Stumbled on Pick's video by accident. This guy is probably the most underrated rock drummer ever. For any young drummers out there who haven't listened to the album Making Movies, do so. The drumming on it is incredible. Not flash but just absolutely perfect for the songs.
You wont recall me, Pick. But I recall you very well. 1977 or 78, DS at Lowestoft's South Pier, You were unloading from the lorry and I asked for your autograph as an excited 15 year old - you were astonished as to why I wanted it and I was invited into the soundcheck. You had a black Honky Tonk t-shirt on and David Knopfler was joking around with you. Great drummer, great bloke. Great memories
Pick Withers belongs in the conversation of the greatest rock drummers. He plays so tastefully, with lots of nuance and subtleties. This married so well with Mark’s lead guitar work, David’s rhythm, and John’s bass grooves. This is awesome, thank you so much for sharing.
Great. Finally...Pick Withers...! The only drummer the band ever needed.... when you left the group I immediately lost interest. I still love listening to the first albums today. They are timeless and absolute classics for me. Another crazy thing: I've been to a lot of concerts, seen everything I wanted to - but unfortunately never Dire Straits. When Pick left, I didn't feel like going anyway. Warm greetings from Germany, dear Pick. Michael.
I just saw Ringo Starr play tonite and at 84 years old he still has such great feel for rhythym. Something about so many British drummers having that swing feel. The British guitarists all studied all the blues licks of the early American Blues Masters. I guess all the British drummers were studying all the American Big Band drummers to get that swing feel!!!! Great lesson. Thanks from Canada!!! Tunnel Of Love is amazing for drumming too!!!
I can remember this song from when i was very young. Everytime it came on i waited for the timebell part. I still play it often 40 years later. Thanks Pick, youre a legend!
The world was so rightfully knocked out when Mark Knopfler surfaced with his incredible tone and licks but man oh man Pick knocked me out too. Would never forget that name and the brilliance of his playing. So great to hear from you again today. - Toronto
Pick, nobody can play Sultans like you. I mean , there's so many covers and it's always boring. You're the best. I also like what you do on Once Upon In The West. It's pure gold!
I was born in 1970, I dont know what year it this song came out....but it always moved me. My Dad only had A.M. radio in the car back then....when Sultans came on, it was always a musical journey in my mind....and I always anticipated the 'Time Bell' part.
@@PickWithersTutorials yeah I posted the comment then 15 seconds later you explained its not a paradiddle. This is the real Pick Withers? It's an honor to talk to you sir.
Sir, let me tell you that in my opinion, the drums patterns and subtle you layed over Sultans of swing changed my way i listen to music. Thanks for sharing this video and maybe, if you could shed some info about the duet drum/guitar from tunnel of love, that would be much appreciated!
I’ve loved your playing since I first heard Sultans. Bought the album and it changed my life. Pro keys player for 30 years now. Your fills are the tastiest thing on the whole song. Percussion poetry! What a gent you are too.
dude ! Mr Withers i should say. how great a joy to express my gratitude to you when i thought the opportunity would never arise. here it is i was a young lad west coast of the US when The Straits hit. even the sticks at that time, in my hands were UFO's your work on those early recordings were and remain to be precious to me. why? in your work there is a sense of swing, a dancing on the quarter note. not enuf to fall off but enough to make the work breathe. i adored that and i still do. delicate might be a term but to drive the Straits, needs more than delicacy. it needs power. grace. yea that word works. graceful playing. remember at that time the leading lights were Powell, Appice, Bohnam, Baker, Palmer ( but he is in a different class). Ric Lee, moon,thunder on huge drums. your work was more like singing lilting. it entered my ears and has stayed in my brain all these years later. after millions of notes played in a pro career, i often did reach for my 20" medium ride and try for that cutting gentle swing ride feel you gave that music of so long ago. its really precious. other things i learned from you is you never ever got in the way of the music. Mark is not a huge voice and your work never walked on that, always seemed supportive directed and intent on time and feel and you didnt make a big deal of it. i loved that. like Phil Ehart of Kansas. just play it baby. and i did for a quarter century carried a lot of what i heard you do onto the bandstand with me and used it every night, and never ever thought i would have the opportunity i have right now of telling you how deeply you affected my work. When you left The Straits, i left too. i see Danny Cummings is covering your work , and his playing is top flight, the fills and little intricacies you brought to those tunes are missing and they are missed. wow i got to tell you this. thank you. im 64 and done with music now. we have spent our lifetimes together and have never met thank you dave, oregon usa
Thank you Mr Withers. I think too often drummers do not get enough credit for not only the way they play, but the creativity they bring to their performance. Hearing this song at a young age was definitely a formative moment for me and the way you played the "time bell" absolutely made the song for me. Truly inspiring.
Man, you're one of those who taught me drumming through their recordings. I had high hopes back in the day! It turned out they were just dreams but still - thank you so much for all those lessons through the Walkman!!
I really appreciate the original outlook on the subtle rhythms that set apart the syncopations and basic beat. The hi-hat settings also put your stamp on a classic; which many a jam player wants to keep in their repertoire as a standard.
Great to hear you still have your iconic sound, Pick. I bought Bert Jansch's A Rare Conundrum a couple of years ago and had no idea you played on that album, but then Looking for a Home started and I recognised your sound straight away.
Love the washing line ❤ I myself have similar set up - house to tree I mean not drum kit . Thank you Mr Withers for your contribution to the soundtrack of my life .
Incredible, more than 30 years ago I had only a vinyl with pictures of four dire straits members, an now, I can tell directly thanks for your music. Cheers from Brasil.
Wow, Pick! Man, am I happy to see YOU online!!! Drummer-to-drummer (65 year old American here), I must say that I have REALLY enjoyed your work since I first heard "Sultans Of Swing" in 1978, while sitting in the tech shop of Electric Lady Studios in NYC. Real simple, yet creative parts. I still play "Sultans..." with an 80's tribute band, and your parts were perfect, so I don't mess with the program, especially when "...the time bell rings". The rest of the Dire Straits stuff was equally as badass! Lady Rider, Making Movies..... ALL cool!!! 😊 Looking forward to your videos.
First heard your unique drumming on the 'Spring' album in 1971 (Golden Fleece, the Prisoner, et al)......maybe not a commercial success, but it was some of the best prog rock of the time. Happy memories. Thankyou.
OMG so glad to find this, the roots of my drumming and my feel come from listening to your playing on that particular Dire Straits record. You are a legend!!! Good to see you Sir!!!
I'm so glad you are doing this. Just the other day I was thinking of who are some of the great drummers and your name popped into my head. I don't speak music so all I cans say is I enjoy your style. I will echo what another commenter asked for: _Water of Love_ would be great to learn about.
Hi Pick, nice to see you. Remember with great pleasure watching you and the band every night when we supported DS on the tour, Lee Fardon and the Legionnaires. Hope you’re keeping well. Rob.
I learned so much from listening to Pick , Charlie Watts and Brian Downey that lead me on to Joe Morello. I adore the bass drum rhythm on Skateaway that sounds like double bass drum but isnt, genius! Sadly I never saw Pick live here on the 6 West coast of Ireland in Galway but have seen Charlie twice and got introduced to Brian Downey after he played a Rory Gallagher tribute, he is awesome, jazz swing with rock like Pick imo.❤
It’s these subtle touches that make your drumming unique, Dire Straits never quite sounded as good without you ! You added an energy and flair to the songs. Cheers
Hello again Mr Withers! I just realised you are new to YT! Hope you are well! Keep posting your mastery on YT you’ll do very well! Please do “Water of Love” Keep on keeping on sir! 👍🇦🇺
@@PickWithersTutorials You’ve made my day month and year sir! Many many more people will be so happy for this! Never ever underestimate your influence on our musical history sir! You are much loved and appreciated! 👍🇦🇺
Nice to see you know how to get tone out of just how to hold the sticks properly too. Too many people also choke the hold of the stick which believe it or not is also part of the tone you get from the drum.
Nice one Pick, great stuff. Couple of friendly suggestions for any future videos - sit Luca closer to the camera (other side of the kit) to be more audible when you play louder and film in landscape for anyone wanting to watch through a tv. Hope all is well with you. Lots of love from Spain
Hello Pick, Was the drumming on the released single different from the drumming on the album version? I seem to remember 16s on the Hi-Hat for the verse "and a crowd of young boys are foolin' around"?
@@PickWithersTutorials you were my first hero on the drums back in about 1985 when at 14 I got my first proper "ghetto blaster", tape deck and radio. Skateaway was something else but I loved the Tunnel of Love, I'd love to see a tuitorial on the bit where you seem to be playing hit hat and rolling across the kit at the same time, it sounds impossible. With the advent of youtube I've more recently seen a version of Once Upon a Time in the West ( Dusseldorf 80?? ) where you kept the hats going with your left hand and played patterns on the toms, really cool. It's not just the dexterity though it's the sound of the drums and the depth of the groove and all the time you're rocking your head and spinning the sticks, really amazing stuff. And of course practically everything else I've heard you play. People downplay the importance of drums but rhythm patterns were a form of communication before speech ever was, apes beat their chests to communicate and if they master the rhythm then they're top of the pile. That's how important it all is and you've been a credit to the art of drumming. I also love, in rock, Mitch Mitchell and Ginger Baker and from jazz, Sam Woodyard, Joe Morello, Max Roach. I think you're in great company. Thank you for the music
Stumbled on Pick's video by accident. This guy is probably the most underrated rock drummer ever. For any young drummers out there who haven't listened to the album Making Movies, do so. The drumming on it is incredible. Not flash but just absolutely perfect for the songs.
You are very kind. Thank you Steve
Totally agree! What a subtlety and great inspiration. i always thought early DS drums were a great share in their fame.
You wont recall me, Pick. But I recall you very well. 1977 or 78, DS at Lowestoft's South Pier, You were unloading from the lorry and I asked for your autograph as an excited 15 year old - you were astonished as to why I wanted it and I was invited into the soundcheck. You had a black Honky Tonk t-shirt on and David Knopfler was joking around with you.
Great drummer, great bloke. Great memories
Great memories
Pick does remember!
Amazing times
@@PickWithersTutorials oh my word! How gracious of you to respond. Youve absolutely made my day!
Thank you Pick. Sincerely
Holy crap! So nice to see the real guy that played all of those classics.thank you for sharing !
Thank you for watching!
A living legend. Pick Withers.
I agree but I am his wife!
Pick Withers belongs in the conversation of the greatest rock drummers. He plays so tastefully, with lots of nuance and subtleties. This married so well with Mark’s lead guitar work, David’s rhythm, and John’s bass grooves. This is awesome, thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you for watching
Great. Finally...Pick Withers...! The only drummer the band ever needed.... when you left the group I immediately lost interest. I still love listening to the first albums today. They are timeless and absolute classics for me.
Another crazy thing: I've been to a lot of concerts, seen everything I wanted to - but unfortunately never Dire Straits. When Pick left, I didn't feel like going anyway. Warm greetings from Germany, dear Pick. Michael.
Thank you so much for your kind words Michael
This man is my idol.
@@clemensschoberwalter5898 bless you
Mr. Withers, your drumming is always musical. Stay healthy.
Thanks so much
@@khlee4069 you too!
I just saw Ringo Starr play tonite and at 84 years old he still has such great feel for rhythym. Something about so many British drummers having that swing feel. The British guitarists all studied all the blues licks of the early American Blues Masters. I guess all the British drummers were studying all the American Big Band drummers to get that swing feel!!!! Great lesson. Thanks from Canada!!! Tunnel Of Love is amazing for drumming too!!!
Pick loves Ringo. His band is great. Thanks for your comments
I can remember this song from when i was very young. Everytime it came on i waited for the timebell part. I still play it often 40 years later. Thanks Pick, youre a legend!
Thank you
The world was so rightfully knocked out when Mark Knopfler surfaced with his incredible tone and licks but man oh man Pick knocked me out too. Would never forget that name and the brilliance of his playing. So great to hear from you again today.
- Toronto
Thank you so much for the kind words
Best Drummer D.S ever had by a mile , so neat and sophisticated 👏👏👏👏👍
Totally agree !
@@tomriley6957 👍🥁
So true
Thank you
@@PickWithersTutorials OMG, that's not actually you is it Sir??!!!!.....
IF it is, I am deeply, deeply honoured 😊
Pick, nobody can play Sultans like you. I mean , there's so many covers and it's always boring. You're the best. I also like what you do on Once Upon In The West. It's pure gold!
Thank you so much
The feel that pick has for this is undeniable it's like his personal signature or imprint just awesome
Many thanks
a true musician, serves the song with feeling and creativity; a favourite of mine forever! thanks for everything!
Thank you Julio
One of the best. Something about picks playing on the dire straits albums that cannot be beaten or copied. The man has it whatever it is.
Great to hear!
Pick, that’s an excellent tutorial! Thanks a million for sharing. Please post more, you are are great teacher as well as a superb drummer!
Lovely words. Many thanks.
I have a pair of drum sticks given to me by Pick when he lived in the Monmouth area - my most treasured possession.
I thank you Mr Withers for this timeless classic.. my favourite song of all time 🙏🏼
@@possibleot1167 my pleasure
I was born in 1970, I dont know what year it this song came out....but it always moved me. My Dad only had A.M. radio in the car back then....when Sultans came on, it was always a musical journey in my mind....and I always anticipated the 'Time Bell' part.
Thank you for the lovely words
@@bobc.5698 so happy you like it
I love the drums in Sultans of Swing - that parradiddle fill is so sick
Thanks. It’s not a paradiddle! Explained on video
@@PickWithersTutorials yeah I posted the comment then 15 seconds later you explained its not a paradiddle.
This is the real Pick Withers? It's an honor to talk to you sir.
Sir, let me tell you that in my opinion, the drums patterns and subtle you layed over Sultans of swing changed my way i listen to music. Thanks for sharing this video and maybe, if you could shed some info about the duet drum/guitar from tunnel of love, that would be much appreciated!
Oh ...Pick Withers master drummer...and Spring drummer, masters of progressive rock.
@@lavallee1963 Spring was his favourite project.
@@PickWithersTutorials His album is an absolute gem. Greetins.
I love your work with Spring. What a fantastic album.
@@chrismorgan7494Pick loved that band!
@@chrismorgan7494 thank you Chris. Appreciate it
I can’t cope Dad you’re so cute man 🫶🥰 genius drummer too obv!!! but also super cute 😅
This is so cool, what a legend ❤
🎶
I’ve loved your playing since I first heard Sultans. Bought the album and it changed my life. Pro keys player for 30 years now. Your fills are the tastiest thing on the whole song. Percussion poetry! What a gent you are too.
@@paulrhodesquinn thank you so much for the kind words
How cool 👍🏼
Watched you guys Birmingham Odeon 1979 or 80 ace
Thanks a lot for being there
Great to see some good drum work. Sultans of Swing was such a great track. Cheers Pick. Subbed
Thanks Bob
SIMPLE , BASIC & TO THE POINT ☝️☝️☝️
Exactly right!
dude ! Mr Withers i should say. how great a joy to express my gratitude to you when i thought the opportunity would never arise.
here it is
i was a young lad west coast of the US when The Straits hit. even the sticks at that time, in my hands were UFO's
your work on those early recordings were and remain to be precious to me.
why?
in your work there is a sense of swing, a dancing on the quarter note. not enuf to fall off but enough to make the work breathe. i adored that and i still do. delicate might be a term but to drive the Straits, needs more than delicacy. it needs power.
grace. yea that word works. graceful playing. remember at that time the leading lights were Powell, Appice, Bohnam, Baker, Palmer ( but he is in a different class). Ric Lee, moon,thunder on huge drums.
your work was more like singing lilting. it entered my ears and has stayed in my brain all these years later. after millions of notes played in a pro career, i often did reach for my 20" medium ride and try for that cutting gentle swing ride feel you gave that music of so long ago. its really precious.
other things i learned from you is you never ever got in the way of the music. Mark is not a huge voice and your work never walked on that, always seemed supportive directed and intent on time and feel and you didnt make a big deal of it. i loved that. like Phil Ehart of Kansas. just play it baby. and i did for a quarter century carried a lot of what i heard you do onto the bandstand with me and used it every night, and never ever thought i would have the opportunity i have right now of telling you how deeply you affected my work.
When you left The Straits, i left too.
i see Danny Cummings is covering your work , and his playing is top flight, the fills and little intricacies you brought to those tunes are missing and they are missed.
wow i got to tell you this. thank you. im 64 and done with music now. we have spent our lifetimes together and have never met
thank you
dave, oregon usa
Bless you. Thanks for the wonderful words
@@pugetlexus thank you so much
Dear Pick, I’m so happy and grateful to see your channel. You’re a great drummer and musician so big thanks to you!❤
Thanks to you too
@@paullacotta5645 thank you so much
Great drummer. Best the straits ever had.
Thank you
Thank you Mr Withers. I think too often drummers do not get enough credit for not only the way they play, but the creativity they bring to their performance. Hearing this song at a young age was definitely a formative moment for me and the way you played the "time bell" absolutely made the song for me. Truly inspiring.
@@js6393 your words are inspiring too
This guy is an unbelievable player.
Thanks for saying that
Hi Pick! I hope we could meet again in Rome, someday!!! A big hug!
Hi Roberto. Definitely😊
One of the great drum tracks of all time. Skate away is a top ten track of all time.
Pick loves the feel of Skateaway
Hi Pick, I started gigging at 14 back in 79. You were such an inspiration. God bless you mate.
@@davidgilroy1214 God bless you too!
Wow. Fabulous to hear and see Pick talk about this iconic track. ❤😊
Thank you
@@marksimpson2321 was a pleasure
Man, you're one of those who taught me drumming through their recordings. I had high hopes back in the day! It turned out they were just dreams but still - thank you so much for all those lessons through the Walkman!!
Bless you sir
Hallo Pick Withers, bitte mehr davon! Habe dich 1979 in Düsseldorf erlebt…..🤗danke!
Thankyou
@@zieton2 danke!
Nice to see a drummer instructing a guitarist for a change!
Thank you 👍
You are welcome
I really appreciate the original outlook on the subtle rhythms that set apart the syncopations and basic beat. The hi-hat settings also put your stamp on a classic; which many a jam player wants to keep in their repertoire as a standard.
I have always loved his drum sound on Skateaway. A really cool but unconventional song.
Thank you😊
Class drummer...always
Great to hear you still have your iconic sound, Pick.
I bought Bert Jansch's A Rare Conundrum a couple of years ago and had no idea you played on that album, but then Looking for a Home started and I recognised your sound straight away.
Pick has fantastic natural technique
@@potterbat3995 thank you
God bless you Pick
You are the best!
👍🇦🇺
@@shanebrbich5698 thank you
@@shanebrbich5698 God bless you too
@@PickWithersTutorials
“Water of Love “ Pick!
Water of Love!
Keep on keeping on Sir
👍🇦🇺
You are very kind
Pleasure to meet you here Mr Withers.
Thank you for some fantastic tips.
Well done.
I’ll be back Sir
❤
@@robinbolton6064 my pleasure
The ultimate !! The best and cleanest drummer I have heard just perfection.
Thanks so much pick
@@MarkGoudie lovely words
Superb Mr Withers. Your drumming on all the albums stands out, most of all that crazy fill on Tunnel Of Love. Stay well and keep inspiring.
Terrific feel, so cool to see this. Thank you.
Thank you for watching
Love the washing line ❤ I myself have similar set up - house to tree I mean not drum kit . Thank you Mr Withers for your contribution to the soundtrack of my life .
couldn’t believe it when I saw he hadn’t taken the washing down
Incredible, more than 30 years ago I had only a vinyl with pictures of four dire straits members, an now, I can tell directly thanks for your music. Cheers from Brasil.
@@digger76 hi from Liverpool!
You the reason i play the drums
I hope people remember how good Poco was, and how good George was in that band. Nice shout-out.
@@avliskwonderful man
You're a legend Pick👏👏
@@ermark2 more like a leg end😝
What a pleasure to see him giving these tips. Great Pick, a master of his instrument! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💎❤️
@@StraimanNunes thank you
Wow, Pick! Man, am I happy to see YOU online!!! Drummer-to-drummer (65 year old American here), I must say that I have REALLY enjoyed your work since I first heard "Sultans Of Swing" in 1978, while sitting in the tech shop of Electric Lady Studios in NYC. Real simple, yet creative parts. I still play "Sultans..." with an 80's tribute band, and your parts were perfect, so I don't mess with the program, especially when "...the time bell rings". The rest of the Dire Straits stuff was equally as badass! Lady Rider, Making Movies..... ALL cool!!! 😊 Looking forward to your videos.
Excellent.
@@joebloggs4369 thanks
First heard your unique drumming on the 'Spring' album in 1971 (Golden Fleece, the Prisoner, et al)......maybe not a commercial success, but it was some of the best prog rock of the time. Happy memories. Thankyou.
Lovely comments thank you so kuch
OMG so glad to find this, the roots of my drumming and my feel come from listening to your playing on that particular Dire Straits record. You are a legend!!! Good to see you Sir!!!
I'm so glad you are doing this. Just the other day I was thinking of who are some of the great drummers and your name popped into my head. I don't speak music so all I cans say is I enjoy your style. I will echo what another commenter asked for: _Water of Love_ would be great to learn about.
Thank you. Water of Love is next!
@@cosmicmauve Thank you so much
@@PickWithersTutorials Yay!
Superb , so glad to find you on youtube Pick Thanks ❤
Wow, a lesson from the man himself!
This channel is an excellent idea. Looking forward to learning some cool tips from a proper old school drummer.
What a treat, I loved his playing , great touch and feel
@@kevinroche1171 thanks Kevin
Love this stuff, Pick you're a legend, what a drummer! 🔝
Thanks
Glad to see you Pick ....just to let you know you are one of my favourite drummers ....
@@drumhead869 thank you
Mr Withers i am very happy to see you And heard you are my young DS think you for all ❤❤❤❤ to france !!!
@@emmanuelroul1367 thank you
Viva La France!
Hi Pick, nice to see you. Remember with great pleasure watching you and the band every night when we supported DS on the tour, Lee Fardon and the Legionnaires. Hope you’re keeping well. Rob.
@@woofla123 thanks Rob. All good here. Hope you are good too
I learned so much from listening to Pick , Charlie Watts and Brian Downey that lead me on to Joe Morello.
I adore the bass drum rhythm on Skateaway that sounds like double bass drum but isnt, genius!
Sadly I never saw Pick live here on the 6 West coast of Ireland in Galway but have seen Charlie twice and got introduced to Brian Downey after he played a Rory Gallagher tribute, he is awesome, jazz swing with rock like Pick imo.❤
@@johncollins5552 Thanks for the message
Very nice. I played many years with an old friend of yours from Leicester - Jim Gannon.
I love your drumming.
@@reniltonmp thanks so much
Thanks for posting pick :-)
Thank you Pick for this jewel
My pleasure!
Pick, what you guys did back in those days. Wish the 4 of you would only get together one more time, just for the sheer fun of it….
Grande pick come suonare la batteria nella sua totalità.il primo album dei Dire e un esempio unico
It’s these subtle touches that make your drumming unique, Dire Straits never quite sounded as good without you ! You added an energy and flair to the songs. Cheers
@@johnnysenser thanks Johnny
@@johnnysenser thanks Johnny
Lenda viva!!!!!!! Melhor batera do DS
@@aquimermo Thank you
Parabéns 👏👏👏👏👏👏🏆
This is a superb video of my favorite song! Thanks for sharing. Your drumming is brilliant. Are there any books you can suggest to learn from?
Best drummer in the world.
@@strasbuli that’s a big statement but thank you !
Hello again Mr Withers! I just realised you are new to YT! Hope you are well!
Keep posting your mastery on YT you’ll do very well!
Please do “Water of Love”
Keep on keeping on sir!
👍🇦🇺
I'd love to hear Water of Love too! Great suggestion.
@@shanebrbich5698 will do Shane
@@PickWithersTutorials
You’ve made my day month and year sir!
Many many more people will be so happy for this!
Never ever underestimate your influence on our musical history sir!
You are much loved and appreciated!
👍🇦🇺
Lovely, can’t wait for more videos!!!
@@robertelovsson8344 Water of Love next
Thank you very much. I will be studying this video!
@@spears104 Thats great !
Great drummer!!
@@garethparr9482 thank you
And he never bothered removing that Stagg label! 1:52 Thanks for your great drumming Pick!
Nice to see you know how to get tone out of just how to hold the sticks properly too. Too many people also choke the hold of the stick which believe it or not is also part of the tone you get from the drum.
@@reddieseled thank you
Great cover, nice example also for my beginner Students, thanks for sharing !
Not really a cover, is it? It's Pick after all!
Great comments.
Nice one Pick, great stuff. Couple of friendly suggestions for any future videos - sit Luca closer to the camera (other side of the kit) to be more audible when you play louder and film in landscape for anyone wanting to watch through a tv. Hope all is well with you. Lots of love from Spain
Amazing! Thank you Pick.
@@josemiguelgomes my pleasure
Great Pick! Thanks a lot. If you want, when possible, a tutorial of In the Gallery and Skateaway.
Hello Pick, Was the drumming on the released single different from the drumming on the album version? I seem to remember 16s on the Hi-Hat for the verse "and a crowd of young boys are foolin' around"?
Nice to hear it played how it should be!
@@wateroftyne thank you
From what I’ve heard, Harry doesn’t mind, if he doesn’t make the scene.
The Wall
Pick Withers is the man
@@ciangannon3880 how kind!
@@PickWithersTutorials you were my first hero on the drums back in about 1985 when at 14 I got my first proper "ghetto blaster", tape deck and radio. Skateaway was something else but I loved the Tunnel of Love, I'd love to see a tuitorial on the bit where you seem to be playing hit hat and rolling across the kit at the same time, it sounds impossible. With the advent of youtube I've more recently seen a version of Once Upon a Time in the West ( Dusseldorf 80?? ) where you kept the hats going with your left hand and played patterns on the toms, really cool. It's not just the dexterity though it's the sound of the drums and the depth of the groove and all the time you're rocking your head and spinning the sticks, really amazing stuff. And of course practically everything else I've heard you play. People downplay the importance of drums but rhythm patterns were a form of communication before speech ever was, apes beat their chests to communicate and if they master the rhythm then they're top of the pile. That's how important it all is and you've been a credit to the art of drumming. I also love, in rock, Mitch Mitchell and Ginger Baker and from jazz, Sam Woodyard, Joe Morello, Max Roach. I think you're in great company. Thank you for the music
Legend
@@drummer78 thanks