Best 12 String Guitar Songs of the 70s

[@macgybel7951]

Really looking forward to this…

[@8MinuteAxe]

I hope it lived up to the billing! LOL. Take care.

[@macgybel7951]

Of course it did :-)

[@billaitchison7209]

happy to see Boston's "more than a feeling" make it..arguably the most perfect rock song ever recorded

[@jacquelinestorc6406]

Love love love. So glad I found you

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Jacqueline. I'm so glad you liked the video. I really appreciate your time and support. I hope you're having a great weekend. Take care and be well. -Mark

[@josephmilsark123]

For number 9, you used the Mitchell 12-string. Did you get it fixed?

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Joe. Good catch. I actually fixed it about a year ago. It's actually a great playing 12 string. The string sets are really close together which I like. The Taylor is in the middle and the Tak has a wide spread. Have a great weekend. -Mark

[@jadm110]

well done, I always find at least one stand out song to learn each time I watch your song lists. ....nomatter howmwny times i view your video's I always find a song that just catch my attention , and there is my next project song,-- thank you

[@8MinuteAxe]

Thanks again Brian!

[@colemowry8681]

This really may have been the best of this series yet. Bravo my friend !

[@jamesmorrison2063]

Thanks for all the great videos! "The Wizard" by Uriah Heep is another great 12 string song.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey James. I LOVE The Wizard. "So spoke the wizard in his mountain home". I had to be the only kid listening to Uriah Heep in college in the mid-90s. LOL. take care and be well. Mark

[@vintagethrifter2114]

Did Cat Stevens use a twelve string in 1970 for 'Wild World'? Mr. Big used a twelve string for their cover in 1993.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey VT. I don't think so. A few months ago I tried to do a deep dive into any performer that I thought may have used a 12 and I checked out Cat. I think he uses one on Foreigner Suite. His one attempt at prog rock. I had forgotten about the Mr Big cover. Thanks for checking out the video. I really appreciate it. Have a great weekend. Mark

[@markbishopmusic]

Enjoyed the video. Have you heard George Harrison's Run of the Mill?

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Mark. What a great call.. Over 10k comments and you're the first one to mention Run of the Mill. I know the song well but I totally forgot about it and the fact that it uses a 12 string. All Things Must Pass really is amazing although if George had made it a single album it would be a contender for the best Beatles solo album. It still is, but there is some filler. Band On the Run is near perfect although I don't think anything can trump John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band. What would be your pick? I really appreciate you checking out the video and supporting the channel. Have a great weekend and take care. -Mark

[@markbishopmusic]

@@8MinuteAxe Love All Things Must Pass! Love Band On the Run as well. Favorite McCartney probably Ram. Agree with Plastic Ono Band, with Walls and Bridges a close second. Thanks for sharing your music!

[@PeteFolksinger]

Don looks mad in that insert...

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Pete. I always use that pic when I'm talking about him. It's kind of an inside joke I have with myself. I agree, he looks mad. LOL. Have a great weekend. -mark

[@dcarts5616]

It’s because he always mad lol!

[@michaeljgardiner1]

Good stuff! the information you provide is super. Its so great to know.. " That was a 12"

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Michael. I really appreciate your time, support, and encouragement and I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Have a great weekend and take care. -Mark

[@lollipophead5539]

Another great video. You’re right, a TON of classic 12 string songs from the 70s!!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Thanks so much. I really appreciate your AMAZING support!

[@AllToyCollector]

"Don and his henchmen" Haha, undoubtably one of the hardest songs to cover on KZbin.

[@knowmusicman157]

Felder borrowed the Hotel riff

[@chenelisha1053]

@@knowmusicman157from who?

[@knowmusicman157]

@@chenelisha1053 The chord progression. Jethro Tull. Tune called We used to know. Eagles opened for Tull on an early tour. Probably when Don got the riff.

[@knowmusicman157]

@@chenelisha1053 kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3algmCin6ufqpYsi=sIjNEK75hEcz0Tl4

[@chenelisha1053]

@@knowmusicman157 I can actually hear it, you’re right bud. Although there are “worst” rip-offs, I can definitely see where you’re coming from. Sounds too similar to be a coincidence

[@davidmatthews9927]

Good choices! Came in late I will have to go back and listen to the first part

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey David. I hope you're feeling well. Thanks for making time to watch the video and support eh channel. Have a great weekend and take care. -Mark

[@kevinshamey]

Big fan of 70s music brings back so many memories thanks for the post

[@8MinuteAxe]

Thanks brother. I really appreciate it. Have a great weekend! -Mark

[@marthakadas2130]

That Styx opener - always loved that! Great video, Mark!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Martha! I hope you're well. Great to hear from you. I really appreciate the comment and I'm glad you enjoyed Styx. When I started focusing on the 12 string over a year ago, this was one of the first songs that came to mind and I finally got around to putting it in a video. Have a great weekend, take care, and stay safe. -Mark

[@stankruger6823]

This video is AWESOME. Great choices and I love the amount of detail you put into the performances. Thoroughly enjoyable. They just keep getting better and better!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Thanks man. I can always count on your support!

[@that_thing_I_do]

Agreed ...and he values the opinions of others. Rare quality in the WhoTube world

[@TheBluesman56]

Nice one Mark. Great selection 👍😎

[@8MinuteAxe]

Thanks brother. I really appreciate the amazing and continued support. Have a great weekend. -Mark

[@PeteFolksinger]

Thanks Mark, you are really broadening my view of the 12.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Thanks again Pete!

[@besalon9931]

Great selection!!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Thank you my love.

[@randycompton5230]

The intro to Maggie May is absolutely awesome. Would have made my list.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Randy. I could have done a top 10 list including only the songs I left and gotten away with it. So many great songs. Thanks for checking it out. Please share and check it out again later if you have time. I really appreciate the support. Have a great weekend and take care. -mark

[@rrip1]

This kicks ass

[@mikezuckerman521]

Sweet very good 👍jimi page is top 5 all time....

[@sweetnsourchick1761]

I thought the intro was done on a mandolin. Great song either way.

[@seanalexander6310]

@@sweetnsourchick1761 There is mandolin on Maggie May

[@nodrog5150]

I loved it. Gorgeous 🥰 I'm a 12 string fan. I got 2 right now and I love em. Thankyou🥰👍🪕🎸🙈

[@8MinuteAxe]

Thanks so much. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch. I hope you have a great weekend. Be safe and take care. -Mark

[@nodrog5150]

@@8MinuteAxe I'm retired so I always have a great week end...week...year...life😂🎸🪕👍 ..

[@bobshomewoodshop7996]

@@nodrog5150 I retired in January 2020, so I tell people my life is now seven Saturdays a week.

[@macgybel7951]

Great video, Mark! A real joy to watch!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Mac. Thanks so much for taking time out of your day to support the channel. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Please take care and be well. -Mark

[@clemlabelle8740]

Amazing video dude. You really went the extra mile on getting these songs down like the original. I REALLY ENJOYED THIS ONE!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey brother. Thanks so much. I really appreciate that. I worked hard on this one and I'm happy with the way it came out! Have a great weekend. Mark

[@cynthiaguy8818]

I really enjoy your music and I will own a 12 string guitar one day. You rock. ❤🎸

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Cynthia. I really appreciate your time and support. I hope you have an amazing weekend. -Mark

[@plrndl]

Do it now!

[@michaelulbricht9438]

Great list Mark. I like how you "ghosted in" your image to enhance the song. Keep em coming, and I'll keep watching. Peace!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Michael. Many thanks. I've had a lot of fun on the channel at Don Henleys expense. Take care. Mark

[@sweetnsourchick1761]

Uh-oh!!!! You have stirred the ire of Don Henley!!! I can see the fire in his eyes (there in the background). You've done it now! Better say your prayers and don't fall asleep! 😉

[@8MinuteAxe]

LOL. Have you seen this video :DON HENLEY VS RICK BEATO: BLOCKERS AND THE FAIR USE BATTLE kzbin.info/www/bejne/raLceaV7oNBjbJY&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. I've spoofed Don in a lot of videos but in this one I compile them all in the first 2:30. If you haven't seen it, check it out. I guarantee you will be rolling on the floor. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and take care. -Mark

[@johnposega5319]

Hotel California is such an iconic song that if you play the right chords you can improvise on the picking and everyone still knows what you're playing

[@roberthudson9942]

Hotel California is in my opinion one of the best songs ever recorded.

[@jasonmaynard2402]

When you started cracking on Don Henley I laughed out loud...and then he kicked in my door and punched me in the face! Freakin' Don Henly man. Great content as always. Keep 'em coming.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Thanks so much Jason. Have you seen this video: DON HENLEY VS RICK BEATO: BLOCKERS AND THE FAIR USE BATTLE kzbin.info/www/bejne/raLceaV7oNBjbJY&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. I spoof Don in several videos but I put them all together at the beginning of this one. If you haven't seen it, I guarantee you will be laughing your ass off after watching the first 2:30 of it. I really appreciate all of the support. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and take care. Mark

[@bobshomewoodshop7996]

Excellent choices, Mark. Your videos have inspired me to pick up my 12 string to practice more often. I actually had not played for years, and when I found a great buy on a Martin 12 string at Guitar Center that got me playing again. Now I split my time between the 6 and 12.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Robert. That's so great to hear. If I can inspire even a single person to play more then it's all worth it. I wasn't much of a 12 string player until a couple of years ago. Now it's a huge part of my playing and I even use it for half the songs at live solo shows. The Martin and Taylor entry level 12s are both fabulous guitars. It's hard to justify spending $2500 on a 12-string unless you're Leo Kottke. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and take care. -Mark

[@freesk8]

Wow! Great list! Great songs! Very well played! Thanks! :)

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey brother. Thanks so much. I really appreciate your time and support and I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I really enjoyed making this one. Take care and be well. -Mark

[@Majorkooldad]

Great selections Dude, love the history as well. I was on my way to southeast Asia when these songs were changing history. I carried my guitar to fourteen different counties and it saved me being so far from home, so young and lonely. like many guys in the Marines, my wife chose to leave me while I was deployed rather than welcome home a flag draped coffin. God bless you for demonstrating these selections and sharing God's gift to you. The Edmund Fitzgerald was by far one of my favorites to try to play.

[@seandunoon]

Like your picks for the list, but I would have swapped out 'and you and i' in place for 'maggie may'

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Sean. Thanks for checking it out and for giving me your list. I actually had Xanadu by Rush in there instead of Closer to the Heart but I figured Xanadu followed by And You and I followed by Edmund would lose people. Even though Edmund was a huge #1 hit a lot of people are unfamiliar with it. I hope you have a great weekend. Take care and stay safe. -Mark

[@pschroeter1]

I'm thrilled my favorite band YES made the list and your version was spot on. I remember going to concerts in the late 60s where Steve did it on an electric 12-string. I think over the decades they figure out how to mike the guitar, move on to piezo electric guitars, and then most recently he started using Line-6, 12-string guitar emulation.

[@afewdeer6627]

My introduction to the 12 string was Turn, Turn Turn by the Byrds. A bit earlier than these top ten (all of which are great) but that is the one I identify most with the 12 string guitar . Thank you for doing this video. A beautiful instrument.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey man. For sure. Most of my content has been 60s related. I recently did this one TOP 10 12 STRING SONGS OF 1965 kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4KXp6V-nsakY7M and I have videos about the Byrds and Beatles individually. Also, my comprehensive riff videos like this one 25 FAMOUS 12 STRING RIFFS kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnbXlppqm9aEY6c is very 1960s centered. I really appreciate you checking the video out. Please look at the links I sent you. I think you'll really enjoy them. Enjoy your Sunday, be safe, and take care. -Mark

[@zdunne]

Great list.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Zach. Thanks so much. Please watch again if you can. The channel is really struggling over the last two weeks. Share too if you have time. I really do appreciate the support. Have a great weekend. -Mark

[@Charles53412]

With so many Great 12 string songs to choose from the 70's. You did them justice with this pick Mark ! It pretty much summed up the genres and sounds of the 12 String from that era. Very pleased to see Gordan Lightfoot made your cut. What a phenomenal singer, song writer, 12 string guitarist ! Thanks Mark for all your time and effort to bring us good content !! Until the next video, Stay Safe and have a Great weekend !!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Charles. I really appreciate your comment. I've actually been thinking about doing a full cover of Wreck but I'd need to get a strong baritone to sing it. I'm a tenor with a very limited range and I couldn't do it justice. I took my time with this one and got a bit more detailed with the riffs than I normally do. I'm glad I did as a lot of viewers have commented about it. Thanks again for all of the support. I appreciate it so much. I hope you're having a great weekend. Take care and stay safe. -Mark

[@jimkelehan1366]

Excellent choices Mark. Like some of the others, Maggie May makes my list, but then, I’d have to drop something! Bummer, I can’t decide which one to drop! Keep up the excellent work. I look forward to your videos every week!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Jim. Thanks so much. I'm surprised at how many people mentioned Maggie May. That wouldn't have been the next one on my list. I would have put Horse with No Name and Wild Horses above it. I'm actually going to perform it this weekend at a gig. Thanks so much for all of the support. I really do appreciate it so much. Take care. -Mark

[@beornthebear.8220]

The sad thing about More Than A Feeling is that the singing was also exceptional. And yes, I'm old enough that I was working in a music store when this came out.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey BB. You mean sad because of the tragic end of Delps life? I recently watched the local news report where they interviewed a couple of his neighbors that had no idea that he was famous. Amazing vocals for sure. One other interesting thing I recently found out. The story about just about every record company passing is a fallacy. Right from Tom's mouth: he put "about 30" cassettes in an envelope and heard back from 8! The fact that ANY of the 30 didnt just throw the package away is a miracle. I bet the 8 that responded were the 8 that listened. And I believe 3 were interested. To me its quite the opposite if the myth. Anybody that heard it may not have wanted to sign them right away but they knew it was good! Have a great weekend. Mark

[@kaitlybb1474]

wish you were here was the first song I learned on my 12 string and i play it almost every time i pick up my guitar, i can never get enough of the song!!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey again Kaitlyn. Thanks again for watching and supporting the channel. I really do appreciate it. Please take care and have a nice weekend. Mark

[@DM-cm6nw]

Great selection of some 70’s classics! I really liked the video overlays where you play a fill to a song. I find these videos very inspirational to play some songs I have not played before in a while.

[@keithcherniet2884]

70’s music is my favorite, and the 12 string defined the sound of the best for me. Great songs!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Keith. Me too. I really glad you enjoyed the video and I appreciate your time and comment. I hope you're having a good weekend. Please take care and be well. -Mark

[@vincentacierto147]

I absolutely love the 12 string sound on guitar. I wouldn't mind having one myself to play

[@rossgill7462]

Thank you for this, Mark. I had that Yes album and would come home from classes, put it on and crank up the volume. One of the great bands of all time in my not so humble opinion.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Ross. For sure. As I mentioned in the video, my brother was a huge Rush fan. While I gravitated towards the Beatles and Clapton, he listened to a ton of Yes, especially The Yes Album and Fragile. I like Close to the Edge the best but I know the other two much better from hearing them 100s of times. I really appreciate all of the support. I hope you're having a great weekend. Take care. -Mark

[@sterlingmcvay2469]

I saw STYX so many times in Arkansas, they played the College Circuit, but they were Always FANTASIC!!! They always had a SHOW!!!

[@roklok9856]

Still my favorite video that you've done.

[@marklowther3228]

Thank you for these mini-lessons. I also appreciate the back-stories.

[@8MinuteAxe]

again, my humble thanks Mark. I love the history of rock n roll. Take care. Be well. Mark

[@woodman-mh2dl]

Well done, sir. The seventies was a target rich environment for the twelve string. Great choices. I always learn something watching your videos. Thanks for that.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Woodman. Thanks so much. I really appreciate it. Honestly, I like the research and the factoids even more than the playing. My original goal was to have a channel where I talk about classic rock but that wasn't what the YT gods had in store for me. Don't get me wrong, I'm very grateful for the success I've had. I know that for every channel with 100k subs there are millions with 100 subs. I try to remember that when things are trending down for the channel like they have lately. Anyway, I really do thank you for your time and support. Please take care and be well. -Mark

[@that_thing_I_do]

Over the hills and far away is where my heart wants to travel...nice ...really sweet.Hmmmm...Intetesting..the Vangoa sounds better than the Taylor.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Ben. You're right. New strings and a better mic on the Vangoa made a big difference. I just changed the strings on the Taylor this morning. Much better. I really appreciate the support. I hope you're having an awesome weekend. Take care and be well. -Mark

[@mentalcog2187]

Always wanted a 12 string. I remember playing my friends 12 string whenever I got the chance and played many of these songs! So very long ago this was, the 70s. You hit all my favorites including The Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald! Iconic phrasing and melody to me but none of friends were really into that song. Struck me odd back then. I'm a new subscriber but very happy I found your channel. By the way,.. your performances in these videos are excellent! Noticed you have a passion for the 12 string! Like I said, always wanted one but is what it is. Thanks for sharing!

[@jamesreardon6819]

All really great tunes from a great music era. Thanks very much!

[@eddyhoughton6542]

The Yes cover was amazing, I'm guessing the reason you don't do the whole song is for copyright? Shame. Good music should be shared and celebrated.

[@Harpmando]

I love the 12 String! I had a Fender Villager when I was young and want to get back into the 12 String. Thank you for making these videos.

[@jed1166]

My recommendation is to forget the decade… this could take you from Turn, Turn, Turn, to Free Fallin’ and Dead or Alive… great video… THNX!

[@andyguitar3805]

And you and I - absolutely fantastic playing!!!!

[@timlooney8185]

Agree. In the 70s the 12 string was heard everywhere. Not as much today unfortunately.

[@shadowghst7704]

Dude !! That was such a cool trip down memory lane… nice playing too! Thanks man!!

[@roberthudson9942]

I was very young in the 70's but they had some of the best music that we still go back to. Great video.

[@RickMahoney2013]

You are so right people do think of a 12 string guitar as something from the 60’s but carried over to the 70’s and I pray it will make its return in 2022

[@jasonvincent9864]

Great video - would never have left off Maggie May though!

[@8MinuteAxe]

thanks man. FYI, #11 was Wild Horses, #12 Horse with No Name. I also almost used Xanadu instead of Closer to the Heart (I even recorded it) but I didn't want to get too obscure. Talk soon. take care and thanks so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to support the channel. I really do appreciate it very much. -Mark

[@HahnJames]

Great video, here. Wow! The memories of that decade came flooding in. Becoming a teenager, Watergate, the fall of Saigon, the Bicentennial, polyester, Tommy, the wreck fo the Edmund Fitzgerald, high school graduationd and more. I had an uncle who was a retired Great Lakes freighter captain and knew the captain of the Fitzgerald. This is kind of macabre, but the crew is still down there on the ship, minus one (he was ejected from the ship and is lying on the lake bed) all nearly perfectly preserved due to the fact that the water at that depth rarely goes above freezing. At any reate, the 70s produced some legendary music.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey James. Your comment (which is awesome by the way) inspired me to do a deep dive on the history of the wreck and the ship. They even have a recording of the coast guard asking other ships to help out. Very sad. Other stuff that makes me think 70s: trans am with the T top and 18 wheelers. My brother loved trucks and had posters of 18 wheelers on his wall. He loved the song Convoy and the movie...with Kris Kristofferson. I was born in the 70s but I do remember them.....and I have the bad haircut to prove I was there! Thanks again for all of the support! It's appreciated SO MUCH. -Mark

[@HahnJames]

@@8MinuteAxe How could I forget Trans Ams? I had a friend who had a 1974 Trans Am with a 455 cu. in. engine. It had no external door handles. To get into the car, he had to insert his key in the door lock and turn it to rool down the window. He then opened the door with the internal door handle. I never thought that that system would deter a determined car thief.

[@choochinbriar2075]

Great list! Love to be entered into contest.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Choochin. You are entered my friend. Good luck. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I hope you're having a great weekend. Take care and be well. -Mark

[@dualactionsurgilator]

I can't understand why Henley has to be such an asshole about royalties. Not like he don't have plenty of money.

[@8MinuteAxe]

And the touring he's done over the past 30 years has put his net worth into the stratosphere! Royalties made him worth 30 million. Eagles pioneering the idea of the $500 concert ticket back in 94 made him worth 310 million! He was alive during the best period ever for working songwriters. He fully reaped the benefits of both systems! Thanks so much for checking out the video. I appreciate your time and comment. Please take care and be well. -Mark

[@davidmcauliffe8692]

My Sweet Lord by George Harrison and Give a Little Bit definitely would have made my list. Technically OTHAFA started with the 6 string with the first few bars and the 12 added made it sound huge. And I'm sure that America probably had other great 12 string songs, along with other Gordon Lightfoot songs. American Girl by Tom Petty?

[@8MinuteAxe]

I did a live cover of American Girl in one of my early videos AMERICAN GIRL LIVE kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYKxkJyKrcRmqM0. I really appreciate all of the support and great comments. Early Morning Rain by Gordo is a great one and yes, many America songs have the 12 string. :)

[@Birdman953]

Byrds “Mr Tambourine man” should have at least been on your list. I bought my 12 string because of that song in 1968. Still have it to this day.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Allen. Thanks so much for checking out the video. I really appreciate your time and comment. Mr T. Man is the most important 12 song of all time in my opinion. It finished #1 in this video I did a few weeks back TOP 10 12 STRING SONGS OF 1965 kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4KXp6V-nsakY7M, one of the first videos I ever made for the channel is an entire video on it THE RIFF THAT MADE THE 12-STRING FAMOUS kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJqtoZeFmqpobaM, and I play it in about 4 other videos. It doesn't qualify for this countdown as this is the best 12 string songs of the 70s and it came out in 1965. Check out those vids if/when you have time! What kind of 12 string do you have? I'm going to take a wild guess and say a guild (it seems like every guitar player I talk to who is older than me owns or has owned a Guild at one point. LOL). I hope you had a great weekend. Take care and stay safe. -Mark

[@Birdman953]

@@8MinuteAxe Thanks Mark. In 1968 I was in 10th grade at school. I worked at a steak house as a waiter after school to save for my guitar. Both my 6 string and 12 string are “Aria” guitars made in Japan. I still have both of these and a Washburn nylon. My electric is a Strat which I bought 5 years ago. My latest addition is the awesome new Spark amp which at 68 years old has got me going again! Rock on! 😎

[@8MinuteAxe]

I need to tell you about a remarkable coincidence. I've been planning Friday's video today and I've been thinking about doing a video on the Spark. I want to go as far as saying 'The Spark: Is it the Best Amp of All Time?'. My thinking is that an amps primary purpose should be to inspire to PLAY and to CREATE. The Spark has me playing my electric twice as much because of the convenience of having it on my desk. The backing tracks are great. The sounds are incredible. If you have time check out my EVH Grammys snub video. I play my five favorite VH riffs at the end. You won't believe how close on got the the sound on each using the Spark. I've been going back and forth about doing it this week and title but I think your comment has pushed me over the top! I remember the early 80s when Aria were one of the cheaper decent guitars. Now they are coveted as some of the best guitars to come out of Japan. My best friend had a beautiful Aria Les Paul that I used to gig with a lot. Great guitar. Thanks so much for the reply. -Mark

[@YankeePinstriper]

Awesome list!!! Full of classics! And the best part is that you flew under Henley's radar!! That takes skills 😎 A song you missed that is also a really good example of a 12 string played at it's full potential is Deja Vu by CSNY. But still, great list and great video, Mark!! Peace ✌🏼

[@8MinuteAxe]

Love Deja Vu. And I feel like I've been here before. I think Carry On may be a 12 too... So much to choose from in the 70s.

[@chriscalabrese6620]

First of all, you were lookin' sharp in that powder blue suit my friend. Secondly, love And You and I. Thanks for including that!

[@8MinuteAxe]

I even simulated the portamento keyboard part on the guitar. LOL

[@ninomalunhao3451]

I really enjoyed the content.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Nino. Thanks so much. I really appreciate your support. I hope you're having a great weekend. Take care and stay safe. -Mark

[@davidmcauliffe8692]

The 12 string seemed to be a bit of a gimmick that producers used in the 70s to give songs a bigger sound. And when they didn't have access to a 12 string they would use a 6 string in Nashville tuning, which is what I thought they used in Wild Horses.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey David. Wild Horses definitely has a Nashville tuned guitar on it. I believe there are three. Standard, 12, and Nashville. The Nashville and 12 are both in open G....I think. I'm pretty sure you've seen my cover of Wild Horses but here's the link (this is one of my best covers and the ONLY cover I've done on here that I actually mixed and mastered) kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6S2eIB_oLBpfc0. Thanks again! -Mark

[@malcolmbrewer]

Nice one Axe. You sure put a lot of work on these buddy.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Thanks Mal. I went the extra mile on this one with the guitar simulating the portamento keys on Yes and the guitar on Wreck. This one was more fun to make than some of the others. I really appreciate it. I hope you're well. Take care and have a great weekend. Mark

[@malcolmbrewer]

@@8MinuteAxe thanks Buddy...

[@davidivanyi8971]

Good selection I love this songs

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey David. Great to hear from you. I'm glad you liked it and I appreciate your time and comment. I hope you're having a great weekend. Take care and be well. -Mark

[@tomrwills]

I love the Force ghost for the Edmund Fitzgerald. I could listen to that all day.

[@8MinuteAxe]

It was my brother's favorite song growing up so it played over and over. It has a big place in my head and heart. Mark

[@davidmcauliffe8692]

How about a top ten list of songs that would have been improved with a 12 string?

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey David. That's an excellent idea. I've kind of toyed with that in the past CLASSIC ROCK RIFFS ON THE 12 STRING kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKC5fXeJaZqCgJI but your idea is a different spin. I'm going to start working it out. Thanks so much. Take care and be well. -Mark

[@andreasboose5611]

A Glass of Champagne from Sailor was a good 12-string Song too !@

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Andreas. That's a pretty deep cut. Somebody else mentioned it a few months back. It reminds me of the Bay City Rollers. Cool keyboard sound. Thanks so much for checking the video out. I really appreciate your time and support. Mark

[@amandadavidson6228]

Great video!

[@8MinuteAxe]

:)

[@skintslots]

Don Henley's spider senses have been tingled but he's not sure why!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Have you seen my video Don Henley vs Rick Beato? In the opening, I summarize all the spoofs I've done on him: he beats me up for 11 cents in one, I sell my soul to him at the crossroads in another, and I find a secret hidden message in dirty laundry in a third. They're in three separate videos but I tied them all together in the Beato one. I can send you the link if you're interested. Paul- Henley claimed my original 12 string video that got 300k views. I play 10 songs and only a snippet of HC and he didnt even share (that's what I usually get if it's just a riff and not a full cover). The video made him (et al) almost $2000. Hes worth $230 million. I'm worth $230. I could have used the money more than him. Lol. Have a great weekend guys, I appreciate your time! Mark

[@PhilipHawthorne]

Some tough choices Mark but I wouldn't argue with no's 1 and 2! The Yes tune brought back some memories for me of when I went to visit my kid sister who was studying at Manchester University. When I arrived she told me we're going to see Yes so we hopped on a bus and headed off to somewhere in the middle of nowhere where the band was performing in a huge indoor cattle market! They were just little dots in the distance but the gig was great anyway! I never realised so many great songs were played on a 12-string!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Phillip. What a great story. BY FAR the best part of doing this channel are all of the amazing stories viewers tell me. I'm getting the real history of music that you can't get in a book. A cattle farm. Unbelievable. And yes, this was hard to pare down to 10. I'm glad you enjoyed it and I really appreciate all of the support very much. Take care and stay safe. -Mark

[@jimbryant2157]

Another great video! Can hardly wait to get the tab! Thanks again!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Jim. The tabs are in your inbox. Let me know if you need help with anything. Mark

[@bobhughes9982]

mark I can listen to you play all night. another great video. I am a YES fan and was happy to hear that tune. stairway at the end playing that harley benton with your buddy was a real treat.

[@8MinuteAxe]

LOL. Thanks Bob. Band of 1. :)

[@FaustoGenovese]

All great songs! And real nice and suttel effects

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Fausto. Thanks so much. I tried to go the extra mile with these and I'm glad I did. A lot of people have appreciated it. Please enjoy the rest of your weekend and take care. -Mark

[@gillesserrigny6324]

To stay in the theme, it would have been interesting to use 70's twelve strings guitars. Guild of course, Martin or lbanez.. . The 12 strings Taylor has a very contemporary sound.

[@johnposega5319]

Seems like the 70s were prime-time for the 12 string

[@8MinuteAxe]

For sure John. This one was a lot of fun to make. Thanks so much again. -Mark

[@terryaustin5976]

Was ELP Lucky Man on a 12 string?

[@8MinuteAxe]

Sure was Terry. It's one of my fav songs but just two chords doesnt make for a great part. I do plenty of ELP in my videos. From the Beginning, still you turn me on, discuss their adaptation of Aarom Copeland. Father Christmas. I could do three top 10s from the 70s and still omit some classics. Thanks so much for checking it out. Take car and have a great weekend. Mark

[@alexhamilton4084]

I’m surprised you didn’t mention Ventura Highway by America.

[@samberry1000]

Bonus points for the song that shall not be named.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Sam. LOL. Thanks. Have you seen this video :DON HENLEY VS RICK BEATO: BLOCKERS AND THE FAIR USE BATTLE kzbin.info/www/bejne/raLceaV7oNBjbJY&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. I've spoofed Don in a lot of videos but in this one I compile them all in the first 2:30. If you haven't seen it, check it out. I guarantee you will be rolling on the floor. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and take care. -Mark

[@sterlingmcvay2469]

Do some Deep Listening to Early GENESIS. Some great 12-String in there...... , but Love what you're doing!!

[@michaelf.venezialemamt-bcl5843]

Genesis - The Cinema Show featured both an acoustic 12 string with an alternate tuning as well as an electric 12 string doing chugging rhythm guitar. You could also point to the beginning of Supper's Ready with some gorgeous interweaving 12-string acoustics. This is definitely a solid list though.

[@fasteddyuk]

Great list. Except Kiss. Kiss are terrible.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Ed. Funny story. I was in the process of making a follow up to this video and I recorded the 12 string part to Hard Luck Woman. After I finished I thought, I'm going to cut out When the Levee Breaks and The Song Remains the Same for this crap. I have to agree with you. Kiss was all marketing. Bob Ezrin managed to pull them together for one solid album (Destroyer). Besides that, they should be a footnote. Thanks for checking out the video. I appreciate your time and your comment. Hopefully, they don't sick the Kiss Army on us! Mark

[@christophunger3295]

Too much talking

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Christopher. I don't doubt it. I learned my lesson over the years. Now, any kind of countdown or list video has a very short (usually 45 seconds or less) lead and it's always at least 80% playing, usually more. Thanks for the constructive feedback and thanks for checking out the video. Take care. Mark

[@ReverbAndBeer]

Stairway was on a Harmony 12-string. And you left out Supertramp, who had many 12-string hits including Give a Little Bit. My first introduction to 12-string was Ten Years After, Alvin Lee on "I'd Love To Change The World", and the definitive 12-string player - no NOT Kottke - Pat Metheny's "New Chataqua" and "Group" albums.

[@w.rustylane5650]

Sir, I deleted the snide comment as you are correct. You did say the songs of the 70's. I sincerely apologize for saying what I did. It was thoughtless and I hope you will forgive me. I gave you a thumbs up as you are an excellent and talented guitar player. The Bon Jovi riff was excellent and I thought I was listening to Bon Jovi or "The Deadliest Catch" as they used that song for their TV program. Cheers from eastern TN

[@stanleykostrzewski7222]

A great list , 👌. Mine would have included "Tangerine".. Led Zeppelin, "Give a little bit"... Super tramp.

[@dh2970]

Mark, another fantastic 12 string vid, thanks!!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey DH. I really appreciate that. I'm glad you liked the video. I took my time and tried to pay attention to the detail on this one and I think it paid off. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and stay safe. -Mark

[@TonyBurke100]

I'll be turning 70 soon and have been playing since 1962 but I've only had two 12 stringers, one was an Ibanez acoustic the other a Rickenbacker 330 12 but as usual I should have kept both of them. Now that song by Matt Mofitt, Short note Short Note has inspired to get a 12 stringer.

[@JoYiSgUiTaR]

Great Video! I’d recommend checking out the music of artists like Ariel Camacho, Fuerza Regida, and Eslabon Armado, they use this type of guitar excellently

[@Raschi75]

Yes. And you and I Ahhhh.... Great...

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Again Ralf. It took me over 50 12 string videos to finally do Yes. I'm actually doing another Yes tune in this coming Fridays video. Again, take care and be well. Mark

[@MalclomHarper-by1zr]

Until I stupidly sold my Mitchell's 12-string because I was in a bind, I should have just suffered with the bind and just kept my guitar because I was learning a lot of stuff on that 12 string and the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald was one of the songs I was able to play and I sold the freaking guitar I'm kicking myself in the ass for it. everytime I hear that song I always get emotional when I listen to it can't help it

[@williamanderson4353]

Just found this set and subscribed, too bad I missed the free giveaway. But that’s life.

[@briannelms158]

Awesome list! Another great video Mark!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey brother. I really appreciate all of your support. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and I hope you're having a great weekend. Take care my friend. -Mark

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Hey great choice of songs. Is that a Harley Benton at 1:32? If so, did you mod it? Change pickups?