Classic 12-String Songs of the 60s

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Here are 20 Classic 12-String Songs of the 1960s. The 60s were, without a doubt, the decade that made the 12-string famous. From it's humble beginnings in traditional Mexican and American folk music, the 12-string exploded into the spotlight and became the guitar of choice for the Beatles, the Byrds, the Seekers, the Animals, the Hollies, the Rolling Stones, the Beach Boys, and more. By the time the decade was over, at least 15 songs that featured the 12-string went all the way to #1.
00:00 - Intro
00:07 - Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood / The Animals
00:15 - As Tears Go By / The Rolling Stones
00:24 - Hazy Shade of Winter / Simon and Garfunkel
00:35 - Pleasant Valley Sunday / The Monkees **
00:46 - Living Loving Maid / Led Zeppelin
01:05 - Look Through Any Window / The Hollies
01:14 - I'll Never Find Another You/ The Seekers
01:23 - Help Me Rhonda / The Beach Boys
01:29 - Traveling Riverside Blues / Led Zeppelin
01:41 - A Hard Day's Night / The Beatles
02:00 - California Dreamin' / The Mamas and the Papas
02:14 - Sloop John B / The Beach Boys
02:28 - Ticket to Ride / The Beatles
02:38 - Vaseline Machine Gun / Leo Kottke
02:53 - Walk Right In / The Rooftop Singers
03:16 - Mr. Tambourine Man / The Byrds
03:23 - All Along the Watchtower / Jimi Hendrix
03:32 - Eight Miles High / The Byrds
03:53 - Last Train to Clarksville / The Monkees
04:03 - Oh, Pretty Woman / Roy Orbison
04:17 - Substitute / The Who
04:32 - Turn! Turn! Turn! / The Byrds
04:45 - Eight Days A Week / The Beatles
04:53 - Guitar Giveaway Contest
** Original not recorded with a 12-string
I hope you enjoyed the video. If you have any additional questions or comments please shoot me an email at [e-mail]. Take care and be well.
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[@rmar127]

I was born in 78, these are all banger songs i grew up listening to

[@blakemcnamara9105]

I'll Feel A Whole Lot Better- The Byrds

[@keithcherniet2884]

While many would argue that the 12 string songs of the ‘70s are the gold standard, they simply wouldn’t have existed without the immense influence of the great 12 strings songs of the ‘60s. We’ll done Mark!

[@jimcrowell5093]

And a Leo Kottkie tune ta boot 👍🎸😁

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Jim. I saw Leo last February. Great show. Front row about 8 feet from him. He didn't play any 12 string though. Thanks so much for always supporting. I sincerely appreciate it. Mark

[@jimcrowell5093]

@@8MinuteAxe my pleasure to be here thanks for putting it together always a delite when i see you pop up tho i usually get to the lives late😞but always catch up👍

[@jimcrowell5093]

@@8MinuteAxeI'm a fan of Leo and Shaun Phillips from that era. Great music few paid attention to

[@burtonwitaschek6431]

Great songs. Love The Beach Boys… what happened to my California Girls? lol

[@8MinuteAxe]

I couldn't really capture it well. It's a great song but doesn't translate to the soundbite. Nights in White Satin is like that too. And Every Little Thing.

[@JohnR242]

Wow!!! What a blast from the past. Brought back such wonderful memories. I was working in the Bahamas at the time and met my wife there. Now 76 and we have been married 53 years. Yes! Soul Mates for sure. This is #10 video for me. Thanks for all the music Mark Cheers!!

[@yellowcat1310]

you played my song. love that Animal's tune you started with. cool seeing that Reverend too.

[@kaushvaidya7429]

Play the 60’s!!!

[@8MinuteAxe]

super bowl bound...again

[@howardklein9834]

Before George, the 12 was basically unknown. After BA-BOOM!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Do you know Ralph Towner. I just discovered him today. Never crossed my path before. The guy plays all 12 strings independently. It's very crazy.

[@howardklein9834]

@@8MinuteAxe Wow, have to check him out!

[@55TeleMark]

Leo Kottke tune! Thank you.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Mark. I saw Leo live here in Atlanta last February. I was in the front, sitting about 6 to 8 feet from him. He told some great stories but no 12 string. I think his hands are getting tired. I really appreciate you checking out the video and taking the time to comment. I hope you have a great week. Mark

[@55TeleMark]

@@8MinuteAxe Hi Mark, Leo is the person that made me by a guitar. A 12 string Fender. I try to follow all you do here. I appreciate you and all your hard work making it easier for the rest of us.

[@stuartpearce4773]

"Excellently done"

[@landiahillfarm6590]

Beautiful. Simply beautiful.

[@8MinuteAxe]

I really appreciate the kind words. I think the lesson I've been learning is that the less I talk, the more people like my videos. 🙃 I hope you have a great day. Take care and be well. Mark

[@stankruger6823]

that was a VERY enjoyable way to spend 15 minutes (I watched three times!) great songs. Ending the year with a winner!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Only three times. jeesh.

[@sandrataylor51]

You can't really beat the 60s can you, even though the music died back in December 1959 the music lived on and was reborn throughout the 60s. Well played and nicely put together Mark 🎸🙂

[@8MinuteAxe]

Feb 3. Buddy Holly was a giant. Only 22 and he wrote a minimum of 7 rock n' roll standards. arguably more. Gentleman Jim Bottomly died in Dec 1959. One of the great 1st basemen of the first half of the 20th century.

[@jimcrowell5093]

There's where i leard my licks the 60's thanks Mark well done bro 🎸

[@denniscallahan7681]

Well, I have plenty of time to pick it back up in my retirement . I'll be watching.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Dennis. I emailed you earlier. Thanks so much for taking the time to support the channel. I truly appreciate it. Mark

[@thomasgreen8532]

Time machine for me. So much of the 60’s sounds was because of the 12 but more specifically the Rickenbacher 12

[@stevechaves8057]

The sound of the 12 string guitar is magical! Thank you for inspiring us!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Steve. I just sent you an email. Thanks so much for the support. I sincerely appreciate it! Mark

[@tomg8888]

Killed it Mark!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Do you know Ralph Towner. I just discovered him today. Never crossed my path before. The guy plays all 12 strings independently. It's very crazy.

[@beachfrontman]

Very enjoyable and inspirational. I can appreciate the effort in working out all these extracts......

[@DaleStreble]

Such a wide variety of styles from the 60's and all just seemed so much better then nearly anything today!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Edward. I'll tell you what. If I knew the 90s were going to be Rock n Roll's last gasp, I would have gone to more concerts and appreciated the bands at the time more. I love the Counting Crows but I wasn't into Matchbox 20, The Verve, Tonic, Collective Soul (they're from Atlanta so they're played non stop around here) or the Black Crowes. Now I would take ANY of those bands. That being said, you're right. The bands of the 60s (and 70s) can't be touched. Thanks so much for checking out the video. I appreciate your time and comment. Take care. Mark

[@michaelirby1747]

Mark, I will have to watch this several times just to catch all the songs you played. Great video.

[@8MinuteAxe]

I had to watch a few times to remember what songs I played. The first edit had three performances repeated!

[@stanleykostrzewski7222]

Look through any window , my personal favourite , loved them all tbh.

[@bobshomewoodshop7996]

Great selection of songs and well-played/

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Bob. Nobody realizes yet that the reason they like this video so much is because I don't talk at all! Thanks for always supporting. Mark

[@ffggddss]

Great, super, fantastic selection from my favorite decade, on my favorite instrument ! ! Thanks, Mark ! Fred

[@8MinuteAxe]

Mine too. Thanks Fred.

[@larrypeek-it7yo]

All very good songs. i really liked hazy shade of winter. And walk right in by the roof top singers

[@blakewilliams3702]

Terrific selection of songs! Well chosen and better played!

[@8MinuteAxe]

I used by Apollo and the incredible plug ins to mix a few.

[@clemlabelle8740]

@@8MinuteAxe Ncie acquisition

[@davidnellis8893]

This is for the 12 string give away #4. I really appreciate your abilities on the 12 string.

[@redheadgoins7411]

#5 Its true that some of the best songs came from the 60's on the 12 string.

[@irishoak7269]

Video No.3) I get a serious Llewellyn Davis vibe whenever Mark is wearing that turtleneck.

[@charlesmanthy9697]

Always a pleasure to watch and listen to you!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Charles. I really appreciate that. I emailed you earlier today. Thanks so much for your time and support. Please take care and be well. Mark

[@clemlabelle8740]

this video seriously kicks ass. Although I love your sense of humor and your dry sarcasm, getting right into the music definitely makes for it easy to watch several times. Thanks for this. Many new songs to conquer!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Something to think about. Thanks clem

[@titichartay7216]

Great selection of songs ! Brought back memories ...

[@earthoid]

That was great fun remembering my high school and college years via your well played 12 strings! Thanks!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Earthoid. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate you checking it out and taking the time to comment. Take care and have a great week! Mark

[@mkrnp]

LOVE your channel! Don't play my 12 as much as I should.

[@sdannenbaum]

Awesome playing and I'm drooling over your 12-string collection. This video has me running to learn these songs!

[@alkitzman9179]

One of your best videos Mark,. Outstanding playing and selection of songs. When I grow up I hope to play half as well as you.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Al. I remixed a few using my new Apollo software. Very easy to use (I like to use templates whenever possible). I hope you're getting some time to relax. Take care and be well. Mark

[@revdrterrencemcgillicuddy4064]

Dude! You're my new main man! Twelve string is my new genre! Just purchased a Rick-12 1993 plus model. I've died and gone to heaven!

[@100Aces]

The 1960s was the Best era of music and musical talent… you captured it perfectly, Mark! Nice Work!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Aces. I really appreciate that. I love the 60, 70, and a lot of the 80s. If I had known that the 90s was going to be Rock N Roll's last gasp, I would have spent all of my time going to concerts. I was able to experience the latter half of the 80s too. For that, I am very grateful. Thanks so much for checking out the video. I really appreciate it. Mark

[@chiconeededthemoney]

@@8MinuteAxe If you think that Rock and Roll is over with, what do you think has taken it's place.

[@denniscallahan7681]

Outstanding, brings back so many memories. hope to be able to play like you do someday

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Dennis. True story. In my late 20 and early 30s I toured the country playing in a moderately successful NY based band for several years. I started playing at age 12. In 2005, personal problems caused me to put the guitar down for about 7 years. In 2013, I realized how mediocre I was. I think writing a handful of catchy songs allowed me to hide my limited abilities. I decided to kind of start over. I started following the advice I had given my students for years: play slowly, deliberately, accurately, and in time. What do you know, in 4 short years I was pretty good. In 2017, I started seriously focusing on fingerstyle (nobody even knows that I'm a fingerstyle guitarist since I've never played fingerstyle in any of my 200 videos). 5 years and a very consistent practice schedule later and I'm actually pretty good at the darn thing. You can be too. Never too old to start, never too old to reinvent your playing. The time is the easy part: two hours a week max (20-30 minutes, 4 or 5 days a week). The discipline and desire, that's the hard part. I have several videos on how to practice properly. And don't worry, they are just standalone videos. No sales pitch. I don't sell anything. Anyway, Thanks for checking out the video. I appreciate your time and comment. Mark

[@stevenkarnisky411]

I started doing 12 string slide after watching Roy Rogers (not the singing cowboy). I have always kept my Alvarez 12 tuned down anyway, so I tried it in G, D and C tunings. Beautiful, silky sound, although, truth be told, I am not the world's best slide player.

[@NDFlyFisher]

The selection of songs in this video is outstanding. So many great ones to choose from. Whittling it down must have been a challenge.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey ND. I had to ditch So You Want to be a Rock N Roll Start, Get Off My Cloud, and Kicks. The first two were crappy performances, Kicks got messed up somehow. I REALLY appreciate you taking the time to check it out. I hope you have a great week. Take care. Mark

[@amandadavidson6228]

great video

[@8MinuteAxe]

thx.

[@besalon9931]

My favorite video!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Mine too.

[@BCDanno63]

By now you know I loves 12’s , Ric’s and Tak’s, In particular !!! This collection of riffs as amazing I was around for every one of them and forgot how many 12’s were in those years especially the Slide Riffs … You’ve got radar for finding these don’t ya..? My Age, Arthritis and Neuropathy are gnawing away at my skills but It’s a joy to watch you reproduce those sounds from the best eras in Rock and Folk history … Thank You for your efforts .

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Danno. Keep at it as long as you can. I find myself teaching almost exclusively guys over the age of 55 (up to 78) and I've had a few septuagenarians pick it up for the first time and they are having so much fun. I feel privileged to have a place where so many like minded people can share ideas and reminisce. I really appreciate the kind words and your time. Please take care and have a great new year. Mark

[@barryn7657]

Great video mark but make them longer ha,ha. Btw did you read my message about Rush and the song lakeside park?It is about a park in my city where Rush used to hang out in the early days.Neil Peart lived in my town too just a fun fact for you,take care Barry from Canada

[@tulsacfi]

#7...never knew some of these were 12 string intros.

[@TheVitalEdge]

Oh man, this video takes me back! 60's Music was awesome. Every week amazing new songs were released, such an abundance of riches! Back then the music was magic. When you recreate those songs now, I can see how they were formed. You give me a deeper appreciation for the music and you still keep the magic in the songs! Thanks, Mark! I have watched this video 3 times in a row.🙂#5

[@eddiecarter9831]

Your videos always inspire me to learn songs that I hadn't thought to learn! Love this!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Eddie. My brother is a part time player and I always tell him to try to learn one song a week or one riff a day, or if you don't have a lot of time, one riff a week. Anything that moves the needle OR brings you enjoyment is worth it. All of my tabs are free. If you need anything, just email me at [e-mail]. And don't worry, I'm not trying to capture your email for a sales pitch. I don't have anything to sell except lessons and I'm overbooked as it is. Have a great day and take care. Mark

[@eddiecarter9831]

@@8MinuteAxe I set a goal at the beginning of this year to learn a different Beatles song each week. It was unrealistic, but I did rediscover my love for "Across the Universe" by doing this. It was only unrealistic, because I needed to learn so many others for solo gigs, including how to pull off my own with a looper. I will check out some of your tabs. Thanks!

[@bobv.375]

Great job Mark! As a young kid growing up in the 60’s, these songs bring back a lot of treasured memories. 😊

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Bob. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. And bringing back memories is even better. Thanks so much for checking it out. I appreciate your time and comment. Please take care and be well. Mark

[@tomgilbert]

Recently bought myself the Harley Benton twelve string after your videos. The sound is so great and it punches way above its value. I need to set it up properly however. My band is going to be in for a surprise when I add layer upon layer of 12 string on our recordings.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Tom. One of my students has the same name! Funny story about HB. Thomann reached out to me about a year and a half ago. At the time, one of my videos was spiking and I was averaging about 5k views a day. They offered to send me "a few guitars" to try out. I replied with the guitars I thought would be best for both parties (I believe it was two of their newer jumbo 12s and one of their fusion guitars). A few days later, the video had finished spiking and I dropped back down to what was my average at the time (about 1200 a day). They ghosted me. About 6 months later I sent them an email with about 12 emails copied into the body from channel watchers telling me how they bought a HB because they saw it on my channel. No reply. They could have just said, we aren't interested anymore. It didn't stop me from buying three more guitars from them but it was a pretty crappy thing to do. Shoot me an email and let me know which one you got if you have time. [e-mail]. Replies to a thread always get lost as YT doesn't give alerts to replies, only initial comments. Anyway, sorry for the mini novel. Thanks for checking out the video. I appreciate your time and comment. Take care. Mark

[@ShiningHourPop]

Loved it Mark. Super job on all of those songs. For me, the 60s was the era of the 12 string. As a Rickenbacker fan I love that 12 string. I have one, a 330-12FG but the one you’re using looks nicer.

[@8MinuteAxe]

I've been looking for a reasonable deal on a 330-12. I'm not a huge Ric fan and it would be solely to use in channel videos so I would need to find one for less than $1500. Even that's a lot to spend for something so specific. I love my Reverend. There are some guys a generation (or half a gen) before me that seem to milk a lot more out of the Ric than I ever got. The one I have was a long term loaner. It recently got sold from one of my students to another. Maybe I should just go all in and get a vintage 60s model and write it off. :o. Mark

[@AdamBurseMusic]

Great work Mark, that was awesome man 😀🤘🎵🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@8MinuteAxe]

Happy New Year Brother. I hope you're well. You're almost at 1k. That's exciting. Great work.

[@jamesfrancisco3130]

Great stuff as usual, Mark! Dang I love to hear you play those 12's... especially the Rickys. They just have that sound, don't they? Wonderful collection of songs from my childhood and teen years. And I loved every one of them! Thanks!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey James. I hope you had a nice holiday. I'll tell you, the reverend may be my favorite guitar. I mean of ANY guitar I've ever played. Not only is it the easiest 12 string to play but there's no other guitar I've ever encountered that gives you more control of your tone by switching pickups and turning knobs. I know that doesn't sound very scientific but my approach to tone is pretty much whatever sounds good at the moment. I hope you have a great week. I appreciate you always taking the time to watch and comment. Take care. Be well. Mark

[@BCDanno63]

I love how Mark just owns the neck of a 12 string like it’s a ukulele..

[@bodupre8738]

Love this. I have 2 twelve string acoustic fitted with tonewood, and an electric!! Love the sound!! This video and songs took me back to my childhood.. Thanks !brother!!

[@scottbaker5938]

Great playing as usual!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Thanks so much Scott. I sincerely appreciate your support. I hope the new year brings you health and happiness. Take care. Mark

[@Billsingsong]

Enjoyed it. Do you also teach those particular songs and will you do a video of a 12 string of the 70s?

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Bill. Thanks so much for checking out the video and taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it. I did a video on the best 12 string songs of the 70s. It was one of my favorites to make, but, I need to do a volume 2! Here is it: TOP 10 12 STRING SONGS OF THE 1970S! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKKVnmyrdq2LisU. I have a bunch of tutorial videos. I also teach privately but I'm completely filled right now with a wait list. If you need help with a song or just have some questions, everything on my channel is 100% free. Email me and I can send you some tabs or work you through a tune if you need help. Have a great week, take care, and be well. Mark

[@clemlabelle8740]

get on the list bill. I took lessons for two years and I learned more than the first 40 combined. poor internet up here in canada otherwise I'd still be taking lessons

[@Billsingsong]

@@8MinuteAxe where are your tutorial detailed lessons please? I went to your channel I did not see.

[@bigtruckbrad]

Fantastic video Mark! You are the KZbin master of 12 string. Consider doing anvideo tribute to the work of Roger McGuinn and also one for the Australian 12 string artists

[@8MinuteAxe]

I discovered Ralph Towner today. I literally had never heard of him before today. It's a whole new ball game. He's got to be the best ever at playing the thing. He didn't write a million killer songs but the guy plays all 12 strings. Freakish.

[@stringmantony]

Very nice job, Mark. I love the choice of songs and the performance was great as usual. I recently went to a Pink Floyd cover and concert at a college in my area and really liked the 12 string in Wish You Were Here. Their performance of Breathe was so good I wound up buying a lap steel guitar from Harley Benton. Haha, wait till my wife sees it! Happy Holiday season.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Tony. What do you think of the lap steel? Somebody just sent me a dulcimer. I don't know how Joni Mitchell wrote most of her 2nd best album on it (Blue, I like Court and Spark better). I can't really get into it yet. Have you tried playing wreck of the edmund fitz yet? That would be my first. Let me know. Thanks for checking out the video and always supporting. Mark

[@stringmantony]

@@8MinuteAxe I have to say the lap steel is really nice. I’ve purchased two items from Harley Benton and the fit and Finnish are always very good. I’m still getting used to the finger picks and alternate tunings. Hopefully I’ll get the hang of it soon. Happy New Year to you and yours. Tony

[@redheadgoins7411]

Love the 60s songs- keep the videos coming

[@chriscalabrese6620]

Great one, Mark!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Great to hear from you. We need to catch up. Call me or text when you have time!

[@christopherfoss6528]

#1

[@irishoak7269]

Santa forgot to bring my 12 string, Mark you have plenty of them!!! Send me one.... There's a lot of sibilance in that comment, check 1... Sibilance, Party on Garth.

[@8MinuteAxe]

I was enjoying your comment until you used the word "sibilance". It immediately reminded me that I told myself I was going to improve the audio in my videos this year...and didn't (I recently got the Apollo and used it for the first time on a few tracks in the new video so the music audio has gotten better and better, but the talking head part is still not very good. Party on Wayne.

[@tommyers7595]

Love this video! Great songs and actually quite a visual learning tool for myself. As a Songwriter, I look for creative ways to improve my music. Lately I’m honing my skills on the 12 string acoustic and loving it. By the way, I really love that Rickenbacker! Nice axes you get to play with. Thanks for sharing this!!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Tommy. I really appreciate it. Send me some of your stuff if you like. My email is [e-mail]. Don't worry, I don't sell anything! Either way, I appreciate your time and kind works. Take care. Mark

[@tommyers7595]

@@8MinuteAxe can I get your email address please and I’ll send you a sample of my original songs. Thanks for your response.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Sure thing. [e-mail]

[@roberthudson9942]

#2

[@Charles53412]

Loved it Mark ! Hey is it just me or does the Taylor 12 sound better than their 6 strings ? Taylor makes all their guitars to the same spec. depending on style. Example, all their Cutaways are made Identical no matter the model, same with the full bodies, etc. Due to CNC and Computer robots etc. for mass production. The only difference is the woods, finishes and inlays chosen. Which is where the price ranges come from. However, the woods usually are much the same, but in a different placement order. However their 12 is on it's own if you will ! The specs have been Changed to accommodate the 12 strings, which changed everything. I think it sounds much better than any of their 6 strings. But that's just me maybe. Hope you had a Great Christmas Mark and have a Great New Years !!

[@jamesreardon6819]

#7

[@budah2008]

I didn't know most of these songs were played on 12 strings......(80s baby)

[@jeffkoontz2186]

Traveling Riverside Blues - assume that’s an alternate open tuning for the slide? Nice work..

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Jeff. Heck yeah. If it I take the slide to anything other than an open tuning it sounds like a train wreck. LOL. It's in open G. From low to high. DGDGBD. Shoot me an email if you'd like the official tab. [e-mail]. I don't sell anything so don't worry about that. Tabs are free. No pitches to buy a course clogging up your email. :). Either way, thanks so much for checking out the video. I appreciate your time and support. Mark

[@danfurr1907]

I started playing guitar in 63, and noticed the trend towards 12 strings....... I know Walk Right In was the first but it was folk for sure. Is that the song that inspired George to play 12 string?

[@emac1652]

Now I need a better acoustic 12 string, an electric 12 string, and a double neck just because. #6

[@michaelmattichiii1595]

Mark,You got Eight Miles High nailed pretty well,great accomplishment.Does that Ric have a 12 saddle bridge?

[@chiconeededthemoney]

What are the 12 string electric guitars you used in this video. I have one of the Vangoa acoustic guitars. I now want to get a 12 string electric.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Great screen name! I used the Harley Benton RB-612 (about $230US). Eastwood Classic 12 ($600US) Reverend Airwave12 ($1300US) and Rickenbacker 360/12c63 ($3800). I highly recommend the first three. The Rick is a long term loan. I'm not a huge fan. They sound great but not $3000 great to me. There are some old timers that really know how to get the most out of them. I'm not one of them. LOL. Thanks so much for checking out the video. I appreciate your time. Take care. Mark

[@waynegram8907]

8 Minute Axe, Try to make a video lesson about David Crosby 12 string guitar chords because his solo albums use unusual 12 string guitar voicings

[@danfurr1907]

I've been trying to figure out who was the first to play 12 string on a pop record after Walk Right In which is pure folk. I'm thinking it might have been the intro to "Then He Kissed Me" by the Crystals played by ?? Carol Kaye??.........

[@maurysteigman4437]

Im trying to see what chord is being played to start "A Hard Days Night" but cant quite make it out are you on 2nd 3rd and 4th string - (noiwithstnding its a twelve string Really enjoying your videos...Thank you...

[@paulscott3010]

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[@carlux094]

you have videos 12 strings of 80s ????

[@ovalvox7888]

You missed It’s All Over Now and Get Off Of MY Cloud by the Stones.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Ovalvox. You certainly know your 12 string songs. I've done both of them in various videos over the past couple of years. I just took a random sampling of songs. I cut out about 12 Beatles songs, Kicks, Space Oddity, Thank You, and many more. I was in a rush to get it done and I probably should have represented the big guys a bit more. Sounds like you're a Stones fan. Last year a viewer asked me to do Wild Horses. I convinced him to do it with me. He rose to the occasion. WILD HORSES 12 STRING COVER kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6S2eIB_oLBpfc0&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. Either way, thanks so much for checking out the video and I'm definitely impressed with your 12 string knowledge. I hope you and your family have a great new year. Take care and be well. Mark

[@ovalvox7888]

@@8MinuteAxe Same to you and your family!

[@presley9799]

Where is ''If I Needed Someone''?

[@goplad1]

A couple of these songs did not use a 12 string guitar: "Pleasant Valley Sunday" and "California Dreamin'".

[@8MinuteAxe]

Mike used a 12 string to play Pleasant Valley Sunday live on just about every tour. John plays a 12 on both the original recording of Dreamin AND live. I guess your mother never told you you thar nobody likes a know it all. Even worse when you're wrong.

[@douglasleftwich3936]

@@8MinuteAxe Yes Nesmith played a Gretsch electric 12-string guitar on stage but he played a Les Paul on the "Pleasant Valley Sunday" recording. On "California Dreamin'" there is no 12-string on the recording. John Phillips double tracked the intro on a Martin D-28. On the Beach Boys version in the '80s there is a 12-string electric. You are the one who is wrong so please don't try to make me out to be wrong on this.

[@roklok9856]

t minus 45 days...

[@8MinuteAxe]

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[@The_Charlatan]

#4 ever since I started watching your guitar videos, I have been getting super patriot ad's. Weird. (I let them play anyway, I heard you get money from that)

[@rob_in_stowmarket_uk]

Great video, really inspiring. (Plus: Blimey, I thought I had a lot of 12 strings, and I’ve only got 2 electros and 2 electrics!😜😬)

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Robin. I know people that have more than I do. LOL. Email me pics of what you got if you don't mind. I'm at [e-mail]. Don't worry, I don't sell anything. I'm just interested in your guitars. Thanks for watching the video. I appreciate your time and comment. Take care. Mark