Betcha By Golly, Wow (The Stylistics)

"Betcha By Golly, Wow"
Music and Words by Thom Bell and Linda Creed
The Stylistics
If you know one thing about me, you know I love me the slow jams and the sweet Philly soul. (Or is that two things?)
My arrangement. Learned by ear. I have nothing written down.
Taylor NS54-ce, hybrid classical
Standard tuning
D'addario Pro Arte normal tension nylon strings

[@beauchampy]

For Chrismas this year, all I want is one more song. Miss you magic internet man.

[@veeshead]

Still great after all these years.

[@Celtokee]

Thank you, troubleclef, for devoting a piece of your life to bring us interpretations that break all the rules.

[@ironmonger100]

A superb song, and your arrangement and performance of it are off the scale Tony, just beautiful, bravo.

[@donnythompson408]

Beautiful. And so expressive. Classic Philly Soul. Instantly takes me back to ‘73. Thank you. 🙏

[@bellyhead67]

I used to come to this channel just for the occaisional old genesis song. But this vid has convinced me that I'm going to get around to watching everything he's put out. This is one of the most beautiful songs ever, rendered masterfully.

[@Kingmdm]

That was great and felt good. In a just world you would be wealthy just by playing this live at weddings. Beautiful!!!

[@SusanRandt]

That was wonderful.

[@dobrodave123]

It's always a good day when Tony posts something new. He never disappoints ! Thanks man !!

[@troubleclef]

thanks, Dave.

[@MichaelBuieFilms]

Beautiful

[@Maranata73]

What a wonderful arrangement of a great song. Thom Bell was an amazing songwriter and musician. Thank you.

[@troubleclef]

thanks, Marc. Yup, Thom Bell: genius

[@Maranata73]

Thanks. Yeah he's awesome.

[@janinesenatore3870]

Your rendition of this gorgeous song just gets to me, pulls at my heart, tosses back into my past, fills me with some kind of longing. Always wishing you the best.

[@arnimcozier8459]

Fantastic performance. Ear opening

[@NickolasFuse]

looks like it took it out of you. But flawless and fiercely romantic. Good Show!

[@musicbymark]

VERY nice troubleclef! Wish there were videos of Linda Creed playing and singing this and other songs of hers.

[@shopw8oomuch]

I can't stop listening to this, it's beautiful.

[@mrmike2121i]

Can't stop watching this. Its superb.

[@ironmonger100]

Stunning, Tony, bravo.

[@josephgiustiniani2834]

The best version of this song on guitar I have heard. You nailed this down to the mood of the of the song …...great job...

[@Neenertrucker]

Just beautiful Tony, one of those tunes that just makes you stop whatever you are doing, and, just listen. Bravo !!!!!

[@troubleclef]

glad you liked it. thanks

[@jimbradley5926]

So beautiful. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@datruth-izoutthere3949]

Yes sir!!! That's how you play a guitar!!!!

[@troubleclef]

I appreciate it. Thanks, Jeremiah.

[@Alan-zi2rs]

Beautifully played 👍🎸🎶🎶🇬🇧

[@joemonroe8896]

I wonder just how many people truly understand the level of difficulty and skill required to play this. The rapid chord transitions in this song all done while maintaining the clear melody line and timing...as a player let me say this is extremely difficult to achieve even with decades of playing. Much respect to you and thank you for posting such impressive videos. You guitar skills are an ongoing inspiration to me. Terrific song choice as well.

[@troubleclef]

Thanks, Joe!

[@katsukiichimura7507]

Awesome, simply beautiful!

[@robbiefrantz8170]

Breathtakingly beautiful!

[@stephanietravis4215]

Simply beautiful

[@la196]

Ha, just simply gorgeous! You must be from another planet with such a beautiful arrangement :)

[@martynridley3671]

You had my ear with 'Maybe I'm Amazed', but this was superb, beautiful!

[@probinsyano7954]

Love it, beautiful…

[@MrMjp58]

I vividly recall listening to this on the radio - before I set off for school c.summer '72. That was a golden music period as I recall. This piece made a real impression. Beautifully played here.

[@51jake51]

thanks for sharing, enjoyed it very much

[@RobbiesVideoArchives]

I sure hope Thom Bell has heard this. It's unbelievably true to his genius.

[@donnamwilliams5492]

Absolutely amazing!! 💯%

[@rivkaandmosheraz3255]

both beauty and feel. Bravo.

[@UncleJams]

I've always loved this song. You play it wonderfully well. Thank you. This is the only record I took with me in when I went to join a rock band in Glasgow, Scotland in 1973. They thought I was mad. It's still gorgeous

[@cachemist4149]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

[@Luxinteriorcavatappi]

so beautiful and sweet. Bravo!

[@carmeloros5]

Very nice, wonderful tune.

[@robertomighty4562]

Lovely arrangement and performance!

[@guitargalsings]

Hi Tony....always a joy to stop by hear your masterful and heartfelt playing. This is beautiful.

[@troubleclef]

Ah, thanks so much Janie. Happy New Year.

[@guitargalsings]

troubleclef Happy New Year to you too! Looking forward to more of your brilliant guitar playing in 2015!

[@westrokker]

Beautiful rendition

[@ElmerHH]

Really nice Sir. note for note it's just nice. Russell says that is favorite tune of The Stylistics

[@fieldagent59isintheforest32]

Always have enjoyed your Genesis related performances... glad you chose this one, .. the Stylistics, most beautiful music of the 70's

[@forsytherob]

Brilliant, as ever!

[@eagledad62]

T, you are STILL my favorite youtuber on acoustic guitar man! I don't even play anymore. I had to have heart bypass surgery in October 2010 and haven't been able to get my groove thang to work ever since. My chops are all gone along with my callouses. Trying to play anything now is very frustrating and painful. I have made several attempts to get back into it with my classical guitar with the nylon strings (thinking it would be less painful for building my callouses back up), but I usually end-up annoyed with myself for not being able to get my brain to hook-up with my hands. I have even forgotten my original youtube login and so I am unable to access my SilverHamer account anymore. Yea, I'm a mess. LOL! Still loving your tunes, baby! This one made for a very nice stroll down memory lane! Thank you!

[@smorgasbordtv4092]

Wow amazing playing.

[@RicardoBarreto19]

Perfect! Great!

[@ladybalor5261]

Your playing is absolutely beautiful...I could just relax and listen to your music for hours...and I have a few times ;) thank you for sharing this

[@robinlondrow9263]

That was beautiful, Thank you.

[@omnirath]

Wonderful !

[@westrokker]

Beautiful

[@southernmonkey64]

Wonderful.. Thank you for sharing your talent with the Mortals!

[@tompetraitis6069]

I'd always had trouble getting past these lyrics, so it's with some surprise that I suddenly love this song. Thanks!

[@soulvaccination8679]

So class is not dead...Just beautiful.Brought up some feelings in me that I thought were long gone in this vicious world...Thank you very much for this life saver.Stylistics were one of if not my favorite groups..Delphonics also

[@tamaramorton8812]

That was really pretty. Thank you, “trouble”clef 😄

[@WysteriaGuitar]

Golly wow that was fantastic!

[@artbyshan]

Awesome as always. Your talent is inspiring.

[@joelyman2020]

So beautiful well done sir 💖

[@russvinson8473]

Beautiful

[@andyquinn1125]

Absolutely love your taste in music.

[@andyquinn1125]

Beautiful, heartfelt, pure. Thanks.

[@johnclarke8773]

Tony. A1 love it .

[@crossingforward]

You're a true guitar hero

[@davidpowell8986]

Beautiful. Well done sir.

[@westrokker]

Excellent as always

[@garyshaw9511]

Beautiful !

[@Bre_travels]

Beautiful! I love it!

[@hilleryprice]

Beautiful...

[@samsixkiller3278]

Love it.

[@ElaineCicconi]

Fantastic !!

[@vernonbrooks6890]

Excellent!

[@gnukev]

Stunning!

[@alanpereira2629]

I always come back to hear it again... beautiful.

[@TheAslterp]

again you play music that has touched my life and soul......there was a time when I was emersed in soul music and The Stylistics were my FAV group!! Thank you for all the beauty of your music!

[@troubleclef]

thanks, Tari!

[@dalee633]

Wow Wonderful job

[@HesDeadJim2]

Thank you for this one. One of my favorite tunes and favorite groups growing up in the 70's.

[@terry2512]

Awesome! !!

[@jeffrilauren3086]

Beautiful!!!

[@Celtokee]

Extraordinary.

[@Celtokee]

I made the above comment 6 years ago. Tonight this ingenious rendition is even more marvelous to me.

[@lucianamachado5841]

I love this song. It's so sweet, so nice, so beautiful.

[@travishunterbrown]

I LOVE THIS!!!!

[@glennfwilliams]

Beautiful arrangement

[@st-nz2ff]

Very very good.

[@CarolyneMas]

Lovely.

[@pookiecatblue]

Thank you for giving this song some much-deserved attention...and doing it so beautifully.

[@troubleclef]

thanks for all the comments!

[@SteveReevesvlogs]

Very nice arrangement.

[@gcgx]

Can't stop listening to this, thank you

[@davidmesgna7704]

amazing arrangement

[@TANAYANDMARK]

Fantastic man! Keep up the great work.

[@TheGracemilan]

Loved this!

[@ldmmusic58]

Excellent!

[@oliviasoares9463]

Awsome! You are amazing

[@apodrum55]

Thank you Tony, this music makes world better...

[@kazumarugou]

You are an authority !!

[@bunkymarkert4395]

Superb.

Just awesome! Congrats

[@vaniapascoalmoreiradacosta3203]

Amo essa música!! Ficou lindo esse arranjo!!! Vou escutar milhões de vezes. Kkk

[@t.h.timstock747]

you have made my day !!!

[@kikon88]

This is so beautiful!!! I have so much respect for your guitar performing!!! A real talented musician

[@Nh-oe3gp]

Blue ribbon winner right there