Tommy Emmanuel is like the best of Chet Atkins and Les Paul on steroids. But, back in his prime, Les could have easily matched Tommy on the leads. And Les was the first to do it.
Both amazing - guys like Les and Chet were real innovators - and guys like Tommy took what they did and continued to add to the skills. Amazing talents
I love this so much, it must have been an absolute joy to have witnessed this set. How anyone can not just adore Tommy is beyond me. He is a treasure ❤️😍
What a special moment this was, you can see the joy of music shared... this is sooo much fun to watch... nevermind how jealous I am of those people in the audience.
From start to finish: mutual reverence and fun. Les may have only one finger left, but he makes up for it all with his wit and his ability to be who he is and to do what he does. This moment is two lifetimes in the making. The best, by far, of all of the Les Paul Iridium videos.
Icons, playing "Caravan." It's amazing how Tommy limits himself to Lester's musical vocabulary, takes it to the next level right in front of him, and never disrespects him in any way, only admires and venerates him. Great music, coupled with great entertainment: Usually it's one or the other, rarely it's (as it is here) both.
Beautifully put. The number of people commenting who just want to drag Tommy down. It's a bit sad. He's wonderful and his interaction here with this legend is so beautiful.
Ha ha Tommy and Les Paul was cooking but then the pianist just thought, "enough! and proceded to channel his inner Art Tatum and left them in the dust.. Seriously. Wonderful jam and caravan is such a fat song. Music history right there!
Frank Philpott i used to see them in various dives around Sydney for free with about 20 ppl in the audience.. early 80s... they were phenomenal back then, probably already had 25 years of touring under their belts
Tommy is a very polite guy. He has to be - because otherwise nobody would share one stage with him. His technical skills and musicianship is so far away from any other guitar player nowadays - wow ...
Tommy ss easily the worlds greatest acoustic guitarist. Les was great in his early days as a player etc but did he actually play anything on stage in his latter days?
Les was not just a guitarist but an inventor. What he did with the early development of multitrack recording puts him in the category of pioneering sound engineer. Les Paul and Mary Ford - look up those duets - still amazing!
I have no idea why I punish myself watching these "Les Paul and" vids. I mean, cmon, they suck. It's people outplaying Les in his 90s just because hey, it's LES PAUL and boy wouldn't it be cool to play with HIM. nope. It's just kind of sad. I mean, Tommy is a great guitarist and to hear him playing with ease and precision and speed and poor Les made to look like he has one note left in him.... all these vids I just need to not watch and remind myself why. I'm glad Les played till he croaked but I can't watch these.
Lester said probably more than once, "he waits until I'm 90 to show up !"😂
Liam Marshall lespaul.org
Tommy Emmanuel is like the best of Chet Atkins and Les Paul on steroids. But, back in his prime, Les could have easily matched Tommy on the leads. And Les was the first to do it.
@@andrewc9719 a blend of both indeed, on steroids🤣
It's nice how people like Tommy Emmanuel and others show respect to a man who has had such a deep and lasting influence on guitar music.
Both amazing - guys like Les and Chet were real innovators - and guys like Tommy took what they did and continued to add to the skills. Amazing talents
I love this so much, it must have been an absolute joy to have witnessed this set. How anyone can not just adore Tommy is beyond me. He is a treasure ❤️😍
Tommy is an absolute joy to listen to and watch and the best I have ever seen or heard...! The guy is unreal...!
Nothing better than a show with lots of laughs and smiles in it. Heres my prescription for the blues if you have em.
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What a special moment this was, you can see the joy of music shared... this is sooo much fun to watch... nevermind how jealous I am of those people in the audience.
Tommy is such a gentleman jamming with one of the all-time greats of the guitar-playing world.
A proud Aussie that's what tommy is and a legend
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Tommy is class. So proud to know the guy and he has been by guest in rural Suffolk.
Alan Robinson lespaul.org
Love your playing Tommy.
Great stuff. I saw Tommy in Konstanz Germany and he was great. Hope to see him again. Great Musician. Wonderful Man.
Both having great fun, and everyone else too.
Watch Les Paul in his younger videos
From start to finish: mutual reverence and fun. Les may have only one finger left, but he makes up for it all with his wit and his ability to be who he is and to do what he does. This moment is two lifetimes in the making. The best, by far, of all of the Les Paul Iridium videos.
LOLOLOLOLOLOL................. LES PAUL WAS EXTREMELY FUNNY! WATCH WHEN HE TRIES TO DETUNE TOMMYS STRINGS!!! HILARIOUS!!!
Icons, playing "Caravan."
It's amazing how Tommy limits himself to Lester's musical vocabulary, takes it to the next level right in front of him, and never disrespects him in any way, only admires and venerates him.
Great music, coupled with great entertainment:
Usually it's one or the other, rarely it's (as it is here) both.
The musical and human perceptiveness of this comment is perfect. So many levels of perfection in this vid.
You are most kind.
Beautifully put. The number of people commenting who just want to drag Tommy down. It's a bit sad. He's wonderful and his interaction here with this legend is so beautiful.
Loved it. I love the humour too. Martin Taylor keeps up with Tommy pretty darn well doesn't he mate? I love all of you!
Ha ha Tommy and Les Paul was cooking but then the pianist just thought, "enough! and proceded to channel his inner Art Tatum and left them in the dust.. Seriously. Wonderful jam and caravan is such a fat song. Music history right there!
Thanks Chris.
What a group! Tommy, Les are great here,..but I could only take notice of that georgous bass player!!..
I remember when you could see Tommy and Phil Emmanuel at Ballina RSL for about ten bucks.
Frank Philpott i used to see them in various dives around Sydney for free with about 20 ppl in the audience.. early 80s... they were phenomenal back then, probably already had 25 years of touring under their belts
i second that, fond memories of phil at bangalo pub. about 50 of us.
The bird...classic les
There's only 2 things Tommy does to guitarists. 1. You will give up. or 2. You will be so inspired! and keep on practising.
Damn this is an awesome jam
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Tommy is a very polite guy. He has to be - because otherwise nobody would share one stage with him. His technical skills and musicianship is so far away from any other guitar player nowadays - wow ...
That silly man is dangerous with a guitar in his hands.
Agree 100% and Les & Chet knew that... Amazing player..!
Go to hell u moron non of ur generation cn play like him evn ftr nxt gnetation
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He's good.... but I'm better!
two very funny and very talented men
Love the short passage @01:18
Never better!
WOW! I knew Tommy was a finger picking maestro but didn't know he could do the Django/ Les Paul thing as well.
Always wanted to see Clapton sit in with Les.
Amazing.
Lester era uma graça ! kkk
The Les Paul birdie, hahahahaha
Snootle lespaul.org
Tommy is so good ,I think he sometimes get bored and clowns around in his concerts .
TOMMY!!!!
Fellow Australian Nicki Parrot on bass.
Tommy ss easily the worlds greatest acoustic guitarist. Les was great in his early days as a player etc but did he actually play anything on stage in his latter days?
Hes in his 90s here dude. If you can wipe your ass at that age you are doing something great.
Despite arthritis and a medically-fused right elbow, he was pretty active to the end
Les was not just a guitarist but an inventor. What he did with the early development of multitrack recording puts him in the category of pioneering sound engineer. Les Paul and Mary Ford - look up those duets - still amazing!
1:39 killed me
Great ivory tickling, too.
Watch the base she s perfect.also.
She is the best Joseph , she s also a great singer, greetz Kees
Cheeky boy in front of the master !
That's a Townes Van Zandt quote!
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
It would be nice to have some sound with this video . . .
is that John Colliani on piano?
Fuckin epic
So Django.
les has always hated it when he gets showed up...even 50 years ago.
and the name of the tune is...? I'm pretty sure it is one that Django did on guitar but I can't identify it.
Caravan.
Les in his prime would have blown Tommy away. And Les did it all first.
Hi folks...what is the name of this piece? Thanks :)
Caravan
I wonder how Tommy's guitar was worn on the face so far back? Is it just a super "played " guitar?
All of you pedal snobs... please note the pedal board in front of Les full of BOSS pedals.
I have no idea why I punish myself watching these "Les Paul and" vids. I mean, cmon, they suck. It's people outplaying Les in his 90s just because hey, it's LES PAUL and boy wouldn't it be cool to play with HIM. nope. It's just kind of sad. I mean, Tommy is a great guitarist and to hear him playing with ease and precision and speed and poor Les made to look like he has one note left in him.... all these vids I just need to not watch and remind myself why. I'm glad Les played till he croaked but I can't watch these.