Guitar Lesson: How To Play Suffering by Satchel

Time for some Shawn Smith love, ladies and gentlemen. Suffering by Satchel is one of the most intensely emotional songs ever produced by man. I feel so fortunate to have had some back and forths with Shawn on the 'tube during his time on this Earth, and It is my great honor to show you how to play his song... adapted for guitar of course.
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[@KLeeHill]

I seriously can’t thank you enough for this lesson. I “get” your teaching style and suffering/Shawn one of my very favorite songs /singer ever ever eternally since my early 20s 🤫 subscribed. Thanks 🙏 again

[@kurtschnuit3544]

Hi Ryan. Thank you soooo much for figuring this out for me. This song has been in my rotation for many years. I appreciate Shawn's voice immensely. I was devastated, as were many, when we lost him. Now we are literally listening to an angel sing. The video is one of my favorites as well. The video is so PNW. You have my gratitude.

[@RyanLendt]

as stone says, much love kurt.

[@tonydog4456]

Wow. One of the greatest, but most overlooked tunes from the 90’s. Thank you for breaking down so many awesome songs. Further proof that a musical scene/epicenter like Seattle from ’88 to ‘95 or so will never happen again. Thanks, technology!

[@RyanLendt]

I believe you are right Tony... :)

[@KLeeHill]

Each and everyone of us here with love for Shawn are Kindred Spirits… that’s such a beautiful thing about Shawn’s music… beyond Beautiful… If you’re reading this forever may your love flow 🪽

[@brandoncalloway8779]

Dude !!! Thank you so much. I love the arrangement. Perfect yet again. "Put on your old fur coat, it's 1973" .

[@terrancemccormick3514]

Such a great line The Afghan Whigs had to use it on ‘Summer’s Kiss’

[@RyanLendt]

LISTEN TO THE BLUES!

[@brandoncalloway8779]

@@RyanLendt judging by all the comments my work is done here haha.

[@matty051]

What a treat, thank you Ryan. I had nearly forgotten about this song and I appreciate you reminding me how great it is, and how much I miss Shawn Smith. Lucky enough to see Brad a couple of times and his voice and stage presence was awe inspiring. Cheers.

[@RyanLendt]

were you at the show they played in SF in like 2013 or something? they played crown of thorns... I was!

[@matty051]

Ryan Lendt No, unfortunately I wasn’t at that show. A friend of mine and I did a mini road trip from San Diego in 1997 and saw them at the House of Blues in LA, and then at Slim’s in SF. From what I remember the set lists were pretty similar. Shawn played Purple Rain solo on the piano, and they ended the show with a rousing version on Benny and the Jets. They were great shows!

[@ImNotOld_ImVintage]

If I've ever heard this song I don't recall it. Upon hearing there were notes, I decided to just listen instead of attempting to play along the first time through. I'm glad I did; it allowed me to just listen and just pay attention to the melody. The chord progression and structure is really satisfying. Suffering really made me feel good!

[@RyanLendt]

I'm embarrassed to report how many times it took me retuning and putting the capo in different places to realize this song is in C#... something about the structure was just a little foreign to my brain, which is one of the reasons I like it :)

[@blainehigginbotham4035]

Always a treat!

[@RyanLendt]

woohoo!

[@GoBlueNYR]

Incredible song worthy of your praise and skill

[@tech25t]

Keep up the great content Ryan!

[@RyanLendt]

thanks tech!

[@Woelan]

love this tune!!

[@RyanLendt]

yay!

[@KowboyUSA]

Never heard of this song, but it sounds great with you playing it!

[@brandoncalloway8779]

You have to check ot out.

[@RyanLendt]

it's deep

[@terrancemccormick3514]

Incredible song. What a voice Shawn had. Look into his work with Greg Dulli and The Twilight Singers. Thanks so much for teaching and highlighting these overlooked gems.

[@RyanLendt]

whoa thank you for the tip Terrance!

[@enricofugazzi5206]

I didn't know Shawn Smith died. What a shame. Brad and Satchel are fantastic. Love Shame, Screen, Buttercup, Circle and the line etc.

[@RyanLendt]

indeed :(

[@kvstrickland]

Lovely just lovely ✌️❤️🤘

[@RyanLendt]

thanks KIC :)

[@cluttrfnk]

Ryan we need more stuff from 1039/Slappy by Green Day, but damn i like the little kermit

[@RyanLendt]

thanks for the requests copper!

[@cluttrfnk]

@@RyanLendt keep up the good work man!

[@mollymaggieandmemollymaggi5189]

7/17/20. Congratulations on 44k!!! 44 is a slugger’s number. Hank Aaron and I believe Reggie Jackson wore 44. It’s a good number for running backs as well. My little league number was 7 because I liked Mickey Mantle. I pitched, played first base, and shortstop. Take care, Ryan.

[@RyanLendt]

thanks MM! Reggie Jackson was in Naked Gun :)

[@frauddetector6129]

RIP Shawn. The most underrated in the Seattle sound.

[@klohr26]

Solid.

[@RyanLendt]

My favorite math teacher of all time used to use that term

[@dannylabandter8675]

Hey Ryan, I just loooove your vids!!! love your attitude and humor as well , makes it even better. I have the same Taylor and was interested what strings you use ? Thanks a lot and keep the great work up!!!

[@RyanLendt]

Thanks so much Danny! I use elixirs on elizabeth the taylor - they are a little pricey but worth every penny - treat yo'self!

[@EdgarHernandez-jx7jp]

This song reminds me of “Wonderful” by STP, you should try that one Ry, keep of the great work 👍

[@RyanLendt]

yes I should. thanks egg guy :)

[@kevdelaney3698]

Great song! Unrelated but what do you think of gigaton? Had a chance to listen on a long car ride earlier today

[@RyanLendt]

it's a pearl jam album. I love it :)

[@davidjackson5191]

One other Shawn Smith song to consider is Mr Pink by Satchel

[@RyanLendt]

yay thanks for the shawn request David :)

[@fletchd9862]

Little late, Happy weekend everybody!

[@RyanLendt]

happy saturday fletch!

[@jimanderton6540]

How about Rocket from Smashing Pumpkins please..thx

[@RyanLendt]

thanks for the SP request Jim

[@davidjackson5191]

Excellent! More Shawn Smith! I never understood why his career didn’t take off. How about Runnin’ for Cover next? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKjFmmionbKCeKM

[@RyanLendt]

thanks for the SS request DJ :)

[@EdgarHernandez-jx7jp]

First one.....egggggxcellent 🤓

[@RyanLendt]

I just got back from having an omelette

[@MarkHindenaturalbodybuilder]

7th Heaven!

[@RyanLendt]

I actually love that show. don't tell anyone.

[@MarkHindenaturalbodybuilder]

@@RyanLendt it was really awesome. Family time at my house.