It is fantastic to be shown how and why a song is considered great. I have enough (music) theory to know what he's talking about--most of the time....
There's a world of difference between playing for free or being paid to play. Amateur players are very eager (in my experience) yet professionals...
I learned of these beasts many years ago. I have enough trouble coordinating ten (oops. That's nine fingers)fingers playing on four strings...
Rick Beatto What Makes This Song Great? Number 80 Kansas [media]
James Taylor B.S.U.R. [media]
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You were playing professionally when you were in college? Have to doff the hat in your direction once again! And I don't know if a mere "Standard"...
The Crystals Da Doo Run Run Phil Spector RIP? [media] Gawd I love this song. Phil Spector, the producer of this amazing song and many more...
Richie Valens Donna [media]
Ronettes Be My Baby Enhanced version [media]
The Diamonds Little Darlin' [media]
Hard to remember or believe that a Gold Top cost $300. Inexpensive was never a Gibson trait. Isn't it strange that two American guitar manufacturers...
The only president to be impeached twice. Too bad the fanatic fascist Republicans in the Senate will most likely refuse to convict the bahstage,...
I saw Charlie Watts but missed Steve Winwood, Bill Wyman, Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck. Guilty as charged your honor! On Elvis Costello's first or second...
Michael Nesmith Propinquity (I've Just Begun To Care) [media]
Derek and the Dominos Layla Live 1984 [media] Arggh. Tempo too fast.
Michael Nesmith Some Of Shelly's Blues [media]
Speaking of stormy weather. You doin' OK with your river, Dan? It's raining like heck in the Puget Sound region, we have an atmospheric river pouring...
GE Smith Genius Compilation [media] Wow, he is a player all right!
West, Bruce & Laing Slow Blues [media]
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