Just to add to my last comment...Tommy is probably the best 'live' guitar performer there is, and I faithfully go to every gig he plays in my country...But I have to say Tommy's energy and enthusiasm for playing our beloved instrument doesn't come across on CD. I would rather 'watch' Tommy's virtuosity in my own clips or in his DVD's.
@Gangly1 Perhaps technically....although Chet often made things 'sound' deceptively easy -until you try yourself AND might I add -there are few to match Chet's musicality. I still listen eg. to Chet's 'Hollywood' and 'Workshop' albums recorded 1958 & 1961 (I think) and they still do it for me after all these years!
Both Tommy & Richard have still to record that 'classic' album which players would refer to in years to come.
Chet recorded many 'classics' that will stand the test of time!
How wonderful to be able to "speak to each other" using music as your language... and, how wonderful to have someone listen close enough to not only hear, but to feel your message and be able to respond so beautifully.... good thing politicians don't use music to speak.... unless of course you like the sound of .... skkkkkkraatching-the -challllllllkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk board... NICE WORK guys!!!
Just found this one - two of my all time greats jamming and clearly having a great time in each others' company. It matters not who is better/worse - the two are stylistically different and that means that they complement each other very well.
Watching these two virtuosos literally "dance" as they carry on this musical dialogue is sheer joy. They are in a frame of mind where chords and notes don't exist. Their conversation is in fact beyond words or music. They are in a profound groove that very few of us will ever experience.
It's really quite strange that guys like this are relatively unknown, while no-talent goons knock down millions -- truly one of life's great mysteries.
This is new to me. Don't often use superlatives but this is one of the best I have seen recently; magnificent chemistry musically. To think that some folk earn £15,000 per week for kicking and hitting balls around level green spaces.............. Wish you all that your talent deserves! Love & Happiness.
This is what happens to you when you play guitar six plus hours every day from the time you are old enough to hold one. Absolutely amazing improvisation. Listen to Tommy's walking bass and rhythm while Richard solos. Thank you so much for posting this.
Wow, amazing! Richard Smith will be back in Scotland next March and playing at Strathpeffer Pavilion on 19 March with his cellist wife Julie Adams - can't wait!
You all try to analize this but you forget this is perfection in motion!!! Just sit back and enjoy and don't try to figure it out...Your head will explode if you dare!!!!
Mr.Smith is great as a lead player but it takes a guy like T.E. to play rythum & lead in a fasion that comliments the song without over-powering like the Smith dude does on everything. Maybe I'm just a bigger Tommy fan?.
I'd pay big money to see this concert...Take a second mortgage out on my house and sell my Rolls Royce. Both guitarists at the top of their game!!! Thanks for sharing the clip......
boy some of the comments here are idiotic...."who's the best?"......do you think tommy OR richard would want our reaction to this beauty to be "who is best?"....my guess...if if tommy and richard read your comments they would think you were assholes
Jim Earp, Edgar Cruz, and Tom Boyer are all impressive. Cruz and Earp have more polished resumes, but all three are a treat to watch. Saw Boyer open for Richard yesterday-- fantastic performance.
I also like Andreas Obergs version its cool.I love how tommy is soo versitile in his style...shows the importance of takeing something from every form of music.
This makes me wish I had gotten into this during the 80's instead of the hair metal type guitarist! It would take a lifetime to learn to play like this.
I just love how T.E plays,however,I am not going to be looking for him on "Dancing with the Stars". But you gotta love a guy who gets into the groove so deeply!
The first time I actually heard initiation was at the gig he did last year, but this performance of it was even better, so powerful.
Yeah that new tune was called Haba na Haba, I still have the chorus in my head! I don't know if there are any recordings of it anywhere yet. It is a gorgeous tune, I hope it ends up on the next album!
No bother dude. Aye, I'll check out your versions when you have them up. I'm a solo acoustician myself, got a couple of vids if you wanna check 'em out, though one of them is a bit old and needs redoing and cleaned up.
Well RS has been playing since he was big enough to hold a guitar and even appeared with Chet before his teens.This particular rendition is one of the best improvisions I have ever heard! I have seen and met both, and together they are as good as it gets. I got most of there cd's . Tommy runs a better rhythm line to my ear, which doesn't surprise me as that is where he started. Chet done learned em good!!
Pure joy from two guys in total command of their given instruments... Richard's cool smoother approach compliments Tommy's more agressive in your face attack...but what do I know..??
Now, this is why the internet is a force for good: a month ago I'd never heard of Tommy Emmanuel and then I came across this video of two *exceptionally* good guitarists. I trawled around to look at a few more movies and now I'm buying CDs as a confirmed TE enthusiast (Sadly, recordings by RS seem to be somewhat thinner on the ground at Amazon etc).
Best of all I just got tickets to see TE play Sheffield City Hall in November :D
Thanks to Matt and everyone who posted a TE video here.
Go to funkyjunkmusic or his own website richardsmithmusic and you'll find all of Rich's CDs. Absolutely reliable sources. Also cdbaby, but take care - some the recordings displayed there are from another Richard Smith ...
They both are amazing players! Watch tommys comping behind richard. Its perfect. If you guys get at chance, buy the album "happy hour" with tommy and jim nichols. The solos are GREAT, but the thing that i like most with the album is tommys comping. You gotta listen to it!!!!
I totally agree!!! Richard's fabulous too but Tommy's comping puts him at a level that as a listener is physically euphoric because he makes it sound like he's got an upright bass in that Maton Guitar of his.
Together - they sound like Birds on the first day of Spring!
Some thought about Richard Smith: He should care about his health more. Nashville food will kill that guy and that would be literally very big loss. Secondly, he should burn his guitar and take something with solid sound.
This nylon sounds like a perfect opposite of full-rich-tone.
I'm impressed, but it's too bad that Richard overplays Tommy's turn with his attempt of bass. He totally changed the sound of the song by doing that. Note how complimentary that TE is when Richard is playing.
yeah i know...just saying i would rather listen to either of these guys than Chet..he was great, but always sounded country no matter what he was picking...imho
There is always that sorta competitive thing but "not" going on which is suppose to keep each other on their toes I guess lol. Definately they both are in the vibe on this jam and having fun esp. Tommy you'll rarely see him in a bad mood if ever. That Richard is darn smooth and in his element.
i watch te every year had the pleasure of having a chat lovely man never heard of richard smith have now what a player my next cd r smith thanks richard very very much
Fantastic. Richard used to leave near us, we saw him and his brothers loads of times - he is equally at home in jazz Django style and country Chet style. He's a great bloke, as I am sure Tommy is. Just looks to me like too guys on the top of their game having a laugh. Enjoy.
sorry guys - next to tommy everybody else sounds like a hack - just my opinion of course, but hey - at least i realize it just my opinion - tommy is a natural genius and you just cant practice your way into that
Why, for the love of God, do people keep feeling the urge to go "He is better" "No, he is!" blah blah. You CANNOT say either one is better, it's unquantifiable. Just sit back, listen to, and enjoy two of the finest musicians ever to grace us with their fantastic gift.
"Good" "Better" "Best" these are all just words. TE and Richard Smith are great people that make being a guitar fan so much fun. I have been amazed over and over by these great men of the guitar. I just enjoy it, over and over.
both are good - iv seen tommy live a number of times - but dont you think, that when tommy is soloing, richard is still very loud, so we cant hear tommy. Tommy gets it spot on with his volume when hes doing the rythm guitar. Great duet though. :)
If we're talking about the better player, I disagree totally that Richard is playing 'cleaner'. A lot of those runs sounded kinda muddy to me (not as muddy as I'd have played them though!) - you don't get this from Tommy. Both are excellent players though, no sense in competition!
Who cares who is better. I just see two great players - one extravert and one maybe a little introvert. If I was on stage I would find it difficult to smile, but for other reasons... Feeling a little like an idiot maybe:-)
Yeah, Richard is playing cleaner here, but he's showing disrespect; he's got his guitar neck sticking into TE's 'space' and barely acknowledging him. You see that all the time among wannabe's and it shows a lack of class.
My bad. I meant that 'wannabe's' behave like that--hardly acknowledging the other guy, playing too loud and etc. Clearly, Richard is WAY better than that. Be nice to see him engage a little.
If two giants are jamming together then why are these comments nessesary that somebody is better than the other. They where not comepeting for chrying out loud. Be reasonable!
I just love tommy as arhythm player! When he puts that little bit of percussion throughout the piece it just makes it all the more audible! so come on!!! Give the guy some credit, Richard is of course an outstanding player but theres no need for bastardizing comments about tommy, Theyre both top notch players!!
no he isn't !! Listen to richard when he is giving the melody....he is too loud and doesn't add little things to his playing that tommy does. and he's fat too
I hace lising to tiger rag and a little bit of blues. I still think tommy is a lot better. Lising to gameshow/cannonball rag,the hunt,Train to Dusseldorf
I like TE but at times tire of the overly flashy playing. Richard Smith just has class - both are good but I can listen to Richard over and over. Same with Doyle Dykes.
To me, the bassline from Richard did not sound as natural as that of Tommy's. My 2 cent. But great players and a great session.
perothing 1 month ago
This was the first Tommy gig I ever went to. Actually changed my life...
Fraseshotjonson 6 months ago
Two of Chets pupils boy have they learnt
chester777ful 10 months ago
Just to add to my last comment...Tommy is probably the best 'live' guitar performer there is, and I faithfully go to every gig he plays in my country...But I have to say Tommy's energy and enthusiasm for playing our beloved instrument doesn't come across on CD. I would rather 'watch' Tommy's virtuosity in my own clips or in his DVD's.
MattAlexan 10 months ago 2
I have to say that Chet laid the foundations.
But these guys would blow him away.
Nothing wrong in that.
It is just progress....but where will it end?
This must be, near enough, the limit of human ability.
Gangly1 10 months ago 3
@Gangly1 Perhaps technically....although Chet often made things 'sound' deceptively easy -until you try yourself AND might I add -there are few to match Chet's musicality. I still listen eg. to Chet's 'Hollywood' and 'Workshop' albums recorded 1958 & 1961 (I think) and they still do it for me after all these years!
Both Tommy & Richard have still to record that 'classic' album which players would refer to in years to come.
Chet recorded many 'classics' that will stand the test of time!
MattAlexan 10 months ago
How wonderful to be able to "speak to each other" using music as your language... and, how wonderful to have someone listen close enough to not only hear, but to feel your message and be able to respond so beautifully.... good thing politicians don't use music to speak.... unless of course you like the sound of .... skkkkkkraatching-the -challllllllkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk board... NICE WORK guys!!!
dominodog999 1 year ago
F wow
sunaj
sunaJH 1 year ago
Tommy Emmanuel never ceases to amaze me.
He is such a natural on guitar.
iankyoko 1 year ago
My socks are missing because they've been blown off!
DUGGER1947 1 year ago
I didn't know richard smith could solo like that. knew he was good but this is awsome!
I did know tommy could do this cause I have seen him live 10 times.
fuel2obsessions 1 year ago
great gipsy jazz player indeed !!!
loumax1972 1 year ago
Fantastic!!!!The most beautiful conversation between two ultimate guitarmasters!!!
rumboj 1 year ago
Just found this one - two of my all time greats jamming and clearly having a great time in each others' company. It matters not who is better/worse - the two are stylistically different and that means that they complement each other very well.
Think I'll sell my guitars now>
The45156 1 year ago
Watching these two virtuosos literally "dance" as they carry on this musical dialogue is sheer joy. They are in a frame of mind where chords and notes don't exist. Their conversation is in fact beyond words or music. They are in a profound groove that very few of us will ever experience.
Judplay 1 year ago
These 2 should make an album together!!!!
thebookofjoy 1 year ago
this is the best thank you
The900custom 1 year ago
walking bass is crazy!
Yunero 1 year ago
Astounding!!! It doesn't get any better!
petard333 1 year ago 2
YESSIREEBOB!
OFF THE HINGES -- 50/5
It's really quite strange that guys like this are relatively unknown, while no-talent goons knock down millions -- truly one of life's great mysteries.
JimmyDeLocke 1 year ago 4
Oh man, are they in the groove...
Smiffy and Fluke Skywalker strike again...
Mmmmagic music!!!
Thank you for putting this one up, it is just stunning, bravo.
Grockle1345 1 year ago
This is new to me. Don't often use superlatives but this is one of the best I have seen recently; magnificent chemistry musically. To think that some folk earn £15,000 per week for kicking and hitting balls around level green spaces.............. Wish you all that your talent deserves! Love & Happiness.
landnstars 2 years ago 7
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mariashusband 1 year ago
Landnstar - Amen to that!!
mariashusband 1 year ago
Some talentless bitch told what to wear will become a millionaire why many players of this caliber struggle financially.
Despond 1 year ago 3
@landnstars -I have had this very same opinion for a considerable number of years now but never had the courage to say it!......
MattAlexan 1 year ago
Sounding astounding!
efeeley 2 years ago
my god...you 2 vibe so well together
BryanRason 2 years ago
too much fun !!! thanks for posting!!!
beauhalo 2 years ago
This is what happens to you when you play guitar six plus hours every day from the time you are old enough to hold one. Absolutely amazing improvisation. Listen to Tommy's walking bass and rhythm while Richard solos. Thank you so much for posting this.
1958fm 2 years ago
Wow, amazing! Richard Smith will be back in Scotland next March and playing at Strathpeffer Pavilion on 19 March with his cellist wife Julie Adams - can't wait!
Strathpeffer 2 years ago
omg! this man make a buff on a song but that soundfs like something coming from a cd!
damn i hope i can make improvisation like that before i 'll be dead
TheJudgePops 2 years ago
the best i ever heard holy shit i have to cut off my hands now
ERICHOLDS 2 years ago
Thanks so much for posting this one!
woicle 2 years ago
real aliens :-) absolut brilliant
TomfromMuc08 2 years ago 2
Richard is from Saturn and Tommy from Planet Pluto!! Whoa Aliens!!
jograd08 2 years ago 2
Altissimi livelli di maestria e d'ingegno
1RRUBIU 2 years ago
oh my dear jeezuss...
joshfx99 2 years ago 2
Jeeezuss. 'scuze me, I have to go slit my wrists...
1crow 2 years ago
Jesus!!!! Who are these guys!!!! I mean I know who they are but I just don't believe they are from this planet....truly....DR
mstrwooley 2 years ago
You all try to analize this but you forget this is perfection in motion!!! Just sit back and enjoy and don't try to figure it out...Your head will explode if you dare!!!!
mstrwooley 2 years ago 2
Mr.Smith is great as a lead player but it takes a guy like T.E. to play rythum & lead in a fasion that comliments the song without over-powering like the Smith dude does on everything. Maybe I'm just a bigger Tommy fan?.
wod46 2 years ago 3
Oh please!!! Take your med's and go to bed...I dare you to try that on a good day.
mstrwooley 2 years ago 2
Deux fous tellement géniaux !!!
bobyjack2 2 years ago
Very sweet!!
love Both these guys....
Does anyone know what tune they are compin to??
willywetshooz 2 years ago
Stompin' at the Savoy - an old, old swing standard.....
edavidsalways 2 years ago
Richard is a superb guitar player and Tommy is one of the few I've seen get in the groove while someone else is jamming. Good stuff
20KfromShea 2 years ago
Two of the greatest acoustic guitarists in the World effortlessly playing for the sheer hell of it. Absolutely magic!
oxonbirder 2 years ago 2
Bravo!!
ducky20449 2 years ago
I'd pay big money to see this concert...Take a second mortgage out on my house and sell my Rolls Royce. Both guitarists at the top of their game!!! Thanks for sharing the clip......
Wondarfull 2 years ago
boy some of the comments here are idiotic...."who's the best?"......do you think tommy OR richard would want our reaction to this beauty to be "who is best?"....my guess...if if tommy and richard read your comments they would think you were assholes
mrEousM 2 years ago 20
they not think who best... they live to play
Boldar64 2 years ago 7
Well said
weepaul666 2 years ago
I once went to a gig to see Albert Lee, but two other acts opened. They were Tommy Emmanuel and Mike Sanchez.
A revelation.
hellpmaboab 2 years ago
gutted that i missed this gig. hadn't heard of richard or tommy at the time :(
Stewg87 2 years ago
Two maestros - a joy to watch
Tommy's comping is actually a whole swinging jazz trio.
There's walking bass + snare sidestick + chords stabs.
Lovely melodic ideas in Richard solo.
bbagginz 2 years ago
RS' grasp of melody and improvisation, plus TE's pyrotechnics make for a compelling mix. Any more out there?
hellpmaboab 2 years ago 5
Jim Earp, Edgar Cruz, and Tom Boyer are all impressive. Cruz and Earp have more polished resumes, but all three are a treat to watch. Saw Boyer open for Richard yesterday-- fantastic performance.
MrKnowitall94 2 years ago
I also like Andreas Obergs version its cool.I love how tommy is soo versitile in his style...shows the importance of takeing something from every form of music.
ipodjunkie5 2 years ago
This makes me wish I had gotten into this during the 80's instead of the hair metal type guitarist! It would take a lifetime to learn to play like this.
djon34 2 years ago
the best!
liquid990 2 years ago
I just love how T.E plays,however,I am not going to be looking for him on "Dancing with the Stars". But you gotta love a guy who gets into the groove so deeply!
biggfingger5 3 years ago
Try Joscho Stephan or Gareth Pearson
sjdiag 3 years ago 3
i'm going to see him on the 24th of november at the glasgow royal concert hall, in scotland. who else is going ?? :D:D:D cant wait
geetarwanabe 3 years ago
That was some gig. I saw him last year at the City Halls but this one was even better.
katanamanatee 3 years ago
it was amazing!, cant get just how powerful initiation is in person n i never like jack magic until he played it that night lol!
do you remember the name of the other african song he played? the new one, was like bara something . the one just before he played mombasa
geetarwanabe 3 years ago
The first time I actually heard initiation was at the gig he did last year, but this performance of it was even better, so powerful.
Yeah that new tune was called Haba na Haba, I still have the chorus in my head! I don't know if there are any recordings of it anywhere yet. It is a gorgeous tune, I hope it ends up on the next album!
katanamanatee 3 years ago
thanks man, i have a terrible memory.
check back on my account in a month or so n i should have some of tommy's stuff up of me playing.
geetarwanabe 3 years ago
No bother dude. Aye, I'll check out your versions when you have them up. I'm a solo acoustician myself, got a couple of vids if you wanna check 'em out, though one of them is a bit old and needs redoing and cleaned up.
katanamanatee 3 years ago
these 2 guys are the best i've heard...and there are a bunch of good ones out there....love it!
homeskil6850 3 years ago
Well RS has been playing since he was big enough to hold a guitar and even appeared with Chet before his teens.This particular rendition is one of the best improvisions I have ever heard! I have seen and met both, and together they are as good as it gets. I got most of there cd's . Tommy runs a better rhythm line to my ear, which doesn't surprise me as that is where he started. Chet done learned em good!!
GodinAxeMaster 3 years ago
Pure bred brilliance. Wow!
DavetheIV 3 years ago
Pure joy from two guys in total command of their given instruments... Richard's cool smoother approach compliments Tommy's more agressive in your face attack...but what do I know..??
Acoustic guitar for sale !!
ahpollyolly 3 years ago
super
sbardila1 3 years ago
Alucinate!!!
5***** and +
:))
Shirmia 3 years ago
Its so sad for me :D, but it is a very good motivation for practise...
darespl 3 years ago
I burned all my guitars tonight.
yankeeG 3 years ago 3
lol tommy seems so happy xD but richard.. just look at his face when tommy smiles at him xD
SeeJY1992 3 years ago
Wow !! Masters coming in pairs.... love it!!
Kentoo48 3 years ago
Listen closely and you can here Charlie Christian Barney Kessel and a touch of Django in Richards and Tommys playing -Sweet
urheadonastick 3 years ago
Now, this is why the internet is a force for good: a month ago I'd never heard of Tommy Emmanuel and then I came across this video of two *exceptionally* good guitarists. I trawled around to look at a few more movies and now I'm buying CDs as a confirmed TE enthusiast (Sadly, recordings by RS seem to be somewhat thinner on the ground at Amazon etc).
Best of all I just got tickets to see TE play Sheffield City Hall in November :D
Thanks to Matt and everyone who posted a TE video here.
121ricmac 3 years ago
Go to funkyjunkmusic or his own website richardsmithmusic and you'll find all of Rich's CDs. Absolutely reliable sources. Also cdbaby, but take care - some the recordings displayed there are from another Richard Smith ...
yellowpostbox 3 years ago
Thanks for the information, yellowpostbox.
121ricmac 3 years ago
Nothing better than seeing more than one master at work!
Thanks guys. Your friend...Edgar Cruz.
piecesofedgar 3 years ago
thanks to edgar cruz as well for his inspiration,your such a wonderful player as well!!!!
chetis2 3 years ago
I have to say, Edgar, that your covers of Queen are briliant. Such a lovely listening :-). . . Thank you
Anielover 3 years ago
both great guitarists, but Tommy shines because he looks like he's having a blast. Not to take anything away from Richard either, though.
guitarman440 3 years ago
My jaw is so dropping right now! Awesome! 8^)
artpam 3 years ago
They both are amazing players! Watch tommys comping behind richard. Its perfect. If you guys get at chance, buy the album "happy hour" with tommy and jim nichols. The solos are GREAT, but the thing that i like most with the album is tommys comping. You gotta listen to it!!!!
emilernebro 3 years ago
I totally agree!!! Richard's fabulous too but Tommy's comping puts him at a level that as a listener is physically euphoric because he makes it sound like he's got an upright bass in that Maton Guitar of his.
Together - they sound like Birds on the first day of Spring!
stan2211stan 3 years ago
I love you guys...
DanieleBazzani 3 years ago
brilliant.genius!!!!
ghostofzappa 3 years ago
Never mind. I see it.
Stompin' At The Savoy
Way cool swing tune!
Sounds better than the original big band song
marshallroot9 3 years ago
What is the name of that song?
marshallroot9 3 years ago
Hey guys, boyh are incredible !
But Tommy is the best, as he always helps his partners during their solos. It is great when he supports.
And is he always has fun on stage.
Bluesguitarman64 3 years ago
and he can play anything. as all of the others cant.
jespero93 3 years ago
it just seems that Richard's not having fun and not grooving and thats why i like tommy more.
jespero93 3 years ago
they do what they want when they want. I remain without voice in front of as much talent. Thank you for this video.
bobyjack2 3 years ago
FANTASTICO!!!!
massimoalfa 3 years ago
have to say they are both very good! But tommy is the man. Richard is annoying the way he plays. but both good together.
krypto87 3 years ago
Try watching Richard in his days with the 'Richard SmithTrio' -The CD's from that era are great!!!
MattAlexan 3 years ago
@MattAlexan I Love Richard Smith these days :) haha I guess I just felt his volume was too high in this song. But excellent :)
krypto87 1 year ago
Some thought about Richard Smith: He should care about his health more. Nashville food will kill that guy and that would be literally very big loss. Secondly, he should burn his guitar and take something with solid sound.
This nylon sounds like a perfect opposite of full-rich-tone.
sa7sul 3 years ago
I'm impressed, but it's too bad that Richard overplays Tommy's turn with his attempt of bass. He totally changed the sound of the song by doing that. Note how complimentary that TE is when Richard is playing.
waynedartist 3 years ago
I love it when Richard goes into the walking bass line!
cprattguitar 3 years ago
two extrely talented...clean pickers....Chet who?
646879 3 years ago
Chet Who? Well Chet's just their main influence...
bsnyder45036 3 years ago
yeah i know...just saying i would rather listen to either of these guys than Chet..he was great, but always sounded country no matter what he was picking...imho
646879 3 years ago
Ahh, I gotcha. Yeah, even when Chet would do pop songs, they sounded Country...
bsnyder45036 3 years ago
This year they are come both to Raalte, Holland.
tjitta25 4 years ago
This is FANTASTIC !!!! It doesn't get any better. Wish I had a front row seat !!!
Wondarfull 4 years ago
these guys ar good i,ll admit,but no one beats dolly parton.
dirtballjohnny 4 years ago
LOL
lorenzini 4 years ago
what guitar is richard playing god it looks small i know he's a big lad but it looks tiny
johncraven3 4 years ago
I think it's a takamine
4442Vip 4 years ago
i really doubt a guy that good would play a takamine... unless he just doesnt care about the guitar he plays
AcousticBruce 4 years ago
It's a Sands guitar richard smith model-made in Laguna Beach, CA
drdmoore8003 3 years ago
Born to it, honed by attitude and experience -like two dolphins frolicing in their element. Just addictive viewing.
scriber01 4 years ago
whats this tune called anybody love em both magic
johncraven3 4 years ago
Stompin' at the Savoy
1trumpeter1 4 years ago
thanks for that ive heard this tune for ages i think benny goodmans version was the last i heard great tune good luck
johncraven3 4 years ago
Thats one of the best things iv ever seen
RickieBickie 4 years ago
AMAZING x 2
guitartec 4 years ago
There is always that sorta competitive thing but "not" going on which is suppose to keep each other on their toes I guess lol. Definately they both are in the vibe on this jam and having fun esp. Tommy you'll rarely see him in a bad mood if ever. That Richard is darn smooth and in his element.
pissballs 4 years ago
this looks like Tommy had some competition :ø)
stoob1969 4 years ago
that's awesome very very talented man and with TE fenomenal :D
HungarianGuitarist 4 years ago
i watch te every year had the pleasure of having a chat lovely man never heard of richard smith have now what a player my next cd r smith thanks richard very very much
Goldie450 4 years ago
WHAT?!?!?!?!? That is crazy. Well it figures the 2 greatest are together....
diamondshark1 4 years ago 2
I agree that was amazing!
SebGDay 4 years ago
indeed
there both amazing!
im going to see tommy soon too!
bluesmoke90 4 years ago
Fantastic. Richard used to leave near us, we saw him and his brothers loads of times - he is equally at home in jazz Django style and country Chet style. He's a great bloke, as I am sure Tommy is. Just looks to me like too guys on the top of their game having a laugh. Enjoy.
singlereed 4 years ago 2
They are playing different styles:
but both of'em do a great job on their guitars. So you really can't say one is better than the other. Yip!
ballheadpete 4 years ago
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aye well fuck off then you nazi fat shit
bluesmoke90 4 years ago
sorry guys - next to tommy everybody else sounds like a hack - just my opinion of course, but hey - at least i realize it just my opinion - tommy is a natural genius and you just cant practice your way into that
hannahsfive 4 years ago
<<<has Drop Jaw Syndrome.
mattcali22 4 years ago
brilliant
just wish richard smith would turn his guitar down - its too loud - we cant hear Tommy!
krypto87 4 years ago
Is it only me getting the chill?
mecander 4 years ago
is it just me or does richard try to out solo tommy like every second
bluesmoke90 4 years ago
it's just you :o) two geniuses love jammin together, who cares if one or the other plays longer solos...
btw: i'm a big fan of the one and only tommy and just got to know richard :o)
Gungosh 4 years ago
Two masters, proving to the rest of us wannabes why they are able to make a living with their playing! Love it!!!!
moustaki23 4 years ago
holy wow!
endlessepic 4 years ago
That was ******* awesome.
Why, for the love of God, do people keep feeling the urge to go "He is better" "No, he is!" blah blah. You CANNOT say either one is better, it's unquantifiable. Just sit back, listen to, and enjoy two of the finest musicians ever to grace us with their fantastic gift.
ubernaffa 4 years ago 2
why can't i click "thumbs up" more often? :o) jokin...
word, well said!
Gungosh 4 years ago
yeah, that's blowing my socks away - including three or four toes :-))
Simply great!
ballheadpete 4 years ago
Man I wish these dudes would do an album together.
Nothing rehearsed, just get in the studio and break something out like this. Amazing.
Chetnut 4 years ago
Im in heaven =D
When 2 of the best in the world get 2getha it is truly spectatular
cabbageplant56 4 years ago
ma che glie vol di da sti mostri,questi la musica se la so magnata coi vestiti addoso!
ilfost 4 years ago
Perfect
willijames 4 years ago
Outstanding.. makes me want to eat my guitar! or practice more.. don't know what to do first M:)
ichingiching 4 years ago
Awesome!!!!!!!
vikeszmx 4 years ago
Hey, critics. When you can play like these two guys, then - and only then - you can come up with your B.S. "technical" appraisals.
As for the comment that Richard is fat; your point being....?
julianfoxall 4 years ago
"Good" "Better" "Best" these are all just words. TE and Richard Smith are great people that make being a guitar fan so much fun. I have been amazed over and over by these great men of the guitar. I just enjoy it, over and over.
grayskelton 4 years ago
Truly two of the greatest guitar players of our time.A Masterclass in guitar playing regardless of the video quality.
pvail06 4 years ago
how can anyone think that richard is better....that seriously just blows me away.....he isn't even close
nathinnizzle 4 years ago
both are super preformers. Have seen both of them and they are really great musicans...
soofan01 4 years ago
they are bouth great but chet atkins is al lot better
acoustic2rock 4 years ago
Great.Now i know how I would never be able to play.But im not sad.A whole new world these guys opened about what you can do with a guitar.
hrmonkar 4 years ago
both are good - iv seen tommy live a number of times - but dont you think, that when tommy is soloing, richard is still very loud, so we cant hear tommy. Tommy gets it spot on with his volume when hes doing the rythm guitar. Great duet though. :)
krypto87 4 years ago
If we're talking about the better player, I disagree totally that Richard is playing 'cleaner'. A lot of those runs sounded kinda muddy to me (not as muddy as I'd have played them though!) - you don't get this from Tommy. Both are excellent players though, no sense in competition!
AlexKitch 4 years ago
Who cares who is better. I just see two great players - one extravert and one maybe a little introvert. If I was on stage I would find it difficult to smile, but for other reasons... Feeling a little like an idiot maybe:-)
peterguit 4 years ago
Yeah, Richard is playing cleaner here, but he's showing disrespect; he's got his guitar neck sticking into TE's 'space' and barely acknowledging him. You see that all the time among wannabe's and it shows a lack of class.
1crow 4 years ago
Richard is NOT a wannabe. Check out the video of him
and Chet Atkins when Richard was 11 years old and he
(Richard) was playing Chet's tunes AND style as well
as Chet himself. He's good, no, superb, and has been
for many years. Tommy ain't no slouch either. :)
HB1964 4 years ago
My bad. I meant that 'wannabe's' behave like that--hardly acknowledging the other guy, playing too loud and etc. Clearly, Richard is WAY better than that. Be nice to see him engage a little.
1crow 4 years ago
You're right.
HB1964 4 years ago
because weak people need idols
questchema 4 years ago
If two giants are jamming together then why are these comments nessesary that somebody is better than the other. They where not comepeting for chrying out loud. Be reasonable!
mida87 4 years ago
I just love tommy as arhythm player! When he puts that little bit of percussion throughout the piece it just makes it all the more audible! so come on!!! Give the guy some credit, Richard is of course an outstanding player but theres no need for bastardizing comments about tommy, Theyre both top notch players!!
setive 4 years ago
Yes agreed,,, but Richard is better.
Chetnut 4 years ago
no he isn't !! Listen to richard when he is giving the melody....he is too loud and doesn't add little things to his playing that tommy does. and he's fat too
nathinnizzle 4 years ago 2
Why compare? Sit back,listen and enjoy.
farmerjohn1939 4 years ago 2
No one is better than Tommy!
Steelheart86 4 years ago
You're forgetting one thing, mate, and that is that
Tommy is a SHOWMAN. He CAN pick, but he also puts on
a show. Richard is picker's picker. No show, just the
BEST and fastest and as near flawless picking as you'll ever hear. No hype, just fact.
HB1964 4 years ago
You suck!
wells18 4 years ago
I hace lising to tiger rag and a little bit of blues. I still think tommy is a lot better. Lising to gameshow/cannonball rag,the hunt,Train to Dusseldorf
acoustic2rock 5 years ago
Te is so much better than richard
acoustic2rock 5 years ago
richard is ok. but no chet atkins! theres only a handful of them. chet and øystein sunde!
3439ra 5 years ago
Listen to Richard Smith playing 'Tiger Rag' AND 'A Little Bit of Blues'
MattAlexan 5 years ago
I like TE but at times tire of the overly flashy playing. Richard Smith just has class - both are good but I can listen to Richard over and over. Same with Doyle Dykes.
syncopater999 5 years ago
Woah, i didnt know richard smith could solo like that!
confusedandbemused 5 years ago
Richard is also a great Gypsy Jazz player
vip01 5 years ago
I'll second that comment also !
MattAlexan 5 years ago