Ry Cooder's Feelin' Bad Blues (Crossroads Movie Version) | Play through

[@JeremyJames_studio]

If you'd like the TAB for this, feel free to download directly from here: www.jeremys.studio/lessons-tab

[@ChadBedwell]

LOTS OF SONGS, LOTS OF TOWNS LOTS OF WOMEN, GOOD TIMES BAD TIMES, Only thing I wanted anybody to say is HE COULD REALLY PLAY, HE WAS GOOOOODDD.. My Favorite Lines of the WHOLE MOVIE.. I SO CAN RELATE..

[@JeremyJames_studio]

It’s such a classic scene…cinematic perfection

[@ChadBedwell]

@@JeremyJames_studio Damn Right it's My Favorite out of the Whole Movie.. When he Finally tells him there's No song and he hated lying to him but he had to get out of that place so BAD.. Robert gave us 29 songs Never was a Number 30 that I known You have to do it for your self that's what Robert would of told ya... Beautiful Cinematic Captured

[@ChadBedwell]

@@JeremyJames_studio Thanks For the The Heart like.. Yea, I know about every word to that Movie. Literally one I just watched the Hell out of growing up I'm 48 almost 49 so yeah I was born sept. 21st 1974. So yeah when that came out and I saw it coming up playing Guitar.. Shit it took me to another Level.. 39 years of solid playing and still going..

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Great to hear from brother, I’m March 5th 1974 - so we were transformed by the movie at about the same time exactly. The music went into my bones and damn well stayed there thank you very much! It basically shaped my playing preferences, my tone preferences…everything. And is probably the reason why shredding always left me cold…I mean ‘it’ lost didn’t it lol. Stay well my friend!

[@ChadBedwell]

@@JeremyJames_studio Well, I'm Lead PLAYER, and My Original style Leans more toward George Lynch and Zakk Wylde, With a Taste of Warren Di Martini...We Both been at it for years, Yeah the Music from that movie is in my SOUL, & I'm Glad to be the age I am now and to have Walked/ Lived amongst the Greats in our time..

[@joelsmith552]

You made that blonde T cry. Guitars won't ever run out of tears.

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Never thought of it like before Joel - but I guess you're right! Thanks for the kind words my friend.

[@josephanderson3111]

Well that's as good as it gets my man. This is by far the best playing of this song I have ever heard... period If you can't feel this in your soul while listening to this, most likely you are not breathing anymore. Truly amazing. 🙏

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Far too kind Joseph but thank you. Very much appreciate reading this 🙏

[@petethegreekre]

Sounded perfect, played with feeling, every note had a purpose. That was mesmerising

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Far too kind Pete - but thank you 🙏

[@nonamelyman3549]

Made a vow with my club brother 14 years ago, we would play this song at our funeral.his was played 11 yrs ago. Twist that throttle NO NAME. RIP rollin spoke forever forever rollin sploke

[@mikefetterman6782]

I was 17 when this movie came out on video in 1987. I graduated high school that next spring, put my sax and my trumpet in the attic, and got myself a guitar. I still love to attempt this song, which sounds simple, but I have not seen anyone match Cooder's smoothness, and phrasing. Although I would not call this "perfect", it sure is close and better than anyone I have seen play this in 38 years. Great job. Thanks, now I have to grab my Mexi strat again and toil away......

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Thanks a lot for that, enjoyed reading your comment - certainly better than a recent one that read something like “sorry not a patch on the original” - and unfortunately I kind of had to agree with that guy as well :)

[@dominicwhite2203]

What Tone! What Touch! The complete package.

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Cheers Dom, too kind of course !

[@davidconeley1239]

Listening to you play this makes the rest of the world just stop in its tracks for a few minutes…..pure, beautiful solace. Kudos to you.

[@JeremyJames_studio]

At a glance, I thought you wrote ‘listening to you play all the mistakes…’ and I was about to agree with you, but no, instead your kindness knows no bounds! Thanks for the comment 🙏

[@julian67tm]

Oh, man. Thank you! It brings tears in my eyes

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Aww, cheers lulian...made my day

[@HeavyMetalGamer45]

That was beautifully played. 👍

[@ThomasGabrielsen]

This is one of my favourite guitar songs, and I've listened to it countless times. Your version is very close to Ry Cooder's version. Very well played, and a beautiful guitar sound.

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Hey Thomas, cheers I got as close as I could! Up until recently I always thought I had misremembered the song from the film as the people playing it online played it differently. I realised recently (after many years) that they were playing the version from the soundtrack and not the movie! Anyway thanks for the comment.

[@ThomasGabrielsen]

@@JeremyJames_studio I bought the soundtrack on CD right after I watched the movie the first time, and I have had it on a playlist on Spotify and I still listening 30+ years later. so I've heard the soundtrack version most of the time as well. I didn't know that there was two different versions either. What I think makes this song great is the sound and mood, and capture that when playing this song is what's important, and I think you nailed it.

[@charleslivingston803]

@@JeremyJames_studio wow, I didn’t know the soundtrack version was different. But thanks for posting this, your playing sounds great.

[@JeremyJames_studio]

@@charleslivingston803 Yes, it's shorter for one thing. There's a fair amount of similar material in both though. Thanks for the comment Charles.

[@tonyfacc]

I love this piece ... great performance, Jeremy! Bravo!!!

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Cheers Tony - appreciate the comment 🍻

[@jeremyr2619]

This song stirs up so many memories and emotions for me. All i can say is wow. Well played my friend, well played!

[@JeremyJames_studio]

From one Jeremy to another, thank you!

[@gsanborn5672]

You don't need to try to get as close to Ry's version as you can. You just need to play your own version, with soul! You succeeded on both fronts, though, my Man!

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Yes, you're right...I think for the soundtrack version I won't be so worried about getting close. Though it's a useful way to try to get inside the head of a master musician! Thanks for the comments

[@Gnlph]

Thank you so very much. After decades of searching finally the right version. The one on the soundtrack is not bad but from my view this one from the movie is way better. It's not that much of a difference, but it's an important one. The soundtrack version is nice but sounds somehow "out of the box". This one is really touching. Great job and thumbs up.

[@JeremyJames_studio]

I feel exactly the same way! I always much preferred the movie version, not that the soundtrack version is bad of course. Couldn’t ever find the movie version being played so had to try….Thanks for the comment and if you fancy trying there’s a TAB on my site that will get you pretty close. Cheers

[@user-bj3fg4xt1t]

i could just sit and listen to this all day

[@DavidAndersoniiVI]

YEAH baby, that was grrrreeaaat!!!

[@JoshuaHelm]

This is amazing, great playing and feeling!

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Thanks so much for the comment Joshua, appreciate it.

[@brucehelppie6119]

Awesome!

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Cheers Bruce 🍻

[@brucehelppie6119]

@@JeremyJames_studio That was outstanding. Thanks again!

[@abnerleandro1209]

Lovely, mister Cooder!!!

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Thanks Abner, did my best!

[@ham60]

felt like I was transported really beautiful tone and playing

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Thanks so much, really appreciate that.

[@drainmudvayne27]

man i love this movie and song, well played....

[@cigarboxgeetar9417]

A beautiful rendition Cheers Gazza :)

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Thanks for that 🍻

[@dandrury]

Sounds brill!! 👍🏻👍🏻🤘✌️great tone!!

[@grantduncan3513]

Superb playing, magical fella!

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Magical? I wish! Thanks Grant

[@SebastianDavidMusic]

Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Cheers Sebastian 🍻

[@armilles]

thanks Jeremy... Fantastic... 🙂

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Cheers Emilio 🙏

[@andrewryan9212]

Best cover of this song I’ve ever heard. Nice work.

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Cheers Andrew, that's mighty kind of you to say so.

[@jamesdepaul3410]

Fantastic

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Thanks James 🙏

[@jonathonrowley3535]

Hauntingly good.

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Cheers Jonathon 🙏

[@FierceProtocol]

This is the best I have heard so far.

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Kind of made my day with that comment! Thank you.

[@FierceProtocol]

@@JeremyJames_studio You made my year my friend.

[@YeChewB]

Beautiful. Almost indistinguishable from the movie version. Nice work.

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Too kind of course, but thanks so much 🙏

[@terrygunderson5681]

Blues aint nothin' but a good man feelin' bad

[@onemexican1973]

the movie is the one that is the best...great job....

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Yeah that's the one I know best - the soundtrack version is longer. Both great of course!

[@gcmusic7803]

Really like how you played it and the settings are wonderful, just came out with the 'right' feeling!

[@JeremyJames_studio]

That’s just the feeling I was going for! haha

[@shot8unshot8un75]

Nice!

[@danielsan3681]

This is beautiful. 🙂❤

[@fly1327]

Nice! Couldn't figure out the sound playing until adding tremolo (duh) to reverb. I get it, now working on the feeling. Thanks!

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Yeah, that's the sound isn't it. You might want to experiment with flatwound strings as well (a wound 3rd really helps). Since making the video, I've switched over on a couple of guitars and it gets you a little closer. Though in fairness those heavy coated polyweb strings get you into a similar territory.

[@mikeshields4091]

Beautiful slide work Jeremy!

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Thanks Mike, appreciate that 🙏

[@mikeshields4091]

Is there tabs for “Feelin’ Bad Blues or is that a copyright thing?

[@JeremyJames_studio]

@@mikeshields4091 Hi Mike, I put together a TAB you can download from my website for educational purposes. Enjoy!

[@rockymountainroughridersofMT.]

Beautiful job, nicely done Sir !!!

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Thanks so much.

[@vincentsubmarinismo774]

Didn't overplay one note, the subtlety was spot on, really great cover👍

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Thanks for that Vincent, much appreciated. When I listen I hear things I wasn't so happy with - actually most of the issues would be resolved with a switch to flatwounds. If you're playing it yourself give them a go!

[@ruijgcorreia]

Que categoria!! Parabéns.

[@demonslayer9979]

Those slide bends are so controlled

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Thanks 😅

[@mukylicious6724]

Beautiful playing!

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Thanks Mukylicious.com

[@touchtennis]

Christ. That is just staggering. The cutaway to the sunset. Blew my mind.

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Thanks so much, made my day!

[@touchtennis]

@@JeremyJames_studio please be in England and name a price to teach me this. I kid you not. Email me through the touchtennis website.

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Haha well I’m not that close, living in Hong Kong right now. More than happy to send you the TAB though if that might help? Did you check out the video I put together to help people play this? Maybe that would be of use.

[@touchtennis]

@@JeremyJames_studio I’m terrible at tabbing! Saw it. Failed! Skype lessons?!

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Maybe yeah...what’s the best way to get in touch?

[@markleung3218]

Nice tone!!!!

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Cheers Mark

[@sallycustom]

Mega!!!!

[@thomaspark166]

Beautiful man, thank you

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Thanks so much Thomas

[@wasimn4222]

Man this is epic

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Thanks Wasim -I gave it my best shot!

[@Anthony-qb2gr]

@@JeremyJames_studio Best shot? Man that was freaking awesome, great song great movie.

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Cheers Anthony. Yes great movie, still stands up all these years later.

[@Anthony-qb2gr]

@@JeremyJames_studio Ya it sure does, my dad would always rented on VHS then I didn't see it for years then I saw it like 2yrs ago man still a great Movie, love that yellow Telecaster, wonder who has it?

[@JeremyJames_studio]

I bought it on Apple TV...I think of it as my old vHS copy without the scratchy audio! I've looked into that tele as well...think Arlen Roth might have it (he consulted on the film) but I remember he sold off quite a few guitars so I'm not sure. Basically THE telecaster for me!

[@s.williamc.]

“Look Wiile I know I’m not supposed to feel sorry for myself, and I know you’ve been through things a million times tougher than my life’s been, but I’m going to miss her, I’m really going to miss her.” A man with a lot of sense once said. The blues ain’t nothing but a good man feeling bad thinking about the woman he once was with. “ “You gonna teach me the song?” “There ain’t no song, I’m sorry Eugene I lied to you. I just wanted to get out of that place so bad. Robert gave us 29 songs, it was enough, never was a number 30 that I know of. You gotta do it for yourself, that’s what Robert would of told you. Lots of times, lots of songs. Good times, bad times. Only thing I want anybody to say is, he could really play. He was good.

[@stupot7281]

Super ..

[@chefylad]

outstanding I envy you so much i would love to have half of your talent

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Thank you Thomas 🙏 But I'm making just as many mistakes as the next guy...probably more!!

[@tomassusko1390]

bravo. slide is so hard

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Thank you Tomas. Takes a bit of getting used to doesn't it. Gets a little easier over time fortunately 😅

[@coolwaterdvr]

🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@mrriiiooot]

Standing ovation

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Very much appreciated!

[@countryking845]

It’s enough to make a grown man cry.....and that’s ok

[@michaeldavidgreen]

This song is why I picked up the guitar! I was about 10 years old when this movie came out and I wanted to play that ever since. I can play it now but not as good as this. Seems I don't get the reverb and tremolo right.

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Yes the tremolo is a big part of the sound - as is the space between notes. I’m still working on it! If you use flatwounds (which I didn’t here) you’ll immediately get closer to the sound Ry had 👍

[@dad231090]

WOow .. to me, this is as close as it gets to the original, amazing job mate 👌👌 and this aerial shot 😍😍 where is it ?? Looks like home (Normandy) for me. Bless You All 🙏🙏

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Thanks for the kind words - as far as the footage goes I’m not sure. I went online and tried to find some footage that looked like Fulton’s point, and that clip won! You’re right though it does look a bit like France….

[@Tina-di4lx]

Easily one of rye’s best ( he has so many ) Good job

[@JeremyJames_studio]

He does...it’s kind of hard choosing

[@Tina-di4lx]

@@JeremyJames_studio Rye makes the song sound like he has several other musicians with him. The over tones are incredible. I like your cover . Very nice.

[@JeremyJames_studio]

@@Tina-di4lx They are. There's a spot in second 'G' section that really sounds like two guitars to me, so I know what you mean.

[@Tina-di4lx]

I have listened to it many many times. Wondering exactly that. Your version is pretty good too buddy

[@ueshaw177]

Excellent playing 😮😮. Could you tell me how the guitar is tuned 🤔🤔👍🏻👍🏻

[@JeremyJames_studio]

You bet - open D is what you'll be wanting. There should be a link to the video I made where I go through the tuning and tab somewhere in the description or comments. Cheers Euan

[@ueshaw177]

@@JeremyJames_studio cheers for that pal I’ll give it a go 👍🏻👍🏻

[@teuf9180]

If you don't feel something when you hear this, you may need to get that checked out.

[@thornpaw]

Blues aint nothing but a good man feeling bad

[@JeremyJames_studio]

I can almost hear the whiskey being poured!

[@thornpaw]

You and me both brother 🥃🥃

[@JeremyJames_studio]

@@thornpaw🙌

[@sauliusgriksas8764]

amaizing player and sound so nice what effect you been using

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Hi thanks for that - not too much in the way of effects here. Just the tremolo from an Origin Effects Revivaltrem.

[@Tina-di4lx]

How could anyone “ not like “ that ?

[@patrickmcgee4698]

How's your guitar setup strings and all and pedals and amp?

[@JeremyJames_studio]

It was pretty simple- elixir 11s on the k-line going through a origin effects revivalTrem into a Princeton into a captor x, to logic. Nothing special! If I ever try and redo this I'd definitely switch the strings to 12-52 flatwounds.

[@BmichaelH]

you're like a walking concert

[@cs-7]

Blues ain't nothing but a good man feeling bad

[@JeremyJames_studio]

...so said ‘a man with a whole lot of sense’

[@debwaterhouse4197]

any way I can get tabs to Feeling bad blues? Love the version

[@JeremyJames_studio]

I'll setting up a website where I'll put TABS but for now, just drop your email here and I'll send it to you.

[@debwaterhouse4197]

@@JeremyJames_studio thanks so much..here is our e mail [e-mail]

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Sorry didn't see your reply Deb. Will email you tonight.

[@debwaterhouse4197]

@@JeremyJames_studio looking forward to them

[@billy10100]

TAB!!!! Please:)

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Here's the guide, the tab is pinned in a link at the top: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gH2uZp2JatJrnNU

[@powerclean9720]

Thank you:)@@JeremyJames_studio

[@chrislawrence309]

You Sir....Have a good Ear.....

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Cheers Chris - probably depends on the day though! 😅

[@lerprecon73]

How to press Up hundred times?

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Haha yes, wouldn’t that be great! Thank you.

[@joelturner5957]

All he ever wanted them to say was he could really play 😩

[@tadersalad7283]

Was your action raised any? Did you do a new nut to get full/flat contact with every string. I’ve struggled playing slide on a sharp fret contour neck like 7.5 or 9”radius… Beautiful job on this Jeremey!!! Thanks for sharing it!

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Hey Tader, action is about average, bit higher than that perhaps. Yes I struggle with the radius of the neck as well! No special nut used, but I do make adjustments to the bridge and try and flatten things out some. I think some of the appeal of slide guitar is in the struggle…you can hear me clunking around in lots of spots on this take but it kind of works. By the way have you tried flatwounds? They’re more forgiving and sound better as well for slide. This video was rounds but when I changed them later, I got much closer - especially that bit comes into the 5th fret (c). Maybe give them a whirl if you haven’t

[@JeremyJames_studio]

I read your second reply via email but can't see it here for some reason. Anyway you're right flatwounds aren't cheap, but I would say as they don't really ever have that new string sound they last! To be honest I don't change the two guitars I have with flatwounds. I'd definitely try them on your 90s tele. If you try them out, can you let me know how you find them? I don't want to go recommending them far and wide without a little feedback cause they do have a completely different feel/ sound to them. And you need to dial in your amp appropriately and spend a little time adjusting 👍

[@JB-sb2uw]

Ry Cooder, Jr.

[@mishastojan]

❤️ ..open D ?

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Sure is!

[@cjeanrond]

Goals

[@kellynation6222]

Love the tone! Great job! Question. What are using to record? I'd like to make videos to share with some other guitar friends, but the audio always comes out sounding very poor. Thanks!

[@JeremyJames_studio]

I’m recording a princeton reverb with a captor x....so I just use the head and then the captor x models the speaker. Saves me mucking about with trying to mic at apartment amp levels. From the captor x I just plug into the interface and record in mono. easy set up. I’ve just bought a helix stomp as well...and from a quick play, it sounds pretty good as well. It can be used as an interface, so for people without an amp or interface this would be the standout solution

[@chrohm]

@@JeremyJames_studio sounds fantastic man

[@FraJa1980]

"Lots of town ... lots of places ... and all he wanted people to say is he could really play, he was good" Now do the end battle!

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Ha! Well I got the slide part of it down, more or less 😅 How to Play: The Crossroad's Duel, Eugene's Slide Part kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXyaZpeafceDkNU

[@FraJa1980]

@@JeremyJames_studio Hehehe ... you'll have to find Papa Legba (or scratch as he's called these days) I once did a version of this on my Resonator guitar, this movie is the reason I started to play slide guitar.

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Probably me as well come to think of it! 🙌

[@FraJa1980]

@@JeremyJames_studio kzbin.info/www/bejne/on3KkJWpq56qsM0

[@hansjorg1923]

It tears me up man...😢Yeah the Highway is like a woman...

[@JeremyJames_studio]

🙏

[@christianwinkler8210]

which tuning ?

[@JeremyJames_studio]

It's just open D Christian. I put together a how to video if you're interested. Cheers

[@Kane6676]

What tuning is that in ?

[@JeremyJames_studio]

This one's in open D. In the how to play video I play through the strings for you

[@Mr_T.]

I've heard about 20 versions of this on KZbin. This is the closest you'll get to the original sound.

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Appreciate that - using flat wound strings would get the sound even closer 🧐

[@bennetfox]

A woman named Lily Lafontane still live here?

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Ha! That’s in the movie isn’t it? Where exactly - I can’t recall 🤔

[@stuartrouse7851]

Arlen Roth must be the only guy to vote dislike!?

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Hahaha..Knew it! Cheers Stuart

[@stuartrouse7851]

@@JeremyJames_studio you got the feel and sound exactly right......it was great!

[@JeremyJames_studio]

@@stuartrouse7851 Thanks Stuart, did my best with it. Think I'll give it another crack in a couple of years...bit more practice should do the trick!

[@AnthonyBird-k7j]

Sorry but not a patch on Ry Cooders version

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Yeah, tough act to follow my friend…

[@Medimn.]

...оригинал ярче, чётче, проникновенней - лучше, одним словом. Этот вариант мне не понравился.

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Thanks for the comment but I’ll need to get that translated! 😅

[@dodgem259]

This is good but not as smooth and fluid as Ry Cooder's

[@JeremyJames_studio]

Agreed 👍 would have been a little closer with flats 😅

[@dav1dandrew]

Nice!

[@JeremyJames_studio]

🙏