Kossoff's Guitar on All Right Now | Friday Fretworks

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[@ChrisBuckGuitar]

Re: chord shapes. In response to those pointing out Koss's use of an A chord with his little finger on the thick E string, I'm aware that's how he used to play it live (on the few pieces of visual evidence available...) but having listened to the isolated guitar parts pretty extensively in preparation for this video, I'm 99% certain that's not what is on the record. For one, his live version is an amalgamation of the 2 recorded parts, rhythmically and in terms of chord choice. Also, I'm just not hearing that extra A note underneath either of the chords on the track. I may be wrong but either way, the fact that so many commenters are insistent that the key to this riff lies in the 5th fretted B and E strings is rather indicative of the confusion around this riff - Koss's live A chord didn't go near either of those notes 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@benbarclay5546]

Exactly. How he got the studio sound we all grew up hearing in our brains, with two tracks, was not able to be reproduced live. So the few videos of him playing don't tell you how he got the studio sound. And then there was Hendrix.

[@brianwells4507]

@@benbarclay5546 geez, all these years I thought it was a Les Paul Jr.? It sounds so ballsy! But you're right Ben. Felix Pappalardi said that Clapton's guitar on Disraeli Gears didn't sound like that in the studio. It was only after it was mixed and pressed on vynil. Besides this iconic riff, particularly it's tone, Cream's studio is sound still drives me nuts!

[@ianclarke5404]

Fascinating , is a les Paul studio actually used in the recording studio perhaps?

[@jonathanplanner3270]

Interesting that he chose that particular fingering for the live version don’t you think? It would appear to imply that was his is mind at least the dominant part of the chord shape he was thinking about, just guessing really but very interesting nevertheless

[@mattbacon285]

PREACH - dude you did your homework and NAILED the 2 rhythm parts from the album. Zeppelin did things like this all the time too, and then adapted it slightly differently live. The people commenting about this don't understand the simple nuance of having those intertwined chords at almost the same volume. Also - a big part of it is the overtones and the "illusion" of certain notes that having it layered like this will imply.

[@23theseeker50]

Great lead guitarist Paul Kossoff with a great band FREE he left us far to soon he was a unique talent and so was Andy Fraser the bassist in FREE. R.I.P. MY FRIENDS AND THANKS FOR EVERYTHING.

[@goneflying140]

Agreed, and we'll said!! Paul had the best vibrato, and played with such intensity. He was just amazing!

[@wmhhealth2018]

Both were brilliant players.

[@snogglemonkey]

That riff is just as brilliant today as it was all those decades ago.

[@craigusselman546]

If ever I think of a Les Paul tune this is the first song I think of RIP Paul

[@harrykadaras9459]

Just imagine coming up with the secret sauce to that two-part super riff...Kossof was brilliant

[@AndrewCarlson-wj7fp]

The riff is brilliant…as is the analysis…good job!

[@richsadowsky8580]

One of my favorite classic rock songs of all time!

[@chrisriches4688]

Love his solo on ‘Woman’ and the basic riff on ‘I’ll be Creeping.’

[@vintagetone22]

paul kossof was amazing back in the 70s and amazing now even after nearly 50 years still noone can get close to his sound .very unique just like hendrix srv and all time great jeff beck. rip kossof.

[@craigthompson7070]

Absolutely.... and I will rip all those guys! 😎 There goes my hero...

[@bluzzjazz]

The lovely growl of a Les Paul. It never gets old, even if it is!

[@BillFlann9]

Well said!!

[@lyndamcardle4123]

Due to his classical guitar training (yes, indeed), Koss knew his chord inversions and how best to exploit these to his advantage.

[@selwynkatz519]

There aren't many classical trained musos nowadays... they believe Hendrix or Clapton is the Be & End all of rock . All classical trained musos of the past brought something unique and special to Rock.

[@lyndamcardle4123]

....and most of the classically trained musicians still playing nowadays have grounding on piano and/or organ....

[@anyhoot47]

Probably the best breakdown of that riff I've heard.

[@stevenartascos2918]

Vintage equipment is the heart of the songs guitar sound, and watching the original video of the band playing the song, Paul's all in, passion is a key ingredient ,as well... Put it all together,and rock on!!!

[@naturalrestingface4909]

Loved his playing. Such a tight player that slipped in and out of different rhythms, Songs Of Yesterday is a gem!

[@taralee7076]

Koss is such a legend

[@impalaman9707]

In my opinion, NOTHING beats his solo on the original studio version of "Fire and Water"! Not even when he performed it live afterwards, he could never duplicate what he did in the studio the day he recorded it--the sound is like hot, molten lava streaming down a volcano--you first hear it after Rodgers says "and now my heart--is breaking", and you're llike, "HOLY MOTHER OF LES PAUL! WHAT IS THIS?" The stars must have been in pefect alignment that day for him to record the most searing, dramatic, trail of feedback and sustain, and TEARS ever to be put on tape in the history of rock music!

[@biakabutooka]

Jasper Blench Stop equivocating Jasper and tell us what you really think.I'm kinda partial to the mind-blowing guitar riffs of "Tie a Yellow Ribbon 'Round the Old Oak Tree"myself.Often immitated,never equalled.

[@tinastanley4444]

Great comment!

[@fredsottile8612]

As a drummer, I love having this degree of knowledge on tap. It really helps my already abundant appreciation for great guitar techniques. I express to my drum students that a great drummer knows all the other instruments parts. Tutorials such as this go a long way towards my own appreciation, and deepen my love. Thanks

[@paulbfields8284]

You are so right.. me and a band mate played multiple instruments well. We both connected big time. Once we were jamming loud and proud just the two of us. No vocal on the cover and me on drums..we were so tight with each other that we both agreed we could “hear” the other parts in the tune though they were not present at the moment. We both “heard” the vocals too.. though nobody was singing..When you get that tight with the group it’s just gonna be successful most all the time.

[@tomyork6311]

The same with guitarists too, man. Gotta know ALL the parts, so you know where yours fits. Part of being a well rounded musician, I reckon.

[@Billfish57]

This song was a huge inspiration for me loving and later playing the drums, such a simple beat but that base drum has that funky beat to it that drives the song along. This song came out before I had much money to buy music so every time it came on the radio, I stopped everything and listened with a joy that just doesn't happen much anymore. When this sound was new and I was 12, it was a receipt for loving music. This was my favorite for a long, long time.

[@thomaswalz3515]

A big thanks. I'm a Boomer, and always loved this tune back in the day... great groove. When I picked up guitar, I tried to copy this, got close but I didn't have the listening skills to hear what was going on... I since got involved with other genres, and never really got back into this song.... until now... bravo!

[@barbaraanneneal257]

After decades of listening to this song, (mostly in mono, I'll admit) the idea that there were two guitar tracks never occurred to me. After one re-listening, I was convinced. Although I'm a bassist, Kossoff remains as a very special player, in my estimation. "Molten Gold" is a particular favorite. Very well done, and thanks!

[@lukeiniho7020]

Oh I agree, molten gold was beautiful

[@kittortuga2720]

Nicely done, been playing for over 40 years and I have missed those subtle nuances with the main riff. ....thanks

[@captaingalaxy8009]

A most underrated guitarist. He left us too young. RIP.

[@strattuner]

I've listened to his music for years,he was an astounding rhythm. lead guitarist,left use too young,he capitalized on certain holding of notes,like david Gilmore of pink Floyd,he emphasizes certain note holding a bending them to his pitch perfect ear,KOSSOFF was an eccentric genius,his drug use and wanting to be alone, classic signals,his use of the gold top,his escape mechanism ,a true artist with the classic maladies,god rest his soul

[@mixaliskokkinos1496]

Leslie Harvey (Stone the Crows)same all over...Greetings from Greece

[@bradleybrown8399]

riiiiiiiight. underrated? what's his rating again? 🙄

[@chipsterb4946]

“Underrated” is the most overused word on the internet. And applying it to Paul Kossoff’s guitar playing is absurd.

[@stevengittins2709]

Been playing 35 years, still love learning, cheers bud.

[@WV591]

Kossoff one of the most minimalist brilliant guitarist of our time ..so underrated.

[@joe22589]

And there it is the bullshit againn. UNDERRATED! Underrated by whom? Koss is highly acclaimed in the guitar world. One of the most influential guitarists. Underrated - what a dumb comment.

[@nickmitchell6443]

I guarantee this man inspired more people to play guitar in England in the late 60s and early 70s than Clapton,Page and Beck put together among others

[@chriscampbell9191]

Inspired Angus and Malcolm Young, apparently, as they said they liked Free, and you can hear the influence in their early stuff especially.

[@wmhhealth2018]

@@chriscampbell9191 Angus' vibrato is identical to Koss.

[@chriscampbell9191]

@@wmhhealth2018 Agree completely. Especially the earlier solos AC/DC did, and early live shows, you could hear Kossoff's influence in Angus's solo construction as well as the vibrato.

[@ChromaticHarp]

Why do you think that?

[@davidclark3603]

Me included!

[@rockinrob2004]

Really nicely done Chris! I've loved that tune for decades, and never heard some of those "nuances", so THANKS for this video! CHEERS!

[@jeffbobinski5766]

Thanks! I've been trying to nail this riff for 45 years. I've gotten close but I believe this is it

[@wayneduvall7423]

Me too and I am 60

[@PhreddCrintt]

Brilliant Chris. You nailed it! After all these years of playin' it.... Finally!!

[@dafl9106]

Great. The reverb slight delay track also sounds like the effect used for Steve Millers song called Jungle Love

[@jimdartouzos2127]

Paul Kossoff was An Amazing musician. .....Very nice Explanation and Demonstration.

[@paso193]

Beautiful breakdown of one of the most iconic guitar phrases from back in the day! You nailed the studio recording. People are commenting after watching Kosoff playing it live - which doesn’t match up with the 2 guitar studio cut. Nice job on this.

[@chrisjohnstone6164]

Really enjoyed that Chris. Great to have someone with good ears break this down so I can in turn learn and get better at hearing / playing ... Thanks 💛

[@gergemall]

Man l this is the best ever. Thank you for listing the chords . And this extensive history lessons and your hours of time studying the tracks .

[@senseiruss]

Thank you for sharing this deep dive into one of the most iconic guitar riffs even to open a song! Great work researching and demonstration - and explaining your reasons for what you are showing us. Fantastic video!

[@sirlordroyalgarter]

Brilliant-both Kossoff and your deconstruction! Cheers!

[@billjohnson6300]

I played bass in a Minneapolis cover band 51 years ago, playing this song. It's one of my favorites. The guitarist actually played his part on the 5th fret, on an SG. The sound was as good as it gets. I never was able to figure out the actual guitar part completely until recently. Your video put the icing on the cake. It's not the 1st time I've watched it. The bass part was fun to play as well.

[@gwynhood7681]

Andy was 14 when the record was released.

[@747Durango]

My first stop at your channel. I bought the record many years ago just for this song. Your breakdown is articulate and well researched. Your production is excellent. I think you nailed it and I am going to try it out. Thanks!

[@henriquecamboim]

I've been looking for this since I was 15 years old. Thank you!

[@aliengrey6052]

I saw Paul Kossoff in 72 I stood 3 meters away by his stack for the whole 2 1/2 hour concert. It changed me forever, I have never seen a guitarist that comes anywhere near him, and that includes Clapton and Prince.

[@goneflying140]

It changed you forever.. So you have hearing aids, right? Just kidding... Those plexi stacks are LOUD!! Lucky you! Wish I could have seen him live. I can only imagine the memory you have of that!

[@aliengrey6052]

@@goneflying140 I was slightly to the left of him behind the stack on the stage. I along with a friend was only able to get “ the worst seats” . There was ten seats behind the band. My ears were ringing for three days after but that experience was unreal. Kossoff was the best guitarist I have ever seen in my life. Not a fast player but totally expressive in a way which I find hard to explain. He wasn’t playing the guitar he was piloting it, the music was flying, thats all I can describe it. The audience was whipped up into a frenzy. Almost mass hysteria. I have never experienced this since with any band. And no I wasn’t taking drugs. And do you know what really makes me sad........ he felt inferior to other guitarists around at the time as he felt they could play much faster. I just wish I could have told him to his face my thoughts to tell him he was actually superior. He had a touch which was impossible to teach anyone. He was totally natural. I sat around four feet away from him and it was the best seat in the house. I think the price of the ticket was around three pounds.

[@cosmicmauve]

@@aliengrey6052 What a fantastic story!

[@BigTyronie]

@@aliengrey6052 his touch was untivaled. Watch the live version of all right now on youtube and his vibrato and bends are absolutely insane. Never hesrd anything like it in my life.

[@michaelanthony9068]

YES !!! GENIUS. How you figured this out is pure perfection.

[@Matthewtaylorn]

These are awesome videos. I suggest "Rebel Rebel". Lots of stuff going on with that sound. Might be a particularly fun one.

[@coreymineard]

Absolutely brilliant breakdown of this track’s guitar parts.

[@colineastwood1357]

Thanks for your dedication to detail Chris.

[@John-the-Bass]

Thanks for work you have done to explain such an iconic analog riff in a digital world. There will be debate as long as we all have different ears! You did a great job. Thanks

[@jaimeparedes9188]

Probably the best tutorial of this song out there. Thanks for posting!

[@GoodVibeTribe]

Wow what a great video! A million thanks Chris!

[@PhilDanielsStorr]

It all seems so clear now! Thank you!

[@GregoryPearsonMusic]

Wow, that is pure genius.

[@Whitewallsessions]

Really cool to see you go to town on such a classic riff and come up with some new and interesting insights! Love this riff too - instant stank face material!

[@goneflying140]

The riff that made me want a guitar at age 12. You nailed it sir. I never realized there were 2 tracks. No wonder I have never been able to get it to sound right... Thanks for sharing!!!

[@georgebuller1914]

Tried to play 'Albatross' on an acoustic years ago. When I realised just how many guitars FM used, I could have cried! Great explanation and nice playing.

[@jimyon8259]

Very nice detective work bro! Looking at this song in a whole new way now, thanks!

[@nicholaswoolfenden5254]

Top job. You are one of the few authentics.

[@cato451]

Fantastic breakdown. You nailed it. Free lives!!

[@dime_life4768]

Top 10 on my list for sure! One of my favourites to play. Buck/Kossoff all in no question.

[@kevc21]

Very good S Chris Buck. Thanks. This track IS classic rock.

[@CraigHollabaugh]

Loved the analysis. Thanks from Colorado.

[@dodibenabba1378]

Nice to see a young guy being into an old classic, and I mean Kossoff himself not all right now.

[@hafstrat]

Very clever and well explained. Fabulous result.

[@LuvHrtZ]

I've always wondered why I could never nail this song. Thanks, Chris. As always a great presentation.

[@harrybee3093]

I‘ve waited so long for that stuff.

[@jeffreyeagen4896]

Very interesting! Definitely explains why it's so hard to replicate

[@infildibulum]

great, i could never tell what was actually going on with this , many thanks for the analysis .

[@mnbv990]

Excellent! My favourite electric guitarist. Well done sir.

[@daijones101]

Good job Chris. Makes sense. I was 18 in early 1971 in Australia when I first heard this track. As far as I know they hadn’t played it on the radio here in Melbourne. The album Fire and Water blew me away

[@74dartman13]

Thanks for showing how this is played. I love watching Free live at the Isle of Wight. It was an awesome performance!👍😎🎸🎶

[@denverguitarhero]

Brilliant video, thank you

[@ericbergmueller2981]

Thanks! Always loved this song. Wasn’t sure about voicings but the two different guitar parts make it all come together.😊

[@martinclayton7260]

This is one of the best tracks ever written!

[@davidkastin4240]

Love that song. You really nailed the tone 👍

[@vincerusso5619]

Excellent job!!

[@Nigel-ry1po]

NIGEL in Canada🇨🇦 here's a surprise? it was actually FREE's bass player Andy Fraser , who played guitar on the song All Right Now because Andy co-wrote it with Paul Rodgers Kossof did play the guitar solo

[@congamike1]

Awesome analysis. Thanks

[@skaboosh]

Superb, thank you

[@MRod1079]

Actually one of the best Lessons using the chord patterns! Although Paul Kossoff played his "A " Chord with his pinky on the low E note 5th fret, a really hard extension. Your is easy and sounds great- Cheers!

[@cbfields7342]

Well done and great breakdown of the tracks

[@7775Kevin]

Great video. Thanks for your work.

[@SuperJiggawhat]

I can't stop listening to this band now that I have watched some live footage. That guitar rig he had needs a show all of it's own.

[@stevenbaker9871]

We’re have you been hiding mate lo. Free wrote some brilliant songs most you won’t see or hear on KZbin I’ve got all there albums and there all good you can still buy there albums you won’t be sorry.

[@DannyBrooks1]

Stellar breakdown!

[@RichardCowdrey]

Outstanding!

[@padraiglyons3709]

Brilliant deconstruction Chris. I could never figure out what I mostly assumed to be, in parts of the riff, a confusing strum after the opening A power chord and all the while not realizing it's two parts.

[@sonofboss91]

Holy crap never paid attention to that. Thanks and awesome video

[@johnmac8084]

You nailed it Chris it sounds just like it

[@mikep5393]

Fab, thanks 👏👏👏

[@SjaakShirly6559]

Fantastic analyse!

[@steveg219]

Nice work on this one- thanks!

[@paultwiselton1996]

Totally neat! Brilliant ears you have.

[@mikkis668]

Hi, first time visitor here. This was great, subscribed.

[@trevfisher]

Love this, it's the song that made me fall in love with Free as a youngster. I know this video was made a while ago but I'd love to see a breakdown of Free's Mr Big, it is so unusual, sparse but perfect.

[@SIXSTRING63]

Yeah, the second example is exactly how I figured it out 30 years ago and how I still play it. You might recognize the guitar in my hands on my avatar pic. The Beast! Did a bit of recording with Bernie in 2015. Such a nice guy. Treated me like family even though we never met until we flew over to the UK. A little trivia, The Beast belonged to Paul Kossoff at one time before Bernie got it.

[@vmat1000]

Great breakdown !!

[@Sigtrygg_Gale.]

Great job, touching on the use of Selmer amps his father worked for them.

[@weschilton]

Nice analysis Chris. I never realized it was two parts!

[@johnhudak3829]

Nicely done!!

[@thepartimemusician65]

Cool Chris,thanks.

[@hayleyhooper7523]

Thanks, that was great!

[@michaelmattson3515]

That’s is really cool. Spot on.

[@senselessmonkee]

I always felt there was something truly clever going on with that lick that was never cover banded quite right. Awesome job on that.

[@chipbasnight9107]

Well done, Mate! Very helpful! Cheers!

[@shanestritch7578]

Well spotted many thanks great stuff as ever best wishes

[@leeturner2272]

Thanks so much! Like a lot of people I knew that for all these years that I was missing something. I just didn't listen anywhere hard enough! Cheers:)

[@KevinVeillon]

Great work man !

[@JDODify]

What makes a riff tick.. great idea for a series, Chris. This was really interesting.