I tom I am 70s years old I had a heart operation two years ago so I had to stay home. After one year I had to do something with my life since I was recuperating from the surgery. So I decided to follow up on my dream that started when I was 15 years old to become a Lid guitar player..So I went to music school for two years, this is 55 years ago. The teacher always told me that I had the music in me and not to give up . But not long after that I and my family emigrated to Canada that was the end of my dream, till last year..Since I had much time on hand I bought a Stratocaster and started taking music lessons again..Then I discovered you, Tom, on youtube..Started lessening to your guitar and ( Man you are amesing ) I love lessening to your guitar and the songs you play ..So I started following you trying to keep up with you and slowly since last summer with the help of your Tabs I started playing my guitar and enjoying myself, and now I want to play like you or close. I now play over 30 songs and I am not giving up my music lessons..Any advice from you will be appreciated..Thank you, Tom. And I am proud to give you my membership....Ang
Really inspiring me.. 2 years back I bought an stratocaster electric guitar. My dream comes true after 30 years...I too follow Mr.Tom. also doing my trinity grade exams. surf guitar cover means that is Tom. You are great player..🎉❤ Thank you.
I wonder how many thousands of people learned how to play guitar from listening to the Ventures. I sure did. What a great group they were. Tom, this is as good as it gets.
I used to practice “Walk, Don’t Run” but I was never good at it. I got to see the Ventures in Winnipeg. Nokie Edwards started by looking like a fair backup member then played lead guitar like an angel. Brilliant stuff!
I am one of those whose first band gig as a teen was playing many of the Ventures tunes. Thank you, Tom, for bringing back some wonderful memories of great music on your channel.
Great sounding fender jazzmaster. Really sounds awesome. Certainly thousands of guitar players learned from records. In fact "Play Guitar like the Ventures" circa 60s was top seller.
I play this song a lot (it is really fun to play!), and come back here occasionally to make sure I have not strayed too far from your original. I have a few things I have slightly modified, along with the one section with the slides and hammer-ons due to a little arthritis, but mostly staying true. Doing quite well with Unchained Melody, but still having a hard time not making a mistake or two (this was/is a tough song for me!) At least I am now able to cover them so that my audience can't really tell. I have also completed several other songs of yours and now working on Because and Secret Agent Man. Thanks for all the work you put into your covers with tabs and backing tracks which I think are the best on TH-cam. I can't imagine how much time you put into them!
when i was a kid, here in argentine, my grandfather watched the tv show "crime story" and this song was played at the intro (o shannon version, i thikn) and always liked the song, not the show. now i can play it, thanks
Amazing as always Mr Tom!! Your Ventures covers aré always outstanding with that great groovy sound!! I love the Ventures covers that you do!! Thanks for sharing!! 👍 👍 🎸 🎸
Ordered and received backing tracks #3 and started with Runaway. Reminds me of the times when my band was learning new songs....Gosh, those first sessions started off terribly, but as we practiced we got better and better and this is exactly what I am going through now. With Sleepwalk, I kept the first recording I played with your backing track and had my wife listen to it and told her that was exactly what the band sounded like with our first attempt at a new song. She thought it was pretty funny. Man, that was fun! Thanks!!
Now that I have 2 of your songs down pretty good, I printed out and pasted up the tabs for Runaway and was up to around 3 AM this morning having a blast with the much faster pace than Sleepwalk and Summer Place. This is the first song that I am totally learning on my new guitar, a HAZE Jazzmaster copy instead of a Stratocaster VG and boy does it come close to looking and sounding just like your Jazzmaster. Makes it that much more fun! Thanks again for posting your incredible collection of great songs!
Thanks so much Tom for the great music you provide and another feature on your videos I just found by accident. There is a play back speed option I didn’t know about until just now. It may have always been there but I didn’t know about and glad to have it.
🚩Tom.. I Have to Give you a Huge Shout Out⭐ Hands Down one of The Best!! That's pretty High Praise. You and that Jazzmaster ARE ONE! NO OTHER GUITAR would work with you so perfectly! I do anything to get some of these Songs on 1 Page. But kinda broke. Tks for What I do. Your ⭐
Great lead break in the middle of the song. If I remember correctly, that was done on keyboard in the original song.? But Tom nailed it on guitar, outstanding, thanx for the memories.😃
Well, I am now doing pretty well following you at 75% of speed with just a few mistakes. I have also upgraded my Haze HSJA Jazzmaster with Schaller locking tuners and an AVRI Fender tremolo and this thing is playing really great. If I had known that I would like a Jazzmaster this much, I would have purchased one years ago. I loved my Tele and Strats, but this JM, I can't keep my hands off of it! I still might buy a Fender like yours eventually, but I would like to play one to see if it is really that much better. Anyway, I have downloaded Unchained Melody and started to work on it today. Thanks for all you have done and please be safe!
Thank you so much for the comment. I’m glad you’re enjoying playing. I used to think Teles were my favorite but when I got this JM, there was no turning back! I hope you stay well and safe!
@@tomcon21 Back again and still enjoying learning your songs.. Working on Johnny B Goode (yes, I have played some of it for years, but now want to learn the whole song). Also, recently downloaded and learning Can't take my Eyes off you. Like learning more than one song at a time. Lastly, After a 9 month wait, Last Sept, I finally got a new Fender AmPro II Jazzmaster and been really enjoying playing it. I gave my Haze JM to my 15 year old granddaughter who I have been teaching. She is an awesome student....but I am biased! Thanks again for all you do.
It helps to have a Jazzmaster. I recently bought a Haze Jazzmaster (aka the Surfmaster) and I can play along with nearly the identical tones...love it.
Do you know by any chance who played the version that was in the TV series Crime Story during the end credits? That one was my favorite version of Runaway
@@tomcon21 Hi Tom, thanks for your answer. I'm not so sure. I have never been ablate find a version with Dale that has that guitar solo :( I'll keep looking for it because it was really sick :)
@@tomcon21 Me neither, or any recording with it at all. I have not found the original series in any format either, that's why it became a mystery to me.
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I tom I am 70s years old I had a heart operation two years ago so I had to stay home. After one year I had to do something with my life since I was recuperating from the surgery. So I decided to follow up on my dream that started when I was 15 years old to become a Lid guitar player..So I went to music school for two years, this is 55 years ago. The teacher always told me that I had the music in me and not to give up . But not long after that I and my family emigrated to Canada that was the end of my dream, till last year..Since I had much time on hand I bought a Stratocaster and started taking music lessons again..Then I discovered you, Tom, on youtube..Started lessening to your guitar and ( Man you are amesing ) I love lessening to your guitar and the songs you play ..So I started following you trying to keep up with you and slowly since last summer with the help of your Tabs I started playing my guitar and enjoying myself, and now I want to play like you or close. I now play over 30 songs and I am not giving up my music lessons..Any advice from you will be appreciated..Thank you, Tom. And I am proud to give you my membership....Ang
Thank you so much Angelo! That means a lot.
THANK YOU, AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU, ALWAYS!!! YOUR STORY IS INSPIRING!!!
Inspiring for us older surf guitar enthusiasts 🎸🎸🎸
@@brucejones8047 growing up rock n roll music was our music and steel is .
Really inspiring me.. 2 years back I bought an stratocaster electric guitar. My dream comes true after 30 years...I too follow Mr.Tom. also doing my trinity grade exams. surf guitar cover means that is Tom. You are great player..🎉❤
Thank you.
I wonder how many thousands of people learned how to play guitar from listening to the Ventures. I sure did. What a great group they were. Tom, this is as good as it gets.
I also learned to play the guitar listening to them and buying their instruction albums. Glad you are bringing these great tunes back to life.
The Ventures and the Shadows. Are my favourites. REAL guitar music.
I used to practice “Walk, Don’t Run” but I was never good at it. I got to see the Ventures in Winnipeg. Nokie Edwards started by looking like a fair backup member then played lead guitar like an angel. Brilliant stuff!
I did too
Wish I could find that "Play guitar with the Ventures" book
I am one of those whose first band gig as a teen was playing many of the Ventures tunes. Thank you, Tom, for bringing back some wonderful memories of great music on your channel.
i grew up listening to these guys. love em
Me too!
Ive learned more guitar in the last year playing along with your tabs than I had in the previous 10 years. You are the best Tom!
Thank you Greg!
Even waching it again I am still astounded, great job!
Beautiful. Just beautiful. You are a frickin' guru of guitar.
WOW!!!!! THANK YOU, VERY MUCH, TOM, FOR THIS AWESOME TUNE TUTORIAL/DEMONSRATION/LESSON!!!!
i hate that i can only like this once, i want to give it a thumbs up every time i watch it, great job great guitar tune
Great sounding fender jazzmaster. Really sounds awesome. Certainly thousands of guitar players learned from records. In fact "Play Guitar like the Ventures" circa 60s was top seller.
amazing i used to hear this in car as kids with parents...thanks a lot enjoying it now on guitar
Too dang fun. God bless the music makers.
Just discovered this channel from a suggested video, and now I am enjoying the rest of your videos. Thanks for posting.
Great!
in the 6's I lived in Japan and heard the Ventures on Japanese radio. They were YUGE in Japan!
Wow!That must of been quite the experience for you!
WOOOOOOWOOOWOOOOO !!!! Sensei Tom is now your nickname mate
I play this song a lot (it is really fun to play!), and come back here occasionally to make sure I have not strayed too far from your original. I have a few things I have slightly modified, along with the one section with the slides and hammer-ons due to a little arthritis, but mostly staying true. Doing quite well with Unchained Melody, but still having a hard time not making a mistake or two (this was/is a tough song for me!) At least I am now able to cover them so that my audience can't really tell. I have also completed several other songs of yours and now working on Because and Secret Agent Man. Thanks for all the work you put into your covers with tabs and backing tracks which I think are the best on TH-cam. I can't imagine how much time you put into them!
That was beautiful! Thank you for sharing your talent
when i was a kid, here in argentine, my grandfather watched the tv show "crime story" and this song was played at the intro (o shannon version, i thikn) and always liked the song, not the show. now i can play it, thanks
Amazing as always Mr Tom!! Your Ventures covers aré always outstanding with that great groovy sound!! I love the Ventures covers that you do!! Thanks for sharing!! 👍 👍 🎸 🎸
Luis Burgos Thanks for watching!
Great job, Tom! Your Ventures covers are the best!
Thanks Mark!
Es passt wirklich alles!! Geile Gitarre und passend dazu einen geilen Sound! Jaguar ist einfach der Hammer :)
Sound so good
Love it! You are so very very talented!
I’m watching this in my car before work wishing I had my guitar on me ! Thank you Tom beautiful work !!!!
Thanks!
Ron Houser.... the second I saw this... first thing that came to mind... wow. I learned to play guitar starting with The Ventures
Thanks! I love them!
Ordered and received backing tracks #3 and started with Runaway. Reminds me of the times when my band was learning new songs....Gosh, those first sessions started off terribly, but as we practiced we got better and better and this is exactly what I am going through now. With Sleepwalk, I kept the first recording I played with your backing track and had my wife listen to it and told her that was exactly what the band sounded like with our first attempt at a new song. She thought it was pretty funny. Man, that was fun! Thanks!!
Thank you!! I hope you’re doing well in this lockdown.
@@tomcon21 Yes, hope you are too!
Now that I have 2 of your songs down pretty good, I printed out and pasted up the tabs for Runaway and was up to around 3 AM this morning having a blast with the much faster pace than Sleepwalk and Summer Place. This is the first song that I am totally learning on my new guitar, a HAZE Jazzmaster copy instead of a Stratocaster VG and boy does it come close to looking and sounding just like your Jazzmaster. Makes it that much more fun! Thanks again for posting your incredible collection of great songs!
Gage 2k5 I’m glad you’re having fun!
I’m just here to watch and listen. I’d never be able to remember all that.
Great playing
Please-Never say never! Just give it a try and you’ll be amazed once you hear that magical feeling!!!!
That’s a great one! Great sounds and really well played. Thanks for sharing it with us. 🙋♂️👌
Excellent...Thank you very much for the lesson... Cheers Bob
Tom ! you are TOP ! (as usually :)) My ones old favorite song ... THX
すごーく良いです‼️最高☺
Incredibly fantastic !!!
Thanks so much Tom for the great music you provide and another feature on your videos I just found by accident. There is a play back speed option I didn’t know about until just now. It may have always been there but I didn’t know about and glad to have it.
Buen sonido! Claro y limpio. Felicidades... Eres grande
🚩Tom.. I Have to Give you a Huge Shout Out⭐ Hands Down one of The Best!! That's pretty High Praise. You and that Jazzmaster ARE ONE! NO OTHER GUITAR would work with you so perfectly! I do anything to get some of these Songs on 1 Page. But kinda broke. Tks for What I do.
Your ⭐
Thanks for all the lessons. Great surf playing !
Thank you!
Thanks! This is the best instrumental interpretation and performance!
Te amo Tom!!! No así mi mujer que le torturo los oídos practicando😬!!
Brutal versión de Fugitiva (Runaway). Excelente...
Thanks for the wonderful Christmas present! Fantastic playing! 👍👏👏👏👏🎅🏻🤶🏻☃️🎄🎸🎁
Thanks!
Listening to this on Halloween night this trick is one hell of a treat.
Wow....you are really taking me back with this one. Well done sir!
Tom, that was FAB! 🎸
Thanks!
Excelent! Congrats on another great post! Thanks.
Thank you!
love this Venture song and Thanks so much for the tabs Tom!
another great song, prefectly done !!!!!
Woah! This is awesome :) Kudos and thanks Tom.
Thanks for your work, Tom!
Thank you for all your videos.
So excellent!
Very good version, the solo was outstanding...
Thank you!
Bravo, I'm stealing this one buddy.
very nicely played Tom. Good Luck.
いいなあ(^^♪ 懐かしいなあ。とても上手だね。これからもがんばって。またね～。
Great as always 👍
Hell of a cover... 😎👌
That was beatiful
Another great one Tom. Merry Christmas.
Thank you, and you too!
Thx so much for this! This is like My favourite songs and im gonna learn it!
I've been hoping you would do this one. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Uma explosão de talento 🤩
Ouvir você é bomdmaiss 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Excellent job as always
Thanks
This is a dope song my dude. Excellent rendition 👏👏👏
Gorgeous tone!
So awesome!
that's why i needed electric guitar
sweet love it more fun than playing metal rock solos
This is AWESOME 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you
The Ventures - Runaway - 1963
awesome man !
Ok Tom after admiring your American professional 2 jazzmaster I finally picked one up. Now I can play some ventures..
listo
Fantastic all round 👍🇬🇧
Thanks!
Just awesome! I love your stuff!
Thanks!!
Amazing cover Such a great job 👌🏼👍🏼
Great as always, wished I had your skills.
Patrick van den thank you!
Siempre quise aprenderla gracias a usted lo hice..thanks a Lot.
Great cover Tom ! Cool guitar ! Bob 👍
Amazing Guitarist 👌👌🥰🥰
Sei unico bravissimo ❤️❤️❤️
Great stuff !!! Helping me get through the '
"lock down"
steve lavan me too!
Спасибо!
Great lead break in the middle of the song. If I remember correctly, that was done on keyboard in the original song.? But Tom nailed it on guitar, outstanding, thanx for the memories.😃
Well, I am now doing pretty well following you at 75% of speed with just a few mistakes. I have also upgraded my Haze HSJA Jazzmaster with Schaller locking tuners and an AVRI Fender tremolo and this thing is playing really great. If I had known that I would like a Jazzmaster this much, I would have purchased one years ago. I loved my Tele and Strats, but this JM, I can't keep my hands off of it! I still might buy a Fender like yours eventually, but I would like to play one to see if it is really that much better. Anyway, I have downloaded Unchained Melody and started to work on it today. Thanks for all you have done and please be safe!
Thank you so much for the comment. I’m glad you’re enjoying playing. I used to think Teles were my favorite but when I got this JM, there was no turning back! I hope you stay well and safe!
@@tomcon21 Back again and still enjoying learning your songs.. Working on Johnny B Goode (yes, I have played some of it for years, but now want to learn the whole song). Also, recently downloaded and learning Can't take my Eyes off you. Like learning more than one song at a time. Lastly, After a 9 month wait, Last Sept, I finally got a new Fender AmPro II Jazzmaster and been really enjoying playing it. I gave my Haze JM to my 15 year old granddaughter who I have been teaching. She is an awesome student....but I am biased! Thanks again for all you do.
와우 오리지널과 톤까지 똑같습니다 오 예!!
I like your style of music where are you from I'm from
Porthuronmi
Very cool great job on it Sir
Thank you!
gracias, muy buen tutorial, ya me la aprendí
Sounds so nice great job👍
Superb!
Brilliant version. better than the original!
Fantastic!
Beautiful
🚩Love All your playing. One question.. to get that TONE, How are you setting your Amp. I have a Boss Katana(very new) Hope u can answer 👍
It helps to have a Jazzmaster. I recently bought a Haze Jazzmaster (aka the Surfmaster) and I can play along with nearly the identical tones...love it.
Great! Master of guitar
I’m not a master, but thank you sir!
CHEVERE EL SURF ROCK AMIGO
Que hermosa ROLA un saludo TOM
thanks for the video/tab!
I love the sound of that guitar and as my bitcoin has just exploded I think I will treat myself to one brilliant video by the way
Do you know by any chance who played the version that was in the TV series Crime Story during the end credits? That one was my favorite version of Runaway
I believe that’s Del Shannon also. He wrote new words for it.
@@tomcon21 Hi Tom, thanks for your answer. I'm not so sure. I have never been ablate find a version with Dale that has that guitar solo :( I'll keep looking for it because it was really sick :)
GWShark1 I didn’t realize you asked about the end credits. Can’t find a clip of them anywhere online!
@@tomcon21 Me neither, or any recording with it at all. I have not found the original series in any format either, that's why it became a mystery to me.