Boy Meets Girl - Waiting for a Star to Fall (Leppardized Guitar Cover)

I really like this song so I wanted to see what could be done by Leppardizing it. There's some cool clean guitar parts that I try and highlight but the rest is quite sparse as there's a lot of intricate chords being used. It was a fun challenge to try and find parts to hit certain notes. The Sax solo is great too and translating it to guitar opened my ears to certain notes I don't normally bend because of finger positions. But I did make sure to add some Phil right at the end :P . Hope you enjoy. :)
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#leppardized #waitingforastartofall #boymeetsgirl

[@bwm5150]

Tab available at my Patreon www.patreon.com/bwm5150 Or if you're looking for something more personal like a Skype lessons or custom content, leave me a message at [e-mail] Cheers!

[@jakenevin25]

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[@MrCarl5150]

Leppardized makes everything better...👍🎧🎸

[@dwightcorbett8889]

Absolutely.

[@benjimartinnc]

Agreed!

[@RJReda]

This is legit my new favorite guitar/music channel 🎸 🎶 🤘

[@chance_peterik]

Had this guy been around doing stuff like this in ‘87 I have no doubt that he would have been recognized for his ability to not only play, but come up with his own licks and renditions to these songs. He would have been recruited by Mutt Lange or someone from Mercury Records, Artista, Columbia, or Sony to help write some of the music for these bands and have helped arrange and even perform on songs. You have a gift, sir.

[@bwm5150]

Very very kind of you to say Chance! Thanks! :)

[@noahcasimirtiefenberg1581]

Oh I could not agree more... He doesn't play the guitar... He goes into symbiosis with it. Hence the soul in his sound

[@owenchapman971]

absolutely true! this guy does everything I love about rock guitar. I'm still hoping he does a tutorial for "Pamela" by Toto .... PLEASE 😄

[@richardfisher8460]

Not hate, as I do a similar thing, take an 80s or catchy song without guitar, and play along with my own embellishments. But without the songs/players existing in the first place, influencing my style I would be unable to do so. I am not currently doing anything that in years to come people will be referencing. That said he plays well in a style that I can appreciate. If I existed in the 80s I would probably be playing along with 60s songs with my own embellishments.. If you catch my drift.

[@drummingdanny84]

I feel like we're in '87-'88 right now every time this dude plays. I would love for him to be in my band...if I had one. 🤘🏾🎸

[@timojurvelin]

This song is the pinnacle of humanity. ❤️

[@firestrike9917]

I totally air guitared this and if you didn't you're a bunch of liars. This Rocked!!!

[@JamieLynnMorris]

I'm an 80's girl who already liked this song... but now I LOVE it. Rock On with Your Baaad Self!!! ★★★★★

[@jvidalw]

this is a really good pop song from back in the 80s and you did an amazing job "leppardizing" it! good job, man!

[@twist2723]

This is the most glorious thing I’ve heard all week

[@seanmurphy.]

Possibly the best channel on KZbin.

[@bwm5150]

Very kind Sean, thanks!

[@towjam2359]

Tasteful without being overpowering - really added to the arrangement. VERY nicely done!

[@garyhamilton7111]

I bet I'm not the only one pulling their "guitar Face" when the sax solo kicks in, go on look at yourself you know your doing it!!!! :) Brilliant love it

[@JacQuie1776]

I ❤️ this cover. Listening while I'm waiting for a star to fall.

[@zlinedavid]

A) This song rocks with the guitar. Well done. B) Never thought of it until now, but would love to see what a guitarist and a rock saxophonist like Big Man Clemons could have done as a duet. That could tear roofs off.

[@ricardotijerina886]

u r the Ultimate 80's song cover Guitarrist.

[@johntsiperau3131]

One of the most beautiful songs ever. Thank God for the 80s when life was just awesome ❤😊

[@malthus101]

Damn right.

[@lsmsp2009]

This is one of my favorite songs ever. Never get tired of it. Just makes you smile.

[@TheWoodlandGardener]

Agreed! Love it :)

[@davidpetty2315]

Amazing song agreed..

[@samuski36]

Never heard anyone else mimic the horns section with a guitar, Absolutely Fantastic job! :D

[@DrewPac5877]

Brilliant man. These Leppardized covers are so clever. You’re a hell of a guitar player dude. Really.

[@brianwood699]

I think Steve, Phil and Vinnie would be proud of your cover. Also, I love the quick shred @ 3:35.

[@mowieboy]

Another hidden gem. This whole album has a ton of great underlying guitar. One of the few albums I can honestly say every song is damn good. I like your take on it too. 🤙🏼

[@tigershoot]

Restless Dreamer played loud - what a great song on that album

[@JacQuie1776]

One of my favs leppardized. Love it !!!!!!

[@AntonioMartins-xe9cb]

The 80's at its best here. This one is tagged "most played" on my playlist for sure. And it's such a "bread 'n' butter" pop song, and I love it :) I never gave much credit to the guitars on this one but this leppardized cover of yours changed the whole thing and now I wanna give it a try on my guitar :) Congrats! Inspiring channel!

[@bwm5150]

Very kind, thank you!

[@stevec6965]

Don't tell my buddies but this is a guilty pleasure song.

[@robourhero]

Can't decide if this or Heaven is a Place on Earth is my fav Leppardized cover. This is so well done!

[@tigershoot]

It's close - both are fantastic covers with beautifully orchestrated guitar bits added. The part from 0130 in the Heaven cover is just genius. Such a pity that this guy wasn't on some of these original records!

[@tmb8807]

This is great. I love the idea of recreating stuff like this with more rock-oriented instrumentation while maintaining as much of the original vibe as possible. Everything you played was dynamically perfect.

[@mattdawg83686]

When I got the alert for this, I was like: Wait, WHAT? How?! This is spot on, and I can dig it!

I wish I could give a million likes. Man what a beautiful version you made!! I could spend hours listening !! You sent it very well!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@nightwish6388]

We must have been brothers in another life. Your taste in music 🎶 is awesome and your playing is at another level! Thank you for sharing your talents.

[@ExplosionDestroyer]

This song to me like Heaven Is A Place On Earth is 80s pop perfection and your cover is another one of my favorites off the channel. The guitar riffs are so tasteful and the solo is superb. especially the little guitar lick you added to the end of it. Overall, this cover is perfection as well. I wouldn’t change a note of it.

[@denisemay6807]

Sounds great! I always loved that song!

[@knglerxst]

This is awesome dude. Love this song. You're picking some great songs to Leppardize. I really like how you interpreted the sax solo.

[@AroundSun]

Wow changes the song completely

[@pauldavison2012]

Ben, yet another great rendition of another Mega song, I agree totally that Leppardising every song just makes it better, especially with your talented riffs.I am still trying like mad with my GT10 to get your lovely tone, I am 63 now, and hope to get there before I drop in to the big box, where I have asked to be buried with my MP3 Player with all my favourite tracks on it, with spare batteries, just in case I get back !!!!

[@karamellkungend2444]

This is one of my absolute favorite cover on KZbin 🤘

[@bwm5150]

John deere boi pleases you think so!

[@andyturner6921]

Keep rewatching your videos. Such great versions of brilliant songs. Top talent 👍

[@fernandes5986]

Nobody wouId remember this gem, but you. The Ieppard sound fits Iike a gIove.

[@down4life78]

I've ALWAYS loved this song, thank you so much for this cover! Awesomely done! See, this is EXACTLY WHY I'm a fan of yours. . .

[@williammeek7218]

You must have a old soul, that’s the only explanation.. I never heard this until I saw your video. Rock on Ben.

[@bwm5150]

This song used to be on tv a lot for typical 80s compilation adverts or channels. Always loved it.

[@dyeph104]

How can anyone dislike this cover? Heart melting cover... ☺️

[@Aelmal]

Man that version brought a big smile to my face! Awesome.

[@EphemeralProductions]

Indeed! Me too dear sir! :)

[@dwightcorbett8889]

I really like what you've done to it, bringing a rock edge into the song.

[@UTarcher72]

Nicely done and I approve the Leppardizing of all music! Approved!

[@CharliesMaidenCovers]

absolutely fantastically nailed the solo dude, i think im gonna learn it too just for fun

[@sexonsamillano2660]

Super clean guitar playing and sound. He makes it too easy🥺😳

[@vanceshepherd1618]

Hat's off, man! Always liked the song, because I love melodic stuff. You have given this one teeth, though! Cheers!

[@dougwebster1813]

Just beautiful! Sooo tasteful! The joy of this song is just infectious!

[@Bridging_the_Political_Divide]

You are a very talented dude. The way I see you create guitar content for piano parts is impressive. You're a serious talent man...

[@yoshitotamano]

A man, a guitar and talent. A pile of talent. That's what you need to turn a good but a little bit soulless song into masterpiece. Your touch elevates It rocket high to the level of classics like Hysteria (your version) and Stand Up (your version) Thanks again for providing the world with tour talent and letting us listen your music.

[@bwm5150]

Very kind, thank you! A lot of what I do can only be enabled by great songs such us this which have the right instrumentation, harmony and production that allow me to add little embellishes here and there.

[@davidthompson3136]

Dropped in to enjoy this again! It is like putting on a well fitted suit ...... it just feels so damned good! Really nice job on this classic track. 👍😎🎸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇳🇿🍺🍺

[@chrisronin4421]

Dude I swear, you nail every song you do, love watching your playing, you’re a true inspiration!!! Keep it up!!

[@davidthompson3136]

Another listening to this video, another smile! You have a great gift, Ben; must be very proud to watch these clips back. Cheers. Hope ‘22 is safe and great! 👍😎🇳🇿🍺🍺✨✨✨🎸

[@ryanbates8816]

Class!!!

[@Alan1978M]

You should do a “Leppardized” version of Tina Turner’s “Simply The Best” Id love to hear your take on the saxophone solo

[@jvidalw]

good idea!

[@nothing1more487]

This puts a smile to my face

[@jeffwangsgaard8542]

Nice!! Well done “Leppardizing” it! I’d forgotten all about this song until right now. Big radio hit. Keep up the great work!

[@AliyaTebawi]

Awesome. Those Leppard riffs are kick ass!

[@dwojcik1000]

Cripes, that's how I always pictured playing that song in my head. Awesome job.

[@sumitd500]

True Blue Rock Sound Bro...Very well done!🎼🥇✅

[@susane8]

can't stop listening to this. i come here everyday. love this song and the cover is sickk! im from india btw.

[@bwm5150]

Thanks from Scotland!

[@susane8]

@@bwm5150 have any idea where shannon is rn? ive searched the net she's like disappeared?

[@bwm5150]

Susan Emmanuel no idea

[@susane8]

Still watching in 2023. Make more videos!

[@St3rmTig3r]

That was awesome! Thank you! I Really enjoyed your performance.

[@Alan1978M]

One of my 80s songs!

[@lsmsp2009]

This is just awesome man! I can’t stop listening to it.

[@scars47]

I still listen to this song

[@user-jv7ii8wx4q]

Here in Athenry Galway Ireland loving this....gonna replicate this ...🤟🤟 love it

[@me-bk9er]

Leppardize Mike and the Mechanics, "all I need is a miracle"

[@tigershoot]

Such a timeless classic written by two very talented writers. Another great piece of guitarwork - keep them coming! Thanks.

[@gisellem.sugranes8952]

Love the way you played the sax solos in your guitar! Felt it in my heart! ❤

[@znelson32]

I love everything about this!

[@charlesbeck2093]

Really amazing! You are so talented. I really enjoy listening to you play.

[@RussCottier]

This is incredible... you god-like genius!

[@adamwarlock5286]

It's like Neal Schon on steroids. Incredible interpretation.❤😄😄

[@PrimeRed]

This is amazing. I must have more Leppardized guitar covers!!

[@sunshinecoolwater3960]

Love this! Ben, can you "Leppardize" more songs. Would like to see your take on so many songs that I can't list them all. Love your channel!

[@heflob23]

He didn’t have to go that hard. But he did. He did that for us

[@niallmcentee9400]

Didn't think this could work but it does, brilliantly. We'll done again

[@jumpskirt]

This is awesome. I don't know how... but I first heard this song two months ago (Tom Bukovac's channel) and was blown away by the song, hooks, complexity, etc. This is a super-cool arrangement. Thanks!

[@dyeph104]

This is what im looking for man.. One of my All time favorite boy meets girl.. Nice job dude!! 👍👏👏

[@hyutyub]

I have probably commented ... but what the hell..amazing Leppardized version !Love every second of it.

[@SonnySoltero]

You should make a full band collab cover of this song. I'm sure there are many talented musicians out there, who would be happy to contribute something better than the original cheesy backing track. Fully leppardized!

[@bwm5150]

Good idea, but I must defend the song and say that I don't think the backing track is cheesy.

[@Abuelo9]

The Leppardizer strikes again

[@garyglass7406]

I love these. Leppard makes everything better.

[@zoethefrenchgirl2996]

I'm loving this! Bravo!!

[@arthurdrolet3693]

Nailed the solo! I really like how you make these types of songs something I don't mind hearing now. Great job and keep it up.

[@ryanr2949]

This song makes me think of 1990 Lyle Alzado, the NES, and New Kids On The Block.

[@rh-oy5uw]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ man really you have a great talent.. love you. Awesome & this is amazing

[@SideSwipeGTA]

Holy shit. This is awesome.

[@renc2002]

I hear your name whispered on the wind It's a sound that makes me cry I hear a song blow again and again Through my mind and I don't know why I wish I didn't feel so strong about you Like happiness and love revolve around you Trying to catch your heart Is like trying to catch a star So many people love you, baby That must be what you are [Pre-Chorus] Waiting for a star to fall And carry your heart into my arms That's where you belong In my arms Baby, yeah Waiting for a star to fall And carry your heart into my arms That's where you belong In my arms Baby, yeah [Verse 2] I've learn to feel what I cannot see But with you, I lose that vision I don't know how to dream your dream So I'm all caught up in the superstition I want to reach out and pull you to me Who says I should let a wild one go free [Pre-Chorus] Trying to catch your heart Is like trying to catch a star But I can't love you this much, baby And love you from this far [Chorus] Waiting for a star to fall And carry your heart into my arms That's where you belong In my arms Baby, yeah Waiting for a star to fall And carry your heart into my arms That's where you belong In my arms Baby, yeah [Bridge] Waiting (however long) I don't like waiting (I'll wait for you) It's so hard waiting (Don't be too long) Seems like waiting Makes me love you even more [Chorus] Waiting for a star to fall And carry your heart into my arms That's where you belong In my arms Baby, yeah Waiting for a star to fall And carry your heart into my arms That's where you belong In my arms Baby, yeah

[@paulwong6044]

My friend, I treasure your contribution, thanks !

[@bwm5150]

Thanks Paul!

[@davidthompson3136]

Right on the mark! Great song that I have been re-visiting over the last few days and just found your guitar clips on YT. Brilliant interpretation! Just what I wanted, to go and practice on my trusty Strat .............. I subscribed off this posting. Very nice work. Thanks from New Zealand 👍😎🎸🎹🎷🎼

[@bwm5150]

Thanks from Scotland!

[@patrickpaolicelli8808]

I love the way you leppardize these 80s 90s pop songs. Love your style bro!

[@mermaidinamanhole5796]

Wow so clean. I can feel the 80's vibe. I'm gonna share this with my band mates. Good job man!

[@danfong2847]

This so good I'm speechless! I thought Superbowl evening couldn't get any better, but with this blasting out my speakers it has! Absolutely top, top drawer dude! 🚀

[@eaglechildkeys]

Excellent! One of my favourite bands too! Thanks for share man! :)

[@baddieb1703]

The first time I heard this was on the movie “Three Men and a little lady” I was in awe of it. this was the second time it knocked me on my ass. It was even better Leppardized. I used to be the Bassist and Lead Vocalist Of my band in high school and I was learning lead guitar until I crushed my ring finger a couple of years ago. I have recently started dabbling in random covers of songs to try to relearn the chords to a few. This is one I’d like to be able to play again.

[@knytrk]

Wow that is awesome!!! Now that was just all around freakin cool! Loved it!!

[@federicomaddaloni1751]

You nailed it! Great job man, keep Lepprdize!!! Greetings from Italy 🤘🏻

[@nickp7527]

Great cover! Haven’t heard that song in a long time

[@tiangvincent6883]

I like ur version, better than the original!

[@user-xi1cv4nr4d]

Dude this is seriously great!!!

[@bamberwell007]

That is absolutely stunning!