Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs!?

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ataritoobin
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Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs!?

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Obviously a later date than the original recording:

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Rock out with your big Jimi Hendrix hat, Mr. Rickenbacker bass player!
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Wow! Not many sightings of a mid-'60s Deluxe out there, especially from the time period. And he's enjoying it, clearly!

I also enjoyed the "chords" played by Mr Gilmer on the nylon string. Is he in drop D or something? :)
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I don't think I've ever heard this original. I only remember the Muzak version with that funky flute or whatever it is riff.
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Boy, Gilmer was living on borrowed time! That was one of the first singles I bought back in 1963. When was that video from? 1967, 1968?
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Rare sighting, 60's deluxe. Cool.

I like the white Jazzmaster. It's a fitting contrast to Mr. Gilmer's black leather pants, which are so in keeping with the lyrics to this song, which are entirely -- GAHHHHH!

Can you believe we used to listen to this stuff?

It is quaint, tho, innt it?! :lol:
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