Shawn Lane - Once Upon a Time in the West (AIM, 24 Aug 1993)

[Easleytee]

There are a multitude of extraordinary talents associated with the electric guitar in a startling array of genres and styles...historically + currently.

Then there's Shawn Lane....

[Typo00101010]

Every time I hear Shawn Lane play I feel reverence, have to pick up my guitar and play.

[dannyhood66]

Playing for 8 people?

[ScottMcquownMemphis]

It's just so sad that most of his home town of Memphis had no clue that a genius was among them during his lifetime; or even that his genius continues through his memory which is shared by the rest of us.

[5150dallan]

@ScottMcquownMemphis "A prophet is not without honor, except in his hometown and among his relatives and in his own household" - - Mark 6:4

[4maske]

Extremely, extreme wonderfully!!!

[dapadau]

It's just so sad to think that this guy passed away so early, almost every video of him brings tears to eyes ...damn, what inspiration!

[thegenius92]

RIP. Greatest guitarist ever, and not to mention a extremely great guy. This is fantastic music

[sexandgromit]

Amazing.  I love this guy. Gone to soon.

[Staplesz]

wow I am almost crying 1:36 in

[6672rock]

Was he playing that intro with one of those Roland guitar synths?

[Zaspor]

Man- I miss Shawn!!!

[TangerineGroovin]

best

tone

ever.

[DJglasgowSon]

i'm a guitar player that delights in listening to and playing songs by all the greats. until recently, i had never heard of this guy... but after hearing a few of his songs, i know for sure that this guy has to be one of the guitar's greatest players ever. he had a killer tone, impeccable chops in a fusion, blues, and a variety of other styles, and i highly doubt there are players out there that could match his tasteful and devil fast licks. there will never be another like shawn lane. rip.

[shadowsong1]

he was so far ahead of the rest of us in every way - wow

[FretboardToAsh]

As low quality a recording this is, the sound is just amazing.

[lungduck]

every note pierced through my soul. heavy emotion, tears included. when the music goes beyond hearing and feeling, what is it? RIP your beautiful soul.

[irishblood951]

this is so sick im so happy my bass teacher posted this omfg yess im only 16 but this is sick lol

[MyShawnLaneVideos]

@irishblood951 Shawn played this tune 3 times live that i know of (i've posted videos of all 3 versions)... each time he would play it a little different (as Shawn would with pretty much ANY tune)... the version he played in Paris is by far my fave version.... so check out that version if you like this. :-)

[sexandgromit]

@MyShawnLaneVideos you are right. I was so in love with this version then I listened to the paris version. Now I listen to it 30 times a day.

[LfunkeyA]

@irishblood951

how exactly is your age relevant to how good this tune is?

[mugovo]

wonderful interpretation!

[sianlover]

As beautiful as it is heartbreaking.

[randynations]

Shawn's playing was sooo beautiful. I used to go watch him play on wednesday nights at Murphy's on Madison in Memphis...sad that he is gone...

[PRIESTWORLD]

OH MY FUCKING GAWD WOW

[MyShawnLaneVideos]

@PRIESTWORLD

Check out the version of this tune Shawn did in Paris (24th Sept 1994)..... that's my favourite version, just stunning!

[PRIESTWORLD]

i cant beleive my ears , my eyes,and the way im feeling right now

STUNNED AND MOVED

[mrmoneybagsisback]

OMG ZackKim!!!

[chichakrugebregt]

yo wasup

[Wyga23]

Greatness?! It was just a little step. Listen to "good people in times of evil" you will see "the greatness".

[Bop2thebone]

what a soul!!!! true greatness.

[DevilDave59]

Absolutely brilliant

[gitarmats]

He's so amazing.

Thanks for uploading all these great videos of Shawn and keeping his memory alive.

[6rosebudX]

he was the best guitarist in the world! i cried first time i heard this song! theres no words that can explain this! this is more than perfect! and shawn lanes playing was the perfection! R.I.P. Shawn! one of my biggest inspirations!

[BoltThrower2000]

I don't what is more beautiful; his performance or his deep, emotional connection to this song.

[SirYellowShark]

thanx as always willjay

[joopwolters123]

wonderfull!!