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  • @ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials
    @ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials  4 роки тому +13

    For more information on this lesson go here: www.shutupandplay.ca/hitch-a-ride--acoustic--electric.html

    • @JimHabash
      @JimHabash 3 роки тому

      There's so much Paul Mcartney, blackbird, mother natures son in this song. The acoustic really powered their debut album, regardless of the Rockman sound. I was in 6th grade when this album came out- and we noticed it. Breath of fresh air.

    • @chicolopez8722
      @chicolopez8722 Рік тому +1

      Tom scholz rockman on every other page in guitar magazines 4 sale.

  • @austincummings5406
    @austincummings5406 4 роки тому +48

    You have no idea how long I’ve waited for someone to make a video of this song. It’s the best song Boston ever made in my opinion and I’ve tried for countless hours to figure it out. Thank you!!!!!

    • @GeorgeBonez
      @GeorgeBonez 3 роки тому +2

      That’s how I feel about all Boston songs. I say_______ is the best Boston song ever. You fill in the blank. Lol

    • @stevenday9687
      @stevenday9687 2 роки тому +1

      Austin Cummins it's not too bad either. The acoustic part anyhow

    • @DavidRodriguez-jj6dd
      @DavidRodriguez-jj6dd Рік тому

      “That ending bit” starting at 17:23 was fantastic. I have never heard Hitch A Ride played acoustically, but your playing is wonderful.

    • @timterrell1184
      @timterrell1184 Рік тому

      I'm in that same boat brother. I'm so thankful this man broke it down for us. It is one of my favorite songs of all times.

    • @17fourU
      @17fourU 11 місяців тому

      Lexington Lab Band plays a good cover of this song on UA-cam.

  • @RG-5834
    @RG-5834 4 роки тому +10

    No question about it, you are a master guitarist, and the leading teacher/instructor on UA-cam. Everything you play is absolutely on the ball, informative and beautifully executed. Top man!

  • @InkquiringMinds
    @InkquiringMinds 4 роки тому +9

    Incredible instruction. Clear, flawless, easy to follow. The best guitar instructor for intermediate guitarists on UA-cam. Thank you for this. I’m transported back to 1976.

  • @acusticsix
    @acusticsix 4 роки тому +49

    you are without a doubt the best guitar instruction on you tube ! great songs like this one from the seventies make me want to play every day again. i remember when i was 18 back in '76 i could only wish i could play like this.... thanks to you maybe learn this great classic....cheers tim

    • @davidflint12
      @davidflint12 4 роки тому +2

      acusticsix you are about my age. I started playing in 74. It would have been so much better to have a teacher like this. Peace brother

    • @acusticsix
      @acusticsix 4 роки тому +2

      @@davidflint12 hey dave.. i got my first guitar ( a red label yamaha FG-300 ) in '74 when i first started to play...glad to see others still jamming after all these years ....i sure do like all the info on you tube these days..we come a long way in 46 years.... Shutup and play is my favorite...good to hear from you and keep rocking......

  • @toddkalbfeld4602
    @toddkalbfeld4602 Рік тому +5

    Your lessons Are The most accurate, most fun to learn from. Your approach and joy of playing all contribute to making us viewers better guitar players. Such amazing gifts you give to us is such a huge contribution to us players, making the world a much more enjoyable world!

  • @Lean540
    @Lean540 4 роки тому +3

    You could do the entire body of their work and nobody would complain. Thank you very, very much for this.

  • @bilbobaggins4462
    @bilbobaggins4462 4 роки тому +7

    My all-time favorite song.
    You are a gifted teacher my friend!
    Thank You.

    • @stevenday9687
      @stevenday9687 2 роки тому

      You'll learn it the right way here

  • @davedennis6042
    @davedennis6042 4 роки тому +11

    I am a major Boston fan. Listening to this gives me chills to hear solid gold coming out of that sound hole. I am amazed at how simple this is to play. I didn't say easy. LOL

  • @michaela9817
    @michaela9817 4 роки тому +2

    I just watched a few other UA-camrs try and teach this song,. It is quickly obvious how much time and effort you put into your lessons. I love how you nail every song note for note. Thank you!

    • @stevenday9687
      @stevenday9687 2 роки тому

      I just left about the same reply. It's like that with all the songs he teaches. Learn it right & you'll play it right & be happy you did. Plus he doesn't bore you to death. Keeps it fun!

  • @SummerofKittyLove
    @SummerofKittyLove 4 роки тому +10

    Master teacher Andy has a magic ear or something! So thankful to him for being able to learn great songs!

  • @bingybingy2592
    @bingybingy2592 4 роки тому +2

    I have been on YT for years, never seen your channel found it today and six hours later still playing. Thanks a great selection of songs to choose from, you have truly re-inspired me. Cheers!

  • @TrevyTrev-andTheFunkyPets
    @TrevyTrev-andTheFunkyPets Рік тому +3

    I think you’re getting me out of my acoustic guitar slump I’ve been trying to play out of. Great lessons.

  • @ricaradovargas8104
    @ricaradovargas8104 3 роки тому +2

    You are simply the best guitar tutor on youtube...God bless you!

  • @mattc.883
    @mattc.883 4 роки тому +3

    BRAVO. NOT over explained, perfect for the intermediate guitarist. Thank you!!

  • @rooster_cogburn1001
    @rooster_cogburn1001 Рік тому

    You obviously put as much thought into your video production as you do the actual lesson. Your background & clothing are all black plus thoughtful lighting which all together, places the full focus on your hands & the guitar. Magnificent!

  • @ddklaatu002
    @ddklaatu002 4 роки тому +5

    I had the chills through out this whole video....most awesome song,,,always been a favorite of mine

  • @GSG834129
    @GSG834129 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you for showing how to play "Hitch a Ride" the correct way! EXCELLENT!

  • @stevennmoore
    @stevennmoore 4 роки тому +2

    Always great. Your lessons always balance the basics, the advanced guitar parts, and theory without wasting time. Its a real talent. Thanks for all the effort. Oh, and everyone should "Shut up and PAY". I have.

  • @roc4189
    @roc4189 Рік тому

    Easily one of the best guitar teachers on youtube. He will take you from a beginner/moderate player to being an expert.

  • @chucklambert7283
    @chucklambert7283 Рік тому +5

    this project is amazing. the musicians work so hard to nail the tone and the notes perfectly. i have seen the bands live that do alot of these songs and many don’t do them
    as
    well. such great work and thank you for sharing it.

  • @johnklein4558
    @johnklein4558 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you for this one! One of my favorite tunes and takes me back to a good time in my life. I’m learning this one! Thanks again!

  • @LightningDogg
    @LightningDogg 4 роки тому +2

    So glad you got "carried away" lol. The lesson is frickin amazing! And the demo is worth listening to on its own as an instrumental. You are a YT treasure sir.

  • @chetbryant9210
    @chetbryant9210 2 роки тому

    i have so enjoyed watching your breakdowns and history of every song you so masterfully teach over the past almost ten years. You attention to the details and nuances of every song has helped me become a more accomplished player...from the grace notes to what you 'think you hear on the record', (I call them ghost notes), your videos are truly inspiring in they make me believe that I can learn to play as well as you(Maybe....someday). I hope that all is getting better with your health, and can only wish you the best! Godspeed and thank you!

  • @custom.0860
    @custom.0860 4 роки тому +4

    Great lesson as usual Andy, thx. Going to slide on over to the website to make a donation.
    Everyone else try to do the same if you can. I don't know about you but I look forward to Saturdays to see what Andy has posted.They are the best lessons on the tube as far as I"m concerned.

  • @13coaster
    @13coaster 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you to you and your crew for doing this, I'm in Chicago about to be locked down for the next 2.5 weeks. I'm going through your catalogue and will have plenty to keep me busy.

    • @13coaster
      @13coaster 4 роки тому

      dimebag Darrell How goes it? Day 3 here and jamming. ✌🏼️😎🎸

    • @13coaster
      @13coaster 4 роки тому

      dimebag Darrell you safe ?

  • @daffyd771
    @daffyd771 4 роки тому +2

    Beautiful song and beautiful teaching...thanks a lot for your time and sharing I really appreciate it

  • @THE_WOAT
    @THE_WOAT 4 роки тому +29

    When Andy puts on his black shirt, great things happen!

    • @RobertCookcx
      @RobertCookcx 4 роки тому

      Didn't even notice that. A nice way to minimize distraction. Great lesson all-around!

    • @Trapper50cal
      @Trapper50cal 4 роки тому

      It's a strong decision for the optics of it....just hands and guitar. Good production forethought.

    • @Terrysoddy
      @Terrysoddy 3 роки тому

      Yea for real . Unbelievable guitar pickin and teaching happens .

  • @Geotubest
    @Geotubest 4 роки тому +2

    Always the best, most accurate, instruction. Great during this crazy pandemic when we're all locked down.

  • @josepheugene8190
    @josepheugene8190 2 роки тому

    You are a very good teacher. Very patient, I watched many teachers or so call teachers, and I also have to figure out rest of song on my own. Because some teachers are a little to fast, or miss out some questions, this is just my experience and my opinion, I could be completely wrong. I been playing for about 40 years, I wish I had UA-cam growing up. Because, I would have learned things on the guitar so much earlier in my life. And I would of been much better. But great Job, came across your video on Fire and Rain, James Taylor, great Job. Thank you..❤👍

  • @Guitaroverkill
    @Guitaroverkill 4 роки тому

    In ‘76 one would have to pick the needle up about 100 times to catch all these changes. You’ve made it too easy for everyone. Great job.

  • @maxmenius9839
    @maxmenius9839 2 місяці тому

    What a great tutorial. Once again, some of the best guitar parts in history were deceptively simple.

  • @sssfalk2004
    @sssfalk2004 4 роки тому +1

    Quite possibly my favorite Boston song. I will follow your vid to the ’T’. Thanks a million.

  • @Gitarteecher
    @Gitarteecher Рік тому

    Love playing the song.I just capo at 1st fret.Learned a lot of parts I was missing so thank you!

  • @kirkbolas4985
    @kirkbolas4985 3 роки тому

    Thank you sir. Figuring out the solos and harmony lines on electric guitar were relatively easy. What you just demonstrated here was something that I was close in figuring out, but only about 90% correct and harder than it had to be.

  • @robcaveman2908
    @robcaveman2908 Рік тому

    Went and watched you play the song on your site, All i can say is : Spectacular Excellence. I wish I had 1 millionth of your talent. I can tell you have put Many,Many, Many hours of work in to get that Great on the Guitar. I admire the discipline you had in learning your instrument.

  • @HerrSchnabelewopski
    @HerrSchnabelewopski 4 роки тому +3

    I love the first Boston album. All the songs are just great, like your teaching capabilities. May I suggest also from the same album: Foreplay / Long Time? Quite long though to do a lesson on...

  • @jdj62464
    @jdj62464 4 роки тому +63

    Most people today don't realize just how huge Boston was back in the 70s, when that first album came out in '76 it really changed Rock and Roll as did there second album '78's Don't Look Back. Gotta remember it was the height of Disco and Boston saved us from that God-awful crap.

    • @michaelsteven1090
      @michaelsteven1090 4 роки тому +7

      I was 16 when it came out..I remember the day I heard "More than a Feeling" for the first time..It was on vinyl from a friend who said come over and hear this!..(back then we had to sit in front of the radio and WAIT for a new song to be played)..I also remember Rush "2112" out at the same time.. There was a ton of great music coming out back then..My god, I miss my youth.

    • @homer2336
      @homer2336 4 роки тому +3

      That album was lightening in a bottle. They could never match the brilliance of it on their other albums. I literally just listened to it the other day on vinyl. The way it was meant to be heard.

    • @whitti15
      @whitti15 4 роки тому +1

      i was born in 19 80 and didn't know much about his band tbf
      there awsome

    • @jmm1817
      @jmm1817 4 роки тому +1

      @Steven Lindsey great lesson I absolutely love Boston right in the Wheelhouse of my teen years funny back then I didn't care for disco and funk so much but when I hear some now I think that's pretty damn cool stuff.

    • @josephwazocha140
      @josephwazocha140 4 роки тому +1

      Most people here refer to Boston as they. Tom recorded all the parts of More then a Feeling from what I've read all by himself except the drum parts I think. There was no Boston Band at the time of Tom recording this album.

  • @SteveMavronis
    @SteveMavronis 4 роки тому +6

    Yes finally! I've been waiting since your excellent demo. :)

  • @allancrow134
    @allancrow134 2 дні тому +1

    You can't overstate the understated genius of Tom Scholz.

  • @jimhair2816
    @jimhair2816 4 роки тому +3

    Great lesson! Especially during this time of self-imposed quarantine!

  • @grease2542
    @grease2542 4 роки тому +1

    So love the guitar! And really appreciate just getting to the point with your teaching. Great videos about great music.

  • @robertavery7891
    @robertavery7891 7 місяців тому

    That’s fantastic, one of Bostons best songs !

  • @carlosfigueroa790
    @carlosfigueroa790 4 роки тому

    I Got alot from your free lesson!!! YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHATT!!! this song means to my life!!! Gracias!!!

    • @ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials
      @ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials  4 роки тому

      Thanks Carlos. I put a huge amount of time and effort into making these videos. I like to keep them free for those that can't afford it, but if you can, please support what I do. Cheers, Andy www.shutupandplay.ca/donate.html

  • @jd3410
    @jd3410 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for that. Absolutely beautiful! I am enjoying learning this song.

  • @rikiwakwak
    @rikiwakwak 4 роки тому

    Fantastic, as per usual. Thank you for showing us the proper way to play all these great songs.

  • @MichaelChunn40
    @MichaelChunn40 Рік тому

    I love your lessons...Thank you so much. I am not very good but I am lifted up on your great skills and i can also fly.

  • @jeffreybuckingham3782
    @jeffreybuckingham3782 4 роки тому +4

    That Guitar sounds Amazing!

  • @davidhdz4762
    @davidhdz4762 3 роки тому

    i give up, four years playing and nothing, I guess I'll stick to watching your lessons until I get good then! Cheers!

  • @Hoagiemon
    @Hoagiemon 4 роки тому +2

    Cool. I’ve been playing it correctly for years. Thanks for the confirmation.🤩

  • @briantrend1812
    @briantrend1812 4 роки тому

    man all these great songs are flooding back that was mazing thankyou I'm playing on nylon strings so sounding like a mini spanish boston boy getting by

  • @luckydog-287
    @luckydog-287 4 роки тому +3

    I know, in advance of looking at this, that you are the best!

  • @GuitarWorld2000
    @GuitarWorld2000 Рік тому

    Thanks!!!
    Other people play the song or try but you teach it correctly!!!

  • @delete.102
    @delete.102 3 роки тому

    You probably didn't realize the brilliant song you were learning. B side Boston tune back then. Today? Pure genius

  • @mwblackbelt
    @mwblackbelt 4 роки тому

    Thank you, thank you so much for doing this lesson! I love this song so much and have always wanted to play it properly. You are awesome!

  • @chops9779
    @chops9779 3 роки тому

    One of my favourite songs.....thanks for doing this !! Cheers ...Great job too.

  • @rus19297
    @rus19297 4 роки тому

    I needed this. I now have nothing but time to learn it. Good timing!

  • @bumsharvest5493
    @bumsharvest5493 Рік тому

    Beautiful! Great Job! You should have seen the convoluted way I've sorta taught myself the song in Bb. It was a mess. Thank You.

  • @markgillespie7591
    @markgillespie7591 3 роки тому

    Doing it in standard tuning! You r my hero...

  • @kencohagen4967
    @kencohagen4967 4 роки тому +1

    This si one of the greatest songs of all time! As far as you playing this song, are you in a band that plays it? If so is there a video?

  • @Peetie_Wheatstraw
    @Peetie_Wheatstraw 4 роки тому

    My favorite Boston song; thank you, thank you, thank you!

  • @Terrysoddy
    @Terrysoddy 3 роки тому

    Man you are a awesome guitar picker . So spot on . Love it .

  • @allosaurusfragilis7782
    @allosaurusfragilis7782 Рік тому

    About time I had a go at this one, thx. Your guitar sounds amazing, by the way.

  • @wlodell
    @wlodell 4 роки тому

    Thank you for this brilliant guitar lesson of a brilliant song!

  • @stephanepoirier5542
    @stephanepoirier5542 Рік тому

    Wow. Just - fucking wow. You were born to do this. Teach me everything you know. Now.

  • @andrewrichardson3135
    @andrewrichardson3135 4 роки тому +12

    Have you ever considered some songs by Styx?

    • @MrPnew1
      @MrPnew1 4 роки тому +1

      lovetogolf have a whinge why don’t you Ingrat

    • @Geotubest
      @Geotubest 4 роки тому +2

      Dude, my guitar teacher was an original member of Styx!

    • @andrewrichardson3135
      @andrewrichardson3135 4 роки тому

      George Really??? Who is it?

    • @Geotubest
      @Geotubest 4 роки тому +1

      @@andrewrichardson3135 It was JC (John Curulewski). Lovely guy. Miss him. He passed away in his late 30's I believe.

    • @andrewrichardson3135
      @andrewrichardson3135 4 роки тому +1

      George Oh :(

  • @davekyle6096
    @davekyle6096 4 роки тому

    Awesome lesson on an extraordinarily awesome song. Love your enthusiasm.

  • @andyhawaii2819
    @andyhawaii2819 4 роки тому

    Thank you for doing this song. I like the way you explain everything 👍🏼

  • @jessicacosiguitar
    @jessicacosiguitar 4 роки тому +3

    Beautiful tutorial as always!
    Could you please do a tutorial of "I'll follow the Sun" by The Beatles? :)

  • @Edward-lf7ms
    @Edward-lf7ms 4 роки тому

    Best lesson on the internet.....thanks

  • @GeorgeBonez
    @GeorgeBonez 3 роки тому

    I dunno why but I always found Boston to be easy to play but hard as crap to figure out so I never learned anything past More Than feeling back when I was young. I gotta say this guy sure makes it a LOT easier!

  • @ricardopavez5932
    @ricardopavez5932 4 роки тому

    Great guitarrist and teacher ..
    Way to go

  • @madcowusa4277
    @madcowusa4277 4 роки тому

    As a relative beginner, I found watching this remarkable. Must have taken years to get to this point.

  • @TerryMasri
    @TerryMasri 4 роки тому

    I'm so jealous of your guitar sound! Just amazing!

  • @walshy2116
    @walshy2116 4 роки тому

    Awesome teaching and playing. Thank you!!!

  • @jimdoner3443
    @jimdoner3443 4 роки тому

    Thank you Andy this is sounding good on my Taylors think I just found a new youtube favorite !!!!

  • @TommySG1
    @TommySG1 3 роки тому

    Great song and great lesson, thanks so much.

  • @AFloodofSolaceJohnWhigham
    @AFloodofSolaceJohnWhigham 4 роки тому

    Great job teaching us this beautiful song!

  • @robertclymer6948
    @robertclymer6948 4 роки тому

    Hi Andy! good stuff and one of my favorites! No one and I mean no one teaches as well as you do. When you get around to doing a 3 or 4 part teaching of the "promenade the SAGE" Greg Lake, is the day I send you a $200 donation to your channel. NO BS. Cheers from Michigan!

  • @lodcomm
    @lodcomm 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the excellent lesson for this classic. Can you clarify: right around 5:10 you say the "first Interval is G5, and E7" - but it looks (and sounds!) like you are actually picking " 'D5' and E7", same with the second interval, sounds like "D4 and E5" - am I misunderstanding this? thanks!

  • @fredrikthegent1546
    @fredrikthegent1546 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this vid! Im really greatful! Excellent lesson and playing! :)

  • @tone19632
    @tone19632 4 роки тому

    Awesome job as always! Thank you for sharing

  • @chriscrawford1958
    @chriscrawford1958 4 роки тому

    Thanks so much. One of my all time faves!

  • @GreatGazoo8
    @GreatGazoo8 4 роки тому

    Great job! I put a capo on one and it sounds even better

  • @mietekpuchalski7611
    @mietekpuchalski7611 4 роки тому +1

    Hi,
    Jestes naprawde super, chetnie oglädamy Twoje wystopienie.Taka wiedza to skarb!
    🎼🎵🎶🎸✌👏👏👏😁✌🙋🏻‍♂️Schöne Grüße aus Deutschland...

  • @MA-vr8gp
    @MA-vr8gp 4 роки тому

    Just another great lesson...great song...awesome thanks.

  • @rodneytenbusch8890
    @rodneytenbusch8890 4 роки тому

    Spot on man. Great lesson. Thanks

  • @8894larry
    @8894larry 4 роки тому +3

    All your teachings are awesome! What make of guitar strings do you use? They sound great!

    • @robertclymer6948
      @robertclymer6948 4 роки тому

      Andy likes to use Elixir Phosphor bronze .013 guage mostly.

  • @MrC_5150
    @MrC_5150 Рік тому

    Awesome! I've learned a lot!!! keep rockin'!!

  • @flynnstone3580
    @flynnstone3580 Рік тому

    To all of you tuning in to learn how to play this, watch the Lexington Lab Band play this and you'll want to learn it that much more.👍
    Been playing for 53 years and they're the best I've seen in awhile. And check out their playlist.

  • @martinlehfeldt6916
    @martinlehfeldt6916 4 роки тому

    Great song! Your guitar sounds awesome.

  • @lamarcarroll5809
    @lamarcarroll5809 4 роки тому

    Have you ever considered doing the song A Man I'll Never Be by Boston?

  • @cmoerob
    @cmoerob 4 роки тому

    you are a verry good player, thank you for sharing.

  • @Gtedesco29
    @Gtedesco29 4 роки тому

    thanks, now i’m exited to learn a new song!

  • @graemethorne4540
    @graemethorne4540 4 роки тому

    Gr8 lesson thank you..any chance of some Steve Stills song's...???...

  • @johnpaulacoustic
    @johnpaulacoustic 4 роки тому

    Great tutorial . Thank you.

  • @stevenellis8365
    @stevenellis8365 4 роки тому

    Thank you, what a fun lesson!

  • @JayRiemenschneider
    @JayRiemenschneider 4 роки тому

    This is terrific, thank you!!

  • @lightinme217
    @lightinme217 3 роки тому

    Thanks for this! Awesome!

  • @SnoW-wc2rw
    @SnoW-wc2rw 4 роки тому

    Can you please do White summer/ Black mountain side the BBC session version please !