Finally, someone is playing this correctly! All these other drummers can't hear that hi hat shuffle? And I didn't even consider the hi hat work on the breakdown sections! Steve has a good ear!! Master this song correctly and you'll improve your drumming a ton!
Was a "duffer" drummer for 30-odd years; I love "pocket" drumming and you, Mr. Tocco, show us all that playing a "straight" rock pattern is one thing but playing it with attention to subtleties and FEEL is QUITE another. Roger Hawkins, the famed Muscle Shoals Studio drummer was an absolute master at this and you come in a VERY CLOSE second! Bravo!
3 years after you post this I'm learning the song. Whenever I'm up against something new, I look for a Steve Tocco cover to follow along with. You're the best man! Thanks for helping
Hey Steve, I'm a cover drummer myself and we just added this song to our set list. You're awesome first off, and you are one of the only cover drummers on TH-cam that stays true to the song! WELL DONE! I'm stealing some of your technique by the way, love those left hand chirps and that hihat bell work!
Thank you for you kind support!!! This song is always a blast to play and a major crowd pleaser. My band does a great job on the vocals, which is a HUGE part of the song. Thank you for noticing the hi-hat chips and the hi-hat bell stuff. I am proud of both of those little details because I've never seen another drummer do them on this song--including Joey Kramer (the original drummer). Good luck with you cover band career!!!
"A decent studio" sounds like way more than what I have. My entire system consists of the following: 1) an unfinished basement, 2) an iPhone (to play the original songs), 3) an old Yamaha analog MG16 mixer, 4) some old microphones,5) an RCA-to-1/8" cable and, 6) a Zoom Q4 camera. The drums mics and iPod go into the mixer. I use the RCA-to-1/8" cable to connect the audio from the mixer into the camera. Video and audio are recorded at the same time on the camera. When I finish recording the song I download the file directly from the camera onto TH-cam. There are no effects, compressors, limiters or gates. There is no video or audio post production of any kind. My videos are boring because I just have one camera but it's also very simple. That's why I have 325+ drum covers. I can record a dozen songs in one day. Let me know if you post any covers. I'd like to see you play!
Great cover my good dude. This song always reminds me of a certain day. A hot summer night in 1988. My buddy's band was at a rehearsal studio in Rutherford NJ. They had no singer (their singer actually got a record deal and split leaving them high & dry). Although I was a drummer I also had some pipes at the time so I stepped in on vocals to help the band out. So they had all original songs. 2 covers, LA Guns & Aerosmith Sweet Emotion. The drummer could not get the drums down for sweet emotion. It was pissing me off so I demanded his sticks and counted out 1 2 3 4 And we did sweet emotion on the first shot. Guitarist made me laugh. He asked his drummer if he could sing and if I could remain on drums. Anyway those were good times. I was 18. Living The Dream. Had to share my story 🤘😎
Great story! Thank for sharing it. I had heard this song for decades but the first time I played it was with my cover band. I'll never forget when we ran through it at rehearsal. The guys played the song exactly like the record and everybody sings so the vocals were spot on perfect. I couldn't wait to get out and play it at a gig. Every time we do the song we get a great response from the audience. It's such a great song and so fun to play. Thanks again for sharing your story!
@@SteveToccoDrummer Awesome story on your end as well. It is a great song to cover. Many bands did it. Just an all around rock n roll tune, Classic. Wish I could go back in time. I wouldn't change a thing. Stay Safe My Good Dude 🎶🤘
Thank you very much. I tried to stay as close to the original recording as possible. I even added a few little tricks that are ON the recorded but were overdubbed.
I'm late to this party, but my band is adding Sweet Emotion, so I'm just learning to play it. This is the closest of the versions I've found so far. Many do their own take, which is fine, but the real track is playing underneath and sounds different. This is a song I want to do as closely as possible. And because of you I bought a vibraslap! My friends love whacking that thing. Such a unique sound.
Sorry for the late reply. I think it's a mortal sin to cover this song any differently than the original--it's perfect!!! Have fun with your vibraslap!! I love mine too!!! Thank you!!!
What a fun song to play. I've just started, and thanks to watching this, me and my (also beginner) bass player were able to get it pretty close. Now gonna take some work to get it tight. But thanks man. I love that bell on the hat part. Of course I subscribed if that helps you, 'cause you sure helped me.
I'm glad to know I helped you and your bass player with this song. Thanks for watching, commenting and subscribing!!! I wish you guys all the best in your music endeavors!!!!
Thanks for noticing that little hi-hat chirp detail although I don't think it's a high hat in the original recording. It sounds like a cymbal recorded backward. The left hand part I came up with sort of emulates the sound. I came up with another little thing--I play a simulated triangle part on the bell of the high hat in the last verse (at 2:52). It's a little detail but fun and cool to play. When I play it at live gigs other drummers tend to notice it. Thanks again!!!!
@@SteveToccoDrummer I sure as hell noticed the 'chirps'. Frigging excellent man, not sure I have the talent to emulate, but I'm sure going to try. Also very much noticed the 'bell of the HH' at 252... great drumming friendo...
Spot on. As a fellow drummer, I know the difference. Those high hat sweeps are a great idea. Actually on the record, I always thought that is tape being played backwards. Also... nice job on the high hat pings in the one section which I always thought was a triangle being played on the record...
Thanks for your kind support. The hi-hat sweeps are my way to cover the sound of a cymbal being played backward on the original recording. The hi-hat pings are my way to cover the sound of the triangle on the original recording. Thanks for noticing these little subtleties!!
Thank you!!! It's rare for me NOT to rush. I am cursed with playing on the front edge of the beat. I have to concentrate hard to lay it back. Thanks for noticing the effort!!!
Steve, Been watching your drum covers for sometime now. I'm always amazed how "spot on" you always are. Awesome skills!! I've been self learning for a year now but have zero natural music talent. I'm learning to read music, playing rudiments, sticking exercises etc. I really seem to struggle with any attempt to play to music by ear and even just playing to sheet music. Any pointers for an old rookie? How long have you been playing? How long before you could play a cover that was decent sounding? Are you listening to a click? Thanks.
Thanks for your kind support! It's been a LONG road for me. I started playing drums when I was 18, which means I've been playing 37 years. A lot of those years I couldn't practice much. I always had to balance practicing drums with going to college, daytime career, raising a family and so forth. I started playing in bands less than a year after I started playing the drums. I've been in all kinds of bands ever since. I sucked for a long time but kept working at it and wouldn't quit. I wish there was some magic insight into explaining how to play by ear. It's something I've always been able to do. Just keep practicing the way you are--reading music, rudiments and exercises. Eventually your drumming will take shape and you'll be jamming for sure. I am not listening to a click in the headphones. I'm listening to the original track so I don't 'have to play the song through loudspeakers. It makes for a cleaner recording sound. Good luck and keep practicing!!!!
Thank you!!! Yes, I am kind of proud of myself for coming up with this little trick to play the triangle part. The sound of the hi-hat bell isn't cutting through on this video as much as I wish it had. When I play this song live with my band, that hi-hat bell cuts through like a knife!!
This is an awesome cover! But I’m kind of confused by the hat because it seems to be moving all on its own right at the start and then also throughout parts of the song it’s almost like it’s automated, but just wondering?
great video steve! at the beginning I thought that would be the same shit drumcover that youtube is overloaded.. but at the end I had so much fun watching it.. very nice hi hat tricks before the guitar solo.. I play this song with my rock band and i'll get a lot of inspiration from this video! you have also a very nice TOCCO (touch in italian) hehehe keep going mate!
Hey Steve, Mark here again. Have you done “Maybe I’m a Leo” by Deep Purple? I sure could use some help on it. I’m a very capable drummer, been playing for over 30 years. I’d love to SEE what Ian Paice is DOING. LOL! Any help, direction, pointers, etc would be so incredibly welcomed. Thank you for everything you’re putting out there for us. I am learning a ton from you!!
I'm sorry for the late reply. Thanks for watching and leaving such a nice comment. Your suggestion of Maybe I'm A Leo is a great one. Such a classic band and classic song. Ya gotta love Ian Paice's drumming. I'll see about adding it to my channel although I don't think my feet are big enough to fit in Ian's shoes!!!! Take care!!!
Just saw your comment from 3 years ago. Since then I posted an REO SPeedwagon song. If you're interested, here's the link: th-cam.com/video/4R_Njds18ac/w-d-xo.html
Its good you are spot on,,,,but of course its not Phil Collins doing Dancing with moonlit knight or cinema show....still good cover. aerosmith was good for the first 3 albus and then........
Finally, someone is playing this correctly! All these other drummers can't hear that hi hat shuffle? And I didn't even consider the hi hat work on the breakdown sections! Steve has a good ear!! Master this song correctly and you'll improve your drumming a ton!
Thanks for watching and commenting!!
There is no hi hat shuffle. That’s a shaker you’re hearing on the record.
Dude, that is the BEST DRUM COVER EVER for this song... INSANELY IMPRESSED!
Love the hi-hat work man, done spot on with your own sizzle. Dialed in🔥🔥🔥
This is the only accurate drum cover of Sweet Emotion I can find! Well done Steve. Subscribed:)
Thank you!!!
Great job - whenever I want to see a perfect duplication of an original recording I play this video.
Wow, thank you!
I actually learned how to do a drum cover to this song because of this video. I love how he acuratley drummed to this song! Great job dude!!
I’m glad my video was helpful to you! Thanks for watching and commenting!!
Was a "duffer" drummer for 30-odd years; I love "pocket" drumming and you, Mr. Tocco, show us all that playing a "straight" rock pattern is one thing but playing it with attention to subtleties and FEEL is QUITE another. Roger Hawkins, the famed Muscle Shoals Studio drummer was an absolute master at this and you come in a VERY CLOSE second! Bravo!
Thank you for your kind support!!!!
3 years after you post this I'm learning the song. Whenever I'm up against something new, I look for a Steve Tocco cover to follow along with. You're the best man! Thanks for helping
Awwwww...thank you!
And just so you know I stopped wearing snow boots and using the psycho grip after watching your tutorials ;)
@@kristinemacdougall LOL!!!! Excellent decisions!!
one of my favourite all time 70s tunes. great job steve
Thank you! The 70's churned out some of the greatest rock and R&B music for sure!
Exceptional lighting on this one...along with the playing!
"Exceptional lighting." LOL!!!! Thank you.
Excellent backbeat! Very technical song and you nailed it!
Thank you!!! This song is a pure joy to play.
Great playing and super good hi-hat work!
Thank you!
Wow man! You nailed it!
you earned a sub, this is awesome
Love your right hand action in this song and how tight you play off the hi-hat bell.
Thank you!!!
Quite simply a masterclass on how to play this track!
Thanks for watching and commenting!!
Thanks, Steve. This has helped me a lot.
Thank you! I'm glad I was able to help you! Rock on!!!
Wow! Steve, this is sweeetttt!!! I think this is the best drum cover of this song I've heard!!!
Thank you!!
@@SteveToccoDrummer I can't tell, but on the hi-hat, are you switching between, 16 and 32 notes?
@@jbshave The hi-hat pattern kind of floats around but generally, it's an 8th note and two 16th notes.
@@SteveToccoDrummer lol, impressive!
Love it. Amazing cover.
Thank you! It's an amazing song!!!
Excellent drum cover! Perfection!
Thank you!!!!
Excellent cover, the drumming is actually busier than I thought.
Hey Steve, I'm a cover drummer myself and we just added this song to our set list. You're awesome first off, and you are one of the only cover drummers on TH-cam that stays true to the song! WELL DONE! I'm stealing some of your technique by the way, love those left hand chirps and that hihat bell work!
Thank you for you kind support!!! This song is always a blast to play and a major crowd pleaser. My band does a great job on the vocals, which is a HUGE part of the song. Thank you for noticing the hi-hat chips and the hi-hat bell stuff. I am proud of both of those little details because I've never seen another drummer do them on this song--including Joey Kramer (the original drummer). Good luck with you cover band career!!!
Steve Tocco I have a decent studio with audio and video capabilities, any advice should I decide to start doing some cover videos myself?
"A decent studio" sounds like way more than what I have. My entire system consists of the following: 1) an unfinished basement, 2) an iPhone (to play the original songs), 3) an old Yamaha analog MG16 mixer, 4) some old microphones,5) an RCA-to-1/8" cable and, 6) a Zoom Q4 camera. The drums mics and iPod go into the mixer. I use the RCA-to-1/8" cable to connect the audio from the mixer into the camera. Video and audio are recorded at the same time on the camera. When I finish recording the song I download the file directly from the camera onto TH-cam. There are no effects, compressors, limiters or gates. There is no video or audio post production of any kind. My videos are boring because I just have one camera but it's also very simple. That's why I have 325+ drum covers. I can record a dozen songs in one day. Let me know if you post any covers. I'd like to see you play!
Great job Steve. loved the high hat work.
Thank you!!! I'm kind of proud of the little hi-hat stuff I'm doing on this song. Thanks for noticing!!
Great cover
Sounds awesome you are a Great drummer!
Thank you!!
Great cover my good dude.
This song always reminds me of a certain day.
A hot summer night in 1988. My buddy's band was at a rehearsal studio in Rutherford NJ. They had no singer (their singer actually got a record deal and split leaving them high & dry). Although I was a drummer I also had some pipes at the time so I stepped in on vocals to help the band out. So they had all original songs. 2 covers, LA Guns & Aerosmith Sweet Emotion. The drummer could not get the drums down for sweet emotion. It was pissing me off so I demanded his sticks and counted out 1 2 3 4 And we did sweet emotion on the first shot. Guitarist made me laugh. He asked his drummer if he could sing and if I could remain on drums. Anyway those were good times. I was 18. Living The Dream.
Had to share my story 🤘😎
Great story! Thank for sharing it. I had heard this song for decades but the first time I played it was with my cover band. I'll never forget when we ran through it at rehearsal. The guys played the song exactly like the record and everybody sings so the vocals were spot on perfect. I couldn't wait to get out and play it at a gig. Every time we do the song we get a great response from the audience. It's such a great song and so fun to play. Thanks again for sharing your story!
@@SteveToccoDrummer Awesome story on your end as well. It is a great song to cover. Many bands did it. Just an all around rock n roll tune, Classic. Wish I could go back in time. I wouldn't change a thing. Stay Safe My Good Dude 🎶🤘
This drum cover is awesome! Seems like you had fun making it! :)
Thank you!! I have fun making ALL my drum covers--all 270 of them!!! It's the greatest hobby in the world!!
Holy crap, that was a work of art, well done.
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LOL!!! Thanks for your enthusiastic support!!!!
This is the only guy that ALMOST got it right ! Double up that bass drum and you’ve got it but still we’ll done !
The best drum cover of this song on YT.
Thank you very much. I tried to stay as close to the original recording as possible. I even added a few little tricks that are ON the recorded but were overdubbed.
Your version is as close as Joey Kramer. I’ll try to learn your technic. Thank you for inspiration.
Okay is just wow
Neatly done !! Thank you. Subscribed
Thank you for watching, commenting and subscribing!!!
I'm late to this party, but my band is adding Sweet Emotion, so I'm just learning to play it. This is the closest of the versions I've found so far. Many do their own take, which is fine, but the real track is playing underneath and sounds different. This is a song I want to do as closely as possible. And because of you I bought a vibraslap! My friends love whacking that thing. Such a unique sound.
Sorry for the late reply. I think it's a mortal sin to cover this song any differently than the original--it's perfect!!! Have fun with your vibraslap!! I love mine too!!! Thank you!!!
Very nice job, you taught me a lot!
Thank you. I'm happy that I helped you out. Let's keep classic songs like this alive!!!
Steve Tocco absolutely man!!!
Killer hi-hat work: respects!
Thank you!
What a fun song to play. I've just started, and thanks to watching this, me and my (also beginner) bass player were able to get it pretty close. Now gonna take some work to get it tight. But thanks man. I love that bell on the hat part. Of course I subscribed if that helps you, 'cause you sure helped me.
I'm glad to know I helped you and your bass player with this song. Thanks for watching, commenting and subscribing!!! I wish you guys all the best in your music endeavors!!!!
Perfecto ! 🥁👍
Thank you!!!
Perfection!
Thank you!
I'd like to see a Horse play Drums this good.
Huh?? I have no idea what this comment means.
Excellent cover. I learned a couple different strokes
Thank you!!
Awesome snare sound!
Thank you!
Steve very nice, I always assumed those hi hat chirps were over dubbed never thought of playing with the left hand.
Thanks for noticing that little hi-hat chirp detail although I don't think it's a high hat in the original recording. It sounds like a cymbal recorded backward. The left hand part I came up with sort of emulates the sound. I came up with another little thing--I play a simulated triangle part on the bell of the high hat in the last verse (at 2:52). It's a little detail but fun and cool to play. When I play it at live gigs other drummers tend to notice it. Thanks again!!!!
@@chase5637 Thank you again...three years later!!!! ;-)
@@SteveToccoDrummer I sure as hell noticed the 'chirps'. Frigging excellent man, not sure I have the talent to emulate, but I'm sure going to try. Also very much noticed the 'bell of the HH' at 252... great drumming friendo...
Spot on. As a fellow drummer, I know the difference. Those high hat sweeps are a great idea. Actually on the record, I always thought that is tape being played backwards. Also... nice job on the high hat pings in the one section which I always thought was a triangle being played on the record...
Thanks for your kind support. The hi-hat sweeps are my way to cover the sound of a cymbal being played backward on the original recording. The hi-hat pings are my way to cover the sound of the triangle on the original recording. Thanks for noticing these little subtleties!!
best cover ever
Wow! Thank you!!!!
so cool!
Thanks for watching and commenting!!
Awesome job!!!!
Thank you! It's a fun song!!!
Awesome.
Thank you. It’s an awesome song!
Love it bro!
Thanks!! I love to play!!!
Awesome job
Thank you!!!
smooth great transition....you dint rush anything and just put it in cruise. well done
Thank you!!! It's rare for me NOT to rush. I am cursed with playing on the front edge of the beat. I have to concentrate hard to lay it back. Thanks for noticing the effort!!!
Solid!
Love GREAT JOB
Thank you!
fabulus one of my altime favorite bands
Thank you! I love Aerosmith too!
Well done!!
Thank you!
EXCELLENT !!!!
Thank you!!
Well done!
Thank you!
Steve,
Been watching your drum covers for sometime now. I'm always amazed how "spot on" you always are. Awesome skills!!
I've been self learning for a year now but have zero natural music talent. I'm learning to read music, playing rudiments, sticking exercises etc. I really seem to struggle with any attempt to play to music by ear and even just playing to sheet music. Any pointers for an old rookie? How long have you been playing? How long before you could play a cover that was decent sounding? Are you listening to a click?
Thanks.
Thanks for your kind support! It's been a LONG road for me. I started playing drums when I was 18, which means I've been playing 37 years. A lot of those years I couldn't practice much. I always had to balance practicing drums with going to college, daytime career, raising a family and so forth. I started playing in bands less than a year after I started playing the drums. I've been in all kinds of bands ever since. I sucked for a long time but kept working at it and wouldn't quit. I wish there was some magic insight into explaining how to play by ear. It's something I've always been able to do. Just keep practicing the way you are--reading music, rudiments and exercises. Eventually your drumming will take shape and you'll be jamming for sure. I am not listening to a click in the headphones. I'm listening to the original track so I don't 'have to play the song through loudspeakers. It makes for a cleaner recording sound. Good luck and keep practicing!!!!
Hell Yeahhh!!!!💃🕺😎😆👍👍
This one rocks for sure!!!
Hell yea!!!!!
Thank you!! This song is a classic among classics!!!
thanks that was very helpful.loved what u did at 2:52
Thank you!!! Yes, I am kind of proud of myself for coming up with this little trick to play the triangle part. The sound of the hi-hat bell isn't cutting through on this video as much as I wish it had. When I play this song live with my band, that hi-hat bell cuts through like a knife!!
This is an awesome cover! But I’m kind of confused by the hat because it seems to be moving all on its own right at the start and then also throughout parts of the song it’s almost like it’s automated, but just wondering?
Awesome video 😁👍
Thank you! It's an awesome song by an awesome band!!
Bad ass
Every time he stares at the camera I feel like he’s going to jump through the screen 😂
Nice job
Thank you!!
beast
Thank you!
how could u guys be so fuckin talented....respect.
You mean how can THOSE guys (Aerosmith) be so f-ing talented. I'm just a copycat. Thank you!!
How does the kick and snare go during the bridge? tat-dum dum dum dum... tat-dum dum dum dum? Great playing by the way!
very nice played......
Thank you. I'll revise your comment slightly...very nicely COPIED. ;-)
Ok thats true,but you played here! ;-))
great video steve! at the beginning I thought that would be the same shit drumcover that youtube is overloaded.. but at the end I had so much fun watching it.. very nice hi hat tricks before the guitar solo.. I play this song with my rock band and i'll get a lot of inspiration from this video! you have also a very nice TOCCO (touch in italian) hehehe keep going mate!
Thank you for such a kind, supporting comment. And thanks for noticing the little hi-hat stuff...I worked hard on it! Wishing you all the best!!!
a very big like for your video! I wish all the best for you from another side of the world! ;)
BTW...what side of the world are you from?
Steve Tocco rome italy
ROMA!!!! I've never been to Rome, but I've been to Sicily. All four of my grandparents (and both my in-laws) were born in Sicily. Grazie! Ciao!
Hey Steve, Mark here again. Have you done “Maybe I’m a Leo” by Deep Purple? I sure could use some help on it. I’m a very capable drummer, been playing for over 30 years. I’d love to SEE what Ian Paice is DOING. LOL! Any help, direction, pointers, etc would be so incredibly welcomed. Thank you for everything you’re putting out there for us. I am learning a ton from you!!
I'm sorry for the late reply. Thanks for watching and leaving such a nice comment. Your suggestion of Maybe I'm A Leo is a great one. Such a classic band and classic song. Ya gotta love Ian Paice's drumming. I'll see about adding it to my channel although I don't think my feet are big enough to fit in Ian's shoes!!!! Take care!!!
Nice >(^.^)< This is Epic .
Nice work....Hard rocking song not to have any tom fills!...
Thank you!! I'm just trying to copy Joey Kramer note-for-note. He created the PERFECT drum part for this classic song.
There are NO Toms in this song.???
Man i always wondered what makes that sound in the intro, whats that called? Totally awesome cover as always
That little gadget is called a vibraslap. Thanks for your kind support. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vibraslap
great cover. reo speedwagon song next please !?!?!?!!!
Just saw your comment from 3 years ago. Since then I posted an REO SPeedwagon song. If you're interested, here's the link: th-cam.com/video/4R_Njds18ac/w-d-xo.html
Such a normal looking guy. Has this stealth rocker alter ego.....
Tough song as well
I am really
Its good you are spot on,,,,but of course its not Phil Collins doing Dancing with moonlit knight or cinema show....still good cover. aerosmith was good for the first 3 albus and then........
It blurs on the film - you got some intense high hat action going on.
Wow, that was really really good
Thank you! I appreciate your kind support!!!