One of Ireland’s most renowned guitarists, Robbie Overson has played with just about everyone who’s anyone in this country. And a few who are nobodies, but, hey, that’s the music business for you.
Currently a full-time member of the legendary Scullion, Overson’s fiery guitar work will be in full flight next Saturday night at the Hot Spot Music Club, as the Bob Dylan birthday bash comes to town once more. Before that, Robbie took time out to share his all-time Top 5 tracks with the groovy GG…
Song Of The Wind by Santana
From the Caravanserai album. all the stars and planets were in a good line that 1972 outing was recorded. The solo has all the elements – you know, air,fire water, etc…
Man Of The World by Fleetwood Mac
One of the first songs I learned to play simply because it was primarily a blues track, but it didn’t following the three-chord format. A fantastic recording.
Bolero by Ravel
The definitive example of how to build the power of an orchestra – a very simple tune stretched to its limits.
On Hearing The First Cuckoo in Spring by Delius
My all-time fave Orchestral piece. His parents were German, but Delius grew up in rural Lancashire. The family were in the cotton industry so he also spent time in Florida. Cuckoo has all the elements of English melody, German form and gospel/spiritual harmony.
Woman Across The River by Freddie King
The title track of his 1973 album and all the songs on there are a joy, but with this track, I love the two different grooves between verse and chorus, and how the two drummers (yes, 2) shepherd the band seamlessly from one to the other.