I've noticed your dog always comes over and lays down when you start a lesson. It's like they know your filming, or maybe just thinks you're telling them a bed time story. lols
If I talk a little too loud, my cats evacuate immediately but I can strum at full volume and they'll just hang out next to me. Animals may be more responsive to music than some of us might think.
I saw an interview with Skunk Baxter. He said that he developed his “ca-chunka” style strum from playing by himself with no drummer. To him it added that element. The rest is history!
There are tons of song instructions on yt but your way and style of teaching is really great and very accurate, I'm new to your Chanel but loving it thank you
I loved the Doobie Brothers with Tom Johnston. When he got sick and they brought in Michael McDonald it ruined the sound. Thanks so much for this lesson.
I disagree-both versions fabulous-the run of Doobie albums from Toulouse Street to Stampede is as good as any band at that time and better than most although I think the formula was wearing. a bit thin.Taking it to the Streets was a great transitional album with the introduction of McDonald-Minute by Minute is an ab solute stormer -completely different but high quality throughout.What i would say is that the one constant is Pat Simmonds who for me is a world class musician and composer- as well as the obvious Black water we get Clear as the Driven Snow-South City Midnight Lady-I cheat the hangman etc etc-all unique-and what a guitar player.
@moose6676 Everyone has an opinion but the sound of the Doobie Brothers was ruined when Tom left. China Grove, Listen to the Music, and Long Train Running is the Doobie Brothers. I met Michael McDonald in St Louis and had a few drinks and takes with him. I told him I loved his music but it just wasn't the sound of the Doobie Brothers. He agreed. 9 billion people can say they thought Michael McDonald was great. Doesn't change the fact he changed the sound of the Doobie Brothers. Personally, it is like replacing Jimmy Buffet with Queen! Just doesn't have the same sound.
Apparently they used to play this as a jam song at nightclubs. Their producer Ted Templeman, suggested adding words, so Tom did that and voila. Great tune.
Did you know Jeff Skunk Baxter became a highly paid, highly sought after expert on electronic signal technology leading to a career DOD Contractor in the area of SIGINT
Excellent as usual-the "Tommy Johnston shuffle" as this used to be called.I keep waiting for that great Tiran Porter bassline to come banging in after the first few bars.!
Howard your the Dr. What a way to start the week....you Rock ...Thank you...I'm older and remember when that song hit am radio...it stopped us all in our tracks...people stopped and listened....this song made us all want to play guitar....again Thank you...your lesson brought back memories
Great tutorial ! Very detailed :) Only thing that could confuse people is your rhythm example at 6.12. You are using three down strokes which could could confuse people (may be because you try to only on the rhythm). In order to be able to play this (very cool :)) Cm7 part, it is crucial to play down -up - down strokes when the chord rings. This creates a very even 8th note rhythm, with the chord only ringing on the first (down), fourth (up) and seventh (down) stroke You do play this correctly of course in all the normal tempo examples ;)
This guitar part is always a cool one. Do you have vids of you in bands you played in? That would be nice to see. You have a great Channel with many songs that I use as a library. Nice work!
I'm curious and trying to learn. During the Cm7, Cm6 part, after the 2 down strokes, why do you "hang" at the bottom and start the triplets with an upstroke? Why not use that extra time after the 2nd down stroke to come to the top and start the triplets from the down stroke? Thanks.
Man, I really love how you teach. No excessive talking but just a great tutorial. Thx for your time
I've noticed your dog always comes over and lays down when you start a lesson.
It's like they know your filming, or maybe just thinks you're telling them a bed time story. lols
If I talk a little too loud, my cats evacuate immediately but I can strum at full volume and they'll just hang out next to me. Animals may be more responsive to music than some of us might think.
I saw an interview with Skunk Baxter. He said that he developed his “ca-chunka” style strum from playing by himself with no drummer. To him it added that element. The rest is history!
I totally get that. I have played solo my whole life, I have a great syncopated rhythm because of it.
There are tons of song instructions on yt but your way and style of teaching is really great and very accurate, I'm new to your Chanel but loving it thank you
Thanks so much :-)
You made the best teaching on how to play the rhythm of this song! 🎶 🎸 Thank you 🙏
Great video. And you are one of the few teachers who are right about the ‘love’ piece section. 👌🏼
I loved the Doobie Brothers with Tom Johnston. When he got sick and they brought in Michael McDonald it ruined the sound. Thanks so much for this lesson.
Tom Johnson was great. Michael McDonald the silver fox ruined the sound 😮 🙈 I don’t think so, my opinion anyway.
I disagree-both versions fabulous-the run of Doobie albums from Toulouse Street to Stampede is as good as any band at that time and better than most although I think the formula was wearing. a bit thin.Taking it to the Streets was a great transitional album with the introduction of McDonald-Minute by Minute is an ab solute stormer -completely different but high quality throughout.What i would say is that the one constant is Pat Simmonds who for me is a world class musician and composer- as well as the obvious Black water we get Clear as the Driven Snow-South City Midnight Lady-I cheat the hangman etc etc-all unique-and what a guitar player.
@moose6676 Everyone has an opinion but the sound of the Doobie Brothers was ruined when Tom left. China Grove, Listen to the Music, and Long Train Running is the Doobie Brothers. I met Michael McDonald in St Louis and had a few drinks and takes with him. I told him I loved his music but it just wasn't the sound of the Doobie Brothers. He agreed. 9 billion people can say they thought Michael McDonald was great. Doesn't change the fact he changed the sound of the Doobie Brothers. Personally, it is like replacing Jimmy Buffet with Queen! Just doesn't have the same sound.
I saw them in 77 or 78 at the Orphium in Boston Great then and still great music. I was 13 or 14 Great show with
Thin Lizzy.
2 different sounds,,,but both were great
Apparently they used to play this as a jam song at nightclubs. Their producer Ted Templeman, suggested adding words, so Tom did that and voila. Great tune.
Great lesson! We need more rhythm parts. I don’t understand why Howard only has 47k subscribers. Thank you!
I appreciate that!
Great lesson for a great song. Peace from California!
Did you know Jeff Skunk Baxter became a highly paid, highly sought after expert on electronic signal technology leading to a career DOD Contractor in the area of SIGINT
Best lesson for this song on CZcams!!! Thanks brother 😊
incredible teacher
Many people on CZcams didn’t get the chords right. But you did 💙
Great lesson! Would love a lesson on black water as well! 😄
Thanks get break down and your sound is fabulous. So many parts, how good/clever are these guys.
Thank you kindly!
Excellent as usual-the "Tommy Johnston shuffle" as this used to be called.I keep waiting for that great Tiran Porter bassline to come banging in after the first few bars.!
I think this is the “Sound” I have missed hearing! You nailed this! Thanks!
Thank you for sharing this full detailed articulation, appreciate that man❤
Howard your the Dr. What a way to start the week....you Rock ...Thank you...I'm older and remember when that song hit am radio...it stopped us all in our tracks...people stopped and listened....this song made us all want to play guitar....again Thank you...your lesson brought back memories
Thank you so much for the kind words :-)
Thank you so much for this! You explained very well and I live when you so the chords. Really helps!
Good demonstration ; thank you 🙏
Great tutorial ! Very detailed :)
Only thing that could confuse people is your rhythm example at 6.12. You are using three down strokes which could could confuse people (may be because you try to only on the rhythm). In order to be able to play this (very cool :)) Cm7 part, it is crucial to play down -up - down strokes when the chord rings. This creates a very even 8th note rhythm, with the chord only ringing on the first (down), fourth (up) and seventh (down) stroke You do play this correctly of course in all the normal tempo examples ;)
Thank you!! Such a cool song to learn😊
Great song and my favorite. Thanks!
I did not even know how to play a CM7, or Dsus4, wow!
Great lesson, well explained thank you very much! I think I play it very close to how you do it. Fun, fun funky song I've loved for 50 years.
Thank You! Very well done!
The best teacher.
Thank you :-)
This guitar part is always a cool one. Do you have vids of you in bands you played in? That would be nice to see. You have a great
Channel with many songs that I use as a library. Nice work!
Man!! This is so cool Thanks 🙏 ❤
PS The ‘Dsus(b6)’ chord can also be interpreted as a straightforward Gm (with a D as bass) ;)
Thanks man you are a great teacher !
Outstanding!!! Thanks man!
Nice job!
I'm curious and trying to learn. During the Cm7, Cm6 part, after the 2 down strokes, why do you "hang" at the bottom and start the triplets with an upstroke? Why not use that extra time after the 2nd down stroke to come to the top and start the triplets from the down stroke? Thanks.
a since ever Classic for me and also Baker Street
very good man pro.
Good stuff, Howard. Nice 1 Thanks for posting
Awesome vid.thanks
Thanks!
Thanks so much for the support :-)
Great lesson! I guess that chord after the Eb7 can also be described as Gm/D.
Yes it can :-)
Very good
Thanks :-)
Which model tele guitar & pups is this ?
sounds amazing what model tele is that???? appreciate u!
It's a standard American Tele :-)
And now I know!
Great strumming !--starts off ok --then it gets rather difficult ---takes a lotta practise --nasty chords !
Yes it does!