Drags me back to the '80s, as a student. I was obsessed by Chris Isaak's soothing voice; and, of course, the hypnotic, haunting guitar chords. Beautiful job!
Wooooooow! Really Nice Voice! My mom really loves this song and that’s why I’m learning this so thanks to you I can make my mom proud! Also I agree with David Maclean, who would dislike this video?! This video is awesome!!!!! It teaches both parts! Never seen that before! Thanks so much!
Heard this song for the first time on the way to a friend of my cousins Catholic funeral. He died in a car accident and though I didn’t know him very well, I remember him and that tragically surreal day like I’m living it all over again whenever this song pops back up in my life.
Rob man, this is SUCH A GREAT LESSON. Its such recognizable song for the guitar, and makes beginner to intermediate players sound advanced. And its such a great example of using the tremolo bar to make beautiful musical transitions rather than just the classic 80's hair band engine roars (which are fun too). You explain things so clearly and anticipate the questions the viewer will have by elaborating on each part. Thanks again!!! South Jersey here in the house!
Thank you so much for making such an effort to slow things down and be deliberate so your average guitarist doesn't have to work so hard to see and really understand what you are doing.
Blew my mind with the one man. I never put a lesson in my favorites folder, but this is the first one! I not only learned some new techniques, I got moved man!!
You know the old saying; “Sometimes less, is more” well, this song the definition of that adjective! This is a GREAT song! Less is CERTAINLY more on every single instrument in this song, & it Just fits perfectly! It is simple...& that’s why it’s Beautiful, along with Isaac’s voice is what makes this will written, very well played and greatly sang song beautifully GREAT!
Oh yeah one more thing, I have no clue who this guy is teaching this lesson and I have been playing over 3 decades but I subscribed because he is a great teacher. Even guys that have played for a long time hit TH-cam to get a start on a song to try at the next jam session. So, if you have not subscribed to him, you better, he keeps it simple and is a great teacher pointing out the important things. I was just too lazy to pull out the guitar in all honestly. Thank you for sharing with us all my friend I'll refer you to others as well. Rock on my Brothers and Sisters
Brings back memories. I learned this song while I was in prison. Squier Strat, pig nose amp. An inmate had rewired the guitar where the pickup selector was backwards. After I was released, I looked up my band mates. My suspicions were confirmed. I was the only member of the band who wasn’t a sex offender😇
@@jonnda possession of a controlled substance. 60 Lortabs. 10 years probation. First offense. I didn’t make it in probation. Did 3 years, three on parole and Finished.
Dude-my dad and & are fucking howling laughing at this (playing music is probably the central feature of our relationship since I can ever remember, and I looked this song up to cover it & make him sing on it...and it’s such a seductive song yer comment was THEE fucking funniest thing I’ve ever read. My Das can’t breathe right now 😂😂😂😂)
Let me just say this....I never got to be in band even though I begged my parents and my guitar as well.as playing has suffered all my life the way that you bring in the count and teach the melody is what 99% of students need including me and I'm 50 years old....absolutely amazing job of instruction..just saying
@@zentime8047 true, but James Calvin Wilsey played this particular song, was instrumental in creating Chris Isaak's sound, an died in December 2018. Yatovitz didn't join until Baja Sessions.
Wow! I'm sure I've never come across a better lesson! I'm a beginner but now I don't feel afraid to try this fabulous song. Thank you so much for doing this for us!
Advance song definitely a lot of work on Dynamics and subtle nuance. Most of the greatest hit songs in history are three chords. Our classic rock cover band is going to start doing this song on Thursday. I've been working on it for weeks trying to get the tone and the feel just right. Using a fender vibrolux with two delays and two reverbs to get this tone. Nailed it.
Yours are the most masterful and well designed guitar lessons that I’ve ever seen. Fantastic job! Thank you. You took it in bite-sized, manageable steps… I always believed this song was too complicated for me to play.
One of my favorite songs on the guitar. And I love your version of a beautiful song....thank you for making my snowy weekend warmer. God Bless you Brother....
Just WOW., did you kill the vocals on this. Amazing. I just picked up my guitar after a 15 year hiatus. This song is one that I wanted to learn. Thank you for posting this.....
Well thanks to you and your great vocals , guitar and video I can play this now, when I seen and watched the video I thought I could never do this but your well taught lesson gave me the confidence and I’m enjoying playing this song now. Thank you!
Good job Brother. Minimal needless talking inbetween changes that make you forget where you were at in the first place. Very professional and straight to the point! I got it the very first time. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise with us.
Fantastic tutorial. This is my fave song of all time and I play it on the ukulele. But this song is literally the reason why im buying an electric guitar very soon. Thanks for this brother!
This is a great tutorial and you capture the tone of the piece wonderfully. The only criticism I have and this applies to most covers is the substitution of the word ‘people’ for the original ‘lovers’. Sing them both and you will hear that the correct word is smooth and ‘people’ is jarring.
I think it is great to share easy songs for players who are beginning so they can learn and enjoy playing something they can build on without even knowing they are. This song has a little of everything, Volume Control, Muting, Pitch bending, Barcode and some a riff or two. You can also bend the not below it if you do not have a vibrato and learn pitch being and increase your finger strength a bit. Thanks for sharing and the work that went in it. This is also one of those songs you can collaborate with someone on an acoustic and an electric guitar together if you and a friend get together to play with. Also this is something easy to sing nice and slow not a bunch of words. Just no distortion guys with the electric guitar. Wait until you play Zombie by the Cranberries or something. I give this song a plus for beginners to learn because it teaches you string finesse, timing, collaboration and volume control. Real important when playing in a band.
Brother, I want to thank you big time for doing this lesson! For me, this song represents the epitome of cowboy twang, which is one of my favorite genres of music. This song aways reminds me of my days in Arizona, which is my favorite state in the Union. I could listen to this song all day and never tire. I have been dying for someone to do a tutorial on this song for years. You finally answered my prayers. I will practice what you have taught here until I can play it as well as you. You just made my day! Thanks!!!
I learned in 15 minutes, this is the way: 'only three chords' and start with the easy part so one takes courage and then the intro and after 15 minutes I was playing this amazing song. Grazie.
@Joseph Seed You must be a grumpy man... This is a great lesson. Maybe you didn't see the whole video? Like the first part also, coz' you can play along after lesson. Thank you @swiftlessons
It seems every time I really want to learn a song your the go to guy I think I discovered your channel in 2017 or 2018 your a transcriber a great player and teacher I would personally call you a Vertuoso I don't fully grasp what a Vertuoso is but since I got serious to get this guitar right imo you are a Vertuoso...Roland J Gutierrez from Magdalena New Mexico USA 🇺🇸
Beautiful song, always loved it! And you are a very good, kind, friendly, and patient guitar teacher! Kudos to you! And thank you very much for this fine lesson!
That was really good I was impressed on how you were thorough and showing each portion and made it very easy to see what is taking place within this song you're very good
Every once in a while I come back to get “my fix” Great song It’s has that dreamy vibe. Other than the original your wicked cool cover is my favourite! Your the whole package, guitar chops and vocal chops!👍🎸🇨🇦
best guitar lesson i have ever seen, now if you could teach me to sing like that as well, you did a great job on the vocals. just discovered this channel 5 minutes ago, it is awesome, i will spread the word to my friends. the song is beautiful, dreamlike atmosphere to it great vocals and great band, the live version on youtube is one of my favorite songs and you taught it very well, I am impressed, thanks for posting.
I just posted my cover of this song, and one of my subs told me you had uploaded this yesterday. Just had to come over and show some love! Awesome work, dude!!
OMG!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!! iv pertty much had the lead packed down but was so so puzzled on the retheme. so simple. i know all be watching this again. this song i been wanting learn so bad. now i know all be able 2 play it over and over and jsut keep getting better at it over time you made it so simple thk you.
I had front row center seats for Chris Issacs at Red Rocks CO in 1989 -- what a show. A whole lot of women jumped on the stage to dance with him. My friend's wife jumped on stage for this song. He was OK with that because she so beautiful -- she made it a perfect tableau.
Dude, seriously - good job. Not many vocalists could pull this off so well.
@Frédéric Lory-Guise Here for the electric guitar...and I assumed guitar parts only...super impressed with the vocals.
Absolutely right with that coomment, stratocaster melody does it for me, fanrastic sound the old strat !
You’ve got to be kidding if you think that’s good you must love the sound of nails on a chalkboard too dude has 0 skill period it’s painful
Got to be kidding dude sounds like a wounded squirrel. If you think that’s good your tone deaf. Very badly
Joshua--put that drink down. You can't hold your liquor.
Came for the tutorial, stayed for the singing. What a great voice!
And yes, rest in peace Mr. James Calvin Wilsey! One of my all-time favorite guitar players of the last 25 years! What a genius you are!
Drags me back to the '80s, as a student. I was obsessed by Chris Isaak's soothing voice; and, of course, the hypnotic, haunting guitar chords. Beautiful job!
Maybe one of the most haunting songs ever recorded.
Just like Elvis’s unchained melody cover
I heard this song for the very first time during a commercial for Beverly Hills 90210, back in ‘91 perhaps. Loved it then, still love it now.
Easiest guitar teacher yet easy to follow clear directions
Wooooooow! Really Nice Voice! My mom really loves this song and that’s why I’m learning this so thanks to you I can make my mom proud! Also I agree with David Maclean, who would dislike this video?! This video is awesome!!!!! It teaches both parts! Never seen that before! Thanks so much!
Heard this song for the first time on the way to a friend of my cousins Catholic funeral. He died in a car accident and though I didn’t know him very well, I remember him and that tragically surreal day like I’m living it all over again whenever this song pops back up in my life.
Rob man, this is SUCH A GREAT LESSON. Its such recognizable song for the guitar, and makes beginner to intermediate players sound advanced. And its such a great example of using the tremolo bar to make beautiful musical transitions rather than just the classic 80's hair band engine roars (which are fun too). You explain things so clearly and anticipate the questions the viewer will have by elaborating on each part. Thanks again!!! South Jersey here in the house!
Thank you so much for making such an effort to slow things down and be deliberate so your average guitarist doesn't have to work so hard to see and really understand what you are doing.
Best lesson I’ve found on TH-cam for this hauntingly beautiful song.
I'm from Brazil and I'm very happy to hear that someone took a class teaching one of the best songs ever created, thx u!
This is so good!
Your voice, the playing, everything!
Good job!!
You are one of the very few that can pull this off as well as Chris Isaak. Fantastic job and love the way you sing and play it. What else can I say.
Big thanks to my supporters! Your PDF study guide, and jam track are ready at: www.patreon.com/posts/chris-isaak-game-20880775
now i can pick up all the girls i want thanks :D
Só as que tiverem bom gosto musical.👍
Oha turk varmis
Hahahahahahahahaha 🤭
Hahahaha....
😂
Blew my mind with the one man. I never put a lesson in my favorites folder, but this is the first one! I not only learned some new techniques, I got moved man!!
You know the old saying; “Sometimes less, is more” well, this song the definition of that adjective! This is a GREAT song! Less is CERTAINLY more on every single instrument in this song, & it Just fits perfectly! It is simple...& that’s why it’s Beautiful, along with Isaac’s voice is what makes this will written, very well played and greatly sang song beautifully GREAT!
The production qualities indicate true dedication to the teaching process!
Nice job on the vocals too.
Oh yeah one more thing, I have no clue who this guy is teaching this lesson and I have been playing over 3 decades but I subscribed because he is a great teacher. Even guys that have played for a long time hit TH-cam to get a start on a song to try at the next jam session. So, if you have not subscribed to him, you better, he keeps it simple and is a great teacher pointing out the important things. I was just too lazy to pull out the guitar in all honestly. Thank you for sharing with us all my friend I'll refer you to others as well. Rock on my Brothers and Sisters
Brings back memories. I learned this song while I was in prison. Squier Strat, pig nose amp. An inmate had rewired the guitar where the pickup selector was backwards. After I was released, I looked up my band mates. My suspicions were confirmed. I was the only member of the band who wasn’t a sex offender😇
That story had quite a twist ending.
@@jonnda I had my suspicions🧐🧐🤔🤔
@@Imokyourok440 mind if I ask what you were in for?
@@jonnda possession of a controlled substance. 60 Lortabs. 10 years probation. First offense. I didn’t make it in probation. Did 3 years, three on parole and Finished.
Dude-my dad and & are fucking howling laughing at this (playing music is probably the central feature of our relationship since I can ever remember, and I looked this song up to cover it & make him sing on it...and it’s such a seductive song yer comment was THEE fucking funniest thing I’ve ever read. My Das can’t breathe right now 😂😂😂😂)
You are a fantastic Teacher. There are some really great People in this World. You are one of them. Thanks.
Rest in Peace Jimmy Wilsey, lead guitar player for Chris Isaak
James Wilsey ;-)
Also, Hershel Yatovitz is the lead guitarist for Chris Isaak. Since joining Isaak in 1995 he has recorded 11 albums with Isaak.
R.i.p in heaven
Let me just say this....I never got to be in band even though I begged my parents and my guitar as well.as playing has suffered all my life the way that you bring in the count and teach the melody is what 99% of students need including me and I'm 50 years old....absolutely amazing job of instruction..just saying
@@zentime8047 true, but James Calvin Wilsey played this particular song, was instrumental in creating Chris Isaak's sound, an died in December 2018. Yatovitz didn't join until Baja Sessions.
Wow! I'm sure I've never come across a better lesson! I'm a beginner but now I don't feel afraid to try this fabulous song. Thank you so much for doing this for us!
Advance song definitely a lot of work on Dynamics and subtle nuance. Most of the greatest hit songs in history are three chords. Our classic rock cover band is going to start doing this song on Thursday. I've been working on it for weeks trying to get the tone and the feel just right. Using a fender vibrolux with two delays and two reverbs to get this tone. Nailed it.
This guy is an excellent teacher. I wish I could have taken lessons from him years ago. This is the best tutorial for this song.
Two songs today that twigged my ears today.....this.....and Mazzy Star's Fade into you......low and behold, same chords....just difference sequence.
The lesson was great but the picture on the wall is what made me click the like button. It's absolutely bad ass.
Yours are the most masterful and well designed guitar lessons that I’ve ever seen. Fantastic job! Thank you. You took it in bite-sized, manageable steps… I always believed this song was too complicated for me to play.
One of my favorite songs on the guitar. And I love your version of a beautiful song....thank you for making my snowy weekend warmer. God Bless you Brother....
I've been wanting to learn this for years, you taught me it in 15 mins. Thanks for this!
I like how you started the video off with the whole song and then did the lesson, good stuff.
I’m newer to guitar and this was a great video to learn this song. Broke every part down and was really a great job. And pulled off the vocals!
Nothing can beat the look of a Blacky with a maple board ! Love my ‘78 7okai .
Fantastic lesson !
Just WOW., did you kill the vocals on this. Amazing. I just picked up my guitar after a 15 year hiatus. This song is one that I wanted to learn. Thank you for posting this.....
Well thanks to you and your great vocals , guitar and video I can play this now, when I seen and watched the video I thought I could never do this but your well taught lesson gave me the confidence and I’m enjoying playing this song now. Thank you!
From France, thank you Rob. Playing guitar seems easier and easier, just by following your lessons.
The painting of Capt Highliner in the background is amazing. Brings the room together.
Good job Brother. Minimal needless talking inbetween changes that make you forget where you were at in the first place. Very professional and straight to the point! I got it the very first time. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise with us.
Excellent lesson video. You are obviously one of the better TH-cam guitar teachers.
Fantastic tutorial. This is my fave song of all time and I play it on the ukulele. But this song is literally the reason why im buying an electric guitar very soon. Thanks for this brother!
Good vocal, but makes one appreciate why the single was such a winner on the charts....Isaak has an incredible set of pipes and range and depth.
I agree, he has such a richness to his voice, and also such an iconic songwriter. I’ll definitely be revisiting his catalog soon.
Could I like this video a second time , please ?
I got chills. I like the timber of your voice. It works very well here. Stellar job.
This is a great tutorial and you capture the tone of the piece wonderfully. The only criticism I have and this applies to most covers is the substitution of the word ‘people’ for the original ‘lovers’. Sing them both and you will hear that the correct word is smooth and ‘people’ is jarring.
Amazing how musically this is actually very very easy. But in terms of singing it’s a beast
Believe it or not, the add just before the lesson started used 'wicked game' as a soundtrack
I think it is great to share easy songs for players who are beginning so they can learn and enjoy playing something they can build on without even knowing they are. This song has a little of everything, Volume Control, Muting, Pitch bending, Barcode and some a riff or two. You can also bend the not below it if you do not have a vibrato and learn pitch being and increase your finger strength a bit. Thanks for sharing and the work that went in it. This is also one of those songs you can collaborate with someone on an acoustic and an electric guitar together if you and a friend get together to play with. Also this is something easy to sing nice and slow not a bunch of words. Just no distortion guys with the electric guitar. Wait until you play Zombie by the Cranberries or something. I give this song a plus for beginners to learn because it teaches you string finesse, timing, collaboration and volume control. Real important when playing in a band.
Has to be one of the best song's ever written
I literally kept my guitar aside n listened to your cover on loop, instead of learning the song :)
What a lovely rendition of beautiful song.
Well done young man on all counts.
Bravo
This just makes my head spin. And convinces me I should just enjoy what I hear.
Brother, I want to thank you big time for doing this lesson! For me, this song represents the epitome of cowboy twang, which is one of my favorite genres of music. This song aways reminds me of my days in Arizona, which is my favorite state in the Union. I could listen to this song all day and never tire. I have been dying for someone to do a tutorial on this song for years. You finally answered my prayers. I will practice what you have taught here until I can play it as well as you. You just made my day! Thanks!!!
I learned in 15 minutes, this is the way: 'only three chords' and start with the easy part so one takes courage and then the intro and after 15 minutes I was playing this amazing song. Grazie.
Another fun one to play, it's a little harder than this one is, Sister Golden Hair.👍
Was looking for a guitar lesson and found this gem... Seriously amazing talent. Thank you
By far the best lesson out there!
best lesson on this tune hands down swifty AAA+++. hi from oz
Who are the lame asses who disliked this video. A well constructed tutorial thanks brother.
They need some peanut butter to go with their jelly.
I'll tell u who disliked it,,, Loser Hater Mofos lol I love this 👍👍🤙🤙👆👆
@Joseph Seed You must be a grumpy man... This is a great lesson. Maybe you didn't see the whole video? Like the first part also, coz' you can play along after lesson. Thank you @swiftlessons
Rob is awesome and always gives a full demonstration with a great singing voice before the lesson. Very few TH-cam guitar instructors do that.
It seems every time I really want to learn a song your the go to guy I think I discovered your channel in 2017 or 2018 your a transcriber a great player and teacher I would personally call you a Vertuoso I don't fully grasp what a Vertuoso is but since I got serious to get this guitar right imo you are a Vertuoso...Roland J Gutierrez from Magdalena New Mexico USA 🇺🇸
Beautiful song, always loved it! And you are a very good, kind, friendly, and patient guitar teacher! Kudos to you! And thank you very much for this fine lesson!
Man you just nailed that song beautiful job thank you
Played as sad and hopeless as it could be. Absolutely Perfect! Amazing cover!
Man, you are awesome. I just started learning guitar this February and your lessons helped me play this amazing
You sing very well. You play the guitar very well. You are quite an artist. Congratulations.
Well done, great tutorial. Thank you so much!
May be the best tutorial on the net. The closest to the original song. Great job !
Can you tell us your amp settings ?
Always the first place I come when looking to learn a new song. Thanks again
That was really good I was impressed on how you were thorough and showing each portion and made it very easy to see what is taking place within this song you're very good
The picture of Captain Birdseye on the wall was a killer touch. Bravo.
Great video, thank you.
And a special thanks to everyone I've ever met.
Best tutorial to Wicked Game on youtube!! Thanks from Perú!!!
Every once in a while I come back to get “my fix” Great song It’s has that dreamy vibe. Other than the original your wicked cool cover is my favourite! Your the whole package, guitar chops and vocal chops!👍🎸🇨🇦
Spot on. This is how you make a video. Flawless instruction. Thank you!
Great lesson, 'can't wait to get started on this lovely song. Thanks.
Wow! THANK YOU for this great guitar tutorial...and HOLY MOLY...your playing and the tone of your voice are incredible!!!
9:54 start riff 1 electric guitar
13:04 main instrumental riff
best guitar lesson i have ever seen, now if you could teach me to sing like that as well, you did a great job on the vocals. just discovered this channel 5 minutes ago, it is awesome, i will spread the word to my friends. the song is beautiful, dreamlike atmosphere to it great vocals and great band, the live version on youtube is one of my favorite songs and you taught it very well, I am impressed, thanks for posting.
I have been looking for this tutorial of Wicked Game for years and you nailed it. Thanks a million!
This mans vocals are really good, guitar playing too, impressive
In addition to playing that lead really really well, you've got pipes. Great lesson.
Great explanation of chords fantastic lesson for beginner who try to learn easy songs
Thanks for sharing
Awesome One Of My Favorites. NOW I KNOW HOW TO PLAY CORRECTLY ON GUITAR!!
This is such a great song to let those notes ring out, thanks for a great lesson👍
Very nice cover of this song at the first of the video. Your voice captured it spot on!
I just posted my cover of this song, and one of my subs told me you had uploaded this yesterday. Just had to come over and show some love! Awesome work, dude!!
/r/thathappened
Excellent job! Great song saw Chris live years ago playing this. He is one cool guy.
Great cover, great vocals, great playing. Loved it and saved it. Cheers. Jim in Scotland.
One of your best but always better than others on YT
THX Rob
Rob,
That was a fantastic cover and perfect lesson, great singing and playing very inspirational! I've always wanted to learn this one.
Hi Rob. That was fantastic singing and playing. Your lessons are so much appreciated. Thank you.👍👍👍
Hats off to you buddy. Nicely done.
This is by far the best guitar lesson I have seen on you-tube 👏. Thank-you.
Smooth rendition followed by an easy to follow lesson. As always. Thankyou very much
That was the most beautiful thing i’ve ever seen
Hey Rob, I've been following you for a couple of years now and you always impress 👍 Thank you for another great lesson.
OMG!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!! iv pertty much had the lead packed down but was so so puzzled on the retheme. so simple. i know all be watching this again. this song i been wanting learn so bad. now i know all be able 2 play it over and over and jsut keep getting better at it over time you made it so simple thk you.
All that was very simple? Dude I haven't picked up a guitar in 38 yrs😂However, you're tuition is unsurpassable 👌
I had front row center seats for Chris Issacs at Red Rocks CO in 1989 -- what a show. A whole lot of women jumped on the stage to dance with him. My friend's wife jumped on stage for this song. He was OK with that because she so beautiful -- she made it a perfect tableau.