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Tommy Emmanuel — Over the Rainbow
Album: Endless Road
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Released: 2005
Length: 4:15
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If an old shoe fits…
Posted 1 month ago by TurtleMan    [ Reply ]
 daveesh wrote:

sentimental hogwash!


Yes, for the heartless and soulless.

Posted 3 months ago by TurtleMan    [ Reply ]
I was driving when this popped up on the screen, and I smiled as I heard the opening harmonics. such a nice delivery, too 9, borderline 10
Posted 8 months ago by eyke    [ Reply ]
Really lovely version of this.  Hope to hear it again in the future.
Posted 10 months ago by brosen    [ Reply ]
Skip . . .i'll wait for the reruns . . . .
Posted 1 year ago by jjbix37    [ Reply ]
 
- that's it, that's the comment. My ears love this. When a guitarist can make their instrument sound like a harp you know you're in the presence of greatness!
Posted 1 year ago by hellsgardener    [ Reply ]
So good to hear this on RP. Ten days ago he played the De La Warr Pavillion in Bexhill on Sea in the UK with Jerry Douglas. What a treat and a lovely memory for a Tuesday morning in March.
Posted 2 years ago by MysteryMan    [ Reply ]
My favourite versions of this song are either Keith Jarrett (from La Scala) or John Martyn.
Posted 3 years ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
Tommy E is all class! Whyndam Hill co & Penguin Cafe Orchestra warrant a listen too!!
Posted 4 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]


Tommy Emmanuel Live (Here Comes The Sun / Mix-Beatles Songs):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOw6gCPDEQ8


Posted 15 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 Danimal174 wrote:
It would be interesting to follow this with Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's "Over the Rainbow/What A Wonderful World" cover that he does. Two interesting takes on a classic song.
 
Ahh,  another Izzie fan.  I had never really cared for this song but Izzie's version really made me appreciate it.  This version is nice also but Izzie's is unbelieveable.

Posted 15 years ago by jimkin    [ Reply ]
Very nicely done. Very soothing. I liked it.
Posted 15 years ago by bugleboy624    [ Reply ]
A sublime take on a classic.
Posted 15 years ago by Old_Pat    [ Reply ]
This is really nice and making my mellow mood I am trying to keep here, even more mellow.
Posted 15 years ago by CCinSB    [ Reply ]
Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain...
Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Tommy Emmanuel is not only a genius acoustic guitarist, he is also one of the most entertaining musicians I have seen perform. The venue was Edinburgh's Usher Hall. Emmanuel was opening for Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings. Out strolls this guy with an acoustic. "Bring on the band!", I'm thinking. Then he plays. It was magic. The variation in pace and content was astonishing. And the musical "jokes" made the whole audience laugh out loud.

Lovely stuff.

Posted 15 years ago by doc_dave    [ Reply ]
His guitar work is clearly impressive.  But YAWN to the max.
Posted 15 years ago by vicariance    [ Reply ]
...sixth floor, Ladies' Hosiery...
Posted 15 years ago by denmom    [ Reply ]
Suddenly I'm at a buffet in a hotel on Maui. The fat lady wears shows to her gray haired husband playing the guitar. 
Posted 15 years ago by kylemichael    [ Reply ]
We need more  accoustic guitar instrumentals on RP but  hopefully with faster tempo.
Posted 15 years ago by fuh2    [ Reply ]
Tommys' large body of work is well worth a look for those unfamiliar with his genius.............
Posted 16 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
GROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSS indeed.
VOMIT!!
 

I know, we were on such a roll. Until now, this just sucks.
Posted 16 years ago by jncverhoef    [ Reply ]
GROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSS indeed.
VOMIT!!
Posted 16 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
gross.
Posted 16 years ago by jncverhoef    [ Reply ]
this is JUST what i need right now... at the tail end of a stressful task late at night at work. then this comes on and wow. beautiful and soothing.
Posted 16 years ago by donpdonp    [ Reply ]
Lovely arrangement. Peace is found over the rainbow with Tommy Emmanuel.
Posted 16 years ago by theanniewithin    [ Reply ]
very very nice
Posted 16 years ago by reason06    [ Reply ]
andrewimft wrote:
I bet more people would like it if it wasn't Over the Rainbow.
Yep.
Posted 16 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
GungaDan wrote:
He is a really excellent guitar player, but at the end, this is just instrumental elevator music, and I would like to hear less of that on RP. None, in fact.
So, in your opinion, the only music worth listening to is music with vocals?
Posted 16 years ago by Zane-O    [ Reply ]
It would be interesting to follow this with Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's "Over the Rainbow/What A Wonderful World" cover that he does. Two interesting takes on a classic song.
Posted 16 years ago by Danimal174    [ Reply ]
GungaDan wrote:
He is a really excellent guitar player, but at the end, this is just instrumental elevator music, and I would like to hear less of that on RP. None, in fact.
Seconded
Posted 16 years ago by ScottyB    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of a Les Paul arrangement on this tune, though it has other elements and uniqueness and total mastery of the geeetar as harp in Emmanuel's mind blowing playing. I bet more people would like it if it wasn't Over the Rainbow.
Posted 16 years ago by andrewimft    [ Reply ]
excellent way to end my day...
Posted 16 years ago by K_Love    [ Reply ]
Australia's finest!
Posted 16 years ago by californiatwin    [ Reply ]
He is a really excellent guitar player, but at the end, this is just instrumental elevator music, and I would like to hear less of that on RP. None, in fact.
Posted 16 years ago by GungaDan    [ Reply ]
I have GOT to finally add this cd to my collection. Been looking at it a couple years. What a great piece. It costs about the same as 2 shares of Ford common stock.
Posted 16 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
What a lovely version to take the edge of of this craptasitic Monday afternoon.
Posted 16 years ago by BGGA    [ Reply ]
I'm a sucker for acoustic guitar, but this one borders on mawkish.
Posted 16 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Lovin it.
Posted 16 years ago by p4jkafla    [ Reply ]
Balthazar wrote:
This guy is incredible live performer, entertainer and guitar wizard. His recordings are average, but I enjoyed every second of his live act.
I wish his studio work were as magnificent and mind-boggling as his live performances are. This does not do him justice.
Posted 16 years ago by sirrus    [ Reply ]
I love Guitar. I wish I could play. It's on my list of things to learn. My first response at hearing the Over the Rainbow segment start was WOW!!! Thanks to Bill and who ever uploaded this.
Posted 16 years ago by AvoidingWork    [ Reply ]
lwilkinson wrote:
BILL!! Play Izzie's version of this next please!
+1 to that. It is cold and damp in the Midwest today. We need some sunshine.
Posted 16 years ago by sutcliff    [ Reply ]
More Tommy,More Tommy,More Tommy,More Tommy,
Posted 16 years ago by GreenOnion    [ Reply ]
BILL!! Play Izzie's version of this next please!
Posted 16 years ago by lwilkinson    [ Reply ]
This guy is incredible live performer, entertainer and guitar wizard. His recordings are average, but I enjoyed every second of his live act.
Posted 17 years ago by Balthazar    [ Reply ]
iTuner wrote:
sucko-barfo
I'm with you on this one.
Posted 17 years ago by Inflatablewoman    [ Reply ]
This guy playing this song is like when a ringer comes out to play in your pick-up hockey game, skates circles around everyone and score 20 goals. Or when they call out the F-16 to escort the Cessna 150 that strayed into restricted airspace. The F-16 would stall and fall out of the sky if it tried to fly as slow as the 150 at cruise speed. OK, I get it, he has mad guitar skillz. Maybe he should "pick on a song his own size." It sounds like this song is so easy for him that in his own head, he's simultaneously playing some other, unrelated, much more difficult song.
Posted 17 years ago by raf    [ Reply ]
sucko-barfo
Posted 17 years ago by iTuner    [ Reply ]
breakloose wrote:
Do I have to name them all!! Ok... there's at least one!
I like these guys, another RP find for me. (click here)
Posted 17 years ago by ubastard    [ Reply ]
ubastard wrote:
Ain't that the truth Who are the other one/s?
Do I have to name them all!! Ok... there's at least one!
Posted 17 years ago by breakloose    [ Reply ]
breakloose wrote:
Another great Aussie guitarist
Ain't that the truth Who are the other one/s?
Posted 17 years ago by ubastard    [ Reply ]
Another great Aussie guitarist
Posted 17 years ago by breakloose    [ Reply ]
DrCyKosis wrote:
Her.
Whatever
Posted 17 years ago by felix_the_man    [ Reply ]
bcorcoran wrote:
Wow, I'm glad you taught him tolerance.
Her. And OMG talk about intolerance...lighten up.
Posted 17 years ago by DrCyKosis    [ Reply ]
netstv wrote:
I'll second that!!! Is it time for a cocktail?
've already had 2!
Posted 17 years ago by araujokrl    [ Reply ]
DrCyKosis wrote:
As my 18 year old would say...this is GAY.
Glad to see you're teaching your 18 year old quality thinking. Good song for a Friday afternoon especially as rainy as it is here.
Posted 17 years ago by davyjrshort    [ Reply ]
Diddling around with a classic in this manner doesn't impress me. Let's hear Eva Cassidy's version!
Posted 17 years ago by pevend    [ Reply ]
This is way too flowery for my taste. Too much embellishment is not a good thing in my book. The guy does play the guitar really well though.
Posted 17 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
DrCyKosis wrote:
As my 18 year old would say...this is GAY.
Wow, I'm glad you taught him tolerance.
Posted 17 years ago by bcorcoran    [ Reply ]
This piece is a very cool interpretation of a real chestnut. A bit brave to even attempt it in my opinion, as a guitarist! Ten fingers way up!
Posted 17 years ago by big_gare    [ Reply ]
araujokrl wrote:
aaaahhhhh, it's FRIDAY.
I'll second that!!! Is it time for a cocktail?
Posted 17 years ago by netstv    [ Reply ]
daveesh wrote:
sentimental hogwash!
Quiet, Potter, or we'll sic George Bailey on you.
Posted 17 years ago by aflanigan    [ Reply ]
TIME TO CHANGE THE CHANNEL!!! C'MON NOW!!
Posted 17 years ago by jjbix    [ Reply ]
As my 18 year old would say...this is GAY.
Posted 17 years ago by DrCyKosis    [ Reply ]
rluking wrote:
Pretty, but I prefer Chet.
So does Tommy.
Posted 17 years ago by sirrus    [ Reply ]
A good solid 15.
Posted 17 years ago by madaxeman    [ Reply ]
Man, this caught my attention. Lovely. Looking at the clock, maybe it's time to pack up shop and go home :-)
Posted 17 years ago by misterimpatient    [ Reply ]
sentimental hogwash!
Posted 17 years ago by daveesh    [ Reply ]
Pretty, but I prefer Chet.
Posted 17 years ago by rluking    [ Reply ]
araujokrl wrote:
aaaahhhhh, it's FRIDAY.
Yep.
Posted 17 years ago by bcorcoran    [ Reply ]
aaaahhhhh, it's FRIDAY.
Posted 17 years ago by araujokrl    [ Reply ]