During the 1950s, Mal Waldron sat down to write the song “Soul Eyes.” The song eventually found its way into the recording studio that same decade as part of the album Interplay for 2 Trumpets and 2 Tenors. It just so happened that one of the saxophonists helping record the song was none other than John Coltrane. Coltrane liked the song so much that he revisited it on his 1962 album. Helping thrust the song into the spotlight, “Soul Eyes” has been covered countless times. And recently, Lukas Nelson decided to give a simplistic cover of the hit song.
Fitting the persona of Lukas, the country singer decided to cover the song without the use of a band. Not needing a sea of screaming fans, Lukas simply sat with nothing but a guitar. Jumping into the song, the singer whistled his way through each verse, allowing the song to do the talking.
Lukas Nelson Is More Than A Singer
Gaining nearly 3,000 views, fans loved the video, writing, “Looking and sounding good! I hope you’re doing well. I’m hoping to see/hear you in person someday. Love you!” Another comment included, “Lukas Nelson!…there’s nothin’ you can’t do!…a renaissance man…profoundly soulful & smooth!…strummin’ & whistlin’ truth!…those soul eyes!…comin’ through…& wow….they speak to the beauty of….YOU!…in deep gratitude for this!!..a most perfect gift!…Lukas!…born to uplift!!… And when you see them smile…for a long, long while…then you know you’ve found the one…who’ll always, always be true…I know that is how I found you!”
With Lukas finding a way to honor those who came before him, the country singer also fashioned his own career in music. Once speaking to Holler about where he fits in the music industry, the singer explained, “I work hard. I’m singularly focused on writing music and wanting to write good songs that connect with people. I have my influences from how I grew up and they’re varied. I take what I grew up with and I put it together with my experience and out pours my music. I’m a musician, singer, performer, songwriter, producer. Whatever you want.”
Growing up with Willie Nelson as his father, it appears that Lukas embodied his father’s love for great music.
