Albert Lee came to play in Orkney a few years back... chatted afterwards as he signed a few things what lovely unassuming guy, unbelievable talent too.
There's a great clip on RU-vid from the Rockpile documentary Born Fighters where Lee comes in to do the solo for Sweet Little Lisa on Dave Edmunds record and just blows the minds of Dave Edmunds, Nick Lowe, Huey Lewis, Phil Lynott and everyone else in the room. Definitely worth checking out.
I was thinking of the same film while this guy was pulling his faces. It is impossible to pay attention and not pull a "did you see what he just did?" face.
Had other things to do, saw the title "Albert Lee" pop up and finishing up what I'm on, cleared the next half hour or so to watch this. Lads a legend. Can't half play. Love his stuff. If I could play half as fast as him I'd be twice as quick as I am.
I met Albert many years ago when I was a music student in Chippenham, Wiltshire, England, when he was playing at the Eddie Cochran festival. He was such a lovely guy and happy to take as much time as we wanted to show us anything
Back in the mid-90s I saw Albert Lee at the Agoura Valley Inn in Agoura, CA. There were probably 40 people in the audience and I sat 10 feet from Albert for the whole show. Mind. Blown. Love that guy. Great video, thanks.
Love Albert Lee! First saw him playing in Emmylou Harris' Hot Band in the late 70's, damn, so fast. I think another feather in his cap is the great Dave Edmunds' praise for his lead guitar work on "Sweet Little Lisa," which is included in the great Rockpile documentary, "Born Fighters."
@TheBham54. You may already know this. In the sleeve notes of one of Albert's more recent CD's, Emmylou Harris writes (something like) "When I get to the Pearly Gates and St. Peter asks me what I did on Earth, I will say with pride - if that's allowed - that I played rhythm guitar in a band with Albert Lee". Kind of says it all really! Stay safe and well.
i was just watching a documentary of Dave Edmunds and Nick Lowe in the Studio recording the original version of this song with Albert Lee back in the 70s. Dave, who's no slouch on the guitar himself, called in Albert just to fanboy out over his playing and give the song an extra touch of class...his bottom lip was quivering, don't know if Dave was going to laugh or cry during those solos. Then this showed up in my feed. Cool, I did not know Albert was also a great singer..I'm gonna look up more of his music..hes really cool.
Your channel helps me a ton. Your passion inspires mine and this type of analysis helps me better grasp certain concepts. I always try to have my guitar in hand now when I watch your vids because I know I'll pick something up for the tool box.
Not sure what the chances are of coming across this tune for the first time about three hours ago and then Michael showing up with it here? Some big number for sure! 😊 Thank you, Michael, as usual.
Thank you so much for your breakdowns Michael. I'm gradually understanding music theory much better but what I love most in your videos is your pure joy and admiration when you encounter something masterful (as at about 9 min mark on this one)..
Oh hell yeah, Albert Lee! One of my all time favorites. Hugely underrated. He's the absolute king of double stops. He's also using a B-bender in the middle of all of that.
@@markmiwurdz202 yeah good description. I missed a guitar clinic from him as a kid bc I didn’t know I would have liked it. I heard country but I didn’t know what that meant. I only new country on the radio.
Shared delight is a wonderful thing! Your obvious joy in this gem of a man's picking adds to the pleasure I get from Albert, and your commentary is great and to the point! Thanks!
Saw Albert years ago at a local working Man's club here in the U.K , he was playing with a band called Hogan's Heroes and it was one of the best shows I have ever witnessed . For someone of his stature to play a place with only a 500 capacity shows he's just happy playing anywhere / anytime , class act and you should check out his tutorial video which is not for mere mortals . Could even be uploaded on RU-vid ?
Hi Michael. I've been watching your videos for a while. I don't subscribe much, nor do I interact much online, but I just subscribed. I was rewatching the Marcus King Billy Strings Center Village Guitars from 2019 and saw your reaction video you did in 2020. Not that long ago, but it feels like forever. And it occurred to me in watching you from back then that it seems like you've come a long way. Not so much in your instructionary method, but more in content creation. You seem more comfortable, production quality is better, overall just better at what you've been doing all along to which to me, is providing accessable, reasonable, ideas about how to approach the infinitely complex simplicity that is playing a guitar. Not only that, which is extremely helpful and getting more difficult to find, but your input beyond just keeping that thing in your hand and doing a little bit every day, about how to be a better musician/bandmate, is so relatable. Not only are you an amazing talent, but a once-in-a-lifetime teacher/inspirer/entertainer. So thank you for that. Anyway, I don't know if you'll see this, but I thought it might be a cool idea for you to do a reaction to one of your early reactions. Yes, a video of you reacting not only to yourself, but a re-reaction to the same song. Much love, keep bringing the best content, all the best to you and yours, and cheers! - jrp
Dang dude, your breakdowns are amazing. I'm sure you're drowned with requests, but I would love your breakdown of a classical guitar. It would be interesting to see your thoughts on that genre. One piece I love would be Debussy's Arabesque no 1 on the guitar.
Finally someone gets near the group Rockpile! Albert was hired by Dave Edmunds on the track Sweet little Lisa on his and Rockpiles album "Repeat when necessary" A hilarious clip is avaliable on that very moment! You also see a lot of celebreties in the studio! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-h1Rx-zaBjow.html
Dave Edmunds "Repeat when Necessary" is where you can find original "Sweet Little Lisa". I heard that Edmunds thought that Lee was always being buried in the mix so he asked Albert to play on this tune. When afterwards A Lee heard the song he was surprised how up he was mixed in the final mix.
@ari1234a. Search RU-vid and try to find a video called "Born Fighter" where Dave Edmunds and Nick Lowe are filmed in the studio working on solo and band (Rockpile) projects. Watch Dave Edmund's reaction to Albert Lee's solo on "Sweet Little Lisa". Edmund's (no slouch on the 6 string himself)) jaw hits the floor! After the take, Albert comes into the studio control room - modest to a fault, with this kind of "Hope that was OK" air about him. Albert opens a beer and sits down to lIsten to the playback of his solo. There will never be another Albert Lee. Stay safe and well.
@Pete32266 annells. You are welcome sir! You may already be aware of the "other" lead guitarist in the lineup of Rockpile - Billy Bremner. Another great player who is vastly overlooked. Stay safe and well.
@@markmiwurdz202 Indeed yes; happy days watching the Rockpile roundabout on TV...are they Dave Edmunds backing band or Nick Lowe's or...and they'd turn up behind other musicains too on 'TOTP'. Terry Williams was formerly in 'Man'. The album 'Christmas at the Patti' [ Patti Pavillion, Swansea] 1972 Has 'Man' and associated bands plus Dave Edmunds. Terry went on to Dire Straits etc. Fun times.
This is early Albert. Watched him for years in England and knew then he would be a star.......Not bad pickin' for a country boy from England......Always see him on Crossroads with Clapton and Vince Gill......
There’s a video somewhere on RU-vid of Dave Edmunds covering Albert Lea and he had Albert sitting with him. One of the greatest parts that video is the image of Dave Edmunds, who is hell of a guitar player in his own right sort of shaking his head, apparently wondering why he even bothers to pick his guitar up. Albert is an absolute monster.
You NEED to check out a video from Burls Art!! A little change of pace from the usual reaction but his videos are so satisfying and cool, plus he plays at the end and is really good!
Michael - As an "Old Fart" I've always loved Albert. This is one of the best explanations I've ever seen you give .... as a non musician (but music lover) I didn't understand (musically) what you said - BUT - knew exactly what you meant ..... just sayin'
When I hear the song “Nashville Cats” I automatically think of Albert Lee, a Romani cat from Herefordshire England. If you’ve never seen the video of Lee doing a session with Nick Lowe and Dave Edmunds in the late 70s/early 80s, run, don’t walk. It is hilarious and awesome.
Michael, now you've finally found Albert Lee, you've got to do Country Boy. There are numerous versions of it, try the one with Steve Trovato. One of the UKs greatest guitarists. Enjoy.
how does the b bender fit in this mash up////i have enjoyed owning a custom built b bender....albert is using a b bender truout this performance....slick..clean..fast
Micheal it’s a long shot but I recently suffered a partial amputation to my pointer finger on my fretting hand I don’t know how my finger will heal and if I’ll ever be able to play as good as I could again do you have any advice for me :/
Clean with slap echo. Little reverb. Michael dump the grit and go super clean. If ya don’t you will sound like a rock player. It’s the staccato and pluck.
Glad to hear you say "I can't flat pick it like that I gotta hybrid". I don't feel so bad now. "If Michael Palmisano can't do it how the hell do you expect me to!"
I'm sure I read somewhere that Albert Lee (an Englishman) was voted "Best Guitarist" by the CMA for six - maybe even seven years, on the bounce during the mid 1970's. Albert's style of playing is truly unique and not derived from earlier players. And check out his cover of Jimmy Webb's "Highwayman" - just Albert on keyboard and vocal on the Andertons Guitars YT channel from a few years back. Albert sang the song for the then recently deceased father - in - law of the host. Albert is not only a fine musician, but a gentleman. Try to see him live before he decides to retire.
I have a question... I've been watching a lot of Johnny Hiland lately and I know people say that he's very good... do you think he's as good as Albert Lee? Or in the same league? I have literally never heard of Albert Lee until 2 minutes ago.
I've watched this video several times and like your assesment of what he's doing, but one of the reasons his licks sound like they do is because he has a b bender in that Tele he's playing.
Hey MIchael! if you haven't seen Marcus King play 'Stubborn Pride' live with the Zac Brown Band, you are missing out on one of the BEST solos I've ever seen! Here's the link: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Z78TsLLsckI.html
Not true, if you listen to just one night, Albert solos on a few songs including further on up the road and the dire straits song where he does vocals as well
Writing weird stuff now. To me it fits all the crazy, funky etc. electric guitar stuff. Haha Michael Palmisano Turn around The word of sound And mingles it With a bit of air Going into the third of fifth With a lack of meaning theresehl.erasmus@gmail.com
