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Rolly Brown
Приєднався 3 вер 2006
Acoustic guitar music and instructional material, including jazz, folk, blues, bluegrass, swing, etc.
Also, visit me at the websites below!
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The Whipping Post; Kent State, 50 yrs on
This may be the truest song I’ve ever written. I am, today, heartbroken to see my country’s level of moral decline, and the chilling effects of propaganda (Fox News) on a large minority of the populace. I had hoped for better. About the Kent State Murders, I think the song says it best.
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I’m an old man now, my fight is done, my time is nearly come,
But I was here back in ’70, when the troubles had begun,
the years have come, the years have gone, and still they kill the young,
they sing that same old siren song of country, flag, and gun.
To be on these green fields again, the memories return,
I can see the grass and the clear blue sky, and feel the tear gas burn,
the sudden crack of rifle fire that shook us to our core,
and in a flash our youth was past and gone forever more.
ch.
for all those lying in their grave,
for all the ones we couldn’t save,
you can pass that bottle, drink your toast,
but my heart is tied to the whipping post.
I’ve watched this country go to hell, the great dream nearly dead,
these carpetbaggers planned it well, a masterpiece in red,
and as I think back on those days, and look across the years,
my rage erased without a trace, washed away by tears.
ch.
for all those lying in their grave,
for all the ones we couldn’t save,
pass that bottle, drink your toast,
but my heart is tied to the whipping post.
© 2022 Rolly Brown
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I’m an old man now, my fight is done, my time is nearly come,
But I was here back in ’70, when the troubles had begun,
the years have come, the years have gone, and still they kill the young,
they sing that same old siren song of country, flag, and gun.
To be on these green fields again, the memories return,
I can see the grass and the clear blue sky, and feel the tear gas burn,
the sudden crack of rifle fire that shook us to our core,
and in a flash our youth was past and gone forever more.
ch.
for all those lying in their grave,
for all the ones we couldn’t save,
you can pass that bottle, drink your toast,
but my heart is tied to the whipping post.
I’ve watched this country go to hell, the great dream nearly dead,
these carpetbaggers planned it well, a masterpiece in red,
and as I think back on those days, and look across the years,
my rage erased without a trace, washed away by tears.
ch.
for all those lying in their grave,
for all the ones we couldn’t save,
pass that bottle, drink your toast,
but my heart is tied to the whipping post.
© 2022 Rolly Brown
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Rolly Brown at Perkasie Patchworks Coffeehouse; full concert! 2/17/24.
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Rolly Brown at Perkasie Patchworks Coffeehouse; full concert! 2/17/24.
Sunday Morning by Rolly Brown on a Pre-War Guitars Co. "double aught".
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Sunday Morning by Rolly Brown on a Pre-War Guitars Co. "double aught".
The Whipping Post: Reflections on Kent State. by Rolly Brown
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The Whipping Post: Reflections on Kent State. by Rolly Brown
Blues For Alice- a guitar tutorial w/ Rolly Brown!
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Blues For Alice- a guitar tutorial w/ Rolly Brown!
Charles Williams reads Langston Hughes.
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Charles Williams reads Langston Hughes.
Rolly Brown "Live" concert on Aug. 5, 2022
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Rolly Brown "Live" concert on Aug. 5, 2022
Rolly Brown discusses the Bert Jansch Foundation and the Yamaha TransAcoustic guitar.
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Rolly Brown discusses the Bert Jansch Foundation and the Yamaha TransAcoustic guitar.
Rolly teaches John Renbourn's "My Dear Boy"
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Rolly teaches John Renbourn's "My Dear Boy"
Rolly Brown in Concert on Youtube: 1/5/22
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Rolly Brown in Concert on UA-cam: 1/5/22
Rolly Brown and Alex Bevan in Concert, 10-22-21
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Rolly Brown and Alex Bevan in Concert, 10-22-21
Rolly Brown's "Curve Flattening Concerts" come to Youtube!
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Rolly Brown's "Curve Flattening Concerts" come to UA-cam!
Loved the Spanish Johnny tune. I remember this from the wonderful David Bromberg LP My Own House. Great rendition, thanks for that.
A joy to be here again listening to you, Rolly. Mike Schnabel Allentown PA
Simply Beautiful!
❤❤❤
15 Spotify listeners hurt my heart so bad. This song is banging
Thank you for sharing 👏
Hello everyone.
Great stuff man!
Love this one! Has such a fresh sound. Too bad we never heard it played on the radio back in the day. 🌼
Wonderful ! Thx.!!
I lived in the same times you have. I think I have a different opinion of the past times and the present. I do wonder where is the wisdom derived from our shared experiences? I cannot find it in the labeling and belittling of people. That is never a loving act. Tai Chi forever.
Rolly you paint a great image of what that day was like for us at Kent all those years ago. Thank you for helping us remember and others understand
Whew so moved…..your art is strong ❤
😍😍😍❤
Beautiful, Rolly. Thank you.
Ed Askew
❤ thank you for all you did and continue to do
Always love your playing and singing ! Thank you, Rolly ! 👏🏽
Nice😎
What strings are you using these days? They sound good
D'Addario XS light gauge.
The flat picking was great.
Hello Rolly - for some reason only one of two messages was sent, sorry for the confusion. My UA-cam address is NortonG15csr, but this is Frank Ford in Cleveland - used to be friends with Chris Reitz in the late 70s, and occasionally travel to Pittsburgh for a lesson from Ernie Hawkins. You mentioned you'll be in Akron at the Rialto in May or June to play with Alex Bevan. Can you share the exact date? I've never heard Oh Glory in D, nice version.
Loved it so
Concerts....not concerns, although I do appreciate the concerns when you share them between songs.
Just saw this on your LIVE FEED!! SO GLAD that it is here! One of the first songs I learned on guitar 55 years ago...Can't wait to play it like you! THX! Took me months to learn Alex's Rodeo Rider, LOL!
I liked the Gurian but the nut width was overly narrow.
Yeah, that's a problem. I probably wouldn't have it as a #1 performing guitar, but it's fun to have around, and nostalgic for me.
Love the Gurian story. Hey friend!
Sorry I'm late. Greetings everyone from rainy Torquay
❤ and that ain’t all..
Sounding so fine this morning Rolly! Thanks for your instrumental, love it! Love that little guitar with it's compressed sound!
My best to your producer, Charlie!
The Elvis-Bert connection is also connected from Elvis to Robert Johnson!😊
Yeah, Elvis had a huge history of influences from the blues and rhythm and blues worlds!
I grew up in St. Augustine Florida and used to see Gamble at the Trade Winds. What a great entertainer and guitarist, wonderful memories.
Had you for a class at one of Steve Kaufman's camps in the early 2000's. Nice to see you still making music:)
Doch ....sie erhielten diese Prominenz. Sie sind zweimal in der Hall of Fame und haben auch einen Stern auf dem Wok of Fame.
Nice Rolls!
This a fantastic approach to improvisation! Thanks for the lesson.
I played in a band in Austin with Tom back in 88-89, Idle Time, was looking for him and found his obituary… one of the most talented guys around and could make a peddle steel cry. I miss you old friend…
I miss him all the time. Just one of the nicest guys I've ever known, and losing him through a freak accident was just heartbreaking.
I'll venmo you 50$ for the TABs to this, please consider writing them.
Excellent!
Boy, so right, Rolly. Good song. "Met" you because of Alex! Glad I did. HA, I FINALLY learned his Rodeo Rider! Took me ForEVER! And I had the balls to send it to him, LOL!
Hi. Bro. Nettie and Richard. Request: These Days. 😊 4:08
As you may have noted, it was on the setlist! Lucky accident!
Finally some time on my own! Love the Flop Eared Cannonball!! Matches him perfectly! Good word "insoucient" (yes, had to look it up!) Cheers, BB
15:29 > RB: When you started playing guitars that were amplified (and even before that) did you do specific exercises to cut down on finger noise with the left hand? > GVE: No, because I worked for years before amplification. I didn't like the whistling sounds that other people got -- it didn't seem to bother them, but it bothered the hell out of me! It's like someone constantly going *whew* *whew* behind you! It had a tonality that was not particularly attractive. I made sure that my technique -- I didn't slide along the strings. I'd release the pressure **and gently touch the string, but no pressure. That whistle, as you know, comes from a slight amount of pressure. I just used the string as a benchmark to feel my way along the neck. You know, you don't wanna lose your place.** This is an important note for me b/c I've been working on fast chord switches w/o noise (I also detest the whistle). I tried completely lifting fretting-hand-fingers when switching chords, but it's error-prone. After hearing this part of the interview, I started keeping some "guide fingers" w/o pressure on the strings, and I find that it's not noisy (if you don't apply pressure) and (2) it helps keep you oriented when switching chords quickly. Thanks for the wisdom, George! (and thanks Rolly for uploading this!)
What is the difference between sus2 and sus4 and 9 and 11?
Loved every minute of this. Thank you.
Great Concert, Rolly! Darn cough! I'm grateful for those who perform and also write beautiful songs. Fun to do the duet with Bunny! Thank you for bringing the recording to us!!❤ Also really love those stories!!!
Thanks, Connie! Glad we were able to share it!
Bodhisattva!
Clown Prince Grasshopper!!🤡
What a superb instrument. This is terrific.
I got here late but hello
Bruce Armstrong -Scottsbluff Nebraska---"Happy Valentines" from beautiful western Nebraska.
Sorry I'm late. Hello everyone