Recommendations, songs that feature acoustic guitar?

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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,200
    Al DI Meola is probably arguably one of the very best guitar players of any style. I found him decades ago looking for some good new Christmas music. I was at Tower records and this album was brand new. They use to have a wall of head phones you can check out new Albums with and I sat down and checked this album out and was blown away. Been a fan ever since. This is my favorite song on the Album. I can listen to it in any season.https://youtu.be/dCoFNnh_Xys?si=HH_rqeRGP4u4Tjh1
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,123
    PSOVLSK wrote: »
    Shawn Mullins: Souls Core Revival

    Heck yeah, man! I will listen to him tonight after my adult chores are done. @TroyD turned me onto them a year or two ago.

    Tom
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  • SIHAB
    SIHAB Posts: 4,955
    edited October 2023
    I don't think this is what the OP is going for but...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYOI38F54Qc
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  • jdjohn
    jdjohn Posts: 3,156
    I can't believe no one has mentioned Nils Lofgren Acoustic Live album, but maybe folks are burnt-out on it at this point.

    For true classical music, besides John Williams, artists like Julian Bream, Narciso Yepes, and Christopher Parkening come to mind. Their wheelhouse is often old baroque guitar (and/or lute) pieces, but of course Spanish guitar pieces are also included.

    Nickel Creek has already been mentioned, but there are several other talented folk/bluegrass and country guitarists that have acoustic work. The boys in Alison Kraus and Union Station are quite talented, with a special mention of Jerry Douglas - the best dobro/resonator guitar player ever. Roy Clark was an amazing country guitarist, but most of his 'specialty' guitar pieces are really fast...not exactly soothing. A few of his contemporaries like Jerry Reed and Glen Campbell are also notable guitarists worth mentioning.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,123
    jdjohn wrote: »
    I can't believe no one has mentioned Nils Lofgren Acoustic Live album, but maybe folks are burnt-out on it at this point.

    An audiophile standard that yes, many are tired of. You are right though...It is surprising that this album hasn't already been mentioned. It is a great performance/album, regardless.

    On a side note, I heard some dude down at LSAF say, and I quote, "If I hear someone here suggest Keith Don't Go, I am gonna throat punch them!". Of course, he was kidding....or was he?

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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,208
    treitz3 wrote: »
    jdjohn wrote: »
    I can't believe no one has mentioned Nils Lofgren Acoustic Live album, but maybe folks are burnt-out on it at this point.

    An audiophile standard that yes, many are tired of. You are right though...It is surprising that this album hasn't already been mentioned. It is a great performance/album, regardless.

    On a side note, I heard some dude down at LSAF say, and I quote, "If I hear someone here suggest Keith Don't Go, I am gonna throat punch them!". Of course, he was kidding....or was he?

    Tom

    I think I was present for this. I didn’t remember the exact quote, but I I do recall someone definitely not wanting to hear Keith Don’t Go.🤣🤣
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    I'm surprised Tommy Emmanuel has not been mentioned, one of the best.
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  • gudnoyez
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    https://sleazeroxx.com/rik-emmett-to-re-release-album-then-again-featuring-reimagined-versions-of-triumph-songs/

    I've been listening to this new Rik Emmet release o. Tidal a lot acoustic versions of Triumph songs.
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  • pitdogg2
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    Love me some Rik Emmett !!
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  • indyhawg
    indyhawg Posts: 1,642
    Anything by Chris Jones.
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,208
    If you like rock music stripped down, check out Chris Cornell: Songbook.

    For a singular song: Radiohead: Creep
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  • jdjohn
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    Tony Rice (RIP) was an excellent bluegrass guitarist. Many of his albums have other instruments in the mix, but Church Street Blues is just him and his guitar...he sings as well.
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  • tonyp063
    tonyp063 Posts: 1,087
    Rodrigo y Gabriela

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMpGjox3TBs

    Their rock covers/interpretations are worth seeking out.
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 10,116
    It's not full on acoustic guitar, but you might enjoy Chris Isaak's Baja Sessions. It's pretty chill.
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  • Emlyn
    Emlyn Posts: 4,523
    James Taylor

    Jim Croce

    Yes (Steve Howe)

    Fleetwood Mac (Lindsey Buckingham)

    Nuno Bettencourt...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxpeQTUBTeQ

    Glen Campbell...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bhuxkzjuQc
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  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 7,107
    My favorite Al Di Meola song is "Mediterranean Sundance".

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhccIfevjCU
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