Morning coffee

[djfordmanjack]

Good morning everybody !
They just played this on the radio earlier. cute song we have to admit. hadn't heard it in years.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Crm6xJLJgs

they are just playing the Traveling Wilburies right now

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

Tom, I have a little side story to Jimi Hendrix. yes I also like crosstown traffic a lot.
Jimi had his guitar pickups built by Bill Lawrence, who unfortunately passed away a few years ago. Bill was German and he was known in the post war years as Billy Lorento. now to make a long story short. I have a 1955 Billy Lorento endorsed Bavarian Framus archtop. it is the beautiful blonde with the black side frames and black headstock, the one right in the middle. it has a handcarved 10mm (3/8") maple back and a 7mm (1/4") pine front board. it has an incredible sustain of ca. 45 seconds. it is a real sweet guitar !

[djfordmanjack]

[Swank]

Fordman mentioned him before, one of the better guitarists/bands from the time when I was playing.

https://youtu.be/2IBmqZu9cjs

Played at least one show with these guys.

[JPotter57]

Thanks James. Great to hear your driving a '57 again..........it's been a long time. How is your dad doing, I haven't seen much from him since he broke his foot(?). Is he still working on the '57 4.6 install?
Also, please pm me your contact info..email, phone, etc.

He is also driving his Fairlane a lot, still chasing electrical gremlins.  I guess it goes with the territory when swapping in computerized drivetrains into old cars, but it is super smooth.  Dad is all healed up and getting around pretty well.  He told me yesterday he hadnt been on in a while, been spending time in the garage instead..

[RICH MUISE]

Well that's just excellent. Ask him to come on the forum and let us know about his install. I'm curious what he used for air plenum and lower radiator hose.

[RICH MUISE]

Well, you guys got me watching You Tube videos again, tonight after watching a documentary on Waylon Jennings, I watched one on Elvis' beginings and how the first recording session came about leading to his first record. Excellent documentary, I was surprised at how many of the guys that were responsible for giving the world a new music life are still alive (at least when the doc. was made).
The song that changed the world:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwuYCg86Gbw
I learned something new, btw.....one of the 3 that made that first record at Sun Studios was Bill Black. I checked to see if it was the same Bill Black of Bill Black's Combo fame, and it was.

[djfordmanjack]

Rich,
I just love Bill Black's music. Some might think his second career in the 1960s was a little cheesy with their easy listening music. but I always thought it takes a lot of talent to make it sound so easy.

I have this og 7" vinyl record and I frequently play it when I am deejaying for dancers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgXH5qNNUgs

Also James Burton, who was touring with Elvis in the 1960/70s was a legend of his own. he played with Bob Luman in the 1950s and his guitar picking is second to none. I find it highly interesting to find all those connections between the musicians and bands.

Burton with Elvis in the 1970s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO1i7FKjs0w

Burton with Luman, this is one hot platter. it's also from the year our beloved Fords were made 1 9 5 7 !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9XOFRRosLE

[djfordmanjack]

Let's not forget about Elvis piano player, Floyd Cramer !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLVk9Gyet9Y

[Swank]

I personally believe that even though Elvis was thrown together with session musicians Bill Black and Scotty Moore, these two are greatly responsible for his slingshot rise through the 50s.  Especially Scottys guitar stylings. Just punchy, dirty and intricate enough to contribute but not compete against Elvis.  He would have had a much harder time climbing out of the Memphis fray without them. 

[djfordmanjack]

I second your opinion Eugene ! I believe it takes a great band to really let a singer shine.

[FiveSevenLiter]

djfordmanjack,
Have you ever seen Twang from Germany.  I stopped in to the Continental Club in Austin Texas, 10 AM on a Saturday morning, free pancakes and Lone Star Beer.  These guys were rocking the place at breakfast. 
One of the best mornings I have ever had.  Had to leave at noon, wished I had stayed all day.  Wish I could get their vinyl.
T/F

[djfordmanjack]

Great tip! Had not heard them before. It's fun when a band takes something like a Blues Rock classic and transforms it to a country song. I am sure they are a great and fun live act !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8skuB2bXFQ

There is also another pretty successful German Band in that genre. THE BOSSHOSS. not my favorite band, but some of you might like them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQVWXAlEUB8

[FiveSevenLiter]

They spoke German, sang in English, drank American beer and made a Canadian happy.  A Saturday morning I will not forget.

[FiveSevenLiter]

The Continental Club is a must stop in Austin.

[FiveSevenLiter]

And the pancakes were free.