Johnny Rivers uses a different fingering. The ascending/descending part takes place on the 3rd string, not the 2nd. That allows the open 2nd string to ring out and produce some more dissonance.
The opening riff can be played in many ways (I also play it like this here as it rings better with the open E string). But the Bm is absolutely a must in the chorus. The B7 in the chorus comes only after the C chord. For me this is the correct way of playing it. Thank you for confirming it.
Johnny Rivers actually plays the famous opening riff beginning on the 4th fret of the G string to give the riff and fatter tone with more drone strings!! Your method will work and is adequate, but the authentic gives more kick and bite! Watch some live Johnny Rivers live performances on TH-cam.
You are absolutely right. I was just about to add the same comment, but saw you were the first comment. This lesson assumes the "beginner guitar" simplified version and gives a much thinner opening riff. If you watch the original live 1966 Johnny Rivers Whiskey A Go Go version, Johnny plays the opening riff on the 4th and 5th fret of the G string, thereby giving a fatter drone of the B and E strings.
Hey if you don't like the FREE lesson, don't watch it. Get these complaints and these guys who volunteer this will stop doing it. I am thankful for every tip and pointer and lesson they give.
Hammer! also I believe Johnny plays the intro on the g string instead of the b whilst still hitting the open high e, it's just 4-5-6 instead of 0-1-2, it works either way but, just sayin.'
DarkestofTimes - you're right, Rivers plays it on the G and slides from the 3rd to 4th fret on the first note. There are videos of him playing it and you can see this clearly.
I've seen him vary the way he plays the barr vs open chords. DarkestofTimes is right about the intro. Aside from that, this is a good quick study for someone who can already play to some degree and doesn't need to wade through how to form chords. .
Completely agree with Caleb below. If you dont like this, just figure it out on your own!! Anybody that has an ear, or plays by ear, can pretty much figure it out....hello!!?
Great lesson. But if you listen to the Johnny Rivers song, he slides into the first note, so I’m wondering if he’s sliding to the 4th fret of the G string instead of playing the B string. Just a thought.
Yes! Someone else who puts a Bm in there on the chorus! All the tabs I looked at for this song used B7 only, but I knew that wasn't right! Also, I don't know how Johnny Rivers did it, but I play the intro lick the same as this guy here,and it sounds right to me!
@@w.llawrence86 It's right there on TH-cam, Rivers playing it at The Whiskey. Also, I've seen Johnny playing it live since in concert. He uses 3 strings, not 2. Gives a fuller sound.
Nope. Johnny River played the opening rif starting on the 3rd string, sliding up to the 4th fret and letting the b and e strings ring. Watch any video of him playing it and you can clearly see what I’m saying.
That Johnny Rivers/Trini Lopez "slap rhythm" is essential if you're trying to do it like Johnny's version (oddly enough, this WAS a cover. The song was originally released in 1965 by The Challengers). You can hear that version here: th-cam.com/video/P9ulHPK_jrQ/w-d-xo.html
"This riff is played on just the first and second strings." No it isn't, it's played on the third and first strings. The fingering on the G string is 3-4, 5, 5-6, 6-5 and the first string is open. You can clearly see it it Johnny Rivers' own videos. Sorry, YPIW. Good vocals though.
There are quite a few videos on YT for this song and I haven't found one that correctly interprets the signature licks. Rivers used a sliding technique on the signature and utilized open strings on the two bottom strings which created a much fuller sound. Check his live videos.
Haha. No matter how it's played Rivers is clearly faking it to the track in that video. If truth were told he probably didn't even play the lick on the record. Or come up with it. Probably someone like Tommy Tedesco.
Hey, I really liked how you play this song as opposed to Johnny Rivers. Would it be possible for you to put a video on TH-cam of your band playing the whole song?
1:35 why downstroke b string and up on e? id keep my pick between the b and e strings and downstroke e and upstroke b, the way i hear you saying it i would pass the string to come back and strike it, instead of striking it on the first pass, thats just how i do it though
Nonsense. His version of "Memphis" is the definitive version. Same goes for "Secret Agent Man", "Rockin' Pneumonia", "Mountain Of Love" & "Slow Dancin"
this was great! if you have time check out my version of Slow Dancing (Johnny Rivers recorded) by Jack Tempchin. I think you'll like it as much as I enjoyed this. I am a strummer and an average guitar player. My forte' is vocals so I appreciate any helpful hints I can get on the guitar. Thanks for doing these! God Bless!
This arrangement is inaccurate, you will find yourself getting frustrated, watch Johnny Rivers and you will see the errors. I like this teacher, but sometimes his lessons are lacking.
![เปิดใจ พี่ญา คนรุม หลังทัวร์ลง หนักสุดในชีวิต!! l [Nickynachat]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/2-OJZRtclro/mqdefault.jpg)
I love this guy!! hes so REAL!
Johnny Rivers uses a different fingering. The ascending/descending part takes place on the 3rd string, not the 2nd. That allows the open 2nd string to ring out and produce some more dissonance.
Exactly a much fuller sounding riff. Watch Johnny Rivers live, Mr. player.
The opening riff can be played in many ways (I also play it like this here as it rings better with the open E string). But the Bm is absolutely a must in the chorus. The B7 in the chorus comes only after the C chord. For me this is the correct way of playing it. Thank you for confirming it.
Johnny Rivers actually plays the famous opening riff beginning on the 4th fret of the G string to give the riff and fatter tone with more drone strings!!
Your method will work and is adequate, but the authentic gives more kick and bite! Watch some live Johnny Rivers live performances on TH-cam.
You are absolutely right. I was just about to add the same comment, but saw you were the first comment. This lesson assumes the "beginner guitar" simplified version and gives a much thinner opening riff. If you watch the original live 1966 Johnny Rivers Whiskey A Go Go version, Johnny plays the opening riff on the 4th and 5th fret of the G string, thereby giving a fatter drone of the B and E strings.
Love this song and appreciate your tutoring skills. Thank you much. Peace
Great Job!
Glad I found your videos. Thanks.
Great! Thank you for slowing it down, made it easy to understand.
@tbjonathansommer That's Layla - by Derek and the Dominoes. Eric Clapton on vocal and guitar, Duane Allman on slide guitar.
There are about a half-dozen different versions of this song besides the Johnny Rivers' vrsion; but the tabs are out there if you look for them.
Hey if you don't like the FREE lesson, don't watch it. Get these complaints and these guys who volunteer this will stop doing it. I am thankful for every tip and pointer and lesson they give.
like your explanation on the picking and the cord changes... classic song ... cheers!
Glad you enjoyed! Take care.
Beautiful! and I had forgot about this one...thx!🎸
Great job explaining the song
Johnny Rivers played this on the G and E strings. The movement was on the G string.
Great lesson, great presentation, just what I needed and right to the meat of the bone. Thank you!
Great song, and you make it simple and accessible! Thanks!
Hammer! also I believe Johnny plays the intro on the g string instead of the b whilst still hitting the open high e, it's just 4-5-6 instead of 0-1-2, it works either way but, just sayin.'
DarkestofTimes - you're right, Rivers plays it on the G and slides from the 3rd to 4th fret on the first note. There are videos of him playing it and you can see this clearly.
I've seen him vary the way he plays the barr vs open chords. DarkestofTimes is right about the intro. Aside from that, this is a good quick study for someone who can already play to some degree and doesn't need to wade through how to form chords. .
Thanks,just what I was looking for...!!
Great lesson,and U have a dynamite voice...!!
Cheers...!!!
Appreciate the kind words.
Thank you! Sounded great. Would be nice to see your right-hand picking for us beginners!
Jackson
Great voice
I would have bought that record with you singing!
Ha ha ..... thanks Larry!
sale.songmentor.com
Excellent teaching
back in the late 70's the band i was in did this in the style of DEVO.
I say; great post and excellent job!! Thank you for posting this sir!!
Nice lesson! Fun song to riff over as well!
+ed0985587 Thanks .... sale.songmentor.com
Completely agree with Caleb below. If you dont like this, just figure it out on your own!!
Anybody that has an ear, or plays by ear, can pretty much figure it out....hello!!?
Great lesson. But if you listen to the Johnny Rivers song, he slides into the first note, so I’m wondering if he’s sliding to the 4th fret of the G string instead of playing the B string. Just a thought.
Great lesson. Thanks!
Thanks 😊
Nice voice !!!!!!
Vocal good too
Thanks for the 411!
Yes! Someone else who puts a Bm in there on the chorus! All the tabs I looked at for this song used B7 only, but I knew that wasn't right! Also, I don't know how Johnny Rivers did it, but I play the intro lick the same as this guy here,and it sounds right to me!
There is a live TH-cam of Johnny playing it at The Whiskey. The first chord of the chorus is clearly Bm.
Johnny plays it differently.
@@w.llawrence86 It's right there on TH-cam, Rivers playing it at The Whiskey. Also, I've seen Johnny playing it live since in concert. He uses 3 strings, not 2. Gives a fuller sound.
Nope. Johnny River played the opening rif starting on the 3rd string, sliding up to the 4th fret and letting the b and e strings ring. Watch any video of him playing it and you can clearly see what I’m saying.
Thanks you sir
You are most welcome! sale.songmentor.com
PF Sloan wrote the song. One of the best songwriters of the 60s! Check him out!
Thanks for adding that info Keith
That Johnny Rivers/Trini Lopez "slap rhythm" is essential if you're trying to do it like Johnny's version (oddly enough, this WAS a cover. The song was originally released in 1965 by The Challengers). You can hear that version here: th-cam.com/video/P9ulHPK_jrQ/w-d-xo.html
Johnny Rivers definitely doesn't play it this way but it still works and is easier.
That's very true thanks.
I prefer playing it with a capo on th 5th but in the same key. chord progression goes better with ups and downs of the vocals that way.
"This riff is played on just the first and second strings."
No it isn't, it's played on the third and first strings. The fingering on the G string is 3-4, 5, 5-6, 6-5 and the first string is open. You can clearly see it it Johnny Rivers' own videos. Sorry, YPIW.
Good vocals though.
"Layla" by Eric Clapton.
Your the Best 😉😎
There are quite a few videos on YT for this song and I haven't found one that correctly interprets the signature licks. Rivers used a sliding technique on the signature and utilized open strings on the two bottom strings which created a much fuller sound. Check his live videos.
Haha. No matter how it's played Rivers is clearly faking it to the track in that video. If truth were told he probably didn't even play the lick on the record. Or come up with it. Probably someone like Tommy Tedesco.
Hi amigo. thanks
Hey, I really liked how you play this song as opposed to Johnny Rivers. Would it be possible for you to put a video on TH-cam of your band playing the whole song?
sweet!
WHEN THE RIFF COMES UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SONG; WHAT " BACK-UP " chords are being played by the rest of the musicians during that riff??????
TKS
Thanks man :D !
niiiiiice
Nice thanks.
Hi
1:35 why downstroke b string and up on e? id keep my pick between the b and e strings and downstroke e and upstroke b, the way i hear you saying it i would pass the string to come back and strike it, instead of striking it on the first pass, thats just how i do it though
wat song is at the beginning of the video???
If you check out a Johnny Rivers video you'll see it's not how he plays the intro.
Cool voice btw......did you study any singing courses or is it just practice?
what about the other 500 notes the way the ventures played it?
i have to not play the Bm ... opps .. its a B7 ... lol.. thanks...
Good lesson and pretty good singing, also. Of course, Johnny Rivers does not own songs the way Chuck Berry owns Johnny B. Goode.
Nonsense. His version of "Memphis" is the definitive version. Same goes for "Secret Agent Man", "Rockin' Pneumonia", "Mountain Of Love" & "Slow Dancin"
that was a really cool lesson thank you :D yeyaaaaaaaaah!!!!!! i can play that shit now hahah !!!
this was great! if you have time check out my version of Slow Dancing (Johnny Rivers recorded) by Jack Tempchin. I think you'll like it as much as I enjoyed this. I am a strummer and an average guitar player. My forte' is vocals so I appreciate any helpful hints I can get on the guitar. Thanks for doing these! God Bless!
how about johnny rivers version of stagger lee?
mk phelps how bout the RL Burnside version of Stack-O-Lee? 😉
What is the name to the song he used for his intro
Layla
Thanks
Great Vid, but don't forget about the strumming for us rank beginers please,, Cossy
@tbjonathansommer Eric Clapton
Would have been nice to see your strumming hand at some pont
Sorry Kim .... you are right. Better at sale.songmentor.com
Secret ASIAN man!!!! 😆
When I was a kid I always thought it called Secret Asian Man.
hahaha, it's like the Go Go's Are lips are sealed, I thought it was Islands of Seals..
That's not the way Rivers played the opening riff. If your going to teach the song t least do it right. Your way works,but not correct.
This arrangement is inaccurate, you will find yourself getting frustrated, watch Johnny Rivers and you will see the errors. I like this teacher, but sometimes his lessons are lacking.
I akways say this, but tabs would really help.
This isn't the way Johnny Rivers plays the beginning. This is very lame.