the ''you don't love me baby''

The "You Don't Love Me Baby" Lick
Gibson
Intermediate
Guitar
Rock Blues Jazz
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This is a study in one of the true classic Chicago Blues licks of all time, and its one that steps slightly out of the realm of your typical 12-bar blues phrases.

Its been played several ways over the years, and perhaps the most different way was on the renowned album, Super Session, with Mike Bloomfield, Al Kooper and Steven Stills. The more standard Chicago style has always been in a more jump blues approach that often doubles with the harmonica and the bass.

As youll see in the lesson, the way it fits into the song is at the same time unique, yet sensible, and this leads to making the phrase just that more unique in its nature. Perhaps the most closely related Chicago Blues song lick is the bass line from Wang Dang Doodle, made famous by both Koko Taylor and Howlin Wolf.

So, have fun with this one, and remember to fit it in just at the right time when it comes to the singing. The extra bar of 2 is what really makes it groove, and what sets it apart from all the other usual types of Chicago Blues runs. —Arlen Roth

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[clarkewi]

Excellent. I like the tone of the guitar. Slight reverb but not too much.

[tomthefunky]

I think Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac did it as well.

[bamboosa]

classic riff, good explanation. All guitar lessons should be so clear.

[skatetrue19]

Great lick, great song. Allman Brothers version is my favorite.