yes! Did you watch ER? they used the Hawaiian version of “Somewhere over the Rainbow” when Dr. Mark Greene died and it was so touching…and I always thought they could have used this song as well!
I love this song, but it always seemed very sad to me. I always picture a terminally ill man on his deathbed, knowing he has hours left, reminiscing about his life.
It’s hard for me to sing and keep a tight line too. Maybe that’s why I like it. Personally I like rhythm playing with the lead runs into my chords.I look for things like tone and empty spaces or sudden stops. I don’t think anyone’s going to offer to build me a guitar tho!, but… I enjoy my music and that’s what it’s about to me. I’m in Melbourne Australia and if your ever down here, you’ll find a diverse bunch of people and a hot live music scene. Thanks for the comments.
Yes, you’re right about the melody line. Non-musicians have a hard time understanding how difficult it is to play a tight guitar line and sing at the same time…well, it’s hard for me!…I read somewhere that Jimmy Page had to have his double neck custom made by Gibson because they no longer made them…he saw Elvis holding one on the promo for one of those ridiculous movies that he made in the late ’50s and early ’60’s…Needless to say…Gibson was happy to oblige 🙂
Yeah your right, That cracked me up a bit. Why have a double neck and not use it. Jimmy would fall out of his chair with that one. What I meant about his ability is the melody line. He keeps his constant and really, the song is built around that melody. If you miss a beat … As far as replying to Gene, I was a bit smart arse to Gene so apologies bloke, I just know how much work musicians put into their craft.
Well, sir, if you’ve been playing for 40 years you might notice that he never moves from the upper neck (12 string) to the lower neck (6 string) during this song…so…um…what’s the purpose of having a double neck…laziness…so he doesn’t have to switch guitars for his next song? Jimmy Page would fall out of his chair laughing…
anaissarah on January 5th, 2013 at 9:58 am Said:
a celui que je pense quand j écoute cette song….
juste……splendid…
rmhepton on January 5th, 2013 at 10:57 am Said:
Great track
valdo roberto on January 5th, 2013 at 11:06 am Said:
isso que e musica
Amy Baty on January 5th, 2013 at 11:19 am Said:
gay boy
Ray Baby on January 5th, 2013 at 11:47 am Said:
Lmfao! ahahah.
Tracy McBride on January 5th, 2013 at 12:11 pm Said:
luv this song
Nicknamevanniks on January 5th, 2013 at 1:00 pm Said:
2:29 is my favourite moment of all time
Shannon Scrivner on January 5th, 2013 at 1:48 pm Said:
yes! Did you watch ER? they used the Hawaiian version of “Somewhere over the Rainbow” when Dr. Mark Greene died and it was so touching…and I always thought they could have used this song as well!
Shannon Scrivner on January 5th, 2013 at 2:25 pm Said:
Oh I love his voice 🙂 takes me to a different time, different place, why can’t music be sweet like this any more?
34catcat on January 5th, 2013 at 2:58 pm Said:
ALL TIME FAVORITE SONG for this 50 year old!!!!!!!
keith riddle on January 5th, 2013 at 3:36 pm Said:
A double strat,, never seen one before ,,cool
ApolloCDR on January 5th, 2013 at 3:45 pm Said:
When “The Buggles” sang about video killing the radio star, this was the radio star they had in mind!
Morgan Steep on January 5th, 2013 at 4:19 pm Said:
I loved that he wore a Houston Oilers jersey…. Even he believed
mimifrimpong59 on January 5th, 2013 at 5:01 pm Said:
Now im 9
mimifrimpong59 on January 5th, 2013 at 5:32 pm Said:
When I was 3 this song would make me cry and it still does
oatmealboy6 on January 5th, 2013 at 5:56 pm Said:
I love this song, but it always seemed very sad to me. I always picture a terminally ill man on his deathbed, knowing he has hours left, reminiscing about his life.
oatmealboy6 on January 5th, 2013 at 6:13 pm Said:
I got a fever, and the only prescription is more triangle!
Perry Roberts on January 5th, 2013 at 6:32 pm Said:
It’s hard for me to sing and keep a tight line too. Maybe that’s why I like it. Personally I like rhythm playing with the lead runs into my chords.I look for things like tone and empty spaces or sudden stops. I don’t think anyone’s going to offer to build me a guitar tho!, but… I enjoy my music and that’s what it’s about to me. I’m in Melbourne Australia and if your ever down here, you’ll find a diverse bunch of people and a hot live music scene. Thanks for the comments.
lokezep on January 5th, 2013 at 6:42 pm Said:
Yes, you’re right about the melody line. Non-musicians have a hard time understanding how difficult it is to play a tight guitar line and sing at the same time…well, it’s hard for me!…I read somewhere that Jimmy Page had to have his double neck custom made by Gibson because they no longer made them…he saw Elvis holding one on the promo for one of those ridiculous movies that he made in the late ’50s and early ’60’s…Needless to say…Gibson was happy to oblige 🙂
wrigley wolf on January 5th, 2013 at 6:53 pm Said:
This guy is a pro every song he made was badass
Perry Roberts on January 5th, 2013 at 7:05 pm Said:
Yeah your right, That cracked me up a bit. Why have a double neck and not use it. Jimmy would fall out of his chair with that one. What I meant about his ability is the melody line. He keeps his constant and really, the song is built around that melody. If you miss a beat … As far as replying to Gene, I was a bit smart arse to Gene so apologies bloke, I just know how much work musicians put into their craft.
peter chui on January 5th, 2013 at 7:42 pm Said:
well the good old day….. I think lot of people who is over 50 like me , miss a lot..
christian longstreth on January 5th, 2013 at 8:16 pm Said:
This song brings back so many memories.
dom Land on January 5th, 2013 at 8:22 pm Said:
Love it!
lokezep on January 5th, 2013 at 9:04 pm Said:
Well, sir, if you’ve been playing for 40 years you might notice that he never moves from the upper neck (12 string) to the lower neck (6 string) during this song…so…um…what’s the purpose of having a double neck…laziness…so he doesn’t have to switch guitars for his next song? Jimmy Page would fall out of his chair laughing…