Whitesnake - Here I Go Again ('87 US Single Remix) (Guitar Cover)

This has always been my favourite version of the song, maybe due to it being the only one I had on my old iPod as a kid. I love how it just kicks in with the guitars but I do think the chorus harmony on the other '87 version is much better. It's also the version you would find on the 'Air Guitar' compilation CDs usually bought for Dad's around Fathers Day, and since that day is coming up, I am retro actively using that as the reason for doing this one now.
So this is of course the 'remix' (also labelled as 'Radio Mix') and it features Dan Huff on the guitars. I'm always looking to emulate the session guys like him both in technique and tone, so I very much enjoyed playing this.
It's surprisingly warm here in Scotland...in case you're wondering.
You can check out my other Whitesnake covers here - • Whitesnake Covers
I use a Jackson DK2 Dinky from 2004 (I removed the tone pot and moved the volume over) into a Boss Me50 (where I get my tone) into a Palmer Pdi-09 (which simulated a mic'd up cab) into a Focusrite Scarlett into my computer running Logic Pro X (where I add a little EQ and Reverb).
F.A.Q
My headphones are purposely like that so they stay out of the way. The cable is very long.
I'll be uploading my notation notes to my Patreon here / bwm5150 and if you are looking for custom tutorial content, then message me there or at my email [e-mail] . Let me help you get playing the music you love!

[@bwm5150]

Notation notes available at my Patreon here - www.patreon.com/posts/52573173 Cheers!

[@David_Crazy_Dron]

Your notes?....or...THE notes??. Thanks

[@bwm5150]

@@David_Crazy_Dron My notes on how I play the '87 Single Remix' version of the song with Dann Huff on the guitars.

[@brianyoung7854]

1987 was an iconic year in music, well done as always !

[@deadknightdistrict]

This version is the best

[@michaelcostello5203]

Nailed it! One of my favourite rock songs and I'm a huge Huff fan....

[@VdamMusic]

Me too!! I am from The Netherlands but I dislike the Adrian solo would have loved to hear John Sykes version of this but Dann nailed it!!! I learned to play the solo from Stay (Giant) a few years back.. A favorite of mine :P

[@TheRetroManRandySavage]

One of my favourite songs ever. I got whitesnakes and def leppards album off my auntie at Christmas 88. I was just about to turn 9 years old and just discovered rock music. What a time to be alive. Great stuff mon ami. You nailed it as per. 🤟

[@benjimartinnc]

👍👍 This remix of Here I Go Again introduced me to Whitesnake when I was in middle school. Great job!

[@TheRetroManRandySavage]

I was in middle school from 1990-94. Some of the best years of my life. Reebok pumps, shell suit tracksuits, Nintendo game boy, WWF. what a time to be alive.😂

[@beckyboop2244]

Omg Ben you continue to amaze me your playing style and dedication to your covers always gives me goosebumps I always listen to your versions more than the originals keep up the amazing work

[@marcoaurelio1505]

Great, great, great....as Always!! Rock on...🤘🤘🤘

[@mauriciobarrera9735]

The most beautiful version of "Here i GO", is a beautiful ballad. I recently found this version and seeing you play it is fantastic. As always I send you a big hug from Argentina, you are one of the few young guitarists who does such fantastic covers. Hug!!!

[@adamwarlock5286]

Whoa ..brilliant 😏 dan the man would be proud 👍❣🥳 True anthem I first saw performed in '81 at Donnington and followed its evolution over the years with Sykes Adrian Dan Doug Reb all putting their various takes on it . Excellent cover Ben as usual 😁👍

[@thegreyman4920]

Oh wow, i've never heard this version, just the normal 87 album version and the original from a few years earlier. This song is so overplayed so it's nice to hear it changed up.

[@davidthompson3136]

Another excellent track, Ben. I’m always impressed by the way that you just seem to float over the frets for your chord changes and lead breaks, then add little bits of tremelo arm. Seemingly effortless. And the tonal settings are spot on, plus you have a great feel for what you are playing. It is always a pleasure dropping by. Thanks for posting. 👍😎🇳🇿🍺🍺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎸

[@mattdawg83686]

YES!!

[@williammeek765]

Perfect day for this .. Smooth as always.

[@wrb1000]

You know, the original is so over played but it’s hard to beat a classic. Great job on this version, always an A+ in my book.

[@JohnScott9000]

Nice -Super clean. Also check out John Sykes Blue Murder album he did just after this ...incredible guitarwork/like a sequel to `1987

[@BicicletaConversivel]

Thanks for this golden tip. I'm listening this album right now and it's superb...

[@JohnScott9000]

@@BicicletaConversivel Great to hear. Its a Monster!

[@BicicletaConversivel]

@@JohnScott9000 You bet... This Sykes guy is something out of this world

[@24theMoney]

Didn't Coverdale claim he played guitar on 1987 🤣

[@danle3181]

Actually, the guitar solo is played by Dann Huff on this version .

[@abg11158]

Amazing as always!

[@charthers8903]

Yes finally! Thank you Ben..

[@ExplosionDestroyer]

Fantastic job on this song. Here’s a little fun fact about myself. The Here I Go Again Radio Mix is where I first discovered Dann Huff’s name and that’s what made me want to look more into him. Which was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Because I found so much great music just by looking through his credits and that was also how I found guys like Landau, Thompson, and other sessions guys like that. Of course Lukather I already knew and loved from the Toto connection. But overall he pretty much set the stage for what I’d be listening to from that point forward. And that’s how I became a huge Dann huff fanatic.

[@exandgr8]

Same here 😎

[@magnusmowat8024]

Another fantastic job mate

[@KAUSIcovers]

Great song. Great playing man. Rock on!!!

[@donseclad]

The 1987 version sure is . Seen them and Def Leppard live in Ireland in 2015.......What a show!

[@JacQuie1776]

Lovely, sounds so sweet !

[@kenlowman1167]

DUDE! I just came across this. This is my favorite version of the song! And if anyone on God's Green Earth had to cover it, I'm glad it was YOU! I always love your covers. I always love watching you play. You really invigorate these classics. I am SO GLAD you went ahead and did this! Fantastic job as always!

[@BrianFranxman-z5o]

Totally awesome buddy. BJF

[@silviolandi7680]

The best guitarist of 80/90 years that is more young than the persons who really lives there years... Great songs, great choices, great pearls and you're great master! full of talent, I love listen you cause you give me the strength to continue study guitar even if I'm not able... I say you my friend that I'm in love for your guitar?... You're great my friend, thank you, always

[@martinkguitarcover4933]

This sounds fantastic! Nice job

[@ernestoedgardoparadaramire647]

Excellent master song I hope you continue doing this with other classics I like your style to play the guitar

[@MrSatanislav]

Dan Huff's verison huh? One of the best guitarists ever, didn't it's his version. Johhny Sykes is awesome as well!

[@58lp79]

wonderful Dan Huff version cover, agree re - Dan Huff/Giant recorded some Excellent albums

[@diegorocklomas]

whitesnakes song with steve vai on guitar !! are amazing!!

[@alinaqvi4653]

This is so refreshing..

[@wereign9999]

Dan Huff!! One of the best studio musicians of the era. Giant!!!

[@jasondemuth6659]

This is my favorite version of this song, the subtle changes in the guitar and keyboards just take it to another level. Another fantastic cover. It’s like you’re covering all my favorite guitar songs!

[@MrCarl5150]

Awwww man I admit I went on a Whitesnake binge after Tawny Kitaen passed. You kill it as usual on this version! Viv's Nightswan's are BA tho...the custom graphics back then were 🔥

[@pcsilvav]

such a great tune, amazingly played, Mate. As usual!

[@visionaryphoenix5036]

Whoa! Another of my classic favorites of all the times, Bro you really have a great taste in music, Great job again! thanks for sharing it! ✌

[@johneisenhour6177]

Dude: you killed it! Love the tone and the feel. Great Job!!

[@fernandosilva9137]

Fantastic Job ! Not my favourite version of this song even tough Dan Huff does a great job! Keep on going brother…we need your Vídeos !

[@thelmalynch7109]

I am here a day late awesome choice I love this song outstanding job on this one🎸🎧 your journey fan always🌹

[@garypowell1960]

Absolutely love this version, just wish I could play like you, you got a great talent and I love your videos keep doing what you do best man pure brilliant

[@Jorgestrat]

Great playing as usual!!! Awesome

[@JB-xm5fo]

This version is awesome. Watching you play it is awesome as well. I feel that as a very low intermediate player, even the solo is doable. I love your skid row "I remember you" video as well. Will be watching more. Thanks!

[@Chino196]

Dann Huff woot!!

[@leehacker6001]

Awsome, awsome, awsome

[@aminahmed2220]

This is a very good guitar cover

[@GuitarGrind]

Love those Jackson's clean sounds.

[@reneewoolery3755]

SWEET!!🤘🤘💪🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@DanielMartinez-tj2li]

The best version

[@stevenausten9935]

Great job again Ben, just a classic rock song, I’ve always thought this song could be used in more movie soundtracks, also…it’s bloody cold in Australia at the moment 👍

[@diegorocklomas]

i like more this version!! yes ben!!

[@NickBaranov]

Great playing !!!! 👌👏👏👏👏

[@eblue25]

i hit the thumbs up button with the first chug :-)

[@andrewbevan4662]

The best version ,Dan Huff guitar solo..

[@frankfossaceca9616]

That was Beautiful Dude !! Love the tone of that Guitar. Love this Song. Great Job !!!! Man !!

[@robinstevens9189]

Glad to hear that you are getting decent weather Ben. Tan that skin! LOL

[@jimmymccoy967]

I love this radio version of this song… he nails it too!!!

[@stephenwinchester6668]

Awesome!!! Your covers are amazing, such great tone. Very skilled!! 🤘

[@yardleyyardley2631]

Great job...your tone is spot on! My fav version as well. I hate when people do covers and they might know how to play the particular song well...but their guitar tone is way off to the original song. Yours however sounds great!👍👍

[@Hrc250]

Really goooood!!

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

The best version of this song!!

[@paulkane817]

Superb buddy 🎶🎸🎶

[@BersGamer]

Awesome , never stop doing music, so talented ❤❤❤❤

[@seriousboyackey1879]

Good job👍👍👍from japan

[@bwm5150]

Thanks from Scotland

[@VdamMusic]

Dann Huff is LEGEND!

[@VdamMusic]

Nice guitar and sound!

[@user-vl8ie6fl8g]

Masterpiece of 80's rock

[@Polonarob]

The solo intro❤❤❤

[@user-bh2ev7mj1s]

radio edit… good palying❤

[@Rofea-cg1ru]

Best version

[@frankfossaceca9616]

I Have gave you So Many compliments. You are One of The Best Guitar Players I have ever Seen on This channel. I Tell the Truth.!!!!! That Jackson Sounds So Fuckin good Man !!!

[@VdamMusic]

Legend

[@cortomaltesedyd]

fantastico!!! bravo!!!

[@stevec6965]

You had it on your iPod as a kid. I had the tape in my deck in 87 as a kid.

[@bwm5150]

👍

[@hupkfp5355]

Awesome...

[@PCGamer77]

Awesome! I love the solo on this one. It's more like a Steve Clark solo, whereas Vandenberg's solo sounds more like a Phil Collen solo. Guess that's why I love both. :)

[@teaboyuk]

Very very good. Very very Dad Rock. Approved.

[@JosephAlanOliveros]

killer version/cover! i honestly have no inkling that a radio friendly version existed until recently. i got exposed to the 87 version then just a few years back, to the Marsden-Moody original version. i thought both were killer versions but I also thought there must be a version out there which had the best bits and parts of both original and 87. and voila - stumbled upon the radio mix version, which I think captures the tone and sound of the 87 and the simplicity (yet still killer!) of the original version.

[@augusto1000]

Great! Sound and play...!

[@afterstars]

Best version with the Huff solo. Nice work!

[@bigbermbikerchannel572]

Cool guitar❤❤❤

[@re6035]

Awesome job Ben!

[@alvinallaster9471]

Superb cover mate! You should cover Stay by Giant as well since you're already doing amazing on Dann Huff's stuff🙈

[@josua376]

DAMN that SOLO - GOLD

[@pedro_mendf]

superb!!

[@1607199033384145]

Toopp👏👏👏

[@marlonwebber9032]

nailed it ones again buddy😁🤙🏻

[@mikegrassman4773]

Wow!! 🤟

[@Donscottmusic]

Great job, man.

[@paulhenry61]

excellent work! Greetings from Mar del Plata, Argentina

[@bwm5150]

Thank you! From a Scotsman in Ireland.

[@josua376]

AWESOME MATE

[@GooseGumlizzard]

Dann Huff is sich a badass player

[@zdravkogeorgiev6388]

MUSIC FOR THE SOUL & SPIRIT! (-:

[@Imokyourok440]

You would really enjoy playing around with the ADA MP1 preamp. It’s cool to play with something that was actually used by a lot of people in the 80’s and 90’s. I love mine. I got it when they were cheap. Thanks to a lot of KZbin videos, the price has gone up. I’m not saying it would sound better than what you have, it’s just a cool thing to play with.

[@bwm5150]

I’ve had some old Rockman and Digitech gear from the 80s, and while I thought they were cool, they were never anything I could utilise.

[@Imokyourok440]

@@bwm5150 I got a Quadraverb GT and midi switcher at the pawn shop. Modern gear is much more simple to use. I grew up not Being able to afford the rack gear so it’s a cool thing to me.

[@killthebeast76]

Love your style!!, You know you can play so there's no need to show it the whole time or try to impress everybody. Only some people can apreciatte that. Keep the good work!

[@tannernewman3198]

Awesome cover man!

[@purplegirl1010100]

Love this song!!!

[@juancarlitos1977]

Perfecta version

[@gars129]

Man my story with this song is the same as you. Remember being a teen in 2012 just having all these Guitar Hero songs. I actually think the most well known and liked the 1987 album version is the one I like the least for purely subjective reasons, but mostly due to overplay on radio. I really like the organs on the original version of the song in Saints and Sinners.

[@alc8114]

I think Dan Huff from The band Giant did the guitar on this version! Hey! That’s a great idea maybe cover Giant’s “im a believer” I think you would do a great cover on that song. I know Dan Huff has worked with Mutt Lange before and took some advice from him and became a producer also.

[@bwm5150]

I mention him in the description, cheers

[@alc8114]

@@bwm5150 sorry, didn’t read the description, great cover!

[@bwm5150]

No worries, cheers

[@spiritseeker1932]

Love this!! Hope I can get this down. And a fave song of mine!! Good job!! 🙂🎸❤️