@clickbaitcharlie2329 Harry Nilsson was also a world-class alcoholic. He was a member of the 'Hollywood Vampires' drinking club, founded by Alice Cooper with Keith Moon, John Lennon, Ringo Starr and Monkees' drummer / vocalist, Micky Dolenz being the other members.
❤Obscene. This riff is now going to be my new standard for skill achievement. I had no idea one chord and a strum could get so complex!!! Thank you for breaking it down for us, and so cleanly!❤
I've always played this out of G position standard tuning. But a few months ago I was reading a Weenie Campbell topic devoted to DGDGBE tuning. John Miller speculated that Old Dog Blue may have been played out of this tuning. I have yet to try it out myself and probaly will continue to play it out of a G shape. Just thought it was interesting.
Nice, I haven’t heard that but it was definitely a consideration of mine. I don’t hear a low D in the recording so that’s why i assume first po g. It’s all good though of course!
I actually heard from one of Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton’s live shows that it wasn’t a sweet story of the Dog dying- He said it’s a song about a hunting dog that would help feed families, and, quote, “When the dog died you weren’t dead long after him”. Much more of a somber reality, and I suggest you check out the recording of that live show.
The whole of house and rave music just sounds like one chord to me. My favourite single chord tune is Johnny One-Note by Mike Keneally (not the 50s Ella song but the ex Zappa guitarist). Amazing how timing can create a tune from that!
No way!! That’s awesome. Such a magical night, was crazy to find the vids. I’ll never forget leaving the fest and stumbling upon John Bekoff and Nate in the woods playing twin fiddle under nothing but moonlight. Life altering.
@@kostringworks Those two are incredible. I was fortunate to get to know John a bit before he passed and did some portrait photos of him. I have one with him and his old banjo on my wall. He was such a treasure trove of knowledge and mentor to so many, passing the old music to a new generation. RIP John. Haven’t been to the Frolic in a long time but I believe it’s still going strong.
@@kostringworks yeh I’ve got my eye on a couple right now actually. It’s definitely time for an upgrade. Looks like a fine guitar you’re playing in this vid.
Hey Kyle, most excellent! One chord songs can be some of the best! I’d just proffer Tom Wait’s “Murder In The Red Barn,” along with BR-549’s “18 Wheels And Crowbar,” Steely Dan’s “Show Biz Kids,” and just possibly Natalie Merchant’s current petite, powerful, and broodingly ominous “Tower of Babel” (this last may be one chord, but if I play it solo acoustic, I have to use three chords to cop even a shred of the great dynamic achieved by her incredibly tight band! Interestingly, unless I’m mistaken, all four of the one chord songs above are in the key of C# minor… is that the “go to” if you could only take one chord to brood over on a desert island? Don’t even get me started on dogs (too late!)… for most of her adult life, my sister has been trained as an active accessory to one or another nasty little bug eyed ball of bad attitude (she’s fond of terrier mixes with faces that only a mother would even make a halfhearted effort to love), and my old friend Jon Rolf once said, in elucidating his abiding disdain for beings of the canine persuasion… “Christ, dogs are more ‘human’ than humans!” I’ve known a few dogs that I loved and respected, all but exclusively big dogs, mainly German Shepherds… I truly feel sorry for people who just don’t get the wonder and magic that is/are cats! And we know that a preponderance of those who dislike cats say cats are “sneaky”… and indeed cats can see into your thoughts and most especially into your dreams, but it just makes me wonder what all the big “bowser boosters” have got to hide? Thanks Kyle, love your posts!
Very cool. Tell me about your guitar. I would like to acquire a 12 fret, slotted head, steel string guitar but they are hard to find (except Waterloo @$4K).
Have you heard/tried "Church Street Blues" by Norman Blake/Tony Rice? That sort of cross-picking sounds deceptively simple, and usually only uses 2 chords with simple shapes every guitarist knows, but actually trying to do it will surprise even experienced jazz or metal players ime. Start off thinking "oh, it's just an open C and a G" and then after trying it becomes "woah, it's just an open C and a G?!" ;)
Great Stuff ! Had a BIG Red Dog... weighed 50 Kilograms at six months age... How do I know ? Weigh yourself holding the dog and then weigh just yourself and subtract my weight from total weight... HUGE Feet and HUGE Jaws... Mother was known... but not the Father (?) ... (She broke out the kennel 'on-heat')... The mother was a (mix) Rhodesian Ridgeback and so the pup had that same ridge running along his back... What to call him ? "Bluedog"... of course ! Could crunch an oxleg bone with his jaws to get at the marrow, no problems... The 'current' girlfriend used to sit on his back (which Bluedog did not like)... She took him for a walk one day and they went by a lake with ducks in... She had the doglead wrapped around her hand and old "Blue" took a dive into the lake and dragged her in too ! Ha Ha... Ha Ha... A passer-by phoned me (her phone was ruined) and I picked them both up with the truck... Ha Ha... Ha Ha... "Blue" was just fine with tail wagging and she was half drowned and I won't describe her hair Ha Ha... Ha Ha... Oh well... How sad... Too bad... Am inspired ? Think I'll write a song about "Bluedog"***
@@kostringworks There is nothing more beautiful than raising a kitten to adult cathood earning there trust and earning there love and respecting each others indipendance My little man a black and white Tux ( Mutiny ) loves hanging out and napping in my guitar cases when I play 😸
@@kostringworks ruclips.net/video/VSxx8qtTudU/видео.htmlsi=1bGllcuMTPjNwt4I This is better than "old dog blue" imo. Sounds even more so like an orchestra
"One chord is fine. Two chords are pushing it. Three chords and you're into jazz."
- Lou Reed
LOL 😂 🎶GREAT LOU 🎶🎵
Hahaha there ya go!
That tune, lime in the coconut, is 1 chord.. (he was a fair hand at ping-pong, too, apparently?.).
@clickbaitcharlie2329
Harry Nilsson was also a world-class alcoholic. He was a member of the 'Hollywood Vampires' drinking club, founded by Alice Cooper with Keith Moon, John Lennon, Ringo Starr and Monkees' drummer / vocalist, Micky Dolenz being the other members.
The genius is in the simplicity
❤Obscene. This riff is now going to be my new standard for skill achievement. I had no idea one chord and a strum could get so complex!!! Thank you for breaking it down for us, and so cleanly!❤
I love it! You got this!
I had a great dog named Blue.
Sadly no longer with us.
Always missed but never forgotten.
Ok!! I've spent far too much time playing alone, trying to be complex for complex's sake. This is eye opening and I thank you.
Dude I’m glad to hear it! We all need a little check in about that kind of thing every now and then.
This is the first time I’ve seen/heard you. I clicked over to see what you cover and I’m back to let you know I have subscribed. Thank you.
Thanks for saying hey Bob! Hope to see ya around the comments!
Enjoyed this video a lot - that Parr album is fantastic!
Ah thanks Charlie!
"Keep On Chooglin" by CCR treats one chord with superior mastery.
Bo Diddley, John Lee Hooker……
Super cool I play in this style often
You're right, that's quite a dance! Thank you for this warmly presented video.
Absolutely, simple, but not easy!
One chord songs are magic... Do more like this... If you like them too... Thank you very much...
Total magic. I will for sure!
Aint nothing but the blues.. 🎸🗣️
i love the toner used on the top of that guitar-perfect
Definitely a looker!
i heard jim jackson first in the movie Fences, what a wonderful piece, thanks for sharing your knowledge
Nice, haven’t heard of it. Is it new?
Gorgeous sound.
So true!
getting there slowly! it's super trancey! going to challenge myself to write a song using this :)
Duuude that’s awesome. Get it!
One chord and a groove
Get it!
Guitar sounds killer, as does the playing!
It's a real sweetie that's for sure! Thanks!
I've always played this out of G position standard tuning. But a few months ago I was reading a Weenie Campbell topic devoted to DGDGBE tuning. John Miller speculated that Old Dog Blue may have been played out of this tuning. I have yet to try it out myself and probaly will continue to play it out of a G shape. Just thought it was interesting.
interesting...ya i would say the ol guys would knda tune their guitar to the song and their voice.whatever worked for them
Nice, I haven’t heard that but it was definitely a consideration of mine. I don’t hear a low D in the recording so that’s why i assume first po g. It’s all good though of course!
Not a dog person??? Oh man…this is gonna be tough to overcome.
I have to speak my truth…plus my kitties are scared of them.
Great song
I actually heard from one of Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton’s live shows that it wasn’t a sweet story of the Dog dying- He said it’s a song about a hunting dog that would help feed families, and, quote, “When the dog died you weren’t dead long after him”. Much more of a somber reality, and I suggest you check out the recording of that live show.
Interesting take! I dig it. I'd take Jerron's word over mine any day too, thanks for sharing dude!
The whole of house and rave music just sounds like one chord to me. My favourite single chord tune is Johnny One-Note by Mike Keneally (not the 50s Ella song but the ex Zappa guitarist). Amazing how timing can create a tune from that!
I own that anthology, and love it. but for some reason i always think of David Johansen singing it at the Harry Smith Project concert.
Awesome lesson, love it.
Thanks dude!!
great inspiration
Totally. Make less chords, write more music?
Super cool lesson thanks and for introducing me to JJ
Heck ya, my pleasure!
Dang, the Harry Smith Frolic is rad! I might have even been there that year!
No way!! That’s awesome. Such a magical night, was crazy to find the vids. I’ll never forget leaving the fest and stumbling upon John Bekoff and Nate in the woods playing twin fiddle under nothing but moonlight. Life altering.
@@kostringworks Those two are incredible. I was fortunate to get to know John a bit before he passed and did some portrait photos of him. I have one with him and his old banjo on my wall. He was such a treasure trove of knowledge and mentor to so many, passing the old music to a new generation. RIP John. Haven’t been to the Frolic in a long time but I believe it’s still going strong.
That sure is a nice looking guitar man.
It’s a fraulini! It rips.
The Perpetrators made a cracking song just like this called Roller Coaster Love. The best valve amp sound you’ll ever hear.
love this!!
Thanks dude!! You ever end up checking out that Eastman?!
@@kostringworks yeh I’ve got my eye on a couple right now actually.
It’s definitely time for an upgrade.
Looks like a fine guitar you’re playing in this vid.
@@TheHarmonicaBarge yeah man, it’s my fraulini, my standby!
Many of the old.one chord blues players used open tunings. An open tuning is more versatile for this style of playing.
Thanks Kyle.
Thanks Roger!!
Jim Jackson's ,Old Dog Blue XD ace
Hey, nice video. Did you link the performance you mentioned somewhere? Looked nice.
I just searched up harry smith frolic 2014!
Hey Kyle, most excellent!
One chord songs can be some of the best! I’d just proffer Tom Wait’s “Murder In The Red Barn,” along with BR-549’s “18 Wheels And Crowbar,” Steely Dan’s “Show Biz Kids,” and just possibly Natalie Merchant’s current petite, powerful, and broodingly ominous “Tower of Babel” (this last may be one chord, but if I play it solo acoustic, I have to use three chords to cop even a shred of the great dynamic achieved by her incredibly tight band!
Interestingly, unless I’m mistaken, all four of the one chord songs above are in the key of C# minor… is that the “go to” if you could only take one chord to brood over on a desert island?
Don’t even get me started on dogs (too late!)… for most of her adult life, my sister has been trained as an active accessory to one or another nasty little bug eyed ball of bad attitude (she’s fond of terrier mixes with faces that only a mother would even make a halfhearted effort to love), and my old friend Jon Rolf once said, in elucidating his abiding disdain for beings of the canine persuasion… “Christ, dogs are more ‘human’ than humans!”
I’ve known a few dogs that I loved and respected, all but exclusively big dogs, mainly German Shepherds…
I truly feel sorry for people who just don’t get the wonder and magic that is/are cats! And we know that a preponderance of those who dislike cats say cats are “sneaky”… and indeed cats can see into your thoughts and most especially into your dreams, but it just makes me wonder what all the big “bowser boosters” have got to hide?
Thanks Kyle, love your posts!
Thanks Glenn! Yeah man C# minors pretty good. You get E major that way too and i do like me some e major!! Haha.
Kitties for life.
Thank you!
You’re dang welcome!!
Same again yak yak
nice job thank you ! subbed
Heck ya! Thanks dude!
The backdoor g is something else. 😂
It’s the way!!
I finally got it! taken a few weeks though :)
my man!
Thanks!
Absolutely thanks dude!!
Dang is it an undercover cumbia rhythm?!?!?
Haha, dude brilliant. It totally is.
Nice!....................................................................................
Thanks bob!
Very cool. Tell me about your guitar. I would like to acquire a 12 fret, slotted head, steel string guitar but they are hard to find (except Waterloo @$4K).
It’s a fraulini. Totally amazing instrument but probably not gonna cost you any less or have any shorter wait time. Worth it though!
I didnt know you played on that charlie parr record. Thats sick
Ha! Yeah man it was fun. Pretty big for me!
Have you heard/tried "Church Street Blues" by Norman Blake/Tony Rice? That sort of cross-picking sounds deceptively simple, and usually only uses 2 chords with simple shapes every guitarist knows, but actually trying to do it will surprise even experienced jazz or metal players ime. Start off thinking "oh, it's just an open C and a G" and then after trying it becomes "woah, it's just an open C and a G?!" ;)
Oh yeah that tune’ll mess you up. I tried learning it once, but backed out of the room pretty quickly. Those two were so special.
Great video man, my dad showed me
Ah, I love that. Thanks dude!
I'm pretty sure that's Sting with the Banjo.
Haha, I’ve been waiting for this comment to show up 😆.
@@kostringworks it even sounds like him. if it isn't he could make a good living impersonating him.
Can’t subscribe,but I love one chord song ,you look stoned,okay I’ll subscribe ❤
Great Stuff ! Had a BIG Red Dog... weighed 50 Kilograms at six months age... How do I know ? Weigh yourself holding the dog and then weigh just yourself and subtract my weight from total weight... HUGE Feet and HUGE Jaws... Mother was known... but not the Father (?) ... (She broke out the kennel 'on-heat')... The mother was a (mix) Rhodesian Ridgeback and so the pup had that same ridge running along his back... What to call him ? "Bluedog"... of course ! Could crunch an oxleg bone with his jaws to get at the marrow, no problems... The 'current' girlfriend used to sit on his back (which Bluedog did not like)... She took him for a walk one day and they went by a lake with ducks in... She had the doglead wrapped around her hand and old "Blue" took a dive into the lake and dragged her in too ! Ha Ha... Ha Ha... A passer-by phoned me (her phone was ruined) and I picked them both up with the truck... Ha Ha... Ha Ha... "Blue" was just fine with tail wagging and she was half drowned and I won't describe her hair Ha Ha... Ha Ha... Oh well... How sad... Too bad... Am inspired ? Think I'll write a song about "Bluedog"***
Ha! Well I’m honored to help inspire any song, even one about dogs!
Great video Great Song Awsome !Thank you for breaking this down i will give it a go. So are you a cat person ?
100% a cat person 😂 🐈
@@kostringworks There is nothing more beautiful than raising a kitten to adult cathood earning there trust and earning there love and respecting each others indipendance My little man a black and white Tux ( Mutiny ) loves hanging out and napping in my guitar cases when I play 😸
Did you say you tabbed this out?
Yup, and looks like you found it! Have fun with it!
Blind boy Paxton does a great cover of this
Duuude I bet!
@@kostringworks ruclips.net/video/YFT6dP-2KB4/видео.htmlsi=dKyScS6eBlR3hLtP
@@kostringworks ruclips.net/video/VSxx8qtTudU/видео.htmlsi=1bGllcuMTPjNwt4I
This is better than "old dog blue" imo. Sounds even more so like an orchestra
Cadence good word Kyle
Right!? Thanks!
Canada❤
Sounds like banjo style
check out robert johnson
love rj!
That's more than one chord tho isn't it.
Nah just a little bass note, doesn’t really change the chord.
One chord is awesome, try one STRING! Brushy one string.
😆
Could be interpreted as two chords though. Moving up from d to the e makes it E-minor.
Nah
Not a dog person?? 😦
Almost the farthest from it 😆
Lol isn't that picking pattern da da da da da da da da da... Man that's basic Hispanic music🎉
Totallyyyy!
Just because it is basic don't mean it ain't fire... if used proper
@@kostringworks do dad doo dah doo dah doo dah
Not a ‘dog person’? I’m out….
😘
the old guy on the banjo looks like Sting
Ha! I see it!
When Sting retires will he change his name to Stung? 🤔
@@FredaPeeple 😁