Hearing him smash out the introductory riff to Love Lies Bleeding just sends me. What a great tone. His playthrough of it here breaks up almost as much as it does on the record and that's so awesome. It hammers so freakin hard that it almost feels like it's gonna bust the speakers. Truly one of the all time greats!
Having just seen Elton's Farewell tour and Davey last night I can say he is one of the truly great under-rated players. All the bloody lessons on here about modes and licks and scales, and Davey plays over multiple key changes and clever chords using chord tones just effortlessly. His Les Paul tone on the tour is spectacular!
My older brother introduced me to Elton John in the early 70's via his Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player album. I had no idea who he was but I knew I liked his music. He made it known that he owned lot of eyeglasses, all very different but with that kind of money he could afford them. Look at the pictures of him over the years and you will see what I mean.
"kind of a cool little riff" is one of the greatest understatementts of all time , much as this "cool little riff" is one of the best guitar parts ever
"And after all the silliness of Funeral For A Friend, basically what happens is this kind of thing. It starts off with your heroic....." And then Davey launches into one of rocks greatest guitar tracks. What a guy! Friendly, good natured and very self effacing for his creation, a song that has never left my head since hearing it for the first time in 1973. Thank you, Davey, Dee, Nigel, Elton and Bernie! And thank you Terry, for posting this little extra bit from the DVD about the making of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.
That's the guitar that Elton gifted him after seeing Davey drooling over it at a music store. A 1959 Les Paul Custom. It was $9,000 back then (I think, I read the story in the 90s). Elton told Davey "if you like it, buy it!" And Davey said "I can't afford that! That's all the money in the world"...Davey shows up at rehearsal that afternoon and his tech hands it to him saying "Elton bought this for you." Talk about a great guy.
This Album will go down as one of the greatest of all time. What incredible music. Changed my life. Elton John is the the Rock genius of the 70s. While the rock and Roll bands were trying to out do each other he reinvented how it is done..
Davey's guitar playing and Elton's early songs are a big part of my growing up. The riff at 3:00 automatically makes me think of one of my cousins for some reason. My brother and some of my cousins were all into EJ in the '70s. Great memories! Thanks to Davey and all involved in that wonderful music!
THE MOST UNDERRATED GUITARIST OF ALL TIME! FACT! but why he plays a 3 pick up black beauty I don't get the three pick up models sucked, more to deal with and less options.
His guitar was always superb on Reggie's songs... too bad Reggie is on the wrong side of what is about to come out though.... always loved Davey's playing.
Yeah, Davey, Nigel and Dee WERE the Elton John band. Their sound together was unreal...and they do not get enough credit imo.
"Kind of a cool little riff." Right. "The Titanic was a boat."
One of the greatest rock guitarists ever on one of the finest LP's ever produced.
An absolute legendary album....one of the 25 greatest of all time....easily.
Damn right.
I agree.
Amen
Hearing him smash out the introductory riff to Love Lies Bleeding just sends me. What a great tone. His playthrough of it here breaks up almost as much as it does on the record and that's so awesome. It hammers so freakin hard that it almost feels like it's gonna bust the speakers. Truly one of the all time greats!
Having just seen Elton's Farewell tour and Davey last night I can say he is one of the truly great under-rated players. All the bloody lessons on here about modes and licks and scales, and Davey plays over multiple key changes and clever chords using chord tones just effortlessly. His Les Paul tone on the tour is spectacular!
Someone should do a cover of the funeral for a friend song from the concert in Australia.
Underrated by whom? I've always rated Davey among the Page, Hendrix elite. Only morons can't tell he's one of the best.
My older brother introduced me to Elton John in the early 70's via his Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player album.
I had no idea who he was but I knew I liked his music.
He made it known that he owned lot of eyeglasses, all very different but with that kind of money he could afford them.
Look at the pictures of him over the years and you will see what I mean.
"kind of a cool little riff" is one of the greatest understatementts of all time , much as this "cool little riff" is one of the best guitar parts ever
fifty years on, and it still sounds extraordinary and magnificent!
Give this man his flowers while he is still here
"And after all the silliness of Funeral For A Friend, basically what happens is this kind of thing. It starts off with your heroic....." And then Davey launches into one of rocks greatest guitar tracks. What a guy! Friendly, good natured and very self effacing for his creation, a song that has never left my head since hearing it for the first time in 1973. Thank you, Davey, Dee, Nigel, Elton and Bernie! And thank you Terry, for posting this little extra bit from the DVD about the making of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.
Davey was/is always so creative. And has added so much to Elton's music.
I remember the first time hearing this. Holy shit this is epic.
I worked with Davey on a project in the early 90s. He’s very funny and works unbelievably fast.
That's the guitar that Elton gifted him after seeing Davey drooling over it at a music store. A 1959 Les Paul Custom. It was $9,000 back then (I think, I read the story in the 90s). Elton told Davey "if you like it, buy it!" And Davey said "I can't afford that! That's all the money in the world"...Davey shows up at rehearsal that afternoon and his tech hands it to him saying "Elton bought this for you." Talk about a great guy.
One of the greatest riffs in rock history
This Album will go down as one of the greatest of all time. What incredible music. Changed my life. Elton John is the the Rock genius of the 70s. While the rock and Roll bands were trying to out do each other he reinvented how it is done..
I can't imagine Elton without Davey. Such a unique guitarist.
Best rock song ever- I listen to it EVERY DAY!
Davey awsome guitarist
I’m glad Elton kept him around the entire time.
Sounds like a cello. Beautiful. 👽✌️
He was so innovative.
How does someone this influential and good not make it to the Rolling Stone greatest guitarists list? They also missed Dolly Parton.
Every so often you come across something on RUclips that makes you happy again that it exists...
Davey's guitar playing and Elton's early songs are a big part of my growing up. The riff at 3:00 automatically makes me think of one of my cousins for some reason. My brother and some of my cousins were all into EJ in the '70s. Great memories! Thanks to Davey and all involved in that wonderful music!
So glad you enjoyed it Francis. A big part of mine too. 👍🙏
So cool seeing the master do it..
Davey Johnstone, my first guitar hero
Fuck yeah!!!!! The riff of my childhood.
Absolutely a masterpiece.. thank you Davey :)
The whole album is epic.. I know every song. This was so great.. Wish there was more.
One of Edinburgh's great exports.
He's the best
He's such an underappreciated badass! I ripped off so many riffs from him.
Still an amazing track on a great album.
Always loved his guitar work in EJ band…a great underrated guitarist
❤❤❤ I SEE WHY ELTON ALWAYS KEPT DAVEY ONBOARD ALL HIS CAREER❤❤❤
The volume pedal work sounds so much like a violin.
Great Guitar Player 💕🎸😎
my favorite riff of all time ... ever since I was 3, in 1973
Wish he would’ve showed the fast guitar lick towards the end of the musical part,just before the first verse,I’ve tried to learn that,it’s tricky
Wow!! such a great inside look into a few of the masterpieces they have formulated
Kind of a cool little rif. HA! IRONIC!
Not underrated by us all . " ...kinda a cool , little...ICONIC little riff "
ICONIC , GREAT
under appreciated!!
Sounds almost like a violin.
So good.
Kind of a cool little riff it is indeed ! Oi !!!!
Just imagine of the concept of the sound. The wind in the beginning. Synthesizers. Then rock. 👋
Kind of a cool little riff indeed
THE MOST UNDERRATED GUITARIST OF ALL TIME! FACT! but why he plays a 3 pick up black beauty I don't get the three pick up models sucked, more to deal with and less options.
His guitar was always superb on Reggie's songs... too bad Reggie is on the wrong side of what is about to come out though.... always loved Davey's playing.
Huh?
@@betteurbain7911 lol,exactly
His guitar work was a huge part of Elton’s recording success.
Davey has a badass chunky tone that kicks you in the balls while melting your face!!
What‘s the story on the Les Paul Custom? Is it a vintage 50‘s Les Paul Custom? Or a reissue? Any info?
1959 les Paul 3 pickup custom
Hi Dave, What amp has been used on this video ?
Where the **** can i buy this Documentary???
Uh…thats called creative…original n CREATTIVE.
🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
Terry, Thanks for posting this, what is this from and where can I see it?
Hi David, I think it's from The Making of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - Classic albums videos. Cheers.
What does kick in hell mean? Or did I not understand what he said?
He “kicks” his pedal for more gain on the guitar. 🔥 and it is fire
How to find this documentary? What is the name of this doc movie/TV doc?
This video is one of the extras after the end of the GBYBR documentary. ruclips.net/video/KqvomfoYVOo/видео.html
who else was brought here by Metallica?