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[@MRC-cb7fv]

The drummer with Bill is James Gadson, one of the coolest drummers ever, has played with numerous top artists and still going strong at 81 years of age!, legend.

[@Guitargate]

INDEED

[@grantbob]

Check out his work with Scary Pockets.

[@kcussrebutuemos4815]

grantbob was going to say the same thing.

[@kevinkhouri8272]

@@grantbob Scary Pockets randomly was on my facebook feed. I loved their cover and thought "I wish I could hear Bill Withers cover that song". So I youtube Bill Withers and find this. Now (I have no musical talent lol) I appreciate Mr. Withers' music even more thanks to Michael Palmisano breaking it down. Then I see this comment and went back found James Gadson on the Scary Pockets feed and start following Scary Pockets and Michael. Thank you everyone for this trip lol, AND James Gadson is the best!:)

[@iangordon8078]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rafTfZ2Zjbpmnrs

[@benwear]

Love this "how to learn songs to sit in with a band" series, Michael!

[@2dazetake]

Your such a great teacher, I know you can play anything you put your mind to, and your enthusiasm is very inspiring, love the beautiful guitars you own too, thanks brother.

[@Guitargate]

Thank you my friend!!!

[@World-as-i-c-it]

Love watching you go through this process to understand and/or learn. Wish i could find a teacher like you close to where i live, then again no one lives close to where i live.:)

[@tre4219]

I love your videos Michael. You have such a cool and sincere vibe. I'm always in a better mood after watching one of your videos. Thank you!

[@Guitargate]

YES! Thank you!!

[@toddbeeman5933]

Another great video, Michael! Now.. I'm headed to go check out more of that cover band you came across at the end. Haha. Sending peace & love from Missouri -Todd

[@TheVirginianRambler]

Just wanted to say, I'm getting better in part due to your channel. My ear has been able to pick out chord changes and figure out melodies when I have my guitar. But you've made what I was taught in my music theory class make since. Another part is this open mic i go to and sit in with the house band, and they've shown me quite a lot. But thank you Sir!

[@Guitargate]

Love it James!!

[@rustybonesblueschannel9664]

We have been working on arranging this for a couple months now. So many things you can do on that melody. SO POP'N. Thanks for the video.

[@mezzuna]

The bit where you picked out the melody from the key was very illuminating. Thanks for that

[@russellzauner]

There is also a video on YT of the ENTIRE set. You picked what I think is the best version - love the riffs by everyone in the band. So heavy, so light, so smooth, so tight.

[@gobabe2396]

You did that! What a pleasure watching you - thank you for this!

[@CBallSon]

Love this! Love how you compared studio to live. Love when bands change it up. Another incredible video man!

[@luster2233]

Man great job!! You got the feel brother... I'm the nephew of the great late bill and you have the black feel!! Keep up the good work!! 💯

[@fireside007]

YOU ~ ROCK ! !

[@jschoma11]

YES! I love this song and that video, and now probably THIS video too.

[@robertmiddleton9085]

Lamont Landers is a great group of guys, I've seen play live many times. They.are out of the Huntsville and Decatur area of Alabama.

[@jasonaustin3270]

I'm in Florence

[@jordancrawford7999]

The fact I came here for Bill Withers and left with a burning itch for more of a cover band is disgustingly awesome. Dudes were absolutely crushing an already fantastic song.

[@bvlad5215]

Lamont Landers is dope. Was on America's Got Talent. Crazy that you pondered across him, lol!

[@Guitargate]

So dope.

[@skyrunr]

Mind blowing drop on the keys and bass pops at 25m. Watching your expression and literal lack of words was priceless! LOL They need their own video! ;)

[@eriktracy8578]

I've watched this video several times for the Bill Withers portion, but the ending indio band version is pure genius - I absolutely love that there can be 'other' interpretations of classic songs that groove! This was great!

[@sabledawn]

James Gadson is my favorite drummer of all time. Man was made of grooves.

[@deaman007]

I literally have no idea what you are talking about, but it is fascinating to watch you breaking down the music, I would never have understood how much effort goes into such a classic song, thank you

[@joelronningen9930]

Happiest drummer in the world. Also widely speculated to be higher than the proverbial kite. ;-)

[@zoubirkone6396]

Beautiful way to put it, god i love the english language

[@johnthornton4266]

Giraffe Balls

[@jarittkagan9709]

Dude I can't wait for this show on Sunday, so far the first three songs are gold, my kind of jams. Love watching these videos but hate how they remind me how bad I am at guitar haha guess I need to put in another 20 years

[@alextansley708]

Check out the cover by D'angelo W/ David Sanborn & Friends, incredible band playing this great song

[@mr.hoppelelefant2350]

Yaaasss 11:13 the live version... the drummer keeps shining the whole time 😅❤💛💚🤘

[@jmonroe75]

Sounded like Phish’s “Sand” rhythm lick at the beginning

[@benwear]

Thought I saw Sand on the setlist for the Sunday show...maybe they'll segue between the two.

[@pettisUSA]

Another great lesson. It is a delight to end this one with so many helpful points. The importance of the ”third” is sinking in.

[@fireside007]

NICE . . . YOU ~ ROCK ! !

[@kdavis63]

Mahalo!! Love this song from back in the day!

[@joeycarter8846]

That last band Michael had on there was crazy good. The singer, bass player, & keyboardist were WAY too confident. haha. Killin' it.

[@Spaghetti_policy]

Bill Withers live at Carnegie hall is a magical record. Check it out.

[@tonytu3913]

im glad i found you on youtube.

[@Guitargate]

I'm glad too my friend!

[@watchwmn]

Thanks!

[@totoyoda45]

Waiting for Blackberry smoke 😂😂 Great video as usual by the way

[@andrewgs8888]

Hey Michael, new fellow Baltimorean here! Would love for you to do one of Justin Townes Earle’s live videos (“Champagne Corolla” or “Ain’t Waitin” maybe?). He recently passed away, and meant a lot to myself as an artist. Helluva guitarist and even better songwriter. Thanks for all the great videos

[@stevekirby7333]

There are no slides or hammers on a Clavinet. Every note needs to be articulated. If you listen to the entire song you'll hear some choruses have the first lick end up on G instead of E. Most bands around here play it that way most of the way through. There's an entire soul lesson in the live guitar comps. They are really improvising over the entire song so that every chorus is not the same. That walk up is together with the high hat barks in Gadson's drum part. Which I learned on the drums. And it drives me nuts when folks play though the tacit part. That's a signature part of the song. I've had people do chromatic falls, play E to A and all kind of other noises where it's supposed to be just drums and singer. There are also hits in the 3rd verse when Bill says "Baby" that are on 3-and. Hitting those right is kind of a tell for the band. This is another "Shaky Ground". Everybody thinks they know how to play it, but nobody does it right. I'm not talking about "being a jukebox" right. But before you can "make it your own" you have to get the essence of what made it an anthem.

[@getemoutside6398]

Bill knows what time it is. That acceptance speech for the rock and roll hall of fame was magic. If anyone hasn’t seen that look it up.

[@kalebtallmage9149]

Live at Carnegie Hall is the best live performance of “Use Me”

[@SuneSalminen]

I used to think so too until I heard this kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6jNaYaarZqNbpYsi=YqfnX9gqoR0rIfFC

[@bigkeezo]

This live version is the best I've heard. And you sir got a funky soul 🤘🏾. Who’s the rhythm guitarist anyway

[@jordanritkes]

I love the tone you get with all your guitars when you do the little into licks. I know you use different guitars, but all PRS. Is this a PRS specific tone or are you really dialing things in with amp and fxs?

[@beatnpotatoes]

Wicked play list. This is gonna be a great show

[@Guitargate]

Agreed!! THX!

[@bkmeahan]

Bill withers is one of those artists that I kind of rediscover every year or so and wonder why I haven't listened tohim in so long.

[@amsterdamfinestplug1238]

yesss !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jasonaustin3270]

My all time favorite song

[@Kimberpls]

Hi Mike! I'm a really recent fan of both your content and a lot of the music you've been covering! I was wondering - have you heard the song "The Marriage of the Coyote Woman" by All Them Witches? If you have, I'm curious to hear what you think of it! Thank you so much for your videos. They've been an inspiration and a delight in these troubled times.

[@mikesharpsongs]

YAAAAASSS!!!!

[@Pusherman1978]

Widespread mfn Panic has several stone cold versions of use me on KZbin. There are too many to choose which one to link here for you. Just thought you would enjoy taking a listen to a few of them. Love your channel, keep up the great work my man. ✌❤🤘🎸

[@Guitargate]

I will check it out thanks!

[@partsmanba]

Michael Palmisano Try this one - pretty freshly uploaded - kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3Oqpnepec52fpo

[@ronanderson5355]

Love WSP live versions of this Bill Withers classic. Thxs Michael for your breakdown.

[@keegandarrow9638]

What a coincidence, this is one of the songs in my school's drum audition today. I can see why too, it's a killer groove.

[@Guitargate]

Yes it is Keegan!

[@keegandarrow9638]

@@Guitargate On the topic of killer grooves, I don't remember if you've ever talked about or even mentioned him, but Jacob Collier has a song called Saviour with one of the funkiest grooves ever. There's a live version he did with Audiotree you should check out. I'm not sure if you know about him but he's just on another level and letting people know about him is worth it. Thanks for the comment!

[@Nina-hk7ub]

Came to hear Bill Withers...but saw this cute guy!

[@jjain98]

Hey Michael, I discovered an artist this week that I would be honored to see you analyze, Connor Kelley. Specifically, the guitar in his song Hawaii Mustang. Keep it up man your videos are amazing.

[@eaglesfan815]

Do more like this, live v studio. good content for 2023

[@joshuahall932]

LOVE YOUR STUFF! Please do Josh Ritter-Henrietta Indiana!! you will not be disappointed. Anything is great from him, but that song is my favorite. Josh Ritter is an absolute genius.

[@nathantraul3180]

Chicago band does a amazing use me.

[@chris.t6668]

thanks for doing these. I'd love it if you'd do "Impossible Germany" by Wilco. A great live cut is from their DVD, Ashes of American Flags. Great song on it's own but the solo... Holy crap.

[@Leviathandk]

Everyone here needs to see Lachy Doley's cover of this song. Its pure fire!!!!

[@SuneSalminen]

Joss Stone of the Clavinet

[@nickpayne9005]

MICHAEL!!!! You have got to check out Amigo the Devil. Similar lane to Tyler Childers, White Buffalo, Colter Wall, etc, but on a banjo. Songs of his to check out: Perfect Wife, Cocaine and Abel, Hell and You, and Dahmer Does Hollywood.

[@FrankTisellano]

@Michael Where's that t-shirt from? Looks great! (Playing's not bad, either. :P)

[@MrGroovyG]

Hi, I'm a pretty basic guitarist who knows NOTHING of the fret board mostly getting my music from chords(UG), I can make a nice sound but I have yearnings to improve my knowledge and venture further up the fret board more.. I really like the way you break songs down, work it out and explain. I shall definitely be watching a lot more, see if i can't learn a bit. Thanks

[@maconmccoy13]

I don’t play an instrument, but I can cara tune and have been told I can sing. I don’t think I can. What is you suggestion on voice lessons? Love the Chanel. Keep it up!!

[@brodiefishing6363]

You should check out a song called " Baltimore Blues no 1" it would be interesting to see how you would break it down. I'm not sure if many people have listened to it in this comment section but it is damn well worth a listen.

[@citrix99301]

What are you running your SilverSky through? I can't get that kind of tone out of my Silver Sky, or don't know how.

[@Silversmoke1000]

You might enjoy Glenn Campbells' version of "Ain't No Sunshine." I'm new to the channel. Have you ever reacted to Glenn Campbell? I adore Bill Withers. What a laid back band. Johnny Winter is my all-time favorite. Can you react to "Tobacco Road " live with his brother Edgar?

[@federicogatto2635]

The extra notes you found in the live version are not so ‘extra’, they’re in the studio version too.

[@Guitargate]

As they should be!

[@markprice5651]

I'd love to see you do Kissin' My Love

[@willbaskin700]

Brother (E maj) Wish (G) Keep on using me (A) B77777 till you use me up, my band plays the chorus that way and it kina slaps. love this song. Goes well with superstition

[@BrandonAshh]

If you loved Tyler Childers & Colter Wall, then you’ll LOVE ’The White Buffalo’ he has some deep meaning songs with a crazy voice.

[@LorriSanga]

As soon as you went to the 3rd harmony, it instantly went to Allman Bros territory ♥

[@DustinBaileyekyroses]

Don't remember the name but check out the new tune trey anastasia played on fallon!

[@Jacob-mc5cj]

Heard your into bluegrass. You should do down low by Tyler Childers and town mountain

[@dylangarza5860]

Hey man! I was wondering if you could try to react to riviera paradise by Stevie Ray Vaughn?? I'm learning it and would want to hear you dissect it.

[@danverderese6408]

Do you have any recommendations for training your ear for what key the song is in? I am amazed by how in other vids (here you're told the key), you figure it out in about ten seconds. I find it takes me a really long time to figure out the key and melody for a song. I'm sure listening to songs with a guitar in hand helps, but is there any specific practice for it? Love the videos!

[@samalweihe495]

Michael has a video on his channel about how he learns a song. If you click on his channel I'll think you find it

[@mma1st105]

I just hit notes up the low e until I find a chord. Then if you know the key most song are basically a 145. If you know how to build a scale you can figure out what chord should be major or minor too but there's always exceptions. Just start on like beatles songs that's what I did.

[@danverderese6408]

Sámal Weihe I should’ve checked that first. Thanks!

[@samalweihe495]

Dan Verderese No problem 😉

[@Dahstin5311]

Shawn James version of ain't no sunshine

[@dudehenchman]

I would love to see you react to ANYTHING by Tony Rice!

[@dcarstetter1]

Nice lick in the beginning. Sounded familiar.

[@Bumeo]

I NEED you to do a reaction to Justin Lee Schultz doing the Chick Corea song Spain! The guitar is sickkkkkkkk

[@alancollins8294]

Do more shakey please!

[@bryandiasr]

Check this one - The Teskey Brothers - 'Honeymoon' at MOTH

[@RedsSpeedShop]

Carving Creases by Casper Allen PLEASE. He’s another gems on vhs artist

[@ArthurYuill]

Please react to Leo Kottke - Last steam engine train - Stealing

[@t3eHe3]

PLEASE REACT to The Aristocrats - "Bad Asteroid" or "I Want a Parrot". Some of the most amazing electric guitar-playing I've ever heard in my life. Would love to hear your insight. Peace!

[@JoeBoomerMusic]

My eyes glaze over the second you start taking about the numbers of the scale.

[@drgonzo3020]

The Trey fill probably won't jive with Withers, but I like it...

[@TazioN]

Hey Michael, love your videos and the choices of music. However a bit of a lack of jazz. Maybe have a look at Lockdown Blues that John McLaughlin put out at the start of all this pandemic business. Amazing to see what a man in his 70’s can still do.

[@whoputthatsaladonmyplate]

Lovin ALL of your videos Michael! Such a diverse selection of musicians. Now to cap off the hot month of August you have to do a video of C.W. Stoneking's "On a Desert Isle". I would love to see you dissect this dreamy tune! Cheers from BC. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipqvlISAjZWje7c

[@wakeallen]

Was that a little Sand at the beginning?!?!

[@reeppeen1241]

listen to colter walls new cowpoke cover. you'll love it

[@bloodhound8000]

Lexington lab band does a good cover of use me

[@luketoms2476]

Can you please please do Teenesse by Eric Steckel 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@chadross4978]

You don’t have to do a react but you should watch Tyler Childers ‘shake the frost’ red barn radio channel, he plays good guitar and puts so much emotion in the song I thing you would really enjoy it

[@alonzoramirez6139]

Check out Death Row by Chris Stapleton!!!

[@pthaynes]

Now you should do the Widespread Panic cover of Use Me.

[@project1003]

RIP Todd Nance

[@pthaynes]

@@project1003 what? Omg.

[@project1003]

@@pthaynes Yeah, man. Read it on Relix maybe 30 minutes ago. Their cover of 'Use Me' from the 2014 Charlotte, NC show is the very definition of "tight" and Todd was pure class, grace, and generosity.

[@pthaynes]

@@project1003 yeah, I immediately did the google after I read your comment. Nance was solid man.

[@booboo9257]

I love this! Its exactly like being in the room when a porno is being made ... the actors do a few seconds of a little rhythm, then stop, get a different position and repeat ... multiple times, for every position ... till it looks right on camera ... and you never see the full action till the movie comes out! LOL

[@Phelper99]

What about "Use Me" by Bill Withers with Phil Anselmo and Ted Nugent?

[@masonmillhoff8342]

Pls react to Cody jinks loud and heavy or must be the whiskey

[@tomtolbert7416]

Awesome as usual. Two things: 1) I mean no offense by this, but you make funny faces sometimes when you listen and when you play. Is that just feeling the groove? Or is that because you sometimes sing the notes you play when you practice, and you just make your face into the shapes you make when you sing a note out of habit? 2) Have you done a reacts video to any Duane Allman stuff? Like At Fillmore East?

[@CokeAMor]

Bro, we don't point out people's guitar face, it's part of the music.

[@5891jonathan]

lol

[@tomtolbert7416]

Lol, yeah, I should be more careful about etiquette maybe, but Palmisano’s obviously got the facility and the ear of focused practice, so I’ve been curious about how he practices and wondered if that was an artifact-one that maybe I should aspire to.

[@CokeAMor]

@@tomtolbert7416 he's mentioned in another video, way back, that when he was younger he always had his guitar with him and always tried to play along to songs on the radio, songs on records, etc. It's pretty much what any great guitarist did to get where they are. Ear training, transcription, etc. The guitar face, well....that's just what every guitarist does. It's like you gotta move your face muscles to get the notes out lol or internalize them even.

[@johnthornton4266]

I would have to say just by what you said. It's "Guitar Face" it's an involuntary reflex all of us Guitarist have.

[@cleetorres6667]

Please react to woven web by animals as leaders, that song very well constructed, can you break it down? btw nice video

[@PuzzledlifeTV]

just watched this but the only thing on my mind was - who was the fucking band you watched the were fire!!!!!!!!!!!! patch me the link

[@nanangkristian4735]

Alip ba ta-bohemian rhapsody cover...waiting for it..

[@xronfa]

react to "Plini - Electric Sunrise" please