Mark, it looks like you've been playing a lot as of late. You're looking extra fluid, but then again, you play great no matter. We've touched base before on how there are times when you can't play as much as you'd like too. In any event, regarding your comment about tabbing this, that is a lot of extra work for you and I applaud you for taking the time and effort in doing it. I hope people appreciate all the work you put in. Big thanks!!
Thank you Steve. This one took a good amount of work. I was home for a week and thought, "okay, let's get one of the more technical ones out of the way." I was able to record a few. This one was very painful, as the repetitive motion is hard on old hands even with sufficient warm up. There are a few mistakes in the demo, but all in all, it's how it sounds when I play it. Striving for perfect recordings isn't something I'm into - good thing, as I'd never make any videos that way! And thanks for your comment about the tab. Yes, it's work. I think it's okay as a teaching tool, but I do warn against over-using tab. Transcribing solos yourself is a great exercise. One great way to get into it is to use TH-cam teaching videos and write it yourself from the instructions. Then you can graduate to getting it from the songs themselves. I find it's more self-discovery about what positions, patterns, and tones you see and prefer on the guitar. Having said that, I *do* get lots of comments demanding I "clean up my tab." So far none of those folks volunteered to do it and scan it so I could post it! :) It's always great to get a note from you Steve. You're among the many who appreciate the effort!
Well said Mark and I'm sorry to learn that there are those who demand that you "clean up your tabs." Wow! Incredible. More and more people (especially on You Tube) not only want lessons for free, but they also want them to be perfect in every way. However, you do have a loyal and supportive group of followers that is growing and who appreciate you, so please try and stay as upbeat as you can. You do a great job!!
If youre canadian you know this track, i say this because in canada there is canadian content law on radio airplay, they have to play so many mins of canadian artists an hour. ...so we heard this song at least twice a day for forty years....and it still rocks hard today !...
Bravo !!!! Great job!! The time has come to learn this solo off of your hard work and patience. Many thanks to you!! I first heard this song in a little club on west fourth avenue in Vancouver by maybe 40 years ago. Rohan’s! Lol lol was the name. I started playing guitar two years ago and now with this demo I will achieve it. Many warm saludos to you!!! Thanks for the gift( lesson). Abrazos!!
Nice job! I grew up on this song along with some Loverboy songs, Chilliwack, Headpins, Heart etc. Vancouver and the Pacific Northwest in the day put out some great tunes. Thanks for this.
My pleasure. I've got to do some Loverboy and Chilliwack, and of course more Heart. Maybe if you have some suggestions ... just not Magic Man. I don't want to tune my high E up so far and then bend. (Apparently Roger Fisher broke something like 10 strings doing it!)
Im gonna do it , im gonna tackle this, been busking with a friend of mine lately , a seasoned pro, im gonna impress him with this tho , thanks mark, lol maybe at slightly slower tempo for awhile
Mark, I think I am just going to start using acronyms - FAU - Fantastic As Usual. I had not heard the song, and really, really like it, and am going to have a go at the solo (although I know I cannot play that fast or that cleanly). I will check out more of Jerry Doucette now. Thank you so much.
Thanks so much!! Yes, Jerry was a great player. As of a few years ago he could still "cook"! I've heard he has had recent health problems, so I hope he's recovering and still rocking!
To end the lick before the Harmonics,he actually hits his G note and then the C# and then the open A not a big difference,just thought you might want to know!!!JAMES Scott NICHOLSON,ONTARIO,CANADA
Awesome job...loved the tune since i saw Jerry open for Triumph in 75-76 at Ontario Place...now i got to get to work on this...thanks for sharing!
Thanks! Wish I saw him there. We went to Ontario Place a few times for the kids.
Mark, it looks like you've been playing a lot as of late. You're looking extra fluid, but then again, you play great no matter. We've touched base before on how there are times when you can't play as much as you'd like too. In any event, regarding your comment about tabbing this, that is a lot of extra work for you and I applaud you for taking the time and effort in doing it. I hope people appreciate all the work you put in. Big thanks!!
Thank you Steve. This one took a good amount of work. I was home for a week and thought, "okay, let's get one of the more technical ones out of the way." I was able to record a few. This one was very painful, as the repetitive motion is hard on old hands even with sufficient warm up. There are a few mistakes in the demo, but all in all, it's how it sounds when I play it. Striving for perfect recordings isn't something I'm into - good thing, as I'd never make any videos that way!
And thanks for your comment about the tab. Yes, it's work. I think it's okay as a teaching tool, but I do warn against over-using tab. Transcribing solos yourself is a great exercise. One great way to get into it is to use TH-cam teaching videos and write it yourself from the instructions. Then you can graduate to getting it from the songs themselves. I find it's more self-discovery about what positions, patterns, and tones you see and prefer on the guitar. Having said that, I *do* get lots of comments demanding I "clean up my tab." So far none of those folks volunteered to do it and scan it so I could post it! :)
It's always great to get a note from you Steve. You're among the many who appreciate the effort!
Well said Mark and I'm sorry to learn that there are those who demand that you "clean up your tabs." Wow! Incredible. More and more people (especially on You Tube) not only want lessons for free, but they also want them to be perfect in every way. However, you do have a loyal and supportive group of followers that is growing and who appreciate you, so please try and stay as upbeat as you can. You do a great job!!
I'm usually I'm pretty sanguine about it.
Cool!
Thanks for doing this song/lesson. I grew up with his kids, and have always wanted to learn this song and even one day play it with his son.🥰
Glad I could help!
Been at this guitar thing for a long while now and I still can’t get this down, good job
It's a toughie!
Excellent instructional video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you have been looking for a lesson on this for a long time. Great song, solo and nice tone too
My pleasure! Glad it was helpful for you!
Awesome! My fingers were cramping up on me toward the end just playing along air guitar style! Holy smokes, what a workout! Thanks again, Mark!
Definitely a song to cramp your fingers! Do your best to keep them loose or it'll be painful. Believe me, I know!
If youre canadian you know this track, i say this because in canada there is canadian content law on radio airplay, they have to play so many mins of canadian artists an hour.
...so we heard this song at least twice a day for forty years....and it still rocks hard today !...
Wow, I had no idea of that law! May as well play this one, 'cause it's such a cool tune.
@@MarkZabel it is always loved it . ya ,sorry i missed you yesterday mark , been a bzzy week , but next sunday for sure. Peace man
@@imannonymous7707 No worries. See you later!
holy smokes Mark your on fire . You rocked it . Thank you ever so much. Just plain cool tune and solo
Thanks a ton MK!
Bravo !!!! Great job!! The time has come to learn this solo off of your hard work and patience. Many thanks to you!! I first heard this song in a little club on west fourth avenue in Vancouver by maybe 40 years ago. Rohan’s! Lol lol was the name. I started playing guitar two years ago and now with this demo I will achieve it. Many warm saludos to you!!! Thanks for the gift( lesson). Abrazos!!
Hi K.T. Great little anecdote! Take this one slowly!
There it is! Been waiting since you mentioned doing the solo. Not easy stuff.
Thanks!
Thanks for hanging in there. The fast bits are coming next week.
Donation sent via your website.
Much appreciation for you doing this.
Thank you so much!
Outstanding…Cheers Bob
Nice job! I grew up on this song along with some Loverboy songs, Chilliwack, Headpins, Heart etc. Vancouver and the Pacific Northwest in the day put out some great tunes. Thanks for this.
My pleasure. I've got to do some Loverboy and Chilliwack, and of course more Heart. Maybe if you have some suggestions ... just not Magic Man. I don't want to tune my high E up so far and then bend. (Apparently Roger Fisher broke something like 10 strings doing it!)
@@MarkZabel Chilliwack's "Fly at Night" deserves attention. Simple and timeless (in my mind).
@@cascadian3679 Sounds good. Thanks!
...and Doug and the Slugs
Great job.....incredible solo.
Thanks. Yeah, it's a great one and a toughie too!
Yah............... Awesome ..great job...........keep it up......
Thanks Bill!
AWESOME Mark !!!
Thanks!!
So very cool. Very happy you didn't forget this one. A great old tune.
Thanks Keith. It *is* a great old tune!
Im gonna do it , im gonna tackle this, been busking with a friend of mine lately , a seasoned pro, im gonna impress him with this tho , thanks mark, lol maybe at slightly slower tempo for awhile
Awesome. Yes, definitely try it slowly. Super-cool tune!
That ruled. You rip. That looks fun to play
Thanks David! Well, it's fun up to about 95% speed for me. After that my teeth start to chatter. :)
Thks a lot for ur hard work 🤙
Very nicely done!!
Thanks George!
That was awesome!!!
Thanks!! Glad you liked it!
Great job!
Thanks!
dude you nailed it whooot
LOL! Thanks!
Mark, I think I am just going to start using acronyms - FAU - Fantastic As Usual. I had not heard the song, and really, really like it, and am going to have a go at the solo (although I know I cannot play that fast or that cleanly). I will check out more of Jerry Doucette now. Thank you so much.
Thanks so much!! Yes, Jerry was a great player. As of a few years ago he could still "cook"! I've heard he has had recent health problems, so I hope he's recovering and still rocking!
@@MarkZabel Thanks, Mark :)
5:52 Buddy was about ready to take off at full speed for a split second there lmao then checked himself
LOL!
YES! THANK YOU!
You bet. Thanks for watching!
To end the lick before the Harmonics,he actually hits his G note and then the C# and then the open A not a big difference,just thought you might want to know!!!JAMES Scott NICHOLSON,ONTARIO,CANADA
Ok, thanks.
yes whoot thanks
LOL!!
Never heard of Jerry Doucette. I thought I new music of that era pretty well. Is he just not known very well in the states?
Yeah, very little airplay in the US. Had a couple of huge hits in Canada. This was his biggest.
My uncle is jerry Doucette!!
Cool!
Where did you get the guitarless track?
I'm not sure, as it was a long time ago. I think I just Googled it though.
How do I get the tabs?? Thanks. Mike
Click on the link in the description where it says "Tab to Intro and Chords", "Tab to Solo, Part 1", etc.
I'm kinda missing the wallpaper --- :)
Tomorrow brother! Hey, in a few weeks from now the doorknob is even going to disappear! (for real)
"Eat your Wheaties for next time"" ha yep
LOL!
Great job, sir
Thank you.