Leo Kottke - Enderlin

[@dogboydar1202]

"Stumbled onto this other guy, "Leo Kottke"...happened to me in 1971 (and a lot of people then knew about Robbie Basho (^8)

[@bobboberson2024]

Okay, let's put it to rest... THIS IS "Train at the Gate." But an abbreviated version for the movie. Still a gem. And an incredible movie.

[@cuddlygiantpanda]

On the soundtrack CD for the movie it is called Enderlin, "written and performed by Leo Kottke". So it is a tune with two names.

[@Fordworldrallyfan]

I've been a big fan of Leo's music ever since first hearing his version of Tom T. Hall's "Pamela Brown", and his own instrumental masterpiece, "Machine No. 2" back when they were first released. I did not realize until I watched the credits that Cajun fiddler Doug Kershaw was in it as well, and contributed his song, "Swamp Dance" to the soundtrack.

[@torquay1945]

@fouramhq I wasn't very clear, I said "trio" because they all found them selves on the Takoma label (founded by John Fahey). I was just highlighting how I discovered two artists new to me completely separately in the space of a week. The obvious way I could of discovered Robbie Basho or Leo Kottke would have been via Fahey whom I listen to a lot. Yet they sort of just appeared allowing me a whole bunch of albums to explore.

[@victorha9923]

Hearing this tune in its entirety makes it clear that it is distinct from Bron A Yaur from Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti, but for years just based on the snippet from the film I always wondered whether it was indeed "Bron-Yr- Aur" that was used in the film. Funny thing is, now that i have heard this song fully, I can also hear the [foot]stomping beat used in Zeppelin III's "Bron-Yr-Aur Stomp" from the footstomp that is employed in the middle of this song!

[@lilundgren1]

Love it!

[@fouramhq]

That was on old Navy friend of mine, getting together after many years. Seems that these days, the only way I can get inspired enough to play is with a few Stellas, or Molsons, which is actually my preference. I feel guilty about that. I'm a decent player and get compliments when I do play for people, but it seems the spark is getting weak.

[@fouramhq]

I may be misreading your paragraph, but Leo never played in a trio with Robbie Basho. He never played in a trio other than on one album, "Fahey, Kottke and Lang." Robbie Basho pre-dated Leo some, but Leo has mentioned seeing Basho perform.

[@deansuffka6844]

He has a video as: Chet Atkins, Leo Kottke, and Doc Watson. Titled: Last Steam Engine Train.

[@torquay1945]

Not sure, everything I can find says written and performed by Kottke, although it's possible. Nice to think so.

[@wastrel09]

Anyone know what tuning Leo using here??

[@georgesmith4639]

It's clearly "Train and the Gate"

[@sebastianquilt]

Did Ennio write this or Kottke? I thought Ennio wrote the outline of the melody and Kottke translated this onto acoustic. That right? Really curious!

[@fouramhq]

@wfbrown1234 I misspoke when I implied that the Kottke, Fahey, Lang album was a trio. I know they didn't play together as a trio. Sorry about that. But what are the 'many' trios that Leo played in? I don't know of any. He did the guitar summit with Pepe Romero and Joe Pass but that wasn't a trio situation either. Enlighten me. Also, I really enjoy your videos and your guitar work

[@kevingalusha2210]

We can stockpile

[@torquay1945]

I like your John Prine video, be careful of the Stella though it's a dangerous drink. :) I'm not sure of any recordings of Kottke in a trio, I'm not sure if there are any live recordings either.

[@deansuffka6844]

There is. Listed as: Chet Atkins, Leo Kottke, and Doc Watson . Titled: Last Steam Engine Train

[@victorha9923]

Intentional/unintentional/coincidental, I wonder if I'm the only one who ever made the association between the songs.

[@inatightspot]

Same tune as "The Train and the Gate"