Tommy Emmanuel - Guitar Boogie ('The YouTube Song')

Tommy plays Guitar Boogie.
The KZbin Song ! ! !

[@drdread]

He takes the corners with the throttle wide..and you can't help thinking you're gonna lose him - but he takes the corners, flips out, spins, powerslides, lands on his wheels and races on. Effortlessly. And all that still with that smile on his face.

[@bigdood]

you have GOT to see him in person to really appreciate him... best concerts I have EVER been to, and I have been to almost 100 in my lifetime including some of the great 70s rock bands... NONE of them put forth the sheer effort nor have the absolute talent of this ONE performer. How he can get so much music out of one guitar will both amaze and astound you. Bring friends when you go, they will love you forever. :-) PEACE from Western KY, where fingerstyle guitar was born! ;-)

[@shaynehmad]

If there was a hall of fame for guitarists, he should be there. Seriously. This guy has it all - Blues feel, Emotional moving songs, Speed, Skill, Electric ripping, you name it. I bet that if he wants he can play metal as well.

[@shaynehmad]

What I mean is that Tommy is so good, he can play a lot of different styles, also very difficult one such as metal. And he doesn't play anything to "Impress" people. He plays because he enjoys it, and it's his job.

[@herpderpmonkey]

That guitar has been thoroughly loved. My guitar jealous.

[@monkeyballs0001]

how can you not b impressed straight away? the man is a guitar genius!!! and so down to earth, no massive ego or smugness.

[@pimple22]

Best in the world, that mans got what it takes, and what it takes he's got it in abundance.

[@benwg]

he's so good at playing and has done this song so many times so he just throwing it out there as fast as possible.

[@downeybill]

i've seen TE put on some pretty energized performances, but to see what he does when the crowd is really into it just blows the roof off.

[@benmcwilliam]

Yeah agreed there, he should definitely be in a hall of fame. He has an amazing talent of covering songs, and yet if you haven't heard the original first, you would swear he did it first because it sounds just as much (if not more) musically and logically correct.

[@guitartec]

It's nice to finally hear him acknowledge KZbin. After all, if it weren't for KZbin, he'd be a lot less known

[@evsynator]

anyone who plays guitar knows there is something else to learn ... thats why we take it up ... startsd with one chord ... then another .. then another .... it never stops .

[@brianjacobi]

One word. MAGNIFICENT.

[@HungarianGuitarist]

yeh he have a lot of concerts in germany... the germans are soo lucky :P I had the same experiences after april 22 in budapest.. it is one of the best thing what happend in my whole life to see Tommy's playing great blessing to this world

[@CHARrrrrrrrr]

first thought is, Hmmm kind of weird areas to have fading/wear on your guitar then 3:55 it all becomes clear. fantastic guitar playing!

[@jmanobe]

He was feeling it that night. Absolutely awesome!

[@acousticmelodies]

I've listened to Tommy playing this song in 3 or 4 different videos - every time it's a little bit different but always excellent.

[@brent3270]

Incidentally, Guitar boogie was the first song I watched on you tube, and the fist time i heard Tommy scare me with his playing

[@ulrich87]

This guy is THE stage presence! I just came from watching him play Nine Pound Hammer and I'm amazed at how much fun he has on stage! Best entertainer in the world!

[@guitarjjte]

Incredible!

[@Stephanie1Jackson]

I love Tommy. What an inspiration.

[@torod213]

I'm speechless! Completely stunned!

[@52KINGBORE]

he's the best. Incredible

[@Eefiebaby]

King-Fingerpicking in action...............Brilliant!

[@ciska57]

Waauw.....Great....Tommy is the best.....!!!

[@bungle0]

goosebumps... all over...... this man is absolutely amazing.

[@petercourt]

0:41 Just ridiculous! He is an insane guitarist, the best there is.

[@simonpca]

THIS is what we call showmanship!

[@Hammy135]

Simply the best! Such a good recovery at 2.53

[@mailsatk]

freakin awesome!

[@jirimalik6219]

one of the best music in history

[@HungarianGuitarist]

always do his best in the stage... AWESOME guitarist, person... april 22th concert again in budapest!!!! bangggg!! =) you are the best!!!!!!!

[@YawnAmphi]

LOOOOL LEGENDARY RIFFS! hey in this preformace, Tommy's look at 2:52 really took me down off the chair, it was such a perfect combination of emotion and ... well. finger motion ^^

[@RobStew4U]

Tommy is the greatest guitar player ever!!!!!!!!!!

[@dr05guitar]

incredible

[@showbizmanager9]

the usual brilliance

[@ddinggaddingga6132]

Best version

[@gavgas]

I have just toasted my "Learn to spank the Plank" Instruction book and used it to torch My Flatmates Banjo collection!

[@carcano80]

irraggiungibile!!! è un fenomeno!!

[@bigdood]

Hard to find 'em in the states... they cost an arm and a leg here too! However, they have such a unique sound -- absolutely punchy and powerful -- saw Tommy in July in Nashville and came to the conclusion that it's definitely a combination of a masterful musician playing a world-class instrument that makes this kind of fantastic music! I have begun my "Maton Fund" and will have one before the year is up. :-)

[@aboynamedchris]

alot of his songs are very melodic so its fukin awesome when he bangs out a song like this!

[@bmohr37]

nice job !

[@Pajasrac]

!!!!!!!!! Tommy ruleeeee!!!!!

[@diamonddust22]

This guy is a god on guitar

[@MrTeclisUlthuan]

this is my favorite version of Guitar Boogie by Tommy! It's fast and freakin' skillful !!

[@sosmarci]

Kösz hogy feltöltötted, fergeteges koncert volt :)

[@paulj312002]

no words.

[@cletus50]

TOMMY ROCKS !!!

[@MorRomio]

I have few stuff with Les Paul, the best thing is his Live DVD Called Les Paul. Simply amazing. But I think actually Tommy Emanuel can do almost all that Mr Les Paul could do. They are both amazing guitarists.

[@pubuman]

im gonna buy one in the summer yes yes yes :D

hehe .. whats up with this performance? he is like playing it twice as fast as usual .. and just as clean ... the true work of a master !!

[@nerrad15]

@ulrich87 - Yes I think It was me who has watched have the hits of Nine Pound hammer :-) ...Amazing composition and what gets the crowd is the technique of "No Hands" and the strum on the body of the guitar which has great effect.

[@AlexGronstad]

IMMENSE!

[@GeorgeBost-euzicasa]

Great selection of music Frizzguitar: I live it!

[@jojacool]

Thanxx Tasilow for posting !

[@Funalango]

Ok,I asked Tommy about that and he told me that once he had a concert and got impressed because of the lot of people that were there, and that was because they had watched a video of this song here on youtube...

[@the238revolution]

haha! good stuff!

[@AUTENT1K]

HE IS TODAY'S HENDRIX

[@guitartec]

That's the truth, Wonko! My brother is hiring TE and Leo Kottke to play the Museum he works at in Western MA. Needless to say, I will probably be meeting TE and LK. If I do get to meet Tommy, I'll ask him what KZbin has done for his career. I'll post results and movies for all to see.

[@torod213]

the video they're talking about is the top one on related videos here. But it is the video under that is truly astonishing!! The 2,5 million (2,7 now)vid just seems a bit slow if you watch the Guitar boogie & Stevies blues, and then the 2,7 mill. But I understand people for watching the Guitar boogie (Not GB & SB) Though. Until GB & SB was posted, I thought the plain GB was the absolute maximum of a mans capabillities on a guitar! And boy was I wrong!!!

[@MyDesertIslandMyDisc]

After about 40 years on this planet I discover Mr Tommy - "The Big John Holmes of Thumbs" Emmanuel!! (18+ Wiki John Holmes - lol) I am now struggling to cope with the emotional dilemma between accepting 'he is as close musically to any possible religious icon' and coping with the envy and inevitable fact I (you) will 'never' play what you just saw. I saw a post which simply said 'wow...just wow' which covers everything I think... :) Truly awesome! (Big John lives on in TE's thumb!)

[@jackiscrub]

thx that's exactly what i wanted to know :)

[@commodore428]

Tommy owns you. Feel his ownage.

[@AlbertColin]

thanks man...

[@L0ngLiveRnR]

All I can say... OMG!!!! :D:D:D:D

[@petercourt]

0:42 is legendary

[@shaynehmad]

Right, man. He has a lot of skill in Spanish music (See his version of Pegao), slow emotional songs ("The Robin", "Angelina") and he can improvise like hell ("Tommy Emmanuel - Improvisation (RARE)").

[@BrawlerTM]

are u fucking kidding me...that was...wow... master

[@Zullia]

Its intresting because if the brand of beer made Tommy Emmanuel the talent that he is, its worth spending cash on that brand if theres a remote chance it´ll happen to us others ;)

[@flyersfan10]

few people know this, and some historians are beginning to discover that blues music was invented so that tommy emmanuel could play it. true story. mississippi delta musicians had to think of something to appease the guitar gods so they would send their son to save the 6-string world.

[@nerrad15]

@Analist God made Tommy....so I think God should be given the credit here....Tommy is very talented but only because of a lifetime of practice and constant playing. God bless Tommy and his family.

[@delpuckett]

damn!!!!!!!!!!

[@Minossos]

timmy you are a real rock or metalhead xD

[@whitt702]

Tommy: Did you ever get your hands on a Bob Shade Hallmark replica of the Joe Maphis box (with one neck)? Not many were made so far ..man!! what an AXE/

[@tsopuaifa]

Sjukt!

[@dcav6892]

@ErikEspangberg Actually, I've seen him playing this live on an electric (his old Telecaster). He was stunning and amazing as usual.

[@Szeksp]

Just great.. 2.50+ oO

[@Marubache]

Good Game)

[@attu89]

He's a great showman.. one of the best i've seen.. hell i think he's THE best i've seen.. Does anybody know where I can find a nice tab for this song.. I would really love to learn the rhythm bit.. I think it'll take another 3-4 years before I'm capable of playing these solos but im sure even without em it'll still sound pretty darn good.. can anyone tell me where i can find a tab! would really appreciate it!:)

[@laszlosirsom]

AWESOME PLAY Regard Laszlo

[@Rafterman123]

no probs

[@jackiscrub]

yep, so confirmed :)

[@guitarsalert]

great work tommy lol pause the vid at 2:52!

[@John69]

yeah! Tommy is fuc*ing awesome virtuozist! ;p

[@ErikEspangberg]

Really well played of the Tommy, as always! I wonder how this would've sounded on an electric, he really has nice lead-licks and since he plays them so clean it would probably have the nicest sustain on the electric. I do like that he does his thing though, he wouldn't be Tommy on an electric, and he still have lots of sustain for an acoustic.

[@joeyguitarlo]

@phillydwight I know right, it either makes you want to go and wood shed for a while, or just toss your guitar out the window at 90 miles an hour. I just don't know how these cats play so well. Guess they play all the time day and night. I just don't have that much drive as much as I love it.

[@profeso07]

5 stars

[@ShatOnATurtle10]

im from phoenix too, and no guitar guys come down here. it sucks!

[@xthexrookx]

fucking amazing fretwork

[@AnnaSouleBlues]

GOD you're SO RIGHT hahahahaha

[@guitaria7444]

Tommy, have you ever heard of the word in english known as "SLOW" ? I wonder :) Great playin'!

[@M0joFingers]

@ 3:38 - is he bending the guitar to get that sound?? Love it!

[@skize3]

A W E S O M E !!

[@JesseSoda]

Metals.

[@hornstra1]

so far for my guitar.

[@torod213]

HOLY CRAP!!!! Is it just me, or is his hands moving frame-by-frame?

[@Rafterman123]

He pushes the body of the guitar towards him and the neck away from him, bending the neck, lowering the string tension and therefore lowering the pitch

[@UncleZipper]

@CrossBrothersBand Tommy also has the ability to turn his guitar into a drum and a bass

[@Bluesaddict]

MAMMA MIA

[@fancypantsdancer]

What was that he was drinking at the beginning of the video? Great stuff!