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  • @JustinGuitarSongs
    @JustinGuitarSongs  2 роки тому +2

    *Check out JustinGuitarTABS for chords + lyrics and tab to follow along with my song lessons!* www.justinguitar.com/tabs

  • @zizoumonk10
    @zizoumonk10 6 місяців тому +11

    Simple chords. Simple rhythm. And yet singing and playing at the same time is a monumental task.

  • @mikeking453
    @mikeking453 2 роки тому +39

    Live version is unbelievable,one of the best intros in music

    • @politicoinutil
      @politicoinutil 2 роки тому +9

      The best intro of all times.

    • @bloodtimer
      @bloodtimer Рік тому +3

      Literally was listening to it in the shower this morning and thought, I might as well get the chords down.

    • @BigRollBand
      @BigRollBand 5 місяців тому +1

      I agree! Back in 1975-76 we used to crank it to get psyched before a lacrosse game! Another fantastic intro is the live Celluloid Heroes by the Kinks. Rock on!

  • @elliottwiley2450
    @elliottwiley2450 2 роки тому +60

    I love the Cowboy Junkies rendition of this song too.

    • @drduc848
      @drduc848 2 роки тому +1

      So do I… I tuned to open E and that gives you the way he plays it

    • @opticusmaximus
      @opticusmaximus 2 роки тому +1

      Best version ever. 👍

    • @declanosullivan8770
      @declanosullivan8770 2 роки тому

      Miley cyrus version is no joke

    • @ponysmoke7884
      @ponysmoke7884 2 роки тому

      Amen to that. CJs are the bomb.

    • @hoozat007
      @hoozat007 2 роки тому +1

      Yes, I was going to bring up the Cowboy Junkies’ version if nobody had. Very different from the original, but gorgeous… haunting.

  • @douglaswalker001
    @douglaswalker001 Рік тому +11

    The part I most appreciated was when Justin noted how hard it was to replicate Lou’s vocal phrasing. Glad I. Not the only one who thought that.

  • @someguy5317
    @someguy5317 2 роки тому +7

    The Velvet's are one of my all time favourite bands, so I appreciate this lesson! As for recommendations, I've been trying to learn What Goes On by ear recently, so I'd love a lesson for that so that I can see if I've gotten it right. I'd also love lessons for I'm Waiting For The Man and Jesus, two of my favourites.

  • @51skibum2
    @51skibum2 2 роки тому +5

    Lou Reed, an all time favorite! Been listening since the Velvet days.

    • @OMGWTFLOLSMH
      @OMGWTFLOLSMH 2 роки тому +1

      I've been listening to a sizeable portion of his albums lately. Too bad he can't sing worth shit. He talks through most of his work, and what little he does sing is so off key/pitch, it's shocking. Lots of the songs and the music are great, just not his "singing".

    • @CorbCorbin
      @CorbCorbin 2 роки тому

      @@OMGWTFLOLSMH
      It’s so odd, because he started as a doo wop singer, and had a modest hit.
      On some Velvet songs he sings very well, but as he went through the 70’s it became less singing.
      He sings well on some of Transformer, it just depends on one’s taste.
      I do agree, especially of his post Velvet work, that most doesn’t feature good singing, if any.
      He’s a real love or hate type of artist. Folks usually like covers of their songs.
      Jane’s Addiction, doing Rock n Roll, Cowboy Junkies, doing Sweet Jane, Bowie, doing Waiting for the Man and White Light, White Heat, and Perfect Day was covered by quite a few after Trainspotting put it back out into the world in the 90’s.

  • @hasanabir115
    @hasanabir115 2 роки тому +5

    I always thought Justin should cover some VU stuff on his channel. They are great for beginners and a lot of fun to play. Thanks, Justin! Hope to see more of VU!

  • @danbailey1229
    @danbailey1229 2 роки тому +2

    I’m a 60s and 70s fan as I’m 69 you hit my all time favorite song. The intro covers the whole side of the album. Mott the Hoople did an awesome cover of Sweet Jane.

    • @chasbodaniels1744
      @chasbodaniels1744 2 роки тому +1

      Mick Ralphs’ fills and solos are brilliant on that Mott the Hoople version.

    • @stevegreen5552
      @stevegreen5552 2 роки тому +1

      The Mott The Hoople version was my introduction to the song so it's still my favourite. That said, I love the version on Rock and Roll Animal with its brilliant intro.

    • @BrianRPaterson
      @BrianRPaterson 2 роки тому +1

      You and me both. Lovely tune.
      Walk on the wild side is pretty good too!
      R.I.P. Lou.
      Cheers

  • @SautMont
    @SautMont 2 роки тому +22

    I love how Lou Reed introduced Sweet Jane by saying "I've made a career out of three chords"! Great song and great lesson!!

    • @LieuNoir
      @LieuNoir 2 роки тому +4

      even though it's four chords! 😁😇

    • @Scott_6666
      @Scott_6666 2 роки тому

      @@LieuNoir He was a great musician. But his math skills, not so much.

    • @barryduff3047
      @barryduff3047 2 роки тому +2

      @@Scott_6666 He was aware of what he called the secret chord

    • @Scott_6666
      @Scott_6666 2 роки тому

      @@barryduff3047 But unaware that three plus one equals four.

    • @barryduff3047
      @barryduff3047 2 роки тому +1

      @@Scott_6666 no he stated in interviews that many thought it was 3 chords but in fact it had 4.

  • @barrywarren4221
    @barrywarren4221 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks Justin for another refresher on Sweet Jane, we played this song in our list back in the gigging days.

  • @williamocallaghan5504
    @williamocallaghan5504 2 роки тому +4

    Great song Maybe you can do dirty Blvd.Lou Reed🎸lot of up strokes Thanks Justin

  • @scottpeterson9609
    @scottpeterson9609 2 роки тому +1

    One of the first songs I learned to play. I still enjoy playing it all these years later, thanks for all the lessons Justin.

  • @abaptiste
    @abaptiste 2 роки тому +1

    Thank You. I've always made a B major. But You 've shown me that a B minor is more correct. Thanks

  • @mistersamdi
    @mistersamdi 2 роки тому +2

    Love the Velvet Underground, and especially this song, one of my favorites! I’d love a lesson for “Waiting for the Man” also, another VU classic!

    • @JustinGuitarSongs
      @JustinGuitarSongs  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the suggestion. There’s a song request feature here:
      www.justinguitar.com/songs
      Cheers 😊
      | Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Approved Teacher

  • @jl6357
    @jl6357 7 місяців тому

    You 100% nailed it and gave this diehard Lou fan goosebumps.

  • @cementheed
    @cementheed Рік тому

    Fantastic - very clear; much easier to do it this way than all other "lessons" out there! Thanks.

  • @christopheranderson1968
    @christopheranderson1968 2 роки тому +1

    I've seen Lou Reed demo this riff. He played the B minor with the barre at the second fret.

    • @chasbodaniels1744
      @chasbodaniels1744 2 роки тому

      Haha, there’s a vid of him on David Letterman where he plays that Bm at the second fret during the intro, and ignores it for most of the rest of the song.

    • @christopheranderson1968
      @christopheranderson1968 2 роки тому

      @@chasbodaniels1744 I've seen him leave it out altogether.

    • @JustinGuitarSongs
      @JustinGuitarSongs  2 роки тому +1

      Bm at fret 2 and Bm at fret 7 are not so different ... a little bit of subtle difference in the timbre and in the movement required between chords of course.
      Cheers 😊
      | Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Approved Teacher

  • @barryduff3047
    @barryduff3047 2 роки тому +2

    I'm waiting for the man would be great. But this is super cool

  • @СергейД-ш1м
    @СергейД-ш1м 2 роки тому +1

    A great song with simple chords. Thanks!

  • @tubes5150
    @tubes5150 Рік тому +6

    It is hard to sing over that groove .
    This was so good !!
    Note - I have to try and make a video , for a special birthday surprise, to my friends daughter Jane .
    I’m going to just do the “ Sweet Jane …… Happy Birthday… Sweet Jane “….
    Something simple .
    PS - I live in The US and my friend and his daughter live in Australia.
    Hope they like 🙏🙏🙏

    • @tubes5150
      @tubes5150 Рік тому +2

      I did post the Happy Birthday video for my Australian friend .
      She absolutely loved it !!!!!
      ( Happy Birthday Rambo Style ).
      If you get a chance , head on over to my channel and check it out .
      Thanks 🙏

  • @butteo
    @butteo 2 роки тому +1

    Stephanie Says, I'll Be Your Mirror, Pale Blue Eyes, I'm Set free, Femme Fatale, All Tomorrows Parties, Sunday Morning lessons would all be appreciated!

  • @bedbug2020
    @bedbug2020 8 місяців тому

    Guitar sounds great as always, obviously. But your voice is perfect on this. Well done.

  • @chrisa3961
    @chrisa3961 2 роки тому +2

    Next: Heroin :-) thanks a lot, I love the Velvet Underground

  • @JamesJamesMusician
    @JamesJamesMusician 3 місяці тому +1

    Brilliant thank again Justin 🤗🤗🤗✅

  • @tonyf2346
    @tonyf2346 2 роки тому +2

    Loving it and the vocals, very Lou Reed well done

  • @jafypaps
    @jafypaps 2 роки тому

    Been concentrating on getting my e shapes playable 8 months in2 my journey, and up pops justin with a cracking song for my next obsession 🙂👍

  • @Scott_6666
    @Scott_6666 2 роки тому +4

    Lou would frequently play the Bm in the first position, which I personally think sounds better.

  • @timmebouwmeester9026
    @timmebouwmeester9026 2 роки тому +1

    More Velvet Underground pls!!

  • @erikhendrickson59
    @erikhendrickson59 2 роки тому

    Man, that's a killer tone. Perfect for this song.

  • @VictorMawhinney
    @VictorMawhinney 2 роки тому +1

    Great video Justin 👏👏👏
    🎸🎸🎸🎸👍 🎸🎸🎸🎸

  • @bymbie
    @bymbie 10 місяців тому

    Basic strumming patter with chord if you need to see it.
    Verse
    D A G
    d u u u
    1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
    G Bm A D
    d u u u
    1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
    Chorus
    D
    d u u d
    1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
    G A
    d u u d
    1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
    Love this song. Thanks you Justin.

  • @diehardflunky7169
    @diehardflunky7169 2 роки тому +5

    Thank you for the amszing tutorial, i love the song All Tomorrow's Parties, the guitars r very cool, if u can, could u do a tutorial on it?

    • @hardyshmardy
      @hardyshmardy 2 роки тому

      yes please, “All Tomorrow’s Parties”!

    • @JustinGuitarSongs
      @JustinGuitarSongs  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the suggestion.There’s a song request feature here:
      www.justinguitar.com/songs
      Cheers 😊
      | Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide

  • @mburtondavis
    @mburtondavis 2 роки тому +3

    I love this song

  • @FlyingJustToFall
    @FlyingJustToFall 2 роки тому +3

    Hey Justin.
    Theres a song called "I just dont think i'll ever get over your" sung by Colin Hay. The best version is live from the "eTown" channel.
    U can break it down to a really simple open chord song, but the way he plays it is has so many cool things in it. It really is a great song and i really, really hope you will take a listen and hope to do a tutorial on it.
    Because i would love to play it like the original.

  • @sonnercampbell1702
    @sonnercampbell1702 2 роки тому +1

    Good job on the song; I really liked your singing. Some velvet underground song recommendations: I’m Waiting For The Man, White Light/White Heat, Run Run Run, After Hours, Some Kinda Love, There She Goes Again, Sister Ray.

  • @ghalsor
    @ghalsor 2 роки тому

    I was just on the website and missed this. Well, just more to look forward to tomorrow!

  • @onefm1
    @onefm1 2 роки тому

    I love your non-cliche selections!

  • @bradflint6322
    @bradflint6322 2 роки тому

    Great tune Justin!! keep doing what you're doing.
    Anything Velvet Underground would be great.
    Thanx

  • @kudgeond755
    @kudgeond755 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the tips on upstrokes & downstrokes. Other VU songs? I was going to suggest a fingerpicking version of Sunday Morning with the guitar replacing the celesta but After Hours is probably a better song for a lesson.

    • @mistersamdi
      @mistersamdi 2 роки тому +1

      Those are both great songs, I was just thinking about Sunday Morning the other day, in fact, I haven’t listened to that in a while.

  • @bustedfender
    @bustedfender 2 роки тому +1

    Loaded is such a good album.

  • @harrypsihoyos
    @harrypsihoyos 2 роки тому +2

    'Pale Blue Eyes", "Waiting For My Man", "Femme Fatale" my recommendations

  • @stonemedicine
    @stonemedicine 2 роки тому

    Thanks for a great lesson on a rock classic.

  • @gauravgour1291
    @gauravgour1291 2 роки тому +2

    Please make pale blue eyes and these days by velvet Underground!!

  • @smallriversfury23
    @smallriversfury23 Рік тому

    Brilliant …. You are a great teacher

  • @eusie59
    @eusie59 2 роки тому +1

    Reed was very proud of the Bm.

  • @theclassicrock8644
    @theclassicrock8644 2 роки тому

    Loved your tutorial to play on the guiter.thanks for the lesson.

  • @graham9851
    @graham9851 2 роки тому

    U know the way he started it was so dope

  • @davidkelly1220
    @davidkelly1220 2 роки тому

    Cheers for posting

  • @dimasnupi
    @dimasnupi 2 роки тому +1

    After hours by Velvet Underground, is very cool song, can you make lesson abought it.
    P.s. you are realy the best teacher!Thanks a lot.

  • @Willianviananascimento
    @Willianviananascimento 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful song. I would love the CANDY SAYS chords

  • @jackmaniacki
    @jackmaniacki Рік тому

    you did a pretty remarkable job of nailing his cadence on the vocals.

  • @justinbeck2899
    @justinbeck2899 2 роки тому +1

    Iconic

  • @Lamvesp
    @Lamvesp Рік тому

    You did it justice.

  • @dimasnupi
    @dimasnupi 2 роки тому +1

    Oohh,Justin that's greate, can you make more of Velvet Underground, please))

    • @JustinGuitarSongs
      @JustinGuitarSongs  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the suggestion.There’s a song request feature here:
      www.justinguitar.com/songs
      Cheers 😊
      | Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide

  • @quantum-inc
    @quantum-inc 2 роки тому

    Thanks

  • @radicaldreamersteve5743
    @radicaldreamersteve5743 2 роки тому

    Nice lesson! I would love to see a way to play Venus on Furs with just a guitar.

  • @lebichonaucitron6044
    @lebichonaucitron6044 Рік тому

    Merci Justin !

  • @loic09
    @loic09 2 роки тому

    It very good more songs or Lou Reed please

  • @norman74n
    @norman74n 6 місяців тому

    You’re the Best.

  • @adnanehajjiya7659
    @adnanehajjiya7659 2 роки тому

    thanks Justin for shining light on TVU, hope one day you came with *I'll be in your mirror

  • @antoinebonnet1866
    @antoinebonnet1866 2 роки тому

    Hi Justin, thanks for this tutorial for which I voted on your request board. Just 2 little comments (may be they have already been submitted, I don't use or read comments too much usually) I was a little disapointed by two things:
    no mention of the cowboy junkies version that is as famous and interesting as the original is, and that integrates a cool bridge
    and a focus on the epic version of the rock n roll animal live would have been great too (and the solo, not talking of the intro).
    As the tune is not so complex when you master your bar chords, those two add-on of very famous versions (probably as known or more than the original) would have been welcome and if you feel like making a version 2 of your tutorial it would be very appreciated. Thanks for all your work, do know that I have started with you method and that I recommend it to every beginner guitarist.

  • @stewvlogs5084
    @stewvlogs5084 2 роки тому

    Sunday’s with Justin. Really enjoy chilling out on a Sunday listening to Justin’s new videos👍

  • @kalvinhepple5975
    @kalvinhepple5975 2 роки тому

    Great little tune!Cool melody!Nice!

  • @marcwilliams9824
    @marcwilliams9824 2 роки тому

    On the Best of Lou and the VU album version it's the same chords but a different key, it starts on E instead of D.

  • @BasicYT
    @BasicYT 2 роки тому

    Would love if you could do dreams by Fleetwood mac. Love this song and the lessons that you are doing. Helping me progress at much faster than normal. Keep it up Justin!

    • @JustinGuitarSongs
      @JustinGuitarSongs  2 роки тому +1

      Dreams - find it here: www.justinguitar.com/songs/fleetwood-mac-dreams-chords-tabs-guitar-lesson-sb-215
      There 600+ song lessons on the website.
      There’s a song request feature here too.
      www.justinguitar.com/songs
      Cheers 😊
      | Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide

  • @sandrameier9940
    @sandrameier9940 2 роки тому

    Hello Justin!First of all I love your Guitar Tutorials,they're awesome!🎸🧡My request to you is...please could you do a Guitar Tutorial,bothRhythm and Lead Guitar parts,from the Classic 80's song "Talking In Your Sleep" from "The Romantics"? That would be amazing!😍🎸🔥🙏Thank you in advance!!!Lots of Love from Switzerland! 🎸⚛

    • @JustinGuitarSongs
      @JustinGuitarSongs  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the suggestion.There’s a song request feature here:
      www.justinguitar.com/songs
      Cheers 😊
      | Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide

  • @Rubbahw0rm
    @Rubbahw0rm 6 місяців тому

    No lie, that’s the best I’ve ever heard your voice

  • @captaingoodguySentientA.I.
    @captaingoodguySentientA.I. 2 роки тому +2

    sweet jane into jane says by velvet underground.

  • @HOUSEDOMEFUNKofficial
    @HOUSEDOMEFUNKofficial 2 роки тому +1

    I don't know how else to say it, Jay, but you ROCK with ALL CAPS, buddy! - Any chance you're a DEAD MILKMEN fan, too? I'm sure you've done some Kinks, too, but some super acoustic punk, here, man... BILLY BRAGGish, the way you pulled it off, too- Compliments on the singing!

    • @101oakridge
      @101oakridge 2 роки тому +1

      One of the greatest bands ever.. love the Milkmen...

    • @HOUSEDOMEFUNKofficial
      @HOUSEDOMEFUNKofficial 2 роки тому

      @@101oakridge for better or worse tattooed on my brain forever, at the least... Catch their Saturday morning podcast on UA-cam-better than a G-Force marathon over captain crunch, and a great after-party for KYG Friday.

    • @JustinGuitarSongs
      @JustinGuitarSongs  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the suggestion.There’s a song request feature here:
      www.justinguitar.com/songs
      Cheers 😊
      | Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide

  • @brigar4025
    @brigar4025 2 роки тому +2

    Pale blue eyes

  • @Julian-fq8wb
    @Julian-fq8wb 2 роки тому

    Another great song, keep it up!

  • @tonyf2346
    @tonyf2346 2 роки тому

    Don't know if you've already done it, but I'd love a lesson on, all tomorrow's parties 👍

  • @terrybrunner3800
    @terrybrunner3800 Рік тому

    Great job man only question..can you go over the bridge part from the velvet underground loaded album ?

  • @CorbCorbin
    @CorbCorbin 2 роки тому

    You left out the section Reed loved most about the song. Listen to the full song from the Loaded album or the Live 69 slow version. Both have a big change up.
    When he sings “Heavenly, wine and roses, seem to whisper to her, when he smiles…”

  • @davedecker1725
    @davedecker1725 2 роки тому

    I can't listen to this without hearing
    Short skirt long jacket!
    "She's fast and thorough and sharp as a tack. She's touring the facilities and picking up slack."

  • @daanwiltenburg301
    @daanwiltenburg301 2 роки тому

    Great video once again! Could you also do dirty blvd, Pale blue eyes and herion?

    • @JustinGuitarSongs
      @JustinGuitarSongs  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the suggestion.There’s a song request feature here:
      www.justinguitar.com/songs
      Cheers 😊
      | Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide

  • @gennytrickett1580
    @gennytrickett1580 2 роки тому

    This will be easier; but this song is one of the greats

  • @perac1000
    @perac1000 2 роки тому +1

    Waiting for my man

  • @Gabs.89
    @Gabs.89 2 роки тому

    pls more velvet

  • @marklyons6906
    @marklyons6906 2 роки тому

    Lew Reed plays this with a b minor. Check out his video with Elvis Costello.

  • @DMSProduktions
    @DMSProduktions 2 роки тому

    COOL song! \m/

  • @arik56
    @arik56 2 роки тому +1

    My vote is for Foggy Notion.

  • @johncycling6299
    @johncycling6299 2 роки тому

    Lou Reed plays the B minor on the second fret, A string root, not the seventh fret, E string root?

  • @sammentir
    @sammentir 2 роки тому

    I always break out signing Alice Cooper "Be My Lover" or vice versa...usually do a a verse of each lol

  • @elmoblatch9787
    @elmoblatch9787 2 роки тому

    Cowboy Junkies does the best version BY FAR.

  • @brucerawsthorne1338
    @brucerawsthorne1338 2 роки тому

    I am really getting back into Justin’s lessons now he can sang , whoops sorry Justin ,

  • @RobertDavisAdman
    @RobertDavisAdman 2 роки тому

    Mott The Hoople's version is the best!

  • @Michel1414100
    @Michel1414100 Рік тому +1

    Correction: you speed clearly,

  • @Andrew-cu9lf
    @Andrew-cu9lf 2 роки тому

    According to Lou Reed, the correct way to play the verse riff is with an F# major, not a Bm. I like the way that sounds, and I find it a bit easier to play than with the Bm.

  • @Mauruud
    @Mauruud 2 роки тому

    Rock n roll by the VU?

  • @billbiddy9083
    @billbiddy9083 2 роки тому

    Other songs… lonesome cowboy Bill… albeit it’s pretty simple. Best songs are the simple ones hey. Anyway. Thanks, Bill

  • @epikursamos1287
    @epikursamos1287 2 роки тому

    To me the best version is the one of Two Nice Girls.

  • @TheFilmsKaper
    @TheFilmsKaper 2 роки тому +1

    white light white heat plaseee

  • @UriahHeep100
    @UriahHeep100 Рік тому

    Memories Justin! Was hooked on Acid and all my friends on Heroin at the time, few left alive. I found Jesus Christ and an amazing woman as my wife, cleaned up. Still here and sharing Jesus Gospel!

    • @fuckgoogle8661
      @fuckgoogle8661 Місяць тому

      Did you tell the pope? I’m not sure he’s really looking anyway, I mean if he did find ole
      hay-suess he’d be out of a job right?

  • @ceciljacobson2513
    @ceciljacobson2513 Рік тому

    It's always better that machine metal music. Cont make anything sound like that album.
    Lol

  • @corky1548
    @corky1548 2 роки тому

    👍🎶

  • @くまが集う喫茶店
    @くまが集う喫茶店 2 роки тому

    渋いね🐭

  • @michaelcrawley5211
    @michaelcrawley5211 2 роки тому

    I love The Velvet Underground so many great songs. I watch your channel all the time but sorry but the Brit’s did this much better with Mott the Hoople

  • @postpunkhah
    @postpunkhah 2 роки тому

    How could you not cover the intro though??

    • @chasbodaniels1744
      @chasbodaniels1744 2 роки тому +1

      Not many of us can channel Steve Hunter and Dick Wagner, unfortunately.

    • @postpunkhah
      @postpunkhah 2 роки тому

      @@chasbodaniels1744 There are plenty of UA-cam tutorials for things that are more diffficult to play. Maybe at least acknowledge there's an intro in the song at all?