I've heard many covers of Mountain's classic Mississippi Queen and I applaud Mike's exceptional performance. It's not just the notes and the phrasing, but that all-important "feel" that he's put into the music that makes the song really come to life here.
@@mikethomas1645 We're all getting old. But loving what you do is what keeps you young at heart. And I can hear your enjoyment in the music, which is part of what i meant about the feeling you expressed in your playing.
@@jamesfeldman4234Ya, thanks James. Thats true, Ive always loved music, and I really enjoy playing. And its a great past time, now that I`m retired, esp with long cold winters. Do you know your Major scales? I made up a couple lesson videos for friends if your interested.
Great cover! 👍 Classic by Mountain. Reminds me of my younger years listening to this and other rock classics on my old FM radio with giant antennas. The way things are today, I often wish I could go back to 1970 and stay there.
Thank you kyle! Keep playing dont do what I did. I played on and off, since I was 16, mostly off life was happening, had 8 lessons in 92, learned more than I self taught myself in 10 years. Then I didnt play for 15 yrs. Gave up sold all my stuff and quit guitar 5 yrs ago lasted 1 year missed it alot so I got some new stuff and started playing again, now I`m 67 and have time to learn. I`ll never be as good as the young people of today, and I`m on borrowed time but I sure like playing. Fun stuff!! I truly hope you are playing at my age!! Best wishes kyle. Rock on brother :)
@@mikethomas1645 thank you for that wisdom! I will heed your warning, and and god speed But i also gotta add cause i love this song also. Isnt it like the perfect jam song. Everything about it is great, the riff. The licks, the attitude. I listen to it atleast once a month for years it seems
Huge Mountain fan - this is best cover I've heard of Mississippi Queen - honestly, it's better than the way Leslie played it in the latter years - way too many effects on his sound at that point.
Thanks David for your awesome comment, I try to get it close to studio recordings, I`m only a intermediate player at best but I have fun with it. I pretty much use my preset effects setting for everything I play, its just my sound but I know what you mean. I never imagined I would get this many views, likes and comments on a video!!
Thank you Chris! Its one of those songs for sure. This is the first video Ive done with this kind of views and comments, people really like this song!! Pretty cool :)
Thanks, haha, we were just talking about that, thats very true. In the summer I try to jam during the afternoon, lady on one side, and people across the road are at work, the old guy on the other side whos always home said if its too loud he just turns down his hearing aids,lol...No cops have ever showed up, but I`m pretty rural here. :)
Yeah man, that rocked! The sound was spot on. If you're gonna copy another musician, might as well go for the best ones. What a classic. Looking forward to more great covers.
Thanks Craigh, easiest song Ive done, and the most views and comments of anything Ive posted so far. Check out my Metallica One song, it was a challenge!! :)
Hey Ralph, thanks once again! This is my shortest, and maybe easiest song Ive put on here, and its had the most views, likes and comments in a short time than any of my others. I guess people like this old rocker! It is pretty cool. When I was a kid I thought I could never play this,,,only took me 50 years,lol :)
Wow, thanks Rip, I would like nothing more than for you to do that!! I cant find a bass player, I dig the hell out of bass too, Rock doesnt rock without a bass player!! :)
Thanks shannon! Not exactly what I wanted, but was very fortunate to get a guitar and amp again before prices went through the roof. I really like it now, it plays great and lights up in the sunlight. 2021 60`s LP standard, iced tea. I really miss my old wine red 78 :)
@@mikethomas1645 yeah I know 😆 I'll be freaking 61 may 30 , but you know it's alright back when I was flying down the fast lane I was wondering if I'd make 30 😆 but here I am, I grew up, running on Auto pilot cruise control doin my thing, I have a electric Gibson sg 62 in repair at Red River music in Concord,Arkansas near Heber Springs it's a 1964 my Dad bought when he was around 20,keep on jammin as long as you can, it sounded great absolutely no disrespect at all man ,Greetings from Memphis pouring down rain here ✌️neck cracked in freak accident back in 1987 found it after my Dad died getting it fixed in respect also found his musicians union card from 1973 R.I.✌️Dear Mommy and Daddy will never stop thinking about and loving you's forever and ever 😭
@@Nonconformistwilderbeastman Too cool, I never thought I`d see 30 either, now I`m 67. SG is my favorite of all time guitar. I bought a new one in 72, and a new one in 92, wish I still had them. I lived out side Branson for about 10 years, where I sold my 92, it gets really hot there. Snow and cold up here in the UP of Mich. Musician union card is huge! I miss my mom and dad, and my brother and sister too. I`ll keep playing. All I have to do now is play my guitar, but I dont remember songs too long any more. Rock on my friend :)
@@mikethomas1645 Aren’t we all! Keep shredding! I got to open for Mountain at Mitchell College in New London,Ct on 12/7/69;Leslie showed me how to get pinch harmonics after the show;one of the best memories of my life! God Bless you for helping to keep his memory alive!
@@tomastp_ The 70s was great till the 80`s came!! Thats my favorite years of rock! I was in a band in high school 73-75, we did stones,cream, hendrix stuff back then. Merry Christmas! :)
Was that you in my Livestream Saturday? Heah I get copyright notifications every once in a while. A simple copyright notification means that they get their royalty IF you are paid. A Copyright Strike? Two and you are out. It is very confusing. "Hotel California" will get you a copyright strike. He has a devoted tech team searching and suing everyone they can. If you check into it beware! It is a big rabbit hole 🕳️. 😎
Hi Teddy, yes that was me in your live. So far, "Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress", "AC/DC Shoot To Thrill", and now Ozzie "Bark At The Moon" has been blocked by YT and not able to be seen by anyone, but I`m not monetized and those blocks did not effect my channel. Its just sad I put alot of work into those songs. Oh well
Mike, might I suggest you crank that Marshall up to “twelve” and try again…great cover man!!! What is the amp sandwiched between your cabinet and Lead head???
Hi, thanks for the comment! Heres the deal, I play along with youtube songs on my TV through my surround system, cranked to about live band volume, my amp head is switched to 10 watts, and the volume is on about 4, its jammin loud in here. Im using a cheap samsung phone to record so my video and audio is pretty crappy ( I need a better camera and mic, maybe this year I can get one). Thats a home made 3 space rack box, with some 90`s rack units, A Alesis Quadraverb effects unit, a Korg digital tuner, and a Rocktron Hush unit ( takes away any amp hiss and uncontrollable feedback if I let go of the guitar while its cranked up) Ive had monster amps,(100 watt 5150 head w/2-4-12 cabs) but I like this little Marshall more than anything Ive ever had! I did put 2-12" Greenbacks in the cab.
Thanks for the info, Mike. That four-twelve cabinet sounds great (as same with the quadraphenia sound system)! I was just pulling your leg on cranking to twelve. At 73 years young, I’m currently sporting a 6505II (120W) amp with a two-twelve (Creambacks)cab. Simply overkill on the amp but it does wake up the Gods when pushed… Keep postin’ brother…
@@suzukiyesteryear Oh cool, same amp I had, got it new, it was the first 5150 that came out in 91 I think. Your 6505 I think is the same amp, but I had 2 4-12s. I could have played a arena!! (which I didnt) It was way over kill. This marshall is just a 2-12, DSL20 head. This little amp will crack the plaster. I`m 67, I havent played my whole life, just off and on over the years, but now I`m retired and I like my rock stuff, so I`m at it again :)
I've heard many covers of Mountain's classic Mississippi Queen and I applaud Mike's exceptional performance. It's not just the notes and the phrasing, but that all-important "feel" that he's put into the music that makes the song really come to life here.
Hi James, thank you so much for a amazing comment, I`m really flattered. Just a old guy with a guitar hobby, but I love playing. :)
@@mikethomas1645 We're all getting old. But loving what you do is what keeps you young at heart. And I can hear your enjoyment in the music, which is part of what i meant about the feeling you expressed in your playing.
@@jamesfeldman4234Ya, thanks James. Thats true, Ive always loved music, and I really enjoy playing. And its a great past time, now that I`m retired, esp with long cold winters. Do you know your Major scales? I made up a couple lesson videos for friends if your interested.
Great cover! 👍 Classic by Mountain. Reminds me of my younger years listening to this and other rock classics on my old FM radio with giant antennas. The way things are today, I often wish I could go back to 1970 and stay there.
Thanks Snap, ya things sure were different back then.
Imma be playing guitar till I’m just as old as you man. Major respect. I love this instrument
Thank you kyle! Keep playing dont do what I did. I played on and off, since I was 16, mostly off life was happening, had 8 lessons in 92, learned more than I self taught myself in 10 years. Then I didnt play for 15 yrs. Gave up sold all my stuff and quit guitar 5 yrs ago lasted 1 year missed it alot so I got some new stuff and started playing again, now I`m 67 and have time to learn. I`ll never be as good as the young people of today, and I`m on borrowed time but I sure like playing. Fun stuff!! I truly hope you are playing at my age!! Best wishes kyle. Rock on brother :)
@@mikethomas1645 thank you for that wisdom! I will heed your warning, and and god speed
But i also gotta add cause i love this song also. Isnt it like the perfect jam song. Everything about it is great, the riff. The licks, the attitude. I listen to it atleast once a month for years it seems
Yep, its a good one!
Cheers. Sounds great. 🥃
@@bourbonbrethren Thank you very much! :)
the best cover I've ever heard
🖐🏻🗿🖐🏻
Thank you very much! :)
Huge Mountain fan - this is best cover I've heard of Mississippi Queen - honestly, it's better than the way Leslie played it in the latter years - way too many effects on his sound at that point.
Thanks David for your awesome comment, I try to get it close to studio recordings, I`m only a intermediate player at best but I have fun with it. I pretty much use my preset effects setting for everything I play, its just my sound but I know what you mean. I never imagined I would get this many views, likes and comments on a video!!
Excellent! Such an awesome song! Never gets old!
Thank you Nova! Rock on :)
Good job Timeless Song NEVER gets old🇺🇸🇺🇸👍
Thank you Chris! Its one of those songs for sure. This is the first video Ive done with this kind of views and comments, people really like this song!! Pretty cool :)
Great cover. Love the sunburst.
Thanks very much user!
Great job on thus . Rock on brother 🎤🎸🤠🖖
Thank you very much mlbolts! :)
Awesome Mike
Love Mississipi Queen🎉
Thanks Leo!! :)
Hell yeah this sounds amazing!!! Rock on Mike🤘!!!
Hey thanks a bunch ranko! Rock on!
Right on Mike...One of the best Rockin' songs ever written...along with LaGrange, Sweet Emotion...and Stranglehold...
Thanks if6! Those are good ones :)
Nailed it. Simply put. And look at that shine on that guitar. 😎
Thanks Under! Smith Pro Polish once a week!! :)
Nice LP!
HELL YEAH brother! Perfect tone, perfect guitar. Nailed it!
Thank you Bubba, Rock on :)
Nice Les Paul! and sick play along
Thanks Charlie! I love the LP :)
i can't stop listening to this, simply a masterpiece. You're awesome 🎸
Right on Rip! and thank you very much!
Awesome. Job. I wish I had the skill & talent to play a guitar like that.. 😁😁
Thank you Rick, I bet you could play just like that if you put your mind to it (thats what my dad always told me)
Pure awesomeness!!!!!!!
Thank you very much Rob! Rock on :)
So AWESOME!!!!❤
Thank you very much user-x!!
Awesome cover! You are a badass señor 😎👍!
Thank you very much, maybe bassass senior! LOL Rock on Leo :)
HELL YEAH...
Right on nd! Thanks :)
When Mike hears his favorite song, so do the neighbors!
Thanks, haha, we were just talking about that, thats very true. In the summer I try to jam during the afternoon, lady on one side, and people across the road are at work, the old guy on the other side whos always home said if its too loud he just turns down his hearing aids,lol...No cops have ever showed up, but I`m pretty rural here. :)
Joe Dirt dun growed up! Love it 🤘🏻
Thank you LordT :)
Nailed it!
Thank you Todd! Sometimes I get lucky :)
Exceptional Performance, I Used yours Specifically in my Ambience Video,Because It Was so amazing Applaud to you Mike.👏😁
Wow!! Thank you so much for the awesome comment. I`m honored to have a part in your video! Rock on!!
No Problem Mike And I Will Rock On 🤘
Great playing, awesome!
Thank you Gtrs! Rock on :)
Fantastic job!!!
Thank you Paulles for the nice comment!
Great cover, perfect tone and execution Mike!
Thank you very much David! Rock On :)
This guy can play
Thank you very much Robbie!
Awesome job Mike!
Thank you very much CAAD for the nice comment! Rock on :)
Channeling Leslie West n diggin' it
Thank you very much mrsaved! Rock On :)
Yes sir !!!!!!!!! Subscribed.
Thank you and thank you Gabriel! Rock and Roll :)
Yeah man, that rocked! The sound was spot on. If you're gonna copy another musician, might as well go for the best ones. What a classic. Looking forward to more great covers.
Thanks Dan! I`m always working on something, trying to keep them coming!
Marshall amps; respect..
Thank you Robert, love the little Marshall!!
Good stuff mate! Beautiful guitar and tone as well, keep up the good work!
Thank you very much Ding!! Rock and Roll :)
Class ❤️
Thank you so much Paul :)
You are awesome sir! ::: salute:::
Thank you very much Paul, Im not worthy!! :)
@@mikethomas1645 Oh no sir. It's me who's not worthy.
Great job!
Hey, thank you very much Mark! Rock on :)
Super easy song to play but good choice .Leslie West was the man check out first solo album
Thanks Craigh, easiest song Ive done, and the most views and comments of anything Ive posted so far. Check out my Metallica One song, it was a challenge!! :)
Yes sir ! Rock it 👍
Thank you Marcus for the comment! :)
Ditto all that was said for me too - outstanding job Mike !
Hey Ralph, thanks once again! This is my shortest, and maybe easiest song Ive put on here, and its had the most views, likes and comments in a short time than any of my others. I guess people like this old rocker! It is pretty cool. When I was a kid I thought I could never play this,,,only took me 50 years,lol :)
Right on!!!!
Thanks a bunch Spooky, Rock and Roll :)
love your LP!
Thank you Kim! I like it alot, but its heavy. I watched your video, your doing great for 3 years!! :)
Hold on while I grab my bass! I’m coming over! 🤘🏻
Wow, thanks Rip, I would like nothing more than for you to do that!! I cant find a bass player, I dig the hell out of bass too, Rock doesnt rock without a bass player!! :)
Very cool!
Thank you Solid!! Good old rock :)
Nice!
Thank you GBC! Rock and Roll :)
Good job brother
Thank you Kurt!! Rock on
Well done.
Thank you Justin, appreciate it! :)
Fire bro nailed it🔥
Thanks man, rock on :)
GOOD JOB!!
Thanks you Michael, Rock On!!
Awesome dude
Thanks dgv! Rock on!
very good 👍
Thank you Leo!!
Rock on old dude
Right on Whip!! Thanks for the comment rock brother! :)
Bangin mate, Leslie is smiling.
Thank you Alan, I hope he is!
Perfect ...
Thanks for the nice comment verner! Rock on :)
Fantastic job Mike !
Thanks Ralph! Rock on :)
Nailed it. Btw that is one gorgeous Gibby
Thanks shannon! Not exactly what I wanted, but was very fortunate to get a guitar and amp again before prices went through the roof. I really like it now, it plays great and lights up in the sunlight. 2021 60`s LP standard, iced tea. I really miss my old wine red 78 :)
\m/
And sweet set up only the best!!
Thank you Jonathan, I`m digging the setup! Budget Marshall and the LP rocks!
Such a fun song to play
Thanks for the comment Nitrix, it is just a short fun one! Rock on :)
Rock 🎧🎸🤘
Nice
Thanks Scott! :)
Great lead work, Mike!
Thank you very much Peter!! :)
I love it!
Right on! Just a old guy rockin it. Thank you for the nice comment :)
excellent!!!
Thank you Kim for the comment :)
Right on brother
Thanks ganj, rock on :)
Nice!😊
Thank you very much Nov, Rock and Roll brother! :)
I love this so much I just made a video of me playing along with it on an acoustic guitar with a toy gun strapped to it, for kids only!!!!
Thanks very much, thats too cool!! I`ll watch for your video! :)
Very fine job sir!!
Thank you very much dmspsu! :)
Great !!
Thanks Nemo!
This song is sacred know one will ever do it better so don't waste the time R.I.✌️ Leslie and Felix 🌈
Thanks for commenting! It is pretty special, I remember when it first came out, ya, I`m that old :)
@@mikethomas1645 yeah I know 😆 I'll be freaking 61 may 30 , but you know it's alright back when I was flying down the fast lane I was wondering if I'd make 30 😆 but here I am, I grew up, running on Auto pilot cruise control doin my thing, I have a electric Gibson sg 62 in repair at Red River music in Concord,Arkansas near Heber Springs it's a 1964 my Dad bought when he was around 20,keep on jammin as long as you can, it sounded great absolutely no disrespect at all man ,Greetings from Memphis pouring down rain here ✌️neck cracked in freak accident back in 1987 found it after my Dad died getting it fixed in respect also found his musicians union card from 1973 R.I.✌️Dear Mommy and Daddy will never stop thinking about and loving you's forever and ever 😭
@@Nonconformistwilderbeastman Too cool, I never thought I`d see 30 either, now I`m 67. SG is my favorite of all time guitar. I bought a new one in 72, and a new one in 92, wish I still had them. I lived out side Branson for about 10 years, where I sold my 92, it gets really hot there. Snow and cold up here in the UP of Mich. Musician union card is huge! I miss my mom and dad, and my brother and sister too. I`ll keep playing. All I have to do now is play my guitar, but I dont remember songs too long any more. Rock on my friend :)
Cool check avalanche album by Mountain, it's some heavy jam whole lotta shakin goin on
Really well done!!! I started playing at 57. I have a long way to go but I sure do enjoy the journey, ou are a inspiration. Northern Midwest boy?
Thanks! Thats a good age to start! I`m 67, still learning, but its alot of fun. Enjoy your journey :) ( I`m from and still in Michigan)
I'm just "across the pond(Lake Michigan)"if you are from lower. If upper, just south@@mikethomas1645
Epic man. is that a les paul 59?
Thanks 57! Its a 60`s Standard. It has the thin neck and hotter pick ups, 9lbs.11oz. I like it :)
👍
Thanks Anti! Rock on
My future.
Right on Gustavo, Rock On :)
*It's all about the endorphins! Keep'm fired up and they will keep you young!*
Thanks for the tip, I`ll have to work on that :)
Bad Ass
Thanks 00! Rock on
You need to develop Leslie’s 3rd finger stretch vibrato
I`ll work on that tone! I`m still learning ;)
@@mikethomas1645 Aren’t we all! Keep shredding! I got to open for Mountain at Mitchell College in New London,Ct on 12/7/69;Leslie showed me how to get pinch harmonics after the show;one of the best memories of my life! God Bless you for helping to keep his memory alive!
You rock!!!!🔥Killer tone, bro is living right!
I'd like to request some Cream!! Can you cover a song ?
Thank you tomastp, good chance I could do some cream, havent played any since the 70`s, but they were a fav back then.
@@mikethomas1645 That's great man! The 70's must have been crazy!! hahahaha I hope you enjoy revisiting that era! and happy holidays!
@@tomastp_ The 70s was great till the 80`s came!! Thats my favorite years of rock! I was in a band in high school 73-75, we did stones,cream, hendrix stuff back then. Merry Christmas! :)
@@mikethomas1645 That's all that I try to play these days hahahaha, love it love it
@@tomastp_ Right on :)
Was that you in my Livestream Saturday? Heah I get copyright notifications every once in a while. A simple copyright notification means that they get their royalty IF you are paid. A Copyright Strike? Two and you are out. It is very confusing. "Hotel California" will get you a copyright strike. He has a devoted tech team searching and suing everyone they can. If you check into it beware! It is a big rabbit hole 🕳️. 😎
Hi Teddy, yes that was me in your live. So far, "Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress", "AC/DC Shoot To Thrill", and now Ozzie "Bark At The Moon" has been blocked by YT and not able to be seen by anyone, but I`m not monetized and those blocks did not effect my channel. Its just sad I put alot of work into those songs. Oh well
Mike, might I suggest you crank that Marshall up to “twelve” and try again…great cover man!!!
What is the amp sandwiched between your cabinet and Lead head???
Hi, thanks for the comment! Heres the deal, I play along with youtube songs on my TV through my surround system, cranked to about live band volume, my amp head is switched to 10 watts, and the volume is on about 4, its jammin loud in here. Im using a cheap samsung phone to record so my video and audio is pretty crappy ( I need a better camera and mic, maybe this year I can get one). Thats a home made 3 space rack box, with some 90`s rack units, A Alesis Quadraverb effects unit, a Korg digital tuner, and a Rocktron Hush unit ( takes away any amp hiss and uncontrollable feedback if I let go of the guitar while its cranked up) Ive had monster amps,(100 watt 5150 head w/2-4-12 cabs) but I like this little Marshall more than anything Ive ever had! I did put 2-12" Greenbacks in the cab.
Thanks for the info, Mike. That four-twelve cabinet sounds great (as same with the quadraphenia sound system)!
I was just pulling your leg on cranking to twelve. At 73 years young, I’m currently sporting a 6505II (120W) amp with a two-twelve (Creambacks)cab.
Simply overkill on the amp but it does wake up the Gods when pushed…
Keep postin’ brother…
@@suzukiyesteryear Oh cool, same amp I had, got it new, it was the first 5150 that came out in 91 I think. Your 6505 I think is the same amp, but I had 2 4-12s. I could have played a arena!! (which I didnt) It was way over kill. This marshall is just a 2-12, DSL20 head. This little amp will crack the plaster. I`m 67, I havent played my whole life, just off and on over the years, but now I`m retired and I like my rock stuff, so I`m at it again :)
get SOME... yu gotta be on stage......
Hey thanks Dino! I`m in the UP in Mich, cant find any players to have a band, and I`m getting pretty old. I like playing guitar though! Rock on :)
nice copy
Thank you very much Robert!! :)
You gotta work on the singing
If I sang, I would get all thumbs down ;(
turn itup
I always crank it up!! Thanks Kevin!
Crazy good playing and tone sounds freaking just like the record
Thank you c.a.k for the nice comment!! I love this guitar amp setup. I get alot of cool rock sounds from it. :)
Great job!
Thanks Lois, Rock n Roll!!