I have fond memories of getting this record in 1980 at 3ed Street jazz in Philadelphia, at the time it was only available on import, something about the vibe of this tune that is cool as hell, thanks for posting and keep um coming.
Hey, James. Just came across this gem of yours. Heard this song on Sirius the other day. Was like a bolt of lightning. I had forgotten how f' ing brilliant and understated JHS was. God I loved those guys. RIP James and Pete... 😔
Thanks. I remember seeing the first incarnation of the Pretenders in the videos for this song and Message of Love- and thinking they were the coolest thing I had ever seen!!
as others have said, loved this one since i was a kid. thanks for doing! I will try to learn it, even though not skillful enough at this point, but will still give it a shot.
Love it! One of my favorite songs. I will be trying this out. Have you read Chrissy's autobiography from last year? If you're a fan, grab it because it's really great.
Another good one to pull out of the hat. Just wondering where you get the idea to do a particular cover especially for all those hidden gem tunes you never hear anymore or even the "side B" stuff which I many times liked even more:)? I typically hear something on satellite radio and think to myself, "haven't heard this one in forever". As usual, great playing.
Honeyman-Scott used an Ibanez Gibson-Explorer style with a Electro-Harmonix Clone Theory pedal and Marshall amplifier to emulate the Rickenbacker 12-string sound on songs by Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe.
If I had one, I wouldn't have used it on this song anyway. Jimmy Scott used a Les Paul or Tele for most studio recordings. I used the 335 because I already had it out and was too lazy to grab a different one.
James Honeyman-Scott was an English rock guitarist, songwriter, and founding member of the band the Pretenders.1 He recorded most of his guitar parts for the Pretenders debut album using a Gibson ES-335 or Gibson Les Paul. Honeyman-Scott owned several acoustic guitars including a Gibson Dove, Martin D-28, and a Guild 12-string. He used Marshall 100-watt amplifiers and BOSS chorus, overdrive, and compressor effects pedals. Before joining the Pretenders, Honeyman-Scott used an Ibanez Gibson-Explorer style with a Electro-Harmonix Clone Theory pedal and Marshall amplifier to emulate the Rickenbacker 12-string sound on songs by Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe.2 He also owned a '63 single-pickup Firebird.4 Honeyman-Scott's early musical influences included the heavy blues of Cream, the ambition of Yes, and the melodic southern rock of the Allman Brothers.0 After the 25-year-old guitarist died of cocaine-induced heart failure on June 16, 1982, Chrissie kept the Pretenders going in his hon
"You make it sound really good. I have not made time to research this and I don't know if is just my ear being thrown off by the Boss chorus&compressor but this sounds like an 'altered tuning' to me? I am assuming quite a few of James 'HM' Scott's guitars were an altered tuning? I know Chrissy plays this live nowadays in standard tuning G as you are here".
James, some of those chords are difficult to see exactly what you are playing. You know what would be a great idea, albeit more work for you, is to put a chord chart in the video. Just a suggestion. I appreciate all your hard work. Thanks, Matt
+Bums Harvest But I'm not trying to hand-feed anyone. If that's the kind of instruction you're looking for, you're probably better off watching a channel where they show you exactly where to put your fingers. I'm trying to give people a nudge in the right direction so they can explore the fretboard and start learning how to play by ear. I'm teaching how to learn to play, not how to play. That method isn't for everyone.
I just looked at the chord charts for this on ultimate-guitar - they get quite complicated because they are trying to represent all the finger work as fancy suspended and add9 chords. I think it's actually easier to work out what to do from watching James' video
Cheap Trick and The Pretenders, my 2 favorite bands. Great job
James Honeyman-Scott's is probably my favorite guitar part in any song.
Great job. James Honeyman Scott forever
I have fond memories of getting this record in 1980 at 3ed Street jazz in Philadelphia, at the time it was only available on import, something about the vibe of this tune that is cool as hell, thanks for posting and keep um coming.
One of the great albums.
Hey, James. Just came across this gem of yours. Heard this song on Sirius the other day. Was like a bolt of lightning. I had forgotten how f' ing brilliant and understated JHS was. God I loved those guys. RIP James and Pete... 😔
Well-said - understated is a great adjective for his stuff.
Could be The Pretenders' best song. Good job James. JHS was phenomenal.
This one or maybe "Message of love" must be their best tune. JHS was a guitar genius.
I love this song, and now I love to play it...thanks for showing me how!!
Thanks. I remember seeing the first incarnation of the Pretenders in the videos for this song and Message of Love- and thinking they were the coolest thing I had ever seen!!
+Dr.hookyeah They were!
and you were right
Loved this one since I was twelve or so. Thanks. Will learn in.
Nicely done 👍
Great playing, Great tune! Thank you!
Very well done. Makes me want to learn it myself.
Really nice.
well done mate. life changing.
as others have said, loved this one since i was a kid. thanks for doing! I will try to learn it, even though not skillful enough at this point, but will still give it a shot.
Killer song. Put some headphones on (good ones). Awesome song - underrated too
Superb.
Bang on, as usual!
Nicely done!
Nice cover James. Spot on
Good one!!
Love it! One of my favorite songs. I will be trying this out. Have you read Chrissy's autobiography from last year? If you're a fan, grab it because it's really great.
Good job. Wish I could do that.
Great parts! JHS put the Jangle in the Jangle
Lovely Song
Very good what are the effects guitar thanks
Thank you so much! You know they make it so complicated on TAB.
Thank you!
Another good one to pull out of the hat. Just wondering where you get the idea to do a particular cover especially for all those hidden gem tunes you never hear anymore or even the "side B" stuff which I many times liked even more:)? I typically hear something on satellite radio and think to myself, "haven't heard this one in forever".
As usual, great playing.
Was wondering what effects you used and if this was standard tuning? Thanks! Great job
Good job! How is it your t-shirts are never wrinkled?
The blueprint for johnny marr
good call
yessss
What pedals are you using?
I had always assumed that this was played on a 12 string electric
I know, right?? I assume it’s a heavy flanger effect that gives it that 12 string sound.
Honeyman-Scott used an Ibanez Gibson-Explorer style with a Electro-Harmonix Clone Theory pedal and Marshall amplifier to emulate the Rickenbacker 12-string sound on songs by Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe.
J J what key are you playing talk of the Town in
I’d call it G because the chorus is G.
When are u going to get your hands on a Rickenbacker?
If I had one, I wouldn't have used it on this song anyway. Jimmy Scott used a Les Paul or Tele for most studio recordings. I used the 335 because I already had it out and was too lazy to grab a different one.
@@jamesjames9275 He recorded most of his guitar parts for the Pretenders debut album using a Gibson ES-335 or Gibson Les Paul.
James Scott played that undersized Tele on this one, didn't he? He was a very underrated player imo.
He said he used a Tele and a LP for nearly all his studio tracking, and this doesn't sound like a LP, so I'd think you're right.
James Honeyman-Scott was an English rock guitarist, songwriter, and founding member of the band the Pretenders.1 He recorded most of his guitar parts for the Pretenders debut album using a Gibson ES-335 or Gibson Les Paul. Honeyman-Scott owned several acoustic guitars including a Gibson Dove, Martin D-28, and a Guild 12-string. He used Marshall 100-watt amplifiers and BOSS chorus, overdrive, and compressor effects pedals. Before joining the Pretenders, Honeyman-Scott used an Ibanez Gibson-Explorer style with a Electro-Harmonix Clone Theory pedal and Marshall amplifier to emulate the Rickenbacker 12-string sound on songs by Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe.2 He also owned a '63 single-pickup Firebird.4 Honeyman-Scott's early musical influences included the heavy blues of Cream, the ambition of Yes, and the melodic southern rock of the Allman Brothers.0 After the 25-year-old guitarist died of cocaine-induced heart failure on June 16, 1982, Chrissie kept the Pretenders going in his hon
are you using a standard tuning and a tremolo effect?
oh right on. thanks!
"You make it sound really good. I have not made time to research this and I don't know if is just my ear being thrown off by the Boss chorus&compressor but this sounds like an 'altered tuning' to me? I am assuming quite a few of James 'HM' Scott's guitars were an altered tuning? I know Chrissy plays this live nowadays in standard tuning G as you are here".
James, some of those chords are difficult to see exactly what you are playing. You know what would be a great idea, albeit more work for you, is to put a chord chart in the video. Just a suggestion. I appreciate all your hard work. Thanks, Matt
+Bums Harvest But I'm not trying to hand-feed anyone. If that's the kind of instruction you're looking for, you're probably better off watching a channel where they show you exactly where to put your fingers. I'm trying to give people a nudge in the right direction so they can explore the fretboard and start learning how to play by ear. I'm teaching how to learn to play, not how to play. That method isn't for everyone.
I just looked at the chord charts for this on ultimate-guitar - they get quite complicated because they are trying to represent all the finger work as fancy suspended and add9 chords. I think it's actually easier to work out what to do from watching James' video
theres more than enough there - you gotta want it mate !
I see your monthly mortgage behind you sitting on that chair :)