Sleepwalk; Ultimate Telecaster instrumental?! Vintage country soul guitar lesson.Danny Gatton homage

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Patreon.com/AlexFarranGuitar for TABS & Backing tracks!

[@greg6L6GC]

I’m 70 and heard my fair share of covers on this song. I think you did an absolutely excellent cover. The best. 👍

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Wow thank you Greg, I appreciate that mate 🙏🏻🍻🧡

[@seanmccarthy964]

I'm 67 and I concur. Peace

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

@@seanmccarthy964 thank you Sean, that’s really kind! 🙏🏻

[@walterwoods4935]

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[@ralphditchburn1456]

I'm 72 and I can. Still hear. Lol, way to go

[@Johnny-cn6li]

I am 75 years old and have heard many versions of this song. This version is by far and away the BEST ever. You capture the pure essence and soulfulness of this beautiful song like no one has. No flash, no shredding, nothing but pure tone and emotion. And I might say the best bump and grind slow dance version ever. Brings back many memories. Thanks!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Wow Johnny, thank you so much for the kind words! You made my day buddy! 🙏🏻🧡

[@hansdevente]

this was my first single,i still have it,i bought it the day it came out,in 56,i think,im 78 now

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

That's so cool! Thanks for stopping by 🙏🏻

[@Tom-gv2eo]

-- released 1959 . Big hit in U S A , minor hit in UK . - Covered by Th Shadows on first L p - 1961 - a heavy pounding version.

[@tonyshoe3131]

this song is so pure. the right notes/bends in the right spots. if you master this.... you'll be happy person..

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you Tony, I agree!.. the basics but done well.. an essential piece to have in your repertoire 👌🏻

[@ctsilva45]

the best cover I've heard of this song yet

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Wow thanks mate!

[@hccarder]

Agreed.

[@Wolf-p1m]

I can not disagree!

[@garypannone7755]

Wow, Sleepwalk on a Telecaster. It sounds fantastic.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks Gary!

[@jackbelby843]

Beautiful!😊

[@RaineyDaysStudio]

Making a grown ass man cry out here. Absolutely beautiful playing, inspirational.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Ah thanks buddy, really glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏻

[@kwamijw3363]

Richie!!!!😢

[@ktsfdave]

I've been working on this song forever and I just ran across your version. Awesome. Thank you Alex! I'm 70 years old and now I think I'll finally be able to play this with your help. Very grateful and lucky to have found you! All the best. Please keep it up. Your teaching style is wonderful.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

That's so good to hear! Thank you for the kind words my friend 🙏🏻

[@davidhaught-rn1wg]

Homage to Danny Galton is worthy of an upvote all by itself.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks David, glad you're a fellow Gatton fan too. 🍻

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

youve got DOWN perfect and speed melody and fingering = 100% thank you .

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you Ronnie! Really glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏻

[@eddoucet2978]

This, and Hank Marvin's version, are absolutely the best.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

🙏🏻 very kind, thank you!

[@johnclark1146]

Takes me back to my sock hop days - thanks for the simpler times.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Glad it brought back some fond memories! 🙏🏻

[@Catman-1959-Rex]

Santo & Johnny was my favorite version. Great job on a great 50’s song. Played a LOT of honky tonks in the day. Great song to shine your belt buckle to!!!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks for the comment buddy.. yeah that’s right, a piece like this makes the walls of a Honky Tonk resonate just how they should! 👌🏻

[@jasongraham4425]

I heard beck and seltzer versions and another guy who covers it with tabs but it’s really basic. This is more what I was looking for. The performance to listen to but also the fact you include how to play it is amazing

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks Jason, glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏻

[@DavidRomero-y6s]

Excellent lesson. I play the melody on a lap steel. Learning it on a Tele is so cool. Thank you for this. A clear & concise lesson.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

My pleasure buddy, thanks so much for the comment! 🙏🏻

[@Kenneth-p1b]

Thank you for a superb rendition of a lovely old (but timeless) piece from Santo &Johnny.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

My pleasure! Thanks for listening 🙏🏻

[@Jerry-Falwells-Poolboy]

Just perfect! I don't know who this guy is, really, but my god, he should be huge! This slideless arraignment is genius!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

@@Jerry-Falwells-Poolboy Hey Jerry, thanks so much for the kind words!.. this guy is me, Alex Farran. My channel is a guitar teaching channel, and I feature my arrangements of tunes like this to learn from. Glad you enjoyed it buddy! 🙏🏻🧡

[@Jerry-Falwells-Poolboy]

@AlexFarranGuitar Your arrangements seem like sorcery to me. Just so good! And your calm and soothing manner while painlessly dropping in a lot of theory is appreciated as well!

[@timcarter8145]

I agree with everyone here who says "best version". Your passion for guitar exudes through this song...good job sir...

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Ah thanks buddy, that’s incredibly kind! 🙏🏻🧡

[@frankperry1111]

I've been playing acoustic guitars most of my life. I just purchased a custom Lefty telecaster. Now I have to learn how to play an electric. I play lefty guitars. I'm 73 playing at open mics. Lifetime learner. I love this song and your video is an awesome lesson for me to learn. Thanks for taking the time and putting in the effort to post here on youtube. 😎

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

That’s so good to hear Frank, I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for commenting buddy! 🙏🏻🍻

[@russk1971]

I'm a right-handed person who plays guitar left-handed. My 1st quality guitar was a Tele. They are very versatile. Keep playing. God bless.

[@The_staz]

@@russk1971haha interesting choice. I guess my daughter might potentially be the same as you cuz all my lefty’s are there for her if/when she wants to learn. I must say tho, I sorta regret not just learning right handed. You limit your chances at playing so many guitars over your lifetime

[@russk1971]

@The_staz i don't regret learning left handed. Yes, the choices are limited and more expensive. The up side is fewer ask to play my guitars. Yet they ask me to play thier right handed guitars, and I do. Pros and cons exist in every decision.

[@antoniobriciomoreno7190]

This guy doesn't need a steel guitar or any slide. Beautiful performance and explanation.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks mate! 🙏🏻

[@TheMightyZim]

RICHIE!!!!!!!!! (well played sir)

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Haha thanks buddy!

[@thedrogo3953]

🤣Every time my wife and I hear this song we have to yell Richie!!!

[@TheMightyZim]

@@thedrogo3953 you’re both renaissance people!!! People like you “get it”. I’m glad you found each other! 💚

[@60retired]

Alex, I’ve recently learned Sleepwalk, something I have always wanted to do. Several weeks ago I was able to play it with my bandmates and it came out awesome first take. I had planned on eventually refining it some and your version is exactly what I had in mind. You added just the right amount of nuance and touch to make it very special. I to have seen many covers done on this song and yours is by far the best, thank you for sharing. I agree, the Tele does this song some justice. 👍

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Amazing! That's so good to hear my friend, nice work! Thanks for the kind words 🙏🏻

[@alancharles6789]

The playing out of the chords is sublime. It shows how complex the song really is. Absolutely gorgeous. Oh my God he just spoke and he’s British! Beautifully and intelligently spoken. Beautiful.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Aw thanks so much Alan! Glad you enjoyed the lesson mate 🙏🏻

[@glennc100]

good god what touch you have...this is no ordinary youtube tutorial....this is Beck level playing

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Wow, thank you so much! Really glad you enjoyed this so much 🙏🏻

[@blindpink]

This is my Sunday sorted.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Hope you enjoy playing this one buddy!

[@FilmFlam]

"Simple" arrangement. Simple = beautiful.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

I’m glad you feel that way! 🙏🏻

[@grahamjohnbarr]

I've always loved this instrumental. Lay on the floor & just let my mind empty & drift away.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks Graham, really glad you enjoyed it!

[@blakecastille5506]

Learned this a couple of months ago from checking out various version. But as usual your arrangement tops them all. Can’t wait immerse my self in it! Also, as an old journeyman roots rocker still gigging. I am a member of Alex’s Patreon lessons and encourage anyone slightly interested in his lessons to join. The man is a true treasure and needs to be supported.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Ah man, thank you so much, that really means a lot! 🙏🏻🧡

[@chriskaffer4392]

This is why I love this channel. I have been exposed to amazing music that I normally wouldn't seek out independently. I have learned more from this video and from working out your "Alone and Forsaken" cover than years of note-for-note rock tutorials. Your tone and feel on everything is also impeccable.Thanks!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Ah thank you so much Chris! I really appreciate the comment buddy. So glad you get so much value out of these lessons! 🙏🏻

[@erict1917]

I've seen Danny Gatton perform Sleepwalk many times in DC area and I just went over your wonderful tutorial on my 1952 Reissue Tele I bought in 1982. It has '80's Joe Barden pickups I bought from Danny and once used by him. A legendary guitarist indeed.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

That’s very cool indeed! I had a set of the Barden Gatton pickups many years back and they were excellent pickups! 👌🏻

[@patrickmcandrew4949]

One of my favorite songs! Absolutely beautiful. I got chills when they used it in La Bamba (the movie)

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks for the comment! Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻

[@crlguitar1]

Always loved this Santo & Johnny tune.....Beautiful Telecaster cover of it.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you my friend, glad you liked it! 🙏🏻

[@kennethburry-ew4nw]

One of my all time favorite songs, thanks for a dynamite version.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

My pleasure, glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏻

[@vincejunior280]

This version, unlike most others I've heard, never forgets the song. (I'm a melody addict) Alex shows incredible restraint, sweet harmonies, groove. While true to the original, it is fresh music to my ears. So perfect....the lesson is another ideal execution. Well done sir!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you Vince, that means a lot 🙏🏻

[@grantsmythe8625]

I'm a Gibson man, myself, but on this one, you make that Fender sing like a happy angel. Nothing and no one could have done better.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Wow, that’s extremely kind.. thank you Grant! 🙏🏻

[@MandoL250]

What chord did you play @ 21:06?

[@BLUESKY-zt1nv]

What a fantastic instrumental it is to make up out of the blue...one that stands the test of time forever ..

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks for the comment my friend, glad you enjoyed the video! 🙏🏻

[@nelsonkerr1119]

Just spent my morning "relearning" this classic w you (time well spent)...some of the chord moves you demonstrate are worth their weight in gold. Awesome lesson Alex (again). Cheers!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

That’s so good to hear, thanks for the comment Nelson! Really glad you’ve enjoyed working on it 🙏🏻

[@karllongbottomguitars9192]

Those volume swells 👌👌

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Cheers Karl, glad you like them!

[@kerrylyons278]

Dude I'm 76 yr. old and this is the best i've ever seen. Never own a tele, and I'm a Gibson man. But don't currentyly own what would be called a decent guitar. I will learn to play this your styly on my little cheap "Oscar Schmidt by Washburn. I love it when someone comes along with a beautiful and simple way to play what seems to be a very complicated piece of music. Kerry from Tennessee.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you Kerry, I really appreciate your comment! Glad you enjoyed it! And absolutely.. it doesn't matter what type of guitar you play it on.. just make the music sing 👌🏻

[@djpenton779]

Wow. That is the best version I have ever heard on a regular six string. Thanks!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Wow thanks so much! 🙏🏻🧡

[@michaelchicolabarbera5071]

72 Trips here, this is my favorite cover that I have heard! Thank you! 🌴

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Wow thank you Michael, that makes me very happy! 🙏🏻

[@transistorradiorecords3661]

Makes me wish I was in the 50's. Great job.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks buddy, me too!

[@RodTaylor-y2o]

Absolutely beautiful, I'm a 70 year old musician whose been playing this song for ages but as it was originally done on a steel guitar I done my strat version which always went down well but you've shown me some things that have really lifted my rendition of this timeless little gem, Thank you so much, Awesome playing!!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you so much my friend! I really appreciate the comment! Very glad you enjoyed my humble take on this beautiful tune 🙏🏻

[@christophercoughlin9493]

I love this song! You really kept the original feel so well! A lot of the covers don't do that, but you did just a beautiful job! Thank you!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏻

[@johnmirabile3535]

This IMO is the best instrumental ever written..TIMELESS!! Ton of emotion in it..And you rocked it!❤

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks John, really glad you dig it! 🍻

[@stanlautar3054]

I played this back in the 60s with my high school group. You did an excellent cover Thanks

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏻

[@jjmccoy50]

I love the way that you play this song... congratulations master....

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks mate, glad you liked it!

[@cbarryslough]

Good lord. That was flawless. Such beautiful chord voicings. Thank you for this.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

My pleasure mate, thanks for the kind words 🙏🏻

[@alainbrisebois8334]

Just WOW .... Best version of Sleepwalk I ever herd yet. I love this tune and herd alot of versions......

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Wow, thank you Alain! That's really kind of you mate! 🙏🏻

[@glennchristie2316]

I was about to write the exact same thing in my comment Alain. Next to the original version - this is just as perfect - and on my favorite guitar..

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks Glenn! 🙏🏻

[@SyntagmaStation]

Never seen this cat before but I LOVE his pace and succinctness. Perfect for my attention span.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks buddy, that’s very nice to hear! 🙏🏻

[@lesbois53]

Nice one Alex. I was a kid when this was a hit by Santo and Johnny. I am 80 now and still do it at my concerts in France. Loved Danny too!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Oh that’s so cool!.. really glad this song still brings you joy all these years later! Thanks for the comment mate, glad you liked it!🙏🏻

[@rbrock00]

One of the best covers I have heard.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks so much! 🙏🏻

[@bogarbill6331]

Love that Nachocaster! Mine arrived last month, piece of art ❤

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Amazing!.. congrats buddy, enjoy that beauty! 🙏🏻🍻

[@artcomlotus3091]

Super song, super performance, super tutorial - you made it all right💙👍

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏻

[@tymanngruter1808]

The most beautifull guitar-song ever made IMHO, goosebumbs al over, thanx for this wise lesson! 🙏

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Ah thank you buddy, so glad you liked it! 🙏🏻

[@RoyceTeal]

That was AMAZING! Absolutely amazing, your tone is to envy.❤

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Ah thank you buddy! Hard to beat the simplicity of a tele and a fender deluxe reverb type of amp 👌🏻😍

[@bradsmith7311]

Great rendition and the commentary was just as enjoyable in its own

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you Brad, that’s really kind 🙏🏻

[@bradsmith7311]

@AlexFarranGuitar my pleasure sir,the pace and mannerism of your delivery are spot on for my taste.Expeditious and concise.I wish more people were able to communicate in that way.Excellent work and fine,fine skill on the instrument.

[@bobgomorrha835]

Americana Soul Soul and Motown Chord Soloing Swamp Blues Delta Blues Thrill is gone County style soloing Jolene and now Sleepwalk in my Hitlist. And so after Americana Soul will learn Sleepwalk. The quality of your lessons are really a league of its own. Thank you for sharing!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I’m so glad you enjoy the lessons so much! 🙏🏻🧡

[@GrumpleSenior]

Now that’s beautiful. Well played sir. There’s a reason those songs are classics.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏻

[@JohnnieO32]

Phenomenal job and performance! This is one of greatest guitar instrumentals ever written a timeless classic!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks mate, really glad you like it!

[@jjmonty8090]

Bro you killed that

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Cheers mate! 🙏🏻

[@P58-i1h]

following the previous comment im 76 and played since i was 8 , never heard it done as well as you did

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Wow thank you mate, I appreciate that! 🙏🏻

[@chuckdriver8269]

This is the reason I play and love the Telecaster so much. The absolute most versatile guitar ever created. Well done, sir. Thank you.❤️🎸

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

I totally agree buddy! Thanks for the comment 🙏🏻

[@robertalan2427]

the brightness and clarity of a telecaster..wow

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

I’m with you.. the clarity and articulation of a tele is pure magic 👌🏻

[@Capt-Cran]

Some people have it ... some don't ... your touch, you've got it ... fabulous rendition ... thank you for sharing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks for listening and for the kind words buddy 🙏🏻🧡

[@ianwilliams1789]

A great rendition. Can't wait to have a go on my Tele. Love the harmonics and diminished triads etc.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks Ian, enjoy it! 🙏🏻

[@guitarchris76]

Alex- This brought me to tears. So, unbelievably good. This song has never moved me so much.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Wow thank you so much Chris, that means a lot to me! 🙏🏻🧡

[@ianwilliams1789]

That's the beauty of music.😢

[@paulwilson8367]

Thank you for this beautiful and tasteful classic. You sure know your chord theory and show us how this pays off for thoughtful players like yourself. This is sure worth "bothering with". It's never too late to learn something. And there's more here than you teach. Those rakes and the palm muting are subtle and add much.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks so much for the kind words Paul, really glad you enjoyed the lesson! 🙏🏻

[@Tom-gv2eo]

😊 - another tutor I saw today showed how Hank Marvin used 'palm muting' on Apache, , , The Stranger.

[@charlesbartholomew2910]

I could listen to this for hours and never tire of hearing it. Thank you for sharing!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

My pleasure Charles, thanks for the kind words 🙏🏻

[@johnbooth1556]

Painstakingly perfect . . . you are deserving of all the plaudits. Great post.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Ah thanks man, I really do appreciate that! 🙏🏻

[@catcancrunch7260]

That's the best version I've heard yet! Thanks for your upload.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏻

[@chesterburnett3466]

The best version I've heard of one of my favorite instrumentals. I'm going to try it today on my Tele. Many thanks for this.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

My pleasure buddy, thanks for the kind words! Enjoy playing that tele 👌🏻😎

[@glennchristie2316]

This would even give Santo & Johnny goosebumps.. I’m subscribing Alex.. I have never heard this song duplicated like this and I grew up with this music - being born in ‘44.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Wow thank you so much Glenn, that’s really so lovely of you to say! I appreciate it greatly my friend 🙏🏻🧡

[@timlinke2450]

Beautifully played!! I play it on keyboards, a fabulous song..

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks Tim, I appreciate the comment 🙏🏻

[@Tom-gv2eo]

Yes ! I learnt ,22 yrs ago to play S W on piano (from scratch note by note from 45 disc { very tedious } , then on Yamaha P s R keyboard using 6/8 rhythm. I found that the F minor chords giv th tune it's 'tang' ( distinctiveness) !

[@ezekgarcia930]

Thank you for allowing me to enjoy this interpretation. Congratulations

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks for listening and for the kind words buddy 🙏🏻

[@richardervins]

Wow. 😮 This version isn‘t just tasteful, it‘s also full of surprises! Excellent. And very motivating. 💪😎🎸

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks so much Richard, very glad to hear that! 🙏🏻

[@GuillermoGuzman-nm8nb]

Crisp and clean. Love it

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Appreciate that mate! 🙏🏻

[@alanmorgan3193]

Brilliant cover of this classic tune. Just got to learn this, it will be a great party peace

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks Alan, glad you enjoyed it!

[@brianeldridge1760]

Absolutely Gorgeous. There is not a more nostalgic song. You killed it

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you Brian!.. indeed, nostalgic is the perfect word for this one. 🧡

[@docjeffry]

This is definitely a good version.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks mate!

[@mikesakas]

Well done sir.. Clean and colorful without all the calisthenics.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks buddy, I appreciate that 🙏🏻

[@Retro.Studio]

Your tone, your playing, your timing everything comes together in extreme perfection. EXCELLENT 👏🏼

[@michaelworse6034]

Well said … this guy can play ❤

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks so much! So glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏻

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks mate!

[@roscoevee1]

Dude.. you are so clear and thoughtful. Bravo

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks so much!.. I really appreciate that! 🙏🏻

[@JohnA000]

Beautifully done. Santo and Johnny would be proud.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏻

[@5400bowen]

I have to agree!

[@OverlandOne]

Excellent rendition of a great song. It was a pleasure to listen to, thanks.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏻

[@scottdeeg3578]

Wow! Your lesson was sooooo good. I've always loved this song, but it always felt out of reach. This was very accessible for me as you're hitting me right where I'm at as a player. No tedious breakdowns of basic things for beginners/early intermediates, but challenging enough with all the little tidbits of what you're putting in where and why it works that I can run off and decode it it all and expand my understanding of music and playing. You may have just become my favorite KZbin guitar teacher!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Ah thanks man, I really appreciate the kind words! That's exactly where I'm pitching these lessons.. intermediate to advanced so I try to avoid tedious detail on the basics as you say. It's a hard thing to balance but I'm getting a feel for it! Thanks again buddy 🙏🏻

[@tedmuir42]

Excellent tuition … my first visit and I’m very impressed … thank you 😃👍

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks for the kind words mate, glad you enjoyed the lesson!

[@ultimobile]

that was beautiful - a song I haven't heard for decades but a perfect rendition. Makes me almost wish I hadn't sold my 1965 Tele

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

@@ultimobile thanks buddy, I appreciate that! I bet that was a lovely tele! 👌🏻

[@robertbright7328]

Brilliant rendition of a great tune. Fabulous version.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks so much! 🙏🏻

[@jaykuchera5058]

WOW ! Flipping AMAZING! Great job!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you so much buddy! 🙏🏻

[@cjbuk74]

Lordy… that was wonderful!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks so much!

[@edgarsnake2857]

That was beautiful, Alex. I co-owned a mostly rock and roll guitar store in Boston during the 89's and 90's. We kept hearing rumors of a legend named Danny Gatton who preferred staying at home to being in the limelight. We called him up and talked him into bringing his band to Boston to play an intimate 250 capacity club for two shows. And he did it! I believe it was his first shows in years. The place was packed with guitar players. He seemed energized by the shows. He was a nice guy. I think he enjoyed himself because he he came and did a return engagement that was just as successful. His career took off from there. But, we were all heartbroken to hear the circumstances of his death. Sometimes I think we should have left him alone. It's hard to believe, but some people don't want to be stars. Danny obviously had something going on that was bigger than being a guitar hero.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate the comment buddy and for sharing your heartfelt Danny story. I agree, I think he'd have been happier keeping himself busy with his car projects on that beautiful farm of his. He was such a gift to us guitar players though, and a huge source of inspiration for me. 🙏🏻

[@martydibergi5228]

I spoke with Danny‘s mom shortly after he passed away. He had a nerve problem that was affecting his playing and was quite unwell. Danny was always very generous with his time giving me many tips when discussing guitar playing. He is missed by all. Wife and I tried to fly out of Buffalo to see him and the Hellecasters play at one show, but the airport was closed because of heavy fog, never made it. I spoke to Danny or two after and he joked it was an unfair show. It was three guitarist lingers against just one.

[@richanley2804]

Super nice. Very well done, rich tones and phrasing

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks so much!

[@mefistofer]

Absolutely Beautiful!!!! What a great musician! Thank you!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks so much! 🙏🏻

[@JimiHendrixBlvd]

Wow, that was awesome. You are incredible and a very good teacher.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Wow, thank you so much! 🙏🏻

[@Powerharp62]

That was just beautiful. I loved chord voicing. It was a pleasure to listen to one of my all-time favorite instrumentals.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻🧡

[@magic2506]

Best cover I have heard yet.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks so much! 🙏🏻

[@hccarder]

That was extremely well done. Very, very smooth... Most people butcher the hell out of it!!! LOLS...

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Haha thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏻

[@mcpower75]

Best version yet. Cheers from Newfoundland

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks buddy! 🙏🏻