CHET ATKINS Tenderly

[mafew129]

what guitar is that? do you find it works well with the "lefty flip"?

[spencer1162]

works better then any guitar i ever flipped. Very true and nice to play. 1967 gretsch country gentalmen...

[jerryehamric]

You've got to love the sound of that Country Gentleman. I have a '70 model that I am constantly amazed by. Your playing is touching and masterful.

[spencer1162]

Thanks,

Spencer...

[nicolavaleriik6hiq]

GREAT "TWANG" version! Great Tone............

[kuhtiapas]

Outstanding! Are you back playing after your surgery? I hope so you are a great player.

[behindtheqballgmail]

Spencer, what a t hrill. Lost my left in a timber-falling accident. I'm down to a thumb and one filangy, so at 60 I,m going to give this left-hand git-fiddle a shot' Thanks for the insperation-qball

[49msd]

Spencer,

That was absolutely beautiful !!! Please keep posting...I can never get enough of those old tunes, especially the way that you play them. By the way, how did your elbow operation go ? I hope that everything worked out for you. You are a super player !........

Michael

[MrPianoguitar]

chet atkins tenderly COVER !!!!

[spencer1162]

Yes it is!!!!!!

[davidhrich]

Absolutely wonderful!

[spencer1162]

Thank you,

Spencer.

[JubalCalif]

Heavens to Murgatroid! This was fantastic! KUDOS, young man! I've always loved those classic tune from the 50's....you've done wonders with it! THANKS for sharing your talent with us...you have MADE my day! :)

[spencer1162]

Thank you very much for that inthusiastic comment,You just made my day. Im having surgery on both my elbows this thursday so I wont be playing for quite some time,so im a little bummed! thanks for the comment,

Spencer.......................­...............

[JubalCalif]

@spencer1162

You are MORE than welcome, Spencer! Naturally I hope your elbow surgery goes well. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you, mate! In fact, I'll even keep my eyes & toes crossed for ya! Let's just hope they don't stick that way! Best wishes, mon ami! :)

[kevinernesto]

Wooww sir good job!!! it's just sound beautiful!! i would like to know what guitar are you using??!

[spencer1162]

1967 country gentalmen gretsch,Thanks

Spencer

[MarshallAmpMan]

this is great....I once heard a bootleg of Hendrix doing Tenderly, the vibrato reminds of what you're doing here...good job

[spencer1162]

Thanks,

Spencer.

[brucew44guns]

Just amazing Spencer, you really do a good job on this one. So smooth and beautiful.

[spencer1162]

this is my favorite Chet song of all,

Thanks Spencer.

[hippydog3]

Hey Spencer....fantastic job...amazing talent. Would you consider sharing the arrangement or chords?

[spencer1162]

Thanks,Dont no when I'll find time. I would have to re learn them myself. I will try. Thanks,Spencer.

[SamuelMMarsh]

Hi Spencer Its Sam Marsh I just wanted to hear some good guitar music so I tuned you in well hey talk to you later

[spencer1162]

Hey Sam how are you doing,Thanks

Spencer.

[spencer1162]

Thanks,

Spencer.

[paulpaxman]

Thanks, Spencer. Beautiful work on this electric version. I especially like the way you doubled yourself on rhythm.

[chetsfrets]

spencer,this is the nearest thing to chet ive heard and seen.its a pity your a southpaw as im struggling to plagiarise your chord work.simply magnificent.May i ask a couple of questions:im trying to get to grips with this style of playing having used a flat pick for many years....are you using your ring finger in the picking sequence ? or just the thumb and first two .......are you using a standard tuning ?

stewart from bonnie scotland.

[spencer1162]

I always heard watching me play was like looking in the mirror for you rightys, so that should help with the theivery, HA HA!. Anyway, I mostly use thumb and 2 fingers but I do use the ring finger often. and this song is standard tuning. keep on picking thanks,

Spencer.

[AgentZeroForTheWin]

great man i learned some for mine on this

[spencer1162]

Thanks,

Spencer.

[desideriusd]

I could dream away on this one =D

[spencer1162]

Thanks, it is a beautiful melody,

Spencer.

[pitasoublaki]

Very nice version of this great song Spenser!!....Maybe you'll find interesting a different version than Chet's one, from a Brazilian great guitarist Luiz Bonfa in 1963-(its my favorite one..!!).. title is : ''Bossa nova Luiz Bonfa : 2 notes Samba - Tenderly -Sambolero" ..only with a classical guitar n' a microphone,no effects...worth to see it ... (Tenderly part starts at 2:02 )

[spencer1162]

Thanks,

Spencer.

[axs017]

spencer ......wow you have an amazing gift i think you would do george gershwin justice if you would cover "I've got a crush on you" i really think it would be amazing

AJ

[spencer1162]

Thanks,

Spencer.

[Sandytuck]

Hi Spencer, Love that Chet sound and the Gretsch

Nothin better. I must get mine out and try this. i have a soundblaster and country

gent. an old 63, Bill

[spencer1162]

I love this melody ,always did. lots of chord work.

Spencer.

[xxdunkalixx]

Holy crap. That looks like a young(er) Clapton.

[spencer1162]

hmm?

[bherarionna]

exquisite!....love da rythym guitar..thanks for sharing this....

[spencer1162]

Thank you,

Spencer.

[meshugga]

Amazing version of this song! Just like Chet. Is this your own arrangement, or did you source it from a Chet book?

[spencer1162]

This is all Chet. I learned this song when I was 13 from his album " In Three Dimension" If you like Chet you should buy the CD.I wish I could read music but I just learn by ear.

Thanks Spencer.

[guitarlvr54]

I love your take on this one .Very good and pleasant to listen to. This is a good song from the start anyway. You have got my vote for the best rendition of this song (besides chet ) on you tube! THANKS

[spencer1162]

thanks,

Spencer.

[bloodthirstyrobot]

I love your take on this classic piece. Those little flourishes add a lot to the mood of the song. Thank you for this. May I ask what tone settings do you use to get that warm sound?

[spencer1162]

THE TONE I GET IS JUST THE GUITAR PLUGGED INTO THE COMPUTER WITH A LITTLE REVERB AND ECHO ADDED, NOTHING SPECIAL. THANKS FOR THE COMMENT,

sPENCER.

[spencer1162]

I am a fan of yours as well sir. Thanks for the comment,

Spencer.

[Keesfarida]

Hi Spencer,Awesome ive seen this vid many times,a beautiful melody and sound,Iam a fan ,greetings from the Netherlands Kees.

[cricket4121]

I am an avid Chet fan and I can tell you I cannot tell the difference, unbelievable.

[spencer1162]

Thank you very much, But Chet is soooo! much smoother!!! I appreciate you comment

Spencer.

[Uberhombre]

watching lefties play makes me feel all upside down and dizzy

[spencer1162]

So sorry. I dont feel that way watching rightys, maybe you should look away,just kidding,

Spencer.

[stickybun68]

Perfect for Valentine Day !!!! Where are my Baci Perugina chocolates?:-)

Beautiful playing, Spencer! Ciao!

[Davemester]

nice reverb

[spencer1162]

Thanks,

Spencer.

[royeverett]

This retains its beauty on an electric, and you play it so well. Amazing piece, amazing playing.

[spencer1162]

Thank you, It is a beautiful arrangement by Chet Atkins,

Spencer.

[stickybun68]

This is beautiful! I wanna hear this on Valentine day!

[spencer1162]

Thanks. And I am only a click away on Valentines day (LOL). HAPPY NEW YEAR,

Spencer.

[fngrpckr]

This is absolutely amazing! Well played!

[spencer1162]

Thank you,

Spencer.

[daffydoug]

Incredible tone and execution!

[spencer1162]

Thank you,

Spencer.

[sliceofpiemusic]

Holy Cow! You are the complete package...arrangement, style and execution...and a Gretsch to boot. Beautiful, beautiful work!

[spencer1162]

Thank you very much,

Spencer.

[sbrickles2003]

Very nicely done and great sound.

[spencer1162]

Thanks,

Spencer.

[golfmaddness]

That is really good nice feel for the song too!

[spencer1162]

Thanks very much,One of my favorites by Chet.

Spencer.......

[jcayer2]

WOW !!! 5*

Very good job !!!

[spencer1162]

Thanks,

Spencer.

[Velvet4U]

Really nice !! Love the different effects to give the song a little color. Lovely arrangement. I must post my songs someday. I do all the Tony Mottola songs. I had a chance to meet him not too long ago before he passed away. Thanks again Spencer.

[spencer1162]

Thank you very much.

Spencer.

[Velvet4U]

Hi Spencer, thank you for your reply.

Everytime I hear this song, I feel the warm romantic feeling you give this song. That spacial, surround elegance. Just beautiful.

I love those harmonics at 2:08 thru 2:11 with virbato at the end. Great touch. I have subscribe to you, and will keep in touch.

Thanks again !! Peyton.

[spencer1162]

Are you really 102?

Thanks again Spencer.

[olddogpen]

Hi Spencer, I'm Bobby Moore's cousin Ernie (Lester) Isaacs. I'm visiting Bobby for a few days. He says hi. Hope to meet you someday. Chet would be proud. Thanks, Ernie

[spencer1162]

Tell Bob I sailhello,Thanks

Spencer.

[treeman2C]

Hey Man! This little Bob... I met you at the Holiday Inn when you were playing with the good times, in the late 70's, i guess is who it was....my dad was the Bass man i emagine you remember him... ..... any way can you still play it right handed and upside down like you used to?

[spencer1162]

who is you dad.

[treeman2C]

smokie

[kirsche013]

definately a masterpiece... you´re the man spencer

just beautiful and timeless

greetz from austria

[spencer1162]

Thanks alot ,Are you a Chet fan? wondering how you came accross the video?

Spencer.

[FJEbert]

Spencer,

Smooth as silk, beautiful, enhcanting. A true Masterpiece. Your sound is outstanding. Frank Ebert

[spencer1162]

one of my personal favorites by Chet. Thanks,

Spencer.

[Keesfarida]

Beautiful ,my compliments ,Kees Nipius.

[spencer1162]

Thanks so much. what does(Kees Nipius) mean.

Spencer.

[Keesfarida]

Kees nipius is my name,you can find me on You Tube Iam also guitarist.

[spencer1162]

Boy do I feel stupid,Thanks

Spencer.

[RMAN923]

A-W-E-S-O-M-E!!!! As good as I've ever heard. My compliments to you Sir.

[spencer1162]

Thanks, again.

[chet1952]

Thanks Spencer, I didnt expect to receive my request at lightning speed!!! well, I don't need any turn-table any more you play Tenderly just like the record ;). Great performance keep on posting good stuff!