i'm going to disagree with that even though I love Kottke. I challenge you to go listen to the original and then come back and listen to this again. The original was a masterpiece. McGuinn had been listening to Ravi Shankar and John Coltrane and when it came time to record the guitar solo Ravi Shankar was in his right hand and John Coltrane was in his left hand. You have to keep in mind when this was recorded. It was groundbreaking. Nobody had ever heard guitar lines used in such a fashion in rock or pop music. And when Clark and Crosby left they became a country rock band. Would you like me to name you 8 or 10 real psychedelic bands? Personally, I did more tripping with early Led Zeppelin in the background. I still think Led Zeppelin is the only heavy metal band, and that all the rest are imitators. But I was talking about Leo Kottke and Eight Miles High. I don't want anybody to get me wrong about my love of Leo Kottke. Hell, over the course of 40 years I've seen him 4 times. He is astounding. I also agree with his own description of his voice as " geese farts in muggy weather". That said, Louise, makes me cry everytime I hear it because she delivers the story and creates that mournful cry with the slide guitar work at the start with and uses at the end of each verse. And between songs, he's a great Storyteller with one of the most wry sense of humor I've ever come across. I just think he's particularly uninspired on this song. Rodger McGuinn approach the guitar solo was Bebop jazz. Sorry.
@@jackhammer111 Man, did that set you off. Kottke is genius. McGuinn and all that muddified Rickenbacker splotch is silly. So, for that matter is that junkified Ludite Zepplin. Open your mind. I was really tired of geese farts in 19 and f#cking 69. That, is 50 years ago, for anyone counting.
@@charlespeterson3798 if you think that solo is modified you don't have a musical ear. they are called chord scales. First time I heard it i thought he was faking the solo. Then I noticed the runs are distinct chord scales like a bebop hor player would play over those changes. That song changed everything. no idea what you mean tired of geese farts in 69. read what i wrote again. How many times did you say you have hear Leo again? all modern metal bands are still hoping to sound as good as Zep. mostly, they fail. I mean really, it's not that hard and doesn't demand that you know much about music.
@@jackhammer111 Muddfied. Sorry. The Byrds rendition was played by studio musicians, apart from the solo by Jim. Until Clarence White joined the band I wouldn't walk across the street to hear them live. As for Led Zepplin, I saw them 1968 , Dec. First tour. Played first to last cut from first album. Talked to em'. They told me to fuck off and got in a stretch with 6 hookers and were gone. The next album was not a great leap forward. They became a parody of R and R. Just like the rest of the bands of the 60's. That is why The Punks started puking at us. Deserved it too. ANY WAY, I can walk over and play Kottke on my D-28 note for note and I don't need no stinking badge from John Coltrane fercrisake.
His finger picking is enormous... but he has said it caused carpal tunnel syndrome. I have a similar situation from my 40 years of playing, but, tinnitus is a lot worse. Turn it down, y'all and enjoy pickin' and grinnin'.
Very priveledged to be in the audience for this one, it was a very memorable show. Simply brilliant.
One of my very favorite songs. I love it v
Wunderbares Meisterstück.
Leo makes fingerpicking look and sound so effortless. When you try to duplicate his sound, however, you realize he is on another planet technically.
Wonderful. A truly great guitarist and his singing suits the melody. Thanks for posting.
There aren't many good ones left out there...and he is one.
I love the way he makes his own time!! As a drummer it messes me up but I love it!!
Thank -You
Genius.
Every bit as powerful acoustically as The Byrds version electrically!
i'm going to disagree with that even though I love Kottke. I challenge you to go listen to the original and then come back and listen to this again. The original was a masterpiece. McGuinn had been listening to Ravi Shankar and John Coltrane and when it came time to record the guitar solo Ravi Shankar was in his right hand and John Coltrane was in his left hand. You have to keep in mind when this was recorded. It was groundbreaking. Nobody had ever heard guitar lines used in such a fashion in rock or pop music. And when Clark and Crosby left they became a country rock band. Would you like me to name you 8 or 10 real psychedelic bands? Personally, I did more tripping with early Led Zeppelin in the background. I still think Led Zeppelin is the only heavy metal band, and that all the rest are imitators. But I was talking about Leo Kottke and Eight Miles High. I don't want anybody to get me wrong about my love of Leo Kottke. Hell, over the course of 40 years I've seen him 4 times. He is astounding. I also agree with his own description of his voice as " geese farts in muggy weather". That said, Louise, makes me cry everytime I hear it because she delivers the story and creates that mournful cry with the slide guitar work at the start with and uses at the end of each verse. And between songs, he's a great Storyteller with one of the most wry sense of humor I've ever come across. I just think he's particularly uninspired on this song. Rodger McGuinn approach the guitar solo was Bebop jazz. Sorry.
@@jackhammer111 Man, did that set you off. Kottke is genius. McGuinn and all that muddified Rickenbacker splotch is silly. So, for that matter is that junkified Ludite Zepplin. Open your mind. I was really tired of geese farts in 19 and f#cking 69. That, is 50 years ago, for anyone counting.
@@charlespeterson3798 if you think that solo is modified you don't have a musical ear. they are called chord scales. First time I heard it i thought he was faking the solo. Then I noticed the runs are distinct chord scales like a bebop hor player would play over those changes. That song changed everything. no idea what you mean tired of geese farts in 69. read what i wrote again. How many times did you say you have hear Leo again?
all modern metal bands are still hoping to sound as good as Zep. mostly, they fail. I mean really, it's not that hard and doesn't demand that you know much about music.
@@jackhammer111 Muddfied. Sorry. The Byrds rendition was played by studio musicians, apart from the solo by Jim. Until Clarence White joined the band I wouldn't walk across the street to hear them live. As for Led Zepplin, I saw them 1968 , Dec. First tour. Played first to last cut from first album. Talked to em'. They told me to fuck off and got in a stretch with 6 hookers and were gone. The next album was not a great leap forward. They became a parody of R and R. Just like the rest of the bands of the 60's. That is why The Punks started puking at us. Deserved it too. ANY WAY, I can walk over and play Kottke on my D-28 note for note and I don't need no stinking badge from John Coltrane fercrisake.
I also prefer this acoustic version. Love the lyrics, but the original is just too sloppy for me.
nice video. thanks for posting!
Leo rules!
Leo is so cool - actually tunes one string while playing ...
pleas dohnt tolk like that way begood in live en enjoy the muzik whit love and whe are Lucky to have this thak y leo greethings dave the netherlands
His finger picking is enormous... but he has said it caused carpal tunnel syndrome. I have a similar situation from my 40 years of playing, but, tinnitus is a lot worse. Turn it down, y'all and enjoy pickin' and grinnin'.
C'mon Leo, get a haircut for cryin' out loud. Love his version of this song.
Better on 12 string
terrible recording. this dude is great, please take this down.
Meh
I'm not impressed
BMWLDRider ...you don’t even play the guitar?! How could you even qualify to judge?