how to play "Can We Still Be Friends" on guitar by Todd Rundgren | guitar lesson tutorial | DEMO

[@billsmith6745]

Dude, I hope the guys that you play with realize what they have in you. Lost my best friend and guitar virtuoso of 40yrs to cancer, he played like you. I'll never get over it... Exceptional video, Todd would be pleased.

[@arielmatamoros27]

I've never heard about Mr. Rundgren untill now, but I've been listening 80s Rock bands my whole life, and now I see where they got their influence for their ballads. I'll be listening to Rundgren from now on.

[@Deep.Purple]

This is one of my favorite songs. Fantastic rendition - thanks for this one! Goosebumps .. great rendition man.

[@tweedguitar9103]

A great song, very effective melody with masterful harmonies, thank you. Beautifully produced rendition and executed with precision, as always. cheers

[@cerclesvicieux]

Nice change of pace. Very smooth. i had forgotten how beautiful this song is.

[@mikechristensen2721]

You've created a stand-alone performance piece! Beautifully harmonized and beautifully performed! Love to see more Todd.

[@markpuccinelli2316]

I have heard this song a bunch over the years. I am not a huge Todd R fan, nor was I very fond of this particular track, until now. Andy you have done it again, All I can say is WOW. Thank you for opening my ears.

[@StayInTheWord]

Everyone should watch Mr. Rundgren's commencement speech at Berkeley University last month. Very motivating and inspirational with those both young and old.

[@MrBritrider]

This is so beautiful. Made me cry. Thank you.

[@darrenbell76]

Absolutely nailed this fella ....from one guitarist to another totally awesome.

[@lafforsigh]

Absolutely amazing rendition of such a beautiful classic. I definitely wouldn't be able to learn this song with such perfection without this lesson. Certainly worthy of some compensation for the efforts done here - donation sent. Thank you!

[@harigeorgeson5885]

Beautifully done! One of my favorites by him. Thanks so much for doing!

[@davidlewis2681]

You are an exceptional guitarist...thank you for sharing your talent with us...

[@giampieroburza109]

An awesome version of a stunning ballad by the One & Only Todd! Thanks so much for sharing it and for your great job! 🙂

[@toddfan3263]

Todd is the best! He is nominated for the 2020 R&R Hall Of Fame and he deserves to be in there! You can vote for him daily until Jan.10/20. New this year, to cast a ballot in the official Klipsch Audio Fan Vote, you can search “Rock Hall Fan Vote” or the word “Vote” with any Nominee name on Google to cast your ballot.

[@FinleyAtty]

Nice work. Always a pleasure. Your lessons always mean a stretch for me but thoroughly enjoyable!

[@davegarski1548]

So much soul in your fingers. Outstanding work!

[@AltronV]

I just melted. Beautiful. :/

[@johnthelad]

One of my absolute favorite songs. I'm going to learn this now. Thanks for the lesson.

[@Markyboy291266]

This is a fab breakdown, great work 👌🏻

[@anuragsuresh878]

We can't play this game anymore, but Can we still be friends? Things just can't go on like before, but Can we still be friends? We had something to learn Now it's time for the wheel to turn Things are said one by one Before you know it's all gone Let's admit we made a mistake, but Can we still be friends? Heartbreak's never easy to take, but Can we still be friends? It's a strange sad affair Sometimes seems like we just don't care Don't waste time feeling hurt We've been through hell together La la la la, la la la la Can we still be friends? Can we still get together sometime? We awoke from our dream Things are not always what they seem Memories linger on It's like a sweet sad old song

[@donhathaway7416]

Great job on this song! The arrangement and chords are captivating. I was inspired.

[@custom.0860]

Wow !!!! Andy thanks for yet another amazing lesson

[@billsmith6745]

Just answered my own question. Everyone, go to the website and check the gear page. Support this guy.

[@potential2themax]

Holy Sh*t - so damn good, so well done, I'll be donating just for that !!

[@Deep.Purple]

I love this song. Thank you!

[@richardn4400]

This playing is awesome

[@malvaxino]

Wonderful song .. and good musician

[@TomSimpson4]

What a great choice! Thank you.

[@toddfan3263]

Fantastic job!

[@mccuff]

This song. Why does it hit me so hard? Thanks.

[@billygreg1984]

this guy is a master.

[@highadventurenagasaki4587]

Stunning! Any way you could offer the backing track? This is fantastic! Thanks for the lesson.

[@sirgarence]

This is amazing. WOW.

[@ДмитрийНазаров-в6н]

вообще отлично исполняешь!)))

[@JeffMcNeal]

I was looking for a backing track to sing along with, but I'd rather just listen to you. Beautiful work!

[@21JUILLET1978]

perfect

[@21JUILLET1978]

GREAT!!

[@barryhouchin5645]

Excellent.

[@KP11520]

Now that was SMOOTH! Nobody ever touched this one and here you are with an amazing arrangement! Thank you as always, Andy! Ya know Rundgren is a bit of a genius (musician, songwriter, engineer and producer). He finished Badfinger's album when Harrison left for other things and also did Meatloaf's - Bat out of Hell!

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

Thank you. TR is one of my favorite artists of all time. Singer, guitar player, bass, drummer, keyboards, writer, producer...is there anything that he can't do? But in the end, for me it's all about the fantastic songs that he's written. A truly magical and gifted artist. Cheers, Andy.

[@KP11520]

@@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials Comments like that ratchet you up a few notches higher than the Altitude Sickness level you are already at! Yup, Rundgren is in an elite club!

[@darrellhart5442]

Andy, that is a great instrumental adaptation; Percy Faith would be proud.

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

Thanks Darrell, I don't get the Percy Faith thing though, although he was also a Canadian! cheers Andy

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

OK, I just got it, instrumental...Theme From A Summer Place...took me a minute!

[@khriscuison1945]

Superb!

[@staylor537]

,Bravo dude ! Great ear !!!!

[@Flavum]

I'd love to see/hear your take on Couldn't I Just Tell You. A terrific pop-rock tune as only TR can deliver.

[@davidbrinkhurst5359]

thanks again, Andy, for that ;-)

[@robtemple3445]

Wow! Thank you!

[@lawrencet.mcguilicutty7447]

Spectacular

[@gravics]

So good!

[@Terryomalleyonline]

Just wow!

[@ss_avsmt]

Can you do 'Friends' by Led Zeppelin....It would be great

[@dindazahrafadila7169]

thanks sir!!!!

[@paulf8549]

Wow thank you

[@joshp1930]

Your great man, idk if you have it already but Jessica from the Allman bros would be cool

[@meloman7073]

nostalgia!

[@jamcogaming1631]

What guitar effects have you got on ? and what’s your mid, treble and bass set to? this sound is amazing.

[@vanillaslice3016]

I only know this tune from the Vanilla Sky movie/soundtrack as Tom Cruise looses his mind while this song plays.

[@pay9011]

I wish Todd would have made a few more of his "simple formula" songs before he got tired of them. I gave up on his new songs about the time Utopia came around. I've had several of his songs stuck in my head for a couple weeks now.

[@ninod1502]

He was compared to carole king for his early ballad stuff. He hated that so he moved on from there.

[@davidevans3175]

Blue Sky by the Allman Bros please please please!!

[@stardoc89]

Oh yeah. A classic.

[@jimbolow7181]

Yeah that needs to happen

[@Deep.Purple]

Omg ... yes .. I second this one.... donate and make a request.

[@canelson1985]

Nice job! Just made me think of Dumb & Dumber lol

[@billsmith6745]

Please tell us ...how in the world did you get that tone!

[@jamescassidy3995]

Wow beautiful dude - I think even nicer chords than Todd’s original!? 🖤✨

[@Shafano]

You should do Yeah Whatever by Splender!!!

[@ninod1502]

Back in the days when there was a music industry, you would have easily recorded your demos and released them as instrumental compilations. Have you done any original work?

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

Thanks Nino. Yeah I used to write back in the day. It didn't take long to realize that my writing was mediocre at best. I have so much more fun interpreting and teaching great music! Todd on the other hand is one of the greatest songwriters in recent history. An absolute genius. His songs are incredibly well put together and his knowledge and skill as a musician/producer is amazing. Glad you like my videos! Cheers Andy

[@ninod1502]

@@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials When todd appeared on the midnight special(youtube) he was introduced as having played all the instruments on Hello its Me. However on the album version hes counting in the other musicians on the track. ? You might get a kick out breaking down Make me Do Anything You Want by A Foot in Cold Water. Great intro and a classic SOFT rock solo. Cheers

[@shrimptunes3463]

@@ninod1502 Could it be that Todd overdubbed all instruments himself and just used the count-in as a reference?

[@velocita8842]

Whoever put a thumbs down should leave on the next ship to Mars.

[@shrimptunes3463]

I can’t believe this doesn’t have THOUSANDS of 👍!

[@UnityRojo]

Anyone else read Beatles in the thumbnail?

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

Good eye bud! The font's called Bootle. I always feel compelled to stay attached to them in some way...the greatest band of all time...maybe ever! cheers Andy

[@UnityRojo]

love your videos man! I've spent at least 3 or more hours on just one of your videos before, just listening then rewinding it over and over. Gotta agree with you there, the Beatles achieved such an amazing sound through the years. Keep up the crazy finger dancing!

[@nokungfuforyou323]

Amazing!