Back in the early 60s when I learned this song (no videos, no digital recordings, no mag tape, just vinyl), what you do as a 5-4 pull off on the A string I did as a 5-4 slide with my little finger --I developed my first friction blister on my little finger as a result.
I had the first Ventures record in 1963 when I first got a guitar, and this was the Honkey Tonk I learned. Your performance is flawless! Great tone, too! Just like the record.
“Honky Tonk” is one of the very first riffs and rhythms I learned on guitar, too. That, and the “Peter Gunn” riff. It’s a blues shuffle in E, the most basic blues of all. Bill Doggett and his band wrote and recorded it in 1956, and I (along with the guys I learned from) heard it from The Ventures, on the “Walk Don”t Run” album, 1960. By then it had already been covered by several people, and is one of the most covered early R&B songs.
Awesome job as usual Tom! One of the greatest classic instrumentals of that era….and clearly the best version of it! Thanks again Tom for reigniting my passion for the regular guitar after spending 20 odd years as a bass player!
Great Bob, oh I mean Tom.😂 Just like Bob Bogel of the Ventures in the late '50's. I have the album. played this one over and over and attempted to play it as a kid on an old box guitar. I never have it right like you Tom.😢 Thanks!!
I really enjoy your videos. I grew up playing the Ventures' tunes at teen hops and my high school dances. I recently watched a RUclips video of the Ventures' "Rap City" and immediately thought of you creating tabs and a backing track. The backing track makes this tune and would be a great addition to your next project; I'd have to buy it.
Another song to add to my list. Just need to finish up Because. So far, I have learned 12 of your songs, although several were ones that I played as a kid but a couple incorrectly which you helped me fix.Thanks for all the work you put into them and also into making the backing tracks. While I can and have used Garage Band to make my own, I cannot match your level of professionalism. Thanks, you are the best!
Hi Tom, I am very thankful for you're channel! It has been a great help to my playing/understanding.. I was wondering if you would do an episode on the song "Moon Child" from the Out Of Limits album? It is my favorite Ventures album so anything you put up Ill be sure to watch! Thank you!!
Excellent Tom! I had forgotten all about this song by the Ventures. One day, I'd like to learn it but there are many other Venture songs, that you've performed, that I want to learn first. Especially the easier ones. Ya gotta start somewhere. LOL
Thanks Once More For The memories Tom... PS. Looking to buy another Telecaster, amplifier, etc etc in the near future... Thought I could give it up... First time in my life I was WRONG lol...
Hey Tom, nice would be if you would offer each backing track on its on, because i get it bundle is much more effective for you but i just picked like 10-15track but they are all over your bundles... i would appriciate it. thank youuu for this cool style, which is coming more and more back to us
Can’t find a listing for this backing track anywhere on your links Tom? Please supply a link so that we can perhaps buy the track to play to. Thank you 👍
Really Brilliant! Thank you for sharing this with us all Tom. Now some of us have a chance to learn it. I needed something to inspire me to start playing again. 🌌💕🌠👌🙋♂️
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Can't believe I forgot how great this stuff was. Extraordinary for its day and still holds up rockin'. You do it awesome justice.
Back in the early 60s when I learned this song (no videos, no digital recordings, no mag tape, just vinyl), what you do as a 5-4 pull off on the A string I did as a 5-4 slide with my little finger --I developed my first friction blister on my little finger as a result.
One of my favorite Ventures tracks. Great version, great guitar, thanks. 🎸 🎧🎶
Everything about this was just phenomenal.
Have you heard the Ventures' version?
Nice beautiful play Honk Tonk Ventures ‘s song.👍🎸👏🙏😊
I had the first Ventures record in 1963 when I first got a guitar, and this was the Honkey Tonk I learned. Your performance is flawless! Great tone, too! Just like the record.
Thank you!
Thanks Tom, that was a toe-tapper! I’d love to see your version of Hot Rod Lincoln.
“Honky Tonk” is one of the very first riffs and rhythms I learned on guitar, too. That, and the “Peter Gunn” riff.
It’s a blues shuffle in E, the most basic blues of all. Bill Doggett and his band wrote and recorded it in 1956, and
I (along with the guys I learned from) heard it from The Ventures, on the “Walk Don”t Run” album, 1960. By then it
had already been covered by several people, and is one of the most covered early R&B songs.
I’m rereading Jimi Hendrix’s bio and this is one of the first songs he played at his Spanish Castle Magic show!
I heard it’s very far away
Rock n country blues
Awesome job as usual Tom! One of the greatest classic instrumentals of that era….and clearly the best version of it! Thanks again Tom for reigniting my passion for the regular guitar after spending 20 odd years as a bass player!
Great Bob, oh I mean Tom.😂 Just like Bob Bogel of the Ventures in the late '50's. I have the album.
played this one over and over and attempted to play it as a kid on an old box guitar.
I never have it right like you Tom.😢
Thanks!!
You're awesome, Tom! Thank you for all of the wonderful music, and for all of the work that you put into your content and learning resources!
Awesome! I've been playing the Ventures version on my 1961 Jazzmaster for the past 60 years. Hoping the backing track is available soon!
Amazing playing and even better tone, thanks Mr. Tom.
forever Surf, tanks Máster Tom👍👍👍🎸🎸🎸🏄
dude you singlehandedly inspired me to pick up my guitar again your videos are incredible
I really enjoy your videos. I grew up playing the Ventures' tunes at teen hops and my high school dances.
I recently watched a RUclips video of the Ventures' "Rap City" and immediately thought of you creating
tabs and a backing track. The backing track makes this tune and would be a great addition to your next
project; I'd have to buy it.
Thanks Tom for the video. I use to play that song years ago in clubs. I will take the tab your showing and relearn it. Thanks 👍☺️
What a wonderful rendition. Solid, clean and R-O-C-K-I-N!!!
I have never heard this song before but his was awesome. I will be buying this backing track for sure.
Absolutely loved this, well done and so clean.👍👍❤🎸
C'est sublime et ça fait remonter des souvenirs de tout ces grands groupes dont vous reprenez les titres à merveille 😉
My favourite youtube channel. Great vid, thanks!
Thanks,especially the excellent transcription
Another song to add to my list. Just need to finish up Because. So far, I have learned 12 of your songs, although several were ones that I played as a kid but a couple incorrectly which you helped me fix.Thanks for all the work you put into them and also into making the backing tracks. While I can and have used Garage Band to make my own, I cannot match your level of professionalism. Thanks, you are the best!
Great playing tom great vid great sound.😊
Parabéns!!! É 10!
Como siempre impecable Tom! Ya me aprendí con tus videos Runaway y Surf Rider! Saludos de Ushuaia, Argentina!!!
Nota 10!!!
Nice work! Some challenging parts to play in this one
O.M.G. I have been waiting for a couple of years for that since I requested. Thank you so much... getting the guitar back out of hiding.
thanks tom learnt a lot from these turnarounds
Thank you! I can use this rendition as accompaniment for my sax in my live shows!
One of my favorite Ventures songs I play but you play it much better.
Awesome Amazing Incredible
Ohhh yes one of my favourites, great job Tom 👍
Hi Tom, I am very thankful for you're channel! It has been a great help to my playing/understanding..
I was wondering if you would do an episode on the song "Moon Child" from the Out Of Limits album?
It is my favorite Ventures album so anything you put up Ill be sure to watch! Thank you!!
Have loved this song forever. Great job.
just perfect great lesson of blues thanks Tom
Amazing! great job! well played and a good tone! 👍👍👍👍
Great stuff again Tom Happy music.
I like your rocking tunes
Excellent as always Tom!
Good job. finally saw how it is played !
Excellent Tom! I had forgotten all about this song by the Ventures. One day, I'd like to learn it but there are many other Venture
songs, that you've performed, that I want to learn first. Especially the easier ones. Ya gotta start somewhere. LOL
Great job…Thanks…Cheers Bob
Ola desde Brazil Good
Classic Cool Tom.
Thanks.
Thanks Once More For The memories Tom... PS. Looking to buy another Telecaster, amplifier, etc etc in the near future... Thought I could give it up... First time in my life I was WRONG lol...
Always liked this, nice one Tom.
Tom siempre entregando calidad.
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Hey Tom, nice would be if you would offer each backing track on its on, because i get it bundle is much more effective for you but i just picked like 10-15track but they are all over your bundles... i would appriciate it. thank youuu for this cool style, which is coming more and more back to us
Each backing track is offered on its own
really? 🤭 ok... then you got a long time tab customer! thanks sooo much for your effort you put in, for making those!
Awesome man. Well done
Fabulous! 👍🏻
Loved it Tom! Duane 🇨🇦
Exelet…tanks…greets from Mexico
Can’t find a listing for this backing track anywhere on your links Tom? Please supply a link so that we can perhaps buy the track to play to. Thank you 👍
It’s not available yet
Tom Conlon Please let us know when it is, thank you 👍
Nice one!
W0W ! same as the original by the Ventures except it's better played. A 10/10 !
the ventures//red river valleys/sealed with a kiss /
Excellent!!!
Hi Tom, Is the Tab PDF available for this on your Surf E-book?
Sorry, no
please do a tutorial on the original tune in f. i know you can play it 😁.
I think I did. It’s somewhere on my channel
Really Brilliant! Thank you for sharing this with us all Tom. Now some of us have a chance to learn it. I needed something to inspire me to start playing again. 🌌💕🌠👌🙋♂️
WOW!!
First song I learned
j aime j aime
I want to hear you play some Yngwie Malmsteen ✨🎸🇺🇸
Yeah ok, coming right up
Send to see boy!!!!
I like this better than country honky tonk.
👏
“ So nice.”
Like deployed 👍
😎🎸✅
Here's to Ben.
Don't be a wimp... play in in the key of 'F' like you're s'pose to.
The Ventures version is in E kind sir