Willie & Johnny

mojocasterman · May 13th, 2008, 05:28 PM

The only thing better than watching Willie Nelson play or Johnny Cash play, is to see them both play together. I watched the Storytellers episode with those two giants. What fun.

Willie:

"I'll drink anything too thin to eat"

Johnny:

"I don't drink any more. I don't drink any less either, but I don't drink any more."

Priceless.

I love the part where Willie breaks a string. Johnny: "I didn't know this was a string breaking song." Then he gives Willie his guitar. Willie takes it, plays a couple of cool riffs, and Johnny goes: "My guitar's finally being played." Laughter ensues.

God Bless Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson.

nasonm · May 13th, 2008, 05:34 PM

When one says they have Water, Tea and hot chocolate on stage and says "I wonder what's gonna happen to our image", Johnny follows it up with "If we keep wearing black we'll be alright".

mojocasterman · May 13th, 2008, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by nasonm

When one says they have Water, Tea and hot chocolate on stage and says "I wonder what's gonna happen to our image", Johnny follows it up with "If we keep wearing black we'll be alright".

Yup, what the hoot those two were together.

swooda · May 13th, 2008, 05:48 PM

I was listening to Willie's cut of Funny How Time Slips Away just the other day from that series. Willie's guitar playing is often overlooked, but it struck me again what a wonderful guitar player he is. Not flashy, but simple lines that fit the song perfectly, passing chords and that same around the beat sense of timing that he sings with...

Luther Perkins · May 13th, 2008, 07:11 PM

Johnny:

"I don't drink any more. I don't drink any less either, but I don't drink any more."

Johnny has used that one forever. I think I heard him say it when he was a Newport in '64 or sometime in the 60's. He had lots on line which he used threwout his years on the road.

Charlie Bernstein · May 13th, 2008, 07:32 PM

It's one of my favorite CDs.

Charlie Bernstein · May 13th, 2008, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Luther Perkins

Anybody ever notice how bad my speling is in my posts?

You spelled pots wrong.

Charlie Bernstein · May 13th, 2008, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by swooda

Willie's guitar playing is often overlooked, but it struck me again what a wonderful guitar player he is.

I think his guitar work is pretty widely admired. His and Garcia's playing remind me a lot of each other - strange timing, unaggressive touch, unexpected choices, human-voice-like dynamics and inflection.

Love it.

RodeoTex · May 13th, 2008, 08:06 PM

I remember seeing that on TV years ago. It surprised me how much Willie still sounded just like Willies with Johnny's guitar.

mojocasterman · May 14th, 2008, 01:58 PM

There's a lot of jazzy stuff in his lines in between chords. Willie is better than he wants to let on

I also wonder how much of his choice of notes is directly due to the fact that he plays that darn nylon-string guitar so much. I mean, there's no sustain on that thing, for example.

May 13th, 2008, 05:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
mojocasterman Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4,275	Willie & Johnny The only thing better than watching Willie Nelson play or Johnny Cash play, is to see them both play together. I watched the Storytellers episode with those two giants. What fun. Willie: "I'll drink anything too thin to eat" Johnny: "I don't drink any more. I don't drink any less either, but I don't drink any more." Priceless. I love the part where Willie breaks a string. Johnny: "I didn't know this was a string breaking song." Then he gives Willie his guitar. Willie takes it, plays a couple of cool riffs, and Johnny goes: "My guitar's finally being played." Laughter ensues. God Bless Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson. __________________ Lentz HSL - McNaught SC Jr - Tom Anderson Cobra w/ 3 P90s - Crook Custom Tele w/ Lollar & TV Jones - Trussart Deluxe Steelcaster - Vinetto Legato - Grosh Bent Top S - SRV Strat - Ovation Elite T - Dr. Z. Carmen Ghia & Mini Z - Fender Tweed Blues Junior.

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nasonm Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bangor, Maine Age: 31 Posts: 1,690 16 Photos	When one says they have Water, Tea and hot chocolate on stage and says "I wonder what's gonna happen to our image", Johnny follows it up with "If we keep wearing black we'll be alright". __________________ "i have learned to just grit my teeth, change the subject, consider their deep total ignorance, fondle the thumb picks in my pocket and go on my way" - bender-freak It's been lonely in the saddle since my horse died

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swooda Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New Orleans, LA Age: 53 Posts: 692	I was listening to Willie's cut of Funny How Time Slips Away just the other day from that series. Willie's guitar playing is often overlooked, but it struck me again what a wonderful guitar player he is. Not flashy, but simple lines that fit the song perfectly, passing chords and that same around the beat sense of timing that he sings with... __________________ Lettin’ the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier than puttin’ it back.

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Luther Perkins Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Maine Posts: 105	Johnny: "I don't drink any more. I don't drink any less either, but I don't drink any more." Johnny has used that one forever. I think I heard him say it when he was a Newport in '64 or sometime in the 60's. He had lots on line which he used threwout his years on the road. __________________ Anybody ever notice how bad my speling is in my posts?

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RodeoTex Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,257	I remember seeing that on TV years ago. It surprised me how much Willie still sounded just like Willies with Johnny's guitar. __________________ Turn it on, turn it up, turn me loose.

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Charlie Bernstein Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Augusta, Maine Posts: 2,516	It's one of my favorite CDs.

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mojocasterman Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4,275	There's a lot of jazzy stuff in his lines in between chords. Willie is better than he wants to let on I also wonder how much of his choice of notes is directly due to the fact that he plays that darn nylon-string guitar so much. I mean, there's no sustain on that thing, for example. __________________ Lentz HSL - McNaught SC Jr - Tom Anderson Cobra w/ 3 P90s - Crook Custom Tele w/ Lollar & TV Jones - Trussart Deluxe Steelcaster - Vinetto Legato - Grosh Bent Top S - SRV Strat - Ovation Elite T - Dr. Z. Carmen Ghia & Mini Z - Fender Tweed Blues Junior.