Feet on the Ground - John James - contemporary guitar video free download

daddystovepipe

@minimayhen88 he sure does, check out his website and youtube site called skyinmypie

Mini mayhen

John James is my uncle ... does he still do any gigs? Now I'm old enough I really appreciate his music x x

stevegreeny

@Wodostock Thanks it is Open C! - but 'Open C' is actually CGCGCE

phillipsderek

Superb! This song is on a compilation album of fingerstyle tunes I own. It's one of my favourites on the album and you certainly do it justice here Carl.

facemask93

He played the dorking folk club 11 march 09 absolutley brilliant

operafan98

Nicely played. I saw John play at the Three Tuns in Beckenham around '69. He was captivating. The songs I remember from those sets are Ragtime Millionare, Gonna Catch You With Your Britches Down. I saw him in the 70s at the Tiger's Head in Chiselhurst but he seemed to have trouble concentrating. I don't know where he is now but his hometown Lampeter, depicted in a song on the first album, might be worth a look. His songs and instrumentals deserve a revival.

daddystovepipe

Last time I had contact with John was in July 2004; he was still living 'semi-retired' in Wales doing an occasional gig and teaching. The Homespun book/cd's was originally published in the late 70ies (with cassette tapes) and appeared again a few years ago; they're well worth to have btw.

Andy Phillips

I'm trying to track him down where does he live now? Is he still doing gigs?

david starks

Love this tune and J.J. has to be the most underrated guitarist ever! I can't believe I've never heard more about him. I know it from "The Art of Fingerstyle Guitar" CD on Shanachie.

stevegreeny

Take me back as well - I remember "And the dog was sleeping in the corner" from the Contemporary Guitar Sampler Vol 2 which really got me interested in the acoustic guitar. Gordon Giltrap's Lucifer's cage was on it also. What was the tuning for ATDLSITC - Open G, D etc ?

houndheadhenry

Loved album this came from, I still play two of the tracks myself :-))

jervtoto

Yup - nicely played, and I have fond memories of John James' live set - particularly the essential facial expressions needed for successful session guitar, and use of harmonics to cover coque-ups.

mojoelem

I recall seeing John James, Wizz Jones, Pete Berryman,Gerry Lockran, Bert Jansch and Stefan Grosman way back around 1971/1972 at The Plough, Stockwell.(and all over S. London) Those chaps could drive most rock/blues players into the ground. Unbelievable technique they had. John James was just beyond explanation! Pete Berryman too. This is beautifully played and brings back happy memories for me.

saffronboots

Woah, what a find! I thought I was alone in KNOWING this tune, let alone playing it! Love the guitar. 5*****

Krissi Nelson

You are my idol.

Mark O'Boyle

yeah! I like thaqt concert size guitar.

carlguage

Fantastic As usual Daddy, That fingerpickin cant be beat... Nice ...............

daddystovepipe

make that two fans!

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