The Best part about your lessons for someone like me, who has deen playing over 50yrs, is that you find the small tricks that have been driving me, and guys like me, Crazy for decades! You know, alternate tunings, capos, etc. We all know the Greatest guitar parts are Also the simplest, and most common sense! That's why you are my go to guy to play it Right!...Just wsh you were my teacher back in '65....
In the late ‘60s a popular Cincinnati rock station announced for a couple of weeks that it was switching to an all-country format on a particular day and time. I was listening in my car when the first song of the new playlist began. After about 45 seconds, people in the background were screaming “No, No…”. Then “Born to Be Wild” was cued up, drowning out the country tune and exposing the hoax. Cannot hear this song now without a smile thinking of that moment. Great band with a signature sound. Thanks for the lesson.
@ S T Yes, and there are hundreds, if not thousands of them by this time, for us folks who have been at it for the past 50+ years. Luckily for us who started playing back then, we just need to "brush up" on tunes that we don't frequently play. But, at least we have a working knowledge of them, versus a relative newcomer into classic rock, which would be quite overwhelming to learn all of the tunes we learned back then, year-by-year as they came out.
@Mookytc Definitely is extremely important to the the feel and proper "groove" in the strumming, to make the song "swing", and have an authentic sound.
This lesson helped a lot, the strumming pattern gets the vibe of the recording by Stepenwolf. Some lessons fail to show the strumming hand; which is often essential to the feel of a song. Also like the riffs that James includes.
This brings back memories of my teen years. It's an example of one of those songs that I'll bet is fun to play. Can't wait to try it tonight - thank you. On the lighter side, I was humming it on the way to work after seeing your video and something didn't quite fit. I couldn't figure it out until I realized I was humming China Grove by mistake!
James, your videos are awesome as far as the physical aspects are concerned. Strumming, fingering and such. Could you explain (or at least mention) a little more about the electronics. For example, you play a telecaster style guitar in this video which has single coil pickups. Knowing that is extremely important when when trying to duplicate a particular sound. As are what pedals and amps are being used.
edit 1/17/2021 @James James There is an cool exit chord with riff included in it, on each of the verse chords which "closes" each verse just before going into the G-->A-->E chorus chords. It is the chord you are showing for the verses. However, the difference is that it has that closing riff added. I didn't hear it in the lesson. Also, I did watch four actual Steppenwolf videos, thinking that the chord riff for the verse was done in 1st position. But no, not the case. That said, with 2 guitarists, would it not be appropriate for one of the two to play it in 1st position? In the videos, I did see the Steppenwolf guitarist using 1st position chords in the G-->A-->E chorus chords.
The backup sophomore running back saw your shirt and asked if you liked the Bills. I said you are from Rochester and wearing a Bills' shirt, so I assumed so. He thinks the Bills are the best team this year. I don't know that he likes them, he just thinks their the best. HNY!
The Best part about your lessons for someone like me, who has deen playing over 50yrs, is that you find the small tricks that have been driving me, and guys like me, Crazy for decades! You know, alternate tunings, capos, etc. We all know the Greatest guitar parts are Also the simplest, and most common sense! That's why you are my go to guy to play it Right!...Just wsh you were my teacher back in '65....
Amen to this review!
Spot On
In the late ‘60s a popular Cincinnati rock station announced for a couple of weeks that it was switching to an all-country format on a particular day and time. I was listening in my car when the first song of the new playlist began. After about 45 seconds, people in the background were screaming “No, No…”. Then “Born to Be Wild” was cued up, drowning out the country tune and exposing the hoax. Cannot hear this song now without a smile thinking of that moment. Great band with a signature sound. Thanks for the lesson.
Terrific stuff . An iconic song from the Easy Rider album. Thanks for the tuition.
I like this approach. As a guitar player, "songs you should know" series. Great idea!
@ S T Yes, and there are hundreds, if not thousands of them by this time, for us folks who have been at it for the past 50+ years. Luckily for us who started playing back then, we just need to "brush up" on tunes that we don't frequently play. But, at least we have a working knowledge of them, versus a relative newcomer into classic rock, which would be quite overwhelming to learn all of the tunes we learned back then, year-by-year as they came out.
I can't wait to kick azz with this in the shop tonight.... Thx
Great, Jamesy, you inspired me to jump in my old VW bus and do some road trippin'...thanks!
Perfect playing. Perfect teaching.
They say you only really understand something when you can explain to your grandma I think he could teach a whole class of em
Another great lesson particularly regarding the swing element. Greetings from Western New York.
@Mookytc Definitely is extremely important to the the feel and proper "groove" in the strumming, to make the song "swing", and have an authentic sound.
This lesson helped a lot, the strumming pattern gets the vibe of the recording by Stepenwolf. Some lessons fail to show the strumming hand; which is often essential to the feel of a song. Also like the riffs that James includes.
Awesome! I love the crazy detuned version the Cult did too.
Slayer has a pretty bad version, not in a good way...I dig the cult version.
Fun tune very well played and explained. Thanks for taking the time to break it down.
This brings back memories of my teen years. It's an example of one of those songs that I'll bet is fun to play. Can't wait to try it tonight - thank you. On the lighter side, I was humming it on the way to work after seeing your video and something didn't quite fit. I couldn't figure it out until I realized I was humming China Grove by mistake!
I always loved Steppenwolf. Great song to play.thanks and Happy new year.
all hail the great Mars Bonfire writer of this legendary tune.
That boogie woogie thing just kills my hand after 5-6 mins, even after many years of goofin around on guitar. But it’s in sooo many tunes.
Enjoyed this one very much.
Yet again its great to see that I am playing something correctly. Thank you for the validation and the great lessons!
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year - Very happy to hear & learn from you again.
Hey, love that one, I've wondered how it was played for years; easy enough; thanks a bunch!
Wonderful. Thanks so much! This one will have my wife shutting doors!😂
Keith Richards? Great lesson great teacher !
Great job JJ. That "looks similar to a E7#9 " chord (075780) is actually just an Em7
James thats what im talkin bout pls keep on doin this thank you
Excellent... Cheers Bob
Great song and great lesson
Great job James, Go Bills!!!!
merci James . bonne année depuis la France !
James, your videos are awesome as far as the physical aspects are concerned. Strumming, fingering and such. Could you explain (or at least mention) a little more about the electronics. For example, you play a telecaster style guitar in this video which has single coil pickups. Knowing that is extremely important when when trying to duplicate a particular sound. As are what pedals and amps are being used.
Woo hoo! That was great man 👍🏼👍🏼
like always - perfect
Feliz Año J.J.!!!!!!!!!!
Happy New Year! Rock on 🖖🏻
You have some great guitars. You getting together with the blue flames?
edit 1/17/2021 @James James There is an cool exit chord with riff included in it, on each of the verse chords which "closes" each verse just before going into the G-->A-->E chorus chords.
It is the chord you are showing for the verses. However, the difference is that it has that closing riff added. I didn't hear it in the lesson.
Also, I did watch four actual Steppenwolf videos, thinking that the chord riff for the verse was done in 1st position. But no, not the case. That said, with 2 guitarists, would it not be appropriate for one of the two to play it in 1st position? In the videos, I did see the Steppenwolf guitarist using 1st position chords in the G-->A-->E chorus chords.
Great tutorial. Thanks.
Great song, have you heard “don’t step on the grass Sam” it’s the same guys and good guitar tune as well. Thanks for posting
I have just learned..."screaming night hog"!....talking about a fun song to play...with a catchy lick....chec k it out!
Thanks for the instruction! Now all I have to do is be able to make 'the stretch!' haha
Nice ...I’ll go out on a limb say you’re a Bills fan.
For a few seconds, I had wrong song in mind, and thought: “That doesn’t sound anything like ‘Magic Carpet Ride’ “ 😜
I like the Jimmy Page Telecaster
Did you make your own Jimmy page tele? lol i bought the fender re issue version and it sucked, if you made yours i bet its roars!
Hand built by Crucible Customs in LA. They did a great job on it.
If the 200 is the acoustic that you'd keep if you could only keep one, which electric would it be? :-)
Probably the 345, that's the most versatile.
Awesome
Awesome. Thanks
Thanks James
Like your tone on this one. Are you using a pedal or going directly into the amp? What’s your setup?
That's directly into a Peavey Classic 50, no pedals.
Cool!!
Really cool, thanks!
I'll break out my 24" scale guitar for that stretch.
The backup sophomore running back saw your shirt and asked if you liked the Bills. I said you are from Rochester and wearing a Bills' shirt, so I assumed so. He thinks the Bills are the best team this year. I don't know that he likes them, he just thinks their the best. HNY!
That boogie woogie thing
Hey James, congrats on the Bills clinching the East ! They have looked very string last few games. hopefully they stay hot and get to the S.B
How are you doin James?
Getting better all the time!
@@jamesjames9275 Can’t get much worse
@@jamesjames9275 , which is good for us guitar mortals, lol.
@@treymurray4780 It's getting better
Since you've been mine
Such an awesome song
#1👍👍👍👍👍
Go Bills!!
Well crap, I've been playing it wrong....😂
I have my guitar on open g and that jump to G power chord is way easier
Go Bills
The BILLS:)
Useless fact: John Kay can only see in Bnw. Metal
You're not Nigel!
Bills Mafia
Go Bills