside the Capitol on Stephen’s show I was seething. I need my faith in humanity restored. I unfortunately live in an area where there is huge Trump support. Very depressing.

    • @williamrayburn5314
      @williamrayburn5314 Před 3 lety +3

      @@deborahmerkerson1145 I have and still experience the same, we need to try and stay positive and boost each other up when we can. I believe in the path of Non Violence and compassion even in the face of so muxh toxicity and violent ignorance... It aint easy for sure, but I keep trying. Best to you, cheers and thanks for the reply. 😉

  • @peachfuzz1204
    @peachfuzz1204 Před 3 lety +10

    I came here from your invitation on Seth Meyers' video. Very nice musicical work!😊👍🏽

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety +1

      thanks a lot for the ear time PeachFuzz! Cheers.

  • @belovedwoman3398
    @belovedwoman3398 Před 3 lety +1

    I came because if your comment about dedicating this to our Nation. I'm so glad I stopped by to listen to a Springsteen classic cover, keep rockin'. God Bless 💙🖖

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety

      hey Beloved thanks a lot for your support! Glad to hear from you :-)

  • @youtubehatesfreespeech2245
    @youtubehatesfreespeech2245 Před 3 lety +14

    Thanks Will, you're the man!

  • @HappybdD_mash5-24
    @HappybdD_mash5-24 Před 3 lety +19

    Hello Will,
    I really enjoyed your song. I will check out some of your other ones.
    I came here by way of Jimmy Kimmel comment section. I always want to support good people.🎶

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety +1

      Katrina thanks a lot for coming over and for your generous support!

  • @gls600
    @gls600 Před 3 lety +7

    I was directed here from the Colbert post. I enjoyed listening.

  • @percyolivas1128
    @percyolivas1128 Před 3 lety +6

    great melodic version

  • @KissMyBiscuits
    @KissMyBiscuits Před 3 lety +5

    I saw you in The Daily Show comment section & thought I’d come by & support the video. Thank you for the excellent rendition of a great song! Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, whatever your beliefs, Season’s Greetings to you!

  • @charlesbudzinski9420
    @charlesbudzinski9420 Před 3 lety +8

    You are truly a great singer! Amazing cover!

  • @suzyhomeacre
    @suzyhomeacre Před 3 lety +5

    Excellent version.🎶🎵 Great timing too!!🤍☮️

  • @sarahevans-politte4756
    @sarahevans-politte4756 Před 3 lety +5

    Dropped in after your comment from the Daily Show. Glad I did.

  • @liyahoreana4145
    @liyahoreana4145 Před 3 lety +6

    came here from lady gaga comment section keep it up 🖤

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety +1

      hey Liyah thanks for that valuable ear time! Stay well :-)

  • @carolmiller5713
    @carolmiller5713 Před 3 lety

    This needs to be the anthem at end of the year while rolling pics of the many, many, many famous and not so, people we lost and we all have a "group cry"....

  • @smokeyrainbows
    @smokeyrainbows Před 3 lety +4

    I came from the Lincoln Project Leaders yt vid and I really enjoyed this...thanks for rocking me sweetly to sleep. XO :)

  • @quasarjones5399
    @quasarjones5399 Před 3 lety +2

    Beautiful. Loved it all. The piano brings me peace. Thanks

  • @robertduransongcovers4401

    Awesome tribute. Really enjoyed. Seen you in a comment section on a video. Here I am to support your channel. Great voice and pianist!

  • @melissajessup1466
    @melissajessup1466 Před 3 lety +3

    Bruce's live video of this song is what brought me to your channel. I hardly ever even go to the comment section let alone read anything that takes me anywhere. I've watched maybe 10 of your videos so far and you are very talented!! So glad I read your comment and clicked on your channel. You've got a new sub here! Ive got a lot more videos to watch! I've always wished I could sing but I am not vocally gifted, not even a little bit, lol! Keep doing what you're doing and God bless from North Carolina, USA!

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 2 lety

      hey Melissa thanks a lot for riding over here to listen and for your generous support. Hope all is well down there in NC.

  • @chelsied.8691
    @chelsied.8691 Před 3 lety +6

    Love this song! Good job Will! I also came here from a comment section.

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety +2

      Chelsie thanks for tuning in!

    • @yolandajimenez1822
      @yolandajimenez1822 Před 3 lety

      I came here for the comment on Trevor Noah interviewing President Obama ❤️❤️

  • @suzukibeane1220
    @suzukibeane1220 Před 3 lety +3

    Your request on Jake Tapper video brought me to your video. Dancing in the Dark is one of my favourites. I've seen Springstein chose audience members
    to dance with him on stage. I always imagined it to be me. hahaha.... Thanks for sharing.

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety

      Suzuki thanks for sliding on over to listen!

    • @suzukibeane1220
      @suzukibeane1220 Před 3 lety

      @@willritter4076 I've been checking out your channel. Really enjoyed "Purple Rain"

  • @HeyCatLady
    @HeyCatLady Před 3 lety +3

    Wow! Well done! That was really beautifully done. I really enjoyed your take on this wonderful song. Keep it up, brother!

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety

      Chungus thanks for your kind endorsement! Great user name you have there!

  • @divinediva_
    @divinediva_ Před 3 lety +3

    I came from Trevor's page to support. Nice rendition and always loved Bruce Springsteen.

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety

      hey Diva thanks so much for the ear time! Word to you and best in '021 :-)

  • @carmelasueowens7479
    @carmelasueowens7479 Před 3 lety +3

    I needed this thank you

  • @LukeMcHale
    @LukeMcHale Před 3 lety +11

    Will I dig your singing/keyboard version of dancing in the dark!

  • @theheard4740
    @theheard4740 Před 3 lety +1

    Came here to support a REAL AMERICAN PATRIOT 🇺🇸 You have a great talent and an awesome voice. Beautiful tribute to our President Biden💙 Glad I saw your comment

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety

      hey word to you Heard, thanks so much for your generous support. Stay in touch.

  • @jaymic1
    @jaymic1 Před 3 lety

    Not bad Will. I was in a room full of people in 2004. The director of BSO at the time said; sing every song as if it is your last chance to be heard. Sing Happy Birthday in a way that will be remembered by everyone in that room.
    That said, I would be honored to have subscribers and viewers too. I am just getting started on the guitar myself - just a few months. It's the hardest thing I have ever done. It makes me humble.

  • @MyMags8
    @MyMags8 Před 3 lety +5

    Just last night I was wondering where you were & today I come on CZcams & boom here you are! 👍🎶💖😎

  • @Flummi1998
    @Flummi1998 Před 3 lety +3

    You have such an unique voice! Love from Germany ❤️🇩🇪

  • @Survivor83
    @Survivor83 Před 3 lety +5

    Nice video. I enjoyed your cover.
    Came here from Jimmy Kimmel comment section. Effective way to get viewers to your channel.

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety

      Jayson thanks a lot man for coming by to give it a hearing. Word and best to you in '021.

  • @chrstopherhewlett2200
    @chrstopherhewlett2200 Před 3 lety +15

    Loved it! Came after your comment on obamas "Obama out". You got some serious soul!! I love when you sang the chorus halfway through at 1:47.

    • @lewycrabtree8259
      @lewycrabtree8259 Před 3 lety +1

      Came to see after Obama interview w Noah video comments. Agree too, it ain’t bad

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety

      hey Christopher thanks for the ear time man and for your attention to that specific part!

  • @rightvalue9681
    @rightvalue9681 Před 3 lety

    I came here through your request and wasn't disappointed. Please ride on, enjoy yourself, stay safe and every other good stuff will follow

  • @9e40varunsinha8
    @9e40varunsinha8 Před 3 lety

    Im Indian, and I do enjoy to listening to Stephen Colbert, and I came here from there. Amazing rendition, friend. A truly joyous occasion!

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety

      Varun thanks for your ear time & kind compliment!

  • @bennyheadofthechairmen8808

    RING-A-DING-DING, that's the tops!

  • @gbrognoli4091
    @gbrognoli4091 Před 3 lety +5

    Saw your comment on “What a fool believes”
    Not disappointed 👍👍

  • @621Tomcat
    @621Tomcat Před 3 lety +2

    Came here from your comment you left on the original, you sure as hell didn't disappoint

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety

      hey man i really appreciate that endorsement, thanks a lot for coming over.

  • @dianao2367
    @dianao2367 Před 3 lety +1

    Came here after your comment on Jamiroquai's Virtual Insanity. Wow, absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing your gift. May you be blessed

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety

      Diana thanks a lot for your generous support, glad to hear from you :-)

  • @TaijaRae.
    @TaijaRae. Před 3 lety +4

    You have heart💜

  • @cocosanchez7927
    @cocosanchez7927 Před 2 lety +1

    I love it! 💕💖💞💗💓💝❤️❣️

  • @Zaluskowsky
    @Zaluskowsky Před 3 lety +3

    Fantastic. found your Vid through your comment on a Biden Speech.
    Awesome!

  • @SCHD-DGRO24
    @SCHD-DGRO24 Před 3 lety +1

    Yes sir, america could use more fellows like you right now, sounds great 👍

  • @Luke77713
    @Luke77713 Před 3 lety

    Will I came here from your comment on the vid of Bruce's inauguration performance. Very beautiful rendition. Bruce would be proud!

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety

      hey Matt thanks a lot for that generous endorsement... i hope so!

  • @gigi_h2948
    @gigi_h2948 Před 3 lety +2

    Came from Obama on Jimmy Kimmel! Amazing voice dude, i will like all your videos. Hope you gain great success one day! Love positive people like you supporting Obama and our great new President Biden! Prayers sent to you man! 🙏🏼

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety

      hey Gigi thanks for your support! Kimmel fans are usually such generous people :-)

  • @rainieresguerra5013
    @rainieresguerra5013 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome. 👏💥👏

  • @LouiseSteelMusicSite
    @LouiseSteelMusicSite Před 3 lety +1

    Great cover Will! Well played! 🤗

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety

      hey Louise thank you! What genre are you playing?

  • @jennybeam7226
    @jennybeam7226 Před 3 lety +1

    Have seen your request 2 visit u on many comment sections so I finally broke down & did.. Love this song & the way you performed it.. Subscribed & look forward 2 more!👊💙

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety +1

      hey Jenny i appreciate that! All the best to you in '021 :-)

  • @jesuslabrada237
    @jesuslabrada237 Před 3 lety +1

    Keep going you are really great

  • @remy-theorangeskyslasher6184

    Hey Will, can you make a
    Desperado from the Eagles please?

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety

      hey Remy thanks so much for that excellent suggestion. Check the top of the scroll. Word to you.

  • @freidafogarty3724
    @freidafogarty3724 Před 3 lety +1

    Keep it lit! Very nice...

  • @personalaccount5296
    @personalaccount5296 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome!

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety

      Glad you think so! Thanks so much for checking in :-)

  • @ianchippeaux7736
    @ianchippeaux7736 Před 3 lety +3

    Saw your comment on Trevor Noah so I thought I would head on over

  • @7thangelad586
    @7thangelad586 Před 3 lety +2

    This is fantastic!
    You can do more with your voice and piano than most bands these days.
    I hope in the future you will consider Bruce Hornsby or Toad the Wet Sprocket. Those are reminiscent of childhood!
    I also hope you’re staying well during the coronavirus.

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety +1

      hey thanks AngelAD. I am a big Bruce Hornsby fan for sure.

  • @travisraymond315
    @travisraymond315 Před 3 lety +1

    Came from your comment u got a like and a follower and me brother keep on rocking on

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety

      hey Travis good to hear from you man, stay in touch.

  • @SLOSurfer11
    @SLOSurfer11 Před 3 lety +1

    Kerp dropping comments and gaining subs! Also, please never give up singing and covering, you've got good energy. I'll check out your other videos soon and share as well 👍

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety

      hey Skyler thanks very much for your generous support!

  • @damajewels3606
    @damajewels3606 Před 3 lety +2

    Good job 👍🏽

  • @deborahbower9378
    @deborahbower9378 Před 3 lety +1

    Love it ❤️

  • @okcontent149
    @okcontent149 Před 3 lety +1

    love it

  • @johnsteward8325
    @johnsteward8325 Před 3 lety +2

    You seem to have potential. Keep it up. I hope it works out for you.

  • @killie20000
    @killie20000 Před 3 lety +1

    Great voice, Dude. Keep it up.

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety

      Killie thanks a lot for your endorsement! Cheers to you.

  • @benmartin8321
    @benmartin8321 Před 3 lety

    I came on over after seeing you comment on another video and I love playing this tune on violin so I love seeing other eople cover it in other ways.
    Nice job brother, stay safe, keep rocking.
    You got yourself another subscription here. 😉

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety +1

      hey Ben thanks a lot for your kind support! Let me know if you post a violin version of it.

  • @hillarysburner8559
    @hillarysburner8559 Před 3 lety +2

    Saw u on the Obama out vid. Pretty good, keep it up👍

  • @NoWayOut55
    @NoWayOut55 Před 3 lety +1

    Stay with the program Will.
    Nice approach as a solo, BTW!

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety

      hey Big Smoke thanks a lot for that valuable ear time! Word to you over there!

    • @NoWayOut55
      @NoWayOut55 Před 2 lety

      @@willritter4076 Listening to Boss' Dancing in the Dark...a very nice approach!
      Keep up the good love Brother!

  • @helloworld-ss9lf
    @helloworld-ss9lf Před 3 lety +1

    Nice!

  • @ellen9925
    @ellen9925 Před 3 lety

    Came as you requested. Good job 👍

  • @geraltrivia6148
    @geraltrivia6148 Před 3 lety +1

    Here from Kimmel. You're a talented pianist, sir. Not so much a vocalist, unless you have trouble with multitasking, since your tone is decent. But practice makes perfect and I applaud you for keeping at it and having the guts to put yourself out there.

  • @ssllss9857
    @ssllss9857 Před 3 lety

    AMAZING

  • @alansaad9271
    @alansaad9271 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for the heads up in Colbert’s comments section!🇺🇸

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety

      hey Alan appreciate you taking the ride over to hear it!

  • @freidafogarty3724
    @freidafogarty3724 Před 3 lety +1

    The boss...

  • @fukc26
    @fukc26 Před 3 lety

    Wow great piano version 🇺🇸🎉

  • @ArcYT
    @ArcYT Před 3 lety +1

    You asked nicely to watch instead of just spamming the link on unrelated videos, so I watched. This is nice. Great work, man. I recommending getting a condenser microphone, and/or directly connecting it to your PC for better audio.

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety

      thanks Arc i appreciate that! It was actually a mess when i tried that, i guess i lack the proper expertise...

  • @jaylau9501
    @jaylau9501 Před 3 lety

    Awesomeness

  • @wjbt3
    @wjbt3 Před 3 lety

    Good job 👍🏻🇺🇲 comment for the algorithm!

  • @ginadelsasso288
    @ginadelsasso288 Před 3 lety +1

    Saw your comment on jimmy kimble and came to check you out.

  • @remy-theorangeskyslasher6184

    Dude, you have a lot of potential trust me. You are LEGEN...
    Wait for it...
    DARY!!
    LEGENDARY!! Keep your good work!

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety

      hey Slick thanks for that endorsement! Don't know who Mac Rebenac is, i'll have to look that up!

  • @kenlodder1595
    @kenlodder1595 Před 3 lety +1

    Hey Will. Great work. Your Piano in the Doobie Brothers cover was awesome. Suggestion for you. Lee Marvins Wandering Star. Would love for someone with some talent to cover it. Keep rocking buddy. From Australia 🇦🇺

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 2 lety

      hey Ken thanks a lot for the ear time & for making that long trip over here. I'll definitely look that one up, i don't know if i've heard it before. Cheers, hope all is well down there.

    • @kenlodder1595
      @kenlodder1595 Před 2 lety +1

      @@willritter4076 all good here buddy.. Lee Marvin was a great actor. His song was very good too. But the words are even better. Have a go and post it. Keep rocking on. Im jealous of people who have talent. I just have a horrible karaoke voice..LOL

  • @AS-rr9km
    @AS-rr9km Před 3 lety

    This dude self-advertising in the comment sections on YT!!! Approved brother! Keep up your work. Hope to see you go viral soon! I don’t have social media but everyone else, share this!

  • @suemontague3151
    @suemontague3151 Před 3 lety

    Nice version from Australia

  • @landonbrownexcultmember4875

    i came from the comment section nice dude biden 20/20

  • @paulchiuk
    @paulchiuk Před 2 lety +1

    You appear to have the ability to (faithfully) distill the essence of any song that you study. Your remarkable talent deserves a better sound, albeit acoustic.

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před rokem +1

      thanks man. Not every song though. There are plenty more that i want to do that i haven't come up with the arrangement for.

  • @thisismynight6295
    @thisismynight6295 Před 3 lety +1

    👍🏽

  • @carmelasueowens7479
    @carmelasueowens7479 Před 3 lety +1

    Have you heard Bruce's latest?

  • @BuildingCenter
    @BuildingCenter Před 3 lety +1

    Colbert’s comment section sent me here.

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety

      he's a good man that Mr. Colbert. Thanks for coming over.

  • @Trauma09
    @Trauma09 Před 3 lety

    ur self promoting in the comments of the radiohead music vid...
    I'm glad I saw ur comment/reply

  • @arunhembram1859
    @arunhembram1859 Před 3 lety +1

    Please use better mic. Your voice is so good.

  • @jacobmuraco4276
    @jacobmuraco4276 Před 3 lety +1

    Is this an original?

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety

      hi Quizlin no it's a famous song by Bruce Springsteen from the 80s.

    • @jacobmuraco4276
      @jacobmuraco4276 Před 3 lety +1

      @@willritter4076 could’ve fooled me. Great chops, and I wish you were my son.

  • @xappyoverland
    @xappyoverland Před 3 lety +1

    I followed you here from a comment as promised. Great rendition. Great job. I watched your other videos. Your playing is on point but the singing isn’t working. It’s just not sadly - you have all the skills playing and singing at the same time, it’s hard. If you can pivot from the head to the chest it’s going to be the whole package. In your lady Gaga video there was seconds of what it could be. Get some coaching in that area then you are going to nail it. Sorry for the critique but thousands of comments telling you that you are the best won’t help you. Playing a good weighted electric piano or real piano is also obviously better than the plinky plastic keyboard timbre. Keep it up :)

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety

      thanks for your comment Xappy, which Gaga song? There are 2 of them...