Wes seemingly never paid a price for commercial crap like this. The arrangement is not to my taste and the tempo is too fast. Little Anthony is worth a listen in this regard. Wes may have influenced a generation or two of guitar players, but even he could be overproduced and make a stinker.
@6468792 that's, of course, your opinion. i happen to think that this song ( the entire album) was far from 'overproduced'. the horns and strings are perfect. no, this isn't a 'tight' jazz combo, but it is an excellent example of jazz fusion (emphasis, admittedly, on the 'fusion') and it sounds good to a lot of people.
wes had something like 6 or 7 kids, and up until a few years before this album was put out, he was still working a day job. nothing wrong with giving folks what they want.
@neoconsnightmare3 I certainly don't begrudge him the opportunity to make some bucks ... I just don't think this is representative of his work or his talent...that' s my opinion of course...maybe i am still smarting from buying one of his commercial efforts when i was looking for jazz....
@6468792 LOL...well, I first found out about him my freshman year of college (a million years ago) with "A Day in the Life". I loved the orchestration, and then I dug deeper. I love his small unit work, work with Jimmy Smith and the Sebersky orchestrated stuff equally.
@neoconsnightmare3 A fan of orchestrations like you might like some of my 700 playlists. Over 400 musicians have their own playlists & Wes is one of about 20 guitarists listed. 100 genres are represented as well as every year since 1900. It's an archive of the best of 20th century music. As for whether Wes should have done this type of recording - Xavier Cugat said he was just fine giving the public what they wanted & enjoying his nice swimming pool! & nothing well-scored is overproduced! chuck
Damn it...this recording is just tooooooo damn short....!!!! it could have been 30 minutes long and I would not ever tire of listening to it........ Oliver Nelson was a brilliant arranger and musical director........well Wes is Wes........!!! What a great historical and everlasting recording...!!
I'll like that arrangement to do someday done by the late saxophonist/arranger/composer/conductor Oliver Nelson. Whatta Genius! I think you have to use music software like Finale or Silbelius
Simply the greatest lyrical quitarist to have ever walked the planet. As evidenced by this song and the arrangement and orchestra of Oliver Nelson. I play the grooves right off this tune every time I play it. GGGRRREEEAAATTTTT...!!!!!!!!!!!
On what album is this??
TheWasband 1 month ago
There's no such thing as commerical, only music-you like it or you don't.
unwindzen 2 months ago
Pure 60's. Great arrangment.
unwindzen 2 months ago
What album:??????
FrenchyDuckbill 10 months ago
Just listen to how much body the lower end sounds on his guitar!
railcar123 11 months ago
Wes seemingly never paid a price for commercial crap like this. The arrangement is not to my taste and the tempo is too fast. Little Anthony is worth a listen in this regard. Wes may have influenced a generation or two of guitar players, but even he could be overproduced and make a stinker.
6468792 1 year ago
@6468792 that's, of course, your opinion. i happen to think that this song ( the entire album) was far from 'overproduced'. the horns and strings are perfect. no, this isn't a 'tight' jazz combo, but it is an excellent example of jazz fusion (emphasis, admittedly, on the 'fusion') and it sounds good to a lot of people.
wes had something like 6 or 7 kids, and up until a few years before this album was put out, he was still working a day job. nothing wrong with giving folks what they want.
neoconsnightmare3 11 months ago
@neoconsnightmare3 I certainly don't begrudge him the opportunity to make some bucks ... I just don't think this is representative of his work or his talent...that' s my opinion of course...maybe i am still smarting from buying one of his commercial efforts when i was looking for jazz....
6468792 11 months ago
@6468792 LOL...well, I first found out about him my freshman year of college (a million years ago) with "A Day in the Life". I loved the orchestration, and then I dug deeper. I love his small unit work, work with Jimmy Smith and the Sebersky orchestrated stuff equally.
his kind of talent can't be suppressed.
neoconsnightmare3 11 months ago
@neoconsnightmare3 A fan of orchestrations like you might like some of my 700 playlists. Over 400 musicians have their own playlists & Wes is one of about 20 guitarists listed. 100 genres are represented as well as every year since 1900. It's an archive of the best of 20th century music. As for whether Wes should have done this type of recording - Xavier Cugat said he was just fine giving the public what they wanted & enjoying his nice swimming pool! & nothing well-scored is overproduced! chuck
chkjns 11 months ago
Damn it...this recording is just tooooooo damn short....!!!! it could have been 30 minutes long and I would not ever tire of listening to it........ Oliver Nelson was a brilliant arranger and musical director........well Wes is Wes........!!! What a great historical and everlasting recording...!!
fessrat 1 year ago
Ótimo! Wes Montgomery foi um músico maravilhoso da minha época, anos 60
tunicobauer 1 year ago
This was the intro song used by an afternoon DJ on Armed Forces Radio in 1967.
Wish I could remember his name. This song always perked me up after a hot tropical day launching combat aircraft in Ubon Thailand
pennridgeboy 1 year ago
I'll like that arrangement to do someday done by the late saxophonist/arranger/composer/conductor Oliver Nelson. Whatta Genius! I think you have to use music software like Finale or Silbelius
imthebrother 2 years ago
@imthebrother im a rapper but i grew up off songs like this i love this song so soothing and relaxing!
RealityWorldNMuzik 1 year ago
Simply the greatest lyrical quitarist to have ever walked the planet. As evidenced by this song and the arrangement and orchestra of Oliver Nelson. I play the grooves right off this tune every time I play it. GGGRRREEEAAATTTTT...!!!!!!!!!!!
quinceykid 2 years ago
Awesome musician too much talent for one man, sadly missed.....
taetoy 2 years ago 2
Going Out of My Head....The best. This arrangement is Timeless beauty.
SwitchinLabels 2 years ago
This is just wonderful !! His playing was as hot as a pretty girl in a short dress !
psychodamned 3 years ago
GOD BLESS WES!!!
shawndoe78 3 years ago 2
Can't be done any better....
albabyluv7 3 years ago
Absolutely brilliant recording.
thr3ddy 3 years ago 5
Brilliant !
DunhillHilton 3 years ago
Great version by the master guitarist, Wes.
jazzquartetman 3 years ago 5