Canadee-i-o by Nic Jones - Played by Sam Carter video free download
Performance of 'Canadee-i-o' trad. arr. Nic Jones from Penguin Eggs. Guitarists, see 'how to' video for tips on how to play this song. www.samcartermusic.co.uk
This video -- in conjunction with my 'how to' video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAOny7J33Lk&feature=related -- is intended to shed light on Nic Jones' arrangement of Canadee-i-o, and is something I've chosen to post online as a guitar teacher as well as a Nic Jones enthusiast.
In contrast, as an artist I perform my own material as well as my own versions of traditional songs. As such, I don't play Nic's arrangements at my own gigs. You can find videos of many of my own songs among my uploaded videos.
If you're interested in guitar lessons you can reach me via the contact form on my website here: http://www.samcartermusic.co.uk/contact
Comments
8 years ago
Drew Hines
Just brilliant. You are a fortunate young man, and you have learned well at the feet of the master. Blessings!9 years ago
Andrew Wright
My current guitar hero!!!9 years ago
1sosalini
As Jim Lloyd used to say , keeping the tradition alive !!! great stuff Sam .9 years ago
Mike Denby
This is staggeringly good. I'm a relatively new comer to Nic Jones but utterly hooked and never expected to find such a fantastic cover of Canadee-i-o on Youtube - vocals are the icing on the cake here. Thanks for recording.9 years ago
Michael DeSantis
Great playing and singing!! 9 years ago
Seymour Sunshine
Wonderful. This takes me back to the early 80s when I ran the university folk club in Brum. We ran the club in the PIG hut (Post Graduate Centre) which was a wooden hut and very atmospheric and intimate. Nic was one of the guests we had. He was just amazing in that setting. Great to hear this song live again after all these years.9 years ago
Rick Lippiett
Great rendition Sam - and some great tips in your other video; which I'm doing my best to absorb and practice on my Little Martin that I bought especially for the purpose of keepin' me hand in on the ol' acoustic! (I thought I had John Martyn's 'May You Never' down fairly pat ... but this is a completely another league!) Anyway it's a fantastic song and I was really impressed with your voice too (which was unexpected as I'd watched your tips video first...) Hats off to you sir! 9 years ago
atunderlineything inalbion
great great playing and choice of YT selection. @_inalbion9 years ago
john plummer
great stuff, also great to see nic coming back..9 years ago
Oscar Onyx
excellent playing Sam , good cornish accent boy but the perfect version of this song would be your Guitaring paired with Dylans vocals.9 years ago
Gordon Littlejohn
Aint half Bad9 years ago
David Tudor
I didn't think anyone could get close to Nic's version - I was wrong! This is excellent9 years ago
James Rone
I know you posted this ages ago, and you're probably not checking for comments anymore, but if you have a minute to help out, I'd be grateful. This is a lovely rendition and I've been working on one myself. Naturally, the timing of the "and 1" is tricky, especially paired with the middle finger flick. It seems like he and you are doing something different in terms of timing on the bass strings on the verse than during the first instrumental break (the one after the very first verse). I can hear and play what you're doing during the break, but when I attempt the same thing during the verse, it feels clunky. Thanks for considering a reply and thank you for reviving one of my very favorite songs. 9 years ago
Allan Begg
dude, been cadging guitar tricks off your video but the more I watch it the more I realise it's just a great performance. *hat10 years ago
Dave Low
Thanks heavens there is someone who can replicate Nick's material so wonderfully. Just superb, Sam! :-)10 years ago
jackod28
From FRANCE...Who is able to play NIC JONES???....You!!!!...Thank you very much, thank you...10 years ago
Ebguy Robert
Thank you very much....10 years ago
Teddyb1939
Fantastic job Sam.Lovely stuff.10 years ago
drumgold23
Beauitifully done. Just gorgeous. I would give my eye teeth to be able to play like that.10 years ago
ChickenboneJohn
Great piece, and a beautiful rendition. I've always loved this style of playing and song, seeing people such as Martin Carthy and Dave Burland in my youth, so it's great to see the tradition continue.Related Videos
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