TexasToest: thanks for the Mayall...great stuff.. the reason behind my Segovia comment is that after World War Two, Segovia became among the first to endorse the use of nylon strings instead of gut strings. This new advance allowed for greater stability in intonation, and was the final missing ingredient in the standardization of the guitar. hence,he'd be happy with Steve Howe and Mason Williams I think...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mguzKze1sYo

awesome:  I agree he's one heck of a guitar player.  Why, though, did you mention Segovia in your notes?

This guy is older than me.  Whew!  I was beginning to wonder if I was the oldest person on earth!  Well, you already know I think he's the rockingest, sexiest old man on earth.  This song was on his first album (this was before CDs kiddies).  His first album was acoustic, and had no drums on it.  This song has gone on to be his biggest hit ever.

Segovia would be proud......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgmYNi5Nnsk&mode=related&search=

baddessi:  Yeah, but that video of John Lee Hooker shows you exactly how to pick like him.  Maybe we'll change our style, or add one.

TexasToest: I would have been happy just to be in the room....don't think I would have touched my guitar among those gods....I would have just been sitting gobsmacked with my jaw to my knees

I'm not really a great strummer....I'm more of an acoutic picker ..and I go at about 1/100th the speed of Richie Havens...I'm just an amatuer..sure do love watching the pros tho

baddessi:  You're always saying you're a strummer, and Havens is a strummer par excellance.  I thought you would enjoy it, that's why I put your name on it.

Yeah, I loved the Travelling Wilburys documentary too.  I thought it was a littl close on the heels of the Incredible String Orchestra one, but it was too good not to post.  Not to mention it was totally different.  Wouldn't it have been a blast to be in that room with a guitar with those guys?????

TexasToest: oh wow- thanks...what I'd give to be able to play like that! Thanks : )

I REALLY enjoyed the Traveling Wilburys stuff too

This guy, along with Mississippi John Hurrt, were my initiation to the blues.  I chose this video, because it shows so much of his technique.

Papa:  Yes, me too.  Wish I could do it.  But, my strumming is more like Richie Havens, just not quite so frenetic.  Hahaha!

Ii don't think Jimmie got a haircut, I think he grew it out.  That was a pretty old video, look how young Guy Clark is. 

Boop2004:  Thank you for the Bill Bourne.and company.  Very nice stuff.  He has a gentle soul, I think.  He said he was influenced by this man.  Papa, you'll like this too.

One of my local favorite entertainers - Bill Bourne. Took in his concert last night, along with the other two in the group Tri Continental - Lester Quitzau and Madagascar Slim. Jim D - maybe you've seen/heard Bill Bourne in Hugh's Room.?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mpkfn-_f-U

TexasToest:  I love that style of playing!   Looks like Jimmy got a haircut. 

This is Guy Clark backed up by Jimmie Dale Gilmore.  Jimmie Dale Gilmore is a Texas boy, and is sure to become a legend.  He's backing up Guy Clark cold here, but he gets it after a couple choruses.

Jim Dandy: Thanks!  I can't believe I bumped into 2 in one week.  I don't want to be too repetitive, so I'll just save them up for special occasions.  Then.....who can resist the Travelling Wilburys?

The Carpenters - haven't thought about them in eons!  She had such grace and presence, and a lovely voice.  They were definitely of another time.

TexasToest: Another classic mini-doc,yer on a roll!!!

Who is missing?  Awwww, you know.....ok, let me give you a hint:
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Can you name the big boys in this video?  This will be like Where's Waldo, or those games where you have to find the picture of a walnut in a city scape.....

The year, 1969, the event, Woodstock.  I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.  He was one of my very favorites of the time.  There are two songs on this video.

Radiant2007 :-): The New Song Cafe

TexasToest: :-) Please help! WHat website do you mean?

Jim Dandy:  For so long, Pavarotti dominated the scene, but there are some great singers out there, ready to step in.

TexasToest: I have never been so moved by opera,maybe being able to read and understand the lyric helped.Matti Salminen is my new hero,a flawless performance,and yes,the emotion,he layed himself bare.

Dandy-Pie:  re Death of Boris - quite a departure for you.  Very passionate, and tragic.  He had me almost in tears.  When I See You Smile - I missed that one.  That one went in my favorites.  Thanks.

aNiMaL:  That was really cute.  Buddy Rich - wild man!!  Identity crises must be in the air, huh?

Snoopy:  I saved that one too.  That was the theme song of my Business Policy and Strategy course my senior year at the University.  It was a propos then, and it tacks today.

I was a big fan of his prior band The Babys,I think the choice of name was their mistake

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKNuybrQS7M&mode=related&search=

Jim Dandy: And great hair!

aNiMaL.: ya gotta love a guy with a pre-recorded intro

Foxy Lady: Having an identity crisis

aNiMaL.:

Jim Dandy:

Radiant2007 :-):  Interesting project, Josetta.  So, how does the website work?

David Crowder - O Praise Him!
I saw him live in Manhattan, summer 2004 - absolutely great!!

Jim Dandy:  Donny Osmund....how dramatic he was at....what was he, 14?  I can tell you that never happened to me.  The most any guy ever sang to me was Happy Birthday.  Although the washboard player with Ponty Bone one night, came over to me, and let me play his chest.  Hahaha!  He said later he saw I couldn't sit still to the music, and he wanted to include me.  I think that was nice.  When you go everywhere by yourself, it's always nice to be recognized by the performers.  Don't you think? 

Ewe:  I guess I was getting kind close to old at that point.  Evidently, he didn't think I was too old to have some fun. 

TexasToest: Yes I know what you mean.....when Im really old (if I get that far) I hope my mind goes first!

Jim Dandy - hahaha I wish that would happen to me, no chance though, small kids have a great knack at ageing me!!!!

Ewe: 18 here too.I remember being carded in Florida when I was 30,I couldda kissed the guy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWczhrC8yYY

Ewe:Thank you, Ewe.  Unfortunately the reality from this end seems a little different.  It's an insult when your body starts giving out when you feel so young.

Jim Dandy:  You don't think they'd buy it?

Jim Dandy: well its legal to drink here at 18 so you can usually get away with it at 16...but shhh dont tell anyone! Time flys, that was over 20 years ago!!
Wish I knew an apt song to put a link to now.....lol

Ewe: try using that excuse at the beer store
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HERAKRtZcyo

TexasToest: Age is just a number!

Thatnk you, Ewe.  I'm always gratified when you enjoy one of my posts being so much younger than I.  That was old stuff, but still timely, as far as I can tell.

Jim Dandy  I so don't believe you.  You are quality kinda guy, I knew that from minute one that I saw you here.

awesome Thank you for that.  It was an interesting video, besides being a very timely tune in 1967.  The video reminded me of WWII, and my minds eye went to my uncle who served as a bombardier  during that war.  1967, however, was more Viet Nam era.  When I saw your description of what was to come, I thought of this::

My Back Pages  - This is a round robin sorta thing of a lot of favorites from the time.  This song is copyrighted 1964, and was penned by poet-songwriter, Bob Dylan.  Give it a listen. 

TexasToest:

I was so much older then...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vx1-1_UdtmQ&mode=related&search=eric%20burdon

TexasToest:I guess I'm a a quantity instead of quality kinda guy

TexasToest: wow you have put on some amazing posts again, thank you!!!

Jim Dandy:  You're most kind, Jim the Dandiest.  But, you've outdone me in sheer numbers.  I also thought it wasanother silly fake documentary, and was delighted to find it not so.  Their style really has changed, and I too hear other influences in there, especially their own culture which I think in the 60s they tried to mask.  It takes us a while in life to come to accept what actually formed us.

TexasToest: WOW,you struck gold!!!
I love finding that kind of stuff.At first,I thought it was a parody,kinda Spinal Tap'ish,(maybe Billy's involvement made me wonder) for the first minute or so.Learning of bands such as them helps connect the dots of influence,I hear some Jethro Tull amongst many others.

You score post of the month IMHO

This band appeared at Woodstock, and 2 weeks later here at the Texas Pop Festival.  As you all know, I was there.  Here is their story in 3 segments - a BBC special.  The Incredible String Band:

Jim Dandy:  No way!!!  The game was really rigged?  There goes an evening's entertainment.  But, I loved the by-product!  Hahaha!  Three Little Bops - what a name for a band.

TexasToest: The game's rigged anyway...........classic