Yeah I hear what you are saying here. I felt reasonably comfortable as I have put in the work, but I understand I have a long way to go to get to the stage you are describing, that point where you really don't need to think about the playing and can concentrate on performance. I haven't gotten there yet that's for sure!
From here, I would like to take it to the next level, incorporating more of the melodic aspects that Neil has in the lesson. I will say unashamedly that I hope for a review of this, as I'm sure there is a lot of ammo for Neil and being a Target tune others can no doubt benefit.
By the way my friend....The River is my favourite tune, Born in the USA isn't!

Thanks mate.