Apache --- mp3 --- Listen ---->

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 31 Dec 2011 6:14 pm

Here's my version of the 1960s surf/rock classic, Apache. Played on a Stringmaster (on 6 strings only), C6 tuning. I used a flatpick on this tune so I could play the "tremolo picking" parts. Thanks for listening and Happy New Year!

CLICK on the PICTURE to Hear the song!

Billy McCombs · Post by **Billy McCombs** » 31 Dec 2011 6:54 pm

Not working Doug. Your right, sorry.

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 31 Dec 2011 6:55 pm

really? It plays for me when I click on the picture...

Billy McCombs · Post by **Billy McCombs** » 31 Dec 2011 6:59 pm

Great job on that.

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 31 Dec 2011 6:59 pm

Thanks, I'm glad you like it.

Eddie Harper · Post by **Eddie Harper** » 31 Dec 2011 10:13 pm

Awesome Job Doug...One of the best I've heard you do....Eddie

Ferdinando Ghidelli · Post by **Ferdinando Ghidelli** » 31 Dec 2011 11:56 pm

beautiful.....Happy 2012

Lee Gillespie · Post by **Lee Gillespie** » 1 Jan 2012 3:57 am

Yaaaa.. Great job Doug. I'd say you nailed this one. Thanks for sharing. Lee Gillespie

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 1 Jan 2012 8:20 am

Thanks guys, much appreciated.

Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 1 Jan 2012 9:08 am

Dougie great job..Very smooth and one of the best I've heard on the song..I listened to it three playback times and it has me wondering?..How many times you would have had to play that in the old days as a request..Thats a travel keeper for me..Time for a DB CD..

Chuck S. Lettes · Post by **Chuck S. Lettes** » 1 Jan 2012 9:41 am

Hi Doug,
Nice job! Love the harmonics, too. Long live the Shadows and the Ventures. Hope you and family have a great New Year.
Chuck

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 1 Jan 2012 9:57 am

Thanks Joe, it's hard to miss with a great tune like Apache. Have a happy 2012.

Chuck, I agree... long live the Shadows and the Ventures!

Roger Shackelton · Post by **Roger Shackelton** » 1 Jan 2012 3:01 pm

Danish Guitarist Jorgen Ingmann Recorded This Tune
"Apache" in 1961.

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 1 Jan 2012 3:18 pm

Yes, Jorgen Ingmann had an early hit with Apache.

According to Wikipedia the song was written by Jerry Lordan:

He found real fame as a composer with the instrumental, "Apache". It was originally recorded by Bert Weedon, but Lordan did not like the version. Weedon's label, Top Rank, did not release it immediately. On tour with The Shadows, Lordan demonstrated the tune to bass player Jet Harris, reportedly picking out the tune on a ukelele.

When the rest of the band heard it, they agreed to record it. It was released in July 1960 and hit number one in August, staying at the top for five weeks. The tune was also recorded by the Danish guitarist Jorgen Ingmann, who took it to number two in the Billboard Hot 100. The Shadows' version was voted Top Record of 1960 in the New Musical Express Readers' Poll.

Roger Shackelton · Post by **Roger Shackelton** » 1 Jan 2012 10:47 pm

Here's The Bert Weedon version Of Apache.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrEgYNOr-qc

Bert Weedon most famous for his guitar and his tutor 'Play In A Day' was in fact offered "Apache" by Jerry Lordon first before 'The Shadows'. Here is his version, shortly after The Shadows, he recorded after turning it down and was recorded by The Shadows who took this to No. 1 for 6 weeks in 1960

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 1 Jan 2012 11:10 pm

Bert Weedon sounds a little like Duane Eddy, or maybe Link Wray but with a cleaner sound.

Paul Sutherland · Post by **Paul Sutherland** » 1 Jan 2012 11:32 pm

I loved it!! You made me smile.

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 2 Jan 2012 7:27 am

Happy New Year Doug

Thanx

Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 2 Jan 2012 8:19 am

Doug is that you playing Old Cape Cod..I mentioned that to Smiley to record on his upcoming CD..Russ Hicks was thinking of doing it...One of my all time fav songs along with Tony Bennets San Francisco..

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 2 Jan 2012 9:39 am

Yes, that's me playing Old Cape Cod on youtube. Smiley should record that one because he's originally a Massachusetts guy, like me! He's a great player and he'd do a great job on that song. I'm not sure about that big white beard though...

Kirk Eipper · Post by **Kirk Eipper** » 2 Jan 2012 12:51 pm

Nice arrangement Doug and it sounds like fresh strings too!

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 2 Jan 2012 1:11 pm

Thanks, I think the strings are about three months old. The Stringmaster has a very clean, bright, cutting tone so almost any strings sound good on that guitar IMO. Have a happy new year.

Henry Matthews · Post by **Henry Matthews** » 2 Jan 2012 9:44 pm

Great job Doug, love that Ventures song. I've played it a many night on six string but nowhere near that good.

Lynn Fargo · Post by **Lynn Fargo** » 3 Jan 2012 5:12 am

What's the secret to opening it?
Nice pic though, looks like the setup I had when I was 10, but my amp was a Pro and my V-pedal was DeArmand. Brings back memories. I still have the amp which I'm hoping to restore one of these days.
Lynn

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 3 Jan 2012 8:12 am

Thanks guys, Lynn, just click on the picture and the song should start playing (or click on the link at the bottom of this post).

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Apache --- mp3 --- Listen ---->

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"APACHE" BY BERT WEEDON