Merle Travis - Midnight Special (solo guitar, 1968) video free download

Gf Black

I didn't know he played with just his thumb and index finger. Maybe there is some hope for me!

henry diaz

Was learning some finger picking technique and it brought me here. Great stuff! 

Mike Piercey

so great, could literally listen to this forever, 1000 times better than just strumming

Real Diaz

Merle could look right into the camera while picking these complicated patterns on his guitar, a true legend and inspiration of greats like Doc Watson

tim05519

Thanks DG!

al lavacca

nice version of course, merle was an incredibly inventive guitar player, and again, he always nails the vocals

ACHPKP

We all attempt to copy Merle, Chet, & Tommy, and can only come sooo close, darn-it !

Edward Cabras

Why is the audience applauding in the middle of his solos? Save it for the end.

Zane Charron

I may just have to steal that one, Merle.

Gibson Blues

All that pickin' with just a thumb and index. Great stuff.

Adam Rafferty

Smooth!

woodbell67

The Man, The Guitar.

rockranchie

Magnifique de musicalite et de simplicite mais pourtant pas facile a jouer Merçi Merle

Harry Bishop

That is too good to stop

eveofthecity

No comment. Just....can't say anything else but....perfect. 

taxisteve929

Boy!! I wonder how he got so good at Travis pickin'!! Lol When it comes to picking, Merle influence everyone. Love the arrangement. This song is ideal to play different, but it seems 99% of videos are poor attempts at Leadbelly or Credence versions. Wish more people would put there own mark on YouTube videos. If I want to hear the record, I play the record. Easier and better to just let your own playing style loose than force yourself to play like someone else. 

Steve Tramp ~ Berlin

Great !!!

Shin Adamski

BACIC Fingerstyle Is it good to say? Everyone in the United States hey

David Rönn

He sure knows how to play a guitar. I just love this strange version of the song.

jack bobrick

One smooth picker