It's one the things that made the Cars sound so unique, you had these super catchy pop tunes with rock'n guitars and synths. Then out of nowhere, the lead shows up, and it's an overdriven James Burton country lickified masterpiece. Nothing else sounded like the Cars. Thanks for doing this one Adrian!
EE is found of saying that a Tele would likely be his dessert Island guitar. EE’s first great a guitar was a Tele, which he sadly traded because at Berklee College of Music, at the time, it was frowned upon if you did not have Jazz Box. He then traded for a 335. He loves 335’s as well, (and states that his 1963 with a Bigsby is his best guitar in his collection). However, he began to regret not having the Tele shortly after. I believe, the guitar he used on this track is a 1975 Tele, with a Bartollini Neck pickup. Perhaps, played thru a Fender Amp, or the Gibson Lab series amps he used at the time. They were solid state, but Easton made them sound very warm. The first album also features a 1977 Gibson Les Paul Standard and a Martin D18. EE also liked P90 pickups, as their is video from The Cars last tour, (with Ben Orr) DOOR TO DOOR, 1987, where he plays a really cool Gibson SG fitted with 1 P90 thru a BOOGIE AMP. He always played a nice outro solo to this song live as well.
EXCELLENT!! Finally! After searching RUclips for this solo, and seeing hack after hack, YOU SIR have done a fantastic job on this, and are the only guitar instructor I’ve seen to be able to play it properly. Keep up the great work! and THANK YOU!!! 👍
Another all time favourite of mine that I've never dared to try to learn because it just sounded so complicated. Thanks for breaking it down Adrian. Much appreciated. Also the other video showing the rhythm parts. My guitar playing has really benefited from your lessons.
Adrian, would you consider doing an "epically nerdy detailed breakdown of the entire song" of Message Of Love by The Pretenders? Like this song by The Cars, I have yet to find a tutorial (much less a detailed one) that sounds correct and complete.
Thanks for putting this together bit by bit and showing us how to play all of these great parts! The Cars and Elliot Easton are great. Awesome solo to learn from! Maybe you can show us some of the deeper tracks from the first album (You're all I've Got Tonight, Bye Bye Love, All Mixed Up)?
Great choice!! I was a teenager in the 80s and here in my country back then most young people used to listen to a lot of American (and British) bands. The Cars of course were quite popular, but I had never realized there was, in fact, quite a bit of Country & Western influence in some of their songs. When I think of pop/country or pop/rockabilly hybridation in those days what usually comes to mind are things like Elvis Costello's "Allison" or Moon Martin's "Cadillac Walk".
EE, looked very hip & fashionable in The Cars, as that was part of their Schtick. But his playing wasn't New Wave, or Punk. He was sophisticated, with hints of Mike Bloomfield, Backersfield, Soul & Country. Add in a touch of Jazz, in how he played through the chord changes, and creative use of effects, & you have the secret sauce in The Cars.
You could try April Wine's "I Like to Rock". The interweave of parts along with some crazy timing make that number both a treat and a total head-swimmer.
Adrian is the master of all things guitar, electric or acoustic. I'm not worthy, and this song is an excellent choice for both fun and amazing education (as usual). Woodshedding on the solo now, please everyone subscribe to his channel and go to his website he has AMAZING online curriculum for study that is best on the the web. Rumor has it he has something really special in the works now for a unique study program so keep your eyes glued to this station. One trifle however, we need to help him with the pronunciation of that gorgeous butterscotch beauty. It's a "tel-a-caster." Not sure what a "telly-caster" is...;)
Yes, thinking about it! Such sad news. I don't like doing immediate tribute videos just because it feels like using the passing of a legend to get trending and generate RUclips clicks. But I'd certainly like to do a considered JB video at some point later in the year.
It's one the things that made the Cars sound so unique, you had these super catchy pop tunes with rock'n guitars and synths. Then out of nowhere, the lead shows up, and it's an overdriven James Burton country lickified masterpiece. Nothing else sounded like the Cars.
Thanks for doing this one Adrian!
EE is found of saying that a Tele would likely be his dessert Island guitar. EE’s first great a guitar was a Tele, which he sadly traded because at Berklee College of Music, at the time, it was frowned upon if you did not have Jazz Box. He then traded for a 335. He loves 335’s as well, (and states that his 1963 with a Bigsby is his best guitar in his collection). However, he began to regret not having the Tele shortly after. I believe, the guitar he used on this track is a 1975 Tele, with a Bartollini Neck pickup. Perhaps, played thru a Fender Amp, or the Gibson Lab series amps he used at the time. They were solid state, but Easton made them sound very warm. The first album also features a 1977 Gibson Les Paul Standard and a Martin D18. EE also liked P90 pickups, as their is video from The Cars last tour, (with Ben Orr) DOOR TO DOOR, 1987, where he plays a really cool Gibson SG fitted with 1 P90 thru a BOOGIE AMP. He always played a nice outro solo to this song live as well.
Thanks Jared, this is great information. Thanks for taking the time to comment!
EXCELLENT!! Finally!
After searching RUclips for this solo, and seeing hack after hack, YOU SIR have done a fantastic job on this, and are the only guitar instructor I’ve seen to be able to play it properly.
Keep up the great work! and THANK YOU!!! 👍
Great work! Excellent lesson, thank you Adrian!
The Cars are such a great example of great songwriting , catchy hooks and tasty licks.
Another all time favourite of mine that I've never dared to try to learn because it just sounded so complicated. Thanks for breaking it down Adrian. Much appreciated. Also the other video showing the rhythm parts. My guitar playing has really benefited from your lessons.
Agreed, one of the superb pop-country hybrid solos of all time... Your attention to detail and genuine love of the work is perfect here (Thank you)
Well done on this. Actually not a waste of time like %99 of tutorials. You've clarified what Elliot Easton was trying to impart on his video.
Ric’s guitar on the original recording of this track, was a ‘PINK’ 1974 Jaguar. Adrian, you got the sound spot on, he did use the middle pickup.
Excellent tutorial! Having a great time picking off the parts one by one.
Elliot Easton, just such a fantastic guitarist.
I agree!...one of the best guitar solo's ever!
Fantastic set of tutorials! Thanks for all the hard work to put this together.
Adrian, would you consider doing an "epically nerdy detailed breakdown of the entire song" of Message Of Love by The Pretenders? Like this song by The Cars, I have yet to find a tutorial (much less a detailed one) that sounds correct and complete.
Elliot is the MAN
Thanks for putting this together bit by bit and showing us how to play all of these great parts! The Cars and Elliot Easton are great. Awesome solo to learn from! Maybe you can show us some of the deeper tracks from the first album (You're all I've Got Tonight, Bye Bye Love, All Mixed Up)?
Such an overlooked player. Explore the catalog and you’ll discover many world class solos.
Great choice!! I was a teenager in the 80s and here in my country back then most young people used to listen to a lot of American (and British) bands. The Cars of course were quite popular, but I had never realized there was, in fact, quite a bit of Country & Western influence in some of their songs. When I think of pop/country or pop/rockabilly hybridation in those days what usually comes to mind are things like Elvis Costello's "Allison" or Moon Martin's "Cadillac Walk".
EE, looked very hip & fashionable in The Cars, as that was part of their Schtick. But his playing wasn't New Wave, or Punk. He
was sophisticated, with hints of Mike Bloomfield, Backersfield, Soul & Country. Add in a touch of Jazz, in how he played through the chord changes, and creative use of effects, & you have the secret sauce in The Cars.
Hey Adrian love your channel been a subscriber for a long time. I’ve learned a lot of songs from you. Your a great teacher and really good guitarist
You could try April Wine's "I Like to Rock". The interweave of parts along with some crazy timing make that number both a treat and a total head-swimmer.
Outstanding!
Another good one! Thanks!
This is a phenomenal solo! Easy top 10 yes.
Awesome choice and lesson!
Could you do a breakdown like this of Mike Oldfield's Moonlight shadow. The lead solos on that are amazing.
fantastic lesson!!!
Adrian is the master of all things guitar, electric or acoustic. I'm not worthy, and this song is an excellent choice for both fun and amazing education (as usual). Woodshedding on the solo now, please everyone subscribe to his channel and go to his website he has AMAZING online curriculum for study that is best on the the web. Rumor has it he has something really special in the works now for a unique study program so keep your eyes glued to this station. One trifle however, we need to help him with the pronunciation of that gorgeous butterscotch beauty. It's a "tel-a-caster." Not sure what a "telly-caster" is...;)
Fantastic
Thank you
Trying to play this fast enough is a real challenge. Holy smoke.
Great! ❤
DUDE! Do "Candy-O"
Ce morceau est fabuleux …c’est par en écoutant ce genre de groupe vers 16 ans que je suis devenu guitariste…
Sinon bravo à toi pour tes videos…
Thats bang on except its in the key of F
Is a Jeff Beck song coming given his recent unfortunate demise. 😢
Yes, thinking about it! Such sad news. I don't like doing immediate tribute videos just because it feels like using the passing of a legend to get trending and generate RUclips clicks. But I'd certainly like to do a considered JB video at some point later in the year.
U know what to
Ben Orr,,,, one of my favs
Great lesson!!