EVERYBODY’S TALKIN’

Eddy McManus gives a soulful and emotive performance of “Everybody’s Talkin'” that truly captures the sentiment of the song.  With his rich, smooth vocals, Eddy conveys the desire to escape the noise and distractions of everyday life and find solace in the tranquility of the ocean. His version of the song perfectly captures the longing and yearning for solitude and peace that Fred Neil so eloquently expressed in his lyrics.  “Everybody’s Talkin'” is a song written and performed by Fred Neil in 1966, and covered by Harry Nilsson in 1969. It was a hit, reaching No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and winning a Grammy Award after it was featured in the film Midnight Cowboy. The song has been covered by many other notable performers, including Stevie Wonder, Willie Nelson, Neil Diamond, Liza Minnelli, Tony Bennett, Bill Withers, Louis Armstrong, Leonard Nimoy, Julio Iglesias, Iggy Pop, Lena Horne, and Crosby, Stills & Nash.

Eddy McManus does a fantastic job of conveying the message of the song, which is about a desire to retreat from other people to the ocean. His version of “Everybody’s Talkin'” is one of the very best, ranking high among all of the other covers of this iconic song.

In the lyrics, the singer is feeling overwhelmed and wants to get away from the noise and distractions of the world. They long to escape to a place where the sun is always shining and the weather is always pleasant. They imagine sailing on a summer breeze, skipping over the ocean like a stone, and finding peace and solitude in this paradise.

Eddy McManus captures the longing and yearning of these lyrics perfectly, singing with passion and emotion that is palpable. His voice is rich and full, and he brings a sense of authenticity and honesty to the song that is hard to find in other covers.”Everybody’s Talkin'” is a beautiful song that has been interpreted and performed by many talented artists over the years. But Eddy McManus’ version stands out as one of the best, with its powerful vocals and emotive delivery. It’s a must-listen for any fan of this classic song.