The Style Council: "My Ever Changing Moods" (lesson) 1969 Gretsch 6120

By request...

[@niitsukid]

Love the Trojan cycling top - lovely color way

[@modfather1965]

Thanks... Bought at Modfather in Camden Town.

[@joseluisvazquezalvarez6525]

Thanks, nice lesson

[@rooftopcat1785]

Now I'm caught up in the wilderness , and my ever changing moods , ah yea hea ahha

[@modfather1965]

Lovely...

[@mattheng4127]

Thank you for teaching all those chords. It is so helpful. Really appreciate it.

[@modfather1965]

Great, man. The more people playing this fab song the better.;-)

[@fabulousfreddyisready]

Great song, great lesson and amazing Gretsch!

[@modfather1965]

Thanks, Fred. I was really happy to come on to this guitar. I think it has the best tone of any guitar I have right now.

[@snowbird3067]

thank you...cool guitar greethings from wyoming

[@modfather1965]

Hey... Right next door. ;-) Good to know someone in Wyo is listening to TSC... ;-)

[@tommilton9293]

Super video, thanks so much for posting it! I have been trying on and off to work this song out for 15 years - thanks to you I might finally be able to make a decent attempt at it.

[@modfather1965]

Glad to help anyone play this wonderful song.;-)

[@damaridavis7278]

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[@miguelraymond6518]

@Damari Davis Instablaster :)

[@damaridavis7278]

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[@mattschmit1676]

Great job. Thank you!

[@garyhull6689]

Great video. Great t shirt.

[@neilcrowesongs9768]

Thanks man great lesson and nice cycling top

[@modfather1965]

Cheers... ;-) Thanks fort stopping by.

[@jimmy13United]

Just saw Weller in San Diego and in LA last week for his Kind Revolution tour. Both nights were great and he played this one, one of his throwback tunes

[@modfather1965]

He played this at The Wiltern gig too--final night of the USA tour--where I saw him for the first time, in the flesh... It was wondrous, but would have been better if he had played more than three Jam songs...

[@jimmy13United]

modfather1965 yeah the wiltern gig is the one I was talking about- the LA show on Friday night. I went to that one and the San Diego one. Woulda gone to the Anaheim one too but I had soccer that night. It’s crazy that you were there too- maybe you saw me!

[@modfather1965]

We were at the same gig...

[@jimmy13United]

modfather1965 what’s your point

[@joshgaming8499]

@@jimmy13United football!!

[@TheTooz72]

Beautiful guitar.

[@modfather1965]

Thanks... She's a bit hammered, but I really like her. ;-)

[@morrisman64]

Nice Guitar great lesson

[@modfather1965]

Thanks for stopping by. ;-)

[@christianhahn1299]

Oh wonderful!. Saved me having to ask. Thanks as always from Vermont.

[@modfather1965]

Vermont's a cool state. Thanks for the support.

[@jonesjoey8183]

Thanks, mate. It's very helpful indeed.

[@modfather1965]

Cool... Fun song to play.

[@leonardogenovese1544]

man i love your guitar collection and your musical taste! cheers from italy!

[@modfather1965]

...and I love your country. Thanks for the support.

[@georgewalsh1091]

Great video mate. The only guy teaching the proper chords on the net. It’s a fantastic song to play and you’ve nailed the lot! Only things I’ve changed is to play the Emajor7 at the 7th fret as it’s the same shape as the Bmajor7 at the 2nd so it’s just a slide? I find the Eb7 is easier to play at the 6th fret as a bar chord also but that’s just me being to lazy to learn a new chord. Keep up the good work.

[@strappaplank6017]

top lad, honest and appreciated

[@modfather1965]

Thanks for the support. ;-)

[@nobbythenobster2k0]

Nice one mate spot on!

[@modfather1965]

Thanks for the support. ;-)

[@paule314]

Great 👍

[@pomod]

You have some lovely guitars man.

[@modfather1965]

Thanks. It's been a great hobby over the past 10-12 years. Now if I can keep them from being stolen, I might actually have something of value to hand down when the time comes (I do have them all insured, BTW...).

[@nachom.3083]

I would love a video about the slow version

[@modfather1965]

The "slow" version I know is the piano version... Is there another you're referring to?

[@ianburgess5714]

Great tutorial and channel! - The E major 7 on the pre-chorus also sounds ok (to my ears) if you keep the B major 7 shape and slide it up to the 7th fret...

[@modfather1965]

Indeed, it does. ;-) Thanks for the tip.

[@histoiretraduite]

thank you for the chords my friend

[@modfather1965]

You're welcome. BTW, I just realized I forgot to do the final chords runs, where he's singing the chorus lyrics quickly, over and over, just before the end... Ah well.

[@modfather1965]

You're welcome. It was fun to get re-acquainted with them.

[@brucejeanduc841]

What gear are you using? That sound is so deep and pleasant. More importantly, how did you figure out all those chords? I've been wanting to play this for 20 yrs.

[@modfather1965]

Here, I'm using this '69 Gretsch Nashville guitar, a '74 Fender Bassman, and an '07 Vox AC30. Boss ME-50 multi-effects pedal too. The chords I gleaned from various sources. Not sure I have them all right, but it sounds close, I think. Thanks for the support. ;-)

[@ronj9448]

Easy once you know the secret - thanks for sharing the secret!

[@modfather1965]

Wouldn't it be cool to actually come up with some of these "secrets" on one's own? I've never done that...;-) Thanks for the support.

[@ronj9448]

There are a few insightful interviews with Marr on composing. He would play progressions with different chord voices and his ear would find it catchy. Good taste. Weller seemed to listen to a Kinks, Beatles or Motown record then start composing. Ha.

[@modfather1965]

Those are fabulous sources Weller listened to, weren't they. But then he went on to write some really good songs that weren't just power pop, but actually had substance and even subtlety to them (think Monday, Man in the Corner Shop, Tales from the Riverbank, etc.). Weller was a great songwriter, at such a young age too. I'm a hack, but at least I admire those with impeccable taste (i.e., Weller, Marr), as do you. Thanks for the support.

[@pup1008]

Thanking an *American* for giving instruction on a quintessentially *English* song! I never though Paul or the whole Mod thing was that big in the States?

[@modfather1965]

You're welcome... Well, I suppose by comparison, it was nothing like it was in England. However, in certain places (e.g., L.A., San Fran) it was really big. Geeze, at the height of it, there were four of us kids on my street alone with Vespas (c.a. 82-83).

[@Britag]

I can attest to the mod thing in la. In the early 80s there was a Vespa shop up the road from my house and I wanted one to go with my parka so bad ! Thanks for the guitar lesson !

[@pup1008]

@@modfather1965 To be totally honest I never totally bought into the second wave of it. The 80's thing was really reinventing a great but worn out wheel. Thing is The Jam & Style Council could have stood on their own. There is a recent upload upload of "My Ever changing Moods" which I think demonstrates that Weller & the band at that time had reached the apex of British music incorporating all that had gone before - Rock, Jazz, Punk.... it was all in there!

[@modfather1965]

@@pup1008 I agree with you... Weller's music was very good from '77-'07, definitely, oftentimes great, and certainly can stand on its own. That's a long run of writing really good songs, rivaled by very few.

[@modfather1965]

@@Britag Glad it was helpful Brian. BTW, was that shop near you the famous Scooterville in Anaheim?

[@keithwellerlounge74]

Is this good for beginners to learn? I'm still trying to master D and A chords but I feel like I need something to aim for as it's getting a bit tedious just doing that every day.

[@modfather1965]

Well... Good to push the envelope just a bit on a regular basis. Bar chords are really "step two" in terms of chord study. They're no bog deal, but the they do requite some additional finger dexterity. This song has a lot of them...

[@kmckenna45]

Please do (When you ) Call Me.

[@modfather1965]

Geeze... I haven't heard that one for at least 25-30 years. If I recall, not much guitar work it... Then I go watch a live video (which almost brings tears to my eyes, seeing the lovely Dee C. Lee there flaking Weller, familiar dance moves, singing backup, Steve White, and Mick Talbot), and Paul's got that old MapleGlo Ricky 12 with him (from the Our Favorite Shop cover, Funeral Pyre video). Plays it every now and then during the song. I'll have to give it a closer look... ;-)

[@homelesscentaur]

Love your vids and your really envy your guitar collection! I think he moves from F# to F#m, rather than slide down and catch the F note.

[@modfather1965]

Thanks for the support. At what spot on the video? I wanna check it out. ;-)

[@homelesscentaur]

@@modfather1965 about 4:50-4:55

[@modfather1965]

@@homelesscentaur You're right, man... That works really well. I suppose my version accents the bass notes on that decent down, but yes--your chord progression sounds right on. ;-) Thanks for the correction.

[@homelesscentaur]

@@modfather1965 Not to muddy the waters even further, but I think I have seen him play the progression as F#add6, F#, E as well. I prefer the sound of the minor, but it may well be the horn section on the record adding that minor sound. Keep up the great posts!

[@danr554]

hey, I am looking to get a new guitar with a budget of $800, my favourite guitarist is Johnny marr and I want something that I can use as a basis to create a sound similar to his, during the smiths to be exact, however I cant decide on what guitar to get, I already have a squier telecaster. could you recommend anything ?

[@Bodyknowledge77]

Daniel Riordan look out for a used Fender Jaguar in your price range or Rickenbacker. If you want a new guitar to fit Johnny's similar sound in your price range consider a Squier Jaguar and upgrade the pick-ups if you so desire.

[@danr554]

I want something to get a smiths tone and he didnt play jaguars during the smiths, im probably going to get a strat since he played them live in some of their best performances

[@Bodyknowledge77]

Most recorded guitars Marr used in The Smiths recordings were a Rickenbacker, Les Paul, Telecaster, Gibson 335(or similar).His sound is mostly in his fingers, amp and effect usage

[@modfather1965]

Hi Daniel... Sounds like you've already received some good advice below. For $800, you could get (very) lucky and nab a Rickenbacker 330 or a 620, though the cheapest I've ever seen a 330 go for was $900... I bought a 620 a year or so ago for $900... I think the most versatile (and comfortable) guitar on the planet is actually a Fender Stratocaster. I think if you managed to get a paisley one or a blue floral one (either one could be had for $800 or less), you'd be channeling the spirit of Johnny Marr big time, and you'd get great sound too. Another option would be to get yourself an Epiphone Casino, maybe even one with a Bigsby, on Ebay, for that price, easily. That's like a poor man's Gibson 335... One of my secret weapons is the Tempest National Craigslist search engine... That allows you to search multiple Craigslists all over the country at once; you can find some great deals and make someone an offer, plus shipping. Some of my best finds have come that way... Best of luck, man. Thanks for stopping by.

[@danr554]

thanks for the help! I have been browsing ebay and reverb.com for guitars and I have found fender jaguars that are much cheaper than a brand new one but alot of them have chips and dents in the finish, is this something a luthier could fix ?

[@freddieblue6351]

Thank you mate!!! May i ask what effect you are using for the slight warble sound? Wah by itself??? Do you ride a scooter too?

[@modfather1965]

That's just the manual WAH pedal on my Boss ME50 multi-effects pedal... I've got some subtle chorus & reverb running too, through two amps at once. That last part might be the biggest secret of all to getting a good, full sound. I do in fact have a scooter--1963 Vespa GL. ;-)

[@safetyman4967]

Please do blood sports

[@modfather1965]

I've long wanted to learn that one... Thanks for the encouragement. I'll see what I can come up with sometime soon.

[@safetyman4967]

modfather1965 thanks mate

[@raymanna]

The worst instructional guitar video is when you don't show the "nut" on the top of neck. It's a very fast reference for students to know where you are on the neck.

[@modfather1965]

I agree... My bad here.

[@joshgaming8499]

yank mods?

[@modfather1965]

...just a few of us over here... ;-)

[@michaelholmes9874]

modfather1965 this sounds good on a nylon string guitar just solo singing along thanks a lot, may the mods be with you....

[@modfather1965]

@@michaelholmes9874 I bet... Thanks for the support.