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@audiophileman70478 күн бұрын
According to Merle, this song was his favorite song of all the songs he wrote. It was dedicated to his mom. Thank you for showing us how to play it, Shane. 👍👍👍
@pinnacletrade27112 жыл бұрын
I just discovered Merle Haggard. JUNE 21,2022. Such great tunes!:)
@countrymusicguitarclassics2 жыл бұрын
One of the all time greats!!! So many great tunes!!!
@billlycorbin7686 Жыл бұрын
Great job very good teaching.
@countrymusicguitarclassics Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Billy. I appreciate it. Hopefully it will get better.
@brentkirvel18442 жыл бұрын
Shane you do a great job. Really appreciate the way you present these classics.
@countrymusicguitarclassics2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Brent! Comments like this keep me motivated to keep making these videos. I appreciate you watching them.
@dennisgardner7940 Жыл бұрын
All my old time favorites
@Gratefulman1965 Жыл бұрын
Lived in Bakersfield as a kid and needless to say I’m a huge Merle Fan. I’ve seen him live and have played guitar and sung his songs for years. Thanks for this great lesson/video!
@countrymusicguitarclassics Жыл бұрын
That is great to hear! I saw Merle live once. I should have made it a point to see him more. I have never been to Bakersfield but I want to someday. Thanks for watching the video and leaving a kind comment. Merle is one of the all time greats!
@Gratefulman1965 Жыл бұрын
@@countrymusicguitarclassics once again, Love what you are doing with these videos. I just felt I needed to mention that you do not need to be in a hurry to go to Bakersfield, it’s a rough place. I was raised in a similar situation as Merle (Minus no prison time) and Bakersfield just seems to have more than it’s fair share of hard times. I suppose that is why music just wells up and resonates so well from that area. I have not been back in years, too many bad memories. I will say that it left its mark on me, it has made me resilient. If and when you go, be sure to see Buck Owens Crystal palace, they put on a lot of good country music at that place. Also go visit Don Rich’s Gravesite, He was my personal hero as a young impressionable kid. My Dad played steel guitar as a pickup musician at the Blackboard which was one of Merle’s early Honky tonk’s he played in as well. My dad and Merle are both gone now. I will leave you with a couple lines from one of my songs titled “Bakersfield” “Ol’ Merle, Buck and Don Are never truly gone As long as we keep they’re Songs alive, heroes are hard to find But legends never die Here in Bakersfield” Take care and looking forward to more of your videos!🎶
@denisedidit. Жыл бұрын
I am trying to learn this song because I was inspired by a book I just finished. Titled, The Bakersfield Sound: How a Generation of Displaced Okies Revolutionized American Music was written by Robert E Price. I recommend it if you haven't heard of it. Anyway, my family was part of the Okie diaspora and I can still hear my daddy's radio playing the country music he loved. I know his connection to the history of the Bakersfield sound and his lifelong fondness for country music. My dad really admired Merle Haggard and I want to learn this song as a tribute to him. I'm having a bit of trouble with the intro, but I'm hopeful I'll be playing well enough to play this song at the open mic in my town. I really like the way you teach. Thanks
@countrymusicguitarclassics Жыл бұрын
That is great Denise! Thank you for the info and the recommendation. I also appreciate your sharing your family's history. I plan on visiting Bakersfield sometime this year. So it will be special to see some of the sights and landscapes that shaped much of the music that I love. Keep practicing and you will get it. And if you have any questions or need any help let me know!
@denisedidit. Жыл бұрын
@@countrymusicguitarclassics Thanks Shane. The Crystal Palace and the Bakersfield Sound are my goals, someday. Thank you.
@wadesimpson9883 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your easy lessons. I enjoy watching how much fun you seem to be having helping us want to bes
@countrymusicguitarclassics3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Wade! I do enjoy making the videos so I am glad you are enjoying them as well! It means a lot.
@larrybutler9047 Жыл бұрын
Great lesson thank you '
@countrymusicguitarclassics Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thank you for watching Larry!
@adamvanessa2335 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great video,
@countrymusicguitarclassics Жыл бұрын
You are welcome! Thanks for watching.
@johnpaulcliburn52392 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, excellent!
@countrymusicguitarclassics2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome John Paul. Hopefully it was helpful!
@amandbernadette39733 жыл бұрын
Love the way you explain stuffs in ur tutorial but would appreciate if you could zoom in the keys during the explanation, thanks Shane, keep up the good work.
@countrymusicguitarclassics3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback and idea Amand. I will try to start doing that on some of the videos. I appreciate it!
@ukchris64Ай бұрын
Showing us the easy way, lol I would get to easily frustrated with this, I am a mere chord strummer and a pretty shabby one at that.
@larryhall4265 Жыл бұрын
Learn more on your videos
@countrymusicguitarclassics Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@ttothep1 Жыл бұрын
Good first to play it through so we know your good enough to teach me. Just helpful advice. I’m out.
@countrymusicguitarclassics Жыл бұрын
Ok good suggestion Trent. I apprecaite it.
@coreyhooten8245 Жыл бұрын
Play the song!!
@countrymusicguitarclassics Жыл бұрын
LOL. I need to get to the point.
@archiedees2866 Жыл бұрын
Hello Shane hope you doing well, haven't seen any new videos. Hope everything fine.
@countrymusicguitarclassics Жыл бұрын
Thank you Archie! Trying to find the time to make some good videos. Hopefully the channel keeps growing and I wil have plenty of time to devote to making them! Apprecaite the thoughts and support.
@klyde1712 жыл бұрын
17 Mims for a 3 minute song ...just get too it already
@countrymusicguitarclassics2 жыл бұрын
Haha. Living up to your last name huh Kyle? Thanks for the feedback. Hopefuly the newer videos have improved and I have cut down on my rambling on.
@klyde1712 жыл бұрын
@@countrymusicguitarclassics that was a good concept back...I do like your videos.
@klyde1712 жыл бұрын
@@countrymusicguitarclassics I like your stuff..check out fretmore...with Keith williams...that boy can that Tennessee flat top box
@countrymusicguitarclassics2 жыл бұрын
@@klyde171 Yep. He sure is cranking out the videos and knows a lot of songs that is for sure.
@jimkontos25953 жыл бұрын
Can you do I'm the only hell mama ever raised by Johnny paycheck
@countrymusicguitarclassics3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jim. Yes that video will be published at the end of this week or next. Thanks!
@jimkontos25953 жыл бұрын
Cool thanks
@claybyrde1485 Жыл бұрын
Why no strum pattern
@countrymusicguitarclassics Жыл бұрын
I probably should have included that for that song. Thanks for the feedback.
@BakerBaker1-93 жыл бұрын
Thanks man , I enjoyed that lesson , cause momma tried ..... Chk me out on YT if want
@countrymusicguitarclassics3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate it Baker. I will check it out!
@KrustyKlown663 ай бұрын
Amazingly bad hatchet job on the finger picked intro (from the 5 to 7 minute marks). Embarrassing really. It's not even in 4/4 timing and this guy doesn't seem to have a clue where the downbeats would even be. Around 6 minutes he tries to play his own bad rendition and its basically in 5/4 (if it was in any intentional timing at all). Just laughable. Beginner guitarists - do not watch this video unless your goal is to become a really bad guitar player. KZbin has no shortage of hacks putting guitar videos out, but this guy takes the prize.