Improved quality - Vince Gill plays Duane Allman's 1957 Les Paul Goldtop 5/5/11
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- Vince Gill got a rare opportunity recently when he was given the chance to play a guitar owned and often played by the late guitar wizard, Duane Allman. Gill was in Macon, Georgia, home of the Allman Brothers Band, on May 5, 2011 to do a benefit concert for the Alzheimer's Association of Georgia.
"I have chills running down my spine," said Gill as he showed off the instrument to the crowd. "This was the guitar that Duane Allman played with the Allman Brothers." The Country Music Hall of Fame member amped up the crowd's energy playing songs with extended guitar solos like his own hit, "Pretty Little Adrianna."
Like Allman himself, the guitar has had an amazing life. The 1957 Les Paul Gold Top Standard is the piece on which Allman actually recorded the rock classic "Layla" with Eric Clapton on the Derek And The Dominoes' immortal set, 1970's Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs. Allman also played this guitar on the first two Allman Brothers Band albums.
Allman traded the guitar a mere week later, obviously with no inkling of the importance the instrument would have in the history of rock music. He died in a motorcycle wreck the following year. The guitar had been played in public at the band's annual March Beacon Theater run in NYC-by band members Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks-but this is the first time it was played in Macon, GA since Allman's death.
"It was a spiritual experience for me," said Gill, who was given the honor of playing the guitar by owner Scot Lamar and E.J. Devokaitis, Curator / Archivist at the Allman Brothers Band Museum at the Big House in Macon. "The moment that Vince first took a solo with the guitar was extremely emotional for the proud Maconites in attendance," commented Devokaitis. "There wasn't a dry eye in the building, and the combination of the guitar's tone and Vince's heartfelt playing transcended the concert...to me, it felt like Duane was speaking to us through Vince and his reverence - extremely special."
I have watched and listened to this video/recording of Vince for years by now...and this New Year (2024) I was finally moved to comment on 'it'.... And, I can't. This has moved me so deeply in the past, I sit and listened, 'mezermirized,' tearfully, by the excellence of Vince, and the spirit and soul of Duane. Nothing I can say would add to the heartfelt and soulful comments of the previous contributors.....except, "I concur...completely and totally." Magnificent music, 2 magnificent musicians...."Long live them both, Thank you."
As they say,...the tone is in the "hands" and Vince Gill has what is 'god given tone'. One of the best
guitarists the world has ever had.
Great tribute to Dickie Betts and Duane Allman by master guitarist Gill
I am watching this video ten years later...in a date very close to October 29, 2023. It gave me chills. So beautiful.
Wow , watching Vince dig into that Old Gold top literally blew me away ..
The first notes with that tone gave me chills.
legend making love to a legend! no one alive could have done such a fine instrument more justice!
Vince could play a toothbrush and make it sing. Ive seen him several times live and he was always fantastic
Way back in 1977, I had the privilege of playing Duanes 1959 sunburst guitar, thanks to Twiggs Lyndon, the Allman brothers road manager! I played it with my jaw hanging down!!!
Listened to this thru my JBL Bluetooth , I have been to the concert when he played this & VINCE is incredible in concert. The guy can smoke the strings with total ease. Vince's concerts are Awesome listen to Ny of his music on a Bluetooth & you will get the feel of his incredible talent. He is a really nice guy also.
Vince Gill isn't recognized as much as he should be, that man can make a guitar cry
I never knew what a great guitar player Vince is! he's fabulous!
Vince Gill with Duane Allman's guitar. I wonder what was going through his mind as his fingers moved over the neck of that guitar....that guitar's little bit of music history. Mr. Gill did that guitar proud....
Yes he did. I'd suggest that what he thought came out in the song. Ain't it good to hear that old six string again?
Alan McGugan It surely is....
I think it speaks to Vince's talent that he was able to put the obvious emotion he felt into the background and play so eloquently on that fine instrument. Goosebumps at 6:43.
Vince Gill is so good it made the hair on the back of my neck stand up -- at 6:45 into this video it just gets emotional for me---- If you are a Duane fan -- this is moving -- nice job Vince I appreciate you
Playing Allman licks...that's pretty sweet.
@@paulwilson8367 They are actually dicky lines
good, I wasn't alone
That guitar has so much Duane in it, that it now has a life of its own.
Vince you brought back Skydog for that we always thank you
Pure class,Vince is the man.
great!!! Vince did it proud. Hard to believe Duane would be 70 this year and we still miss him so much...how does tme just become the past? Lovely to hear the tone quality of this instrument again after so long.
Crazy to think Duane was only 24 years old when he passed. He was amazingly gifted. I sometimes wonder how the band would've evolved if there wasn't any tragedy.
Vince Gill,can smoke those strings he’s one of THE BEST. WOWWWWW AWESOME VINCE
Oh hell yes. Vince is a great guy, and a fine player.
Vince is one of the BEST..incredible talent…his tone is always amazing, its in his fingers… this brought a tear to my eye..GREAT post!
Vince Gill the best. He even did a concert when he was ill. What showmanship. He had the songs tuned down so that he could still do the concert. Man what a guy!
Soo many teases in that solo at the end! That was great!
Like Vince said...spiritual, I can't imagine what it would feel like in my own hands, lucky man and he did her proud.
And just like that Duane was back even for just a moment.
This is a master paying tribute to another master. Beautiful playing and a beautiful tribute.
That beautiful, beautiful guitar! The tone on her could have only been crafted by angels. What a sweet, sweet guitar, way beyond average.
I'm in raptures listening to Vince play that beautiful guitar, the tone is mesmerising..
wow that guitar truly sings. What a great tribute to Duane
Beautiful tribute... especially the Allman's medly - including licks of Dickey... The respect the Allman's have industry wide is astounding.
That's the Les Paul that Duane played on the Layla album, as well as the first two ABB albums.
I cannot even imagine ... the overwhelming feeling it must have been ... not only to strap on this beauty with its legendary connect .... but what it was like to play the first note on it ... incredible. Wow. Thank you so much for this footage. It's priceless. ~peace~
It's hard to say this but with that Guitar in Gill's hands and I've heard it in many others hands before.
This is the first time im hearing. It in his hands Duayne Allman's sound bleeds through ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Kudos to the curators at the museum for offering that guitar for Vince to play. He has such a great touch, brought that LP back to life. I have to imagine Duane would have dug watching Him. :)
It is a treasured moment in time for a person (musician) to have an opportunity to observe historic artifacts in person. To have the priveledge to hold and to handle artifact which are certified by an official board of Arts is a heartfelt moment in time. Vince Gill is a reliable and dependable musician, whom shown in this video-article, to have recieved the Honor of playing a 1957 Gibson Les Paul (that was once owned by Duane Allman); The 1957 Les Paul is certified artifact, registered by the Arts, and preserved under museum standards. The professionalism shown by Vince Gill, while handling the Les Paul is exemplar. Vince is LAUDED by the music industry and is recognized for his unique and creative application of guitar. As well Vince is well recognized for his song writing achievements and his vocalability to work music pitchings, phonics and pronounciations.
57 and 58 Les Paul's are without a doubt the very best. Such incredible sound and action, simply amazing.
Been along time since I've heard that gutair and by one of country's best.....Rip sky dog miss ya brother
Went to the Big House twice last week. The first time I was short on cash and a brother from another mother paid my way in. I had to leave early and didn't get to see much, but I came back Sunday with my Son. One of the best days of my life! I think my Son really enjoyed it too. He hadn't had much experience with the Allman Brother's music until the ride there and back. Now he's a new generation fan. The road goes on forever!
Oh how we miss them! Have my dad's 55 Les Paul, and his 355 Gibson. We have great memories 🤠🐴🏡. Vince Gill. Enough said. Adios Amigos
Vince is a great guitarist and talent. Duane, Gregg and the Brothers were simply the best in every since of the word. The Allman Brothers Band was just that, a band of brothers including their roadies and entourage. By luck my 1st album was Live at Fillmore East. I was 11 years old and hooked for life on the Brothers. I never saw my idol Duane play,
my loss but I have had the privilege to see the Brothers many times. GOD bless all the brothers .......
At first my inside mind was sayin', "yea, ok, let's see and hear. By the 2nd verse I was sayin' to myself, "whoa! that is a special guitar, alright enough!". It sounds so good it would even sound great in my hands. What an ax! ...and nice goin' Vince!
Say what you want if you don't dig on country music, Vince Gill sure has style on the guitar.
Lucky guitar to be played by both Dwayne and Vince...2 of my guitar heroes
*Duane
Good job Vince. RIP Skydog
Beautifu Job Vince!
outstanding! this guitar should go on tour w/ all the greats that are still w/ us.it would be a full time job, though, to keep it from being stolen. this guitar has no white circle around the toggle switch .Gill is so tall that the guitar looks like a toy.I could, and will, listen to this 100 times.
He is very good when seeing him live.
Great Video! I'm such a huge Duane fan and hearing his tone again just fills me up! Look at Vince around 12:25 min after that bend.. he can't even believe the tone.. He's mouths something like 'oh man' to himself.. so good to see and hear thank you so much!
Tears of joy.
Damn that was good! And that tone was heaven.
Fun fact: Duane traded this guitar for his cherry burst a marshall head, and $200. On the condition he could swap the gold tops pickups and put them in the cherry burst. The main part of the Layla was played on this guitar, and the ending(recorded 3 weeks later) was done on the 59' cherry burst with the 57's pickups.
Its always amazing to me to see all the different people that Duane inspired. Vince is an amazing musician, and does that gold top justice, such a sweet tone, and you can tell he is having a blast cutting loose on some Duane style licks. Awesome video thanks for sharing.
How sweet it is !!
This just gave me chills.
Great job, Vince! I always love your solo with the guitar. I play the video clips over and over of your performance in 2011 with Sting in New York sponsored by Crossroads. It was fabulous performance by you and Sting! I particularly impressed by your great singing and lead solo guitar that left Sting behind. Sting was dynamic and great in leading the show and gave great strength in the overall performance..
A little Adriana ,a bit of Blue Sky and a little bit of Jessica ,well done Vince you’re the maestro 👍
You could just hear the ghost and spirit of Duane flowing thru Vince's fingers.... like a return from the grave just to say hello~ Vince was just a vessel for this magical moment~ Vince is always amazing~
Oh my! This is wonderful, E.J.!! Thanks for the sweet edit!
I'm no guitarist, just a strummer & shower singer...but I DO know if this geetar were among 3 others playing in a room, I'd know the tone, I'd feel the love & think of Duane and how much I wish I could have seen him play just once in this old life of mine.
You can tell that sound it's got its own ring 🤘🤘
what a great Moment. ...truly duane inspires vince gill a big Deal on his phrasing there..... duanes music lifes forever.
vince is a great talent.thanks for the post.
Vince is a Fender player through and through, but that guitar sounds fantastic in his hands.
He will melt you down with his SG!
Vince is a guitar player....he owns a collection that's to be envied...Vince played the guitar according to what voicing he's trying to bring across for whatever song.
In his collection there are many name brand instruments including Gibson , Fender and martin ,among others. But I've heard him say that Martin holds a special place in his heart...and it should he owns some of the rarest and most sought after Martin guitars ever made.
Duane would be honored
The Jessica quote is everything,
Three things:
1. RIP Duane, wish your life had lasted longer. Best guitarist of all time.
2. Props on Vince Gill shredding like a boss
3. Was this not an emotionally powerful video or what???
not being a fan of vince's i tell myself that he's never played slide before this video but by picking up that guitar he was instantly able to. thats how dang strong the spirit and soul is of duane.
Billy Justus he's not playing slide. That's a pedal steel in the background.
Breaking into Blue Sky...wow. He's a beast and that guitar obviously misses the spotlight. I believe those special guitars have a life of their own.
It doesn't get any better on guitar or as man than Vince Gill. A humbling and tea-jerking performance. Quoting Allman in the end solo was so poignant. Amen Vince.
Amazing tone!
Wow. I cannot believe over 40 years have past since I first heard that sound. Brings back many memories. Thanks so much for this.
Original pickups are long gone but now it has nearly the same, old PAF's out of a Gibson Byrdland. Thats the guitar Clapton used to record Layla with. If I were trying to describe the tone of that guitar, I couldnt. But it is a one of a kind tone.
100% SOUL!!!!
there's sure something in that guitar , but then - any instrument will only produce what it's user is able to get out of it , and it's proven here : i certainly could not do it justice ....
Vince also shows it well that not only matters How you play the guitar but - at least as important - WHAT to play ! Hope he continues !!
Gets to play Skydog's guitar AND he's married Amy Grant. That's just not fair. :) I heard Vince say in an interview he thought all he would ever be was a session player. "I'm just a guitar player that got lucky". I would say so Vince. And you know what, he really IS a nice guy. He visited us on a USO tour many years ago. Really down to earth guy.
Improved quality? I can't imagine how it sounded before it was "improved." Jeezus!
Those were the days! Open jams in Central City Park in Macon Georgia on the banks of the Ocmulgee River with recording artist/bands from Capricorn studio sitting in on jams with the Almond Brothers Band. Makeshift stage on a flatbed tractor trailer park packed to overflowing and Mary Jane whiffing through the air.
From the Almond Joys to the joy of the Almond Brother Band & company.
Beautiful ❤️
I went to school with Vince , he is a really nice guy and a great player and vocalist.
His true love is Blue Grass , but Vince can play any style.
"Walk along the river, sweet lullaby..."
Anyone who loves this look for pure prairie league " amiee". I swear you will go crazy. My 1st love of Vince Gill
No, it isn't a 59 burst. Duane Allman had 3 Les Paul's, a 59 dark burst, a 59 burst and a 57 Goldtop. That is the 57 Goldtop kept at The Bighouse. It's not faded or any other excuse you've got. At least get your facts right if you're gonna criticize the people posting the video...
In the hands Vince that sounds pretty much like he owns it!!! in vince hands no guitar will sound bad a testament his mastery
its really cool I seen Vince play good and learnt a lot about punctuation
Magnificent ! What song is that ? Love that sound, love ABB !!
He did it justice .Great job Vince ,one talented man..
I believe that Duane would be smiling down on Vince. Great phrasing and taste. Miss Duane big time. I recommend reading Galadrielle's book too....
The lacquer paint fades after time that's why it looks gold.
Amandajeremy Staack ,no this the GOLD TOP les Paul. Gold Tops are a very popular finish for Gibson les Paul's. This is duanes gold top on display at the big house. They also have a replica of his '59 burst there. But in this video, it is definitely his GOLD TOP.
Wonderful playing by Vince, he has such great tenderness in his touch when he plays, listen to that Les Paul sing! I wonder what kind of amp he is playing through, you know I don't think I've ever seen him play a Les Paul, he needs to record with it! Guitars are meant to be played, not just looked at, I know Duane would say the same thing.
Its hard to find an equal to Duane Allman's ability to make a guitar sound like he did. I would say his guitar was more than unique. Not to say Vince has a hard time getting around the guitar, just hear him struggling. Bet you wished you could struggle like Vince. Vince showed enormous respect to the guitar and the man who was a genius with it and acted with allot of class I would say. He nearly plays fabulous, huh.
Not sure that the original really required improvment - part of the charm was the phone video only taking up 1/3 of the screen - when the sound was what matters most and the unmistakable tone of that guitar transcends everything right or wrong about the video capture. That being said, I am grateful to be able to view the added footage shot at the soundcheck. Thank you for recognizing Duane's lasting importance and greatness.
I have not seen this until tonight, 5-23-17, and Vince Gill does this famous guitar more
than proud. Vince is a force of nature anyway, but it's impressive how beautifully he plays
here. What a sound! Of course, it may be the original guitar Duane owned but those
pickups are not original. Those were switched out to the cherry sunburst '59 LP he traded
the Gold Top, a Marshall 50 watt head, and $200 for. The pickups now in the Gold top '57
still P.A.F. humbuckers but not the originals. Who cares? It sounds incredible.
What an honor
One of the most documented guitars in history, sold for 1.25 million.
Today I watched the 48th CMA Awards for the umpteenth time which is a pretty happening view, guess who got the Lifetime Achievement Award,..I remember Vince back in the days of Pure Prairie League you know ''Amy'' aside the likes of Michael Murphy ''Wild Fire'' and seeing him here with Duane's Gold Top I preferred his playing on the '59 Tobaccoburst and Dickie on the Gold Top at times both Duane and Dickie on the SG/LP which Derek Trucks also made a staple of,..but hearing that Gold Top and the tones he wrangled really captured a sense of going back in my memories and giving thanks for the music will always be a big part of my life even have the 8 Track that I refuse to part with,.. believe it or not I wore that tape to the point I can't figure but thankful that it's still with me cause every other 8 Track gave it up long ago go figure it's the ABB's 1st recording without Duane and Berry and it's pretty obvious the country influences were about to become a huge part of our heritage mainly hearing the Outlaws, Skynyrd, Doobie Bros.and the Rebel fathers thereafter. I even saw Charlie Daniels play 2 back to back shows for the inmates at Attica Corr. Facilty and by coincidence my band that same night opened up for his opening band The Winters Bros.Band in Alden NY and the influences of their music was pure Bros music Dual Les Pauls and slide that you can tell was going to keep that night in Central Park alive forever in my life, I am very grateful for that night,WOW!!! BTW give a listen to today's Wranglers the likes of Blackberry Smoke and the Cadillac 3, it's in the BLOOD,Bro,Later!
Do you mean the Irving Waugh Award of Excellence that was given to Vince Gill? He was the only the second musician after Johnny Cash in 2003 to receive it. In many articles about that CMA show indicated much criticisms with lower rating this year and said awarding Vince was the best part of the whole show.
I came across an old vinyl copy of the PPL album with Aimee. No mention of Vince Gill in the credits anywhere. Not in the whole album. That band had several personel changes during it's tenure.
Charlie Rogers
Hey Charlie, Go to yahoo search punch in Pure Prairie League,.Vince Gil it will automatically come up Aimee1978 plus hordes more, I ran across this long ago. I didn't research for credits, or do I think the voice is Vince's but the the picking is definitely his! Hope it helps out!Charlie Rogers
+Nelson DeJesus I think that Amy was recorded before Vince joined Pure Prairie League!
Thanks Vince.
haunting LEAD... anywhere will FOLLOW... SUSTAINS me...
my SOUL... on FIRE.. desires DEEP... b&ofromme2thee...
Bravissimo
legend
ya done em proud. ya done em proud
the Big House! and I would not touch that guitar! something would go sideways! lol he's awesome! thanks!
So many people know Vince Gill as a country music performer?In the early to mid 70.s Vince assembled a Group known as "Pure Prairie League"? The track he released was "Amy" a great introduction from Vince Gill.I seen Vince then,and a few years back! A sad thing is seeing a very accomplished Rock Guitarist playing country,instead of his passion,and love,"ROCK".
he joined after Amy -- Craig Fuller wrote Amy -- and he went on to play with Little Feat ---but by the way do you know the name of this song here??
John Reynolds The song is 'Pretty Little Adriana'. It is included in one of his album called 'High Lonesome Sound'. He wrote a song about a 12 year old girl who was killed by a drive by shooting in Nashville. The incident struck him so deeply he decided to write a song for the her parents how they were feeling about their daughter. He earned a Grammy Award for the best male vocal in 1997.
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