The Christmas Song was written on a hot summer day in 1944 by Mel Torme and Bob Wells. The most notable recording of this song was made in 1961 by Nat King Cole with orchestra. Here's my humble one man, one guitar version which I played and sang live in one take. Happy Holidays - FK
This was improvised off the top of my head and it's a bit loose but I posted it anyway. You get to watch straight down the neck as I pick away. - Fret Killer
Doc Watson's filmed performance of this song sets a high standard for others to reach. "DRB" was recorded by the Delmore Brothers whose version influenced Merle Travis from which Doc got his fingerpicking inspiration. Enjoy - Fret Killer
Here's my version of one of the Beatles classic songs. I stayed for two months in Bodo and Stavanger, Norway and this tune got me in a lot of doors. When the lovely ladies requested Norwegian Wood they said they didn't mean this song. Do you know what kind of cars they drive in Norway? Fjords! Enjoy. - Fret Killer
Rather than post another version of FOTD in the original key and groove, I worked up this version yesterday, slept on it, and voila! Shame on me for not wearing tie-dye. Enjoy. - Fret Killer
Everyone has their favorite version of this Dylan classic. I've based my clip on Bob's solo performance at the 1963 Newport Folk Festival. I, like Bob, omit the third verse and, unlike Bob, I botched a word in the last verse which should be "crazy sorrow" instead of "constant sorrow". Dang! That changes the whole meaning of the song. Enjoy. - Fret Killer
I dust off these holiday songs once a year to help celebrate the season. I decided to play "Let It Snow" with a "bossa nova-ish" beat. It's a short and concise version without solos. The sweater is an heirloom Norwegian hand-knit. No, I'm not Norwegian. I just lived there for a few months in Bodo and Stavanger. Friendly people and a beautiful country. - Fret Killer
This CDB (Charlie Daniels Band) tune, with a simple message of proud self-sufficiency, is a major contender for top "Good Old Boy" anthem. Here's my solo version with harmonica. Enjoy. - Fret Killer