Sambora's Amazon Playlist

Thanks to J for sending me this.  Apparently Richie's been asked for his input for an Amazon play list.  (This is different from the iTunes Celebrity Playlist Podcast thing that was done).

Here are Richie's picks and his reasons why.

"Bell Bottom Blues," Derek & The Dominos: More than anything else, it was my discovery of Eric Clapton that made me want to learn the guitar. It was life-changing. It's quite possible Eric Clapton really is God.

"Scuttle Buttin'," Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble: Phenomenal guitarist, a real master of the blues... but a career and life cut way too short. It's heartbreaking to imagine the music he'd be making if he was still with us.

"All Along the Watchtower," Jimi Hendrix: I remain such a huge fan of Jimi Hendrix. He changed the game for guitar players. Plus, covering a Bob Dylan classic. The playing and the singing is so emotive.

"The World," Brad Paisley: Brad's a massive star in the country world but people who don't think they like country music are missing out on one of the greatest players of a generation. He's a phenomenal guitarist, puts on a really fun live show, and has a real good sense of humor making ingenious videos.

"Glitter In The Air," P!nk: I've love P!nk, whether she's showing the hard or softer version. She's got a killer voice and is great live. The raw emotion of these vocals moves me, and her performance on the Grammy's was pure magic. She's so, so, so the real deal.

"Purple Rain," Prince: Prince is a genius, period. He can play every instrument -- he's a guitar virtuoso. He mashes us rock 'n' roll, blues, funk, pop, gospel, Motown, and dance music like a mad scientist and invents phenomenal stuff. Purple Rain catapulted him into superstardom but the song holds up and remains a favorite.

"Best of You," Foo Fighters: Again and again and again, Dave Grohl and the band keep churning out great records full of energy and passion. Rock 'n' roll ain't dead at all.

"Manhattan," Kings of Leon: I love that these guys stuck to their own sound until they were a huge success overseas, and then finally snowballed organically into a worldwide phenomenon. Caleb Followill's voice floors me every time.

"I'd Rather Go Blind," Etta James: I've been listening to a ton of Etta James lately. Sometimes you're just in an Etta James kind of mood. Her voice, her timing... this song just captures the emotion and the era.

"I'll Be Your Water," Keb Mo': One man and an acoustic guitar; poignant, simple lyrics about devotion and loyalty. Keb Mo' is the classic singer/songwriter wrapped up in the blues. I dig his stuff a lot.

Click here to purchase any or all of these songs.

~ Hath