Prairie Dog Breakdown - Bill Breen

Written/Posted by Just Bill

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- Play count: 1966

Size: 1,058kb, uploaded 7/15/2007 3:51:29 PM
Genre: Bluegrass / Playing Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)

This is a tune I wrote back in July of 2006. The tune was inspired while watching some young prairie dogs playing and chasing each other in and out of their holes. They were certainly having fun and I tried to make the tune convey that playfulness. I hope you enjoy it. My wife, Lynn, is on bass and I'm on banjo and guitar.

Red Haired Boy - Bill Breen

Posted by Just Bill

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- Play count: 2264

Size: 2,131kb, uploaded 5/20/2009 8:46:48 AM
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish / Playing Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)

My version of this traditional tune combining melodic style and Scruggs style. My wife, Lynn, is on bass and I'm on banjo and guitar.

Return To Dismal Swamp

Posted by Just Bill, written by John McEuen

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- Play count: 85

Size: 3,117kb, uploaded 4/23/2015 4:22:14 PM
Genre: Bluegrass / Playing Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)

I had posted this in video sometime back, but someone asked me to post it as an MP3, as well. This is my version (sans single string work and some of the GREAT licks John McEuen included when he recorded it in his "String Wizards" album). BTW, I posted the video on my YouTube page where John McEuen came across it, listened and commented on my attempt at his song. His comment was only three words: "Close. Very nice." That blew me away! Anyway, here it is in MP3 format.

Ring Of Fire-Bill Breen

Posted by Just Bill, written by June Carter Cash

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- Play count: 5236

Size: 1,821kb, uploaded 9/16/2008 10:35:45 PM
Genre: Country / Playing Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)

With everyone's thoughts on the political season, I thought I would throw my hat in the ring..."The Ring Of Fire," that is. Again, my favorite bass player (my wife Lynn) accompanies me while I pick the banjo and guitar.

Runaway

Posted by Just Bill, written by Del Shannon

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- Play count: 92

Size: 2,591kb, uploaded 11/1/2017 4:15:03 PM
Genre: Rock / Playing Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)

Slowed version as reflected in the Nov., 2017 issue of Banjo Newsletter article/tab.

Shake Your Hips - Bill Breen

Posted by Just Bill, written by Ronnie & Rob McCoury

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- Play count: 618

Size: 2,239kb, uploaded 9/17/2008 7:34:28 PM
Genre: Other / Playing Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)

This unusual tune was done by Ronnie and Robby McCoury. I believe it was written by Ronnie and done on their album, "Ronnie & Rob McCoury." This is my arrangement of the tune. My wife, Lynn, is on bass and I'm on banjo and guitar.

Sleepwalk - Bill Breen

Posted by Just Bill, written by Santo & Johnny Farina

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- Play count: 1601

Size: 3,000kb, uploaded 10/13/2008 11:53:38 AM
Genre: Popular / Playing Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)

It's time to comb back your ducktail, turn up your shirt collar, and listen to a tune from Santo and Johnny Farina--"Sleepwalk." My wife, Lynn, is on bass. I'm on banjo, guitar and Dobro.

Sound of Silence - Bill Breen

Posted by Just Bill, written by Paul Simon

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- Play count: 3518

Size: 1,507kb, uploaded 8/27/2007 8:36:57 PM
Genre: Popular / Playing Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)

My arrangement of Paul Simon's wonderful tune. My wife, Lynn, is on bass and I'm on banjo and guitar.

Tennessee Stud - Bill Breen

Posted by Just Bill, written by Jimmy Driftwood

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- Play count: 3467

Size: 1,765kb, uploaded 5/4/2008 9:29:51 PM
Genre: Country / Playing Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)

This arrangement is the result of a request from my BHO buddy, "Branding," who asked me to record Tennesee Stud. My wife, Lynn, is on bass and I'm on banjo and guitar. I hope you like it, Branding!

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly - Bill Breen

Posted by Just Bill, written by Ennico Morricone

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- Play count: 4314

Size: 2,796kb, uploaded 5/31/2008 5:36:56 PM
Genre: Popular / Playing Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)

Ennio Morricone's great theme to the movie, "The Good, The Bad And The Ugly" done on banjo...complete with the whistling and "Hoo-Hah's." ;^) I was inspired to come up with this arrangement by my guitar picking buddy, Wyatt Troxell, and (believe it or not) "The Ukulele Orchestra Of Great Britain!" This tune was a big challenge. My wife, Lynn, is on bass and "Hoo-Hah's;" I'm on banjo, guitar, whistling and "Hoo-Hah's." :^D I hope you enjoy it!

The Lucky One - Bill Breen

Posted by Just Bill, written by Robert Castleman

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- Play count: 1978

Size: 1,764kb, uploaded 8/23/2007 8:46:36 PM
Genre: Other / Playing Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)

Another tune inspired by Tom Adams in his Banjo Newsletter column. Thanks, again, Mr. Adams! My wife, Lynn, is on bass and I'm on banjo and guitar.

When You Wish Upon A Star - Bill Breen

Posted by Just Bill, written by Leigh Harline & Ned Washington

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- Play count: 2036

Size: 1,329kb, uploaded 5/8/2008 8:04:10 PM
Genre: Popular / Playing Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)

One of my all-time favorite songs. My favorite bass player in the world, my wife, Lynn, is on bass and I'm on banjo and guitar.

While My Guitar Gently Weeps

Posted by Just Bill, written by George Harrison

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- Play count: 116

Size: 2,785kb, uploaded 1/3/2017 7:45:34 AM
Genre: Popular / Playing Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)

While My Guitar Gently Weeps - Bill Breen

Posted by Just Bill, written by George Harrison

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- Play count: 920

Size: 2,785kb, uploaded 4/22/2015 8:02:56 PM
Genre: Rock / Playing Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)

This is my BANJO :^) version of George Harrison's "While My Guitar Gently Weeps." I was inspired to play it on banjo after hearing Gabriella Quevedo play it on guitar on YouTube.

Whiskey Before Breakfast - Bill Breen

Posted by Just Bill

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- Play count: 4308

Size: 1,429kb, uploaded 7/5/2007 5:50:55 PM
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish / Playing Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)

I posted this in response to someone looking for an easy, Scruggs-style version of the tune. (It was tab they were looking for, but I don't have any tab for this tune, so I posted an audio.) Some folks don't like to capo up to 7, but in this case, I don't think it sounds too high. It's just a simple, straight rendition of the tune. My wife, Lynn, is on bass and I'm on banjo and guitar.

Whitewater - Bill Breen

Posted by Just Bill, written by Bela Fleck

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- Play count: 1956

Size: 1,828kb, uploaded 3/18/2008 1:14:06 AM
Genre: Bluegrass / Playing Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)

A little different version of Bela Fleck's great banjo tune. My wife, Lynn, is on bass and I'm on banjo and guitar.

Workin' Man/Folsom Prison Blues - Bill Breen

Posted by Just Bill, written by Merle Haggard & Johnny Cash

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- Play count: 3667

Size: 1,574kb, uploaded 8/22/2007 8:54:32 PM
Genre: Country / Playing Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)

Just a quick, down and dirty version of my favorite instrumental medley. My wife, Lynn, is on bass and I'm on banjo and guitar.