Christina Applegate playing a Collings on Jay Leno

[roberto]

Good One!

(And by the way...what is that?... An old Nash/Rambler?)

It's a Spanish SEAT 1500. Mid 60's.

[mandolirius]

Plays a hell of a lot better than some of the self-proclaimed experts posting out here.

Snort... back to lurking.

Definitely a lot of self-proclaimed experts around here who talk big but have never demontrated they can play anything.

[Terry Allan Hall]

I liked her better on "Married With Children"...She has lost some of "sex appeal"

Must disagree...

[Sweetpea44]

Thanks for sharing!

[Gary Hedrick]

Plays a hell of a lot better than some of the self-proclaimed experts posting out here.

Snort... back to lurking.

I resemble that................I think...........

[allenhopkins]

Definitely a lot of self-proclaimed experts around here who talk big but have never demontrated they can play anything.

So: can you enlighten me as to exactly how accomplished a mandolin player one has to be, in order to have an opinion, say, on Ms. Applegate's proficiency?

Slightly defensive on the subject, since I feel I probably am an average picker -- certainly not as good as many others on the Cafe´. Yet I flatter myself that I make a positive contribution to the discussions here. If a demonstration of exceptional musical skill is required, in order to legitimize my comments, I'd better start "pulling in my horns!"

[Dan Margolis]

There is a Collings in "A Mighty Wind" too, I believe.

[Mike Bunting]

So: can you enlighten me as to exactly how accomplished a mandolin player one has to be, in order to have an opinion, say, on Ms. Applegate's proficiency?

Slightly defensive on the subject, since I feel I probably am an average picker -- certainly not as good as many others on the Cafe´. Yet I flatter myself that I make a positive contribution to the discussions here. If a demonstration of exceptional musical skill is required, in order to legitimize my comments, I'd better start "pulling in my horns!"

Perhaps you should ask the person who Mandolirius quoted.

[Gary Hedrick]

So: can you enlighten me as to exactly how accomplished a mandolin player one has to be, in order to have an opinion, say, on Ms. Applegate's proficiency?

Slightly defensive on the subject, since I feel I probably am an average picker -- certainly not as good as many others on the Cafe´. Yet I flatter myself that I make a positive contribution to the discussions here. If a demonstration of exceptional musical skill is required, in order to legitimize my comments, I'd better start "pulling in my horns!"

Well Allen don't stop posting because frankly your posts are some of most insightful (inciteful?? LOL) posts on the Cafe....

[Gary Hedrick]

I think that all Scott was getting at is there at times is a bit of overly critical posting that goes on here at times.....(well in my opinion and sometimes I am in that camp).......just like this thread....hey it is nice that she at least knows some chords....knows the name of the instrument ....played it on national tv......and didn't make some snide comment about the "little guitar" or the ukelele she was playing.....

[Bernie Daniel]

I think I will prove how much I don't care about this topic by posting on it in order to get the number of comments over SIXTY!

[Cheryl Watson]

I was super shocked when she reached behind the couch and pulled out a Collings...

Yeah, that was a pleasant surprise to me that it was a nice Collings. It sounded nice strummed and it was in tune! Christina has excellent taste in mandolins and it seems to me that she has the potential to keep learning how to play; I hope she does not give it up

[allenhopkins]

Perhaps you should ask the person who Mandolirius quoted.

Stayin' away from there.

[Verne Andru]

That was awesome - thanks so much for posting.

Always loved Christina. Great to see her back with a great sense of humor and wonderful stage presence. The years are being very kind to her IMHO.

[Jeff Richards]

I have tremendous respect for Christina Applegate. Having seen my brother survive cancer and in particular, cancer treatment, I know something of the fight she fought and won. Good for you Christina, it's all gravy from here on out!

By the way, she managed to overcome residual first impressions that MWC undoubtedly saddled her with, and has crafted quite a career.

As for her mandolin playing and vocals, I think the whole things cool. Bravo!