Richard Smith plays Joplin's Maple Leaf Rag

8/17/16 Star City Studio

[demef]

The way Richard keeps a bass line running while playing the tune with his other fifteen fingers just blows my socks off!

[jimharris]

I can listen to Richard play for hours. His timing, and skills are what makes him one of the worlds best players.

[AdamFerrari]

This and His “the entertainer “ cover are so impressive.

[robysixtytwo]

It's been days and days that I can't stop listening and listening to this song.

[antonioperillo]

It's the first I listen to this wonderful ragtime piece played with a and Many sincere compliments from Italy!! By a Keith Emerson fan👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😊😊😊😊

[cliffwest]

Back when this was written by Joplin, he took it to a publisher, and the publisher said it might not sell well because it was too difficult to play. Well ? There you are folks.

[haanashim]

I have to think Joplin would have enjoyed this performance. This is pure genius.

[skygh]

Awww Richard, you are beyond good brother. What a joy

[scottjopiin]

I must say, this is a very good rendition. Sounds pretty darn well Mr. Richard Smith. Keep it up!

[J]

I mean I can play this on piano and thought that was impressive, but this...


It's art

[chirilas]

👏👏👏 BRAVO RICHARD, !!!!, you are unique. What a great execution of this difficult piece. Congratulations. Excellent performance.👏👏👏👏👍👍👍

[martinspencer]

One of THE all time great guitarists and probably the greatest living guitarist today. It's practically impossible to play better than Richard.

[alexkalish]

Richard Smith has been a great talent since he was 10 years old. Now he is amazing in his range, that was played perfectly ... .

[brianfauteux]

It's impossible to listen to Richard play and not feel joy!!Such an incredible talent!!

[adampalm]

Less than 1k ppl "liked" this since 2016 makes me wonder wtf is wrong w/the world. Mr Smith is immaculate playing this extremely challenging Joplin piece. Pure Americana perfection.

[houmm]

Brought a massive smile to my face. Brilliant.

[cameronsmith]

The man is nothing short of AMAZING!!!

[Ignazio-gd]

Rag time suonato come pochissimi al mondo, grazie grazie per questo ❤😂❤❤

[ztahs]

Wonderfully done. Scott Joplin never gets old. There is just such a beautiful complexity to his music.

[outlawdirty]

he's one of the best, hands down. a level of understanding and technique that literally takes a lifetime for most people to access!!