GE Smith & David Lindley - Live at the Great American Music Hall

GE Smith & David Lindley perform live at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, California. Footage originally captured and edited as part of the GE Smith documentary 50-Watt Fuse.

[@arnethetool9964]

Godspeed Mr. Lindley... Some folks were born into this world of ours to play music for us, you sir are one of a kind and will be sorely missed...

[@ellynmacgregor8210]

Amen.

[@steveprudell9976]

Appreciated more than ever 😂

[@LizbethPlenty]

Amen ve amen

[@Tbear230]

Amen to that❤

[@ocneal]

Now, of course, I really miss going to see David perform when he was in town. I could have; I just didn’t do it. Sometimes, we just don’t consider that somebody might not be here next week. R.I.P. #DavidLindley

[@nkv47]

RIP to a true slide guitar master ... David Lindley...

[@ellynmacgregor8210]

In case anyone wants to know, the title of this "Frizz" Fuller song is "Rag Bag." (Or maybe "Ragbag.") Bob "Frizz" Fuller was one of David's favorite songwriters.

[@brendanmckenna8719]

Jackson Browne's entire "Running on Empty" album could not have been recorded without this man.

[@kevinkelley3657]

Lindley is a legend............I have not stuied up on Smith YET, but I will.

[@georgegeranios2918]

Yes, the "other voice" on many of Jackson's songs!

[@JayMon39]

Agree, but not just that album. Check out some of Lindleys solo shit.

[@robertrindler2080]

I concur

[@ronnie5129]

YOU GOT THAT RIGHT MY FRIEND,

[@ronaldelliott4373]

David was so many things, an artist, musician, performer, music historian and raconteur. But most of all, he was authentic. I’m so glad I was able to see and hear him live with Jackson Browne, and a rare pairing with Ry Cooder at The N.O. Jazz and Heritage Festival. Legend ….

[@colinbradley1366]

RIP David Lindley. No one came close.

[@scottwaddell684]

RIP Mr. Dave. You brought more joy to people than you'll ever know.

[@josephlefebre1008]

David Lindley will be missed. We are grateful to enjoy the benefits of his work. Peace to his family and friends.

[@ottokriete1153]

we've lost another great American legend.... I wish, I wish.... oh, well... hope I get to see David and John Prine again in another life..............

[@eaglerare22]

Rest in pace, Mr. David Lindley. Stratospheric minstrel of stringed instruments, he passed away today 3, Mar. 2023. Sad to hear it. Thanking him for all the fine music especially with Jackson Browne.

[@gsmarin1]

David is a National Treasure and GE is like the Smithsonian of music..

[@tefenstrat]

Here Here ! LOL

[@janemagill7069]

Mmmmhmmph, indeed he is.

[@barclaysauers255]

I'd say David is more like a blessed 'Gift from God!'

[@erikamiller6497]

So glad for the early years when he and Jackson Browne were together alone on stage. What a gift to the world of music, his sound cannot be replaced.

[@ernestmartinez5776]

DL is so badass it's damn near ridiculous.

[@ilbassodellamorte2563]

No disrespect to Steve Miller but, DL did the best version of Mercury Blues EVER!

[@robomaster4882]

You are just stating the obvious. I think Steve would agree with you.

[@ellynmacgregor8210]

@@robomaster4882 I think so too. I've always heard that Steve Miller is a nice guy, and I know David was.

[@abc-bu7nr]

When he opened for John Hiatt in St Louis , Hiatt's 2nd encore was Mercury Blues with David. Hiatt said something like "I rarely do other musician's songs, but I'm not fool enough to pass this up."

[@clutch2827]

I get a big smile on my face every time I hear David Lindley

[@thrillcat]

Me too!

[@robertrindler2080]

Me three!

[@jasongreen7168]

every...time . 🙂

[@MrSpartyhawk]

Absolutely my experience as well. Especially if Mr. Dave is wearing polyester. And, come to think of it, that's every time.

[@goodun2974]

@@thrillcat , from what I've heard, Lindley is quite ill (long Covid, pneumonia, and kidney issues) and hasn't been able to gig for several years. His friend Douglas Reynolds organized a benefit T-shirt sale a few months ago to help pay Lindley's medical bills. I found out about it too late to be able to donate or buy a shirt but perhaps something like this will be arranged again. The fact that a musician of David's caliber is so ignored by the music industry that he needs to have a T-shirt sale to pay his bills is just insane; It's a serious indictment of both our for profit medical system and the music business.

[@davedavid7061]

attended a Bonnie Raitte, Jackson Brown, Bruce Hornsbee, and Shawn Colvin show in probably the mid nineties. The first dude out was this guy David Lindley- blew everyone out of the water

[@kcdurkin8498]

David was the go-to slide player in the late 60s & on. He played on everyone's music.

[@hankharristennisacademy3591]

Rip David thanks for so many amazing moments and musical memories! From California to wash dc to montreaux Switzerland I have been fortunate to have enjoyed you and your music ! Wear your finest polyester on the other side my friend🪕🪕🎻🎸

[@qmal2009]

RIP David Lindley!!! Your music will live on forever and inspire others! God bless!

[@trockwell1000]

I am thankful for all the years of listening to David accompany JB and will continue to enjoy his tasteful renditions of my favorite songs!!! RIP.

[@blewsyboy]

RIP Mr Lindley. Truly a giant...

[@MrSpartyhawk]

Last time I saw Mr. Dave, we talked about The Section and the conversation went so long I felt I needed to break it off because of the people behind me waiting for autographs. He's so humble and gracious and whip-smart that you could almost forget he's a virtuoso. He's also wickedly funny. I have great respect on so many levels. starting to all he contributed to Jackson Browne's early albums and performances. Thank you for posting thrillcat.

[@thrillcat]

Thank you for watching and for sharing that story, Michael. Have a great day!

[@livelaughandlovelong]

Lindley is a genius.

[@kareneDallas]

Should be in the R&R Hall of Fame

[@stevelindley4103]

Why Thanks

[@wallisliss]

Yes

[@ellynmacgregor8210]

@@kareneDallas He should have been inducted years ago, so let's hope they get with it, and SOON. Yo, Hall of Fame--how about it?

[@petebansen965]

Rest in Peace, David Lindley and thanks for the music!!

[@msophiasantiago7900]

That intimate lil' American Music Hall ~ and this epic moment with the immortalized DAVID LINDLEY ~ amen in tin foil pants . Rest In Grace . Thanks for all the many musical memories .

[@xray7908]

As the late great David Lindley has been on my mind a lot the last few days, I've often thought that GE Smith is another guy who has not gained the fame he deserves as an American Treasure. And, that's has not that been what either guy was after - they are/were just two guys who love music, and have earned our admiration through pure achievement. So many people today are just famous for being famous, or for having a big mouth or a big butt. These two have brought far more joy to the world than anybody who has gained notoriety for saying stupid crap or complaining about some imagined indignity like their coffee being two degrees too cold.. It really gave me a big smile to see this video come up due to some magical mind reading KZbin algorithm. Seeing these guys together is a real highlight of my week. Thanks for posting it, even if it was two years ago and it took me this long to see it. If you ever saw GE smith serving as chosen band leader for a group of people like Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynn, Neil Young, and Joe Walsh on stage in a concert ALL AT THE SAME TIME, and then you see him point at David Lindley and hear him say "There ain't nobody else like that, I've looked, man, I've looked, and there ain't nobody else like that," you know he is a man who knows of what he speaks. There are a number of tributes to David Lindley floating around on KZbin. Great musician and bandleader that he is, you can take GE's word for it. We lost a one-of-a-kind this week, the likes of whom the world will never see again. Rest in peace, David, the angel band in heaven just got a shining new star.

[@thrillcat]

Very well said. Thank you. ☮️

[@PeteD1884]

GE Smith is overlooked now, but he's the sort of musician who will be discovered a few decades from now.

[@lfgenergy]

It truly made me sad to learn of David Lindley’s passing. I had always hoped to see him one more time…his shows at the Kessler in south Dallas were amazing…and he would then hang around and talk…such a class act, one of a kind musician, and a great piece of Americana…RIP my friend.

[@davidgarza1301]

Two of the coolest cats around on stage together! My KZbin algorithm really gets me!

[@loilt5091]

I got the pleasure to briefly talk with Mr. Dave, after a local, neighborhood show. He was so gracious & apologetic, as I approached him while he was packing up his stage gear. The conversation was about bouzoukis, noticing one of his in the background on this video. Dave said cello strings work fine, in a pinch. One of my very favourite shows of about 10, was at a small stage, during a folk festival. He was jamming with Kelly Joe Phelps, an Okinawan sanshin player, an African gourd percussionist & another drummer...some multi-cultural groove fusion. Those special, once-in-a-lifetime moments, hardcore, live music fans can especially relate to.

[@johnleonard3806]

Lucky enough to catch David in a live show a couple of times. A National Treasure. God Bless you and your family.

[@jeffdissinger6324]

Dave is possibly the greatest, coolest American musician of all time. No one else compares.

[@edwardgarner1299]

I love David, but Ry Cooder is up there too.

[@tonymiller6847]

David Bromberg compares

[@milkcow]

@@edwardgarner1299 i was going to say that

[@BradiswhatBraddoes]

Always come back to David . Magic,

[@herrmandarin4717]

God bless you David Lindley. ❤🕯

[@dorinaleslie2586]

Glad David enjoyed this conversation about amps and guitars so much. Fun memory. Fly high, David 💗

[@thomashoermann316]

David drove 600 miles to do a 45 minute show.

[@Fritz3619]

Awesomeness dobro picking tune .......David Lindley we will miss RIP

[@petergambaccini7396]

He does the best Mercury Blues.

[@JoSmotherman]

David Lindley came into this World different. And he remained one of a kind. Just a musical genius.

[@frankdemme893]

This man was a real treasure.....

[@michaelboone872]

The late GREAT David Lindley - Master of all things with strings.

[@monkeyface6139]

The look of sheer joy on the face of GE Smith is priceless, he's happy to be in the presence of such greatness

[@kellysmith3628]

I know that look Bruce Springsteen had it when he played with Roy Orbison on Black and White night.Bruce couldn't stop smiling 🥲

[@rollomaughfling380]

@@kellysmith3628 I remember that!

[@tefenstrat]

I agree, Its that special smile when musicians play together and they are totally getting into listening to the person they are playing with. And when its really good they might just start cracking up laughing. As a guitarist of over 50 years myself, this is also something I have personally experienced and there is nothing quite like it ; One of my biggest pet peeves is when people get on-line and try to make music into a competition. I just cant stand that. For example they will say thing like this guitarist is so much better than that guitarist. So I once again for about the 100th time I say Music is not a competition! Then I will point to Eric Clapton's blues festivals as an example. I tell them to watch and see how you can tell all of those guitar hero's are having just a blast watching their heroes play with a HUGE smile on their face. The farthest thing from their mind is making a competition out of it !!!

[@philkampel]

That's pretty much the norm for him, he's had the privilege and pleasure of working with so many of the greats and loving every minute. He's often in the background and you may not notice he's even there, but he might be the one giving everyone else their cues. I loved it when he was the music director of the SNL house band.

[@jipes]

What an incredible drive such a big lost for all Steelers lovers. RIP Mr Lindley

[@kentborges5114]

REST IN PEACE MR. LINDLEY.

[@sweetdrahthaar7951]

Imagine knowing anything about guitar equipment that David Lindley did not know. Both of these guys are a wealth of information about music history which of course includes gear and tone.

[@martinphilip8998]

Love the rhythms. My daughter, a jazz guitarist, appreciates that it’s a percussion instrument. Her professors would quietly thank her for holding things together.

[@grahameakagromkelly7278]

Sail on RIP , thanks for all the music.

[@dennisjohndreher7258]

there will never be another, greatest slide guitarist of all time. people forget he's in the gallery of greats in guitar player magazine. in the 1980s he won 4 times as best slide guitarist

[@SkipWay]

hands down, the best.

[@BANTERFELLOW]

Pretty much my favorite guitar player of all time, knock out vocalist as well.

[@jongray4828]

I don’t mean to be controversial but I believe Duane Allman might have something to say about who’s the best slide player, Derek Trucks also! Sonny Landreth deserves honorable mention as well!

[@SkipWay]

@@jongray4828 There are several guys at the top of the list, including the guys you mentioned, and don't forget Ry Cooder! Dave's genius extends to anything with strings. His fiddle playing is exceptional also.

[@jongray4828]

@@SkipWay - the original comment was about slide players, Lindley is an incredible musician that I’ve seen a couple of times solo and with Jackson Brown but Duane Allman, also someone I was fortunate enough to see, just blew me away!

[@Jsxvmax]

Thanks for the music Mr King Of Polyester.

[@intuneorange]

All the years I've listened to him and one thing stays the same his wardrobe he's a great player and has a joie de vivre that is intoxicating

[@texasflood3165]

I feel lost…recognizing this sound..just now realizing the man behind the magic..RIP..DL

[@HoundDogMan]

what a combo. David is the most versatile artist on earth.

[@ellynmacgregor8210]

Now he's among the most versatile artists in Heaven. If you think they had "a hell of a band" before...!

[@tad3549]

Thank for the music you blessed us with Sir David Lindley. 🌞

[@roberthouser789]

A musical wizard he was. Wherever you are tonight, play on, Mr. Dave, play on.

[@keithgrimes9622]

Mr. Lindley shakes 'em on down with the low rumble of his open-C tuning. Killer!

[@canadianroot]

Killer is right! Like a growling swamp monster. One of a kind.

[@serfdogg]

Open C 😊

[@j40bob1]

What great tone David gets out of his guitar. Sounds electric and acoustic at the same time.

[@joerosenfield3092]

I'm crying, but I'm smiling... RIP

[@johncrace911]

Absolutely Incredible RIP

[@billc6087]

Every time the camera zooms back to the audience they're all bopping in time. Great stuff.

[@ellynmacgregor8210]

And watching it on KZbin, I was bopping right along. If David is watching from the Great Beyond, I'll bet he's wearing one of those famous sly grins.

[@steveprudell9976]

OMG David here is with the Saturday night live Music director love this slide guitar 😂. well gonna get some coffee ☕ an a Practice 😜 baby Jesus 😍😂 Damm good definitely great soul ❤️ rest in Peace 🕊️ Sir 👍.

[@TheAyeAye1]

We were lucky to have him.

[@yz6]

What else does one need……? He’s THE guy.

[@heidisawyer5600]

I keep looking up videos of David. What a great guy.

[@philliphumphrey100]

David Lindley, the cat doing all those licks on Jackson Browne records.

[@ronschaffer5959]

Interesting. I did not know that.

[@Oinkette04]

And singing falsetto on the Loadout-Stay.

[@matthewburris769]

mmm hmm, you aint lieing. Some harmony vocals and the falseto chorus on 'Stay'. (deserved a grammy)

[@christianlacheze3323]

And his work with Ry Cooder

[@michaelnewell9662]

and Warren Zevon too!

[@middlebrad]

RIP David Lindley.

[@mamiferoshabituales2925]

What a tone in that acoustic guitar!! Great Lindley!!

[@larswetterstrom7209]

Yea he sounds like a whole orchestra

[@matthewburris769]

He owns a few. Guess he knows what works.

[@thrillcat]

I'm about to upload the audio of the full set later today, make sure you're subscribed to my channel! A full hour to be thankful for!

[@keithgrimes9622]

Part of it is the low rumble of the open C tuning. The rest is Lindley.

[@blucheer8743]

Legends of the steel wires! Always loved the tone these tonecats get! Unmatched!

[@keeneyes2573]

I'd have loved seeing this show. Great American Music Hall is the place for small acts, acoustics, vibes, homey feel, etc. In the late 70s I saw Joe Pass there. I was amazed that one guy, with a chair & one guitar with a small amp was all that was needed. These two guitarists are legends in their own right.

[@donmelanson7450]

So glad we have these videos of this great and versatile musician! R.I.P. David

[@rylieriley]

Man, I love this. I mean I really love this. How could you not love it?! Good stuff!

[@gregmock6808]

Roots Americana done the way it's intended! RIP David Lindley!

[@joewilliams5072]

Saw Lindley few years ago..what a great show!,

[@thrillcat]

I'm about to upload the audio of the full set later today, make sure you're subscribed to my channel! A full hour to be thankful for!

[@J.Dove3D]

Gotta love that tone. Great medicine.

[@denismguitar1552]

The man! The Master! The King of Polyester!

[@brooklyn5107]

i'm, it"s "prince of polyester", ok? unless the king died, which i haven't heard.

[@matthewburris769]

very very greasy...

[@thrillcat]

I'm about to upload the audio of the full set later today, make sure you're subscribed to my channel! A full hour to be thankful for!

[@ellynmacgregor8210]

@@brooklyn5107 , if David was only the Prince (of Polyester), whom did you call the King? Just curious.

[@ellynmacgregor8210]

@@matthewburris769 Very greasy indeed...kinda like shellac!

[@dougstorky3223]

Saw Lindley a few years back. Dude played six different stringed instruments and didn't miss a note.

[@suzettedavidson7062]

And his storytelling - awesome. I saw him live, twice. Amazing instruments, and stories. I feel lucky that I saw him.

[@karenstroud6953]

@@suzettedavidson7062 mlm

[@karenstroud6953]

Have loved David for years. Seen him with Jackson Brown. Awesome show!

[@domeniccantiello1895]

Oh yeah!, this guy is great.He is one of the world’s best.l also love G.E. Smith’s guitar playing - fantastic!

[@thrillcat]

I'm about to upload the audio of the full set later today, make sure you're subscribed to my channel! A full hour to be thankful for!

[@michaelsteding2939]

I love when you see the artist into the music and not just going through the motions. This is wonderful. So beautifully done from the soul.

[@thrillcat]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thrillcat]

I'm about to upload the audio of the full set later today, make sure you're subscribed to my channel! A full hour to be thankful for!

[@gsmarin1]

David is the King of Polyster and also a fucking genius whom can play any instrument with strings.

[@udosteinkamp4053]

So warm hearted, it hits my soul!

[@heidisawyer5600]

Always loved him saw him every time I could! Also didn’t know he was Linda ronstats cousin!

[@monkeyface6139]

I'm glad the King of Polyester isn't main stream...he's EPIC jus the way he is ! GE ain't bad neither. Great music fellas

[@barclaysauers255]

Oh yeah! I'm taking all this personally! Dave was, is, and forever more shall be 'MY MAGICAL MUSICAL MUNCHKIN' damn it!

[@michaelmaffett701]

He's such a brilliant loony!I can't think of a more brilliant American musician! Ima stop gushin now !

[@ellynmacgregor8210]

Feel free to come back here and gush anytime. While David is no longer with us, his fans certainly are!

[@ArtFernandez1]

I like that slide guitar. David thanks for playing this!

[@willbonds2221]

Priceless pair of artists.

[@timbenson2051]

This should have way more views ! That was great.

[@thrillcat]

I'm about to upload the audio of the full set later today, make sure you're subscribed to my channel! A full hour to be thankful for!

[@rongould112]

2 of the greatest on one stage. True that....

[@thrillcat]

I'm about to upload the audio of the full set later today, make sure you're subscribed to my channel! A full hour to be thankful for!

[@jublaim]

GE Smith... GE = General Electric, and he knows about amps and stuff, Smith. Wow to see them both here!

[@Stonecrow25]

Love that place. Can’t imagine what it was like seeing the Grateful Dead in that place in 75

[@mikekuczynski1552]

GE and David quite the pair to draw to . Thanks for the video

[@thrillcat]

you're welcome!

[@thomaspurcell4359]

David gets so much sound and rhythm from that acoustic guitar played like a steel string. His voice delivers the song in exceptional style. Beautiful. One of the greatest for sure.

[@mikeheaphy]

God , this is wonderful !

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

That is one of the best things I've heard in years.

[@thrillcat]

I'm about to upload the audio of the full set later today, make sure you're subscribed to my channel! A full hour to be thankful for!

[@matthewburris769]

shout out to my neighbors on O'Farrell!! GE has worked with dylan and dave...and on SNL (among other projects) , now THAT is a great life!! And GE was right, aint NOBODY like Dave! Ry is pretty close, but not quite. P.S. I was there!

[@thrillcat]

I'm about to upload the audio of the full set later today, make sure you're subscribed to my channel! A full hour to be thankful for!

[@bass7842]

Doing a big time deep dive of DL shit. Saw him live about a decade back. Soooo cool. Will miss you my brother. I wish we could have spent more time together.

[@bsananda0]

LINDLEY LIVES !

[@richardkent2200]

G E is a legend they don’t come much cooler

[@goodun2974]

Another interesting tidbit about GE Smith: he was once married to Gilda Radner of SNL. She married Gene Wilder after her divorce, but died way too young, of ovarian cancer. Rest In Peace, "Roseanne Rosanadanna".

[@thrillcat]

I'm about to upload the audio of the full set later today, make sure you're subscribed to my channel! A full hour to be thankful for!

[@arribaficationwineho32]

@@goodun2974 he got one mention in her bio. Gene was the love of her life

[@Larkpine]

RIP David ! 💔☮

[@jk7197]

I know GE because of my childhood Saturday Night Live

[@Nansbbgrand]

PhEN-NoM-MiN-NaL!!!! I'm BLOwN A-WAY by you, David Lindley! WOW!!!!

[@thrillcat]

I just uploaded the audio of this full set, check it out on my channel!

[@Nansbbgrand]

@@thrillcat Excellent! 👍 He really is something special. I still miss him on SNL! THANKS, and HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 🦃🍁🥧

[@Nansbbgrand]

p.s. SUBBED!👍

[@mulekickhandmadeguitars8465]

Holy Moly! I'm sure glad i didn't miss this!

[@thrillcat]

I'm about to upload the audio of the full set later today, make sure you're subscribed to my channel! A full hour to be thankful for!

[@mglaser6811]

Yesssssss yeeehaa😄...hellaluuujaaa...David Lindley...one of the greatest sliders on earth...best stuff 😇👍👍👍

[@thrillcat]

The best!