Sam Bush

[richajf1]

Whoever the two people were that disliked this must be deaf.

[ltdann86]

GOT DAM!!

[johnny85er]

i watch this about once a day... thank you for sharing, what a show Sammy puts on!

[belliniable]

I work for a theater and we have Sam coming to play. What's a great way to reach his audience?

[ZRMayo]

145,000 of these views are mine.

[007fartman]

Dylan wrote this song so Sam Bush could kill it ... 

[TerryLeeNotForSale]

Canal Street Taven Dayton !!!!!!!!!!

[matthiax]

I saw Sam Bush once. I got him to sign one of my man cards (looks like a dollar bill with a picture of chuck norrises face on the front). He thought it was funny so I gave him another one I had.

[oliolion]

looks like clapton

[Pedroconifer]

Sam Bush es el mandonisto mas fuerte. La Chica Del Pais Norte es sucia.

[MRLOVALOVAize]

for god sake.. i cant even play a C chord on a mondolin i keep muting other strings :(

[hippo1948]

Great playing, singing, and a wonderful interpretation of a great song.

[unclebobunclebob]

You're a great man, Sam Bush!

[5jonesville]

We're still in the north.

[artiscrap]

oh man i love everything about this!!

xx

[AgentCornshucker]

I bow my head to the master

[dryter]

The live album "Ice Caps, Peaks of Telluride" has this version with several other great musicians with him. I can't remember who played this song, but Jerry Douglas and Bela Fleck were there.

[groverCotman]

Sam Bush is The ULTIMATE gentleman, AND the Ultimate mando player, right after Jethro Burns!! Whom Sam Idolized growing up. Who is this Chris Thile seed you guys are talking about. Give him another ten years and then compare him to Sammy. He's still a babe

[TheKYkeeper]

I want this version on cd!!!



[VenousPlatypus]

that was amazing o.O

[Thumblessalien]

Did Sam ever play with Jerry Garcia?

It seems like he played with everyone else.

[garydupuis]

Is this a Bob Dylan song originally? Love the mando!!

[360NorthMichigan]

@garydupuis yes

[zgr9]

david grisman trumps bush and thile

[Canawadry]

My fingers hurt just by watching him play on his mandolin ! He sure is great ! Usually I prefer instrumentals but this Bob Dylan cover is very well thought and he is not a bad singer.

[BobDaniel56]

I really have enjoyed watching Sam play live. I've seen him several times at the Ryman and he sure is a good entertainer.

[jassrv]

how can you not dance to that , i would, i love his music hes killer

[SpooksHill]

to plug in a mandolin is an aweful sin

[fatheadluv]

Does anyone else here The Allman Bros. "Jessica" in that lick?

[OfficialEricDurham]

@fatheadluv Yep! I think that was intentional...Allman Brothers love moving back and forth between I and IV chords.

[fatheadluv]

@OfficialEricDurham true, but it's more than just the plagal movement of the chords. The overall resemblance is unmistakable.

[Lucarius1]

That's great physical music, not those electronic manipulated stuff, with which everybody thinks he can sing and do music. This is REAL music!!!

[jasoneric]

I love this song! This makes me want to learn mandolin.

[SpenserAteTheWorld]

the beginning sounds exactly like the intro to jessica

[HillbillyJ]

"Jessica" by the Allman Brothers at 4:00! AWESOME!

[skakoman]

This guy taught licks to Tony Rice. This is how good he is.

[Cyberbob182]

Visit the gibson website : his wonderfull guitar costs 25.500 $ ... amazing...

[mwadesun]

Ry Cooder - Goin' To Brownsville

[gtdavis3]

yea.. def the allman brothers way before it was the top gear theme song. its off blue sky

[blochomat]

sam: scarborough fair once was a true love of mine, too!

[brooksramsey1]

sam bush just made this my new favorite song. and i think the world of dylan, but sammy boy freakin killed this!! ps- save the earth so we have a place to boogie!!!

[CBcansurvive1]

my idol..

[kikomiko1]

I would kill a man to be as good as Sam Bush.

[migasaguiar]

I would too, those chops are just amazing. and hear the feakin' solo!!!

[ActualAl]

At four minutes 10 seconds he definately cuts into the theme from UK TV show Top Gear :)

[curtiscray]

I thought it was the Allman Brothers?

[vk2uvp]

@ActualAl Yes it is, well spotted Al

[ActualAl]

AAAAAAce

[samkaktus]

wunderschön; geiler song

respect=)

[cowmax1962]

love love love his shirt.. of course... LOVE his music too!!!

[Organicviking]

yessssss.....I get to see him on Friday!!!!

[PureZ3n]

I saw him Friday too. It was great.

[rb204]

SAM BUSH!!!!

[Jahmoon00]

Who's better than Sam Bush?

[OfficialEricDurham]

no. one.

[phatguitarman]

@OfficialEricDurham Amen

[da12ius]

Chris Thile?

[jamint3]

@da12ius nope...

[DannyWrigley]

@Jahmoon00 Chris Thile.

[EpitomeOfBlasphemy]

@DannyWrigley Yea, Chris is a better player than Sam. But Chris is kind of a prick, and Sam's a much better entertainer.

[whomejohn]

@DannyWrigley Great, but not better...

[jamint3]

@DannyWrigley No way.. This is Chris Thile's influence.

Sam Bush has a style of his own that is next to none. JMO though

[ScroteMonster]

@Jahmoon00 chris thile

[EpitomeOfBlasphemy]

@Jahmoon00 Technically speaking, Chris Thile is probably a better player than Sam. However, Chris doesn't even come close to Sam's level of inovation, creativity and energy. Sam is a much better performer.

[kingbenlucas]

@EpitomeOfBlasphemy 'doesn't come close to his level of inovation[sic]' Ha

[kingbenlucas]

@EpitomeOfBlasphemy 'Chris doesn't even come close to Sam's level of inovation [sic]' Ha, it seems you have never heard punch brothers

[EpitomeOfBlasphemy]

@kingbenlucas On the contrary, I am quite familiar with the Punch Brothers. They are phenomenal musicians. They're stuff is some of the greatest music ever created, but only on a technical level. It lacks the beauty that Sam Bush brings to the field. I'm not saying I don't adore Chris Thile's playing. I think he's one of the greatest musicians that has ever existed, and he is mathematically a better player than Sam Bush. But I still like Sam better. Also, I'm aware of how to spell innovation.

[drdhdc00]

@Jahmoon00 That's an easy one....NO ONE!!!!

[FacetiousCapricious]

@Jahmoon00

ABSOLUTELY NO ONE!

[justinge999]

@Jahmoon00 Adam Steffey........ Just sayin'.

[1991Martin]

@Jahmoon00 it is hard to say but I thik Chris Thile is amazing and most incredible mandolin player on world :D

[nachoisone]

@Jahmoon00 Sam Bush

[matthiax]

@Jahmoon00 Chris Thile. Sorry, I love Sam Bush, but I had to say it.

[alexmariee22]

@Jahmoon00 Demi Lovato

[journeybear]

Very nice. Fine arrangement and use of motif. This is the kind of stuff you can only do when the crowd is paying attention - learn from this. folks! Pay attention or you'll miss out ... on stuff like this! I like the quote of ABB's "Jessica" at the end too. Just one thing - why the abrupt end? This happens a lot at youtube. Why not let us hear the last chord ring and the fans going wild? Otherwise, this is 4:35 of solo mandolin bliss.

[telejammerb]

Such a beautiful cover, on a cool summer night this can bring a grown man to tears...

[davidablair]

Hi all. Sam would say 'good evening music lovers". He usually does at every show. Yeah, he plays so well, bluegrass, motown, reggae, whatever. After some 20 shows I've never been disappointed. He can play LONG sets.

And nice to see new fans here. Info; National Fiddling Champ at 15 years old, member of Newgrass Revival, with Bela Fleck, John Cowan, Pat Flynn, Later band; Edgar Myer, Mark Oconnor, Tony Rice, Jerry Douglas, Fleck. Sam has recorded with; Rowan, Harris, Ponty, Grisman, Jorma, more.

[onehipdawg]

Newgrass Revival was orginally with Courtney Johnson on banjo, not Bela.

Everyone forgets him!!

[CactusConnection]

this is so wonderfull... !!!

[gscribbles]

I would love the tabs for this on mandolin. Just great. He is a god on the mandolin. I have the DVD and so many San Bush CD.

[mpd613]

I couldnt agree more. He is lto the mandolin what les paul and chet atkins are to the guitar. Have you ever heard of his song Majestic? It is on King of My World. First song I learned on mandolin.

[gscribbles]

No, I will pick up the CD. I've been playing for 2 years, Its great fun. Still lots to learn.

[SoulDog]

Majestic was written by a local in johnson city about a shoe shine man at the old majestic theater . When iwas a young boy i used to still coins from him on the ground around his shoe shine area.

Great song great memory!

[markelberry]

We are so blessed to enjoy this lifes talents! Sam is the best and always inspires me to want to play music!

[SheffieldTS]

nice playing style and a great voice... dylan covers are notoriously hard to pull off well but this is great. The fills are fantastic, too. Just found Sam Bush and will look around for his music now.

[chirfu]

he is a true Hoss.... in every meaning of the word! you have surely heard him not knowing it if you like/listen to acoustic music.

[moorekevinpaul]

He is the best. Love the song,and never heard it played so well. A cool way to start the day. kevinpaul

[FredThaHead]

This was an AWESOME performance. It doesn't get any purer than that. Am I the only one to catch Bush throwing in those "Jessica", (Allman Brothers), licks near the close of the song?

P.S. Funny thing is, I never liked Dylan's versions of this tune, and I dig Dylan.

[johnscck]

How could you miss it?

[Jimbojones1135]

haha i definitely noticed that too. i love it.

[MVIDSMITH]

i personally prefer his stylings to the dawg.

[brntroutguy]

I recently saw Sam live and an now a true devotee what a high energy performance. Well worth seeing, he is great showman and travels with extremely talented artist.

[mandlnpickr]

So Nice!!

[pmontaner]

What a wonderful person that man is.

[uptownjesusRS]

one of the best dylan covers around for sure.

[barefootstomp]

one of the most admirable and genuine dudes in the world

[pgandy86]

oh my god! beautiful.

[helmuttdvm]

Try to get a chance to see him at Telluride, it's a great experience up in the mountains. Sam is the King!

[Whs728]

Beautiful song, I love Sam bush so much. anyone know where I can get tabs for this?

[DEADHAWK076]

I'm working dilligently on tabbing this very version of the song, I'm about 1/3 through the solo, the rest I've almost got

[mandokiddo]

Do you think you could possibly email me the tabs for the song part? I don't really care too much about the solo part but I'd like to cover this tune for my band and i'm having trouble with it. It'd be much appreciated.

[DEADHAWK076]

Send me your e-mail address in a message and I'll e-mail it to you.

Can you run Guitar Pro?

If not, I'll send you the PDF the program can make

[sean808080]

He makes it look so easy. Love his music.

[Mandolin1944]

How many other pickers can make a mandolin sound like an entire band? There are a lot of great mandolin pickers these days but Sam is still right up with the best of them.

[ChiStlAZOrl]

Remember this from 25th Telluride cd. 10 yrs ago. Great memories. God it makes my heart yearn!

[BambiLoo]

I really love his style. He just has the spirit ... plain and simple ... not to mention he's a true artist.

[pnebenzahl]

Another great student of Jethro Burns!

[bioniclebluegrass]

ive got the concert dvd with this its got 16 song copyright law but i guess nobody cares

[DEADHAWK076]

ummmmm, this video was uploaded by Gibson....... they aren't violating copyright lmao

[bioniclebluegrass]

i know

[DEADHAWK076]

oh, I thought you were commenting that whoever uploaded this should be ashamed for violating copyright, my bad

[phishyless19]

amazing

[Laryodienhizer]

sam bush owns...mandolins

[THEmontez]

0:38 - Be so ashamed of yourself right now.

[motomike58]

Saw Sam and NGR in the 70's while I was in college and he and they are all still some of my favorite musicians. Met him in T-ride in '05---great guy too!

[kittykitty0422]

awesome mandolin playing. saw him at the lime kiln great music......very very nice person too!

[Laryodienhizer]

i would know, met him at merlefest =D

[tconnarn]

Merlefest is the highlight of my year! I love how approacable and personable the musicans are there. Such good vibes! 223 days to go!

p.s. check out my +/- 50 Merlefest '08 videos

[megadeth097]

saw him live last year and saw him jam with some other awesome mandolinist how ever you spell that, i cant remember his name. my mom listens to a lot of bluegrass and i like it a litte im more into heavy metal but this guy is freakin awesome

[Laryodienhizer]

this...this is what amazes me. People can relate to this guy so well, no matter what background, and Im happy to see for once, a person who knows that there is more than one type of music out there.

[CatHeadBiskit]

Great stuff!!...Rock on Sam.

[xxsugarxarteryxx]

reminds me of clapton kind of- great guitar work!

[Cheese797]

I discovered Sam Bush in college back in 2001, and I still love this stuff today. Drinking beer and listening to quality music such as this is one of my favorite things to do.

[spoolinitup33]

Sounds ilke someone needs to get a life.

[glittone]

What a pity; it must suck to be joyless.

[tconnarn]

hellyeah! and playing music while drinking beer!

[diptanshu]

super

[TNbluegrasser]

Sam Bush is awesome! Normally, I don't care for "new grass", but you gotta love Sam!

[SoloDallas]

Love this.

[axisofthewheel]

I can't believe so few hits ! Superb virtuoso performance