Surprised the shit out of me when you jumped in the Lincoln and drove on. Of course you nailed my lick, but you also did an uncanny take on the Ol' Commander! Especially on "model A body makes it look like a pup." My hair stood up. Rip George.
I have a chopper Tele that I wired up 'Bill Kirchen style' with the reverse switch plate. It's a lot of fun. Since we are here and the opportunity has presented itself, I just want to thank you for all the inspiration you have given, sir.
Hey, Bill, did you have a Magnatone Twilighter over at my other Uncle Larry's shop a couple of years ago? What a great sounding amp! We all loved Hot Tod Lincoln growing up, in small part because the Grapevine was just a few miles away. That song was a force of nature. Thank you.
Hey Tom , thank you so much for sending the video to my dear friend and guitar mentor in the hospital. David Baxter a Toronto guitar legend. You made his final wishes come true and you brought a huge smile to him in his final hours. I can’t thank you enough Tom. You are a wonderful wonderful guy.
Baxter recorded Alanis morisettes demos when she was writing jagged little pill.. I hope you have some time to check out his work he was a hero too so many of us in Canada
The more I listen to Uncle Larry's guitar playing, the more I understand that for both guitars and musical parts "full of character" is usually better than "impeccably crafted".
Been playing live for decades, and although I believe that you can learn SOMETHING from most players, there is a WEALTH of NOISE out there in the CZcams guitar world which is unfortunately taking young players down the wrong path IMHO
I don't know to blame CZcams, man. There have always been weird playing trends or flashy, showboaty, sterile or otherwise un-musical trends. We were just younger and didn't recognize them then. I personally have committed many musically lamentable atrocities of taste way before youtube. Still do, too. : )
With you brother. Sometimes I get those classic rock images, too. I’m older than you - about to turn 62. Loved your take on Double Vision. I was in junior high or high school, when Foreigner came thru my home town on their Double Vision Tour. It was a big deal in my home town Cedar Falls, Iowa. Everybody who liked music was that show. They played at the UNI-Dome, the domed football stadium at the University of Northern Iowa. I think Pat Travers opened up. Good times. PS. Your Tom Wait comment is spot on. That’s why I felt so cheated both times I went to see Counting Crows. Their singer noodles around so much, the songs are literally unrecognizable. I get that he’s having fun and entertaining himself and the band, but we went to see them for their songs, not to see an improve routine.
Not to blow smoke but I really dig Tom's 'ethos.' It's the thinking behind the music that makes the music. I'm not learning many new chords here, but what I am learning is lessons no one else is teaching and I think it's pure gold.
I appreciate foreigner so much more as an adult… cold as ice is so dope… the drums are astounding, as are the guitars … let us not forget the gripping sound of the vocal … and those bgvs … sooooo smooooooooth
With you brother. Sometimes I get those classic rock images, too. I’m older than you - about to turn 62. Loved your take on Double Vision. I was in junior high or high school, when Foreigner came thru my home town on their Double Vision Tour. It was a big deal in my home town Cedar Falls, Iowa. Everybody who liked music was that show. They played at the UNI-Dome, the domed football stadium at the University of Northern Iowa. I think Pat Travers opened up. Good times.
you inspire me ive been clean from drugs 5 years now and started playing guitar again i wass playing acustic before and because of you play rhythm and lead style now your playing has helped me on my own style of playing
Your point on not playing things exactly like the record is why I have huge respect for Dan Auerbach. When I saw the black keys they gave you what you wanted, gave you the key points of a song that everyone wanted to hear, but changed enough to make each show unique and fun for himself. Don’t see many rock bands that can pack an arena willing to do that anymore.
Hey, Tom. Your videos singlehandedly reinvigorated my passion for playing and I've finally unlocked my own voice on the guitar. They also got me through those tough times in the early COVID days when all the gigs dried up. Although I don't play professionally anymore, I'm twice the player I ever was thanks to your videos. They made a difference to me. Thank you for everything.
Somehow you made it to my feed way back on Corona lesson part 1. Remember the Sunday blues bender? The saddest chord of all time? Good stuff, real, and I was in. Since then, it's been great getting to know a bit about you. I'm continually amazed, and even sometimes shocked, by how you play and by the doors you open at any moment. You turned me on to the interest in trying vintage guitars, and have musically opened my mind. I am not a commenter, but have recently started here and there. It's been great, sharing some time. Glad you started this!
Hey Tom - from one divorced dad to another…I couldn’t agree more with your (and mine) stance on marrying again. We all heal at different rates - it took me about 4 years to your 2 and now that I have my feet underneath me again and the smoke has cleared…I love the guy I am on the other side of things. Never change…you’re doing great. Thanks for all of this my man… ~Sean
There’s a CZcams video where Robert Plant is asked why he didn’t do a tour with Zepplin after the O2 gig. He said that there had to be a musical reason to do it, and that he had too much respect for what the band had done during its time. Very wryly he said, “This ain’t Foreigner.”
I. said the same thing in my 20s and here I am now in my 70s. I really don't know other than , keep on keepin on. Love you channel! Keep doin what you do😄
This 76 year old picker, who always dreamed about being as good as you thoroughly enjoys your thoughts on various subjects and your amazing playing .. keep it up ! Thanks…😎🎸🎶
Hi Tom thanks for all 282 of them! I love hearing from you. It's crazy how some amps sound great by themselves and also in a mix, and others sound great in a mix, but by themselves they just hurt the ears. That or they sound great by themselves, but get lost in a mix. I never thought I would make it to 40 either and now I'm 62. My Mom always said "the older you get the faster time seems to go by" Moms are usually right, but that may be the truest statement I've ever heard anyone say....Peace....Jim
This is such a sweet episode Uncle L ! Some poignantly tender sharing as well as some nuanced musical observations. I'm 60 and it's pretty great living alone. & I love Foreigner. Grateful for all you do for us here Homeskoolers ! - Thank you - John
Love uncle Larry’s insight. Great for us novice players to try and figure out what the musicians were doing on the record and why it worked but if professionals just played songs like the record, music would get dull, fast.
Thanks for the Dio at the beginning. I still am amazed that Vivian Campbell was only 19 when he recorded those epic guitar parts. Man, what a great sounding album - the whole Holy Diver album, recorded at Sound City. Really enjoyed the episode today - closing in on 100K subs!
Funny, I was just rewatching that great episode 200 with Dann Huff where you lads rightly discuss how awesome Foreigner were. Great insights in that one, too. Uncle Larry, did you ever meet or work with Dennis Linde? I couldn't see him on your Allmusic, but I recently discovered him and he seems like a sorely underrated Nashville songwriter and musician. Thanks again for all you do, much love to you and yours brother.
Tom - that neck pickup is so clean and sweet, and the bridge is as dirty as it gets. Old school Gibsons…. Analog, tubes… dirt and clean w a flip of a switch. Rock on uncle Larry. U are part of my journey out of hell. In 2021 🙏🎶🎸❤️
Im so glad you said that about covers. Ive fronted a trio for years and have always been proud of how tight we are and our use of dynamics and improvisation. I sometimes get flack because i love to learn the tunes then do them my way. Just keeping hooks people expect to hear etc.. i think it's more fun to put our spin on the tunes. I love when someone says "i like the way you guys do that tune". Thats a great feeling. Anyway, thanks Tom!👍✌
Don’t feel alone Larry, I’ve had to change my expiration date several times. I’ve given up now. Love the classic rock music. Your Tunnelvision was remarkable 🎉
Hi Tom awesome as usual greetings from Bonnie Scotland i managed to hit 63 this week god knows how don't think I've missed a day without a beer in about 45 years every morning i wake up i say to myself now there's a surprise must be something about being a guitar player
I hear you but I was always glad when Bowie didn't stray too far. Unfortunately Bowie didn't perform a lot of his old stuff. I'm having a Bowie moment I love that guy. (5 years old grey whistle test 1972)
Hey, Tom! Remember when you were just coming up as a guitar player in high school and you’d go hang out with a friend who was so much better already, and he’d let you hang out and listen and show you amazing stuff and you’d fall so much more in love with guitar and music? Remember that? That’s what you’re doing for me, dude, and I just love you for it. Please don’t ever stop Homeskoolin!
So many people complain Zakk Wylde plays Panteras songs differently, Im glad he put its own spin on Dimebags great guitar licks, kudos to him and God speed! And thanks so much for making these videos for us Tom, they are highlits of of the day for sure.
Funny algorithim story - yesterday i had to google VCB because i didn't know what it meant. Today i watch this and hear Uncle Larry explain it to me himself. Spliff got me thinkin
Great commentary on covering songs. Great insight into performing ones on version and how to put it together. BUT,,,,best info on being single, coping with divorce and what to look forward to. While way off usual topic of guitars and music, one never knows what words have as a needed impact on someone else and at that specific point in time. Hats of to the gentleman,, Sir Larry.
What a fun class today maestro Tom…and that playboy sounds stellar. I dug your musing about Rock n Roll Fantasy. Damn good idea. Today’s class was exceptional. Thanks as always. Btw this is the only channel where the comments are almost always thoughtful, respectful and damn funny. That says a lot about you dude. I’m proud to be amongst so many cool Homeschoolers( from day one in your garage)✌️🤘🎶Cheers everyone.
Hey Tom, you’re a bad ass, and I agree with your take on the note for note Parrots out there in the tribute sphere. To do a song justice, you have to embrace the Soul of the song, which is found in the silence between the notes. Hidden in plain view for those Soulful few who can feel what’s not being played. You’re among those few! However, every time you bust out the Goldtop it breaks my heart, knowing that my Goldie (7 3281) might still be alive out there somewhere.. it was stolen after a gig in Pa. years ago. If I could have only one wish, it would be to find her and let you play it for a spell. Love your Homeskooln’ videos!
Your assessment at 12:00 is awesome. The result is putting yourself into the song...your take on it is how the song makes you feel and the notes and chords that are most important to you.
I never thought about those lyrics before you pointed it out. I remember 14 year old me just getting a confidence boost from the chorus but mainly groovin’ out to that amazing riff and quasi-sleazy groove that some how fit the lyric perfectly. And if you’re driving at night, listening to the radio, diggin’ “Hot blooded” and “Hold the line” is the following song, well then everything just fits perfectly with the time and the theme and the headspace of a teenage boy in Louisiana. ‘Cus Toto was singing about the same teenage dreams, although in a tad more sophisticated way. Love Foreigner.
Deep thoughts on playing covers - such a great way of describing what it means to be a music artist. Bukovac totally gets it. Maybe because he's been around is many greats for 3 decades in Nashville, but he thoroughly understands what it means to play live music like a real artist.
You are awesome for just recording the conscious stream of knowledge that you are lol. You are very humble, but you are like the great lakes compared to us ponds here. To you, you are just talking about stuff like nothing, to us it is invaluable and helps us grow so much.
My aha moment on verbatim playing of songs came with the release of the expanded Allman Bros at the Fillmore East recordings. Played the solo in One Way Out from the Eat A Peach version a thousand times in a bunch of bands. With the inclusion of the other night's recording it was a revelation. That solo from Peach was totally improvised by Duane Allman and Dickey Betts. The other night's solo was not the same. No shit!!! Thanks for the great stuff, Tom! You are the man!
Totally agree with you man. I feel you actually master a song not when you can play it note for note, but when you can add your own spin to it or whatever you feel on that day and still keep the core of the song intact if that makes sense.
Great insight in regards to covering songs. It's great to hear someone with your skills talk about this. I wish someone had told me that 40 years ago when it was all about trying to get songs note for note. That would have save so many people so much frustration.
Hey Tom, just found your channel at the recommendation of Jeff Steele. Glad he turned me on to you. I've picked up more guitar skill from just watching you play on the videos. Love it man. -Marc
Double Vision was awesome. Amazing how a cover makes you appreciate a song even more. The original wouldn't have lit me up like this did. That high part was sick. Did that include looper pedal???
Hey Tom! Bought your remember when we used to use chords tshirt from guitar house of Tulsa. Youre one of my guitar heroes. Love ya man. Keep these awesome videos up!
The genius behind the Joe Cocker version of "With a Little Help From My Friends" was LEON RUSSELL. Leon was the producer/arranger of all of that Cocker stuff during that time frame. It's well documented in the film "Mad Dogs and Englishmen". Leon put the band together for Joe, and did the arrangements, etc. etc.
As for musicians changing up their tunes - Tommy Emmanuel changes things ALL the time. I’ve heard him okay his tunes with all kinds of changes and nuances, and I think he does this from show to show, night to night. He never plays things the same way. Love it.
Hello Sir, love the classic rock at start of video. I am about same age as you. An album that I still love a have great memories to is "Foreigner 4 " His voice with those guitars, Wow. I was 10yrs old when that came out. Also love song "Midnight Blue" Lou Gramm did later. Great Rock voice! Cheers from Canada
VCB- The explanation of how you got the name “Uncle Larry” is overdue. I have gone back a few years, but I cannot find it! My favorite Foreigner song is “Rev on the redline”! Cranked up loud in the car on a road-trip! Love your show. Keep on keeping on.
It's awesome to take a song and play it how your feeling at the time yet it still sound like the song it's just your thoughts at the moment that is awesome.
Sudden boost in Gretsch Playboy sales Man that little thing smokes! Long time admirer and new subscriber here. Great insight and honest, humble opinions. Love ya Uncle Larry. Great stuff!!
I love when bands play different live to extend a song or jam on it. I love watching old Led Zeppelin performances where they were absolutely swinging meat.
Tom. I agree with what you said about songs being played differntly. I have played guitar in cover bands for a long time. The past 25 years mostly a three piece band, bass drums and me. When we first learn a song we try to get it close, but I have to compromise some parts to make it work. After we have played them for awhile, they seem to take on a new life. People like it. Sometimes I don't even realise that the songs have changed.
I love singing the Foreigner song Urgent. I started school in 1970 so I lived through the evolution of a lot of music...and yes...survived the Disco Dancers invasion!
I listened to songs for decades,I hear the music,and most of the time,the lyrics are still unknown and not important.The hits are for me always about how the music makes me FEEL.Non player friends of mine seem to focus on the lyrics.Cheers
hi, this is a great example of why Uncle Larry is spot on about the importance of the song supporting any lyrical content. your non guitar playing friends make up the fast majority of the market. Most instrumentalists have no better idea what a marketable song is than your hipster on the street.Tom makes his living from playing parts those non playing girls and boys want to listen to, Not a YT channel dedicated to students of the Guitar. We Just lucky.
Hey Tom…On the topic of “there are no hit lyrics” you nailed it when you said Foreigner had tons of hits but had juvenile lyrics. It’s the entire package that makes the song.
I like the picture of a record being a time stamp. There are tunes that I enjoy more in their late live versions compared to earlier versions on albums.
You do make a difference uncle Larry but it ain’t tiny at least not for me! Thanks Mr Bukovac for making my world a whole lot happier and my guitar world a hell of a lot more interesting! Not to mention the many moments of audio bliss!
Tom you are hilarious and how we wish ALL celebrity personalities were like! I'm 61, played guitar all my life and I never dug deep enough to know that you were there. Love your vids
From my point of view, you never need to apologise. We're lucky enough to be invited into your home and get to listen to your wisdom, your playing and your history. I think i speak for most of my fellow homeskoolers when I say we love our starship trooper session man uncle. He never needs to apologise!
Hi Tom, awesome video. Been teaching for 20+ years, and it’s awesome seeing students go to Nashville and tour, do sessions etc! I always thought if there was something that nicked Foreigner down a tad, was that they were kinda in the same vein as Bad Company, and there was already a Bad Company. Love both of them😊 I love playing songs differently every gig. They just want to go in different directions😊
Rained in New Orleans this weekend….we will have pony picks sooner than later. Double Vision was a solid pop rock album… saw Journey and foreigner at Market Square in Indianapolis..1980 or 81 solid show. Great musicians great songs great time. Love ya bro.
Was a high school Math and Special education/needs teacher. A friend was the school Bandleader who toured and recorded with the Beach Boys in the ‘60’s. Also toured in Buddy Rich’s band. We were both Lenny Breau fans. Friend told me players rarely were invited to “try out” to be in Buddy’s band. Word would get around. “ if there was a fly poop on a chart, you had better play it”. Right. The First time. About 24 years ago a student came through the school. I happened to teach him also. Friend said He’s The One. He was about 15. He entered Jazziz contests. He won. First place in 3 various categories. Not even his Main instrument. He now tours the world in a certain fusion band. As does his brother for a pop star. I learned that an accomplished musician can/should be trained to play any style of music. The brothers are not rock stars.(actually one earns his living backing a pop singer). They practiced and trained for most any music style. Most humble quiet gentle brothers. They were always practising, learning, pushing themselves. Sadly my old friend passed on. So much respect for Musicians. I have little talent nor the magnitude of dedication to practice and be able to focus for hours. Respect to you Tom. I am all ears and eyes to what you offer. A deep thanks. If I can travel again (had recent emergency surgery) could my wife and I meet you for lunch? That is at best a long ways off. I absolutely am not being presumptuous. My passion is all things music especially guitar.
Univox U45B front panel with a pair of 6bm8 power tubes can sound very similar to the Gretsch..Vintage hi end shop had no respect for the u45b so it came to me for 225.00 a year ago. I put a small magnet celestion in it even though the Jensen 12" from 1969 is perfect. Thanks Uncle Larry for restoring my passion as a 69 year old.
Tommy! Aerial view! I’m old and been playing for 50 years, Totally agree with these thoughts! Original artists have the right to evolve through their songs and do whatever they want! All jazz musicians, Grateful Dead, and may I say, Bob Dylan. Maybe drifting on that one. All your comments on this topic… truthful and real! Thank you!
Surprised the shit out of me when you jumped in the Lincoln and drove on. Of course you nailed my lick, but you also did an uncanny take on the Ol' Commander! Especially on "model A body makes it look like a pup." My hair stood up. Rip George.
Hmm, didn't remember that was my youtube handle.Bill Kirchen hear enjoying your Homeskoolin' mightily. Thank you!
@@reverb56that’s a damn good lick bill..nice to meet ya buddy
I have a chopper Tele that I wired up 'Bill Kirchen style' with the reverse switch plate. It's a lot of fun. Since we are here and the opportunity has presented itself, I just want to thank you for all the inspiration you have given, sir.
Hey, Bill, did you have a Magnatone Twilighter over at my other Uncle Larry's shop a couple of years ago? What a great sounding amp! We all loved Hot Tod Lincoln growing up, in small part because the Grapevine was just a few miles away. That song was a force of nature. Thank you.
@@reverb56hey Bill, thanks for all the music and Tele-infused inspiration. Glad you’re here hanging out with all of us!
Hey Tom , thank you so much for sending the video to my dear friend and guitar mentor in the hospital. David Baxter a Toronto guitar legend. You made his final wishes come true and you brought a huge smile to him in his final hours. I can’t thank you enough Tom. You are a wonderful wonderful guy.
of course man, sorry for your loss
Baxter recorded Alanis morisettes demos when she was writing jagged little pill.. I hope you have some time to check out his work he was a hero too so many of us in Canada
The more I listen to Uncle Larry's guitar playing, the more I understand that for both guitars and musical parts "full of character" is usually better than "impeccably crafted".
Been playing live for decades, and although I believe that you can learn SOMETHING from most players, there is a WEALTH of NOISE out there in the CZcams guitar world which is unfortunately taking young players down the wrong path IMHO
I don't know to blame CZcams, man. There have always been weird playing trends or flashy, showboaty, sterile or otherwise un-musical trends. We were just younger and didn't recognize them then. I personally have committed many musically lamentable atrocities of taste way before youtube. Still do, too. : )
True…the initials of one is RS.
With you brother. Sometimes I get those classic rock images, too. I’m older than you - about to turn 62. Loved your take on Double Vision. I was in junior high or high school, when Foreigner came thru my home town on their Double Vision Tour.
It was a big deal in my home town Cedar Falls, Iowa. Everybody who liked music was that show. They played at the UNI-Dome, the domed football stadium at the University of Northern Iowa. I think Pat Travers opened up. Good times.
PS. Your Tom Wait comment is spot on. That’s why I felt so cheated both times I went to see Counting Crows. Their singer noodles around so much, the songs are literally unrecognizable. I get that he’s having fun and entertaining himself and the band, but we went to see them for their songs, not to see an improve routine.
Uncle Larry is like a juke box full of gold....i love the way he goes after it
He is the real "Juke Box Hero."
@@griggsb1 And that Ain't no HEADGAME.
Not to blow smoke but I really dig Tom's 'ethos.' It's the thinking behind the music that makes the music. I'm not learning many new chords here, but what I am learning is lessons no one else is teaching and I think it's pure gold.
I appreciate foreigner so much more as an adult… cold as ice is so dope… the drums are astounding, as are the guitars … let us not forget the gripping sound of the vocal … and those bgvs … sooooo smooooooooth
Lou's an amazing singer
Totally the same, I appreciate them much more now I’m older 👍
Not only “the vocal” the bgvs on many songs are MONEY.
With you brother. Sometimes I get those classic rock images, too. I’m older than you - about to turn 62. Loved your take on Double Vision. I was in junior high or high school, when Foreigner came thru my home town on their Double Vision Tour.
It was a big deal in my home town Cedar Falls, Iowa. Everybody who liked music was that show. They played at the UNI-Dome, the domed football stadium at the University of Northern Iowa. I think Pat Travers opened up. Good times.
Lee Sklar will LOVE the thumbnail!! 😅 🤣 😂
True, IYKYK.
you inspire me ive been clean from drugs 5 years now and started playing guitar again i wass playing acustic before and because of you play rhythm and lead style now your playing has helped me on my own style of playing
You’re inspiring me Euge. I’m sure your family is so proud of you!
Good wok. That’s a mighty feat! Respect!
Love you Uncle Larry, the Foreigner sounded great, thanks for the lesson sir🎸🎸🎸
"and then I'd be happy" The facial expression following that statement was the funniest thing I've seen in years.... I love you man!!!
Your point on not playing things exactly like the record is why I have huge respect for Dan Auerbach. When I saw the black keys they gave you what you wanted, gave you the key points of a song that everyone wanted to hear, but changed enough to make each show unique and fun for himself. Don’t see many rock bands that can pack an arena willing to do that anymore.
love your thoughts on covering songs, you are the real deal .....Buk!!
Hey, Tom. Your videos singlehandedly reinvigorated my passion for playing and I've finally unlocked my own voice on the guitar. They also got me through those tough times in the early COVID days when all the gigs dried up. Although I don't play professionally anymore, I'm twice the player I ever was thanks to your videos. They made a difference to me. Thank you for everything.
The perfect rock and roll tone in my humble opinion is Keith playing Can't You Hear Me Knocking. Exactly the right amount of raunchy
That’s not a song it’s a state of mind
Good call, that right there is the epitome of the ultimate rock tone. It's like you can envision Keith at work on that song.
@@jolkraeremeark6949 I envision Joe Pesci and his crew taking Vegas for all she’s worth.
Cranked bassman then?
THAT’s a 335…LOL :)
You are making a difference. Keepin’ it real all the time. Thanks!
Somehow you made it to my feed way back on Corona lesson part 1. Remember the Sunday blues bender? The saddest chord of all time? Good stuff, real, and I was in. Since then, it's been great getting to know a bit about you. I'm continually amazed, and even sometimes shocked, by how you play and by the doors you open at any moment. You turned me on to the interest in trying vintage guitars, and have musically opened my mind. I am not a commenter, but have recently started here and there. It's been great, sharing some time. Glad you started this!
thank you my dude
Hey Tom - from one divorced dad to another…I couldn’t agree more with your (and mine) stance on marrying again. We all heal at different rates - it took me about 4 years to your 2 and now that I have my feet underneath me again and the smoke has cleared…I love the guy I am on the other side of things.
Never change…you’re doing great. Thanks for all of this my man…
~Sean
There’s a CZcams video where Robert Plant is asked why he didn’t do a tour with Zepplin after the O2 gig. He said that there had to be a musical reason to do it, and that he had too much respect for what the band had done during its time. Very wryly he said, “This ain’t Foreigner.”
Bro! That's cold as Ice.
I. said the same thing in my 20s and here I am now in my 70s. I really don't know other than , keep on keepin on. Love you channel! Keep doin what you do😄
This 76 year old picker, who always dreamed about being as good as you thoroughly enjoys your thoughts on various subjects and your amazing playing .. keep it up ! Thanks…😎🎸🎶
Hi Tom thanks for all 282 of them! I love hearing from you. It's crazy how some amps sound great by themselves and also in a mix, and others sound great in a mix, but by themselves they just hurt the ears. That or they sound great by themselves, but get lost in a mix.
I never thought I would make it to 40 either and now I'm 62. My Mom always said "the older you get the faster time seems to go by" Moms are usually right, but that may be the truest statement I've ever heard anyone say....Peace....Jim
This is such a sweet episode Uncle L ! Some poignantly tender sharing as well as some nuanced musical observations. I'm 60 and it's pretty great living alone. & I love Foreigner. Grateful for all you do for us here Homeskoolers ! - Thank you - John
Love uncle Larry’s insight. Great for us novice players to try and figure out what the musicians were doing on the record and why it worked but if professionals just played songs like the record, music would get dull, fast.
I enjoy your candid remarks. "3 blind mice". Hilarious. Mr. Graham was a helluva vocalist.
Thanks for the Dio at the beginning. I still am amazed that Vivian Campbell was only 19 when he recorded those epic guitar parts. Man, what a great sounding album - the whole Holy Diver album, recorded at Sound City. Really enjoyed the episode today - closing in on 100K subs!
Funny, I was just rewatching that great episode 200 with Dann Huff where you lads rightly discuss how awesome Foreigner were. Great insights in that one, too.
Uncle Larry, did you ever meet or work with Dennis Linde? I couldn't see him on your Allmusic, but I recently discovered him and he seems like a sorely underrated Nashville songwriter and musician.
Thanks again for all you do, much love to you and yours brother.
Tom - that neck pickup is so clean and sweet, and the bridge is as dirty as it gets. Old school Gibsons…. Analog, tubes… dirt and clean w a flip of a switch. Rock on uncle Larry. U are part of my journey out of hell. In 2021 🙏🎶🎸❤️
Uncle Larry = Dr. Tone!! Thank you for your time and sharing your gifts with the HomeSkoolin community. Much appreciated
I love how you tell people in the coolest way to be happy with your self and be a good human being and all the material stuff is icing on the cake.☮️🎸
From the incomparable Marc Ribot: “This is almost all you need to know about rock history: it has never belonged to the people who play it right.”
Wonderful quote! I saw Ribot play an acoustic solo gig last year in my hometown and he was unreal.
@@jm3003 Nice! going to see him tonight with Ceramic Dog. Can’t wait. Check out their new album, Connection. Great stuff.
I never thought I'd live past 20 and here we are! Thank you, Larry, for inspiring me to continue beating my head against the guitar wall!
Love your channel Uncle Larry, l learned so much from watching. I played “Don’t talk to Strangers” in my first high school band. Awesome.
Im so glad you said that about covers. Ive fronted a trio for years and have always been proud of how tight we are and our use of dynamics and improvisation. I sometimes get flack because i love to learn the tunes then do them my way. Just keeping hooks people expect to hear etc.. i think it's more fun to put our spin on the tunes. I love when someone says "i like the way you guys do that tune". Thats a great feeling. Anyway, thanks Tom!👍✌
Don’t feel alone Larry, I’ve had to change my expiration date several times. I’ve given up now. Love the classic rock music. Your Tunnelvision was remarkable 🎉
I could listen to you playing this stuff all day!
Classics!!!
i do
Hi Tom awesome as usual greetings from Bonnie Scotland i managed to hit 63 this week god knows how don't think I've missed a day without a beer in about 45 years every morning i wake up i say to myself now there's a surprise must be something about being a guitar player
I hear you but I was always glad when Bowie didn't stray too far. Unfortunately Bowie didn't perform a lot of his old stuff. I'm having a Bowie moment I love that guy. (5 years old grey whistle test 1972)
Hey, Tom! Remember when you were just coming up as a guitar player in high school and you’d go hang out with a friend who was so much better already, and he’d let you hang out and listen and show you amazing stuff and you’d fall so much more in love with guitar and music? Remember that? That’s what you’re doing for me, dude, and I just love you for it. Please don’t ever stop Homeskoolin!
Hilarious thumb nail.
i didn't even choose that...youtube randomly did....hilarious...how does it know?
The internet knows everything they even know when we take a dump
Oh by the way that amp is amazing. I have to have one of those
Should be in Lee Sklars book.
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So many people complain Zakk Wylde plays Panteras songs differently, Im glad he put its own spin on Dimebags great guitar licks, kudos to him and God speed! And thanks so much for making these videos for us Tom, they are highlits of of the day for sure.
I'm right there with you on getting married again. Not again, it's fun leaving the toilet seat up.
Funny algorithim story - yesterday i had to google VCB because i didn't know what it meant. Today i watch this and hear Uncle Larry explain it to me himself. Spliff got me thinkin
Mick Jones was underrated as a guitar player.
Absolutely
Great commentary on covering songs. Great insight into performing ones on version and how to put it together. BUT,,,,best info on being single, coping with divorce and what to look forward to. While way off usual topic of guitars and music, one never knows what words have as a needed impact on someone else and at that specific point in time. Hats of to the gentleman,, Sir Larry.
What a fun class today maestro Tom…and that playboy sounds stellar. I dug your musing about Rock n Roll Fantasy. Damn good idea. Today’s class was exceptional. Thanks as always. Btw this is the only channel where the comments are almost always thoughtful, respectful and damn funny.
That says a lot about you dude. I’m proud to be amongst so many cool Homeschoolers( from day one in your garage)✌️🤘🎶Cheers everyone.
Hey Tom, you’re a bad ass, and I agree with your take on the note for note Parrots out there in the tribute sphere. To do a song justice, you have to embrace the Soul of the song, which is found in the silence between the notes. Hidden in plain view for those Soulful few who can feel what’s not being played. You’re among those few! However, every time you bust out the Goldtop it breaks my heart, knowing that my Goldie (7 3281) might still be alive out there somewhere.. it was stolen after a gig in Pa. years ago. If I could have only one wish, it would be to find her and let you play it for a spell. Love your Homeskooln’ videos!
Your assessment at 12:00 is awesome. The result is putting yourself into the song...your take on it is how the song makes you feel and the notes and chords that are most important to you.
A lot of good stuff here. The talk about covers. The talk about marriage and bachelorhood. And the perfect tone. 5 stars
That Gretsch amp 🤯
What an amazing tone!!
I never thought about those lyrics before you pointed it out. I remember 14 year old me just getting a confidence boost from the chorus but mainly groovin’ out to that amazing riff and quasi-sleazy groove that some how fit the lyric perfectly.
And if you’re driving at night, listening to the radio, diggin’ “Hot blooded” and “Hold the line” is the following song, well then everything just fits perfectly with the time and the theme and the headspace of a teenage boy in Louisiana.
‘Cus Toto was singing about the same teenage dreams, although in a tad more sophisticated way.
Love Foreigner.
Deep thoughts on playing covers - such a great way of describing what it means to be a music artist. Bukovac totally gets it. Maybe because he's been around is many greats for 3 decades in Nashville, but he thoroughly understands what it means to play live music like a real artist.
You are awesome for just recording the conscious stream of knowledge that you are lol. You are very humble, but you are like the great lakes compared to us ponds here. To you, you are just talking about stuff like nothing, to us it is invaluable and helps us grow so much.
That straight-in-to-the-Gretsch tone was so so good.
You should hear it in the room dude…you would shit yourself
My aha moment on verbatim playing of songs came with the release of the expanded Allman Bros at the Fillmore East recordings. Played the solo in One Way Out from the Eat A Peach version a thousand times in a bunch of bands. With the inclusion of the other night's recording it was a revelation. That solo from Peach was totally improvised by Duane Allman and Dickey Betts. The other night's solo was not the same. No shit!!! Thanks for the great stuff, Tom! You are the man!
Totally agree with you man.
I feel you actually master a song not when you can play it note for note, but when you can add your own spin to it or whatever you feel on that day and still keep the core of the song intact if that makes sense.
Great insight in regards to covering songs. It's great to hear someone with your skills talk about this. I wish someone had told me that 40 years ago when it was all about trying to get songs note for note. That would have save so many people so much frustration.
Hey Tom, just found your channel at the recommendation of Jeff Steele. Glad he turned me on to you. I've picked up more guitar skill from just watching you play on the videos. Love it man. -Marc
i'm doing a session with steeley today
Double Vision was awesome. Amazing how a cover makes you appreciate a song even more. The original wouldn't have lit me up like this did. That high part was sick. Did that include looper pedal???
Always inspiring, never boring. Happy Trails Uncle Larry...
Hey Tom! Bought your remember when we used to use chords tshirt from guitar house of Tulsa. Youre one of my guitar heroes. Love ya man. Keep these awesome videos up!
The genius behind the Joe Cocker version of "With a Little Help From My Friends" was LEON RUSSELL. Leon was the producer/arranger of all of that Cocker stuff during that time frame. It's well documented in the film "Mad Dogs and Englishmen". Leon put the band together for Joe, and did the arrangements, etc. etc.
As for musicians changing up their tunes - Tommy Emmanuel changes things ALL the time. I’ve heard him okay his tunes with all kinds of changes and nuances, and I think he does this from show to show, night to night. He never plays things the same way. Love it.
Hello Sir, love the classic rock at start of video. I am about same age as you. An album that I still love a have great memories to is "Foreigner 4 " His voice with those guitars, Wow. I was 10yrs old when that came out. Also love song "Midnight Blue" Lou Gramm did later. Great Rock voice! Cheers from Canada
VCB- The explanation of how you got the name “Uncle Larry” is overdue. I have gone back a few years, but I cannot find it!
My favorite Foreigner song is “Rev on the redline”! Cranked up loud in the car on a road-trip!
Love your show. Keep on keeping on.
Bill Kirchen comment must feel good. You really have created a beautiful World for us , thanks.
"And then I'd be happy" lol...that's what I come for. The playing's pretty good but that wry wit, that's the greatness that is Uncle Larry😏👌
I too got bothered by playing songs different but now not even a 2nd thought…I like foreigner too…thanks for keepin it real…keep on rockin!!!
Honing in on 100k, way to go!!! (tell your friends y’all)
I wore out my foreigner 4 cassette when I was kid. Lots of good deep stuff today. Don’t talk to strangers. Dude. Awesome. 🤘🏼
It's awesome to take a song and play it how your feeling at the time yet it still sound like the song it's just your thoughts at the moment that is awesome.
Sudden boost in Gretsch Playboy sales
Man that little thing smokes!
Long time admirer and new subscriber here.
Great insight and honest, humble opinions. Love ya Uncle Larry. Great stuff!!
Damn!! 100k is a heartbeat away!! With the content on this channel, it should be 10 million!!!!!
I appreciate your take on things. Keep on pushing through brother!
I love when bands play different live to extend a song or jam on it. I love watching old Led Zeppelin performances where they were absolutely swinging meat.
Tom. I agree with what you said about songs being played differntly. I have played guitar in cover bands for a long time. The past 25 years mostly a three piece band, bass drums and me. When we first learn a song we try to get it close, but I have to compromise some parts to make it work. After we have played them for awhile, they seem to take on a new life. People like it. Sometimes I don't even realise that the songs have changed.
OMG, thank you for one of my all time faves. Fill my eyes with tears and that double vision.....
I love singing the Foreigner song Urgent. I started school in 1970 so I lived through the evolution of a lot of music...and yes...survived the Disco Dancers invasion!
I listened to songs for decades,I hear the music,and most of the time,the lyrics are still unknown and not important.The hits are for me always about how the music makes me FEEL.Non player friends of mine seem to focus on the lyrics.Cheers
hi, this is a great example of why Uncle Larry is spot on about the importance of the song supporting any lyrical content. your non guitar playing friends make up the fast majority of the market. Most instrumentalists have no better idea what a marketable song is than your hipster on the street.Tom makes his living from playing parts those non playing girls and boys want to listen to, Not a YT channel dedicated to students of the Guitar. We Just lucky.
"And then I'd be happy...." The things we tell ourselves! LOL!
Hey Tom…On the topic of “there are no hit lyrics” you nailed it when you said Foreigner had tons of hits but had juvenile lyrics. It’s the entire package that makes the song.
I like the picture of a record being a time stamp. There are tunes that I enjoy more in their late live versions compared to earlier versions on albums.
You reminded me that I played Double Vision in my band in college back in ‘78
What a killer sound coming from that gold top!
Another great episode to watch here early Sunday morning. Bravo Tom !
You do make a difference uncle Larry but it ain’t tiny at least not for me! Thanks Mr Bukovac for making my world a whole lot happier and my guitar world a hell of a lot more interesting! Not to mention the many moments of audio bliss!
I love this guy / period.
Tom you are hilarious and how we wish ALL celebrity personalities were like! I'm 61, played guitar all my life and I never dug deep enough to know that you were there. Love your vids
Hey Uncle Larry, really love the channel, your playing and actually really like the singing voice as well. Always amazed with your playing.
From my point of view, you never need to apologise. We're lucky enough to be invited into your home and get to listen to your wisdom, your playing and your history. I think i speak for most of my fellow homeskoolers when I say we love our starship trooper session man uncle. He never needs to apologise!
Damn that amp has one badass sound to it.. And your musical talent is just so amazing Uncle Larry !!!
Foreigner became one of the great background sounds of our rockin' lives with rest of them great ones
Hi Tom, awesome video. Been teaching for 20+ years, and it’s awesome seeing students go to Nashville and tour, do sessions etc!
I always thought if there was something that nicked Foreigner down a tad, was that they were kinda in the same vein as Bad Company, and there was already a Bad Company. Love both of them😊
I love playing songs differently every gig. They just want to go in different directions😊
Rained in New Orleans this weekend….we will have pony picks sooner than later. Double Vision was a solid pop rock album… saw Journey and foreigner at Market Square in Indianapolis..1980 or 81 solid show. Great musicians great songs great time. Love ya bro.
Foreigner was the last band to play at my venue before the Covid shut down and they rocked the house!
Hey Uncle Larry.... Loved the comment about changing "Larry 2.0" :-)) Enjoyed the video today, Thanks Uncle Larry!
Was a high school Math and Special education/needs teacher. A friend was the school Bandleader who toured and recorded with the Beach Boys in the ‘60’s. Also toured in Buddy Rich’s band. We were both Lenny Breau fans. Friend told me players rarely were invited to “try out” to be in Buddy’s band. Word would get around. “ if there was a fly poop on a chart, you had better play it”. Right.
The First time.
About 24 years ago a student came through the school. I happened to teach him also. Friend said He’s The One. He was about 15.
He entered Jazziz contests. He won. First place in 3 various categories. Not even his Main instrument. He now tours the world in a certain fusion band. As does his brother for a pop star. I learned that an accomplished musician can/should be trained to play any style of music. The brothers are not rock stars.(actually one earns his living backing a pop singer). They practiced and trained for most any music style.
Most humble quiet gentle brothers. They were always practising, learning, pushing themselves.
Sadly my old friend passed on.
So much respect for Musicians. I have little talent nor the magnitude of dedication to practice and be able to focus for hours.
Respect to you Tom.
I am all ears and eyes to what you offer.
A deep thanks.
If I can travel again (had recent emergency surgery) could my wife and I meet you for lunch? That is at best a long ways off.
I absolutely am not being presumptuous.
My passion is all things music especially guitar.
Univox U45B front panel with a pair of 6bm8 power tubes can sound very similar to the Gretsch..Vintage hi end shop had no respect for the u45b so it came to me for 225.00 a year ago. I put a small magnet celestion in it even though the Jensen 12" from 1969 is perfect. Thanks Uncle Larry for restoring my passion as a 69 year old.
Tommy! Aerial view! I’m old and been playing for 50 years,
Totally agree with these thoughts! Original artists have the right to evolve through their songs and do whatever they want!
All jazz musicians, Grateful Dead, and may I say, Bob Dylan.
Maybe drifting on that one.
All your comments on this topic… truthful and real!
Thank you!
Jeff Beck!!