This is one of my favorites. It's been covered by Elvis, Leon Russell, Willie Nelson, Charlie Rich, Conway Twitty, Rita Wilson, Waylon Jennings, Allison Krauss and numerous others.
I'll just go back to the guy who started it...Danny O'Keefe.
If everybody had like minds, we would never learn.
I remember that tune. It was something of a hit when I was a kid. As soon as the vid started, I thought: "Good Time Charlie's got the blues." I didn't even have to get to the chorus to know the song I was hearing, even though I didn't recognise the artist's name.
It was effective writing. It was instantly recognizable, because it was imprinted on my brain pattern, 50 years ago. That's some powerful stuff.
I love the fact that I've been a part of this magical thing for so long. It's demanding mental/physical work, all the time, but the payoff is still worth the effort.
Sometimes, a band hits on a groove that just makes you smile. They get all the essential elements right- in just the right proportion. Fun concept. Uplifting lyrics. Swinging, fun delivery.
I'm not usually big on bands doing covers but this guy is someone many have never heard of and by my standards they certainly should have. It's what I've always said about how great talent often times gets drowned out among the noise......
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That "Hey Joe' was pretty darn solid. Sorry, Judy Garland will forever have "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" IMO The big Hawiian dude did a nice job with that song.
I don't mind covers. Sometimes they are better. The Beatles own "Twist and Shout" and Johnny Cash covered a few songs that he more or less "owns' now. Elvis and Whitney Houston could be other examples.
If everybody had like minds, we would never learn.
Not a huge Johnny Cash fan .... but his cover of "Hurt" is one of the best covers ever.
Micah 6:8; He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
John 14:19 Jesus said: Because I live, you also will live.
That tune was different than anything else out there at the time. The studio version really took me by surprise- and I loved it a first hearing. A really distinctive, compelling voice. And this tune- so bluesy and grooved-out. This version has more swing than the original. If I recall, it had more of a 'straight 4' feel.
I remember that it was something of a hit, but never climbed the charts to Top Ten. A shame, because it was one of the cooles tunes of that year.
I have always like Rockabilly. We saw Foster and Loyd in the mid 80's at Roberts Western World in Nasville, on the strip.. A fairly small but famous venue.
They could lay it down. If you don't like this, I can't help you.
There is also mention of Web Wilder. He is great as well. Saw him at the Wildhorse in Nashville.
If everybody had like minds, we would never learn.
Malmsteen can truly shred... ....but the ultimate chord-shredder, imho, is Mahavishnu John McLaughlin.
Mahavishnu Orchestra, 'Birds of Fire," 1973. Here, he sets up a groove in 9/8 time, at a frenetic tempo. The band locks it in... and we're off to the races.
Johnny McL's melody in the head is already a shred. Played twice, it sets the stage for the jam that's about to ensue. The solo trade-offs are sheer inspiration- and could only be played off between John and his duelling synth soloist, Jan Hammer.
70's-era John McLaughlin: no one played the guitar faster, more accurately, or more passionately than he. Boy was out to make a statement, from Day One.
I see your McLaughlin / Hammer and will push the envelope with another gem from Malmsteen / Jens Johansson. These two 19 year old, wet behind the ears, aspiring musicians landed on US soil in '83 and soon paved the landscape for neoclassical metal. Yngwie's prelude to the interplay starts about 40 seconds early at the 3:00 mark and that 2+ minute relay is some of the most scorching ever burned to vinyl. It lures you in with a calm demeanor -- then rips your face from your skull 🤣. Definitely in my top 5 by Malmsteen.
That's the thing. There have been many great guitarists. Often times who one favors over the other simply comes down to familiarity, style or intricacies of their play. McLaughlin is a great guitarist no doubt. I however favor Malmsteen. The thing is I am a huge fan of guitarists of different genres that have varying styles. In terms of blues the guitarists who are currently touring and not long time blues legends is Joe Bonamassa and Warren Haynes . I was a huge fan of Randy Rhoads until he died at the age of 25 and I still wonder what might have been had he lived a longer life. His roots and style were based in classical music. As far as pure metal guitar I am a fan of Zakk Wylde. And even those who do not depend on speed I can appreciate for their tasteful play and ability to make such a huge statement with little complication. That would describe Eric Clapton to me.
I think everyone has their list of favorites for various reasons. But you are certainly correct that McLaughlin is a great guitarist.
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I don't know why so many with promise die so young.
Amy was fantastic. Natural timing and phrasing. She had a distinctive style. But like others she could not stay away from addiction. I am going to post another song with her and Tony Bennett. Mr. Bennett had nothing but praise for Amy. She adored him.
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