Albert Lee came to play in Orkney a few years back... chatted afterwards as he signed a few things what lovely unassuming guy, unbelievable talent too.

One of the greatest guitarists you will EVER hear. Good reaction and instruction.

There's a great clip on KZread from the Rockpile documentary Born Fighters where Lee comes in to do the solo for Sweet Little Lisa on Dave Edmunds record and just blows the minds of Dave Edmunds, Nick Lowe, Huey Lewis, Phil Lynott and everyone else in the room. Definitely worth checking out.

@Peasmouldia

10 ай бұрын

I really need to read the comments before I post.....

@PhilipConnolly-lb9vw

3 ай бұрын

I was thinking of the same film while this guy was pulling his faces. It is impossible to pay attention and not pull a "did you see what he just did?" face.

i was just watching a documentary of Dave Edmunds and Nick Lowe in the Studio recording the original version of this song with Albert Lee back in the 70s. Dave, who's no slouch on the guitar himself, called in Albert just to fanboy out over his playing and give the song an extra touch of class...his bottom lip was quivering, don't know if Dave was going to laugh or cry during those solos. Then this showed up in my feed. Cool, I did not know Albert was also a great singer..I'm gonna look up more of his music..hes really cool.

A legend. Great voice too. And a nice guy, met him a few times now after shows.

I met Albert many years ago when I was a music student in Chippenham, Wiltshire, England, when he was playing at the Eddie Cochran festival. He was such a lovely guy and happy to take as much time as we wanted to show us anything

Back in the mid-90s I saw Albert Lee at the Agoura Valley Inn in Agoura, CA. There were probably 40 people in the audience and I sat 10 feet from Albert for the whole show. Mind. Blown. Love that guy. Great video, thanks.

I will never forget when i had the oppertunity to sit and talk to Albert after a live performance he had. such an awesome person and guitarist.

Had other things to do, saw the title "Albert Lee" pop up and finishing up what I'm on, cleared the next half hour or so to watch this. Lads a legend. Can't half play. Love his stuff. If I could play half as fast as him I'd be twice as quick as I am.

@Guitargate

2 жыл бұрын

Me toooooo!

@dpatt6175

2 жыл бұрын

Same but for some reason I was thinking Albert King lol but now Lee is cool with me too

Shared delight is a wonderful thing! Your obvious joy in this gem of a man's picking adds to the pleasure I get from Albert, and your commentary is great and to the point! Thanks!

Love Albert Lee! First saw him playing in Emmylou Harris' Hot Band in the late 70's, damn, so fast. I think another feather in his cap is the great Dave Edmunds' praise for his lead guitar work on "Sweet Little Lisa," which is included in the great Rockpile documentary, "Born Fighters."

@markmiwurdz202

2 жыл бұрын

@TheBham54. You may already know this. In the sleeve notes of one of Albert's more recent CD's, Emmylou Harris writes (something like) "When I get to the Pearly Gates and St. Peter asks me what I did on Earth, I will say with pride - if that's allowed - that I played rhythm guitar in a band with Albert Lee". Kind of says it all really! Stay safe and well.

Saw Albert years ago at a local working Man's club here in the U.K , he was playing with a band called Hogan's Heroes and it was one of the best shows I have ever witnessed . For someone of his stature to play a place with only a 500 capacity shows he's just happy playing anywhere / anytime , class act and you should check out his tutorial video which is not for mere mortals . Could even be uploaded on KZread ?

@schoop

9 ай бұрын

That club wouldn't have been at Prudhoe by any chance. I've heard he shows up there and blows the roof off every time.

@davidtemple5934

9 ай бұрын

Naw mate it was at Pelaw near Heworth roundabout in South Tyneside .@@schoop

I love Albert Lee whenever I hear him, so it's a shame I've never gone out of my way to check out his music.

@VikingPadre

2 жыл бұрын

I have the same reaction. Whenever I hear him, I think, I love this, why don't I listen to him more?

@TheErikjsm

8 ай бұрын

his work colaborating with dave edmunds is great if you want more rock type songs, his other stuff for a little more country sounding songs.

Not sure what the chances are of coming across this tune for the first time about three hours ago and then Michael showing up with it here? Some big number for sure! 😊 Thank you, Michael, as usual.

Really impressed with how quickly you are picking out the parts man! Super cool mini lesson and fun seeing you enjoying the great soloing too.

Your channel helps me a ton. Your passion inspires mine and this type of analysis helps me better grasp certain concepts. I always try to have my guitar in hand now when I watch your vids because I know I'll pick something up for the tool box.

Learning about songs I’ve never heard is slowly becoming my favorite part of your channel. Helping me get out of a listening rut.

Thank you so much for your breakdowns Michael. I'm gradually understanding music theory much better but what I love most in your videos is your pure joy and admiration when you encounter something masterful (as at about 9 min mark on this one)..

Oh hell yeah, Albert Lee! One of my all time favorites. Hugely underrated. He's the absolute king of double stops. He's also using a B-bender in the middle of all of that.

@bojangles6444

2 жыл бұрын

Underrated????

@markmiwurdz202

2 жыл бұрын

I think a better description of Albert Lee's career would be "overlooked".

@randytrashcan

2 жыл бұрын

@@markmiwurdz202 That’s a better descriptor!

@bojangles6444

2 жыл бұрын

@@markmiwurdz202 yeah good description. I missed a guitar clinic from him as a kid bc I didn’t know I would have liked it. I heard country but I didn’t know what that meant. I only new country on the radio.

Albert Lee is playing a Dave Evans b-bender guitar. Love Alert!!!

Thank you for your wonderful breakdowns! I am addicted

Hi Michael. I've been watching your videos for a while. I don't subscribe much, nor do I interact much online, but I just subscribed. I was rewatching the Marcus King Billy Strings Center Village Guitars from 2019 and saw your reaction video you did in 2020. Not that long ago, but it feels like forever. And it occurred to me in watching you from back then that it seems like you've come a long way. Not so much in your instructionary method, but more in content creation. You seem more comfortable, production quality is better, overall just better at what you've been doing all along to which to me, is providing accessable, reasonable, ideas about how to approach the infinitely complex simplicity that is playing a guitar. Not only that, which is extremely helpful and getting more difficult to find, but your input beyond just keeping that thing in your hand and doing a little bit every day, about how to be a better musician/bandmate, is so relatable. Not only are you an amazing talent, but a once-in-a-lifetime teacher/inspirer/entertainer. So thank you for that. Anyway, I don't know if you'll see this, but I thought it might be a cool idea for you to do a reaction to one of your early reactions. Yes, a video of you reacting not only to yourself, but a re-reaction to the same song. Much love, keep bringing the best content, all the best to you and yours, and cheers! - jrp

Albert Lee on the fly...you sir, are fearless.

Absolute gold. Top stuff as always.

Again another really good video! Thanks a lot

Just met the gentleman in Cottonwood AZ, he graciously signed my guitar as well!

This is Michael at his best. How he does this on the fly I will never know.

There’s a video somewhere on KZread of Dave Edmunds covering Albert Lea and he had Albert sitting with him. One of the greatest parts that video is the image of Dave Edmunds, who is hell of a guitar player in his own right sort of shaking his head, apparently wondering why he even bothers to pick his guitar up. Albert is an absolute monster.

Finally someone gets near the group Rockpile! Albert was hired by Dave Edmunds on the track Sweet little Lisa on his and Rockpiles album "Repeat when necessary" A hilarious clip is avaliable on that very moment! You also see a lot of celebreties in the studio! kzread.info/dash/bejne/mmWG2o-zkaXQn9o.html

@TheBham54

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, "Born Fighters" is a great documentary about Dave & Nick Lowe and Rockpile. Dave really gushed about Albert's playing on Sweet Little Lisa.

@ronbock8291

2 жыл бұрын

‘I see you’ve read my pamphlet…”

Reminds me of my rodeo days when I lived in Ireland. Great nights.

You sir are freakin’ good!! And so is Albert. Holy shit!

Albert is so good. Great video.

Albert's also using a "B" bender...

@nedlambton6602

10 ай бұрын

Very good point

Dave Edmunds "Repeat when Necessary" is where you can find original "Sweet Little Lisa". I heard that Edmunds thought that Lee was always being buried in the mix so he asked Albert to play on this tune. When afterwards A Lee heard the song he was surprised how up he was mixed in the final mix.

@AlRozon

2 жыл бұрын

Dave Edmunds was one of my favorite artists growing up (Rockpile) ... so freakin' good.

@markmiwurdz202

2 жыл бұрын

@ari1234a. Search KZread and try to find a video called "Born Fighter" where Dave Edmunds and Nick Lowe are filmed in the studio working on solo and band (Rockpile) projects. Watch Dave Edmund's reaction to Albert Lee's solo on "Sweet Little Lisa". Edmund's (no slouch on the 6 string himself)) jaw hits the floor! After the take, Albert comes into the studio control room - modest to a fault, with this kind of "Hope that was OK" air about him. Albert opens a beer and sits down to lIsten to the playback of his solo. There will never be another Albert Lee. Stay safe and well.

@peteannells4218

2 жыл бұрын

@@markmiwurdz202 Thankyou. Not seen that before; plenty of legends on show and some great memories.

@markmiwurdz202

2 жыл бұрын

@Pete32266 annells. You are welcome sir! You may already be aware of the "other" lead guitarist in the lineup of Rockpile - Billy Bremner. Another great player who is vastly overlooked. Stay safe and well.

@peteannells4218

2 жыл бұрын

@@markmiwurdz202 Indeed yes; happy days watching the Rockpile roundabout on TV...are they Dave Edmunds backing band or Nick Lowe's or...and they'd turn up behind other musicains too on 'TOTP'. Terry Williams was formerly in 'Man'. The album 'Christmas at the Patti' [ Patti Pavillion, Swansea] 1972 Has 'Man' and associated bands plus Dave Edmunds. Terry went on to Dire Straits etc. Fun times.

I admit to not knowing Albert Lee until I watched this. Now, I’m a fan!

ALBERT IS FUNKY ... a piece of hot guitar work ... and, by the way I love your little hot licks on the entry to this video lesson ... COOL !!!

First song I heard from him was country boy and it blew my mind

@randytrashcan

2 жыл бұрын

Country Boy is incredible. Two More Bottles of Wine is always a go-to on a Friday night.

Nice choice Michael. I got in to Albert from his cover of highwayman with him on keys.

This is early Albert. Watched him for years in England and knew then he would be a star.......Not bad pickin' for a country boy from England......Always see him on Crossroads with Clapton and Vince Gill......

Albert Lee is still a monster. Good Lord!

Dang dude, your breakdowns are amazing. I'm sure you're drowned with requests, but I would love your breakdown of a classical guitar. It would be interesting to see your thoughts on that genre. One piece I love would be Debussy's Arabesque no 1 on the guitar.

Beautifully using B bender!

Many Nashville pickers use a B Bender… Brent Mason, Marty Stewart, Ricky Scaggs, Steve Wariner, Brad paisley uses a G bender

When I hear the song “Nashville Cats” I automatically think of Albert Lee, a Romani cat from Herefordshire England. If you’ve never seen the video of Lee doing a session with Nick Lowe and Dave Edmunds in the late 70s/early 80s, run, don’t walk. It is hilarious and awesome.

Well that was 16 n a half minutes that I thoroughly enjoyed. Cheers.

I’ve always loved Albert Lee’s appliances 😂🤣

oh, yeah, he is good, like it!

He was Brent Mason before there was a BM. Check his work on " My Baby Thinks He's A Train" by Roseanne Cash...

Albert just rips, what a fun video!

I'm sure I read somewhere that Albert Lee (an Englishman) was voted "Best Guitarist" by the CMA for six - maybe even seven years, on the bounce during the mid 1970's. Albert's style of playing is truly unique and not derived from earlier players. And check out his cover of Jimmy Webb's "Highwayman" - just Albert on keyboard and vocal on the Andertons Guitars YT channel from a few years back. Albert sang the song for the then recently deceased father - in - law of the host. Albert is not only a fine musician, but a gentleman. Try to see him live before he decides to retire.

@peteannells4218

2 жыл бұрын

That whole Anderton's interview (Albert Lee meets the captain) is gold-dust... a must watch!

He's a hard act to follow for sure! I wouldn't even try.

nice lesson.

Watch the video of Albert putting down the solo on the Dave Edmunds version. Phil Lynott and chums watching on gobsmacked.... Ta.

He plays a B Bender Tele,this is the sound.

You NEED to check out a video from Burls Art!! A little change of pace from the usual reaction but his videos are so satisfying and cool, plus he plays at the end and is really good!

Love that picture of eddy

Keep in mind that he's got a B-Bender that he uses on some of those licks.

…and he seems to be such a nice guy too.

Michael, that tele Albert is playing is b- bender

Michael, now you've finally found Albert Lee, you've got to do Country Boy. There are numerous versions of it, try the one with Steve Trovato. One of the UKs greatest guitarists. Enjoy.

Michael, you’re looking a lean mean shredding machine, great job!

Michael - As an "Old Fart" I've always loved Albert. This is one of the best explanations I've ever seen you give .... as a non musician (but music lover) I didn't understand (musically) what you said - BUT - knew exactly what you meant ..... just sayin'

@unclejack123

2 жыл бұрын

ps: most days get better .... except the ones you're puttin' up bricks ......

When that played together he play ten notes while Clapton played one

Glad to hear you say "I can't flat pick it like that I gotta hybrid". I don't feel so bad now. "If Michael Palmisano can't do it how the hell do you expect me to!"

Another great british geetar player

Michael, see if you can find a clip of his guitar work on Roseanne Cash "My Baby Thinks He's a Train"....it's amazing and impossible for mortal man!

how does the b bender fit in this mash up////i have enjoyed owning a custom built b bender....albert is using a b bender truout this performance....slick..clean..fast

Anyone else notice the B Bender?

Micheal it’s a long shot but I recently suffered a partial amputation to my pointer finger on my fretting hand I don’t know how my finger will heal and if I’ll ever be able to play as good as I could again do you have any advice for me :/

Clean with slap echo. Little reverb. Michael dump the grit and go super clean. If ya don’t you will sound like a rock player. It’s the staccato and pluck.

Would like to hear your thoughts on Santana's Blues for Salvador .

That's Sterling Ball (son of Ernie Ball) on bass.

What peddle or PRS should I buy to make my guitar sound like a duck 🦆 in heat ?🤪

Hard to duplicate what he's doing without the b bender.

saw marcin on the website. please do a video about him!!!🙏🙏🙏

Albert Lee is a freak show. A very kind, friendly freak show from the planet Zarkon.

I’m these videos, are you using an amp or some sort of modeling?

Arpeggios. Double stops, ghost plucks

Dude you are a Genius >>> 6:30

You should do some Greg Koch, Michael! Just saw him play last night in TX. He’s a wizard

How could I send a video for you to check out?

B- Bender Michael...

He’s using a b bender telecaster

Something in the Orange - Zach Bryan … it’s a real song man really down to earth painful lyrics you’ll love it

I've watched this video several times and like your assesment of what he's doing, but one of the reasons his licks sound like they do is because he has a b bender in that Tele he's playing.

Albert chicken picks quite a bit and uses a b bender

Looks like he may be using a b-bender??

Hey MIchael! if you haven't seen Marcus King play 'Stubborn Pride' live with the Zac Brown Band, you are missing out on one of the BEST solos I've ever seen! Here's the link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/jGtsttWFfNbJm6w.html

I have a question... I've been watching a lot of Johnny Hiland lately and I know people say that he's very good... do you think he's as good as Albert Lee? Or in the same league? I have literally never heard of Albert Lee until 2 minutes ago.

... you gotta keep your eye on the Bass player with Albert ... he is really getting off on what Albert is doing ... I can relate ... soooooooooooo HOT

Albert played in Eric Clapton's band back in the day Clapton would never let him solo wonder why?? 🤣

@TheFunkybert

2 жыл бұрын

Clapton is God Lee is Jesus

@billmiller2051

2 жыл бұрын

Obviously you never heard Just One Night. Lol

@jamespettersson9655

Жыл бұрын

clapton let him solo all the time, listen to "If i dont be there by morning," its all albert

@daherjk

6 ай бұрын

I can appreciate them both. Clapton is good, whereas Albert is great. 105 IQ vs 140 IQ.

@bobdavies1839

12 күн бұрын

Not true, if you listen to just one night, Albert solos on a few songs including further on up the road and the dire straits song where he does vocals as well

Easily up there with Clapton, Page, SRV and Jeff Beck

I think he tricked you a couple times with the b bender!

please react to the best female guitarist in the world Tina s, covers of dragon Force, for the love of God

Writing weird stuff now. To me it fits all the crazy, funky etc. electric guitar stuff. Haha Michael Palmisano Turn around The word of sound And mingles it With a bit of air Going into the third of fifth With a lack of meaning theresehl.erasmus@gmail.com

I shook Albert’s hand a few years back, and told him he shouldn’t shake strangers hands…his are of gold and should be careful with them.

He's using a b bender on this isn't he?

Play it clean with a quarter the reverb and I'll take you seriously.

Just put your guitar away. You're not going to get close 😂

Eric Clapton is the most overrated guitarist of all time. I can, and will, say that, as a person who has listened to and studied every one of the guitar players who are regarded as all-time greats. My study and listening of Clapton, which I did twice, revealed a nasty little revelation. He does not belong on those lists. He is really great at being a good guitar player, but he is nowhere near the level of greats, of guys like Albert Lee. Lee was in Clapton's band for a good while, during what you could consider his second best era of output and touring. He seemed to know Lee was a better player and basically made Lee his Bob Weir. Meaning, Lee was relegated to almost only always playing Rhythm. Why, you ask? Because Albert would have outshined Eric, easily and Clapton definitely knew that. Eric's playing is clean and good, but he has a generic sound and style and is basically JJ Cale without the ability to innovate. Clapton is a JJ Cale nuthugger who somehow became more popular and well-known despite not even being better by any measurable amount.