You MUST LEARN These 3 Songs -Most Requested For A Solo Acoustic Gig

I will share three songs that are crowd pleasers that I rely on as a pro at my solo acoustic guitar gigs. I will share basic lesson on how I approach playing these most requested songs on acoustic guitar. They are easy to play but I will give you some extra pro tips to add to the style of these songs. By the time you are finished watching you will be excited to add these classic crowd-pleasers to your set list and play them at your next gig.
00:00 Intro
02:07 Song 1
08:21 Song 2
13:54 Song 3
Correction:
16:26 For "Touching Warm" The Correct Chord is A6. Sorry bout that.
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[@FrankPersico]

***correction A6 is the chord for “touching warm” I realized the mistake after upload on the Neil Diamond song!!! 😮

[@pwrhr]

You got the F# haha

[@noproblemguitar7395]

“Remember: You’re there to make people happy, not impress other musicians”. Hands down the best reminder ever lol. Well said my brother.

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks for the comment. All the best to u

[@noproblemguitar7395]

@FrankPersico You betcha’. Best to you as well. It’s even better than “The crowd loves a cliche”, which is so true. West of the Mississippi I think we’re all contractually obligated to play “Wagon Wheel” lol. Whether we want to or not. Really dig the “must play” and “never play” series. They’re spot on.

[@JBDebtFree]

You are right about Sweet Caroline. I was at an open mic night, and another older guy played this, and the whole crowd came alive! They were singing those iconic parts and having a blast! There were some great guitar players that night who were mesmerizing, but everyone was talking about the old guy who did Sweet Caroline. Gotta give the people what they want!

[@FrankPersico]

I just played it last night at a gig. Bar was full of young-ish people and I was playing shit like Green Day. Chili Peppers and everyone was digging it. I said to myself let me try sweet Caroline not being sure how it would go over on the younger audience. They went crazy lol

[@dowaliby1]

@@FrankPersico That says it all. Thank you for helping change my perspective. Music is a performing art. It's about them. Excited to learn Sweet Caroline and add it to my repertoire this very day! You are a superb artist.

[@FrankPersico]

@@dowaliby1 thanks so much. you will deff. see a good reaction with that song

[@davidbrandt6925]

You are a good man, Frank...good people. Thank you!

[@FrankPersico]

My pleasure

[@eddiecarter9831]

"I believe you are there to make people happy" ... YES!!! I don't enjoy listening to every song that I play, but I can find a way to enjoy playing it, simply because the listeners are enjoying it. "Sweet Caroline" is in my setlist constantly. Always good for getting a crowd to sing along. The other 2 are in my songbook and rotated as needed. The songs I've had requested the most are "Midnight Rider" and "Turn the Page." Great video and tips!

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks so much for the kind words and for sharing some of your picks as well!

[@dzl8596]

Take Me Home Country Road - is cherished around the world. Everywhere I go, people love to sing it at karaoke. It’s a true phenomenon.

[@FrankPersico]

It sure is …

[@kellydelf]

this is exactly what i needed. where to dig to spice it up. wow suddenly I m doing what i want to be doing. 😮

[@FrankPersico]

Enjoy! Thanks for commenting

[@kellermax]

Yeah. Totally agree. sometimes there are songs you don't want to play but usually, the reaction from the crowd is so positive that it doesn't matter. We're there to entertain them and surprisingly some songs can't be overplayed. Great tips for spicing them up, really love your videos!

[@FrankPersico]

Totally!

[@russr1338]

Excellent video Frank! Love that you show us where to dig and we can grab our shovel and see what we can add to our guitar playing! Will be definitely adding several gold nuggets found in your lesson. Thanks again!

[@FrankPersico]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment

[@elc1109]

Thanks for this Frank. Same philosophy I have.... there to make people happy and entertain them.

[@FrankPersico]

Absolutely. Things changed once I really started to feel this way … I didnt so much when I was younger

[@chrisbergonzi7977]

Great stuff....I cover these and they're crowd favs for sure....thanks man

[@FrankPersico]

My pleasure

[@jamesdeschenes8307]

Great advice. And a well taught lesson thank you Frank

[@FrankPersico]

Very welcome 🙏

[@gutefrage879]

Great! Thank you!

[@FrankPersico]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for commenting …cheers

[@meljohnson5579]

Well done Frank!

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks so much

[@robertgrimsted877]

Hi frank really great vids really appreciated 😀🎸

[@FrankPersico]

Glad you like them!

[@Andy-hr2ui]

Great lesson, easy to follow, full of useful tips, thank you!

[@FrankPersico]

You're very welcome!

[@johnmacmillan627]

Good one! Many thanks!

[@FrankPersico]

Thank you too!

[@mikga45]

Nice, thanks for making the vid.

[@FrankPersico]

Any time!

[@larswillsen]

So much truth man .. great advice for the youth 🙂

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks for the comment. Trying to pay it forward

[@myopejoe]

Way to go Frank; thank you.

[@FrankPersico]

My pleasure

[@gregoryschleitwiler9601]

Thanks. Your a great help

[@FrankPersico]

I appreciate

[@jaysway2715]

Love everything about your channel. Thanks! I don't comment often so that's really saying something. ❤

[@FrankPersico]

I very much appreciate the kind words. Comment as much as I want and any opinions are welcome.

[@guitarnuccio]

“Don’t think you’re too cool to play anything” at 8:58. What a great comment that we should all take to heart!

[@FrankPersico]

Hahaha 😂 some people didn’t like that I said that

[@rocka_roza]

There we go! Been looking for a proper acoustic cover of Sweet Caroline for busking. Thanx dude! Gonna figure this out now because of you! If they throw me money while I play this I’ll come back and throw you a super like

[@FrankPersico]

Sweet! Best of luck and thank you

[@DaveShermanjr]

Been playing all three for 25 years myself. You are so right we forget/omit these in shows unless requested. These are Bangers should use them when the crowd doesn't seem involved.

[@FrankPersico]

Exactly. We Need to take a step back sometimes

[@dahoop5933]

Very nice mate, my kind of guy! Instant sub!

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks for the sub!

[@georgesember9069]

Well presented seminar. “Who doesn’t like “ Brown Eyed Girl”!?!

[@FrankPersico]

🙏

[@d-obvious]

your channel just rolled into my algorithm today and you've got a another sub from it 👍 .. I enjoyed the humour at your intro and didn't mind discovering the 3 songs. Not a single frame was skipped.. I rather enjoyed your candor and very much appreciated the brevity where things are going to be repeated ..yadda yadda ..blah blah ..so to speak .. excellent work!

[@FrankPersico]

Welcome aboard! I really appreciate

[@EveyoneCallsMeTheDude]

The #1 song I always get requested is Free Bird

[@clementineforever]

😂 People love to yell out that one for sure- here in Wi. I think it’s just a joke. ❤

[@FrankPersico]

Me too but I never know if people are being serious.. 🧐

[@EveyoneCallsMeTheDude]

I just tell them they should be careful what they wish for and start playing it. Haha

[@hardlines2635]

When someone shout free bird, I play Three little birds by Bob Marley.

[@noproblemguitar7395]

@@clementineforever Just like everyone in the UP did when I played there. If I’m in the crowd and have already talked to the musician, then I will be the guy yelling “Free Bird” as soon as they are done for the night lol. I think it’s obligatory for the ‘70s child in me. You’re right, and I do yell it as a joke, but we always found it was actually the best encore song ever. It gave everybody one last slow dance with their girl, and they got to rock out so they were winded and ready to go home afterwards lol. And let’s not forget how much the bar owner enjoys all those extra last call orders and “to go” sales from everyone working up a thirst.

[@donaldhenderson5041]

This is amazing! Homemade KZbin at its roots! Thanks for the lesson!

[@FrankPersico]

You're very welcome!

[@JohnnieO32]

Excellent recommendations (as usual) I remember being on a shuttle bus after a wedding going back to the hotel and people spontaneously broke into “Country Roads” there is nothing quite like that sing a longs are the best! Thank you for doing this 👍

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks so much. And I very much appreciate the super thanks 🙏

[@NewFalconerRecords]

I'm a lazy bastard so thank God for the capo (or, more specifically, the person who actually invented the capo). I play 'Brown-Eyed Girl' with a capo on the fifth fret -- that way you can use suspended chords to move around all those licks that are on the record with going to too much effort. Likewise, with 'Take Me Home Country Roads', I could never hit that note in the line... "to the place, I be-LONG', so I've simply shifted the capo down to the 1st fret and I'm sweet. I do more sing-a-long stuff with older people than actual gigs in pubs etc., and they appreciate the slightly lower key too. I'm in Australia, and yep, 'Country Roads' and 'Sweet Caroline' are must-do songs every single time. Some of the people I play to are in their 90s and they still sing along with every word. Loving your content. Cheers mate!

[@FrankPersico]

Hi and thanks for the comment and the input. I meant to mention in the video how all the songs can be transposed to suit your voice via moving the capo but of course I forgot and didn’t realize until I published. This comment is very helpful and I (and I’m sure the other viewers) appreciate it

[@jimwing.2178]

Tony Rice was one of the most tasteful, innovative, and skilled acoustic guitarists of all time. He often used a capo. Nobody but a fool would call Mr. Rice 'lazy'.

[@FrankPersico]

@@jimwing.2178 one of my jazz teachers used always badmouth my capo lol.

[@jimwing.2178]

@@FrankPersico That proves to me that your jazz teacher is a fool.😀

[@FrankPersico]

@@jimwing.2178 To be quite honest it did used to rub me wrong when he did it.

[@JohnnieO32]

Thanks!

[@FrankPersico]

Thank you so much for the Super thanks. Much appreciated

[@JohnnieO32]

You are welcome! God Bless!

[@shaykavanagh3734]

You hit the nail on the head, if u ou play these songs Everyone will love you !!!😊

[@FrankPersico]

👍🤘

[@raypaice7746]

Frank, I agree with your thoughts as those are 3 songs that when I play get a great audience participation. Thank you for the embellishments.

[@FrankPersico]

My pleasure .. cheers

[@gregsmith29]

Thanks Frank for sharing you gifts and insights, you do such a great job! A few gigs ago "Take me Home Country Roads" was requested by a table (Family?) when I played it many of them linked arms and Sang along with absolute Joy!

[@FrankPersico]

Nice. Thanks for commenting. It’s great when people interact with the performance!

[@MrMikeX]

Invaluable.

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks so much

[@robertgrimsted877]

I do sweet Caroline and love van Morrison I like hear comes the night as well really helpful vid thanks frank

[@FrankPersico]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@georgesember9069]

Very good instruction! You do KZbin lessons very well!

[@FrankPersico]

Thank you kindly!

[@donnacolwell3988]

I found your channel yesterday, and I'm really impressed by your musical wisdom. You are a patient and encouraging teacher. The crowd does go wild for these classic songs. My guitar teacher told me that he often has to teach songs he doesn't like, but his job is to encourage his students' learning by teaching the songs that motivate them. I don't plan to play in public, but I would like to have the confidence to entertain my friends and family. Even though your lessons appear to be for more advanced players, I'm finding tips that are helpful to me. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. 🎸🎸🤘🤘

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks for the kind words. What type of videos would you like to see for your level?

[@donnacolwell3988]

@@FrankPersico Thanks for replying. I think you are mostly creating lessons for seasoned guitarists, so I appreciate you considering making some lessons for less advanced players. First, I want to say that I watched a couple of your videos where you talk about philosophical matters. I found your comments to be very thought provoking. More videos like that would be welcomed, too. I play electric guitar, mostly rock. I started taking guitar lessons in 2020 as an adult learner. My chord changes are slow, and I have trouble staying on tempo. Maybe my issues are common in older students. Any tips you have for older students would be greatly appreciated. I don't want to perform for money, but being able to play for friends and family would be awesome. Building the confidence to play in front of someone besides my teacher would be a huge achievement.

[@buskman3286]

Good Video! You made a really good point that I think we (as performers) sometimes forget: our "JOB" is NOT to impress other musicians, it's to entertain!" Many years ago, when I first started gigging, I worked up fairly complex intros/riffs in some songs. Some of them were quite difficult (for me) and required a lot of concentration. A VERY experienced performer advised me, "Forget that crap, nobody cares. Just sing the song!" ;) I've sometimes done the "impress other musicians" song choice and the reality is that the audience...except MAYBE for the one or two musicians that might be there - doesn't give a rat's a$$ about that stuff.

[@FrankPersico]

Very true they don’t know the difference between easy and hard. They either like it or not. If you can play something technical that is difficult to the point that it is effortless then so be it but very few in the audience know or care. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. Totally agree 👍

[@theguitarcarpenter3574]

Great advice for open mic in Washington State. The mini guitar in the background is great. I actually make mini guitars as a hobby. Thanks for excellent video. The Guitar Carpenter.

[@FrankPersico]

Very cool! I like the mini for traveling sometimes: real easy to get on the plane

[@ProfessorRockstar]

I was playing along without a capo handy so I tried playing Country Roads in A with open strings, A9, D9, hammer-ons on the E and F#m and I really like it. I'm going to play it in open A from now on.

[@FrankPersico]

That’s great. Yeah deff put it in whatever key is best for you. Thanks for the comment

[@shanekerrmusic]

Where I am in country NSW, Australia, I often get asked for the same old stuff... Brown Eyed Girl, Summer Of 69, Jessie's Girl, plus Aussie favorites like Khe Sanh by Cold Chisel, Eagle Rock by Daddy Cool, Flame Trees by Cold Chisel... in fact, they usually just yell out "play some Chisel!!!!" I have all those in my repertoire but usually only play them if I am asked, or if the floor is pumping and I want to keep them up.

[@FrankPersico]

Nice… thanks for sharing !!

[@IanSeanVictor]

First of all excellent video as always. I started learning Brown eyed Girl and it was a very fun song for me to play but I never finished learning it. Country roads might have been the first song I ever learned on the guitar at least first complete song. I actually went to college in West Virginia so a country friend of mine who's also a great musician taught me it. I'm a special ed teacher in New York City and the kids had a show where Sweet Caroline was one of the songs. The kids went nuts over it.

[@FrankPersico]

Oh wow… great story man thanks for sharing… time to finish up Brown Eyed Girl Lolol

[@IanSeanVictor]

@@FrankPersico absolutely

[@AG-wg1sy]

The crowd LOVES cliche' ... especially after a few cocktails

[@FrankPersico]

For sure 👍

[@BruceLande]

New sub. Solid advice. Entertain, not impress. These are 3 of my goto songs. I have @150 songs in my active set list and move them around to fit current crowd.😊

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks for the sub!

[@ProfessorRockstar]

My go-to tunes to grab the crowd: Moondance, House at Pooh Corner, Helplessly Hoping, and a mashup of Evil Ways-Woodstock-Solitary Man.

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jesseserna8424]

Geez you make me want to grab my guitar 😦..but my grandkid asleep next room over..(Marty getting boring 🫢) I’m watching this again this week end..thanks Frank .

[@FrankPersico]

Ok so early morning practice lol. Thanks so much for tuning in

[@van1976]

Yes, good tunes to play. I did 2 of those 3 songs....Boston Celtics Championship Parade today...My "Little Martin" Guitar in hand and 2 Katana Boss mini amps (tied to my belt)--one amp for guitar other for singing. I went in by train and subway. Funny thing, On the train going in I couldn't get anyone to sing "Sweet Caroline" w/ me--that happens...different story once on the crowded Subway, I got the whole train singing. I also did "Country Roads"...good sing alongs...the women love those songs....also in the repertoire for today was "You are my Sunshine" for the young ladies/ children and women police officers--they like it. Also got a lot of mileage out of "Lean on Me"--everyone knows it. I play those songs well. I had a lot of women said to me today "I love you" --lol 5 STARS! --Van P.S. I get quite a few people taking pictures of me...I wear a black cowboy hat, sunglasses and guitar...sang "On the Road Again" on the way home...another winner!

[@FrankPersico]

Hey thanks for sharing your story. Pretty cool indeed!

[@srscott10]

Thx Frank. I really enjoy your videos and tips. A couple more good sing along songs, Have you ever seen the rain, by CCR. I capo up to fifth fret and play a C shape chord. And, Chicken Fried by Zac Brown.

[@FrankPersico]

Definitely great ones. They will probably find there way into part III. Thanks for sharing

[@richardfranklinmorse]

You’re right, I never play sweet Caroline because I think everyone is sick of it, but when I do play it, everyone gets happy. I’ll have to remind myself of that. The intro is better if you add the second and third notes as the riff progresses. You might’ve shown that as an alternative.

[@FrankPersico]

Yeah we have to remember they are not musicians just regular “civilians” lol

[@artcarnrick6905]

Your song choices are right on... Regarding Sweet Caroline... the ladies like that one (maybe because of the Elvis cover)... Where I am (down south) Happy Together by the Turtles also works great. Lastly, anything by Sam Cooke seems to interest customers... Only Sixteen still connects with the older crowd...

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks so much for the additional songs! Maybe I need another video part 3!

[@kenrothacker]

Another great video. Thanks I included "Brown-Eyed Girl" and "Take Me Home, Country Roads" on my set list when playing for a private party last week. The crowd absolutely ate them up. Wanted to get to "Sweet Caroline", but the clock ran out!

[@FrankPersico]

Rock on!

[@kenrothacker]

@@FrankPersico I include "I Can See Clearly Now" and "Time After Time" in my acoustic setlists whenever possible. Both are familiar, have a beat, and have a positive vibe. People sing along.

[@FrankPersico]

@@kenrothacker thanks for sharing.

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Favourite : Dream Suite Opus 4 ... Yngwie Malmsteen

[@FrankPersico]

lol. 😂 I saw him live at a small club quite a few yrs back. Amazing

[@noproblemguitar7395]

Just now realized that D walkdown in Brown Eyed Girl is identical to Operator lol

[@FrankPersico]

I never realized.

[@kerryfromaj9032]

Sweet Caroline… I am learning guitar, our band project is figuring out a set list. This pops up, while on vacation in Mexico I was out on the street when from a bar I hear Sweet Caroline…the street became alive. I’m not sure if “alive” is the right description. Maybe “Return of the Living Dead” is what I am thinking… That tune has powers, powerful powers…

[@FrankPersico]

Hahaha yes it really does have that effect on people

[@okee9]

lol, before you even got to the song I was thinking BEG, my friend owns a few bars in the US and I remember him telling me this is the most played song in all his bars on the jukebox

[@FrankPersico]

Something with that song… people love it

[@briankowald6465]

Margaritaville, take me home, country roads, agree with brown eyed girl

[@FrankPersico]

Excellent. Thanks for commenting :):)

[@clementineforever]

❤SuperMaN❤

[@FrankPersico]

It’s a bird… it’s a plane….

[@alexdieudonne1924]

Blisters in the sun, creep, I'm a beliver

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks for the input!

[@cbailey089]

exactly. people want to hear the hits

[@FrankPersico]

For sure!

[@sachachanyan]

Here in Germany you need these four songs: Country Roads, Sweet Home Alabama, Wonderwall, Hallelujah. These are absolute must haves in a Germany based troubadour‘s repertoire......

[@FrankPersico]

Pretty much the same here: these songs are universal in appeal … thanks for sharing

[@richardfranklinmorse]

und Ze Boxer von Simon und Garfunkel! I played the Irish pubs in Germany for 21 years

[@ricomajestic]

So strange that they would want a song like Sweet Home Alabama in Germany. Was this at a military base full of people from the US or a bar full of Germans?

[@sachachanyan]

@@ricomajestic​​⁠Go figure! 🤷🏻‍♂️ I have no idea how it became so popular. It was popular when I moved here in 2002 and still is.

[@ricomajestic]

@@sachachanyan Some creepy twilight zone stuff right there!

[@legman1476]

If you add a 4th, I'd say in the last set "Friends In Low Places." Always elicits a sing-along.

[@FrankPersico]

Great suggestion. Thank you

[@alexanderlvt]

As soon as you said brown eyed girl I turned the video of. Soooooooo cheeeeeeseyyyyyy

[@FrankPersico]

I wish I WROTE that cheesy song. Lol

[@garettxanyn8076]

I played a gig introy new york in the eoghties they had a list of songs not to be played. Brown eyed girl was on the list as was Amie. I remember thinking oh crap.

[@FrankPersico]

👍😂

[@willerbilliemusic]

Read the room. Enjoy yourself. Get the crowd involved.

[@FrankPersico]

Simple and effective … thanks for sharing

[@brianemch4449]

Thanks for sharing what songs work well with people. I’m just getting into playing solo in public so this is helpful knowledge. I’d like to see a video on how you organize your music- do you use an iPad, what apps, do you scroll while performing, etc? I appreciate what you’re doing!

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks so much for the SuperLike. I use the iPad only for the occasional lyrics or of someone requests a song I don’t know I can look it up. The program I use for lyrics is called GoodReader and it’s just a generic PDF reader. Any scrolling is just swiping with my finger between strums…😂

[@johnsnow9232]

Thanks for brown eyed girl reminder

[@FrankPersico]

For sure

[@wernross282]

Wonderwall.... im shutting up now.

[@FrankPersico]

lol that was in my part 1 vid

[@Dave123unplugged]

Oh god, if I had to play any of these 3, I would give up, especially the first one.

[@FrankPersico]

👍

[@mmillslagel]

People usually ask me to play "far far away' -- lol 8^)

[@FrankPersico]

Rotfl 😂

[@AaronLehmannLoops]

I have an aversion to playing these songs. I want to go more off the beaten path. However I think I need to add them to my repertoire. I can suffer through some songs I don’t enjoy if it makes others have a better time. 😂

[@FrankPersico]

It’s a balance. You give them some of what they want and they will appreciate some of what you give them even if it’s not what they initially wanted. My opinion. Thanks for the comment

[@AaronLehmannLoops]

@@FrankPersico appreciate the videos. In the end, I am trying to improve myself and what I offer and your channel is a great resource

[@tuesdaybreedlove3018]

❤❤❤🎉

[@FrankPersico]

🎶🎶😎✌🏻

[@johnsnow9232]

You gotta learn the words to country roads 🤣

[@FrankPersico]

lol I was fluffing them all over the place …. For the sake of the “lesson” ;)

[@J.Blogsblues-ns4to]

Hi Frank, hope you don't mind me hijacking your video comments, but yesterday I played my little four or five song interval set at my local bar here in Brazil. Anyway I started with, for one time only, Hotel California, the idea being my wife would film it and put it on instagram (or whatever she uses) to see if 'you know who' comes a fighting!! Well I started singing and something didn't feel right, halfway through the first verse I realised I was singing the Jethro Tull version of the song that you had pointed out in an earlier video. I thought I would be able to rescue it with the chorus, but no I carried on with the same slightly different tune for the whole song. So I wondered if you have ever accidently sang one song to the tune of another one???

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks for sharing. Hmmm I don’t think that situation ever happened to me per se. But I have had my share of “happy accidents” to quote the late Bob Ross..

[@erikgainesmusic4399]

I just had a kid ask me to play some Neil Diamond last week and he looked at me like I was an alien because I said I didn't know any.... I should add Sweet Caroline

[@FrankPersico]

Yes exactly! They almost look at you like they think you are putting them on..

[@geohaber]

Really? A kid asked for Neil Diamond? My wife and I were at a restaurant before going to a Neil Diamond tribute show. The waiter, (in his 20s), asked what we were doing after dinner. I said we were going to a Neil Diamond tribute show. He said, “Who’s that?”

[@erikgainesmusic4399]

@@geohaber yep I was just as stunned. He was probably 13.. so while he was looking at me like I was odd, I was also looking at him like "I can't believe you didn't ask for Taylor Swift"

[@pwykes]

I play "Solitary Man" - my favorite Neil Diamond song!

[@di0529]

So you ever use a beat buddy or other drum machine? If not. Why not? Thanks

[@FrankPersico]

I have tossed the idea around. Someone was using it at a resort gig I played over the winter and it did sound good. He was doing some pretty cool stuff with it

[@guitardoc71dcakorajr40]

Number one earthbound by Rodney Crowell, number two Dead Skunk by Loudon Wainwright III, number three Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley.

[@FrankPersico]

Great pics … I have t played hallelujah in a minute. Maybe time to bust it out

[@fordmi79]

I don't know man... they play Sweet Caroline when the Red Sox win. It'd have to be a hell of a tip to see past that. 🤣

[@FrankPersico]

Cmon I’m a New Yorker how u think I feel?!?!) 😂

[@fordmi79]

@@FrankPersico I’m betting feel the same way I do. I may be in CA now but I was born in NNJ and lived there until I was 30.

[@dowaliby1]

You ought to change the "S" on your Superman outfit to a "G" for guitar super hero.

[@FrankPersico]

Hahaha I will get right on it! Cheers:)

[@BabyBoomerChannel]

Frank - can you do a video on what you do when a song has a guitar solo - but you’re playing alone? Do you just play the chords of the solo without singing?

[@FrankPersico]

Check out this video i made on how to go about looping. And at the end of this video there will be a link to a more basic looping video. I will do more vids covering the subject you mentioned more specifically at some point in the future as well. Using A Looper With Acoustic Guitar -Solo Acoustic Tips and Techniques kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5K5f5yFrr6Eirs

[@jimwing.2178]

I hate when solo guitarists just play the chord without singing. I'm not a fan of looping, either. There are other techniques. Listen to players who you admire.

[@FrankPersico]

@@jimwing.2178 thanks for the input.

[@garettxanyn8076]

Margieritaville

[@FrankPersico]

Ahh yes for sure

[@tomgrocki9796]

Tenderness by Steppenwolf Thank You by Led Zeppelin Dairy Air by Tom Grocki

[@FrankPersico]

Great picks!

[@mandoanne9466]

Frank, at 16:26, “touching warm” is B minor not D. 😮 But love your video!

[@FrankPersico]

Oh wow. I been playing it like this soooo long going to the IV chord in that spot.. but i actually just listened... It actually is a 6 chord. on the tonic. The root note doesn't change. So if the "warm" is our A shape(since we are capo'd) the "touching warm would be A6. that note on the bottom stays the same.. unless my ears are deceiving me.....good catch.

[@josephzimmer6776]

Professional musician. No way average guitarist could play these songs. He's good though. Very good.

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks for commenting :):)

[@ricomajestic]

??? What do you mean by no way an average guitarist could play these songs? All these songs are pretty easy!

[@johnsnow9232]

American Pie, margaritaville, sweet Caroline

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks for weighing by in. :) American pie and margaritaville deff deserve to be on that list

[@ricomajestic]

Trying to remember all those lyrics from American Pie must be tough.

[@joalicebraswell558]

Hi Frank, I know over 100 tunes, but not these 3. These are MEN´s songs. What would be the best 3 songs for women !??

[@FrankPersico]

Hi thanks for comment. Hmmmm well I would say country road would prob sound beautiful with a women’s voice sort of Joni Mitchell style. Off the cuff how about Jolene by Dolly Parton… Landslide or Fast Car by Tracy Chapman?

[@59jdubya]

I would add Wagon Wheel and Margaritaville to the list of songs in this same category.

[@FrankPersico]

Definitely 👍

[@christianlibertarian5488]

My most requested are: “Please stop playing now,” and “You Suck!” I always forget the words to “You Suck” though.

[@FrankPersico]

lol thanks for commenting ..cheers

[@chriswest8389]

The Johnny Rotten, pre pistol days busking trick: “Pay or I play”

[@StanfordCrane]

If you are offended by these crowd-pleasers, then just play Embryonic Journey. I play both, but you can't deny the happiness of these for the audience.

[@FrankPersico]

Agreed:) thanks for commenting

[@elvadrum4965]

One night at a lounge a customer asked for John Denver. I thought he was kidding. He was serious. 😢😂🎉

[@FrankPersico]

Haha. I know what you mean.

[@douglasparsons1117]

I have avoided those intros. I found if you go into the intro with chords people react better 4:31

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks for the tip!

[@CuZn7030]

“Touching warm” is an A6- it’s literally the chord that brought the whole song together when Neil was writing. Come on at least get that one in there!

[@FrankPersico]

You are correct that was on me

[@jayyoung7536]

Do you play a lot of gigs at aged care homes?

[@FrankPersico]

A few a year

[@lawrenceberg6030]

I guess I’m, not a snob, but a purist; I’ll never use a capo‼️

[@FrankPersico]

No judgement here…Play the way you are inspired to play. If you and your audience like that’s all that matters Thanks for commenting

[@jed1166]

I played in China for a decade +… if your didn’t play Country Road and Hotel California somewhere during your gig, you wouldn’t get paid. If you skipped them a second time, you would get fired… 5 years later, just starting to play Country Road again… still can’t get myself to play Hotel California…

[@FrankPersico]

Holy cow! Wow that must have been some experience though

[@jed1166]

@@FrankPersico it was, but so GLAD to be home!

[@edwinwoods8294]

it s not about you.. play for the crowd ..

[@FrankPersico]

Amen

[@stephenrutherford1143]

You should play the three songs at the beginning for people to decide if they want to proceed. I had to wade through your video for 5 minutes past all the crap about super man to see whether I wanted to learn those songs. They are not even listed in the comments.

[@FrankPersico]

I try to deliver more value and a community experience as well as a bit of entertainment. The intro was intended to be amusing and was under 2 mins. I then proceeded to share valuable playing tips I have acquired over 40 years of playing. I aim to teach everything I know for free. I also put chapters which make navigating easier. I’m sorry you find my format unacceptable. I will pin this comment so all can see and maybe save them the time that you feel you have wasted on my intro. Cheers

[@PhatPhysique]

@@FrankPersico Frank your work and intro is excellent. This poster is sour grapes and not want your community is about. BTW If you really want to be amused i suggest you watch some of the commenters guitar solo videos. very amusing but not in the way he intended. perhaps the worst playing i've ever heard. should sell those expensive guitars and get some lessons. anyway keep up the good work frank and thanks for posting this rude comment at the top for the community to see.

[@FrankPersico]

@@PhatPhysique thank you for the support. I don't hold it against the OP. I focus more on the hundreds of kind and inspiring comments and the thousands of subscribers shares and views. I find when someone makes an off putting comment such as the one above it usually says more about them than it does about me. Everyone comes on YT for a diff reason and the OP of this comment is probably looking for a quick list of what to play. my channel is more about deeper learning, community (where we share ideas and learn from each other) and entertainment. Thanks for the advice as for checking out the OP's playing i will try to see what it is you are talking about and will comment appropriately .. all the best

[@jimwing.2178]

@@FrankPersico I grew up in the restaurant business. Whenever somebody offered constructive criticism, we thanked them sincerely. We viewed those customers as our most valuable. We considered what they told us and often used their comments to improve our products and service. We were never defensive or dismissive. Instead, we told them that their opinions were valuable (we believed that they were) and we invited them back on our dime.

[@kerryfromaj9032]

@@FrankPersico Hey Frank. You have a channel offering your opinion, perspective and it is not a straight ahead lesson format. I am learning guitar at 63 now and in the beginning thought playing note for note lessons was learning. Well things are looking different now that I can play guitar and find value in your channel. Thank you

[@Bokonon999]

Sweet Caroline....I hate that song. I especially hate the crowd participation.

[@FrankPersico]

Hahaha 😮… thanks for sharing

[@Bokonon999]

@@FrankPersico Sorry, I couldn't help myself. I do understand what you are saying. I play guitar (not professionally) but while speaking with a professional solo acoustic player said he generally plays what he wants, but would probably be able to afford a better car if he listened to the crowd more often.

[@FrankPersico]

@@Bokonon999 LOL totally. he is probably young. I was him. Until life beat me into submission. All jokes aside though i sort of organically really did come full circle at one point and really do enjoy these songs AND the songs that I WANT to play as well. Its a nice thing when that happens. but we all are diff.

[@Bokonon999]

@@FrankPersico FYI My favorite Neil Diamond song is Solitary Man and I absolutely love to play it. My wife pointed out that it's not that Sweet Caroline is a bad song, but she doesn't like what's been done to it (she had the 45 and that certainly gives away our ages).