Could you imagine after all the years of hard work practicing, playing, learning, performing that one day you get a chance to be on stage with Tommy? Actually watching these two is great! Look at Tommy, looking over to Richard when he plays... Even he is enjoying this... Of course Tommy always enjoys every note that comes out of an acoustic guitar. Thank God for that. Who needs drugs when you have this?
As a humble guitarist....this is truly quite scary and amazing. Musicians like Richard, Tommy, Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, Glen Campbell...will always keep me very humble, striving for the higher "musical" mountains they have all achieved. The five people (so far) who gave this video a thumbs down, are extremely jealous, and/or have no taste in elite guitar players/musicians. Thanks for sharing this stellar video. Very inspiring indeed.
No taste for sure these guys are from another world people don't realize how many hours and years and great talent to achieve this also extreme passion thanks
Like KevinJConroy says - sit and start in amazement at two of the finest in the world sharing what makes them happiest with all of we fans. We must always remember to thank RUclips and the fans who upload these videos as well. Without them the rest of us would not have the opportunity to hear them.
I've played for forty seven years. . .I can play the rythem but not their leads . . .absolute mastery. . .Thanks to Chet for inspiring Tommy as a child. . .I was bitten about the same time. . ..just wow. . . .
When I see things like this, I wanna give up all my beloved guitars! Darn it, wish I was younger, had more time to play and to be half as gifted as any of these guys (specially my admired TE!). WOW, that's palying guitar!
Matthew, the song was written by the late GREAT Jerry Reed and is, "Jerry's Breakdown". This performance is a fitting tribute to ol' "East bound and down".
Tommy is one of those performers who make it look easy. Richard is his equal in ability no question he just looks like he's concentrating more. In skill there is nothing to choose between them in my opinion. It's Just that Tommy is such a friggin larakin showman! What is most enjoyable here is the appreciation one has for the other and the magic in the music. I actually don't care which of them is considered top dog. It doesn't matter. But you should all see Tom play with his brother Phil!!!
I have just discovered richard's playing and think he is a musician at the top of his game, full stop. It is not like supporting a football team and the music should be there to appreciate and credit given to the individuals involved who contribute to it. Reading between the lines I feel there is a competitive edge to these two when they play together, but I think they sound great! Check out their performance in scotland!
All the critics of RS on this vid tend to forget, or didn't know, that a steel strung acoustic is not really his forte. Give Tommy a nylon strung and ask him to play at this pace with accuracy and clarity. Only one of them can do that, and it is RS. It's different strokes, for different folks. Both excel at what they do. Leave them be, without comparison. They are enjoying their respective talents. Who are we to judge?
@Analist No, I'm a TE fan that has just discovered RS recently. From what I see on YT, TE has chosen to play a lot with RS over the last few years, so TE's opinion of him must be quite high. Some of the YT clips do show a more laid back RS, but I suspect that he just not as laid back as TE, neither by nature nor nurture (see early clips of TE & PE, for example). RS's 'Happy Blues' clip, for example, is more relaxed. Playing with TE could be stressful!, even for RS !
@Analist It's not like that i think, this is the first time I see Tommy enjoyed his play with someone else like that...Richard Smith is just as crazy as Tommy..They both amazing
That was some analysis, very thoughtful and well stated, and I am now filled with remorse and I can now move forward with my life in the honest, and hopefully successful, endeavor to improve. Perhaps fatso will do the same.
Chad Brazill's comment below, me too, gotta wonder at the psyche state of the loonies that give this stuff a down tick. Perhaps they try just getting out a bit more, might help?.
@UserIbanez Other guy's a real pro - Tommy's an anomaly :-) Seriously though, the scene is littered with folks who manage to earn a living, even a respectable one, without having an ounce of charisma or stage presence. I'm actually glad to say that (from my humble experience) it is *not* a requirement. You can be a welcome addition to the music business without being the life-of-the-party.
@chris69666 & others: Hey, from what I see & read, TE is a class act thru & thru. If we here do appreciate TE, I'd like to see us respect his class & not put down all other players, call each other retards, etc. I very much doubt that he finds encouragement or support from us dissing … anyone, really. Let's have a little respect for the man & pull up our socks.
Richard and Tommy are colleagues - you music lovers do a disservice to Tommy and yourselves when you berate a gifted, beloved musician like Richard Smith.
Yeah, Smith has to work a little to play in Tommy's league - BUT - he CAN do it! His style is not as 'cool' as Tommy's, I'd agree. BUT he can play in TOMMY's league! A little nerdy, I'd trade looking 10X as nerdy for being able to play half as well. And, he can PLAY in Tommy's league. Damn few can. Can you? You point out that Tommy is enjoying himself. Yup. He is in actually getting to play with someone in his own league - we would all agree that it doesn't happen very often.
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All Richard did was play the song. Tommy actually had a solo and did something original. Not sure why everyone is jerking off over Richard. He's talented, but didn't do anything original here
Some Guy Maybe they get excited because he is a fantastic guitar player and if you are getting your nickers in a twist because you think he is getting praise that belongs to the equally fantastic Tommy Emmanuel then go to one of the thousands of videos where Tommy is worshipped as a guitar god I enjoy both players and could not bring myself to even begin to critique either one of them you are obviously on a different level of guitar playing to me and as such you feel the need to put Richard in his place and that place is two steps behind Tommy, I am sure Tommy would not agree. ,
@ Well I have to tell you are posting your ill educated comments in the wrong place, didn't you know this is a public forum and the whole idea is for users to post comments and expect to get rebuttals if other user do not share your opinion, you must be a fantastic guitar player to criticise one of the best players on the planet, please leave me a link so I too can enjoy your playing.
That is the problem with society today. Inherent jealousy of someone else's undoubted talents coupled with a basic and very evident self-loathing leads to finding fault that has no connection with that person's talent. It makes you feel better about yourself for that very short amount of time before you realise that you are still the intolerable prick you were a few moments earlier
Almost as good as original - Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed. Well, it might be played even with more virtuosity, but some how, this looks-sounds like show off, while Chet/Jerry were more genuine. But do not get me wrong, Tommy/Richard are phenomenal guitarists. GREAT PICKING!!!
Best two guitar players worldwide!
Thank you Tommy and Richard for sharing your special gift with the world.
I would pay BIG money to listen to this duet all day long. FanTAStic!!!!!
These two guys are my favourit guitar players ever !!!!
It's great to hear/watch someone rival Tommy Emmanuel on guitar. They're clearly both enjoying the jam together. Phenomenal skill and musicality.
Simply unbelievable . Are these the two greatest guitar players in the world . Hard to argue their not.
Richard is AMAZING... Wauh... He's the star
amazing both players!
Could you imagine after all the years of hard work practicing, playing, learning, performing that one day you get a chance to be on stage with Tommy? Actually watching these two is great! Look at Tommy, looking over to Richard when he plays... Even he is enjoying this... Of course Tommy always enjoys every note that comes out of an acoustic guitar. Thank God for that. Who needs drugs when you have this?
WOW! This is excellent!!
Amazing!
As a humble guitarist....this is truly quite scary and amazing. Musicians like Richard, Tommy, Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, Glen Campbell...will always keep me very humble, striving for the higher "musical" mountains they have all achieved. The five people (so far) who gave this video a thumbs down, are extremely jealous, and/or have no taste in elite guitar players/musicians. Thanks for sharing this stellar video. Very inspiring indeed.
No taste for sure these guys are from another world people don't realize how many hours and years and great talent to achieve this also extreme passion thanks
Daniel Lars 👍👍👍
both these guys make it look soo easy, great stuff
You guys are my guitar heroes.
Stunning!
I’m going to see them both together tonight in Kalamazoo - can’t wait!
Hands down the best cover of this I have ever seen. It has Tommy in it for one thing and this Richard Smith cat kicks ass! Added to favoites for sure!
Like KevinJConroy says - sit and start in amazement at two of the finest in the world sharing what makes them happiest with all of we fans. We must always remember to thank RUclips and the fans who upload these videos as well. Without them the rest of us would not have the opportunity to hear them.
Friggin AMAZING!!!! 🤘🤩🧡
Richard Smith & Tommy Emmanuel
‘Nuff said🙏👏👏👏👏👏💐
Absolutely fantastic!!!
Tommy is the worlds greatest too and it doesn’t even hurt him to put another on a pedestal
GREAT !!!!
Amazing solo from Tommy here!
Tommy Emmanuel - The Certified Guitar Player
Richard Smith - The Certifiedest Guitar Player.
Who are the 3 idiots that gave this a thumbs down. Even if you don't like the type of music you still have to respect the art. unreal
They are people who wish they could play but will never be good enough.
Woah!
Total magic to hear them together.......!!!
soul nurturing stuff
Hot damn.
Jerrys breakdown...Tommy and Richards version. Nicely done.
Tommy can play rhythm in his sleep.
Damn!!
I've played for forty seven years. . .I can play the rythem but not their leads . . .absolute mastery. . .Thanks to Chet for inspiring Tommy as a child. . .I was bitten about the same time. . ..just wow. . . .
You see what Chet has done, Thank You Chet and The Boys
"Richard Smith - The World Champion"!
When I see things like this, I wanna give up all my beloved guitars! Darn it, wish I was younger, had more time to play and to be half as gifted as any of these guys (specially my admired TE!). WOW, that's palying guitar!
I love it. Everyone is amazed by Tommy's play, it is a treat to see Tommy amazed by someone.
Matthew, the song was written by the late GREAT Jerry Reed and is, "Jerry's Breakdown". This performance is a fitting tribute to ol' "East bound and down".
Still the best version out there. Tommy on rhythm and Richard on lead is the best combo to do this tune since Chet and Jerry
Awesome
Just the best!
Bosses!!
Unbelievable ! I've seen Tommy live.. 3 times. It's hard to believe that a human can become that accomplished on a guitar.
just perfect . . .NOthing less.
You boys keep practicing yo´ll get there.
I can play this, yeah in my dreams! Lol
Tommy makes it look sooooo easy... =)
Bravo!!!
Tommy is one of those performers who make it look easy. Richard is his equal in ability no question he just looks like he's concentrating more. In skill there is nothing to choose between them in my opinion. It's Just that Tommy is such a friggin larakin showman! What is most enjoyable here is the appreciation one has for the other and the magic in the music. I actually don't care which of them is considered top dog. It doesn't matter. But you should all see Tom play with his brother Phil!!!
o_O Jerry's Breakdown POWER !!!!!
F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C !!!
Thanks :)
I have just discovered richard's playing and think he is a musician at the top of his game, full stop. It is not like supporting a football team and the music should be there to appreciate and credit given to the individuals involved who contribute to it. Reading between the lines I feel there is a competitive edge to these two when they play together, but I think they sound great! Check out their performance in scotland!
What I notice about extraordinary guitarists is the economy of movement of
their hands.
Nice !
If your guitar playing makes Tommy Emmanuel shake his head' you're doing something pretty impressive
When one exceeds being a great guitarist, he enters into entraprenuership...these guys are beyond even that, whatever level THAT is!!!!!!!!
genial!
ayayayayaaaaaaaaaa
This is the first time I've ever seen Richard stand up. lol
CoolEditz check videos from 10-20 years ago hes not horribly obese
I know what I see but I can’t believe it😳😳
is that Jerry's Breakdown they are playing? Man, they are both amazing.
no thats Richard Smith
Yes. Richard smith and Tommy playing Jerry’s breakdown With an hyperdrive in the guitar.
I mean if these two keep at it, they have a real shot at being great players. True potential here. 😏
impossible to play guitar like this, but there it is....both of them....if you are a guitar player like i am, you just sit and stare in disbelief
I wish I had a guitar friend.
acoustic shredders!
CGP!...certified guitar player... by Chet Atkins.
All the critics of RS on this vid tend to forget, or didn't know, that a steel strung acoustic is not really his forte.
Give Tommy a nylon strung and ask him to play at this pace with accuracy and clarity.
Only one of them can do that, and it is RS.
It's different strokes, for different folks.
Both excel at what they do.
Leave them be, without comparison.
They are enjoying their respective talents.
Who are we to judge?
@JWP... AMEN!
Current videos Tommy teaches Richard finer notes and cords
@Analist No, I'm a TE fan that has just discovered RS recently. From what I see on YT, TE has chosen to play a lot with RS over the last few years, so TE's opinion of him must be quite high.
Some of the YT clips do show a more laid back RS, but I suspect that he just not as laid back as TE, neither by nature nor nurture (see early clips of TE & PE, for example).
RS's 'Happy Blues' clip, for example, is more relaxed. Playing with TE could be stressful!, even for RS !
@Analist It's not like that i think, this is the first time I see Tommy enjoyed his play with someone else like that...Richard Smith is just as crazy as Tommy..They both amazing
That was some analysis, very thoughtful and well stated, and I am now filled with remorse and I can now move forward with my life in the honest, and hopefully successful, endeavor to improve. Perhaps fatso will do the same.
@Analist Compare the part Richard is playing with Tommy's part! Nevertheless, both awesome!
Wow, Jerry's breakdown is so popular :D
@Analist your tag name says it all... go way... don't come back! jack!
"Richard Smith.....world champion".........me good gravy thata good
and the cowboy say ¡¡¡¡yeeeeeehaw!!!!!
this sounds like a guitar version of 'Yakety Sax' that my Dad had by Ace Cannon.
Jerry's Breakdown...by Jerry Reed
So, which one is better ?
Their talents shouldn't be judged, especially since Mr. Smith is three steps away from a coronary episode. Then how would we feel?
Could any one tell me what the song is called please?
@garvincarroll no shit. cant get enough
0.55 ........Tom & Jerry : D
unbelievable!
Как у них пальцы не запутываются??? )))
Chad Brazill's comment below, me too, gotta wonder at the psyche state of the loonies that give this stuff a down tick. Perhaps they try just getting out a bit more, might help?.
does it get any better than these 2 guys?
how does tommy not go through guitars like toilet paper?
@UserIbanez Other guy's a real pro - Tommy's an anomaly :-) Seriously though, the scene is littered with folks who manage to earn a living, even a respectable one, without having an ounce of charisma or stage presence. I'm actually glad to say that (from my humble experience) it is *not* a requirement. You can be a welcome addition to the music business without being the life-of-the-party.
You know, it is not necessary to have five cheeseburgers for lunch.
fucking hell
@chris69666 & others: Hey, from what I see & read, TE is a class act thru & thru. If we here do appreciate TE, I'd like to see us respect his class & not put down all other players, call each other retards, etc. I very much doubt that he finds encouragement or support from us dissing … anyone, really. Let's have a little respect for the man & pull up our socks.
I'm sure these two could leave their hands on stage to keep playing while they go off for a coffee (they'd have to use straws, obviously).
Richard and Tommy are colleagues - you music lovers do a disservice to Tommy and yourselves when you berate a gifted, beloved musician like Richard Smith.
Richard is a better skill guitarist. But Tommy is a better musician, but only slightest better.
Yeah, Smith has to work a little to play in Tommy's league - BUT - he CAN do it!
His style is not as 'cool' as Tommy's, I'd agree. BUT he can play in TOMMY's league!
A little nerdy, I'd trade looking 10X as nerdy for being able to play half as well. And, he can PLAY in Tommy's league. Damn few can. Can you?
You point out that Tommy is enjoying himself. Yup. He is in actually getting to play with someone in his own league - we would all agree that it doesn't happen very often.
All Richard did was play the song. Tommy actually had a solo and did something original.
Not sure why everyone is jerking off over Richard. He's talented, but didn't do anything original here
Some Guy Maybe they get excited because he is a fantastic guitar player and if you are getting your nickers in a twist because you think he is getting praise that belongs to the equally fantastic Tommy Emmanuel then go to one of the thousands of videos where Tommy is worshipped as a guitar god I enjoy both players and could not bring myself to even begin to critique either one of them you are obviously on a different level of guitar playing to me and as such you feel the need to put Richard in his place and that place is two steps behind Tommy, I am sure Tommy would not agree.
,
@ Well I have to tell you are posting your ill educated comments in the wrong place, didn't you know this is a public forum and the whole idea is for users to post comments and expect to get rebuttals if other user do not share your opinion, you must be a fantastic guitar player to criticise one of the best players on the planet, please leave me a link so I too can enjoy your playing.
That is the problem with society today. Inherent jealousy of someone else's undoubted talents coupled with a basic and very evident self-loathing leads to finding fault that has no connection with that person's talent. It makes you feel better about yourself for that very short amount of time before you realise that you are still the intolerable prick you were a few moments earlier
Almost as good as original - Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed. Well, it might be played even with more virtuosity, but some how, this looks-sounds like show off, while Chet/Jerry were more genuine. But do not get me wrong, Tommy/Richard are phenomenal guitarists. GREAT PICKING!!!
Show some respect and listen to the music.