Puttin' on the Ritz - Fred Astaire (Classical Guitar) video free download


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Duration: 02:39
Uploaded: 2007/12/05

This is me playing the classic 30's piece, Puttin' on the Ritz, which features a "mini Fred Astaire" tap dancing on the top of my guitar. This song was a staple when I used to perform regularly. Enjoy!

Thanks to the magical Edgar Cruz for inspiration and direction!

Comments

10 years ago

mandolinman58

Reminds me of Leon Redbone! Nice.

12 years ago

TackyRackyComixNEO

A friend of mine sent this to me to mock how bad I am at fingerpicking. Sir, you have thoroughly both impressed and embarrassed me. I won't hold that against you, though, this was awesome.

12 years ago

FlyingSquarePancakes

Whoa that finger drumming thing is cool.

13 years ago

newislandguitar

Awsome!!!...that was fantastic and entertaining!!! (I'd love to see the "dislikes" post their version!lol!)

13 years ago

eTech Tom

I can't help thinking about the scene from young Frankenstein. That sounded great.

13 years ago

JD3s

A tab for this would be awesome

13 years ago

SAMMEY11110

best song evar he he love this song you did really good:']

14 years ago

Doug Porter

nice job

14 years ago

coolwhales

Very intriguing interpretation! Is this song constructed mainly from 7th chords and arpeggios? I haven't checked the original piece's score, but I am interested in knowing what's being played there. Anyways, thanks for the vids and keep it up!

14 years ago

dokabakibokan

かっこいい!

15 years ago

aimforcentermass

Thank you, sir. You and Edgar are heroes of mine, so that means a lot coming from you. I've been doing some of my own arrangements, and I'll be uploading those in the future. Regardless of what happens in my life as a guitarist, it was all inspired by you and Edgar. Thank you so much for your pioneering approach to guitar, and for the comment. Always a fan, Jake P.

15 years ago

Mark Cruz

Hey Jake, great job on this piece. Edgar would be proud.

15 years ago

rjayjr8

Fabulous! Thank you so much for sharing your talent.

15 years ago

VeritasSeek

That's awesome!

15 years ago

SparklyPig

You're great! I think you're pretty hot too :) ♥

15 years ago

Musical0001

ah... you're an inspiration... is that a Cort guitar?

15 years ago

Logan

BRAVO!!!

15 years ago

inspiration4him1

Good job! Keep that up. That kind of talent should never go unnoticed!

15 years ago

Tamborr

You're the most original and talented fingerstyle guitarist I've seen on Youtube. Apart from the very personal sound, you have a treasureload of technique in both hands.

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