Nice one Gary, well done mate. A fantastic Smiths song and spot on breaking it down so well for all the budding Johnny players wanting to know how to play it. Luckily I’ve known how to play this song for years having been incredibly lucky to live near near Johnny and met him and act got to go round to his old house, go in his home studio & huge live room that was attached to the back of the house in a huge conservatory style studio. And amazingly I actually got to jam with him various times and this was one of the beautiful songs we jammed together, so learnt it perfectly from the master himself, otherwise I’d probably still be sat here trying to work it out by myself 10yrs on from playing it with him. Believe me it was a truly amazing experience learning and getting to play with my only real guitar idol and the biggest influence on my guitar playing, style and songwriting.
Wow that’s a great story, what an experience for you and great that he was so easy going and welcoming. Brilliant and thanks for sharing this here! 👍🤓🎸
You’re welcome Gary, believe me I know how lucky and fortunate I am. Someone I knew said to me he’d given Johnny my number as I worked for a large music/electronics distribution company so supplied all music shops, retailers, wholesalers etc. so I could get gear at very low prices, apparently Johnny wanted to buy some more microphones for his studio. I thought nothing of it until a few days later sat in my car, my mobile rang and didn’t recognise the number, I answered and a voice said hi Stephen, it’s Johnny Marr he was given my number and could I give him some advice on microphones. I could indeed help him but I found it laughable him asking myself for advice and could I possibly go round and see him. Obviously I obliged go round to his that very evening. Yes I was very keen but he was always my favourite guitarist. Getting to jam with him playing various of his guitars was a total dream I would never imagine would of ever happened. Luckily it did and got to play some of his songs and even better we jammed a few songs I’d written with my band which he said he really liked and with him playing on them instantly added everything and sounded brilliant and gave me a lot more ideas of how to make our songs better. He’s a lovely normal down to earth guy who when I see him occasionally and walk past each other he stops, says Hi Hello and asks how I am. Which I don’t think many musicians of his stature would really do very often. Take care Gary enjoyed watching your song lesson even though I didn’t need it but your breakdown of the song and how you explain to your audience in my opinion is great and one of the better tuitions I’ve seen. Cheers Steve
Great song taught brilliantly again by yourself, Gary. I remember listening to this song many, many years ago, every morning, during the dark, winter months, through my Walkman, waiting for the bus to go to work.
Love your videos., Refreshing change from you tube guitar videos. Being a massive Smiths fan I'm in heaven. Great taste in music. Half way through this video and think I have it nailed. I do get a bit lost at 12 min 20 though, video seems to cut and move on? Fantastic though. Thank you for all your videos.
wow great job on this! been on a smiths kick lately, inspired by a seven hour pod cast by bandsplain about the smiths. Decided to try this song, no shade on anyone else, but your version rocks!! So close to how Johnny plays it, can't believe you put it all together in such an excellent teaching style. thank you!
greatest smiths song ....millions of chords. Johnny plays it in his interview with the lads at That Pedal Show on RUclips and you can see his hands perfectly.
So confusing, because you played the ending refrain in the beginning of the video! Like you did part 1 and part 3 and left out part two. So I'm thinking, this doesn't sound right. Because the second part you played in the beginning actually is the refrain at the end! Other than that great lesson.
Good call @Swofty. I’ll have a look at that. Might not be soon as it takes me a while to work through and then I try to balance content but yep sounds a good one 👍🤓🎸
@@jasonmelo9379 to be fair you need to know the song, I know it like the back of my hand and grew up with it but I get it if someone isn’t as familiar with it, thanks for your feedback 👍
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Nice one Gary, well done mate. A fantastic Smiths song and spot on breaking it down so well for all the budding Johnny players wanting to know how to play it. Luckily I’ve known how to play this song for years having been incredibly lucky to live near near Johnny and met him and act got to go round to his old house, go in his home studio & huge live room that was attached to the back of the house in a huge conservatory style studio. And amazingly I actually got to jam with him various times and this was one of the beautiful songs we jammed together, so learnt it perfectly from the master himself, otherwise I’d probably still be sat here trying to work it out by myself 10yrs on from playing it with him. Believe me it was a truly amazing experience learning and getting to play with my only real guitar idol and the biggest influence on my guitar playing, style and songwriting.
Wow that’s a great story, what an experience for you and great that he was so easy going and welcoming. Brilliant and thanks for sharing this here! 👍🤓🎸
You’re welcome Gary, believe me I know how lucky and fortunate I am. Someone I knew said to me he’d given Johnny my number as I worked for a large music/electronics distribution company so supplied all music shops, retailers, wholesalers etc. so I could get gear at very low prices, apparently Johnny wanted to buy some more microphones for his studio. I thought nothing of it until a few days later sat in my car, my mobile rang and didn’t recognise the number, I answered and a voice said hi Stephen, it’s Johnny Marr he was given my number and could I give him some advice on microphones. I could indeed help him but I found it laughable him asking myself for advice and could I possibly go round and see him. Obviously I obliged go round to his that very evening. Yes I was very keen but he was always my favourite guitarist. Getting to jam with him playing various of his guitars was a total dream I would never imagine would of ever happened. Luckily it did and got to play some of his songs and even better we jammed a few songs I’d written with my band which he said he really liked and with him playing on them instantly added everything and sounded brilliant and gave me a lot more ideas of how to make our songs better.
He’s a lovely normal down to earth guy who when I see him occasionally and walk past each other he stops, says Hi Hello and asks how I am. Which I don’t think many musicians of his stature would really do very often.
Take care Gary enjoyed watching your song lesson even though I didn’t need it but your breakdown of the song and how you explain to your audience in my opinion is great and one of the better tuitions I’ve seen. Cheers Steve
Great job Gary! Thanks so much for doing what you do!
@michaelfulton3237 Michael, it makes it worthwhile when I hear a comment like yours, thanks for supporting my channel 🙏🤓🎸👍
@@thedeadxtras9927LOL, Hi Hello
Bloody brilliant! My favorite Johnny Marr melody Many thanks for creating and sharing this! Cheers.
Great song taught brilliantly again by yourself, Gary. I remember listening to this song many, many years ago, every morning, during the dark, winter months, through my Walkman, waiting for the bus to go to work.
It’s great how music can take you back to specific points in your life isn’t it. Thanks so much for your kind comments and support 🙏🎸🤓
Great collection of framed single artwork, mate.
Thank for doing this! I already knew a big chunk of it so it’s really interesting learning how it all fits together
Great stuff thanks Alex, glad you found my channel and thanks for your kind comments and support 🙏🤓🎸
Great video! Please do video on Nowhere Fast - The Smiths
Incredible, thank you! Hope u enjoyed playing it, it’s a great tune
Love your videos., Refreshing change from you tube guitar videos. Being a massive Smiths fan I'm in heaven. Great taste in music. Half way through this video and think I have it nailed. I do get a bit lost at 12 min 20 though, video seems to cut and move on? Fantastic though. Thank you for all your videos.
The me @abroda9601 yes I had a bit of trouble editing so let me know if you’re not clear on anything 🤓🙏🎸👍
ok will do. That you so much. @@GuitarGary.
absoultly brilliant
Thanks Mark, really makes it all worthwhile to hear a comment like yours 🙏🤓🎸
@@GuitarGary. I am using a Epiphone les Paul, Was there any effects pedals used in your lesson.? I have a long way to go but Thanks again Gary
@MarkOwen-ej5gy yes have a listen early on in lesson think I mention it but from memory basically chorus and bit of delay, I was using Boss pedals 👍
wow great job on this! been on a smiths kick lately, inspired by a seven hour pod cast by bandsplain about the smiths. Decided to try this song, no shade on anyone else, but your version rocks!! So close to how Johnny plays it, can't believe you put it all together in such an excellent teaching style. thank you!
That’s what I like to hear, thanks so much and please check my other Smiths content 👍🤓🙏🎸
Great stuff. Clear and easy to follow. Many thanks for taking the time to make it.
Thanks @jhfrudd, glad you found my channel and thanks for your support 🤓🎸👍
Nice one Gary! A Smiths song I’ve never attempted , but will now - much appreciated!
Thank you, this helped me immensely
Isn't this song (TJIFA) Johnny Marr's favorite Smiths song? Thank you for this lesson. You play it beautifully.
Thanks so much that’s really kind of you and yes I think I’ve heard that too. Thanks for supporting my channel 🙏🤓🎸👍
That makes me feel like I've got good tastes.It's always been my favorite.It's such a strange song.
greatest smiths song ....millions of chords. Johnny plays it in his interview with the lads at That Pedal Show on RUclips and you can see his hands perfectly.
So confusing, because you played the ending refrain in the beginning of the video! Like you did part 1 and part 3 and left out part two. So I'm thinking, this doesn't sound right. Because the second part you played in the beginning actually is the refrain at the end! Other than that great lesson.
Just a demo at the start sorry and hope you enjoyed otherwise 👍🤓🎸
Please do well I wonder 🙏🙏
Good call @Swofty. I’ll have a look at that. Might not be soon as it takes me a while to work through and then I try to balance content but yep sounds a good one 👍🤓🎸
@@GuitarGary. Loving the smiths stuff 😁 thanks for the reply
It would be amazing if you play the whole song through.
I like to keep it mediocre 😉
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@@GuitarGary. Yeah the cords are pretty easy, it's just a progression that's confusing.
@@jasonmelo9379 to be fair you need to know the song, I know it like the back of my hand and grew up with it but I get it if someone isn’t as familiar with it, thanks for your feedback 👍
@@GuitarGary. Oh I grew up with this band as well I know the song for sure but like you said the guitar is low in the mix