Shenandoah - Arr. by Johnny Smith

[watkoo]

fab

[fomomoto3]

Thanks for all the work this must have taken. Very sensitive rendition of a timeless classic. Lovely.

[jazz1bro]

Definitley one pretty melody and nice harmonic rendition!

[mtobrien89]

nicely done. clean but expressive.

[adsvx]

The first time I heard Mr. Smith's version of this it brought tears to my eyes. I just had never heard so much expressed through the guitar. His voicings and arrangement are simply incredible. I say this because, frankly, I was prepared to think "he's no Johnny Smith." Well, maybe you're not, but yours is a beautiful version of his arrangement. Thank you for posting.

[bijoukatzenell]

Hi - lovely playing - I think we must be the only two people to have posted this great piece.

Regards R Herdman

[Emrad1]

Hi, thanks for the comments. No, I worked this out from the record by ear.

[Rowlandph]

Hi, is this arrangement available in a johnny smith book?...Great and smooth playing, my friend!...

[adsvx]

Just beautiful. The Man himself would be proud of it. Thank you.

[Emrad1]

Thank you. You're very kind.

[mezoro]

Beautifully done! Mr. Smith would be flattered!

[carvetop01]

Lin,

I wish I had your precision. Your phrasing is spot on.

allen

[Emrad1]

Thanks Al. You're very kind. Cheers.

[kenkarsh]

Well done, Lin! Nice playing and tone.

[Emrad1]

Thanks Ken. Likewise, well done for your excellent performance of 'Shenandoah', too. Cheers.

[Emrad1]

Thanks for your interest and comments. The guitar is a Gibson Johnny Smith model, and the amp is an EMRAD Johnny Smith model. Apparently, it was J.S.' own amp that he used when he recorded Shenandoah. I only wish that the mic on the camera had been good enough to do it justice. Cheers.

[carvetop01]

@Emrad1 ,

Excellent Lin,

I bought a Gibson JS from the man himself back in the early 80s. He told me that he improvised the version of "Shenandoah" for the "Man With the Blue Guitar" because the producer needed a filler song. He also plays Violin, Trumpet, Coronet and Piano.

He is a true gentleman and generous with his time and has a wonderful sense of humor. He is totally retired now. What a contribution this incredible musician made to guitar!

Cheers,

allen

[GearFiend]

Amazing! Thats a beatiful song, and a beautiful guitar to go with it! What model gibson is that, and what amp are you using?