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Post by antares on Jun 3, 2023 2:35:03 GMT -6
I posted this as a reply to John's last post on the Gretsch thread, but I immediately realised I was up to my usual thread swerving tricks. Do you find that guitars which seem to fill stereotypical niche slots in music tend to bring out complementary playing styles John? I sure do. I have a Heritage "Sweet16" carved top hollow florentine cutaway job and it immediately brings out jazzier styles.  Rockabilly is not my first choice in music genres, but done well it can be great as witness Guthrie Govan and Jeff Beck to quote but two. It rather puts you in stellar company John given your other playing! For your Gretsch and Rockabilly per-se, have you heard the so-called "Humbler" tape? Amos Garret used to play it on the tour bus when his band members got too big for their boots during the previous night's gig, so it became informally known as "The Humbler". It is Robert Gordon with the very wonderful Danny Gatton tearing it up on a Telecaster. It was released on CD by Danny's mother, Norma, but his wife objected for some reason so it became unobtanium. I have a CD copy and it is a stunning display of Rockabilly chops, and Robert's customary 2 minutes 59 seconds mantra was sensibly set aside to give Danny some elbow room. It's not easy to find at all and attracts commensurate pricing, but I imagine that it's all on YouTube if you know the track listing. Massive hint; DO NOT search for "The Humbler" on Google! でつ e&oe ... |
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Post by dnic on Jun 3, 2023 21:15:04 GMT -6
When I think of Rockabilly I always think of Buddy Holly and Brian Setzer. I'll have to try and find that Humbler recording. Sounds very interesting.
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Post by antares on Jun 4, 2023 2:16:37 GMT -6
And Carl Perkins too. My lack of enthusiasm for the genre is typical of it being an older generation's music because my experience is that old'uns frequently miss the point of youngsters' music and youngsters find their parents' music anachronistic in their search for new stuff. Once you dig beneath the surface you find that there's great work in all types of music. That said, I struggle with C&W too but "Country" I do like. It's never too great to generalise is it? I'll organise something if you're that interested and cannot find a copy, just don't look for it on a search engine because it's gonna ruin your day! Piracy is one thing, but when family feuds lead to the non-availability of jewels, it's time for the still small voice of calm of the punter to weigh in.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2023 6:36:33 GMT -6
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Post by dnic on Jun 4, 2023 7:34:19 GMT -6
And Carl Perkins too. My lack of enthusiasm for the genre is typical of it being an older generation's music because my experience is that old'uns frequently miss the point of youngsters' music and youngsters find their parents' music anachronistic in their search for new stuff. Once you dig beneath the surface you find that there's great work in all types of music. That said, I struggle with C&W too but "Country" I do like. It's never too great to generalise is it? I'll organise something if you're that interested and cannot find a copy, just don't look for it on a search engine because it's gonna ruin your day! Piracy is one thing, but when family feuds lead to the non-availability of jewels, it's time for the still small voice of calm of the punter to weigh in. でつ e&oe ...Found it YT under Robert's name. Black slacks, is that the right one? |
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Post by dnic on Jun 4, 2023 7:38:44 GMT -6
The best rockabilly without HOT ROD LINCOLN. Pst! LOL |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2023 14:26:26 GMT -6
Here you go, Dane! I got to meet the guy that wrote the song. At that time, he also had the car in his garage. He was a good friend of one of my friends. That is how I not only got to meet him but got to see the car that the song talks about.
That sure was some good times for me and my son. Living in CA back in them days, and we got to get know a lot of the big names in the car world.
I have so many stories of them days. Met so many super cool people of that time. Too bad so many have passed now. But I still have the memories for now. EB
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2023 14:29:59 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2023 15:47:01 GMT -6
I know this is not Rockabilly, but you need to hear this! WOW!
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Post by dnic on Jun 4, 2023 21:38:42 GMT -6
Here you go, Dane! I got to meet the guy that wrote the song. At that time, he also had the car in his garage. He was a good friend of one of my friends. That is how I not only got to meet him but got to see the car that the song talks about. That sure was some good times for me and my son. Living in CA back in them days, and we got to get know a lot of the big names in the car world.
I have so many stories of them days. Met so many super cool people of that time. Too bad so many have passed now. But I still have the memories for now. EB
I really could relate to this song in my early years. Cause I had a 30 ford 5 window coupe with a small block chevy and munce 4 speed. Drove that car like a crazy person. Drove the same road he talks about in the song. |
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Post by antares on Jun 5, 2023 7:05:38 GMT -6
This is from "The Humbler" Dane youtu.be/lB_ZXEviNnEMaybe they don't list it as such in an attempt to circumvent Take Down? I'll see whether I can sleuth out any others- perhaps from the same uploader? でつ e&oe ... |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2023 7:11:16 GMT -6
Here ya go, Steve. I post the video for ya!
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Post by antares on Jun 5, 2023 7:28:58 GMT -6
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