Vault Sessions: Junior Brown plays Don Rich’s Guitar (Season 2: Episode 4)
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- In this episode, Junior Brown talks Don Rich, Hank Garland, Buck Owens and more. Also, Junior plays Buck Owens & His Buckaroos’, “Love's Gonna Live Here” on Don Rich’s 1964 Silver Sparkle Telecaster and Merle Haggard’s classic, “If I Had Left It Up to You”.
These sessions help keep the music alive by helping the Songbirds Foundation raise money to buy guitars for kids…check out our website to find out more- songbirdsfoundation.org.
The guitars featured in this video are a 1953 Aztec Gold Telecaster (dubbed “D. Dunson”), a 1950 Stromberg Master 400 once owned by Hank Garland, and a 1964 Silver Sparkle Telecaster once owned by Don Rich. All of these guitars are on display at the Songbirds Guitar Museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Come visit them soon. Thanks to our sponsors- The Riverview Foundation, Schillhahn-Huskey Foundation, GHS Strings, GoGo Tuners, and Todd Sharp Amplifiers. Special thanks to John Dooley for the great video work.
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Thing about Junior Brown is, even when he's in such a casual setting, you can see how much he just loves music and playing the guitar. I like that level of authenticity as much as I like his skills.
Well said.
Yes, when you see him live he is authentic as one can get.
Junior is such an underrated and underappreciated guitar player. He belongs in discussion with the greats in history: Hendrix, Page, Kath, Vaughan. Maybe one day both the country music and rock n roll halls of fame will understand and recognize this. He belongs in both halls of fame, it doesn't matter if he's never had a #1 album or single. His talent is off the charts. And he created his own design of guitar for his own signature sound. Time is long past due to take him seriously folks.
He was a big influence on the 90's shred metal/fusion guitar players-fans of Satriani, Vai, Holdsworth, , Shawn Lane, Paul Gilbert.
Those are the ones that were buying his records.
Underrated my ass. Junior is a virtuoso
Man I love Jr, I wish he got more recognition because they don't get any better.
You saved me from typing!! Agree 1000%.
selrod55 I live close to Nashville. So I do a lot in music there and have seen so many amazing guitarists and Jr. is far and above in talent.
Yeah I don't know why more People don't dig Him. Great voice also.
They really do
junior brown is the shiznit
Jr Brown is one of the all time greats
Absolutely. Totally underrated, one of the greatest guitarists ever!
Monster player
He really is....incredible guitar player.
Oh yeah, I'll be the 5th person in a year to honor the master junior brown
My wife and I met him back stage at the Continental club in Austin TX
love you like a brother Junior..you are a national American treasure..Thanks for sharing stories and your talents....
Junior is on the short list of truly 'killer' guitar players. Just incredible.
Mr. Brown is likely one of the finest classical country guitarists of our time. He can play any thing any body ever wrote. A truly talented man.
truth
The guitars are a given, but I the only one that wants Junior's suit? Haha. I love watching Junior doing interviews. A true country gentleman
Junior deserves to be heard by more people.
I discovered this guy in the late 90's when I wouldn't be seen dead listening to country music. He was part of my conversion, along with Lucinda Williams and Iris Dement.
Love this guy. Great musician with family values. He and his wife play on stage, while his daughter sits in the wings and does her homework.
I love Junior. He's the personification of country music circa 1968, and that's no bad thing.
I'll never forget the first time I saw Junior Brown. Before that day, I had never heard of him. My introduction to his music was when he walked out on stage at Tipitina's, and fired up his guilt-steel. I was absolutely floored. Not only by the almost 2 non-stop hours of guilt-steel wizardry I witnessed. But also by the fact that there was this genuine, country/Americana artist/guitar virtuoso, who wasn't (and still isn't), a household name.
I saw him at the House of blues in NOLA. He tore it up, man. I can't believe I missed the show at Tips.
@@bretthamilton7308Do you remember what year it was?
@@Steely_Fran I don't man. Late 90s I believe. My buddy's dad said when we walked out, "Man I feel I've been on roller coaster for 2 hours." Perfect description.
And his wife who plays with him is great too & beautiful.
I got to play junior browns exellente epiphone guitar yesterday in a Santa Fe music store :) what a blast!
Jr Brown playing Don Rich's guitar... thats bad ass..
Junior Brown is a living legend.
One of the great UA-cam vids ever. A should-be country legend playing guitars heard on the songs that inspired him. Love the way Jr. gets lost in playing that awsome sounding '53 Tele. Thank god they made that in Aztec Gold which is probably why Songbirds bought it. Otherwise someone would have one of the greatest old Teles made and we wouldn't get to hear it.
My brother and I saw Junior twice in Atlanta at the Variety Playhouse (great venue!). The first time, we saw Junior standing in the door of his tour bus talking to a couple fans after the show, so i walked up and said hello, and he autographed my ticket stub for me. He was very approachable and conversational, left me with a great impression, as did the show itself !!
Jr Brown and Tanya Rae, there is no substitute and never will be, and now I have to drive to Brady to see the Guitar!!!
Junior is a National Treasue🇺🇸 one of few that can make a Tele sound like a Lap/Pedal steel. Humble likable guy too!!!! Great Vid
Don Rich was from Olympia WA near my home there. He was the perfect complement to Buck and was gone way too early. Love Jr. Brown too!
Tumwater - Puyallup to be precise, right?
Don't know what to say......cept what a great guitarist Junior is.🎸
As a man, I’m an envious of his deep voice. Love this dude been a fan for a looong time
Not a show off but a showman. Love his voice and playing.
More Junior Brown. MORE JUINIOR BROWN! MORE JUNIOR BROWN! MORE JUNIOR BROWN MORE JUNIOR BROWN!!!!!!!
Junior Brown is true country personified...there ain't one single modern picker or singer from Nashville (or anywhere else for that matter) that comes anywhere close to his plane of artistry or technical wizardry. This installment was a true joy to behold!
Not true, Vince Gill
@roguesquatcher Vince Gill is definitely a world class picker, but he's a product of the late 90s/00s class of country acts. Brad Paisley fits neatly into that category too, and also has some extremely respectable chops to offer. At this stage in both of their careers though, they're not really considered part of the new wave of country...they're well seasoned veteran talents, both of which have my respect and admiration.
When I say "modern pickers", I'm thinking about the recent crop of country pop "artists" that have severely watered down the essense of c&w music over the last decade or so, in favor of following Sony Nashville's barf inducing formula for instant sucess with zero substance. Case in point: from where I sit, Taylor Swift didn't do anything drastic when she chose to abandon her country career...she just lost the canned fiddle & steel guitar backing tracks in exchange for synths and drum machines. She went from making derivative country pop to derivative pop...same repetitive dreck, different wardrobe and make-up.
Junior, on the other hand, is a more modern iteration of the raw, pure, rough hewn outlaw country that came from Bakersfield in the late 60s/early 70s, with a large slice of Hank Sr., Eddy Arnold, Roy Clark, Hank Snow, Chet Atkins, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash's mojo and wizardry mixed in, and just a touch of Hendrix-esque hard rock attitude and chops to give it all an edge. He's on a completely different level than all of them!
@@celticfury7328 You mean Vince Gill...the guy who was playing with Pure Prairie League in the 1970's and became a solo artist in 1983 is a "product of the 90's / 00s"? How in the hell do you figure that? Oh, I know, that's when YOU became aware of him...got it. You'd probably demonstrate the same level of ignorance about Marty Stuart who started playing with Nashville Grass (Roland White) in 1972 at age 14. He then worked with Lester Flatt as part of his band until 1978 - and then became part of Johnny Cash's band. Yeah, your a real country expert I can tell. BTW - both Vince Gill and Marty Stuart are every bit the musician as Junior Brown - and I like Junior and have seen Junior, Vince, and Marty live on multiple occasions - they're all great musicians.
@Buckhorn Cortez Well, never claimed to be an expert in much of anything...only know what I know, and I always appreciate it when someone can teach me something new (or old, for that matter). In that light, I appreciate you educating me as to Vince's history, and yes..I was introduced to Vince's music in the 90s and wasn't aware of his work with Pure Prairie League (looks like I have a back catalog to explore, doesn't it?), so your smartass guess is correct. I'm also quite aware of Marty's lengthy career and astounding skills, and couldn't agree with you more...all three are amazing musicians. Pretty sure I already said as much about Vince, and I gushed a bit overboard about my appreciation for Junior, but what the hell...it warrants repeating.
What I don't appreciate is the insulting manner in which you addressed my goof. You could have easily answered me with a simple "not quite bucko, Vince's career was actually blah blah blah..." and still set me straight, instead of making the rude assed comments you chose to throw at me. Now, I'm man enough to admit that I was wrong...no hesitation, I humbly stand corrected. The question is, did belittling me like that make YOU feel like more of a man now?
Johnny Hiland and Brent Mason...would both eat mr. Brown alive.....easily.
This guy is top 50 of all time, he's criminally underated and that's sad.
You gotta love Junior Brown!
what a legend and genuine nice guy
Well, those big old jazz guitars obviously aren't Juniors cup a tea... and you can hear it. He's havin' a bit of a hard time connecting with that big old thing BUT give that man his electric & steel guitar combo (which, BTW he invented) and he's off like a rocket and taking his whole dang audience with him and they always love the ride.
Junior is one very unique American entertainer. There's really no one out there like him. He's one of a kind.
The band I was playing with at the time got the pleasure of opening for Junior Brown at the State Theater in Kalamazoo. Two of the guys in my band had known Junior years before he went out on his own. He’s such a humble guy and a great personality. It was so great to meet and talk with. He’s really a cool guy.
I remember the first time I heard Jr.Brown on Austin City Limits. It was magic what he did on his custom gittar.
This man is amazing!
Love it junior you're the best.
I've seen Junior Brown a few times and he's always incredible - a great performer and an exceptional musician.
Jr. is definitely a master, I totally enjoyed seeing him live and was the loudest endorser of his show!
@@gearmeister Saw him in Austin. He is the master of the telecaster... well, the top half of his git-steel... and the bottom too. Incredible player. And he's a real nice guy. Meets with all the fans after the show. He's a rock star, but doesn't act like one.
I had the pleasure of seeing Jr Brown at the Crystal Palace in Bakersfield 20 some years ago. Great place low prices and great entertainment. I think we paid less than $20 to see Jr sat at the front bar less than 10 feet from the stage. Great show great time Miss old Buck.
Junior Brown if I’m ever in Texas, I hope I can search out them party light with you! Don’t worry, we will be listening to E.T’.s “Thanks a lot” the whole time!!!
Watching 'Hee Haw' every week I couldn't wait for Buck Owens to say those famous words, "Now here's Don...". Don would launch into his solo - sometimes only 2 bars, but boy did it ever swing. Don, this New York City boy really misses you.
You can find a whole bunch of episodes of the Buck Owens show on UA-cam. Fantastic stuff!!
Guy is just amazing .. he ranks right up there with Hendrix .. just amazing.
the best, junior brown.
Jr Brown could have made a killing just doing voice-overs his whole life. What a magnificent voice!
This guy completely changed my playing style. But I still have 5000 milesto go. Thanks Jun.
Bruce McDonald I agree. I’ve played for years and can do all kinds of stuff but after watching this guy and Joe Maphis , Hank Garland, Glenn Campell, Jerry Reed, Roy Clark, and countless other old time country and jazz players I realize I got a long way to go.
@@heavenlyguitar5913 52 years plus for me bro'.
I was fortunate enough to see Junior Brown perform in downtown Texarkana a while back.
Love this!
Junior is human after all...what a sweet guy
This guy can play anything he wants to. Amazing talent.
Heck I remember Junior played for The Billy Spears Band around Boulder Co. In the 80s. So many bands were making their mark in those days, Hot Rize, Timothy P & Rural Route 3 even Stevie Ray. But Nobody could hold their own playin Fiddle like Billy Spears and all his band were fine musicians. Andy Curry bass fiddle, Bob Case pedal steel, Junior Brown, Bud Pettit and Jimmy Ray Law had a beautiful voice. Oh the days of not gettin older in Boulder are fond memories. We all Love and miss you Billy.
Yes I went to see Junior Brown at the Marion Lincoln Theater man he put on a fantastic show I have never seen him in person but I'd listen to some of his music and I was kind of grew up around some of that time era he sure can put on a good show man very talented I'd go see him again
He really sounds like Waylon when he’s playing Loves gonna live here
Dangerous Don Rich. Simply the best
Junior is a great player I could watch him play the collection for hours
Soooooooooooo envious of you for playin' Don's guitar. Me: drinkin' Schlitz beer and playing my tele on a deluxe-silver face- reverb....Buck, Waylon and Johnny Paycheck
"playin' on"....Don's guitar. Just a little to much Jim beam Distillers Cut. Gotta pull the Broadcaster down and play Only Daddy that'll Walk the Line
JB is my favorite guitar player.
Cool, he’s deserving.
I love the story about the Sears Silvertone.
Junior is the man.
What a privilege to play Don Rich's guitar and boy, you did it justice too! Well done, sir, always enjoy your playing (and singing!). That lick at 9:35, solid gold. Sounds like a Roy Buchanen.
Love you Junior.
All I can say is “Thank You” 😍
The next best thing to seeing and hearing Don Rich….
Great seeing you Junior! Looking forward to you coming back to Wisconsin!
I saw Junior Brown at the Continental Club in Austin, and he knocked me out! He is truly a genius. I read that Slash saw him in LA, and had the same effect on him!
I don't care for Slash particularly; this was more intended to demonstrate Junior Brown's effect on all guitarists, regardkless.
@Harry Browneigh over rated, extremely successful, and rich! I'm sure he's good with the title over rated.
What a outstanding Musician, Individual, and History. Love you Jr.
i love this dude
How can you not?!
Love Junior and he is true to his history of Country Music.
I saw him play live, twice, amazing player and a must see if he comes to your town!
Junior Brown is such a killer and inspirational guitarist.
Great session. Junior Brown is a great guitar player.
Junior Brown baybayyyyyy!!!!!!!!!
Saw him with the Blasters, Horton Heat and Big Sandy back in December in DC. What a show! Junior was on fire that night.
D B
Wow, what a line-up.
@@written12 It was "Horton's Holiday Hay Ride" Hope they do it again this year.
sonovagun, that's a lineup . . Only time I could catch RHH in my neck of the woods I had to put up with Nashville P***y, Grady, and an uncomfortable number of bikers - who thankfully all cleared out by the time Grady was done.
beautiful
Love the lost art of country music
Listening to Junior Brown gives me some kind of strange audible umami of homesickness and nostalgia. Smiling from ear to ear and crying my eyes out.... life’s funny that way.
i wish i could LIKE this more than once. Junior is my hero, inspiration and the epitome of class.
Well knowing UA-cam these days you could probably come back and watch the video again and your initial thumbs up will be gone so technically you could like it more than once, try it and see what happens, Betsy to heavens I bet it works !?😉
Truly one of the best. Who knows? Perhaps one day, his "guit-steel" amongst the Songbirds' collection? That would be coolness achieved. Great post, mahalo!
Love Junior!
Junior Brown is awesome!!!
Nothing sounds better than a vintage Tele
Maybe a vintage Esquire... we love them both.
Junior sounds GREAT
Jr brown is one of my favorites
How many times has that song come outta those frets. You can feel Don in the room!
For heights and depths no words can reach, music is the souls own speech.
How can you not love Junior Brown? A true country gentleman....
A true amazing icon
How cool is it when a guy like him can spend some time like this... for us. Really nice playing and singing, and seems like a truly nice guy. And a great musician.
This is the first time I can recall Junior playing a regular guitar - always wondered if he played anything other than his guitsteel in concert. I think he played a resophonic on Mixed Bag.
Rockabilly That Stromberg! Thanks.
WOW!
Love that Tele twaaaang! I thought Junior was younger. Didn’t know he rubbed elbows with the greats!
hes been aroind since the early 60s
First time I've heard him. Brilliant. He's got that beautiful 'I'm just making it it up as I go along' style that's becoming rare. Brawsome! Best regards from Scotland
Love ya, Junior! Though we've never met, it's kinda like we grew up together - but where you turned right, I turned left - when Ralph Emory asked me to come to Nashville and cut an album, I said I'd rather keep my day job. It never fails to make me grin big when you pull off some amazing playing and do that little neck-swagger 'cuase ya know ya just did a big one. Arthritis has now taken my hands, I'm glad to see you still so able! Keep on keepin' on, Brother!
Simply the BEST!
Never been to a louder concert than Junior Brown. Most fun I've ever had with bleeding ears.
Jr. is da man!
Wow what a treat
Such great talent.
A true guitar legend he can start from nothing and create a masterpiece . He one of the greats 😊
I got you open for him one time.. he's one of the best....
Gotta love Don and Buck. True pioneers of the chicken picken sound. Thanks Junior for playin some.
Twang!! baby! Glad this popped up on my screen this morning. Made my day!! Im a huge Buck/Don fan. Always loved that sparkle champagne TELECASTER. Drooled over it on all the videos. Always wondered where it ended up. ,,,,and hear it IS!. played by another favorite of mine Junior Brown. Nice solo he throws in there.
Every time Junior mentions one of his influences I'm like "noted, thank you, may I please have another?" :D
I once opened for Junior. It was several years back. He's a terrific player.
Great Pitkin open my eyes a little bit again thank you for commenting my friend
I have a Riviera in a 335 that's a lot of guitar he's playing
Top 5 guitar player of all time...