Seeing all this makes me remember so much music. Night Train, Tuxedo Junction, so much good music that the younger generations don't ever hear. Youtube is a wonderful thing.
I think most people judge musicians by the sound of the music they play. The sound of this guitar is more pleasing to the ear than the high screeching tremble that Hendrix played.
Hendrix may have been a better player but unless you know technique he looses the vote.
I would rather listen to this. Screw the technique.
The sax player is actually Jim Horn, not Steve Douglas. The backing also includes James Burton and Al Casey on guitar, Larry Knechtel on piano and Earl Palmer on
drums. Recorded May 12, 1964 for the RCA album Twanging the Golden Hits.
I also agree with mosrite60. Someone much wiser than I once said that the guitar is one of the easiest instruments to learn to play, but one of the most difficult to learn to play well.
Interesting thanks for uploading. Would you happen to have "Tuxedo Junction" ? It was from 1959 record/CD "Especially for you" and is THE BEST VERSION !!!
As usual Duane puts his mark on a tune; sounds like it was recorded in a whorehouse! "Oh baby You Don't Havta Go!!" An he plays kit in "F" - his fingers are 18" long!!!
I think Honky Tonk was the first tune Steve Cropper learned to play. All though it might be considered "basic" it demands a mastery of certain techniques- not least timing and precision. In actual fact to play it well you have to be pretty good- and Duane was good. I do of course like listening to Billy Butler on the original as well- there are plenty of instruments getting a real work out on this!
Every guitar player must learn this song. It is the basics of the basics. Forget about playing 100 notes per measure. Just stick to the basics and you'll be fine. Remember first get good then get fast.
What's with all the dissin' on Hendrix?
ShoeLube 3 days ago
Next to the original, this is my favorite version.
MrBFlatBlues 4 weeks ago
love it steve douglas on sax
jaclestrat 1 month ago
great !!!
tickyreal 1 month ago
This song always brought the house down in a free for all party atmosphere. I love it!
aranda1942 1 month ago
Seeing all this makes me remember so much music. Night Train, Tuxedo Junction, so much good music that the younger generations don't ever hear. Youtube is a wonderful thing.
xoxonoso 1 month ago
blazin tropical
alberts1985 2 months ago in playlist Plant the Seed
Great tune, very groovy
bergadeer 3 months ago
I think most people judge musicians by the sound of the music they play. The sound of this guitar is more pleasing to the ear than the high screeching tremble that Hendrix played.
Hendrix may have been a better player but unless you know technique he looses the vote.
I would rather listen to this. Screw the technique.
TheForrestal 3 months ago
I KNOW that Hendrix is considered the best guitar on earth. But I like this SO MUCH BETTER than anything Hendrix ever did. . . call me uncouth?
sonyahannah 3 months ago
HENDRIX SUCKED, and he is NOT the best guitar player. He may be the best to someone if they are on DRUGS,, Hendrix could NEVER play anything like.
joeydog999 2 weeks ago
Some great comments here.
But someone mentioned Tuxedo Junction 1959.
I thought Glenn Miller had gone missing circa 1943.
Agree that is almost as good as this.
David
davieddy 4 months ago
Applaud, Applaud, Applaud, !!!!!!!!!!!
MegaAutostop 4 months ago
The sax player is actually Jim Horn, not Steve Douglas. The backing also includes James Burton and Al Casey on guitar, Larry Knechtel on piano and Earl Palmer on
drums. Recorded May 12, 1964 for the RCA album Twanging the Golden Hits.
cwp65aar 7 months ago
this music will always be cool
OrangeHollowBody 8 months ago 10
I also agree with mosrite60. Someone much wiser than I once said that the guitar is one of the easiest instruments to learn to play, but one of the most difficult to learn to play well.
rennyshelton 8 months ago 4
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goreziad 8 months ago
i couldn't agree more with mosrite60 well said
TheVorlam47 11 months ago
The heart of the matter...
TheWinterbill 1 year ago
Probably Steve Douglas on the horn...
ThomasDeLello 1 year ago
Interesting thanks for uploading. Would you happen to have "Tuxedo Junction" ? It was from 1959 record/CD "Especially for you" and is THE BEST VERSION !!!
tenniscollector 1 year ago
As usual Duane puts his mark on a tune; sounds like it was recorded in a whorehouse! "Oh baby You Don't Havta Go!!" An he plays kit in "F" - his fingers are 18" long!!!
Listen to his version of "I Almost Lost My Mind"
saddleboogie 1 year ago
I think Honky Tonk was the first tune Steve Cropper learned to play. All though it might be considered "basic" it demands a mastery of certain techniques- not least timing and precision. In actual fact to play it well you have to be pretty good- and Duane was good. I do of course like listening to Billy Butler on the original as well- there are plenty of instruments getting a real work out on this!
NickRatnieks 1 year ago
wonderful and with Ray Conniff orchestra/chorus backing
rollpacific 1 year ago 3
@rollpacific ok, super Ray Connif's chorus backing !
devauxify 8 months ago
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rollpacific 1 year ago
Five stars once again..RWB
rwb010109 1 year ago
I agree, this one belongs up there with "Hideaway", the Freddy King Version.
shrubhater 1 year ago
Every guitar player must learn this song. It is the basics of the basics. Forget about playing 100 notes per measure. Just stick to the basics and you'll be fine. Remember first get good then get fast.
mosrite60 1 year ago 17
I agree one of the best!!!
altecman21 2 years ago
excellente version !
vieurocker 2 years ago