very nice. I'm working on this song with my keyboard. R u getting a Bb to C when they do the instrumental part (with the plucked strings in the background)
I am so thankful that you post your lessons! Such a beautiful song, so well played. I've listened to lesson 1& 2 and your cover and know the song now - but I'm basically a beginner and I'm stuck/can;t pick up what you do at 4:06- 4:09 in your cover. Can you describe it ?
thanks for the kind words and checking out the videos! I'm grabbing the b string 1st fret & the G string 2nd fret and sliding it up two frets and then back down and then open B & G and then a hammer on 2nd fret D string. Hope this helps if not shoot me a private message. All the best with your music,
A song from the past brought so beautifully to the present. Thanks for sharing its simplicity in a perfect setting and teaching others to play along. A real joy!
I have watched a few of your lessons, and have to say you are a very good teacher, this particular song has long been a favourite of mine, ( like most of the Doobie Brothers) so to learn this one is a real treat, I play it on my Tak 12-string, sounds good to me! Thanks, keep up the the good work man,
Is the Collings you are playing in this video the deep body version you mentioned? Unbelievable tone and volume for that body style. I'm going to have to try and find me one. Thanks for the info.
oh that's a great tune! i'll need to give that one a listen for sure.......hey i just want to say again what a fan i am of your GREAT playing -- you make it look effortless!
Wow. Thanks for posting these Videos. I'm learning so much. These are great songs that I thought I would never have the chnace to learn. Also your Tone and Technique is Outstanding. Thanks again.
I watched and commented on this video about 2 years ago. For a while it went out of my memory but I was driving home the other night and it occured to me that your cover was the best I had ever heard. This song is so inspirational. Always brings a tear to my eye because it reminds me of the long cold winters and the truckies who live lonely lives going to highway diners etc etc and not seeing their families and kids. Well done on showing how to play this song.... you done a top job !!
A sincere thanks for your kind post! You know maybe that's why I love this song so much as well, it just seems to have soul & speaks to your heart & takes you somewhere special - thanks for sharing what it means to you!
Hi Dale. Seems that Bruce and I had the same revelation. Open G - whoda thunk! Your instructional videos were great, and now I can play this classic the way it was meant to be. In the over 40 years since I first heard SCML, it has always given me goose bumps, and it now happens when I play it. Thanks for the videos and please keep them coming.
hey Dave - sure appreciate your kind post and thanks for taking your time to check out the video! I feel just like you - when i play the tune it just takes me to a great place - wish we could play it together and maybe even have Pat sing it with us........can always dream can't we!
davychavelle has had the songbook for over 30 years but I've had the album for almost 40 and playing it (incorrectly, so it seems) for just as long. Open tunings just didn't occur to me for some reason as well I being the lead guitarist I mostly concentrated on the task at hand. Thank you so much Dale for unlocking this mystery for me. I can't wait to see what other songs you have for me to relearn. Cheers.
hello Bruce, i can appreciate your post...where have the 30 years gone but i've been a fan of this tune like yourself for all those years! Appreciate you checking out the video - wish we could pick it together! All the best,
Hey Dale! I had to come and listen again! Still love it! Drop a line when you get a chance. Have a wonderful holiday for you and your family. All the best from you're CT friend, Larry
hello sir! Man it is great to hear from you and one of my musical highlights of the year was hearing Rewing cover SCML - i hope you and your family have a great season as well and a terrific 2010 - your friend,
Dale.......a beautiful cover of a beautiful and somewhat haunting song! I've had a Doobie Brothers Complete song book for over 30 yrs and enjoy playing the basic chords to this tune. I'm not a guitar player but enjoy singing, so I indulged myself by singing Patrick's parts over your instrumentation. Thanks for sharing your talents!
Beautifull playing on a beautiful guitar. Nice tone you got happening there! Are you on the Collings Forum my friend? LOTS of info and fun over there!...Kerry K
Its amazing listening to rustic vintage acoustic guitar. You play so well. It reminds us of the simpler things in life. That really at the end of the day, all we need is food, shelter, sleep and love. I can picture you playing in a log cabin high in the mountains with the fireplace going on the side. Cheers man - GREAT JOB !!
Saw DB concert at the LA Forum back in the mid 70's.. One of my fav DB tunes of my high school days and now it's a whole different high to be able to play this one, which you do so well. Thanks to your lessons, I can play SCML. There's a certain calmness & humbleness in your teaching style that I think other instructors ought to take note.
Blessings & Hafa Adai all way the from the island of Guam.
thank you for the kind post.....very appreciated. Also thanks for sharing part of your DB story! What a great band and it sounds like we both go back a 'day or two' with their great music. Keep playing sir and it was great to connect - your friend,
Well done, brother!! Sounds exactly like it should. Great vintage(real) music, back when it had heart and soul. Thank you for the lesson...you rock!!!
thank you for taking time to watch and i appreciate your very kind post! I couldn't agree more - when music had H&S and it is still great today! All the best my friend,
I have been playing this song for 35 years using standard tuning and it never sounded like the real thing. Thank you for showing me the obvious of changing the tuning. Do you know the lead part for the elecrtric (which I also play on my acoustic). I am real close on that too, but I bet tht uses standard tuning. what brand and model is your acoustic?
hello....i'm thrilled to hear the video maybe helped to get you where you wanted to be....wish we could play it together! I do know the electric line fairly close and yes i play it in standard tunning.
the guitar is a Collings C-10 with a bit deeper body for a little more mid and low end.
really appreciate you watching and thanks for your feedback,
Hi dale. I've been l've been playing this song this way for 30+ years. I'm glad you shared it with the world. What part of the country do you live in? THANKS! Terry
Dale, other than Slow Burn (from the Wild Life Tour album) this is about my most favorite Doobie Tune. You did a smashing job of playing Patrick's licks! Great lesson to go with this one as well. If I could give you 100 stars, I would. 5 is all I have to give, unfortunately...hahaha.
Still working this one Dale, and lovin the process too, thanks man. I've got a question tho, how do I minimize the "squeelies" (as my spouse calls em) caused by all the sliding?Playing on elixers light (new)....... :)
hello my friend! I'm glad you are working this tune up......i don't know that you ever can get rid of the string noise completely. The only tip i would have in try to get your finger off the string for big shifts and maybe try to lesson your finger pressure when you can. Keep pickin!!
Wow, that is a wonderful arrangement of one of my favorite Doobie Brothers songs. I swear you play it better than Patrick Simmons, and with no other accompanyment. I come back often and listen to this version.
hello Kevin, man i appreciate your kind words sir! I really appreciate you watching the video......and in all do respect.....i'm not worthy to untie Mr. Simmons shoes!!!!
Thanks for posting this and the 2 lesson videos. I'm a beginner/intermediate player and never would have figured this out on my own. You do a great job explaining it in the lessons, and your version here stands on it's own as just an instrumental piece. Very nice!
Dale, I opened an account today just to leave you a comment...I could listen to your guitar anyday, all day! Cannot wait to get my guitar!! Long live Pat Simmons and YOU!
you have made my day! You are so kind to watch and go to that trouble to share your comments! Thanks! I can't wait until you get your guitar! that is just terrific!
i've been a Pat Simmons fan since a young teen, wow that's been awhile! What a GREAT player and i agree with you......!
I just opened an account on you tube and had to come leave a comment to you! A month ago I watched you over and over for hours until I had It down! What a great Job! Long live Pat Simmons. Your Great
glad you have a channel - sure appreciate your kind words on the video and i appreciate you watching! This is a GREAT old tune and I'm so with you - Pat Simmons is just all that! Take care my friend,
I wish you could see the smile on my face! I've given up on that tune several times over the years. Never met anyone who played it "right". Might as well call in sick, no way I'll be able to pay attention until I've had a chance to retune and fiddle with this! I'm subscibing. Highest marks! Thank you so much for posting!
it thrills me that you want to play this great tune! I just posted two lesson videos which may help show the grips i use. I sure appreciate your kind words and let me know if you need anything from me. All the best my friend,
Absolutely gorgeous. Well done. I love this song. Never able to work out that it was full open tuning. Easy now thanks to you. The guitar sounds gorgeous too. Will check out the rest of your videos.
Pat Simmonds is one of the best guitar pickers around and he is certainly no slouch when it comes to raunchy electric guitar solos too. "The Captain and me" is still one of my favourite albums. I have never tired of it. One of the all time classics. Thanks.
i sure appreciate you watching and thanks for the kind words! I love Pat Simmons - i grew up listening to all of the Doobies stuff and seeing them live - i'm not sure he ever got or gets the credit he so deserves - what a GREAT player. The Captian & Me had such an influence on me - i really appreciate you taking time to comment - it has made my day! All the best,
Wow, that was a wonderful cover. I'm curious though, what kind of guitar is that? it looks very smooth, very playable!
I own mostly electric, but i do, however, have a seagull- which is very enjoyable to play, but stuff like this, i find myself fighting it more than i like too.
sure appreciate the kind words - thanks for watching. Seagull are nice guitars - i've played a few and been impressed. My guitar is a Collings C-10 model. Has kind of a Gibson vibe to it. I'm very happy to have it. It is easy to play and a great size. Keep on pickin!
Beautifully played my friend. That's one I've never learned, but thanks to you, now I am. I didn't know it was a de-tune number... Thankyou, for the lesson and the sound... I only hope I can play it as well as you one day.... Be good to you.
I've been playing that song for 30 something years, but wrong. It was a pleasure to watch it done right. Do you live anywhere close to Nashville? Thanks
Pat Simmons is the man! I will give that some thought and sure shot you a message if I do, i'm glad you are working this great tune into your list! All the best,
tonedr!! beautifulllll job, Pat would be proud of the work you did on South City, it's makes you realise how good Pat Simmons is, to "write" a piece like that!! I've met him, and he's a very humble person, as you would think he would be... The Doobie Brothers, in view of what their accomplishments are,show how diverse they are... No other bands have crossed the map like they, and the Eagles have, with change in style to touch everyone! thanks for the post!
i agree with you 100% - the Doobies had unreal talent and Pat Simmons has never gotten the attention, IMO< that he deserves! That is so cool that you have met him, i'm envious! I really appreciate you watching and taking time to comment - from one Doobie fan to another -thanks!
Tone Dr you have got that song down! Any chance of getting a guitar tab of that or at least let me in on the tuning. I have seen 2 different tunings DADGBd and DGDDBD. Thanks in advance for the help
growing up I saw the Doobies seven times live. your rendition is spot on and you had me singing all the way through. thanks for bringing back so many great memories. your sound is awesome.
Very Nice my friend! I love good relaxing clean playing like that I do vey appreciate it. I wish we lived near eachother. Might be fun. You look like the kind of guy I could have with my songs. Thanks for sharing. Jim
thanks so much Jim, i appreciate you watching and i would to play together as well, i'm sure it would be a great time! I appreciate your kind words so much, all the best, dale.
Excellent rendition. I have been trying to figure this one out for a while. Can you tell me the string/fret positions for the first 4 chords for your middle and ring fingers? I think I can pick up the rest from there. How long did it take you to teach yourself this piece?
This is so beautiful ... my family is going to hate you because now I will be singing along to this all the time ;-) ... thank you for the perfect accompaniment for one of my absolute favorite tunes! Bravo!!
I'm glad you enjoy this tune as well! Just a great old tune - if you have a minute check out my friend John Fern's vocal over this video - it is listed in my favorites. Thanks so much for watching and your very kind words!
WOW! This is one of my all time favorite songs. Although I am a guitar player, I do not have the gifts that are needed to pull off a song like that. You were amazing! Thank you so much for sharing that with everyone!
beautiful, my old roomate could play this and sing it...i would die to be able to do that
fuzzypige222 1 month ago
you will!! I hope the video helps and thanks for checking it out....dale.
tonedr 1 month ago
Really nice. Your one of the few that actually keep correct time too!
Subscribed.
PlymouthVT 2 months ago
thanks for the kind post and for giving your time to check this out....sub appreciated!
dale
tonedr 2 months ago
very nice. I'm working on this song with my keyboard. R u getting a Bb to C when they do the instrumental part (with the plucked strings in the background)
Well done imo.
pirinst 5 months ago
yes i am....i appreciate the kind post and thanks for giving your time to listen!
dale
tonedr 5 months ago
If i could sing I would sing along with you...
whoiskcwhat 6 months ago
you won't hear me singing either!!! Thanks for listening....dale.
tonedr 6 months ago
I am so thankful that you post your lessons! Such a beautiful song, so well played. I've listened to lesson 1& 2 and your cover and know the song now - but I'm basically a beginner and I'm stuck/can;t pick up what you do at 4:06- 4:09 in your cover. Can you describe it ?
theige01 10 months ago
thanks for the kind words and checking out the videos! I'm grabbing the b string 1st fret & the G string 2nd fret and sliding it up two frets and then back down and then open B & G and then a hammer on 2nd fret D string. Hope this helps if not shoot me a private message. All the best with your music,
dale
tonedr 10 months ago
You just saved me a LOT of time instead playing the lp over and over to learn it!
Thank you for showing this great tune! *****
doctorkilmer 10 months ago
really appreciate you checking out the video & I hope you enjoy working it up! All the best with your music,
dale
tonedr 10 months ago
excellent mr tone! maybe you could post the little lead part..so's i can incorporate my strat lol
stvstreett 1 year ago
Thanks so much for your kind post - sure appreciate you watching!
dale
tonedr 1 year ago
Nice. Tasteful. Well done.
guitartech9 1 year ago
thanks for taking your time to listen and i appreciate your kind words....dale.
tonedr 1 year ago
Is this in an open key?
guitar819 1 year ago
It's in open G tuning - I have 2 tutorial vids that cover entire song. Thanks for watching!
dale
tonedr 1 year ago
A song from the past brought so beautifully to the present. Thanks for sharing its simplicity in a perfect setting and teaching others to play along. A real joy!
shawnpci 1 year ago
thanks for watching and i greatly appreciate your post! This song is a treasure - hope all is great,
dale
tonedr 1 year ago
Thanks for posting - Great song, beautifully played, God bless
rickert02 1 year ago
thanks for watching! All the best,
dale
tonedr 1 year ago
I have watched a few of your lessons, and have to say you are a very good teacher, this particular song has long been a favourite of mine, ( like most of the Doobie Brothers) so to learn this one is a real treat, I play it on my Tak 12-string, sounds good to me! Thanks, keep up the the good work man,
iaingbrennan 1 year ago
thanks for taking your time to watch and your post is greatly appreciated! DB are terrific with some timeless stuff - all the best with your music!
dale
tonedr 1 year ago
almost played the skunk steel lead towards the end there with just the whine of the treble strings.Nice one!
Rikk303 1 year ago
Jeff Baxter is one of my faves - what a brilliant player and person - thanks for giving this a listen!
dale
tonedr 1 year ago
Is the Collings you are playing in this video the deep body version you mentioned? Unbelievable tone and volume for that body style. I'm going to have to try and find me one. Thanks for the info.
DCTroubador 1 year ago
It is - I think it gives the guitar a deeper/fuller tone the sometimes smaller bodied guitars can lack. Get your hands on one & see what you think.
tonedr 1 year ago
What an awesome sounding guitar. What model is that?
DCTroubador 1 year ago
It is a Collings C-10 - this guitar has the deep body option and adi/mah woods. Thanks for watching!
tonedr 1 year ago
Hey Dale ,since you're so good with that open D tuning how about a lesson of Come and Go Blues by the Allman Brothers.
Mike
SIXSTRING63 1 year ago
oh that's a great tune! i'll need to give that one a listen for sure.......hey i just want to say again what a fan i am of your GREAT playing -- you make it look effortless!
best,
dale
tonedr 1 year ago
@tonedr You too Brother !
Mike
SIXSTRING63 1 year ago
Wow. Thanks for posting these Videos. I'm learning so much. These are great songs that I thought I would never have the chnace to learn. Also your Tone and Technique is Outstanding. Thanks again.
Guitarheel62 1 year ago
thanks for taking your time to watch and i appreciate your kind post! Isn't this a great old tune - all the best with your music!!
dale
tonedr 1 year ago
genius - thank you
willbande 1 year ago
thanks for giving this a listen......hope all is good!
dale
tonedr 1 year ago
Hi Dale may I ask is it only the6th and 5th string altered or is it full open G tuning, thanks a lot, Bill
MegaBilly52 1 year ago
the tuning is:
DGDGBD
great question - should have had it posted
tonedr 1 year ago
this is a great tune and you play it so good.watching you made me go and dig out captain and me again and it brought back some happy memories, thanks
MegaBilly52 1 year ago
what a GREAT album! thanks for taking your time to check this out and your kind words are appreciated - all the best!
dale
tonedr 1 year ago
I watched and commented on this video about 2 years ago. For a while it went out of my memory but I was driving home the other night and it occured to me that your cover was the best I had ever heard. This song is so inspirational. Always brings a tear to my eye because it reminds me of the long cold winters and the truckies who live lonely lives going to highway diners etc etc and not seeing their families and kids. Well done on showing how to play this song.... you done a top job !!
sebbbo77 1 year ago
A sincere thanks for your kind post! You know maybe that's why I love this song so much as well, it just seems to have soul & speaks to your heart & takes you somewhere special - thanks for sharing what it means to you!
tonedr 1 year ago
Hi Dale. Seems that Bruce and I had the same revelation. Open G - whoda thunk! Your instructional videos were great, and now I can play this classic the way it was meant to be. In the over 40 years since I first heard SCML, it has always given me goose bumps, and it now happens when I play it. Thanks for the videos and please keep them coming.
Dave
frazman54 1 year ago
hey Dave - sure appreciate your kind post and thanks for taking your time to check out the video! I feel just like you - when i play the tune it just takes me to a great place - wish we could play it together and maybe even have Pat sing it with us........can always dream can't we!
your friend,
dale
tonedr 1 year ago
nice work tonedr!
dblup157 1 year ago
thanks for watching!
tonedr 1 year ago
Thanks for your video and an xtra thanks for taking the time to provide the tuition videos - this is what You Tube's all about. Cheers and take care.
scotontherocks 2 years ago
thanks for the kind post - hope all is good!
dale
tonedr 2 years ago
Dam, watching and listening to you play was hypnotic and thoroughly enjoyable. Great mastery of the guitar, and great performance. Thanks
Frankiarmz 2 years ago
your kind post is greatly appreciated as is your time to watch - I wish you all the best in the new year and all the best with your music as well!
dale
tonedr 2 years ago
davychavelle has had the songbook for over 30 years but I've had the album for almost 40 and playing it (incorrectly, so it seems) for just as long. Open tunings just didn't occur to me for some reason as well I being the lead guitarist I mostly concentrated on the task at hand. Thank you so much Dale for unlocking this mystery for me. I can't wait to see what other songs you have for me to relearn. Cheers.
bruce
blantyreman 2 years ago
hello Bruce, i can appreciate your post...where have the 30 years gone but i've been a fan of this tune like yourself for all those years! Appreciate you checking out the video - wish we could pick it together! All the best,
dale
tonedr 2 years ago
Ah, but we have, not two hours ago. And we will again. Take care.
bruce
blantyreman 2 years ago
Hey Dale! I had to come and listen again! Still love it! Drop a line when you get a chance. Have a wonderful holiday for you and your family. All the best from you're CT friend, Larry
plainfieldmusic 2 years ago
hello sir! Man it is great to hear from you and one of my musical highlights of the year was hearing Rewing cover SCML - i hope you and your family have a great season as well and a terrific 2010 - your friend,
dale
tonedr 2 years ago
Dale.......a beautiful cover of a beautiful and somewhat haunting song! I've had a Doobie Brothers Complete song book for over 30 yrs and enjoy playing the basic chords to this tune. I'm not a guitar player but enjoy singing, so I indulged myself by singing Patrick's parts over your instrumentation. Thanks for sharing your talents!
davychevelle 2 years ago
We need to get together!! Isn't it great that this tune is still amazing after 3 decades! Thanks for a great post,
dale
tonedr 2 years ago
Beautifull playing on a beautiful guitar. Nice tone you got happening there! Are you on the Collings Forum my friend? LOTS of info and fun over there!...Kerry K
kerrykrishna 2 years ago
thanks for your kind post.......greatly appreciated! I'm Maplebaby on the Collings forum......agreed, great place!
best,
dale
tonedr 2 years ago
Beautiful instructional video ! Phalaïna
PhalainaBelgium 2 years ago
thanks for taking your time to watch! All the best,
dale
tonedr 2 years ago
what is the tuning ? sounds just like patrick simmons.............perfect
hateangie 2 years ago
open G - DGDGBD. Thanks for watching and i appreciate the kind post,
dale
tonedr 2 years ago
thanks dale...........could you do some john mayer? keep up the great guitar playing
hateangie 2 years ago
i appreciate the suggestion - i have a couple of JM tunes i've thought about posting. Hope all is good,
dale
tonedr 2 years ago
Its amazing listening to rustic vintage acoustic guitar. You play so well. It reminds us of the simpler things in life. That really at the end of the day, all we need is food, shelter, sleep and love. I can picture you playing in a log cabin high in the mountains with the fireplace going on the side. Cheers man - GREAT JOB !!
phileustace 2 years ago
life does get a busy and i agree with your thoughts - hope all is well friend!
dale
tonedr 2 years ago
Saw DB concert at the LA Forum back in the mid 70's.. One of my fav DB tunes of my high school days and now it's a whole different high to be able to play this one, which you do so well. Thanks to your lessons, I can play SCML. There's a certain calmness & humbleness in your teaching style that I think other instructors ought to take note.
Blessings & Hafa Adai all way the from the island of Guam.
humatak07 2 years ago
thank you for the kind post.....very appreciated. Also thanks for sharing part of your DB story! What a great band and it sounds like we both go back a 'day or two' with their great music. Keep playing sir and it was great to connect - your friend,
dale
tonedr 2 years ago
+1. Great job Dale.
coachdoc49 2 years ago
sure appreciate you watching - hope you and your family are all doing great,
dale
tonedr 2 years ago
Well done, brother!! Sounds exactly like it should. Great vintage(real) music, back when it had heart and soul. Thank you for the lesson...you rock!!!
solesbee21 2 years ago
thank you for taking time to watch and i appreciate your very kind post! I couldn't agree more - when music had H&S and it is still great today! All the best my friend,
dale
tonedr 2 years ago
Thanks for the instant lesson! Always loved this tune, and now i finally know how to play it. Sounds great on my brand new Taylor too!
Any more tunes in open G, by any chance?
gonzogourmet 2 years ago
congrats on the new Taylor - great guitars! I do have an open G lesson on the Stones Tumbling Dice posted. Thanks for the kind feedback,
dale
tonedr 2 years ago
Absolutely beautiful -this has always been my favorite Doobie Bros. song. You do it even better, my man!
ntrnetmom 2 years ago
just a killer tune isn't it! Thanks for taking your time to listen & i sure appreciate the kind post - all the best!
dale
tonedr 2 years ago
Is this in Standard open G ???
I was singing it while you played it ,so I know its correct...
Doobro 2 years ago
it is in open G - thanks for taking your time to listen....& sing! all the best,
dale
tonedr 2 years ago
bravoooooooooooooooo good job cpemnt my videos ok tks.
ZSPIRITEPT 2 years ago
thanks so much for watching....reall appreciate it! All the best,
dale
tonedr 2 years ago
Very nice job!
JaredG6213 2 years ago
thanks so much....really appreciate you taking time to listen! All the best,
dale
tonedr 2 years ago
I have been playing this song for 35 years using standard tuning and it never sounded like the real thing. Thank you for showing me the obvious of changing the tuning. Do you know the lead part for the elecrtric (which I also play on my acoustic). I am real close on that too, but I bet tht uses standard tuning. what brand and model is your acoustic?
whitato1 2 years ago
hello....i'm thrilled to hear the video maybe helped to get you where you wanted to be....wish we could play it together! I do know the electric line fairly close and yes i play it in standard tunning.
the guitar is a Collings C-10 with a bit deeper body for a little more mid and low end.
really appreciate you watching and thanks for your feedback,
your friend,
dale
tonedr 2 years ago
Hi dale. I've been l've been playing this song this way for 30+ years. I'm glad you shared it with the world. What part of the country do you live in? THANKS! Terry
sadierumpet 2 years ago
hello Terry.......i'm in central KY. 30 years......wow where does time go! Hope all is good sir,
dale
tonedr 2 years ago
Too bad you're not in Calif.
sadierumpet 2 years ago
Fantastic! What a great performance. Dale, you rock! TimG
StarHomer 2 years ago
Thanks so much for watching Tim! Sure hope all is good,
dale
tonedr 2 years ago
Dale, other than Slow Burn (from the Wild Life Tour album) this is about my most favorite Doobie Tune. You did a smashing job of playing Patrick's licks! Great lesson to go with this one as well. If I could give you 100 stars, I would. 5 is all I have to give, unfortunately...hahaha.
LC
SilverHamer 2 years ago
hello LC, i'm so with you about this great tune!! Man i just love it after all these years. Sure appreciate your kind words sir, all the best,
dale
tonedr 2 years ago
WOW! What a flawless, beautiful version! Amazing what great music some folks can do with only one instrument. Keep it up!
torisdad1 2 years ago
i sure appreicate you taking time to watch and thanks for your very kind feedback! All the best,
dale
tonedr 2 years ago
Still working this one Dale, and lovin the process too, thanks man. I've got a question tho, how do I minimize the "squeelies" (as my spouse calls em) caused by all the sliding?Playing on elixers light (new)....... :)
Thanks for your lessons.
hottscull 2 years ago
hello my friend! I'm glad you are working this tune up......i don't know that you ever can get rid of the string noise completely. The only tip i would have in try to get your finger off the string for big shifts and maybe try to lesson your finger pressure when you can. Keep pickin!!
dale
tonedr 2 years ago
thx for posting instruction on one of my favs of all time....very nice
werbird1 3 years ago
appreciate you watching.....thanks for the kind feedback!
dale
tonedr 3 years ago
Dale, you're so talented! Appreciate your music.
DavidTMartin 3 years ago
hello David, i sure thank you for watching.....all the best!
dale
tonedr 3 years ago
right on incredible feel just like Pat! Have you ever tried toulouse street? Haven't seen it posted yet
bdannals 3 years ago
i have not.......but i'll give it a listen. Been awhile since i've heard it.......thanks for watching!
dale
tonedr 3 years ago
Thanks for posting this tonedr. What a fine job covering this oldie. Patrick Simmons is such an underated player...all the best to you!
Rich915 3 years ago
i agree......over the years i've never seemed to hear or see quite enough coverage on this great great player! Sure appreciate you watching!
dale
tonedr 3 years ago
Dale,
I just gotta thank you again. I'm having a blast learning this song from you!
How about a Cat Stevens cover and lesson?
Sorry mate, I had to ask.
All the best friend......
hottscull 3 years ago
i'm very glad you have used the video! Cat Stevens.........and particular tune?
tonedr 3 years ago
any of his older stuff is great Dale. Give some a listen and see if anything rings your bell........
Thanks again, and all the best to you.
hottscull 3 years ago
Love this tune!! Thanks for posting!! 5*****
gilchannel 3 years ago
hello Gil, hope you are doing great sir. Sure appreciate the rating and thanks for watching.
a fan,
dale
tonedr 3 years ago
That sir is a lovely guitar and sweet tune. 5 stars
jamescaptainfarrell 3 years ago
thanks so much, i sure appreciate you watching!
dale
tonedr 3 years ago
Wow, that is a wonderful arrangement of one of my favorite Doobie Brothers songs. I swear you play it better than Patrick Simmons, and with no other accompanyment. I come back often and listen to this version.
Thanks !
Kevin
kjd1959 3 years ago
hello Kevin, man i appreciate your kind words sir! I really appreciate you watching the video......and in all do respect.....i'm not worthy to untie Mr. Simmons shoes!!!!
you take care my friend,
dale
tonedr 3 years ago
Thanks for posting this and the 2 lesson videos. I'm a beginner/intermediate player and never would have figured this out on my own. You do a great job explaining it in the lessons, and your version here stands on it's own as just an instrumental piece. Very nice!
bdubya63 3 years ago
i'm so glad you watched the videos and appreciate your kind feedback! Most of all i'm glad you are playing this great song....all the best,
dale
tonedr 3 years ago
Dale, I opened an account today just to leave you a comment...I could listen to your guitar anyday, all day! Cannot wait to get my guitar!! Long live Pat Simmons and YOU!
nancylw54 3 years ago
you have made my day! You are so kind to watch and go to that trouble to share your comments! Thanks! I can't wait until you get your guitar! that is just terrific!
i've been a Pat Simmons fan since a young teen, wow that's been awhile! What a GREAT player and i agree with you......!
your PS friend,
dale
tonedr 3 years ago
So absolutely beautiful!!! Thankyou...Thankyou thankyou!!
nancylw54 3 years ago
thanks so much for taking time to watch! It thrills me when people share this song with me! All the best,
dale
tonedr 3 years ago
Awsome Job!!! I found myself sitting here singing. Your playing is flawless. Will be returning to hear it time and again. Thank you ~ Jerry
AZWorm 3 years ago
Thanks Jerry, wish i had you to sing on the video! It is a great old song, all the best,
dale
tonedr 3 years ago
Done this once with a band - much around the style you play - I used an open G - gotta lisen hard to play it right - then sing it!
treaskel 3 years ago
thanks for watching - great to hear you play this tune! All the best,
dale
tonedr 3 years ago
Thanks very much for your help. This is my favorite Doobie Bros song, and it was hard for me to learn...until you helped me along.
mc378 3 years ago
i'm glad you got it worked up - what a great tune! All the best,
dale
tonedr 3 years ago
I just opened an account on you tube and had to come leave a comment to you! A month ago I watched you over and over for hours until I had It down! What a great Job! Long live Pat Simmons. Your Great
hotdogger38 3 years ago
glad you have a channel - sure appreciate your kind words on the video and i appreciate you watching! This is a GREAT old tune and I'm so with you - Pat Simmons is just all that! Take care my friend,
dale
tonedr 3 years ago
I wish you could see the smile on my face! I've given up on that tune several times over the years. Never met anyone who played it "right". Might as well call in sick, no way I'll be able to pay attention until I've had a chance to retune and fiddle with this! I'm subscibing. Highest marks! Thank you so much for posting!
othercousin 3 years ago
it thrills me that you want to play this great tune! I just posted two lesson videos which may help show the grips i use. I sure appreciate your kind words and let me know if you need anything from me. All the best my friend,
dale
tonedr 3 years ago
Absolutely gorgeous. Well done. I love this song. Never able to work out that it was full open tuning. Easy now thanks to you. The guitar sounds gorgeous too. Will check out the rest of your videos.
Pat Simmonds is one of the best guitar pickers around and he is certainly no slouch when it comes to raunchy electric guitar solos too. "The Captain and me" is still one of my favourite albums. I have never tired of it. One of the all time classics. Thanks.
daveyboots 3 years ago
i sure appreciate you watching and thanks for the kind words! I love Pat Simmons - i grew up listening to all of the Doobies stuff and seeing them live - i'm not sure he ever got or gets the credit he so deserves - what a GREAT player. The Captian & Me had such an influence on me - i really appreciate you taking time to comment - it has made my day! All the best,
dale
tonedr 3 years ago
No coments..... Just thank you...
zepanegossi 3 years ago
thanks for watching!
dale
tonedr 3 years ago
Wow, that was a wonderful cover. I'm curious though, what kind of guitar is that? it looks very smooth, very playable!
I own mostly electric, but i do, however, have a seagull- which is very enjoyable to play, but stuff like this, i find myself fighting it more than i like too.
Zilthier 3 years ago
sure appreciate the kind words - thanks for watching. Seagull are nice guitars - i've played a few and been impressed. My guitar is a Collings C-10 model. Has kind of a Gibson vibe to it. I'm very happy to have it. It is easy to play and a great size. Keep on pickin!
dale
tonedr 3 years ago
Beautifully played my friend. That's one I've never learned, but thanks to you, now I am. I didn't know it was a de-tune number... Thankyou, for the lesson and the sound... I only hope I can play it as well as you one day.... Be good to you.
yerbusiness 3 years ago
i'm glad you are working it up! It is a great old tune, i appreciate your kind words!
dale
tonedr 3 years ago
the tonester killin me softly with his awesome rendition baby...high school memories!!!!
stewmacman 3 years ago
oh those memories! I'm just glad i can remember! thanks for watching - i appreciate your kind words!
your friend,
dale
tonedr 3 years ago
I've been playing that song for 30 something years, but wrong. It was a pleasure to watch it done right. Do you live anywhere close to Nashville? Thanks
taylorcorp 3 years ago
sounds we both go back a way with this great tune! I appreciate you watching. I live about 3 hrs. from music city, all the best,
dale
tonedr 3 years ago
Beautiful, I tried to watch Pat Simmons play it. But video did not stay on him long enough
can you do another video and show finger placement at the beginning. It would help me
tfanta55 3 years ago
Pat Simmons is the man! I will give that some thought and sure shot you a message if I do, i'm glad you are working this great tune into your list! All the best,
dale
tonedr 3 years ago
Your rendition is by far the best one ever heard. Thank you for sharing your tallent with the masses.
airsign007 3 years ago
Thanks! I sure appreciate you watching. Hope all is well for you,
dale
tonedr 3 years ago
tonedr!! beautifulllll job, Pat would be proud of the work you did on South City, it's makes you realise how good Pat Simmons is, to "write" a piece like that!! I've met him, and he's a very humble person, as you would think he would be... The Doobie Brothers, in view of what their accomplishments are,show how diverse they are... No other bands have crossed the map like they, and the Eagles have, with change in style to touch everyone! thanks for the post!
cutlercustomcyclefab 3 years ago
i agree with you 100% - the Doobies had unreal talent and Pat Simmons has never gotten the attention, IMO< that he deserves! That is so cool that you have met him, i'm envious! I really appreciate you watching and taking time to comment - from one Doobie fan to another -thanks!
tonedr 3 years ago
Tone Dr you have got that song down! Any chance of getting a guitar tab of that or at least let me in on the tuning. I have seen 2 different tunings DADGBd and DGDDBD. Thanks in advance for the help
Bob
dragon125476708 3 years ago
hey Bob, thanks for watching. I don't have tab but I play it in open G - DGDGBD. Let me know if I can ever help,
dale
tonedr 3 years ago
growing up I saw the Doobies seven times live. your rendition is spot on and you had me singing all the way through. thanks for bringing back so many great memories. your sound is awesome.
lcr2142 3 years ago
from one Doobie fan to another -thanks for watching & sharing some memories!
dale
tonedr 3 years ago
dude you just totally blew me away.
filemen2 3 years ago
i'm glad you enjoyed it - thanks so much for watching and I appreciate your kind words!
dale
tonedr 3 years ago
Very Nice my friend! I love good relaxing clean playing like that I do vey appreciate it. I wish we lived near eachother. Might be fun. You look like the kind of guy I could have with my songs. Thanks for sharing. Jim
JDocBurns 3 years ago
thanks so much Jim, i appreciate you watching and i would to play together as well, i'm sure it would be a great time! I appreciate your kind words so much, all the best, dale.
tonedr 3 years ago
Excellent! Are you playing this in G?
tombeaudreau 3 years ago
Superbly clean recording, playing..... very nice stuff!!
Peace,
Debi
debijordan 3 years ago
thanks so much, i appreciate your kind words!
tonedr 3 years ago
This deserves more than 5 stars!!! Haha. Excellent job!!
DrAgOnFoRcE1547 3 years ago
i appreciate your kind words, thanks for watching, dale.
tonedr 3 years ago
Excellent rendition. I have been trying to figure this one out for a while. Can you tell me the string/fret positions for the first 4 chords for your middle and ring fingers? I think I can pick up the rest from there. How long did it take you to teach yourself this piece?
Thanks again for the great music!
Ken
mrhwk 3 years ago
I'm pretty sure he's tuned to open G here. I could be wrong.
Nice playing by the way. A real classic. Lazy summer afternoon with the girl next door. Love it.
hueseph 3 years ago
You are right, thanks for the kind words, dale.
tonedr 3 years ago
it is in open G tunning. If you watch my grips with this tunning I think it will come together for you - thanks for watching.
tonedr 3 years ago
Thanks. I actually have always wanted to learn this one. Once I tuned down it was a sinch just from watching you play it.
hueseph 3 years ago
I'm glad it helped - it is a great tune isn't it! I'm glad you worked it up, dale.
tonedr 3 years ago
This is so beautiful ... my family is going to hate you because now I will be singing along to this all the time ;-) ... thank you for the perfect accompaniment for one of my absolute favorite tunes! Bravo!!
PrplHazel 3 years ago
I'm glad you enjoy this tune as well! Just a great old tune - if you have a minute check out my friend John Fern's vocal over this video - it is listed in my favorites. Thanks so much for watching and your very kind words!
tonedr 3 years ago
great job!
windridr66 3 years ago
Thanks so much!
tonedr 3 years ago
BRAVO!, Great Job.....Where's the voice?
tombeaudreau 3 years ago
I wish I had one! Thanks a lot for watching, dale.
tonedr 3 years ago
A perfect performance Dale. That is an excellent acoustic tone.
bryanrobertson 3 years ago
I sure appreciate the kind words! Thanks so much for watching!
tonedr 3 years ago
I've been playing this song since 1973 and never ever thought about an alternate tuning! Thank you for enlightening me. It sounds fabulous!
lenwahpmc 3 years ago
thanks so much - sounds like we've both enjoyed this tune for a few years! I sure appreciate you watching, dale.
tonedr 3 years ago
hey dale any way you can get tabs for this. very nice
sgadawg 3 years ago
i don't have tab - just worked it up by ear, thanks for watching!
tonedr 3 years ago
very nice!!
schenker2 3 years ago
thanks!
tonedr 3 years ago
WOW! This is one of my all time favorite songs. Although I am a guitar player, I do not have the gifts that are needed to pull off a song like that. You were amazing! Thank you so much for sharing that with everyone!
fladivr 3 years ago