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British guitarist analyses Chet Atkins AND Jerry Reed's stupendous ability level!
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6 жыл бұрынTonight I'm taking a look at two outstanding country players in one swoop! It's Chet and Jerry!
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@deanstephens5940 5 жыл бұрын
Saw Jerry Reed in the mid 1980's and he was a great, down to earth guy. Loved telling stories and cracking jokes. I asked him why his nails we're actually quite trimmed for a finger picker. His response, in the classic Jerry Reed style was "Son! You ever tried to bass fish with long fingernails"? A truely good man with a good heart and soul. Our loss is Heavens gain.
@joeday4293 5 жыл бұрын
I saw him in 1997 at a free casino show in Biloxi. He was signing autographs after the show, and there were 8×10s for sale. I was too broke to buy one, so I rummaged through my wallet for something to get him to sign. All I came up with was the receipt from the phone company when I paid to have my phone turned back on, after being too broke to pay the bill. When I presented it to him to autograph and told him what it was, he just chuckled and said, "Don't worry, son. Been there many times myself." I got the Snowman's autograph. Hot damn!
@kennethgoin628 2 жыл бұрын
Been a Jerry fan my entire life! Love this little story! I can totally hear his voice asking you the question!
@Number4lead 2 жыл бұрын
That is awesome.
@lawrencelymanii6943 Жыл бұрын
Jerry Reed is an unsung Music God! I was just listening to "East bound and Down", an actually great album.
@kennethgoin628 Жыл бұрын
@@lawrencelymanii6943 I grew up on Jerry Reed music because my dad had 4-5 albums. I now have a Jerry Reed CD collection and they weren't reproduced exactly to the original LPs but his '60s/'70s albums are simply mind-blowing projects. He always gave Chet Atkins props, but Chet admired and looked up to Jerry for many, many years. It'll cost you some money but go down that rabbit hole if you haven't. If you love guitar, you'll find an absolute gem somewhere in every project. In fact, most of my favorite songs are instrumentals or only album cuts. The radio singles are great, but my personal taste prefers some other album track on every project. But you're right, Jerry Reed was some kind of amazing and poorly recognized as a guitar wizard. In fact, if you look at it, Jerry didn't fit any genre. He was too rock for country, to country for rock, too electrified for bluegrass... I mean, he didn't fit jazz or blues either, and yet, some of his work is clearly classical/jazz influenced. He would use jazz style more than blues when creating a sad song, because Jerry wasn't a traditional string bender. He was a picker. He preferred to construct a run of notes to create his feel than to bend on a string and hold vibrato. Yes, he bent strings, but not in a bluesy fashion. He used string bending more like a "twang" expression. Jerry, Chet, and Roy... really miss those guys!
@DalonCole 3 жыл бұрын
“Jerry Reed doesn’t know how good he is” - Roy Clark.
@Mr.56Goldtop 3 жыл бұрын
Because Jerry Reed was all about nothing but playing and having a good time doing it.
@josephewing80 3 жыл бұрын
And coming from a Monster player like Clark, that's big.
@kezzstone7819 2 жыл бұрын
Jerry Reed, the only man to pinch Tom Parker, oh he knew how good he was, he just knew how to live & keep it real👌
@wandaburnsworth1588 Жыл бұрын
Now this is how country music used to be! My mom played country music every day. I was born in Nashville so song writing comes easy for me😊
@robertlee8042 Жыл бұрын
He didn’t use his index finger! Constantly amazes me. He gave up his most valuable finger. And he played with the remaining three which leaves no anchor. It’s inconceivable to me. And when he composed he didn’t seem oriented to chords. He was amazing.
@jeffmead4670 7 ай бұрын
You have an amazing grasp of all aspects of music, I've watched maybe 20 of your videos and learned more about music then the rest of my life combined. So many things that I never noticed or have even been aware of.
@jaydee5156 4 жыл бұрын
Regardless of your preferred music genre, if you're a guitarist, you have to appreciate their talent.
@philomelodia 4 жыл бұрын
Jay Dee right on! I don’t really care very much for country. But I’m a huge fan of these two.
@shawnj1966 6 жыл бұрын
Jerry Reed was a great guitarist but also a great songwriter and underrated as an actor. An extremely talented entertainer!
@Budman_4044 5 жыл бұрын
I agree. He did a great job In the movie Gator.
@AllenPinchloaf 5 жыл бұрын
Yes Yeti!
@susanwilson9417 5 жыл бұрын
So true
@andrewlineberger7544 4 жыл бұрын
Jerry's the Main Man
@balancedactguy 4 жыл бұрын
Seemed like a nice fellow Too!
@beegee1960 4 жыл бұрын
One of the things I like about watching country musicians, especially in jam sessions, is their obvious joy in what they are doing.
@Sunny-jz3dy Жыл бұрын
I know what you mean! The joy they express while playing shows through!
@Wookie8058 2 ай бұрын
Watch some of Tommy Emannuel..! Wanna see someone who loves what he's doing>???
@TehGreenBastard 4 жыл бұрын
This guy's analysis cannot be overstated, he's got it spot on in every video, with every aspect of their playing. 10/10
@wingsofpegasus 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@26Jorgeb 3 жыл бұрын
I have always appreciated your open mindedness in analyzing different guitarists' techniques.I also appreciate your humbleness.Keep your videos coming please!!! Thanks.
@wingsofpegasus 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@sejrec56 5 жыл бұрын
I love your attitude of other players too. You seem like a really humble guy yourself. I sense NO arrogance on your part at all. Quite refreshing actually . And you introducing guitarists of today to appreciate good players of different styles. You're so musically open minded, I love it, and I'm sure many others feel the same way. And you don't miss a thing, with each player. You are so analytical in everything that the player executes. And makes me wonder how someone like you, your generation has the ability of being so open minded and non judgemental which is so prevalent these days. Kudos to you Phil and your show, very well done, and quite professional. Keep up the good work. Have you done a review etc of Jimi Hendrix yet? I saw your SRV review and noticed you didn't catch his strong Jimi Hendrix influence. I'd love to see you and hear you review Jimi playing Voodoo Chile...
@wingsofpegasus 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Unfortunately I can't do Jimi because of the copyrights, it's annoying!
@jeffkama 4 жыл бұрын
Amen!!
@jeffkama 4 жыл бұрын
Amen!!!
@kenhorneland7060 3 жыл бұрын
@@jeffkama Grande Prairie?
@neilsthepoet 3 жыл бұрын
sejrec56 respect
@txtamaman 6 жыл бұрын
I love your absolute appreciation for all types of music and styles. It's clear that the talent of these performers makes you happy. That's the love I have for music also. All styles, all genres and all instruments. Keep up the great work Fil.
@wingsofpegasus 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@darthmoll2u 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@dantean 4 жыл бұрын
Gotta love guys like Jerry and Roy Clark who were such CASUAL monsters on their instruments! They'd play the "beer-drinkin', good ol' boy, fun lovin'" naturals, all the while absolutely concealing how many hours it must have taken to become as great as they were on their instruments. Pure showmanship.
@randallfester8762 Жыл бұрын
I'm not putting Brian Setzer in the same class as these two, but he has the similar persona of a fun loving showman that overshadows the skill of his playing.
@rustar00 5 жыл бұрын
Right before he starts, Jerry says: “Pray for me”. I love being a Southerner.
@koleyturner5197 3 жыл бұрын
He says "pray folks", not "pray for me" lol
@tonydardi332 3 жыл бұрын
@@koleyturner5197 Same thing......that meant pray for him.
@koleyturner5197 3 жыл бұрын
@@tonydardi332 lol and? Same meaning different wording
@koleyturner5197 3 жыл бұрын
@J T me to brother, I'm a Tennessean and always have been, I wouldn't trade it for the world, what about you?
@MsKK909 5 жыл бұрын
Love you explanations.... you’re very articulate and make things clear to even non-musicians like me. Thank you!
@fatherof3kidz 5 жыл бұрын
It's nice to see someone younger recognize just how awesome these gentlemen were on guitar. I say younger because I'm 56 and grew up watching these men and actually attended a Jerry Reed concert. He was spot on live too. I appreciate your narration and the truth in your observations. Thanks for your videos and appreciation of past legends.
@wingsofpegasus 5 жыл бұрын
Cool! No problem!
@debbeborders5762 2 жыл бұрын
Fil, I love your appreciation of these great artists. It helps me realize just how talented Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed were.
@tonygallo1104 Жыл бұрын
Yes Fil great explanations
@rockinredneck57 5 жыл бұрын
Oddly enough, as great as Chet was, he often said Jerry Reed was better. These guys rarely played at a 100% level. They'd throw in just enough to let others know, See?, that's just a taste! You can't handle everything I got! Jerry came to Nashville in the early 60's and found Chet at RCA studios and played for him. Chet hired him for studio work right then. They soon started jamming and Chet discovered just how good Jerry was. A man of many talents was our Snowman. Playing, writing, singing, acting and overall making everyone feel good. He was the perfect foil for the laid back Chet. We are better off for having their music to go back and listen to and watch.
@kellysmith3628 2 жыл бұрын
I needed a pick me up so I pulled up Chet, Jerry you can't lose watching these greats.
@rockinredneck57 2 жыл бұрын
@@kellysmith3628 I've come across so many people who had no idea Jerry played music. They thought he was just an actor. I tell them no, he's one of the premier guitar players in the world.
@inthewild5776 6 жыл бұрын
I do love this guy. I’m older so I feel like he’s telling me what I already know but his love of the music is obvious. So cool.
@wingsofpegasus 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@jhamptonjr 5 жыл бұрын
That's what made me sub to his channel. He recognizes true talent no matter who is playing nor the genre. Pull together all you can from as many sources as you can. Then make it yours. Great channel - Peace!
@deanstephens5940 5 жыл бұрын
I've just started watching these vids, and this guy has it together. I'm 50 years old and have heard some of the best to ever pick up a guitar play, but this young man has a love for technique and music in general. Keep the videos coming, and I'll keep watching. Have a blessed day.
@mickdonnell7077 5 жыл бұрын
Lol... Amen brother. .. I've forgotten more than a lot of these kids know today... They should check out Check out Merle Travis...Django Reinhardt.
@ivannovotny4552 5 жыл бұрын
Totally agree Blank, you can hear the passion in his voice.
@cr0sseyedpainlessm306 5 жыл бұрын
You can hear Jerry chuckle at 5:15 bc he knows how hard and how awesome that sweep picking run Chet pulled off was. Makes me chuckle too, in a jealous way lol
@wingsofpegasus 5 жыл бұрын
😂👍
@innaturewithjacksonandsawy1842 5 жыл бұрын
You and me both!
@Matt-fk5qw 4 жыл бұрын
To be honest, I could play those sweeps as a teen. But took me years to develop Jerry's monstrous chops
@kcgunzz3416 4 жыл бұрын
The four horsemen: Chet, Roy, Glen, Jerry.
@philomelodia 4 жыл бұрын
What? No Merle Travis?
@roscoegarbonzo9966 4 жыл бұрын
Amen! RIP
@joeybickley4877 4 жыл бұрын
Jim
@johnderekmitchell1510 4 жыл бұрын
You could very well add Ricky Scaggs and Vince Fill.
@roscoegarbonzo9966 4 жыл бұрын
@@johnderekmitchell1510 Honorable mention Marty Stuart
@annmhtown9226 5 жыл бұрын
Blown away! Never appreciated when my mom made me listen to this stuff. She’s smiling from heaven!
@trishaurvan9439 6 жыл бұрын
Jerry Reed was another player that was so underrated. They saw him as a clown, a total goof, but damned if the man didn't have chops!
@Primus-ue4th 6 жыл бұрын
Who is ‘they’?
@trishaurvan9439 6 жыл бұрын
Some critics of Jerry Reed. I've always looked at Jerry Reed, Roger Miller and even Ray Stevens as amazing players, and a lot of critics never took them seriously
@philliprobinson129 6 жыл бұрын
Most people who seriously study guitar and are aware of country players know that Jerry Reed is one of the best guitar players that ever picked the instrument up.
@gg70000 6 жыл бұрын
This is a great thread, because the thrust of it is so true. Most people associate Jerry Reed as just a second-rate comedic actor and an all-around, knee-slapping hillbilly. However, ff you play and study guitar seriously, you already know that Jerry Reed rivaled the virtuosity and music arranging skills of Chet Atkins. While Jerry Reed was hamming it up in southern-fried movies and the mid to late 70's talk-show circuit, there were literally countless instructional manuals produced and guitarists dedicated to breaking down and mastering the very sophisticated and complex guitar and song-writing styles that Jerry Reed employed. He was way beyond your average picker and grinner. He was also a true virtuoso. He just didn't make a big deal of it.
@wingsofpegasus 6 жыл бұрын
Definitely! Just did one with Jerry tonight 👍
@markgrant1302 6 жыл бұрын
" there are a million great players in nashville, thank god they never leave nashville or I'd be out of a job" -Jeff Beck
@wingsofpegasus 6 жыл бұрын
😂👍
@DJHolte 6 жыл бұрын
I keep thinking of the Lovin' Spoonful song 'Nashville Cats' - "there's thirteen hundred and fifty two Guitar pickers in Nashville… and any one that unpacks his guitar could play twice as better than I will."
@mrttrn0012 5 жыл бұрын
And 999,900 of them don't have a clue of what they are doing.
@criskatan 5 жыл бұрын
Mark Grant, Jeff Beck is way beyond most guitar players, anyway. They can't touch him.
@MichaelLantz 5 жыл бұрын
That is where Jimi Hendrix leaned to play guitar so well in 1962 according to Billy Cox.
@frigginpos 5 жыл бұрын
It is very much appreciated, your showing of appreciation for these men's abilities. Thanking you sincerely.
@wingsofpegasus 5 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@TaichiStraightlife 4 жыл бұрын
This host's enthusiasm is very infectious... bravo!
@MichaelLittle47 6 жыл бұрын
Really love your comments regarding the music. Also really love that your appreciation isn't stuck in genre specific performances.
@wingsofpegasus 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@inindian 6 жыл бұрын
Yes, I wholeheartedly agree. ❤️👍
@rhwinner 6 жыл бұрын
Jerry reed never fails to astonish me every time I see him play...
@wingsofpegasus 6 жыл бұрын
👍
@robertshadbolt3056 5 жыл бұрын
When you're hot your hot
@Colsoloact-po9wv 5 жыл бұрын
Never knew Jerry was that good!!
@michaelhenwood4046 4 жыл бұрын
@@Colsoloact-po9wv Both were great on 5-string banjo,too.
@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney 2 жыл бұрын
I'm a West Virginian old-time musician (upright bass and mandolin, from a 20+ year background of jazz, fusion, funk, rock, and metal bass background). Your open-mindedness to these MONSTER players is so very refreshing, they're genuinely amazing and I wish more folks knew how great these players were in the seventies. Roy Clark, Doc Watson, Glenn Campbell, these two, Knopfler, they're as good as anyone and just like the feel of the country style. Any of them could play with orchestras, Megadeth, or Miles Davis.
@clivemilson2372 6 ай бұрын
Spot on mate. No outdoing, they are both aware of their respective musicianship.
@crystaldottir 6 жыл бұрын
Two of my prized albums are "Chester and Lester" (Chet Atkins and Les Paul) and "Neck and Neck" (Mark Knopfler and Chet Atkins). So much skill, so much history, and so much fun. I think that's why we love the Traveling Wilburys, too.
@EsotericSoul 6 жыл бұрын
Jerry Reed! Another favorite from my childhood! Some of his classics such as “Amos Moses”, with its swamp sound. Imagine trying to chart that song in the video. And that warm, old school amp sound with Chet’s playing.. Just amazing...
@wingsofpegasus 6 жыл бұрын
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@jimmymiller77 5 жыл бұрын
When I started this video I though You are going to criticize. Watching your face, You totally enjoyed it. Sir, you are such a First Class Act. My hat is off to you. All my best, >
@wingsofpegasus 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jim!
@austinteutsch 5 жыл бұрын
When George Harrison got ahold of his father's Chet Atkin's records, George learned from them. And all his life after that, you can hear Chet in Harrison's music especially in the Beatles early music. A master for sure. Chet, Roy Clark, Glen Campbell and Jerry Reed were/are four of the top guitarists who ever lived.
@wingsofpegasus 5 жыл бұрын
Amen.
@marieusina7042 2 жыл бұрын
Along with a female country music artist named Barbara Mandrell you should check her music out she is absolutely phenomenal
@donjennings9034 Жыл бұрын
I would have to add Merle Travis.
@scottsteeves 6 жыл бұрын
Those guys are two of the best ever period.
@Kyle-dj2gv 5 жыл бұрын
Right on Fil! You find the coolest videos and the way you analyze them is brilliant. Rock!
@tiffsaver 5 жыл бұрын
"Nashville cats, play clean as country water..." -John Sebastian, "The Lovin' Spoonful"
@chipurBillWhite 4 жыл бұрын
tiffsaver Great song.
@chipurBillWhite 4 жыл бұрын
Wasn’t it the flip side of Sumner in the City on the 45?
@williamsporing1500 2 жыл бұрын
Lol….we still do that song. “Can pick more notes than the number of ants on a Tennessee ant hill…..”
@bigdogaxis 5 жыл бұрын
Your channel is an appreciation of musicianship that transcends genre, exploring the many techniques used in guitar.
@DigitalJeremy 6 жыл бұрын
As a kid, I never understood Chet or Jerry. As an adult (& novice guitar player), I am absolutely blown away by the skill these two display. This is an outstanding example of some of the finest picking ever :) Really love your thoughts about how they'd just sort of throw in a bit of flash here and there, as long as it's good for the song - that's a profound and interesting point. I can't help but agree 100% that many players today tend to showcase just for the sake of looking good - spot on. Also how some of the technique seen here was picked up by metal / rock. Really interesting progression over time. *hits KZfaq for more*
@wingsofpegasus 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@1ronhall 2 жыл бұрын
Jerry Reed was not given enough credit for his musical talents including his phenomenal guitar playing. He was incredible. Thanks Fil!!
@Mr.56Goldtop 2 жыл бұрын
I think that there are a lot of people who just don't know it!
@bambamnj 4 жыл бұрын
I don't know why KZfaq suddenly put these back into my suggestion list but I love listening to you break down these artists. You have such a great way of explaining all the various things that you pull out of these performances. Great videos. I hope more and more people find these because you have done such a great job of both pulling awesome videos of these great musicians and explaining all the things that we just don't see until you point them out.
@wingsofpegasus 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ooh2873 4 жыл бұрын
Jerry could manipulate a guitar he wasn’t bad running over motorcycles either
@54chewbacca 3 жыл бұрын
LMFAO
@jamesbaggett7223 3 жыл бұрын
"Hold onto ya ass Fred"
@deadmanscay1 6 жыл бұрын
Stumbled on you channel, but it's very interesting and I love the way you break it down and seem to enjoy all types of music. Your smile watching this was priceless.
@wingsofpegasus 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@anotherjoshua 5 жыл бұрын
i've watched this video of these two so many times and never tire of it. thanks for your analysis!
@wingsofpegasus 5 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@thebarbecutioner6977 Жыл бұрын
I've known about Jerry for decades and had no clue he was that good. Thank you Fil, you're the best at this.
@kadeberrier3799 Жыл бұрын
He was a sessionist at RCA for a while in the 1960s and played of MANY MANY songs. Chet was very very fond of him and often said he was the better
@barbarasearcy6681 3 жыл бұрын
You are SO good at this Fil! You make an already great performance so much more fun to watch and listen to! Another fascinating video! Thank you SO much for doing these!
@tidsmom1 5 жыл бұрын
Just discovered your videos . I like the fact that you seem to really enjoy good music no matter what genre . I grew up in the 60's immersed in rock and roll , but my grandfather and uncle were guitar players , ( gramps was a "picker" ) , so I heard country and bluegrass all the time and LOVED it ! Good music is good music no matter what it is .
@wingsofpegasus 5 жыл бұрын
Amen!
@firedmyboss 5 жыл бұрын
You said a mouthful right there, Stephanie!
@Ohm51 5 жыл бұрын
I'm a drummer (whose main focus currently is studying AfroCuban and Latin Funk) ... who loves Bluegrass (a genre that is generally absent any formal percussion parts).
@trysometenderness7466 5 жыл бұрын
Jim Stafford is another one from that era that most people don't know is a brilliant guitarist.
@allanrussack4143 5 жыл бұрын
Mama tried!
@michaelhenwood4046 4 жыл бұрын
@@allanrussack4143 cow patty!
@williamsporing1500 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, he was very good!
@Bossladyone2 4 жыл бұрын
I am so blessed to have found the Wings of Pegasus flying around on my KZfaq channel. It is so refreshing to hear your comment that music is not all about ego. They make it look easy, but you explain the complexities and it gives me a deeper appreciation of Music.
@wingsofpegasus 4 жыл бұрын
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@R.L.KRANESCHRADTT 8 ай бұрын
Fil, the backstory on Jerry's "cut-away" nylon Baldwin guitar is worth knowing... he took it to a guitar repairman and had it literally cut away like that so he could get up the neck... It's a very unique guitar... it had a Baldwin Prismatone piezo pickup. There were some reproductions made for a while. Paul Yandel had the original, after Jerry passed, I don't know who has it now that Paul's gone.
@tonyduran5845 5 жыл бұрын
I love your enthusiasm, detailed explanations, and knowledge. Great job!
@UngaBunga1966 6 жыл бұрын
What I love about your analysis Fil, is you do not have a bias towards a particular style and learn to appreciate the musicians as artists. Chet happens to be one of my all time favorites. His playing looked so effortless, while still being accessible. Such a humble man. When he played with Knopfler he emphasized Mark's playing. "Mr. Guitar" was an inspiration for so many players.
@wingsofpegasus 6 жыл бұрын
Cool! Thanks!
@balconi89 5 жыл бұрын
True Story: Elvis was trying to record Reeds "Guitar Man" and they couldn't get the sound right. So they called Reed to come in and play it. Apparently nobody could play it better than the guitar man himself.
@wingsofpegasus 5 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@Aint_no_senators_son 3 жыл бұрын
That is true. He used a different tuning on a couple of the strings and then, of course , he is Jerry and nobody plays like Jerry.
@as48507 3 жыл бұрын
And, he got away with not having to sell half the rights to Elvis... he was the only musician to get one over on The Colonel.
@Sunviewer338 5 жыл бұрын
I live in Texas. I still am blown away by how well country bands keep time. It's a hallmark of country music. You're very insightful about all this. Good information!
@wingsofpegasus 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@juliemonarch7364 3 жыл бұрын
I love the fact that you can constructively critique everyone from SRV to Steven Tyler, to Stevie Nicks. Your opinion is world wide. Carry on my wayward son!
@JimStembridge 5 жыл бұрын
Great review and I'm really glad I found your channel! My uncle grew up with Jerry Reed (they were best friends all the way to the end of Jerry's life) on the south side of Atlanta, toured with him for a while, and ended up in Nashville as one of the greatest session thumbpickers, engineers, producers - Chip Young (his real name was Jerry Stembridge). Really enjoyed your commentary on these two. My Uncle Chip learned thumbpicking from Chet (and I remember many a story of him talking about learning from both Chet and Jerry) and later in life he was inducted into the Thumbpicking Hall of Fame. Thanks again for the neat way you are introducing people to some of the all time greats of guitar!
@wingsofpegasus 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! No problem!
@ltljohn1725 5 жыл бұрын
These two were amazing. People underestimate country pickers but them "dumb ol" country boys" made the hardest songs look effortless. Thanks for analysis.
@wingsofpegasus 5 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@davidcochran6291 Жыл бұрын
@@wingsofpegasus I heard a story about Les Paul that another rival guitar player came in to watch, or as Les put it, steal his moves. When Les saw the player come in he took his handkerchief out and threw it over his playing hand so the other guitar player couldn't see what he was doing. So Les played the rest of his set like that. Joe Walsh said in an interview that when he wants to know how good a guitar player is he watches their right hand and how good they were with that then he would know how good the player was.
@allanalbert3064 4 жыл бұрын
I'm really loving the analysis of the 60s and 70s country pickers. Great job Fil
@melvynobrien6193 6 жыл бұрын
Reed was a great guitarist. My favorite track of his is SHE GOT THE GOLDMINE, I GOT THE SHAFT. Good review.
@wingsofpegasus 6 жыл бұрын
👍
@rickypierce8577 6 жыл бұрын
I like that one too
@georgemartinez4355 5 жыл бұрын
The bird
@74dartman13 6 жыл бұрын
I was never into country a lot and especially bluegrass music. There are festivals in my area and they always have a bluegrass band. I started watching these guys play. I was amazed! Like you said, they're playing clean, with no distortion to hide anything! Now I go there just to hear the bands and watch great talent!👍😎🎸🎶
@wingsofpegasus 6 жыл бұрын
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@sonnymaupin9267 6 жыл бұрын
Not a big fan of the style myself, tho I love the Scotch-Irish music Blue Grass was partly derived from. But man, you cant deny the musicianship. Earl Scruggs not only changed forever the way the banjo was played, but he was a hell of a guitarist as well. And listening to Bill Monroe sing is like nails down a blackboard for me but the guy could flat out play the mandolin
@74dartman13 6 жыл бұрын
@@sonnymaupin9267 I'm with ya 100%...lol, but you're right! Those guys are highly skilled! I was amazed the first time I actually watched a live bluegrass band. Not big time pros either...local guys, just rippin up and down the fret boards! I fell in love with the stand up bass too. Just something about the sound when they play live...it's awesome!👍😎🎸🎶
@shobudski6776 6 жыл бұрын
74dart man Doc Watson and his son Merle were the guitarists for me that made me a huge bluegrass fan. It's truly great music.
@EclecticHillbilly 6 жыл бұрын
Bluegrass players are among the cleanest players around and bluegrass requires precision.
@mikehayes5167 3 жыл бұрын
Two of the absolute best guitar players to ever live.
@DanoSeer 9 ай бұрын
I grew up watching these guys in absolute awe.
@glenschroeder301 6 жыл бұрын
You,sir,just became my favorite analysist of the underappreciated style of bluegrass. I'm a thrash guy,but I've loved this style forever.
@wingsofpegasus 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@jefftappan4735 3 жыл бұрын
Fil explains things so clearly to those of us who aren't musicians, and he points out things that we wouldn't be looking for. Thank you, sir.
@ollieroger3032 5 жыл бұрын
Outstanding analysis, Fil. Chet and Jerry are two of the all-time greats! And you’re spot on - many times pickers like Jerry and Glen Campbell are such good entertainers that their monster guitar skills are almost taken for granted. They are so high level that they make it look too easy. And we all know it’s not. Great stuff! Keep up the good work.
@slowpokebr549 3 жыл бұрын
Jerry Reed always had the very best in his band. He was particular in his playing and hiring. There weren't any slouches on stage with Jerry. Witness Chet Atkins sitting next to him. They were long time friends, did a ton of stuff together.
@sherriconley4208 5 жыл бұрын
I just REALLY like this guy. He understands that there are " a few" old country hicks that could SHRED my daddy was one of them. I miss him EVERY. DAY.
@JHarder1000 6 жыл бұрын
This is fabulous ALL forms of music can learn from each other!
@mkivy 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, and I saw that! Yes I’m old! Just turned 65 and have been alive from the birth of rock to now...I enjoy watching u, ur a fresh air with music...
@dog1701 4 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this, especially the knowledge you imparted to us. Fantastic!
@kurtisle 6 жыл бұрын
Yrs sir. These old boys played really great together.
@markbradley5624 5 жыл бұрын
I had an uncle who could play anything Chet ever put out there. I always admired how clean the playing was and how those guys could get so much out of a single chord. The great ones really do make it look simple. Thanks for sharing this, it brought back some great memories.
@wingsofpegasus 5 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@thehartofthegalexi8433 5 жыл бұрын
I love this analysis. I knew I loved this duet but I really think it's cool that you're able to explain why I do.
@jlselc 5 жыл бұрын
Played blue grass , blues and gospel for yrs. Got my left hand caught up by table saw. End of playing. Your breakdown of the techniques is great. Just found your channel, subscribed.
@wingsofpegasus 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! ☺
@raymondcote2913 6 жыл бұрын
Love Jerry Reed,,, thanks for showing these great guitarists that a lot of people would never see.
@wingsofpegasus 6 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@josephvega3763 Жыл бұрын
Chet, Jerry, Glenn, and Roy were monster musical savages good LORD have mercy!!!!!!!
@charlescarter9597 Жыл бұрын
Good Lord...you ain't kiddin!
@josephvega3763 Жыл бұрын
Hell no not at all!
@charlescarter9597 Жыл бұрын
@@josephvega3763 what do you mean?
@josephvega3763 Жыл бұрын
@charlescarter9597 I meant that I ain't kiddin at all...those were some serious badasses
@Sunny-jz3dy Жыл бұрын
There love for playing & the music shows! Like you Fil....whether you're playing your guitar or listening to another musician.... Your love for music shines through! 😁❤.
@RardTangler 5 жыл бұрын
This is the music I grew up on. My dad was a fiddle and guitar player, who played with a lot of these guys. Back in the 60-80s, he played the superdome, the astrodome, the opry and many other places. I grew up watching dad and mom play(she played piano) and it gave me a great love and appreciation for music.
@MrRustyFord 5 жыл бұрын
All of your videos are great. I really enjoy them. Thanks!
@wadeseaton6033 6 жыл бұрын
My first recommend and Fil picked it! I’m so glad you guys that haven’t seen this are getting to enjoy this for the first time. For any that love fingerstyle, check out a Brit named Richard Smith playing a Jerry Reed tune called, “Struttin”. The video is of him in an open-air concert. Great analysis, Fil!
@wingsofpegasus 6 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@theveteran765 4 жыл бұрын
I have grown up around a lot of talented and famous people but you are BY FAR the MOST knowledgeable one of them all! GREAT video! 🇺🇸
@scolpitts 4 жыл бұрын
First: I think your assessments are really spot on! 2nd: I love the diversity of your content, I feel like I can watch your channel and discover something new every time. Cheers!
@idessaoutlaw 3 жыл бұрын
Charisma, along with technical skills is what makes good musicians become great entertainers ✌️😎👌
@hericbagley8286 6 жыл бұрын
FIL that was beautiful Jerry Reed is hands down one of the most entertaining guitarists ever he's like the class clown who's in reality a genius with a 160 IQ and is easily bored with the pratlings of lesser mortals and Chet the diligent genius pursuing variants of theorium and each makes the other greater they illuminate eachother so maybe I'm just some rambling random dude but I'm a random dude with a 59 country gentleman with the tremelo system that has both the gretsch and the bigsby logo it is a sacred thing of beauty praise Chet
@wingsofpegasus 6 жыл бұрын
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@kenperk9854 2 жыл бұрын
I would put the late Great Mac Davis in there to. He had a great 10 year run with Legendary Producer, Rick Hall at Fame Studios.
@kenperk9854 2 жыл бұрын
@@wingsofpegasus just a bunch of Southern boys having fun!
@joycejohnson7164 Жыл бұрын
Love how you analyze and obviously admire country guitarists. Nice analysis.
@stringbender11672 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah i had no idea Jerry could shred that good. Fil, i loved your card-player analogy of how guitarists will show an ace every now and then...it really is like that!!! Lol. Great video, Fil🤘🤘🤘
@wingsofpegasus 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@TheAxe4Ever 6 жыл бұрын
Such a cool video! Very well broken down and described. I’m a hard rock and metal guy but I grew up with a healthy respect (thanks to my Dad) for guys like Jerry Reed, the great Chet Atkins, Glen Campbell and Roy Clark. It’s great to see another rock guy like yourself that really appreciates guys like these.
@wingsofpegasus 6 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@williamjordan8603 6 жыл бұрын
Jerry Reed from Smokey and the Bandit. RIP Jerry and Burton Reynolds.
@wingsofpegasus 6 жыл бұрын
Amen.
@jpb1231000 6 жыл бұрын
JERRY REED is on so many recordings!!! From Mo Town to East Bond and Down!!!
@gingerbeer914 6 жыл бұрын
And it was JERRY who wrote The Guitar Man for ELVIS.
@corptroy 6 жыл бұрын
Eastbound and down, baby!
@bbb462cid 5 жыл бұрын
ha hah hah ha haaaaaaa
@bradwaters3891 2 жыл бұрын
Wow. Another cracking reaction Fil. Two rippers doing what they do best. Thanks mate
@BloodTar 4 жыл бұрын
I walked into a small club in San Diego back in 1990 and lo and behold, Jerry Reed was playing. There wasn't even a state, just Jerry sitting on a bar stool among everyone else and doing what he does best. It was great.
@Barabyk 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for bringing your spot-on observation to the rock crowd! I took a step back from shredding some many years ago, and started digging into the past. Jerry, Chet, Hank Garland (his jazz records), and everyone around Chet - Lenny Breau, Marcel Dadi, Mark Knopfler and even Eric Johnson (they performed tune called “Somebody Loves me Now” together). It’s always great to see where the world of rock, jazz and country meet. Les Paul is another can of worms.
@wingsofpegasus 6 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@s977382 6 жыл бұрын
Yes , Lenny Breau! Nobody ever mentions him
@AllenPinchloaf 5 жыл бұрын
Jerry had all those great open string lines(very harp like) combined with his funky staccato double stop licks.So smooth with soul!.And Chet was amazing of course.I think they were related.They got on so well and the respect they had for each other was apparent.
@jebaker6942 4 жыл бұрын
I love the little showing off to each other and the total respect they have for each other's ability.
@wefields 5 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that you feature players outside of your own genre! You have a great way of analyzing guitarists without bashing them. Too many players bash other players these days. Thank you for sharing your channel!
@wingsofpegasus 5 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@ElissaStark514 6 жыл бұрын
WOW! I love Jerry. He was so funny, and sooo talented. This was beautiful! made me smile. Thanks!
@wingsofpegasus 6 жыл бұрын
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@vintagestrings6 6 жыл бұрын
There will never be anyone like Jerry and Chet.
@AKICITA 6 жыл бұрын
WOW! I've always been a fan of guitar, no matter what style or genre, and you are REALLY representing ALL STYLES! LOVE IT!
@wingsofpegasus 6 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@Sailor_Man_Music 4 жыл бұрын
Ive been listenin to jerry all my life i love the fact you chose this video. I have on VHS the 68 Elvis comeback special where he performed guitar man i watched that thing probably hundred times when i was a kid.
@davidwayne9982 2 жыл бұрын
I've done some music years ago-- but you're the FIRST one doing these analytical reviews that I UNDERSTAND.....and I love the way you explain so I can catch it-- and I love these guys together--- they're both masters with their own unique way- and I never understood it til you explained.. THANK YOU so much for the EXCELLENT video reviews...
@rossfletcher4362 5 жыл бұрын
Hey I'm really enjoying your videos, I grew up loving guitar driven music and you cover so many of my favourites. Thank you, great content.
@wingsofpegasus 5 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@ericholdsworth6611 2 жыл бұрын
Love this, Chet and Jerry were friends and in my eyes Jerry Reed was one of the coolest guitar players of all time. Two awesome performers, top notch.
@ralphfurley123 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for reviewing this from a musician’s point if view!!! I’m not a musician but I do appreciate musicians such as Mr. Atkins and Mr. Reed for their mastery of their craft!!! However, after listening to your review I have an even greater appreciation for the talents of these two giants!!! ☮️🖖🏽
@sugarlife485 5 жыл бұрын
jerry reed was absolutely INCREDIBLE...and Chet...oh well just the greatest guitar player to ever live.
@sugarlife485 5 жыл бұрын
@AWelsh Celt bull fucking shit Chet was the greatest of all time name me a guy thats better
@06archerd 5 жыл бұрын
SUGAR LIFE Glenn Campbell, Roy Clark among others.
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