Dandelion (Lesson and Discussion) - Rolling Stones

[@tajvida8710]

This is the kind of lesson that makes James James, the quintessential KZbin guitar instructor. The guy has a super good ear, and picks great songs...👌

[@kevindrago2701]

Agreed

[@ChuckMarteau]

… and nice guitars too

[@scottnesbit8644]

Your teaching method is perfect for me! I’m sure it’s perfect for a LOT of players! Well done!

[@briansandford3596]

I know that James already knows this, but these discussions are soooo much more interesting than listening to some guy try to teach you how to play guitar.

[@jamesjames9275]

Not everyone agrees with you on that. I’ll get dozens of comments (which won’t get posted) from people who want me to shut up and give them the free guitar lessons that they believe they’re entitled to :)

[@MrSteeDoo]

those guys who say "so, uh, you put the 3rd finger, on the uh, 2nd no wait the 3rd fret, and on the uh 4th string" drive me crazy.

[@michaelnolan743]

@@jamesjames9275 "Oh, and where have you posted the tabs for me?" Ingrates of the Internet...

[@s.salazar6364]

James James - these far exceed other "lesson" style snorefests so don't pay attention to naysayers.

[@pageluvva]

@@MrSteeDoo Ha Ha, totally agree

[@kilgore7778]

Just my opinion here but I really enjoy the discussion about songs and entertainers included with a lesson. Not going to speak for others but being a guitar nerd along with a music nerd really goes hand in hand, at least for me. Thanks James. Cheers!!

[@Mandrake591]

I could listen to you talk about The Stones as much as you want, you know what you’re talking about! This is one of my favorite Stones tunes……..

[@jackjustice1731]

Great lesson. Charlie Watts drumming variation on the last chorus always made the song for me. RIP Mr. Watts.

[@Chains493]

RIP Charlie, another cool lesson, cheers..

[@christophermarflake6000]

you are the guitar teacher that I needed when I was fifteen.... But I"ll take the free youtube lessons at age 49. Thankful for you sharing your playing and teaching talents.

[@ledflaplin2001]

Always knew John and Paul sang on ‘We Love You’ didn’t know they sang in ‘Dandelion’ as well. Completely John and Paul arranged the vocal harmonies for the song. It’s totally their style around this period.

[@epicrick]

Your discussions are a huge part of what makes you and your assistants work so great, keep talking and playing and we’ll keep watching.

[@pedromusic4209]

Your more than a guitar lesson James Your a wealth of knowledge. Thanks 👍 Enjoy your videos

[@Shellback41]

One of my favourite Stones tunes. I have a very old compilation...'Through the Past, Darkly'. It's worn and crackly but always love to hear this song on it. Great upload as ever 👍

[@edbankston5593]

One of my first albums as a kid

[@georgemcmullan8958]

Great record. My mum had that one too. I grew up listening to it. Later on we played 2,000 light years from home as a cover in a band I was in. My fave stones song and album.

[@Shellback41]

@@edbankston5593 I got it when I was sixteen or seventeen in a second hand record shop, mid-80s 👍

[@terrycarthy4433]

6yo me played and played Through the Past Darkly constantly in '71 onwards. It's 'only' an Alan Klein compilation but - seemingly- intro'd MANY to the Stones. A good thing.

[@LightningDogg]

Rock on (and talk on🙂)! I really enjoy your lessons. Thanks for covering great songs that nobody else does....don't change.

[@markmarkofkane8167]

One of my favorite Brian era Stones songs. First heard it in 1980 when I bought the Through The Past Darkly album.

[@greg7656]

i have a real soft spot for this era of the Stones. Can't pretend it was better than the subsequent "classic" Jumping Jack/Happy era, but I find I go back to Dandelion & She's a Rainbow etc more often than not these days

[@kevinmateblewski6328]

I could listen to you talk about Charlie's playing for hours. Would love to see that video! Thanks for all you do James.

[@andreaskragh9464]

Stuart Copeland from The Police was interviewed about Charlie Watts drumming. He said that Charlie often pushes the beat with his kick drum, but is late with the snare and fills. According to Copeland, that is his signature sound.

[@leehelppie4544]

great song...one of my favorite stones' tunes...

[@michaelchappell6570]

Great song and I like very much the way you explain how they play a song, it is very unique and it is always a pleasure to watch and learn from your lessons..many thanks for helping us and like someone else has said a great choice of songs..

[@jamesmartin3870]

Thanks for doing this one, James. Dandelion reminds me of Child of the Moon (my fave Stones tune)...for which you also did an excellent lesson. Losing Charlie is a gut punch, and it helps to keep the music alive. Thx.

[@terrycarthy4433]

I like you mentioning "Child of the Moon" as your fav' Stones tune ; my fav' - of the Decca period at least - is "Have you seen Your mother baby etc" but I love Mick's vocals on "Child of the Moon". Cool hearing other people discussing, well, obscure Stones songs. I'm a big fan of Between the Buttons, a 'poppy sort of Stones LP.

[@SuperShawn2020]

You do not talk too much. Great lesson and great song.

[@88sstone]

Great job. Your comments are steeped in your appreciation of that great era of music. Between the Buttons always a fave of mine , not much referred to. Go Pack!

[@joeycee3509]

Looking forward to a discussion on Charlie’s playing. I always hear about the slightly behind the beat thing , but can’t say that I understand exactly what it is.

[@franksullivan3524]

I started off playing drums and then I switched to guitar. When I started studying music theory I learned how to play the piano little bit. Just mostly chords on the piano. I played clarinet in the fourth grade but I don't I don't think that I can play it anymore

[@Teeder]

Hi James, This is my first comment re: your lessons, and all I want to say is that I think you’re fantastic! Please don’t change a thing about your tutorials. I’ve learned so much from you, and I want to thank you and let you know that I really appreciate your guitar playing ability, your incredible ear, and the way that you teach. You’re the best I’ve seen. Thank you for sharing your musical talent with us.

[@kalvino67]

God I love that hummingbird…and your lesson too ofc…and the background discussion to the song too! Awesome as always!…but God I love that hummingbird! 😁

[@ThePapalawrence]

I love your explanations of certain songs!

[@chriscampbell9191]

I'll have to check out that isolated vid. I hadn't really heard the acoustic on that track, mainly the rest of it -- harpsichord, Bill Wyman's bass, Charlie's drumming, the oboe or English horn in the middle, etc. Great lesson here. And looks like you're playing a Gibson Hummingbird -- just like Keith used.

[@gallig4n48]

You don't talk enough for me man, lovely voice!

[@seattleday9690]

We will always love you Charlie 💕

[@johncecilia4517]

Awesome channel! I watch all the time Would be cool for you to do a video or videos comparing your different guitars pickups and talking about them. Like the Les Paul one from the Who with mini humbuckers vs normal Les Paul for example. P90s Filtertron Gretch etc. You have so many types.

[@JeanMarieMessa]

That's great. I listened to Deconstructing Dandelion 3 days ago, really loved what I heard, but didn't even bother to pick up the acoustic and guess how it was done. Shame. Watching you today, my take is that you're 100% right, since the chords make so much sense.Thanks for not being lazy ! :-)

[@Billye3rd]

Thanks for this one. Like this song quite a bit. I think this sounds more right than the other version you have out there with the capo at 1. But, that does sound good too.

[@chasbodaniels1744]

Very enjoyable analysis of that transitional psychedelic period of 1967. Their Chicago blues influences were old news by late 1965, and it wasn’t until Beggar’s Banquet in late 1968 that they seemed to find a new footing to build upon. Thanks for shining a light on this little gem of a song.

[@Nick-vm2ut]

There’s a cool Keith demo where he plays the song electric. Look up “Sometimes Happy, Sometimes Blue”. That version is definitely in C with no capo, but is clearly different from the finished product.

[@benhart8319]

I’m pretty sure Brian was playing the oboe on this track and I think he’s playing the solo as well it could also be a soprano saxophone

[@oneseagullflock]

Love this song!

[@joemartucci4786]

Love this song one of my faves.

[@TomTom-so6hc]

Hey man, just found this channel , so glad you're back always a treat, thank you

[@Fazzat333]

Lesson & Discussions - For the hard heads . Great stuff👍

[@keithbenson9968]

oh no! one of my favorite Stones songs is a Beatles song!! 😊 Thanks for the tutorial

[@lightseeker2532]

Amazing!!!

[@MarkCreighton63]

Thank you sir, so often in your posts I hear the other half of a story I only new parts of. wonderful teacher as well.

[@franksullivan3524]

Great job Jim as always great job

[@JenkinsBoatWorks]

That was brilliant! You are spot on with all your comments

[@windmillcancersurvivor2568]

You've cut a wide swathe JJ. Can you recommend a great Gibson acoustic preferably one already loaded with pickup from the factory. I have a D-18 with K&k mini and you with a studio full of fine flat tops, I'd love to get your take on your favorites.

[@robwarren4425]

Great bright uplifting tune. Thanks

[@aziziabdrahman7756]

Hi James, I hope you are doing well. I know it’s been 3 years since you’ve last uploaded a video, but what is your opinion on the new Rolling Stones album called Hackney Diamonds? Love that album, and Angry is one amazing head banging tune. Cheers from a Malaysian living in the UK

[@fernandoaguiar7058]

Gracias James, otra gran canción desvelada. Saludos.

[@buropinto8744]

nice work...haven't heard that song for a long time

[@MrChristopherMolloy]

Even the outro of Jumpin Jack Flash has a slightly psychedelic vibe to it.

[@T_D_]

If you ever decide to make more videos, a Charlie one would be great.

[@terrywitzu7874]

Ooo, "We Love You" vs. "Dandelion". Love em' both, but "We Love You" was a big part of my gateway beyond the hits to the songs that made me truly LOVE The Stones. (Why were all of the best songs hidden behind the "Hits" on albums back then?)

[@JDart1842]

Noticed all your Buffalo related stuff, are you from Buffalo or just a Bills fan?

[@edbankston5593]

Awesome man

[@jensmaas555]

Great song. Thx

[@franksullivan3524]

Can you play drums or any other instruments

[@franksullivan3524]

Do you think the Rolling Stones are in the same class as the Beatles?

[@jamesjames9275]

Absolutely.

[@jamesf5963]

Keep on talking please...always interesting

[@markauster6068]

Bonzo Bonham kind of had a behind the beat type style also!

[@noahbalayti3707]

For some reason I feel like everything here is working for me besides the C major change I think they are doing something slightly different than a c major there

[@joeywho534]

Hello James

[@mathiasgourci8161]

Thank’s mate!

[@argent2345]

good one

[@franksullivan3524]

The Beatles Beatles that's right I'm going to say it Jay Jay. The Beatles were the greatest rock band of all time

[@hollies65]

There's video of Brian playing guitar on Sympathy For The Devil.

[@jamesjames9275]

But it’s mixed out.

[@hollies65]

@@jamesjames9275 I know but he was still trying...

[@jamesjames9275]

@@hollies65 He didn’t lose his ability to play the guitar. He just got more interested in other instruments.

[@hollies65]

@@jamesjames9275 On Beggars...his Slide on Expectations. That's Keef on Jigsaw

[@lamper2]

I watched David Bennett talk about diminished chords and how the Beatles used them a LOT! Have the Stones ever had a diminished chord in a song? Also I notice Santanic only had 10 songs-USA albums usually had 12 so WE LOVE YOU/DANDELION should've been on that LP right? I know UK albums usually dropped the hit 45 from their albums, while in America, we wanted our hot hit ON THE LP! I prefer the original title of dandelion-sometimes happy, sometimes blue. I challenge ANYONE here to tell me what is being yelled at the start of child of the moon!

[@jamesjames9275]

Sounds like Mick screaming something like, "Land sakes alive, child -- I can't pay my taxes..." Or something like that. :)

[@christopherromano3600]

I love you playing. I disagree that you said the stones were a singles band prior to jumpin jake flash. Go listen to their earlier stuff sir. The first four albums were great. Between the buttons was and is a great album. Also they were not a better band after Brian died. They were different and still great.

[@TypicalGirls]

Or is it Ralph Steadman? I'm sticking with Gerald.

[@jamesjames9275]

Yes, Gerald.

[@markzitani6547]

Stop talking

[@jamesjames9275]

Well, it says “Discussion” right in the title. But that’s three whole syllables, so I’m not surprised you didn’t get that part.