Killing the Blues -Weissenborn Guitar-

Rowland Salley (born November 2, 1949) is an American musician, songwriter and artist, His best known tune is "Killing the Blues" which has been covered by John Prine, Chris Smither, Shawn Colvin and more recently, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss on their 2007 album
This play is ED GERHARD cover
Grammy award winner Ed Gerhard. Performing at Winter NAMM 2010.
He Play Weissenborn Guitar Lovely sound!!

[@Offender666]

Arguably, one of the best sounding instruments ever made.

[@Lonesomedobro]

+Factologist Thanks !

[@johnphelan7403]

God this is music on another level completely.

[@jasonfitzhinchey4561]

Thank you very much.. x 🐈 😊

[@lberthelon]

Love that sound, Thanks

[@bazaaro1]

This is deep powerful blues.This is the good stuff that doesnt come around to often.
Nicely done .THX!!

[@garththompson592]

Beautiful!

[@Lonesomedobro]

thanks!

[@ritaggn]

Beautiful instrument and well played.

[@clive6786]

Just amazing you are a genius I am near moved to tears

[@clive6786]

H

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thanks Clive !!

[@Jimmijamzz]

This song gives me the feels

[@Lonesomedobro]

+Shamrock 23 Thanks !

[@170Midge]

This beautiful tune had me spellbound, thank you so much for posting it.

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thanks 170Midge !

[@alanmuir6100]

Beautiful.

[@MrSandyLyon]

Beautiful, brought a tear to my eye. Brilliantly played and what an incredible sounding instrument.

[@Lonesomedobro]

ＴhankＹou Sandy !

[@discoteque7768]

Somebody said they saw me, swinging the world by the tail
Bouncing over a white cloud, killing the blues.

[@andrewhenderson8320]

Just how I felt when I said goodbye to the best friend my old dog

[@folkflying2]

52 yrs old in 2021 and I cried like I was a child listening to this. Thank you for creating the avenue for my emotional release. You opened a 30 yr old nerve. I think I'll finally sleep well tonight. (It's been a long time) Prayers for blessings and peace to you and yours. (And to all who do and don't see this)

[@MrBluesman777]

Well said absolutely beautiful

[@MrBluesman777]

Absolutely beautiful

[@folkflying2]

@@MrBluesman777 Thank you sir. My demons have been laid to rest.

[@mjgfox]

At the right moment, music opens the heart.

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

beautiful instrument words, and melody

[@jimreid4849]

We learn from great players. Thank you for posting this. I learned some real lesson from it------ VERY polished touch.

[@ThePoodleStrudel]

This is beautiful. Thanks.

[@Lonesomedobro]

Poodle Strudel You're welcome !!

[@thecatslivehere]

for 3 mins and 16 secs, the world is ok.

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thanks !

[@mariaeunicesantosnasciment3648]

thhhghghhyhyyyyecatslivehere

[@mariaeunicesantosnasciment3648]

5t Sei já herege 6y

[@ritaggn]

I hadn't made the connection, Sam, until you mentioned it.

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thank you !!

[@smiaaron]

Nicely done. What tuning are you using?

[@pgwortley]

This is an absolutely Beautiful Piece!!! I can'y stop listening to it. Thanks for posting it!!
What Weissenborn model is that you are playing?

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thanks Paul !! This Weissenborn Is R&Bell (made in Japan)

[@pgwortley]

Kawamura Seiji Seeking advice....I play bass guitar and Hawaiian Slack Key. Would love to start learning to play a Weissenborn guitar. Can you recommend a site to learn from or do you yourself have a teaching site? Going to my local Guitar shop today to look for a W-Guitar. Thanks Paul

[@thevagabondification]

Sounds great! What kind of Weissenborn is this?

[@ashleyharris1313]

HI,what tuning do you use!

[@davidhopkins1786]

OMG!

[@theslidedaddy]

LIKE!

[@uncle0eric]

Hoshii na.

[@Lonesomedobro]

+uncle0eric Hoshii desuka ?

[@charleskimbler4127]

well done . I think better than Gerhard my self.

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thank You !

[@judithburke1539]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful song, guitar, (that might not be the proper name for it), and the talented musician.☺️

[@discoteque7768]

Somebody said they saw me, swinging the world by the tail, bouncing over a white cloud, killing the blues.

[@c_farther5208]

I think this gentleman plays better than Gerard, you can hear more detail.

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thank-you.I'm so happy!

[@clive6786]

I’ve just been back to your site to listen to your fantastic music and I have to say for a grown man it still makes me cry you playing is so good

[@Lonesomedobro]

ThankYoU!!

[@QueenRed7]

Beautifully played! I've heard Roly sing this live, and it's one of those songs that just touches your soul. Thank you for this beautiful rendition.

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thanks

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thank You !!
>What open tuning do you use on the Weissenborn?
Open C 1down open D

[@warcherokee]

love this song..it is surely my happy place. Great playing..just amazing.

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thanks !

[@1edaho]

One of the most beautiful tunes ever. It will really kill the blues if you have them.

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thank You !

[@highpitwilma]

Absoloutely beautiful..so evocative and haunting..brings a tear of passion for the music only those who can feel it will know.Cheers from Bill in beautiful Northumbria in the UK.

[@Lonesomedobro]

thank you so much !

[@pellyhardin4053]

Obviously they turn the volume up

[@Sunny25611]

Weissenborn Guitar..beautiful instrumental version of Killing the Blues

[@chrismerwin489]

I play and collect Weissenborns, they;re a passion of mine. I absolutely love this, it's awesome, the song and the playing. I think I'll have to learn it one of these days. Beautiful

[@brucebrooker3633]

Oh that is nice. Bravo, brother.

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thanks !

[@alankingwell]

Beautiful

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thanks !

[@alankingwell]

Kawamura Seiji
You are very welcome . I could listen to that all day
What was the tuning on this piece ?

[@Lonesomedobro]

This tuning is open D tuning DADF#AD

[@alankingwell]

Kawamura Seiji
Thank you my friend .👍👍

[@cherylevridge5309]

Every time I hear you play this song, my heart is deeply moved and tears flow from the beauty of your playing. Thank you my friend.

[@Lonesomedobro]

thank you so much ! I'm very happy!

[@clive6786]

Absolute perfection Kawamura l never get tired of listening to you and thank you for all you do.Bless You

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thank-you !

[@amigozorometa2118]

A Japanese man who no one can distinguish him from an American tall man. Every one of your works are beautiful. Thanks.

[@c_farther5208]

I think this is my 20th time to watch this. What talent and the song the way it is played on this instrument, and by this musician, just melts me down. This exact performance is what I want to hear in Heaven over and over and over.

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thanks for a very nice comment.
I am very happy.

[@Hambonedobro]

I've been a fan of yours for several years now as one of my favorite musicians. This performance has settled you firmly in place as my ABSOLUTE favorite. Thank you so much for making a difference in my life.

[@Lonesomedobro]

thank you so much!

[@irksome100]

Breaks my heart.

[@Lonesomedobro]

thanks

[@kathysidor4088]

Now that is a tune to greet the morning with! Thank you for posting!

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thank You !

[@levi-5th]

Incredible piece . 🙏thanks 🙏for sharing this.

[@Lonesomedobro]

You are welcome!

[@ajksa1744]

Brilliantly haunting! Really slams and caresses the heart at the same time! Can't think of a better companion piece of music to listen to when one is blue! Kudos for doing great justice to the composition.

[@daviddavis6291]

This is the best rendition, most beautiful and I love to listen to it, sent from HEAVEN it is.

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thank-you!

[@slackandsteel]

Really nice playing on all your videos I have checked out. You are a very soulful player - your emotion comes through on all your notes. I'm now subscribed!

[@ZainWicaksono]

Wow, 666 likes for this video! 👍

[@DaveSteelGuitar]

woooaaaw really sweet!! great music i loved it ....beautiful weissenborn too, sounds so good!!!

[@c_farther5208]

I saved this video and was listening to it for the 100th time. I think this is the song I'll hear in heaven.

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thank-you so much !

[@cherylevridge5309]

This continues to be my most favorite piece. It always brings tears to my eyes. Thank you, my dear friend.

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thank You Cheryl !!

[@NGENeer999]

Thank You Kawamura!
Besides the beauty of this song I love the "acoustic" (no electronics or amplifiers) sound - it is so natural and rich.
Before tonight I'd never heard of a Weissenborn guitar. I'm very glad I stumbled into this video. Thank you again. . .

[@Lonesomedobro]

+NGENeer999 Thanks !

[@martincummins8528]

Beautiful.

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thanks!

[@ratroddiesels1981]

the best music,and guitar playing this side of our galaxy !!

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thanks !!

[@philoumars3168]

I do not like such instrument. One can play only blues or rock = 3 chords maximum. Repetitive.

[@emilethrash2670]

Well one can surely change his tuning to play in other keys. plus it might surprise you, but there is a hummongous variety of instruments out there that can't really sound that well out of the context we made them for.

[@samvermeulen9740]

this really reminds me of Ry Cooder's Feeling bad blues, great vibe and arrangement. Love it!

[@MarkCasimes]

One of the most beautiful things I have ever heard. You moved me with your playing. Thank you

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thanks Mark !!

[@Monkeystalk]

Amazing! Ever thought about uploading some Lap Steel lessons?

[@petermurr3283]

Your playing is beautiful! Thanks for sharing your work.

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thanks !

[@alansturgess1324]

Came here from watching a guitar of this style being repaired - ua-cam.com/video/yPVSZWbGKns/v-deo.html - but was curious about how they sounded. Wow! Amazing. Wonderful sound and playing.

[@c_farther5208]

I just know I will hear this in heaven. It just cuts through my soul. This musician plays it the best I"ve ever heard. Well done, Seiji. At the end, I feel like clapping. Perfect.

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thank-you!

[@ratroddiesels1981]

i love your version the best. its like going to heaven.

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thanks !

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thanks !
Open C tuning 6→1　C G C E G C

[@rubbadubdubba]

I wonder which tuning he's using?

[@hurley1940]

Gonna listen to this just before bed every night. What a peaceful end to a day.

[@Lonesomedobro]

thank you so much!

[@stefaneestien5280]

Beautifully played!

[@waynelawson436]

Your so wonderful! Beautiful guitar!!

[@jmb3450]

Beautiful playing. :)

[@tinggaiyen1792]

[@goodun6081]

Wonderfull to see the huge number of positive posts from the people who appreciate this type of song style and playing. Also worth mentioning that fingerpicker extraordinaire Martin Simpson plays this poignant tune on standard guitar and sings the lyrics beautifully. I urge all guitar-music junkies to check him out!

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thanks !!

[@bridgetj3008]

Brilliant.

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thanks.

[@jessicaharris3650]

Thank you , this sweet tune will linger all day ;and I will love it

[@Lonesomedobro]

You're welcome Jessica !

[@QuantumPyrite_88.9]

Fantastic picking . You are the best Master Seiji .

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thank-you !

[@discoteque7768]

Somebody said they saw me, swinging the world by the tail
Bouncing over a white cloud, killing the blues.

[@arnobooy2493]

Too beautiful!!

[@arthurplottier9783]

Superb, would love a longer version!!

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thanks Arthur !!

[@blues8785]

GRACIAS POR ESTA MUSICA MARAVILLOSA !!!!!!!......

[@Lonesomedobro]

thank you !!!!!!!!

[@jimdickey55]

Sorry for being on the tail end of listening to this but your feeling is very emotive and I had to go in and try this on my Lazy River I've only had since February. What key is this? Doesn't sound like open D. Good stuff. Thanks!

[@Lonesomedobro]

Jim Dickey Thanks Jin ! Yes this tuning is Open D.

[@tyrosi3194]

What a beautiful Melodie........... you played it wonderful !!!!!!!! like 450
I enjoyed it very much....... Thank's for this Music ********
Many Greetings, TyRosi :>)

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thanks Tyrosi !

[@sherrycooper1370]

I feel like my soul is being cleansed. Thank you!

[@garykirsch6816]

Love this type of music can't beat a wiessenborn lap steel guitar

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thanks Gray !!

[@for-pj3uq]

こんにちは。先日、たまたま店に立ち寄った者です！動画を見て、これまで何度も繰り返し見てきた奏者の方だと分かって、偶然の一致に心底驚きました！いつかお会いできるのを楽しみにしています！

[@Lonesomedobro]

お会いすることができませんでした。申し訳ありません。
また、いつかお会いできるのを楽しみにしております。

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thank You !!
Weissenborn Guitar R&Bell (made in Japan)(mahogany)

[@camvid66]

Absolutely fantastic

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thanks

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thank You !!
sorry ! I'm not Lessons .

[@Lonesomedobro]

Nice comment .THX!!

[@AndiGitarre1]

Great! 👍✌

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thanks

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thank You !!

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thank You !!

[@PLINKER]

Beautiful instrument and lovely song played greatly1

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thanks!

[@TheKingdaddio]

~ Very Nice . Thanx 4 Sharing . ~

[@markcooper937]

Looks like an Anderwood.

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thank You !!

[@Lonesomedobro]

Thank You !!