I am an instrumental guitarist and I have NEVER seen guitar players of this caliber-this was the coolest groovy video I have seen in years, I can't help thinking our music has lost something after hearing this
When I first moved to Winnipeg (from Bermuda where I spent the decade of the the 70s) and went to work for Izzy Asper's flagship TV station, CKND as a news reporter, I accompanied our sports guy to the old Winnipeg arena and at a reception in the players' lounge, I got to meet Ron Halldorson. Someone I'd admired 'at a distance' (I grew up in Ottawa). I recalled that he had played bass on Lenny Breau's first album in Nashville in April of 1968 (when I was 21, a very good year).
“Ron,” I said, “remember back in the late 60s, Lenny had (portion of a half-hour) jazz show from Winnipeg with 'three guitars.' I remember Jim Pirie -- a great finger-picker who impersonated Chet Atkins every bit as well as Lenny did (both were briefly staff guitarists on “Country Hoedown” back when there was only one TV channel and that was Country Western's finest hour (in Toronto) hosted by Gordie (Hee Haw) Tapp). Pardon the aside. “Who was the third guitarist?” I asked. “Me,” said Ron. Mislabled “A Song For You” - it's one of Jerome Kern's best melodies THE SONG IS YOU. The three part counterpoint midway through gave me goosebumps. Then and now. Is there anything you can't find at UA-cam? As I tell the grand kids (eight of 'em) For these and other reasons, this is the best time in human history to be alive.
Someone from Winnipeg commented below the video that he believed Lenny was "from Maine." A reply: "No, he was from Canada." I added: You're both right. He was born in Maine -- his parents itinerant country artists, Hal Lone Pine and Betty Cody. He grew up from age 15 here in Winnipeg, and matured as a musician here before moving to Toronto and then in various parts of America. He died young, in Los Angeles -- his murder still unsolved. Chet Atkins told me, the summer of 71 (his only appearance in Canada) that "Lenny is the greatest guitarist in the world." Around the same time, Lenny told me the same thing about Chet when he was staff guitarist at Canada's only Country Western TV show in Toronto. He appeared at Ottawa's Le Hibou coffee house (remember those?) During a break I got to speak with Lenny. He said, in that little boy voice of his: What'cha think of Chet? Then stared at me intently. I felt I would be judged by what I said. "I have everything he ever recorded, but I have to say your technique is even more . . . " Lenny cut me short: "Oh no, no. There is only one Chet." I shared that on Amazon reviews for Lenny's CDs and to my delight, if you go to the annual Chet Atkins Appreciation event in Nashville, the sign above the entrance to the ballroom says: "There is only one Chet -- Lenny Breau."
What I remember,that Jim was the main CBC guitarist and he was lead during the Country Hoedown times in TO . I got to meet him thru Tommy Hunter , who was a friend of my Mums country singer band , Jim sat with me for a few hours and let me play and chatted,. Looking back , very nice guy , he was mentoring a 13 year old , big influence on my guitar playing. Great video and wish there were moreAlberta Dave
This is from a time when there was real excellence in music.. these guys are masters. Lenny Breau was a totally unique genius. The sound of the three guitars playing these stacked harmonies together is amazing. Repeated listenings to pick out the parts, is just even more amazing... supposedly, Lenny figured out all the harmonies in his head, and taught the other guys.
I have lived in Winnipeg all my life and this show was broadcast from the CBC studios in that city It is amazing that a small prairie city could produce such great musicians (although Lennie was from Maine I believe) The days of locally produced great music have gone
@@timhitt5934 You're both right. He was born in Maine -- his parents itinerant country artists, Hal Lone Pine and Betty Cody. He grew up from age 15 here in Winnipeg, and matured as a musician here before moving to Toronto and then in various parts of America. He died young, in Los Angeles -- his murder still unsolved.
These days they played the melodic lines together. Now most player like to impress with speed and licks. Joe Pass did tell that most peoples lik to hear the melody. I wonder about sound effect the use on the guitars. Maybe they use some tremolo? I like to watch old TV shows.
Hate to say it, but as beautiful as this is, the guitarists must be faking since there are no guitar leads! It was probably cut shortly before the filming in a recording studio. Just imagine if these three had been able to cut an album together!
I am an instrumental guitarist and I have NEVER seen guitar players of this caliber-this was the coolest groovy video I have seen in years, I can't help thinking our music has lost something after hearing this
When I first moved to Winnipeg (from Bermuda where I spent the decade of the the 70s) and went to work for Izzy Asper's flagship TV station, CKND as a news reporter, I accompanied our sports guy to the old Winnipeg arena and at a reception in the players' lounge, I got to meet Ron Halldorson. Someone I'd admired 'at a distance' (I grew up in Ottawa). I recalled that he had played bass on Lenny Breau's first album in Nashville in April of 1968 (when I was 21, a very good year).
“Ron,” I said, “remember back in the late 60s, Lenny had (portion of a half-hour) jazz show from Winnipeg with 'three guitars.' I remember Jim Pirie -- a great finger-picker who impersonated Chet Atkins every bit as well as Lenny did (both were briefly staff guitarists on “Country Hoedown” back when there was only one TV channel and that was Country Western's finest hour (in Toronto) hosted by Gordie (Hee Haw) Tapp). Pardon the aside.
“Who was the third guitarist?” I asked.
“Me,” said Ron.
Mislabled “A Song For You” - it's one of Jerome Kern's best melodies THE SONG IS YOU. The three part counterpoint midway through gave me goosebumps. Then and now. Is there anything you can't find at UA-cam? As I tell the grand kids (eight of 'em) For these and other reasons, this is the best time in human history to be alive.
Someone from Winnipeg commented below the video that he believed Lenny was "from Maine." A reply: "No, he was from Canada." I added: You're both right. He was born in Maine -- his parents itinerant country artists, Hal Lone Pine and Betty Cody. He grew up from age 15 here in Winnipeg, and matured as a musician here before moving to Toronto and then in various parts of America. He died young, in Los Angeles -- his murder still unsolved. Chet Atkins told me, the summer of 71 (his only appearance in Canada) that "Lenny is the greatest guitarist in the world." Around the same time, Lenny told me the same thing about Chet when he was staff guitarist at Canada's only Country Western TV show in Toronto. He appeared at Ottawa's Le Hibou coffee house (remember those?) During a break I got to speak with Lenny. He said, in that little boy voice of his: What'cha think of Chet? Then stared at me intently. I felt I would be judged by what I said. "I have everything he ever recorded, but I have to say your technique is even more . . . " Lenny cut me short: "Oh no, no. There is only one Chet." I shared that on Amazon reviews for Lenny's CDs and to my delight, if you go to the annual Chet Atkins Appreciation event in Nashville, the sign above the entrance to the ballroom says: "There is only one Chet -- Lenny Breau."
@@MarkBlackburnWPG Thanks for your comments. Chet and Lenny had nothing but highest praise for each other.
What I remember,that Jim was the main CBC guitarist and he was lead during the Country Hoedown times in TO . I got to meet him thru Tommy Hunter , who was a friend of my Mums country singer band , Jim sat with me for a few hours and let me play and chatted,. Looking back , very nice guy , he was mentoring a 13 year old , big influence on my guitar playing. Great video and wish there were moreAlberta Dave
This arrangement is a cover of my father's 1959 Command Records recording of this song. I think he would have been flattered.
Really great!
Surely won't see anything like this on TV now! Good ole CBC. Guitar dream Trio.
This is from a time when there was real excellence in music.. these guys are masters. Lenny Breau was a totally unique genius. The sound of the three guitars playing these stacked harmonies together is amazing. Repeated listenings to pick out the parts, is just even more amazing... supposedly, Lenny figured out all the harmonies in his head, and taught the other guys.
The other two guitarist were excellent
@@sunaJH who are the other 2 guitar men ?????????
Magnificent! Thank you!
I have lived in Winnipeg all my life and this show was broadcast from the CBC studios in that city It is amazing that a small prairie city could produce such great musicians (although Lennie was from Maine I believe) The days of locally produced great music have gone
No, he was from Canada
@@timhitt5934 You're both right. He was born in Maine -- his parents itinerant country artists, Hal Lone Pine and Betty Cody. He grew up from age 15 here in Winnipeg, and matured as a musician here before moving to Toronto and then in various parts of America. He died young, in Los Angeles -- his murder still unsolved.
Gill-- thanks for posting this! It's fantastic. Makes me want to throw my guitar away-- but amazing. Wish Lenny were still here.
Surreal!
every band should have 3 guitars :)
tyler mark I second you bro
great
two thumbs way up
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I got to say , why CBC does not release more of these amazing artists … they have a huge vault of these shows … such a hit and it’s time 🇨🇦
Genios
These days they played the melodic lines together. Now most player like to impress with speed and licks. Joe Pass did tell that most peoples lik to hear the melody.
I wonder about sound effect the use on the guitars. Maybe they use some tremolo? I like to watch old TV shows.
Isn't this first tune 'The Song Is You'?
Yes, it is "The Song Is You"
Hate to say it, but as beautiful as this is, the guitarists must be faking since there are no guitar leads! It was probably cut shortly before the filming in a recording studio. Just imagine if these three had been able to cut an album together!
what was the name of this show?
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wow same year I started playing wish I had taken it more seriously