Very cool ! In 1972 I was 10 years old and would listen to my AM radio non stop. This Hollies tune was one of the first guitar riffs that resonated with me and I couldn’t ever quite figure it out , so thanks for sharing this ! The wah pedal in Breads “ Guitar Man” and also in the song “Shaft” were two more that I remember I didn’t know what it was but someday I wanted to play guitar….thanks Marty!😎🎸
This is one of the first songs I really learned. Don't know why but the intro just fell into my hands. My same age friends had never heard it (1983 or so, 7th grade). My older friends were blown away. It was killer.
Dude.....handwritten tab? You're priceless! Such a breath of fresh air. Last time I saw handwritten tab, it was mine! LOL 🤣 I'm in earnest...thanks buddy
Man it took me a couple of days to watch this video but when I seen the title I was like oh snap Marty is at it again hey man you knocked it out of the park with that when you really did I tried to learn that intro and I couldn't do it which I'm not as advanced guitar player as you are great job man
@@Ranch5150SkinWalker as always i love the git fiddle. Just a killer tone...jangalin. don't feel the need to thank me every comment cause i dig this channel and content.💪🎸
I was taught this song in 1982 by a professional musician friend. He played it exactly the way you play it. I've been playing it this way ever since. Most how to videos don't teach it this way and most don't sound exactly like the original. I take that with a grain of salt as I have learned other nuances about this song from them. In my opinion, you are spot on. I would like to see how you play the bridge. I feel I'm pretty close but not exact. Not sure whether it's notes or timing. Thanks for a great video.
Great lesson as always but a big thank you for recommending that I tighten my tuners on my PRS LP style guitar. It is staying in tune much longer. I won’t be using it for firewood after all. Stay warm. Happy holidays.
For the record, it was lead singer Allan Clarke who came up with and played this guitar riff, not Tony Hicks although he added some rhythm guitar after the fact. I credit Allan for this one classic lick of a lifetime for someone not regarded as a guitarist. He also co-wrote the song as well and it was originally supposed to be for a solo album that he was working on, but it was the thing that got him back into The Hollies after he quit earlier. It was included on their Distant Light album.
I thought this was a Rolling Stones song. Who knew that the Kinks did it. The Beatles probably wrote it, David Gilmour contributed to it, EVH soloed over the chord changes and Neil YOung contributed "acoustic accents" This song was written back when bands liked each other. And artists would lend a helping hand. Great video. I love the range of music you cover. This would have sounded awesome thru the Friedman cranked on the porch. ALL your neighbors would have brought you tuna casserole and salad.
Agree, this song always had a very "American" sound to it. I think you're right- I think they were doing their best "Creedence" impression with this tune. But their 60's hits were decidedly "British" in nature!
Notice how the start of the song sounds a little like Peter Greens song " Oh Well " ? The Rockets sounded good on Greens song I think. Nice video Marty!!
Great song... A lot of people can play it, a lot of people can't play it well... Its all feel on this one. Great guitar too, I'm glad you're not a guitar snob. Good guitars come in all shapes sizes and price points... If you have good hands you can make them sing.
So true! It’s a tricky kick for sure. It’s all in the feel. And yes, guitars can be good in all price ranges. Depends a lot on the setup as well as the player. 🤟🏻😎🤟🏻
3:08 Too bad it's not completely ok. You play a B where a D should be played! It's the 16th note in you score. And I really think it should be played with a softer touch, more fluently.
The only odd part about 2/3 into the song it seems to hang on the A for a while. Most of these "Lessons" seem to only cover the main licks, and basic chords. There is a second guitar playing similar to the main guitar, on a different string octave. Otherwise it is a simple song. The overall recording is lo Fi , kind of tinny sound, no real drive on the guitars. I liked other Hollies songs better, like, "Look through any window". That one has more variation and melody in it.
Oh Marty! Great lesson. I really appreciate your explanation and the notes on the screen too!
Just a small token to thank you for all the kick ass tunes. Loving this channel. Appreciate ya Bro!
Thanks so much!! Glad to put up content for everyone!
Dude this was always a super cool intro lick . Thank you 🙏
Excellent…Thanks for your help…Cheers Bob 😊
Glad to help
Very cool ! In 1972 I was 10 years old and would listen to my AM radio non stop. This Hollies tune was one of the first guitar riffs that resonated with me and I couldn’t ever quite figure it out , so thanks for sharing this ! The wah pedal in Breads “ Guitar Man” and also in the song “Shaft” were two more that I remember I didn’t know what it was but someday I wanted to play guitar….thanks Marty!😎🎸
You’re welcome. Thanks so much for watching man!!
This is one of the first songs I really learned. Don't know why but the intro just fell into my hands. My same age friends had never heard it (1983 or so, 7th grade). My older friends were blown away. It was killer.
One of my favourite tunes
Dude.....handwritten tab?
You're priceless!
Such a breath of fresh air.
Last time I saw handwritten tab, it was mine! LOL 🤣
I'm in earnest...thanks buddy
Thanks man! Some people complain about it but that’s the vibe of the channel! Old school! 😎☮️
Always loved the guitar on this song. Thanks, Mr. Marty.
Such a sick intro guitar lick. I am a total beginner and had so much fun playing along. Thank you so much, Marty!
Thank you for bringing back a memory. E minor is still a neighborhood I visit often.
You’re welcome man!
Thanks! Clearly explained and notated. Like your hand written tab!✌️❤️🎵
Def appreciate, Always wanted to play this great intro, and never seemed to dive into. Now you helped this happen.
That’s great to hear man! 😎🤟🏻
Great song! Thanks Marty!
You're very welcome
Iconic riff. I think I finally got it Thank you, Mr. Marty.
That's great to hear man. You're very welcome 😎
I bought the Bilboard CD you posted to replace the cassette I killed learning this song (my first!) on guitar...great job on the recreate AND lesson!
Another great one Marty! Thank you! 🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠👌
Awesome. Nicely done!
Excellent lick marty love the diversity of music you give us. Thx for sharing your knowledge much appreciated
You’re welcome!! 😎
Man it took me a couple of days to watch this video but when I seen the title I was like oh snap Marty is at it again hey man you knocked it out of the park with that when you really did I tried to learn that intro and I couldn't do it which I'm not as advanced guitar player as you are great job man
Thanks bro!!! 🥂
I've always wanted to learn how to play this riff. I'm a week into learning guitar. Thank you for the tabs.
Up until about 5 years ago I always thought it was a CCR tune. 🤣 Thanks for the breakdown. 👍
You’re welcome! It really does sound like CCR. Lol 😂
Great tune man! Thanks! Love the color on the 335, very cool! Cheers!
Thanks, it’s army green!
Ultra-Cool, Marty! Rock on Brother.
Thanks Jimmy!!
Haven't played it for 20 yrs. Killer info Thx Marty.
Thanks man. I love the tune. 😎🥂
@@Ranch5150SkinWalker as always i love the git fiddle. Just a killer tone...jangalin. don't feel the need to thank me every comment cause i dig this channel and content.💪🎸
Geeez Marty talk about nailing the tone A+++ 👏
Thanks! I tried to dial it in. 😎🥂
I was taught this song in 1982 by a professional musician friend. He played it exactly the way you play it. I've been playing it this way ever since. Most how to videos don't teach it this way and most don't sound exactly like the original. I take that with a grain of salt as I have learned other nuances about this song from them. In my opinion, you are spot on. I would like to see how you play the bridge. I feel I'm pretty close but not exact. Not sure whether it's notes or timing. Thanks for a great video.
Thank you so much!
Such a cool tune,you really did it justice .👍
You are so right about doing it slow vs fast LOL! Same things happens to me much of the time LOL Good lesson.
Such a fun song. I just watched Travelin' Band: Creedence Clearwater Revival at the Royal Albert Hall on Netflix and it was really interesting.
Love this song! Good stuff
Thank you man!!
Cool riff
Nobody ever didn't think this was Fogerty. A real curse/blessing for The Hollies.
Haha! Well said!!
Great job!
Great lesson as always but a big thank you for recommending that I tighten my tuners on my PRS LP style guitar. It is staying in tune much longer. I won’t be using it for firewood after all. Stay warm. Happy holidays.
Oh man. So glad to hear! Funny how a little tuner tightening can solve issues!! Happy Holidays my friend.
Great lesson, Marty, thank you and sharp Epiphone there.
You’re most welcome 🙏
Good stuff , man 👍
One of the best tunes evar!!
Thanks Marty!
You’re very welcome man!
Sounds good man
Thanks!! 😎🤟🏻
thank you!
Love the matte finish. Owner of 3 Epiphones. Always thought this was CCR.
For the record, it was lead singer Allan Clarke who came up with and played this guitar riff, not Tony Hicks although he added some rhythm guitar after the fact. I credit Allan for this one classic lick of a lifetime for someone not regarded as a guitarist. He also co-wrote the song as well and it was originally supposed to be for a solo album that he was working on, but it was the thing that got him back into The Hollies after he quit earlier. It was included on their Distant Light album.
Cool ! 😎🎵
that Epi sounds cool man
Thanks man! It's a nice guitar. The P90's in these are solid.
that was fun
I thought this was a Rolling Stones song. Who knew that the Kinks did it. The Beatles probably wrote it, David Gilmour contributed to it, EVH soloed over the chord changes and Neil YOung contributed "acoustic accents" This song was written back when bands liked each other. And artists would lend a helping hand.
Great video. I love the range of music you cover. This would have sounded awesome thru the Friedman cranked on the porch. ALL your neighbors would have brought you tuna casserole and salad.
Haha!! Cranked on the porch. 😂😂😂😂
Agree, this song always had a very "American" sound to it. I think you're right- I think they were doing their best "Creedence" impression with this tune. But their 60's hits were decidedly "British" in nature!
You're right. It was the one CCR styled song! Maybe chasing the popular theme of the time??
Notice how the start of the song sounds a little like Peter Greens song " Oh Well " ? The Rockets sounded good on Greens song I think. Nice video Marty!!
I’ll have to check that out! Thanks man! 🥂
Great song... A lot of people can play it, a lot of people can't play it well... Its all feel on this one. Great guitar too, I'm glad you're not a guitar snob. Good guitars come in all shapes sizes and price points... If you have good hands you can make them sing.
So true! It’s a tricky kick for sure. It’s all in the feel. And yes, guitars can be good in all price ranges. Depends a lot on the setup as well as the player. 🤟🏻😎🤟🏻
Funny thing is I always thought this was ccr for years also.
I believe it! It’s got that sound! Straight 4 on the floor and brassy. 😎
It’s actually Alan Clarke that plays the opening riff because Tony Hicks couldn’t quite master it so he told Alan Clarke you wrote so you play it
Facts! Thanks bro! 🙌
We considered this sound above average at the time. Little did we know that every tune was above average between67 and 1975! Lazy, 1972!
3:08 Too bad it's not completely ok. You play a B where a D should be played! It's the 16th note in you score. And I really think it should be played with a softer touch, more fluently.
Marty, don't I know you from Vanderbilly?
Not me man! 🤷
@@Ranch5150SkinWalker That what I tell the cops, when they pull me over, Marty. Lol
Dude I’m apparently all messed up. I thought 335 had humbuckers. I would have called that an Epiphone Casino.
So whose the woman, foxy.
Brooke 😁
I hate to be the nit picker but,…that photo you described as terry sylvester was graham nash…pretty sure
It might have been! I couldn’t find a photo. Lol! 😂😂😂
The only odd part about 2/3 into the song it seems to hang on the A for a while. Most of these "Lessons" seem to only cover the main licks, and basic chords. There is a second guitar playing similar to the main guitar, on a different string octave. Otherwise it is a simple song. The overall recording is lo Fi , kind of tinny sound, no real drive on the guitars. I liked other Hollies songs better, like, "Look through any window". That one has more variation and melody in it.
HA !
Green River is more like the sound of this song
10 minutes for a 10 sec video.
True. I almost made it like 20 minutes but figured the torture was fine at 10 😂😂😂
You yap too much...
Just tap the screen on the right it skips ahead 😂😂
Thanks Bro!