Robben Ford Talks Life In Nashville & His Latest Album Purple House

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👆 In today's episode of Andertons TV, The Captain Meets the legendary blues guitarist Robben Ford!
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[@JackTheSkunk]

Taste, tone and talent.....that's Robben Ford. First saw him at a guitar concert in N. Hollywood, Ca in the 70's. I think he was about 14 at the time and was amazing. One of my all-time favorite blues players and, to be honest, I don't have many.

[@fiddlefolk]

Robben can make the notes have such a definite impact and he never chocks out the tone. Brilliant player!

Captain was born to interview amazing guitar players.

@@pebberbrown woa, and who are you supposed to be? All this negativity for what? He may not be the best player in the world, but the content he provides is entertaining and very high quality. Can you say the same for yourself? Calm down man.

@@pebberbrown Apparently you don't have any sense of irony. And from what I hear on your channel, no production quality or taste in guitar sound either. Too bad, wanted to hear how much better you play guitar, but I can barely make out the notes you are playing!

[@bigupbebop4706]

I’m Hendrix/70’s rock through and through but Robben Ford played a lick in Help the Poor (studio version) which blew my mind. It was a mode of a minor scale over an A7 chord which just rips the solo apart. Best lick I’ve ever heard. I’ve been playing that lick for 20+ years and can only get it right 1 out of 10 times and at about a 1/4 of the speed. That lick made me study jazz theory and expand my musical vocabulary but still can’t get that lick down. Thank you for opening my mind but destroying my ego at the same time Ha Ha!

[@garyssimo]

I LOVE HELP THE POOR TOO! also talk to your daughter. Saw him at Yoshis in Oakland Ca 1997? he eas kind enough to sign a pic of me with my Guild Starfire taken in 1966

[@garyssimo]

My fourth cousin Seargent Alvin York was born in Pall Mall TN in1887. He had a U.S. postage stamp made for him and was a ww 1 hero.I have lots of uncles with Alvin middle names.He didnt believe in war or killing till drafted

[@Herringomann]

Play your own shit😉

[@jalapainyo]

The record has an immediacy and modern ethos because of the recording techniques and production values and it sounds awesome! Congratulations to Robben for his willingness to adapt and try something new with recording techniques. The player and what you play will rise above the gear every time- Les Paul jr and Pro Reverb is no slouch in the tone arena. Very inspirational interview, cheers!

[@DizzyKrissi]

Robben is one of the tastiest players out there - always the best note choices.

[@RC32Smiths01]

Amazing interview with such an amazing guitarist! But I must ask of ye: My birthday's coming up, and can you please get Mark Knopfler on the show! That would be the ultimate gift haha! Great video as always!

[@rkb2092]

Oh that would be awesome! An all time favorite.

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@rkb2092 Exactly my man!

[@damianobenini2725]

and I've seen Eric gales and Robben Ford together. 3 and a half hours of pure pleasure and fun!

[@notebender4]

Caught Robben and Jeff on that recent visit to Albany NY...Fantastic show... Jeff is my teacher and Robben was cool enough to let him play a few of his tunes and share the spotlight with him... Going to see Walter Trout in August and Santana about a week after that... It's a great summer for Guitar-centric music! Great to see this vid pop up

[@hughsnyder891]

Thanks for having Robben on . He’s truly a great player and more 😊

[@groovemonkey2498]

I always enjoyed Anderton’s for so many reasons. You got THE Robben Ford on...WOW. Just 🤩

[@the-LeoKnightus]

Wow man. Robben is huge influince on lot of us.

[@digpotts]

Always great to hear such a prolific musician shouting out current bands and production teams. Love Sound & Color by Alabama Shakes :)

[@TheEddiez06]

Now this is a Very professional interview made by the capt. Best one i've seen of him. Congrats!

[@chrisact9601]

I love Robben's playing and songs. Never been a huge fan of his studio albums though. Not sure why. Love listening to him play live. But ... I bought Purple House on iTunes and I have to say ... it's fantastic. You're right, Lee. His best album I've ever heard. Not just the songs but the production and arrangements are absolutely stellar. Thanks for turning me onto it.

[@patrickfitzgerald2861]

I got to see Robben play with one of his brothers at Mendocino Junior College in his little home town of Ukiah, California back in the 90's. It was a real treat - great sound, excellent playing and an intimate venue.

[@rolloblevins3323]

Saw Robben at a small club once. While he was opening one song with an expressively delicate guitar lick, some drunk yells: "I CAN'T HEAR YOU!" Without hesitating or missing a beat, Robben gently replied: "Then shut the fuck up and listen." Didn't hear a peep from that drunken fool the rest of the night. Classic!

[@user-jz6to8md3c]

The great man himself love robben ford.

[@Thepalpatineboys77]

The Master himself, seen him three times over the years, up there with SRV, Cray, Clapton - I don’t just mean a player I mean the whole package songs and all

[@diatonicdude5290]

The consummate musician, and thoroughly nice bloke. Always honest and genuine when I have met him. Long live Robben Ford!

[@1969ES175]

Great interview. Thoughtful questions, intelligent answers. Keep ‘em comin’.

[@thatpeterboy]

The master of tone! Robben is awesome

[@Hendrix67297]

The captain really enjoying himself .. Good stuff.

[@mattiv1]

Robben played amazing show in Poland, thaaaaanks!

[@renodavid]

I’m listening to this Purple House album for the first time and I’ve got to say that it sounds FANTASTIC. Now I know what the Captain is raving about. I’ve never been much of a fan of Robben’s singing but it sounds pretty good here. The songs are great and everything is impeccably recorded. Robben’s still got it!👏

[@robgreene1776]

GREAT interview ! Please, keep 'em coming !

[@bbvibrabb]

Ford's music truly cuts inside from the right and puts it in the top left corner. Great guitarist

[@oig40203]

With a slight drop too!

[@CarnivoreguyScott]

Planes trains & automobiles . Robben looks tired . My fav of his is North Carolina, year 84’ ? Jesus where does the time go ? Sounds like he’s ready to chill in music city & stop touring . He deserves it. Much respect .

[@davidcotton6999]

Amazing player and great interview. Looks like life on the road is taking its toll though. Look after your health Robben and keep playing this great music.

[@SiggyMe]

Robben is like a guru of music flow in that he supplies a knowledgeable, experience, steady hand guiding the musician in being their best self flowing into their musical expression. He is the real deal genuine good enough supportive person. Thanks for the super interview, it was real!

[@iwillnevergetone5]

12:16 "the band is okay" Ha! mega shade being thrown from robben

[@jasonstone8587]

Larry Carlton on sometime in the future

[@guitarlusteuphoria4507]

Name drop alert: Met Robben...long story, but he is just as he seems...kind, articulate and real. A true Master.

[@periloustemple8290]

Great interview. I got Purple House when it released & still listen at least once a week. It’s powerful. It was quite a surprise to hear the details of how he did it & what he used. He’s just lovely anyway, much like yourself.

[@BrianKlobyGuitar]

Awesome interview, thanks!

[@VonBluesman]

Robin has always been a true gentleman and a great musician. Thank you.

[@Guest-cz6qe]

I play Broadway 6 days a week here in Nashville, and the overwhelming energy that comes from this place is a mix of playing 2 or 3 gigs a day for 4 hours with no breaks, and the overwhelming friendly competition of all of the great players in town. One stop of seeing Ping D Rose at Bourbon Street in Printers Alley will humble you quickly! Next time you’re in town I would love to meet you guys!

[@stratnick]

I’ve seen Ping D Rose play a few times. He’s a great player. I would love to be able to move over to Nashville and play on Broadway everyday! Rick Trace is a friend of mine, he’s a great guy on Broadway too.

[@MichaelCrutcher]

@@stratnick Except these guys are playing on Broadway for no pay. Pass the tip jar and hope for the best.

[@hanskung3278]

For someone who never finished high school he is really well spoken, articulate.

[@_RLP]

Great. Just great. Thanks, guys. Cherrs

[@sbingham1979]

Love Robben Ford. Nice interview.

[@kaschbowman]

Next album should be named "New Couch" Love Robben. Hats off to him for pushing his comfort zone and exploring.

[@garyssimo]

I have a 64 all original Vibroverb with 15" JBL D130F that everything sounds great thru! Its Robbens to use anytime within 100 miles of Santa Rosa. I will deliver it in my EV . It comes with strings attached.....I need Robben's signature on my 56 Strat next to Dick Dale.......and Craig Chaquico. gyork@earthlink Robben moved to London soooooo it may be a while. A friend in Fairfax Ca. lives in a purple house with a peace sign out front that lights up at night. Ray lights up at night too..... Going to Nashville is on my bucket list. Great interview guys!

[@shawnadams1693]

Just bought Purple House to listen to tomorrow on my commute. Thanks, Robben!!!

[@DaveInkster]

Only watched 30 seconds so far and have 'liked' already!! Taste, touch and tone master!

[@72911RS]

Love that Alabama Shakes tune. The production on that tune is amazing. The string arrangement at the end is from another planet. Reminds me of the way the strings come in on the theme song for Cool Hand Luke.

[@chriskollman4334]

I bought Purple House - and you should too! - Great album, Robben. Hope to be able to see you on the road!!!

[@TehPlanetz]

Great interview!

[@iVan123]

Early fAndertons WHERE U AT!

[@tmitz73]

Grat Video guys....makes me wanna move to Nashville!!!

[@doctordox6278]

Alabama Shakes, love hearing Robben mention them

[@jonnohanks]

Great interview, and nice to see the interviewer just let Robben talk

[@classicartfoundation639]

Beautiful playing

[@the_swoletariat1621]

Holy shit this is awesome

[@kindnick58]

Does Andertons have a Scarf line?

[@VikingVinner]

Always pick up something of value from your interviews. This is a very capable musician. Looked up his videos and was impressed. Have you ever considered interviewing the Mona Lisa Twins on your channel. Great singers and exceedingly competent guitar players. They are frequently in the UK.

[@suriakumar9969]

I have a photograph of Robben and myself taken in Singapore in 1992 or 3 i can't remember the exact year.He was performing at Singapore Hard Rock Cafe.Such a wonderful person.

[@infinitedurr]

Gotta agree with Mr Ford here, Sound & Color by Alabama Shakes is easily one of the greatest records to come out in the last 10 years

[@marknorris3769]

very cool to hear robin get inspired about an entirely new creative chapter in his musical journey

[@CNCTEMATIC]

Great interview Cap. You're getting better at it.

[@bogatibokorakos]

Never clicked faster on a youtube link!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@toreilly100]

Love Robben Ford!!

[@enwolf6696]

Robben is outstanding!

[@PaoloFuschi]

Be yourself, that is the most important lesson that I learned from listening to Robben Ford music. Thank you for this lovely interview. Putting it out there, do you think Andertons might start their own record label one day? I think you should give it a go. :)

A great Californian guitar player but more important a nice gentleman! Great interview!

[@jerrymckenzie6205]

Love me some Robben Ford!

[@deanzat]

I miss seeing you around Ojai, man!

[@semin811]

Andertons? -> click. Robben Ford?!? -> Like.

[@Roux_504]

Your Comment-Like

[@mikemartin6554]

'zactly!

[@1610austin]

robben ford is a heavyweight .. a serious guitar player

[@1961jscofield]

"Authentically shitty." I paused the video to finish laughing!

[@pb12661]

"The Album had nothing to do with Nashville but I recorded it in Nashville and used musicians from Nashville." on another note (no pun intended), who the hell bails out on Robben Ford 24 hours before a gig!!!??? smh

[@WharfRat4]

Unless you are already a bass God, or your Dad has just died, it seems like a recipe for permanent obscurity. I respect the fact that Robben didn't name him/her here, but I'm sure that people in the industry must know.

[@murff625]

The bass player he's been using recently is named Ryan Madora. She's a good bass player and nice person.

[@BLUESKY-zt1nv]

Please come Back to Falmouth in Cornwall ..England ..I brought a ticket to see you and on the night was too ill to go ….

[@jensenbell]

Robben! We miss you in Los Angeles which still has great music going on.

[@jensenbell]

Blackface Pro Reverbs are like... 45-50 watts. That's not "low power".. are you guys talking about something else?

[@droogii1142]

This dude is a master at his craft.

[@thestuffmikedoes2309]

You could put Robben Ford’s music to every Budget Rent-A-Car commercial ever and it would fit right in

[@stevenolsen3162]

Yay!!

[@MWallis2]

Robben Ford starting the new trend of dying your hair to match your guitar. I hope if he reads my comment he can have a chuckle. An incredible player and an absolutely beautiful soul.

[@jasonstone8587]

If anyone's learning guitar on there own and into blues jazz guitar or are stuck in that horrible Rutt, just look up Robin Ford's lessons on KZbin....you won't be disappointed.....awesome melodic player....

[@youwantcale]

Which one?

[@georgemorris4142]

been hangin with Willie & SMOKING some jays

[@sue08401]

Quite simply - the best musician's in the world live in Nashville. The lovin spoonful were 100% right with their song Nashville Cats

[@vmat1000]

This is awesome!! RF fan for a long time but haven't bougtht anything since Truth (which i love). Glad he's released something sorta recently and the stories are great.

[@geoffwebber8272]

Privileged to see him at Chris Diffords songwriting retreat at Pennard House (nr Pilton somerset) a couple of weeks ago.

[@johncarden8985]

Do you have to be a good musician to take part in the Chris Difford course?

[@geoffwebber8272]

I was only there as an audience member on their show night. I guess the best thing to do is contact the people who run it and ask them what they expect. ... link www.chrisdiffordssongwritingretreat.com/

[@professortwang]

Wahoo some of my favorite sounds are Robben playing a Les Paul and Super Reverb. I may be the only person on the planet that doesn’t like Dumble amps.

[@CentaurusRelax314]

Old man’s got serious boot game. _Strong._

[@russellesimonetta3835]

Robben always played fenders pre dumble. Bass mans supers twins.

[@thebigleone1066]

I like Robben and have enjoyed and purchased some of his music. I wish he had traveled down the California swing blues path a bit ala Jr Watson. I think that would have been great. Robben and Jr.........hmmm.

[@LeeRoads]

it doesn't hurt ...when you need a player...that you are Robben Ford

[@duanewilson3941]

Can you imagine that call, "Hi this is Robben Ford, would you be available for a show next Thursday?" Yikes!

[@thehelicopterpage4251]

That's a super nice Les Paul!

[@StormdriverOne]

I'm from Nashville. Born here. Live here. Don't care for 95% of the music that comes from here.

[@StormdriverOne]

Maybe not, but I'm 100% familiar with the music that I like and it very rarely comes from or even to Nashville.

[@Thinksterboomster]

Great sound...

[@aaronparker1614]

Imagine Robben Ford producing your record..

[@earlspearl2933]

NASHVILLE CATS ! PLAY CLEANER THAN COUNTRY WATER !

[@martydibergi5228]

Especially since Zal was Canadian 🎸🤩

[@martydibergi5228]

Oh yeah Robben also had mega bassist David Piltch in his band.... Toronto Canadian 🎸😍 David was also in KD Laing's band,blood sweat and tears and many other bands ☺️. His brother Rob is a studio guitarist musician here

[@froag4003]

You guys should get JD Simo on if possible!

[@marcoramirez4644]

I used to be a fan until I saw him during a Renegade Creation "meet and greet" session. The guy was rude with everyone approaching, behaving like a rock star, completely opposed to Michael Landau and Jimmy Haslip, always with an easy going attitude. Fine gents!

[@syedijlalofficial]

❤

[@samuelrutherford8107]

Rose of sharon one of my faves

[@davey_tones]

looks like he plays authentic =)

[@TheEddiez06]

Yeah! Taking off both Gibson humbuckers and replacing them by Eclairs😆

[@rockerz57]

Robben Ford says it first..."authentically shitty". There you go Gibson, own it!

[@MrTwangstaable]

Wow

[@michaelbutler2312]

that's cool he uses a pro reverb. wonder if it is a black panel or silver?

[@qfz2112]

Hang on, at around 9:00 Robben says that *he* wrote Bound for Glory, but then at 10:10 he says that he *didn't* write it. Which is it? I'm guessing he just mispoke the second time round, but I'd like to know.