I miss you. I know you got off the site awhile back. You were so kind playing your music and giving free lessons. Hey my friend, I'm 68, and you taught me so much! I'm a 80 percent better guitar player because of your kindness. Thank you, thank you, and thank you-
Seems like a lot of people are not aware that BW wrote both Maria and Shambala with writing partner Daniel Moore, and he had other minor regional hits, all recorded in his hometown of Dallas. All were released by him before all the covers came out. Solid songs, and a great way to remember him. He was crippled by alcohol by the time notoriety came to him. Another artist that the recording industry could figure out.
So many good old songs from the 70s. I’ve been listening a lot to Afternoon Delight recently, a song I absolutely loathed for decades. It really is a beautiful tune, as is My Maria.
JigglyPuff Jones so funny...afternoon delight...and many other am songs I loathed too back then now sounds so nice etc. ?? What has happened to me ?? Lol
`Thank you James! I've been wanting to learn this song since the first time I heard it. Something about that sound, acoustic and aggressive. Also wanted to thank you for all your other lessons especially Led Zeppelin. I can tell that you truly get Jimmy Page. Your lessons have helped me turn the corner and play songs I didn't think I could. You really do have the best lessons and an awesome guitar collection. Rock On!
You are really messed dude… the way you put things across was great. It taught me a bunch of songs that I never even bothered to learn. I appreciate your time… I hope everything is going good for you. Thank you.
.....Hard song....The world must be in awe at American songs like this one...and the Cowboy Cha- Cha dances that go along with it...both line- dance and couples.......This song could never be invented in Albania...or Russia....it's American all the way...
Thanks for calling out the chords, that's kinda how I taught myself. Plus, sometimes the hands quicker than the eye. Plus, it's also an insight to the key and you can figure out what's missing...thanks for all the lessons...
Damn! I thought that was about someones girlfriend who drowned in the ocean! Are you serious? I won't look this up To am sure because I just found this and found a few more missing licks for playing My Maria and can't multitask anymore! Hope you find this amusing.
Thought I would ask you this before I Googled it. What tunings did Keith Richards use in the Stones? Same thing for The Allman Brothers Band? I've been trying to play along with both using my "Riffstation" software program but something always sounds off on a lot of the songs. Thanks in Advance.
Three Dog Night rushed their version of "Shambala" out to beat B.W. Stevenson's version to the charts. If I'm remembering correctly, the rush caused them to destroy or misplace the multi-tracks for the song, which is why no true stereo version exists.
I miss you. I know you got off the site awhile back. You were so kind playing your music and giving free lessons. Hey my friend, I'm 68, and you taught me so much! I'm a 80 percent better guitar player because of your kindness. Thank you, thank you, and thank you-
Seems like a lot of people are not aware that BW wrote both Maria and Shambala with writing partner Daniel Moore, and he had other minor regional hits, all recorded in his hometown of Dallas. All were released by him before all the covers came out. Solid songs, and a great way to remember him. He was crippled by alcohol by the time notoriety came to him. Another artist that the recording industry could figure out.
So many good old songs from the 70s. I’ve been listening a lot to Afternoon Delight recently, a song I absolutely loathed for decades. It really is a beautiful tune, as is My Maria.
Maybe I'll have an epiphany cos Afternoon Delight still sounds ewww to me. Lol. And I was a teen in 1970s. 70s rule.
That's hilarious! I detest that afternoon delight! Always liked my Maria bw Steven's and Brooks and Dunn versions
JigglyPuff Jones so funny...afternoon delight...and many other am songs I loathed too back then now sounds so nice etc. ?? What has happened to me ?? Lol
@@juana1483 You should have indulged in more. Hitting it right after lunch leads to a nap.
`Thank you James!
I've been wanting to learn this song since the first time I heard it. Something about that sound, acoustic and aggressive.
Also wanted to thank you for all your other lessons especially Led Zeppelin. I can tell that you truly get Jimmy Page.
Your lessons have helped me turn the corner and play songs I didn't think I could.
You really do have the best lessons and an awesome guitar collection.
Rock On!
You are really messed dude… the way you put things across was great. It taught me a bunch of songs that I never even bothered to learn. I appreciate your time… I hope everything is going good for you. Thank you.
Great lesson! Thank you very much😊
.....Hard song....The world must be in awe at American songs like this one...and the Cowboy Cha- Cha dances that go along with it...both line- dance and couples.......This song could never be invented in Albania...or Russia....it's American all the way...
love this tune was and still is one of my favs. Thought it was awesome when brooks and dunn did also.
Such a great song. Apparently a mixed blessing for ol' BW. He never really got over his lack of follow-up success. Died fairly young i think
Great lesson thank you so much!
Brooks and Dunn did it, my favorite. Country. Love it. Thanks, (once again)
Thanks for the lesson. I know a Maria.
I much prefer this original version too, makes me wanna find any girl named Maria and tell her how much I love her lol
You have a beautiful Gibson Dove. I'm so envious
Another great lesson JJ. As always TY
Great chord progressions in this one, fun to play...thks jj
Nice work Brother! Sounds just like Brooks and Dunn! Kix Brooks capoes 2nd fret and plays in D.
God Bless you!
Rob Ransom
You did that one 4 years ago. Great song to play, those licks add so much to enjoyment of playing simple chords
Thanks for calling out the chords, that's kinda how I taught myself. Plus, sometimes the hands quicker than the eye. Plus, it's also an insight to the key and you can figure out what's missing...thanks for all the lessons...
Nice lesson.
Always great stuff from JJ!
Hay JJ love that tune 👍👍👍👍👍
Your the best..thanks
Sounds like "How Bizarre" too.
Great. Now I know how to play this and most of “How Bizarre”.
“Another great song from this time :”Shannon” (Henry Gross) . Written for Carl Wilson’s dog.”
Damn! I thought that was about someones girlfriend who drowned in the ocean! Are you serious? I won't look this up To am sure because I just found this and found a few more missing licks for playing My Maria and can't multitask anymore! Hope you find this amusing.
One of my favorites!
Tip: When JJ says “I think it’s...” just believe it. That’ll make your life a bit easier.
Dude! Come back and TEACH me! Please?
Don't forget BW Stevenson's SHAMBALA, covered by Three Dog Night
BW recorded it, but it was written by Dan Moore.
@@jamesjames9275 I stand corrected !! thanks !!
Go Wings!!
“Great playing. The original is so much better than that 1990’s version by that country duo.”
I want that James Brown bumper sticker...
So nice to see someone tuning a guitar using their ears for a change!
Funny, was playing this this morning. Benefit of the pandemic is being able to bring the guitar into the (empty) office
Is that a lidstrom baseball jersey?!
Thought I would ask you this before I Googled it. What tunings did Keith Richards use in the Stones? Same thing for The Allman Brothers Band? I've been trying to play along with both using my "Riffstation" software program but something always sounds off on a lot of the songs. Thanks in Advance.
hawg427 Keith is known for his use of open G tuning. But there are a lot of stones songs that are still in standard, especially the very early stuff.
I've had bad luck with girls named Maria. Got fired by one
same here, had a bad experience with a Maria, never again!! Great song though !!
Gibson Dove?
Dove in Flight.
Now everyone try to sing it....
Three Dog Night rushed their version of "Shambala" out to beat B.W. Stevenson's version to the charts. If I'm remembering correctly, the rush caused them to destroy or misplace the multi-tracks for the song, which is why no true stereo version exists.
I think the two versions were released within a couple weeks.