Red Haired Boy

[@ae3898]

Super-cool to arrange it in the non-traditional A-chord position. The open ringing sus2, mixo7, and low tonic make for a completely different sonority. Thanks for teaching me something new!

[@garyleek]

yup!!

[@JackMarti1956]

That is the coolest rendition I've ever heard of Red Haired Boy! Worthy of all emulation!

[@demolitionwilliams7419]

Sure is a good one! Check out Andy Hatfield's version of Red Haired Boy on his KZbin channel called acoustic groove box

[@gibby6904]

That guitar is unbelievable! 1943...looks brand new and sounds great!

[@markrobinson891]

Okay, I think I’ve run across the most beautiful and creative version of Red Haired Boy. So nice brotha!

[@rodneyyarbrough6524]

Got to be some of the cleanest picking out there. I love this cover and I love the fact that you're trying to keep the sounds of the great Norman Blake going. Thank you very much!

[@rickyivens7599]

I don’t know who the hell you are but is the best version of Red Haired Boy I have ever heard- Thank you

[@missouriboy66]

Ricky Ivens thanks so much.

[@alcoholya]

it's good, but you've obviously not heard David Grier play it.. ;)

[@jdhaole7650]

@@alcoholya I've heard David Grier play it. He is an incredible player but I always come back to this video. I much prefer this version.

[@mgibby63mg]

You haven't heard much have you ? It's nice, but the best ? No

[@AndrewCastellanoReal]

@@mgibby63mg I've heard more than one thousand things

[@jonothanwoodward]

Beautiful playing......

[@dahamus]

Man, KZbin has brought me here a few times recently, on all occasions there I am - scrambling to close browser tabs to find out where that wicked sweet playing is coming from... glad to find this inspirational player.

[@matlindell5022]

The guitar is amazing,and this version beats all i have ever heard about this song!

[@javipenaguitar]

That’s beautiful Bob!, Thanks for sharing!

[@dr05guitar]

I feel like I keep coming back to this, but it's so good...love your take of this one.

[@agalligani]

I just watched 3 times

[@michaelwebster8389]

I'm really enjoying playing around with the ideas and sounds on this one. The different key opens up a real different set of possibilities.

[@tecnolover2642]

Gorgeous arrangement. Incredible player.

[@dr05guitar]

Can't get enough of this one!

[@johnathonkelp3587]

Amazing version.

[@georgeshafnacker5154]

Absolutely wonderful...you were in the zone. Thanks

[@ms-hi9hs]

Absolutely amazing

[@stevebernard221]

Great rendition of this Bob. I have to say that the shape of this guitar is unreal for a 1943. Sounds good too!

[@bradh.689]

Wow!! I don't know which one I like better....the arrangement of that song or that killer Gibson!!

[@klippdachs]

Such a soulful and sensitive playing! Thanks for posting, Sir!!!!

[@skeymoson]

That was beautiful my man … I’m gonna have to come back for more !!

[@franksabatino7576]

Thanks very much Bob. Once again the subtle, tasteful beauty of your playing amazes me.

[@clstrat837]

What a killer arrangement

[@PickingGaz1972]

such a great avenue to vent through. God bless. I got a Tv45. Gibson say it best. Bloody lovely playing. The framework tune of many guitar heroes past and present, amazing tune, I'm grateful

[@TinyTurboTuna]

I do enjoy how you let the song be the song. I enjoy an aggressive hard charging version also, but this has that soulful flavor that many “musicians” lack. Without trying to over do it.

[@mamumaumau3320]

What so many other people on this page are saying, I say too...a very sweet and beautiful rendition done with soul a plenty ....plus that Gibson sounds damn fine as well!!!

[@flatpickerd28]

Wonderful arrangement. Thank you, Bob.

[@butchosborne3949]

Beautiful, so clean!!

[@KennethRayable]

I love hearing you play. Red Haired Boy is one of my favorites.

[@emadismusic]

This is a GREAT version of this classic/standard! Great playing and great bluesy feel.

[@timothylocklear9885]

Very tasteful guitar playing! Different from any other version I’ve ever heard

[@Joe-k9k]

Master piece!

[@thatsgoodkarma]

This is such a great rendition! You've got incredible technique and the tone on that guitar matches it, too.

[@tomfarnan398]

Lovely playing and arrangement on a wildly beautiful guitar

[@mrdogmoon]

Very nice Bob your playing and the sound of that guitar are awesome. Oh and I still have that pick you gave me in 2018 at St Louis Flatpick. I can’t wear it out. Thanks.

[@jsherrydds]

Beautiful playing. Great interpretation. And, I love the tone you can get from that incredible, old Gibson.

[@kec5831]

I absolutely love this tune. Have since the very first time I heard it! Beautiful version. Love this old tune more so now than ever. Thank you so very much!

[@lownotehd]

Great job Brother! Very skilled and talented!

[@niceguy4928]

Amazing👍best version I’ve ever heard🥇

[@fourocker]

I really love that Collings of yours Bob, I've heard it in a few other videos as well, magic sounds and playing 😊

[@nylonsteel]

Very sweet playing

[@GabrieleSantoro]

Awesome playing, terrific guitar

[@d.feliper698]

Beautifully well performed

[@matsolsson6200]

I really love your version and am working hard to learn it. I happened to start the B- part first chord with the bass note on the B on the A-string, second fret, instead of E on the D-string. Sounded great, so I keep it like that on the second take around. Play it on my Martin DSS-17, not unlike the J-45 in sound and looks😀👍

[@garrickwynne]

Unbelievably beautiful tone!

[@brew1138]

He makes it look pretty easy. A sure sign of someone who is really good at what they do! Mr Minner has been around quite a while. He has played in Tim McGraw's band for a couple of decades. Wow. And I am loving all this solo guitar work he is doing!! (Great album, his "Solo"!)

[@flatpickit]

Nicely played, Bob. Wonderful instrument as well. Subbed.

[@desjarr]

Very nice. Thank you!

[@tomfarnan398]

Hi Bob, I love your new album and have really enjoyed your interviews with FJ - but this takes the cake, such a soulful rendition played on a beautiful instrument, thank you.

[@tylerlappa7356]

Making it look so easy!

[@wolfgang4078]

A very nice and tastefull version ! Respect !

[@daveclevenger9210]

Masterfully done!

[@EponineThenardier-gt8vs]

beautiful!

[@518Hutch]

This was great. I aspire to be able to let it flow like that someday

[@nige2410]

Man this is outstanding ⏰

[@timwoodall2838]

great picking......really like it....mind if I share to my friends?

[@backtobasicswithdarrenpenl7721]

Wonderful picking!

[@jeffmcdonald7882]

What the….that was freaking sweet!

[@brianj4090]

Really really nice version love the tempo choice

[@chrisbrowne8645]

Feel Tone and Musicality for days!!

[@JoshYenne]

Nice.. stumbled here and loved it... my main bluegrass picking guitar is actually "GASP" a 43 LG-2... its a freaking cannon.

[@EricSkyeMusic]

Love it!

[@happychappy4149]

Best version of RHB ever

[@source4magic]

Well played.

[@chrislombardi8870]

Fabulous!!!

[@nige2410]

Awesome 👏👏👏

[@fmorelli]

Love to see tab for this!

[@safeandsound100]

The great thing about one talented person playing a good guitar can take a song most us us thought has been played every way possible and 'presto' here's a fresh new take.

[@safeandsound100]

Great observation Glen - you must be from the Canadian Maritime provinces...

[@safeandsound100]

Why yes ... Nova Scotia!

[@oldtimeharmonica8560]

Wow did not expect that! Great stuff man!

[@demolitionwilliams7419]

Woa I wasn't expecting that. So tasty! Well done sir

[@lawrencefortney9998]

Perfect

[@WilliamsonRidge]

Very nice job

[@countryalexander7175]

Very nice!

[@mikevidito3263]

Bob you are one of my favorite guitarists. So smooth....

[@glenguldbeckmusic3410]

Sublime!!!!

[@luigicannizzo2669]

" Very Special Sounds and Great Flat - Picker Technic Player ". .. So' Good ... ☺😊😀/💙💙💙/👍👌👏👋

[@thomaspurcell4359]

1937 D-18 or 1943 J-45? Just when I am thinking Martin you bring out this Gibson. Crystal clear. Thanks. 🙏❤️😎

[@Pactolus240]

Very expanding.

[@RnRanimal]

sweet guitar

[@danielboucher3027]

They don’t sound like that anymore!!! Great guitar!!!

[@stevenstrings]

"I approve of this message"..!

[@darkforest33]

superb

[@Iam1DK]

If you could only take one 45 on a trip across the country to play in a variety of musical situations… and it had to be a j-45 acoustic.. which one would you take? Collings or Gibson?… also thank you for your videos.. it inspires my own playing!! Thank you!

[@hazestevens6872]

Nicest vintage j45 I've seen

[@RoundTopJohn]

Beautiful, are you in standard tune?

[@robdonell9915]

What type of music is this ?

[@happychappy4149]

@@robdonell9915 REAL music😉

[@sunjamrblues]

And I think to myself, that guitar was built within months of when I was born. And we both still look in pretty good condition.

[@jeffmcdonald7882]

Ha ha. Love it!

[@inlovewithguitars]

Wow - this has so much dynamics and feel. I love it! May I ask you what pick you use? Your sound is simply perfect.

[@BrandtM84]

smooth like butta

[@LukeCerny]

That’s hot

[@agalligani]

Also what kind of Gibson is that? J45?

[@missouriboy66]

1943 J-45.

[@turrafirmaguitarchannel]

I’m developing a theory that red heads play this song best. Judging by your beard I am assuming you don’t disprove my theory. Love your version of this song.

[@PICKERY]

No joke check out david griers version.

[@kanyinak]

That is one beautiful guitar. I wonder what the nut width is on it?

[@missouriboy66]

1 3/4”.

[@kanyinak]

@@missouriboy66 thank you. You play it well. I enjoyed this very much.

[@blankn1612]

Hey Bob. Do you teach? Or transcribe your material. Would love to learn your renditions

[@rogo6567]

Don't stop!!

[@popsinabox]

Bob... do you remember what kind of strings you had or have on this guitar? Super sweet tone!!

[@missouriboy66]

D’Addario NB-12s.

[@popsinabox]

@@missouriboy66 Do you typically use 12's on J45 style guitars? I thought I saw 13's on your CJ45?

[@chuckgillespie1]

I thought that song was only for Martin's? Nice work

[@BlindTom61]

A really great job there. Unfortunately, your capo was crooked so we’re going to have to disqualify you. Let that be a lesson… Once again a really terrific version thank you so much.

[@robdonell9915]

Lol 😆

[@chrislombardi8870]

Bob do you have tabs for this particular arrangement? It's excellent!!!!

[@bradh.689]

Do you have a transcription for this version? Hands down the best I’ve ever heard!!

[@michaelwas8549]

hmmm, kinda like that out of a D form. Nice change of pace.