James James Q&A Part 2

[@thenameless3271]

Timestamps (Part 2!) Introduction: 00:00 Hey All 00:24 Shoulder update 00:59 Thanks for the timestamps (You're welcome!) Questions: 01:48 Why don't you like David Coverdale? 02:30 What's your favorite guitar solo and why? 03:26 What's the hardest song you ever tried to learn? 05:29 Do you miss the Tokai? 06:45 Any bands that you wish had longer musical careers? 08:15 Did you ever take guitar lessons? 09:04 What are your five desert island albums? 10:30 What's your favorite live album? 11:49 What musical artist do you really like, but you find it challenging to play their songs? 12:53 Why don't you own a twelve string? 14:01 What's your favorite book on Steve McQueen? 15:21 What's your favorite Stones record? 16:17 What songs do you think are most instructional to learning rhythm? 17:27 Tell us about meeting Eric Clapton. 18:39 Have you ever seen Elvis perform, and what are your thoughts on Elvis in general? 20:19 If you could jam with one great guitar player, who would it be? 21:28 Do you still have the S2000, and what kind of car do you drive? 23:01 What was your first concert, and where? 24:28 For someone who picked up guitar playing later in life, would you recommend structured guitar lessons? 25:37 If you were just getting started, what are the first three guitars you would buy? 27:10 What advice would you have for yourself in your twenties? 28:17 Which is the best Hendrix trio? 29:28 How much music theory do you know, and do you know and pracitce scales? 30:28 What do you think of Led Zeppelin's performance at Knebworth? 32:48 When will we see your face?

[@donaldlariviere]

you’re a legend

[@thenameless3271]

Thanks! It was an amazing surprise to hear these two mention the first time, definitely made my week!

[@James.D]

King

[@Fazzat333]

Well done Sir

[@Caramou]

James you are like a kid in a sweet shop with your guitars and music and you pass it on to other people, superb, thanks.

[@ysfkfnd]

Great to know you're healing well and ahead of schedule, day by day, JJ. Keep it up. Cheers to you and to your wife.

[@andrewptob]

Agree on Let It Bleed. It’s a perfect album.

[@claytonsanders5435]

James, you're like a guitar coach... "you should be able to hear this, etc"... that's awesome. I appreciate your direct attitude... from Australia. Also a wonderful assistant, so good luck. Thanks a lot.

[@thepaulmacfarlane]

The more of these you do, the more I learn about you... and Mrs. and you both. All I'll say is I am so very happy for you both.

[@paulgeorgia8013]

We’ve missed you both terribly Glad you’re doing well. I love these as much as the lessons

[@seaneckert487]

Love your playing, beautiful guitar as well.

[@lauriezachwieja]

So glad to hear you are healing ahead of schedule. Thanks to you and your lovely wife for answering questions. Cheers!

[@sketch7]

I was 4 months behind you for first concert. The Police, Wembley Arena, 30.12.83. The Alarm (68 Guns etc) opened up. Great show.

[@tb0nestk]

Love hearing the banters and laughs from you and the Missus. Yes, the world needs more laughs. Question: Did you ever compose a song for the Missus ??? Can we hear it?

[@theregularguitarguy465]

James.. You are totally awesome! Thanks for all the inspiration! I just started my own channel thanks to you!.. Rock isn't dead!

[@derekreinholtz4414]

James.. I truly love the channel. Thanks for what you do! You are quite the inspiration to all of us guitar players out here! Get Well Soon!

[@mvp019]

Last time I gave some medication advice - this time some guitar care advice: toggle switches like on that Gretsch or Les Pauls are best kept in the neutral/center position when not in use. This is because in the up or down position they are pressing against a flexible piece of metal, that over years of remaining under tension can bend a bit and create a poor contact...it simply prolongs the life of the switch. For those who will want to criticize (I've heard these people exist on the internet), this advice was given to me by a master luthier of impeccable credentials. Good luck in your recovery, and you and your "lovely assistant" have a great dynamic - you are clearly great friends and that is why your marriage is so strong.

[@montydaniels1054]

Very cool part two. I think I should have learned pentatonic scales when I was younger. It would certainly help me today.... Thanks for posting the Q&A part two you two.. Great to listen to. It took me years to get through the torn rotator cuff because of my doctors screw up...

[@derekreinholtz4414]

Not worried about your face.. the Kiss makeup is all we ever needed!

[@lptomtom]

"Live at Leeds" is the best live album of all time IMO

[@PitcairnIslander]

So True!!!!! Not a word of a lie, just before sitting down to watch this, I got my poster from inside my "Live at Leeds" album. It's right in front of me because I'm trying to figure out exactly where I want to hang it! Even that poster is epic! The ultimate live album of all time.

[@drwalton4310]

@@PitcairnIslander Being from Leeds this was always such a special album, it was even better when my son made it the first album he put on his cell/mobile phone!

[@Chief1987]

G'day JJ and Misses JJ, glad your recovery is going well, and hope that you're both enjoying the weekend. Loving this series while you get better. Respect for not showing your face, and focus on playing guitar instead for all these years, I'm still subbed to your old channel too. What's your favorite bootleg album of Hendrix? Maybe I'm a bit on eyed here, but can you name any bands that started in either the 60's or 70's and continued into the 80's and still sounded kick ass.... other than AC/DC ;)

[@fhildebr]

Before anyone else says it, and before I even finish the video, always great advice, JJ!

[@thomasramonleal7062]

Your show is Wonderful James. I wish I could sit with you and “collaborate” write some of my comedy with you!! And also play some of my guitars. Take care Tommy Ramon Leal

[@mikecochrane7281]

Glad your on the mend James. Enjoy your lessons a lot and I usually work on a couple of new ones a week. Your recoup will give me time to catch up on my backlog of 20😀. till your playing return take care.

[@walterearly55]

Thanks for your help and I really enjoy your low key, no attitude videos.

[@msa614]

Great as always....really enjoy the Q&A sessions

[@sterlingmcvay2469]

Get Better Soon!! Juice 100% ORGANIC, with Emphasis on GREENS!! Ratio of 1/3 rd GREENS to your Juicer/ Smoothie Blender/Glass with Other, us 1/2 Apple for to Sweeten. Juicing gets DIRECTLY to Your Cells. Appreciate YOU and the Great HOW-TO Vids you do. All the Best

[@azstanp]

You said it: the Bollocks album is perfect from start to end. Also, love the Spinal Tap references (that was one of the greatest films ever made). And finally, Led Zeppelin was and will always be the greatest rock and roll band.

[@tammym.obrien.9228]

James James hi i have to let you know that I comment from my phone and tablet so in case you are getting 2 duff what evers!! But it's me Tami . I hope you don't think i am not to smart i just don't know a lot about tuning etc I taught myself how to play when i was a kid I use to go to a music store that sold individually sheet music back in the 70's i learned by the cord charts and here I am LEARNING from a pro so thank you for being here i am so happy to have you around i am advanced as a player but more so now THANKS to you. I get up and do my chores and shower and hit the guitar and play from 7:30 am 8 am to 10pm or on into 3 am if my neighbors are not giving me hell over nothing. Yeah I am getting ready to try and move to Colorado i have to i am on medication and i am not ever going to be normal to anyone unless I am on medical marijuana i am not a doper I just race in my mind and talk to fast nobody likes me but I do. Music has saved my entire life and the guitar.. You are my hero!!

[@PeterLaSorsa]

Stones 1972 Ladies and Gentleman, or 1973 Brussels live are two great live albums. Love your channel btw.

[@dr.hookyeah2883]

The combination of your camera and your light is really making that guitar look beautiful

[@paulkatz8169]

Another gem! Thank you both!

[@kevinreilly8132]

Thanks for taking time, happy recovery and keep up the good work and heal! Love your live album picks coincidentally are mine as well! & I love Get your ya’s ya’s out it always brings me back to a simple, fun time in my life!!

[@andrewlevi5340]

2 questions: What do you think of the Black Crowes? Do you ever write or jam on your own material?

[@pedroxbias]

I agree 100% with you, when you say "learning a song is practicing the guitar!"

[@chadders82]

love your acknowledgement of the La's as a band

[@kevinshea3028]

Amazed at how alike our views are. Must be an age thing. Your reverence for Jimi and Duane. The English Beat. The Police/Seagulls show. The Fixx was excellent. Saw it at Foxboro. I think the "no need for lessons" has been helped dramatically by the internet. I took them as a kid and learning major and minor scales never made sense until I got to apply them to Rock and roll. Let it Bleed..but there are really so many. I'll take Dylan's Desire over John Denver and LZ 2 over Graffiti though. As brief as it is, the solo on "Hear my train a'comin" is the definition of guitar solo. Bollocks! 😀 And it's my right shoulder. Thank again for your lessons. Good evening. 👍

[@unclefredster5636]

Hello Mr. & Mrs. James lol. Been watching your videos for a while and I'm very grateful for all your work and lessons. You kinda freaked me out on your first vid after surgery, hope you're recuperating nicely. Really enjoyed this video and all the topics you touched on, some really funny stuff between you and your wife. Did not know about the Mexican cokes, went ahead and ordered 2 cases of it and just finished my first one w a nice pastrami sandwich ;o) a very pleasant treat for sure, for special occasions only. Take care & be well, both of you.

[@joecalandrella3330]

Excellent show, and best wishes on recovery. Jimi is quite the soloist, though I’d pick Bold as Love as his best. My real love for him is as a lyricist and arranger, and for his incredibly subtle manipulation of clean tones. Eddie Kramer is probably somewhat responsible for the tonal manipulations, though Kramer is so humble in interviews it’s hard to ascertain to what degree. (Though he does talk about adding the flange drum effect to the coda in Bold as Love). As for other great solos: Jimmy Page’s solo on the Earl’s Court version of Trampled Underfoot is pretty darn good, as is his play on Immigrant Song on the BBC sessions. Marc Ford’s lead work with the Black Crowes is stellar, too.

[@purplecowideal]

Hey buddy. Let’s hear it. I trust you are doing ok. Prayin for you and your lovely assistant.

[@robertferrell2679]

Glad to hear your feeling better JJ!😜👍🇺🇸🎸

[@bobross5580]

I looked that Porsche up because I am old and my kids took all my dough so... That is a killer looking car! I love them hips as well. Thank you for all you do.

[@jelau4851]

James, the Star of the show is your left HAND, I support you in not showing your Face, this way, you keep the Magic of this Guitar Site Alive and Well,

[@tamiobrien1113]

BTW I HAVE ADOPTED YOU AS MY LITTLE BROTHER I FOLLOW YOU LIKE YOU ARE MY BIG BROTHER! I AM 58 BE 59 IN JUNE BUT I'M GOING TO PLAY UNTIL I DROP DEAD AND WHEN I DO I PLAN ON DOING IT WITH THE GUITAR IN MY ARMS!! I am so grateful I'm advanced cause I just love watching you play and some I can play right along and some I have to practice rhythm and sometimes new cords I spend every day with you watching and learning & man you have no idea how far you have brought me after not playing for at least20 years but it's just like riding the bike!! love ya and your wife and the dogs! Pretty much you're all my friends and family kinda . thank you for sharing and posting & teaching and just for being you. Till next time!!

[@jeffboltz5237]

Great to see you getting better! Godspeed!

[@michaelsacco4212]

There is an expanded version of Ya Ya’s. Adds to the original album tremendously.

[@andytaylor6402]

I want that

[@dalesmith4026]

Where is it

[@jackiedaytona9625]

I love the Band of Gypsys album! Especially Power to Love the solo on that is his best, in my opinion.

[@JJ-ez3tr]

Except the scat part

[@richblues]

Great Q & A, enjoy your style in playing . Hendrix is a Saint!

[@Viajealduende]

Great comment on David Coverdale. Robert Plant said can’t he stand him either.

[@darrylbirney8712]

Steve McQueen coolest actor ever and always wanted a 68 Green 2+2 Mustang, After outgrowing my MG's, I bought a 2020 Bullitt Mustang. Come to the left coast and your arm is 100%, you can drive it if I can drive your Posche..

[@danielgirard3759]

Thanks for the question period. I agree the guitar matters more!!

[@tracycox4908]

GREAT stuff loving it

[@AnthonyBurrito1313]

Hope all is well and that you are not having a lot of pain , That damn sling drove me nuts!! Keep wearing it !!

[@mikedr1549]

I had no idea that Mick didn't play on Let it Bleed, beyond a few overdubs. Pretty impressive work by Keith - they were certainly Peak Stones in that era. I've often lusted after a nice late model 911 (my wife even signed off at one point) but the yearly maintenance costs really put me off. Who knows - maybe someday!

[@jamesjames9275]

I always say buying a Porsche isn’t the expensive part - owning one is the expensive part.

[@anthonyward8587]

Hope all gets well with your arm soon man. All the best from Sunny Australia.

[@truthstillmatters59]

Get Yer Ya Ya's Out is one of the greatest live recordings ever! Deep Purple Live in Japan is also up there. Of course, it is all subjective.

[@josephulman8492]

Favorite solos? How 'bout anything from the first coupla Steey Dan albums? 😎

[@wiscgaloot]

Get well soon, bro. I've had rotator cuff problems since my early 20's, I'm 58 now.

[@bobbydeesetravelblog7048]

Love your Sabres stuff too.

[@crisprtalk6963]

"I like the hips on the back end of it" "Yes you do"

[@josephulman8492]

How did they not both start laughing? 🤣

[@charlesstone4523]

I just wanted to know if you had the tab available for THE MOODY BLUES "Lovely To See You , and I also just happen to be listening to your question& answer with your sister and love that you mentioned John Denver for your Desert Island 5.

[@jamesjames9275]

Sorry, I don't use tabs, don't know anything about them. And I don't have any sisters -- that was my wife!

[@lanceholland]

Your wife sounds very nice. Take care of that paw dude!

[@mblimmina]

A question for your next q & a. What do you think about the epiphanies casino and why don’t you have one? Have you ever had one?

[@michaelleigh]

I'm sure everyone would like to see your face, but like with radio personalities you get a picture in your mind, then you find out later, they look nothing like you imagined. ;)

[@NCWharfRat]

Love your lovely assistant’s response to one of your questions to her: “I wasn’t paying attention.” She’s a Dudeist!

[@marksieber8140]

"more of a James Burton fan..." Yes!

[@demurets]

I love your vids guys. Great values, good vibes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jackjackattack9137]

Hang in there, stay safe.

[@danny1959]

Led Zeppelin in the ´80s=The Firm? I loved the 12 string acoustic I gave to my nephew when I moved to Mexico that I had for over 30 years. I still have my electric 12 string, but I barely play it because it's so difficult to keep in tune.

[@videogeekin]

“Are you aware the Steve Vai also has his right arm incapacitated.”

[@Beatles123ful]

Hey man interesting to get to know your background taste in music agree with most answers especially on Hendrix. Tune in on your lessons find your breakdown is right on and like your song choice thanks and get well soon .

[@crossroader71]

Question: If you form a bar band now and want to play a few gigs, what kind of material or genre would you like to play more?

[@jamesjames9275]

If you’re a bar band, you have to play stuff people can dance to and sing along with. Otherwise, you’re not going to get hired back.

[@Ermnd2]

Mick Taylor plays the slide on Country Honk . Live with me is the only other track he is on. Keith plays slide on Love in Vain, Ry Cooder plays the mandolin.

[@barrymiller2272]

You're content is by far the best on KZbin. I could talk rock music with you for months interrupted only for sleep. Could give fuck all about your face. Weird thing, i would've answered all those questions with 99% similarly. Heal up JJ, have had the exact surgery and physical therapy sucks but is so essential. Will leave you with this...i as well HATE changing strings! And i own 29 guitar's...no twelve strings 😁👍

[@lorenzo998]

I didn't expect Walter Matthau haha. I always imagine you exactly as Tony Hawk!

[@paulmorris342]

It's 9 :31 watching the replay Sat 13 ... love you guys !

[@larsheydecke887]

Glad to hear we drive the same Porsche And i do agre with you as we drive the same model its a way beter designe than the 911 😊👍👍👍👍

[@ricopetrilli1084]

I think Electric Ladyland is Jimi's best. Great variety and the definative Wah-Wah album. Still Raining Sill Dreaming. Come On, Burning of the Midnight Lamp and of course Voodo Child (slight return) is the cherry on top.

[@mattyc.9332]

I owned a 12 string at one point. It sounded nice, but was a PAIN to tune. Also have to develop better calluses to cover the extra 6.

[@1rwjwith]

I am with younon Mr. Presley.

[@tammym.obrien.9228]

The only thing that makes me sad is I am never going to be able to get another guitar i wanted the dove but could not get it and i saw the humming bird and got it the last one at russos in New Jersey and i love it but i am like you in the way of the sound of the maple compared to mahogony i really like it i like the deeper sound kind of better but happy with what I have and i am going to keep trying to get another guitar!! I wish I was your neighbor and i bet you don't!! Lol

[@tamiobrien1113]

Hi James James I never got to know why you had surgery on your right arm I know mine hurts pretty bad after playing way to much so I break for4 5 days. Ok do you really put Ernie ball strings on your Gibson acoustic guitars? I have been using Gibson q12_53 light gauge cause its the only gauge the epiphone can take and I don't like all of the heavy coating on my guitar I guess I spoiled myself with Gibson strings so honestly tell me please! I may just have to get use to the sound of th other strings ya think?

[@freddieblue6351]

It is subjective..lol..I would want to jam with Lindsey Buckingham or James Taylor...lol...great video...well done to both of you. Get well soon!!!

[@alonmo9]

Waited for this one:) thanks!

[@simonnotthepieman1581]

James James needs a Mandolin for times like this

[@jackiedaytona9625]

What advice would you have for someone trying to improve on their soloing?

[@ronlight7013]

I knew you’d select a Strat and a Les Paul as first guitars, and the dreadnaught doesn’t surprise me. I own six guitars, and I’m happy to follow the road less traveled by buying neither a Strat, a LP nor a dreadnaught.

[@frommetoyou4401]

3-16-2021 @James James _ I did hear your comment, which answered my question I posted, as to WHY you choose to conceal your identity, concluding and including that by this time it is a "gimmick". Thank U.

[@BX2PA]

Not sure if you ever did any Eagles’ cover tunes..Tequila Sunrise, Life in the Fast Lane, Peaceful Easy Feeling .. I’d love to get your take on the lead parts or riffs in these tunes..

[@jamesjames9275]

The Eagles songs are always blocked and I get copyright strikes, so I won't be doing any Eagles music.

[@GameyRaccoon]

@@jamesjames9275 its a shame :(

[@Fantumh]

The White Album Physical Graffiti Electric Ladyland Let It Bleed John Denver's Greatest Hits Great selection for five desert island albums.

[@slingerace]

Greatest hits albums should not qualify as albums in answer to a question like this. JJ owes us another one. :-)

[@felixbernecker1528]

How do you get to meet all those people (the president, frampton, clapton,...)?

[@peterbonanno846]

Let it Bleed and Ya Ya's. Thank you. And I am about 10 years older than you and find your musical influences the same as mine, you must have been heavily influenced by your older brothers.

[@larrykiefer6109]

Thank for the comments about Elvis. TCB

[@bobbcobb8925]

There are 2 types of solos,,,, virtuosity for its own sake and melodic that fit the song and the best solos do both , Get well soon !

[@aintnotomgrossi9116]

Your the best heal fast!!

[@klomax7750]

Have you heard of/listened to the British band Dr Feelgood (the 'classic' lineup of Lee Brilleaux, Wilko Johnson, The Big Figure and John B Sparks)? If so, have you ever tried to play their music and what do you think of Wilko Johnson?

[@jamesjames9275]

I like Dr. Feelgood, but I haven't really studied their catalogue.

[@ST-xg3gy]

Hey man, Fast Times is actually on right now! IFC network. Jackson Browne moment just happened.✌️

[@stephencunningham7074]

Good Luck with Mitchell Trubisky.. OK QB. has good days and bad days and believe their is some potential, maybe a change of scenery will help

[@jamesjames9275]

I don’t expect we’ll see him play much, but he’s not bad. He could probably still start for somebody. I don’t think the Bears would have been much better with someone else at QB.

[@darrylbirney8712]

Have you had the urged to learn another instrument? Piano, brass? March 13.

[@sim0n17]

Live at Leeds/Hull - surprised you didn't go there first

[@noahhooper5336]

What Led Zeppelin song do you think has the best Jimmy Page guitar? (Overall guitar playing or guitar tone)

[@backtoshallabal6662]

nice to see that you're still alive!

[@jayw7860]

Like the Q&A’s, Jimmy, I mean JJ Got a question. While you’ve been convalescing and unable to play have you, in your head and by your ears, learned any new songs? I’ll go for 5.

[@jamesjames9275]

I do that whether I'm convalescing or not. :)