Tommy Emmanuel - from Station Wagons to Stadiums
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- The Tommy Emmanuel story. Tommy Emmanuel had a really unorthodox childhood compared to others. He was crisscrossing Australia on tour at an early age. Some consider him to be the world's greatest living guitarist. We do a deep dive into Tommy Emmanuel's life story, what made him successful, and what his mindset was that helped him to become such an amazing player.
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Tommy usually brings an up and coming artist to open the show . Very generous and humble . I have seen him numerous times . I told him " we got our money's worth in the first 10 minutes " !
That's really cool of him! He was probably beaming with that statement - very huge compliment to him!
One of my all-time favorite players. Learning this personal side to him was incredible.
Thank you so much - Tommy is a beast! A lot of fun to cover him.
Tommy is a one of a kind person, it's not often that talented guitarists manage their way thru hardship! Long live Tommy Emmanuel!
The most talented Australian. Ever.
AND an absolute gentleman.
Absolutely right - a total one man show with a lot of humility. Tommy is a real class act.
I have seen Tommy many times live in concert. Seeing him live is a MUST!!!
If I get the chance - I am so there! From what I've seen from the clips he puts on one hell of a show!
I had a guitar lesson with Tommy Emmanuel at the Maton guitar factory years ago. He said to me 'play me something' to which I replied....'I cant, youre Tommy Emmanuel and a bloody legend!'
He was such a nice bloke - wonderful memories of meeting him and playing a couple of songs
That is very cool that you got to study with him! Thanks for sharing that!
This is Absolutely brilliant and factually spot on! Many, many thanks from a 50 year old life long Aussie Tommy fan! 👍😃👌🎸
Thank you so much! And I'm so glad to hear from the fine Aussie's like yourself hopping in and giving Tommy much deserved props. I'm from the US and I have to say - Australia has given us some damn good music. Thank you Australia for Tommy, Phil, Frank Gambale, Brett Garsed, And who can forget Olivia Newton-John? 🤘😎🤘 Hats off from the US!
@@guitarmeetsscience Cheers sir! Many thanks from Down Under! Regards. 👍🎸😃🇦🇺
@Striped5150 🤘😎🤘
This is top quality documentary. Thank you for your time and work.
Thank you so much - your kind words are truly appreciated! 🙏
Tommy and Phil were the last of the real troubadours. Amazing story.
They really were! Thank you so much.
This was a great tribute to a great bloke. He is just such a down to earth stellar performer!
Thanks so much! Tommy gives off some great vibes - and he is a total one man show! I appreciate the kind words. Cheers!
I saw the Emmanuel brothers playing together at the Belair hotel, Newcastle Australia in the 1980’s they were
Brilliant 🎼🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
That had to have been a really cool experience! Those guys were awesome together!
So cool. Never heard of these folks until stumbling across this video. God bless the parents for supporting the boys and their talents.
Thank you so much! It's funny because I actually wasn't familiar with Tommy up until about a year ago, and just discovered Phil when I was putting this together. I was floored by how good they were together. I don't think Phil ever really got his due, that dude could play!
What a wonderful encapsulation of Tommy's journey. I've always found it interesting that a man of his talent and track record toured the world playing small venues.
Greetings from Montreal, Canada.
Thank you so much! I agree with you 100% - he's good enough in a band or a one-man show to be able to get venues of any side jumping. But it must be a great experience to see him and smaller intimate venues. Hats off to you from the US.
Got to see him. Mindblowing! The energy and skill to play so fast and clean is unreal
That must have been a great show! I hope to catch him live sometime.
I've met tommy. I was over the moon. Great guy
That had to have been a really cool experience!
This was excellent in every way, from your production quality to your superb telling of Tommy's amazing story. Appreciate it!
Thank you so much! You're kind words are encouraging - and I'm really glad you enjoyed it!
definitally paid his dues.
Exactly!
Wow! I never knew Tommy's back story. Thanks so much for this video Jimmy 😎👍
Thank you so much Merrill! I appreciate it man! 🤘😎🤘
Seem him live many times. He said at one concert he said it was sad that his country really didn't honour him like other countries do. As an Aussie that made feel sad because we don't. He is Australian Talent
Thank you for sharing that - strangely I have seen it happens so many times to artists. Taking Jimi Hendrix for example, he did not do well here in the States and then they welcomed him with open arms in the UK. Or bands like led Zeppelin who did not really catch on with the UK audiences but then came over here to the States and broke big really quick. I guess the person is without honor on their own land.
Great video of a wonderful artist. Australia is immensely proud of Tommy. And he is still actively touring.
Thank you so much Tom I really appreciate that! Australia has a lot to be proud of -by all accounts Tommy Emmanuel is as amazing of a human being as he is a performer. I really had a blast covering him, and I'm glad to see folks like yourself enjoying it. That makes it all worth it!
Tom n his brother were unbelievable!
Yes they were - I did not know about his brother until I started digging deep in this one. Phil was incredible! As is Tommy!
If you love guitar you need to catch Tommy's show.. He is amazing and right now in 2014 his shows are still affordable.
Absolutely right! If I get the opportunity I will definitely check him out! It's obvious he puts on one hell of a live show!
@@guitarmeetsscience I attended one of his shows in Ottawa a year or so ago and I have tickers for his show this October in Montreal.. Man if I had the coin I'd sigh up for one of his Master Classes.. They must be awsome. 👍🎸
@PaulUsypchuk That's awesome - and I agree. You know his master classes would be great! 🤘😎🤘
Great player, great person....................
Aussie Legend ❤🎉
He definitely is! It must be something in the water over there because some seriously great players come from Australia and Tommy is definitely one of them!
Thanks for sharing this biography!
Thank you so much Rose! Tommy was a lot of fun to cover!
I'll be seeing him live (again) in three weeks.
Great video and great research. I learned some things that I never knew.
That is awesome! No doubt that is going to be one hell of a show - if he ever rolls around here I will definitely check him out live. Just a beast of a player and by all accounts one cool guy. Thank you for the kind words I'm glad you enjoyed this video. If you get a chance to stop by let me know how the show went!
Incredible musician and a true genuine human being. Thank you for this amazing synopsis of a great artist.
Tommy knew how to make his guitar sing like an orchestra. He`s so amazing. Deserves his due!
Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate your kind words!
Tommy is one of very few guitarists who can draw big crowds to listen to one man play one guitar. He is a good showman as well as guitarist.
You said it perfectly! He is one hell of a one-man show!
That's all he is...a showman. He can play real fast. That's his schtick." Watch me play Stairway to Heaven in less than a minute!!"🤡
The best summation of Tommy and Phil's careers I've seen!!!Well done mate!!I'm an Aussie and play guitar and I'm not bad and all my friends used to tell me i was great and i half believed it until i saw Tommy and Phil rippin' it up...nowadays i think of myself as more of a musical thinker... i'm not even in the running as an instrumentalist compared to those guys!!Onya Tommy as we say in the land of Oz!!!☮
Thank you so much for the kind words and the great breakdown! Tommy and Phil were one hell of a dynamic duo. I wish I had the chance to catch them live back in the day - that would have been awesome. Thank you so much for your comment I really do appreciate it! Cheers from the US 🎸🇺🇲
A pleasure mate!!!Thanks again!!@@guitarmeetsscience
Tommy is the finest interpreter on the guitar, as a Certified Guitar Player, he's one of the very best ever. I saw him play 2 days in a row, and I strained to hear the slightest imperfection or blemish in the sound, and I never did. He's amazing, sensitive, explosive, and wonderful. A must see for all guitar players and musicians of all kinds.
What an awesome description of Tommy's playing! Thank you for sharing that. I'm hoping I could do my part to help Tommy find a new audience. He's an amazing player!
He’s one guitarist, that inspires us mere mortals to keep hammering away at our guitars however futile it may seem!
He's definitely one of the greats!
Great player especially when he calms down and plays sweet ballads and standards. His rendition of Somewhere Over The Rainbow is wonderful.
It absolutely is - as was Les Paul's version, and of course Tommy and Les Paul have had some good back and forth jams on stage too. Definitely some good food for thought right there!
@@guitarmeetsscienceTommy played Somewhere Over The Rainbow on Les Paul’s show and can be found here on TH-cam . A must see for all music lovers !
@TonyWhite22351 Good call - and I love his back and forth that he had with Les Paul... They liked to rib each other a bit- Great sense of humor on both of those guys, and absolutely mind melting performance of it. Thanks for pointing that one out, I needed another good listen today!
@@guitarmeetsscience the look on the face of the lady bassist is priceless !
@TonyWhite22351 haha ... Completely mesmerized - understandably.
Thank you for gathering bits and pieces building up HIStorical story of this super talented musician sort of sacrificing his life for the passion of music. Cheers!
Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed this - It was a lot of fun digging for gold. Honestly I did not even know about his brother Phil until I started researching this. Just mind-blowing - I wish he were still around and jamming live with Tommy. They were great together!
As an aside, Tommy is also a fantastic drummer.
One of the nicest human you will ever meet.
Good call! Got also explains how he's pulling out such killer percussion sounds on the acoustic. Thanks for sharing that!
@@guitarmeetsscience He played drums for Phil in a band called Goldrush.
@gwh0 absolute pure talent!
@@guitarmeetsscience Nope. Quoting Tommy: "hard work".
He's a REAL deal and incredible humble human being. Best acoustic guitar player of all times.
Agreed 100%!
Well done
Thank you kindly!
this is one great video man love it the man is a genius what can I say I'm out of words.
Thank you so much Charlie appreciate it bud! 🙏
anytime my great friend @@guitarmeetsscience
Going to his show tonight!
That's awesome!!! Have a great time!
Thanks for this! The more I learn about Tommy the more fascinating he is to me!
Thank you! He really lived an interesting life! I appreciate the kind words and I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Use to see Tommy and Phil in Sydney pubs on Friday nights and they were always amazing 🇦🇺😁
That had to have been really cool to see - especially in those small venues! Those guys freaking wailed together!
Great awesome video, thank you 🙏🏼
Thank you so much I'm really glad you enjoyed and I appreciate your kind words! 🙏
Thanks for this video. LIked and subscribed. Tommy is a treasure of humanity.
Thank you kindly Gabriel! Tommy really is quite amazing - It was such a blast covering him. I appreciate the kind words and it is great to meet you!
As an Aussie, we grew up with the Emmanuel brothers, and we all knew, even Tommy, that Phil was the better guitarist. While Tommy has evolved into the consumate maestro, Phil was content to stay in Australia, play some gigs, with anyone, hang out on the Sunshine Coast north of Brisbane, be with his girl and drink beer..... that was enough for Phil. Both LEGENDS in their own right.......................
What a comment! That is a great way to sum up Phil. In researching this, I always went out of my way to check out Tommy's work but doing these types of videos forces me to dig into their life - and I'm like wtf? Why have I not heard of Phil, this guy was a beast on the guitar! It makes sense the way you put it though - he didn't want the extreme limelight and one cannot blame him. It's a real shame he's not around though. I really appreciate you sharing that! Cheers from the US 🤘🤘
Absolute pleasure GMS..... Yep Phil was always lowkey, loved a drink, some hooch, supported local talent, always had a smile on his dial, loved his missus and kids,and just preferred staying close to home. He had a taste of the O/S limelight but just wasnt his thing. Tom on the other hand cant live without a stage, he LOVES it, breathes it, LIVES it.... Chalk and cheese really but Brothers in Arms AND Fingers. If you search youtube theres a few gigs of Phil and his playing was on another planet. Got the Nod from God way to soon, All the best from here to there, Cheers......@@guitarmeetsscience
sorry mate , had to send you some of these, brings back memories of the brothers. Thank you for instigating a little look back at Phil....... blessings
@MBKMA69 oh I definitely went down the rabbit hole with Phil - I've been so blown away by Tommy's playing, it is undeniable the influence that Phil had on him. Opened up a whole brand new world for me - Phil was top-tier level, but a lot of people have not had the pleasure of enjoying his work. I tried to get a bit of that into the video at least in an effort to drop a few jaws and get them introduced. No problem - I really like your take! I'm hearing from a lot of Tommy fans, and even Tommy himself I think should be much more well-known than he is. There are a lot of people who were unfamiliar with him coming in and checking it out too, anyway I can spread the word on both of the brothers I will.
Hats off for Tommy! Man this guy has worked for it 🤔wow.
We all have our paths, Tommy.
I have learned a helluva lot from watching and listening to you.
Thank You for the years, ol Buddy.
I know you still have plenty in the tank.
Be Well!
Phil was also a great player as well and a real character...had a collection of snakes in his home that he would haul out and introduce to his drunk guest.
He was definitely a hell of a player. I did not know about the snake collection though haha wow! He had to have left such a huge void when he was gone. Thanks for sharing that!
Very interesting story man ! Thanks for sharing this !
Thank you so much Fred appreciate it bud!!
Thank you for your video i dont now this musicien befor .bravo to him for ever.
Thank you kindly 🙏 I'm glad more people are getting to know Tommy Emmanuel's playing - All it takes is him and a guitar and you have a whole entertaining show. The guy is just a beast of a player.
Saw him a couple of years ago, and cant wait for the next show in November!
He must be just absolutely amazing live!
@@guitarmeetsscience Yeah, He is a showman and knows what he is doing.
Great job on this biography! Thanx 🙏👍
Hey John thank you so much - It was really fun digging into Tommy's work. The guy is a mfer on that guitar! 🤘🤘
@@guitarmeetsscience yes sir ! Ive seen him a couple of times live … really good player … and entertainer
@JohnGSchuur those had to be great shows! I hope to catch him whenever he rolls around here - they certainly come across well on video.
Great video! Really enjoyed learning more about Tommy
Thank you Paul I appreciate it!
Great!! I learned so much new informatioň… Thank you.
Thank you kindly! I really appreciate it :-)
Awesome performance
Thanks so much DeeDee! 🙏
What a great story!
Thanks David I really appreciate it! 🙏
Matteo Mancuso is the Tommy Emmanuel of the 21st century, but Tommy, well, he is a gift from God. Nobody ever listens to him play without being drawn into the amazing sound.
So well put!
If You Ever Get The Chance To Experince Tommy On Stage,Don,t Miss It.....Magical
Tommy is a contemporary one-off: the J. S. Bach of his time. Absolute genius!
That is a great and spot on analogy!
Fantastic lieflong dedication and application, just like brother Phil...I doubt this family brilliance will ever be matched. @@guitarmeetsscience
He is an amazing player
He jams the hell out of that guitar!
Hes a household name in aus according to my aunt mary , i dont know how you get from bert weedons tune a day to tommys unbelievable talent!❤❤
Oh definitely - he's kicked it around Australia and really made a name for himself before he even got overseas. Such a great player!
Numero uno! Bow before Tommy! An absolute legend. We love ya m88888! \0/ Goldrush🔥(with Phil) - Tanelorn. 🏁🏆 Were you there? 🤔
G. O. A. T. !! ❤
Damn freaking right! 🤘😎🤘
Sydney recording studios had Phil and Tommy on speed dial. When recording a band, if the lead guitarist couldn't get the lead parts right, rather that wasting hour one of the Emmanuels would be called in to revord the lead part (using the lead players guitar si it sounded right) then they could head off home.
How cool is that! That is a great piece of info right there. Thank you for sharing that! I could totally see either of those guys getting called in as a ringer.
00:40 - Brisbane is pronounced 'Briss-bn', rather than 'Briz-bane'.
Thank you! My pronunciation's always get a bit screwy lol. You should have heard the way I pronounced Chelmsford on the Guthrie video 😆 boy they let me know!
I've got a bit of his music. Amazing player.
re Dragon, this part needs correcting: Dragon are a rock band which was formed in Auckland in January 1972, and, from 1975, based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Thank you for that 👍
Yep. Dad was a pro folk player. I started off backing him up and singing harmony. You need the rhythm and ear training that rhythm guitar teaches.
Absolutely nailed it! That's cool that you're able to get that influence. My dad was a pro jazz pianist who listened to Earth wind & fire and Tower of power. I grew up thinking the basic chords all had extensions and had to be played in a very funky fashion lol
Indeed, and furthermore, the more I play (keyboards) the more truly I find that it's far more important WHEN I play each note, than what the note is. Whether I'm backing, vamping, accompanying, or soloing.
Good vid mate
Thanks EMP!!!
🚬🤠 dude is phenomenal
He really is!
To be honest with you I never heard of this man. I'm going to find out who he is because he sounds fantastic. I'm actually embarrassed cause I thought I knew most players. Shame on me for not knowing who Tommy was.
Definitely go easy on yourself.... I have been playing, performing and listening to tons of players over more years than I would like to admit and yet I only heard of Tommy Emmanuel last year. The late introduction is actually what makes it even a cooler experience, I think anyway. I'm glad I could bring new folks like you on board - Tommy rocks!
By far, the greatest guitar player in the world
The Studio Pro Robert Howard and the Blues Hero Roy Buchanan did the same Auto Motel lifestyle.
Yeah - Roy definitely saw some tough days. He was such an underrated player!
@@guitarmeetsscience funny Enuff I got to meet and hang in the green room with him once. Troubador, West Holly, '85-ish. Was there when his #1 got swiped. We were too busy smoking Macanudos and drinking Schlitz. 🫤 to notice the moment it evaporated. I'll bet 'Security' got reamed !!
How cool was that! Not that the number one was swiped of course but the fact that you guys were able to hang out and have some great cigars while you were at it. Thanks for sharing that that is awesome!
I saw Tommy playing in a popular King's Cross bar (I forget the name of the bar but it mostly featured jazz and fusion bands) the night after Jaco Pastorius sat in with his band. I asked Tommy how it was and he was really pissed off because Jaco played drums instead of bass.
How cool was that! It is pretty funny though - I could see how Tommy would be frustrated because no matter how good Pastorius is at any other instrument, one cannot help feel shorted if he didn't play bass for them. That's a funny story - thanks for sharing that!
That's an American built station wagon in the thumbnail.
Australian vehicles are smaller and a bit more cramped to live in.
Great observation. Yeah that would make sense.... Plus his would've been older. I just picked one I grew up with and went with that. I really appreciate you pointing it out!
Hey Mr E.
Next time your in Western Mass please stop in. LOL.
If I've got the dates right, Sultans of Swing (Dire Straits) was not even written when they were kids.
Thank you. The inspiration must have struck me while I was listening to a cassette of George Washington's first presidential address.
" Bad guitarists" aren't the problem.Its the adoring simps that think those players are actually talented.Congratz on your Grammy Tommy,,,way too long coming.
Dragon from new zealand
Good call Cheers
Mental 😀
What Steven Segal lacks in talent he more than makes up in girth.
Hahahah yeah I can agree
True
All good things in life start with a drum solo
Haha yep! I couldn't resist - that's one of my favorite aspects of his playing is when he breaks out the brush and gets to it.
@@guitarmeetsscience Tommy is such a treasure for the world. Thank you for the wonderful video! Now then, I'll have to go practice my mandatory flatpick chops 🤣🤣🤣
@AndreyOrochi haha right on and thank you! You and me both -Tommy always inspires woodshedding!
@@guitarmeetsscience extremely so! 😀😀😀
Did the Griswold's know that Tommy was living in the back of the wagon queen family truckster?
LMFAO 😆
Tommy could only dream of playing like Lil Wayne.😆😆🤣🤣
Hahahaha and segal is on a whole other level 😆🤘
@@guitarmeetsscience Oh man,my face still hasn't recovered from the last time Lightning Segal melted it off with an absolute blistering solo like this legendary number.🔥🔥⚡⚡🎸🎸😆😆😆🤣🤣🤣
Can I have your station wagon ??
Haha it's a sweet ride!
Dragon are kiwis
Ahhh New Zealanders.... They never get the credit because they're on that little slab of land - extremely beautiful slab of land actually. Thanks for the correction!
Of course Tommy you have a break where you can stretch out your legs. Where the rest of us have to make do in a cramped backseat.
Why y’all have to bring lil wayne into this 😂😂😂😂
LMFAO..... We can never forget Lil Wayne's epic guitar moment 😆😆😆😆
Il semble très agité 😂
I know he’s a awesome guitarist . Perhaps the best. But I can’t hardly listen to him play due to his embellishments and timing
His playing definitely isn't for everybody, when he gets excited he plays faster and when he wants to go to a real poignant moment he slows it down. It's kind of a wacky dynamic if you want to walk into a particular meter. Conversely I guess that's why a lot of people like his playing because he uses dynamics both rhythmically as well as in volume. I appreciate your take on his playing!
There’s only one word for Tommy - FREAK
Definitely a freak of nature - Total One Man show!
Tommy is a sideshow freak. Instead of exploring the musical riches of a song, he turns a song into a musical charicature intended to impress audiences with his techniques as opposed to serving the message of the song."Hey look everybody! I can play the Minute Waltz in only 27 seconds!!" Hes a showman, not a musician. If you want to see a sideshow demonstration of how to play The Rolling Stones Satisfaction while brushing your teeth or typing into a typewriter all within two minutes at a furious tempo, Tommy is your man. Hes the Evel Knieval of music. Is he a great musician? Hell no.
Interesting take - thanks for sharing that!
Never cared for this pretentious, fiddley, goofy, prancing around with a gooseneck style. Just a joke of the instrument.
Name one song of significance. Right up there with surfing with the alien. Oooh yeah baby
Now that's a take I never heard on Tommy before. While I respectfully disagree, you had to bring up one of the greatest guitar instrumentals of all time - surfing with the alien 🤘🤘
Ironic that everyday Aussies are now in the reverse going from stadium to station wagon
Oh yeah.... Shame to say it's pretty much happening everywhere!