Reggie Young | Truetone Lounge | Part 2

In part 2 with Reggie Young, we discuss his work with Elvis, and what lead to the end of American Studios in Memphis. We continue with his move to Nashville in 1972, and how a session soon afterwards, "Drift Away" with Dobie Gray, would cause him to be so in-demand that he would eventually start charging double scale to cut down his work load. We finish part 2 looking at his work with the legendary Highwaymen. Stay tuned for part 3, where we cover his new solo album and his gear. Reggie passed away January 17, 2019.

[cm]

Lessons in humility and grace. Reggie was in possession of divine gifts we all get to enjoy forever. God bless him. And thank you, Zac. It’s been a joy to have such a knowledgeable and gracious host.

[domofswitch]

Fabulous conversation with Reggie! Thanks so much for posting!!!

[ComeAndTakeItTX]

It’s so hard to see our heroes age and much harder to take now that they’re are gone. Zac, this must have a been an incredible experience as a fan and especially a guitar player. As I watch this for what must be the 30th time, I find myself coming up with questions for Reggie, hopefully when it’s my time to go I’ll get to ask them. He’s a humble gentleman, and I hope he knows what he means to many of us.

[robertryan]

Brilliant interview. Great job on interviewing this most humble man.

[telecasterplayer]

Oh, my goodness this interview is so good. I am spellbound. Each time a song is mentioned, I go to another Youtube tab and listen to his great playing. Thank you so much for interviewing him.

[Jamestele]

Holy crap Zacman!! This SHOULD be required viewing for all Tele playing country guys, like myself, who love Benders, and Albert Lee, James Burton, Ricky Skaggs, Burrito Bros. etc. This a like a graduate-level seminar in the history of the Memphis/Nashville hybrid history.

[jeffmcleod]

This just gets better and better.  Reggie is such an humble person.  Thanks so much.

[jakemitchell]

I've been playing guitar for 40 years. I spent two decades playing live and 6-8 years as a call player for a small studio. Reggie - of course - is a hero. What blows my mind about hearing him discuss his career is HE HAS NO IDEA how he comes up with those guitar parts that will live FOREVER. "Drift Away" will be played as long as human beings listen to music, not to mention the dozens of other iconic riffs he created. It's like asking Jack Nicklaus how he hit that perfect 1-iron at Pebble Beach in the '72 Open, or asking Da Vinci where he got the inspiration for the Mona Lisa, or asking Steve Jobs what gave him the idea of the iPhone. These may be terrible analogies, but the point remains: Geniuses just ARE. They don't know why or how, and many of them can't understand why everyone can't do what they do. Reggie Young is a true genius, a true musical hero. I'm so glad we have these interviews to preserve his legacy outside the studio.

[NetCerpher]

Sorry to hear of Mr. Young’s passing. He’s quite simply a legend.

[cliffworks]

excellent interview and talk thank you!

[budrizzo]

Excellent interview! Reggie a true American guitar hero has played so many of my favorite guitar intros and solos.

[MyTubeUtoo]

*LOVED* hearing, and watching, such an in-depth interview with such an amazing player, walking encyclopedia of music and guitar playing, and one of the true legends of guitar. Guys like Reggie didn't play "in the style of, " they created the styles! Thanks for these fantastic interviews Zac and Truetone!

[rogeralleyne]

I've watched many of these session player interviews & am always amazed that the real legendary players(that includes the background singers) are not as well known! Thank you for videos like these because I live to hear the people I aspire to be like and their experiences in the industry!!!🙏🙏🙏

[Chickenpickenfool]

My guitar hero... I've bought cassette's & CD's (of artist I didn't even know) just cause RGY YNG played on them. His phrasing and fills and hook's are timeless. If any young guitarist is reading this- Take a week, month or year and listen to RGY's playing it will open doors into your playing you NEVER knew existed.

[tomcoryell]

I never knew that Reggie was the guy that played my favorite guitar parts back in the day. Thanks for this Zac and Reggie! I always wondered why Goodtime Charlie and the Waylon song sounded similar. It’s because of Reggie!

[ougigaming]

Thank you TrueTone..This man has touched our hearts and souls thru his gift ..bleeding his emotions and feeling from fingers to fretboard for longer than most all other players can imagine..Thank you so much for sharing this .You get it man..you get the Reggie Thing brother...Thanks man..

[guitareveryone]

Boy I love this interview with Reggie. I've watched it a few times now.

[achirose]

At 11:07 Dusty in Memphis! I love that Mr Young says, "it still sounds goood!" TIMELESS.

[stephens]

Thanks for doing this. I'm a lifelong Memphian and was raised on much of this music but didn't know Reggie's story. These videos have been fascinating and have prompted several group texts to my brother and dad. I appreciate your interview style of giving some structure but mostly staying out of the way of a living legend's stories. That's a rare skill.

[hobinken]

Wow, What a legend, great guy, and wonderful interview.Looking forward to #3.