Orange Blossom Special Bluegrass Dobro

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  • @spiritwalker6153
    @spiritwalker6153 3 года назад +81

    This is the sort of music that puts a smile on my face even without my first cup of coffee. Great playing.

  • @SuperJupiter9
    @SuperJupiter9 4 года назад +43

    That has to be the cleanest playing on a Dobro I've ever hear! Great job and thank you for sharing!

  • @jays1299
    @jays1299 6 лет назад +7

    It doesn't really get any better than this. The dobro and the bro who played it, Greg Booth, are classic masterpieces. Just keep doing it.

  • @claudeedgarruest6212
    @claudeedgarruest6212 10 лет назад +9

    Listen to that on a hard day is bringing light back. Simply.TY Greg.

  • @vikingmike8139
    @vikingmike8139 7 лет назад +18

    Greg Booth 'knocks it out of the park' so to speak on this one. Tremendous player indeed. Cheers!

  • @iplaymytele
    @iplaymytele 2 года назад +1

    I watch this two years ago and was completely amazed…!
    Here I’m watching and listening again and I’m even more amazing than I was the first time……🙏🏻🎶🎶🎶🎶🙏🏻❤️

  • @RolandJones559
    @RolandJones559 12 лет назад +54

    Orange Blossom Special never sounded so good. Man! That's some great picking!

    • @tedmcclaren9335
      @tedmcclaren9335 2 года назад +1

      I also play a dobro
      I wonder what tuning you are using.

  • @riccihardt793
    @riccihardt793 4 года назад +5

    This is just so amazing! What a treat to be able to listen to phenomenal musicians like this! Thank you for sharing with us!

  • @hilaryt9808
    @hilaryt9808 5 лет назад +21

    This is ALMOST 10 years old and I always go back to it. Its amazing!

    • @aksliderdobro
      @aksliderdobro  5 лет назад +10

      I taught this to a student at Sore Fingers in the UK last week, I can still play it!

    • @hilaryt9808
      @hilaryt9808 5 лет назад +1

      @@aksliderdobro hell yeah!

  • @Putsupwnothing
    @Putsupwnothing 11 лет назад +12

    Holy crap!! I'd love to see this man -play live at my house! I still have goose bumps!!

  • @jackd.ripper7613
    @jackd.ripper7613 10 лет назад +536

    Geezuz... This is one of those guys who could play a phone book in the key of J#.

    • @ahtiolavi
      @ahtiolavi 9 лет назад +8

      Jack D. Ripper Tried that once

    • @TheRealMagoo1984
      @TheRealMagoo1984 9 лет назад +24

      Jack D. Ripper Best comment I've seen in a very long time lol

    • @skull330
      @skull330 7 лет назад +24

      Jack D. Ripper I think you mean GSUS....LOL

    • @ianwilson4854
      @ianwilson4854 7 лет назад +3

      Jack D. Ripper o

    • @reneprive9179
      @reneprive9179 7 лет назад +2

      Jack D. Ripper
      Tel

  • @cvcoco
    @cvcoco 9 лет назад +5

    ive passed by here countless times. Nice, nice, work. Never get tired of a listen.

  • @cheycasters
    @cheycasters 4 года назад +17

    As its said, "Thats some mighty fine a pickin there boy" !!!!

  • @BlackAmpeg
    @BlackAmpeg 11 лет назад +10

    I'm willing to bet a month's pay that this will be the most awesome thing I'll see all week.

  • @sonofsawdust
    @sonofsawdust 7 лет назад +3

    Just when you think you've heard the best...along comes this Master. I'm in awe.

  • @rajeevelkunchwar
    @rajeevelkunchwar 2 года назад +5

    Goosebumps in the end. What a way to play arpeggios

  • @StahpShop
    @StahpShop 4 года назад +17

    I can feel the train chugging down the railroad with plumes of smoke above when I listen to this lol

  • @udderworldly
    @udderworldly 6 лет назад +2

    People like you, with your talent, are a gift to the rest of us. So beautiful. Thank you

  • @fredandpattychandler4130
    @fredandpattychandler4130 7 лет назад +12

    Over 5 Thousand people loved this version of Orange Blossom Special. I'm one of them. Great chops and a wonderful imagination my friend. Keep up the amazing playing.

    • @samkaruna
      @samkaruna 2 года назад

      Very very exceptionally played naturaly

  • @crestadude4139
    @crestadude4139 11 лет назад +467

    Stunning, I would cut my feet off with a rusty saw to be able to play like this, I am paralysed below the waste so I suppose that's cheating. LOL

    • @hughmongasass3773
      @hughmongasass3773 4 года назад +22

      I will teach you for free, it is way easier than it looks.

    • @jamesbowers2423
      @jamesbowers2423 4 года назад +45

      "You want to play like that? Meet me at the Crossroads tonight at midnight...

    • @markwatters6875
      @markwatters6875 4 года назад +1

      Be right with on all counts

    • @BrianMusic12
      @BrianMusic12 4 года назад +1

      Actually you're paralyzed below the *waist

    • @crestadude4139
      @crestadude4139 4 года назад +6

      @@BrianMusic12 all below the waist is wasted a shitty mess tbh but you just get used to the smell after a few years. I would swap two legs and one arm for a working bowel. Who cares about walking if you shit yourself every day and don't know it until the pong alerts your nose that it is time to leave the building. Spinal injuries suck.

  • @jane54ish
    @jane54ish 9 лет назад +3

    I Love Your Playing Greg
    Thank you SO Much..
    What an amazing talent you are..
    Jane from England x

  • @toyman9642
    @toyman9642 8 лет назад +1

    Mr. Booth...great music. Two thumbs up. Thanks from two Canadians.

  • @sethdillard5840
    @sethdillard5840 9 лет назад +66

    Beautiful instrument and great tone, fantastic playing. Thanks for sharing.

  • @robertclymer6948
    @robertclymer6948 3 года назад +4

    Holy Jesus! this guy is not human. WOW WOW WOW.

  • @williamgrey6360
    @williamgrey6360 4 года назад +5

    How did I not notice this years ago? Brilliant Stuff and interesting tuning. Thanks

  • @jamestownsend6657
    @jamestownsend6657 7 лет назад +2

    Love the Dobro, great playing! Thanks for the sweet sounds on a Saturday morning.

  • @sallytaylor5493
    @sallytaylor5493 8 лет назад +37

    This guy is great. I had never heard "Orange Blossom Special" played on anything but a fiddle. How impressive!

    • @doughesson
      @doughesson 7 лет назад +2

      Sally Taylor Doc Severens of Johnny Carson show fame had played it with his trumpet.

    • @BarefootMomLady
      @BarefootMomLady 6 лет назад +2

      Johnny Cash played it on harmonica on the Folsom Prison album. Well, two harmonicas to be specific.

    • @jamesmayo4060
      @jamesmayo4060 4 года назад

      I saw a gentleman play the organ blossom special. He had his feet and 3 keyboards busy. Played by ear and was awesome.

  • @milkandquackers1
    @milkandquackers1 10 лет назад +17

    Unbelievable!!!! When my 42 yo son was eight, he played this on fiddle with Chub Wise. Chub claimed the song-with this performance you own it!! I am over 70 now with a new Beard Gold Tone PBSM and have played around for 18 months. Gift from my sweetheart and the next thing she wants is for me to spend time with the best. Can I come by for a week with 3-5 hours a day and what would you charge.? Humor an old man

  • @Mr67bandit67
    @Mr67bandit67 10 лет назад +12

    Fantastic! I can listen to this all day.

  • @RackwitzG
    @RackwitzG 7 лет назад +2

    Awesome playing and very interesting to watch. Thanks for showing.

  • @MovieMan-gh2qn
    @MovieMan-gh2qn 5 лет назад +8

    I love a dobro and, brother, you burnt the walls down on that one!!!

  • @RealDapperDude
    @RealDapperDude 7 лет назад +2

    This version really kicks some heine! One of the best versions EVER!! Totally digging it. What a craftsman.

  • @aksliderdobro
    @aksliderdobro  11 лет назад +5

    Thanks, and greetings to you from Alaska! It's a long commute, but I play dobro and banjo with the Kathy Kallick Band based in the SF Bay area. We are coming to the Chicago area April 12-15. Our newest cd, Time, is in the top 10 on the Bluegrass Unlimited chart, mainly on the strength of Kathy's singing and brilliant songwriting!

  • @christophermackey2570
    @christophermackey2570 6 лет назад +2

    Hi Greg...I've heard a few (!) versions of this old classic, but for me yours tops the lot! every note bang on in tune and perfectly executed....I've listened to it many times and it still amazes me! Thanks for the listening pleasure and thanks for doing your bit to keep real music alive and kicking!

  • @andybracken1627
    @andybracken1627 5 лет назад +7

    Never even heard of dobro guitar before but this kicks ass! Superb playing!!

  • @richardfisk3525
    @richardfisk3525 7 лет назад +2

    Unbelievably awesome. I come here to clear my head frequently.

  • @will180371
    @will180371 10 лет назад +7

    never heard this man play before but i can tell you all he's got a new fan (big time)

  • @daniel60297
    @daniel60297 7 лет назад +2

    beautiful sound long life to bluegrass music greeting all of you from Spain

  • @brandysnow7573
    @brandysnow7573 9 месяцев назад +4

    My favorite version of Orange Blossom Special!

    • @ludicrous7044
      @ludicrous7044 4 месяца назад

      I've heard the best and their nowhere near this good!!
      His baring is where he stands out!!🤦😱

  • @Seazer009
    @Seazer009 10 лет назад +2

    You sir are a fantastic picker. I love this tune, great job and thanks so much..Cheers.
    Wayne..

  • @5-stringslinger149
    @5-stringslinger149 8 лет назад +29

    Nice use of those bass strings! That dobro sounds so mighty nice.

  • @resofanny
    @resofanny 14 лет назад +1

    LOVE LOVE LOVE listening to your music!!!....
    it just doesnt get better than this!!!

  • @badnewsBH
    @badnewsBH 10 лет назад +343

    Why would people thumb this down? That was phenomenal playing!

    • @Mr67bandit67
      @Mr67bandit67 10 лет назад +5

      *****
      You mean that's all I need to do? Why am I always the last to know? ;D)

    • @Rory99M
      @Rory99M 10 лет назад +1

      ***** best comment ever

    • @billsterling6485
      @billsterling6485 7 лет назад +20

      You can almost bet they never tried playing an instrument or Brushing their teeth..... this was great pick'in

    • @chaddio72
      @chaddio72 7 лет назад +8

      I only would because I'm jealous! :)

    • @mikeyoungblood1706
      @mikeyoungblood1706 7 лет назад +14

      Probably Justin Berber fans...........................

  • @ariesmight4141
    @ariesmight4141 6 лет назад +2

    One of the most enjoyable renditions of this song.

  • @downtoearth5108
    @downtoearth5108 2 года назад +3

    Awesome. Love the Dobro sound. Great guitaring here. Thank you for the entertainment. Hopefully you've got more.

  • @StBernardAcres
    @StBernardAcres 6 лет назад

    My God...what did I just listen to? Absolutely stunning my friend. It doesn't get any better than this folks.

  • @EddieBooze
    @EddieBooze 4 года назад +4

    Ever meet that one guy? I think his name is Ho-Lee Chit.
    👏👏👏 That was incredible sir!

  • @dlagrua
    @dlagrua 5 лет назад +1

    Tasteful, fast and accurate playing of a bluegrass classic. A true Dobro master, and very under-rated talent by all counts.

  • @johnny4blues
    @johnny4blues 5 лет назад +3

    Fantastic!! Almost unbelievable...! Much respect and admiration,sir!

  • @ronhax19
    @ronhax19 6 лет назад +2

    Beautiful. Greg makes that dobro talk!!!

  • @MoejoTheGreat
    @MoejoTheGreat 11 лет назад +4

    I watch this at least once a week. Then I watch one of your other vids, Greg. I'm a metal guy, never been into bluegrass, but you are just awesome. Thanks for turning me on to a new genre.

  • @alistairedwards494
    @alistairedwards494 5 месяцев назад

    Greg Thank you for Music that only the professionals love. This kinda music should be on Radio and Television daily. It is so awesome more children should be learning it from a Professional Master like yourself, and forever being played the way you teach it. Love it.

  • @originalpopeye1
    @originalpopeye1 9 лет назад +14

    WOW, I was uncertain of how it would sound. I love the resonator, I am looking into getting a metal body one. This is an amazing technical playing of the Orange Blossom Special. Compares to Rachelle Plas Orange Blossom Special but she plays on set of harmonicas. Thank you for sharing your talent. I wish I could hear a dub of you two playing it.

  • @robpreuss4627
    @robpreuss4627 5 лет назад +2

    Great job Gregg ! That was fantastic and one of the best Country Tunes ever ! Thanks for giving us a wonderful piece of great music to share with my Facebook crowd. Also thanks for the tuning tip.

  • @waynelovell1958
    @waynelovell1958 8 лет назад +11

    Hi Greg. Wow amazing music my friend. I absolutely love it!

  • @Buck1954
    @Buck1954 5 лет назад +2

    Wow! Love to see this excellent level of Dobro! Thank you!

  • @davidstewart4149
    @davidstewart4149 8 лет назад +6

    This is really impressive. (Who gives this kind of performance a thumbs-down??)
    Beautiful playing!

  • @desertrain4026
    @desertrain4026 6 лет назад +2

    That is one mighty Fine looking Guitar! And coming from an old school rock-n-roller, You Rock!!!

  • @MangoMike316
    @MangoMike316 10 лет назад +22

    This is some of the best dorbo playing I've ever heard and I've been listening for a lot of years, way to go Greg!

  • @54jnr
    @54jnr 11 лет назад +2

    Absolutely outstanding playing, Incredible! Rock!

  • @sallyvanmeter5698
    @sallyvanmeter5698 10 лет назад +36

    Always such fine playing Greg! Enjoyed it very much!

  • @MarieMandolin
    @MarieMandolin 10 лет назад +2

    The best I have heard on the Dobro!

  • @alkholos
    @alkholos 7 лет назад +5

    I've watched this 3 times. This is Freakin' Magic!

  • @dalewalker9540
    @dalewalker9540 4 года назад +2

    Every time I listen to this, I'm just as thrilled as I was the first time. You've go to be my favorite dobro player of all time. I love your style and smoothness. Awesome arrangements.

  • @milesofentertainment
    @milesofentertainment Год назад +3

    OK, you never show a head shot so this is really Jerry Douglas playing a joke on us right? Seriously, fantastic. Can't remember hearing a dobro solo version of this song before but man you nailed it. WOW!

  • @picknngrinn
    @picknngrinn 7 лет назад +16

    Absolutely wonderful! ....and so clear and useful!
    ...just can't thank you enough for posting this.

  • @lutianmurphy4280
    @lutianmurphy4280 4 года назад +2

    Love the dobro..love it !!! Thanks for posting !!!

  • @mountainman1861
    @mountainman1861 11 лет назад +3

    You tore that song up boy, best playing I've heard in a while

  • @alistairedwards494
    @alistairedwards494 5 месяцев назад +1

    Guitar playing like this is tops. Love it every day, noon night.

  • @friesenbrent
    @friesenbrent 4 года назад +3

    That was EPIC playing wow Amazing job thanks !!!!!!!

  • @billculver4949
    @billculver4949 2 года назад +1

    Hay Greg I'm still alive dieing as fast as I can.if I can't have you playing at my funeral I'll play a recording.at 84 it may not b long. Thanks your Great.

  • @sidgar1
    @sidgar1 11 лет назад +7

    This is beyond awesome! You need to really train someone on your talents before you die, the world needs musicians like you.

  • @rhondaboncutter5812
    @rhondaboncutter5812 7 лет назад +1

    I love this song! Man he is so good! Mom played guitar and her brother played fiddle! Used to have people stop buy with their instruments all the time when I was growing up down in Ky. I have loved music all my life!

  • @tomwells6499
    @tomwells6499 9 лет назад +19

    Mr Booth you are bad to the bone - daamn.

  • @baileysbootstraps8170
    @baileysbootstraps8170 8 лет назад +1

    After watching this countless times. I've come to the conclusion, you will never be skint !!Happy days

  • @thehandyman2296
    @thehandyman2296 2 года назад +3

    Woooaaaoooo, that’s Beautiful !! 😃👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @devilsoffspring5519
    @devilsoffspring5519 6 лет назад +2

    I can pick my nose pretty decently. Been doing it for decades.
    Greg, you *rip* man :)

  • @MrPatdeeee
    @MrPatdeeee 3 месяца назад

    DADGONE! This guy is great!
    I do not know how ANY one could do it better. Every note crystal clear and cut off exactly as it should. The three most noted Dobro players in the world; Josh Graves, Jerry Douglas and Mike Aldridge would be proud I am sure.
    May Jesus continue to bless this person with gifts only from Heaven.

  • @mikeb6431
    @mikeb6431 4 года назад +3

    Absolutely Awesome! Bravo!!!

  • @alistairedwards494
    @alistairedwards494 5 месяцев назад +1

    I could listen to this music even in my Grave. Cheers to the Guitar player, your worth a million bucks my Friendly foe, I am from Belfast Northern Ireland.

  • @BluestheLou
    @BluestheLou 13 лет назад +4

    The best song you ever heard in dobro pickin' By the Grace of God

  • @Nzkiwi-f6l
    @Nzkiwi-f6l 9 лет назад +1

    that was as awesome to watch as is was to hear .. thanks ..

  • @BernardGlorian
    @BernardGlorian 11 лет назад +6

    Fantastic version !! not an easy tune, great player you are !!!

  • @dr.p3637
    @dr.p3637 10 месяцев назад

    Just found this tonight. That's the best damn thing I've ever seen on the Internet.

  • @bogoto247
    @bogoto247 10 лет назад +3

    An absolute pleasure to listen to!

  • @cliffhart1656
    @cliffhart1656 11 лет назад +1

    I have heard this tune for years being played on all the blue grass instruments, and this is by far the best version I have heard.

  • @brianwatson2318
    @brianwatson2318 2 года назад +4

    That was awesome!

  • @dlagrua
    @dlagrua 7 лет назад

    That's some excellent Dobro playing by a guy many people have never heard of. I like his note clarity, the tone of his instrument and execution.

  • @skicabin1
    @skicabin1 9 лет назад +15

    Very Clean execution, super in tune and fast. I love how you "push" the momentum with your picking. I am gonna go practice my Dobro now :)

  • @steveclark4291
    @steveclark4291 5 лет назад +1

    WOW , totally awesome ! I just happened to see this post ! Some down home country music ! You just got yourself a new subscriber ! Please Keep'em coming as I love this kind of music ! Thank you !

  • @SWEETROSESINGSDANCES
    @SWEETROSESINGSDANCES 6 лет назад +3

    Just amazing, I'm hooked!

  • @davidwayne9982
    @davidwayne9982 2 года назад

    Mark of a REAL master--when you can play something like this and make it look SO VERY eASY...!!!! GREAT VIDEO!!

  • @MrRichot
    @MrRichot 10 лет назад +4

    Nice looking box bro. you DESERVE IT !!! Brilliant vid made me fingers itchy.......

  • @jjohncocktoasten
    @jjohncocktoasten 11 лет назад

    Greg.. There is noone in PHX that teaches the resonator... I bow to you my friend.. It's a start for me.. You are blessed..

  • @Mandolin1944
    @Mandolin1944 11 лет назад +4

    That is an insanely awesome presentation of this tune. I especially like how you dealt with the shuffle part that is so hard to duplicate sound-wise with anything other than a bow!

  • @ModestNeophyte
    @ModestNeophyte Год назад +2

    A place for every note, and every note in its place...

  • @Samandrosajonesar
    @Samandrosajonesar 10 лет назад +19

    now that's picking. loved it.

  • @mcfrdmn
    @mcfrdmn 10 лет назад +1

    Lovely musical performance !

  • @JCBElectricTX
    @JCBElectricTX 6 лет назад +5

    @gregbooth can you play Ballad of Curtis Lowe?

  • @tuneweaver2
    @tuneweaver2 7 лет назад

    Absolutely fabulous performance. A classic played on my favorite instrument.