I know, another waltz. I had to get the sound of that banjo thing out of my head... Thanks for Listen'n
I find here all the reasons why I'm your fan... I don't think it's necessary to list them... Pava mandolin and oval hole? By God, those instruments that you have arouse the wildest envy in me!
I'm glad you saved this waltz for us! Your video and sound both show just how much you are feeling the music.
I enjoy every of your recordings, Frank. This one sounds very authentic, too.
Such an evocative tune, Frank, and such a weepy title - the essence of the country music I really enjoy listening to in my twilight years. Beautifully played and the backing is just right. I can just imagine the old lap steel or pedal steel guitar taking a break in this one.
Very nice Frank. And you are right it does help get the sound of the banjo out of one's head.
Not that there was anything wrong with that banjo, Frank. It was a learning experience, very unique. This is beautifully played, I thoroughly enjoyed the mood of the tune.
In addition to what has already been said: fine doublestop tremolo, Frank!
This is lovely, Frank. Great playing, and it's such a treat to get this clear view of your fretboard technique! Martin
Thank-You All very much!
I was listening to the Bob Wills box set and came across his version of this tune -- my fourth Bob Wills tune this month (after Faded Love, San Antonio Rose and Old-Fashioned Love) and the first waltz. After recording, I remembered Frank's fine recording from last year -- once again, his and mine sound quite different. This tune was written in 1930 by Wayne King and Emil Flindt as a swing song for King's Big Band -- it became his signature tune. A few years later, it was taken up by Western Swing bands, including Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys, and then by country and bluegrass musicians both as an instrumental and with vocals. There are 64 cover versions listed (and linked) here, including some big names: https://secondhandsongs.com/performa...ons#nav-entity My recording is based on Charlie Walden's version: https://charliewalden.com/wp-content...ved-for-Me.pdf 1921 Gibson Ajr mandolin Suzuki MC-815 mandocello Vintage Viaten tenor guitar https://youtu.be/o8rOrsNUpEs Martin
Well done Frank, I must have missed this waltz last spring, and very Country too Martin. Sounds like an interesting cultural mix with that mandolin.
