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Sunday, September 24, 2023

Guitar virtuosos of the Week : Jeff Beck on Letterman “What Mama Said” written by Jennifer Batten, Jeff Beck, and Tony Hymas from 'Who Else'

 You see this is where Jeff leaves me somewhat cold, virtuosity for virtuosity’s sake drives me nuts and is well illustrated here. Technique gone manic at the expense of feeling and cleverness at the expense of expression?! Just me? Maybe . . . . . . . but this is extraordinary no matter your taste and persuasions


I found it on Facebook on Tommy Bolin Archives page . . . . .who say:

“What Mama Said” written by Jennifer Batten, Jeff Beck, and Tony Hymas is from 
Who Else! which was the seventh studio album by Jeff, It was released on March 16, 1999 through Epic Records. The album reached No. 99 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and marks the end of a decade-long absence of original material from Beck since the release of Jeff Beck's Guitar Shop in 1989. Stylistically it showcases the first addition of electronic and techno music into his repertoire, along with the blues-based instrumental rock and jazz fusion of previous albums.
Fellow guitarist Jennifer Batten, having often cited Beck's influence on her playing, is featured as a collaborator and subsequently joined him on tour for three years. The album features the collaborative songwriting of Tony Hymas with Jeff. “Brush with the Blues" became a signature tune and concert staple, and along with "Angel (Footsteps)" made it onto his 2008 concert album Live
 

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