Excellent video, thank you. In his last decade, Les Paul played with Paul McCartney, Eddie Van Halen, Steve Howe, Brian May, Tommy Emmanuel, Steve Miller, Keith Richards, George Benson and who knows who else. Some of the videos are posted on the American songwriter website. Not to be missed.
What a wonderful brilliant tribute to Les Paul. Looking fwd to the next part! Having had the incredible honor of hanging out with him one night backstage in NYC after his cabaret gig, I can honestly say IMHO, without doubt he was not only a super genius musician/engineer but also a really super nice, genuine person. My hand still tingles when I realize that I shook the hand of someone who had been such a giant part of everything in modern music! Thanks for all the music Les! 💙
I've been a fan ever since I first heard a friend's dad's 78 of How High The Moon. His recordings and Tubular Bells were my inspiration to get a Tascam 244 and get into the magical world of overdubbing.
Les Paul was crazy innovative. Eddie Kramer had a few discussions where he discussed the birth of the multi-track. I feel the word "genius" is well applied here.
Guitar hero is only one part of Les’ genius. For many we’ve, often imperceptibly, appreciated his developments in technology and techniques from the off, as it forms a significant influence on the production and recording of rock and pop of the modern analogue era. Sound on sound remains the universal canvas on which so many artists express themselves. Even more great info in this all too short episode WH.
Great video, thank you, Warren. I highly appreciate the time and effort you put into these videos, gathering all this information and present them in such a great way. Les Paul was an amazing musician and an inventive genius. I admire his creativity and attitude. Identify a problem, think deep about it, and come up with an inventive solution. Love it. 'Inventions that changed Music' :-)
No, you're teasing us. I settled down with a late bit of supper, to watch this, and it was just picking up, when, Boom! Pt 1??? Aaaaaarrrrrgggghhhhh!! 😄
Such a fascinating video Warren! Well done sourcing & presenting Les Paul’s background. He really was a genius, apart from his phenomenal musical skill. He not only had the inspirational ideas, but the wherewithal to bring them to fruition. The music & recording medium today owes everything to this important man.
Basically, Les Paul was the Ben Franklin of electric guitar. Met him when I was 19 at Fat Tuesday's in NYC. I felt 3" tall after seeing that old geezer RIP right in front of my face. His rhythm guitarist, Lou Pallo, is easily one of the best rhythm players ever.
Good start. I would liked to have something said about his Clunkers. He did use them on some of his hits & they are underrepresented for their role in the guitar’s development
I wondered how you would get all of Les Paul's accomplishments into a twelve-and-a-half minute video. Nuturally, this is just part one. If you cover all of his accomplishments I guess this will be a 128 parter?!? LOL. I am really looking forward to the rest of this profile. Cheers!
Great Video Warren.....Just a point...his name is Lester not Leslie....so should be pronounced Less not Lez....but I know you know lots of famous people, so does he call himself Lez or Less? Brilliant man regardless..
He did because he backed WC Fields on his monologues. In July of 1946 (he died in Dec) WC visited Les Paul who was fiddling around with double tracking equipment and nicknamed him the ‘Octopus’. This amused Les Paul so he named his new machine OCT, short for Octopus.
Les Paul backed WC Fields on his monologues. In July of 1946 (he died in Dec) he visited Les Paul who was fiddling around with double tracking equipment and nicknamed him the ‘Octopus’. This amused Les Paul so he named his new machine OCT, short for Octopus.
Les Paul is one of the most innovative Artists of all time! Who else do you feel changed music? Please let me know below
Prince?!
Brian Wilson. I mean, Pet Sounds... It's still like a miracle
DeeDee Ramone
Mr. Del Casher!
Jimi Hendrix the father of heavy guitar.
Excellent video, thank you.
In his last decade, Les Paul played with Paul McCartney, Eddie Van Halen, Steve Howe, Brian May, Tommy Emmanuel, Steve Miller, Keith Richards, George Benson and who knows who else. Some of the videos are posted on the American songwriter website. Not to be missed.
Always amazing to read your wonderful comments!
What a wonderful brilliant tribute to Les Paul. Looking fwd to the next part! Having had the incredible honor of hanging out with him one night backstage in NYC after his cabaret gig, I can honestly say IMHO, without doubt he was not only a super genius musician/engineer but also a really super nice, genuine person. My hand still tingles when I realize that I shook the hand of someone who had been such a giant part of everything in modern music! Thanks for all the music Les! 💙
Thanks ever so much Charles!
I've been a fan ever since I first heard a friend's dad's 78 of How High The Moon. His recordings and Tubular Bells were my inspiration to get a Tascam 244 and get into the magical world of overdubbing.
Thanks ever so much for sharing!
Les Paul was crazy innovative. Eddie Kramer had a few discussions where he discussed the birth of the multi-track.
I feel the word "genius" is well applied here.
Thanks ever so much for sharing!
great video, thanks Warren! what an amazing mind. Looking forward to part 2!
Thanks ever so much Willem!
THE Innovator! Unreal talent with everything he touches.
Absolutely! Thanks ever so much!
He changed everything, an absolutely brilliant man
Agreed 100%!
Great part one. Cant wait for the second part. Thanks very much
Thanks ever so much Joey! I really appreciate it
What a genius! Thanks again Warren for creating such wonderful videos!
Thanks ever so much
Glorious Update! I Knew the name through the Les Paul, then to discover my heros Jeff Beck & Bill Nelson where influenced by him, thankyou for this¬
Thanks ever so much David!
Guitar hero is only one part of Les’ genius. For many we’ve, often imperceptibly, appreciated his developments in technology and techniques from the off, as it forms a significant influence on the production and recording of rock and pop of the modern analogue era. Sound on sound remains the universal canvas on which so many artists express themselves. Even more great info in this all too short episode WH.
Absolutely! A true genius!
Part two coming soon!
Life-changing/industry changing tech. Genius. Thank you Les!
Yes, truly amazing!
No one more influential than Les
Thanks ever so much for sharing
Great video, thank you, Warren. I highly appreciate the time and effort you put into these videos, gathering all this information and present them in such a great way.
Les Paul was an amazing musician and an inventive genius. I admire his creativity and attitude. Identify a problem, think deep about it, and come up with an inventive solution. Love it.
'Inventions that changed Music' :-)
Thanks ever so much Marc!
Such an iconic figure. Incredible!
Agreed 100%!
Researched like a pro...thanks Warren...much appreciated.
Thanks Peter!
Been waiting for this one!
Thanks ever so much!
No, you're teasing us. I settled down with a late bit of supper, to watch this, and it was just picking up, when, Boom! Pt 1??? Aaaaaarrrrrgggghhhhh!! 😄
Haha coming soon!
This episode could be called people who ARE music.
Well said
Les was an amazing innovator w the guitar and his music.. also, lookin good Warren!
Thanks ever so much
A true visionary. Great video 👍
Agreed 100%! Thanks ever so much
Thanks So much for this video! So interesting, i was sorry when it ended , lol.
Thanks ever so much Max!
Fantastic video!
Thanks!!
Mary Ford was a killer player
Yes! Wonderful musician
This is really interesting 🤔 THANK YOU 🙏
Thanks ever so much
"He was getting drowned out on the bandstand."
"Les ; Ill fix this!"
Thank you Les!
Haha yes! Indeed!
Bravo. My favorite guitars and a video about the man. What a nice Sunday night treat🎸👍
Thanks ever so much
Classic 🔥 🎸
Thanks ever so much
@@Producelikeapro Yessir! Likewise 👍
@@Vmadethebeat thanks for the support!
@@Producelikeapro Yessir Yvw! Enjoy your Easter weekend
bravo good sir!!
Thanks ever so much Adrian!
Wonderful video
Thanks ever so much!
Such a fascinating video Warren! Well done sourcing & presenting Les Paul’s background. He really was a genius, apart from his phenomenal musical skill. He not only had the inspirational ideas, but the wherewithal to bring them to fruition. The music & recording medium today owes everything to this important man.
huge fan of Mr Paul. j.
Agreed!! Me too
Basically, Les Paul was the Ben Franklin of electric guitar. Met him when I was 19 at Fat Tuesday's in NYC. I felt 3" tall after seeing that old geezer RIP right in front of my face. His rhythm guitarist, Lou Pallo, is easily one of the best rhythm players ever.
Very well said!
Robert Moog, Robert Fripp
All the Roberts!
Good start.
I would liked to have something said about his Clunkers.
He did use them on some of his hits & they are underrepresented for their role in the guitar’s development
I wondered how you would get all of Les Paul's accomplishments into a twelve-and-a-half minute video. Nuturally, this is just part one. If you cover all of his accomplishments I guess this will be a 128 parter?!? LOL. I am really looking forward to the rest of this profile. Cheers!
Haha yes, indeed
Great Video Warren.....Just a point...his name is Lester not Leslie....so should be pronounced Less not Lez....but I know you know lots of famous people, so does he call himself Lez or Less? Brilliant man regardless..
Yes, that’s a English vs American thing! We have always Lez Paul. We also say Wez-Lee rather than Wess-Lee etc for instance
WC Fields passed away in 1946 so its clear he did not make the "octopus" comment. Who really did? Otherwise, a great video on Les.
He did because he backed WC Fields on his monologues. In July of 1946 (he died in Dec) WC visited Les Paul who was fiddling around with double tracking equipment and nicknamed him the ‘Octopus’. This amused Les Paul so he named his new machine OCT, short for Octopus.
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Thanks very much!
After all, the second most popular guitar shape is named after this bastard!
Haha I wouldn’t quite have used that word!
So, Appleton was the 1st ! Due credit is owed to him as a predecessor to Les
He is credited now
😎☀️
Thanks ever so much Audrey!
Um, W.C. Fields died in 1946. How could he give an invention a nickname eleven years after he died?
Les Paul backed WC Fields on his monologues. In July of 1946 (he died in Dec) he visited Les Paul who was fiddling around with double tracking equipment and nicknamed him the ‘Octopus’. This amused Les Paul so he named his new machine OCT, short for Octopus.
@@Producelikeapro Ah, I must not have been paying full attention. Sorry.
@@MrDeejf no problem!
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Wonderful Video
Thanks! I really appreciate it
Wonderful video
Thanks ever so much!