Chordplay - The Chords Of Nazareth

[@cato451]

Hair Of The Dog is one of the great riffs of all time.

[@guitarziz3994]

Manny Charlton didn't like shredding. He was more concerned about the content, structure, and melody. That philosophy for his music made the material what it was. One had to stop, because his writing was charismatic, it pulled you in and took you for a melodic ride through the Nazareth's material.

[@zephead2002]

Nazareth was one of the first Rock Bands I saw back in mid 70's,... Joe Perry Project opened for them in Saginaw, Michigan. They were soooooo damned good. I got the 'Snaz Album and wore the grooves off that LP. Thanks for the great lesson and trip down memory lane, great video Dave.

[@ronbaker8383]

Everybody opened for Nazareth even metallica kiss opened for Nazareth in 74

[@easter_sunday]

I really like the older music not per se because of the arrangements or the performances, but the sound itself. Yes, guitarists had effects, but the meat and potatoes on tone was using the controls and riding the edge of breakup. I’m starting to look at that style of electric playing as a specific style of its own. Thanks for some meat and potatoes Sensei Dave! 🎸

[@kbelbeisi]

Nazareth definitely deserve another episode (or two). My favorite album of theirs is No Mean City. Great album cover. Great songs.

[@geemac7267]

I wore that cassette out when I was a kid! LOL

[@rookieg]

Thank you thank you thank you. As a kid I used to think these licks sounded impossible.

[@j1shot2]

I saw Nazareth in '84 when their light was starting to wane maybe? The venue was poorly attended so Dan called everyone regardless from where they were seated down to the front of the stage bypassing security. He said that because so few of his closest friends came out to see them that night that we were going to party and party we did. It made for a more intimate gathering as we were all so close to the band and they played their asses off. I was in awe of Manny and the band as a whole just rocked out. The venue capacity was about 2500 and maybe only 200 turned out. It made for a great night

[@guitarfool3881]

I was 14 in 1977 and purchased Expect No Mercy (album) . Absolutely loved it ! Gone Dead Train , Shot Me Down , Place In Your Heart had a lot of airplay In Socal In those days (KMET) . R.I.P Manny / Dan and Darrell . Thank You

[@esteban1487]

Listened to a lot of Nazareth in the late 1970s in high school.

[@matsnilson7727]

Hair of the Dog is such a classic album - one of the greatest of all time IMHO. I just love everything about it. I used to own No Jive back around its release, but for some reason I couldn't quite get into it. I'm guessing it's one of those misunderstood (by me at least) albums that deserve a second chance after all these years. 🙂

[@uncleremus5046]

That Paul is sounding great 🍺’ski!🤘

[@Sniper_Cat_71]

Man, it's funny, I've listened to Nazareth since the 80s but only now in this video do I hear hints of Judas Priest, Megadeth and Van Halen buried in these riffs. Interesting, thanks David!

[@thommyers3080]

Well put !!! Way more influential than they get credit .

[@voronOsphere]

Luvin' the 70ish-ness, David! Thanks!!!!

[@thommyers3080]

David you're killing it once with another lesson of a definite fave Band and Changing Times oh yeah so heavy for the 1975. Thanks again

[@christianneumann7608]

Many thanks David, great lesson! Nazareth are my heros since the beginning of the 70ies, when I started playing guitar. I saw them once in Berlin with Zal Cleminson on guitar from Alex Harvey also playing Faith Healer.

[@Tipp_Of_The_Mitt]

In 1996 Nazareth played at our county fair in Northern Michigan where they had a local band open for them.

[@franksantos7163]

Man you must read minds. I have been on a major Nazareth binge

[@nunestunes]

I know he didn't play long in Nazareth but a three for all of Zal Clemison would be awesome, he was killer in the Sensational Alex Harvey band

[@johnstevens282]

The Wilson sisters said, they borrowed ( stole ), the intro riff from, This Flight Tonight - They used it on Barracuda

[@esteban1487]

Now you're messing with....love hurts!

[@Nazman06]

Nazareth gets overlooked..HOD, No Mean City, Rampant, Loud and Proud, Razamanaz and Playn The Game kicked ass

[@NoLegalPlunder]

I love these deep dives. Nazareth deserve nothing less. The song Witchdoctor Woman, which is the first song on their first album, is incredibly heavy.

[@MT-or7lv]

Nazareth is awesome. Thanks for the lesson.

[@SBDavin]

With 25 albums out there, no doubt there are a lot of lesser known favorites of their fans. One of favorites was "May the Sunshine" off the album "No Mean City." Guessing this band may deserve a future video from you, Dave. Thanks!

[@libertywormfarm3819]

The opening double stop riff is killer

[@billtaylorsmith1]

I knew all the guys pretty well, they used to be called The Change and they opened for us in the Kinema Ballroom Dunfermline Scotland.

[@tonychavez1733]

I got to see them back around 74..... I don't remember a thing except for the fact they were really good. Please don't ask any questions... 😊

[@glentodd6064]

THANKS BRO

[@tony69em]

Those are some really great riffs. Thank you for introducing me to these. I'm definitely going to check em out.

[@frankiedonofrio5438]

Was hoping for this one!!!

[@johnmorgan4921]

That was great!

[@mikedegarmo3203]

WOW, I have never really heard of these guys, but it's just 1 KILLER RIFF AFTER ANOTHER!!!!!!

[@atlantaguitar9689]

Great job! Nazareth was great. I remember Nancy Wilson saying that Manny Charlton was a tad miffed at Heart being "inspired" by the gallop in Nazareth's cover of This Flight Tonight - which Heart repurposed and sped up for Barracuda. I don't think it was a major thing more of a point of tiriva but This Flight Tonight definitely had the gallop down.

[@TreatzTMA]

Great work sir!! I have a lot of affection for this band. Classic 70’s rock featuring an all time great singer (he had to be an influence on Brian Johnson). First band I saw live (Oct ‘83, opening for Sabbath in Ottawa, Born Again tour). Still have memories of the band rocking that slide on the low E from G to C in “This Flight Tonight”. Thanks for the heads up on other albums. 😀👍

[@wilddjango]

Nazareth was the first live concert i went, the rampant tour, Amsterdam I think 1973, i was 14 years old and loud as hell! Front row just 5 Meters away from Manny, my favorite Songs, jet lag, glad youve gone, great Album!

[@scbunn]

Kentucky Fried Blues is probably my favorite Nazareth tune

[@seerstone8982]

Got the hamburger...yeah that's right!

[@larsdahl6594]

I've seen Nazareth live twice. Once in ca 1974 (huge crowd, thousands), and than, again, ca 1994 (tiny crowd, < 200, but all original members). We ran into Manny on the street a couple of hours before the show when he went to McDonald's to get a burger himself (no roadies running errands). The '74 show was most awesome. In '94 they seemed quite uninspired. Nevertheless, their greatness & influence on later generations can not be overemphasized!

[@klausfritsch4350]

I love their German version of Morning Dew..... 🙂 It always cracks me up.

[@RF944]

I saw Nazareth in 81, I believe (a little hazy back then) Frank Marino was on the bill, but didn't show up. Nazareth put on a hell of a show, I wasn't expecting that at all. Definitely a top ten concert for me.

[@ojaisherpa]

Now that’s aLes Paul🔥🔥🔥

[@andyholmes9485]

Love your content and style. Thanks for these.

[@randylocke3776]

YESSS, NAZARETH🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@BradRocker]

Time for a RAMJAM

[@allang9912]

Manny Charlton is my favorite,Telegram is my favorite song do more content on them made my night watching this!!!!!

[@northernmonkey8652]

That opening riff is frikkin cool 🤟

[@andrewmiller2868]

Has anybody suggested a episode from a Welsh rock band from the 70's called BUDGIE? They've been cited as a big influence from several big name bands. I'd love to see something from them David because I thought their first four albums Budgie, Squwak, Never Turn Your Back On A Friend, In For The Kill and Bandolier were awesome with the original guitarist Tony Bourge.

[@atlantaguitar9689]

Budgie was a very solid band - Metallica, well at least Lars, has namechecked Budgie. You can tell they were inspired by the arrangements.

[@teriakamoto]

It makes sense that Axel Rose would want that Nazareth Vibe, and it really hits the nail on the head hearing that.I like and play many genres of Guitar, but love Classic Rock Staples. Great Stuff. Thanks for sharing. What year is your black Standard ? \m/-

[@artartie3419]

you play so well keep rocket....

[@anticleiaquinngarcia67196]

Yeah ! Love the fact you're covering Manny Charltons guitar chords and some of his technique. He along with other unsong heroes of the Hard Rock genre which go underappreciated because they either chart low on the billboards or didn't chart at all, didn't sell many copies of their album so the record company releases them you can bet once that happens a lot of them get discouraged and just quit. Some have forged on despite the many trappings & pitfalls making maybe two or more albums then disappear some even Manage to eke out a living. Here's a short list of who should have their chords examined. Dave Hill of Slade Andy Scott Sweet, John Ducann Atomic Rooster, Jim McCarty Cactus, Zal Cleminson Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Mick Ralphs Mott the Hoople/Bad Company, Ray Majors Hackensack/Mott. Larry Reinhardt Iron Butterfly/Captain Beyond. There's just so many more. Anyway I hope this gives you if anything some food for thought.

[@Nazman06]

I met Manny in Dallas. we had sushi together a few times

[@theloaner4378]

Great stuff, How bout some Alvin Lee Chordplay ?

[@bobhill102]

Loved Telegram 👍

[@Bequeefed]

Great episode Dave, Manny had a style all of his own Another legend that sadly passed away this past week is Tim Aymar, do you think you could cover some of his work with control denied, and pharaoh amongst others 👍

[@michaellynch4699]

Nice one! I only listen to there 70s albums but will check out "No Jive" cheers!

[@tammymiller506]

great live band

[@markrobinson8410]

Heart covered love hurts

[@daggergblue]

Unsure if computer froze, or the beginning of a Dave Brewster video....

[@seerstone8982]

Dan McCafferty used a voice box on "Fat Man" in 71 long before Frampton made it popular.

[@henrymrowicki7004]

Great lesson, thanks for going deep. I don't know if you listen to King Buffalo, Sean McVay writes some great music. Check them out, and thanks again.

[@vinnypalma768]

Gotta make a t shirt that says “something like that” with your face on it

[@IIIElijah]

One of The Hidden Keys of Knowledge indicates becoming old and fat a punishment to the keepers of Eden, after the fall.

[@denmar355]

Nazareth was the American AC/DC before we got to hear AC/DC.

[@dunkeld2001]

except that they were (are) Scottish... I grew up with them (literally) - my friend Lee is the drummer now....

[@thomasz4981]

Beggars Day

[@usaSAVAGE]

Thank you for highlighting Manny, I remember mentioning him to you that you should not to long ago in one of your video's. He definitely deserves it! 👍 High school memories for my friends and i. There is a lot of great B side music to their albums.

[@RonBasti-zi8mx]

Excellent

[@ronbaker8383]

Carl sentence the vocalist of Nazareth now they have recorded 2 albums with him. Pete Agnew is only original member left. His son lee Agnew on drums

[@ronbaker8383]

Jimmy came in the band 1996 billy was fired after recording move me album

[@ronbaker8383]

Dude 3 original members are gone Darrell sweet passed in 1999