Shenandoah

Andy Volk · From: Boston, MA

Shenandoah is hands down my favorite traditional tune. I just can't get tired of its beautiful melody and simple but emotionally resonant chord changes. A lot of other people seem to feel that way too and it's interesting to compare how players approach it.

For my taste, Jo Stafford's is the definitive vocal version.

Jo Stafford - voice & orchestra
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XDwbZqJKbE

It's hard to come close to the beauty of Johnny Smith's version from his 60s solo guitar LP.

Johnny Smith - Electric guitar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_bJUJuvSSo

Troy Brenningmeyer - Dobro
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgGdeWm8y9k

Johnny Bellar is a true resophonic virtuoso and I love what he does with the tune.

Johnny Bellar - Dobro
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4yHqH1hRSc

Bellar on a carbon fiber guitar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMUjS_xCz1g&feature=related

Bill Frisell - Electric guitar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Svzv-YkUzdk

My own attempts at the tune:

Lap steel: http://tinyurl.com/77ajprl

Weissenborn: http://tinyurl.com/863vbfa

Anthony Locke · From: Texas, USA

That sounds good,Andy. I like those chord voicings you were getting towards the end of the tune. Well done!

Mike Neer · From: NJ

Andy, if you get a chance, watch this version by Frisell. It is really great.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=limMft-dr1A

I like this Lanois and Emmylou treatment, too:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL3IQ8BzTTw
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Andy Volk · From: Boston, MA

Lovely. Nobody has Frisell's feel, Mike. He has a unique voice in music.

Two more uniquely beautiful versions ...

Charlie Hayden and Pat Metheny (Pat or Jerry Douglas on resophonic?)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4k_InRXP-g&feature=related

Buddy Emmons
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GllXOgF4DY&feature=related

Doug Beaumier · From: Northampton, MA

I like your lap steel recording of the tune, Andy. Like Anthony said, the chord voicings at the end are really nice!
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Andy Volk · From: Boston, MA

Thanks Doug! I completely stole them from Jerry Byrd & Tal Farlow. Smile

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