It was 71 or 72 I was in high school and had went with a friend to visit his older brother in Atl Ga. We lived across the line in small town ala. Rode the trailway bus up and back, it ran in front of my friends house so pick up, drop off right at the house. During the day big brother drop us off in downtown atl on his way to work, then picked us up that afternoon. Two 13 year olds on the wild streets of atl, what a time we had. After a few days it was time to return home to ala. Last bus out around 11pm, it was raining and we each copped one can of beer from this older guy we met on the bus. A girl behind us had a radio, this song, rainy night in Ga, tony joe white was playing as bus pulled out. I will never forget that night, those days roaming atl, we were beat, plus that one can of beer put us feeling a little low I guess, the bus, the rain, tony joe white, something that will always be with me, even after all this time. Thanks for sharing this lesson. As I get older, I think about my younger days a lot. I've had a good life, I'm hoping I still have a few years to go, but I so miss those days so long ago.
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I had to take a refresher course on this one Dave. I have the Tony Joe version on a cassette tape that I played today. Mostly got it right but the bridge I was getting wrong. And the little fill riffs too. I’ll get it right now. Thanks for all your excellent voice btw.
Back again with huge thanks as I have had a little try and getting it ..slowly. Thought I’d mention a version by Boz Skaggs aided by a beautiful harmonica and accordion backing but sorry I am unable to give a link right now...but your lesson gives me that beginning to getting the song at last hopefully...
Love this version ,great job sir,really love all your videos,ty for posting your lessons,really helps with the stress and all thats going on around here and all over the world,ty again
First time here and to what great JOY you bring ..been wanting to get this great song for too long ! Many many thanks Dave ..very clear lesson and will be back I am sure - just from this one lesson !
Great job Dave and thanks. I've always loved this song and I'm finally getting it down on guitar with the help of your lesson. I'm still struggling a bit to understand that "stacked" chord you showed us. I just can't seem to get it to sound the same as when you played it. I'll keep working on it but thanks again.
Here I am a year later and this makes much more sense! I still have to slow or pause the video to study the fingerings but I’m getting it. Now to figure out the A11 chord!
Dave been wanting to play this song for awhile Thank you for an excellent tutorial.Going to have to do a shot of bourbon to get that deep rainy night voice on.
@@DavesGuitarChannel Have you ever listened to the Original version it’s a faster tempo but he does a great acoustic version as well where he tells how he wrote it & didn’t like it at first until he heard Brooke Benton’s version
Dave. Love your quick tutorials. I started playing guitar in 2017 and working my way through all the classics from late 60. I loved the Randy Crawford version of this song but the acoustic version of TJW is really the best acoustic rendition. I think he uses Gmaj7 rather than G (xx5432) which keeps the melancholy feel through the progression. Thanks again for unlocking these cool tunes!
I prefer the Brook Benton version. Holds nostalgia for me which is why I do these old classics in the first place. Brook's version just uses the G but with a warbly organ under it. When I play it in my acoustic band, I use the maj7 but didnt want to here to keep it more in check with the record.
The G you are playing seems to be leaving the A string open so adding the 2nd or am I just missing something. I like to get the details/voicing correct. I do realize there are multiple ways of doing it but just asking about what you are doing.
Interestingly I’ve just watched a video clip where Tony credits Brook Benton for developing the definitive version of the song as he was not that pleased with his own initial recording/arrangement-ya learn something new every day :-)
Thank you so much Dave for this one
It really is a pleasure to play this one⭐️
It was 71 or 72 I was in high school and had went with a friend to visit his older brother in Atl Ga. We lived across the line in small town ala. Rode the trailway bus up and back, it ran in front of my friends house so pick up, drop off right at the house. During the day big brother drop us off in downtown atl on his way to work, then picked us up that afternoon. Two 13 year olds on the wild streets of atl, what a time we had. After a few days it was time to return home to ala. Last bus out around 11pm, it was raining and we each copped one can of beer from this older guy we met on the bus. A girl behind us had a radio, this song, rainy night in Ga, tony joe white was playing as bus pulled out. I will never forget that night, those days roaming atl, we were beat, plus that one can of beer put us feeling a little low I guess, the bus, the rain, tony joe white, something that will always be with me, even after all this time. Thanks for sharing this lesson. As I get older, I think about my younger days a lot. I've had a good life, I'm hoping I still have a few years to go, but I so miss those days so long ago.
Great story.Music always take us back
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@@jameslouis8282So so right...after a tough yr I am picking up my guitar again and some old songs as above and they are lifting me back up ...
Great song great voice, it’s so like honey.
Dave 👏👏👏. So much better than, have u ever seen the rain? Great job.
I had to take a refresher course on this one Dave. I have the Tony Joe version on a cassette tape that I played today. Mostly got it right but the bridge I was getting wrong. And the little fill riffs too. I’ll get it right now. Thanks for all your excellent voice btw.
Nice job! Thank you!
Let's not forget the great Cornell Dupree who played these iconic rhythm guitar licks on the Brook Benton version of this great TJW tune.
What a beautiful song
Thankyou so much for this lesson...great song...
You nailed it!
Thanks again!
Nice version
Love the sound of those doublestops.
Great job you just taught me the most beautiful song, thank you
Great job!
brilliant arrangement Dave (Maestro), Classic song and beautifully demonstrated
Great lesson !
Never gets old. It feels good to feel bad sometimes. A rainy day delight.
Appreciate ya brother, it finally penetrated. Your a smooth operator.
Brook Benton great tune but is the song hit record.and the boll weevil are my favourites 👍👍👍
Back again with huge thanks as I have had a little try and getting it ..slowly. Thought I’d mention a version by Boz Skaggs aided by a beautiful harmonica and accordion backing but sorry I am unable to give a link right now...but your lesson gives me that beginning to getting the song at last hopefully...
Nice lesson-just what I needed. Thank you, you’re a great teacher.
Thanks Dave!
Great lesson simply explained.
Love this version ,great job sir,really love all your videos,ty for posting your lessons,really helps with the stress and all thats going on around here and all over the world,ty again
Great lesson of a great song. Thank you.
First time here and to what great JOY you bring ..been wanting to get this great song for too long ! Many many thanks Dave ..very clear lesson and will be back I am sure - just from this one lesson !
Thanks Dave. Absolutely one of my favorite songs. And love Brook Benton's soulful version.
Love this song. Nicely played
Thanks Dave. Helped fill in some holes on my portrayal of this classic.
Great job Dave and thanks. I've always loved this song and I'm finally getting it down on guitar with the help of your lesson. I'm still struggling a bit to understand that "stacked" chord you showed us. I just can't seem to get it to sound the same as when you played it. I'll keep working on it but thanks again.
On the strength of this great lesson I'm a s subscriber. Still have no idea what an A11 chord is.
Wow!! I didn't see it coming... you rocks, friend. Thanks, Dave.
How sweet it is ...
thanks ! really explained & demonstrated well.
Damn dude, you really put the soul into this song. I'm on it. Many thanks. Keep it coming.
I think now I might have a shot at it..The man
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What can I say Dave great choice and spot on
Fabulous accurate well done!
Nicely done! One of my favorites, maybe I can learn it. Thanks for the lesson.
Here I am a year later and this makes much more sense! I still have to slow or pause the video to study the fingerings but I’m getting it. Now to figure out the A11 chord!
Nice Work Dave, an all time classic...
very nice ! I really like the Carl Dupree guitar work in this song!
too cool - I remember this tune.... thanks, Dave
So glad I found your channel. You're lessons are so much fun.
Glad you like them. These are just nostalgic songs I love and make me smile to play.
Dave been wanting to play this song for awhile Thank you for an excellent tutorial.Going to have to do a shot of bourbon to get that deep rainy night voice on.
Amazing Video! Thanks
Sounds great Dave thank you for lesson 🎸🎵🤟
That awesome!! Thanks. I knew Otis Rush's version- then TJW but not Brook!
Oh man, I just discovered your videos and I can't wait to learn all these great old R&B tunes -- Thank you!
Dave. thanks for the lesson
Always like your lessons. Why you skip over the stacks part? I’m beginning int. What are they?
Very nice! Great lesson Dave 👍
Thanks for the tutorial-well explained. I’ve only heard the TJW version and I think he plays in the same key.
Man , you are giving is a groovy set this week... all the juicy and soulful tunes..- please give yourself vocal credit - you should really sing too!
Just so you know this song was originally written & sung by Tony Joe White
Yes and as much as I love Polk Salad Annie, I prefer the Brooke Benton version of this song.
@@DavesGuitarChannel Have you ever listened to the Original version it’s a faster tempo but he does a great acoustic version as well where he tells how he wrote it & didn’t like it at first until he heard Brooke Benton’s version
This is the acoustic version very good.. th-cam.com/video/MunWJu1f1-8/w-d-xo.html
I'm very familiar with the original, not sure about the acoustic version. I'll check it out.
@@DavesGuitarChannel Tony joe White's acoustic version is pretty close to yours, I believe.
Dave. Love your quick tutorials. I started playing guitar in 2017 and working my way through all the classics from late 60. I loved the Randy Crawford version of this song but the acoustic version of TJW is really the best acoustic rendition. I think he uses Gmaj7 rather than G (xx5432) which keeps the melancholy feel through the progression. Thanks again for unlocking these cool tunes!
Your right , I was watching that video, but boy the dude has mitts on him just huge hands. His thumb just hangs over the top like a capo
I prefer the Brook Benton version. Holds nostalgia for me which is why I do these old classics in the first place. Brook's version just uses the G but with a warbly organ under it. When I play it in my acoustic band, I use the maj7 but didnt want to here to keep it more in check with the record.
Thanks fo the reasoning (maj 7th Or G) and clarity over yr choice ie yr personal preference/version..I will listen to all versions !
great video bro
The G you are playing seems to be leaving the A string open so adding the 2nd or am I just missing something. I like to get the details/voicing correct. I do realize there are multiple ways of doing it but just asking about what you are doing.
I'll look
Interestingly I’ve just watched a video clip where Tony credits Brook Benton for developing the definitive version of the song as he was not that pleased with his own initial recording/arrangement-ya learn something new every day :-)
Great lesson but I couldn't quite get the stacks to sound quite right thank you sir
C’est pas la meilleure version de ce morceau.