For those whose tastes shamelessly range from Big Bill Broonzy to Kenny Burrell, this man is one of the most intelligent, cultivated, well-mannered and effective guitar teachers ever. Thank you, maestro Hamburger, your lessons are always insightful and helpful.
Because there are plenty of "free" lessons where the video starts with the song being played and then taught with the talking at a minimum. If you post a lesson and 5 minutes into the video there's no lesson only talking, that's not a lesson. It doesn't take a genius to see that. If I wanted to see someone talk about a specific song instead of wanting to learn it, I would seek out that type of video. Use your head bro.
The selfish talentless fools complain about talking because they don't really care about the music. Furthermore, they just want to be able to play a song instantly. They will never get it with any emotional soul.
This is one of my favorite country blues songs...I first heard it from an old blues guy who I got to know fairly well....Brownie McGee. I saw Brownie and Sonny Terry play MANY times and this song was a staple in there show. One of my favorite lifes possessions is a pic of me and Brownie....I truly do miss him....not only a great blues man...but a nice guy. RIP Brownie
I wish all online guitar lessons were done in the format you've done this. I really appreciated the context and background at the start, and the clarity of the demonstrations. Thanks dude.
David Hamburger, what a great condensation of so many awesome techniques that are in this wonderful old tune. Your break down of Big Bill Broonzy, Eric Clapton and Robert Johnson history is amazing. Thank you for this!
Fantastic lesson that explains all those Big Bill idiosyncrasies that I've been trying to decipher from recordings. Thanks David. It's been a long, long time since I attended your slide guitar workshop at the Fast Folk club in NYC. You were, and still are, a stellar teacher.
This was a great lesson. I appreciate David taking the extra time to give us a comprehensive understanding of the piece rather than just a simple play through.
Again, your teaching style is great. I'm such a rank amature, but I watch you several times and I get it. I also love the history, theory and color you add to your lessons. Great Job.
Thanks for the lesson and a BIG thanks for educating the players. A lot of the pioneers Broonzy, lightning Hopkins etc need to be remembered for their contributions
Oh, man. Thanks! I learned a pretty nice version arranged by Stefan Grossman, but I've always loved Clapton's. Now I have your great vid AND tab. Thanks again.
Thanks for such a great and informative lesson, covering BOTH popular versions of the song! Bets I've seen on RUclips. Really enjoyed the extra information and context you provided - something many other lessons lack. Keep up the great work. Thanks! Matt
Thanks man. I learned some licks that really strengthened my playing of this song. Paul's right. This clarified some things for me. And ignore these guys that say shut up. For the most part what you are saying is necessary. This isn't a concert, its a lesson.
Thanks for all your videos! You are a great teacher & a wealth of information. Keep doing exactly what you doing. I just might learn how to play this guitar after all. Thanks again.
I especially love Clapton’s acoustic version of this song and your teaching is invaluable. I’m going to work on learning this for sure. Thanks for posting this excellent lesson.
What luck for me-just stumbled upon this video by D.H. Masses for me to learn in this, but what future pleasure potential pour moi..SUBSCRIBED. And cant wait to start climbing this Hill -first step an all that...Many Thanks..
Thanks! I started learning how to play this song seriously about 3 days ago. Been working out some of the amazing Clapton parts from the Layla album (and Duane's slide parts). This video was immensely helpful - some great new grips that i can incorporate that I wasn't aware of. And at last for me - I like history so that was interesting.
Very interesting and cool lesson. I learned it from Layla, not the Big Bill records or Clapton acoustic version. I especially like the little climb-up thing he does towards the end. I enjoy all the videos by David and find he's an excellent teacher. He reminds me of my first guitar teacher from back in 64.
Have always loved Big Bill's tunes... and Key to the Highway has got to be on the top shelf...thanks for these really great and interesting versions David!! Another great version that I particularly like is Mike Dowling's ...I think it might be in open D.
Thanks for the lesson. I learned alot from it. Although it would have been helpfull to fully explain the RJ turnaround. I've got the first part down where you keep the pinky planted and then walk down the d string...but what about the ending is that an e7 you play? It sounds like there's some hammer ons going on aswell. Could you explain this some more?
I used to have a recording of Bill Broonzy being interviewed by Studs Terkel. He played this live and it's no mystery. It starts with the D shape at the E position, then the A shape played at the B position then down to A etc etc - very simple - same as this guy is showing. Broonzy claimed he co wrote this song.
My theory on why Broonzy picks bass lines such as leading with the third is because people had a different ear for tone color in delta blues. Take for instance Charlie Patton's finger picking style or where Sonnyboy Williamson's sweet spots are. It is as if the blues were codified by people like Clapton and now we can only hear that.
Big Bill was a giant. I believe, David, that you are from Chicago. Studs Terkle wrote an appreciation on his death that I think you will enjoy, though I can't remember where I first read it. Just a thought. Great work as always. Thanks.
I like music and guitar nerds. Just because people can play a song doesn't make it music. The history fuels the soul. Think you could "TALK" about Tampa Red sometime he released over 140 sides but he's not covered very much. Keep it up Dave
Sonny Terry and Brownie McGee was the first version I heard recorded and live. I don't doubt Big Bill did an early version wish I could pick it up. Nice job as always DH...
I just want to suggest something that will enhance your chance to capture more listener to your channel, please play the song first and then you can go to the history of the song. Hopefully you can capture more viewers. Thank you for the lesson Chief.
Don't you just love all the youtube wankers who basically say, "jump when I say jum'? Those are the ones that don't know squat about real guitar playing or music and can only copy things that are written or shown to them. Thanks for the great lessons, history and playing wise.
For those whose tastes shamelessly range from Big Bill Broonzy to Kenny Burrell, this man is one of the most intelligent, cultivated, well-mannered and effective guitar teachers ever. Thank you, maestro Hamburger, your lessons are always insightful and helpful.
yes,very real and calm, wish he did more!
I know this thread is old, but I must say you couldnt have expressed it better.
Love these people who complain about too much talking. Free, GREAT lesson, and they just take, take, take.
Because there are plenty of "free" lessons where the video starts with the song being played and then taught with the talking at a minimum. If you post a lesson and 5 minutes into the video there's no lesson only talking, that's not a lesson. It doesn't take a genius to see that. If I wanted to see someone talk about a specific song instead of wanting to learn it, I would seek out that type of video. Use your head bro.
@@patrickclark3337 talking about the history and the various aspects of a song is a consistent part of the teaching. Do you have a head, "bro"?
The selfish talentless fools complain about talking because they don't really care about the music. Furthermore, they just want to be able to play a song instantly. They will never get it with any emotional soul.
@@GiandomenicoDeMola 💯
This is one of my favorite country blues songs...I first heard it from an old blues guy who I got to know fairly well....Brownie McGee. I saw Brownie and Sonny Terry play MANY times and this song was a staple in there show. One of my favorite lifes possessions is a pic of me and Brownie....I truly do miss him....not only a great blues man...but a nice guy. RIP Brownie
I appreciate the care and thoughtfulness you put into this lesson. Just excellent.
I wish all online guitar lessons were done in the format you've done this. I really appreciated the context and background at the start, and the clarity of the demonstrations. Thanks dude.
David Hamburger, what a great condensation of so many awesome techniques that are in this wonderful old tune. Your break down of Big Bill Broonzy, Eric Clapton and Robert Johnson history is amazing. Thank you for this!
Thanks Hal! You're most welcome.
Fantastic lesson that explains all those Big Bill idiosyncrasies that I've been trying to decipher from recordings. Thanks David. It's been a long, long time since I attended your slide guitar workshop at the Fast Folk club in NYC. You were, and still are, a stellar teacher.
This was a great lesson. I appreciate David taking the extra time to give us a comprehensive understanding of the piece rather than just a simple play through.
Agreed. Learning some of the history of these songs is part of the fun. Love these vids!
What an awesome series. I love both the history and the music of this great American tradition.
Great way you share complex playing clearly and accessibly. What a great lesson! Thank you.
Again, your teaching style is great. I'm such a rank amature, but I watch you several times and I get it. I also love the history, theory and color you add to your lessons. Great Job.
Thanks for the lesson and a BIG thanks for educating the players. A lot of the pioneers Broonzy, lightning Hopkins etc need to be remembered for their contributions
Pure class, great lesson with very comprehensive breakdown, thank you
Very good lesson, patiently explained and illustrated. Thank you from all of the struggling guitar players who love the blues.
Beautifully done when he finally gets around to playing it.
I loved it including the stories..Thank you
Oh, man. Thanks! I learned a pretty nice version arranged by Stefan Grossman, but I've always loved Clapton's. Now I have your great vid AND tab. Thanks again.
Thanks for such a great and informative lesson, covering BOTH popular versions of the song! Bets I've seen on RUclips. Really enjoyed the extra information and context you provided - something many other lessons lack. Keep up the great work.
Thanks!
Matt
Thanks man. I learned some licks that really strengthened my playing of this song. Paul's right. This clarified some things for me. And ignore these guys that say shut up. For the most part what you are saying is necessary. This isn't a concert, its a lesson.
Thanks for all your videos! You are a great teacher & a wealth of information. Keep doing exactly what you doing. I just might learn how to play this guitar after all. Thanks again.
I especially love Clapton’s acoustic version of this song and your teaching is invaluable. I’m going to work on learning this for sure. Thanks for posting this excellent lesson.
Man this guy is cool and a natural teacher/communicator. Great job!
totally excellent lesson on this great classic tune!!!
What luck for me-just stumbled upon this video by D.H. Masses for me to learn in this, but what future pleasure potential pour moi..SUBSCRIBED. And cant wait to start climbing this Hill -first step an all that...Many Thanks..
Many thanks for this important work keeping Delta alive
Wow so glad you broke down that, as you describe, modern variation of the A chord part clapton does. Thats my favorite part of his version. thanks!
Thanks! I started learning how to play this song seriously about 3 days ago. Been working out some of the amazing Clapton parts from the Layla album (and Duane's slide parts). This video was immensely helpful - some great new grips that i can incorporate that I wasn't aware of. And at last for me - I like history so that was interesting.
Very interesting and cool lesson. I learned it from Layla, not the Big Bill records or Clapton acoustic version. I especially like the little climb-up thing he does towards the end. I enjoy all the videos by David and find he's an excellent teacher. He reminds me of my first guitar teacher from back in 64.
This is brilliant! Thank you! I first heard this song covered by Sonny Landreth, I love all the versions. Learned a lot watching this.
Great lesson David. Most detailed I could find. Some tabs would be great.
Great lesson. Skip to 2:54 if you want to bypass the lengthy description.
Great ... loved the tips here .... especially the EC licks. Thank you.
What does 'billed out' mean?
I guess the 'bound to go' would be like
'rarin' to go' , 'anxious to go' .
Would billed out mean, 'paid up' .
Very great lesson i m very inspired of both versions Clapton and Broonzy
This is an excellent lesson sir...and to one of my all time favorite blues tunes
Main David, thanks for the humble musical roadmap, very much appreciated (!)
Merry Christmas.
je découvre ta chaîne .super sympa ce morceau .merci pour la tab.
Have always loved Big Bill's tunes... and Key to the Highway has got to be on the top shelf...thanks for these really great and interesting versions David!! Another great version that I particularly like is Mike Dowling's ...I think it might be in open D.
I know trying to pick out licks on old records can be really hard. I think he scored big time on this one. thanks for your input
thanks for blending the two versions!
David is the best out there. Give him some love!
Cool nice looking vintage guitar by the way
Which is perfectly mastered
A superb lesson! Well done.
Your teaching is exemplary
Awesome lesson! Thanks for sharing and explaining.
Thanks for the lesson. I learned alot from it. Although it would have been helpfull to fully explain the RJ turnaround. I've got the first part down where you keep the pinky planted and then walk down the d string...but what about the ending is that an e7 you play? It sounds like there's some hammer ons going on aswell. Could you explain this some more?
I used to have a recording of Bill Broonzy being interviewed by Studs Terkel. He played this live and it's no mystery. It starts with the D shape at the E position, then the A shape played at the B position then down to A etc etc - very simple - same as this guy is showing. Broonzy claimed he co wrote this song.
Is that your way of thanking this chap for his efforts?
Marc Highliner
just making a comment out of interest, no offense intended. How you choose to view it is your choice.
That's cleared that up then. Very simple. No mystery.
I'd like to find the Little Walter tribute to Big Bill Broonzy. Can anyone point me toward it? Was it an album? Title? Label? Thank you!
Fabulous video. just fabulous
"The Thumb thing" .....very nice advice! Thanks
Awesome job, I am learning a lot form your tutorials :-)
Very tasty licks! It aint how much you say, its what you say.Thank you.
reallygood lesson.Tabs are really good.thank you.
Nice work
Cool lesson and even cooler name. Mr Hamburger, yeah, I dig it.....
That is a very interesting take on things,and makes good sense.
Excellent lessons. Thanks
Great lesson and insight. Good stuff.
My theory on why Broonzy picks bass lines such as leading with the third is because people had a different ear for tone color in delta blues. Take for instance Charlie Patton's finger picking style or where Sonnyboy Williamson's sweet spots are. It is as if the blues were codified by people like Clapton and now we can only hear that.
Clapton was my gateway drug into the blues.
Thanks for the lesson, for which --can't stop myself here-- "I will gladly pay you on Tuesday" Thanks again
absolutely best lesson on RUclips, Excellent, nice guitar too , is it a Martin or Yamaha is my guess can't really see the head stock , Peace !
It's a Collings - based on an older (1929) Martin design, is my understanding.
Fantastic insight. Thanks 👍
Big Bill was a giant. I believe, David, that you are from Chicago. Studs Terkle wrote an appreciation on his death that I think you will enjoy, though I can't remember where I first read it. Just a thought. Great work as always. Thanks.
Massachusetts, actually, but thanks for the suggestion; I love Studs Terkel!
that guitar he has has so much character
great lesson and inspiration, thanks
Nice work. Thanks
Hey what model and year is that guitar? Love your teaching.
Very cool - thanks
Incredible. Thanks.
great job
Awesome lesson on a great tune by one of the old time legends......Big Bill.....and Clapton's version is cool too....!!!
I like music and guitar nerds. Just because people can play a song doesn't make it music. The history fuels the soul. Think you could "TALK" about Tampa Red sometime he released over 140 sides but he's not covered very much. Keep it up Dave
William Brown - East St Louis Blues is the definitve version
Great stuff!
Thank you! Jack
Thanks very much, good lesson
Very nice thanks!
I would love to learn the John Lee Hooker version.
I liked it a lot. Thanks
Thank you.
Sonny Terry and Brownie McGee was the first version I heard recorded and live. I don't doubt Big Bill did an early version wish I could pick it up. Nice job as always DH...
Great Job David! What year and model is that guitar?
Hi John! Sorry for the slow reply. It's a 2002 Collings 00-2H. Pretty sure the nut width is 13/16", rosewood back and sides.
Has made a Dobro method, very nice !!!
Love yer style...subed
Thanks man great job!
Thanks mate. Great lesson.
I just want to suggest something that will enhance your chance to capture more listener to your channel, please play the song first and then you can go to the history of the song. Hopefully you can capture more viewers. Thank you for the lesson Chief.
Oh - it's on the Truefire website. AWESOME!!!
Danke, Thanks, Tack , For this Video. I hope, You are very succesfully in your carriere.
I like it very much.
Took a while to get there but great lesson..
That’s a great tutorial
Don't you just love all the youtube wankers who basically say, "jump when I say jum'? Those are the ones that don't know squat about real guitar playing or music and can only copy things that are written or shown to them. Thanks for the great lessons, history and playing wise.
@elfhermie You're welcome :-)
Is your last name really hamburger? Thanks for the lesson
Thanks for the lesson, but many of us "old" guys heard this long before Clapton came around.
+Gf Black so what?
Pretty cool man! Thanks, really.
Thx love it
is he a history teacher or guitar player?
Don Adams both
hes just baked
and you are just..........
Thank you very helpful light bulb moment