British guitarist analyses Glen Campbell AND Roy Clark AT ONCE!!! 

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Can I get ah HELL YEAH! AMEN brotha! Two of the greatest guitar players EVER!

Lovely to see two guitar Wizards appreciated.

@@pg1171 hell yeah man I'm all the way

Roy and Glenn are my guitar heroes! My friends laugh but they never bother to check them out. Their loss!

Correct 👍 kids think any thing good now thats why there's a lot of shite about these where great musicians talent 👏

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Sounds somewhat similar to Tony Bennett who also had Alzheimer’s. I’ve read multiple stories where he would be forgetful, but the minute he walked on stage, he knew all the songs and could sing them perfectly.

That is a common trait of that type of dementia ,remembering the past but not the present

I disagree. There is a steady stream of great musicians in each generation. Billy Strings is great to hear. The institutional support is what has changed.

I think that was Roy Clark, wasn't it? Well, probably both.

Somewhat like SRV

Very well said!!

@@georgewodicka4839 Thanks. Another fact about Glen Campbell: he never learned to read music.

Neither of them could read music.

Roy’s Malagueña is incredible.

Glen was part of 'The Wrecking Crew' THE most in demand studio musicians in L.A all through the 60's and early 70's.

Amen! I've pretty much been saying this since Campbell's diagnosis with Alzheimer's. How did I take this for granted for so long? He and Roy were purely BRILLIANT on guitar!

Yes I think many people kinda blew them off because they were on Hee Haw

@BW MadDog [retired] Had either of these guys played rock-and-roll, they would be considered legends... not that they aren't by those who are 'in the know'.

Yesterday, when I was young.....

Same here, but I was to busy rebelling against my elders to pay attention.

You can round out that group by adding Merle Travis and Jim Stafford. Two other legendary virtuosos! Those six are my Country music guitar heroes from that Era!

Yes, Chet is an amazing guitarist!

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According to Chet add Tommy Emmanuel

I'm a child of the 50s, so tuning in to the Grand Ol' Opera and the Loisiana Hayride was a Saturday night ritual. There's an ambiance, a word I never knew back then, when the fireplace is waltzing the wall shadows and the coal oil lamp in the parlour is just a diffused glow through the doorway. It was what made the magic real. We didn't get electric till I was nine years old, so the first few years of my life I listened to this on a car radio and speaker, with a 12v AC Delco battery hookup, and speakers with all the "quality" that era implies. Even so, it was a taste of perfection to a scrawny little boy living out in the woods where the whippoorwills sing. Those were hard times in the rural south, sometimes supper was hardtack and polk salad washed down with cold well water. But when we drifted away to sleep on that glorious music, we were as rich as any king that ever lived. It would be so nice to go back there for one more Saturday night, before it's time for my own long sleep.

@@JohnSmith-ft2tw Wow John...your thoughtful, heartfelt post moved me deeply...one of the best posts I've ever seen really! I hope you're still alive & well my friend!

@John Smith Wow John! I grew up as a child of the 60's and teen of the 70's and your comment allowed me to momentarily relive that Era! Man am I feeling nostalgic now! Thank you Brother!

Same here.

Times 3. I used to watch this type of thing when I was a kid. I never appreciated what I was seeing. I miss it. And thanks for doing the analysis. I learn something every time you post a video.

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I'm 56 now. When I was young I liked classic rock, R&B, and Classic Country. My rock friends used to tease me when I said these guys were some of the best musicians ever.

Same brother.

Medical scientists were studying Glen trying to see if there was some way to link the part of the brain that was in perfect order to "pick up" the part slowed by Alzheimer's. If it was not so sad it would be interesting. Glen did some TV along with his daughter IIRC but it was difficult at times to watch.

What I thought was interesting was that he forgot how to tie his shoes, but could still play the guitar. They are both muscle memory finger work.

Read the book about this subject: Singing in the brain.

That was amazing. I've also heard stories of elderly operatic sopranos who forget longtime friends but can still sing if they hear music.

Earliest memories are always the last to go.

Amen.

I'm 61. Dad loved music and one of the first albums he got from Columbia record club was Glen on the twelve string. Atkins actually hung out in my hometown during the summer when he was a producer and I got to have a private session with him. Santana is another guitarist that just shreds it, slowly. I'm watching it next.

Johnny, I'm going to be 55 in April of 2019. I'm from Chicago. I am always so blown away by these folks! Thank God mom and dad in law moved to Chicago for work for 30 years. They tell me I got me a "Hillwilliam!" She only lived in a little "womb" down here. I love everything about Kentucky....except the humidity! LOL!

Roys gone too now...Well said brother. Well said...

Hear, Hear...

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One of the most underrated ever as well.

But he will probably never get the recognition because he was country, not rock. Never mind that he toured with the Beach Boys as one of their guitarists.

Campbell was great but he can’t hold a candle to Roy... Roy is actually holding back some.

@@TuckyBlue_1 I don't know. they were both so good choosing who was better is really pointless. Every time I see one of them do something amazing and say He's better, I run across something by the other and say, no HE'S better. back and forth. True masters of their instrument. Country players were the shredders of their day

I've just seen this comment, and I believe this is what so many people love about you, Fil.

Agreed 100%! No lib/conservative bias here.

Mind-blowing?? A lot of simplistic and obvious observations, and some statements that make no sense. Such as that playing a 12 string is "more difficult" because you can get the string caught between the strings... that's just stupid.

Amen brother

You are so right! I've watched several of Fil's responses and he is amzaing. Quick witted and thorough. Sunnibird's comments were unfortunate. And, it might be that Fil mis-spoke and meant to say 'finger caught between the strings." Fil reacts super fast and is fascinating!! Love him.

@@sunnibird Yes, mind-blowing. Fil gets into their head and spirits and talks about much more than their technical skills - he hits hard and fast with a dizzying comprehension and delivers it all with a very quick and sharp wit to analysize it all so fast! Also, even as articulate as he is with lightning speed - it is possible that he mis-spoke and meant to say "fingers caught between the strings." Good Grief! You are missing quite a lot and made insensitive remarks.

Nothing additional needed, well said.

I think he was underrated by the public, because he didn't come across as "showing off." Yet, he could outpace the flashiest and most bombastic shredders.

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Kevin, I can't tell you how many times I've said "it's about the song, not you unless the song is about something you are going through and think may speak to someone. We BOTH KNOW there's always someone better, faster, cleaner as far as not needing effects to hide the fact they can't play all; those notes. Crazy thing is I learned that from Ted Nugent. HIs first solo album states "I use a Gibson Byrdland and 7 Fender Twin Reverbs with NO TOYS IN BETWEEN TO MESS UP THE SIGNAL." If you can't play it clean with no effects, you need to work harder. What will you do the night something meant to enhance a sound isn't working and you rely on it? Listen to Ted explain at the N.A.M.M. show a couple years ago how he wrote all the parts for "Journey to the Center of Your Mind" by Ted Nugent and the Amboy Dukes. And don't forget that he played bass guitar for a brief stint for Chuck Berry. Nothing new comes out of music anymore. This is why Guitar Centers are dying and getting into lessons and selling vinyl records. There's way more competition as far as brands go and guitar music in America is dying. Brazil has some incredible players. But Gibson and Fender are dying brands. I am a businessmen lifelong musician. What would I do to especially get the rights to the Gibson or even Fender names! It would be a bigger turn around than Harley Davidson which makes more on apparel than their motorcycles now! My son's best friends dad owns three dealerships. I went to grammar and H.S. with his wife. I know these are accurate statements. I know I went off track but guitar is my passion and so is songwriting. My friend, you absolutely nailed !

Keith should have listen.

@@georgemoore8832 Apparently he found his "niche'." He created a style that he owns, love him or hate him. I love all kinds of music. He has an open and free sound about him. The older guys were better players, especially in country because today, there is LITERALLY NOTHING TO DO. The mines used to be a huge employer. You have to consider yourself lucky to be bagging groceries at Krogers now. So they play constantly. The way I was able to before I got married and opened a couple stores. The other thing Keith has to contend with is the record label's lack of willingness to try different things and to stick to the same formulas that sell records. Back in the day, before videos, no one cared what you looked like. Now you have to fit the whole suit and as a result, the music gets watered down.

Maybe because the playing was done by a guy sitting behind him. It's not that kids hands.

Roy Clark played with that kid and that kid hit it.

Baffling how Roy can do the same fast runs--never miss a note--note perfect with his chubby fingers ON A MANDOLIN.

@@braddelany6234 No, I know "That Kid ", he never played banjo, just retired from Walmart, Billy Redden,,

@@hockaday2fer2 Wow! That's actually quite the surprise to me. Thing is, I can't find which reply I made, that brought your reply to me. I have no idea what I may have said about the kid, but to think of him retiring from Walmart, well, thats Hollywood for you. Thank you for the update.

Cool!

Those were the best of times, weren't they!?

They realized how good each other was, we’re good friends, and didn’t mind sharing the spotlight with each other. I bet they each looked forward and totally enjoyed playing together.

Hahaha!! Hee Haw. Man, that’s American as hell. I remember watching that when I was a kid at my grandparent’s house. I think it was on before Lawrence Welk. “Wunnerful!”

I'ma picken. And I'ma grinin!

Oh yes Proper guitar heroes Who is about these days that can play like them And Roy could do it while playing the fool as well unbelievable

I really understand that.

Dear Walter Palmer Man I SO AGREE. I'm an old BabyBoomer/ hippie chick and just found this Wings of Pegasus ch. Wow!! In the middle of BINGE WATCHING all of Fil's presentations and the great memories are trully exciting to this 73 year old. We, for sure, are A LUCKY GENERATION indeed, to have had the pleasure of all the great musicians from the 60's, 70's & 80's. Only a few perks to being in Old Age with aches & pains and withered good looks but good memories make it all OK. Hope you, too, continue to watch and enjoy ALL OF FIL'S excellent presentations. Hugs! 🙋

@@joannaedwards6325 Well stated, Joanna . The aches and pains and "withered looks" are all part of "the plan" to make you realize, in wisdom, how good you've had it.

@@walterpalmer2749 thank you, Walter, for responding. I, too, believe that we Souls, along with God, plan our lives before birth. Knowing that makes acceptance of situations so much easier. But you already know that. I really enjoy this young man, Fil. He is so knowledgeable and articulate. Love the way he analyzes and gives back stories too. Gotta go now. Grand Sumo coming on NHK TV! Big grey hugs! 💜 😇 🙋

Yes siree ... what a great way put it! I’m a conservative hippie nowadays still listening to this genre regularly. I have no idea how I found my way to this young man Fil, but what a wonderful and intelligent young man he is! I

He is on the classic "Tequilla" song..

@@sandrasanders706 The Wrecking crew were half the major US bands in the mid 60s including the beachboys

Glen never learned to read music. Everything he did was ad-lib by ear. He was phenomenal!!!

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Cheers for the Like...Page's equivalent is in fact Jimmy Page they each dominated session playing and no one, but no-one bested them...Page in the equivalent of The Wrecking Crew (JP Jones too) and you only need hear 'Yardbirds 1968' to realise Page could perfectly reproduced Beck's innovative feedback of 10 months before). Little Jim really as THAT good. At 25!

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Haha thanks! 😅

Really i mean if it wasnt for RU-vid entertainment wouldn't excist

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Darren Dackly we had a green 45 of this song.

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Don't forget that Glenn had his own tv variety show in the 1970's.

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Thanks Sean!

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He did an impersonation of John Wayne for me while we were doing a cut up one afternoon in Malibu, not so long ago, and it was as good as his music. He had real control of his vocals.

Geez, he was the whole package! Smooth voice, unsurpassed guitarist, and school boy looks !

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Oliver…couldn’t have said it better, man!…👍😁

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12 Ovation. Not many folks play solid body Ovations. It was a step up from his Teisco. Lol.

@@wingsofpegasus Roy Clark was also a great Violin player... Watch Roy Clark "Odd Couple TV" where Roy plays Live instruments... It's fun & brilliantly played

William Tell Overture

@@svenrb I couldn't remember the title off hand... Glen Campbell did things that I've only seen Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Page diid... He was in his own category!

Well said!

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Thanks! I'm almost 40 😆

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74 dart men… well said!…👍

@@loripond1839 thank you!👍😎🎸🎶

Amen!

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Jerry was known for some intricate finger picking and off tuning his guitar so that he had a sound that others could not duplicate for a very long time. But now a days all of his tricks are revealed...if you practice long enough a talented guitarist can play like him. But with Roy Clark...you have to be a guitar prodigy to even come close.

He'll never get the respect he deserves for being a top...I mean TOP...guitarist...that was him on Elvis' session that produced Guitar Man, US Mail, and one other hyperspeed guitar part.

he did

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