Albert came to Indianapolis to do a guitar clinic at my friend's store. He drove into Indy thinking he'd find a hotel room, no problem, unaware that the weekend he came was the weekend of the Indy 500 motor race and the nearest hotel with a vacancy was in Chicago. He stayed at my friend's house for a couple days and that Saturday night they went to a local bar where a local country band was playing. My friend spoke to the band during a break and asked if his friend could sit in, "Well... can he play?" "Yeah, he's OK." Needless to say, minds were blown.
Lol. A great way to introduce him. Keeps the humbleness in check and makes him comfortable. You can see he's hesitant with the praise he receives, and I am that way too.
Albert is so cool. He is always talking about how lucky he was to get to play with so many great artist. So very humble for being one of the greats himself.
You are 1000% correct. I grew up with Norm on Miami Beach and he was just like you see on the video. He was one of the most accomplished musicians of all of us playing keyboard for Katmandu at an early age. He's a great singer so I wasn't surprised to hear the harmony with Albert Lee. He's a life long buddy and one of my favorite people in this crazy world. Plus all of his guitars are pretty amazing!
@@benallmark9671 Thanks, Ben. It's easy to write great things about Norm. He's always been sort of a larger than life person. He was really cool in High School so I'm not at all shocked to see him do so well in life. He's got the coolest guitars in the country, that's for sure!!
Albert Lee...what a fine gentleman and amazing musician. Almost 80 years old in this video and still showing his humble side while admitting he was a part of one of the most influential groups to ever record music. Legend!!
Sir Albert Lee. What he has done for music is well worth a knighthood. The people he has influenced with his guitar playing and artists he has performed with is incredible. I cannot believe he has never been recognised for his musical career in the UK honours list. Also an absolute gentleman. Look forward to seeing him next year.
Maybe he has but didn't want to accept it. Many people turn those things down because they don't agree with, or want to be associated with the royal family.
@@Reprobus3Hi Christopher, I did some research before submitting my comment and found nothing to say he had been offered any honour. Shame, as there's lots of honours giving out for who you are, not for what you have achieved and influenced others.
@@colinkaren3813 That's why those things don't matter. They're not given out on merit, and they associate you with a corrupt institution. I bet it means more to Albert Lee to have guitarists tell him what an influence he's been than it would to recieve a medal from someone he's never heard of. Who would want to be in the same club as Sir Jimmy Savile anyway?
@@Reprobus3 I actually don't agree with all this honours list crap and I don't think I'm going to change things but, if they are honouring people, I'm just saying this man certainly deserves one. Or at least give him the chance to refuse it. As for Saville.....?? Don't want to discuss, vile!!
@@bignorm4353 I agree, that's a great way to look at it actually. Whether I agree with the whole honours system or not, if they're giving them out, this man deserves the opportunity to decide if he wants one or not. Good point well made 👍
The first time I heard of Albert Lee was when he backed the Everly Brothers in my home town. It was a magical night for me. I met him a few years later at a guitar masterclass. A class act and a master on the guitar!
The Legendary Albert Lee! When EC says you're one of the very best, you know you are! What a True Musician!!! His Voice sounds Fantastic and matches his fingers abilities!
He is also a great keyboard player. Learning one instrument is so hard. Hour after hour of practice. How did he have time to be great on 2 instruments?
That's so funny, I saw him with Peter Asher in a small town theater in Pennsylvania and asked him to sign my tele pickguard which he did very kindly and then passed it to Peter Asher and before I could grab it he signed it too. The look on my face must have been priceless.
@@Livelaughlimpbizkit uh it's not so much that but as a guitarist, I really wanted Albert's signature. Peter is a pretty good musician but not what I think of when I think about a telecaster.
I had the honour and absolute pleasure to see Albert and his band play in a small arts centre a few years ago, he modestly, almost embarassed, said he'd played an arena show with Eric Clapton a few days before. He knew where every note on the fretboard was and could them it at will. Genius and as modest as he is talented. Absolute legend.
Albert is the sweetest guy. I like him playing through Norm's monologue. I mean, really, the guitar is the featured speaker, and also Albert. Please live forever Mr. Lee.
I had the pleasure of meeting Albert after a gig outside Sligo many years ago, we had a great chat about the Everly Bros and Emmylou. A lovely man who has time for everyone. Thanks Norman for posting this.
Same story here Alec M, seen him and had a drink with him and Hogans Heroes after his gigs 4/5 times early 00's at The Bridge House Tullamore, couldn't believe my luck, such a talent ,one of my faves being See me Getting Smaller the Jimmy Webb song🎹🎹💎(goosebumps), also seen him in Whelan's Pub Dublin and at the Ballinlough Castle Country Fest Co Westmeath with Glen Campbell, Dwight Yokham, Guy Clark, Nancy Griffith Kenny Rogers and Van the Man Morrison, Tearing It Up Blu ray is on my wants list as is The 70th Birthday gig, have the live in Paris and live in Rome shows, I'd have seen em more often if it wasn't for following other artists Stones 30 Mark Knopfler 8 and Eric Clapton 3 hard to have money for them all😔
Norm kept pushing, I thought brave! :D Then you guys played. I literally cried. What an opportunity to go back. Thank you Norm! Thank you Albert, and everyone, so much.
I suddenly feel rather old. Because watching this reminds me, that the first time I witnessed Albert’s amazing skills, was when he was playing in England with Chris Farlowe and the Thunderbirds in 1968. I later saw him on two occasions with Emmylou Harris’s Hot Band. Albert is also a very accomplished piano player. Such a modest unassuming man. I would urge people to check Albert's Wikipedia entry, where the career section reads like a who's who of the rock world.
Piano too? Another reason for his fingers to be sore. I wonder if Norm ever gets star-struck? Steve Vai, Ritchie Sambora, Orianthi, Slash, Bonamassa, all strolling in like it's just pals. If I saw Slash within 20 ft of me, I'd sh*t a chicken.
He's in his twilight years now, but gee he still knows how to bring out the essence of a song. He had me singing-a-long at the end, no other word simply a Great.
Through the 80's/90's living in England we looked forward to seeing Albert Lee and his band Hogan's Heros whenever they toured. Then I bumped into him in York (England) where he was with the Everly Brothers tour, and he was happy to have a chat and give me his autograph.
It’s amazing how in these videos, the guitars bring out so many historical anecdotes by those who were there at the time. It’s great that these stories are now being recorded.
I met Albert several times he signed my Ernie ball music man Albert Lee guitar, such a lovely guy. in his earlier days he could wipe the floor with any shredder on the planet. Albert always played clean not hiding behind distortion and played blisteringly fast melodic and clean. Something shredders fear.
Never really been into shredding or anything. What I have noticed is that riffs one can come up with having to do with a lot of notes is really wonderful. Its another dynamic in exploring the guitar. I feel the most powerful effects in music for myself have to do with simple chord changes and fewer notes, almost as if simplicity is the answer to creating something. I think Mr. Lee has a different style entirely and a different approach to music that maybe shredders wouldn't be used to. Its like a rhythm going against another rhythm where it doesn't quite fit, so I think this would make competitive musicians naturally uncomfortable. Some are talented enough to figure it out though. The most important thing to think about regardless is _music_.
There's a cool video on TH-cam featuring Albert, Danny Gatton and Vince Gill playing at the American Music Shop back in 1993. Some fine pickin' as you might imagine.
I always think that a clean guitar highlights the proficiency of the guitar player above everything...that's why I like the acoustic more than the electric.
These great musicians like Albert Lee got the most exciting,romantic , and inspiring period in the journey of music in this world that will forever be timeless and loved for us all ......Thank You for your talents and your courage to share them!
A legend. He’s played with everyone. Although he didn’t employ it here, he’s a master of that hybrid fiat picking/fingerstyle technique, which I’ve always found to be impossible.
Somewhere out there in TH-cam land there is a video called "Born Fighter". It's all about Nick Lowe and Dave Edmunds in the studio recording tracks for various solo and band (Rockpile) projects. Near the end of the film, Albert Lee comes in to the session to play on "Sweet Little Lisa" for Dave's album "Repeat When Necessary". Albert plays his solo and outro' on his Telecaster with the B-bender and they play the tape back. Dave Edmunds - no slouch on the six-string himself, is just floored by Albert's playing! Albert - ever the gentleman and modest to a fault, comes back into the lounge area with this kind of "Was that O.K.?" air about him, sits down and opens a beer. Albert Lee is phenomenal! I am pleased to say that I have been so fortunate to be in the same room as him quite a few times. Check Albert's performance of "Highwayman" on Anderton's Guitars (U.K.) YT channel. Just Albert singing and playing piano. Minted. Thank you Albert, and Norman for this video. All of you and yours stay safe and well.
I first heard Albert when I was blown away by his solo on "Sweet Little Lisa" on Dave's album... never knew the session was videotaped until I saw it on YT a few years ago and watching Dave's reaction to Albert's playing is priceless!
No wonder Albert is such a happy guy. He has a gorgeous wife and some cherished friends. Norm, you allways seem to downplay your own musical talents, but this duet with Albert was heartfelt and beautiful. Just my 2 coppers. Stay well young men!
Thank you very much for that Norm! I’ve recently taken a close look at the Everly Brothers. I’m 73 and I listened to lots of their stuff! It was nice to hear Walk Right Back (just a few chords) and your harmony is great! Thanks Albert Lee! Great episode! Thanks Jen!!
Had the pleasure of seeing Albert last month at The Stables, Milton Keynes UK (a great venue btw). Never mind the virtuoso guitar playing, as others have commented, he is in exceptionally fine voice for a gent of his years. The band included his son Wayne on keys. Good luck for the operation on the hand next month Albert! Hope all goes well. 👍
I saw Albert Lee with his band just before Covid and he was absolutely fantastic. On guitar, piano and singing he was superb, and such a nice fellow too. Top man.
Albert is a national (or better said international) treasure. I had the honour of meeting him once in one of his guitar clinics. What a gentleman and what an amazing guitar player.
@wf1g. You may already know this. The word "didicoy" is a name for a person from travelling stock but not necessarily of Romany extraction. I believe that some of Albert's forbears were travellers, hence his personalised for his car.
Wow what a treat Albert Lee, brought a couple of tears to my 69yr old eyes, always a #Class_Act at Norman's Rare Guitars, much love Brother from Texas SE.. bear if i ever get out that way, i wanna for sure stop bye..thanks Norman, and we the people also know about your charity work... a legacy...
I saw Albert Lee Joensuu, Finland 95-96? Talked with him even played his guitar he was real Gent. I was 5 feet away when he played gig. Last song blowed everyones mind!!
Love to listen to and see Albert. What a great harp player and just to hear him talking about his past is fabulous. Thanks for this and well done Albert!
I said hello to him at the checkout at Gelson's Supermarket in Calabasas(near Topanga) 25 yrs. ago...... What a superb Master Musician and kind soul!!!!
I met Albert a few months ago when he played at our small 200 seat theatre, where I volunteer doing FOH. He was very happy to sit in the bar afterwards, signing autographs and chatting. He signed on of the theatre’s posters for me. Lovely man.
I never heard of Albert Lee until today. Boy was I in for a complete surprise. This man is an amazing guitar player with a style of his own. I even dig his singing too. I will definitely be going through his catalog of music.
This was a heartwarming interview and performance by Albert and Norm! Norm you do an excellent harmony! Much respect to Albert Lee and keep up the great videos, Norm, and keep singing!
When out in the lead or part of the band, it's always SPECIAL to listen to Albert. You have to love and respect him, and I do. Thank you Albert Lee and Norman!!!
What a great video, the best people are always the ones in the background that don’t clamour for the limelight, but just do the job. Albert seems such an unassuming guys, but what an history he has. Total legend, and that word gets bandied about too loosely, but Albert deserves to be called a legend.
A couple years ago I had the pleasure oj Jamming with a friend of Alberts in Yuma Az. Carmine Sardo said Albert is one of the nicest people in the world and we all know what a great guitar player he is. Rock on Albert. Burlington Bill here of the songs 66 Mustang and Sailing to Freedom!
Albert Lee is a fantastic gentleman. I briefly met him when he was playing Clearwater Florida with The Everly Brothers. I walked up to him after the show and said hi I’m a huge fan of yours. I handed him a copy of the Heads Hands and Feet album featuring Country Boy. He was a bit surprised and politely autographed it and quipped that it may be more valuable now and smiled. He was just a really nice regular guy. I still have that album to this day.
Wow, 25 years with the Everly’s/Everly. I didn’t know it was that long. Albert is one of my favourites too. I first heard the British band, Heads, Hands & Feet. I loved the album and assumed they were from the U.S. And then he did that stuff with Emmylou and all the Outlaw Country folks. I’ve got his first solo album kicking around somewhere. Can’t remember what it’s called but it showed me what an outstanding vocalist he was. There was at least one, really pretty ballad and he sang it with a ton of emotion. It’s funny how you see these old, white haired cats, strolling into a music store and you wonder, “who might this interesting looking character be?”
@ZigZag Wanderer. The first Albert Lee solo album that I can remember was called "Hiding". Is this the record you have? All the tracks on the album are excellent. Maybe the ballad you recall is the Rodney Crowell song "On A Real Good Night"? Stay safe and well
@@markmiwurdz202 - yes that’s the one. That song title doesn’t ring a bell but it could have been. I do recall the title song, “Hiding” as being another ballad-ish song. The more I think about it, Hiding may be the song I’m thinking of. I’m going to have to track down that album on one of my music sources. Thanks for tweaking my memory!
@ZigZag Wanderer. Thanks for the reply. I think you are right. The title track "Hiding" is a great showcase for Albert's vocal ability. Plus you've may have noticed the harmony vocal on that track is Phil Everly. It's one of the few albums (on both vinyl and CD) I have that I play from start to finish. All the tracks are outstanding. If you can find it, check out Albert's interview at Anderton's Guitar channel on TH-cam. Right near the end of the interview (in a guitar shop/showroom!) Albert sings and plays on keyboards the Jimmy Webb song "Highwayman". A brilliant performance. Give it a look. Stay safe and well.
Watching this is the best way to start a Monday morning - Norm and Albert just drifting along peacefully with relaxed chat and sublime playing, wish the clip was ten times longer!
First time I saw Albert he was backing up Duane Eddy at the Baked Potato. Many years later I was roadie-Ing for Carl Verheyen and he and Albert did a gig together in Culver City. What a gentleman! Very soft spoken and unassuming in deference to his monster chops. Thank you Norm for inviting him in to discuss this very special guitar. Best from Petey the guitarmaniax
Nice harmony on "All I Have to do is Dream", Albert and Norm! My wife and I were fortunate enough to see the Everly Brothers with Albert Lee in the 80s in Colorado at the state fair. I was also fortunate to own three Everly and J180 guitars in the days when I played a lot of acoustic gigs. Those and J200s are my favorite acoustic guitars! Thanks for this video!
Exactly however in his earlier days he could wipe the floor with any shredder on the planet. Albert always played clean not hiding behind distortion and played blisteringly fast melodic and clean. Something shredders fear.
Such a wonderful player, and a very nice guy. I had the pleasure of meeting Albert (and Bill, and Eddie Floyd) when Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings played in the theater across the street from my house. Great memories. Thanks for sharing this video, I enjoyed it
Albert came to Indianapolis to do a guitar clinic at my friend's store. He drove into Indy thinking he'd find a hotel room, no problem, unaware that the weekend he came was the weekend of the Indy 500 motor race and the nearest hotel with a vacancy was in Chicago. He stayed at my friend's house for a couple days and that Saturday night they went to a local bar where a local country band was playing. My friend spoke to the band during a break and asked if his friend could sit in, "Well... can he play?" "Yeah, he's OK." Needless to say, minds were blown.
Great story
Good on your friend for putting him up
@@ralex3697 Yes. Great story.
Lol. A great way to introduce him. Keeps the humbleness in check and makes him comfortable. You can see he's hesitant with the praise he receives, and I am that way too.
ROFL!!!!! Can he play? Priceless! :-)
@@ralex3697 Who wouldn't be honored!?
Albert is so cool. He is always talking about how lucky he was to get to play with so many great artist. So very humble for being one of the greats himself.
Hey thank you for taking the time to help me with that-really appreciate that. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!. Mark
It’s been said that Eric Clapton said he was one of the best guitar players walking.
I feel privileged to have listened to this.
Albert is so likable, utterly charming, and seems incredibly humble.
Yes. I met him in person and what you say is true.
He has always been that way .I met him in 59 .He has never changed.Quiet spoken ,polite, Never shows off.
@@John-ob7dh Although not a surprise, it’s so nice to hear !
The more I get to know Norm through these videos the more I respect him. He’s a complete gentleman and treats people well.
You are 1000% correct. I grew up with Norm on Miami Beach and he was just like you see on the video. He was one of the most accomplished musicians of all of us playing keyboard for Katmandu at an early age. He's a great singer so I wasn't surprised to hear the harmony with Albert Lee. He's a life long buddy and one of my favorite people in this crazy world. Plus all of his guitars are pretty amazing!
@@bobbystreet2672 he’s lucky to have a friend like you who would speak so kindly of him. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦 !
@@benallmark9671 Thanks, Ben. It's easy to write great things about Norm. He's always been sort of a larger than life person. He was really cool in High School so I'm not at all shocked to see him do so well in life. He's got the coolest guitars in the country, that's for sure!!
Albert Lee is a living guitar god.
Albert Lee...what a fine gentleman and amazing musician. Almost 80 years old in this video and still showing his humble side while admitting he was a part of one of the most influential groups to ever record music. Legend!!
Sir Albert Lee. What he has done for music is well worth a knighthood.
The people he has influenced with his guitar playing and artists he has performed with is incredible.
I cannot believe he has never been recognised for his musical career in the UK honours list.
Also an absolute gentleman. Look forward to seeing him next year.
Maybe he has but didn't want to accept it. Many people turn those things down because they don't agree with, or want to be associated with the royal family.
@@Reprobus3Hi Christopher, I did some research before submitting my comment and found nothing to say he had been offered any honour.
Shame, as there's lots of honours giving out for who you are, not for what you have achieved and influenced others.
@@colinkaren3813 That's why those things don't matter. They're not given out on merit, and they associate you with a corrupt institution.
I bet it means more to Albert Lee to have guitarists tell him what an influence he's been than it would to recieve a medal from someone he's never heard of.
Who would want to be in the same club as Sir Jimmy Savile anyway?
@@Reprobus3 I actually don't agree with all this honours list crap and I don't think I'm going to change things but, if they are honouring people, I'm just saying this man certainly deserves one. Or at least give him the chance to refuse it.
As for Saville.....?? Don't want to discuss, vile!!
@@bignorm4353 I agree, that's a great way to look at it actually. Whether I agree with the whole honours system or not, if they're giving them out, this man deserves the opportunity to decide if he wants one or not.
Good point well made 👍
Hanging out with Norm and friends like Albert Lee just sooo entertaining. Albert's wife also such a lady!
This made my day.
What a treasure Albert Lee is to the world. At his peak his playing was untouchable
Yes! In his day he was an absolute monster player..
Ummm he's still at his peak
Wow Albert Lee has a nice voice. Norm did great on the harmonies too. That was a great song to do too.
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Albert sang the song just how it needed to be sung.He knows how it's done,having played with the Everlys he has the key to the song.Great.
Even as an older man, the music just pours out of Albert. A wonderful little surprise to find this video. Thank you Norm and thank you Albert Lee.
The first time I heard of Albert Lee was when he backed the Everly Brothers in my home town. It was a magical night for me. I met him a few years later at a guitar masterclass. A class act and a master on the guitar!
The Legendary Albert Lee! When EC says you're one of the very best, you know you are! What a True Musician!!! His Voice sounds Fantastic and matches his fingers abilities!
Albert Lee is one of the absolute nicest guys out there. One of the great guitar players.
He is also a great keyboard player. Learning one instrument is so hard. Hour after hour of practice. How did he have time to be great on 2 instruments?
Albert is one of the best players and nicest people ever! In 1991 he signed my modded Tele for me after we opened for Carlene Carter. What an icon!
That's so funny, I saw him with Peter Asher in a small town theater in Pennsylvania and asked him to sign my tele pickguard which he did very kindly and then passed it to Peter Asher and before I could grab it he signed it too. The look on my face must have been priceless.
I managed to get Albert to sign my Levinson Blade THS but unfortunately it doesn't make me play Ny better
@@Mr20Muleteam hahaha is Peter Asher a douche or something?
@@Livelaughlimpbizkit uh it's not so much that but as a guitarist, I really wanted Albert's signature. Peter is a pretty good musician but not what I think of when I think about a telecaster.
Albert should sing more,his voice is great.
It seems like he used to sing a lot more. He mostly supports big acts so doesn't get much of a chance to sing. I really love this guy.
He sings a lot, check out his stuff with Hogan's heroes which are sadly no more and his more recent solo stuff, he never stops
And when he sings, he sings in English!! :-)
He sounds like the third Everly brother!
Nice picture jon ;)
Besides being a living legend, Albert is the consummate gentleman!
Yep, pure class.
I had the honour and absolute pleasure to see Albert and his band play in a small arts centre a few years ago, he modestly, almost embarassed, said he'd played an arena show with Eric Clapton a few days before. He knew where every note on the fretboard was and could them it at will. Genius and as modest as he is talented. Absolute legend.
Albert is the sweetest guy. I like him playing through Norm's monologue. I mean, really, the guitar is the featured speaker, and also Albert. Please live forever Mr. Lee.
I had the pleasure of meeting Albert after a gig outside Sligo many years ago, we had a great chat about the Everly Bros and Emmylou.
A lovely man who has time for everyone.
Thanks Norman for posting this.
Same story here Alec M, seen him and had a drink with him and Hogans Heroes after his gigs 4/5 times early 00's at The Bridge House Tullamore, couldn't believe my luck, such a talent ,one of my faves being See me Getting Smaller the Jimmy Webb song🎹🎹💎(goosebumps), also seen him in Whelan's Pub Dublin and at the Ballinlough Castle Country Fest Co Westmeath with Glen Campbell, Dwight Yokham, Guy Clark, Nancy Griffith Kenny Rogers and Van the Man Morrison, Tearing It Up Blu ray is on my wants list as is The 70th Birthday gig, have the live in Paris and live in Rome shows, I'd have seen em more often if it wasn't for following other artists Stones 30 Mark Knopfler 8 and Eric Clapton 3 hard to have money for them all😔
Norm kept pushing, I thought brave! :D Then you guys played. I literally cried. What an opportunity to go back. Thank you Norm! Thank you Albert, and everyone, so much.
So humble . One of THE best players around . He has no problem playing in the back ground or up front showing his chops !
I suddenly feel rather old. Because watching this reminds me, that the first time I witnessed Albert’s amazing skills, was when he was playing in England with Chris Farlowe and the Thunderbirds in 1968. I later saw him on two occasions with Emmylou Harris’s Hot Band. Albert is also a very accomplished piano player. Such a modest unassuming man. I would urge people to check Albert's Wikipedia entry, where the career section reads like a who's who of the rock world.
Thanks for posting this generous comment from your experience.
@Cliff Wheeler. Did you ever see Heads Hands and Feet (HHF) with Albert? HHF also had Chas Hodges (RIP) of duo Chas & Dave on bass.
@@markmiwurdz202 . Sadly Mark, I never did catch HH&F live. They did appear on The Old Grey Whistle Test with Chas on bass which I managed to watch.
Piano too? Another reason for his fingers to be sore. I wonder if Norm ever gets star-struck? Steve Vai, Ritchie Sambora, Orianthi, Slash, Bonamassa, all strolling in like it's just pals. If I saw Slash within 20 ft of me, I'd sh*t a chicken.
Don't worry about getting old mate, it beats the alternative hand down🙂
He's in his twilight years now, but gee he still knows how to bring out the essence of a song. He had me singing-a-long at the end, no other word simply a Great.
I always enjoy watching Albert Lee play. Fun to watch musicians enjoying their music. Contentment. Not a small thing.
What an absolute gent Albert is, he takes unassuming to another level!
Isn't he just ..humble..
so humble. true class!
Albert Lee is such a brilliant guitarist and a real gent.
paris calling..It's such a feeling to take a trip in the past.We will never forget the musicians of the 60's
I almost skipped this video because I saw the thumbnail and thought the guitar was ugly. I’m so glad I watched it, such great stories
Sure enjoyed when Albert and Norm were singing. Albert is just the best.
I felt bad for Albert that he was being prodded to sing, but then he sang and I'm so glad that it happened. What a treat!
That was a surprise. Albert is senior chap these days but his voice and playing were beautiful. What a treat.
Through the 80's/90's living in England we looked forward to seeing Albert Lee and his band Hogan's Heros whenever they toured. Then I bumped into him in York (England) where he was with the Everly Brothers tour, and he was happy to have a chat and give me his autograph.
What an absolute legend of a man. Beautiful song!
Albert and Norm singing Dream. What a great moment! Many thanks Guys🙏
Sounded great.
@@Barry101er Didn’t it! Everyone watching was a member of the “Norm-etts” singing our best back up with him.
It’s amazing how in these videos, the guitars bring out so many historical anecdotes by those who were there at the time. It’s great that these stories are now being recorded.
I met Albert several times he signed my Ernie ball music man Albert Lee guitar, such a lovely guy. in his earlier days he could wipe the floor with any shredder on the planet. Albert always played clean not hiding behind distortion and played blisteringly fast melodic and clean. Something shredders fear.
Never really been into shredding or anything. What I have noticed is that riffs one can come up with having to do with a lot of notes is really wonderful. Its another dynamic in exploring the guitar. I feel the most powerful effects in music for myself have to do with simple chord changes and fewer notes, almost as if simplicity is the answer to creating something. I think Mr. Lee has a different style entirely and a different approach to music that maybe shredders wouldn't be used to. Its like a rhythm going against another rhythm where it doesn't quite fit, so I think this would make competitive musicians naturally uncomfortable. Some are talented enough to figure it out though. The most important thing to think about regardless is _music_.
There's a cool video on TH-cam featuring Albert, Danny Gatton and Vince Gill playing at the American Music Shop back in 1993. Some fine pickin' as you might imagine.
I always think that a clean guitar highlights the proficiency of the guitar player above everything...that's why I like the acoustic more than the electric.
Albert Lee was my first post lockdown gig, he was unbelievable.
I've seen him numerous times over the years.......and his playing always has been unbelievable! Fabulous guitarist. Possibly the best.
Albert Lee came to town just before covid. One of the best shows I've ever seen. Unbelievable....
The Great Albert Lee at Norm's 👍 A vintage player playing a vintage guitar👌
Bravo, Albert. So wonderful to have you here, adding your memories to the history of rock n roll. ❤️
These great musicians like Albert Lee got the most exciting,romantic , and inspiring period in the journey of music in this world that will forever be timeless and loved for us all ......Thank You for your talents and your courage to share them!
What a lovely voice Albert has, especially at his age. I had no idea he sang.
A legend. He’s played with everyone. Although he didn’t employ it here, he’s a master of that hybrid fiat picking/fingerstyle technique, which I’ve always found to be impossible.
I agree! Impossible. Check out Doug Seven!
Somewhere out there in TH-cam land there is a video called "Born Fighter". It's all about Nick Lowe and Dave Edmunds in the studio recording tracks for various solo and band (Rockpile) projects. Near the end of the film, Albert Lee comes in to the session to play on "Sweet Little Lisa" for Dave's album "Repeat When Necessary". Albert plays his solo and outro' on his Telecaster with the B-bender and they play the tape back. Dave Edmunds - no slouch on the six-string himself, is just floored by Albert's playing! Albert - ever the gentleman and modest to a fault, comes back into the lounge area with this kind of "Was that O.K.?" air about him, sits down and opens a beer. Albert Lee is phenomenal! I am pleased to say that I have been so fortunate to be in the same room as him quite a few times.
Check Albert's performance of "Highwayman" on Anderton's Guitars (U.K.) YT channel. Just Albert singing and playing piano. Minted. Thank you Albert, and Norman for this video. All of you and yours stay safe and well.
I first heard Albert when I was blown away by his solo on "Sweet Little Lisa" on Dave's album... never knew the session was videotaped until I saw it on YT a few years ago and watching Dave's reaction to Albert's playing is priceless!
No wonder Albert is such a happy guy. He has a gorgeous wife and some cherished friends.
Norm, you allways seem to downplay your own musical talents, but this duet with Albert was heartfelt and beautiful. Just my 2 coppers. Stay well young men!
What a pleasure to hear Albert Lee sing and play, and reminisce about the Everly Brothers. Gold.
Thank you very much for that Norm! I’ve recently taken a close look at the Everly Brothers. I’m 73 and I listened to lots of their stuff! It was nice to hear Walk Right Back (just a few chords) and your harmony is great! Thanks Albert Lee! Great episode! Thanks Jen!!
THAT was amazing! Not only Albert playing the guitar but to sing with him is historic!!!! Great great interview!! Albert Lee the Legend!!!
Had the pleasure of seeing Albert last month at The Stables, Milton Keynes UK (a great venue btw). Never mind the virtuoso guitar playing, as others have commented, he is in exceptionally fine voice for a gent of his years. The band included his son Wayne on keys. Good luck for the operation on the hand next month Albert! Hope all goes well. 👍
Great to know The Stables is up and running again. One of the best venues in the UK.
Albert, Thank You! Immensely
Norm, thanks as well!
I got to play with Albert in LA 10 years ago, he's a monster!
I saw Albert Lee with his band just before Covid and he was absolutely fantastic. On guitar, piano and singing he was superb, and such a nice fellow too. Top man.
Albert is a national (or better said international) treasure. I had the honour of meeting him once in one of his guitar clinics. What a gentleman and what an amazing guitar player.
I spent 3 years with Albert on the Everly Brothers reunion tours 84-86!!
What a Player !!!
DIDICOY was the licence plate on his Ferrari
@wf1g. You may already know this. The word "didicoy" is a name for a person from travelling stock but not necessarily of Romany extraction. I believe that some of Albert's forbears were travellers, hence his personalised for his car.
Wow what a treat Albert Lee, brought a couple of tears to my 69yr old eyes, always a #Class_Act at Norman's Rare Guitars, much love Brother from Texas SE.. bear if i ever get out that way, i wanna for sure stop bye..thanks Norman, and we the people also know about your charity work... a legacy...
What a legend he is!!! Great video. I hope those customers wandering around realized they were in the presence of guitar royalty!!!!
One word , legendary.
Albert is a high class guitar. Always sounds wonderful, made of quality materials, matures well & keeps on giving. Thanks all.
Norm, thank you so much for doing these videos. They offer a great respite from our crazy world right now.
Albert Lee is a total gentleman I see him in Belfast playing with Emmy Lou Harris the band was super the star was Albert. A Gentle man always.
I saw Albert Lee Joensuu, Finland 95-96? Talked with him even played his guitar he was real Gent. I was 5 feet away when he played gig. Last song blowed everyones mind!!
He makes that guitar sound beautiful. I can hear the Everly Brothers now.
This is one of the most wholesome things ive seen in a while. Albert Lee is so nice and interesting, thanks for this Norm :)
An absolute legend in music. Albert Lee is a complete musician.
I've met Albert a couple of times and a you would expect he's so humble and down to earth.
Love to listen to and see Albert. What a great harp player and just to hear him talking about his past is fabulous. Thanks for this and well done Albert!
I said hello to him at the checkout at Gelson's Supermarket in Calabasas(near Topanga) 25 yrs. ago......
What a superb Master Musician and kind soul!!!!
I met Albert Lee in the Cavern in Liverpool. He is a lovely fella!
Well that singing brought me to tears! A world lost
What a soft spoken gentleman
Man, I am glad you squeezed Norm. That was great. I couldn’t help but sing along.
Semper Fi
I met Albert a few months ago when he played at our small 200 seat theatre, where I volunteer doing FOH. He was very happy to sit in the bar afterwards, signing autographs and chatting. He signed on of the theatre’s posters for me. Lovely man.
I never heard of Albert Lee until today. Boy was I in for a complete surprise. This man is an amazing guitar player with a style of his own. I even dig his singing too. I will definitely be going through his catalog of music.
If you like him on acoustic you'll love him on electric. Picks a Telecaster like Jerry Reed. He's pretty great on piano too.
It always made me smile knowing Countries top guitarist came from Herefordshire 🙂
How Wonderful Albert still is, Ageless Legend, Happy Memories of the concerts X
One of the highlights of the channel! Pure history right there.
Albert has always been my favorite guitarist. Norm did an awesome job singing backup with Albert.
This was a heartwarming interview and performance by Albert and Norm! Norm you do an excellent harmony!
Much respect to Albert Lee and keep up the great videos, Norm, and keep singing!
Loved this so much. I loved the Everly Brothers. I had posters on my wall. So nice of you to share this history.
How amazing was that!.. a true living icon of the music industry..the best video from NRG so far for 2021 by a country mile!🇦🇺
When out in the lead or part of the band, it's always SPECIAL to listen to Albert. You have to love and respect him, and I do. Thank you Albert Lee and Norman!!!
Albert’s smile is priceless. Thanks for bringing back a lot of great memories for Albert and the Norman’s Rare Guitar Gang.
Kudos to Norm for the nice harmonies!
What a great video, the best people are always the ones in the background that don’t clamour for the limelight, but just do the job.
Albert seems such an unassuming guys, but what an history he has. Total legend, and that word gets bandied about too loosely, but Albert deserves to be called a legend.
What a treat! That was so good. So soulful. The real deal thank you
A couple years ago I had the pleasure oj Jamming with a friend of Alberts in Yuma Az. Carmine Sardo said Albert is one of the nicest people in the world and we all know what a great guitar player he is. Rock on Albert. Burlington Bill here of the songs 66 Mustang and Sailing to Freedom!
Albert Lee is a fantastic gentleman. I briefly met him when he was playing Clearwater Florida with The Everly Brothers. I walked up to him after the show and said hi I’m a huge fan of yours. I handed him a copy of the Heads Hands and Feet album featuring Country Boy. He was a bit surprised and politely autographed it and quipped that it may be more valuable now and smiled. He was just a really nice regular guy. I still have that album to this day.
What an awesome old guitar
I gave you guys a big round of applause after that song at the end of the video. That was great!
Wow, 25 years with the Everly’s/Everly. I didn’t know it was that long. Albert is one of my favourites too. I first heard the British band, Heads, Hands & Feet. I loved the album and assumed they were from the U.S.
And then he did that stuff with Emmylou and all the Outlaw Country folks. I’ve got his first solo album kicking around somewhere. Can’t remember what it’s called but it showed me what an outstanding vocalist he was. There was at least one, really pretty ballad and he sang it with a ton of emotion. It’s funny how you see these old, white haired cats, strolling into a music store and you wonder, “who might this interesting looking character be?”
@ZigZag Wanderer. The first Albert Lee solo album that I can remember was called "Hiding". Is this the record you have? All the tracks on the album are excellent. Maybe the ballad you recall is the Rodney Crowell song "On A Real Good Night"? Stay safe and well
@@markmiwurdz202 - yes that’s the one. That song title doesn’t ring a bell but it could have been. I do recall the title song, “Hiding” as being another ballad-ish song. The more I think about it, Hiding may be the song I’m thinking of. I’m going to have to track down that album on one of my music sources. Thanks for tweaking my memory!
@ZigZag Wanderer. Thanks for the reply. I think you are right. The title track "Hiding" is a great showcase for Albert's vocal ability. Plus you've may have noticed the harmony vocal on that track is Phil Everly. It's one of the few albums (on both vinyl and CD) I have that I play from start to finish. All the tracks are outstanding.
If you can find it, check out Albert's interview at Anderton's Guitar channel on TH-cam. Right near the end of the interview (in a guitar shop/showroom!) Albert sings and plays on keyboards the Jimmy Webb song "Highwayman". A brilliant performance. Give it a look. Stay safe and well.
Albert name dropping some of the most iconic musicians of all time gives you a measure of the man's influence great to see him
Watching this is the best way to start a Monday morning - Norm and Albert just drifting along peacefully with relaxed chat and sublime playing, wish the clip was ten times longer!
This is timeless. Thank you Albert. Thank you Norm. From Australia 🇦🇺
First time I saw Albert he was backing up Duane Eddy at the Baked Potato. Many years later I was roadie-Ing for Carl Verheyen and he and Albert did a gig together in Culver City. What a gentleman! Very soft spoken and unassuming in deference to his monster chops. Thank you Norm for inviting him in to discuss this very special guitar. Best from Petey the guitarmaniax
You must have some great memories!
I’m in tears 😢 what an absolute legend.
Nice harmony on "All I Have to do is Dream", Albert and Norm! My wife and I were fortunate enough to see the Everly Brothers with Albert Lee in the 80s in Colorado at the state fair. I was also fortunate to own three Everly and J180 guitars in the days when I played a lot of acoustic gigs. Those and J200s are my favorite acoustic guitars! Thanks for this video!
Had the unbelievable chance to support this man twice.. No side to him at all, a true Gentleman. He's not a shredder he is a guitar player.
Exactly however in his earlier days he could wipe the floor with any shredder on the planet. Albert always played clean not hiding behind distortion and played blisteringly fast melodic and clean. Something shredders fear.
Such a wonderful player, and a very nice guy. I had the pleasure of meeting Albert (and Bill, and Eddie Floyd) when Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings played in the theater across the street from my house. Great memories. Thanks for sharing this video, I enjoyed it