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Roy Buchanan — The Messiah Will Come Again
Album: Sweet Dreams
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Released: 1992
Length: 3:28
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Maybe one of the best blues/jazz guitar pieces of all time! Will be in my 10 favs. Forever. Amazing! Thank you Roy.
 eyke wrote:
Jeff dedicated Cause We've Ended As Lovers to Roy on Blow By Blow

Roy is just sublime....need to check out his catalog.
 
Thank you for this. I will have to check out more of Roy's material.
 LizK wrote:

Never heard of Roy Buchanan before.  I'm in awe. His guitar sings, weeps, yearns.

I totally agree! He is definitely incomparable to anyone, in his genre or other. Not saying better than.... Def on par with some of the other guitar greats though! He definitely knows how to make that instrument do his bidding! Thnx for another great one, RP!  Really sad that he went out the way he did though. IMO, a rather significant loss to the industry and, us, his listeners. 

Thank you, RP, for introducing Roy Buchanan to my musical world.  Fabulous.
 ozzie1313 wrote:
I loved his music and saw him within a  year of his suicide.  His electric blues might not have been unique, but it always evoked emotions in me.
 
 He was in jail, drunk, I think.  Suicide is always problematic in that case.  And thanks RP, for the Best Guitarplayer You Never Heard Of.
 cptbuz wrote:

Love Roy and this song, but always chuckle at that note bending solo section that sounds like he's stepping on cats.



I was thinking more of seagulls fighting over a french fry...  (Remember sense of humor folks - the music is still impressive, but gotta say a few parts invoke memories hanging out behind the KFC in Charlevoix as a kid)
Black Betty agrees and is happy to go nine!
Definitely a "9". Gary Moore he aint but fabulous nevertheless.🐨
Incredible
OMG, please kill me now, how depressing
I am amazed at how many people never heard of Roy. He was a great guitarist and made a few really good LPs. Check out his version of Hey Joe from his third album, he rips it up.
SUPERGREAT!!  

Всегда думал, что автором данной композиции является Gary Moore, а оказалось, что казалось...
wow - after a first listen, a solid 9!
Discovering Roy Buchanan in the dusty stacks at  WPUR might have been the high point my college career.
 DavidS_UK wrote:

EDIT - I see now this predates it... Now I know where Gary Moore get his influence (if not whole melody) from
[previous comment] Don't know if anyone else has commented how this sounds very like Parisian Walkways by Gary Moore (circ 1979?)



RP has this random attitude and throws the curve ball!
I've learnt more about music/musicians & bands on these posts than I have ever learnt elsewhere (without an 'active' search).
What I also love are the stories, the meetings, the whimsies are also told ...
Good forum!
EDIT - I see now this predates it... Now I know where Gary Moore get his influence (if not whole melody) from
[previous comment] Don't know if anyone else has commented how this sounds very like Parisian Walkways by Gary Moore (circ 1979?)
Holy shit I've always thought this was written by Gary Moore, it fits his style so much.
I loved his music and saw him within a  year of his suicide.  His electric blues might not have been unique, but it always evoked emotions in me.
Legend!
Love Roy and this song, but always chuckle at that note bending solo section that sounds like he's stepping on cats.
 cosmiclint wrote:

This reminds me a lot of Jeff Beck's Cause We've Ended as Lovers from The Secret Policeman's Other Ball.

Jeff dedicated Cause We've Ended As Lovers to Roy on Blow By Blow

Roy is just sublime....need to check out his catalog.

 thewiseking wrote:

Saw him warm up for Stevie Ray Vaughan. Roy blew him away. Roy had his own sound. SRV was an overhyped clone



Please don't insult those who have passed away. 
 cosmiclint wrote:
 
 
Well found, perfectly agree with you. A lot of technique here but not much real feeling in my opinion.
This reminds me a lot of Jeff Beck's Cause We've Ended as Lovers from The Secret Policeman's Other Ball.
       
Roy deserved better than to die in custody.
I saw Roy Buchanan a few times at at My Mother's Place in DC in the early 70's.  He played with his back to the crowd. Amazing !
Gary Moore would have liked this.
 LizK wrote:
Never heard of Roy Buchanan before.  I'm in awe. His guitar sings, weeps, yearns.

 
A reflection of his life.
I really miss this guy
I always have to stop what I'm doing so I can truly appreciate this genius. Thank you RP!
 Proclivities wrote:

This song was on Buchanan's second album which came out in 1972.  The "Sweet Dreams" album shown above the title was a compilation album which was released about four years after Buchanan died.
 
Definitely wasn't listening to it when I was-5 !
 sfyi2001 wrote:
Was found hung in his cell  after a public intoxication/domestic  arrest in Virginia in 1988.
Recall hearing it on the radio in D.C. the following morning. 
His Family disputed the suicide finding.
I didn't know who he was back then.
Saw a very interesting documentary on him a few years ago that had a lot of home 8mm footage.
Rest In Peace Roy.
 

wow - will have to look into the story. Always enjoy hearing Mr. Buchanan.
Was found hung in his cell  after a public intoxication/domestic  arrest in Virginia in 1988.
Recall hearing it on the radio in D.C. the following morning. 
His Family disputed the suicide finding.
I didn't know who he was back then.
Saw a very interesting documentary on him a few years ago that had a lot of home 8mm footage.
Rest In Peace Roy.
I actually stopped what I was doing so I could see who was creating this beautiful music.

This is why I love Radio Paradise.
The greatest guitarist.  Had the honour to see him live - unforgettable.
That is some FINE guitar playing.  
 ai63 wrote:
Those opening few chords .........shivers
And then it ends.


Now that's a great find. Thank you. I'm downloading his discography.
Those opening few chords .........shivers
 lizardking wrote:
 LizK wrote:
Never heard of Roy Buchanan before.  I'm in awe. His guitar sings, weeps, yearns.
 
from one LizK to another (LOL! I've been meaning to say hi {#High-five}) I completely agree....this is some awesome guitar work.  This came out my sophomore year of high school - there is NO way that I would have even thought to listen to this then.  Thank GOD (and BillG) for changing tastes as one ages.
 
This song was on Buchanan's second album which came out in 1972.  The "Sweet Dreams" album shown above the title was a compilation album which was released about four years after Buchanan died.
A guitar players guitar player.
Yikes!  Where did they get those lyrics?
He's not the Messiah, he's a very naughty boy! :o)
dumbest thing I've read today, and I have twitter
 
thewiseking wrote:
Saw him warm up for Stevie Ray Vaughan. Roy blew him away. Roy had his own sound. SRV was an overhyped clone
 

 Imagi wrote:
Now that’s real music......Bleu
 
nothing to add here - TRUTH
I'm repeating this, but its fun to think about. 

The rumor was that Roy was offered the job after Mick Taylor  quit/fired,  but he turned  down the Rolling Stones. 

Go figure. 
Hey, what happened to the first two minutes of this piece? Why is the text displayed but everything prior to the guitar solo is cut off?
Now that’s real music......Bleu
C0me on Roy, cheer up... well we know the rest of the story.
 deepwoodskev wrote:

Ha! That's a good one. What bad drug are you on?

 
Roy had no competition.
I have 5 cats at home.......I dont need to hear this shit at work too..{#Headache}
I was once much more familiar with Roy than presently. Way back in college, I had a couple of his LPs. Ever since, I have heard almost zero RB outside of RP.  Still, the instant this track came on, I knew it was Roy. That dude played some very recognizable notes. He completely owned them. 
 Damm! and I missed it.

nightmann wrote:
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 thewiseking wrote:
Saw him warm up for Stevie Ray Vaughan. Roy blew him away. Roy had his own sound. SRV was an overhyped clone

 
Ha! That's a good one. What bad drug are you on?
 jpfueler wrote:
is it just me or does he sound like he is trying too hard?

 
It's just you!
speaking of which rapture alert: sept 23,2017 (4mos!) astrological line up, numbers days years prophecies, shalom jesus makes the best wine i read it in a book
 LizK wrote:
Never heard of Roy Buchanan before.  I'm in awe. His guitar sings, weeps, yearns.
 
from one LizK to another (LOL! I've been meaning to say hi
{#High-five} ) I completely agree....this is some awesome guitar work.  This anthology came out my sophomore year of high school - there is NO way that I would have even thought to listen to this then.  Thank GOD (and BillG) for changing tastes as one ages.
It even reminds me of Funkadelic's Maggot Brain 
 LizK wrote:
Never heard of Roy Buchanan before.  I'm in awe. His guitar sings, weeps, yearns.


 
+1 here. I had to come and check the player, I thought it was some unknown Gary Moore song (don't shoot! :) - to my ears this sounded very much like Gary Moore, I have no idea if he just "took some inspiration" from Roy Buchanan, who I see was about 12 years his senior). Amazing, I'll be listening to some more Roy today, I have a long drive ahead and I see many of his albums on Google Play. Thanks Bill!!
 Rochoa78 wrote:
 Really?  I mean really? 


thewiseking wrote:
Saw him warm up for Stevie Ray Vaughan. Roy blew him away. Roy had his own sound. SRV was an overhyped clone

 

 

          sfyi2001 wrote:                            
                                             Yupp. Really.
                                             And I mean REALLY.


 

 Really?  I mean really? 

thewiseking wrote:
Saw him warm up for Stevie Ray Vaughan. Roy blew him away. Roy had his own sound. SRV was an overhyped clone

 


Not enough Roy in my world
Never heard of Roy Buchanan before.  I'm in awe. His guitar sings, weeps, yearns.

love a good old style guitar player, tons of feeling and technique
Saw him warm up for Stevie Ray Vaughan. Roy blew him away. Roy had his own sound. SRV was an overhyped clone
Diggin' this white boys blues number.  Reminds me a little of Duane Allman's guitar.
Man's dead fer chrissakes.
 

mgkiwi wrote:
Someone throw a boot at that cat!!!!

 


Someone throw a boot at that cat!!!!
 tiggers wrote:
Aren't I great? I can so play the guitar! I'm awesome!

Yes, but any chance you could actually entertain someone other than yourself? 

 
Meeeoooow, Pussy-cat!

OK, I am doubtless extremely uncool, but I think this is great.
And please excuse me, but is it a crime to try to be awesome? 
 rromulus wrote:
I hate listening to straight blues, but this guy can certainly chop wood! Love his playing!!!!!!

 
You took  the words outta my mouth
is it just me or does he sound like he is trying too hard?
No he won't.
Aren't I great? I can so play the guitar! I'm awesome!

Yes, but any chance you could actually entertain someone other than yourself? 
OK - Don't need or even want that guitar solo - ever
Aaaaaaaaaahhhhh!!!!! PSD! PSD! PSD !!!,
Sweet.

Must be a middle class white boy cultural thing.   
I am clearly missing the point, here.  Must be a cultural thing, I am sure, but this gets my PSD every time.  Sorry to offend, it's just that I don't feel it at all.
So good !
I also recommend "Caruso"
   I don't plane to be Caruso
   And I'm not number one
   And if you don't like my singing
  Just put your needle on another song ..........
Hi,

Is there anybody here having the exact reference for this song? The closest I've found is a cover by Fred Chapellier (A tribute to Roy Buchanan)...
Roy Buchanan is my all time favorite guitarist! Heard him play this in Denver in 1976!!! Love the man....RIP Roy. THANKS BILL FOR YOUR COMMENT!
Remember seeing him quite alot when I lived in Pittsburgh  I believe he was from West by God Virginia.  God Bless you Roy
As someone else once said, but with which I agree..."he could make the rafters sweat"
This song brought me back to 1971. What an expressive voice he created!
 buddy wrote:
This, my friends, is The Real Deal.

 
Amen
A true master...enough said!!
A vastly unrecognized talent.
This, my friends, is The Real Deal.
I hate listening to straight blues, but this guy can certainly chop wood! Love his playing!!!!!!
Wow. LONG time since I heard this last. Possibly the intro music from one of those syndicated Sunday evening hourly talk shows that use to pop up on a few New York City commercial FM Rock stations in the early/mid 70's?
Was enjoying it until the (self-indulgent) skittery treble bit. My eardrums say "no thanks!" {#Confused}
Had to turn the sound down...ouch
God like ......10...for my boy Roy......
 bokey wrote:
I might have posted this before,but one night I was playing with a now dead (suicide)guy in some crappy bar.He out of nowhere hands me a sheet of uninterpretable semi- Nashville  notations and says play this.I'm like,WTF? You're the best Telecaster guy in the whole fucking world.Just shut up and play your shit,I've got the rest so fuck off and just play.Like I can play the backup Hammond B-3 part on an acoustic guitar off the top of my head with no notice?

 I miss the guy a lot,despite his imperfections and being kind of fucked up.But aren't we all kinda that way?

 I can count my real friends on my fingers.

   Damn good thing I cut that fingertip off so I don't have to do any math about him, the dumb fucker.
 
That's beauty, boke.
 bokey wrote:
I might have posted this before,but one night I was playing with a now dead (suicide)guy in some crappy bar.He out of nowhere hands me a sheet of uninterpretable semi- Nashville  notations and says play this.I'm like,WTF? You're the best Telecaster guy in the whole fucking world.Just shut up and play your shit,I've got the rest so fuck off and just play.Like I can play the backup Hammond B-3 part on an acoustic guitar off the top of my head with no notice?

 I miss the guy a lot,despite his imperfections and being kind of fucked up.But aren't we all kinda that way?

 I can count my real friends on my fingers.

   Damn good thing I cut that fingertip off so I don't have to do any math about him, the dumb fucker.
 
Awesome story..we're all human ..warts and all
Not a very clean guitar player is he?
I might have posted this before,but one night I was playing with a now dead (suicide)guy in some crappy bar. He out of nowhere hands me a sheet of uninterpretable semi- Nashville  notations and says play this. I'm like,WTF? You're the best Telecaster guy in the whole fucking world. Just shut up and play your shit,I've got the rest so fuck off and just play. Like I can play the backup Hammond B-3 part on an acoustic guitar off the top of my head with no notice?

 I miss the guy a lot,despite his imperfections and being kind of fucked up. But aren't we all kinda that way?

 I can count my real friends on my fingers.

   Damn good thing I cut that fingertip off so I don't have to do any math about him, the dumb fucker.
Was Gary Moore "Parisienne Walkways" a cover of this song?
 MiracleDrug wrote:
here's a guy I'd imagine 50% of the audience even here has NO clue about... RIP Roy
 
Sorry, dude. I heard the first 2 notes and said to myself "That's Roy Buchanan".

Saw him once @ Springfield Symphony Hall, Springfield MA, ca 1975.

Absolutely fantastic.


 MiracleDrug wrote:
here's a guy I'd imagine 50% of the audience even here has NO clue about... RIP Roy
 
Maybe so, but I can recognize brilliant music when I hear it.
WTF was I thinking when I gave this a 9?{#Stupid}

 I guess I couldn't find the Infinite rating in the drop down bar.

Chcked in to give this an eleven.
The previous John Martyn tune melted perfectly into this. Under any aspect.

He made that guitar yowl like a cat!


here's a guy I'd imagine 50% of the audience even here has NO clue about... RIP Roy


 FlatCat wrote:

Right. I find it shrill.
 
A cranked Telecaster guitar can be rather shrill.  But don't ya just love it?

Sweet piece!
Awful!
 Tana wrote:

Same kind of guitar? This is so beautiful until the gosh-darned fade-out at the end!
 
Oh yes - you would have thought the producer could have come up with something better...
 jools wrote:
Shoot me down, but this sounds a tad like Jeff Beck...
 
BANG! There you go.

I'd say, instinctively, it's the other way round.

 jools wrote:
Shoot me down, but this sounds a tad like Jeff Beck...
 
Same kind of guitar? This is so beautiful until the gosh-darned fade-out at the end!

Shoot me down, but this sounds a tad like Jeff Beck...
parisienne walkways...?
 Rafter101 wrote:
Not sure if I love this or hate it.  It's brilliant, but supremely annoying to listen to.
 

Yes it is.

Yes, like with any artistic manifestation, one needs a certain stance to be able to appreciate it ... cheers!
Will somebody please feed the damned cat already?!
Not sure if I love this or hate it.  It's brilliant, but supremely annoying to listen to.
i heard the first 5 seconds and swooned.
i guess you could say you had me at hello. 

Roy Buchanan DVD cover by Noë the G and John Peden  By Doctor Noe
Noe Gold
https://www.flickr.com/photos/doctor_noe/

This is some of the copy on the cover of this DVD I put together with John Peden. We are preparing a more extensive "Director's Cut" version including all sorts of guitar-oriented minuteae from the Collector's Choice and Guitar Safari vaults. It will be timed for release this winter in conjunction with an exhibition at the Fullerton Museum Center about the Telecaster.

Meantime, here's this shot of Roy by the great John Peden.

Cheers,

Noe The G

The Roy Buchanan Telly Talk DVD

In June of 1982, I had the privilege of sitting down with the premiere exponent of the blues-drenched Telecaster style of playing as he engaged in what was supposed to be the first of a series of guitar conversations for the video medium. As the editor of Guitar World, I had set up Guitar Galaxy as my own production company that distributed and produced ax-related artifacts such as The Guitar World According to Frank Zappa, The Guitar World According to Steve Stevens and in partnership with Jimi Hendrix's effects guru, Roger Mayer, the Mayer Fuzz Face, Mongoose and other radical devices. the Mayer Fuzz Face, Mongoose and other radical devices.We set up our interview session at Collector's Choice centerfold-meister John Peden's studio and let the tapes roll. Mr. Buchanan was the sweetest man I had ever met. He was somewhat shy at the outset, but then he warmed to the situation and began to noodle around with the vintage Telecaster that was presented to him, showing off some licks and answering my questions about music and guitar lore.

How sad to think that this gentle soul would no longer be with us just a short time later. We honor Roy's memory and pray that he may rest in peace.

- Noe Gold aka Noe the G

Just email me at noemedia at pacbell.net.

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