Abdel
Joined: Apr 10, 2006
Posts: 257
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Posted on Feb 04 2012 08:53 PM
Hi all
In 2006, I found out about Billy Mure and someone sent me a couple of his tunes. I loved his style and wanted to play his "Guitar Theme".
I couldn't find a midi file on the web, so I took his original recording and removed the lead, it worked (sometimes it doesn't).
Here it is "Guitar Theme" it's a Les Paul style of guitar piece.
(You will enjoy the last picture of the slideshow).
The challenge here is to guess what type of guitar I used to play this tune.
Abdel
Last edited: Feb 04, 2012 21:07:11
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deepeddy
Joined: May 19, 2009
Posts: 1263
Austin, Tejas
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Posted on Feb 04 2012 10:23 PM
Supersonic Guitars! Very nice work!
— Ted James
Deep Eddy Records http://www.deepeddy.net
The Nematoads http://www.nematoads.com
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Abdel
Joined: Apr 10, 2006
Posts: 257
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Posted on Feb 05 2012 11:57 AM
Hi Ted,
Glad you know about Billy Mure, very few people do.
When you see his achievements below, you realise how much his silent contribution was to the music industry:
Abdel
A few hits that he played on in the '50's and '60's as a studio guitar player:
- Paul Anka - Diana (reached #1)
- Frankie Lane - Rawhide (reached #6)
- Perry Como - Don't Let the Stars Get In Your Eyes (reached #1)
- Ames Brothers - Ragg Mopp (reached #1)
- Eddie Fisher - Oh My Papa (reached #1)
- Eddie Fisher - Anytime (reached #2)
- Don Rondo - White Silver Sands (reached #7)
- Marty Robbins - White Sport Coat and a Pink Carnation (reached #1)
- Bobby Darren - Splish Splash (reached #1)
- Steve and Eydie - Blame it on the Bossa Nova (reached #7)
- Rosemary Clooney - Come on-a My House (reached #1)
- Connie Frances - Among my Souvenirs (reached #7)
- Guy Mitchell - Heartaches by the Number (reached #1 on C&W listing)
- Perez Prado - Patricia (reached #1)
- Tony Bennett - Because of You (reached #1)
- Kay Starr - Wheel of Fortune (reached #1)
- Tony Bennett - Cold Cold Heart (reached #1)
- Brian Hyland - Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini (reached #1)
- Billy Williams - I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter (reached #3)
- Johnny Mathis - Chances Are (reached #1)
- Patti Page - How Much is that Doggie in the Window? (reached #1)
- Marcie Blane - Bobby's Girl (reached #2) ** (Produced by Billy Mure)
- Ray Peterson - Tell Laura I Love Her (reached #7) ** (Produced by Billy Mure)
- Bobby Freeman - Do You Want to Dance (reached #7) ** (Produced by Billy Mure)
- Johnny Ray - Cry (reached #1) Played as Sebastian Mure ** (Produced by Billy Mure)
- Dela Reese - And That Reminds Me (reached #15) ** (Produced by Billy Mure)
Last edited: Feb 05, 2012 11:59:07
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deepeddy
Joined: May 19, 2009
Posts: 1263
Austin, Tejas
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Posted on Feb 05 2012 01:40 PM
I have copies of two of his instrumental albums, and both feature some amazing guitar playing. If you can find them, I highly suggest getting them ASAP.
— Ted James
Deep Eddy Records http://www.deepeddy.net
The Nematoads http://www.nematoads.com
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Goofyfootinmouth
Joined: Apr 09, 2011
Posts: 82
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Posted on Feb 05 2012 01:58 PM
Nice. Big fan of Billy as well.
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blueruins
Joined: Mar 05, 2010
Posts: 362
Mauna Lani, HI
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Posted on Feb 05 2012 01:59 PM
Nice job tickling the maple there...beautiful song.
— http://blueruins.bandcamp.com
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