Chordplay - The Chords Of Whitesnake (1978-1984)

[@davevanepp5087]

This is my favorite period from them. I saw them the first time in 1980 and every song blew me away as I had not heard any of their records yet.

[@ernestturner915]

The old Whitesnake with Bernie Marsden and Mick Moody was outstanding..Live In The Heart Of The City was my favorite hands down..

[@misterknightowlandco]

This era of Whitesnake is one of my fav bands ever and Bernie Marsdenis one of my favorite guitarists. Thanks for the lesson!

[@kevinswift1036]

Bernie Marsden!!

[@j1shot2]

The Moody/Marsden era was by far the most interesting time for the band. Jon Lord was also a longtime band member with Ian Paice appearing for a period as well before moving on to play with Gary Moore a lifelong friend of Bernie's. Neil Murray had things covered on bass and if you listen carefully his playing is amazing and plays to the song while displaying his ability. Unfortunately Bernie, Ian and Neil had left by the time I got to see the band on the '82 Saints & Sinners tour and had been replaced by Mel Galley, Cozy Powell and Colin Hodgkinson. Having not heard of Mel or Colin before I was a little disappointed on the night. Seeing Cozy and Jon in full flight made up for it. Later learning about Mel and his career and friendship with Glenn Hughes and seeing him again on the later Slide It In tour earned him a place in my heart. His subsequent accident which hindered his playing and his drive to continue is inspirational. For me this was the best time for the band. The history of all of these players connected in some way through Deep Purple, Paice Ashton Lord, Trapeze and the camaraderie was what made it special. They were friends through friends long before social media. They knew someone who knew someone and that bond showed on stage and was genuine. Their performances were just a group of guys enjoying what they were so lucky to be doing. Don't get me wrong I love john Sykes. He is an amazing musician. Let's be honest if there wasn't a Whitesnake performing the songs off of the '87 album and John had recorded them solo or with Blue Murder we would still be talking about those songs today. The fact that the record label went with the higher profile vehicle just clarifies that they are more interested in money than in talent. Doug Aldrich another great player but the homogenized sound of what people perceive to be rock is prevalent in Whitesnake today. In the early days the music had soul, a heartbeat, a dynamic which is lost on modern ears. The players themselves put their all into what they did because it was that or go hungry. Their hunger for success was what drove them. Today Coverdale is considered rock royalty so what else is there for him to achieve. Therefore the reason why his last offering is not memorable in my opinion but then again I am way past my formative years.

[@belotface]

I'm a 60 y.o. guitar player. First started after I saw EVH at a party before their 1st album. I just love your videos and feel like we would of hung out. Great Job!

[@wakinginfinity]

Great to hear these old riffs. Simple but powerful!

[@35rocker]

Early Whitesnake was awesome. Played all those songs a number of years ago when I was in a Whitesnake tribute band. Great job as always David 🤘👍

[@dougsie8791]

How is it that Late Night Lessons is at 58.6k subs? This is a million+ channel in my opinion. I've learned soooo much here and I'm thankful as hell for it. Thanks Dave and please keep the great videos coming man.

[@robertphelps1574]

Love the early Whitesnake I was lucky I got to know Bernie Marsden quite well when I worked at the national theatre in London and he did played the music in two plays

[@mattbirtwistle6188]

I’ve spoken with him about his time at the National and he absolutely loved it!

[@robertphelps1574]

@@mattbirtwistle6188 I gave him a book about Cream and a few days later he gave me a promotional copy of in concert and studio out takes signed by him with N.T August 2001

[@mattbirtwistle6188]

@@robertphelps1574 that’s cool. He’s a real gent!

[@PhoenixRenegade]

The first time I heard WS was on a radio show called Metal Shop. Played at midnight. I was living in Maine. Love aint no stranger came on and I was floored. I was 16.

[@hrosemd]

I can remember being a kid waiting for Metal Shop. We were glued to the radio every week. Can't hear a buzz-saw without thinking about it.

[@tonepoet]

mah Mah MAh MAH METAL SHOP!! That show was the best. I remember hearing a Metal Shop episode on Dokken and they debuted the song Mr. Scary. It melted my head big time. Loved that show, listened to it in Florida.

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

@@tonepoet : Damn, guess it wasn't a west coast thing, so I missed out.

[@MikeCindyWhite]

Awesome Dave, Another great one bro! Best teacher online... As always thank you much 🎸🎸👍

[@rodriguez63]

very cool...revisting this stuff was real fun...thanks

[@hrosemd]

I remember seeing the video for Slow and Easy on MTV at my friends house in the early 80's. I remember thinking "I want to do that!". I was dumbfounded by how awesome it was. Go watch it if you've never seen it.

[@misterknightowlandco]

Aaaaaiiiiiint nooo loooooooove in the heaaaaart of the city…. Man Whitesnake was so good then…

[@Squidinc2]

Great lessons of my favourite all time band. DC sure knows how to surround himself with the world’s best guitarists.

[@voronOsphere]

Excellent!!!! Thanks, David!!!!! That Swampy Open G Tuning section was so rich!

[@uncleremus5046]

Bernie’s sig PRS is a great guitar! One of the best affordable signatures ever.

[@kennyjohnson336]

I Love mine!! 🤘

[@kristopherkrahl1597]

Although I had friends with earlier Whitesnake albums and went to a concert, when Slide it In came out it was all over. Still one of my favorite albums, love every song, listen from beginning to end and it's been almost 40 years! 🤘

[@kylecravens8052]

Can I just say...your videos are my all time favorite. I've learned SO much for your channel and I've been playing guitar now for 25 years pretty seriously.

[@RichardSmith-yv8pe]

Slide it In is an all time favorite. Great album.

[@ohthat3123]

ello david i have been playing guitar since around 1983 and you really get it man i appreciate your honesty very much and straight forward commentary and your workshops showcase your vast musical knowledge and your willingness to tackle all forms of rock music i wish you the best with your own musical career bravo

[@barryhaynes103]

David Coverdale is one the all time greats ... I saw Whitesnake in 1984 in Norman, OK with Cozy Powell on drums and John Sykes on guitar with Quiet Riot opening up ... what a concert ... back when bands toured extensively ... love the lessons David !!! ... I think Fool for Your Lovin’ was originally recorded with Bernie Marsdem and Micky Moody and later re-recorded with Steve Vai

[@image30p]

I thought Slide It In was in open G. Thank you for confirming it. I love Whitesnake. I remember I was starting a job at a large company with a bunch of kids and I said I liked Whitesnake. This was 2014. One of the kids said, "You're kidding right?" And of course I said no not at all. And I think that since then Coverdale has reclaimed a lot of validity. Much more than a hair-rock band. Although there's some great hair going on too.

[@tat2dlukydevl]

I never clicked so fast!! Thanks for sharing

[@brianphelps1183]

Love the Come On Riff.

[@guitarist100]

As a 54 year old grew up with Whitesnake ,awesome video David some kool riffs, love that Slide for Slow and easy.

[@Edman116]

Hey man, just wanted say thanx so much!! This is such a great channel, I'm glad I subbed. Your knowledge keeps me coming back.

[@mistercutts]

Young Blood was the first whitesnake song I heard (in the mid 1980s). Love that riff, the song and the band. And this lesson! Great memories!

[@ianharris8706]

Are you ready!!!

[@seanstevens4635]

Yes Whitesnake

[@ferviel68]

Genial, me gustaria que hicieras mas tutoriales de esos primeros años de Whitesnake. Para mi ,los mejores.

[@speechy6260]

great ! would like to see more lessons about marsden/moody !! my favourite album : come and get it . i always hated mr.C`s "horny attitude" though ( also : g.simmons, d.l.roth, etc). when bernie and mickey left i was done with whitesnake. as much as i like the original version of "here i go .." i really cant listen to the "heavy" version with sykes - totally different stuff to my ears...

[@MisterPoppy-sc1sj]

merci

[@Aaron5616]

It would be nice if you had the camera moved around so we get a better view of your fret hand. Very cool lesson just wish I could see it more clearly. 🤘

[@michaelsingley5641]

Bernie great writing!

[@greg77hot]

I seen Whitesnake , Iron Maiden and Judas Priest at the Stanley theater in Pittsburgh in early 1980 before the NWOBHM really took off .It was like seeing a brand new genre unfolding before me.

[@raultavarez007]

First time I heard Whitesnake was the ready and willing album, awesome album but saint's and sinners is my favorite album.

[@bustercrack788]

Best period of the band for me . Good old classic rock and blues before the big hair and double entendre sleazy lyrics. I saw them a couple of times in the 80’s and always felt a bit uncomfortable while David C thrusted his hips and flicked his tongue at an audience 90% of which were male . Great lesson though and no groin thrusting from Dave B ~ there is always next time I suppose 👍🇬🇧

[@cyclesgoff9768]

Bernie is actually out hand delivering his biography in the UK. I got it a month ago, a superb lockdown read 😍😷😉

[@Kouign1718]

Come an' get it ! 🍎

[@mattbirtwistle6188]

And there’s a connection to Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City and a Beatles riff. Anyone guess?

[@daviclar867]

What do you think about Eddie's son music?

[@GeoffSweet]

FEEL THE BERN!!!!

[@GeoffSweet]

Got my LNL shirt! Great fit!!!

[@HarlanHarvey76]

NOT complaining - just seems like every video i get notified of is another Chordplay episode. Which is fine but just wondering if I'm not seeing other videos.

[@RF944]

Always thought that John Sykes played on slide it in?

[@Kouign1718]

On the American version

[@cherifshawky4846]

Aint no love is an older R&B song by Bobby Blue Bland.

[@josearalat]

Anyone knows why the guitarbackingtracks page is down?

[@65Lynchy]

Magnum🇬🇧

[@daviclar867]

How did you teach your dog to go online?

[@georgew.morrowiii118]

🤘

[@hotrodzguitarz9429]

What amp are you using there?? Love this lesson

[@speechy6260]

man ! of course...open tuning..🤦‍♂️....i always wondered how ,the hell did they play that ?? 😀😀😀....Marsden /Moody 12/12 points. nice video 👏🏼

[@oskarsalvador7414]

Do you respond to inquiries? I’ve asked you several times the name of that guitar “bible” you recommended in an earlier episode. Perhaps decades old and still relevant of course. Can anyone else remember?

[@daviclar867]

Dang, is that a '72 Paul? Edit: no it's to shiney, what year is it?

[@kendrix76]

👍

[@stringbender11672]

🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁

[@mikeking453]

One song kind of sounds like Trower

[@brandonlinhart6925]

Requesting some beartooth riffage🤓

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

Public reminder: This is a *guitar learning channel,* not a tool for spreading any political agendas. Please respect that. Thank you. ^-^

[@voronOsphere]

Absolutely!

[@HEADBANGRR]

Still of The Night is a great jam! BTW THIS IS M A G A COUNTRY!🇺🇸😎