Never Going Back Again (Fleetwood Mac Cover)

I love this song by Lindsey Buckingham. The lyrics are brief and vague yet somehow still manage to tell a story. The original guitar part was in an open tuning but I adapted it to standard.
Here's a link to a .pdf with the TAB and notation of my arrangement in standard tuning.
drive.google.com/file/d/1jMim...

[@jasontancock194]

Well, now we know there's at least 2 people on earth that can play that song. Lindsay would be proud. Beautifully done.

[@Highway123456789]

Second that.

[@davidcoorey423]

@@Highway123456789 Third that!

[@miguelporraz]

Fourth that too😂

[@GameSetAndMatch.]

5th that

[@kanerevell2173]

6th that

[@mastertuneman]

Incredible cover! I started working on this song, gave up and decided to focus on discovering a cure for cancer, which seemed a much easier task. I will watch your video, with great pleasure, numerous times I’m sure. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@kato64]

🤣🤣

[@glorioskiola]

I’m working on a cure for Alzheimer’s myself!

[@jfperkins3]

Nicely done.

[@davidcoorey423]

I know what you mean. I've been trying to play this for a year now, without much progress. Sometimes, I think I'd be better off just putting the kettle on...

[@fubar12345]

Try the CGDGBE tuning method. The original drop D way is really fecking hard, but the CGDGBE tuning makes the fretting hand work so much easier. You can then focus on the picking hand. I learnt it by first focusing on the thumb rhythm, just do it until you're going mad from the repetition - you want the thumbwork to become automatic. Thinking about it makes it harder. Just start slow and resist the urge to rush.

[@mobilegameplaywalkthroughs990]

There's only one problem with this: it makes the rest of us realize how much we suck at guitar. Awesome job on an awesome song. Glad I found this video.

[@peterodalos4525]

Yeah, I want it too.. 😢 😂

[@uh536]

Es wird immer Leute geben, die besser spielen als wir es selbst tun. Genau das macht die Musik-Welt so spannend. Diese Version erfreut Herz und Seele, zeigt aber auch dank der zur Verfügung Tabs: es ist machbar für weniger gute Spieler & solche, die sehr viel Übeehrgeiz an den Tag legen. Wunderbar 🎉 - danke für die Tabs ❤

[@Colin-kh6kp]

Never watch an Alan Gogol video

[@rogerd9150]

So true! I wish I had said it. Time to go throw my guitar on a bonfire!

[@randallburgin4585]

Yes, exactly

[@Westy111]

i spent a couple hours trying to learn the picking pattern and this dude made me never wanna go back again

[@Predikant]

😂

Haha🤣

[@kevinprice7547]

Not only a great guitar player, but your voice is like a church bell. Fantastic rendition, I hope that Lindsey Buckingham has a chance to see this.

[@tammymatt9186]

I hope Mic sees it.

[@MrJackandEmily]

I hope he hears it too..

[@fgbowen]

@Kevin ... Well said there. "Churchbell" - Great descriptive!

[@79woodie]

The smoothest cover of this song I’ve ever heard.

[@MNAZ480]

I am speechless. This is far and away the best cover of this incredibly complicated song I've ever seen/heard. Simply amazing. Bravo!

[@davidcoorey423]

He makes it look so easy! I've tried to nail this for a year or more, but my rendition still sends our dog running for cover.

[@MNAZ480]

@@davidcoorey423 Same. I’ve tried off and on to learn this over the years but it’s just so far past my ability I’ve given up.

[@lindamon5101]

Have u seen Billy Strings?

[@hastobe303]

@@lindamon5101 Billy Strings never played this song.

[@leticiam8804]

Siiiii

[@TUUK2006]

This is what KZbin needs more of. Someone sharing a legitimate talent for the fun. No begging for subs and likes, no peddling some sponsored crap, just someone doing something very well for the fun of it. I've been playing for 40+ years and I've tried to learn this song in the past and it's not easy to pull of smoothly. This guy did it fantastically.

[@mrgator93]

This was it before Google bought it

[@sixfix79]

Yes I totally agree,well said, The other amazing thing is you can just go and look at the tabs,that is also very rare these days.

[@krisfujimoto72]

Job well done!

[@calebjensen3465]

Unreal cover, it's obvious how much time you've put in with how smooth those transitions are. Thanks for uploading

[@dxcman1]

indeed .. alot of hard work on this...TY

[@CuPc8K3]

i had the exact same thought!

[@marie5346]

Great Great Great

[@hockeyrob5647]

This is great!

[@user-jo4sq1tw8w]

Who is this guy he's incredible

[@MrManMuff]

This guy's voice is like hot chocolate on a cold day.

[@kyliekylie5547]

Right!!! A hot cup of cocoa on a sunny morning. There's something so sweet about his voice, like the sun. I keep dreaming he'll do a Gillian Welch or EmmyLou Harris/Gram Parsons cover....🤯

[@fgbowen]

@MrMan ... your comment gave me a smile. Yes It Does. ( :

[@mectron63]

This guys got more likes than the original

[@jjoltra]

Very funny. Not only his voice but his playing and tone.

[@iwerning]

Pretty insane to see this played flawlessly without the drop tuning

[@dhvale9478]

I wish every single person knew just how difficult it was to play this song nevermind singing as beautifully as George in this cover. Like...this is a seriously difficult song to learn. Best cover of this song out there, no doubt about it.

[@briantrowbridge8134]

I play old blues, a lot of Travis picking, never ceases to blow the minds of my metal guitarist buddies

[@joel6209]

I honestly think this arrangement is harder than the original too. Superb cover in every aspect

[@Oueax]

The tricky part is hitting the low E while sliding up two frets. Also the "been down one time", switching between C barred and G chord is very painful for your fingers if you play it the C shaped with small 3fret bar with index finger. I find the original key harder because I have small hands and the 4 fret stretch is killing my pinky every time. And the end chords before repeat are a pita for me. It's easier to hit the bottom 4 strings with the "easy G" chord like he did on video.

[@MattH-wg7ou]

And he makes it look easy! If you dont know...

[@jj7546]

It’s not that hard

[@AnAmericanComposer]

I typically hear it in drop D but this is remarkable in standard! You did a fantastic job getting the chord voicings right!

[@modfathermarts]

Well sung too

[@adiosamig2238]

I tune my tayor in standard and have to caoe in the 2nd fret to play with this song and he has a Paige capo in fret 1 so he's tuned down 1 full step. so it is standard 1 full step down. :-)

[@adiosamig2238]

Actually i've dropped a 1/2 step and a whole step and cant match this key can you cipher it?

[@AnAmericanComposer]

@@adiosamig2238 The original is drop D, capo IV. So the tuning becomes F#, C#, F#, B, D#, G#

[@adiosamig2238]

@@AnAmericanComposer so not standard?

[@PixieintheMainframe]

You'd get a load of views just for the guitar, never mind the exceptional cover.

[@alexandereng9117]

Any idea what year guitar this is? The tone is perfect

[@DepthWish]

What's the make and model - it sounds amazing and looks broken just right...

[@fleadoggreen9062]

That’s why I clicked, beautiful guitar, ...great playing also

[@MrSpeedyAce]

This is the only cover I've seen where someone plays the bass the ENTIRE time uninterrupted. Brilliant mate!

[@noahblanco6105]

That song is so hard, and he can sing while playing it, true talent

[@MrManMuff]

And he played the hell out of a very technical song

[@Lecktear]

Yeah, GC made it unfanthomably painless to play!

[@aqualung1466]

Everything about this cover is amazing. As a guitar player of 30 years, let me say you are incredibly talented! This deserves WAY more views.

[@williamfinamore4623]

One of the best if not THE BEST cover of this song I have ever heard ...Great Job. Excellent .!!!

[@dbm92]

Fantastic playing but your voice is literally just like Lindsey's!! Remarkable

[@musclebabies]

The problem is, there aren't thousands of videos on this channel I can binge.

[@kyranromero6635]

I was amazed at how much you sound just like Lindsey!

[@daviddemar8749]

It must be the beard lol

[@rancidraldur4342]

Personally i dont think he „sounds“ like Lindsey, but hes got the feeling, which makes it so wonderful.

[@RyanTheCreator]

I genuinely think he looks and sounds like what Lindsey's son would become - it's almost too perfect to be true

[@DavidSimchock]

Sounds more like Kenny Loggins.

[@TRUETOILETTENPAPIER]

this is the most impressive thing i've seen this year

[@mattw4065]

absolutely unreal, you make this song look so easy!! I just can't stop re-watching this

[@TomBroenink]

Anyone that tried to play this song can see how incredible this cover is. Great job man!

[@attiylanen]

When I saw the thumbnail, I was like "this can't be good." Now, I can't believe what I just heard. The playing was flawless, the singing was spot on.

[@fgbowen]

@Atti - Same. Loved the whole thing.

[@Marshmellowfroggable]

Define: judging a book by it's cover..

[@nobigideas3710]

how tf did you come to that conclusion from a thumbnail lol?

[@attiylanen]

@@nobigideas3710 a hunch. Lindsay Buckingham's playing is not easy to replicate, especially this piece.

[@nobigideas3710]

@@attiylanen open mind and open heart, my friend

[@climberat1]

I’ve worked SO hard over the past several years to learn this song. This is far and away the best rendition of it. Absolutely fantastic.

[@pattygoogly3820]

Hello David - I've been working on it for about 3 years now & it's still pretty rough. How is it going for you?

[@briantrowbridge8134]

I've worked on this song on and off for at least 10 years. I always pick up an extra note, but I never stick it out long enough to just nail it. Just keep at it man, or you'll waste time re-learning the easy parts 20 times, like I have lol

[@pattygoogly3820]

@@briantrowbridge8134 I'm going on 4 years of practicing this - I can play it perfectly, about once in every 5 or 6 tries. The hardest part for me is the quick jump from the high frets back down to the lower frets to end the song. Keep practicing!

[@briantrowbridge8134]

@@pattygoogly3820 yah I decided to learn it in standard, the way this guy plays it. I've found that the extra step of re-tuning is a big buzzkill for me, so hopefully I can just nail it now that I know it's possible in standard. Thanks brother!

[@briantrowbridge8134]

@@pattygoogly3820 check out Mississippi John hurt if you haven't learned any yet. Richland woman blues is a great one, and it should be a breeze for you if you can play never going back again

[@owenmajor1314]

both an accomplished guitarist and musician. This is years of perseverance and pure passion at work. Well done

[@GeorgeClementsMusic]

If anyone is interested in TABS, there is a PDF link in the description. Enjoy!

[@adamr2390]

Thank you my friend im am loving this,

[@NeoSeveune]

Thanks a lot for this cover and for the tab. I will try to learn it !

[@JRWorkAccount]

I'm really looking forward to learning this. Thank you so much for the TABS!

[@stevelawrence1041]

Great job on this George -love the cover ! Just wondered if you notice the credits mention someone called Lindsay Buckinging , rather than Lindsey Buckingham ? :)

[@toma8700]

SUBBED

[@Gnomehottie]

I don't even know what to comment on. Everything is so lovely.

[@maxxwellbeing5208]

This is a really difficult song to pick. This dude's voice is absolutely perfect for this song. Very impressive. Well done.

[@mjolnircarlssen4211]

I was just going to scroll past this. I don’t know why I stopped on this video, but now I can’t live without it.

[@junychoi7837]

Damn one of the best covers of any songs out there! Incredible

[@matthewriedel9329]

I am jaded as hell and hard to please , and this is the most perfect , beautiful cover of one of the greatest songs I have ever heard!

[@jamesmurry6553]

Guy has some serious talent and deserves more views

[@matthewbattie1022]

This is by far the best cover of this song ever done, and I have seen them all! I am soo impressed.

[@mikehamelin7520]

dude is playing this like its his song. nicely done George

[@104ist]

Algorithm suggested this, it must know I’ve obsessed over a standard tuning version of this song for a long time... fantastic cover, hits ever nuance and your voice is a perfect match for Lindsey’s ✨

[@chriscrowe1478]

Absolutely incredible. Just playing the original is very difficult, playing and singing is next to impossible. And the fact that you've somehow adapted it to standard tuning blows my mind. 👏👏

[@alessandrocologna2813]

He's very good, but the adaptation in standard tuning is not an issue...at all😂

[@bertwagner8317]

This is the best cover of this song I've ever heard.

[@gaetanogiuliano357]

Voice, picking, feeling...brilliant!

[@melaniegiray5666]

Hi George please do a cover of Landslide too 🙏😍❤️

[@littlebits4559]

Such an incredible cover. Beautiful.

[@HuckleberryMoon]

That was outstanding! I could listen to that all day, over and over. Well done, sir!

[@curtisknott]

I've watched this three times in the last week. Sounds so much like Lindsey, would love to hear another.

[@ashleyng323]

I’ve been watching it every night. I love this song and this is such a smooth cover, and not to mention the fact that George is a looker😊

[@MikeFarr99]

Strong Lindsey energy, as the kids would say. Straight up brilliant.

[@johnyannelli2480]

This was absolutely beautiful! Thank you!

[@jonasconneryd8968]

What an absolutely sensational cover. Thank you so much for this.

[@esc42ape]

Hi George, as a beginning guitar player I still admire you for your version here. Come over to Germany for the first concert, I'l pick you up from the airport. Stay safe and sound

[@DavesCoverSongs]

I’ve been playing guitar for 45 years and haven’t been able to tackle this song. This is fantastic!

[@seanmcgrath9167]

time to buy a fkn tamborine mate

[@MarkHoward-sf9wu]

This absolutely made my day! Great job!

[@Blue_3rd]

Beautiful! Your arrangement is perfect - and thank you for sharing the PDF!

[@antheamackenzie4385]

Wow, absolutely incredible!!❤️

[@EthanDarling]

Amazing job dude, you make it look effortless. My all time favorite Fleetwood tune

[@candycall2289]

Thank you so much for covering this song. It's beautifully done.

[@drothberg3]

I’ll add to the accolades. Smooth, flawless rendition of a notoriously difficult song. A pleasure to listen to.

[@stevecarter8810]

Just went on a quick tour of KZbin to refresh this song and see how close this is to the original. Result: this is now my favourite version of the song, including a few Lindsey Buckingham live ones and the recording on rumours. Well done, Sir!

[@boratsagdiyev3936]

Beautiful work. What an amazing cover of a wonderful song.

[@lachlanstapleton950]

So well done! Absolutely brilliant cover!

[@BizzRamirez1]

This is by far the best cover of this song. Thank you!!

[@tonyvoxu2]

"I look at the floor ................" George understood us only too well.

[@tonya5468]

This is a wonderful performance...your guitar tone is absolutely beautiful!

[@shanemarcotte2062]

What a fantastic job my friend! One of my favorite Fleetwood Mac songs. Well done.

[@mariusb5150]

Wonderfully played and amazingly well sung. Thanks a lot. Great rendition.

[@SuperbFairy]

this is a phenomenal performance, ridiculously smooth and consistent, thanks for this

[@petecarroll3347]

Beautiful tone on the guitar. Really clean playing and great respect for the song ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐..well done excellent..👍👍👍👍👍

[@kendylhoudyshell1399]

Love your playing and singing!!! You have a great voice. Hope to hear more from you soon 👍

[@chrisfulcher1151]

I have always loved this song and would listen to it over and over on my FMac cassette tape. Great job!!

[@madeleinjansen1698]

Love that guitar!!! so much personality speaks for itself.

[@JonnyBoss83]

Beautiful arrangement. Lovely vintage Gibson too. I love the tone of old guitars. My cousin has a 50s D18 that's just fantastic.

[@rphi11ips]

I loveeee this cover. I can’t stop listening

[@remedy9648]

Best cover I’ve heard so far. Simply beautiful.

[@se2702]

Perfect fluid guitar work on this difficult song. Vocals are impeccable too. I love this song and I'm astonished with your version sir!

[@grace-4072]

your voice is awesome and i can barely believe how smooth that guitar playing is omg!!! ❤️❤️ keep up the good work

[@hgoodin1013]

This was just beautiful. It brought tears to my eyes.

[@matthiasmaller6036]

Thank you for this incredible Cover! Love your voice and your guitar skills!

[@turovartiainen]

This is mind-blowing stuff. Your guitar playing is absolutely masterful, and your vocals so beautiful and expressive. Thank you so much for this.

[@StuartChatwood]

This is just incredible. Amazing job transcribing this to standard tuning. You deserve more recognition...

[@StuartChatwood]

Hi George. Any chance you could do a version of Elizabeth Cotten's version of Freight Train played right side up?

[@acridstew7293]

this is absolutely amazing!

[@dmgcaster904]

A legendary riff and a beautiful cover. Awesome job!

[@chriscarter5720]

You know, I can't see how anyone could give this a thumbs down. Even if you were a die hard Lindsey Buckingham fan, this is still a brilliant adaptation to standard tuning; expertly played and beautifully sung. My admiration is absolute. Thank you.

[@tangypop]

Incredible. Beautiful playing and singing. I've been trying to learn Never Going Back Again for about a year or so and I can just now stumble my way through it. I showed my guitar teacher last week my progress and he said "okay, now sing" and my response was "no." 😆

[@dontspamkoth]

This is one of the best covers I have heard of this song. Well done.

[@Thesaurcery4U2C]

There is a magic in that melody that is felt by all. You did a great job, and Thank you for sharing that with us

[@Mr666roger666]

I love that you’re doing this in standard tuning, I’ve always tried it in CG tuning… You inspire me to give it another go :-)

[@m4tpoons]

Far and away the best cover of this song I’ve heard. Might even be better than the original. Your playing and singing are flawless. What an amazing voice you have. Congratulations on all the hard work you put into this!

[@brentcushman8741]

Holy moly that was top notch excellence! Very impressed. Thx for sharing!

[@bentoncushing8693]

Love it,,,,beautiful rendition...

[@dustinwood2496]

That has to be the best version I’ve ever heard.

[@thefloridawestman1285]

Incredible job. You could almost pass for Buckingham when he was young!

[@mikevanin1]

Wow George! Beautifully done! Magnificent!

[@michelgauthier5377]

absolutely flawless guitar work!

[@owengardiner4628]

Class mate. More difficult than how it's played originally played as well. That's a sweet guitar man 👊🏻

[@davidanthony9610]

Awesome that you learned it in standard tuning. I’ve never seen anyone do it.

[@Oueax]

My father transcribed it in the 70s by ear. Taught me his way in standard tuning few years ago. I have only one guitar for everything and can't tune it back and forth every time so I'm sticking to the standard tuning version taught by my dad.

[@johnyannelli2480]

Absolutely gorgeous! Love the guitar! Just so pleasant to listen. Thank u!

[@smateezic]

Beautiful. The instrumental is the star in this tune, and you kept it as such.

[@GuitarReviver]

Exceptional musicianship!

[@FriendM2010]

Wow Dude, that was really good! Lindsey Buckingham is an amazing Guitarist and song writer… 🤘

[@topspeedfinder]

Nailed it. Well done. You are one of a very few.

[@2909IML]

I could listen to this young lad playing and singing all day. ❤