For fifty years, Keith Richards has been "the straw that stirs the drink" for that institution that we know as 'The Rolling Stones'. He has more credibility than any other artist, in any field, amongst the legends in their own genres. Despite what goes on around him and any pressures to mold his character, Keith is true to himself, his band, and the music that he loves. And that is what we love the most about him. Thank you, Keith Richards, for making this world a better place...
Swear toGod. Young Keith watched old bluesmen in his youth, sitting and playing these same songs and dreamt of being one of them and here we are, he is one of them . This is so fascinating.
well perhaps...maybe...or it is something else...Young Keith could be the re-incarnated soul of a blues musician of an era gone by still with some music to express before being complete here ... some things and peoples capabilities in our current world and vision are beyond explanation but they cannot be dismissed ...JMHO... thanks for ability to post
Keith is without doubt the stepping stone from the Blues Legends as Muddy Waters, Howlin Wolf , Buddy Guy and Rock N Roll master Chuck Berry, The Rolling Stones brought this music into the public eye & helped them to regain the recognition they all richly Deserved. ✌️
Keef !!! IL a réussi à passer le Flambeau ,,,, beat, groove bluesy roll , rock ,,, open tuning ,,,et Tout et encore ! Roule roule roule Pierre !!!,,,,pour tjs
A hearty thank you to all of you who took the time to respond, and to all likewise kindred spirits. I'm proud to to be sailing along with you on this ship that continues to plunder ports, both far and near!. A toast to all of us, the world over. Raise a glass, indeed...
Weateriano: if Keith has not accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior you are right God bless him, and God bless you too, i’m an old blues man 76 years old played with willy big Eyes 😳,Smith John Lee Hooker Robin Ford and a lot of others in my life, but I have one thing that is worth everything in the world and that is that I have Jesus Christ🙏🏽🙏🏼🙏🏿🙏🏾
James Cotton is one of the giants of blues harp. First saw him in Muddy Waters band and several times with his own band. That band was dynamite. It is too bad his voice was damaged and he was retired as a headliner.
Y’all don’t forget about the legendary Steve Jordan behind the drums. Played with Keith since the 80s, along with James Taylor, Clapton, now with Mayer, Robert Cray and, his own guys.
why does people compare .. this guys better, that guy is better,,, wake up,, there all unique ...no criticisms !! just enjoy their talent... again ENJOY
I am Keith Richards' greatest fan in the world. But give James Cotton some credit. He had to follow Little Walter into Muddy Waters' band, and had a great career a lot of people don't know about.
James Cotton used to play the Joyous Lake in Woodstock. He and Paul Butterfield used to jam on stage. Cotton had the biggest chromatic harmonica I've ever seen. They made great music together.
Oh, you didn't hear? The virtue-signaling puritans have declared KR the main cause of climate change and seek to replace all his music with Taylor Swift.
Now this one´s great! Pure Blues ... the Stones ought to play this stuff more often - in small venues. That´s what the die-hard fans long to hear - not the warhorses over and over again ...
@@hollisbrown645 Because the blues were created by Black plantation workers as a direct result of field hollers they chanted to help get them through miserably hot days pickin' cotton in Mississippi. You don't know, you weren't there, but I doubt you'd want to experience what they did so you could LEARN what the Blues are truly about. One more thing: whites tend to play blues with too many notes - which spoils it. So WHAT was your question again. Holly?
I learned to play blues harmonica by listening to blues albums starting with the James Cotton album, 100% Cotton. I’ve seen James Cotton perform and chatted with James Cotton a few times. So I appreciate this nice, little video upload, perhaps more than most. Thanks for sharing !
Nice, man. I was fortunate enough to have actually met Hubert & heard him play up close about 10 years ago...he was a VERY humble, down to earth, kind hearted man, and an absolutely incredible blues guitarist. It's nice to see other luminaries pay their respect.
Keith gives James plenty of space. There seems to be mutual respect here. I 've seen Cotton plenty of times--time has taken its toll. Shame to see people making snap judgements about "authenticity" and the like. Most people who make blanket comments wouldn't recognize authenticity if it cam up and gnawed both cheeks off.
It's the simple things that make this type of music so enjoyable, like the way Mr Cotton keeps the 3 note riff going while Mr Richards figures out with the rhythm guys what's happening next. Those cute little high notes ain't always easy to hit comfortably on the harp.
You're so lucky! I got to speak with him for quite some time at a harminica showcase where my husband's band was also on the bill (we're in San Luis Obispo, CA) and he really is just the nicest, sweetest man. Also incredibly charismatic and a fantastic musician.
Earls Pearl Yes he plays great acoustic watch the promo video of "Angie", him & Keith sitting side by playing guitars with roses in them. Then there is a second promo where Keith plays acoustic & Taylor plays piano
Chaliq Biomed oh, thanx . most real musicians play several instruments .Page got his pro start in studios as a bass man .I really appreciate the info as I base most of my playing on Elvis , Beatles and Stones . IM just a big fan of the old Delta Hootnanny style . I almost forgot to mention Jim Burton and Don Rich .they really get me going . hope you have a nice day .
Earls Pearl Yeah I think the only guy that could play more instruments was Brian. Yep & ha plays that pedal steel slide guitar as good as the guys who do it for a living. Did you see the Blues songs I posted on Google + of him & Taylor playing together. 2 really good friends that compliment all of their talents playing old blues classics & share the stage together. Ronnie plays harmonica as well as Jagger considering he singing & playing guitar at the same time. I only posted the ones that were videos but there is an album called Ronnie Wood & Mick Taylor at the Troubador..
In den 60er habe ich den Song zum ersten mal gehört, später von den Stones und Doors. Von Keef und James gefällt er mir am besten. Durch Keith Richards bin ich 1966 zur Musik gekommen und bis Heute geblieben. Ich Liebe es Songs zu schreiben und Musik dazu zu Komponieren. Danke Keef und den Stones, es ist ein tolles Leben und ich Liebe den Blues der tief in meinem Herzen ist!!!
he always played in open G tuning without the first string, so they make him custom 5 string guitars, hence the 6 strings version of the 12 string, the 10 string
Well, I have to say, If there was a blues album from clapton and another of keith richards, I would pick keith richards album, This guy plays the blues, clapton only imitates the blues
Dont agree at all Clapton plays and keeps the blues alive with his soul but as a harp player myself for over 35yrs James Cotton WOW! One of the few Chicago blues harp players still alive.
keith's fingers do not appear in good shape with his arthrosis nevertheless he doesn't give up playing, and he doesn't even need to... Real musician from deep inside
For fifty years, Keith Richards has been "the straw that stirs the drink" for that institution that we know as 'The Rolling Stones'. He has more credibility than any other artist, in any field, amongst the legends in their own genres. Despite what goes on around him and any pressures to mold his character, Keith is true to himself, his band, and the music that he loves.
And that is what we love the most about him. Thank you, Keith Richards, for making this world a better place...
My sentiments exactly!
Well said.
Thank you Keith and James ❤️❤️
Keith means to me the best of the english true blues , well done man Xavièr Labmer .
You really feel that while reading his memoir. Beautifully raw stuff
This is some damn good blues, I always loved Keith’s voice!
James used to play my club back in the early 70’s so many great times and dancing
Going back to his roots. playing the Blues is how The Rolling Stones started out.
blues is a root and rest is a fruits
@@bkowa you've got that right man.
I literally bowed to my PC monitor when this ended. Thank you Keith & James for this powerful gift.
Swear toGod. Young Keith watched old bluesmen in his youth, sitting and playing these same songs and dreamt of being one of them and here we are, he is one of them . This is so fascinating.
He has played with allot of ledgendary musicians ,50 some years ago.
nothin but the Blues that’s a nice opinion
well perhaps...maybe...or it is something else...Young Keith could be the re-incarnated soul of a blues musician of an era gone by still with some music to express before being complete here ... some things and peoples capabilities in our current world and vision are beyond explanation but they cannot be dismissed ...JMHO... thanks for ability to post
Keith is a blues legend accept it
@nothin but the Blues He's more than that, he's a rolling stone!
Keith is without doubt the stepping stone from the Blues Legends as Muddy Waters, Howlin Wolf , Buddy Guy and Rock N Roll master Chuck Berry, The Rolling Stones brought this music into the public eye & helped them to regain the recognition they all richly Deserved. ✌️
RICHLY DESERVED is correct !!!
He did it every bit as much as Johnny Winter and SRV, maybe more. Kudos to all of them
Keef !!! IL a réussi à passer le Flambeau ,,,, beat, groove bluesy roll , rock ,,, open tuning ,,,et Tout et encore ! Roule roule roule Pierre !!!,,,,pour tjs
A hearty thank you to all of you who took the time to respond, and to all likewise kindred spirits. I'm proud to to be sailing along with you on this ship that continues to plunder ports, both far and near!. A toast to all of us, the world over. Raise a glass, indeed...
I love this! Great song! Great video! Great music! Rock on!💙💚💖
God bless Keith Richards.
Yeah, Lord of Rock
He's a 120 and still going so, yeah, I'd say God has blessed him ;)
Weateriano: if Keith has not accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior you are right God bless him, and God bless you too, i’m an old blues man 76 years old played with willy big Eyes 😳,Smith John Lee Hooker Robin Ford and a lot of others in my life, but I have one thing that is worth everything in the world and that is that I have Jesus Christ🙏🏽🙏🏼🙏🏿🙏🏾
Johnny Acevedo jr Amen brother
@@johnnyacevedojr8743 God bless you, blues man. Peace and love.
Been lovin me some james Cotton for nearly 40 years now. Been loving me some Stones and keith Richards for even longer
Everyone in that room is phenomenal! Thank-You for posting this!
James Cotton came to play music in our little Port city and I was one of the lucky ones who got to witness his soulful sounds. So lucky!
Me too in Connecticut way back and got to meet him and my cousin has one of his harps
Outstanding! No other words.
Keith performs this classic so well, and added bonus with James Cotton.
James Cotton is one of the giants of blues harp. First saw him in Muddy Waters band and several times with his own band. That band was dynamite. It is too bad his voice was damaged and he was retired as a headliner.
Wonderful jam! Both of you are fabulous! I love Keith's voice as usual and perfected suited for the blues.
Y’all don’t forget about the legendary Steve Jordan behind the drums. Played with Keith since the 80s, along with James Taylor, Clapton, now with Mayer, Robert Cray and, his own guys.
All the way through I kept thinking ‘who’s that drummer, he is so in the groove’ . Sure enough... Steve Jordan...fabulous!
Love Steve Jordan!!!
See Hail Hail Rock and Roll the tribute to Chuck Berry back in 1986. Keith got Steve Jordan as the drummer and the friendship endures.
Ya, that is fabulous Steve Jordan 😎👏👍
dont forget the wonderful blues brothers!
why does people compare .. this guys better, that guy is better,,, wake up,, there all unique ...no criticisms !! just enjoy their talent... again ENJOY
Yep. It’s not a competition.
Love that 10 string Guild, don't see those every day!
It goes with the 5 string Tele
Pretty sure that will be in open G
@@jonnybeck6723 It's a Viola Capira
True that
keith Richards is a great bluesman! Wonderful song!
Man, this is some raw blues right here!
Love you Keef .this is magic😎🇨🇮
This video is about Mr. Cotton. Thank you, Keef for enlightening us.
I am Keith Richards' greatest fan in the world. But give James Cotton some credit. He had to follow Little Walter into Muddy Waters' band, and had a great career a lot of people don't know about.
Jeez. Keith has always been grounded in the blues. The best of the Stones comes out of this (thank you Mick Taylor).
James Cotton used to play the Joyous Lake in Woodstock. He and Paul Butterfield used to jam on stage. Cotton had the biggest chromatic harmonica I've ever seen. They made great music together.
This is how I love it! Slinky and raw! I love it when these guys team-up. Keith can flat deliver the blues, no doubt!
He's always been a blues man. Simple and great. One of the best at it.
Keith doesn’t play a guitar he picks it up and magically great sounds appear! Awesome!
This makes me worry about climate change and what kind of world we'll leave Keith Richards when we're gone.
Not original. Or maybe the other guy's echoing you, though he said it more than one month ago.
chris goodayle you mean playing the string.......
😁
Oh, you didn't hear? The virtue-signaling puritans have declared KR the main cause of climate change and seek to replace all his music with Taylor Swift.
DucksDeLucks so what ? th more th merrier w THIS one
Es hermoso ver como Keith disfruta cada nota que toca
Une pépite, un guitariste qui laisse la place aux autres,
Un gentleman 🙏
Mr. Richards knows all the precise moments to NOT play. These spaces provide so much emphasis and anticipation. Brilliant.
The Stones really made the world remember these blues legends
flippin' awesome. Keith plays with so much feel. They all do. Chills
Now this one´s great! Pure Blues ... the Stones ought to play this stuff more often - in small venues. That´s what the die-hard fans long to hear - not the warhorses over and over again ...
Amen
Walter Tacey Absolutely.Mix it up a bit.
Ah, but they fill large venues at high ticket prices by playing the warhorses. Fortunately, they have so many they can really mix up the set lists.
WOOAW great, Thank you for sharing
Keef is one of the chosen few, that has the black blues gene, cheerz
yep. the one Clapton is missing.
+éanna o'sullivan Agree Claptons the man! And his Crossroads festivals OMG AWESOME!
@@jimchumley6568 That wasn't a compliment lol
Why do you have to be black to sing the blues for christ sake,
@@hollisbrown645 Because the blues were created by Black plantation workers as a direct result of field hollers they chanted to help get them through miserably hot days pickin' cotton in Mississippi. You don't know, you weren't there, but I doubt you'd want to experience what they did so you could LEARN what the Blues are truly about. One more thing: whites tend to play blues with too many notes - which spoils it. So WHAT was your question again. Holly?
Music with soul! A great gift to us! Thanks guys
whoever uploaded this, like everybody i want to say thank you very much
I learned to play blues harmonica by listening to blues albums starting with the James Cotton album, 100% Cotton. I’ve seen James Cotton perform and chatted with James Cotton a few times. So I appreciate this nice, little video upload, perhaps more than most. Thanks for sharing !
That's Keith's custom 10 string, open G without the low E string(s). He mentions it in "Life"
I was browsing the comments to see if anyone else noticed. Good job!
I was wondering about the ten strings. I thought at first that my eyesight was failing.
@Dfw Fqdefqw So what is the actual key we hear here? ANYONE? I'm writing from the future 7/6/21
@@lamper2 G
Fantastic James too ❤️❤️❤️ I got to meet James when he would play at a small club in Waterbury,Ct in the 70’s!!!
I only hope I'm still walking at his age!! Absolutely incredible 👏
Best of best. Meeting of K.Richard and J.Cotton.
Nice, man. I was fortunate enough to have actually met Hubert & heard him play up close about 10 years ago...he was a VERY humble, down to earth, kind hearted man, and an absolutely incredible blues guitarist. It's nice to see other luminaries pay their respect.
So sweet. Thanks.
Peace keef!! Keep on jamming man✌️
From Argentina.... Thanks!!
This is where it goes with all great artists.... its all in the "feel".
+rone dee That's it. Great comment.
Great feeling from both Keef and J.C. really enjoyed this one!
I love those who pay their respects to those who helped pave their way to greatness.
So good! 💜💜🐱🤗
whit pain of my hearth but i would i love to have seen an old HENDRIX PLAYING the blues that would be amazing
Saw Hendrix at the Isle of Wight rock festival in 1970
Yes
It was nice to see Jimi Hendrix walking with Brian Jones and keef play guitar on kieths clear plastic guitar. Rip jimi and Brian left to soon.
Jimi play keith's clear guitar some blues riffs great to see.
Now Engle. Beauvoir today
Got to see Mr. James Cotton in the 70's and Mr. Keith Richards in the 80's. Nice to see them together. Rock On.
When you can sit down and still get down you got it.
God bless Rock and Roll and JAZZ too.
So Mote It Be!
Richard is my all time fav what a great video
Keith is always amazing.
Great show!
Keith gives James plenty of space. There seems to be mutual respect here. I 've seen Cotton plenty of times--time has taken its toll. Shame to see people making snap judgements about "authenticity" and the like. Most people who make blanket comments wouldn't recognize authenticity if it cam up and gnawed both cheeks off.
Had the pleasure...
AND - GOD BLESS YOU JIMMY...!!! 🤫😢😢😢😳💘🎸🎸🎸😳🙏🏼🤷♂️🤔😘💋💋
Ol Keef has the Soul for Guitar & the Blues , get it Keef
Keith Richards Playing a 10-string Guild Custom.
Its so he can play in open G like a 12 string
I just now noticed that! I’ll be danged! 10-string? I play and I’ve never heard of that!
Classic and Brilliant
Nuff Said.😎
It's the simple things that make this type of music so enjoyable, like the way Mr Cotton keeps the 3 note riff going while Mr Richards figures out with the rhythm guys what's happening next. Those cute little high notes ain't always easy to hit comfortably on the harp.
Thank you !!!!!
James may have lost his singing voice but he still makes righteous sounds with his harp. Great to see him & Keef together.
Thank you for sharing!!!
I played 5 gigs with James Cotton in 2006 in Austin, Texas and backstage, we smoked a lot of pot, made him feel better as he was down in his health.
Lovely Keith
Keith was a blues man before he played every stones song in open G
Got to admit , his open G songs sound great . Its the Stones sound
Not every, but quite a few.
GRRRREAT !!! Thanks for sharing !
Kief was born playing blues what a guy he loves it
Vous êtes un très grand artiste Monsieur Richards. Merci X 1000.
You nailed it brutha! Keith, the Soul Survivor and the Main Offender. Never in modern history did a more honest musician exist.
Just great... No need for long speech... Really amazng! TY for posting!
All great artists come back to the Blues
Keith Richards for president. He's got my vote! That man can play the blues.
He could never be president - he's too fucking honest !
@@BernieHollandMusic good one
It would be a hoot to see Keith Richard jam some blues with Seasick Steve :)
You're so lucky! I got to speak with him for quite some time at a harminica showcase where my husband's band was also on the bill (we're in San Luis Obispo, CA) and he really is just the nicest, sweetest man. Also incredibly charismatic and a fantastic musician.
Keef needs to record a solo acoustic blues album
One word fantastic good on yer Keith
dos grandes para la historia
This is why I effin luv u man!!!! Keith u rock!!!
Well I've counted twice and it looks like Keef is playing a 10 string guitar-not a 12 string!?
Fantastic xx
El bueno de Keith...
Thank you Keith Richards..😎
Should make an all Acoustic album with Woody & Taylor
is Mick Taylor known for acoustic ? I would guess he does play them . maybe you know something I dont .
Earls Pearl Yes he plays great acoustic watch the promo video of "Angie", him & Keith sitting side by playing guitars with roses in them. Then there is a second promo where Keith plays acoustic & Taylor plays piano
Chaliq Biomed
oh, thanx . most real musicians play several instruments .Page got his pro start in studios as a bass man .I really appreciate the info as I base most of my playing on Elvis , Beatles and Stones . IM just a big fan of the old Delta Hootnanny style . I almost forgot to mention Jim Burton and Don Rich .they really get me going . hope you have a nice day .
Earls Pearl Ron Wood Played Bass on the song "FIRE" by Arthur Brown & the Band of Renown. I think Alice Cooper Recommended him Late 60's
Earls Pearl Yeah I think the only guy that could play more instruments was Brian. Yep & ha plays that pedal steel slide guitar as good as the guys who do it for a living. Did you see the Blues songs I posted on Google + of him & Taylor playing together. 2 really good friends that compliment all of their talents playing old blues classics & share the stage together. Ronnie plays harmonica as well as Jagger considering he singing & playing guitar at the same time. I only posted the ones that were videos but there is an album called Ronnie Wood & Mick Taylor at the Troubador..
My favorite song from the Stones ❤️ Love James Cotton 🤩
R.I.P. James....we lost a legend today.
In den 60er habe ich den Song zum ersten mal gehört, später von den Stones und Doors. Von Keef und James gefällt er mir am besten. Durch Keith Richards bin ich 1966 zur Musik gekommen und bis Heute geblieben. Ich Liebe es Songs zu schreiben und Musik dazu zu Komponieren. Danke Keef und den Stones, es ist ein tolles Leben und ich Liebe den Blues der tief in meinem Herzen ist!!!
Keef's playin a 10 string ....????
ChrisAndTommy GoodTimeFolkRockShow LOL
+ChrisAndTommy GoodTimeFolkRockShow and open G tuning
ChrisAndTommy GoodTimeFolkRockShow yeh, what's up w that?
ChrisAndTommy GoodTimeFolkRockShow www.groundguitar.com/keith-richards-guitars-and-gear/#195758-gibson-les-paul-custom
he always played in open G tuning without the first string, so they make him custom 5 string guitars, hence the 6 strings version of the 12 string, the 10 string
Love our Keithy love James love this, thanks!1
That dude is older than my grandad's grandad, and I'm 240 years old.
keeef playn!
The blues is there! Keep playing Keith! 👌👍👍🙏
Well, I have to say, If there was a blues album from clapton and another of keith richards, I would pick keith richards album, This guy plays the blues, clapton only imitates the blues
Mauricio Lopez I agree, only I'd say Clapton plays the blues, Keef IS the blues. Semantics, et al.
Dont agree at all Clapton plays and keeps the blues alive with his soul but as a harp player myself for over 35yrs James Cotton WOW! One of the few Chicago blues harp players still alive.
Mauricio Lopez your so right
Jim Chumley keef is the real deal
Mauricio Lopez well said
Merry Christmas Mr.Richards
Thanks..Ive been looking for
That Red Rooster!!!!!!🌹
keith's fingers do not appear in good shape with his arthrosis nevertheless he doesn't give up playing, and he doesn't even need to... Real musician from deep inside
Amazing big Brothers Keith Richards...i am your fans 45 years yours long time since 1975
That's a cool guitar-guild 12string
+12Radius its 10 string open G tuning :D
Might be the one he originally used back in '65 as heard on the 'Rollin' Stones Now' lp.
That makes perfect sense considering that he only plays with 5 strings so he wouldn't need the 2 low strings.
It's amazing to watch on video. To have been there in person...