How to select a Resonator(National) guitar..............
One of my favorite lines in music is from a Paul Simon song, where he sings 'shining like a National guitar..........'.

And I knew instantly what he meant.

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"Time is simply the mechanism that keeps everything from happening all at once."

Slide Bar on a National, and I'm a very happy camper..... " : )

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"Sour Grapes make a bitter Whine." <(0)>

OK.
Now you're onto one of my favorite music forms, resonator blues picking.

Two of my favorite players are Bottleneck John from Sweden and Michael Pickett from Canada.
Both of these guys have a true Delta Blues Soul and an original 1935 National Dobro, (among others in their collection .)
Bottleneck John has recorded with all sorts of interesting farm equipment; vintage tractors, pumps and steam engines.
Check out some of that on Bottleneck John's Youtube channel

Michael is more known for his harmonica playing and writing "Mother Earth" for a band he was with in the 70's, Whiskey Howl
My favorite album of his is Conversation WithThe Blues which includes the Mother Earth song and the title cut.
Michael Pickett has a concert/festival at his place in Ontario every year and donates proceeds to peace efforts.

Terraplane Blues - Michael Pickett

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Taking apart a Fender resonator.
OMG, when he gets it put back together, those are some wonderful sounds!!!

MEOW MEOW MEOW!!!!!!!!!

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"Time is simply the mechanism that keeps everything from happening all at once."

Nice little Resonator tune..............

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"Time is simply the mechanism that keeps everything from happening all at once."

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I have such a chair. A place. My specific spot.
This is my place...
And nobody can ever take it from me.

Oh, I should give the reference..................
A most exceptional episode.
All In The Family.................
Archie Bunker realizes his chair was broken,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
OMG......................the chair.

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"Time is simply the mechanism that keeps everything from happening all at once."

All In The Family.................
Archie Bunker realizes his chair was broken,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
OMG......................the chair.

I haven't seen that episode, but there was a Frasier episode where Martin's beloved chair catches on fire and falls off the balcony, landing below in front of him and Daphne. Cracked me up!

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The mind is a weird and mysterious place

Johnny A.............The Night Before(the Beatles)

Nice instrumental cover

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm6LbvtcSKM

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Johnny A.............The Night Before(the Beatles)

Nice instrumental cover

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm6LbvtcSKM

We were talking about Gretches and and things with metal bridges..........this has neither.
But I love the sound nevertheless,.

Thanks.

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"Time is simply the mechanism that keeps everything from happening all at once."

This was the [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44SB946R9_w/url]
Live on the BBC in our youth.

Meowsigh.













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"Time is simply the mechanism that keeps everything from happening all at once."

It passed without much notice, but the greatest songwriter in the world passed away just months ago.

He ran and wrote many song you all know now.
His name was Leonard Cohen.
He knew his way around words and lyrics and music.

And he wrote my favorite song of all time.
It really does not matter who the artist is...as long as they can cover it with their heart.

I am gonna only give your one link, but once having followed that, just chase the other links and you shall see what I see.
And I lost the intended link..............so...........I shall offer you this one again.

I have kept it, I suspect many of you have not.

Her name is Lasista, I think.

And nobody ever played Rocky like that, ever.

I was most in love with her, still am, but she is not getting much critical acclaim these days.

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"Time is simply the mechanism that keeps everything from happening all at once."

Another amazing woman and her gift.

[url;=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inBKFMB-yPg]]Like it.[i/url]

Try again..............so I can share.\
She is amazing.

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"Time is simply the mechanism that keeps everything from happening all at once."

Another kitty find that they shall share with you now./
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And I did not.

I can direct opu thers, even if I caannot link correctly at this time.
Try it.

Edit..............
I works now, and I am at peace with the world.

Once you watch the clip, you shall know why.
Meow.

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"Time is simply the mechanism that keeps everything from happening all at once."

It passed without much notice, but the greatest songwriter in the world passed away just months ago.

He ran and wrote many song you all know now.
His name was Leonard Cohen.
He knew his way around words and lyrics and music.

And he wrote my favorite song of all time.
It really does not matter who the artist is...as long as they can cover it with their heart.

I am gonna only give your one link, but once having followed that, just chase the other links and you shall see what I see.
And I lost the intended link..............so...........I shall offer you this one again.

I have kept it, I suspect many of you have not.

Her name is Lasista, I think.

And nobody ever played Rocky like that, ever.

I was most in love with her, still am, but she is not getting much critical acclaim these days.

How's this for a Leonard Cohen cover.
Special needs schoolgirl wows audience with her voice

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The female of Freddy Mercury.................
Cannot say she is his equal, but interesting. I think she could have used a better mike.

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"Time is simply the mechanism that keeps everything from happening all at once."

Somewhat interesting version of the old classic by the sisters.
The lyrics totally draw you in.

If you had a life like that and than can understand the pain involved.
Give it a six and a half.

She gets something for the opening riff. And, another point for being cute, and one more for the first few lines. Then it drops off.

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"Time is simply the mechanism that keeps everything from happening all at once."

"Did she make you cry. Make you break down. Shatter your illusions of love.
And is it over now do you know how pick up the pieces and go home"

Gold Dust Woman

When the day comes...............
Yay see,
I am stayin' here at the Ritz tonight.
Got through those dreams you prayed me through.
Love you more than anything in the world...........................
Love, your baby girl.

This song always makes me cry.

'Knows what your knees are for."

And give her parents back.
Now if I could................................................
And I do, just by being happy here.
Life, well, it has taught me what my knees are for.

Meow,
Mark and the kitties.

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"Time is simply the mechanism that keeps everything from happening all at once."

Wish I could be this gurlz mike or man forever.
Could settle with just her musical producer//.
Never will happen, I now about such things from one past experience.
We all have our own 'baby girls'.
That is true.

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"Time is simply the mechanism that keeps everything from happening all at once."

It's close to time, and now that both amazing voices are gone my thoughts drifted to this great dubbing work........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_ReMi7tVWA

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