@BottleneckJohn Thank you John. I see them occasionally on the US ebay site. Also on some retail sites, but those are in the $3500 range. Keep searching. I bought this one, I guess more than 5 or 10 years ago on ebay. Buy It Now for $1200. I jumped on it. Enjoy the hunt.
Hey keni my name is Anderson i'm from brasil, and i've recorded your version of come on in my kitchen from robert johnson, please watch and tell what you think about it. heres the link watch?v=n4Tndp779zo
Do you have any tips on where should I start playing blues? I mean, some classic names so i can hear and try to play, and someday get that feeling from my guitar :)
@diegocepacol Here are a few names to start: Charlie Patton, Son House, Robert Johnson, Blind Willie Johnson, Fred McDowell, Bukka White, Tommy Johnson, Muddy Waters...If you are interested in learning this style, please check out my instructional video CDs on ebay by searching: keni lee Thank you for your interest and question. Enjoy.
I would reccommend "Charlie Patton, Son House, Robert Johnson, Blind Willie Johnson, Fred McDowell, Bukka White, Tommy Johnson, Muddy Waters.." as well. Robert Johnson is primarily credited with being one of the original 12 bar blues players - but all the accolades came about after he was poisoned.
You have to get the blues in your head before it will transfer to your music - other wise you wind up playing Rock n Roll. which aint all bad either.
@claptongroupie Thank you for your interest and encouragement. I am glad to hear you are enjoying my renditions. Blues is the foundation of many styles of music. When I was younger, I was a big fan of many Blues based bands. Rolling Stones, Led Zep, Jimi Hendrix...Enjoy.
Superb playing keni, ive just bought a steel resnator to learn slide but my technique isnt good and i buzz all over. any tips on how i can start to sound more in control like you?
Superb playing keni, ive just bought a steel resnator to learn slide but my technique isnt good and i buzz all over. any tips on how i can start to sound more in control like you?
@walrus8111 Thank you for your interest and comment. Please consider my instructional video CDs that are for sale on ebay by searching: keni lee Keep your hand open like holding a ball, hook your thumb on the neck opposite your fingers for support, keep the slide vertical, place the slide directly over the fret, don't push down with the slide, lightly touch the strings using your index finger in front of the slide to mute unwanted noise, move the slide using arm motion. Enjoy.
@mike446211 Thank you for your comment and question. This guitar is known as a fiddle edge dobro because the metal sides are sealed together by crimping the edges and it resembles a violin body. It has a spider bridge cone inside unlike National guitars that have a bisuit bridge cone. It was made sometime in the late 1930s by Dobro, but was sold by Regal.
Hi Keni, love this tune, sounds great. I've been thinking of buying a resonator for quite a white. When I tried one a while ago I was blown away by the tone and the volume. I will catch the first train smokin' to the music store one day and pick one up.
@Musicartsandcoffee Thank you for your comment. Yes, I have to highly agree. I especially like how the sound is created totally acoustically by mechanical means. The Power without the Plug! The best instrument for playing on the street. Enjoy.
@aliccx Thank you for your suggestion and comment. Yes, my voice is definitely a work in progress and a secondary study to my guitar. I am constantly working on it. Enjoy.
Keni, I have the same guitar (almost!) A 1936 Dobro M32 Fiddle Edge, but with different headstock and the "church window" soundholes. I've been playing in lapstyle but have now put it back to standard, in Open G. Action is high enough to still play on lap if I like, anyway. Your videos have been an amazing inspiration. And a huge source of free tuition. Thank you.
@softpackRed Thank you for your comment and sharing. I found this guitar on ebay as a "buy it now" for $1200. At this price I had to buy her. I replaced the non original tuners with quality waverly tuners and a new cone with a compensated bridge. They are wonderful vinage dobros. I hope if viewers find my free tutorials helpful they consider purchasing my instructional CDs available on ebay by searching: keni lee. I believe they will find the series very comprehensive. Enjoy.
F'n beautiful brother! I've been a metal guitar player for 30 years, and just now really started exploring open G tuning. I should have started here! Just beautiful. I sat on the porch for about 2 hrs exploring the open G with an acoustic and wrote some cool stuff. This after about 6 hours on the electric setup. I should mention, Zakk Wylde was my insiration after watching one of his chicken pickin videos. Great job man!
@DimeWyldeBilly Thank you for your kind words. Especially nice to get encouragement from a player with 30 years of experience. There is just something special about open tunings and how the tones blend inside that acoustic box. Don't get me wrong, electric is great too, but definitely a different instrument below the neck. Enjoy..
@Akira161 Thank you for your kind words. If you are interested, please check out my instructional video CDs on ebay by searching: keni lee. I think you will find they offer a different approach than most lessons. I teach songs, but I use them to explain musical theory and how to figure out and arrange songs yourself. I think you have to find your own way to play if you want to get that feeling. Learning original arrangemetns can be very helpful, but learning to express yourself is best. Enjoy
@greenmachinevivi Thank you for sharing. Yes, but rather cathartic. Regardless of how bad things are, people need a release from their suffering. My Grandfather who lived through the Great Depression said they would walk into the movie theater backwards to avoid paying. LOL They lived off of pea soup and coffee. He said it was a good day when you had stale bread for your soup. Enjoy.
Great job! Say, is this the original key of the song? The bass note I hear on you is G, but Johnson's bass note keeps playing B. He used a capo maybe?
Thank you for your comment. I believe RJ tuned to Open A and capo-ed up to B. I am in Open G to match my vocal range. You always open tune the guitar to match your voice. Many players try to force their vocals onto the wrong key. Enjoy.
@daregularperson My pleasure. Just use light strings and don't keep your guitar tuned up that high. Tune her down, when you put her to bed. Those above standard tunings put a lot of stress on the neck. Enjoy.
Thank you for your comment. I believe RJ tuned to Open A and capo-ed to B. I am tuned to Open G to match my voice. You always open tune the guitar to match your voice. Many players force their voice onto the wrong key. Enjoy.
Hi kenny, i've tried to get your dvds on ebay but i'm in england and registered with ebay gb, i cannot get your dvds here, any other way i can get them? Cheers, keep up the gret work.
Thank you for your comment and interest. I am glad you are finding my videos educational. If your are interested in going deeper into this style, please consider purchasing my instructional video CDs that are available on ebay by searching: Keni Lee
They are very reasonably priced and will help you figure out and arrange songs yourself with greater detail. Enjoy.
Yes. It has a spider bridge cone. This guitar was made by Dobro but sold by Regal in the late 1930s. It is also known as a fiddle edge due to the rolled edge used to fasten the top and the back to the sides. Thank you for your interest and comment. Enjoy.
Thank you for your comment. The guitar is from the later 1930s. It was made by Dobro but marketed by Regal. It is unique in that the sides of the bell brass body are not welded, but rolled over creating what is known as a fiddle edge. Enjoy.
This is one of my favorite Robert Johnson songs. All of his songs are amazing but this one has certain tone to the guitar. Right around 1:57 is one of my favorite parts in the song. It has really cool tone and the slide makes it better.
Where can i buy ur instructional cd or dvd and do u teach how to play this kind of music on ur dvd.
Thank you for all your comments. Please check out my instructional CDs that are available on ebay. Search: Keni Lee. They will help you get a good hand on this style. Please feel free to write if you have further questions. Enjoy.
Thank you. Not to open up a can of worms, but I don't think we have souls. Not the kind that floats up to heaven when we drop dead. I think due to our limtless greed, we can't accept the fact that we die. We want more. 70 or 80 years isn't enough. We want to live forever. We are much more than this bag of skin. What lives on is what we leave behind. Did we make the world better or did we make it worse? Ain't no Heaven, ain't no Hell, where I'm gonna go, ain't nobody gonna tell. Take care.
Oh, I'm no believer in Heaven and Hell...so I'm all with you here, but many a good song's come out of that image of Johnson at the crossroads bargaining for his "soul"...
Thank you. Ya, I think if you listen to enough old 78 rpm recordings of the old blues classics you soon realize, RJ was smart at packaging images into his songs he too learned from players of the past. Actually I believe the Crossroads story started with Tommy Johnson. Everybody loves a good story with mystery and horror. Myth is definately more interesting than fact. Enjoy.
Thank you. When I first started playing Blues I didn't sing. Then when I was investigating Bottleneck playing, I started trying to find the melody lines with the slide. I realized that Blues is about call and response. In my opinion learning to sing can greatly improve your guitar playing.
You are welcome. Open tuning above standard is very hard on strings, and could possibly damage your guitar. Too much tension. If you want to tune above standard to Open E or A, it is best to use lighter strings. Medium gauge works well for Open D or G. Thank you for your interest. Enjoy.
Sorry, I do not have tabs available for this song. If you are interested in this style, please consider purchasing my instructional video CDs that contain tablature. They are for sale on ebay. Search Keni Lee They will supply you with the same information I use to figure out, and arrange songs like this one. Happy Holidays!
yeah, very very nice slide action, its smooth and full of feeling as you let the slide creep up to the note. I take it this is in open G, i alwyas thought this tune was in B for some reason?
Thank you Jord. Usually there is tuning info at the right of the video. Yes, I'm in Open G to match my singing pitch, but I believe you are correct about key of B. RJ would tune up to Open A and capo the second fret. It sounds just like the old 78rpm when you do tune up, but you need lighter strings on the guitar, and I can't sing that high with my baritone voice. I will send you some info. Enjoy.
A masterful performance...very true to the original. "I know she's gone and she won't be back; she took(stole) the last nickel out her notion sack" is how I remember it... but my memory is pretty dusty :-)
Thank you for your comment. Well, I'm not exactly sure but, I believe he stole her last nickel from her nation sack. A nation sack was a small bag a women would wear by her private parts for safe keeping money or other things of value.
hi, i play banjo but bought a resonator some yrs ago. since stumbleing upon you on you tube i now play it again but with more vigor. i tune kinda like my banjo D G D G B D (i like dees).I love your playing style,your a mellow fellow!
Thank you for the kind words. Yes, that is the same tuning I'm using for Open G (DGDgbd). I play 5 string banjo sometimes, but my playing is certainly not Bluegrass. It is simply based on my understanding of open tuned slide guitar.
Hi Keni Lee, I have to echo bisquitpal's sentiments exactly. I've been playing the piano since I was a kid, but started teaching myself to play the guitar when I moved out west and didn't have a piano. Since I recently realized that bottleneck resonator is the most gorgeous sounding instrument EVER, I just bought one and your videos are wonderful. I'm also buying your DVD.
Thank you for your comments, and your support by purchasing my CD. I fully agree with you, the resonator guitar has a beautiful and interesting tone. In open tuning, the complimentary harmonic drone tones created by all the strings vibrating creates such a full sound. They are in a class by themselves among guitars. When you start working thru the lessons, please feel free to write if you have any guestions. I think with your past knowledge of music you will enjoy the approach. Enjoy.
Thanks! At last someone who uses the same technique as I learned myself i.e. bottleneck on the pinky and using fingerpicks. If I might humbly offer one tip: Stephen Grossman uses the technique of "spitting", which I copied. It is playing the string at the same time with thumb pick and another finger pick. You just kinda squeeze the string between the two picks. It's great for lead licks like after ".....raining outdoors" as they really sound strong. Meanwhile I'll get my teeth into your version.
Thank you. The Crossroads of Highway 49 & 61 of course. If you search ebay, it is possible you will find a vintage Fiddle edge. Please check out my friend Frank at rebuplicguitars if you are looking for a well made affordable reproduction resonator. Make sure you tell him Keni Lee sent you.
Hi Keni Lee: Great job!!! what can I say. I fell in love with resonators and began building them with no idea how to play. I've been playing daily and could find no one to teach it. I just played on my own and had some but little success. I've learned more from you in three days than I ever have or would have. Thanks for that. I'm buying your CD and am recomending it to many.Your postings on this site are very generous and you are a gentleman. Cheers from Canada
Thank you. I'm glad you are finding my lessons informtive. I love this stuff, and it's great to share it with people who are interested in playing this style. Please feel free to write if you have any questions. Enjoy, and thanks again for the kind words.
Thank you for your interest. Yes, this guitar is a 1935-1940? Regal M14 Fiddle Edge Dobro (Spider Cone). The headstock reads: Alhambra. It is made of nickel plated brass. It was an Ebay, Buy It now that I bought many years back for $1200
Thank you. Well, when I went down to the Crossroads one dark, full mooned night at exactly midnight, the Devil said, "Not another Blues player!" "You are the 2378th one this week." "Your soul is not worth a dime these days." He tuned my guitar, played a few Robert Johnson tunes, handed the guitar back to me, and said, "Get the hell out of here before I change my mind." True story.
Thank ya man. I used to play electric blues, but i started playing fingerpicking and slide blues and it has helped me 200%. Thank You for all your help. Keep on gettin them blues!
Thank you. I checked out Jeff Martin and his 7 string reso. I liked Jeff's playing. Seven strings are not new. Jazz players have been using them for decades. The price is a little steep at $3500. National makes a beautiful baritone that has an extra long neck. Someday I'll get one, but for now I already have a full boat. Thanks for the info.
Thank you. I have plans to make this a "How do you play" lessons. It's a great song because the notes that are played, are the melody line that you sing. Please be patient. I'm currently working on the Open G lessons, and this whole project is a long term adventure. So, please stay tuned.
hay keni!! your the man!!!!!! i have just started playing slide and realy enjoying it heaps iv found out i realy like robert johnson and i waz wondering if you could make this into a tutorial please i would realy appreciate it!
Thank you. This guitar is a 1935-1940? Regal M14 Fiddle Edge Dobro (Spider Cone). The headstock reads: Alhambra. It is made of nickel plated brass. It was an Ebay, Buy It now that I bought many years back for $1200.
Nice sustain!! I keep looking for a fiddle-edge..
BottleneckJohn 2 months ago
@BottleneckJohn Thank you John. I see them occasionally on the US ebay site. Also on some retail sites, but those are in the $3500 range. Keep searching. I bought this one, I guess more than 5 or 10 years ago on ebay. Buy It Now for $1200. I jumped on it. Enjoy the hunt.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 months ago
Sorry here's the link youtube.com/watch?v=9MZJappp1Mw
blskc 7 months ago
@blskc Thank you for your interest and sharing your video. I cannot get the link to work. Just send it through email. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 7 months ago
Hey keni my name is Anderson i'm from brasil, and i've recorded your version of come on in my kitchen from robert johnson, please watch and tell what you think about it. heres the link watch?v=n4Tndp779zo
YoshiHardcoreskf3 7 months ago
@YoshiHardcoreskf3 Thank you for your interest and sharing your video. I cannot get the link to work. Just send it through email. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 7 months ago
Cool, really cool! :D
Do you have any tips on where should I start playing blues? I mean, some classic names so i can hear and try to play, and someday get that feeling from my guitar :)
Thank you
diegocepacol 8 months ago
@diegocepacol Here are a few names to start: Charlie Patton, Son House, Robert Johnson, Blind Willie Johnson, Fred McDowell, Bukka White, Tommy Johnson, Muddy Waters...If you are interested in learning this style, please check out my instructional video CDs on ebay by searching: keni lee Thank you for your interest and question. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 8 months ago
@diegocepacol
I would reccommend "Charlie Patton, Son House, Robert Johnson, Blind Willie Johnson, Fred McDowell, Bukka White, Tommy Johnson, Muddy Waters.." as well. Robert Johnson is primarily credited with being one of the original 12 bar blues players - but all the accolades came about after he was poisoned.
You have to get the blues in your head before it will transfer to your music - other wise you wind up playing Rock n Roll. which aint all bad either.
Big Ron
BIgRon2176 6 months ago
@BIgRon2176 Thank you for your response. I highly agree with your suggestions. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 6 months ago
@TheMrFrufo Thank you for your comment. I appreciate your encouragement. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 9 months ago
I love your work..I am mainly a classic rock and blues and bluegrass fan (which is my upbringing) this reminds me of my roots..thank you
claptongroupie 10 months ago
@claptongroupie Thank you for your interest and encouragement. I am glad to hear you are enjoying my renditions. Blues is the foundation of many styles of music. When I was younger, I was a big fan of many Blues based bands. Rolling Stones, Led Zep, Jimi Hendrix...Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 10 months ago
Thanks - I like your interpretation ...
Wats4Crick 11 months ago
@Wats4Crick Thank you for your comment. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 11 months ago
Will definitely get one of your CDs, cheers kenni.
walrus8111 1 year ago
@walrus8111 Thank you. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
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Superb playing keni, ive just bought a steel resnator to learn slide but my technique isnt good and i buzz all over. any tips on how i can start to sound more in control like you?
walrus8111 1 year ago
Superb playing keni, ive just bought a steel resnator to learn slide but my technique isnt good and i buzz all over. any tips on how i can start to sound more in control like you?
walrus8111 1 year ago
@walrus8111 Thank you for your interest and comment. Please consider my instructional video CDs that are for sale on ebay by searching: keni lee Keep your hand open like holding a ball, hook your thumb on the neck opposite your fingers for support, keep the slide vertical, place the slide directly over the fret, don't push down with the slide, lightly touch the strings using your index finger in front of the slide to mute unwanted noise, move the slide using arm motion. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
you probably have THE best R.J covers on youtube
congrats brother, keep doing what your doing
cheers
HendrixGuitarGod108 1 year ago
@HendrixGuitarGod108 Thank you for your kind and encouraging words. Greatly appreciated. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Can you tell me about the guitar.
mike446211 1 year ago
@mike446211 Thank you for your comment and question. This guitar is known as a fiddle edge dobro because the metal sides are sealed together by crimping the edges and it resembles a violin body. It has a spider bridge cone inside unlike National guitars that have a bisuit bridge cone. It was made sometime in the late 1930s by Dobro, but was sold by Regal.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Nice job.
mike446211 1 year ago
Hi Keni, love this tune, sounds great. I've been thinking of buying a resonator for quite a white. When I tried one a while ago I was blown away by the tone and the volume. I will catch the first train smokin' to the music store one day and pick one up.
Musicartsandcoffee 1 year ago
@Musicartsandcoffee Thank you for your comment. Yes, I have to highly agree. I especially like how the sound is created totally acoustically by mechanical means. The Power without the Plug! The best instrument for playing on the street. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Great vocals too...you have lots of emotion in the voice ..well done !
olliebear2 1 year ago
@olliebear2 Thank you for your comments and encouragement. Happy Holidays. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Damn, great job.
Trapar137 1 year ago
@Trapar137 Thank you for your comment. Enjoy
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
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super playing but I believe you could get the pitch of voice higher
aliccx 1 year ago
super playing but I believe you could get the pitch of voice higher
aliccx 1 year ago
@aliccx Thank you for your suggestion and comment. Yes, my voice is definitely a work in progress and a secondary study to my guitar. I am constantly working on it. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Oh how that wind do howl
CletusColtrane 1 year ago
@CletusColtrane Thank you for your comment. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
still awesome keni lee!
choogybean 1 year ago
@choogybean Thank you for your encouraging words. I greatly appreciate your continued interest. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Keni, I have the same guitar (almost!) A 1936 Dobro M32 Fiddle Edge, but with different headstock and the "church window" soundholes. I've been playing in lapstyle but have now put it back to standard, in Open G. Action is high enough to still play on lap if I like, anyway. Your videos have been an amazing inspiration. And a huge source of free tuition. Thank you.
softpackRed 1 year ago
@softpackRed Thank you for your comment and sharing. I found this guitar on ebay as a "buy it now" for $1200. At this price I had to buy her. I replaced the non original tuners with quality waverly tuners and a new cone with a compensated bridge. They are wonderful vinage dobros. I hope if viewers find my free tutorials helpful they consider purchasing my instructional CDs available on ebay by searching: keni lee. I believe they will find the series very comprehensive. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
F'n beautiful brother! I've been a metal guitar player for 30 years, and just now really started exploring open G tuning. I should have started here! Just beautiful. I sat on the porch for about 2 hrs exploring the open G with an acoustic and wrote some cool stuff. This after about 6 hours on the electric setup. I should mention, Zakk Wylde was my insiration after watching one of his chicken pickin videos. Great job man!
DimeWyldeBilly 1 year ago
@DimeWyldeBilly Thank you for your kind words. Especially nice to get encouragement from a player with 30 years of experience. There is just something special about open tunings and how the tones blend inside that acoustic box. Don't get me wrong, electric is great too, but definitely a different instrument below the neck. Enjoy..
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
this is great... you played it perfect, it has the feeling.
I play blues myself and i still can't play the delta blues, is very complex and difficult. Besides, I suck with a slide...
Congratulations man, is an awesome cover.
Saludos desde Chile amigo.
Akira161 1 year ago
@Akira161 Thank you for your kind words. If you are interested, please check out my instructional video CDs on ebay by searching: keni lee. I think you will find they offer a different approach than most lessons. I teach songs, but I use them to explain musical theory and how to figure out and arrange songs yourself. I think you have to find your own way to play if you want to get that feeling. Learning original arrangemetns can be very helpful, but learning to express yourself is best. Enjoy
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Nice! Sounds like you mean it.
iciavosser 1 year ago
@iciavosser Thank you for your comment. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Great! i'm buying a Fender FR48 just for learning these beautiful songs!
Javier, Brazil
MrViolero 1 year ago
@MrViolero Thank you for your comment. Please feel free to write if you have any questions about playing this style of guitar. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
"I like this music ... but it makes me so sad"
Steve Martin in The Jerk
greenmachinevivi 1 year ago
@greenmachinevivi Thank you for sharing. Yes, but rather cathartic. Regardless of how bad things are, people need a release from their suffering. My Grandfather who lived through the Great Depression said they would walk into the movie theater backwards to avoid paying. LOL They lived off of pea soup and coffee. He said it was a good day when you had stale bread for your soup. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Great job! Say, is this the original key of the song? The bass note I hear on you is G, but Johnson's bass note keeps playing B. He used a capo maybe?
daregularperson 1 year ago
Thank you for your comment. I believe RJ tuned to Open A and capo-ed up to B. I am in Open G to match my vocal range. You always open tune the guitar to match your voice. Many players try to force their vocals onto the wrong key. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
@KeniLeeBurgess Thanks for the insight! I never thought about using open A. Cheers!
daregularperson 1 year ago
@daregularperson My pleasure. Just use light strings and don't keep your guitar tuned up that high. Tune her down, when you put her to bed. Those above standard tunings put a lot of stress on the neck. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Thank you for your comment. I believe RJ tuned to Open A and capo-ed to B. I am tuned to Open G to match my voice. You always open tune the guitar to match your voice. Many players force their voice onto the wrong key. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Thank you for your question. I am in open G (DGDgbd low to high) If you look to the right of my videos, I usually provide tuning information. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
Hi kenny, i've tried to get your dvds on ebay but i'm in england and registered with ebay gb, i cannot get your dvds here, any other way i can get them? Cheers, keep up the gret work.
mikalimick 2 years ago
@mikalimick Thank you for your interest. You can order directly through the mail. Please watch this video:
Mail Order Info: Blues Guitar: Bottleneck Slide Instructional Lesson CDs / Keni Lee Burgess
I will also send you some information. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
Thank you, Sir - Inspirational - translating the Man's music to the modern day - keeping it faithful, fresh and current :)
hendrix776 2 years ago
@hendrix776 Thank you for your comment. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
This stuff is teaching me slide Guitar. Thanks for the clear video. Great song!
rqzeal 2 years ago
Thank you for your comment and interest. I am glad you are finding my videos educational. If your are interested in going deeper into this style, please consider purchasing my instructional video CDs that are available on ebay by searching: Keni Lee
They are very reasonably priced and will help you figure out and arrange songs yourself with greater detail. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
Cool song!!!!!!!! And that's a fabulous guitar!!!!
healthnbeauty1 2 years ago
Thank you. Best of Health and Wealth in 2010. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
is that a dobro?
Tennisers 2 years ago
Yes. It has a spider bridge cone. This guitar was made by Dobro but sold by Regal in the late 1930s. It is also known as a fiddle edge due to the rolled edge used to fasten the top and the back to the sides. Thank you for your interest and comment. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
it's a dobro
Tennisers 2 years ago
Man, holy fucking shit,
that sounds so awesome...
Epiphonefan 2 years ago
Thank you for your comment. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
Nice job as always Mr. Keni
resoblues 2 years ago
Thank you. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
Hey I like how you keep to the original interpretation,I did a version of this but I play it John Campbell style.Good Job!
ipodjunkie5 2 years ago
Thank you for your comment. I will definately check out your video. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
I have this song on a Steve Miller album, like it very much. I don't play any instrument at all,
but I love to see talented people like you
play guitar or dobro in that bluesy style.
Live music makes the world more beautiful.
wolfwhistle3 2 years ago
Thank you for your kind words and encouragement. I never knew Steve Miller covered this tune. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
great
groanbox 2 years ago
Thank you.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
I Love Your Videos Man, I Am So Going To Subscribe :)
YOUPUBEISGAY 2 years ago
Thank you for your comment and support. Please feel free to write if you have any questions. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
this is an excellent version. and what a beautiful guitar
cousinmerle 2 years ago
Thank you for your comment. The guitar is from the later 1930s. It was made by Dobro but marketed by Regal. It is unique in that the sides of the bell brass body are not welded, but rolled over creating what is known as a fiddle edge. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
Really nice, great vocals as well.
ukeninja1 2 years ago
Thank you. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
Man, thats some smooth slide guitar.
That was really nice.
sonhouse50 2 years ago
Thank you for the kind words. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
wooow.....greetings from Greece!
dinzakos6 2 years ago
great as always !! :D
you are a great artist, i really enjoy your vids !!
greetings from Argentina : )
punk48livac 2 years ago
Thank you for your comment. I'm glad you are enjoying my videos.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
Very well done, thanks for posting.
ed677 2 years ago
Thank you for the kind words. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
AWESOME! I first heard this by Steve Miller Band before I even knew what blues was, in 1974 or so...very well done!!!
RudeMoodBand 2 years ago
Thank you for the kind words. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
This is one of my favorite Robert Johnson songs. All of his songs are amazing but this one has certain tone to the guitar. Right around 1:57 is one of my favorite parts in the song. It has really cool tone and the slide makes it better.
Where can i buy ur instructional cd or dvd and do u teach how to play this kind of music on ur dvd.
Thanks and keep up the great work
billcosby92 2 years ago
Thank you for all your comments. Please check out my instructional CDs that are available on ebay. Search: Keni Lee. They will help you get a good hand on this style. Please feel free to write if you have further questions. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
You play that thing like you might've done gone sold your soul!
oldnrone 2 years ago
Thank you. Not to open up a can of worms, but I don't think we have souls. Not the kind that floats up to heaven when we drop dead. I think due to our limtless greed, we can't accept the fact that we die. We want more. 70 or 80 years isn't enough. We want to live forever. We are much more than this bag of skin. What lives on is what we leave behind. Did we make the world better or did we make it worse? Ain't no Heaven, ain't no Hell, where I'm gonna go, ain't nobody gonna tell. Take care.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
Oh, I'm no believer in Heaven and Hell...so I'm all with you here, but many a good song's come out of that image of Johnson at the crossroads bargaining for his "soul"...
oldnrone 2 years ago
Thank you. Ya, I think if you listen to enough old 78 rpm recordings of the old blues classics you soon realize, RJ was smart at packaging images into his songs he too learned from players of the past. Actually I believe the Crossroads story started with Tommy Johnson. Everybody loves a good story with mystery and horror. Myth is definately more interesting than fact. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
I keep coming back to this , it's the best version I've heard done by anyone ..
vjdunn 3 years ago
Thank you. When I first started playing Blues I didn't sing. Then when I was investigating Bottleneck playing, I started trying to find the melody lines with the slide. I realized that Blues is about call and response. In my opinion learning to sing can greatly improve your guitar playing.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
NIce! My favorite R. Johnson tune.
Smudgefizz 3 years ago
Thank you. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
Thanks for showing how to do this in open G! I couldn't tell you how many strings I've broken trying to tune to A.
dsarverr 3 years ago
You are welcome. Open tuning above standard is very hard on strings, and could possibly damage your guitar. Too much tension. If you want to tune above standard to Open E or A, it is best to use lighter strings. Medium gauge works well for Open D or G. Thank you for your interest. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
very very good...luca Italy
stercobikers 3 years ago
Thank you.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
do you have a tab?
huruguru123 3 years ago
Sorry, I do not have tabs available for this song. If you are interested in this style, please consider purchasing my instructional video CDs that contain tablature. They are for sale on ebay. Search Keni Lee They will supply you with the same information I use to figure out, and arrange songs like this one. Happy Holidays!
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
yeah, very very nice slide action, its smooth and full of feeling as you let the slide creep up to the note. I take it this is in open G, i alwyas thought this tune was in B for some reason?
Do you have info on your CD, please write back.
cheers Jord
judahan 3 years ago
Thank you Jord. Usually there is tuning info at the right of the video. Yes, I'm in Open G to match my singing pitch, but I believe you are correct about key of B. RJ would tune up to Open A and capo the second fret. It sounds just like the old 78rpm when you do tune up, but you need lighter strings on the guitar, and I can't sing that high with my baritone voice. I will send you some info. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
this was really good guitar playing and your singing too! :D
i have too learn some blues scales after hearing this :D
anton9108 3 years ago
Thank you for your comment. Blues scale 1,flat3,4,5,flat7
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
Love it! Fantastic voice. I wanna learn to play like this.
EDBANGER1980 3 years ago
Thank you. I will send you some information about my instructional video CDs, that you might find useful in learning this style.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
Kenilee, Awesome playing as usual.
BlindLemonJR 3 years ago
Thank you.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
Like your style Keni!
Greetings from Hungary!
gregzzblog 3 years ago
Thank you.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
Well done bro
cranktool 3 years ago
Thank you.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
A masterful performance...very true to the original. "I know she's gone and she won't be back; she took(stole) the last nickel out her notion sack" is how I remember it... but my memory is pretty dusty :-)
kd5txo 3 years ago
Thank you for your comment. Well, I'm not exactly sure but, I believe he stole her last nickel from her nation sack. A nation sack was a small bag a women would wear by her private parts for safe keeping money or other things of value.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
Where did you get that triolian? Could you please PM me?
Aberrr 3 years ago
Thank you for your question. This guitar is a 1935 Regal Alhambra M14 Fiddle edge Dobro guitar. I bought it years ago on ebay.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
hi, i play banjo but bought a resonator some yrs ago. since stumbleing upon you on you tube i now play it again but with more vigor. i tune kinda like my banjo D G D G B D (i like dees).I love your playing style,your a mellow fellow!
mythikyle 3 years ago
Thank you for the kind words. Yes, that is the same tuning I'm using for Open G (DGDgbd). I play 5 string banjo sometimes, but my playing is certainly not Bluegrass. It is simply based on my understanding of open tuned slide guitar.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
waow that was ....i'm speechless bravo is all i can say 5stars
rafman54 3 years ago
Thank you very much for your comment.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
Hi Keni Lee, I have to echo bisquitpal's sentiments exactly. I've been playing the piano since I was a kid, but started teaching myself to play the guitar when I moved out west and didn't have a piano. Since I recently realized that bottleneck resonator is the most gorgeous sounding instrument EVER, I just bought one and your videos are wonderful. I'm also buying your DVD.
jsarfaty 3 years ago
Thank you for your comments, and your support by purchasing my CD. I fully agree with you, the resonator guitar has a beautiful and interesting tone. In open tuning, the complimentary harmonic drone tones created by all the strings vibrating creates such a full sound. They are in a class by themselves among guitars. When you start working thru the lessons, please feel free to write if you have any guestions. I think with your past knowledge of music you will enjoy the approach. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
Thanks! At last someone who uses the same technique as I learned myself i.e. bottleneck on the pinky and using fingerpicks. If I might humbly offer one tip: Stephen Grossman uses the technique of "spitting", which I copied. It is playing the string at the same time with thumb pick and another finger pick. You just kinda squeeze the string between the two picks. It's great for lead licks like after ".....raining outdoors" as they really sound strong. Meanwhile I'll get my teeth into your version.
50sResearchCenter 3 years ago
Thank you for sharing this musical idea. It's a great way to get more punch out of the guitar.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
Oh man the more I hear this guitar, the more I'm leaning towards one :)
And nice Robert johnson, What Crossroads mate.
ZombieGuitarPlaya 3 years ago
Thank you. The Crossroads of Highway 49 & 61 of course. If you search ebay, it is possible you will find a vintage Fiddle edge. Please check out my friend Frank at rebuplicguitars if you are looking for a well made affordable reproduction resonator. Make sure you tell him Keni Lee sent you.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
simply perfect
megstubetops 3 years ago
Thank you. Please visit my page, and click on "Playlists". The videos are organized for better selection.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
Hi Keni Lee: Great job!!! what can I say. I fell in love with resonators and began building them with no idea how to play. I've been playing daily and could find no one to teach it. I just played on my own and had some but little success. I've learned more from you in three days than I ever have or would have. Thanks for that. I'm buying your CD and am recomending it to many.Your postings on this site are very generous and you are a gentleman. Cheers from Canada
bisquitpal 4 years ago
Thank you. I'm glad you are finding my lessons informtive. I love this stuff, and it's great to share it with people who are interested in playing this style. Please feel free to write if you have any questions. Enjoy, and thanks again for the kind words.
KeniLeeBurgess 4 years ago
is that a regal guitar?
williestratton 4 years ago
Thank you for your interest. Yes, this guitar is a 1935-1940? Regal M14 Fiddle Edge Dobro (Spider Cone). The headstock reads: Alhambra. It is made of nickel plated brass. It was an Ebay, Buy It now that I bought many years back for $1200
KeniLeeBurgess 4 years ago
great job! did you sell your soul, too?
mostlyharmless11 4 years ago
Thank you. Well, when I went down to the Crossroads one dark, full mooned night at exactly midnight, the Devil said, "Not another Blues player!" "You are the 2378th one this week." "Your soul is not worth a dime these days." He tuned my guitar, played a few Robert Johnson tunes, handed the guitar back to me, and said, "Get the hell out of here before I change my mind." True story.
KeniLeeBurgess 4 years ago
hahahahahahaha nice
lostintheblues 4 years ago
Thank you. Please feel free to ask any questions. In the future, I hope you post some video. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 4 years ago
Thank ya man. I used to play electric blues, but i started playing fingerpicking and slide blues and it has helped me 200%. Thank You for all your help. Keep on gettin them blues!
rdmcmill 4 years ago
Hey man great ole tune.
trevorm1 4 years ago
Thank you. RJ is the King of the Delta Blues
KeniLeeBurgess 4 years ago
Thank you. I checked out Jeff Martin and his 7 string reso. I liked Jeff's playing. Seven strings are not new. Jazz players have been using them for decades. The price is a little steep at $3500. National makes a beautiful baritone that has an extra long neck. Someday I'll get one, but for now I already have a full boat. Thanks for the info.
KeniLeeBurgess 4 years ago
Nice work!! Shine on you crazy diamond! Ps Have you ever checked out the Ellis tricone Baritone reso guitar? I think you would love it!!!!
BIGSBYTREM 4 years ago
Thank you for such a nice comment.
KeniLeeBurgess 4 years ago
Absolutely beautiful
T3HT1M1NAT0R 4 years ago
Thank you. I have plans to make this a "How do you play" lessons. It's a great song because the notes that are played, are the melody line that you sing. Please be patient. I'm currently working on the Open G lessons, and this whole project is a long term adventure. So, please stay tuned.
KeniLeeBurgess 4 years ago
hay keni!! your the man!!!!!! i have just started playing slide and realy enjoying it heaps iv found out i realy like robert johnson and i waz wondering if you could make this into a tutorial please i would realy appreciate it!
thanx luv blues
luvblues 4 years ago
hey keni great song ,what guitar is that your using sounds real nice.
bluegitsy 4 years ago
Thank you. This guitar is a 1935-1940? Regal M14 Fiddle Edge Dobro (Spider Cone). The headstock reads: Alhambra. It is made of nickel plated brass. It was an Ebay, Buy It now that I bought many years back for $1200.
KeniLeeBurgess 4 years ago
Nice job.
resoblues 4 years ago
Thank you.
KeniLeeBurgess 4 years ago
Effin excellent.
DontLickLarry 4 years ago
Thank you.
KeniLeeBurgess 4 years ago
Hi can u tell us u'r tunning used ? thank ya!
looks awesome
peonwarrior 4 years ago
Thank you. If you look to the right of anyone of my videos, you will see all the information. I'm in open G tuning (DGDgbd).
KeniLeeBurgess 4 years ago