WOW What a find!! I can't believe Bill giving a lesson! A master guitarist showing it how its done and not giving a bunch of BS about pentatonic scales and talking for a half hour between each note! THANK YOU! Perfect, and straight forward!
From the man himself, no less! An iconic lead that we tried to figure out so many years ago but just couldn't quite come up with it. Great to see it done correctly. I always felt like if you get this one down pat you've crossed a line of improvement as a guitar player. This definitely is journeyman level or better material. I've played it 1,000 times but still have a ways to go to make it swing, and Bill does it without a second thought. Respect to ya, brother Bill.
Yesterday I saw two free shows by the Master of the Telecaster at the Minnesota State Fair. He played all his beautiful country licks in the first set but he came out warmed up in the second set and showed what a country virtuoso looks like.
"Correctly, or an even number of mistakes." Hilarious! Working a dream job at Arlberg Ski Shop. In the back working on bikes when Commander Cody came over KMEL with Bill playing a cool lick that has stuck with me to this day.
Maxwell Speedwell Good ol KMEL SFO. Used to be THE rock station, brought their giant inflatable camel everywhere. Then one day in the '80's they 'Popped the Camel!' Non stop pop music. I haven't been back there in years, what is it now a 'Classic Rock'- Re-run station?
When this song first came out decades ago, I thought who was that masked man, what a fantastic lick, dexterity and speed! I had to learn the part. Glad to finally see the original performed.
Just a tremendous amount of joy with you sharing "right from the horse's mouth" THE way you picked it. Fantastic song and picking. Always loved it and still get goosebumps from it!
Thanks so much for taking the time to teach us all the right way. Straight from the horse's mouth. Commander Cody and the New Riders of the Purple Sage! First heard of the band in Colorado ski bumming. Years later I got to see them in San Diego. Great show. Sounded just like I expected and then some.
I feel bad because I used to live just down the road from the Ashland Coffee & Tea where Bill played many times and I never made the effort to go see/hear him. What a great riff and also what a cool guy.
This may sound cheesy and old / corny to you if you are a younger player, but I'm telling you -- learn it anyway. You will be surprised how these old school licks can be applied to more modern writing / playing and can help you out a lot with improvisation. You want to build up a repertoire and be able to learn and play as much as you can, trust me!
@@69erthx1138 I agree completely. As a youngster I always thought "my style" would always be bluesy because I had a quick grasp of bends and blues licks. Years later I love diving into new styles. Wether it be surf or rockabilly or bluegrass or whatever else I get into, it always has reinvigorated my love for guitar and given me a whole new bag of tricks to experiment with.
It’s not cheesy at all! It’s retro, all-American guitar bad-assery at its finest. I started out playing Metal and Hard Rock, but eventually burned out on it after a few years and eventually found my way to Motown, Rockabilly, Blues, 60’s Britpop, and evening some Country stuff. It’s given me a more varied, well-rounded musical voice than many of my peers.
I was a teenager in the 80s and would have laughed at this and played metal. I cheated myself out of this stuff back then. You need to learn these things and once you do you will see things differently. Play all styles of music!!!
Thanks, Bill. I've always been moved by this riff, even before I started playing. It's pretty magical. I tried to learn it in the past, but got hung up on the V chord. Now I know how to do it! Thanks so much!
Thanks for giving us an insight into your play'in style Bill... it's not just the notes, you have such a great feel and connection to what you play. When ever I think 'tele'... Bill Kirchen's there. Your 'Hot Rod Lincoln' CD is never to far from my player... ^
Good. I have been playing it right. He makes it look so easy. It's hard for me to play it at that speed. I can play it faster, but sloppy or slower and accurate. It's hard for me to play at that in-between speed. He's a pro and an excellent guitar player. Seems like a nice guy too. UPDATE: I was picking too far away from the bridge. I learned that watching this video. I may still have a chance. lol
BILL!! I was looking for how to play this song for a while!! I remember in the song, a lot of country players passed the Lincoln or it passed them.. and these was licks from each player..Can you post up how to do those? Thanks!!
Great lesson however you're not playing the lick the way your showing how to play the lick. But that's ok . Still great of you to show how it's done! thank you!
oops, just saw this: "He plays a 1959 model with a maple fretboard and sunburst finish that he acquired in 1967 when he exchanged his Gibson SG with a stranger on a bus." wiki
I just learned Hot Rod Lincoln from the man. I really appreciate it.
I dare ANYONE who's angry to listen to/play this entire song, and not have a (huge?) smile on your face at the end of the song!
WOW What a find!! I can't believe Bill giving a lesson! A master guitarist showing it how its done and not giving a bunch of BS about pentatonic scales and talking for a half hour between each note! THANK YOU! Perfect, and straight forward!
"I'm not gonna be there to watch ya....do what ya want" OMG, I laughed out loud on that one. Love his dry humor!
From the man himself, no less! An iconic lead that we tried to figure out so many years ago but just couldn't quite come up with it. Great to see it done correctly. I always felt like if you get this one down pat you've crossed a line of improvement as a guitar player. This definitely is journeyman level or better material. I've played it 1,000 times but still have a ways to go to make it swing, and Bill does it without a second thought. Respect to ya, brother Bill.
Yes respect to the man mr. dieselbill kirchen!
Bill is the best. A kind guy as well. Love him and his music!
Mr Kirchen, you are a national treasure. Will you please run for president already?! Thank you for this wonderful lesson.
The Master of the Telecaster
Yesterday I saw two free shows by the Master of the Telecaster at the Minnesota State Fair. He played all his beautiful country licks in the first set but he came out warmed up in the second set and showed what a country virtuoso looks like.
🎵Thanks Mr. Bill Kirchen
What an excellent lesson straight from the man... ! 🎶
"Correctly, or an even number of mistakes." Hilarious!
Working a dream job at Arlberg Ski Shop. In the back working on bikes when
Commander Cody came over KMEL with Bill playing a cool lick that has stuck
with me to this day.
Maxwell Speedwell same here. Always said I’m gonna learn that lick someday. Still working on it
Maxwell Speedwell Good ol KMEL SFO. Used to be THE rock station, brought their giant inflatable camel everywhere.
Then one day in the '80's they 'Popped the Camel!' Non stop pop music. I haven't been back there in years, what is it now a 'Classic Rock'- Re-run station?
When this song first came out decades ago, I thought who was that masked man, what a fantastic lick, dexterity and speed! I had to learn the part. Glad to finally see the original performed.
Me too!
One of my favorite licks of all time. To learn it from the man is so cool. Thanks for doing this.
Like a boss with that Tele too...I love it.
How you ever came up with that lick is
beyond me, best lick ever, and a fantastic song.
..and to take time to show everyone how to
play it. Awesome.
Thanks Bill for the lesson. You're a good teacher.
This man is an American treasure.
Just a tremendous amount of joy with you sharing "right from the horse's mouth" THE way you picked it. Fantastic song and picking. Always loved it and still get goosebumps from it!
Thanks so much for taking the time to teach us all the right way.
Straight from the horse's mouth.
Commander Cody and the New Riders of the Purple Sage!
First heard of the band in Colorado ski bumming.
Years later I got to see them in San Diego.
Great show. Sounded just like I expected and then some.
I feel bad because I used to live just down the road from the Ashland Coffee & Tea where Bill played many times and I never made the effort to go see/hear him. What a great riff and also what a cool guy.
This may sound cheesy and old / corny to you if you are a younger player, but I'm telling you -- learn it anyway.
You will be surprised how these old school licks can be applied to more modern writing / playing and can help you out a lot with improvisation.
You want to build up a repertoire and be able to learn and play as much as you can, trust me!
It's akin to the suprise of studying music of cultures before (you know who...bearded hippie rabbi) and learning from it.😎
It does NOT sound corny t sounds totally COOL!!
@@69erthx1138 I agree completely. As a youngster I always thought "my style" would always be bluesy because I had a quick grasp of bends and blues licks. Years later I love diving into new styles. Wether it be surf or rockabilly or bluegrass or whatever else I get into, it always has reinvigorated my love for guitar and given me a whole new bag of tricks to experiment with.
It’s not cheesy at all! It’s retro, all-American guitar bad-assery at its finest. I started out playing Metal and Hard Rock, but eventually burned out on it after a few years and eventually found my way to Motown, Rockabilly, Blues, 60’s Britpop, and evening some Country stuff. It’s given me a more varied, well-rounded musical voice than many of my peers.
I was a teenager in the 80s and would have laughed at this and played metal. I cheated myself out of this stuff back then. You need to learn these things and once you do you will see things differently. Play all styles of music!!!
Thank you Bill u r a saint for sharing your knowledge and these timeless licks..
i never had enough appreciation for how hard this music is to play, now that i'm trying to learn i might be starting a little to late.
You're never too old to practice this song for a half hour a day
Pure magic w/ talent!!!
😱
Thanks, Bill. I've always been moved by this riff, even before I started playing. It's pretty magical. I tried to learn it in the past, but got hung up on the V chord. Now I know how to do it! Thanks so much!
Thanks for posting that! I was playing it wrong all these years.
Thank you algorithm for this gem, have a snack 🥨
Love the sound of Bill's voice.
A great lesson, Bill. Very well taught. Many thanks to Bill, and to TrueFire for posting this.
I swear I watch this song both in this lesson and the original Commander Cody video more than any other videos on TH-cam.
Bill is simply an amazing person. This lick is good too.
Thank You, love learning from the original.
...from the Master!!!! ;-)
jeff blake i
Bill, Thanks for the tutorial! You are absolutely one of my most favorite pickers!!!
Always loved that song on the radio!
Bill Kirchen is the greatest. The Ali of telecaster
Some might say its just another one four five blues, but its one heck of a tongue twister.
Hot Rod Lincoln Master Class...
I love his approach to playing guitar. A fantastic player, too!
Bill is a great guy, still around, still rockin it!
Legend. Great respect. This guy was kicking it when I was a baby. Awesome lesson.
Thank you Bill, your an inspiration, great classic song, one of a kind!
Bill signed my Tele . Now its worth millions$$$ to me.
They don't make music like that anymore :( Thanks for the memories!
"Made an even number of mistakes." You owe me a clean shirt and a cup of coffee.
Love that song since I was a kid! Thanks!
Thanks for giving us an insight into your play'in style Bill... it's not just the notes, you have such a great feel and connection to what you play. When ever I think 'tele'... Bill Kirchen's there. Your 'Hot Rod Lincoln' CD is never to far from my player... ^
Love that sound!😎
commander cody was a wonderful group loved their special sound
you're frickin' AWESOME BILL! ..... Where have you been all my life?
Thanks Bill. That will be a lot of fun to play.
Thanks Bill. You sir are the Best!!
Rick Kelly tele sounding amazing! Great stuff Bill.
I have seen Commander Cody 5 times and each concert is a KICK ASS event with Asleep at the Wheel and Dwight Yoakum
Sensational!!! Thanks for sharing!
Good. I have been playing it right. He makes it look so easy. It's hard for me to play it at that speed. I can play it faster, but sloppy or slower and accurate. It's hard for me to play at that in-between speed. He's a pro and an excellent guitar player. Seems like a nice guy too.
UPDATE: I was picking too far away from the bridge. I learned that watching this video. I may still have a chance. lol
yup i found the tone and resistance is important ... and crucially not available on a strat
Learning this is gonna be fun.
Great teaching skills.
best tutorial Ive seen all week.
Thank you.
This guy can PLAY!
Wonderful lesson thanks.
I like your teaching.
thank you
Love the "twang" Bill....
Way Cool Video...
Thanks.
thank you verily much
IIRC, this was done pretty fast! This of course, was not the original version; but probably the better one!
Who would give this a thumbs down
Looks like he has that baked bridge pickup. Danny Gatton did the same thing to my dad's 67' tele.
Awesome!
How cool is that
Gahahah, what a cool guy.
Legend.
Wow! Hot!
BILL!! I was looking for how to play this song for a while!! I remember in the song, a lot of country players passed the Lincoln or it passed them.. and these was licks from each player..Can you post up how to do those? Thanks!!
Cool
Brilliant. Bridge pickup, right?
Like it and drove me to drinking..
...Well I hope you aren't driving a Hot Rod Lincoln!
YES!
national treasure
great!!
Wow!!!!
Bill was a shedder in his time.
Fab!
I enjoyed this, but the pop-over ads at the end obscured the fingering.
who ever keeps putting suggestion boxes in front of his fret hand should be fired ASAP thank u
thanks youtube for your big Up coming video screen covering his hand at the end of the video! insert super sarcasm
What's the name of the other song this guy wrote? I'm having a really REALLY hard time finding it.
1:15
Great lesson however you're not playing the lick the way your showing how to play the lick. But that's ok . Still great of you to show how it's done! thank you!
i hear johnny cash licks .......i hear the train a comin,,,,
Nice, but where are the other 26??
Do you think he might have built that guitar by himself, perhaps from Wormoth parts?
oops, just saw this: "He plays a 1959 model with a maple fretboard and sunburst finish that he acquired in 1967 when he exchanged his Gibson SG with a stranger on a bus." wiki
Theres a video where Bill tells about this pine caster. It was made by someone else out of 150 year old wood! Pine body and neck and no truss rod!
Alright! "click click"
From now on, everyone keep away from that pesky thumbs down button and no one gets hurt!!
Anyone know the tempo on this?
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Even number of mistakes!! Thats me...sometimes
Pine body, pine neck, no truss rod