Old School Musicianship… Rock and Roll.. Jazz… Blues… Big Band even…

[BrendaBear]

In honor of "being a little drunk", Miss Janice

I think that is the very last song she sang. I will drink to Janice now… and Cass Elliot both of whom I feel a connection to… even if it only in my little mind…

 

[hawi13]

I listened to that (on vinyl) today in my workshop.

Nice! Vinyl brings Johnny to life

 

[TANSTAAFL58]

Mama Cass Elliott, darn what a voice

 

[BrendaBear]

Mama Cass Elliott, darn what a voice

OMG! She was soooo good!!!!

And the song “I saw her again last night” was about her! Can you imagine being in the studio singing a song where you are the focus Of the ridicule??? Cass had strength I will never know, and talent beyond my comprehension.

 

[TANSTAAFL58]

OMG! She was soooo good!!!!

And the song “I saw her again last night” was about her! Can you imagine being in the studio singing a song where you are the focus Of the ridicule??? Cass had strength I will never know, and talent beyond my comprehension.

Such a wasted talent.

What might have been...

I am turning in. Good night music lovers.

 

[rjr_1954]

Such a wasted talent.

What might have been...

I am turning in. Good night music lovers.

Goodnight TAN
I'm going to sleep soon to
Got good music to listen to...

 

[curious_slut]

Am I going too old school?

 

[BrendaBear]

Am I going too old school?

I have not gotten that to play… is that… Russian?

 

[curious_slut]

I have not gotten that to play… is that… Russian?

No, I'm not sure why the uploader chose the Cyrillic cover art lol.

Maybe this one will work

 

[rjr_1954]

Goodnight Old School
Got to get some sleep, see you tomorrow

 

[skyaura]

Chet Atkins! I read years ago he is the most recorded guitarist ( under his own name) ever…

Tommy Tedesco might have him beat in number of recorded performances… too tired to do the research. However… dig this…

Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed doing “breakdown” (I believe this is a Jerry Reed composition).

Tommy Tedesco was a legendary studio guitarist, part of the famed "Wrecking Crew" the first call LA session musicians that included Carol Kaye, Hal Blaine, Earl Palmer, Larry Knetchel, Leon Russell, Chuck Rainey, Jim Gordon and Glen Campbell. Campbell and Russell would move on to have successful solo careers. Most of the musicians in the "Wrecking Crew" had a Jazz or Classical background.

Tedesco's credits included playing on records by artists such as Paul Anka, Chet Baker, The Beach Boys, Joan Baez, Sam Cooke, Neil Diamond, Aretha Franklin, Art Garfunkel, Randy Newman, Linda Ronstadt and Sarah Vaughan. TV scores included music for The Twilight Zone, Green Acres, Bonanza and M.A.S.H. Film scores included The French Connection, The Deer Hunter ( Cavatina, the theme from The Deer Hunter, however, was performed by the virtuoso classical guitarist John Williams), Field of Dreams, Jaws and The Godfather.

BrendaD, as you stated, Tedesco may be the most recorded guitarist in history. Playing primarily a Fender Telecaster, he was known for his musical versatility, incredible sight reading prowess of musical charts and the ability to lay down a track in a first take.

Chet Atkins certainly is up there in recorded performances. Chet influenced a great number of guitarists, especially in country, but also rockers such as Ted Nugent, Mark Knopfler, George Harrison and Steve Howe. Howe, a versatile and very talented guitarist who made his name with the Progressive Rock group Yes has said Atkins was the most important guitarist in his development as a musician.

 

[rjr_1954]

It's Saturday... Night Fever

 

[rjr_1954]

 

[B2fromA2looking4U]

This is a wolderful thread Brenda. Thank you. And at 4 AM EDS whiles storms some in again awakened by a dog with storm PTSD, I thought of Bob Dylan:

Thanks for the shelter Brenda.

 

[BrendaBear]

This is a wolderful thread Brenda. Thank you. And at 4 AM EDS whiles storms some in again awakened by a dog with storm PTSD, I thought of Bob Dylan:

Thanks for the shelter Brenda.

Oh yeah! That is one of my favorite Dylan tunes!

Sorry to hear about a scared dog in the storm… mine sometimes hides in the shower. Breaks my heart when I cannot comfort her.

 

[BrendaBear]

Tommy Tedesco was a legendary studio guitarist, part of the famed "Wrecking Crew" the first call LA session musicians that included Carol Kaye, Hal Blaine, Earl Palmer, Larry Knetchel, Leon Russell, Chuck Rainey, Jim Gordon and Glen Campbell. Campbell and Russell would move on to have successful solo careers. Most of the musicians in the "Wrecking Crew" had a Jazz or Classical background.

Tedesco's credits included playing on records by artists such as Paul Anka, Chet Baker, The Beach Boys, Joan Baez, Sam Cooke, Neil Diamond, Aretha Franklin, Art Garfunkel, Randy Newman, Linda Ronstadt and Sarah Vaughan. TV scores included music for The Twilight Zone, Green Acres, Bonanza and M.A.S.H. Film scores included The French Connection, The Deer Hunter ( Cavatina, the theme from The Deer Hunter, however, was performed by the virtuoso classical guitarist John Williams), Field of Dreams, Jaws and The Godfather.

BrendaD, as you stated, Tedesco may be the most recorded guitarist in history. Playing primarily a Fender Telecaster, he was known for his musical versatility, incredible sight reading prowess of musical charts and the ability to lay down a track in a first take.

Chet Atkins certainly is up there in recorded performances. Chet influenced a great number of guitarists, especially in country, but also rockers such as Ted Nugent, Mark Knopfler, George Harrison and Steve Howe. Howe, a versatile and very talented guitarist who made his name with the Progressive Rock group Yes has said Atkins was the most important guitarist in his development as a musician.

…and that cool guitar in the Bonanza theme? That is Tommy.

And thank you skyaura for the nice write up on Tommy and the Wrecking Crew.

 

[Cindy027]

Wowee Ya hee , sorry Brenda nothing of substance to post as you know my experience in your time zone is limited. Just thought I would post to up the replies didn't seem necessary though.

 

[Mo_Bandy]

 

[Bisexguy70]

Thanks Tan! Exactly what I was looking for… I love Randy Bachman!

I know all the words to let it roll on down the highway. Whenever i travel i always play that song.

 

[Bisexguy70]

Muscle Shoals has got the Swampers
Theyve been known for a song or 2. The session musicians who made tons of artists sound good. Nobody knew who they were until lynyrd synyrd came along. Although that song is wore out on the radio

 

[hawi13]

 

[Mo_Bandy]

Muscle Shoals has got the Swampers
Theyve been known for a song or 2. The session musicians who made tons of artists sound good. Nobody knew who they were until lynyrd synyrd came along. Although that song is wore out on the radio

They made a whole documentary about them. Hell David Hood’s kid Patterson even formed the Drive By Truckers and his old bandmate Jason Isbell is pretty much the best songwriter in the world.

 

[Mo_Bandy]

Any of you music nerds started digging thru the Stax Songwriter Demos yet? Pretty fucking terrific. The Carla Thomas songs are must listen.

 

[BrendaBear]

The Beatles - Good Morning Good Morning

 

[TANSTAAFL58]

Now you're talking. Thanks MO. Old Neil is amazing in his ability to work simple melodies and a few chords into masterpieces. I still have and play my battered copy of Journey Through the Past. Neil says it will never be re-released.

Words, extended to sixteen minutes from that album. Put on your headphones, light up a homegrown j, and travel back to the early 70s.

And, a guitar that lived (lives) a hard life, and earned its strings the hard way. Neil's "Old Black" Gibson Les Paul

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