"What A Wonderful World" Arranged on a RARE 1959 Gibson ES-335
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- Nathaniel shares his arrangement of Louis Armstrong’s 1967 classic, “What a Wonderful World,” on a 1959 Gibson ES-335, and with a guitar like that, there’s no doubting that it’s true.
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About the song "What A Wonderful World"
The song was written by producer Bob Thiele (as "George Douglas") and composer and performer George David Weiss. One source claims the song was first offered to Tony Bennett, who turned it down,[4] although Louis Armstrong biographer Ricky Riccardi disputes this claim. George Weiss recounts in the book Off the Record: Songwriters on Songwriting by Graham Nash that he wrote the song specifically for Louis Armstrong. Weiss was inspired by Armstrong's ability to bring people of different races together. Because he was gigging at the Tropicana Hotel, Armstrong recorded the song in Las Vegas at Bill Porter’s United Recording studio. The session was scheduled to follow Armstrong's midnight show, and by 2 am the musicians were settled and tape was rolling. Arranger Artie Butler was there with songwriters Weiss and Thiele, and Armstrong was in the studio singing with the orchestra. Armstrong had recently signed to ABC Records, and ABC president Larry Newton showed up to photograph Armstrong. Newton wanted a swingy pop song like "Hello, Dolly!", a big hit for Armstrong when he was with Kapp Records, so when Newton heard the slow pace of "What a Wonderful World", he tried to stop the session. Newton was locked out of the studio for his disruption, but a second problem arose: nearby freight train whistles interrupted the session twice, forcing the recording to start over. Armstrong shook his head and laughed off the distractions, keeping his composure. The session ended around 6 am, going longer than expected. To make sure the orchestra members were paid extra for their overtime, Armstrong accepted only $250 musicians union scale for his work. The song was not initially a hit in the United States, where it sold fewer than 1,000 copies because Newton did not like or promote it, but was a major success in the United Kingdom, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart. In the United States, the song hit No. 16 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Chart. It was also the biggest-selling single of 1968 in the UK where it was among the last pop singles issued by HMV before it became an exclusive classical music label. The song made Armstrong the oldest male to top the UK Singles Chart. Armstrong's record was broken in 2009 when a remake of "Islands in the Stream" recorded for Comic Relief-which included the 68-year-old Tom Jones-reached number one in that chart.
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Thank you!!
They should just give you that guitar, that was a glorious arrangement. 😉
Haha I wish!! Thanks so much RJ! Big fan
@@Zeppelinbarnatra Its been in the shop for some tiiiiiiime now... Having you be the guitars steward whilst creating frequent and "wonderful" content could very well increase the odds of finding the right buyer.
I was looking for the nicest thing I could write to express what I felt listening to that performance. You did it. Thanks both of you.
@@Zeppelinbarnatra pops would be proud.
@Samuel M My, what a profound analogy you've drawn! Here's a sticker 🎈 for all your hard work.
Another vote for CME giving you that guitar.
I guess we have to now! A dangerous precedent has been set lol
+1
@@chicagomusicexchange seriously, you really must, I love watching him he play, he ought to have this guitar.
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Many glorious tones available from a 335 but that right there is probably what it was originally intended for. Incredible.
I tend to agree ...
Not that the rock and stuff isn't fun, but it's always nice seeing people play the types of music these old guitars were designed for.
When I think of this combination of guitar and amp the first thing I think of is From The Cradle. Clapton took that combination and created such a brutal tone that I'll never be able to "unhear" it.
chuck berry would like to speak with you
Thank you.
@@aeoteroa818 I don't think the gentleman was denying the multi-use of this or any guitar; just that he enjoyed hearing what he considers the primary style this guitar could have been designed for. I did too. But of course, I always enjoy those players who morph a guitar into their own genre, as in George Harrison with his Country Gentleman.
New guitars do just the same thing possibly better
I remember reading about 30 years ago that Gibson only made 73 of those guitars in 1959 with the natural finish. That is an extraordinarily fine example, and played by an extraordinary guitarist.
Yup! Very rare guitar!
I have no words for how beautiful that arrangement was. Bravo, Nathaniel.
Thank you!!
Nathaniel is such a tasteful player... Always amazing.
Didn't know Moistcritikal was a gifted blues and jazz player as well...
Penguinz! lol
How does this comment not have all of the up votes? 😂😂😂
Looks nothing like Charlie
@@Daggerfall40 long hair beard white t shirt
Charlie is a shill who got destroyed one pod cast so he didn't post it
That Fmaj7 is brutal.
I was looking for this comment lol
Isn’t it always
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@@christianbroussard9072 Haha, I always go for the upper extensions or stick to 4 strings for my 7th chords.
Love that you can actually hear the wood of the guitar
Great Guitar , Great Amp, Great Tune , Great Playing . Somebody once said about Louis Armstrong " It's not [ only] the notes he plays . It's the notes he implies ."
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A 59 Gibson guitar and a 59 Fender amp. It's a marriage made in heaven.
This cover makes me feel a little bit closer to heaven
It’s amazing how we’re able to listen to someone playing a guitar that’s 62 YEARS OLD!
Nathaniel has got to be one of the most underrated guitarists in the world. I would trully love to see this dude playing in G3 with the likes of Vai, Satriani and Petrucci. I would legit shed tears of joy
Nathaniel is straight up one of my favourite players. Insanely impressive player.
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First heard of Nathaniel Murphy after hearing his wonderful version of Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen. Great to see him still playing awesome with that great and lovely guitar
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Played a ‘63 335 the other day. It was so smooth.
Beautiful playing and arrangement!
Thank you!
My favorite song since I was a child. This brightened my day just a little bit, thanks.
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Gorgeous playing mate, delicate arrangement with a lot of love in it.
Thanks a lot!
So this is what John Wick does when he misses his dogs
Nonono, he is John Week
Some big music institutions must give Nathaniel a big honorary title. This guy is genius with his playing and his arrangements 🔥🎸
That was moving…. Just beautiful.
Thank you!!
Beautiful playing on what is the best guitar you can own, in my opinion. The ES-335/345/355 are simply the best and do it all.
Always love ES-335's sound.
He knows how to play on classic equipment. It's not have to be distortion to be interesting.
Just great 👍❤️
Gorgeous guitar!! Great playing too!
Thanks!!
Nice to hear somebody play like that in this day and time...😁👍
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ARE YOU F****ING KIDDING?? Damn man! That was jaw dropping. I've watched three times non-stop just to get my head around what you're doing. BRAVO!
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Wow! Just Wow! Outstanding. Beautiful guitar too.
didnt know i needed this in my life buuut i do. beautiful playing
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It does not get more tone than that. Absolutely gorgeous arrangement.
He never ceases to amaze me. But the tone was just heavenly.
Nate brother that was beautifully done as expected. Unreal talent my guy.
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Man… your playing is fantastic and you’ve got tone for decades with that jewel
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Nathan, you just made my day. Thank you
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I remember coming across your Imagination arrangement when it came out, like 6 years later it took me a week to remember it was on CME, that was years ago. Amazing stuff
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If i could have only one guitar it would definitely be this one! Gorgeous arrangement and playing!
Thanks man this cheers me up. I really needed it
Glad to hear it!
This guy could make a log with rubber bands sound good.
W….o…w! Bless you, man. Awesome arrangement.
Thank you kindly!
gorgeous guitar & playing
Thank you!!
Wonderful arrangement!
Many thanks!
I'd give very much for a transcription of this arrangement, extremely tasteful.
If it sounds that good through my phone speaker it must sound like heaven in the room!
Damn that was soo cool, really inspiring, thanks for this video man! I love the sounds you produce. Have a wonderful day! :)
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sublime
Loved that. Thanks buddy, beautifully played 👍
Beautiful playing and beautiful guitar!!!
Many thanks!!
What a beautiful song and what a wonderful guitar sound. Very well done 🙂👍
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Beautiful playing!
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what a wonderful guitar player
Oh my gos this tone is to die for
Only a 335 of that vintage has that type of incredible tone.... Gorgeous piece.
Awesome, what a song
Dude, I got into guitar around february this year, I have a Tagima stratocaster (a brazillian brand thats actually really good) but I JUST CANT WAIT to get some like 70yo vintage guitar
The Gibson sounds with the Fender Twin so warm.
Great sound and playing 👌
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Enchanting.
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Just awesome performance!
Thank you!
What a beauty.
Blown away!
Absolutely wonderful.
Many thanks!
Breathtaking
Thank you!!
that was beautiful. Utterly beautiful
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beautiful playing.
Many thanks!
Just lovely
Thank you!!
What a fantastic guitar player! 🎸🇨🇦
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Brought me to tears
Thank you!!
thanks... i needed that today.
No problem! Glad we could help.
Wonderful performance...
Thank you!!
If anyone monitoring this can you let Nathaniel know that I’ve sent tabs for this to his aol account if he want to use them in tutorial. Amazing work as always 🤘🎸
Would you mind sharing? I was going to attempt to transcribe myself.
@@dannywallenslager9959 if Nathaniel doesn’t want to use it then I’ll probably post it to my Soundslice account 👍
Nathaniel!🙏🏻🎼🎵🎶🎵
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Beautifulllll!!
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That’s beautiful. Thanks
Our pleasure!
beautiful
Beautiful!
Thank you!
Fantastic playing
Many thanks!
This better not get any dislikes
Beautiful arrangement.
Thanks for listening!
Beautiful.
Thank you! Cheers!
Thank you
And thank you!
Wonderful!
Many thanks!
You don't have to make it scream to make it sing. Awesome playing!!
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I hope that CME appreciates what they have.
We sure doooo!
Lovely!
Thank you!
😍😍👍👍 makes me feel a little bit calm..
Glad we could help!
perfect and wonderfull!
Thank you! Cheers!
Beautiful playing and a amazing guitar! The finish aged on this is gorgeous. Not a fan of the too new blonde Es finish like Dave Edmonds old Es with Rockpile. Just my preference but gonna get a 59 ‘dirty blonde(?) finish on my 60’s EB2 bass soon!
Thank you very much!
Excellent!
Thank you! Cheers!
Does any one know where I can find the tabs/chords for this? -- it's really hard to work out which chords he's using but the arrangement is so beautiful
when you have worked hard and long time to play guitar you finally get the tools and increase your ability . Of course from 0 to NATHANIEL
there is a wide space but here he shows and offers a lot of accessible things we can take and check through backing and slowing and rather
immediately with experience .
A guitar player's guitar player. Yea man, we know what you're doing, we just don't know how you do it so well! Really cool song.
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He is my favorite player
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Glorious
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Barring with the pinky! Been trying the last couple of months, getting closer, still need a slight bit of weird movement to get it locked in, but it’s gonna be real handy for creative arrangements.
nice sound
Que belleza
Nice!
One word, Wow!
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Super sound and hands :)
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