Its so amazing to me that the songs of bands I treasured and always went to hear, when I was in my teens, are becoming popular again. Wise words to save us.
This is the first song I remember as a child..maybe it was the hippies that lived next door.. but I will learn this.. you've already taught me so many other songs..
Youngblood's were the first professional live band I ever saw. The cafe a go go in Greenwich Village I guess about 1965 Maybe. They were great . Banana was hot stuff and Jesse Colin Young could sure sing. Hope they're doing well. Oh yeah and the warm-up Act was a new single artist named Richie Havens. Real nice guy
Ok, now this is freaky. I played this great song in my college band, 1966. Capo @ 2, same picking and little chord shape for the intro licks, but the kicker is ... I was playing a cherry red, gold plated (like they all were) ES 345, too. Only differences? 1) My guitar had a factory Bigsby, and 2) you play it way better than I did in ‘66! Great as always, James. What a treat to see it played on the same guitar I played back in the day. Those were the days, my friends ...
Yep indeed - GREAT to hear you play, especially one of my favourite tunes. I remember your post playing it on a yellow/gold Gretsch. Hope all is well health-wise.
Saw JCY at the Santa Cruz Civic sometime in the 70's. Wow, he could rock and had such an effortless way, such a smooth voice that could make the Sirens of yore dash their heads against the bulkhead of the Argonaut
I remember when this song would play on the airwaves, and the warmongering hawks would make fun of the Hippie lyrics, advocating harmony and peace. During my college years, I got to meet the recording engineer for the first Youngbloods album.
Great selection. That second guitar part was always so cool. For those who wish to play rhythm to JJ's exquisite lead work, you're in the key of A (no capo). For the verse, it jumps back and forth from A to G until the chorus. When playing A, no finger on the B string, 2nd fret. When playin the G chord, no finger on high E, 3rd fret. That way, you get that earthy airy/open chord feel to it.
Congrats on new guitar! Bit the bullet on 04 Hummingbird! Totally inspiring and I'm not a big acoustic guy or wasn't lol! Does this mean the black Es is gone? Any reason you decided to go for natural Dove and replace the old one? That was quite unique but both awesome! Love the red back and sides contrast to natural top!
One of the greatest songs of the 1960s. Goosebumps.
James James is so smooth, like butter! Great job!
Very good James. Authentic cover. Now I learned. Grateful.
Great song and sentiment. Jesse Colin Young's voice is like silk. He had a great song called 4 in the morning early on. Nice job, JJ, as always.
Its so amazing to me that the songs of bands I treasured and always went to hear, when I was in my teens, are becoming popular again. Wise words to save us.
This is the first song I remember as a child..maybe it was the hippies that lived next door.. but I will learn this.. you've already taught me so many other songs..
Youngblood's were
the first professional live band I ever saw. The cafe a go go in Greenwich Village I guess about 1965 Maybe. They were great . Banana was hot stuff and Jesse Colin Young could sure sing. Hope they're doing well.
Oh yeah and the warm-up Act was a new single artist named Richie Havens. Real nice guy
Good song for today's world. Thanks JJ.
That ES 345 sounds good...and always GREAT to hear you play.
Beautiful! I learn so much watching you play. Thank you for sharing your talents.
Qué bonita canción, gracias James......larga vida a esos dedos!!!
Ok, now this is freaky. I played this great song in my college band, 1966. Capo @ 2, same picking and little chord
shape for the intro licks, but the kicker is ... I was playing a cherry red, gold plated (like they all were) ES 345, too.
Only differences? 1) My guitar had a factory Bigsby, and 2) you play it way better than I did in ‘66! Great as always,
James. What a treat to see it played on the same guitar I played back in the day. Those were the days, my friends ...
Always loved that song.the young bloods were great.
What could have brought this song to mind in January of 2019...? Glad you're back in the saddle, JJ. Stay well!
Excellent performance,, I’ve always loved that song ... Great choice ... thanks for sharing
I'm trying to teach myself how to play this song. You did an excellent job of this. Thank you so much for sharing.
Oh hell yeah, JJ!!! Busting out a serious classic!! Great job, awesome selection👍
This song is one of my favourites. Thanks for the tip James and have a great Rock'n Roll day!
So glad to see you on the mend. This song is so evocative! Wonderful choice. Thanks for this and all your posts.
Nice!
I remember my oldest brother bringing home that 45 when it first came out.
Yep indeed - GREAT to hear you play, especially one of my favourite tunes. I remember your post playing it on a yellow/gold Gretsch. Hope all is well health-wise.
Put a big smile on my face. Thanks James.
I miss the 60's!
I saw them in a field at nite on the campus of U. of South Fla. In '75. It was cool. I showed up buzzed just in time to hear this song.
Saw JCY at the Santa Cruz Civic sometime in the 70's. Wow, he could rock and had such an effortless way, such a smooth voice that could make the Sirens of yore dash their heads against the bulkhead of the Argonaut
This is my favorite work of yours, and that's really saying something too.
you never disappoint James.
Excellent. . Love this song. I'll be working on that solo till I get it right.
Love this song. I can't help but picture Derek Smalls mouthing "we love you" every time hear it, though. Damn you and your rockumentary, Marty!
Great cover of a classic song. Thanks for posting this video.
Another great song to cover JJ thanks for sharing ✌🏻
Holy cow, I was literally JUST listening to this. Many thanks. The Indigo Girls also did a pretty good rendition of this classic.
Glad you are back...You obviously had a ton of music packed away waiting to play again!
I remember when this song would play on the airwaves, and the warmongering hawks would make fun of the Hippie lyrics, advocating harmony and peace. During my college years, I got to meet the recording engineer for the first Youngbloods album.
Love it. ❤
Real nice job, always wanted to know how this was played
Than you
Sweet guitar. Could definitely hear some Keith Chuck licks coming from that thing.
Awesome cover!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow man!!! Gospel
I love this version
Tsk Tsk Tsk.... That "Do Not Remove" tag on your amp... ;-)
Great job as always! My favorite decade!
Tasty playing as usual on this classic and a new Purple Violets sweatshirt to boot.
FANTASTIC!!!! Spot on! You did Jerry Corbitt right!!
Men, beautiful guitar!!!
Great Ear for this stuff! A Dino Valenti classic.
nice job dude that was awsome👍👍👍
Wow...perfect, thank you!
I’ve learned a lot from you my friend. Thank You! 😊❤️
Es sound awesome thanks JJ Godbless
Great Job! On my one day list!
I agree...everybody love one another!
Perfectly done!
Great selection. That second guitar part was always so cool.
For those who wish to play rhythm to JJ's exquisite lead work, you're in the key of A (no capo). For the verse, it jumps back and forth from A to G until the chorus. When playing A, no finger on the B string, 2nd fret. When playin the G chord, no finger on high E, 3rd fret. That way, you get that earthy airy/open chord feel to it.
...thanks for this song !
Written by Chet Powers AKA Dino Valenti who achieved some fame with the band Quicksilver Messenger Service. Great song. Nicely done.
Well done Purple Eagle!!
Awesome! Thanks so much! I’ve been wanting to learn this song for a long time
Nice! Go Purple Eagles!
I've been watching allot of Carol Kaye videos lately... I'm surprised she was not playing on this one!
Love the way you worked out all the break bits starting at 2:09 ... has me wondering if even for you was a a bit of a workout to get it
Great song
love it!
For some reason I like the David and the Giants version best of all!!!! I wish they performed more cover songs though!!!
Dude, that guitar is hot
You can slip in those down strokes in as you play the rhythm.. just stretch it in there and still keep up! thanks
Wow!!!
Great job!! Go N.U.!!!
Great job! I have an Epiphone Dot with the blocks like that or similar. Good player.
Good...Cheers Bob
thank you
Miss ya man
Lovin’ it man ! Thanks Again.
Thanks so much james ! You are awesome !
Nice night bro !
Wow! Super cool
Congrats on new guitar! Bit the bullet on 04 Hummingbird! Totally inspiring and I'm not a big acoustic guy or wasn't lol! Does this mean the black Es is gone? Any reason you decided to go for natural Dove and replace the old one? That was quite unique but both awesome! Love the red back and sides contrast to natural top!
That's really interesting. Makes me want to play it.
Good job man !
Great song. A 345 with a factory Bigsby has been a dream guitar of mine. Is this a reissue?
Are you using any effects? It sounds so amazing, just wondering. Thank you.
Buddy Martin Zero effects, not even reverb. That’s pure tube goodness courtesy of Joe Carson. :)
Thank you. I had seen his videos when he built this amp, I didn’t think you were using any but was curious, it really sounds wonderful.
Thanks, man.
'far out' , 'groovy'
you need a paypal link for any of us to help you out
Wow, hard song to play
Groovy!
First song I ever learned...,
Hay JJ nice looking ax Be well!!
Nice
excelente
Oops. Sorry I didn’t notice. 345?? With Varitone?
335 with Bigsby and Varitone? Nice. Did it replace a guitar or add to the mix? And using your brother's amp? It's a new you!
I sold the 335 and replaced it with a 345. Just felt like it was time for a change.
New amp?
Yes sir!
Nice amp!
Thats your present isnt it ?
That’s such a great amp. Love the voltmeter, I think every amp needs a meter, don’t really know why, but they all do! Fine work. :-)
sweet
Another great lesson, THX
has anybody ever noticed this tune has the exact same drum beat as 'IN MY LIFE' by 'THE BEATLES'?
Good work man. I know you’re not political but Cobain made fun of this song. The song lives on. He’s long dead.
Is this the song South Park took the piss out of for their Hybrid People Now song...?
Is there a tab for this?
Probably, but I play by ear. I don’t know anything about tabs.
E' una nuova Gibson ? molto bella e' una 335 ? ciao grazie per le lezioni . Max
Max Lai 345