Richard Smith is clearly one of the world's greatest living guitar players. The level of artistry this guy demonstrates is simply stunning. His stuff is both mind blow blowing and musical at the same time. If the world was fair, this guy would be a big star.
@donsimons98107 ай бұрын
tbf, joe pass wouldn’t get much attention if he were prime today. way of flat third world we all now live in
@NateWolfson3 ай бұрын
@@donsimons9810 totally agree, one of the best breathing.
@DannyBrooks13 ай бұрын
He’s also hilariously funny too.
@beastinthesky677410 ай бұрын
I can't believe I didn't know about this Richard Smith guy. Now I'm watching a lot of videos of him. Incredibly talented, one of the greatest living guitarists imo.
@alexanderbeitinger1853 Жыл бұрын
Richard Smith is just amazing!
@michaellaverty1844 Жыл бұрын
Richard is a Master player. It seems like Norm knows everybody in the music business. Always great stories.
@Joe_Hunt_Music Жыл бұрын
Norm has been doing his thing for many years. He’s known and well respected by many!
@johnnyfreeman1018 Жыл бұрын
This man is a beast of a player....no shredder beats this style of playing.....
@JimStandley Жыл бұрын
Richard Smith is an unbelievable talent!
@macmankcodo9651 Жыл бұрын
Richard is an incredible musician and a true master of the guitar!
@baller7359 Жыл бұрын
Man's a legend💯🏴
@robertfair1770 Жыл бұрын
Amazing guitar player for sure Richard is a true musician!! Mesmerizing song that he just played!
@bokehintheussr50336 ай бұрын
Richard Smith is the guitar player I listen to most when I'm chilling at home. Hes an absolute master and his playing is effortlessly charming.
@rickbullock4331 Жыл бұрын
Richard Smith is indeed, one of the best guitarists.👍👍🇨🇦
@GuitaristPat Жыл бұрын
For sure 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸😊😊👌👍
@davidflaa2730 Жыл бұрын
Great player and nice man. My wife and I saw him this month, in Sacramento and he was fantastic. Has to be one of the best musicians that ever picked up a guitar.
@Guitaural. Жыл бұрын
Richard's an astounding player and a gracious fellow. I used to go see his gigs when he visited his in-laws in their hometown, and would sit a few feet from him, almost tearing up to be able to soak up his playing. He brought his Hot Club buddies a couple of times - just fantastic. One day in heaven I'll have the time to develop similar skills : ) Thanks for those guitar memories Richard!
@Liam1H Жыл бұрын
I've known and enjoyed Richard Smith as a player for years but in this interview, I got to know who Richard Smith is as a person. Thatnks for that, Nroman! It's always nice to find out that one of your heroes is an actually good soul. Self effacing, humble and kind soul, I'm now even more impressed with Richard.
@jeffhildreth9244 Жыл бұрын
Extraordinary ! Richard is one of my all time favorite guitar players.
@kevinmullin9956 Жыл бұрын
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@scdecade Жыл бұрын
He's a true maestro and a gentleman!
@davemeshamsr6000 Жыл бұрын
So impressed and happy to see and hear u Richard Smith!
@erivers71 Жыл бұрын
What an absolute guitar monster. Richard Smith is the cleanest picker on the planet period. Wow. Wow. Wow. 😮😮❤
@aidanfeldman9739 Жыл бұрын
Was fortunate to see Richard open up for Tommy. What a player !
@PlasticYabby Жыл бұрын
Yep, me too, what a support act, and he sings...
@stevejohnston2715 Жыл бұрын
Saw him 2-3 weeks ago in Indiana, world-class musician and a super nice guy. Highly recommended!!
@crowhaven200 Жыл бұрын
Sweet 🎵🎼🎶 Thank you Richard!
@datapro007 Жыл бұрын
Richard is one of my favorites. Thanks so much for posting!
@SiggyMe Жыл бұрын
Lyrical, phrasing, and mixing up the chords along with melody lines a fantastical mastery moment that makes my afternoon. Another homerun at Norman's with Richard Smith.
@CrazyHenkie777 Жыл бұрын
Wow Richard is the real deal! Very smooth and intens playing! Thank you Norm for putting him in the video!
@docskate4312 Жыл бұрын
Incredible. His left hand is like a high speed precision vice - no smearing on the strings whatsoever. Edit: AND he loves the West - went through AZ, NEV, UT, COL und NM, meaning Zion, Capitol Reef, Arches, Canyonlands, Mesa Verde, Monument Valley, Sedona und Grand Canyon in Sept. myself. There is nothing better than deserts and mesas. Richard Smith is the man - greetz from Germany.
@rylieriley Жыл бұрын
That's some sweet playing. What a treat. The stories are always enjoyable, too.
@ianson310 ай бұрын
Two of my favorite things: Norman's Rare Guitars and Richard Smith.
@dwebster50 Жыл бұрын
Looking fantastic Richard . Lovely hearing you play . Keep the torch burning baby 😊🇨🇦😊🇨🇦😊🇨🇦
@robnic52 Жыл бұрын
Great video, Richard Smith is a genius player and Norm is a natural interviewer, laid back, bright and humourous.
@joemcgraw5529 Жыл бұрын
Hes amazing love the Harmonics he did never seen it done like that before cheers Richard !!!
@outlaw1179 Жыл бұрын
Wow really fortunate to have such a legend in your store!
@patriottothecore6215 Жыл бұрын
What a lovely bloke, and such talent and humility. Thanks Norm.
@Atkinsfan11 ай бұрын
Great video Norm ! Richard Smith is such a gentleman and a true virtuoso.
@369dusty Жыл бұрын
Richard is fantastic Norm !!! Glad you had him on to showcase his talents.
@glenrush3605 Жыл бұрын
Amazing, as he always is. Richard never gives a bad show. A truly nice guy as well. I've played that guitar on a couple of occasions.
@sirvicemanone Жыл бұрын
Wow loved this session .Richard is a sublime musician and the banter back and forth was wonderful. Norm you look the best iv ever seen you . I'm a new fan of Richard and I'm going to seek his work and music out. Thank you again Norm
@mightyjoe38492 ай бұрын
I've seen him play live and his tone is simply unreal! The guy is the best I've heard!!!!
@mattcollins8904 Жыл бұрын
Wow. Beautiful playing.
@joecampagna3662 Жыл бұрын
Sweet sounds. My tee shirt and a few small gifts arrived today! Miss you all here in Charlotte NC.
@Rust-Trap-Ranch Жыл бұрын
Thanks Norm for having another amazing player in your shop. Its wonderful that you take the time to video some of the world's best guitar players like Richard and post it for the world to enjoy. Would have been fun to have scene Richard and Joe DiBlasi play a song. Maybe next time.
@JamesDGardner Жыл бұрын
He looks good. And boy what a master he is. Norm looking good too, keep it strong!
@mikehayes8079 Жыл бұрын
Amazing how he effortlessly goes from one genre to another with equal comfort.
@dougdavis8986 Жыл бұрын
So much better than shredding.
@jparanica Жыл бұрын
I agree totally:)
@neoyunt Жыл бұрын
Yes
@markbraxton1289 Жыл бұрын
Yep after a very short time shredding loses whatever appeal it ever had
@alexjackson8841 Жыл бұрын
As someone who does listen to shred also, I can say that Yngwie, Paul Gilbert simple scale pattern stuff is definitely a phase that we grow out of but jazz style “shredding” (just fast playing) where there’s a lot of note choice and melody within the fast playing is great to listen to
@hatchimatchi69 Жыл бұрын
Richard just shreds your brain with joy instead
@johnfenn Жыл бұрын
Richard you look terrific, fantastic. I hope the tour is a huge success
@grahamjenkin2882 Жыл бұрын
Sweet playing! And cool leftie Prince tele hovering over Richard's left shoulder...
@pinknblues1 Жыл бұрын
One of the best is Richard, and his interaction with Tommy is phenominal, they are absolutely interwoven together.
@coryCuc Жыл бұрын
Saw them play together live last year in Dallas. Amazing show and they just feed off each other. Highly recommend anyone to see them live.
@michaelyork4554 Жыл бұрын
"Basic Rule of Thumb" Ok that cracked me up hard. Richard, and Tommy are so good together.
@scottbelongie9051 Жыл бұрын
wow great epsiode and dang he can play that sounded amazing happy happy keep it up Norm and dang he was all over that fret board
@puppylinuxer Жыл бұрын
This is amazing, what sweet sound
@andr00NZ Жыл бұрын
Hey Richard, you are a joy to listen to. I wish I could play like you!
@JamesDGardner Жыл бұрын
He’s right about not recommending thumbpicks for flat picking. I tried to flat pick for many years with a thumb pick and I’m still trying. The day I decided to use a flat pick I realized what I was doing wrong. I never wanted to use flatpicks, I could never keep a grip on one, always preferred thumbpicks, came from a fingerpicking comfort zone from dobro playing.
@raystevens3527 Жыл бұрын
Don't forget Johnny Winter for an example of doing anything and everything with a thumb pick
@johnr8820 Жыл бұрын
Just keep practicing man you can do it
@johnr8820 Жыл бұрын
Man…so clean and a great tone…I could listen to that stuff all day. Definitely a CGP!
@PoppinPortraits Жыл бұрын
Richard; Humble, understated, legendary and as good as several of the best ever, combined!
@Garflips Жыл бұрын
How Richard can keep that baseline going in the middle of a run blows my mind.
@jameskelly25599 ай бұрын
Great interview. Richard is a genius, an incredible talent.
@jasonwood5792 Жыл бұрын
Richard Smith is one of the greats!
@lorenzoblum868 Жыл бұрын
Richard Smith. A very common name for an exceptional musician.
@Jay-lr3me Жыл бұрын
There are many reasons why being English can feel a burden sometimes but seeing Richard really makes me proud to be from England - not just for his talent but he's a total English gentleman and extremely humble and kind. Thank you, Richard and ps I agree the red rocks fascinate me too!!
@golden.lights.twinkle2329 Жыл бұрын
Why on Earth should being English be a burden?
@Jay-lr3me Жыл бұрын
@@golden.lights.twinkle2329 because so many countries hate us and we have done some terrible things.. Isn't that obvious?
@ghostgod.66 Жыл бұрын
@@golden.lights.twinkle2329 they colonized and ruined half the world's countries that's why.
@cooleyballs1 Жыл бұрын
@golden.lights.twinkle2329 you've never studied English history obviously 😅
@henryb160 Жыл бұрын
A clown's comment if there ever was one.
@nancychace8619 Жыл бұрын
Very good, you guys 🙂 Enjoyed listening. Richard plays beautifully, love the jazz chords and arrangements. Nice to see Norm's hanging in there. Hope you all have a good holiday season. Thanks for sharing.
@michaelclemensen8475 Жыл бұрын
Since I heard Richard Smith the first time I`ve been a huge fan of his . He is so impressive in his playing and he loves to play solo as well as with other big names . 😃💚
@rochford5911 ай бұрын
Smooth,cool..that's Richard Smith,could listen all day long,oh' yeah!😊
Richard….you smoked man! Great playing and big thanks to Norman’s Rare Guitars for a great video!
@tslo18086 ай бұрын
Polkadots and Moonbeams with that tone is BEAUTIFUL. True mastery of the guitar!
@Rider-hh9it5 ай бұрын
Straight off the early 1980’s Standard Brands album by Chet and Lenny.
@andreassteinsland9415 Жыл бұрын
Love it
@Rambergwest Жыл бұрын
Inspiring episode and wonderful playing I love Norm and what he has created Well done
@kevinporter6426 Жыл бұрын
Man! That F-Sharp chord you hit with the harmonics was AMAZING! WOW!💯🎸
@Karl61290 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely mesmerizing ...........what a brilliant guitarist Richard Smith is
@digitalbrand2930 Жыл бұрын
Sounds great
@AJGreen-cn8kk Жыл бұрын
Here's one of those guys that I check their website every month just hoping to see a performance near me. Thank God they are touring again!
@ancientfifer Жыл бұрын
With all the turmoil, divisive rhetoric and negativity in the world, I turn to Norm's Rare Guitars channel for a reminder of the goodness in the world. Every clip makes my day more positive. Thanks everyone at Norm's!
@matthewlardner53282 ай бұрын
Richard playing ‘ The entertainer’ being watched by Tommy Emmanuel who is in awe of what Smith is doing is one of the best ever KZbin videos 👌🏻👌🏻
@robgreene1776 Жыл бұрын
Polka Dots and Moonbeams, TOO COOL !
@arkalonalan18 күн бұрын
That sure was some nice guitar playing. Some of the best I've ever heard.
@ontariodigger22045 ай бұрын
Two of my favourite people. Great video!
@davidpotsdam Жыл бұрын
I am seeing Polka Dots and Moonbeams thank you
@wernerm295410 ай бұрын
I saw him with Tommy Emmanuel Years ago when they toured Germany. They are so funny together. Great guitarists both, and together a wonderful experience. Love to see him again.
@recub13 Жыл бұрын
My guitars logged into reverb and put themselves up for sale after watching this video.
@johnhiscutt1853 Жыл бұрын
Richard is a great Guitarist!!
@jerrylanglois7892 Жыл бұрын
So great and just as humble.
@blowingbubbles9731 Жыл бұрын
What a awesome display of talent..Happy Holidays 🔥🤡🔥 Thank you Mr.Smith and everyone at Norms The Perry's
@martinleach9849 Жыл бұрын
One of the greatest acoustic players around 🙌
@shazam6274 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Richard, thank you Jen (great audio & video), Norm, you're pretty good too.
@Atroll_man7 ай бұрын
It's unbelievable how well he can play such complex compositions.
@stephenbedford1395 Жыл бұрын
A real guitar hero! I know he is English but his accent could almost be mistaken for Aussie at times.
@Seibling Жыл бұрын
you have to have an aussie accent when you can play like this. tommy emmanuel, ever heard about him? 🤣🤣🤣
@stevec.1802 Жыл бұрын
Richard Smith is a phenomenal musician and guitarist. He’s definitely put in his 10,000 hours and then some. Excellent interview, Norm.
@golden.lights.twinkle2329 Жыл бұрын
20,000+
@nmcg2587 Жыл бұрын
Richard - A singular talent
@ToadeRTroniX Жыл бұрын
My wife and I saw Richard Smith in Springfield, MO in October 2021 playing with Tommy. We went to our favorite sandwhich shop in Springfield and were walking back to our car when we saw Richard out on the sidewalk by the theater. I told him we enjoyed the show and shook his hand. He wanted to know if there was a good place to eat that was still open nearby. We told him about our sandwich shop. After we got to the car, we drove by the restaurant to make sure I hadn't given him messed up directions and he was there. We could see him in line through the window. In any case, he's a very cool, down to earth kind of guy.
@breft3416 Жыл бұрын
Over the years, I have seen Richard play virtually all of his shows at Lord of the Strings Concerts in the OC, including some of the tours with wife Julie Adams on cello. He's amazing- and so's Julie.
@trippingtommy3691 Жыл бұрын
Wow, simply lovely piece, thank you
@JackTheSkunk Жыл бұрын
The first time I ever saw Richard was at the Chet festival in Nashville many, many years ago. He astounded me with his ability to go from Chet to Django and back In the same song!! His brothers Rob and Sam were with him that trip as were his parents. His father actually hand made a G6120 replica for Richard. Regarding Lenny.....another truly gifted musician. I had no idea how messed up on drugs he was until I began reading his biography. Terrible loss.
@jodysheridan604 Жыл бұрын
Wow… !
@marysefonta8371 Жыл бұрын
Very Nice playing !
@davemeshamsr6000 Жыл бұрын
Wow 😮green talent
@danielheller6430 Жыл бұрын
Richard Smith is simply the best.
@eurika7655 Жыл бұрын
What a treat
@AJgeartalk Жыл бұрын
Richard - a gentleman and wizard on the 6 string! Great session.