i am only 16 and i am the only kid i know who has ever heard of leo kottke and he is amazing, ive seen him once in portland maine and he was very good, if anybody has this mp3 could you perhaps message me
People who talk down about Leo’s voice make me wonder what they must think of Bob Dylan’s. They both make it work, now don’t they? Leo is undoubtedly one of the greatest guitarists the world has ever known.
I watched this when it aired on TV a couple decades ago, Sessions on west 54th street, it was so cool to see Leo on TV, I recorded the show on VHS learned This song off this video.
Just saw him last week he's now 72 and voice still grabs my soul. Sounds the same. Was shocked but so happy to hear that voice I've carried thru my whole life long in person, at last. Just wow.
I know that Mr Kottke doesn’t think he has a dulcet voice, but I think it’s beautiful smooth. I’ve loved this song since I was a child. I think it was recorded the year that I was born.
Been following Leo's career for almost 30 years and he always brings a smile to my face and much admiration. Waiting for his new CD. I wish I heard him more on the radio here in Philly.
I 1st heard "Hear The Wind Howl" in '73. He's a monster ! First yrs of University; folk music coffee houses; free liberal thinking; protests; streaking was all around especially on campus. I still have "My Feet Are Smiling" on vinyl. If you find the LP you'll love it. I think I'll dig out my old turntable & give the LP a spin. I may have worn out the tracks.
I first heard him do this one on a PBS music show (either "Live At Wolf Trap" or "Austin City Limits" and was immediately hooked. This version is a little different, but still the same mad, odd-ball brilliance and quirkiness. Thanks for posting it!
One of the best fingerpicking folk rock guitarist in the world add to that the work with slider, and singing at the same time . and that how legends are born.!
Yup _ he's been known to be self depricating in regard to his vocal abilities but I really love Leo's full timbred singing, the depth, rattle, rasp, and breadth _ I think it perfectly fits the depth of his guitar playing.
i remember, when i was about 10 years old, i put out some of my dads vinyls and one of them was my feet are smiling. i just listened three or four times to it, but it got burned in my mind...now i´m stoned and i´m really happy to find this song:)
One of my favorite Leo tunes! Very similar to the version from his live album from the mid-90s. I love how he shakes the guitar at the end of songs like he's trying to shake out the last final bits of tone from it.
Of any he sings, this one might be one of the best. It complements well. Tricky rhythm to play and in turn sing against however. Of course he crushes it lol.
Thank you. In my defence though I actually do have the technique and can nail that song most times I play it but I played it too fast and was way beyond the point of nervousness (first time playing in front of people after giving up music for about 5 years). That applies to the other two videos from that gig as well. I'm gonna take them down and put up new ones whenever I get a camera. But thanks for the positive criticism. ;-)
your not the only kid who has heard of him... I'm 18, in college up around joliet area, and guess what, I have tickets to see him on Jan 29th, i'm also working on covering most of his stuff. PS. Buy yourself 6 & 12 String Guitar, less singing, some older people might know what i'm getting at.
if the kid doesnt have the money he doesnt have the money, i hope he doesnt feel bad for grabbin music to expand his growing mind:) but ya kottke is one worth "supporting" by buying for sure.
I think his voice got better with age, that and it's more suited to the slower, quieter songs like this version of HTWH. Comparing this one to the one he tears apart on MFAS, he plays a lot faster on it, but his singing's not the best. I'd prefer listening to this any day. If anything I'd say he's probably a better concert-performer now than he was in the 70s...
John Fahey was the first guy to record Leo Kottke's first album, 6 & 12 String Guitars. Also search the New York Times obituary after John Fay he passed away in February 2000, as it's one of the most humbling obituaries on a musician that you'll ever read in your life. There are many John Fahey videos in TH-cam going back to rare early recordings on such was here at a Willamette River waterfront lounge, in Portland Oregon, The Euphoria Tavern. You can search it and find it in TH-cam. My younger brother first insisted that we go to a Leo Kottke concert here in Portland Oregon in 1973, that sold out 3,000 seats in the Portland Civic Theater. Leo was only in his late twenties then. I have some great black and white close-ups that I took on high-speed film with a telephoto lens, on my new 35 mm Mamiya/Sekor camera then, while attending art college. I've got to dig those prints up soon, and post them again, in my concert photography album in Facebook.
oh wow, i didn't even remember watching this video or posting a comment. i was just watching leo kottke videos as i sometimes do, and see someone mention my full name, and answer a question i was thinking about in my head. sounds like a question i would ask though, and i do like this song so it was probably me :p thanks!
I've been trying to break it down for a few years (maybe a bit more than a few). His hands just move a lot faster than my eyes. I think I have the slide part down, but he does so much more. I've been following him since about 1971, give or take. I'm going to see him in Fort Lauderdale, FL end of January.
The only purpose that Leo Kottke served for me was 1) Going to the bathroom,2)getting a snack,and,3)seeing what else was on TV.This was during his memorable(Yaaawwn!)appearances on the Midnight Special on very early Saturday Mornings on NBC during the 1970's!!
Derek-before you question ANYONES intellengence,and I mean ANYONE,you need to learn to spell and the use of proper grammar! And yes,I STILL think Leo Kottke is a crashing bore!!
The playing style reminds me of 'Hats of to (Roy) Harper' and 'Bron-Y-Aur Stomp'. I would really like to see him battle Jimmy Page (on acoustic guitar that is). He would be able to learn something from Jimmy too: if you can't sing, then don't.
Leo Kottke is a national living treasure. Period.
if you are really in to leo's music, search, and buy his albums, then you are so far ahead
i am only 16 and i am the only kid i know who has ever heard of leo kottke and he is amazing, ive seen him once in portland maine and he was very good, if anybody has this mp3 could you perhaps message me
And now you’re 30! I don’t have an MP3 but he’s on Spotify now!
People who talk down about Leo’s voice make me wonder what they must think of Bob Dylan’s. They both make it work, now don’t they? Leo is undoubtedly one of the greatest guitarists the world has ever known.
I've always enjoyed his voice. It's warm and familiar.
What a great song. This boy can play.
I watched this when it aired on TV a couple decades ago, Sessions on west 54th street, it was so cool to see Leo on TV, I recorded the show on VHS learned This song off this video.
Just saw him last week he's now 72 and voice still grabs my soul. Sounds the same. Was shocked but so happy to hear that voice I've carried thru my whole life long in person, at last. Just wow.
I know that Mr Kottke doesn’t think he has a dulcet voice, but I think it’s beautiful smooth.
I’ve loved this song since I was a child. I think it was recorded the year that I was born.
Jimi Hendrix by didn't he could sing either
Been following Leo's career for almost 30 years and he always brings a smile to my face and much admiration. Waiting for his new CD. I wish I heard him more on the radio here in Philly.
Leo is an American treasure.
this has been one of my favorite youtube videos since 2009. if this upload ever goes down a piece of me will die
Us folks who feel comfortable wearing worn jeans and old shoes know, thanks to the power of recording, that Leo's music is worth passing forward...
I 1st heard "Hear The Wind Howl" in '73. He's a monster ! First yrs of University; folk music coffee houses; free liberal thinking; protests; streaking was all around especially on campus. I still have "My Feet Are Smiling" on vinyl. If you find the LP you'll love it. I think I'll dig out my old turntable & give the LP a spin. I may have worn out the tracks.
I first heard him do this one on a PBS music show (either "Live At Wolf Trap" or "Austin City Limits" and was immediately hooked. This version is a little different, but still the same mad, odd-ball brilliance and quirkiness. Thanks for posting it!
One of the best fingerpicking folk rock guitarist in the world add to that the work with slider, and singing at the same time . and that how legends are born.!
Yup _ he's been known to be self depricating in regard to his vocal abilities but I really love Leo's full timbred singing, the depth, rattle, rasp, and breadth _ I think it perfectly fits the depth of his guitar playing.
Thanks for posting this. I remember watching it live and have been wanting to see it again for a long time now. Leo's cool.
I saw this man play in marin county California last night with Judy Collins and it was an amazing performance.
i remember, when i was about 10 years old, i put out some of my dads vinyls and one of them was my feet are smiling. i just listened three or four times to it, but it got burned in my mind...now i´m stoned and i´m really happy to find this song:)
WONDERFUL!!!
One of my favorite Leo tunes! Very similar to the version from his live album from the mid-90s.
I love how he shakes the guitar at the end of songs like he's trying to shake out the last final bits of tone from it.
Leo is truly Amazing. Rock on Brother!!!
First Leo Kottke song I learned. Still love it.
I love Leo. Fom Minnesota thanks for the memories.
A master at his craft...
absolutely wonderful:)
this is so great!!
im amazed at his technicality to play and sing at the same time
Wow
Thanks for posting
@crscdn I'm 15, and Leo Kottke was just introduced to me this year by my father.
Moves me to the soul
@crscdn im 40 and only play finger style and just heard of him today a few videos ago. you definitly got a head start.
love him so
Of any he sings, this one might be one of the best. It complements well. Tricky rhythm to play and in turn sing against however. Of course he crushes it lol.
I remember Leo coming on stage with 2 guitars and a tuba.
I'm 17 and ive been listening to him since i was 16 as well. I'm not alone!!!
The MAN
F*cking awesome
There is a faster version of this song that Leo plays on 12-string. AWESOME!
This is from "My Feet Are Smiling" circa 1974 or 75. Back then, it was Mudlark.
I love how he laughs at saying 'you' instead of 'time'
yes.
Thank you. In my defence though I actually do have the technique and can nail that song most times I play it but I played it too fast and was way beyond the point of nervousness (first time playing in front of people after giving up music for about 5 years). That applies to the other two videos from that gig as well. I'm gonna take them down and put up new ones whenever I get a camera. But thanks for the positive criticism. ;-)
your not the only kid who has heard of him... I'm 18, in college up around joliet area, and guess what, I have tickets to see him on Jan 29th, i'm also working on covering most of his stuff.
PS. Buy yourself 6 & 12 String Guitar, less singing, some older people might know what i'm getting at.
if the kid doesnt have the money he doesnt have the money, i hope he doesnt feel bad for grabbin music to expand his growing mind:) but ya kottke is one worth "supporting" by buying for sure.
TheiRenaissance ii
He sings the song.
I think his voice got better with age, that and it's more suited to the slower, quieter songs like this version of HTWH. Comparing this one to the one he tears apart on MFAS, he plays a lot faster on it, but his singing's not the best. I'd prefer listening to this any day. If anything I'd say he's probably a better concert-performer now than he was in the 70s...
@crscdn
You might want to check out John Fahey as well, if you like this. Although he is a little bit weirder.
John Fahey was the first guy to record Leo Kottke's first album, 6 & 12 String Guitars. Also search the New York Times obituary after John Fay he passed away in February 2000, as it's one of the most humbling obituaries on a musician that you'll ever read in your life.
There are many John Fahey videos in TH-cam going back to rare early recordings on such was here at a Willamette River waterfront lounge, in Portland Oregon, The Euphoria Tavern. You can search it and find it in TH-cam.
My younger brother first insisted that we go to a Leo Kottke concert here in Portland Oregon in 1973, that sold out 3,000 seats in the Portland Civic Theater. Leo was only in his late twenties then. I have some great black and white close-ups that I took on high-speed film with a telephoto lens, on my new 35 mm Mamiya/Sekor camera then, while attending art college. I've got to dig those prints up soon, and post them again, in my concert photography album in Facebook.
terrible comment penanlad, mr Kottke has fans all over the world, so what do you mean by national?
no no, i meant the album. 6 & 12 String Guitar.
OK...so I'm busted. By the way, nice job on Ladies Night. Anything it might have lacked in technique it more than made up in heart.
i already have a 12 string taylor and an old gibson 6 string
well said, penanlad
actually thats a technique you use to make the notes reverberate
In reply to Dan Carroll, Leo plays this in an open C
oh wow, i didn't even remember watching this video or posting a comment. i was just watching leo kottke videos as i sometimes do, and see someone mention my full name, and answer a question i was thinking about in my head. sounds like a question i would ask though, and i do like this song so it was probably me :p
thanks!
I've been trying to break it down for a few years (maybe a bit more than a few). His hands just move a lot faster than my eyes. I think I have the slide part down, but he does so much more. I've been following him since about 1971, give or take. I'm going to see him in Fort Lauderdale, FL end of January.
looks like bruce greenwood
quote unquote.. lol
The only purpose that Leo Kottke served for me was 1) Going to the bathroom,2)getting a snack,and,3)seeing what else was on TV.This was during his memorable(Yaaawwn!)appearances on the Midnight Special on very early Saturday Mornings on NBC during the 1970's!!
And now you have the opportunity to discuss your views on TH-cam. Amazing stuff, technology. Did you find anything else good on TV?
your boring willow you shouldnt speak anymore cause your not very intelligent
Derek-before you question ANYONES intellengence,and I mean ANYONE,you need to learn to spell and the use of proper grammar! And yes,I STILL think Leo Kottke is a crashing bore!!
willow11st what did i spell wrong dumbass
Derek Costen you post a video of yourself playing and we'll judge whether you boring or not
Well, his voice sounds like muggy geese farts - but his guitarplay is great.
The playing style reminds me of 'Hats of to (Roy) Harper' and 'Bron-Y-Aur Stomp'. I would really like to see him battle Jimmy Page (on acoustic guitar that is).
He would be able to learn something from Jimmy too: if you can't sing, then don't.
yeah but i bet he cant play smoke on the water :|
a bunch of noise!
sweet, sweet noise
clean your ears!
@@mariapoljakova4175; I think Jean got Ricketts lol 😂