I´m pretty sure NOBODY was aware at this time that Richard would become one of the best ..... if not THE BEST ... guitarplayers of all times ! 😳 You know...... when someone like Tommy Emmanuel bows down to you...... you ARE GOOD !
@papagJazz2 жыл бұрын
Chet was very gracious and kind to new coming talent. Speaks volumes of this humble giant.
5 жыл бұрын
It goes without saying that Chet Atkins was a master of the guitar, but the truly amazing thing about him was his willingness to mentor the young.
@dsriram27728 ай бұрын
Great talent of course, but I'm blown away by Chet's generosity - bringing this young lad on stage, praising him and then giving him a simple rhythm and bass backup to let him shine. What a wonderful man to mentor talent like that - truly a generous soul.
@iaincaimbeul79956 жыл бұрын
I WAS ONE OF THE AUDIENCE AT THAT CONCERT...VERY MEMORABLE!
@kazuhikoshiote33665 жыл бұрын
Oh! What a great experience you have!!
@joebertolucci19935 жыл бұрын
iain lorne robertson Campbell eagl Eaght
@CharcoalChaos Жыл бұрын
No need to gloat you lucky person you 😀
@bigHinMOTOWN5 жыл бұрын
Richard Smith "The Entertainer"....give it a listen, you will not be disappointed..epic!
@coryCuc4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely unbelievable. Agreed.
@markcosmedy19763 жыл бұрын
bigHinMOTOWN the entertainer
@Sunakfilth3 жыл бұрын
I'm learning it now.. He's amazing.
@brasshouse98223 жыл бұрын
It's hard to play and shit but it's the icecream truck so g for Christ's sake. It doesn't even sound cool. I think it's a waste of talent to play that boring add song with it.
@paulwhelan77813 жыл бұрын
It's beyond epic.
@edkawalec33606 жыл бұрын
I saw Richard about a year ago for the first time, truly one of the finest players on the planet, IMHO, after seeing this, I can understand why, his chops back then were phenomenal!
@johnsilvester50615 жыл бұрын
Ed Kawalec bbi
@alriutort3892 Жыл бұрын
I saw him tonight in Ponte Vedra. He's incredible.
@pwhitt827Ай бұрын
I’ve went to see Richard perform live several times since the early 2000s and he gives jaw dropping performances every time.
@JackTheSkunkАй бұрын
Yep.....Saw him at the Chet Convention a few times in Nashville. He is an incredible talent. About 6 years ago, he even came to my neck in the woods to perform at the Old Courthouse in Inverness, FL. It was only 1/2 drive, and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing him again after many years.
@nemo2273 жыл бұрын
The people in that audience have some treasured memories.
@fernandocosta31495 жыл бұрын
I'm 60 but i wish i could play as Richard when he was 11...
@clark40333 жыл бұрын
I dare say there are less than a handful of people Chet would stand back and watch like that ... ever.
@sharit79704 жыл бұрын
Richard KILLING IT at 11!! Just a taste of what was to come!!
@PreservationEnthusiast4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, actually he made quite a few mistakes in this. Especially the second piece. I'm surprised Chet didn't boot him off the stage for mangling it, but Chet was always the perfect gentleman.
@DarchrowTheEnigma Жыл бұрын
@@PreservationEnthusiast Chet Atkins recognize potentials of a talented young man, if he were to discourage him back then, he wouldn't become one of the greatest of this day when it comes to guitar masters.
@FrettieFingers Жыл бұрын
@@PreservationEnthusiast ALL Misteaks are intentional. -Chet Atkins
@PreservationEnthusiast Жыл бұрын
@@FrettieFingers No, I think Chet was really seething over this. Chet was a perfectionist. If this had happened in the studio, the guy would be sacked on the spot. It was only as the guy was young, he cut him some slack.
@peterdefrankrijker5 ай бұрын
I guess he was born with it. What a guy.
@terrytnm70152 жыл бұрын
That was such a time capsule. fast forward to the present day, You went on to become one of the very best players, that play at Chet's level and keep the Chet Atkins legend very much alive. You are a treasure.
@dielaughing734 жыл бұрын
On top of all that talent and hard work, imagine the staggering musical memory required to play so many complex pieces from memory
@jra2515 Жыл бұрын
I opened for Richard Smith in Waco, Texas about 10 years ago and played a few Chet Tunes. I was very nervous and he was such a nice guy. I am an accomplished player, but around Richard every one is an amateur except Tommy, Guy Van Duser and John Knowles.
@budg.60943 ай бұрын
I’m with you all the way. We just need to add Brooks Robertson.
@JFK11806 жыл бұрын
What an great man Chet Atkins was. He left behind generations of gitarplayers that ensures that his legacy will always be intact. Smith, Emmanuel, the list is almost endeless. Even Danny Gatton got nervous when Chet was in the audience. I am not even going to talk about him as a producer. That dude was something else.
@GeorgiaBoy19615 жыл бұрын
As brilliant a musician as Chet was, he was an even better human being. I was privileged to see/hear one of his live performances a few years before his passing - and it was wonderful in every way you can name.
@chineseloveisrael90415 жыл бұрын
I would be wrong if I said, 'Richard, you are amazing'. I should say 'Richard, you've always been amazing'!
@anthonybardsley49853 жыл бұрын
Such a talent at 11 mind blowing.
@JackTheSkunk4 жыл бұрын
I first saw Richard and his brothers perform at the Chet Atkins convention one year a long time ago. "who ARE these guys"? I asked myself. They were just awesome. Richard was the first guy I ever saw who could switch between Chet's fingerstyle and Django's gypsy style in the SAME SONG. He knocks me out every time I hear him.
@SchwartzDaddy3 жыл бұрын
Richard just reached out to me. He wants to play my house concert series in October. I'm literally losing my mind, giggling with happiness!
@spareparts10172 жыл бұрын
Saw him last night with Tommy Emmanuel at Graceland. What an absolute honor! It was spiritual
@billedwards82495 жыл бұрын
Richard is a great guy and one of the very best in the world!
@rogerturner5504 Жыл бұрын
Amazing! Note for note and phrase for phrase from Chet Atkins Workshop album track 'Whispering'. Unbelievable skill from a very young human.
@GreggSteinerguitar6 жыл бұрын
prodigy - someone with a very great ability that usually shows itself when that person is a young child: that's you Richard.
@dfbess4 жыл бұрын
Wish there was a better recording of this gem..
@austenj45398 ай бұрын
What I love about musicians/artists ... they try to encourage the next generation. Bravo to Chet and I can also mention the great Les Paul as well, who was playing in his own club right close to the end with his band and called up anyone on stage to perform alongside.
@mattdaggett36953 жыл бұрын
Chester was wonderful
@ollieroger30325 жыл бұрын
World class. Two of the guitar giants! Wish Richard would have turned to Chet afterwards and said, "Your turn." Chet and the crowd would have eaten that up.
@eswing21532 жыл бұрын
Wow. Chet as your backup. Fantastic.
@lmcoopie4 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for posting
@bundr6 жыл бұрын
Awesome piece of guitar history!! Thank you for uploading
@stranraerwal5 жыл бұрын
valoto: Yeah-but a less awesome film-repro.
@Zach-ls1if Жыл бұрын
Dang, I saw Richard play back in June, I had no idea he’d been playing at a high level for so long. I’m gonna throw my guitar away now
@alriutort3892 Жыл бұрын
Keep playing and practice
@Zach-ls1if Жыл бұрын
@@alriutort3892 thanks, I will. I appreciate the encouragement
@rickbullock4331 Жыл бұрын
I’ll bet Richard’s hat was way tighter on the trip home. Imagine having the one and only Mr. Guitar tell you that you played his song just as good as the master himself. That’s gotta make a kid walk on cloud 9 for a day or two or three. Richard is amazing to listen and watch to this day.👍👍🇨🇦
@PreservationEnthusiast Жыл бұрын
It was a lie though because Richard was making mistakes.
@josecarlosdejesus77605 жыл бұрын
Great litle Richard !
@robersniper Жыл бұрын
when chet atkins stops playing to just admire... amazing
@andyfaithful_ Жыл бұрын
Someone like him is born like this, and if he is not gifted with a totally natural talent, he can even study all his life, but he will never reach those incredible levels
@haanashim6 жыл бұрын
So amazing!
@johnmilliken6938 Жыл бұрын
Just saw Richard at a little theater in Sutter Creek,Ca. Great player!
@MrCapi552 жыл бұрын
GEM Video, GidBiddy70! Thanks So Much.!
@Teddystream.2 жыл бұрын
This tune is called Whispering and the fox trot version was recorded by Red Nichols five pennies in 1928
@user-cl6tm8pm5e4 жыл бұрын
💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐🥇🎸🥇🤩 спасибо огромное за музыку
@MrRetinas6 жыл бұрын
Saw Richard in Canberra Australia recently. He was playing support for Tommy Emmanuel. I am sad that Chet awarded Tommy the CGP but not Richard. Richard is just as accomplished a player as Tommy IMHO
@robertpratt81966 жыл бұрын
I heard Tommy remark from the back of the room at a concert where Richard played a particularly difficult piece, "There's maybe one or two people in the world who can play that!"
@christopherjorissen55826 жыл бұрын
Doesn't Tommy also have the honour of awarding CGPs?
@GeorgiaBoy19615 жыл бұрын
Saw someplace that Richard was awarded a special "CGP" by Chet's family after Chet died..... if anyone deserves it, Richard does....
@jysmtl5 жыл бұрын
Christopher Jorissen he should. And if he did he would award one to Richard.
@coryCuc4 жыл бұрын
@@christopherjorissen5582 I believe he does.
@daveblevins33224 жыл бұрын
Just amazing what gifts that God bestowes upon folks. 👍
@chrispile38786 ай бұрын
You should hear Richard NOW.
@alwill15286 жыл бұрын
Chet, lovely ! Thanks for the post ! Any more ?
@randybock822 жыл бұрын
Richard was so modest after shredding a tune.
@robertlee80423 ай бұрын
I met Richard and spoke to him about his relationship with Chet and he said he didn’t know Chet very well at all. He only met him as a child.
@dfrost423 жыл бұрын
And played it just as well as I played it..... Buddy, you know good and darn well that kid show'ed you the rare combination of hardwork and talent (OCD on both) lol
@CharcoalChaos Жыл бұрын
Richard if you see this, DID YOU WANT TO BE LIKE CHET AT THAT POINT? Now Richard’s the current legend! ❤👈
@DADA-ey2ir Жыл бұрын
This is crazy!
@Fingerstylelesson6 жыл бұрын
Richard Smith, at that age all very talented! Could/would he ever be a CGP?
@gidbiddy70916 жыл бұрын
Fingerstyle lesson Only if Chet were still around...
@benloyd19706 жыл бұрын
All the living CGP’s should get together and initiate new ones from time to time. To keep the memory of Chet Atkins alive.
@pinetree46005 жыл бұрын
He's the best in the world
@elevate327673 жыл бұрын
Generic name, one of a kind talents!
@cathydew3 жыл бұрын
Big hands for a little kid!
@jamesdylandean6147 ай бұрын
Richard becomes one of the greatest finger pickers ever!
@pseltoro45 жыл бұрын
im goint to go throw my guitar in the garbage.
@BarkerT3 жыл бұрын
I'm sure one of these two guys could get it going
@randybock8210 ай бұрын
Never do that! Pick it up and play it. You will learn something new
@miltdaugherty69653 жыл бұрын
no way he is eleven!
@kechickdon55455 жыл бұрын
can i get the title of this song?
@gidbiddy70915 жыл бұрын
Whispering followed by Little Rock Getaway. Both Chet Atkins arrangements.
@davehinz4598 Жыл бұрын
That's some Les Paul level of playing. Wow.
@cedricmallet60863 жыл бұрын
what is the name of the first song?,tanks
@gidbiddy70913 жыл бұрын
Whispering
@cedricmallet60863 жыл бұрын
@@gidbiddy7091 tanks
@815scorpius74 жыл бұрын
I can barely hear the acoustic
@robsmith80524 жыл бұрын
You are hearing it. Rich plays lead on these two tunes whilst Chet backs him up.
@josecarlosdejesus77603 жыл бұрын
19oooooooo
@Alan626515 жыл бұрын
In guitar terms, Richard has NEVER been young... youthful, perhaps.
@manomano48485 жыл бұрын
Perfectly stated
@sharit79704 жыл бұрын
...maybe when he was like 2... ; )
@Jap_Schpanker3 жыл бұрын
@@manomano4848 of😜
@zuvarian4 жыл бұрын
makes me almost believe in reincarnation :)
@booooo6662 жыл бұрын
Listen to requiem for a marionette.. Alfred hitchcock theme.. Aswer
@TruthSurge5 жыл бұрын
If I started playing at age 4, I'd be that good by 11 too! Heck, that's 7 years of playing. Kids can learn easier so if you start young you have a HUUUGE advantage. Look at those little Korean girls they forced to be guitarists. They started at like 2 weeks old it seems and they are like 10 years old and playing pretty complex stuff. That tunes is VERY reminiscent of Mr. Sandman..... bring me a dreeeeeam. Same tempo, same couple of chords. But the kid is quite amazing, I admit. He's doing octave chimes. Who taught him that???? No kid would figure that out on his own, I'm betting.
@richc8485 жыл бұрын
Thing is, you have to be a 4 year old who wants to play the guitar enough to work on it every day. You have to love it from an early age and be curious enough to explore for yourself, and motivated to do that a lot! On top of that you need the physical strength and dexterity and a quick mind. A lot of things have to fall into place even if you start young.
@bebborino95574 жыл бұрын
I don't agree with you. Sure you have an advantage if you start young... but to get to that level you have to practice like crazy. People have to be more patient with themselves...
@frankzap62313 жыл бұрын
Most 4 year olds lose interest once their fingers hurt after playing a g chord.
@srnunan47832 жыл бұрын
I think it's the opposite, musical talent is something you're born with and for most people by the time you're a teenager you're as good as you'll ever be, sure you might memorise more songs etc as years go on, but your ability is what it is.
@johnonorgan Жыл бұрын
rude clappeers
@jessiejames32005 жыл бұрын
Never did like that style of music and still don't.
@jamiepinkerton59195 жыл бұрын
Jessie James fuck off then
@kellio485 жыл бұрын
Well, why bother listening and commenting on something you obviously know nothing about?
@kellio485 жыл бұрын
The video has nothing to do with music style and everything to do with displaying the natural raw talent of such a wonderful and gifted individual at such a young age. There is little doubt that the mature Richard Smith is one of the most accomplished and talented finger style guitarists on the planet regardless of whatever style he's playing and making comments like you did is likely to see you digitally end up in the same way as your name sake @Jessie James.
@yulinbilladavidwilliam79625 жыл бұрын
dick head
@yulinbilladavidwilliam79625 жыл бұрын
oops, this is for Jesse James pointless comment
@raymondvaughan626211 ай бұрын
Great players Great to see chet giving kids a great chance richard unbelievable player even at 11 just natural born to play up with the best acoustic player's always great to see him with tommy emmanuel
@gidbiddy70914 жыл бұрын
SEE RICHARD LIVE THIS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 AT 8 PM CDT Richard Smith LIVE on NashvilleTuneStream facebook page