The Riff That Made the Twelve String Famous

[@RealPeterGunn]

We can not diminish the fact that John Denver was and continues to be a huge influence regarding the 12 String Guitar. He joined the Chad Mitchell Trio with his 12 back in 1965 as well as releasing his stellar hit “Leaving one a Jet Plane” that same year. I realize that many people choose to either forget or refuse to acknowledge John Denver as an incredible artist, humanitarian and alternative energy developer. The songs that he wrote with the influence of the 12 String are so many that I would have to guess more than any other artist has or ever will be. His influence on my musical life has been profound, bordering on the spiritual. I started listening to him in 1970, pricked up the guitar that same year and have not sat it down for even a moment. Thanks for a great video and wonderful lesson..

[@seekingwisdom8]

I agree 100% with your comments, with an exception. Every video I’ve watched he plays 6 string but is so talented, he makes it sound like 12. An amazing gifted man who was unappreciated due to the tidal wave of progressive rock music in the early 70s. Friends mocked me when I went to one of his concerts and bought a t-shirt. Their loss.

[@ariverrunsthroughitfans9002]

John Denver is awesome. I've been to the John Denver Sanctuary in Aspen. It's a wonderful spot.

[@RealPeterGunn]

@@seekingwisdom8 Jim, thank you so much. There are many concert videos available where John Denver plays his 12, especially the concert in Amsterdam and London. As an addition, many of the songs that John Denver composed and played were the seminal hits in his early days. Songs off of the albums Rhymes and Reasons (1969), Take Me To Tomorrow (1970), Whose Garden Was This (1970), Poems, Prayers and Promises (Album cover has him posing with the Guild 12 String) (1971) are many songs that were composed on the 12 String but they were unfortunately only played at certain concerts and not video taped. Your remark about him playing the 6 String but how it sounded like a 12 is quite astute. On the album Evening with John Denver (1975) there are many times you can hear that exact effect. Notably, there were 5-6 guitar players on stage with him but the effect was spot on. Have a great weekend and Thank You for the opportunity to reminisce about John Denver and his incredible catalog of songs.

[@RealPeterGunn]

@@ariverrunsthroughitfans9002 Thank You for your response. The John Denver Sanctuary in Aspen is absolutely wonderful and a fitting tribute to him. Many many years ago i volunteered for a summer at the Windstar Foundation in Snomass. While there I had the great pleasure of meeting and working alongside John Denver, his wife Annie and Thomas Crumb as well as 50 of the most incredible volunteers I have ever had the pleasure to know and be a part of. There isn’t a day that passes that I don’t look back and wish....I’ll leave it there. I hope you have a great weekend and Thank You for replying..

[@seekingwisdom8]

@@RealPeterGunn I’m a drummer, so I rarely paid attention to what type of instrument other musicians play. But John Denver captured my attention with the opening of Rocky Mountain High. To this day, I have the same feelings I had the first time I heard it.

[@TheWarriorSongProject]

2:54 is where the playing actually happens.

[@8MinuteAxe]

First of all, thank you for your service. Secondly, this was one of the first videos I ever did and if I knew it was going to get 500k views, I would have done MANY things differently! LOL. I'd really appreciate it if you'd check out some of my newer stuff. I do a ton of covers, originals, and top 10 lists. Here's a cover of Ventura Highway kzbin.info/www/bejne/l57Hl4FppcSDars&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. I also do a ton of Beatles (I'm covering the entire Sgt Pepper album on the 12 this year), Zep and other classic rock. I give away a brand new 12 string every month as well. Either way, thanks for watching this one. I appreciate your time and your comment. Take care and be well. -Mark

[@TheWarriorSongProject]

@@8MinuteAxe it wasnt meant as a criticism, it was just for those like me who might have very limited time to find what they're looking for. Cheers, :)

[@8MinuteAxe]

I didn't take it as criticism. Believe me, after 500k views on this, I've had my fair share of crazy comments. My favorites are the ones where someone tells me to 'F off'. I think about the fact that I made this video a year ago, was really just trying different things out as I launched my channel, and some crazy had such an emotional response. I see you have 100k subs, I'm sure you've gotten crazy whack job comments. LOL. Be good and take care. -Mark

[@paulmorinart]

Thank you kindly, Sir.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Paul. As I told the Warrior, this as one of the first videos I ever did. Early videos are supposed to get 25 views, not 530K!. My videos are 90% playing and are much better now. I just did 25 FAMOUS 12 STRING RIFFS kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnbXlppqm9aEY6c. It's 25 famous 12 string riffs in chronological order in under 9 minutes. It's all playing except for a brief intro. I'd really appreciate it if you'd check it out. I do value your time and I wish YT gave you a mulligan. LOL. Take care. -Mark

[@JD-zw3ry]

I was fortunate enough to meet Roger McGuinn a few years ago when he joined Marty Stuart at the Ryman for a charity concert. He’s just as nice and engaging as he appears. A really good guy.

[@msoiseth3419]

I'm envious. lol

[@kenster865]

@@msoiseth3419 Me too!!

[@AngloCelt88]

That picture of Leadbelly holding his 12 string is so iconic for me like several others, when I was 16 I spent hours looking at it while listening to his haunting voice, and those Rickies always has a classic look about them, long live Roger McGuinn!

[@RickMason-yj7pv]

Goodnight Irene, about 1930? On record somewhere

[@brahmburgers]

I love Leadbelly like a dear uncle. Blue Tail Fly. Tho I wouldn't want to get in an argument with him over a woman. I heard he killed a guy by throwing a rock at his head, when that scenario erupted, walking in Texarkana (where else?).

[@Darrell-n3t]

Hours? Let me guess, some then illegal plant substance may have also been involved😏

[@CombatDoc54]

I had a 12 string Alvarez in 1975. I was stationed at Camp Pendleton in California. I lived in an apartment off base. One day when I was on duty, someone broke into my apartment and stole it and my 13 B&W tv. I was making less than 400 dollars a month so it never got replaced unfortunately. I loved that guitar. It was so easy to play.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Mr. Cottrell. I can't tell you how much I appreciate you sharing your story with me. Much gratitude for that. The best part of doing this is the amazing oral history from all of the amazing people around the world that all contributed to our crazy story. I really enjoyed reading it and it reminded me of the 13'' b and w tv that I was watching when the Mets pulled off the miracle in 86. This was one of my first videos and it was simply based on an interview I read with Rick 12 string creator Dick Burke who said that the Rick 12s went flying off the shelves after the Byrds released Mr. Tambourine Man. This is certainly not one of my best videos but all of a sudden it's received 200k views in the last week. I'd really appreciate it if you'd check out a newer video from the channel. Here's a cover I recently did of Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS COVER AND LESSON kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIvHh4KgZtyGqJo&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. I also try to be very interactive with the community that watches the channel. Here's a collab I did with a viewer on Ventura Highway VENTURA HIGHWAY (AMERICA) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l57Hl4FppcSDars&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. The accompanying videos are much better too. Everything on my channel is 100% free and I give away a brand new guitar every month. It would be great to have you join us but either way thanks for watching this one. I appreciate your time and your comment. Take care and have a great week. -Mark

[@ralphm6901]

@@8MinuteAxe I bought an Echo Ranger 12 back in about 1980, figured out how to play chords, and went on to play in a church group. I fitted a pickup into it by pulling the strap button off and replacing it with a 1/4inch socket, then stuck the pickup under the bridge inside. It needs a pre-amp, but it works pretty well, only picking up the strings and no ambient noise at all. Haven't played it in decades, my fingers aren't quite as nimble as they used to be.

[@chuck950]

Hello and Happy New Year 2025 from Oceanside CA...likely the place your 12 and 13 were stolen from. Sad.

[@alexcrawfordguitar9361]

I’m an Aussie, and there is a folk group from Melbourne called ‘The Seekers’. Keith Potger played the 12 string for them. I’d suggest listening to them. They’re pretty good.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Alex. I've done a few videos featuring the Seekers. I also did a more accurate version of this (this was based on an interview I read). Here's the Seekers and more THE SONG THAT MADE THE 12 STRING FAMOUS kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZfZioJvpLV4rJY. one of my students is an Aussie and he still has the hots for Judith. Thanks so much for checking out the video. I appreciate your time and comment. Please take care and be well. mark

[@raxideezxxx8752]

Judith Durham was my first media crush. I think I was seven years old!

[@suntexi]

@@8MinuteAxe She had a fantastic voice and was a very hot lady right up till her senior years.

[@RickMason-yj7pv]

And Judith Durham was no slouch on vocals.

[@GailBPalmer2829]

Incredible vocals, too! I love their music.

[@brahmburgers]

I knew it was that song, just from the title of this video. Yes, I'm an old timer who's been gigging with dozens of bands since the mid-1960's. I also love the how the bass comes into that song, he starts on the low E, and then slides quickly up, an octave higher. Classic.

[@donaldbutcher1260]

To quote Elvis "A little less talk, a little more action "

[@8MinuteAxe]

Lmao Donald. This is random, but have you read Peter Guralnicks bio on Elvis. The best bio I've ever read by far and I'm not a huge Elvis fan. I appreciate the honesty of your comment. Its interesting, this video did well when I first uploaded, then sat doing nothing for almost a year, and now views are through the roof. I got a lot of great comments (positive and constructive) but lately many about the too much talking. The video is only 4 minutes. Let me ask you, is it because of the title that you just want the darn riff? I'm not being sarcastic or being a jerk, I'm really curious. I have a lot of much better videos on the channel (this was one of my first). I recently did a cover of Lucy in the Sky with a pretty cool video (I audition for John and Ringo in one scene). Please check it out if you have time. Either way, I appreciate your time and patience. Have a great day and take care. -Mark

[@donaldbutcher1260]

@@8MinuteAxe I guess my comment stems from the fact that I was taught to be an effective communicator I should be as brief as possible. BTW the video is great.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey M CD. Thanks for checking out the video. I have to tell you, this is one of the first videos I did and all of a sudden a year later I've gotten 50,000 views in the last three days. And I've gotten quite a few comments about talking to much (or shutting up. :). I'm sure most of the people that write negative stuff are nice, they just forget that there's a real person at the other end of the comment. I guess I should have titled it 'A Brief History of the 12 String'. I think then people wouldn't be so antsy for me to 'get to the darn riff'. To boot, I didn't even play it well. Choked out note in the second AND third pass. DOH! Anyway, the channel has improved significantly (first and foremost I realized that if I'm going to have a guitar channel, half assing my playing isn't acceptable). I do a lot of collaborations with viewers. If you have a few minutes, check out this cover of Ventura Highway that I did with a guy from Mass (FYI, the playing starts at :57!) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l57Hl4FppcSDars&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. I'd really appreciate a second chance. I also recently did a really cool video to my cover of Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIvHh4KgZtyGqJo&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. Also, I give away a new guitar every month (I gave away 5 12 strings in the last 4). Either way, thanks for checking out the video. I appreciate your time and for the advice. I hope you have a great weekend. Take care. -Mark

[@mbrownie22]

I enjoyed the history otherwise is would be 2 minute axe. good job

[@canadianroot]

For me, it wasn’t the talk, per se, it was the anticipation. So, maybe just a reveal earlier in the vid. Otherwise, well-researched, informative, and interesting.

[@davesmith7993]

I remember the 1963 Rooftop Singers intro on "Walk Right In" and the 1964 Seekers "I'll Never Find Another You" 12 string intro when folk music was changing to rock/pop..

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Dave. Absolutely Walk Right In was a huge hit and the fact that they used TWO 12 strings guitars was very notable. I recently read a great article about how they had to wait to record some of the promo films for the song because Gibson hadn't finished the lefty 12 string yet. And of course the Seekers had several hits that featured the 12. I'm still a sucker for Georgy Girl. LOL. This was one of my first videos and it was simply based on an interview I read with Rick 12 string creator Dick Burke who said that the Rick 12s went flying off the shelves after the Byrds released Mr. Tambourine Man. This is certainly not one of my best videos but all of a sudden it's received 200k views in the last week. I'd really appreciate it if you'd check out a newer video from the channel. Here's a cover I recently did of Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS COVER AND LESSON kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIvHh4KgZtyGqJo&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. I also try to be very interactive with the community that watches the channel. Here's a collab I did with a viewer on Ventura Highway VENTURA HIGHWAY (AMERICA) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l57Hl4FppcSDars&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. The accompanying videos are much better too. Everything on my channel is 100% free and I give away a brand new guitar every month. It would be great to have you join us but either way thanks for watching this one. I appreciate your time and your comment. Take care and have a great week. -Mark

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Dave. I'm uploading a new video at 2pm today called THE SONG THAT MADE THE 12 STRING FAMOUS and I guarantee you'll like it! Watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZfZioJvpLV4rJY. I'll be hosting a live chat at 1:45 pm until the video premieres at 2. I'm also giving away another BRAND NEW VANGOA 12 STRING GUITAR. Please join me for the chat and premiere. If you cant make it, the video will be available to view anytime after using the link above. Please like and comment. I appreciate your support!

[@bruceleroy8063]

Such an iconic and gorgeous riff. Can't imagine how it made the intended audience feel.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Bruce. This was one of the first videos I ever made and there are many things I could have done better. Thankfully, as you say, at the core was McGuinn's brilliant riff. He actually emailed me after seeing this. Most of stuff is less documentary style and a lot more playing. I’d really appreciate it if you would check out my 25 FAMOUS 12 STRING RIFFS VIDEO kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnbXlppqm9aEY6c or one of my many 12 string covers LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS is a good one and I made a pretty cool video too kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIvHh4KgZtyGqJo. Please let me know what you think. I also give away a brand new guitar every month. Either way, thanks for watching this one. I appreciate your time and comment. Have a great evening and take care. -Mark

[@thomasgreen8532]

I love the 12 string What really got me was hearing Barry McGuire play it. Partly because of his work in the New Cristy minstrels and partly from his own tunes. I still have several of his albums. But of course who could forget Roger McGuinn there was so much great musician the 60’s. When Rock still had soul.

[@8MinuteAxe]

I'm uploading a new video at 2pm today called THE SONG THAT MADE THE 12 STRING FAMOUS based on the 1000 comments I received over the past two weeks. Watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZfZioJvpLV4rJY. I'll be hosting a live chat at 1:45 pm until the video premieres at 2. I'm also giving away another BRAND NEW VANGOA 12 STRING GUITAR. Please join me for the chat and premiere. If you cant make it, the video will be available to view anytime after using the link above. Please like and comment if you like it. Either way I appreciate the support and I hope you and your family have a nice weekend. Take care. -Mark

[@fredsing1]

No doubt "Walk Right In" by the Rooftop Singers did it for me, two full years before "Hey Mr. Tambourine Man". It was an international hit. And it was more than an eight note riff. The entire song utilized the 12 string. It was the reason I bought my first one, and still play one today.

[@joebush1663]

For me too.

[@8MinuteAxe]

You're right. I'm uploading a new video at 2pm today called THE SONG THAT MADE THE 12 STRING FAMOUS and I guarantee you'll like it! Watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZfZioJvpLV4rJY. I'll be hosting a live chat at 1:45 pm until the video premieres at 2. I'm also giving away another BRAND NEW VANGOA 12 STRING GUITAR. Please join me for the chat and premiere. If you cant make it, the video will be available to view anytime after using the link above. Please like and comment. I appreciate your support!

[@davelouis4004]

Great tune !

[@that_thing_I_do]

The solo is way more challenging.

[@charleshuguley9903]

Yes! Walk Right In! How well I remember that.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Charles. I did a full cover of Walk Right In in this video THE SONG THAT MADE THE 12 STRING FAMOUS kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZfZioJvpLV4rJY. Much more playing and much better than the first one. I hope you have a few minutes to check it out. Either way thanks for watching this one. I appreciate your time and your comment. Have a great evening and take care. -Mark

[@deaddocreallydeaddoc5244]

I knew it. I was 13 and at a friend's house out front when I first heard The Byrd's "Mr. Tamborine Man," playing on a radio somewhere nearby. I froze in my tracks and listened to the entire song. I was a fan from then on. I've seen Roger McQuinn perform live many times since. Doing this song is the highlight of his performances. Beautiful beyond words.

[@cameranmanner4701]

I knew mr tambourine man used a 12S, but I thought for sure it was Boston's More Than A Feeling that gave life to that style of guitar. I was even going to mention Bon Jovi's Dead or Alive, but that's already mid 80's. Thanks for that little history lesson, I enjoyed it.

[@ia5662]

I'd argue that "Turn, Turn, Turn" from the same awesome band was the first really popular use of the 12 string in the history of music.

[@robertfyfe6185]

Of cource ! loved that song ! :)

[@brahmburgers]

In the late 60's, my band was practicing the Byrd's song, 'FEEL A WHOLE LOT BETTER' in the cafeteria of the all-boys HS. We had two voices singing a harmonizing lead, and two other voices singing a harmonized back-up. The entire Italian staff (it all happened in Rome Italy), came out of the kitchen and into the big hall - and applauded and cheered.

[@ronkean3398]

Walk Right In by the Rooftop Singers was the song I'd choose.

[@PMexPAT]

Certainly in the U.K.,this was a big hit and introduced people to the sound of the 12 string.

[@hjonm9730]

Erik Darling, 12 string guitar; Bill Svanoe, vocals, guitar; Lynne Taylor, vocals. Definitely made a huge impression in 1962.

[@Tipledan]

i agree

[@tomkearney4718]

Yes!

[@dangraham4130]

So many great 12 string songs! For me, the most iconic 12 string tune is Steve Howe's "Sketches in the Sun". Obviously, this was long after the Byrds, but it's the tune that always makes me admire the 12 string.

[@bobhughes9982]

This is the song that made me research a 12 string, saw your video reviews, that turned me on to your channel, and than subscribed. Look at what one song can do and i tell you, I really love that song. Just think what your channel will do for me for motovation. this channel is like finding a diamond in the rough! I have so many video's to watch again and again. Mark thank you

[@LoriannSmithsanpell]

I do not know how to play an instrument or read music, but after watching this video and seeing how well you broke each note down individually, I feel like I could pick up a guitar and play along with you! You did a great job!

[@cherylevans23]

Maybe this is a good time to find an instrument, a sound you like or catches your eye and ears give it a shot. Now with tabs, (tablature) you don't need to learn reading notes as it tells you which finger goes where. Maybe you'll think of your own song and you can entertain all of us or at least your family.

[@ffggddss]

As a long-time 12-string enthusiast, I think you've got it. Sounds like The Byrds to me! BTW, I peg the 12-string "explosion" to The Rooftop Singers' 1962 hit, _Walk Right In._ Can't be certain, though. Also important, I think, was _I'll Never Find Another You,_ 1965, by The Seekers. It was the #1 song of the year in Britain. Come to think of it, either of those would be a dynamite cover for you to show us in one of your 12-string sessions. I do Walk in A; Find in C; you're free to make different choices, of course. Fred

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Fred. I'm not sure how I missed responding to this. I know you've already seen the cover I did of Walk Right in and gave a nod to the Seekers but here it is again in case you're bored. LOL. THE SONG THAT MADE THE 12 STRING FAMOUS kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZfZioJvpLV4rJY. So sorry for the delay in getting back to you on this one. 4 months. YEESH. I hope you're well! -Mark

[@ffggddss]

@@8MinuteAxe Don't sweat it, Mark! Just accept my thanks for all you do here. And of course, double thanks for what you do on the 12-string ;-) Fred

[@Benmendoza1]

Agreed for sure as Keith Potger's 12 string arpeggios on Georgie Girl are angelic and follow the whistling perfectly. The Seekers did popularize the 12 string guitar in early 1960s pop and folk music and opened the door to the introduction of the 12 string electric guitar.

[@Sherwoody]

Walk Right In was one of the coolest 12 string riffs. I used to have an album of Glen Campbell that featured him on 12 string. This was before he became famous as a singer, and there was only one song where he sang.

[@sbearly]

Those are the two songs I remember also. Responsible for my recognizing other 12 string songs that came later.

[@blackbirdpie217]

For me the first notable 12 string sound was the song "Walk right in, sit right down" by the Rooftop Singers in 1963.

[@quickaura]

Yes!

[@jaysylvester1710]

@@quickaura Exactly- '62?

[@arthurchapman9274]

Me too!

[@jimblackwell8762]

Absolutely

[@2011littlejohn1]

Yes and that was out when the Beatles were still learning how to play in Hamburg.

[@kevvome]

I'm 100% convinced that you nailed that intro absolutely perfectly man.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Kevvome. Thanks so much. This was one of my first videos and not my best. If you have a few, I’d really appreciate it if you’d check out something more recent. Here’s 25 FAMOUS 12 STRING RIFFS kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnbXlppqm9aEY6c and here’s a concert I did with the 12 THE ULTIMATE 12 STRING CONCERT kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIm9iqSEhr11r6c&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. Let me know what you think. Either way, thanks for watching this one. I appreciate your time and comment. Take care and be well. -Mark

[@derekstocker6661]

Fabulous piece, unforgettable and so outstanding then and now, love Rogers playing and you have made it stand out with this wonderful guitar lesson! Thanks for this.

[@kennydaniels2036]

You are so right, Mark! That is the first riff I think of when I think of the 12 string guitar. Great job! Love your videos. Please keep them coming.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Kenny. I can't believe I missed your comment. I just wanted to say thanks and sorry for the delay. I hope you're well. Take care and enjoy the rest of your day. -Mark

[@kennydaniels2036]

Hey Mark, no problem. I’ve been so busy that I haven’t had enough time to look at my emails and messages either. I hope that all is well with you. I’m looking forward to your next video.

[@rickkernell2486]

It is amazing how a piece of music can touch your heart. This one has been a big part of my life. Thank you for giving it to me in such a meaningful way.

[@8MinuteAxe]

I'm uploading a new video at 2pm today called THE SONG THAT MADE THE 12 STRING FAMOUS based on the 1000 comments I received over the past two weeks. Watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZfZioJvpLV4rJY. I'll be hosting a live chat at 1:45 pm until the video premieres at 2. I'm also giving away another BRAND NEW VANGOA 12 STRING GUITAR. Please join me for the chat and premiere. If you cant make it, the video will be available to view anytime after using the link above. Please like and comment if you like it. Either way I appreciate the support and I hope you and your family have a nice weekend. Take care. -Mark

[@steevee1945]

"Walk Right In" by The Rooftop Singers 1963 was the song that made me want a 12-string.

[@Pokafalva]

Written by Gus Cannon of Cannon's Jug Stompers in the 1920s.

[@Scaramousche1955]

I agree...especially after Glen Campbell played the song on his show

[@plk5520]

One of my favorite songs to play on the jukebox at the local soda fountain when I was 9 years old, along with "Mack the Knife" and "Big Bad John".

[@leebaker2588]

Correct answer.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey guys. Absolutely, Walk Right In was the song that put the 12 string on the map. This was literally one of the first videos I ever did and I based it on an article I read with Dick Burke, the guy who created the Rick 12. He talked about how they went flying off the shelves after Mr. Tambourine Man and A Hard Day's Night came out. I recorded Walk Right In a couple of weeks ago and I'm doing it as part of a longer video. If you guys have a few and any of you are Beatles fans, I'm performing the entire Sgt Pepper album on the 12 string this year on my channel. I've already done A Day in the Life and I recently uploaded Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds. The video for this one is pretty cool too. LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS COVER AND LESSON kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIvHh4KgZtyGqJo&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. If you have a few, please check it out and let me know what you think. Either way, thanks for all of the great comments. I really appreciate your time and input. Please take care and be well. -Mark

[@frdml01]

"And you and I" by Yes is what got me buying a 12 string acoustic, ages ago.

[@8MinuteAxe]

And You and I is my favorite Yes songs and one of the best songs ever. I'm working on a cover of it for the channel. Stay tuned. For now I'm uploading a new video at 2pm today called THE SONG THAT MADE THE 12 STRING FAMOUS based on the 1000 comments I received over the past two weeks. Watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZfZioJvpLV4rJY. I'll be hosting a live chat at 1:45 pm until the video premieres at 2. I'm also giving away another BRAND NEW VANGOA 12 STRING GUITAR. Please join me for the chat and premiere. If you cant make it, the video will be available to view anytime after using the link above. Please like and comment if you like it. Either way I appreciate the support and I hope you and your family have a nice weekend. Take care. -Mark

[@dphipps3631]

Oh yes. (sorry about the pun) What a track. 5 stars.

[@Jim-ro5sl]

I knew what it was before you even played it. I saw the byrds at the fillmore west in 1969. It was amazing.

[@Ronin4614]

‘64 was when I began playing, and it was with a Framus 12-string that I still have. Love the riffs!!!

[@VidarLund-k5q]

I tried an Eko twelve string about that time, but it wasn't set up correctly, too heavy to play. A few years ago I finally got myself a Martin twelve string, after having owned several others in between. The ultimate guitar.

[@rmatrix4777]

Wow, that took me back. Not only that it took me forward. The eternal guitar utopia--a world of its own. It is "the strings". The strings. Wow.

[@cherylevans23]

But it sucks when you have to tune it. Not that bad now with a snark though.

[@williamjohnson7659]

Listen to the RoofTop Singers....Walk Right In...Twelve String History.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey William. I know it well. I've performed it at least 20 times on the channel and I did an entire video on it called THE SONG THAT MADE THE 12 STRING FAMOUS kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZfZioJvpLV4rJY. I do a complete cover of the song in the video. I even play one of the 12-string parts left handed! ;). Thanks for checking out the video. I appreciate your time and comment. Take care and be well. -Mark

[@that_thing_I_do]

Yes..even Glen Cambell said THAT was why he picked up a 12 string.Way before Mr.Tambourine man.

[@richardball5491]

Yep.

[@brahmburgers]

Good catch, William.

[@deandavidson1375]

Yeah. I had that recied

[@sciampa8127]

Guess right. I immediately thought of this song when I saw the title. May have been the inspiration to buy my first 12 string.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Nice! Here's a more complete list 5 years later (this was one of my first videos ever) TOP 50 12-STRING SONGS OF ALL TIME kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnXIgGSIZ9J2jZY. If you have a few minutes tons of great 12-string songs and I bet you can guess #1. Thanks so much for your time. Have a great weekend and take care. Mark

[@robertfizer]

I love Supertramp’s “Give a little bit.”

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey brother. I've done GIve a Little Bit in four different videos. I even broke it out in my review of one of the 12 strings I gave away last month. THE BEST GUITAR UNDER $200 (includes Guitar Giveaway Contest) I have tons of countdowns and cool covers on my channel. Here's a cover of the Rain Song on the 12 THE RAIN SONG ON 12-STRING GUITAR kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKWmoJ53j7V2ZtU. I did that one completely live. Everything on the channel is 100% free. Love to have you join us. I also give away a brand new guitar every month. I'm giving away a beautiful Orangewood travel guitar. Either way thanks so much for checking this one out. I appreciate your time and your comment. Have a great weekend and take care. -Mark

[@roberttooth360]

You got it 🎼

[@michaelirby1747]

History of the 12-string at the beginning of the video was very informative. Good lesson on Mr. Tambourine Man.

[@8MinuteAxe]

I don't know how I missed this one brother but I appreciate you very much!. I hope you're well. -Mark

[@peggyl2849]

Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young's 'Deja Vu" - at the transition point where the tempo slows, you can clearly hear the rich sound of the 12-string

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Peggy. I love the first two CSN and CSNY albums! I know exactly the point you're talking about. I'm currently working on a cover of Southern Cross with another viewer too. This was one of my first videos and it was simply based on an interview I read with Rick 12 string creator Dick Burke who said that the Rick 12s went flying off the shelves after the Byrds released Mr. Tambourine Man. This is certainly not one of my best videos but all of a sudden it's received 200k views in the last week. I'd really appreciate it if you'd check out a newer video from the channel. Here's a cover I recently did of PINBALL WIZARD LIVE ON THE 12 STRING kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYTTimd3o7qid9E&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe I also try to be very interactive with the community that watches the channel. Here's a collab I did with a viewer on Ventura Highway VENTURA HIGHWAY (AMERICA) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l57Hl4FppcSDars&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. The accompanying videos are much better too. Everything on my channel is 100% free and I give away a brand new guitar every month. It would be great to have you join us but either way thanks for watching this one. I appreciate your time and your comment. Take care and have a great weekend. -Mark

[@scubarojo]

Well done, great classic riff. Hillman showed up at Guitar Town fest a few years back and with some other great players, did a short set of Byrds tunes, very great to hear live.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey again Dennis. That's awesome. I love Hillman's playing. A little off subject but I remember reading about how Brilliant 'Sweetheart/Rodeo' was and how disappointed I was when I finally found a copy at a garage sale in the 90s. I get it now but at the time it was hard to measure how much of a breakthrough album it was. To my 16 year old ears, it was just run of the mill country rock. I have an entirely new appreciation for it now! Have a great day and thanks again for your time. -Mark

[@8MinuteAxe]

Disregard the bit about Mexican music. I accidently pasted a reply that I didn't intend for you. I write most of these from scratch but I've been getting 100 comments a day and I wrote out a few general responses. I apologize.

[@michaelphelan423]

I thought it was going to be “Walk Right In” which would have been three years earlier. That was my first 12-string song. Nice video

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Michael. Absolutely, Walk Right In was the song that put the 12 string on the map. This was literally one of the first videos I ever did and I based it on an article I read with Dick Burke, the guy who created the Rick 12. He talked about how they went flying off the shelves after Mr. Tambourine Man and A Hard Day's Night came out. I recorded Walk Right In a couple of weeks ago and I'm doing it as part of a longer video. If you guys have a few and any of you are Beatles fans, I'm performing the entire Sgt Pepper album on the 12 string this year on my channel. I've already done A Day in the Life and I recently uploaded Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds. The video for this one is pretty cool too. LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS COVER AND LESSON kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIvHh4KgZtyGqJo&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. If you have a few, please check it out and let me know what you think. I also have tons of free tabs available and I give away a brand new guitar every month. I just gave away 5 brand new 12 strings over the past three months and I have a nice Orangewood up for grabs this month. Either way, thanks for all of the great comments. I really appreciate your time and input. Please take care and be well. -Mark

[@allencrider]

2 weeks at #1. I was only 6 years old then and I remember it well. It had tons of airplay.

[@marmotsongs]

The musician to really introduce the 12-string was Lead Belly in the 30s. He had a huge influence on music in the 60s and the musicians who were using 12s, like the Byrds and Beatles. “No Lead Belly, No Beatles” -George Harrison

[@8MinuteAxe]

I'm uploading a new video at 2pm today called THE SONG THAT MADE THE 12 STRING FAMOUS and I guarantee you'll like it! Watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZfZioJvpLV4rJY. I'll be hosting a live chat at 1:45 pm until the video premieres at 2. I'm also giving away another BRAND NEW VANGOA 12 STRING GUITAR. Please join me for the chat and premiere. If you cant make it, the video will be available to view anytime after using the link above. Please like and comment. I appreciate your support!

[@t.n.patronis4098]

Really nice. Would have liked a longer demo w/other songs or variants of this one. Great little bit. Always love an excuse to listen to a 12-string!

[@BoneCK15]

Leo Kottke really got me into the 12 string.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Bone CK. Kottke is one of my biggest influences and one of my guitar heroes. I'm working on a full length 12 string doc and I'm hoping to land an interview with him for it. I did a cover of his song 'Vaseline Machine Gun' on a live stream early last year. Unfortunately, at the time, the channel wasn't big enough to garner many views so I took it down. I still have the performance. Perhaps I'll repost as a traditional video. This was one of my first videos and it was simply based on an interview I read with Rick 12 string creator Dick Burke who said that the Rick 12s went flying off the shelves after the Byrds released Mr. Tambourine Man. This is certainly not one of my best videos but all of a sudden it's received 200k views in the last week. I'd really appreciate it if you'd check out a newer video from the channel. Here's a cover I recently did of Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS COVER AND LESSON kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIvHh4KgZtyGqJo&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. I also try to be very interactive with the community that watches the channel. Here's a collab I did with a viewer on Ventura Highway VENTURA HIGHWAY (AMERICA) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l57Hl4FppcSDars&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. The accompanying videos are much better too. Everything on my channel is 100% free and I give away a brand new guitar every month. It would be great to have you join us but either way thanks for watching this one. I appreciate your time and your comment. Take care and have a great weekend. -Mark

[@BoneCK15]

@@8MinuteAxe thanks for your reply. Subbed and hope to see that interview in the future. He's a very humble, talented man.

[@brucewilson1958]

Amen to that. I grew up in Iowa and Leo was north of me in Minnesota. Now, he's close friends with Bob Taylor, Founder/Owner of Taylor Guitars, and they have a Leo Twelve String in their lineup.

[@brucewilson1958]

A very witty, funny man. Dry humor. Quite intelligent.

[@joemorrow7691]

Great Job,,,,🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸👌

[@markmiller6402]

Wish you were here.the guitar in that is sublime. Well played mate.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Mark. I love Floyd but they've been nothing but trouble with blocking and copyright strikes. I was able to squeeze a few bars in this one 25 FAMOUS 12 STRING RIFFS kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnbXlppqm9aEY6c but ever since my channel has grown to where I'm getting views everything gets blocked. I really appreciate you checking this one out. I think you'll like the other video much better. This was one of the first I ever did and in most of my videos since I do just a little talking and mostly playing. Please take care and have a great evening. -Mark

[@markmiller6402]

@@8MinuteAxe . Again, stunning work mate, keep rocking👍👍

[@aniquinstark4347]

I really like how rickenbacker 12 strings are setup. They twang/jangle at the beginning instead of the end of the note.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Thanks so much for checking it out. I'm uploading a new video at 2pm today called THE SONG THAT MADE THE 12 STRING FAMOUS Watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZfZioJvpLV4rJY. I'll be hosting a live chat at 1:45 pm until the video premieres at 2. I'm also giving away another BRAND NEW VANGOA 12 STRING GUITAR. Please join me for the chat and premiere. If you cant make it, the video will be available to view anytime after using the link above. Please like and comment if you can. I appreciate your support! Take care and be well. -Mark

[@jimbathgate4578]

My vote for 12 string riff would be 1964 The Seekers "I Know I'll Never Find Another You."

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Jim. Absolutely the Seekers had 'I know' and several other hits that prominently featured the 12 string and before the Byrds. Another was Walk Right In. It was a huge hit and the fact that they used TWO 12 strings guitars was very notable. I recently read a great article about how they had to wait to record some of the promo films for the song because Gibson hadn't finished the lefty 12 string yet. This was one of my first videos and it was simply based on an interview I read with Rick 12 string creator Dick Burke who said that the Rick 12s went flying off the shelves after the Byrds released Mr. Tambourine Man. This is certainly not one of my best videos but all of a sudden it's received 200k views in the last week. I'd really appreciate it if you'd check out a newer video from the channel. Here's a cover I recently did of Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS COVER AND LESSON kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIvHh4KgZtyGqJo&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. I also try to be very interactive with the community that watches the channel. Here's a collab I did with a viewer on Ventura Highway VENTURA HIGHWAY (AMERICA) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l57Hl4FppcSDars&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. The accompanying videos are much better too. Everything on my channel is 100% free and I give away a brand new guitar every month. It would be great to have you join us but either way thanks for watching this one. I appreciate your time and your comment. Take care and have a great weekend. -Mark

[@kevinsbott]

They were great musicians in the band. And she was nothing less than a human being with the voice of an angel. Actually still is. :)

[@PeteFolksinger]

Love that song...did you know it was adopted as a theme song by the Marriage Encounter movement?

[@D28sherid]

I would definitely include this in the pantheon of influential acoustic licks on 12 string.....after Walk Right In (63) by the Rooftop Singers.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Dennis. I'm not sure if you saw myu reply to the many many others who also correctly pointed out Walk Right In as THE first hit to feature the 12 string. It was a huge hit and the fact that they used TWO 12 strings guitars was very notable. I recently read a great article about how they had to wait to record some of the promo films for the song because Gibson hadn't finished the lefty 12 string yet. This was one of my first videos and it was simply based on an interview I read with Rick 12 string creator Dick Burke who said that the Rick 12s went flying off the shelves after the Byrds released Mr. Tambourine Man. This is certainly not one of my best videos but all of a sudden it's received 200k views in the last week. I'd really appreciate it if you'd check out a newer video from the channel. Here's a cover I recently did of Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS COVER AND LESSON kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIvHh4KgZtyGqJo&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. I also try to be very interactive with the community that watches the channel. Here's a collab I did with a viewer on Ventura Highway VENTURA HIGHWAY (AMERICA) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l57Hl4FppcSDars&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. The accompanying videos are much better too. Everything on my channel is 100% free and I give away a brand new guitar every month. It would be great to have you join us but either way thanks for watching this one. I appreciate your time and your comment. Take care and have a great week. -Mark

[@thomasgreen8532]

Barry was great, he connected well with his audience. He told stories that made you laugh and connected you to the music. I think I have several of his Albums from the 70’s. Then he seemed to drop off the map.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Thomas. A lot of these guys made good careers for themselves. I was talking to another viewer yesterday about Jim Peterik (he wrote and sang Vehicle for Ides of March). I never knew that he was co founder of Survivor and wrote Eye of the Tiger as well as Hold on Loosely for 38 Special. I like to hear these things. Maybe it gives me hope that I still have one more chapter to write. LOL. Thanks so much for the follow up. I really appreciate you getting back to me. Have an amazing day. Take care! -Mark

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Thomas. The channel is starting to grow a little. I'm still doing everything 100% free but I finally have a couple of sponsors so I can give away some cool stuff. My newest video includes me giving away 3 brand new 12 string guitars All you have to do is watch, sub, and comment to enter :kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZXTgH-fgKaHg5o&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. Either way, thanks for being an early supporter of the channel. Have a great weekend and take care. -Mark

[@donbrown1091]

In my humble opinion there is no wrong way to play a song that still has it's signature. That was nice!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Don. That's a great point. I recently did a video where I play 25 classic 12 string riffs on 10 different guitars. I'd like to know what you think. 25 FAMOUS 12 STRING RIFFS kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnbXlppqm9aEY6c. Either way, thanks for checking this one out. I appreciate your time and comment. Please take care and have a great day. -Mark

[@waynehames4637]

Hotel California by The Eagles got me started on a 12 String. I've had several,(Fender, handmade, etc.) but now I have a Takamine. The Takamine is the easiest and best sounding 12 String I have ever played.

[@8MinuteAxe]

I'm uploading a new video at 2pm today called THE SONG THAT MADE THE 12 STRING FAMOUS based on the 1000 comments I received over the past two weeks. Watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZfZioJvpLV4rJY. I'll be hosting a live chat at 1:45 pm until the video premieres at 2. I'm also giving away another BRAND NEW VANGOA 12 STRING GUITAR. Please join me for the chat and premiere. If you cant make it, the video will be available to view anytime after using the link above. Please like and comment if you like it. Either way I appreciate the support and I hope you and your family have a nice weekend. Take care. -Mark

[@johnlambert4655]

"Walk Right In" by the Rooftop Singers in the early '60s featured a trio, a woman, and two guys, all singing a folk song and the men each playing two 12 string guitars. This tune was very famous. The 12 string guitar was always liked by any who heard it, and it was used on many recordings.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey again John. I see that you caught my video on Walk Right In. I hoped you liked my rendition of it. I took some liberties with the solo but I feel like I paid homage to it well enough. Again, many thanks. Mark

[@jimm6386]

Steve Goodman played 12 string - after being diagnosed and told that he had a chronic leukemia, he took the train down to New Orleans to meet his future wife and her parents. On the way he wrote "City Of New Orleans" (covered by Arlo Guthrie) - and performed it on a 12 string later in concert. Now there was a real guitarist - someone who mastered the instrument and didn't just strum it.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Jim. You obviously know your stuff. You're only about the 3rd or 4th person to mention Steve. He was an incredible player and unfortunately never got the acclaim he deserved. It was solely based on an interview I read with Dick Burke, the guy who designed the Ric 12. It was one of the first videos I ever made and it's not very good. I've made about 60 12 string videos since and I'm currently working on a video specifically about Blind Willie and Leadbelly and their use of the 12 string. I'm going to do Willie's version of Statesboro Blues. If you have a few check out one of my better videos. Here's a collection of 25 classic 12 string riffs played on 10 different 12 string guitars 25 FAMOUS 12 STRING RIFFS kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnbXlppqm9aEY6c. I also do a lot of fun covers. here's a cover of Lucy in the Sky using the 12 string for all of the harmony instruments LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS COVER AND LESSON kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIvHh4KgZtyGqJo&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. Let me know what you think. Either way, I appreciate you checking this one out and I hope you have a great evening. -Mark

[@athenaapollos1966]

My favorite 12-string riffs are "Mr. Tambourine Man," "Turn! Turn! Turn!," and "What Am I Doin' Hangin' 'Round." Roger McGuinn and Michael Nesmith both made me fall in love with the beautiful jangle jangle of the 12-string.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Athena. You're gonna get 3 of the 4 riffs you mentioned and 20+ more in this much better video 25 FAMOUS 12 STRING RIFFS kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnbXlppqm9aEY6c. Let me know what you think. Thanks so much for watching. I appreciate your time and your comments. Take care and have a great weekend. -Mark

[@larrybaker5316]

I was in high school when the Byrds came on the scene. LOVE their music, Rogers guitar rocked!

[@captainmagazine8079]

Between the whole Hard Days Night album and the resultant rise of The Byrds I think that handles the all-time impetus for ELECTRIC 12-string. I got into acoustic 12-string because of David Bowie but they’re always cool to me. I always found Blind Willie McTell’s playing awesome, I wish I could fingerpick on doubled strings like that.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Captain. Thanks for checking the video out. It was solely based on an interview I read with Dick Burke, the guy who designed the Ric 12. It was one of the first videos I ever made and it's not very good. I've made about 60 12 string videos since and I'm currently working on a video specifically about Blind Willie and Leadbelly and their use of the 12 string. I'm going to do Willie's version of Statesboro Blues. If you have a few check out one of my better videos. Here's a collection of 25 classic 12 string riffs played on 10 different 12 string guitars 25 FAMOUS 12 STRING RIFFS kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnbXlppqm9aEY6c. I also do a lot of fun covers. here's a cover of Lucy in the Sky using the 12 string for all of the harmony instruments LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS COVER AND LESSON kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIvHh4KgZtyGqJo&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. Let me know what you think. Either way, I appreciate you checking this one out and I hope you have a great evening. -Mark

[@YankeePinstriper]

The song that really got me into the 12 string was Wish You Were Here, I didn't know that that song was played on a 12 string but I just knew something sounded weird, like the sound was bigger than a normal guitar, then I looked it up and everything fell into place!

[@8MinuteAxe]

I think a lot of people get into it that way

[@krkhns]

Only the intro part that sounds like a radio and the underlying rhythm throughout the song were recorded on a 12-string. A 1969 Martin D12-35 to be exact. It was a matter of necessity, not planned. The intro was originally recorded on a D35 6-string. They pulled the AM radio out of Gilmour's car, brought into the studio, and fed the recording through it. But, it sounded flat, so he switched to the 12-35. The reason being the fact that the low frequency sounds got muddied and lost when processed through the radio. The additional, fatter strings on the 12-string helped cut through. I've seen PF six times and Gilmour always played the primary acoustic part on a Martin D35, a Taylor 712CE ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZubnqVjnMiapas ), or his Gibson J-200, the underlying 12-string rhythm by another guitarist (pre-breakup - Snowy White). If you try playing the intro solo or main solo on a 12-string, it sounds way off with far too much bottom-end because of the extra, fatter E,A, and D strings. Interestingly enough, when I saw them in '77 for the "In the Flesh" tour at Anaheim Stadium, there was no acoustic. He played it on his Fender Strat "Blackie". Much of the reason the 6-string sounds bigger is the custom Pete Cornish pedal board Gilmour used. An electro-harmonix Electric Mistress pedal makes any guitar sound bigger due to the chorus effect.

[@TheCanadianWifier]

@@krkhns very cool, thanks for sharing!

[@briandelion49]

What about the Rooftop Singers "Walk Right In" in 1962. Played everywhere on the air waves!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Brian. This was one of the first videos I ever did and solely based on what Dick Burke said in an interview (he's the guy that created the ric 12). There are so many things wrong with the video. I was able to get it right though. If you don't like this one, I'll eat my hat! THE SONG THAT MADE THE 12 STRING FAMOUS kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZfZioJvpLV4rJY. I'll give it away. I do a complete cover of Walk Right In with some fancy video stuff to boot. Let me know what you think. Thanks! -Mark

[@amiga2025]

the poster is too young to have heard it.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Genesis. Not only have I heard it but I did a note for note cover of it including handling the female vocals. THE SONG THAT MADE THE 12 STRING FAMOUS kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZfZioJvpLV4rJY. Please check it out and let me know what you think. We have a great community of 12 string players, no ego, just a bunch of great guys. I also give away a brand new 12 string every month. Love to have you join us but either way, I appreciate you checking the video. It was one of my first and was solely based on an interview I read with Dick Burke, the guy who designed the Ric 12. Take care and be well. -Mark

[@dontyoujustknowit6406]

@@8MinuteAxe The lyrics to “Walk Right In” don’t make sense until you realize that it’s a song about marijuana.

[@Benmendoza1]

Nice tips Mark, I just so happen to use a Kyser and a Korg, and always tune to D to get low tension. Much of what I learned about 12 string set-up and playing was from playing with Gospel and folk musicians. One tip for you: beards may be "in" but are not fore everyone, meaning you would look much better without one IMHO. Thanks for all you have posted, especially the riffs and songs.

[@jimsanders4412]

So, now that song will be going through my head all day!! Thanks!😉🤣

[@8MinuteAxe]

It could be worse, you could have 50 classic 12-string songs running through your head today TOP 50 12-STRING SONGS OF ALL TIME kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnXIgGSIZ9J2jZY. I really appreciate your time and comment. I hope you have a great weekend. Mark

[@videogeekin]

“ You Were On My Mind” -1965( We Five )They were a San Francisco Bay Area folk group.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Not sure I know this one but I will check it out today. Thanks!! -Mark

[@ffggddss]

​@@8MinuteAxe Do! If you haven't already - it's a fabulous song! I compare lead singer Beverly Bivens' performance on this song, to Judith Durham of the Seekers ( _Georgy Girl,_ _I'll Never Find Another You,_ _World of Our Own,_ _The Carnival Is Over,_ _Morningtown Ride,_ etc.). Their voices aren't exactly similar, but both are excellent and very strong, in a way that their singing sticks with you once you've heard it. As for the song, it was written by Sylvia Fricker of Canadian folk duo, Ian & Sylvia ( _Four Strong Winds,_ _Someday Soon,_ _Darcy Farrow,_ _Spanish Is a Lovin Tongue_ ). Ian Tyson is a top-flight songwriter, too, just BTW, having written much of I&S's repertoire. And I&S also recorded _You Were on My Mind;_ it's worth a listen for comparison with We Five's version. Fred

[@tonerapture2717]

@@8MinuteAxe Check out the original by Ian and Sylvia, a Canadian duo, from one year earlier. Now that's a nice 12 string sound. Sylvia wrote that song before she married Ian.

[@clintmcknight]

One name: Leo Kottke

[@leebaker2588]

Say no more . . .

[@12ozbuds]

@@leebaker2588 He also was the first man who came to my mind, Junebug!

[@koshersalaami]

Also Ralph Towner. Listen to Icarus, by either Oregon or Paul Winter Consort. I’ve seen Leo Kottke in concert, quite close up.

[@kcdurkin8498]

Thank you.

[@BryceFellbaum]

Dave Ray!

[@PHJimY]

This is probably the riff that made the "electric" 12-string famous, but the song that popularised the 12-string and introduced it to most folks was the Rooftop Singers' 1962 recording of Gus Cannon's "Walk Right In", recorded on twin Gibson B-45-12 strings.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Jim. I agree with you 100%. This was one of the first videos I ever made and was based on an interview I read with Dick Burke, the guy who created the Ric 12 string. I recently did a much better history of the 12 string with a lot more playing including a full cover of Walk Right In called THE SONG THAT MADE THE 12 STRING FAMOUS kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZfZioJvpLV4rJY. I even played one of the 12 string parts left handed just like the original! ;) I do a ton of Beatles 12 string covers including LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS (I handle all of the harmony instruments on the 12) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIvHh4KgZtyGqJo. Please let me know what you think. Either way, thanks for watching this one. I appreciate your time and comment. Have a great day and take care. -Mark

[@sinisterminister6478]

You now have a new subscriber from Canada my friend. I'm grabbing Big Bertha right now and getting this down. I look forward to more of your uploads.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey SM. that's so funny that you're from Canada. I just finished emailing a gentleman who reminded me of what an incredible 12 string player Gordon Lightfoot is. My love of musicians from Canada runs deep. My second favorite artist of all time after the Beatles is Joni Mitchell, my first favorite band ever was Rush and they're the act that I've seen the most times live, and I'm also a huge fan of the Band. Interesting that a band that's 4/5 Canadian became synonymous as the quintessential American band. This was one of my first videos and it was simply based on an interview I read with Rick 12 string creator Dick Burke who said that the Rick 12s went flying off the shelves after the Byrds released Mr. Tambourine Man. This is certainly not one of my best videos but all of a sudden it's received 200k views in the last week. I'd really appreciate it if you'd check out a newer video from the channel. Here's a cover I recently did of Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS COVER AND LESSON kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIvHh4KgZtyGqJo&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. I also try to be very interactive with the community that watches the channel. Here's a collab I did with a viewer on Ventura Highway VENTURA HIGHWAY (AMERICA) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l57Hl4FppcSDars&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. The accompanying videos are much better too. Everything on my channel is 100% free and I give away a brand new guitar every month. It would be great to have you join us but either way thanks for watching this one. I appreciate your time and your comment. Take care and have a great week. -Mark

[@sinisterminister6478]

@@8MinuteAxe I definitely coming through your past uploads. Although I'm a metal head at heart I like a lot of folk music as well. I play a couple of Leo Kotke pieces along with a bit of William Akerman. I've been meaning for quite awhile to pick up my 12- string again and you've definitely given me a good boot in the rear now.lol. Gordon Lightfoot was a national treasure to us Canadians and truly an icon of Canada. I'm clicking on Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds as soon as I'm finished with this response.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey brother! I'm uploading a new video at 2pm today called THE SONG THAT MADE THE 12 STRING FAMOUS and I guarantee you'll like it! Watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZfZioJvpLV4rJY. I'll be hosting a live chat at 1:45 pm until the video premieres at 2. I'm also giving away another BRAND NEW VANGOA 12 STRING GUITAR. Please join me for the chat and premiere. If you cant make it, the video will be available to view anytime after using the link above. Please like and comment. I appreciate your support!

[@mtrott1]

Very cool... i never knew any of this. Been playing the 12-string all my life... love it!

[@appledoreman]

Thanks for this interesting lesson. Along with the Byrds & others mentioned in comments, the Seekers always come to mind when considering the 12-string - I'll never find another you, Georgy Girl, etc.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Tom. This was one of the first videos I ever did for the channel and I got the idea from an interview I read by the head designer at Rickenbacker who talked about how 12 strings went flying off the shelves after Mr T Man came out. Certainly, my history has HUGE gaps in it. Leadbelly was as important as anyone and was THE pioneer. I missed all the great songs by the Seekers. I also missed the Rooftop Singers song Walk Right In. I'm going to do a better documentary that's more accurate and doesn't have so many misses. If you have a few minutes, I'd really appreciate it if you'd check out another video on my channel. My video making has gotten much better. Here's a cover of Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds I recently did LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS COVER AND LESSON kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIvHh4KgZtyGqJo&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. Either way, thanks for watching this one. I appreciate your time and your comment. Have a great day and take care. -Mark

[@leebaker2588]

Couldn't help but post. I post on YT as Lee but I go by Tom.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Great Tom. Again, I really appreciate your time. Have a great evening. Time to tuck the kiddos in. :) -Mark

[@bigneiltoo]

That's funny because I had The Searchers Needles and Pins (consecutive with The Seekers in alphabetical order in my collection).

[@appledoreman]

@@bigneiltoo Searchers next to Seekers - well, that's logical!

[@gsparkman]

Wow. That sounded exactly like the Byrds! Remember the release of the record like it was yesterday.

[@8MinuteAxe]

I'm uploading a new video at 2pm today called THE SONG THAT MADE THE 12 STRING FAMOUS based on the 1000 comments I received over the past two weeks. Watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZfZioJvpLV4rJY. I'll be hosting a live chat at 1:45 pm until the video premieres at 2. I'm also giving away another BRAND NEW VANGOA 12 STRING GUITAR. Please join me for the chat and premiere. If you cant make it, the video will be available to view anytime after using the link above. Please like and comment if you like it. Either way I appreciate the support and I hope you and your family have a nice weekend. Take care. -Mark

[@demetriamcfarland7677]

My son just purchased a Fender 12 string. Never played a guitar 🎸 before in his life. I’m glad there are videos for him to “learn” how to play 🙄

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Demetria. I've done over 60 12 string videos. I have tons of lessons. Here's a video I did recently that should help him get started or at least give him some good 12 string tips HOW TO PLAY THE 12 STRING GUITAR: RIFFS, TIPS, AND TUNING! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXiVq3SQZq2chpo&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. He can also email me anytime at [e-mail]. Tabs and advice are 100% free. I don't sell anything on my channel. Have a great evening and take care. -Mark

[@peetyw8851]

Thank you for taking your time to figure the riff out and to produce the video. I really appreciate all of the information you provided. I hope that those unhappy with your production will one day acquire a bit more respect for the good faith efforts of one another; they may find it rewarding. 🙏🏼

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Peety. I thought I wrote back to you immediately when this comment came in (I remember it because I really appreciate you recognizing how much work it is to make a video) but I missed it. I truly apologize for the delay in saying THANK YOU. I can't tell you how much comments like these make the entire ride worth it. If you have a few, please check out 25 FAMOUS 12 STRING RIFFS kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnbXlppqm9aEY6c or some of my many cool covers like LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS COVER AND LESSON kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIvHh4KgZtyGqJo&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. I also give away a brand new 12 string on my channel every month. I hope you have time to check out this or some other of my videos but either way thanks so much for watching this one. I appreciate your time and your comment. Take care and have a great day! -Mark

[@peetyw8851]

@@8MinuteAxe Very glad that you appreciated what I had to say. ‘Definitely will check out the links. But.....it’ll be a while as I returned from the hospital today following. OPEN HEART SURGICAL REPLACEMENT OF MY ENLARGED ASCENDING AORTA ANEURYSM. I’m doing very well with my Dacron tube repair. Cheers!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Peety. I wish you the best in your recovery. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Take it easy and be well. Mark

[@tomlatenite8348]

Thanks I’m gonna have to learn the rest of that song now

[@z512345]

8, great interpretation of the intro for Tambourine man. That's the way I hear it. I had a cover band and we covered it.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Frank. Yeah, I listened to it over and over. I recently picked up the amazing slow downer which is really cool. It integrates with Spotify and you just load a song in and it will play it as slow at 20% and with perfect fidelity! I didn't use it here but I did use it to pick out all of those 12 string notes on the intro to Hotel California. I just uploaded a pretty cool cover of Long Time by Boston done on the 12 string if you're interested kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXOpYZarhNacpMk. Either way, I really appreciate your time and your comment. Have a great evening and take care! -Mark

[@z512345]

@@8MinuteAxe Mark that slow downer would have helped my band immensely. We had to do it the old fashion way. Anyway take a listen to us covering Mr Tambourine man, we did use a 12 string but my guitarist was limited, arthritis. Thanks,Charles not Frank. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iauTcoiEaJWbo5I

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Frank! Did something a little different today and uploaded a Beatles mini concert. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZjTnousocSlidk&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. Also giving another 12 string away at the end of this month and next. Hope you have time to check out the video but either way have a great evening and a safe weekend. Take care. -Mark

[@bradsimpers7708]

I literally just bought that exact same guitar last Wednesday. It sounds great

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Brad. Yeah, it's a solid guitar.Thanks so much for checking it out. I really appreciate your support. You have multiple entries in the contest. I will close out the contest this weekend and announce the winners next week. Moving forward I will be uploading a new video every Friday at 2pm. Please make sure you have all upload notifications on for the channel (I would really appreciate it). Email me at [e-mail] if you have any questions. Take care and be well! -Mark

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Brad Did something a little different today and uploaded a Beatles mini concert. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZjTnousocSlidk&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. Also giving another 12 string away at the end of this month and next. Hope you have time to check out the video but either way have a great evening and a safe weekend. Take care. -Mark

[@jpavlvs]

I'll Never Find Another You by the Seekers was a 12 string opening riff in 1964. Byrds riff was a year later.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey! I couldn't wait to respond when I saw your comment come in. You are 100% correct. This was one of the first videos I ever did and it was based on an interview I read with Dick Burke, the guy you created the Ric 12. I did a video a couple of weeks ago which is 10 times better. Please do me a favor and watch it. THE SONG THAT MADE THE 12 STRING FAMOUS kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZfZioJvpLV4rJY Based on your comment, I think you're really going to like it. I give the Seekers their proper due, the video is 60% me playing and only 40% yapping and I finish with a vintage style video performance of an entire song. You obviously know your stuff. I'd love to have you join the community. Everything is 100% free. I do tons of 12 strings covers, originals, tips, reviews, etc. AND, I give away a brand new guitar every month. Either way, thanks so much for watching this one. I appreciate your time and your comment! Have a great evening and take care. -Mark

[@peetyw8851]

They actually changed the lyrics. It had been written by a ram who lamented that, “I’ll nned

[@peetyw8851]

You guessed it. The ram wrote that he’d never find another EWE. (Sorry for the misfire above).🙁

[@keithpotger1271]

My influence for my 12 string work with The Seekers was Pete Seeger and my riff etc on I'll Never Find Another You was channeling him I guess. My influence for my riff and solo in A World Of Our Own was James Burton. Walk Right In was part of the story too. Erik Darling (the 12 string guitarist in the Rooftop Singers) had earlier taken over from Pete Seeger in The Weavers. I tuned my 12 string down one tone to D standard. This was really because Judith Durham's comfort key was Bb. This meant that I could play in Bb using Cmajor chord shapes. That's why the riff on INFAY turned out the way it did.

[@KimTebrok]

Famous clip of film with Jimi Hendrix playing 12 string. Maybe mentioned below, but loved it. Please don’t forget it.

[@spyder8093]

Hear my train a comin. 1973 👍

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Mick. I tried to do a video on it and Hendrix's publishing company totally shut me down. Can't even use 5 seconds of it. Definitely the God's were aligned when they got that footage. This was just based on an interview I read with Dick Burke from Ric. It was one of the first videos I ever did and it's not very good. The channel is 1000 times better now. Please check out my cover of Lucy in the Sky LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS COVER AND LESSON kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIvHh4KgZtyGqJo&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe or my Top 10 Guitar Solos of all time TOP 10 GUITAR SOLOS OF ALL TIME kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWjbp5qaapJ5pJY&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. Either way, thanks for watching this one. I appreciate your time and comment. Please take care and have a great day. -Mark

[@rwhit104]

Mark you make the single/double strings ring out clear. I am using a good ten minutes a day to work on cords and fretting. I then watch videos like yours for a set time to give me inspiration of what it will be and the ease at which you play. I'm excited for the future. Thanks

[@CarlGoldmam]

Don’t forget The Seekers and the opening riff for I’ll Never Find

[@perrywall2532]

The Australian band The Seekers” have played with a 12-string since the early 60’s! At one time,they out sold the Beatles!

[@8MinuteAxe]

I'm uploading a new video at 2pm today called THE SONG THAT MADE THE 12 STRING FAMOUS and I guarantee you'll like it! Watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZfZioJvpLV4rJY. I'll be hosting a live chat at 1:45 pm until the video premieres at 2. I'm also giving away another BRAND NEW VANGOA 12 STRING GUITAR. Please join me for the chat and premiere. If you cant make it, the video will be available to view anytime after using the link above. Please like and comment. I appreciate your support!

[@frankd.506]

Georgy Girl

[@tomrobards7753]

Wow I didn't know that , and all this is from my era and a decent music buff , thanks for the info ..

[@jockwebb3435]

Keith Potger was the 12 player. A Maton guitar (Australian brand made well known by Tommy Emmanuel, though Keef Richards has some). His intro to I'll Never Find Another You is a Beauty for 12s. NO issue with your Byrds choice though. I was listening from Australia in 1968 though.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Jock. This was one of the first videos I ever did and was solely based on an interview I read with Dick Burke, the guy who designed the Ric12. I did a much better video with a lot more playing including featuring the I'll Never riff! THE SONG THAT MADE THE 12 STRING FAMOUS kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZfZioJvpLV4rJY. Please check it out and let me know what you think. We have a great community of 12 string players, no ego, just a bunch of great guys. I also give away a brand new 12 string every month. Love to have you join us but either way, I appreciate you checking the video out and for your on point comment. Take care and be well. -Mark

[@CatalinaThePirate]

😃 Hi, I'm no expert, but in reading the posts here I just had to speak While I agree with your pick and all the others mentioned, the first thing that popped into my head was Arlo Guthrie's "Alice's Restaurant." 😁 I know this is not as "old," or as "first," but there's a Pete Seeger connection so I felt it worthy of a mention (other than darnit, you've got it running through my mind now, and I'm hungry for a Thanksgiving dinner! LOL!).

[@CatalinaThePirate]

My apologies, I honestly thought "Alice's" was a 12 string like the one Arlo is playing at Woodstock. 😯 Not originally recorded, tho... 😏

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey CTP. Love your comment! This was one of the first videos I ever made and was based on an interview I read with Dick Burke, the guy who created the Ric 12 string. I recently did a much better history of the 12 string with a lot more playing including a full cover of Walk Right In called THE SONG THAT MADE THE 12 STRING FAMOUS kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZfZioJvpLV4rJY. I also mention other important acts like Seeger and the Seekers. Alice's Restaurant was a Thanksgiving tradition for me as a kid. I haven't given it a listen in several years. I'm overdue. Comin' Into Los Angeles did come up on my spotify playlist yesterday though! I do a ton of Beatles 12 string covers including LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS (I handle all of the harmony instruments on the 12) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIvHh4KgZtyGqJo. Please let me know what you think. I also give away a brand new 12 string every month on the channel. Either way, thanks for watching this one. I appreciate your time and comment. Have a great day and take care. -Mark

[@8MinuteAxe]

No apologies allowed here. No egos. No one is more right than anyone else. We have a great community here, mostly guys, mostly 45+ but there are some girls and some younger guys too. Everyone adds to the fun!!

[@jmpmusva]

I clicked on this just to see if you would mention this song. You did! I hear the jingle jangle every time I even think of the song. Plus there's a whole lot more on the same album.

[@roygonzalez4367]

Walk Rite in , Set Rite down , Daddy let your Mind Roll On , When I was young and when I heard that song , I had to have a 12 string , bought one at 16 yrs old, still have it , and practiced until my fingers fell off , to learn that song

[@addagwenlyn9662]

I was thinking of Michael Nesmith and his one off specially built for him the Gretsch 12 string White Falcon.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Adda. Great call. I actually do Pleasant Valley Sunday on the 12 in my acoustic shows. This was one of my first videos and it was simply based on an interview I read with Rick 12 string creator Dick Burke who said that the Rick 12s went flying off the shelves after the Byrds released Mr. Tambourine Man. This is certainly not one of my best videos but all of a sudden it's received 200k views in the last week. I'd really appreciate it if you'd check out a newer video from the channel. Here's a cover I recently did of Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS COVER AND LESSON kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIvHh4KgZtyGqJo&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. I also try to be very interactive with the community that watches the channel. Here's a collab I did with a viewer on Ventura Highway VENTURA HIGHWAY (AMERICA) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l57Hl4FppcSDars&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. The accompanying videos are much better too. Everything on my channel is 100% free and I give away a brand new guitar every month. It would be great to have you join us but either way thanks for watching this one. I appreciate your time and your comment. Take care and have a great weekend. -Mark

[@addagwenlyn9662]

@@8MinuteAxe That's very kind of you. Sure, I'll watch those videos. I'll even sub. Not to sound like I'm bragging but a buddy of mine was a session musician back in the early 70's. When he first arrived in CA. Nesmith invited him to stay at his house until he was settled. Well, he stayed on there for 3 months and drove Nesmith crazy begging him to play his White Falcon. Nesmith finally gave in. (what a privilege ) Sadly that particular 12 string Gretsch of Nesmith's was stolen in the late 70's when he was on tour. No one has seen hide nor hair of it since.

[@markmarsh27]

I've never seen it played, always loved it and you DEFINITELY nailed it correctly! Looking forward to more.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Mark. I really appreciate the kind words. This was five years ago and it was one of my very first videos. I've done over 100 12-string videos since then. Here's a comprehensive video of my top 50 if you're interested. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnXIgGSIZ9J2jZY. Either way, I appreciate your time and I hope you have a great weekend. Mark

[@shreyanshroy7892]

I wanted to ask you that can we tune the higher string which are octaves to not octave but some other intervals.... Such as fifth For eg.. Tuning now is EeAaDdGgBbEe Can we tune a 12 string to Eb Ae Da Gd Bf# Eb

[@ffggddss]

Anything in each string-pair but unison or octaves would be a disaster when you tried to play almost any familiar chord. Every chord you played would be joined by its dominant chord, simultaneously. Just BTW, I believe it was Lead Belly (aka, Huddie Ledbetter) whose 12-string was tuned with the bass E paired with E, up 2 octaves, and a unison G-string-pair. The other 4 pairs were as usual. Fred

[@shreyanshroy7892]

@@ffggddss thanks Fred 😊

[@8MinuteAxe]

Gentlemen. I'm not sure how I missed these 5 months ago, but I'm sorry and I think you know how much I appreciate the support. Talk soon. -Mark

[@johnnyelectron]

The New Seekers "I'll Never Find Another You" is another example of some great 12-string guitar playing (in addition to most John Denver materials and the group America).

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Dr. Johnny (love the screen name BTW, I actually did a video that features I'll Never Find Another You and another classic 12 string tune from 1962 that I perform in its entirety THE SONG THAT MADE THE 12 STRING FAMOUS kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZfZioJvpLV4rJY. I think you'll really enjoy it. America is one of my favorite bands and I cover Ventura Highway pretty faithfully here VENTURA HIGHWAY (AMERICA) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l57Hl4FppcSDars&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. Let me know what you think. I also give away a brand new 12 string every month on the channel. Thanks so much for checking this one out. I appreciate your time and your comment. Have a great evening and take care. -Mark

[@trevorroberts-o7q]

It was the Australian group The Seekers not the New Seekers.

[@OhAncientOne]

Wow I never expected that ! Thanks for the memories 👍

[@golflre7179]

Very iconic - first song I learned on the guitar!

[@flamencoprof]

Before I click play I'd like to say that my nominee would be "Walk Right In" by the Rooftop Singers, because I'm old and it's the first time I encountered 12 string, and I know it was a big international hit, even making #1 way down South here in NZ! Edit: OK, fine, I'll give you The Byrds.

[@8MinuteAxe]

I'm uploading a new video at 2pm today called THE SONG THAT MADE THE 12 STRING FAMOUS based on the 1000 comments I received over the past two weeks. Watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZfZioJvpLV4rJY. I'll be hosting a live chat at 1:45 pm until the video premieres at 2. I'm also giving away another BRAND NEW VANGOA 12 STRING GUITAR. Please join me for the chat and premiere. If you cant make it, the video will be available to view anytime after using the link above. Please like and comment if you like it. Either way I appreciate the support and I hope you and your family have a nice weekend. Take care. -Mark

[@Simon_Nonymous]

Great history of the 12 string - thank you! Every player should have one.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Thanks Simon. I promise, the new one is much better! I'm uploading a new video at 2pm today called THE SONG THAT MADE THE 12 STRING FAMOUS Watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZfZioJvpLV4rJY. I'll be hosting a live chat at 1:45 pm until the video premieres at 2. I'm also giving away another BRAND NEW VANGOA 12 STRING GUITAR. Please join me for the chat and premiere. If you cant make it, the video will be available to view anytime after using the link above. Please like and comment if you can. I appreciate your support! Take care and be well. -Mark

[@seansmith3888]

You’ll make it big one day, great content+ professional quality= loyal fan base

[@8MinuteAxe]

That's a really nice thing to say Sean. I am very grateful for you taking the time to watch and respond with such a nice comment. About 9 months ago the thought popped into my head that at the height of my band's popularity (15 years ago) we would get about 100 people to come out to a show on a consistent basis. The idea of getting several hundred to consistently watching my channel was a little daunting (it's soooo hard to crack into even a few views on YT) but exciting. Now that I've reached a point of a tiny bit of success I'm trying not to overthink things and continue to do what I said I would do when I started. Answer each comment thoughtfully and sincerely and make videos that I'm passionate about and that I hope fill some kind of need to players and music fans. Have a great day and stay healthy!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Sean. If you're interested I just uploaded the sequel to my original 12 string video. MORE CLASSIC 12 STRING RIFFS kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWO6fKCEjrRpi9E Either way, I hope you're having a great day. Take care and be well! -Mark

[@seansmith3888]

Most definitely, I appreciate the response to my comment. Here is my advice for how to not overthink it , if you have found success by following your heart, continue to follow it.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Sean. I hope you're well. The channel is starting to grow a little. I'm still doing everything 100% free but I finally have a couple of sponsors so I can give away some cool stuff. My newest video includes me giving away 3 brand new 12 string guitars All you have to do is watch, sub, and comment to enter :kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZXTgH-fgKaHg5o&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. Either way, thanks for being an early supporter of the channel. Have a great weekend and take care. -Mark

[@dufusbug]

Hey Mark! I came here via Quora, after reading & commenting on a post that you had created there....Great channel! I'm subscribing !!!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey William. I don't remember writing a post on quora but I do appreciate the support very much. Did I try to advertise my channel on there? I'm usually very cautious about any kind of marketing on other platforms and always try to be respectful of the rules. I hope I didn't piss anybody off. Anyway, if you have a little time, please check out 25 FAMOUS 12 STRING RIFFS kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnbXlppqm9aEY6c. I also give away a brand new 12 string on my channel every month. I hope you have time to check out this or some other of my videos but either way thanks so much for watching this one. I appreciate your time and your comment. Take care and have a great day! -Mark

[@dufusbug]

@@8MinuteAxe naw..... I do not think that what you wrote was taken as any kind of promotion. And I did not see any negative comments either....... Thanks for that link, I'll be sure to look into it! Keep doing just what it is that you do, my friend....it is inspirational & much appreciated :) I once had a 12 string Samick, years ago & I really enjoyed playing it! Sincerely ~ Bill

[@jeffsimslmt]

I just played this one. Easy and musical. Thanks. You’re awesome.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Jeff. Thanks so much for checking out the video. I appreciate your time and kind words. If you need tabs for anything just shoot me an email at [e-mail]. everything is free and I don't solicit. No angles. Hage a great day and take care. Mark

[@40jmark]

Nice, I’m going to get my 67 Bard12 out the the case. Good vid

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Mark. Thanks so much for watching and for taking the time to comment. I did a video called the Top 8 12 String Riffs of All Time about 6 months ago and it's really taken off in the past month (about 20k views). The 12 string is borrowed and when I got it, it was in sorry shape. In the old video I tuned down a half step but I was still having intonation problems. I finally pulled it out again last week and did another overhaul (I even filed the saddle) and I think I have it sounding pretty good now. Check out the other video if you have time. Either way I do appreciate you. Have a great day!

[@orlandozaragoza3436]

If you want a solid 12 string guitar i would recommend the Takamine 12 string legacy or p3dc-12 i have both and are very comfortable to play on. The only thing is that i have my strings in pairs instead of octaves for playing regional Mexican music

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Mark. Did something a little different today and uploaded a Beatles mini concert. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZjTnousocSlidk&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. Also giving another 12 string away at the end of this month and next. Hope you have time to check out the video but either way have a great evening and a safe weekend. Take care. -Mark

[@qualuy_868]

Beatiful video man and great content

[@8MinuteAxe]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate the positive feedback. I hope you and your family are safe and healthy. Take care and be well. -Mark

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey brother. Did something a little different today and uploaded a Beatles mini concert. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZjTnousocSlidk&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. Also giving another 12 string away at the end of this month and next. Hope you have time to check out the video but either way have a great evening and a safe weekend. Take care. -Mark

[@michaelulbricht9438]

The 12 string that is the most influential is Harrison on a Hard Days Night. Also, Harrison's first chord on HDN is the most popular, too!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Michael. I couldn't agree with you more. This was one of the first videos I ever made and was based on an interview I read with Dick Burke, the guy who created the Ric 12 string. I recently did a much better history of the 12 string with a lot more playing including making a point to say that the first chord in AHDN is the defining moment. Also cover the Seekers and a full cover of Walk Right In called THE SONG THAT MADE THE 12 STRING FAMOUS kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZfZioJvpLV4rJY. I do a ton of Beatles 12 string covers including LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS (I handle all of the harmony instruments on the 12) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIvHh4KgZtyGqJo. Please let me know what you think. I also give away a brand new 12 string every month on the channel. Either way, thanks for watching this one. I appreciate your time and comment. Have a great evening and take care. -Mark

[@michaelulbricht9438]

@@8MinuteAxe Mark, I watched your work on Lucy in the Sky and was quite impressed. It's astounding how many influential sounds and techniques The Beatles inspired. I was around then and witnessed it. By the way, the Hard Days Night movie inspired David Crosby to form the Byrds. No Beatles, no Byrds. Take care and stay well!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Michael. I really appreciate you taking time out of your day to follow up and watch another of my videos. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Know that I value your time and and I'm grateful for it. It's funny. Most of my close friends my entire life were always my age or younger. Things have changed over the past two years however. I've met several people on the channel who I would consider to be good friends, many others casual friends, and others more than aquantances. The majority of the people I talk to now are mostly 10 to 20 years older than me. That's the way to do it. I gain much more wisdom from you all. And I need it. LOL. The best thing about the community here is no egos. The core 200-300 that interacts regularly are all so supportive and I've connected many people with other people close to them geographically, or that strike me as very like minded. This whole adventure has been a ton of work but a lot of fun and I've learned so much more music history. I thought I was a music trivia savant but I'm getting the living oral history. It's different and so much better. Anyway, I'm rambling. Shoot me an email anytime at [e-mail]. It sometimes takes a few days to catch up and get back to everybody but I return every single one. I tell everybody that if they email me and don't get a response within a week to please email me again and let me have it. LOL That keeps me honest. Have a great evening. Oh, one last thing. Don't worry, I don't sell anything. LOL. -Mark

[@michaelulbricht9438]

@@8MinuteAxe Mark, I appreciated your reply. There's a time that I thought that I knew everything, when I was about 21, however, the older I got the more I realized how much I didn't know. It's okay to disagree, but we don't have to be disagreeable. In fact I'm going to subscribe to your channel. You're just the fifth channel that I've subscribed to in over 10 years. I admire your talent, attitude, and hard work. Peace!

[@CaribouDataScience]

Wow! I recognize that riff.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Thanks so much for checking out the video. I appreciate your time. I hope you have a great weekend. -Mark

[@AlexT-k7p]

That is so cool! Thank you. And I've also subscribed. I've owned my 12-string Ovation since 1993, the year my son was born. I've just now begun to re-string it but want to give it a good cleaning once I've found a safe and effective cleaning solution to use. I'm open to any suggestions someone might have as I've only ever used distilled water and a micro fibre cloth. Happy Black Friday folks. So much for the USA and Canada to be thankful for this year (our Thanksgiving Day is/was October 14th which is Columbus Day in USA).Looking forward to checking out more of your work. 🎶

[@StanStewart-p2f]

Walk right in

[@davidcantwell2489]

Which was written in 1929.

[@grepora]

I like how he flips the byrd while playing the riff.

[@jesseacewest]

I watched a video of hendrix playing a 12 string that has resonated in my brain and have watched it over and over.

[@ChristopherSmith-bh4sz]

I would like to see that,do you have a link?

[@itsdonaldo]

's. @@ChristopherSmith-bh4sz I think he's talking about "Hear My Train a comin acoustic." Guitar World magazine had a great transcription of it back in the 90s. Jimis 12 guitar is tuned 3 whole steps down . Theres another very similar version of Jimi playing this w/o video.

[@kenriehl7852]

@@ChristopherSmith-bh4sz kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKPWYYudo72mrs0 It’s a great cut...Enjoy

[@jesseacewest]

@@ChristopherSmith-bh4sz jimi hendrix 12 string acoustic

[@jesseacewest]

@@itsdonaldo yep

[@Holonomics]

As someone who had no idea about the historical aspects, I really found your intro interesting in addition to explaining the riff. Cheers

[@8MinuteAxe]

I'm uploading a new video at 2pm today called THE SONG THAT MADE THE 12 STRING FAMOUS based on the 1000 comments I received over the past two weeks. Watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZfZioJvpLV4rJY. I'll be hosting a live chat at 1:45 pm until the video premieres at 2. I'm also giving away another BRAND NEW VANGOA 12 STRING GUITAR. Please join me for the chat and premiere. If you cant make it, the video will be available to view anytime after using the link above. Please like and comment if you like it. Either way I appreciate the support and I hope you and your family have a nice weekend. Take care. -Mark

[@paulawolff3456]

My favorite song!!

[@ryanbrenner5466]

Just want to let you know you made it to my featured feed! Good things are a coming! Keep it up contents great!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Ryan. I really appreciate you watching and for supporting the channel. I'm humbled by all the support I've received lately. It's so much fun getting to interact with so many cool people around the world. What a privilege! I uploaded a new video today if you're interested. Thanks again. Please take care and stay safe!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Grigori. Did something a little different today and uploaded a Beatles mini concert. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZjTnousocSlidk&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. Also giving another 12 string away at the end of this month and next. Hope you have time to check out the video but either way have a great evening and a safe weekend. Take care. -Mark

[@Fuzcapp]

The Rickenbacker reversed 12 string was what gave the Beatles middle career its distinctive sound. If I Needed Someone is the classic mid-Beatles sound. If anything was going to be famous in the 60s, it involved The Beatles. Surely, the intro to California Dreamin', The Byrds, or Mr Tambourine Man, are what made the acoustic 12 string famous in the sixties - then later a song like Give a Little Bit by Supertramp in the mid-70s reintroduced the acoustic 12 string into popular music.

[@8MinuteAxe]

I'm uploading a new video at 2pm today called THE SONG THAT MADE THE 12 STRING FAMOUS based on the 1000 comments I received over the past two weeks. Watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZfZioJvpLV4rJY. I'll be hosting a live chat at 1:45 pm until the video premieres at 2. I'm also giving away another BRAND NEW VANGOA 12 STRING GUITAR. Please join me for the chat and premiere. If you cant make it, the video will be available to view anytime after using the link above. Please like and comment if you like it. Either way I appreciate the support and I hope you and your family have a nice weekend. Take care. -Mark

[@bradanfeasa]

I'm an old guy so I think of Pete Seeger and the "Bells of Rhymney" (sp?)

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Timothy. For sure Pete Seeger. You can even go all the way back to Leadbelly or even Lonnie Johnson. And of course the Seekers and Walk Right In was a huge hit and the fact that they used TWO 12 strings guitars was very notable. I recently read a great article about how they had to wait to record some of the promo films for the song because Gibson hadn't finished the lefty 12 string yet. This was one of my first videos and it was simply based on an interview I read with Rick 12 string creator Dick Burke who said that the Rick 12s went flying off the shelves after the Byrds released Mr. Tambourine Man. This is certainly not one of my best videos but all of a sudden it's received 200k views in the last week. I'd really appreciate it if you'd check out a newer video from the channel. Here's a cover I recently did of Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS COVER AND LESSON kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIvHh4KgZtyGqJo&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. I also try to be very interactive with the community that watches the channel. Here's a collab I did with a viewer on Ventura Highway VENTURA HIGHWAY (AMERICA) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l57Hl4FppcSDars&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. The accompanying videos are much better too. Everything on my channel is 100% free and I give away a brand new guitar every month. It would be great to have you join us but either way thanks for watching this one. I appreciate your time and your comment. Take care and have a great weekend. -Mark

[@8MinuteAxe]

I'm uploading a new video at 2pm today called THE SONG THAT MADE THE 12 STRING FAMOUS and I guarantee you'll like it! Watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZfZioJvpLV4rJY. I'll be hosting a live chat at 1:45 pm until the video premieres at 2. I'm also giving away another BRAND NEW VANGOA 12 STRING GUITAR. Please join me for the chat and premiere. If you cant make it, the video will be available to view anytime after using the link above. Please like and comment. I appreciate your support!

[@amain325]

Lots of videos about 12 strings on KZbin and I've been waiting for someone to mention Pete Seeger!

[@MeneerHerculePoirot]

@@8MinuteAxe Ouch, Walk Right In wasn't The Seekers it was The Rooftop Singers. Eric Darling rearranged a Gus Cannon and the Stumpjumpers jugband song from 1929.

[@8MinuteAxe]

I did an entire video on the Seekers and the Rooftop Singers including a full cover of Walk Right In Watch "The Song That Made the 12 String Famous?" on KZbin kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZfZioJvpLV4rJY. I even play the second 12 string left handed. Please check it out. Thanks. -Mark

[@thomasgreen8532]

Nice. Of course I remember listening to both the Beatles and the Birds. But I did not realize it was a 12 string I was hearing. So much of the electric guitars of that era sound a lot like that. I saw Barry Maguire In concert in the late 70’s and I was hooked. I still play a 12 string now.

[@8MinuteAxe]

How was Barry in concert. I always like it when the guys with one hit are able to make a career for themselves by writing a couple other solid tunes, doing a few choice covers, and not playing for too long. John Cafferty was like that. He does a really entertaining show. I just got my new Takamine GS72. Hopefully I can get this video finished, edited, and up today. LOL. I really appreciate you watching and for your comments. I hope you have a great day. Take care and be well! -Mark

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Thomas. The channel is starting to grow a little. I'm still doing everything 100% free but I finally have a couple of sponsors so I can give away some cool stuff. My newest video includes me giving away 3 brand new 12 string guitars All you have to do is watch, sub, and comment to enter :kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZXTgH-fgKaHg5o&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. Either way, thanks for being an early supporter of the channel. Have a great weekend and take care. -Mark

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Thomas. Did something a little different today and uploaded a Beatles mini concert. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZjTnousocSlidk&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. Also giving another 12 string away at the end of this month and next. Hope you have time to check out the video but either way have a great evening and a safe weekend. Take care. -Mark

[@8MinuteAxe]

I'm uploading a new video at 2pm today called THE SONG THAT MADE THE 12 STRING FAMOUS based on the 1000 comments I received over the past two weeks. Watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZfZioJvpLV4rJY. I'll be hosting a live chat at 1:45 pm until the video premieres at 2. I'm also giving away another BRAND NEW VANGOA 12 STRING GUITAR. Please join me for the chat and premiere. If you cant make it, the video will be available to view anytime after using the link above. Please like and comment if you like it. Either way I appreciate the support and I hope you and your family have a nice weekend. Take care. -Mark

[@samakin4896]

Interesting history of the 12 string. Thanks for sharing!