WHY ELVIS PRESLEY KICKS ASS

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Enjoy this video with Study Guide: ➤ bit.ly/2NEudYf

[@cfbj0510]

Next episode: Why Mark Knopfler kicks ass!

[@douglaslingle3802]

Please do some more of Scotty Moore's ways of playing, I Love it! Plus I'm trying to learn it to. Thanks for sharing with us to!!

[@hrvojebass8945]

Why Ritchie Blackmore Kick Ass

[@albertfernandez9934]

Excellent !

[@mryhdy6266]

Nice work, mate. Kind of ironic, I started playing metal like Ozzy and stuff, and now many years later I developed a liking for this sort of thing. Your video is very helpful.

[@christophejames4634]

Keith Richards said : « Everybody wanted to be Elvis...I wanted to be Scotty Moore. ». You know the rest.

[@Roadman3235]

I wanna be scotty be singing

[@1980bwc]

Man, much respect to you for making this video to highlight Scotty's talent. He's pretty much a hometown boy here in Southwest Tennessee, right along with Carl Perkins and Elvis. We are very proud of them all. Just seems Scotty and Carl don"t get their due respect as much as they should for what they did to change popular music forever. I haven't had a chance to look through all your videos yet to see if you've done one of these videos about Carl. If not, I would love to see you do one pretty soon. Thanks again for showing some of these licks, and playing them extremely well to boot! I'm subscribing! Have a good one Brother. (Bryan, Jackson TN)

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Thanks Bryan? I am glad you liked the video brother, greetings from Ireland!

[@1980bwc]

@@GuitarPilgrim I've got some Irish blood in me. Hope to be able to visit there someday.

[@joeromoiii6988]

Dude, you’re so incredibly entertaining, and an absolutely brilliant guitar player as well...love all your videos!!!

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Thanks Joe! It was great fun making this video, Scotty Moore’s guitarwork is an absolute joy to play!!

[@SolidSativa1]

@@GuitarPilgrim very singing too 👍

[@phonicwheel933]

Joe Romo III said: _Dude, you’re so incredibly entertaining, and an absolutely brilliant guitar player as well...love all your videos!!!_ Agree! (England)

[@sdwest4010]

Guitar Pilgrim, I was 13 in 1955 when I first heard Scotty Moore play Mystery Train and it changed my life. I wrote to Scotty a few years before he died to request a signed copy of his book, and told him that I believed that it was he and not Elvis that created the Big Bang that was Rock & Roll. Without Scotty, what would have EP become? Through his caregiver, Gail, I learned that he was quite pleased to hear this. You are do his playing style the best I have ever heard, and I've heard a lot of players tell about his influence. You made this old man smile one more time.

[@GuitarPilgrim]

That's great to hear brother, I had the same experience when I was a young boy listening to the beatles and of course Elvis, those brilliant licks by Scotty, his guitarplaying whenever I hear it puts a huge smile on my face as well! Best to you!

[@herbert9241]

SD West - A word I'm not given to squander: cool. It's very cool that at such a young age you were tuned-in enough to pay proper acknowledgement to a proper sporting hero. (All of my absolute, genuine heroes are musicians over and above athletes.)

[@alfgwahigain5544]

I just discovered your channel, and this is the first video I watched, and I've subscribed. This was a fantastic, concise lesson, and it will give me hours of stuff to practice. Without Scotty Moore and his great rhythm section, I don't know if Elvis would've been the immediate sensation that he was. To me that early stuff is his best. Also, what I love about the stuff you chose and this style of playing is that there's so much melody, and, even if it's not someone's style of music, this is such valuable information for anyone in a band with two guitar players. And learning how to play melodies with these simple chords opens a world that is just endless. Thanks - great stuff!

[@John_Sharrock]

It's an absolute joy to watch and listen to your videos.Your playing is beyond belief and so effortless.IMHO this was the best Elvis period in his whole career,for me,once the 60's arrived it was just a pale shadow of the 50's stuff...I could listen to you playing this kinda stuff all day long..Thank you.

[@noahtenshen]

You continue to blow my mind with your ability to play and recreate such amazing players' creations. Your talents and teaching abilities are top level to be sure. I'm glad you are out there. You are a bright light in this world. Stay Well.

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Thank you brother, I just do my best trying to make a good video and hope people enjoy it!

[@wickedcrypto6004]

You can tell he has a lot of passion . Great video

[@stephenfiore9960]

...Similar to Rick Beato and his KZbin channel and series”What makes this song Great” (1.17 million subscribers and growing). The guy in the featured video is actually much cleaner than Rick though

[@detroit313vlogs7]

Wow what a pleasure listening to you play

[@blueben8980]

Absolutely astounded by the amount of effort and knowledge that these videos must take you to put together for us to enjoy. I can only be amazed at your talent and simple explanations that make these videos a compulsive watch and more important for me a big learn. Please keep them coming and many thanks

[@Jackg1949]

Of the hundreds of music lesson videos I have watched this is an absolute Gem. I’m an instructor at the VA with guitars4vets, we teach veterans with PTSD to play guitar and award them with a new guitar after competition of 10 lessons. As a Vietnam veteran it is a honor for me to be a part of the program. I am looking forward to sharing this with them. Just happened to stumble upon you today, you have an amazing gift...thank you so much, Jack

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Hi Jack, that’s great to hear! I have great respect for the work you do! I am glad the video is of any help! Greetings from Ireland

[@keithlambe211]

@@GuitarPilgrim A great country for music.Up the Irish!

[@CarlPereira-l4y]

Great Superb ,Thank you please have some more on Elvis songs and Scotty Moore lead guitar playing Would Appreciate it thanks

[@1rwjwith]

Scotty was working without a prior template for Rock N Roll, he WAS one of the originators. He was coming from Chet Atkins, Merle Travis and Jazz guitarists, not really blues players. Thanksgreat job!

[@1badhaircut]

💯 that’s the difference,he made the connection to rock/pop that tied it together when Leo Fender was changing the sound of guitars / amps to distortion / sustain - players added echo and effects but this is the bones right here. The Brits ran with it

[@jnucleo]

You got the Scotty Moore mojo going G.P. He's smiling somewhere. Your guitar sounds great!

[@LeaFrydman]

THank you for this one Thom... I had the pleasure of interviewing Scotty in Memphis many moons ago... great guitarist and a true Southern gentleman

[@GlennCode]

Just want to say thank you for featuring this amazing musician!! Scotty made it look so easy! An inspiration to generations for sure. You do a kickass job playing these songs! Thanks again!

[@pags409]

Well done. Huge Elvis music fan and breaking down “train,” BONUS!!!

[@johnfeeney6713]

I've seen a lot of great guitar tutorials on KZbin over the years and this is one of the very best! Amazing work and a great tribute to a very underrated guitarist. Thanks!

[@bobbystroem9037]

You are a great musician and nail the licks that every guitarist should know. All these licks are incorporated in one way or another into Hendrix Harrison Knoppler SRV Page Stetzer the list goes on.. Bravo!

[@paulnaylor062]

This is why this style of music has stood the test of time and still tunes kids ears in to it all these years later. To me this always sounds. Fresh. Today's Teenagers love this now too

[@ralphfurley123]

I’m not a guitarist nor do I read music, but I love music and it’s history!!! This is such a great video, which shows the greatness of the late great Scotty Moore!!! He really was amazing!!! Thank you so much for sharing this video!!! ☮️🖖🏽

[@craniofacialsurgeon]

Really enjoyed this analysis and the playing. Relaxed and very approachable. I've el been playing for years and this has unlocked Scotty for me - so thank you. I am that 4 year old and happy now to have a key to open Scotty's Sun sessions with Elvis. Its a real shame that Tom Parker and Elvis cut the trio out in the 60s. Then Elvis took Scotty's amplified guitar in the '69 Special. A real shame. Scotty died in 2016 but was not forgotten by the greats - see Clapton and Knopfler playing with him in latte days. Thank again for this wonderful session.

[@vernonmckee1752]

Fantastic playing, love the Rockabilly sound.

[@michaelraysgo]

Great video, GP! Scotty Moore's solo on Elvis's "Too Much" is insane. Worth a listen!

[@RamRud]

Dude, where have you been all my guitar playing life? How incredibly refreshing it is to watch you play and how inspirational! I've been playing along and learning how to play chordal solos thanks to you!

[@kenhutley971]

Absolutely loved this video. First visit and subbed right away. Huge thank you from an old Rk n Rler... fortunate to be 13 years old when Elvis burst on the music scene in the UK in 1956.

[@ADDIDASSSSSSSSSSSSSS]

Thank you so much for all your exemplary videos and outstanding guitar lessons for all of us in KZbin land . Keep Rocking!

[@TheBigGuyATX]

What a great video! I'm 52, grew up in the 70s on Elvis, and been playing guitar since 1978. So yeah, my playing has a lot of Scotty Moore influence. People tell me my solos sound like a "Spanish guitar" player. Well, it's a combo of Scotty Moore riffs and Mexican music (which is also my heritage). Thx for this great tribute and guitar instructional video.

[@twiggyb01]

ive been told i dont play the guitar , i attack it, and one guy said i play the guitar like he treats his missus lol, felt pleased with those descriptions, strangely.

[@chroniclesofbap6170]

Lots of the 50s guitarists are under-rated speed-demons.

[@JONTHEWHEREHOG]

Especially for the rythym sections

[@jeffreysims3831]

Try and keep up with Cliff Gallup...

[@672Kevin]

Danny Cedrone's solo in Rock Around The Clock. Still a jaw-dropper.

[@innosanto]

Not only speed but good feel

[@ROCKINGMAN]

Nice little demonstration on Scotty Moore's playing style. He's certainly one of my favourite guitar players being inspired by Chet Atkins and Merle Travis style of playing. Nice upload.

[@bradhuskers]

Elvis Presley had some great players in the recording studio with him. And his players had the soul depth and diversity of the king to play to. Pure magic.

[@alansturgess1324]

Undoubtedly THE best analysis of a guitarist's style that I've ever watched - full of both enthusiasm and superb demo snippets. Thumbs up, subscribed, bell rung. I've always loved Scotty's playing. You did him full justice with this analysis. Will now check your channel to see which other of my favourites you've talked about - probably unlikely to find Lonnie Mack (been a HUGE fan ever since '63) but there are sure to be others. Great job.

[@kevdean9967]

That guitar work in "I forgot to remember to forget" is phenomenal!!!

[@jonolsen418]

My all time Elvis favorite is "You're Right, I'm Left, She's Gone" with Mystery Train and Good Rockin' Tonight close seconds.

[@liberty4allplease]

Fantastic. I know every one of those licks. Beautifully done.

[@RC32Smiths01]

Dang, I'll never forget the first time I saw Scotty Moore's work with Elvis! Absolutely legendary and influential guitarist in the world indeed! I was hoping you could do one of Gary Moore!

[@josefbuergi]

I don't play guitar but I watch all your videos :-)

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@josefbuergi Oh... Why thank ye my man. Cheers!

[@herbert9241]

Scotty Moore is far moore (see what I did there?) my cup of tea but I always did admire Gary's work. A great talent, sadly gone too soon.

[@jazzybeeff]

I fall in this channel. Man, these names are of course the greatest but how you play well all of these different guitarist’s work! The best guitar channel on KZbin i believe. Cinematography and storytelling are great too. And these guitar tones…spectacular! Keep going please! Thank you.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Shoz3344]

I love this series! You're doing such a fantastic job, thank you! :)

[@chadcollier1070]

One little thing : in the solo for That's All Right, you only hit the open E string for the bass run the first time through, when the solo is first kicking off. The next two times through, you're supposed to be hanging onto the double-stop to make it sustain, and jump back into the bass run on the second note, which is the E string fretted at the second fret. But that's part of the genius of Scotty : he knew Bill was doubling that run on bass, so he could skip that first note and nobody could really tell, because Bill was filling in that note on bass. Listen to Elvis' version with all of the bass turned off so that you can really hear Scotty's guitar in detail, and you'll hear it for yourself : he only plays that open E the first time, and then let's Bill fill that note in the next two times 👍

[@herbert9241]

It's great to read expert analysis like that, hats off to you Chad. I think the point you're making is testament to their comprehensive grounding in folk and country music where there is no reliance on drum to create layers of sound and every reverberation is melodic. I consciously recognise that guitar / bass duality in a lot of the rockabilly I listen to and it makes all the difference when you have competent musicians who don't overplay their part. A lot of modern 'rockabilly' doesn't have that grounding and is essentially 'thrash' by comparison.

[@Pequinito]

That's just brilliant, thanks so much for bringing so much pleasure reliving the Elvis and Scotty era.

[@roseschris3233]

This Scotty Moore lesson was the very best ... no ... it was freekin awesome. I love this style, and hardly anyone does it. Thank you for a great lesson, I'll have a lot of fun with this.

[@allantow6371]

Great video, Thom! You really bring life to the music with your astute explanations and expert analysis, not to mention your virtuoso playing. Thanks.

[@michaelowens3353]

Alabama here remember a lot of this as a kid and love it just run across your site it's awesome thanks brother 👍

[@cmaddox1020]

Well done, Thom. As a long time appreciator of Scotty Moore's style, I really dig your show case of some of Scotty's most memorable licks. And although he did indeed use a thumb pick, he also used his fingers to get his incredible sound, which is hard to do with just a pick. Still, you did an admirable job. Many thanks!

[@glenfenderman]

Great video! Scotty Moore was a master at playing those triads! Even after 45 years of playing, I find it mind boggling when I really dig into it!

[@michaelszczys8316]

It is my understanding that they started messing around after recording other stuff at Sun and playing their jazzed up ‘ That’s Alright Mama ‘ and Sam Phillips asked them what they were doing? They said they were just fooling around , so Sam told them fool around some more and play the whole thing. He turned on the tape and when they were done he cut a few demo records of it and that is what you hear and what started it all. By the end of the week everybody was looking for that guy on Sams latest record.

[@1980bwc]

You pretty much summed up what really happened. 👍

[@52daytripper]

the beatles covered this elvis song, they were big fans, and george harrison loved country guitar style kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4iTgIuiaMmrjNk

[@dyl9922]

Cool vid man!! That last Scotty Moore melody at the end was super nice I gotta learn that one

[@GuitarPilgrim]

That really is a true, classic solo indeed! The song is called ‘I forgot to remember to forget’

[@habiibqawiy7884]

Love Scotty Moore! His scorching solos in Hound Dog as well Blue Suede Shoes tho are pure stunner! Keep up the good work man. You rock !

[@MichaelLynMusic]

Fantastic work Sir!...Love dem Scotty Riffs

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

I could spend a day listening to you recreate the awesome artists of past and present.

[@vehlicks6616]

Finally someone is appreciating Scotty!

[@charlesrast4235]

It's about damn time!

[@GeoEstes]

Oh, he's been appreciated for quite a while now: Moore was ranked 29th in Rolling Stone magazine's list of 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time in 2011. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 and the Memphis Music Hall of Fame in 2015 (Wiki).

[@wickedcrypto6004]

Amen

[@Catmom3]

Vehlicks Keith Richards has always paid homage to Scotty

[@1980bwc]

AMEN! Now we just need one of these on Carl Perkins.

[@russellwinstead259]

great lesson.. You are truly a gifted teacher and Kick ass guitar player. Cheers mate

[@robhand7205]

Scotty Moore was a master of the CAGED method before they had given it a name. I also learned the CAGED method without knowing it existed...but I cannot do it with such grace! Rock on!

[@zachmcgrain7815]

This was a perfect lesson that should be the basis for all beginner to advance lesson primer for all guitarist. It early and I don't have my glasses. So I'm not sure if I'm making sense but these Scotty Moore licks shown here should never be taken for granted when it comes to melody and technique. Thankyou for being able to show and explain this with all your videos.. .

[@MrT5mustang]

His amp came from James " Lucky" Ward from Columbus Georgia. As a matter of fact, Scotty and James both used Ray Butts amps. When Lucky was in Memphis recording with Curly Money Scotty heard "Lucky" playing on the song " Chain Gang Charlie" and said man I want that sound... Only 50 of these amps were made. ( By the way in my profile picture I am playing the 1954 fender Strat that was used on many recordings in the Sun studios. ( It was Lucky Ward's personal guitar.

[@ozboomer_au]

Fantastic video. GREAT!, fun explanation of how Scotty used some simple triads to boost a melody line.. and fill-in the gaps. Fascinated to see how *simple* it all was (conceptually, anyway). Also, I never realized about the 'Guitar Boogie' riff (although I well recognize that tune from the Roy Clark and Tommy Emmanuel versions) -- I recognized the riff more from Carl Perkins' 'Honey, Don't' (which I actually first heard via the Beatles' 1964 version). Again, one of the most enjoyable videos of all that you've done for us. Fanx! a heap...!

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Hi John, you’re right, honey don’t, features the same boogie!

[@padraiglyons3709]

Love Scotty Moore's style, been trying to learn 'Mystery Train' for a while and it sounds rough but it's recognizable as the tune when I play it i think. So envious of your playing Guitar Pilgrim, great playing and sound.

[@tangobayus]

This is one of the more worthwhile guitar channels. Good on you for giving all these precise renditions.

[@Trenchant463]

Guitar Pilgrim - If you've not done it (I suspect you have), you must go to Memphis and see Sun Studios museum. It will blow your mind to be in the same room that Elvis, Scotty and Bill laid down the Sun Session tracks. Truly amazing. Then head up to Detroit and go to the Motown Museum and see where all of those classic tracks were recorded in a basement of a house in Detroit. The studio there is just like it was in the 60's including the piano on all of those classic tracks (with rickety bench). Excellent tutorial on Elvis' sound!

[@GuitarPilgrim]

I haven’t been there yet, I would love to go and see the sun studios! The place were history was made, one day I will visit, absolutely!!

[@herbert9241]

No mere museum; still operating as a studio as far as I know. Certainly in recent years - Sam's son or grandson on the decks, I think. I know of a few bands who've recorded there.

[@alabamahebrew]

Hello, I just found your channel and so far am loving it. You play with such ease it makes me very envious, but I'm sure you have heard that before lol. One thing I would like to "maybe" correct you on is that in an interview with James Burton a long long time ago he said that Scotty Moore ALWAYS used a thumb pick and Mr. Burton said that he tried to duplicate those old sounds and use a thumb pick but just could not do it. Also on the Elvis channel on Sirius Radio they were interviewing Scotty Moore and other members of not only that original Elvis band but also what came to be known later as the TCB Band and they too said that Scotty always used a thumb pick and in fact when Elvis was told to replace that original band it was Scotty's use of a thumb pick only that rendered him "just a country lick player and not a rock and roll player" insult by those who were trying to get Elvis to move on past those guys. Now, I suppose later on Scotty could have went more to using a regular pick? But several sources have confirmed that on those early Elvis records all he used was a thumb pick. Now to some this might seem a trivial point, to those I say, YOU try playing those songs and solos using only a thumb pick! Can you imagine someone actually insulting that original lineup as if they were just a group of hacks or something? Now now don't be undervaluing Elvis's guitar playing on those old songs, he also had to sing and move like he did lol. Actually Elvis was a decent guitar player, certainly no Scotty Moore, but still pretty decent given his training before hitting the stage. In fact, Elvis was more of a musician than most people give him credit for. On his song " Baby I don't care" listen to that bass playing, that is Elvis playing the bass! Elvis's original bass player, whose name escapes me right now, was trying to learn to play the electric bass for that song, he always played a stand up bass, and he just couldn't get it down. After a little while he tossed the bass on to a chair and walked out. Elvis supposedly said, "give me the damn thing" and picked it up and the song we hear even to this day is Elvis playing that song after only rehearsing it 3 times!! That takes some talent to pull that off and that song has a lot of the bass alone playing! Anyway, I look forward to watching more of your video's and hearing and watching you play!

[@marcomenna9918]

Nice help to understand the beauty of scotty's playing !!! Bravo

[@marcelomantovanimusic]

Excellent work ! Thanks everyone involved in doing such a great video!

[@steve660917]

Fantastic video my friend absolutely mesmerized by it!!

[@admtech69]

Great presentation, even as a non-guitarist this is really interesting. Good job.

[@funguy4utube]

The opening you covered should go down in history right along with Bach and Beethoven. Just as timeless and primal to humanity and human creativity.

[@billtice5057]

Spot on! Fantastic episode. Scotty Moore, to this day is my All-Time favorite guitarist for all of he reasons mentioned here and more. Thank you!

[@crustycobs2669]

YOU are amazing. Such a great player and teacher. These are tasty licks and technique

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

I stumbled across this channel. My toe hurt, but my ears were feeling good. I am not a guitar player, but this was so entertaining I listened to this even through the X-ray. Diagnosis, broken bone. But I am not Daniel Day Lewis, don't need my left foot to play guitar. Keep on strumming.

[@micheleonnis]

It's really amazing the way you dissect styles, music, the history of music through decades and so on... When I was 13 my music preference started with melodic punk rock (90s). But now I bought a guitar, I want to play it in a way that enjoy myself, and I discovering the need to master a broader spectrum of styles. And through your channel I'm discovering the roots of what I like... Because through these videos is very simple to see what you need, what techniques and tricks really matters, who do that for the first time... Priceless. Really congrats for your channel and the fresh, emotional style of your videos.

[@ildikobiro5921]

Its great to watch someone that is so in love with playing the guitar and enjoys it so much, and plays with so much skill in such a relaxed manner. David Garrett brings he same thing to the violin.

[@ronpeel1878]

I enjoyed every minute of your playing, demonstration and explanation ... brillisnt.

[@raleighdentcompany]

What a great and enjoyable video! I love Scotty Moore and Elvis. I used to travel with an Elvis impersonator in the early 2000's. I just wish I could see music in the 3D realm the way Scotty did.

[@ConditionZero76]

Elvis guitarist did kick ass but I'll tell ya what you kick ass also, what a phenomenal guitarist!! I can listen to you play for hours... Great Video

[@gabrieleguidoni2867]

need a second chapter of this... LOVE IT!

[@funguy4utube]

Lord is it ever a pleasure to watch you play so skillfully, & explain with so much knowledge and insight. Hats 🎩 off to Scotty and to you.

[@craniofacialsurgeon]

Just watched this again. I've been listening to Scotty since i was 11 years old. Real shame he stopped playing for so long before Knopfler and Clapton came looking for him before his death in 2016. Thom has made the best analysis of Scotty ever. Very many thanks to the true Pilgrim. Today is again a good day!

[@calvingaiennie4803]

Who’s thom

[@guitarsunrise7704]

I Love Elvis but the only thing about Scotty"s great guitar playing is I wanna hear More and More, or is that Moore and Moore ! Thanks Guitar Pilgram for another wonderful video !

[@treehouse722]

Such classy, sublime guitar composition, beautifully explained. Excellent video.

[@markc8302]

Absolutely amazing. I'm blown away with your playing and understanding of Scotty . Thank you loads man.

[@101Parkside]

You are a joy to watch and listen to. I wish I could play like you.

[@brettlac]

This past year i have been working with some of the best Elvis impersonators in the world and i had no idea how perfectly complex all these guitar parts were until i dug into the catalog. Also the Elvis catalog is some like 800 songs! Nice work!

[@warbirds3339]

Great Playing My Friend Simply Great

[@joelstuart873]

Fabulously entertaining! What a fabulous artist you are!

[@stevew9748]

wow, what an inspirational video. thank you very much. i loved the old elvis songs.

[@DreamfactoryZero]

My dad is a huge Elvis fan and I never really took the time to listen to the guitarist, and I'm a guitar player. I'm going to have to look this guy up.

[@graemethorne4540]

Thanks for the gr8 insight into a master guitarist like Sotty Moore,and sir you are a fantastic teacher too.

[@ひでやん-p9e]

In any style, you are always awesome and fun to see! Thank you for showing us very useful skills and hints all the time.

[@lindacorreia428]

Elvis had the best musician's, thanks for this video, very enjoyable because you are also a very good guitar player, I love anything Elvis, The Best Entertainer needed the best musicians !

[@machone7580]

What an excellent guitarist you are sir! I could never hope to be as good as you. Your how to play videos are the best anywhere. Very well done, you have taught me a lot in the short time that I've taken playing back up.

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Thank you brother, glad to help!

[@brutallyremastered4255]

What a terrific lesson.

[@scottmckenna9164]

A joy to hear and see your guidance! Thank you. I texted these video's to my guitarist son, Ethan Mckenna who spent the summer touring Canada and Europe in a band. The Black Crown Initiate

[@GuitarPilgrim]

That’s great to hear! I am glad you liked the video!

[@coycarlson4979]

GREAT INSIGHT and INSPIRATION - ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT 👍👍👍✌️✌️

[@fadiledelpilarmorenomoreno5154]

realmente un genio!!!......saludos desde Chile

[@tonyshennyc]

when you break it up like that, I truly for the first time begin to appreciate country guitar’s inner beauty. Thank you. And man, you sure can play guitar!

[@bobbystroem9037]

You have real good mad motor skillz for this. Love the attack and texture nice playing man!

[@johnjgibson6807]

Some Of The Smoothest Playing And The Style Was Awesome 👍👍🎶🎶🎸

[@007snikmot]

Scotty Moore was so underrated and underpaid, love this video, thank you so much. Back to the same era, I understand that the great Buddy Holly played some of his basic chords slightly different, is there any chance of showing some of these please?

[@andrew_owens7680]

A friend of mine had the luck to interview Chet Atkins. He asked him what one of the most memorable studio gigs he had done was. Chet replied that he did backup guitar for "Heartbreak Hotel". A nice thing to put on your resume!

[@herbert9241]

Considering Chet's body of work and influence, that's more a leg-up for the Elvis resume.

[@andrew_owens7680]

@@herbert9241 100% correct. But sadly, I think Elvis is much more well known. Only those of us who appreciate music and not industry and media know what a giant he was.

[@frankscutari9516]

What an amazing video to watch. I'm in my sixties and I learned more than I ever thought I could know about Scotty Moore. The point is well-taken, Simplicity doesn't mean simple nor does it mean ease of execution because so many of his techniques involve many hours of honing to reach that point of clarity. As a young kid trying to understand how to play I was blown away by Chet Atkins and BB King repeatedly telling us, no showing us, that one note is all that's needed when a hundred notes would just bore and confuse us. If I had to do it all over again I would not be so quick to jump on that British Invasion bus that taught us how to play music which was in our own backyard anyway.

[@sodds3599]

Fantastic lesson. Great job, Thom!

[@DenisMorissetteJFK]

I’ve just started playing guitar with an Elvis music lover who sings with me. I need to l learn what you’re demonstrating. Thank you!