"Can't Find My Way Home" GE Smith, Jim Weider, & Luther Dickinson @ City Winery,NYC 01-31-2017

W/ Josh Dion - Drums "Masters Of The Telecaster" !

[@DouglasLonestar-bz7im]

This man should be in the rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame for the most beautiful guitar work that he always performs .

[@johnadams1732]

Perfect example of why one only needs a Telecaster.

[@alonsovalencia3362]

GE Smith is criminally underrated

[@billbiggs3733]

I agree!!!

[@telabib]

Not by me.

[@kingoftheseamusic]

He’s great with other people. Unfortunately he played the same guitar lines on every Bob Dylan song in concert.

[@morganghetti]

The guy who Roger Waters takes on his arena tours, plaued with Non Dylan, has his on signature guitar, and was on national television every week for 10 years is UnDeRRaTED

[@ronaldhansen3499]

Lmao

[@keithbrown3615]

G.E was the reason I watched Saturday night live.

[@kellyomalley1873]

Miss him on there, he was the SNL band.

[@larryyork1146]

Exactly!

[@unclexeres]

The more I see of GE, the more I wish I had been paying more attention all these years. A true professional makes it look easy. Hat's off to him!

[@jaya.0069]

Very true!

[@ursafan40]

I listen to GE in interviews talk about how honored he has been to play with all the "Cats". Eric, Keith, Pete, David, Eddie, etc...... He doesn't seem to realize he IS one of those Cats. GE can play with anybody.

[@mikepetrich9959]

Agree. He's super humble, love him.

[@markconner7611]

Ditto Love his candid comments and this is incredible

[@bentackett6299]

I love him too you know! 😎♥️

[@harleyspringer7034]

GE's talents unquestionably rival the best out there. I guess I always thought he must be a dick - or he'd be in a top-notch band...

[@bh8365]

ursafan40. I think GE.does realize that he's one of the cats. But he also is humble nonetheless. Seems like a good person.

[@chrispfeifer7628]

GE Smith is one of those players that always sounds like he's just winging it. I mean that in the best way possible. He never sounds mechanical or over practiced. A living breathing legend and icon

[@jaya.0069]

Oh for sure!

[@guslakis]

G.E. always has an understated elegance about the way he plays; it always tastefully fits the song the band is playing.

[@markmcclellan8421]

Yes, he isn’t very remarkable is he? Just playing single note lines very blandly. And all that posturing.

[@ronnance]

Paraphrasing a fav G.E. quote that supports your comment-“I think it’s always better to play with your fingers. You think I can’t play fast enough without a pick but then you listen to a recording of yourself and realize you’re playing too many notes anyway.”

[@ronnance]

In the 80s at the 9th International Percussion Symposium I heard this-“some musicians are known for what they don’t play.” As a 16 year-old rock&jazz drummer, that made no sense to me. A decade or so later, it made all the sense in the world and advanced my playing.

[@daringabler8352]

Couldn't think of the word- elegance is it. He serves the music. Would love to see him in person.

[@jaya.0069]

@@daringabler8352 He could tell us some stories of his career!

[@ER-me1ii]

He’s a phenomenal player. So many can play well technically. Not many can feel it like him.

[@lilliandonaldsonstaff7075]

it is true - he feels the music, which sets him apart

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

This is what happens when you start playing obsessively from the age of 7.

[@asdfasdf734]

Exactly. When I watch him, his whole body is into the music, and he always is getting pleasure from creating it.If I could feel it like that, there is nothing I would rather do. He is one of the cats, and his natural, relatable personality makes you feel what it is like to be him

[@stevetautog880]

I will agree, and just add about my playing, that at the age of 65 i am just a citizen , not a professional.., but i have been trying to make nice sounds come out of my strat since I got it in 1988, and I CAN say that while I have definitely progressed technically,,,,,, I have MUCH much more made progress in what you call the "feel" I put songs on the stereo that I do not know anything about technically but I am so rewarded when some of the sounds coming from the FEEL,,, make oh so happy

[@thedavenport50]

I can only smile watching this. Knowing I’ll never play like that. But puts a fire in me to at least not give up trying.

[@ericfaley9019]

Another great and underrated guitar player. Reminds me of Steve Cropper. Has played with, backed just about everyone. But is overlooked, under rated. Always part of someone’s fantastic backing band,road band.

[@gravitytwins1921]

coldly effortless and not showy. pure class

[@TrippyTheShroom]

The vibrato on those bends around the 4 minute mark, perfect.

[@artheriford]

I hope to have half the licks GE does when I am 70.......17 years to go.....not likely!

[@joes7885]

I love G. E. SMITH. Such taste and finesse. I've learned a lot from him over the years. It's nice when people come up to me and say I have a little G.E. SMITH sound in me. Thank you G.E.

[@thesmallnotesduo]

Many people can play but few can FEEL it like GE

[@pedrogarcia4140]

GE, You make your guitar have a voice! Thanks to whoever posted this. Pete, Texas.

[@mikeschouten4732]

If I could sell my soul, I’d play like GE.

[@margiesplace259]

GE smith puts his whole heart & soul into his playing, creating just the right feelings I was transported...

[@emilydill9357]

You can tell he feels that music with every ounce of his being. Another legend.

[@SiggyMe]

G.E. killing it, just killing it amazing rock on brother! Thanks!

[@danbaldwin5631]

GE one of the most underappreciated guitarists ever. The guy us amazing

[@NeverTalkToCops1]

No, he's not.

[@TheDasbull]

Remember seeing only brief flashes of G.E. on Saturday night live and realizing how truly gifted he is. Been a fan ever since. He is on stage with equally great players - what a show this must have been 😀

[@cherrypickerguitars]

That’s my ultimate orchestra! Three Tele’s, a J bass, an old set of Rodgers drums and a Hammond B organ! I’m blissed out!

[@backspin6698]

There is something special with the Telecaster. Both clean and raw. Great playing Mr. Smith

[@enkiea8322]

The Stratocaster calls you home, the Tele takes you there.

[@ericstahl5612]

There is no hiding behind distortion on a Tele. Either you can deliver or not

[@chicklets4ever51]

@@ericstahl5612 Despite the risk of exposure, that tone makes it worth it all...

[@ericstahl5612]

chicklets4ever 100% agree.

[@stevieh2501]

I always found the Tele to be a very forgiving guitar.

[@MadeMyBONES]

GE is Killing It here. I Love his interviews about being "Honored" to have played with them. He is so grounded and personable. I did not know he was married to Gilda Radner in the early days.

[@gjs9441]

She left him for Gene Wilder.

[@billkeaveney1526]

Play on Mr Smith you are one of the real cats

[@mikemcilroy4995]

GE one of the reasons I picked up the guitar in the 80's. All the regular big names of course, but seeing this guy live every week ripping on songs I had never heard opened my ears to how cool the guitar was. Tone for decades and most of it from the fingers; guys like him could make the shittiest gear sound awesome. Thanks to you for posting this and GE for still being an inspiration.

[@enkiea8322]

He could but trust me... He has some REALLY great gear.

[@MajorCaliber]

All those years watching SNL on TV during "The GE Smith Years", but only catching the few seconds of "outro" music when fading to a commercial, and again when they returned from commercial, but you KNEW you were missing some phenomenal jams!

[@soulvaccination8679]

Imagine having GE as a teacher!!

[@lindacarroll7201]

Wow!!! I consider GE one of the best guitar players in the world.

[@jaya.0069]

Totally agree!😊

[@sweetdrahthaar7951]

George Edward Smith is fascinating to listen to while he’s being interviewed. He’s a great storyteller. He’s really been around.

[@kevincoveney6408]

GE is the real deal. A great player and a nice guy. This version rocks and he seems to do this effortlessly. Took his session at Fur Peace last year and it was the best I had ever taken there. Will do it again ASAP.

[@rickster58]

Don’t you wish there was such a thing as a two or three thumbs up!

[@PC4USE1]

G E Smith is why all of the 'greats' wanted to jam with the old "SNL" band. A great player.

[@coplini]

Love the power face pick mouth..... God bless all of you. I will understand one day but today is for me, and I can't find my way home.

[@coplini]

G.E. you are why as much as any that came before you. You are just as why.

[@Phantom1963]

Hall and Oates would have never been so popular without G E Smith. The man is brilliant

[@kengyang1908]

Discover GE in 80s playing with Hall n Oates always love minimalist approach n just playing very bits of catchy licks, rare mature axe man really for the music n not go on ego trips

[@gstouff]

Waouhh! He's so good. Didn't really know GE Smith apart from his sideman role in Bob Dylan's tribute show in the 90s. He is truly impressive, constructing his solo, never repeating, great sound, just amazing!

[@johnbelletti9516]

I first saw him then too

[@howabouthetruth2157]

The very first time I ever knew him, his work, heard him & saw him, was back when he was the lead guitarist for many of the studio albums by Hall & Oates. I don't know if he ever toured with them to support those albums, but I can't imagine why he didn't back then. ( I never attended a Hall & Oates concert, I was more into catching shows by Led Zeppelin, Robin Trower, Van Halen, Blue Oyster Cult, to name a few.......the real album rock.......on the contrary, Hall & Oates was more of a top 40/pop rock sound. ) I'm not sure if any of you younger guys are aware of their radio hits of the 70's & 80's. I know GE appeared in many of their music videos as well, but I'm not sure if GE was their lead guitarist for all of their albums.......but he was for at least a good many of them. GE also did lots of session work with other greats & really got around in the music scene for a long time.

[@gearoiddom]

Yeah that Dylan concert was my intro to him. Got thinking, I oughta know this guy but can’t place him. Dylan could get whoever he wants. Should be more talk about Smith.

[@Alma-vs6yb]

GE Smith, my favourite guitar player

[@williammaxstadt795]

There are the famously great players…you know them. But for me it’s GE Smith and Mike Campbell and Glen Campbell. The versatility and the beautiful phasing. Thanks for this clip.

[@jasonheyen6074]

I just saw GE do this at Daryl's house I had tears rolling down my face

[@DrogoBaggins987]

This really makes me want to see him play live.

[@martinlehfeldt6916]

Man, he is all ways great! I've never heard him flop a single note. I love me some g.e. smith!

[@equiangelina]

I fuckn LOVE G.E. Smith, I watched S&L just to see my man. Outstanding work with Roger Waters, but Mr. G.E. Smith is the apitomy of our greatest of our greatest America guitar players.

[@kellyomalley1873]

totally agree with you.

[@ottokriete1153]

Oh shit.! That was just effing incredible........

[@dasstar6470]

Bigger talent with more soul and feeling than Airwick Crapton ever had or will. A maestro.

[@jaya.0069]

I totally AGREE with your comment!!

[@Thesaurcery4U2C]

Between him and that Tele, that vibrato is perfect and sounds beautiful.

[@mackey1953]

What a great song played by such a great guitarist!

[@stringbender57]

G.E. is a tremendously good guitarist. This solo is perfect! Tone and taste for days! This man is too overlooked in the community of guitar greats. Thanks for posting!

[@dougm659]

Gotta luv a guitarist who plays with his fingers and leans towards feel and emotion more than speed….Beck, Knopfler, Gilmour and GE Smith!

[@karlshuler1011]

I just watched an amazing interview with him while he was on tour with Roger Waters for The Wall tour. Talking about his whole life up to that point. Someone else said it. He is criminally underrated as a guitar player. A super nice guy, it seems as well. Very soft spoken.

[@robbender4129]

The man is amazing...I think his career went just the way he wanted it...play when and with who he wanted

[@kevincrouch3956]

I've just recently discovered this legend and his Tele...superb!

[@bryanjohnson5580]

Really magnificent, soulful, soothing, sad, desperate, wandering, soaring... thank you, Mr. Smith.

[@FatalERRORDude]

this deserves a lot more views

[@TheGravygun]

saw this guy back in the 80s backing up Dylan What a great player

[@paulsterner8190]

What can we say, he,s a savant. The best Paul.

[@trevecchi1766]

I’d never heard of him. So tasteful.

[@barron975]

Think I saw him in 1983 with Hall an Oates Band..In the Burgh at Civic Arena..Wait for Me...The Lead on that Song is like..The note that gives the heart it's pleasure..

[@billkeaveney1526]

G.E. is the man, he is so good and so gracious to his fellow players. ❤

[@ae3898]

I learned so much about guitar (and vintage guitars) just watching GE leading the SNL band into commercial breaks in the early 1990s. He looms large.

[@keggers101]

Great to see Jim Weider in action, I was first introduced to him by his video get that classic Fender sound

[@gjs9441]

Jim Weider was in the reunited Band after Robertson left.

[@mt-nv4jd]

By far the best tribute to the great SW I have heard.

[@glamourpurrs8464]

Oh YES! Whenever music is in the toilet go back. Well done is an understatement!

[@stevenbaty6247]

Wow, thanks for posting that! I saw Mr Smith with Hot Tuna in DC a while back. I left a true believer. He did stuff I had never seen. Exceptional.

[@jzsuperstar9948]

Wow! I would love to sit , drink and watch these guys all freakin night! Good, good stuff.

[@Undercoverbrotherfromanother]

GE, what a talent in guitar.

[@jonlennon3348]

G E Smith is an incredibly soulful player and I honor him as one of my favorite guitarists of all time.

[@jimcook8933]

Yes sir! That's G E

[@pedrocasado2723]

FANTASTIC gracias por su muisca..para mi el mejor guitarrist de la actualidad ..cuando me gustaria ir a un concierto...

[@JustinHaglerMusic]

GE Smith is my 2nd favorite guitarist only behind Mike Campbell. GE is amazing!

[@sup393]

Justin Hagler you have great taste.

[@kierangallon5877]

Top choices man

[@jmack619]

@@kierangallon5877 Now I gotta find out who Mike Campbell is! The never-ending journey continues. gotta get out more

[@PB-dv5nw]

jmack619 Tom Petty And the Heartbreakers lead guitar, currently touring with Fleetwood Mac. He is awesome but neither are top 10 and that is no insult to GE or Mike

[@richsackett3423]

@@PB-dv5nw Lists are unmusical.

[@timc233]

Had always been a Stat guy, but picked up an unused 2000 American Tele by luck. Ran into this clip looking at videos of Teles....WOW, totally blown away by GE Smith and how he can get all the awesome sounds out of his Tele!! Inspirational!

[@PMTluke]

Man would have loved to see Luther and jim live like this G.E. Is sounding nice right now too. Huge jim fan and north miss all stars fan. KING OF TONE telecaster paaaaarty 😄❤️

[@philipharrauer9103]

Phenomenal!👌🏻 GE is a master player and really nice guy!!

[@kellyomalley1873]

Love this version, love everybody there. I love GE Smith the most though.

[@bobdaniello3370]

I remember watching GE playing when he was a nobody in clubs in Connecticut..the SCRATCH Band.

[@petermach8635]

Beyond wonderful, incredible playing with a full range of dynamics and feeling ........ thank you !!!

[@tiktokyt]

Unsurprisingly excellent.

[@jeffrey322]

Simply fascinating to watch and listen to. Both GE Smith and Jim Weider are textbook examples of technique and proficiency.

[@chazzer56]

Achingly beautiful is, I believe, how this can be described.

[@ralex3697]

He’s a legend but he’s still not convinced. Humble

[@DouglasLonestar-bz7im]

Humblest guy ever

[@Johndeere666-p3r]

GE Smith is a genius.

[@jameshenshall4232]

I never tire of listening to this track, posting. Many thanks for posting it.

[@barbroolgerfeldt7757]

Never listened to him before,,seen him with Heroes like Young.Dylan.aso. But he is fantastic !

[@equaliser2265]

I would pay serious money to see this man live.

[@JessePesto]

this is the first time I've truly understood why the telecaster is so well loved...

[@unhingedsoulcollector8501]

G.E. smith!! Amazing player! Great guy! Met him in San Fran after a Hall & Oates show.. Luther plays his ass off. Caught him with the all stars and the black crowes. He's also a real gentleman. There's an amazing amout of true blue musicianship on that stage. Thanks for posting!!!

[@NUKE-W.E.F.]

Damn that was sweet, my ears just gotta have some G.E.Smith!

[@lukebakerlpb9034]

G.E. Smith is the Man !!👍😎

[@ryanschramek322]

Double stops for days....love it

[@nelsonbaez1518]

He reflects on his playing, knowledge, experience, heart, grace and a lot of humility from the top to the bottom of the song. A great consummate artist.

[@keithwisell8528]

I always liked his style of playing.

[@cslan4]

GE very underrated !

[@sharplessguy]

thanks so much for posting this! A great song, masterfully played, and framed/shot so I can watch how G.E. is playing.... -g

[@josmotherman591]

Alright, GE. I have seen several of these, but this is the only time I have seen GE cut loose. Amazing. Really, really enjoyable.

[@kayakchrispy]

Legendary guitarist in my eyes

[@mtadams2009]

That was really nice, love the Tele sound and he really let it out, just great, thanks so much

[@HiBot69]

Commercial success, local success, SNL, and touring success. What else could a musician add to that resume