Richard Smith 5/22/21

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[@siobhanlewis2706]

Phenomenal memory to be able to remember this vast repetoire, to say nothing of outstanding musical and dextrous ability unparalleled anywhere by anyone else, past or present. This is the zenith of guitar playing.

[@ragtimegal7416]

Every time I think he can't get better he proves me wrong again. Wow! Smoother and played with such great feeling.

[@frozencanuck6764]

Richard was good enough at 11 to be invited onstage to play with Chet Atkins. Enough said. His phrasing and feel are absolutely incredible.

[@user-vt4ev5bj3o]

Stellar musicianship and a true gentleman. Very humbling experience in all aspects. His show in Santa Monica (McCabe’s Music) was very special. His wife Julia is a gifted cellist that complimented his guitar work extremely. You must not miss if they are in town!

[@trump959]

I love watching the music just flow through Richard. He is THAT good and its incredible to watch!

[@andr00NZ]

Not only brilliant on the fretboard, but a great sense of humour. I watch CZcams a lot, and a lot of that is watching Richard.

[@Guitar11player]

Richard is a "MASTER" of the guitar! The streets of Laredo was, it was, stunningly beautiful and heartfelt. Never heard guitar like this before. Tonight he is at his best.

[@oversfam]

Dang Richard...You're my hero on the guitar! I enjoy your playing so much.

[@bjrnmgranvang1107]

A guitar virtuoso and a great entertainer. Hope to see him in Norway some day.

[@MrAlan0151]

He really is that good, always learning new rep. Excellent

[@pinknblues1]

Even if you play just a little guitar you will soon realise how sublime this guy is when he starts plucking them strings. I used this as background music while doing some office work and found myself going back to the visual and rewinding to see how he accomplished those beautiful runs and harmonys- which often sounded like two guitar players. The Merle Travis tune did it for me around 1:39, with a great vocal!! I hope Richard tours UK soon- Ill buy a season ticket and go to all the gigs!!

[@ironmonger100]

1:43, that arrangement and performance of Tenderly took my breath away

[@timg.8656]

Richard Smith is also one of my favorite guitarists.

[@steinivarandersen8514]

Fantastic listening and watching Richard Smith play as always

[@Kinleith621]

Outstanding … thank you.

[@mainlymusicman]

I've played guitar my whole life. even I don't think I could sit and listen to this for 2 1/2 hours.
lol

[@Guitar11player]

Damn Richard you are playing terrific tonight! Makes me feel like busting my guitar because I can't play like that!

[@jaungiga]

Excellent version of the Danza paraguaya. Took me by surprise

[@migueliparraguirre257]

MAESTRO . el mejor de nuestros tiempos

[@JohnBruceGuitars1]

This is just so beautiful what a gorgeous bit of composing from Richard 1:52:50

[@elizabethbrand3349]

I can't take my eyes off this guy while he's playing.

[@donaldzinn2927]

Absolutely flawless this man !!!❤❤❤

[@supersecularboypants]

Incredible once again. Such a joy to see.
38:50 was just incredible!! Wish I was there to see Richard.

[@songkrekjaw]

RS a pure genius...
flawless smooth going...
🤩😍🥰

[@torebarlaup4311]

What is the name of the song?

[@rajdeepghadge5392]

@@torebarlaup4311 Music to watch girls by

[@stevehansen6995]

I saw you and Julie in Pendleton, OR about 2005 Still remeber it well.

[@IIIITommyIIII]

👍👍

[@brunoroba7281]

Il est juste extraordinaire Mr Smith ...

[@FrettieFingers]

Super picker, and Super nice guy.

[@LEGARMI]

Very nice dexterity , too bad there is little BRAVO for such performances. Is there anyone who knows the title of the unedited song at 1H39mn. Thank you

[@namaguitar]

anyone know what pedals he is using?

[@cliffwest5617]

He's gone way past His mentor Chet Atkins , that's my humble opinion, not to take away from Chet , who was amazing . Iam astounded at the way he adds bass notes flawlessly, and in perfect time.

[@sunnysquibb]

1:39:44 Richard's got a great voice!

[@danasullivan8598]

Nate Najar! On the screen at the beginning.

[@chester777ful]

Amazing guitarist he has the same hero as me Chet Atkins

[@haggismuncher]

If you know Richard, you’ll know his hero is Jerry Reed!

[@acousticsong-guitarco964]

Please, does anyone know what guitar he’s playing?

[@gerardmanjoue]

30:37 Awesome version of Georgia (I like Martin Taylor version, but this version is incrédible !!!)

[@michaellewis9578]

This is pretty much Jerry Reed’s arrangement, with incredible embellishments by Richard…

[@mckeevb]

I used to play guitar. But not like that, so I quit !

[@user-zc1ly8ti9l]

fun

[@michaelhansen3354]

2 questions... Anyone know the song that Richard played a bit prior to intermission, just before Mr. Lucky? Sure sounds like a Jerry Reed tune. Also, anyone know who the female vocalist doing Pennies From Heaven during intermission is?

[@BlueBambooMusic]

Not sure of the Jerry Reed song, but the lady on the break is Veronica Swift.

[@nkshirsagar]

whats the first song he plays. he just mentions its a jerry reed song but does anyone know the name of that song?

[@gidbiddy7091]

East Wind

[@justmefl7045]

I can't remember the name of the Herb Alpert tune Richard plays at 38:38

[@rajdeepghadge5392]

Music to watch girls by

[@justmefl7045]

@@rajdeepghadge5392 Thanks!

[@Miarchieve]

9:30 struttin

[@miatovich8539]

What’s the song at 41:50

[@semitonedown]

Pretty sure it’s Georgy Girl

[@JJTricksProductions]

It's a real shame that the channel balance is wildly off here, sounds great otherwise.

[@krejdloc]

Band ? We dont need no stinking band....