The Weight (Lesson) - The Band

[@lennonjw9]

James James so nice they named him twice!

[@thelastmancunianvagabond2536]

This guys beside manner is great. He doesn't expect anything from you, and enjoys teaching just for the hell of it.

[@westernky]

best explanation of the intro i've seen!..Keith playing "Sloppy"!..Very funny!

[@joedian1399]

I had to come back to this lesson today….rest in peace Robbie

[@highvoltagepowerage]

Every time I need help with a song, I start looking through youtube and when I see PT or JJ, it's always a "YES!". Awesome teacher. I really appreciate you taking the time to post these lessons.

[@DougWittrock]

My first choice as well. :)

[@funguy4utube]

Ditto

[@themoreyouknow5784]

@@funguy4utube Who is pt?

[@FOLKYOU100]

Andrew Thomas privittricker is James James’ old channel

[@marks8052]

Same

[@mikefox2379]

Best guitar teacher on KZbin. I have learned so many songs CORRECTLY by this guy. Thank you my friend!

[@ThaiThom]

R.I.P. Robbie Robertson

[@mikereynolds3294]

Not only the very best at showing you straight up how to play something JJ has the best T-shirt collection in the whole world !

[@Garyiscool4]

This dude is the man! I've always enjoyed his videos. Been a fan since the beginning!

[@madcapper6]

It's Nigel Tufnel, didn't you know? =D

[@RSTI191]

@@madcapper6 It is. I his saw amp once in the background, it went to 11.

[@CPaiva99]

Celebrating Easy Rider of the late (today) Peter Fonda ! 🙏 Great song from a Great Band ! Thanks for the post and RIP Captain America ! What a Soundtrack !

[@001mcampbell]

I just watched your final video. I agree there are some many idiots in the world who think everything is about them. I very much appreciate all of your posts. you are a great player and teacher.

[@mr.yellowstrat3352]

001mcampbell Thank God he started a new channel

[@killerkdi]

Please don’t ever stop teaching you’re one of the best I always go to your channel 1st and I’ve learned so much. Thanks brother

[@scottay69]

have always loved this channel, much appreciation for all the vids over the years.

[@andrewptob]

I play it in G, but I realize the A version is he correct way. Thanks for the lesson!

[@user-zl5ec1om1k]

Thank you, the listening tips were fantastic. The intro you taught gave the guts to take it during group play. Thanks

[@charlotterogers8733]

Thankyou so much. One of my favourite songs

[@christophermartin5026]

Ah, this song is now approachable. Thank you so much!

[@robwhitexp]

Thanks for the video. I'm addicted to the last waltz version of the song. The intro and little fills on that track. Every recorded version the band did of the weight seems to be slightly different. They were absolutely the best

[@kevingrady8736]

My all time fave song by my all time fave band. Thanks.

[@matthews5531]

One of my all time favs. Been fighting the intro forever. You saved my sanity! Thanks for all you do!

[@deanburge8747]

thanks james, aced it again. what a difference you have made to my playing skills and general happiness over the years. bless you

[@funguy4utube]

Another wonderful PT/JJ lesson ... just want to extend my gratitude to you !

[@Voltaire1955]

Thanks for all you've done and continue to do for furthering the learning of music.

[@James225]

James James??!!! MY LONG LOST BROTHER!!!

[@leegoodman5714]

I have been looking for a good lesson for the Weight. Thank You soooo much James James. Great Lesson.

[@unitymule5411]

Thanks James your bringing me right along. Really appreciate it.

[@GiorgosDimitriadisArtist]

God bless you man!I have learnt so many tricks,riffs from you!Thank you so much!

[@jaylair6366]

Great listening tips, always trying to train my ears better. Thanks for all you do!

[@FSAUDIOGUY]

Good teaching James....and good to know The Band will live on because of young folks like yourself! Rock on man!

[@tonyf2346]

Man your playing and song choice is right up my street. Always very informative and explained really well in a way that we all understand. Keep up the good work James, top man.

[@peterbosz]

Thanks ..great song and loving all your lessons keep em coming !

[@GeoffGroves]

Without a doubt, the greatest teaching video ever.

[@Collingsd2h]

Thank you JJ, great song , great band .

[@greycarson3151]

Thank you, sir! Big help in getting this one down for the band!

[@hubertusheinrichgunther797]

Thanks man, one of my all time favourites thumbs up

[@kellyp9438]

Seriously the best online teacher! Thank You!

[@markh.2899]

James, this is a great lesson - easy, fun and everyone can sing along..I was over at PT earlier today and learned Amie - thanks for that too! Keep healing up, and God bless you and the James James family!

[@danno9863]

Best information to decipher a song. Also underated Tee shirt model! Thanks for all you done.

[@richardedmunds7307]

I want you to know I really dig what you do. Very grateful to watch you play. I wish I could play the way you do brother! I'm sure if I keep watching your posts and I've seen a bunch including your old channel...I will keep getting better. Got a little bar band going which I love but no where near the player ID like to be. You are helping to change that. Cheers and keep up the great work!

[@fiveeyes2802]

Good job, James. I keep bookmarking your lessons! Thanks again!

[@robertbarnes7871]

Very good ,, nicely done..... like your style and selection of songs.....

[@TheDmentd1]

Hey man bummer about all the negative Trolling you experienced as PT glad you are still posting, I subscribed backin 08 or 09 and always found all your videos enjoyable and extremely helpful!! I stopped gigging out in 89 after going into business for myself and pretty much stopped playing altogether after 95. After my divorce in 07 I started playing again and had lost most of my chops. When I found your channel I became your student, and my go to guy. The only negative thing I ever thought about you was what the heck does this guy do for a living to be able to afford all these awesome guitars, lol! You the Man! !

[@andysmith8189]

I play for my living and you have really helped me clean up my mess. Thanks. Simple but effective

[@michaeljoseph3080]

Thanks for spending a couple minutes on the intro, I always slopped my way through that in the past.

[@martypaxton7668]

hey all. lol, you do excellent lessons ! thankyou very much , well done. you are a blessing to guitar players brother ! ty!

[@babbalouie3074]

As always....excellently done.

[@AcousticMuseBand]

Hey there JJ- wanted you to know that I really appreciate all the effort, skill & passion you bring to your vocation overall. . .(yes, as 'pt' too!-I was originally on Here Comes the Sun, but couldn't leave a comment.) Your enthusiasm as a teacher is obvious & inspirational. I have learned a great deal from you & send you warmest regards. Please keep it up. Sláinte!

[@nuthinfancy78]

Great job as always! I’ve been playing this for years in G with a simple little two riff intro. Time to get it to the next level! Thanks man!

[@jindaboonprasert1693]

Pulled another one out of the bag. Fantastic job and one I have been looking for from you ...

[@BillMcGirr]

Great song. Enjoyed this video immensely.👍💪🎸

[@michaelorourke3976]

some good tips thanx,one of my favorite bands,one of my favorite songs,been playing it wrong for years LOL (slightly)

[@raypitt9350]

Thanks for taking the time putting these songs on you tube.Ive learned a lot from you

[@HappyPappynKatyTX]

Love it... brings me home

[@ajitede5583]

simply the best! thank you.

[@tomweyer6251]

Hey man ..thanks for doing The Band...I love the way that Gibson sounds!!

[@paulievu]

Thank you James! I heard this song in my dream last night so I had to learn it. 😊 thank you so much!!! I love this song to death!!

[@jeddyhi]

Funny, I'm here because I heard it in my dream last night.

[@kevinlangella1700]

Just Subscribed. Been watching a lot of your video lessons and for me the way you play and explain it works well for me. Started playing 30 years ago but haven’t played in over the last 10 years or so and started again back in November. Brushing up and you’ve been a big help. I’m diggin it. Thanks James 👍🏻🎸

[@rayross997]

Thanks so much, great tune. Your lesson is well done. Great cover also.

[@terrywiltshire3581]

I always seem to learn a little something extra with your lessons keep it up your making me play better everytime

[@davidhumphries1146]

Good player and teacher of great songs.

[@butterscotchtele]

Thanks for taking the time on the intro; good one.

[@mikeingram3515]

This is a great song to learn thank you James

[@melaniehill6655]

Great lesson and cover, really enjoy your clear playing and easy way.

[@rpatterson1]

One of their greatest, and don't think I've ever heard a recording of them playing it the same way twice.

[@christopherbako]

I love that fretboard.

[@matt68rtj52]

Great video with a nice relaxed approach. You are a very teacher. Thank you for the lessons.

[@gregt4202]

You've renewed my enthusiasm for playing this song.

[@briano.5746]

Thanks , I've been playin' this in the wrong key for 30 years HA! Duh..... Guess I shoulda played along with the record once. 😖👍🎸🎶🎵🧠

[@niara0016]

You made me want to pick up the guitar again and learn, as a beg/int I love your explanation, keep it going!!

[@davehough2314]

Hey James, I've been a fan since the beginning when you were putting it out as PT. I'm so glad you are still at it. Love your work and I've learned so much from you. BTW thank your brother for needing help because that is how "we" your you tube "family" found you. Anyway thanks so much for these posts

[@malcolmbrewer]

Hi, I'd like to search earlier videos under his old KZbin name...what is PT short for pls?

[@philmalone1982]

You did it again! Awesome 👏👏👏

[@cindyziegra2596]

Just found you and you was what I was looking for! Thank you 😊

[@richardgallo3155]

I'm new to your stuff but I really dig it! Thanks for all the lessons. You're really great at what you do... It's much appreciated.

[@david135-6]

Major LOL chuckle, "That's how John Denver would do it". Thanks for this and your many, many insights

[@poptart4260]

James , the lessons are great but what I really love is your passion for the music ! I ve never heard one or never have seen you play live but I m sure your originals are pretty darn good also !!

[@klausochs7006]

Thank you for the easyst way to teach US...warm regards from Germany .

[@thomasshea7591]

Hi, I've been listening and learning from you for years now. I really appreciate your willingness to teach / demonstrate cool songs. I just saw your "last" video for the first time tonight under your previous channel, and initially, seeing first the name on the video, I was bummed...but here you are, so all is well. Again, thanks - you're appreciated by many I'm sure.

[@unclexeres]

One of the top ten instructors in the house.

[@kateconway-hickman5945]

Beautiful!

[@RobertLane78]

For my money the best song ever written. Thank you again.

[@jamesjames9275]

+Robert Lane It's certainly part of the conversation. :)

[@mohlstein]

+James James If not the best song..... then arguably one of the best and most highly talented bands ever. Three incredible singers, five virtuoso multi instrumentalists. From the first time I saw them at MSG with Dylan, to the last time that I saw Levon and Garth at the Midnight Ramble, I have never been so impressed by a live act (and I see 100 every year). I really miss the Allman Brothers March run at the Beacon, but it's nothing compared the void left by the loss of The Band.

[@andrewjameswyng7919]

Thank You for this Lesson..... I finally learned The Intro !! Much Appreciated.

[@reynaldoescamilla6396]

thanks, from San Antonio, Texas

[@jackstraw5527]

You are the best in the world dude thank you

[@MarkRhodesSongs]

Great video, James. I love that song.

[@pureeffectmusic]

Thanks JJ for the great lesson! Always wanted to play this correctly and now I know....Cheers!

[@noord726]

Hello James thnx for uploaden have a nice christmas and a happy new year 2020 for the whole family.

[@TheJorgealonso690]

Amazing, as always!

[@thestrangeremain3930]

big fan of your playing and have been watching since privatetricker. great playing as always and thanks again for the hard work.

[@gtflyer]

It's funny, I started playing this song about 2 weeks ago. Always liked the song, but never played it. Anyhow, nice break down of the way to play it..Thanks.

[@anthonymarande8361]

My wife and I love animals we have 2 shiatsu's When her and I jam they really get fired up .We feed the wildlife here in Hull Ma and at home in northern Michigan .Her band played at the "House Of Blues " in Boston. Then went on to win the "Battle of the bio tech band's" for a large amount of money for the company favorite charity on Cape Cod for children with cancer and their family's .Her band "Bad Idea was all co workers . I am so proud of her world wide known success in her field . We are going to make regular donations at the shelters here and at home . Hat's off to you brother , I understand . Fair thee well!! THANK YOU!!

[@richardacquistapace2317]

Great instruction! Much easier than expect to play.

[@budmurftube]

You're spoiling us you know. Please continue.

[@maxwellfan55]

Your blonde Gibson looks and sounds FANTASTIC. Lovely spruce maple room-like sustain.

[@stevehammer777]

Hey man I guess you don’t make videos anymore but I love all your lessons. They kick ass and unlike most KZbin guitar instructors you’re actually a cool guy. Thanks for your help

[@mikejacobson9373]

James James you sure have some nice guitars and I also enjoy you videos good job keep on rockin'

[@skiphoneyman2712]

Awesome job JJ... thanks so much! Peace

[@jgillespie1752]

Jimbo I to no no music theory, it's only a hobby. My brother can sing and play country western music by ear but I'm not that good you on the other hand are insanely awesome. Your way was the way I was taught how to play a guitar by watching. You do make it look easier then it looks. Thank you very much. I seen the last PT video please don't give up, don't give up.You my friend are a great influence and are worthy of a ''bow''. Piss on Utube!

[@DanniKrash]

Nice job you’re a good teacher very relaxed excellent

[@TonyHickschick]

Really enjoyed this one. Even the lesson.

[@journeyhome6046]

James - ran into your love in vain tutorial and loved your easy going style and just wanted to tell you thank you - I play out and wanted to add that classic to my set - I was horrified but not surprised when I watched your final clip from the PT site and listened to your comments - your wife really what a bunch of fools - they live sad lives brother, sad, sad lives. On behalf of mankind we need to do better - and quite frankly do not deserve this planet. But there are a ton of good people out there - stay righteous brother and thank you for sharing - anyway totally get where you are coming from - love your attitude and thank you for helping expand my set list - stay true to yourself - deep down we all know the difference between right and wrong and stay on the good foot! I'll be rummaging through your posts for a few old chestnuts so appreciate that you didn't pull it all down. You're a good egg and what I tell people is that its simpler and easier to be a jerk and takes way more courage and character to speak your truth and walk the righteous path - plus its way more fun. Keep on keeping on - brother Paul

[@kenmiller2272]

i saw part of your last pt video. just wanted to thank you. being a 64 yr old coming out of a stroke and 2 mini strokes just wanted to let you know i enjoy the way you show the way to play the songs. thank you

[@TheOnlineBusker]

I feel ya Ken, I had a stroke a while back,kinda stopped me playin for a while but I'm gettin there! Check out my channel there's a video about playing after stroke!

[@sdriza]

Ken Miller hope you are doing well.

[@johnbreymaier1797]

Ken Miller .

[@ysfkfnd]

PrivetTricker has another channel JamesJames.I hope you have already found it. He is very meaningful for many of us and I wish him all the best and joy to keep sharing his playing with us for many years.