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John James Playing The Slow Drag and The Silver Swan
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If you wish to play this version of The Slow Drag then I've recorded a couple of tutorials. Part one is available here: • Part 1: How to play Sl...
John James Playing The Slow Drag and The Silver Swan
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I first heard John, when he played at the Bierkeller in Barry Island, near Cardiff, in about 1969. We all had waist-length hair in those days and thought we were killer guitarists in the making. Then into the club walks this guy with short,neat hair, looking for all the world like a bank cashier. We were making our way to the door when he unpacked a Levin guitar and started playing. We sat down and listened, mouths open in amazement. Been digging him ever since.
ROBERT ARTHUR I saw him about the same time in Newport folk club .he looked a bit different then didn't he .
Saw him in the Cardiff Students Union bout the same time, took the piss out of all us long hairs, but he was so good we sat and listened in awe anyway
rip robert
It doesn’t have to be fast. The best line I’ve heard.
I don't know how that guy can sit there with such a straight face.
I'm sitting in the pub, quietly, alone, chuckling to myself watching this with a great big grin on my face...
I found Mr. John James in February 1973 with "Picture Rag" on drive "Morning bring the light". For forty years this great guitarist is one of my favorites. This is such a joy to see him play on these videos. Thank you ...
I too have been a big fan. Only just found this. The TH-cam world is such a big place.
Some of the best ragtime guitar I have ever heard.
I can't believe I've never heard of this guy before.
Loved his playing since Sky in my pie with Pete Berryman ( 1972).
Inspired me not to give up trying to play.
Thanks John. More power to your fingers.
John has a really nice bounce to his playing, blind Blake would be digging it
Just gorgeous. I only ever saw John James play live once, but it was an unforgettable experience. He had wonderful dexterity and an unshakable sense of rhythm, but it was the warmth of his tone and his use of gentle vibrato that made his playing so expressive. This video is a lovely record of his playing. Inspirational.
Saw him play way back in late 1960,s. Still remains the best Ragtime etc guitar player I have heard..I think it was at a folk club in Twickenham.
was lucky enough to s John James recently. sat 6 feet away and watched him play the new album. Lovely guy, and one seriously great guitarist.
You lucky bastard, sat in the same position as you 35 years ago in a folk club in Liverpool, changed my life forever so far as guitar music was concerned.
Wow!!! I know him and heard him live in the 80's! What a great master!
My guitar watches this when I’m out of the house. 😂😂😂
This guitarist has a great beat but his flow is sets him apart .Great interpretation of music ! Really enjoy the way the notes come together .
this is just amazing guitar playing, unbelievable skill
Awesomeness.
Wow! Incredible guitar playing so tasteful
Wonderful guitar playing
Amazing!
Wonderful! Best version I've heard so far. Everyone I've heard leaves out a certain section (my favorite). I wish you would consider restoring it. That would be a real treat for, not only me, but for all of the rest of your many fans!
Love both of those tunes but, The Silver Swan is one I am so gonna learn...!! Thanks for the inspiration..!
holy shit, what a master.
Just beautiful!
BRILLIANT and whimsical! Thank you so much
Beautiful sound and Playing !!!
Bravissimo ! Un saluto dall' Italia.
the silver swan...a beauty....thanks!
Wow! Tremendous. This really is finger-twisting stuff made look effortless, and what a great sound.
plays with really nice feel, and is funny too. 2 thumbs up
Amazing
An absolute master of guitar technique ,, fabulous ...........:))
Holy shit some amazing rag time guitar... his technique is flawless
This man is the limit
This is mind blowing.
First heard John James play at Huddersfield in 1969 (or was it 1970?). Was mesmerized watching him close-up playing Ostrich Rag. He let me record him the next time he played at the students union. A truly great and inspirational guitarist! David Marshall
Great playing
In the style of the great Merle Travis, who showed us all how to play ragtime guitar. This man is a brilliant exponent of the style.
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BRILLIANT!!!!as always john like all guitar masters makes it look sooo damn easy!really beautiful effortless playing.KEEP IT UP!
Incredible
For the sake of interest only (!!) compare John's technique to that of Rev Gary Davis: John sits with his guitar in 'classical' position looking at his fingers (as well all do) and compare the height of his fingers as he takes em off the fretboard .... now look at the Rev's. guitar slung way down beyond his left hip, eyes / head turned to the right and his fingers millimetres off the fretboard.
The term 'virtuoso' is used a lot now, John James is one of the few who I would call that, Steve Howe and Martin Simpson a couple of others, seen them play live,, it's not only a guitar playing skill but a feeling too, those who know what I'm talking about will know what I mean.
The word I used was "feeling" mate - Your Doyle Dykes, Tommy E's and the like are superb players but I don't get anything from them - cold and lifeless playing. Note I do you the courtesy of not calling you a clown - real music lovers tend to respect other people's opinions .
Proud that he's Welsh!
look at them fingers. crazy
A real musician, nowadays hard to find.
i love the cute little lick at 1:30 a lot
Got it, love it :-)
I shall b e posting links to this guy on every Tommy Emmanuel clip I find. Just exquisite!!!
His left hand fingers seem to be made of rubber. Great playing and a total show-off ... which is what entertainment is all about. Lovely stuff.
whats not to love with John. he loves to slip in a cheeky one.
yessssTNXXX!
W background music , maple leaf rag 🔥
My man's got squid fingers look at em go!
Complimenti tu si che sei veramente bravo.
muy buenoi es hijo e madre, ishh es genial.
this is just unreal
anyone know if he uses fingertips on Index and middle or Metal Fingerpicks?
there are some great ragtime guitar players these days, Richard Smith is wonderful, but none of them play with the same clean, ringing sustain as John James.
I suck at guitar.
Wow..
Wait a minute, is this one of the theme songs of earthbound?
whitout ending rag!
I'm getting Bob Dylan vibes. 😁👍👍💯
Both good songs. But that Silver Swan really stood out. Archie Bunker seemed to like it too.
Lol !!!!!!!!
the bloke sat watching has got a tough gig!!
0:11
If anyone in Louisiana is interested in playing this and isn’t like 30 years old bc im only 18 pls hit me up everyone here is so boring and doesn’t enjoy this kind of stuff
What programme was this from?
that is what i desire to achieve, sweet free flowing perfection. screw strumming chords
Jesus this is some cheeky shit haha
Tab??
When and where was this, please?
His left hand technique is strange!
Tommy Emmanuel is good,but he ain't no john james...........
I would actually agree! the arrangements are intense
I agree. I appreciate TE as an "act".
@@bohemian46 Perfect description. Thank you.
this bloke cannot be married
Haha - not only is Mr. James married, but his best man was John Martyn, well according to a well known on-line encyclopaedia anyway.
Hahaha I bet he doesn't have a 6 month old!!
why would say that?
Great player, but didnt like his rendition of Silver Swan. Too slow and did not swing or rag to my liking. Props for trying. I can tell he studied the minor key part more than the major. Slow Drag was great though.
Got it, love it :-)