ALBUM: Guitar Spectacular! (1965)
MVC Rating: 4.0/$$
This one slipped between the cracks earlier, having now passed my “C” section. But upon hearing of his death today it feels appropriate to put it up.
He was 85.
Love that album cover. The album itself shows off the nimbleness and pecision of Clark’s finger-picking. In this one, he seems to want to show that he can do a little of everything, Spanish, jazz, blues, classical. A little heavy on the Latin easy listening numbers, but they do take you to a patio in Mexico or Texas.
When he decides to go fast on his acoustic guitar, he blazes like Alvin Lee on electric.
I remember Clark from his Hee Haw TV days, the corniest show that I couldn’t quit watching. “ If it weren’t for bad luck I’d have no luck at all.’
RIP Roy.
“. . Hee Haw TV days, the corniest show that I couldn’t quit watching.” Yep, you nailed it! Roy Clark was one of the good guys and he will be missed.
By the way, I am a 5th cousin 1x removed of Johnny Cash. Not quite close enough to see him at any family reunions but actually related nonetheless.
~David