Chet Atkins, Leo Kottke and Doc Watson - Last Steam Engine Train

[tr4c355]

Awwwwwwe yeah...

[ageofsagittarius]

That ain't workin'. That's they way to do it...

[desertsongtv]

This is amazing. Was it transferred from film? Kottke looks like a teenager!

[desertsongtv]

@desertsongtv ooops-- I see it's from a distribution DVD. Guess I'd better go get it.

[KidNoah2012]

Chet picking with his thumb pick! I didn't realize he was that good :-)

[musicmaker1961]

WOW thanks for posting this ! what a great version of a really fun song . Played by three of the best fingerpicking guitar players ever on the planet! really enjoyed it thanks again! :D

[CADENCECALLING]

looks like chet atkins is george w bush and doc watson is steve martin

[colbruce]

Doc at the end of this: "It's not too complicated, but you can find some gooooood country runnin' in that thing". Love it!

[gary5749]

Holy pickers heaven, man what a jam session.....where's Tommy I ?.......wouldnt that be a gig to see!!

[ColeMojo]

Didn't tear up, but couldn't help from grinning uncontrollably. Going to get that DVD too, thanks for the tip.

I have loved Doc forever without a pause, since I met and heard him play in North Carolina in 1966. Later found and idolized Leo, but he dropped out of my consciousness for some reason, after I morphed out of Hippie culture. Thought Chet was too 'easy listening' for me, but now, of course, I see my error.

Grateful for the gift of seeing this 'chance' jam session, thank you, whoever

[saxonfield3]

Wonderful - just wonderful ! From the DVD "Leo Kottke - Home & Away - Revisited" which was released to a grateful multitude of Leo's fans in 2005. I had the original tape version. I nearly wore it out. I was so glad when it came out on DVD ! Anyone who is even remotely interested in learning more about Meister Kottke needs to rush out and buy themselves a copy - NOW !

Thanks, Robin! The barman is coming over to your table with a drink from me directly .....

[rockinredneck57]

This is almost mind blowing it's so good! Two finger pickers and a flat picker. This is what happens when there is no audience around and just a three guys with guitars start to jam. All of a sudden, magic happens.

[jimbob0649]

virtuoso music and musicianship very often bring me to tears. I teared up about 3/4 through this. My God - I would just love to be able to play half that good!

[jellikit1939]

I think this is one of Leo's stories he often tells at shows. American Airlines asked him to be a "poster boy" for an AA ad. When he showed up, Chet and Doc were there - guess they also thought they were going to be poster boys.. haha

[alonzogarbanzo]

OH what I'd give to have been in that room.

[zorbazig]

This is not a trio, this is a trinity... Beautiful ! Perfection !...

[HammerToneAmps]

@zorbazig Well said .. I agree.

[oceanplanet602]

Just love Leo's shit-eatin grin when Chet starts blastin off...;-)

[artpam]

wow...

[hipadubreymccready]

room of talented people..nice listening

[guitar8166]

That's how it's done baby!!!

[mallardgreen]

Talk about cream of the crop....

[Yovra1964]

This is VERY tasty! :)

[MrRocksberg]

Fantastic! Just love Doc Watson's comment: It's not to complicated, but you can find some goooooood country runs in that thing.

[wisesatyr72]

Damn !! I wish it was Louder !!

[jkbosh]

written by John Fahey

[BMWLDRider]

Just pickin and a grinnin...!

[fridrikur]

Steve Kaufman just walked in and gave them the title :)

[omkaratube]

what a wonderfull trio!

[dingoswamphead]

Just wonderful. I saw this a year ago and forgot to 'favourite' it. Now fixed that.

I challenge anyone (apart from Tommy Emmanuel) to top it. Leo's grin says it all.

Thanks John Fahey for writing it, Leo for realising what a good jammin' tune it is, Doc and Chet for being such good sports, and Robin for sharing it.

[rgbart01]

this is possibly the best youtube video I have ever seen. These guys are beyond compare. The smile on Kottke's face is priceless. I've never seen Chet play this fast.

[ksjoyjespeace]

IS MARK KNOPFLER FILMING THIS?! A HEAVENLY TRIO OF EPIC SKILL LEVELS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!