This is my first attempt at putting my music on youtube. Swamp Dog Blues is a song written by Mike Dowling. It's played in Open D tuning (DADF#AD). I'd appreciate any comments.
I went in a bar for a late nite beer in Red Chute LA. Just a girl behind the bar. Dark eyed beauty. It was closing time. No one but us. What followed was one of my best memories ever. Some times I think of it and hope that somewhere she thinks of me now and again. Over 50 years ago.
Pretty good rendition........ the deep south touches us all in different ways, yet one presence seems to penetrate the psyche most with a enduring vibe of reality. A vibe that resurrects the memories for so many....... the silent beauty of a Louisiana swamp in the deep south, the plight of a people who were victimized because of the color of their skin. I met Mike Dowling in Madison, WI back in 2001 when he played a show on State street with an excellent jazz guitarist from Madison named Cliff. Real friendly, humble and down to Earth. What a gifted artist.
As a rank beginner to this genre, I absolutely love this. I’m in Texas but as a driver for a hot shot service, I made many loads to Louisiana and this takes me back there. Thanks and keep posting your beautiful music. I’d like to adapt it to my CBG.
That reminds me of a creek called Tadpole Creek that is named after my uncle Tad. True story. Some of the biggest speckled perch I've ever seen in my life.
Thanks for listening and also for the feedback. (It sounds like you might be more into a Ry Cooder style). This was recorded a while ago. I probably still play it in a similar style, but hopefully a little smoother and more relaxed. Everyone has their own tastes. That's what keeps us unique in our own sort of way.
I was in the deep South a few years ago when a beautiful girl heard me speak in my English accent, she came over, and in the most sexy honey-dripping deep South accent said, 'I just love your accent, talk some more' 'Not as much as I love yours love', I replied in my Lancashire accent, which would you say is the most alluring, I'm damn sure it ain't mine.
@chicagopizza76 I came across Mike Dowling's music last year. He has such an way about him and his music reflects that. As for the swamp, I live in suburban Chicago. The swamp is in my mind!
@@billscheck9745 I added this song to my playlist "In case of my sudden demise" I don't plan dying anytime soon, but my family has instructions to roll this play list after I pass on.
I love how many versions of this particular song there are on youtube. I did one myself, than there's the one with a million views and lot more. Keep up the great work
@Wats4Crick At the time i recorded this I was just getting into bottleneck. I picked up an inexpensive resonator on ebay. It doesn't even have a label. It has a wood body (some grade of mahogany), spider cone and round neck. It is also equipped with a pickup. It was worth the investment. It's been a lot of fun. Thanks for listening.
Very nice for a start! I really like it. I'm just getting into slide after playing Blues, Rock and Metal for 25 years. For my taste the sound is a little too clean. Dunno how to explain, I like some more "dirt" in the sound. Your sound feels a little too sterile to me but that's a matter of taste. I enjoyed listening!!
@damo666smith It was my first attempt on You Tube as well as on of my first attempts at slide guitar. If you like slide look up Keith Lorange. He's got some rellay great music posted.
Lovely work!!! Give me a favour... I´m looking for more music of this kind... You know.... acoustic guitar, and this tone bluesy, a bit country.... can you or anyone recommend me what to search? what is this kind of music called? Thank you very much!
Hellmaker - if you have something to do with it - LIKE THIS THE BLACK PEOPLE PLAYED IN VERY EARLY TIMES THEIR MUSIC - THIS IS BLUES DINT SAY ITS SWAMP THIS WORD CAME FAR LATER
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Some of my most peaceful moments were deep in a swamp. Thanks for the memories.
Appreciate the comment. Thanks for listening.
I went in a bar for a late nite beer in Red Chute LA.
Just a girl behind the bar.
Dark eyed beauty. It was closing time. No one but us.
What followed was one of my best memories ever. Some times I think of it and hope that somewhere she thinks of me now and again. Over 50 years ago.
Pretty good rendition........ the deep south touches us all in different ways, yet one presence seems to penetrate the psyche most with a enduring vibe of reality. A vibe that resurrects the memories for so many....... the silent beauty of a Louisiana swamp in the deep south, the plight of a people who were victimized because of the color of their skin. I met Mike Dowling in Madison, WI back in 2001 when he played a show on State street with an excellent jazz guitarist from Madison named Cliff. Real friendly, humble and down to Earth. What a gifted artist.
Feel like I am in the swamp, good feelings!
Love livin' in the south. I like living in the western courtyside of North Carolina. I grw up listening to this stuff.
As a rank beginner to this genre, I absolutely love this. I’m in Texas but as a driver for a hot shot service, I made many loads to Louisiana and this takes me back there. Thanks and keep posting your beautiful music. I’d like to adapt it to my CBG.
beautiful music dude..
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL...!!!
Beautiful
That reminds me of a creek called Tadpole Creek that is named after my uncle Tad. True story. Some of the biggest speckled perch I've ever seen in my life.
I feel like a free dog playing in a swamp. We thank God for the blues.
Can't agree more! Thanks for listening.
Just plain GOOD! THANKS! You got natural talent! Fixin to look for more of your stuff.
THIS KINDA SLIDE PLAYING MAKES ME CHILL AS NEVER BEFORE
very tasteful sliding, damn good..................
Sweet, nuff said..
its verry bright and it makes me happy fills me with warmth and nostalgia
kick ass real soulful music.great job man.
Excellent. You captured the mood.
Beautiful sound! Thanks Mike!
Thanks for listening and also for the feedback. (It sounds like you might be more into a Ry Cooder style). This was recorded a while ago. I probably still play it in a similar style, but hopefully a little smoother and more relaxed. Everyone has their own tastes. That's what keeps us unique in our own sort of way.
Super love the song , done very well . Thanks ! Up here in Washington state .
I feel so relaxed while listening to this song. Well done.
I love this blues, very full of emotions
I was in the deep South a few years ago when a beautiful girl heard me speak in my English accent, she came over, and in the most sexy honey-dripping deep South accent said, 'I just love your accent, talk some more' 'Not as much as I love yours love', I replied in my Lancashire accent, which would you say is the most alluring, I'm damn sure it ain't mine.
thats cool
Then you fucked right?
polifatts 🙈🙉🐵🙊
this is quite a 'poetic' short story. something I may have experienced... or would like to again.
Very evocative work. This is perfect music for swamp lovers.
Great stuff.
sounds perfect sharp and sweet smooth thank you
@chicagopizza76 I came across Mike Dowling's music last year. He has such an way about him and his music reflects that. As for the swamp, I live in suburban Chicago. The swamp is in my mind!
Great slide. Keep up the good work.
Can almost smell the swamp.
Great playing
Love it :) Great sound! Lots more please ;)
Nice follow up to Ry Cooder's "Southern Comfort"
Appreciate your listening and your comment.
@@billscheck9745 I added this song to my playlist "In case of my sudden demise"
I don't plan dying anytime soon, but my family has instructions to roll this play list after I pass on.
I just love it, good job :)
Nice job. I love this song.
this is very relaxing great job
I love it.
This is floatin down the river music...
Beautyfull
Amazing! Semper Fi, USMC.
good job....greetings from my swamps in Poland
It sounds a little like The Appalachians by Gary O'Slide. Nice!
I love how many versions of this particular song there are on youtube. I did one myself, than there's the one with a million views and lot more. Keep up the great work
It's a great song. The melody gets right in your head. Thanks for listening
Very much the swamp music that i've listened to, very very polished though in this rendering
nice job love it
Thanks for the comment and for listening.
keep it coming!!!
5 stars . . . Great performance
I love tooo Mach 2⛓️🚬🎩
U r now,well deserved,by 100 Times Thumbs up!Great Stuff!;-)
Awesome
Just came across this video -
Real nice -
Thanks for listening
likes it!!
Thank you Awasome
@Wats4Crick At the time i recorded this I was just getting into bottleneck. I picked up an inexpensive resonator on ebay. It doesn't even have a label. It has a wood body (some grade of mahogany), spider cone and round neck. It is also equipped with a pickup. It was worth the investment. It's been a lot of fun.
Thanks for listening.
Appreciate it!
Thank you very much.
@jesfeuryty Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I appreciate your listening.
Thanks Bill
@gwpop1 Thanks for the complement.
Thanks for listening.
Very nice for a start! I really like it. I'm just getting into slide after playing Blues, Rock and Metal for 25 years. For my taste the sound is a little too clean. Dunno how to explain, I like some more "dirt" in the sound. Your sound feels a little too sterile to me but that's a matter of taste. I enjoyed listening!!
cool
@casting819 Wow, now thats quite a complement. I really appreciate it.
@7761864 Thanks for listening. i hope you enjoyed it.
@damo666smith You're right. It is Kirk.
I will have to put you up there with Ry Cooder, and that don't get any better
@kitesurfer314 Thanks, i appreciate the comment
I would love to find a video on how to play this tune.
@cjw10987 Thanks. I appreciate your comment.
@damo666smith It was my first attempt on You Tube as well as on of my first attempts at slide guitar. If you like slide look up Keith Lorange. He's got some rellay great music posted.
@lawlers69 Thanks much for the comments.
Lovely work!!! Give me a favour... I´m looking for more music of this kind... You know.... acoustic guitar, and this tone bluesy, a bit country.... can you or anyone recommend me what to search?
what is this kind of music called?
Thank you very much!
good work the allman bros could use you on thier agenda
nice ... what resonator are you playing?
@roger1943able Thanks much!
Thanks for watching.
Or it could be watching clouds go by music...
Listen closely
Is there anywhere I can go to get instruction on how to play this tune other than sheet music?
Mike Dowling has an instructional book for his music. Check it out.
the sound was to muted
Thanks, I appreciate the comment.
to bad the sound is to soft
Ore might be good
Yeah, it's weak but a very good tune.
i agree with both sound is to weak
Hellmaker - if you have something to do with it - LIKE THIS THE BLACK PEOPLE PLAYED IN VERY EARLY TIMES THEIR MUSIC - THIS IS BLUES DINT SAY ITS SWAMP THIS WORD CAME FAR LATER
I appreciate your listening.