Musician Jose Feliciano talks about his career

Musician Jose Feliciano takes time out of his world tour to talk about his career and perform.

[@kevindoran4590]

In 1972 I worked with Jose. I was only 17. He was so gracious. He taught this teen guitar player wanna be to play Light My Fire his way. I am now 65 and I still perform it Jose's way. And proud to do so.

[@CarlosCruz-xb4hq]

Jose feliciano is one of the greatest guitarist and singer of our generation. It is so mind boggling how underrated this great men is.

[@pwrshots]

I worked at the lighthouse some years ago. He stopped by once. the place came to a stand still. a true gentleman. He was very friendly to everyone

[@Thevolumex]

Fantastic, A true genius and talent, Unfortunately so underrated by music magazines like Rollin Stone. The best guitar player in the world

[@danemount6113]

I saw Jose last night 2/25/23 and he is saintly man ..so humble and genuine. I was in awe of him and today it was raining so I spent a lot of the day listening to as much of his music and interviews as possible! He's a very wise person.

[@danemount6113]

Thank you so much Jose! I'm so grateful to you!

[@drbobperkins]

Such a lovable and kind man. I’m sure he is serious about things that matter but he is so humble and thoughtful. Love his national anthem version (best ever)

[@reycolon48]

Simply an amazing artist and humanitarian

[@samartist9319]

Come on Rock and Roll Hall of fame!!! Jose should be in there!!! Wake up!! Lets go!! He Definitely should be in the Rock and Roll HOF!!

[@maxpuppy96]

ABSOLUTELY!!!!!

[@arfshesaid4325]

@@maxpuppy96 nah no need for him to lower his standard

[@hanleyk]

Jose' isn't interested in that kind of thing, but I'd like to see him get a lifetime Grammy award. But, He's interested in Music and Guitar (not just Flamenco) as he reveals here. I got to see him live in 1995 and he does sincerely and obviously enjoy performing an feeding off of the energy of the crowd.

[@coltranestephens9268]

Love Jose Feliciano. One of America's treasures. I remember watching Chico and the Man and Jose's soundtrack fit perfectly.

[@bojsara2002]

Such a legend, greetings from your eternal fan!!

[@kennybradshaw2122]

A humble musical genius!

[@swainhofoss8417]

It's not all about sheet music. It's pure heart & soul performed by a gifted musician

[@internetpeople6113]

It's incredible that he can learn to play Andre Segovia just by listening.

[@josevillarubia1026]

Breeze Incognito obviously!😂

[@psjlund]

He is a great musician and person! Love him!

[@condessadesantar]

Me too.

[@koof1776]

Mad guitar Skills, but your mention of "great person" is spot on Peter! Jose's picture should be in the Dictionary next to the word, Charisma~

[@dzidkab7189]

I can not stop listening you Jose Feliciano. You are great musician, singer and a great person. Kind and pleasant. Interesting interview.

[@sharenwatson7352]

I totally agree..he should be in the HOF..his timeline of music is fascinating.. very insightful interview and a great humanitarian..and he's right about accommodating for the blind.. in this day and age of resources and technology surely there's a way to make their world way better.

[@lonewave1]

When I was 16 I worked for KMart. On lunch breaks I would wander down to a music store that was close by. I saw a nylon string guitar that I wanted. Saved my money up and bought it. Jose Feliciano is the reason I wanted to play that kind of guitar. Jose was not only an inspiration to me but to others. He could really make any guitar sound fantastic. I learned finger style guitar playing because of Jose and a few others. I still have the guitar and actually play it more than the other 3 guitars I got. I just hope many others will listen to him and enjoy what he gives to us. Thanks Jose.

[@tonystewart4113]

lonewave1 What a great story of how José inspired you in learning how to play a nylon guitar. Indeed, Jose makes the nylon guitar sound as if it was an extension of him. I too fell in love with the nylon guitar the same way you did. I do enjoy him playing Light my Fire. It never gets old my friend.

[@heathermarykell3063]

lonewave1 👌👌

[@amguit]

Dope!

[@drbobperkins]

Loved this interview. He brings out the humanity in me!

[@shahtub]

Jose, you are something. My brothers and I love you! Take care.

[@davidmitchell1959]

I’m 65. I loved light my fire. Never heard any other version. Bought his album, loved him ever since.

[@carolowens]

Love Jose's music! Such talent on the guitar, he often reminds me of Segvia and yet so versatile. I've only seen him perform live once, and it's a night I'll never forget. P.S. Jose, yes "We gots to find a solution."

[@tonyrod4388]

So charismatic! I I love "Feliz Navidad!" Reminds me when I was so young.

[@teurypotter1218]

JOSE MONSERRAT FELICIANO GARCIA WAS BORN ON SEPTEMBER 10, 1945 IN LARES, PUERTO RICO!

[@pocopico7409]

I have loved this man’s music for most of his career. My first album of his was “Fireworks” and I still love to listen to it to this day. There were so many beautiful songs on it. Jose’s instrumental version of “Yesterday“ was on that album, and I always thought it was the most beautiful version I had ever heard. Destiny, Once There Was a Love, Pegao...so many unforgettable songs. This video is hard to watch because of Jose’s obvious trouble breathing. It makes me tired just watching it. This was six years ago and he is now 74. I hope he is OK. Bless him.

[@snipexhaf3018]

He passed away unfortunatly

[@pocopico7409]

@@snipexhaf3018: Wrong

[@yyw.6197]

Love this man and all his songs.from Thailand.

[@Notmehimorthem]

If you haven't heard his album "Feliciano" then you should. Immortal

[@leonardusdesignleonardusde3479]

What a humble genius!

[@anthonypina8034]

Definitely should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. So many less talented artists are already inducted.

[@MichealCastaldo]

awesome interview Ann. you are the best. we olive the legendary Jose Feliciano :)

[@johnbarnett6924]

My first memory of Jose, was Come On Light My Fire ( 1960's recording)....John❤

[@jmm1000]

Annie - what a special interview - just so great !

[@samartist9319]

I Should add.. Excellent interview by a great lady!

[@JodyLeeSchroeder]

Love this human - Soo Humble and so real, Humans don't often come along like this any more ! :) Top Man and an inspiration

[@susanyoung1600]

This is the best interview I've seen yet with Jose. Excellent questions. What a talent we've lost here. I miss him.

[@joshuavincent2068]

Superb and Fabulous Genius, A God gifted artist.

[@donfreeman686]

Love this guy and his music.

[@Motionliners]

awesome person and amazing talent

[@Paul-cr9gt]

Jose is 1 of my all time favorite artists I wish I could play guitars as good as him.

[@antoniamedici2348]

Love the music. Love the man, Bless you.

[@anoopjabbal8345]

We love you Jose,it would be like a dream come true if I met you in person!

[@rockopolo3247]

Great musician! Beautiful interviewer!

[@cissiesimpson]

What a lovely interviewer, sorry I didn't note her name, but she's great. And Jose is a mountain range!

[@cissiesimpson]

+Caroline S.T. Anne Nyberg. Got it now. She's a doll.

[@ralphbenites1819]

Chico and the man.brings back memories when I was a kid.☺️

[@jenisashegh5581]

The best guitar player & singer .

[@rayjr62]

Saw him perform in the late 70s. Jose was an absolute beast on the guitar. A monster. I'll never forget it.

[@jozefkollar5164]

Mister Jose is brilliant in music,he has a lot good energy .

[@jean-lucbersou758]

Artiste attachant et pur musicien . Une voix , une guitare et ce feeling latino jazz qui transforme n'importe quelle ritournelle en pépite . Sa santé semble lui jouer un mauvais tour ..... Tiens bon JOSE . Tu es Formidable !

[@flylooper]

A wonderful man in every way.

[@scottburton9701]

Jose Feliciano is a very talented musician & singer.

[@tonyecheverria5595]

Very good interview i like his ability to play guitar God bless you

[@sonnywolf383]

Love him so much

[@jhlanguageartssacredheart7873]

You gotta love 'em! What a guy!

[@ritacarver5399]

Really interesting and enjoyable interview.

[@mikeleke0464]

"That was 100 years ago" I like this lady.

[@grantferguson5893]

Jose did wonderful a 77 years old And he still is good

[@johnjarou2357]

Jose is so good.. just listen to "chico and the man". we loved his music here in Michigan! very special guy!

[@groverbaker6404]

Doke Ellington.." if it sounds good..!! IT IS GOOD!! JOSE IS THE GREATEST!! love all of the early lps

[@PastorJC]

Awesome Awesome Awesome!!

[@primesetter]

Nothing but love & respect for him 😍

[@elcochipit]

maestro de maestros!

[@karenrendell7369]

Love Jose! The best!!!

[@princessmissy50]

Oh my heart is breaking, it looks as if he has emphysema or some breathing problem... NO... his voice is too great to lose

[@nevaehlugo9276]

That was the first thing I noticed. I hope it's not too serious

[@leonel2009ish]

Just getting old

[@donfreeman686]

He does suffer from asthma. He volunteered this during a live concert I attended. He was using an inhaler and made a joke about it.

[@mike627]

wow, its frightening to hear his breathing. agreed but his speech timing is impeccable

[@mrnburcham]

I also love his music

[@user-rl9ud8zj1g]

I saw Jose in Toronto 1968 absolutely stunning

[@lisanidog8178]

Chico and The Man song keeps Freddie Prince alive in a way because I think of him when I hear the song. Loved the show. Always sang along with the theme.

[@danielkanarasnr6214]

i love you Jose and i always will LOVE YOUR MUSIC TOO

[@peterpiazza5935]

Even though he's blind it appears he see's farther then most of us.

[@lisanidog8178]

Glenn Campbell was my idol as a kid. He got me interested in guitar. And then I moved onto John Denver. But if it wasn’t for Campbell I never would’ve taken up guitar. I only know three songs, but Glenn was my inspiration. I use to watch his show in the 60’s when I was a kid.

[@pumapreto9407]

what an enlightening interview by the greatest guitarist of our time! it was also very enjoyable how he explained everything. to me the high point of the political parts of it was the phrase in the last song he played here: ''why do we have to pay for our health care?" Are you listening Obama???

[@elkaluzi]

are you listening trump and congress?

[@maxpuppy96]

Jose had a great groove, it ways always the same. Tempo in bands and singers changes from time to time, Jose never teetered it was always the same bang like a clock his timing was incredible.

[@patersondave44]

beautiful interview, but WAY TOO SHORT! great man and musician and the interviewer is great too

[@dulva]

Love him

[@makwabid69]

...And he loves Jesus Christ ..."with God, all things are possible"!

[@tomjones2348]

He's still around, and still performing. Wow

[@jaywalker8309]

very fine man musician singer the best love his work jaime

[@anthonyheadrick9885]

Legendary Guitarist Jose Feliciano Just listened to Rain and Gypsy to great songs. I haven't learnt Gypsy yet but I have learnt Rain.

[@nicki5761]

Love him ..

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

WHAT A GREAT GUY !

[@EDDYMAT]

Everything said....., besides I thank Jose for giving me hope, me as a musician suffering from the same breathing (asthma) disease. Therfor no able to perform all songs, but lucky to do some of Joses (f.e. Rain).

[@mike627]

incredible

[@jenniferkcro3846]

Jose is the coolest!!

[@PKPPK3DIV]

Humble grateful appreciative of others

[@whitedust696]

What a brilliant human being..............Does anyone know the brand of this guitar..???

[@ronaldcrenfro4637]

NEEDS TO BE IN ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME...

[@Ishidee1]

Loved this interview and Jose's music! I am praying that Jose will be able to perform with Stevie Wonder and Joan Baez as he desires.

[@brinos123]

Powerful interview and Jose is in the dark....but we are in a different kind of dark.

[@barbarakoeppe2623]

I love him

[@robertvasquez2738]

Awesome

[@hassanssharieff6592]

Blind and singing great can match with mohd rafi India singer very nice jose feliciano

[@koof1776]

I was born roughly 1 1/2 miles from downtown Chicago. My experience was 4 - 5 square block areas that were roughly 75% racially segregated yet my grammar school classmates were blended: ~35% white, Slavic (Ukrainians, Poles), 35% brown, Latino (Mexicans, Puerto Ricans), 15% black, and the remaining 5%, a mystery. There were 3 major gangs and I saw their symbols / graffiti mainly in the alleys when I walked from school. Most of the crime occurred at night and I witnessed ~10 bloody fights. But none of the fights involved guns or rifles - weapons of choice were: fists, feet, baseball bats, and readily available industrial, steel, chains. Regardless, here's 1 of the "Baddest browns", Puerto Ricans, I never met but wish I did: Enjoy this early Jose Feliciano "live" music video - I award him 10's for his raw musicality / passion, as for his guitar Skills, "Off da Chahhtts 11." www.youtube.com/watch…

[@natalinabucefalo1202]

GREAT

[@lisanidog8178]

José’s last song is like a modern day protest song. Brilliant!

[@giampieroandreani2448]

Grande

[@lamper2]

Robbie Krieger didn't like it at first then he realized how good it was-now he loves it-probably loves the royalties too!

[@wreckim]

If you listen to gifted musicians long enough, and how they collaborate together, you can hear the way out of our racial crap that has been building up for decades....music, and our shared love for it, is the way IMO.

[@juanobregon5408]

Alguien tiene esta entrevista subtitulada al español???????

[@tobyblake851]

I love Jose's music but he claims he was the first to play rock with a nylon string guitar; John Phillipis of the Mamas and the Papas record with nylon string guitar most of the time, and it was plugged in and it fit their genre . But Light My Fire by Jose has a very special place in my heart, I had been in Vietnam 8 months and Light My Fire came out; all of us guitar lovers relished his version, as much as the Doors original which we were listening to also. We were America's first rock n roll Army, and we could party.

[@abundantYOUniverse]

Wow thats amazing, I salute you, sir!

[@harmono8766]

He might be looking at Phillips as a folk player or pop player. Light My Fire is definitely Rock. Also all of his songs feature his virtuosity not so much John Phillips although I don't know what kind of player Phillips is.

[@chrisfabri8512]

Legend

[@mrnburcham]

Humility much!? Respect

[@hanleyk]

Thank you for pointing that out! I would have missed it with my ADHD brain. It's so effing true!

[@carloslozada2121]

good guy total respect

[@cliffworks748]

Jose at Tokyo Bluenote July 7-9!

[@allymayful]

It's an absolute disgrace that he is not in the Hall of Fame.