I've always thought I was listening to Paul's voice when I hear Phil sing. But here in 2020, I would prefer just to listen to Phil's - it's still perfection, as is his playing, of course... Oh what the world has missed...
Phil and Sir Paul are both kinda similar(to me) - they both are quite talented; but they've learned to always be cool and keep moving. And to always keep giving - because it always comes back to you. Paul has been famous for as long as he can remember, but both he and Phil have had music on their mind, their whole lives. God bless 'em both.
I love this photo, you and Billy with the lefty Olson. I saw you back in the day at Calvary Chapel with Michele Pillar singing great harmonies with you on "What a Wonder You Are" on your Town to Town tour. Love you Phil!
So much of Phil's early songs have melodies that sound so simular to Paul's songs. And of course Phil also his voice is so simular to Paul's that he's been hearing that much of his life and indeed has said he was inspired by Paul and the Beatles in general. But then again, who wasn't in those days. But it must have been a real thrill to finally meet and play a little with him. You've got think Paul would be blown away by Phil's playing, but I'll bet he was the humble guy he always is and just played simple stuff with him. But still, I'm sure it was surreal for him. As talented as Phil is, there's not many artists that wouldn't feel that way playing with Phil, but, of course, when it comes to a Beatle, you can't help but feel lucky just to be there. Always loved Paul's songs As a Christian, I don't want to be listening to anything that has lyrics that might pull me away from the Lord even for a second. But most of Paul's music I never feel convicted listening to. I mean, how can you feel convicted when your mostly just hearing silly live songs?
This photo was actually made at James Olson's guitar shop in Circle Pines, Minnesota. An ad for his guitars. I have been to the shop and this is on the wall
@@rayjeske6564 Yup . IIRC , Phil’s wife took some pictures of the two before Linda McCartneys’ sister’s (Laura Eastman) wedding . This is when Phil presented Paul with the Olson guitar . 👍
Phil Keaggy is the most humble, classiest musician alive, and l don't think he knows he is the greatest guitarist who ever picked up the instrument. As it should be.
Phil’s very good, but there have been so many world class incredible steel string finger picking guitarists in the world. The Emmanuel Brothers, Chet Atkins, BB King, Albert King, Doc Watson, Andy McKee, Billy Strings… Need I mention jazz and classical guitarists? So many greats. Phil is up there with many greats.
Yeah talk about humble it’s rumored that Jimi Hendrix said he was one of the greatest guitarist of all time, however he says this is very unlikely unlikely it’s not said. That is incredibly humble.
McCartney greatly influenced Keaggy, as was true for so many guitarists of great note. Here is a song, "Love Divine" by Mr. Keaggy, which is obviously based on "All My Loving by Lennon-McCartney. If you are blessed to hear this in concert, Keaggy sometimes ends "Love Divine" with the chorus from "All My Loving". ruclips.net/video/EY6U_SoNifY/видео.html
Paul with 40+ #1s that many people have heard. Paul has a radio station. I have to explain who Phil is to people every time. Phil is amazing, but creating is where it's at. That's why jazz musicians have side gigs, The Beatles only needed to create. The only reason Phil would talk to Paul is because of songwriting not guitar playing. Do you think Paul talks about Phil in interviews? Probably not. Paul probably chums around with lots of amazing guitar players. I tell people to check out Phil all the time. But a Beatle is kind of a big deal when it comes to status. No denying it. Didn't someone give him a free guitar in the meeting? Songwriting is Paul's virtuosity. Hope I didn't offend.
@@annascoria6178 If you write Penny Lane, I don't care if you can't play a record. If you write Blackbird, it doesn't matter if I can play guitar "better", I'll play it your way.
According to Phil’s own words, he didn’t “Show Off” or try to upstage Paul. Phil doubtless has more technical ability (goes without saying) but it’s not always about that. I believe Guitar is Paul’s secondary instrument at best. Phil showed a great deal of class and respect for a notable Rock legend IMO.
Paul has good and bad traits, but he IS a musical legend and to meet and play guitar with him would be like playing catch with Roberto Clemente. Wish I could have experienced what Phil did.
@@biguzzetti - I still remember when he died; he was flying down to the South Carribean with a plane-load of supplies after a bad hurricane. He was a real-life superhero. God bless him.
@@postmodern9208 Or you could put it this way. The entire human race is going to hell by default, thanks to the devil. God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son to pay for the sins of the world. If we receive Christ we receive forgiveness, if not we don't. God wants you in heaven, but the choice is yours.
@@alanwatts9232 You lost me at "...thanks to the Devil." You want to pass blame? Goto the guy who made it all... don't blame the guy who was made with the exact potential he used anyway. That's a cop-out.
@@postmodern9208 When Eve ate from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil it was not just a matter of eating a piece of fruit, it was about obedience and allegiance. As the scripture says "Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servant to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey;" and when questioned by God Eve stated "The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat." This is confirmed in the New Testament, when the devil was attempting to entice Jesus to obey him and thus commit sin. "And the devil said unto him, All this power (referring to the kingdoms of the world) will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it." So God owns the universe because he made it, but the devil is a usurping tenant who gained control of the earth by lies and deceit. So your enemy is not me, or Christians, or the Government, or God. The real enemy of all mankind, who is responsible for all suffering and death in the world, is the devil. I say that with the backing of Scripture and without apology, and if the world would wake up to the fact, the better off we all would be.
If Phil had a chosen a secular career, he would outshine Paul McCartney by a mile. I am always bemoaning the lack of respect given to Christian musicians.
I have listened to Phil since I was very young and have seen him in concert many times. Last year, he signed my Les Paul. I have never understood how he could admonish the Beetles or Paul. What does he represent? They are a part of an evil and corrupt system.
Perhaps he was, or is, unaware of their Satanic roots. From Phil's appearance back then, and obvious influence from The Beatles/Paul, it's a wonder that he didn't see this as idolatry at the time. As well as forsaking his own identity in Christ. Though I suppose we have all been guilty of this at least once in our lives. We all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.
I'm not sure I understand. How was he held back by his Christianity? Did it prevent him from becoming a better guitar player in some way? A nicer guy? What was the deal? What was he supposed to be?
@@ydonl The psychology of Religion (Most religion) is sef-deprecation. Unworthy-ness. All good that you are - is borrowed from your creator. This instills within the most sincere adherent, a glass ceiling of potential. I am reminded of the Renaissance artists who were so pious, that they would intentionally add flaws into their work so as to not presume some modicum of perfection. In the canon of Keaggy's artistic work, you are left wanting for his true potential - knowing that he has dared not venture into those abstract spaces that can only be explored with the kind of independence forbidden by his Christianity. While superb in so many ways, this presents a 'taming' of the beast... his true potential. Notwithstanding, his careful life does have the benefit of having lead a 'clean' life, unencumbered by drug use, wild parties.. the usual fare for many, who thrust themselves into an unencumbered creativity. ...and this is the trade-off ~ and why the vast library of "Christian" music is so very un-interesting and ironically vapid. A soul who discovers his own meaning.. the value of self-ownership... the joy and rationale for rejecting Heaven, is not content with the parameters set before him. He is, instead, the God of his own life and the thought of bowing before any being is anathema - especially a being who compels a man to do so.
@@postmodern9208 Interesting. I would deduct two points for not providing any concrete examples of either the limits that Christianity imposed on Mr. Keaggy, or the ways in which he would have been able to develop without them. To be honest, your statements seem a bit vague, containing nothing I could attach to the real world, e.g. "He would have been able to do ...." and such. (And you don't get to say "He would have written songs I personally like!") I'd also take off some points for not considering the huge pile of artists who don't come anywhere close to Keaggy's skills and abilities, or even his creativity or insight. He's not one of my favorite songwriters, but he is on my short list of really great guitar players and generally nice guys. You wouldn't like my favorite song writers, even though I officially declare them "the best in the world." But I know this much, from personal experience -- it's hard to write good songs. I found this true regardless of my world view at the time, which has flipped wildly once or twice in my long life. I assure you I was "unencumbered" when I did most of my writing. I think a few moments thought, going beyond the... mm.... constrained ideas you've presented, will yield the conclusion that the vast majority of music in the world is un-interesting and ironically vapid (whatever that means), without any consideration of spiritual or ideological perspective. Let me put it this way -- I think logic leads to the conclusion that if you're right about all this, it seems like it should be possible for you to be the best, most interesting, un-ironically un-vapid producer of music in the world. You have none of the llimiting factors, right? There's nothing stopping you. So... why aren't you? And if not music, then some other area of your life, maybe?
@@ydonl - Lol... I didn't want to pre-emptively obfuscate what is my next point by presenting a spoiler in my last! I might be the exception - I cannot tell for sure - but I'm an accomplished painter, sculptor, pianist... I have my own construction company and am positively brilliant (and am known to be so) with structural engineering and am a master of many disciplines in construction. This only scratches the surface. I am what they used to call Renaissance Man". I don't want to bore you with unprovable hearsay - you can easily accuse me of lying... though I am not. All I can tell you is that fully letting go of GOD was the most courageous thing I ever did (I am an ex-associate pastor). It opened up a World I had only imagined before - as somewhere I was going after I died - Heaven.
@@postmodern9208 And so humble, too! :-) But I get your drift. A parting thought... maybe even with all that, I wonder if your perspective of reality is a little constrained. It's easier to fill a five gallon bucket than a ten gallon bucket, and if you've only got five gallons to work with, the smaller bucket certainly /seems/ fuller... :-) Some may think there's more to life than all those things. I suppose we'll find out. It's been fun; have a nice one!
love macartney and like Keaggy to he attempts nto sing mcartneys singing style mcartneys better singer keaggy may be much better guitarist but macartney better songwriter but keaggy bit more in ways sophisticated perhaps
I agree. Although I think saying Keaggy may be a much better guitarist is a big understatement. PK blows him away on the guitar, but I agree that Paul is a better singer and songwriter. Of course that doesn't mean Keaggy isn't an amazing singer and songwriter.
@@woody5476 Keaggy is maybe the best ever on his instrument, especially with his versatility in so many styles and an amazing song writer as good as any with a great voice and an inspiring role-model as well. Paul McCartney is underappreciated maybe by some (non-musicians) as a Bass player, and obviously one of music's all-time greatest song-writers. The difference in fame between them has nothing to do with talent, which they both were gifted with beyond all but a few. I'm glad for our sake they are both gifted with longevity as well..
Why make comparisons? Each have their own strengths, and weaknesses . God gives everyone their own gifts, and it is up to each to be enriched by them, and to gift their offerings to the world in turn, to bless and enrich.
I've always thought I was listening to Paul's voice when I hear Phil sing. But here in 2020, I would prefer just to listen to Phil's - it's still perfection, as is his playing, of course... Oh what the world has missed...
That has always been my take. Their voices sound SOOOO alike at least when they sing.
Motor of Love is one that is very similar sounding with their voices.
Who cares what the world missed. Phil Keaggy gave praise and glory to God. Thats all that really matters, not the world's recognition.
William Campbell
Well THAT was awesome. I knew he met Paul. But I never heard him talk about it. That must have been one of the most exciting experiences of his life.
Two tremendous musicians. Phil’s guitar ability is amazing. Funny his vocals always made me think of Paul.
Phil and Sir Paul are both kinda similar(to me) - they both are quite talented; but they've learned to always be cool and keep moving. And to always keep giving - because it always comes back to you. Paul has been famous for as long as he can remember, but both he and Phil have had music on their mind, their whole lives. God bless 'em both.
such a cool story and you can hear the admiration in Phil's voice. and just think Paul had the honor to play with him.
I love this photo, you and Billy with the lefty Olson. I saw you back in the day at Calvary Chapel with Michele Pillar singing great harmonies with you on "What a Wonder You Are" on your Town to Town tour. Love you Phil!
So much of Phil's early songs have melodies that sound so simular to Paul's songs.
And of course Phil also his voice is so simular to Paul's that he's been hearing that much of his life and indeed has said he was inspired by Paul and the Beatles in general.
But then again, who wasn't in those days.
But it must have been a real thrill to finally meet and play a little with him.
You've got think Paul would be blown away by Phil's playing, but I'll bet he was the humble guy he always is and just played simple stuff with him.
But still, I'm sure it was surreal for him.
As talented as Phil is, there's not many artists that wouldn't feel that way playing with Phil, but, of course, when it comes to a Beatle, you can't help but feel lucky just to be there.
Always loved Paul's songs
As a Christian, I don't want to be listening to anything that has lyrics that might pull me away from the Lord even for a second.
But most of Paul's music I never feel convicted listening to.
I mean, how can you feel convicted when your mostly just hearing silly live songs?
Jim Olson makes amazing guitars. Every time I hear "Daytime Nighttime" on the Wings double disc, I think of Phil. Their vocal style is very similar!
2 incredible artists /musicians. Wonder what an album would be like if both decided to collaborate. I think it would be incredibly awesome.
Wow Sweet
I Love Blackbird 🎼😘
I always thought they had a similar sound. I like them both and glad to see they met.
I've thought the same thing.
I've always wondered if Paul heard the Gospel, would really like to know
The James Olson lefty guitar was a gift from Phil!!
This photo was actually made at James Olson's guitar shop in Circle Pines, Minnesota. An ad for his guitars. I have been to the shop and this is on the wall
They have a bed in a guitar shop?
That's a bedroom in the Eastman Estate on Long Island.
nonsense
@@rayjeske6564 Yup . IIRC , Phil’s wife took some pictures of the two before Linda McCartneys’ sister’s (Laura Eastman) wedding . This is when Phil presented Paul with the Olson guitar . 👍
I made this connection on my own, so this is wild
It must have been an honor for Paul to meet Phil Keaggy
Phil Keaggy is the most humble, classiest musician alive, and l don't think he knows he is the greatest guitarist who ever picked up the instrument. As it should be.
Phil’s very good, but there have been so many world class incredible steel string finger picking guitarists in the world. The Emmanuel Brothers, Chet Atkins, BB King, Albert King, Doc Watson, Andy McKee, Billy Strings…
Need I mention jazz and classical guitarists?
So many greats. Phil is up there with many greats.
Yeah talk about humble it’s rumored that Jimi Hendrix said he was one of the greatest guitarist of all time, however he says this is very unlikely unlikely it’s not said. That is incredibly humble.
I wonder if Phil knows paul is a clone
McCartney greatly influenced Keaggy, as was true for so many guitarists of great note. Here is a song, "Love Divine" by Mr. Keaggy, which is obviously based on "All My Loving by Lennon-McCartney. If you are blessed to hear this in concert, Keaggy sometimes ends "Love Divine" with the chorus from "All My Loving". ruclips.net/video/EY6U_SoNifY/видео.html
what was the song in the intro? thx in advance
Paul’s playing can’t hold a candle to Phil.
Paul with 40+ #1s that many people have heard. Paul has a radio station.
I have to explain who Phil is to people every time.
Phil is amazing, but creating is where it's at. That's why jazz musicians have side gigs, The Beatles only needed to create.
The only reason Phil would talk
to Paul is because of songwriting not guitar playing.
Do you think Paul talks about Phil in interviews? Probably not. Paul probably chums around with lots of amazing guitar players.
I tell people to check out Phil all the time. But a Beatle is kind of a big deal when it comes to status. No denying it. Didn't someone give him a free guitar in the meeting?
Songwriting is Paul's virtuosity.
Hope I didn't offend.
@@annascoria6178 If you write Penny Lane, I don't care if you can't play a record. If you write Blackbird, it doesn't matter if I can play guitar "better", I'll play it your way.
According to Phil’s own words, he didn’t “Show Off” or try to upstage Paul. Phil doubtless has more technical ability (goes without saying) but it’s not always about that. I believe Guitar is Paul’s secondary instrument at best. Phil showed a great deal of class and respect for a notable Rock legend IMO.
Paul has good and bad traits, but he IS a musical legend and to meet and play guitar with him would be like playing catch with Roberto Clemente. Wish I could have experienced what Phil did.
Clemente " The Great One"
👍😎👍
@@biguzzetti - I still remember when he died; he was flying down to the South Carribean with a plane-load of supplies after a bad hurricane. He was a real-life superhero. God bless him.
Very unusual to find someone bring Clemente in this kind of comparison... excellent.
I hope phil had a chance to witness to paul macartney
Yes, cause I'm sure Paul McCartney had never heard of Jesus before, especially being around John Lennon. 🙄
"Hey Paul... love God or burn in Hell for eternity..."
Yeah - that would go over real well...
@@postmodern9208 Or you could put it this way. The entire human race is going to hell by default, thanks to the devil. God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son to pay for the sins of the world. If we receive Christ we receive forgiveness, if not we don't. God wants you in heaven, but the choice is yours.
@@alanwatts9232 You lost me at "...thanks to the Devil."
You want to pass blame? Goto the guy who made it all... don't blame the guy who was made with the exact potential he used anyway. That's a cop-out.
@@postmodern9208 When Eve ate from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil it was not just a matter of eating a piece of fruit, it was about obedience and allegiance. As the scripture says "Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servant to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey;" and when questioned by God Eve stated "The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat." This is confirmed in the New Testament, when the devil was attempting to entice Jesus to obey him and thus commit sin. "And the devil said unto him, All this power (referring to the kingdoms of the world) will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it." So God owns the universe because he made it, but the devil is a usurping tenant who gained control of the earth by lies and deceit. So your enemy is not me, or Christians, or the Government, or God. The real enemy of all mankind, who is responsible for all suffering and death in the world, is the devil. I say that with the backing of Scripture and without apology, and if the world would wake up to the fact, the better off we all would be.
If Phil had a chosen a secular career, he would outshine Paul McCartney by a mile. I am always bemoaning the lack of respect given to Christian musicians.
Really? Outshine the greatest ever? That’s a bit of a stretch, no?
@@sav0618 No.
I wonder if Paul ever talks about Phil
What song did Phil play at that wedding?
Two of You, Here and Now, What a Wonder, and I Love You Lord.
I wonder if Phil is thinking, are you really Paul 🤔. Way Back machine is pretty exposing.
I'm sure that Phil is now hip to whom Paul/Faul really is.
@@timothyturner8634 Right On 👍
I have listened to Phil since I was very young and have seen him in concert many times. Last year, he signed my Les Paul. I have never understood how he could admonish the Beetles or Paul. What does he represent? They are a part of an evil and corrupt system.
Perhaps he was, or is, unaware of their Satanic roots. From Phil's appearance back then, and obvious influence from The Beatles/Paul, it's a wonder that he didn't see this as idolatry at the time. As well as forsaking his own identity in Christ. Though I suppose we have all been guilty of this at least once in our lives. We all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.
@@bellachance1206 How did he forsake his ID in Christ?
@@rileycpo Sorry, I meant it in a literal sense. We are told that we are original and should remain that way.
didn't Jesus say to hate the sin but love the sinner? I dunno maybe I'm wrong.
If only Phil wasn't held back by his Christianity! He could have been so much more.
I'm not sure I understand. How was he held back by his Christianity? Did it prevent him from becoming a better guitar player in some way? A nicer guy? What was the deal? What was he supposed to be?
@@ydonl The psychology of Religion (Most religion) is sef-deprecation. Unworthy-ness. All good that you are - is borrowed from your creator.
This instills within the most sincere adherent, a glass ceiling of potential. I am reminded of the Renaissance artists who were so pious, that they would intentionally add flaws into their work so as to not presume some modicum of perfection.
In the canon of Keaggy's artistic work, you are left wanting for his true potential - knowing that he has dared not venture into those abstract spaces that can only be explored with the kind of independence forbidden by his Christianity.
While superb in so many ways, this presents a 'taming' of the beast... his true potential.
Notwithstanding, his careful life does have the benefit of having lead a 'clean' life, unencumbered by drug use, wild parties.. the usual fare for many, who thrust themselves into an unencumbered creativity.
...and this is the trade-off ~ and why the vast library of "Christian" music is so very un-interesting and ironically vapid.
A soul who discovers his own meaning.. the value of self-ownership... the joy and rationale for rejecting Heaven, is not content with the parameters set before him. He is, instead, the God of his own life and the thought of bowing before any being is anathema - especially a being who compels a man to do so.
@@postmodern9208 Interesting. I would deduct two points for not providing any concrete examples of either the limits that Christianity imposed on Mr. Keaggy, or the ways in which he would have been able to develop without them. To be honest, your statements seem a bit vague, containing nothing I could attach to the real world, e.g. "He would have been able to do ...." and such. (And you don't get to say "He would have written songs I personally like!") I'd also take off some points for not considering the huge pile of artists who don't come anywhere close to Keaggy's skills and abilities, or even his creativity or insight. He's not one of my favorite songwriters, but he is on my short list of really great guitar players and generally nice guys. You wouldn't like my favorite song writers, even though I officially declare them "the best in the world."
But I know this much, from personal experience -- it's hard to write good songs. I found this true regardless of my world view at the time, which has flipped wildly once or twice in my long life. I assure you I was "unencumbered" when I did most of my writing. I think a few moments thought, going beyond the... mm.... constrained ideas you've presented, will yield the conclusion that the vast majority of music in the world is un-interesting and ironically vapid (whatever that means), without any consideration of spiritual or ideological perspective. Let me put it this way -- I think logic leads to the conclusion that if you're right about all this, it seems like it should be possible for you to be the best, most interesting, un-ironically un-vapid producer of music in the world. You have none of the llimiting factors, right? There's nothing stopping you. So... why aren't you? And if not music, then some other area of your life, maybe?
@@ydonl - Lol... I didn't want to pre-emptively obfuscate what is my next point by presenting a spoiler in my last!
I might be the exception - I cannot tell for sure - but I'm an accomplished painter, sculptor, pianist... I have my own construction company and am positively brilliant (and am known to be so) with structural engineering and am a master of many disciplines in construction. This only scratches the surface. I am what they used to call Renaissance Man".
I don't want to bore you with unprovable hearsay - you can easily accuse me of lying... though I am not.
All I can tell you is that fully letting go of GOD was the most courageous thing I ever did (I am an ex-associate pastor). It opened up a World I had only imagined before - as somewhere I was going after I died - Heaven.
@@postmodern9208 And so humble, too! :-) But I get your drift. A parting thought... maybe even with all that, I wonder if your perspective of reality is a little constrained. It's easier to fill a five gallon bucket than a ten gallon bucket, and if you've only got five gallons to work with, the smaller bucket certainly /seems/ fuller... :-) Some may think there's more to life than all those things. I suppose we'll find out.
It's been fun; have a nice one!
love macartney and like Keaggy to he attempts nto sing mcartneys singing style mcartneys better singer keaggy may be much better guitarist but macartney better songwriter but keaggy bit more in ways sophisticated perhaps
I think that's a fair evaluation.
I agree. Although I think saying Keaggy may be a much better guitarist is a big understatement. PK blows him away on the guitar, but I agree that Paul is a better singer and songwriter. Of course that doesn't mean Keaggy isn't an amazing singer and songwriter.
@@woody5476 Keaggy is maybe the best ever on his instrument, especially with his versatility in so many styles and an amazing song writer as good as any with a great voice and an inspiring role-model as well. Paul McCartney is underappreciated maybe by some (non-musicians) as a Bass player, and obviously one of music's all-time greatest song-writers. The difference in fame between them has nothing to do with talent, which they both were gifted with beyond all but a few. I'm glad for our sake they are both gifted with longevity as well..
Why make comparisons? Each have their own strengths, and weaknesses . God gives everyone their own gifts, and it is up to each to be enriched by them, and to gift their offerings to the world in turn, to bless and enrich.
I'm sure that Phil plaed much better tan Paul. He always has.