PICK WITHERS | Drum Tutorial - Sultans of Swing

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  • Опубликовано: 7 ноя 2024

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  • @Steve-e4j4h
    @Steve-e4j4h 27 дней назад +8

    Stumbled on Pick's video by accident. This guy is probably the most underrated rock drummer ever. For any young drummers out there who haven't listened to the album Making Movies, do so. The drumming on it is incredible. Not flash but just absolutely perfect for the songs.

    • @PickWithersTutorials
      @PickWithersTutorials  27 дней назад

      You are very kind. Thank you Steve

    • @fabienlouvel5536
      @fabienlouvel5536 18 дней назад +1

      Totally agree! What a subtlety and great inspiration. i always thought early DS drums were a great share in their fame.

  • @flashtheoriginal
    @flashtheoriginal Месяц назад +44

    You wont recall me, Pick. But I recall you very well. 1977 or 78, DS at Lowestoft's South Pier, You were unloading from the lorry and I asked for your autograph as an excited 15 year old - you were astonished as to why I wanted it and I was invited into the soundcheck. You had a black Honky Tonk t-shirt on and David Knopfler was joking around with you.
    Great drummer, great bloke. Great memories

  • @petestix46
    @petestix46 Месяц назад +8

    Holy crap! So nice to see the real guy that played all of those classics.thank you for sharing !

  • @zandola1
    @zandola1 Месяц назад +9

    A living legend. Pick Withers.

  • @FoardenotFord
    @FoardenotFord Месяц назад +3

    Pick Withers belongs in the conversation of the greatest rock drummers. He plays so tastefully, with lots of nuance and subtleties. This married so well with Mark’s lead guitar work, David’s rhythm, and John’s bass grooves. This is awesome, thank you so much for sharing.

  • @jamesbond4633
    @jamesbond4633 Месяц назад +20

    I just saw Ringo Starr play tonite and at 84 years old he still has such great feel for rhythym. Something about so many British drummers having that swing feel. The British guitarists all studied all the blues licks of the early American Blues Masters. I guess all the British drummers were studying all the American Big Band drummers to get that swing feel!!!! Great lesson. Thanks from Canada!!! Tunnel Of Love is amazing for drumming too!!!

  • @clemensschoberwalter5898
    @clemensschoberwalter5898 Месяц назад +8

    This man is my idol.

  • @hardcoremountainhat
    @hardcoremountainhat Месяц назад +1

    I can remember this song from when i was very young. Everytime it came on i waited for the timebell part. I still play it often 40 years later. Thanks Pick, youre a legend!

  • @MagicalDrums
    @MagicalDrums Месяц назад +16

    Pick, nobody can play Sultans like you. I mean , there's so many covers and it's always boring. You're the best. I also like what you do on Once Upon In The West. It's pure gold!

  • @johnniesmith6872
    @johnniesmith6872 Месяц назад +3

    The feel that pick has for this is undeniable it's like his personal signature or imprint just awesome

  • @thomasomalley5537
    @thomasomalley5537 Месяц назад +3

    One of the best. Something about picks playing on the dire straits albums that cannot be beaten or copied. The man has it whatever it is.

  • @501sqn3
    @501sqn3 Месяц назад +13

    Best Drummer D.S ever had by a mile , so neat and sophisticated 👏👏👏👏👍

    • @tomriley6957
      @tomriley6957 Месяц назад +4

      Totally agree !

    • @501sqn3
      @501sqn3 Месяц назад +1

      @@tomriley6957 👍🥁

    • @tarjei
      @tarjei Месяц назад +2

      So true

    • @PickWithersTutorials
      @PickWithersTutorials  Месяц назад +1

      Thank you

    • @501sqn3
      @501sqn3 Месяц назад +1

      @@PickWithersTutorials OMG, that's not actually you is it Sir??!!!!.....
      IF it is, I am deeply, deeply honoured 😊

  • @tomatengarage5608
    @tomatengarage5608 24 дня назад +1

    Great. Finally...Pick Withers...! The only drummer the band ever needed.... when you left the group I immediately lost interest. I still love listening to the first albums today. They are timeless and absolute classics for me.
    Another crazy thing: I've been to a lot of concerts, seen everything I wanted to - but unfortunately never Dire Straits. When Pick left, I didn't feel like going anyway. Warm greetings from Germany, dear Pick. Michael.

  • @gwonya
    @gwonya 28 дней назад +1

    The world was so rightfully knocked out when Mark Knopfler surfaced with his incredible tone and licks but man oh man Pick knocked me out too. Would never forget that name and the brilliance of his playing. So great to hear from you again today.
    - Toronto

  • @julioluiz
    @julioluiz Месяц назад +1

    a true musician, serves the song with feeling and creativity; a favourite of mine forever! thanks for everything!

  • @BennyTheBusker
    @BennyTheBusker Месяц назад +3

    Pick, that’s an excellent tutorial! Thanks a million for sharing. Please post more, you are are great teacher as well as a superb drummer!

  • @khlee4069
    @khlee4069 Месяц назад +12

    Mr. Withers, your drumming is always musical. Stay healthy.

  • @possibleot1167
    @possibleot1167 Месяц назад +5

    I thank you Mr Withers for this timeless classic.. my favourite song of all time 🙏🏼

  • @justinhowe2882
    @justinhowe2882 Месяц назад +1

    This is so cool, what a legend ❤

  • @paulrhodesquinn
    @paulrhodesquinn Месяц назад +3

    I’ve loved your playing since I first heard Sultans. Bought the album and it changed my life. Pro keys player for 30 years now. Your fills are the tastiest thing on the whole song. Percussion poetry! What a gent you are too.

  • @davidkopec9442
    @davidkopec9442 Месяц назад +1

    Terrific feel, so cool to see this. Thank you.

  • @chrismorgan7494
    @chrismorgan7494 Месяц назад +2

    I love your work with Spring. What a fantastic album.

  • @lavallee1963
    @lavallee1963 Месяц назад +2

    Oh ...Pick Withers master drummer...and Spring drummer, masters of progressive rock.

    • @PickWithersTutorials
      @PickWithersTutorials  Месяц назад +2

      @@lavallee1963 Spring was his favourite project.

    • @lavallee1963
      @lavallee1963 Месяц назад +2

      @@PickWithersTutorials His album is an absolute gem. Greetins.

  • @bobc.5698
    @bobc.5698 Месяц назад +1

    I was born in 1970, I dont know what year it this song came out....but it always moved me. My Dad only had A.M. radio in the car back then....when Sultans came on, it was always a musical journey in my mind....and I always anticipated the 'Time Bell' part.

  • @melon-cl
    @melon-cl 10 дней назад

    I have a pair of drum sticks given to me by Pick when he lived in the Monmouth area - my most treasured possession.

  • @Bob-tq2jv
    @Bob-tq2jv 29 дней назад +1

    Great to see some good drum work. Sultans of Swing was such a great track. Cheers Pick. Subbed

  • @paullacotta5645
    @paullacotta5645 Месяц назад +1

    Dear Pick, I’m so happy and grateful to see your channel. You’re a great drummer and musician so big thanks to you!❤

  • @pugetlexus
    @pugetlexus Месяц назад +1

    dude ! Mr Withers i should say. how great a joy to express my gratitude to you when i thought the opportunity would never arise.
    here it is
    i was a young lad west coast of the US when The Straits hit. even the sticks at that time, in my hands were UFO's
    your work on those early recordings were and remain to be precious to me.
    why?
    in your work there is a sense of swing, a dancing on the quarter note. not enuf to fall off but enough to make the work breathe. i adored that and i still do. delicate might be a term but to drive the Straits, needs more than delicacy. it needs power.
    grace. yea that word works. graceful playing. remember at that time the leading lights were Powell, Appice, Bohnam, Baker, Palmer ( but he is in a different class). Ric Lee, moon,thunder on huge drums.
    your work was more like singing lilting. it entered my ears and has stayed in my brain all these years later. after millions of notes played in a pro career, i often did reach for my 20" medium ride and try for that cutting gentle swing ride feel you gave that music of so long ago. its really precious.
    other things i learned from you is you never ever got in the way of the music. Mark is not a huge voice and your work never walked on that, always seemed supportive directed and intent on time and feel and you didnt make a big deal of it. i loved that. like Phil Ehart of Kansas. just play it baby. and i did for a quarter century carried a lot of what i heard you do onto the bandstand with me and used it every night, and never ever thought i would have the opportunity i have right now of telling you how deeply you affected my work.
    When you left The Straits, i left too.
    i see Danny Cummings is covering your work , and his playing is top flight, the fills and little intricacies you brought to those tunes are missing and they are missed.
    wow i got to tell you this. thank you. im 64 and done with music now. we have spent our lifetimes together and have never met
    thank you
    dave, oregon usa

  • @fabienlouvel5536
    @fabienlouvel5536 18 дней назад +1

    Sir, let me tell you that in my opinion, the drums patterns and subtle you layed over Sultans of swing changed my way i listen to music. Thanks for sharing this video and maybe, if you could shed some info about the duet drum/guitar from tunnel of love, that would be much appreciated!

  • @marksimpson2321
    @marksimpson2321 Месяц назад +2

    Wow. Fabulous to hear and see Pick talk about this iconic track. ❤😊

  • @captaincool5387
    @captaincool5387 Месяц назад

    I love the drums in Sultans of Swing - that parradiddle fill is so sick

    • @PickWithersTutorials
      @PickWithersTutorials  Месяц назад

      Thanks. It’s not a paradiddle! Explained on video

    • @captaincool5387
      @captaincool5387 29 дней назад

      @@PickWithersTutorials yeah I posted the comment then 15 seconds later you explained its not a paradiddle.
      This is the real Pick Withers? It's an honor to talk to you sir.

  • @js6393
    @js6393 Месяц назад +2

    Thank you Mr Withers. I think too often drummers do not get enough credit for not only the way they play, but the creativity they bring to their performance. Hearing this song at a young age was definitely a formative moment for me and the way you played the "time bell" absolutely made the song for me. Truly inspiring.

  • @shanebrbich5698
    @shanebrbich5698 Месяц назад +3

    God bless you Pick
    You are the best!
    👍🇦🇺

  • @davidgilroy1214
    @davidgilroy1214 Месяц назад +1

    Hi Pick, I started gigging at 14 back in 79. You were such an inspiration. God bless you mate.

  • @pirated8557
    @pirated8557 16 дней назад +1

    How cool 👍🏼
    Watched you guys Birmingham Odeon 1979 or 80 ace

  • @NaturallyPawfect
    @NaturallyPawfect Месяц назад +2

    I can’t cope Dad you’re so cute man 🫶🥰 genius drummer too obv!!! but also super cute 😅

  • @ermark2
    @ermark2 Месяц назад +9

    You're a legend Pick👏👏

  • @alef9366
    @alef9366 Месяц назад +1

    Man, you're one of those who taught me drumming through their recordings. I had high hopes back in the day! It turned out they were just dreams but still - thank you so much for all those lessons through the Walkman!!

  • @neilgraves5069
    @neilgraves5069 Месяц назад +1

    Superb , so glad to find you on youtube Pick Thanks ❤

  • @ericcraig6602
    @ericcraig6602 Месяц назад +3

    SIMPLE , BASIC & TO THE POINT ☝️☝️☝️

  • @nicholasprotz4297
    @nicholasprotz4297 Месяц назад +2

    Great drummer. Best the straits ever had.

  • @milor966
    @milor966 Месяц назад +1

    Class drummer...always

  • @harryrammer
    @harryrammer Месяц назад +1

    Nice to see a drummer instructing a guitarist for a change!

  • @jonathanbeyer7852
    @jonathanbeyer7852 Месяц назад +2

    One of the great drum tracks of all time. Skate away is a top ten track of all time.

  • @digger76
    @digger76 Месяц назад +2

    Incredible, more than 30 years ago I had only a vinyl with pictures of four dire straits members, an now, I can tell directly thanks for your music. Cheers from Brasil.

  • @monkwhitley
    @monkwhitley Месяц назад +1

    Love the washing line ❤ I myself have similar set up - house to tree I mean not drum kit . Thank you Mr Withers for your contribution to the soundtrack of my life .

    • @PickWithersTutorials
      @PickWithersTutorials  Месяц назад

      couldn’t believe it when I saw he hadn’t taken the washing down

  • @StraimanNunes
    @StraimanNunes Месяц назад +1

    What a pleasure to see him giving these tips. Great Pick, a master of his instrument! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💎❤️

  • @MarkGoudie
    @MarkGoudie Месяц назад +1

    The ultimate !! The best and cleanest drummer I have heard just perfection.
    Thanks so much pick

  • @robertocavedon3308
    @robertocavedon3308 29 дней назад +1

    Hi Pick! I hope we could meet again in Rome, someday!!! A big hug!

  • @Mudge07
    @Mudge07 Месяц назад +1

    I really appreciate the original outlook on the subtle rhythms that set apart the syncopations and basic beat. The hi-hat settings also put your stamp on a classic; which many a jam player wants to keep in their repertoire as a standard.

  • @robinbolton6064
    @robinbolton6064 Месяц назад +1

    Pleasure to meet you here Mr Withers.
    Thank you for some fantastic tips.
    Well done.
    I’ll be back Sir

  • @Iaintaylorart60
    @Iaintaylorart60 Месяц назад +1

    Superb Mr Withers. Your drumming on all the albums stands out, most of all that crazy fill on Tunnel Of Love. Stay well and keep inspiring.

  • @frank290862
    @frank290862 Месяц назад +2

    This channel is an excellent idea. Looking forward to learning some cool tips from a proper old school drummer.

  • @ericsson1975
    @ericsson1975 Месяц назад +1

    Love this stuff, Pick you're a legend, what a drummer! 🔝

  • @martinooo29
    @martinooo29 Месяц назад +1

    OMG so glad to find this, the roots of my drumming and my feel come from listening to your playing on that particular Dire Straits record. You are a legend!!! Good to see you Sir!!!

  • @mattwinkett6238
    @mattwinkett6238 Месяц назад +1

    This guy is an unbelievable player.

  • @zieton2
    @zieton2 Месяц назад +1

    Hallo Pick Withers, bitte mehr davon! Habe dich 1979 in Düsseldorf erlebt…..🤗danke!

  • @luisfernando-mm3jt
    @luisfernando-mm3jt Месяц назад +2

    You the reason i play the drums

  • @User-jk8wq
    @User-jk8wq Месяц назад +1

    Wow, a lesson from the man himself!

  • @chebghobbi
    @chebghobbi Месяц назад

    Great to hear you still have your iconic sound, Pick.
    I bought Bert Jansch's A Rare Conundrum a couple of years ago and had no idea you played on that album, but then Looking for a Home started and I recognised your sound straight away.

  • @avlisk
    @avlisk Месяц назад +3

    I hope people remember how good Poco was, and how good George was in that band. Nice shout-out.

  • @Cashiez
    @Cashiez 5 дней назад

    Thanks for posting pick :-)

  • @spears104
    @spears104 Месяц назад

    Thank you very much. I will be studying this video!

  • @kevinroche1171
    @kevinroche1171 Месяц назад

    What a treat, I loved his playing , great touch and feel

  • @cosmicmauve
    @cosmicmauve Месяц назад +1

    I'm so glad you are doing this. Just the other day I was thinking of who are some of the great drummers and your name popped into my head. I don't speak music so all I cans say is I enjoy your style. I will echo what another commenter asked for: _Water of Love_ would be great to learn about.

  • @potterbat3995
    @potterbat3995 Месяц назад +4

    Pick has fantastic natural technique

  • @faisalahmad3309
    @faisalahmad3309 28 дней назад +1

    Thank you 👍

  • @drumhead869
    @drumhead869 Месяц назад

    Glad to see you Pick ....just to let you know you are one of my favourite drummers ....

  • @emmanuelroul1367
    @emmanuelroul1367 Месяц назад +1

    Mr Withers i am very happy to see you And heard you are my young DS think you for all ❤❤❤❤ to france !!!

  • @ThePensaBoy
    @ThePensaBoy Месяц назад +2

    Thank you Pick for this jewel

  • @jrfrondelli2023
    @jrfrondelli2023 Месяц назад

    Wow, Pick! Man, am I happy to see YOU online!!! Drummer-to-drummer (65 year old American here), I must say that I have REALLY enjoyed your work since I first heard "Sultans Of Swing" in 1978, while sitting in the tech shop of Electric Lady Studios in NYC. Real simple, yet creative parts. I still play "Sultans..." with an 80's tribute band, and your parts were perfect, so I don't mess with the program, especially when "...the time bell rings". The rest of the Dire Straits stuff was equally as badass! Lady Rider, Making Movies..... ALL cool!!! 😊 Looking forward to your videos.

  • @josemiguelgomes
    @josemiguelgomes Месяц назад +1

    Amazing! Thank you Pick.

  •  Месяц назад +1

    Great cover, nice example also for my beginner Students, thanks for sharing !

  • @robertelovsson8344
    @robertelovsson8344 Месяц назад

    Lovely, can’t wait for more videos!!!

  • @andrew007s
    @andrew007s Месяц назад +1

    This is a superb video of my favorite song! Thanks for sharing. Your drumming is brilliant. Are there any books you can suggest to learn from?

  • @joebloggs4369
    @joebloggs4369 Месяц назад +1

    Excellent.

  • @MB-mw1xr
    @MB-mw1xr Месяц назад +1

    I have always loved his drum sound on Skateaway. A really cool but unconventional song.

  • @regaltip8A
    @regaltip8A Месяц назад +1

    Very nice. I played many years with an old friend of yours from Leicester - Jim Gannon.

  • @reniltonmp
    @reniltonmp Месяц назад +1

    I love your drumming.

  • @aquimermo
    @aquimermo Месяц назад +1

    Lenda viva!!!!!!! Melhor batera do DS

  • @agentling1
    @agentling1 Месяц назад +2

    Nice one Pick, great stuff. Couple of friendly suggestions for any future videos - sit Luca closer to the camera (other side of the kit) to be more audible when you play louder and film in landscape for anyone wanting to watch through a tv. Hope all is well with you. Lots of love from Spain

  • @johncollins5552
    @johncollins5552 Месяц назад +1

    I learned so much from listening to Pick , Charlie Watts and Brian Downey that lead me on to Joe Morello.
    I adore the bass drum rhythm on Skateaway that sounds like double bass drum but isnt, genius!
    Sadly I never saw Pick live here on the 6 West coast of Ireland in Galway but have seen Charlie twice and got introduced to Brian Downey after he played a Rory Gallagher tribute, he is awesome, jazz swing with rock like Pick imo.❤

  • @cholo6830
    @cholo6830 Месяц назад +1

    Grande pick come suonare la batteria nella sua totalità.il primo album dei Dire e un esempio unico

  • @ClassicVibes_69
    @ClassicVibes_69 Месяц назад +1

    Pick, what you guys did back in those days. Wish the 4 of you would only get together one more time, just for the sheer fun of it….

  • @stephenjapp6776
    @stephenjapp6776 29 дней назад

    First heard your unique drumming on the 'Spring' album in 1971 (Golden Fleece, the Prisoner, et al)......maybe not a commercial success, but it was some of the best prog rock of the time. Happy memories. Thankyou.

  • @johnnysenser
    @johnnysenser Месяц назад

    It’s these subtle touches that make your drumming unique, Dire Straits never quite sounded as good without you ! You added an energy and flair to the songs. Cheers

  • @rickdeckard6687
    @rickdeckard6687 Месяц назад +2

    Great Pick! Thanks a lot. If you want, when possible, a tutorial of In the Gallery and Skateaway.

  • @wateroftyne
    @wateroftyne Месяц назад +1

    Nice to hear it played how it should be!

  • @garethparr9482
    @garethparr9482 Месяц назад +1

    Great drummer!!

  • @Alberto_2023_
    @Alberto_2023_ Месяц назад +1

    Parabéns 👏👏👏👏👏👏🏆

  • @Frankyboy666
    @Frankyboy666 Месяц назад +1

    And he never bothered removing that Stagg label! 1:52 Thanks for your great drumming Pick!

  • @reddieseled
    @reddieseled Месяц назад +1

    Nice to see you know how to get tone out of just how to hold the sticks properly too. Too many people also choke the hold of the stick which believe it or not is also part of the tone you get from the drum.

  • @woofla123
    @woofla123 Месяц назад +1

    Hi Pick, nice to see you. Remember with great pleasure watching you and the band every night when we supported DS on the tour, Lee Fardon and the Legionnaires. Hope you’re keeping well. Rob.

  • @telegraphroadfr
    @telegraphroadfr Месяц назад +1

    Excelent!! Great Pick :)

  • @jukesjointOG
    @jukesjointOG Месяц назад +5

    From what I’ve heard, Harry doesn’t mind, if he doesn’t make the scene.

  • @shanebrbich5698
    @shanebrbich5698 Месяц назад +2

    Hello again Mr Withers! I just realised you are new to YT! Hope you are well!
    Keep posting your mastery on YT you’ll do very well!
    Please do “Water of Love”
    Keep on keeping on sir!
    👍🇦🇺

    • @cosmicmauve
      @cosmicmauve Месяц назад

      I'd love to hear Water of Love too! Great suggestion.

    • @PickWithersTutorials
      @PickWithersTutorials  Месяц назад

      @@shanebrbich5698 will do Shane

    • @shanebrbich5698
      @shanebrbich5698 Месяц назад

      @@PickWithersTutorials
      You’ve made my day month and year sir!
      Many many more people will be so happy for this!
      Never ever underestimate your influence on our musical history sir!
      You are much loved and appreciated!
      👍🇦🇺

  • @pjlogan386
    @pjlogan386 Месяц назад +1

    Great Pick thanks, seen you playing with Rab Noaks on old OGWT.cheers

  • @drummer78
    @drummer78 Месяц назад +3

    Legend

  • @hydorah
    @hydorah Месяц назад +1

    I think what's most telling about this is there weren't a million pounds worth of drum and mics in a studio here. Definitely a setup any improver / intermediate could put together and the toms sounded a bit bonky. But put it all together in front of the right man and it sounds like the dream. I think I might have got the Pink Floyd reference. A saucerful of secrets 🙂 I want more of your secrets so I've subbed up. Lovely guitar tones too !

    • @PickWithersTutorials
      @PickWithersTutorials  Месяц назад

      @@hydorah it’s his grandsons first kit. Cost a hundred pounds. It Pick loves it😀

  • @coyumbo3427
    @coyumbo3427 Месяц назад +1

    This is great! Thanks for sharing this! Would love to know the hi-hat used in this tutorial and the hi-hat used on the actual song on the original record.

    • @PickWithersTutorials
      @PickWithersTutorials  Месяц назад +1

      @@coyumbo3427 trying to find out ! He says he can’t remember at moment!!!

    • @coyumbo3427
      @coyumbo3427 Месяц назад

      @@PickWithersTutorials Oh! OK! It certainly was a very long time ago! I have been a huge fan of his drumming and especially his hi-hat playing in particular and I adore the hi-hat sound throughout that first album. I love his hi-hat sound on all the D.S. albums that he played on, but that first album is my favorite. Hopefully it will come back to him.🙂