how to play "Two Tickets To Paradise" on guitar by Eddie Money | rhythm & solo lesson | LESSON

[@sblkbrn6974]

One of, if not THE best instructors on here! Thanks!

[@stricknine8623]

He is a high level, top notch player and equally as good as an instructor. He seems to also be just an overall good dude. I've been playing for 36 years and happen chance stumbled across his channel and listened to him teaching a song I was very familiar with and was extremely impressed with him. If I ever just don't feel like learning a particular song that has a lot of nuances,...I go straight to this channel to see if he has it. It saves me a lot of time and I know that he is very accurate and of course, easy to decipher. I do quite a bit of teaching myself but I often refer others to this channel when I haven't got the time.

[@Borat_Kazakh]

We used to pay $25 per half hour back in the 80s to get this quality instruction. Of course, they would take 8 lessons to teach the intro. Thank god for KZbin!!

[@matthewdelap5404]

The "best". Hands down. Nobody better !!!!

[@dallastoto3189]

Just a great laid back instructor! Very precise on the lessons. Thanks Mate

[@Jayell61]

Absurdly good. Craziness.

[@g3ultra]

Also agree about Jimmy Lyons. One of the great "unknown" guitarists who doesn't stand out with flashy solos but plays exactly what the song calls for. There's no better example than this song. His phrasing and musicality impresses me way more than any shredding.

[@Joe-mz6dc]

I was listening to that song in the car today and really enjoying the solo (especially the ending) and then I was trying to figure out who the guitar player was and I couldn't. He is definitely an excellent guitar player.

[@John-x9x2q]

Insane great solo..one of the best ever played

[@thebluesrockers]

One of the best guitar solo's of all time. Jimmy Lyon created a masterpiece with this guitar solo. His solo work on those first two "Eddie Money" albums was fabulous.

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

Yep!

[@cheagan]

Bro , I'm just half way through, and I gotta pause. Grrrrreat lesson!

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

Thanks. This is a great solo! Cheers, Andy.

[@tellsingandplay]

RIP Eddie Money. I had the pleasure of meeting him. Actually, I drove him to LAX in 1991. He was going to sing the national anthem to the USFL Championship game. He actually sat up front with me and sang “FIVE tickets to Paradise” as he had his wife and 3 kids with him. I love his music but he seemed to be an even better guy.

[@laurasalazar9222]

Is it two tickets to paradise my friend ?

[@TheGrandPoohPaw]

I had an uncle, RIP, who was just six years older than me and who was best friends with Jim Lyons in high school in the Bay Area where I grew up. Think they went to Marina High School, now closed. Story goes that when Eddie Mahoney moved from the East Coast to the Bay Area, the three of them wound up meeting in school. My uncle played guitar but was never as good as Jim Lyons, and they’d been gigging around the Bay Area along with tons of other garage bands. Jimmy and Eddie made it, and my uncle was a roadie with them until they started traveling out of the local area.

[@Terrysoddy]

That awesome

[@PhilFeedback]

Just now heard that Eddie has passed away from cancer today. Rest in peace Eddie, you were one of a kind!!!!

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

yes..lifelong chronic smoker and boozer he lost his battle to esophageal cancer stage 4 after revealing only one month ago he was diagnosed with it.. hopefully he's headed to the true Paradise with his ticket

[@jamieross5887]

Actually he passed away from a heart valve operation he had a couple months back,either way he is gone to soon.

[@babayaga1767]

always been my favorite solo. perfectly played. the reverb. when the drums go to the ride it just floats. timeless.

[@LevonsWound]

Gambling Man off the same album is another gem with similar riffs

[@saltedllama2759]

These songs are always so much more incredible when you see how much went into their design.

[@kahlesjf]

And so much more understandable

[@WysteriaGuitar]

Your teaching is unparalleled - thank you

[@MotownGuitarJoe]

Great instructions to understand the genius of Jimmy Lyons

[@kevinh2048]

37 thumbs down? They must have been looking for the (How to crochet) video. Very nice teaching, wish I had KZbin in the 80's. I would have got laid twice instead of just once!

[@MinhPhamGators]

Stairway To Heaven didn't help?

[@tedtriestech8864]

might be ...talk....plink....talk....riff.....talk.....noodle - just shut up and play

[@Terrysoddy]

Who in their right mind would give this awesome guitar instruction any thumbs down. Unbelievable

[@douglassimonsr3289]

I hear some "Ramblin Man" influences in that solo too!

[@kahlesjf]

I love the kick Andy gets out of the phrases, as if discovering them for the first time, even though he has been listening to, and playing them, for years.

[@johngagne33]

These videos are very well done indeed. . . wearing black and the lighting makes it easy to focus on what your doing. Also great playing and great songs...

[@chapperbone]

I've always learnt everything by ear or by watching others. Thank you so much for fast tracking me through the solo. Saved me a lot of time. Great lesson!!!

[@spaidly]

These timestamps helped me nail this. I hope it helps you. Big thanks to Andy! Phrase 1: 7:26 Phrase 2: 8:13 Phrase 3: 9:39 Phrase 4: 10:02 Phrase 5: 10:49 Phrase 6: 12:19 Phrase 7: 13:10 Phrase 8: 13:25 Phrase 9: 14:04 Phrase 10: 14:55 Phrase 11: 15:28 Phrase 12: 15:46 Phrase 13: 17:13 The whole thing real slow: 17:37

[@mafiapuppet5759]

4 sure one of the greatest solos ever And is so perfectly placed . Smokin....playing bravo 👏 You killed it .

[@EnriqueRealtor]

I love this song, thanks for your lesson! Quick did; I drove SuperShuttle 1990-2001. One night, I went to pick up a flight attendant at the private terminal on Imperial Highway. I pulled up and watched the Lakers walk out of the terminal as James Worthy was being interviewed by Jim Hill 3 feet in front me. The lakers had just lost a playoff game in Portland whom they eventually defeated to go on to the Finals and then lose to Jordan’s Bulls (Michael’s first Championship). My passenger shows up, I take her home to Valencia about 1:00 am. I tap the clear/available button for my morning business and I get, “Money, Eddie” in Westlake Village. I think, “No way!” So I drive out and get there about an hour early and park around the corner and nap setting my Walkman alarm for 5 mins before his pick up time as was my routine. The alarm finally wakes me, I get up, and drive to the address and ring the doorbell. The door opens and lo and behold, it’s EDDIE MONEY!! He couldn’t have been a nicer guy!! He was flying to sing the national anthem for a USFL playoff game, I believe the Championship? Anyway, as we drove towards the 101 he pointed out some other rock star homes and said he’d just jammed with these guys (Motley Crue) at one of those homes. As we rode at a snails pace down the 405, he told me, “I was a rock star”. I chuckled and said, “I know exactly who you are Mr. Money”. He wasn’t quite convinced as I tried not to geek out and remain professional. Suddenly, he breaks out in “FIVE Tickets to Paradise” as he had 3 kids and his with on board. I spent about an hour with one of the coolest guy you’ll ever meet and I can say, the late great Eddie Money serenaded me for about an hour. Thanks for your time. EM RIP.

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

That's awesome!

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

Epic Jimmy Lyon solo.

[@rickbellet6263]

I always loved the solo in this song too. It's loaded with good stuff. I like how you laugh with giddy excitement at the clever simplicity in those licks

[@Terrysoddy]

I like how you really love and get excited over music and the genius of it. Awesome playing and teaching man, love it and appreciate it 🎸🎸

[@priceamp]

I love your enthusiasm and they way you chuckle at some of the phrasing in this song. I've always felt the same way about this song. One of the all time greatest rock songs.

[@leontaylor3572]

Please sir do some more Eddie money. I would gladly donate when I get a job. I'm unemployed now. You are a class act. So accurate and your presentation is unsurpassed brother. Thanks a million.

[@Fonjozy]

Thank you always nail it. One of the best teachers on You tube

[@brandongopoop4997]

To me it is pure genius, ...and it is also so well-placed in the song..... This is so special...

[@jimijames63]

I spent hours on hours learning the lead. A labor of love. But then that little lick after it goes back to the chorus. Whew!

[@Mark-eu4di]

Ahhhhhhh great memories with my hometown boy Eddie money...rest in peace my brother! Great lesson! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@TheCjbowman]

I love the joy you get in the small phrases, as evidenced by the laugh! This guy was such a pro, with the alternate phrases just seamlessly rolling though the whole solo! A masterful walk through this often overlooked riff fest - well done! 🎸🎶

[@weldaar]

I really appreciate the time you put in teaching others these songs. I know that I have put many hours and years in learning these licks in the past. These players do not how lucky they are to have some teach them the finer points. I thank you.

[@jimijames63]

So many hours but you know it's a labor of love. Like learning M.Schenker solos.

[@morrisfoster5106]

I met in Florence Kentucky he played a private venue for for breast cancer I think it was he sounded great talked shortly he was a great influence on me always loved his music still do RIP

[@larrypower8659]

Excellent tutorial! Spot on. This is one of the best solos on record, one of my personal Top Five faves. I love that whistling major 3rd feedback note at the end. Jimmy Lyons had to be pretty loud and facing his amp in order to get that feedback note. Fortunately, the engineer let the tape run. Lyons had to have done that before. He just waited for it to happen because he knew it would. Hendrix would have been proud!

[@Waynemann1]

Thanks for sharing.. your truly an amazing teacher. You have some serious talent friend and I’m in awe of your skills

[@matthewdelap5404]

Major appreciation Andy ! Your lessons are the Bible for how to play it correctly and precisely ! You always give us thoughtful, interesting back stories too. I've learned so much from you and aspire to be as advanced a guitarist . Keep it coming ! First rate channel . Signed: loyal picker.

[@voiceofreason8594]

I've always told anyone wanting to break into Commercial Rock Music to listen to this solo because it epitomizes fantastic.......EVERYTHING in a guitar song

[@lukechappuis5606]

Your right. One of the best solos ever.Always wanted to learn this. You are the best. Thank you.

[@g3ultra]

Man, your tone is spot on for every song you do! I don't understand it! This is another song that I've never been able to really figure out what all the rythm is doing. Excellent, thanks!

[@pjmoreau]

you have possibly the best guitar lessons on youtube. and i am advanced level professional player. kudos.

[@John-x9x2q]

This solo is just top top of the guitar food chain great . Super nice performance..bravo

[@100chuckjones]

I really enjoy watching you recreate these classic solo's. I honestly believe that even if I didn't play guitar, I would still love watching this.

[@trucksguns6898]

This is a truly awesome lesson. I love how you covered the technicals on which steps in the scale the notes are from. Thanks so much for your help

[@rikkousa]

I owned this 45….great vocal performance too. Great lesson .

[@robhall8378]

Just discovered this video. Man, you did a great job with this. How I wish I had a teacher like you and could spend time watching and learning. You are awesome!!!!

[@FrisellFan01]

One again......you raise the bar........such great playing......and tutorials.......bravo!

[@07STREETGLIDE]

Definitely one of my favorite solos. Thank you so much for posting this. Your lessons are Awesome!

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

Thanks Mark. cheers

[@CAP21]

I love how you have a wide genre of songs you break down. Best on youtube, hands down. Songs I didn't even realize I like, I now love to hear and hopefully someday be able to play. Thank you for sharing.

[@midrider335]

Just a tremendous tutorial! Your playing is always so smooth with great tone and that vibrato! Kudos and thank you!

[@MrBhinson4]

Thank you so much for sharing your talent. Best lesson I have seen on KZbin.

[@rolandjgutierrez4147]

You had fun and you enjoyed this lesson and it passed on to me and i am having fun and im enjoying this have not masterd but i am proggresing im even on my lessons on phrasing never new the word till a few months ago on my lesson plan. was youtubeing stoped said theres the man in black with his guitar and hands viewed your lesson... Thank you Man in Black ...Roland J Gutierrez from Magdalena New Mexico usa....

[@lees7836]

Andy, you're the best. This song must have passed me by because I'd never heard of it before but what a sweet solo. I've been a great fan of yours for years but I literally stumbled across this lesson by chance. As soon as I saw the demo, I had to learn it. Of course that led me to check out Jim Lyons which is all part of the adventure that you send us on. Thank you so much, as always.

[@easyfly]

I'm not sure what I like more - seeing it played correctly or hearing the stories and history behind the song - love it, did not know who Jimmy Lyons was until you filled me in.

[@stevenmagliacane7407]

I’m learning this for our cover band. Can’t beat the tone and feel. And all the right notes too. Thank you!!!!!!

[@borinightmare]

I was in shock that Eddie Money passed away yesterday. He was one of a kind and as a tribute to his success my band performed all of his songs. One of my friends from South Carolina asked me to play Two Tickets to paradise as the lead. RIP Eddie.

[@thomascroce4672]

Gr8 tune and another one of your patented gr8 lessons. IMO one of the best rock solos and you nail it as usual. Your ability to break up the solo into individual phrases helps the learning process with a "chunking" approach. Gonna take me a while, but with your help I hope to nail it too! TYVM for sharing.

[@johnmcaleese8459]

Hot Damn. Andy, I ALWAYS thought this lead was the best. Even as a kid back when I first heard it. Starts out slow and proceeds to blow you back in your seat. Here it is !!!!! Damn dude, you can rip !! I'll be starting on the intro today ! Lol. Might give that lick on the d and g with the 3rd finger. Give it a go right !! PEACE from Philadelphia Thanks again Andy.

[@mr.underdog8282]

I notice you really don't do requests but after you said that was one of the best solos ever, it immediately brought Sultans of swing to mind. Which I consider one of the top 20 rock guitar solos of all time. Please find it in your heart to cover this for us? Keep up the great work. You've been "instrumental" in bringing my guitar playing to another level. Thank you!

[@andifisaytoyoutomorrow0]

May not be the most complicated solo, but it does sound like Paradise. Thanks for showing us.

[@rishz7857]

Really like the repetition in teaching the phrases of the song. Really helps. Self taught, no theory or note reading. Barely can keep the string names straight. At 12:30 onward even the slowed down is just too quick for my eyes to follow your finger placement clearly.

[@markhill9275]

Gotta say Andy, you are right about this being one hell of a solo. So underrated, it and Eric Bell on Whiskey in the Jaro are 2 of my fav underrated solos' perhaps with Koss on Moonshine. We all know the greats like Since I've Been Loving You, but this is an absolute shiner in it's own right! Thanks mate, you are a true LEGEND!

[@IAMshredrmk]

If you can't hit the last harmonic, you can hammer on it. Thank you for the great lessons!

[@bigsidable]

I love your channel. And love what you have done. Thank you so much. Jimmy Lions. She was Shaking. Love simple dynamic music.

[@cerclesvicieux]

I just watched a cover of this by the Lexington Lab Band (which remined me of your lesson) and the guitar player just rips it up. I wish I could talke lessons from you in person, there are so many things i know that I don't know what it is I'm really doing, and that if I did, maybe I would be a better player. Thanks for all the videos.

[@frankwalley]

I just LOVE the way you break things down.

[@billjohnston5833]

That was an excellent video. Whenever i want to really commit the time to learn a song correctly I come to your videos. Thanks. I appreciate your efforts. Keep them coming!

[@The72challenger]

The most important thing in anyone's life is to be remembered by what you leave behind.

[@HamsterSpanks]

Epic lesson!! Finally circled back to this one learn. THANK YOU!!!

[@laurasalazar9222]

The guitar player is one of excellence playing with sustain sounds with cut time with great rhythm techniques without a doubt !

[@jeffreyboyer32]

Yet another excellent tutorial and demo!!!!! Thank you!!! Looks simple but.....nothing's ever as simple as it appears!!!!!

[@thomhickey4277]

Thanks for this lesson, it's truly amazing and you're a great teacher. But the last part of the solo sure isn't the "easiest part" to me lol ... sure, it's just a two string hammer-on triplet and I can play it at like 85% or 90% (maybe) speed, but to hit it at full speed and stay on beat throughout the entire 4 measures and not get lost is not at all easy for me. In fact I've yet to see anyone on KZbin truly hit that ending of the solo like Jimmy Lyon did on that recording. So clean and smooth.

[@KpexSmith]

I’m still working on Shock me song. It’s only been 5 years now😂. Great teacher. Thank you kindly 🇺🇸⚓️

[@WestPennLineman]

Thanks for this!, I must say that your approach to putting these videos together is only exceeded by your talent on the guitar. Very well done!

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

Thank you very much James! cheers

[@clarkstokes7080]

Thanks for the lesson! I never truly appreciated this song until I learned the lead! Wow am I happy I did! Great job!

[@Flavum]

Another outstanding tutorial, and one of my absolute favorite solos too! I'll mention this one more time - the old Raspberries classic "Go All The Way" would be most welcome. Such a well-crafted pop tune, with great guitar playing and a bridge that just kills. Something to think about, perhaps.

[@davidrussell8918]

Great lesson, nailed his tone and feel!

[@johnrafferty9644]

Very nice playing,... this solo is doing so many things so right.. I feel like it's nearly perfect..

[@timmyjams]

Absolute perfect use of the major scale!

[@buckbryant8599]

I always enjoy your tutorials, I have been working on this tune for a couple of days. The worst part for me is the verse rhyme. But I prefer to play stuff note for note. Love your guitar finish too by the way

[@guitarist6494]

OMG Man, I've loved this solo for years but could never figure it out myself or find a tab or video lesson anywhere until right now haha !! Thankyou my friend !!

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

This really is a fantastic solo! cheers

[@jasoncavitt2043]

Beautiful vibrato. Very elegant and natural. It seems a good vibrato starts a tad slower than it finishes, and that the pulse rate increase happens very smoothly.

[@Bridging_the_Political_Divide]

This guy is such a ringer, likely some bigtime session player. This is pro level technique, deep musical understanding, and can teach.....yep, this is some bigtime session cat.

[@michaelkenny3412]

@4:09 "what key is it in?" It's A mixolydian the whole time (same chords as D major and B minor but centered on A)

[@tomthumb2815]

It really is that good.. some things you look back on . Also..you did neeail it..bravo

Great instructional and clear demo. Love it!

[@udertyrat]

It’s my favorite solo of all time!

[@bobchristopher7383]

Exceptional as always... Cheers Bob

[@chaswinger1534]

Agree, one of my favorite all-time solos

[@louiesalinas4720]

thnks for that info on Jimmy Lyons! he's one one of my Favs!! love his vibrato.

[@ezrhino100]

This is one of my ALL time favorite solos. So tasty...

[@mikewentworth9819]

Right on with this lesson. My band just started playing it and this is the best tutorial by far. Thanks.

[@KPSoutside]

Thanks for the lesson. Killer guitar driven song.

[@chriss1492]

A always thought the guitar solo has a very Paul Kossoff feel to it. Love your channel and your commitment to getting things right.

[@klester5]

Wow, your lessons are so awesome. I love your passion and you really make it possible for guys like me. You break it down so well. Thanks so much for sharing your talent. Love your commentary also!

[@demeaningplebny1363]

I got a kick out of seeing you do this one. Last summer I heard this song on the radio and thought, "OK, I've got to transcribe that solo." Man, was I in for a challenge. It took me a long time, but I got it done--though not as accurate as yours and I don't have all the fills down yet. What a sweet solo. I kept wondering whether this solo was composed on piano and Jimmy adapted it to guitar. Another name you don't hear a lot who did some very tasty licks is Jeff Carlisi.

[@TMS5100]

all those great 70s rock songs had this sound, hard to explain. like construction guys rocking out in business suits -- precise and purposeful but you can tell they're wearing plaid shirts underneath. you can definitely hear the 70s attitude through this song. this is a great example of one.

[@gregdenis5191]

How you could ever "thumbs down" one of this guy's lessons is beyond me ... it doesn't get any better than this unless Jim Lyons himself showed it to you ... smh

[@allen6924]

That's the truth...unless you love playing the song wrong lol.

[@AmpolyB]

'couse there's people just "thumbing" down videos at random i guess.

[@evmoraga7854]

@@AmpolyB AOC!!

[@dalezjc]

Because trolls.

[@morrisfoster5106]

No reason to thumbs down great teaching's impressive wonder person to come on to give awsime lessons .thanks so much

[@michaeltaylors2456]

It would be so cool if you added to your channel and website a subtitle to the name , Shut up and play ; Its just a great song ! Thank you for showing us how to play one of the greatest rock solos ever . I've got a few more bits to learn properly to nail it, but learned so much in the process. Thanks !

[@LarryMar]

I absolutely love watching and listening to your vids! Your tone is superb and it's dead on with the cover. Thanks so much!

[@johnrod007]

Enjoyed it and watched it all. Intriguing. Great Lesson. When it makes want to go out and buy a guitar

[@kevino6670]

Timeless!

[@jimmylimone6224]

Best on the planet.

[@ernestchavez6422]

Always wondered who you are some lessons great also depends on how much I've listened to songs