LEGENDS | Tommy Emmanuel Exclusive Interview, Part 1: Air Supply, Jimmy Webb, and Eric Clapton

Tommy Emmanuel, one of the greatest acoustic guitarists in the world, recorded a couple of new songs at The Church Studio. We had the opportunity to sit down with him and listen to his memories with artists such as Air Supply and Eric Clapton, and his insights on his influences, including Jimmy Webb and Elton John.
Tommy Emmanuel, born in 1955, is an Australian guitarist that now lives in the USA. He is often regarded as one of the greatest acoustic guitarists of all time and is known for his complex finger-style technique, energetic performances, and use of percussive effects on the instrument.
Executive Producer and Host: Teresa Knox
Cinematography and Editing: Matthew Simonson
Music Mixing: Cade Roberts
Graphics: Hayden Smalley
Location: The Church Studio in Tulsa, Oklahoma
ARTISTS AND SONGS MENTIONED:
Jesus Christ Superstar
Air Supply
Graham Russell
Lost in Love
Every Woman in the World
American Girls
All Out of Love
Tommy Boyce
Bobby Hart
Last Train to Clarksville
Leon Russell
This Masquerade
The Carpenters
Karen Carpenter
Richard Carpenter
George Benson
Jimmy Webb
MacArthur Park
By the Time I Get to Phoenix
James Taylor
How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You
Fire & Rain
Carolina
Billy Joel
Elton John
Songs from the West Coast
Eric Clapton
Nathan East
Greg Phillinganes
Change the World
James Taylor
My Traveling Star
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[@murdude11]

This man will be talked about years after he and the present generation is gone. What a talent and inspiration.

[@teresaknox8205]

Love, loved my time with Tommy!

[@temycarter6240]

Hi Teresa. Thanks for this interview, any chance to get Part 2 before Christmas?

[@robharris6874]

It`s absolutely ridiculous how good this guy is he makes the pros look like amateur`s !!

[@dedwin8930]

Wow,Tommy you are so humble!! Love you!!!

[@pinprapareith3468]

Wonderful music genius and beautiful person! Big hug to you Tommy ❤❤

[@cocolossal69]

Whether he's playing or talking, he's just simply the most uplifting person I've ever seen. He just makes you feel better about the world 💕

[@jakelindsay268]

So true, such a wonderful man

[@robertlee8042]

I cannot believe that Tommy can play This Masquerade on an acoustic guitar.

[@shyrokovdenys]

Wonderful soul.

[@alansturgess1324]

He knows he's good, yet he is so full of love and respect for others. A true gentleman and superlative musician.

[@karlsoliday106]

Great interview. Thanks Teresa. Karl Sapulpa, OK

[@bencalebcgp]

Just to hear Tommy talking about music, you can feel that he is the greatest guitar player ever... And his words made me a guitar player than his playing... Thank you Tommy Emmanuel 🎸❤️

[@joe-sydney-au]

I am a fan of Tommy, but No, he is not "the greatest guitar player ever"... and I am sure Tommy knows that too.

[@bencalebcgp]

@@joe-sydney-au you're the only one who can say it, you are not a guitar player for sure,

[@ericclaptonhistorybook8510]

What a great musician and guy Tommy is! He is really amazing and legendary guitar player. Eric himself is amazing person and we know that.

[@Edy.Kembaren]

Legend

[@sabeesunwar7558]

Listening to his talks is as mesmerizing as listening to his guitar playing.. He is simply the best of all... God bless you TE...

[@vickicamp9808]

This is the best Christmas present ever !
Thanks Teresa

[@RicG.]

Great insight from Mr. Emmanuel!

[@KidKallum]

🐐

[@AllSpace]

fairly heavy talk for a change, good to hear some compassion on another serious side

[@sergethiriet3740]

I long for part 2 !

[@shashilight]

Great interview! Your enthusiasm is catching!

[@havrylenko_music]

Thank you for uploading this interview. It's just huge!

[@markmartin3221]

Tommy seriously is one of God’s gifts! When Ronald Reagan died I was upset. When Ray Charles Died I was shattered. I was in my first year (1980) when Lennon was shot to death it felt like to me the dark clouds wouldn’t leave. When Tom Petty passed, I never played a bluer version of Breakdown and never will! Legends? Yes rejoice while we got em! TE and EC these are Legends but better, they make everyone feel better. SRV, BB, Jose Feliciano. Please just listen to Carlos and Jose join to play Samba Pa Ti. Thanks for the post.

[@markmartin3221]

First year of USMC, sorry.

[@andyrawll9716]

Cool interview, but the Jesus Christ Superstar tour poster in the video (at 0m30s) is from the rather lame 2012 UK cast tour, not the long-revered 1975/1976 Australia one, that's referenced by Tommy. That was where Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock first met each other (both being in the chorus) and Tommy, who came on-board as the tour guitarist. The three leads were 1972 cast originals, Trevor White, Jon English plus Mary-come-lately Chrissie Hammond (excellent and very versatile vocalist - founder member of Air Supply in 1975, while all three were on the JCS tour; fronted Cheetah, alongside sister Lindsay, 1976-1984 and became Rick Wakeman's prefered lead vocalist for over 12 albums).