Some of the Greatest Moments at Norman's Rare Guitars - Part 1

[@TIGERGUTS]

I helped make an acoustic guitar for Colin Hay when i worked at Maton guitars. His guitar has my name in it. Watching that clip makes me proud i did that ;)

[@doptimist]

Nice one : )

[@lucybecker8]

Bravo. !!!

[@belo1971]

Just listened to his last album. love it 😍 ! Cheers from France 🇫🇷

[@kevinkendall3122]

The man "from the land down under"

[@tomcoryell]

Good job mate!

[@MM-vv8mt]

I got to hang out with Colin Hay one night back in '85 watching a Mets playoff game at a buddy's apartment in NYC. No ego, no attatude, just a real nice guy. Glad he's still getting it done!

[@jeffj2495]

Great memory. Thanks for sharing.

[@Ibaneddie76]

Man Colin Hay is such an underrated musician. That is still one of my all time favorite songs, that was back when even (pop) songs could be deep and take you to a place! Now I'm going to pull out all of my Men at work CD's and binge out!

[@GooseAl137]

Laurence Juber playing In My Life gave me chills pretty much the entire time. So well done

[@paulh6591]

The album he made with Al Stewart (Between the Wars) is magical. Brilliant work, every song is stunning.

[@levistubbs8949]

Wonderful stuff !

[@devonull8784]

I scrambled to the bookshelf and found my "Fingerpicking the Beatles" after I saw that Juber arrangement. (but I thought 5 sec of Orianthi was sublime & the most impressive)

[@electricbuffalo4137]

It’s amazing that the best part of all that was Colin Hay. I coulda listened to him for hours. Pure soul

[@MrJones-ge5sl]

Colin Hay just has such a unique voice... no other like him.

[@Jdflana1]

When I’m down and really out I tune in to the “ Best of Norms “ . Cures all your aches and pains, sets your mind at ease and let’s you cruise out of their with the world by the tail and it’s all down hill.

[@johnlambert8375]

Is it only me? Or Any body else feel how much Kirk Fletcher and Josh Smith are always CLASS ACT’s and deliver the tastiest licks 😱

[@mikeyo3230]

Colin Hay is an absolute beast. His solo performances are spectacular.

[@erichyde2581]

Colin Hay!!! Sir, you have saved my life more than once. Thank you for your music.

[@dougcronkhite2113]

Tim Pierce.. the guy EVERYONE has heard before, without having the slightest idea who he is.. Just a fantastic musician..

[@freddy5563]

The Smith/Fletcher jam was hands down the best on this compilation WITHOUT DOUBT!

[@mrtambourineman6107]

Fuck off! Lemmo or several others were much better! Ha

[@ryanbarry4916]

No doubt

[@richardclark9298]

Even they knew it!

[@John-tm2hw]

Colin Hays performance has a magical mixture of wistfulness and experience to it. Wow.

[@robertdore9592]

I love this guy; he's so underrated.

[@patrickrosington1174]

@@robertdore9592 sadly. Unlike joe. Hes so overrated... Gah

[@bluekoi455]

Loved it...

[@kaivrock]

He has such a great voice

[@butopiatoo]

LOVE HIS VOICE!!!

[@timallbritton7329]

Man, I'm a drummer, but I could watch this all day long. Just a great bunch of super-talented musicians.

[@williswake1]

Love watching Tim Pierce play. His facial expressions reveal that he loves every minute of playing and watching others play.

[@johnchoat357]

I am strictly an avid listener, not a musician in ANY sense of the word BUT, of all the guitarists on this Part 1 session, the duo of Jared James Nichols and Michael Lemmo was, to me, totally in a VERY creative groove; the transitions of the leads were so smooth and there seemed to be no end to the variations each player developed.....a delight to listen to, many thanks for the posting!

[@mrfester42]

Colin Hay has a sincerity in his singing that can't be ignored. It's the soul of a true artist. Here it was just a snippet of a song yet I was deeply moved. Joe Bonamassa is a true Olympic athlete on the fret board and I would love to have that skill yet I'm never moved by his playing. As for Larry Carlton. Well, He's a master musician, plain and simple. He's got the skill that very few have and the soul to move anyone with the heart to hear.

[@douglasgurley4943]

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[@patrickrosington1174]

Right. Joe has skill. But thats it... He has no soul. No feeling. Hard pass..

[@jonRboy]

I fully agree with your assessment of Bonamassa. I don't find his playing interesting at all; it does nothing for me. I mean he knows his pentatonic scales and does all the stock licks, has technique and speed but how cares? It sounds so generic and uninteresting. There's a huge gulf when comparing his part of this clip with Larry Carlton's.

[@philsarkol6443]

You have written exactly what I had in mind; in that order. The honesty and sincerity of Colin Haye in his performing this song "Overkill", of wich I thought was titled "Night after night"..and mr. Larry Carlton who has this way of playing and the sound, with his heart and soul, down to earth man I admire and respect greatly!! (As for the show-off..no soul, no blues on a big jazzer..olympic medal for runnin up and down the stairs)

[@mrfester42]

@@philsarkol6443 Right! ,,, except I wouldn't go so far as to call Bonamassa a show off. In fact, I think the opposite is true. The feeling I get when he plays is that he's turned totally inward. Maybe that's why his playing sounds so flat and uninteresting. He's just conversing with himself in his own language. All the musicians that I would call great have a heart that has something to say and a "soul" that wants to connect with others and be heard with a language that everybody understands. All the great ones, no matter how reserved and humble they are when not playing, are just aching to connect with the world and THAT is what we hear.

[@billcarne3751]

Saw a lot of bands in the eighties, without doubt one of the most memorable was Colin Hay and Men at Work, the talent and sincerity shone through, the music still brings me joy.

[@papamiro]

Eric guitar kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2OYlXdrqJamptmZricguitarnjknkhjiijji

[@colocaomantequilla1289]

Can never get tired of Colin playing that song. Classic

[@sandlmv8301]

After looking at the comments I see I'm not alone in thinking that Laurence Huber playing 'In my life' is absolutely incredible. To stand out amongst all the other talent speaks for itself. Full of emotion and pure raw talent. Have to mention Fletcher and Smith playing together too. Made those strats sound like Tele's to me.

[@papamiro]

Eric guitar kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2OYlXdrqJamptmZricguitarjkhbhguijknjhlmlmlkljhjbhk

[@rhettg24]

My favorite Beatles tune. Juber's arrangement made me tear up.

[@fretboardmaster70]

Makes me sometimes wonder if The Beatles ever realized at the height of Beatle mania , the impact their songs will have on the world and how they will influence and inspire musicians for many many years to come?

[@ezra8952]

That fletcher and smith jam was the reason I started playing guitar four years ago. I still hope to be as good as them someday goddam it slaps so hard

[@mrtambourineman6107]

Fuck off!!! No way was better than Lemmo !!

[@denisfitzgibbon5978]

Spanking good jam

[@zacha7221]

Laurence Juber performs the best cover of 'In My Life' I have ever heard in this video. Such a beautiful song and done so well on that vintage acoustic, so fitting. Never forget The Beatles and their proof of love and the love of life.

[@nikkolas821]

i literally have rewound at 12 mins about 50 times that tim pierce and crew has blown me away the four of them are insane.

[@hder8740]

There is so much over produced music in the world. Spontaneous organic music can bring so much. Love it!

[@fideliusconcrete4871]

Every time I listen to this it makes me just so happy. A big thank you to all the players!

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

YOU NEED TO DO A SOME OF THE WORST MOMENTS AT NORMAN'S RARE GUITARS. LIKE THE DAY I CAME IN AND PLAYED MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB ON A "59" LES PAUL GOLD TOP. 5.5K

[@castinwithcarter8922]

The ultimate guitar god

[@GaryKatz]

Pure funk to punk.

[@GaryKatz]

I'm cringing already!

[@TheBobobobob123]

did u copy that comment from someone else? "5.5K" likes

[@MrNorsewise]

There are actually no worst moments

[@subzero308]

That "In my life" cover was amazing.

[@rjlane6726]

incredible!!!

[@cahillgreg]

@@rjlane6726 he does a great Strawberry Fields too

[@MICROMEDIXCORP]

It's wonderful, Norm, how you have relationships with so many famous guitarists.

[@cartnhorse]

Albert Lee puts me in mind of my old English professor who had a vocabulary around five times the norm. He was a pleasure to listen to - his lectures were always innovative expressing subtle nuances of meaning in different ways. Mr. Lee has a huge *_musical_* vocabulary and is similarly wonderful to hear as there is always something new and interesting to discover in his playing.

[@Markhayes1963]

In my opinion Albert never got the accolade he should, the man's picking skills were unmatched

[@howardmaryon]

Eric Clapton once described Albert as “the best guitarist I haver heard”

[@ronws2007]

Over 40 years ago, when I wanted to learn how to play lead guitar, all I could afford was a book on blues guitar and Albert Lee was the main inspiration of that book. The author felt that if you needed a mentor or goal for guitar playing, Albert Lee would do fine. Still proves to be the case.

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Right on man

[@DJB1NK]

The way all of these guys jam out and it flows so well and sounds so full, I can only keep playing and practicing and just hope I get to that level of skill! I could listen to this all day, great upload

[@cashtaylor9804]

I was standing across the room when Jason Sinay started to play. It was AMAZING... Dude had me in a trance from way back in 1977! Unless I've play it, I haven't heard that "music" in year's. That was a MOMENT. I truly thank you guys for the JAM👏👏👏

[@bobbyfischer6786]

Wow have you considered writing a book about this fascinating experience or doing after dinner speaker circuit tours? I would pay to hear about it in more detail

[@edgardpedrosilvajunior6947]

Amazing : guitar's masters on wonderful instruments. Could easily spend the weekend listening to them all.

[@danhensley1629]

Colin Hay singing a great classic! Priceless!

[@cashtaylor9804]

Kirk Fletcher & Josh Smith... JUST WOW 😎

[@orcuttnyc]

Yas.

[@bertraminc9412]

Love Colin Hays voice. So many memories from childhood... and more. Thank you, Mr. Hay.

[@wooly1950]

I had a beer with Colin mid 80's in a club in Melbourne, glad to see he is alive and kicking !

[@zawarski]

No Stairway? Denied!

[@louisokon6233]

Alive and picking*

[@sabrinan4792]

Colin Hay...my first three words...oh my god! I saw Men at Work at a warehouse show in Lacawanna or Tonawonda, NY...cant remember now over 20 years ago. The best!

[@mpactdesignmedia]

I could listen to Tim Pierce all day...every day. Something about his playing I just connect with. Phenomenal!

[@GodzillaGoesGaga]

Agree. He's so damn smooth with his note transitions.

[@sleazytooez2313]

Do you know what song he’s playing at 11:58? I can’t for the life of me figure it out! I know it but can’t remember

[@franktaconelli9095]

there’s so many incredible players on the planet I’ve never heard! And I’ve been playing & listening for 58 years!

[@richardthomas4001]

I hear you on that one. Ive been playing on and off here and there for over 50 years and thought i had a good backround, i guess not really. What really gets me is that while yes i can play, Im not any good. I just don't get it.

[@salami_tommi]

Non Guitar Players after watching this video: omg i should start playing guitar! Guitar Players after watching this video: I should never play guitar again...

[@johnstone3957]

I’ll never give it up this video just inspires me to get better 👍

[@salami_tommi]

@@johnstone3957 Honestly same! It's important to not be discouraged by players better than you but to learn and grow your own skill from them!

[@eddyvideostar]

@@salami_tommi TeeJay Tha DeeJay: This is the correct classic comment to consider. I'm still on life's learning course and I echo and applaud your sentiment regarding anything and everything. I befriend the ones whom I look up to and learn from,(even if they look down on me), rather than be a leader to the dissolute and disconsolate where dread, disharmony and distrust abounds.

[@jfk64kennedy95]

never give up, you're still better then the one who doesn't play at all

[@MrBuzzzzz]

I get you. I am thinking of burning mine in a huge fire in the backyard. What I have been doing is not actually playing, it's fucking around a bit.

[@mr.joshua657]

I come back here every now and again to hear Colin Hay play that song of his. Such a distinct voice. Such a talented dude.

[@ozzyf3918]

Me too, it's everything I need every now and again

[@jtc1947]

Black and White fella can REALLY GET DOWN! They are SERIOUS GOOD!

[@Dakhaos-ou812]

Said it before..I'm colorblind...but thank God not deaf..yeah they hit a mean chop.

[@chino76o57]

badian ou812 I was always wondering what y’all see? It’s like grayish right or what ?

[@AustrianJager]

They are grooooooovy!

[@fiddlesticksbessette398]

if your not serious,''don't even bother tryin to play like this..just sayin.

[@kevinmontgomery1383]

@Mud Dobber Don't be getting in my head like that! Do you know what band they are in? Must be awesome. BB was such a nice guy! I pulled up next to his tour bus, on the offramp for Harbor Blvd. He was playing at the Galaxy that night, a couple blocks north. I am in my "94" S10, with my son right next to me in his child seat our dog sticking his head through the slider right above my son's head. I have the windows down, and am listening to Tab Beniot. I look over and BB is standing in the door of the bus, Big smile on his face and waving at us. Amazing!

[@haraldeberhardt4384]

thanks for letting these instruments be used they way they are meant to be used and sharing it

[@StephenFWadsworth]

Thank you, all involved. We never get to see, these amazing people, anywhere, but here in my country. :)

[@1mespud]

With all due respect to all the great guitar slingers, Colin Hay sort of put it in perspective for me..

[@TeamJizzy]

Will never get sick of seeing Laurence Juber on here, unbelievable player

[@lptomtom]

Only knew him from Wings, his acoustic playing is excellent!

[@Toby-oq8cg]

This goes to show you how we have an abundance of ultra talented people in this world that many have never even heard of. Just awesome

[@JonniDark]

I absolutely love Colin Hay. What an endless talent.

[@lawrenceheim9666]

That Smith and Fletcher piece just changed my whole day. Man....

[@stoneygreek]

My daughter lives in L.A. I'm from mich. Norm found out I was a petty Fan and he showed me Tom'ssighned S.G and his top hat. I almost cried. Incredible moment. Norm is such a cool, nice guy. Thank you .

[@wrybread]

Colin Hay killing it! I'm such a huge fan of his acoustic versions.

[@jackbravstein3921]

something about his voice really gets me! so glad he was in this

[@wickrider]

There is so much to listen to and learn from between 11:56 and 16:42 - THANKS!! Wow, no production, no effects (or barely), pure improv., all in the flow, the moment and the fingers. Awesome, Cheers, MC

[@agcabonce]

At 11:55, what is the tune the 4 of them are playing?

[@JeebusDumonti]

@@agcabonce They jamming on "I've Got Work to Do."

[@NoirL.A.]

COLIN HAY lives here in L.A. (i'm L.A. born and raised) i've actually seen him out in public a few times. and yeah i'm a total instrument geek and NORMAN'S is truly amazing even if they are a little pricey.

[@dawsonfoley1094]

I could listen to Josh and Kirk play all day. Great music, I hope to get there one day.

[@pappy017]

Kirk always looks like the happiest musician!!

[@us-Bahn]

Guys are grooved like they play together day & night

[@nsddesigns4827]

That Nichols and Lemmo bit hit my soul. So damn perfect.

[@gregwiggins9380]

It’s perfect I listen to them over and over 👍. So easy looking effortless, flow out of them.

[@laurannpelletier]

jJ Nichols IS the best

[@beblissnow5947]

2:32 Jam !

[@marcopollo1392]

This is one and only priceless place on earth. Amazing shop👍

[@charlesmcfarling9337]

I really enjoyed Colin Hay, maybe it was the familiarity of his voice... but he just has a certain calmness and serenity about him that's comforting. And the one person not many people have mentioned on this video is Larry Carlton. The stuff he did for Steely Dan was simply incredible. His solo in Don't Take Me Alive Is one of the most tasty and m elodic solos I have ever heard. Listen to that song and Kid Charlemagne If you want to hear a genius at work on a guitar.

[@curtiseverett1671]

Charlemagne.........so so great........I've listened to it millions of times...

[@2020davidg]

This sort of stuff inspires me and makes me feel inadequate at the same time. I don't know whether to practice (lots) more or just give up! (-:

[@irishwanderer4206]

Hell don't give up if you do so will I

[@harry8097]

Right!?

[@matycee]

man, that Nichols/Lemmo stuff... could listen to that forever. bravo

[@bigdude382]

Colin Hay is so underrated...his guitar playing can calm anyone down.

[@joeblow2069]

Yeah put you asleep.

[@us-Bahn]

Underrated in an overrated sort of way

[@davidcollin1436]

So "underrated" that he tours the world with Ringo and Steve Lukather with Greg Rolie on keys.

[@matsapo1]

Jared James and his buddy jamming on Wes Montgomery's Bumpin' on Sunset sent shivers down my spine! They really made it their own. Amazing stuff.

[@patrickmeehan2841]

Joss Smith and Kirk Fletcher with MASSIVE SMILES !!!!!! Absolutely love their playing.

[@AlanGrahamMusic]

Colin Hay, nice tune, thanks. Larry Carlton, great chords, thanks Lawrence Juber, lovely stuff, Nichols & Lemmo nice jam.

[@festersuncle6298]

Colin Hay always takes me back. Great Band, great tunes.

[@stewartcohen7683]

Wow. I want to work there as a greeter! Smiles all day. I know a lot of people commented here on who they think the best (or worst), but maybe we can all quietly agree to take our hats off to Orville Gibson, Christian Martin and Leo Fender!! What a bunch of beauties.

[@richardlindell9976]

Amen

[@newotacis3118]

Oh my first time to hear Overkill in acoustic. Nice one Mr. Colin Hay, men are still working.

[@asd36f]

Newo Tacis, Men at Work had a lot of great songs - unfortunately you only hear "Who Can It Be Now?" and "Down Under" on high rotation on radio stations.

[@mrbass617]

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[@GenXstacker]

Colin Hay is one of my favorites. Most will remember him from Men At Work, but he has a bunch of fantastic songs. I recommend everyone go over to Amazon and download a few mp3s to hear what I'm talking about. Better yet, buy the whole "Going Somewhere" album...you won't regret it.

[@macktattoo7956]

Good _hit ! Like That MC

[@lanceavila]

Thanks for the tip on that album! It's Great!!

[@wmrxb15]

I think I'll do just that! Awesome, thanks

[@vanekirk]

Uncle Putin down loaded. Thanks!

[@djc5897]

Music bringing people of all shapes and sizes together as one. Its really magical and powerful. Truly magnificent beautiful

[@jodysheridan604]

The jam with Jason Scheff and the guys was exquisite!

[@smitmachinale8281]

Wow, Don McLean sounds just as beautiful as then. Norman must be the happiest guy in the world to have so many talents visiting his shop, great.

[@jared5510]

i reckon he could have tuned Don's guitar a little better though

[@mrtambourineman6107]

Jason Sinnay wiped the floor with the lot of em!

[@smitmachinale8281]

@@mrtambourineman6107 I am not talking about the guitar!

[@subdude1234]

Really? He beat the guitar when he was done. Just like his ex wife.

[@dr.robertsmith1971]

Most of his visitors are not there for a social visit, they are there snooping, people in our line of work always stop by there particularly newbys, to let norman know they are around and possibly available for whatever. I won't say who this person is because he did not give me permission to ,but one of the greatest guitar players alive today was discovered by a prison guard in florida after hearing him play day after day in the prison, and realizing this man can play anything after hearing it only one time, put that together with a voice that absolutely commands respect from the greatest singers and you got yourself a 100 million dollar man, and he did just that in less than 5 years , one day he might tell the world his story but not yet, he is a bit busy making up for lost time .

[@LeBator]

Every musical instrument has its own personality - it’s voice. It tells you what it wants to play - not the other way round. This is especially true for vintage gear.

[@g2macs]

Damn Colin! Overkill just never gets old no matter how many times I've heard it.

[@vintagemxer9165]

To have the foresight to compile all these great mini performances was genius.

[@tonysmith6464]

‘Ghosts appear then fade away……’ thank you Colin Hay…..simply great songwriting, singing and playing 🤘🏻

[@joe429t]

Laurence Juber playing “In My Life” was absolutely beautiful Edit 7:30 for it

[@stephendooley5440]

joe429t check out Adam Rafferty's version, I almost prefer it to the original!

[@Beringtunes]

Laurence is not only a wonder at magical guitar playing, and his magnificent interpretations of Beatles songs legendary, he's one hell of a nice guy on top of it all. Not an ounce of pretense in him, just gentle, raw, unbelievable talent!

[@mck1972]

@@Beringtunes, Agreed. I saw him live a few years ago-Absolutely Brilliant! One of the best acoustic guitarists in the world!

[@smokesgtp]

He's fantastic. That Martin certainly doesn't hurt though, my lord!

[@paultopley4379]

Berington Van Campen p

[@gfmgma]

Gotta love Colin Hay, fantastic voice and composer

[@trevordunen1]

I am Australian so Colin Hays is special to me, I saw him live in his last ever show with Men at Work at the Penthouse Nightclub on the Gold Coast.

[@dagnisnierlins188]

Thank you youtube recommendations, this time you did not disappoint.

[@blurelloh614]

hahaha totally right. I clocked only for seeing stuff about Bonamassa but I'm not disappointing at all as long I'm looping vibe at 2:32

[@Roadog1951]

What an incredible opportunity to watch from front and center such talent perform. They were also like mini lessons to me....loved it!

[@davidstill4321]

I saw Colin Hay perform right before Covid with Ringo and the All Starr band and he was just great as with all the others.Awesome show!!

[@JustRockMySoul]

11:55 such a good jam session, love how Tim is looking around asking with his eyes who else is gonna pick it up when he was about to be done.

[@rebeccahopkins9522]

Awwww Don McLean!!! Love you forever!!! Still sound fantastic!!! A true American treasure 👍💯🔥❤️

[@furiouswolf777voodoo4]

I was feeling a little down tonight...now I'm all smiles!😁 Thanks 💯

[@averageroadie6487]

Now I'm going to spend the rest of the day looking up more stuff by a lot of these guys. I was familiar with Joe, Colin, Larry and Albert. But I learned a lot of new names today.

[@CabanaBoy63]

Nuthin' better than watching legends playing.....with the price tags still dangling 😊

[@Mr25thfret]

I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this video. Thank you Norman! So much talent!

[@andrewdenine1685]

So much tone variety, I got my wife to watch this video to try and explain why I always need more amps,guitars.

[@SunnyMoonProductions]

This is why I love the internet.

[@simba30]

I’ve known Norm many years and it’s always a gas to stop by and have fun

[@jonlennon3348]

Seriously what can you say about people with such extreme talent other than WOW!

[@infowazz]

really Jon?

[@King_Nero_1]

Not one moment in this whole video did I not like. This was truly a treat!

[@w13rdguy]

Many more great moments ahead, God bless Norman's!

[@ssnoc]

Laurence Juber - fantastic guitar player, he is a true master player.

[@tammyrogne1471]

The 2 guys shreddin blues together was off the charts!!

[@jimn1968]

I’ve been to Norman’s. My wife and I sat with Norm outside and had lunch with him. Super cool guy and I’m glad for the experience. He even invited us out to the Writeoff room.

[@davidcheever665]

Colin was just outstanding.....love his voice and playing sensibility......

[@wolfedavid3700]

dam I reckon.........

[@Turin-Fett]

Asked my wife, "why are they all old guys?" She says, "that's how long it takes."

[@samgunmagnus4583]

you must not play guitar.

[@mjkrbjcw]

Because norm is old and he knows who they are , if that held any weight why were these once great songwriters & players that wrote hits in there youth but you never hear of them now there old

[@scottmills3185]

Have a look a Taj Farrant for an old soul😳

[@jamesmorgan403]

Wife is talking out of her arse then.... sure, you need some time in but not 40+ years.

[@jamesmorgan403]

@MJW bullshit, new talent all the time.

[@deeman1]

i wish we had such a good shop here in germany. with people who understand and promote the soul of guitar music like Norman's team. Best wishes from hannover, germany - Keep the faith!

[@sellmeyoursoul6601]

7:32 I love when someone plays Beatles tunes fingerstyle like that

[@RockOn78]

SellMe YourSoul. LJ might know a thing or two, he played with McCartney for years 🤓.

[@ciccio40105]

What's the name of the song he is playing?

[@easysaid9647]

Fran Man in my life~beatles

[@steamboatwillie8517]

@@ciccio40105 ..in my life ( I have loved you more)

[@AwesomeBeatles]

It is a John song. Very touching.