Little Wing Lap Steel Larry Hutcherson

no copyright infringement intended, i do not own the copyright to this song.
Tuning is an Em7 with E on lowest + G on highest

[@cheaniss]

After listing to Larry on a good set of earphones I said to myself, this guy is the real deal. Sitting on his porch......no concert stage, no light show, no smoke or flames of fire, no array of effect foot pedals, ......just a hard-working man who expresses his love completely and masterfully unifying with his instrument and becoming one inspiration. There is something lacking today in the music industry and I believe it is what Larry unveiled. His unpretentious manner of delivery showed he did not have to prove anything.

[@Romans--bo7br]

Some of the Best players (of guitar, lap & pedal steels, bass, etc,etc,etc.) I've ever heard in my 70+ years of life..... Never even been On, nor played "on stage" in their entire lives. Absolutely Incredible talent "out there" in the "hinterlands"... who've only played for their own enjoyment, and for those around them.

[@derekmartin9033]

Does anyone find their self coming back to this wonderful masterpiece after all these years.

[@johnlogan7271]

Derek Martin yeah yeahs

[@midcenturymachine5307]

YES....

[@MaxyG]

Absolutely. Just started playing my old Supro lapsteel and I want to learn this awesome song. Can anyone tell me how the tuning is made up?

[@b-dawglawson6853]

yes

[@lilthommodt]

Always..

[@justinsane8000]

I've been around the internet for over 15 years looking at everything from A-Z. My music collection is almost 300 gigabytes on an external hard drive and growing. This video is one of the Top 3 BEST videos I've ever seen. I could literally listen to it all day.

[@justinsane8000]

That being said, someone please holler if you know what amp/effects he's using!

[@timthejawn3524]

what else do you think is high up there?

[@jyrkitarhonen2533]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6LSYoJujs52Z5Y

[@lhutcherson]

For some reason I've never seen this until 10 seconds ago. I am humbled, and thank you very much!

[@lhutcherson]

@@justinsane8000 No real amp-- (tho it was long ago); I'm pretty sure it was a line 6 amp modeling pedal straight into a JBL Eon 10" powered monitor. I could be wrong...The pedal settings were extremely tweaked....Outside gives the sound some of the 'air' missing on direct-to-board recording, I think.

[@bookerohare1092]

If I came up on this front porch I'd never leave

[@johnryan90]

Its Oct 2023 and I've only just found this. I'm absolutely dumbstruck by this mans talent.

[@lhutcherson]

Humbling comment, thank you, and thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@stratplayer10]

This is absolutely insane, it starts so much an understatement, and suddenly Jimi jumps in. Fabulous playing and impeccable technique. Incredible.

[@lhutcherson]

Thanks!!

[@DaveJacoby]

I love lap steel. I love Jimi's "Little Wing". Never thought the two would come together like this.

[@lhutcherson]

Thank you! (YT tells me some of my replies never went anywhere, going back for years!!$?!!!--so if you got 2 THANK YOUs, I mean 'em both! More soon ! )

[@curbshoppin]

I don't know what was the most fun, listening to the music? or watching Larry as he plays?, A master at work here and the bar roll superb.

[@robynj.garrett2306]

you know Larry..of all the different versions of little wing (I consider myself an expert too! I love the song) so ive heard so many but you above all I can see Jimi maybe looking down outta the clouds and sayin..."Yeah Man.."! (smile)

[@dalekenjarvis]

More like HELL yeah!

[@Jaxun1]

Every time I watch/listen to Larry's version of this, I get torn up inside... It's beautiful. Thank you Larry...

[@ktwheels44]

Larry thank you so much for posting this.....I have tears of joy in my eyes just thinking about how beautiful America can be right next to the violence/hatred/and racism......your music is full of love and joy. The birds are enjoying it very much as well.

[@zthetha]

OK...I know I've said it before... but this is still my favourite lap steel performance ever - never fails to send shivers down my spine.

[@pdxrailtransit]

3:29 Coolest trick ever!

[@teemlee51]

The world would be a better place if this had 12,249,232 views!!!!!

[@artiefischel2579]

+Scooter Lee I think we're all working on it, one view at a time. :-)

[@elrico1364]

thats all?

[@sandrafrancisco]

what if it had 12,249,233 views? would it become too mainstream after that?

[@sandrafrancisco]

@Geocentric not with that attitude

[@jeremiahjohnsonmusic]

When I can afford a house, I want a neighbor like this! Great feel, playing and tone Larry..

[@stfrsc]

Just when I think I've seen everything, you roll the slide down the strings to great effect. Terrific!

[@expandwhatyousee]

I noticed that awesome trick. Smooth.

[@lhutcherson]

Thank you! (YT tells me some of my replies never went anywhere, going back for years!!$?!!!--so if you got 2 THANK YOUs, I mean 'em both! More soon ! )

[@skeetermaniac827]

Larry, you are the best lap steel player on planet EARTH!!! Incredible talent.

[@lhutcherson]

Thank you! (YT tells me some of my replies never went anywhere, going back for years!!$?!!!--so if you got 2 THANK YOUs, I mean 'em both! More soon ! )

[@lhutcherson]

Thank you! (YT tells me some of my replies never went anywhere, going back for years!!$?!!!--so if you got 2 THANK YOUs, I mean 'em both! More soon ! )

[@lhutcherson]

Tuning is an Em7 with E on lowest + G on highest--8-string!

[@unklefester1980]

man I just found this and appreciate you posting up the tuning. Great performance

[@timmytuneuptooker3543]

This is the real deal it's so good it just makes me crazy that I can't play like this but I just love love love his sound and style

[@pneuborne]

incredible tone, beautiful phrasing... absolutely superb! Thank you Larry!

[@JefftheDonkeyGuy]

I keep coming back to this video. It is one of my absolute favorites on all of KZbin. Thank you for this exquisite rendition of a beautiful song.

[@BILLGOLD27]

best Hendrix cover i've seen on youtube

[@melaniesuehine]

Bill Gold agreed

[@lhutcherson]

Bill Gold thank you!

[@jimmychambers1501]

Especially at 1:20. Awsome

[@chucksyl]

Larry, love this interpretation, your tone and soulful feel. Thanks for sharing your incredible gift!

[@germanrobledo4883]

Amazing. Brought tears to my eyes. Thank you.

[@SirMrShanks]

I could listen to this for just about forever!

[@markparker4032]

Man that was Incredible.....I have listened to to many covers of Little Wing and that was the first lap steel version that rocked my world......

[@The_Wicked_0ne]

Exactly what i needed today. Thank you Larry

[@RoosterStone]

Absolutely incredible tone & so very well played! Truly wonderful!

[@Pedalnerds]

Excellent emotive playing.

[@JohnZak]

This is beautiful. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing your music. Oh... and the first time you just let go of the slide and let gravity take over... I'm moved.

[@DonFerdinands]

Larry, that was absolutely amazing. Best cover I've heard and your technique is fantastic.

[@tubeguru100]

Always such a nice touch. You been an inspiration to many through the years. Thank you for your gifts Larry.

[@timbr88]

Okay....wait a minute. You had me all along cos' Hendrix is the man. But then the way you rolled the bar down the strings.... blew my mind. This is beyond awesome. Great version Larry. Keep posting!

[@TheInsomniaProject]

DAMN! This is beautiful! :) That sound is pure magic! :)

[@lhutcherson]

Bruno Coelho Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@lhutcherson]

Bruno Coelho thanks!

[@daddyslittlejunkies]

Larry... Man thanks so much for playing this and sharing. Incredibly inspiring.

[@Jaxun1]

WOW... I keep listening to this again and again, Larry. Thank you for playing this! It is amazing!

[@docguitar3]

This is absolutely beautiful. I keep coming back to this video.

[@christophershanks8832]

David O' Connor Same, I always look at lap guitar but always end up back here listening to this and when i can't find this video, i get a little upset! But alas i always end up back here! Such Skill and such an instrument

[@notargetbg]

I love how you can hear the birds when he turns off the gain pedal... : )

[@bradholman7542]

and the windchimes...how cool is that? Simple beauty.

[@letswheel]

warmed my soul watching this, thank you

[@PoppabearsCave]

truly beautiful, effortless skill. so smooth. well done sir. well done.

[@pheonix320]

this video makes me really happy

[@distordeadmind]

It's sad when Lady Gaga has like 20 trillion views and amazing talent like this has only 24k. Amazing rendition and very well played. Love the song and you played the hell out of it sir!

[@kevinwilson2082]

Lady Gag Ga just shows what a poison marketing is.

[@PatCrowe]

LG is an amazing talent.

[@lhutcherson]

Thank you! (YT tells me some of my replies never went anywhere, going back for years!!$?!!!--so if you got 2 THANK YOUs, I mean 'em both! More soon ! )

[@goofeybutreal4398]

That was refreshingly awesome sir!! BRAVO!

[@kaidaguerre]

Seriously great. And a beautiful tone. Thank you.

[@edwardmcguigan1442]

That was sensational my friend eargasmic

[@lhutcherson]

Hello, and thanks for the compliment!

[@the1realanalogman]

Really outstanding performance and very original rendition! You've got great technique and a lot of cool, sneaky ways at achieving your objectives! This gives me a strong impetus to try out a lap steel, but I'm no spring chicken and might be a tad too impatient! If I can find something not too pricy that doesn't sound like something not too pricey, I think I'd have to take the plunge! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@lhutcherson]

+the1realanalogman thank you !!

[@alunotorre]

+the1realanalogman You could just get an old acoustic and a nut extender, and you have a playable lap steel for next to nothing.

[@music_works]

$60 harmonia lap steels are on sale all the time on Reverb. I just got one and it's definitely playable for such a cheap price!

[@Satchmoeddie]

Make a run at it. I am not young either. My dad's 1953 Fender just sat around for most of my life, then I started playing it, liked it, picked up a Stringmaster for parts and it was an old Peter Kleinow guitar, so that one stayed as is, weird tuning, home made knee levers and all. WD has started selling the ashtrays, so I bought some 38 year old Sipo wood and have 3 or 4 of the 8 string Fender style lap steels now.

[@danerickson5085]

I just picked up a vintage Supro for $300.

[@perchdinner]

What a pleasant find, awesome job sir. thanks for posting.

[@bobnrox]

this moved me to tears. thank you. I'm going to look for more of your clips.

[@berniarmstrong]

Hutch that was just too much, man! :) Superb! I'm just starting out with the lap steel. This would be where I would aim to end up.... But as I am "Vintage 1954", don't know if I've got enough life left to get this good ;)

[@62dan57]

Great playing indeed. I am starting too and I am a similar vintage. Never too late. I think the extra appeal is to be able to sit down. :)

[@berniarmstrong]

Not thought of that Daniel, but you're probably right ;)

[@berniarmstrong]

True, and I live by that motto. But it gets harder to teach that old dog new tricks ;)

[@berniarmstrong]

I'm teachable, but it just takes longer for skills to become fixed in the old noggin than before. My memory is not what it was. I will learn a new lick, say, but a week later I can't remember it. I mastered three languages before I was 40 and got to an acceptable level on three more. Since then, I have struggled to learn another one!

[@mrswimmyboy]

berni armstrong "Can't remember a lick". Learn the structure of the chord tones and all the paths between them on the instrument. Lots of practice to fix them in your mind. Sing [and be able to name] notes as you play them. On a good day, your playing will become an act of subconscious inspiration.

[@rifletwist]

Can you play the slide guitar solo to "Rocket Queen" by Guns 'N Roses on the steel guitar please?

[@raggo1778]

Fantastic tone, pitch, musicality, everything! This is so good, I will listen to it for years. Thank you, Sir!

[@Jaxun1]

Larry, thank you again. What I don't understand is why 20 people gave it a thumbs down...

[@lhutcherson]

+Jaxun1 Thank you very much!

[@JCImageInc.]

Smooth, so nice. It's playing like this that makes me pick up my guitar again..... thanks for the inspiration Larry. On a side note, only a dip$hit would give this rendition a thumbs down!!

[@joebrown9951]

JC Image Inc t

[@mund3ncharles]

this just made love to me

[@jeff0566jsm]

Christopher Munden weirdo...

[@pastorj05]

simply wonderful! Great great job! Thank you.

[@matthewscheiper6973]

Beautiful and awesome!! Thanks for sharing!

[@luftschutz]

How could 11 people vote dislike?JEALOUS MAYBE

[@fenderblues1744]

Hi. You should have called this BIG Wing.

[@wichitaks]

Thanks for sharing Larry, what a wonderful rendition

[@elcraigodeluxe]

Just gorgeous. Thanks, Larry.

[@flemishgiant]

A true artist. Thanks for sharing your talents with us.

[@grahamaldridge]

Stunning. Absolutely beautiful.

[@abarth1959]

My hat is off to you! Exceptional playing. Still come back to this month after month.

[@DNAblues]

What an incredible find (you). Thank you sir. You just made my day. Simply beautiful.

[@RevMikeBlack]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@blacktieunyun]

This was a soul cleansing jam, thank you for sharing!!!

[@juiellineau]

simply stunning!

[@cutwormsmith]

Pure talent. Love to watch you work/play Sir.....

[@npthedarkside27]

Wow, absolutely outstanding. I legitimately almost came to tears, this is beautiful. I may have to buy a lap steel now.

[@1drumm]

Some of the finest Lap Steel playing I've seen or heard! Really nice!

[@damianip]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@royshakked]

Excellent Larry. Made my night.

[@GJOToole]

What a soulful performance - sounds great!

[@seanklein8375]

Wonderful!! I could listen to this all day.

[@DNAblues]

Jimi would have loved it. What an amazing cover. Thank you so much for sharing this work of art.

[@jeffalmond]

Jimi’s groovin in rock and roll heaven to this Larry….awesome work…👏

[@lhutcherson]

I hope the Master would approve.

[@countryalexander]

Enjoyable, cool, lovely playing!! Amazing.

[@CorkDave1]

Great to see and hear somebody so at one with an instrument. Fantastic. Cheers Dave

[@kerstanp5091]

Amazing, dreamy playing. Love it!

[@dobroslide]

Wonderful! Loved the bar roll.

[@Jaxun1]

Thank you again, Larry. I watch/listen to this when I need it, and I just don't know how you capture what I feel in my heart when I hear you play this...but you do. Rastafari.

[@kellyleewright97]

Just want you to know how much I enjoyed that sir. Your passion for playing shows in your music. Beautiful job!

[@wreckoningday]

Little Wing is one of my favorite all time tunes and I've listened to every version I've been able to find, which is a lot, and this is truly one of the best and one I keep coming back too. Can't thank you enough for sharing this. I hope another 7 yrs from now this find you well Mr Hutcherson

[@steverandahl]

Beautiful. Love it.

[@martinlicht1969]

love the original things you do that are a true joy to behold. .the bar gliding down the strings by itself ...and you pinged notes out of those strings in every way imaginable with a gifted passion. Thanks for sharing! !

[@gomaazarasi5895]

gentle sound! I love it!

[@teemlee51]

Stunning, Mr.Hutcherson. Just stunning!

[@blenderbenderguy]

Ya made my day Larry! Absolutely nice job!!!

[@more2luv46]

Thanks, What a wonderful song, it really touch my heart. What skill! Its wonderful to watch.

[@jbbucio7022]

So much feel, sounds great

[@CharlieHinesStudios]

That was an absolute pleasure to watch! Thanks!

[@brunosampaio2399]

Great tone, phrasing and attitude. Nice porch too, make someone want to play. Great video, thanks!

[@foreverguitarmanrock]

WOW!! Fantastic job Larry!

[@jimi5037]

Beautiful Larry!

[@m2bamm766]

One of the best improvs of slide over little wing ever. Larry killing it 👍🏻

[@lhutcherson]

Thanks for the very nice compliment!

[@Riverroyal1]

I LOVE THIS MAN! Amazingly Beautiful!

[@natelogstonmusic]

gorgeous! just gorgeous.

[@danmorgan77]

very heartfelt and genuine!

[@navigator3744]

Beautiful. Both the music and the playing. It is a real pleasure to watch his hands move across that fretboard.

[@ThePduncan742]

gorgeous song played incredibly well