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HERE THE VINYL ORIGINAL VERSION:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eFvnnvErcE
The Jose composition by the 1975 RCA album “Just Wanna Rock’n'roll”, Affirmation: a fantastic Jazz-Funky guitar instrumental also covered by George Benson in his Breezin album. Here in a live version in 1978 in canada
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jose is one of the …
jose is one of the best
I do! =) electric …
I do! =) electric guitars are for wannabe, real men play acoustic without amplifiers =) they sound more soulful! dont ya think? I play the acoustic tho’
Segovia does…
Segovia does…
Anybody know the …
Anybody know the guitar tabs for that part that is played in ‘Counting Stars’ that’s my favorite part and i’d like to know how to play it.
The Story how …
The Story how George Benson cover this tune write by Jose, from his producer
Though Side One of Breezin’ had the hits, Side Two was a creamy, seamless masterpiece unto itself. It unfolded with “Affirmation,” a song composed by Jose Feliciano, the international superstar singer/guitarist/composer who had recorded it on his album, Just Wanna Rock ‘N’ Roll (RCA), from the fall of ‘75. “Affirmation” was the sole instrumental on that Feliciano LP,
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providing the …
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providing the blind Puerto Rican wunderkind a golden opportunity to showcase his skills on acoustic Spanish guitar, electric rhythm guitar (with a wah-wah effect), electric bass, congas and as a string arranger! LiPuma was enchanted with the melody of Feliciano’s relatively brief (3:33) recording.
When material was …
When material was being prepared for Breezin’, he presented it to Benson, who liked it immediately. The band worked up an arrangement that loosened and elongated the vibe of the original. Like Feliciano’s version, George begins “Affirmation” alone, caressing an introduction of choice notes and a smooth rendering of its signature run down the frets.
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But when the …
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But when the rhythm section eases in, led by MacDonald’s congas, the groove is more relaxed and funky in a way that is quite different from Feliciano’s more insistent arrangement, which throbbed with forthright Latin pride. Where Feliciano had his rhythm section drop out for the soaring bridge, Benson’s band rides it like the wind, drummer Mason liberating the rhythm by opening up on his cymbals.
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Benson tickles …
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Benson tickles the strings with a tasty solo that leads into the killer breakdown section, with Upchurch dipping into his effects bag. And then, in what has to be one of the all-time classiest hand-offs in music, Benson makes way for Dalto’s wistful electric piano (complete with soulful little comps) before Benson takes it home, getting in a few final signature licks. Benson’s “Affirmation” is seven minutes of masterful musical heaven.
Does anyone else …
Does anyone else like acoustic guitars more then electric ones?
anyone here like …
anyone here like rage against the machine!?!?!
so lovely! mx
I love this melody …
I love this melody so much
Counting Stars of …
Counting Stars of Nujabes……
José is a guitar …
José is a guitar hero. He’s a guitar master. Long life to José.
Now that is a …
Now that is a guitar hero
sounds like J5
sounds like J5
Jose is a master of …
Jose is a master of feeling and emotion!
he wrote the song
he wrote the song
WOW! At first, I …
WOW! At first, I was like,”WTH is he doin, this aint Affrimation! >=/” But now, DANG this sucka is sick!
I’ve heard that …
I’ve heard that sample of that guy saying “Ah Yeah!” at 2:20, whats it off of?
I disagree, yes …
I disagree, yes there are those who begin playing for money, but most are in it and begin for the music, obviously if they can make money out of it that’s a plus (who wouldn’t) nowa days this music is still around and there are great artists like this still around, it’s just that the spotlight has been moved away from them and pointed at those who shouldn’t have it.
Excellent! Just …
Excellent! Just simply amazing melody =) Thanks for posting this clip, GuitarExpert
my brother nails it …
my brother nails it again…amazing talent!
I love both Jose …
I love both Jose and George’s versions - this his just one great song.
Incredible. Where …
Incredible. Where is he?