Leo Kottke Michael Johnson

[GibsonHummingbird]

I still love 'Tiny Island' by Leo .... older than time, but i bought it and the album a week after it's release. Hardly anyone mentions it. Must be just me then.

[Tman4000]

There's something I thought I'd never see:

Leo Kottke playing a Gibson!

[Tenntoad]

Not really. His "6&12 String Guitar" album classic was all played on a Gibson B-45-12. ;-)

Rgds,

Joe

[Tman4000]

Really? I thought it was weird because he always plays Taylors, but I guess everybody has to try everything to find their guitar.

[Tenntoad]

Actually, Leo didn't start playing a Taylor until the very late 80's (long after this vid was recorded). And it wasn't until 1990 that he started working with Taylor for creating their Leo Kottke Signature Model. There is a neat story/interview somewhere on the 'net where Leo talks about this.

Rgds,

Joe

[xguitarmastax421]

i met michael johnson! one of the nicest funniest guys ive ever met. hung out with him for a while on the weekend. really REALLY nice.

[tabber87]

Not to mention one of the fastest runners ever. Fascinating talent this Michael Johnson!

[cindersguy]

Right at the end, just the faintest trace of a smile appears on Leo's face. As if to say "Wow, we made it all the way to the end!". Gotta love it.

[kwkilo]

I'm going to get butchered for saying this, but I reckon Michael Johnson doesn't do the song any favours; as good as he is, Mona Ray only needs one guitar and that is Leo's. It would even sound better if Michael did it on his own, I think. Still a great clip and one of my favvourite songs ever. Just my opinion and all that. Thanks for uploading.

[PCPrabbit]

not butchering. but leo never "needs" another player. he's like 4 instruments in one. i think he just chooses to play with people to switch it up. just my speculation.

[Aergerdichnicht]

Wunderbare Musik!!!Danke für das Video.

[HeroicOaf]

My two main guitar influences growing up. Probably would've given it up otherwise.

[ljhyahoocom]

So much talent,it`s overwhelming.

Just beautiful.

L

[hartabe]

songs like this initiate lucid day dreams ,close your eyes and build ideas... mm

[RoofFiddler]

Mona Ray has always been one of my Leo faves.

He did another version of this song called "Mona Roy" with a steel guitar. Pretty funny.

[123ThisIsMe]

How sweet and brilliant to listen to ...

(makes me want to pick up my guitar and join in ...but what could I possibly conrtribute ...if anything, I'd probably spoil the session .. )

[mrrichardfeder]

Too much talent for one vid. ♥

btw the only music clip here with awful video & great audio,

instead of the other way around. Cheers!

[jeeperforlife]

Absolutely beautiful.

Cant say anything more

[methodinsane]

Hah shaggy Leo..

[choosesarah]

Well, I recognize the D . . .

[Nygle123]

simply beautiful piece

[GladysSeagullman92]

I have seen many guitarists, but never have I seen (in person) an an artist to rival Michael Johnson. Liquid fingers, with tips like hammers, and a blusey voice that makes you mellow all over.

[LAGUNAFLIPSTA]

they're very good!

[hifijohn]

wonderful! i just wish the video quality was better

[brotherWes]

SWEET!

[thedrinkninja]

Michael has only gotten better with age. He is a must see live.

[GuitarNerd1]

I've seen both of these players live, and in both cases it was an experience I will remember forever. They were alone with their guitars and voices, and I could never play half as well as either of them!

[treetoptop]

Leo is the master, and Michael is new to me (but now know of his great history because of this clip), what a find. Both amazing guitarists and a heartfelt piece, love the melody and twists and turns.

[slideguitarblues]

Just a "WOW" from here....

[LeoTheBoy]

nice... i'd never seen this before... yow

[Gabriele07]

BEAUTIFUL ... all I can say

[Eurypterid]

I hatehimhatehimhatehim :-) If I get a choice when I'm reincarnated I'm coming back with 24 fingers.

Thanks for posting this!

[odor9]

fantastic!! This is a rare treat. Thanks for posting, this was great!!

[giorgiopicker]

wonderful

[gdwest999]

Cool seeing Leo play that old L-5 archtop instead of his usual flattop guitar. Nice video!