Dig A Pony- The Beatles (Guitar Cover)

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  • @durwoodball4062
    @durwoodball4062 9 місяців тому +40

    Thank you for the demonstration of George's leads, fills, and solo. The Let It Be film does not show enough of his playing in the Rooftop session. He was a subtle and creative guitarist and obviously knew his way around the instrument. John really did drive the band with his rhythm guitar.

  • @cheaptricked
    @cheaptricked Рік тому +90

    Those George fills are SO tasty.😎

  • @Apo458
    @Apo458 Рік тому +92

    It's absolutely amazing that you even replicate the false start and the noodling at the end

  • @arnesaknussemm2427
    @arnesaknussemm2427 Рік тому +50

    The nuances of George’s guitar work are quite superb.

  • @MrLikeAsatellite
    @MrLikeAsatellite 7 місяців тому +16

    3:30 John starts too early. On the rooftop footage you can see him make a face at that moment.

  • @Little_Timmy_Sanchez
    @Little_Timmy_Sanchez 2 місяці тому +4

    My god...those back and forth triplet double stops at 2:50 took me a hot minute to wrap my head around.

  • @jesslapuz7605
    @jesslapuz7605 Рік тому +45

    Sam always captures the little nuances and even errors which makes it more authentic. John had a lot of boo boos in the rooftop show.

    • @matthewdotson2186
      @matthewdotson2186 7 місяців тому +3

      Right? He even de-tuned John's guitar a little bit compared to George's guitar!

    • @ryban1001
      @ryban1001 12 днів тому

      Even down to the clothes!

  • @es2056
    @es2056 8 днів тому +2

    Absolutely perfect!

  • @matthew-ph6xo
    @matthew-ph6xo Рік тому +20

    This made me appreciate Ringo a whole lot more

  • @sofarsogut
    @sofarsogut 8 місяців тому +10

    I've seen George Harrison in concert in 1974 , now it's like I'm back then! 👏

  • @VoxMax1200
    @VoxMax1200 Рік тому +104

    "The Beatles are mediocre musicians..? Are George or John good guitarists?" Oh, come on, people. Look at this!!

    • @harold3165
      @harold3165 8 місяців тому +11

      Literally no one says this. You're arguing against people who don't exist.

    • @JFFM730
      @JFFM730 7 місяців тому +21

      @@harold3165 i guess you just havent seem them people yet. trust me, youd be surprised just how many there are who thinks they were mediocre musicians

    • @michaelbarkerjr7333
      @michaelbarkerjr7333 7 місяців тому +9

      ​@@harold3165 false actually. Alot say they wasn't good at all. Even tho John played chords no one ever used

    • @donjohn2695
      @donjohn2695 5 місяців тому +2

      Who says George Harrison was a mediocre guitarist? Musicians respect Harrison's guitar playing on Beatles records

    • @JFFM730
      @JFFM730 5 місяців тому +6

      @@donjohn2695 there are loads of people who think the beatles were "mediocre" at guitar when it came to their technical abilities, isolated tracks on most their songs prove that claim false but still, its a surprisingly common thing that people think

  • @sharp_object
    @sharp_object Рік тому +34

    god the rosewood telecaster is straight up sexy

    • @chowzygd
      @chowzygd 5 місяців тому +1

      Yeah

    • @carlbaumeister3439
      @carlbaumeister3439 2 місяці тому

      @@sharp_object it ALWAYS catches my eye. And I guess George soon after gave it away. 🤷‍♂️

  • @IanJudge
    @IanJudge Рік тому +29

    So perfect. What a service you provide here in addition to entertaining us - I remember watching a grainy vhs of LiB as a teen, trying to suss out the parts, getting some but not others, and with only a very amateur ear, and if this video existed then, 14 year old me would have been in Valhalla. As it is, 47 year old me is diggin this pony big time!

  • @ashdeen
    @ashdeen 19 днів тому +1

    Man, George was absolutely on fire during these sessions. Great recreation Sam.

  • @josephkelly7881
    @josephkelly7881 Рік тому +24

    This performance was one of my favourite bits of Get Back. Seeing them enjoy the performance, John messing around, and georges solo nearly brought tears to my eyes. I can't explain why

    • @JuanRodriguez-fj1nk
      @JuanRodriguez-fj1nk 2 місяці тому +1

      Same here. And my wife walked in on me watching and sobbing and though something was was wrong. I can't really explain it either. Guess it just touches something deep inside.

  • @gabrielopelka8625
    @gabrielopelka8625 Рік тому +43

    Yes! You did the little thing John did at 3:30. Spectacular video

    • @perfectpiano1871
      @perfectpiano1871 Рік тому +25

      How the hell did you comment three weeks ago?!!

    • @ric8248
      @ric8248 Рік тому

      @@perfectpiano1871 unlisted videos

    • @scuffedcovers
      @scuffedcovers Рік тому +6

      @@perfectpiano1871 yeah what the hell??

    • @rusty_562
      @rusty_562 Рік тому +3

      Are you a time traveler or something?

    • @sampopkin
      @sampopkin  Рік тому +9

      @@perfectpiano1871he discovered a secret on my channel 😁

  • @eltonnovara3640
    @eltonnovara3640 3 місяці тому +4

    This is the definition of "excellence".

  • @kevind3094
    @kevind3094 4 місяці тому +2

    sweet playing and attention to detail, even down to John and George's clothing they wore on the rooftop performance!

  • @Inversiondude
    @Inversiondude Рік тому +18

    Dude, that Rosewood Tele is sweet! Always appreciate the authenticity and frequency of your covers. Cheers!

  • @Hound45
    @Hound45 2 місяці тому +2

    George and John merged almost as one great guitar player. They always played for the song as all the Beatles did. Love these two guitar parts!

    • @tony2oldschool
      @tony2oldschool Місяць тому

      Check out Mike pachelli he does a version also and breaks down all.guitqr parts and history of the song. It's pretty awesome

  • @wide_awake
    @wide_awake 11 місяців тому +4

    One of my favorite songs

  • @scottycunningham1413
    @scottycunningham1413 3 місяці тому +2

    What's amazing is George was able to do those bends on heavy ass strings.

  • @Mark-v7y8t
    @Mark-v7y8t 3 місяці тому +2

    This is such a pleasure to watch and listen to.

  • @oyvholm
    @oyvholm Рік тому +6

    Your attention to detail is absolutely fantastic! I don't think I've ever seen anything so true to the originals. Your channel is a treasure trove of content. I want to learn these masterpieces as accurately as possible, so I'll be spending a lot of time here.

  • @yigit_tky
    @yigit_tky Рік тому +6

    Love the chord progression on this one

  • @TheMujiFuji
    @TheMujiFuji Рік тому +5

    Thanks Sam! Well done…as usual. Really enjoy hearing and watching these guitar parts…from one Beatle nerd to another. Cheers!

  • @Juango3294
    @Juango3294 16 днів тому

    Dude, I don’t just like how you do Beatles covers; I also love how you dress up or disguise yourself as them! Keep up the nice work, man!

  • @EmanuelMendoza-pv5mf
    @EmanuelMendoza-pv5mf Рік тому +8

    What a great cover, if i wanted a a casino, I want one even more now😂

    • @EmanuelMendoza-pv5mf
      @EmanuelMendoza-pv5mf 7 місяців тому

      Is it a natural one or sunburst. If it is a sunburst, Do you plan to put a bigsby on like George's or Paul's?

  • @Prellium
    @Prellium Місяць тому

    Found you through 'Gear, There and Everywhere'. I've watched 10 or so of your videos and you are a great talent. Wonderful stuff.

  • @shocko77
    @shocko77 Рік тому +5

    Insane you even got john 0:54

  • @Mark-v7y8t
    @Mark-v7y8t 4 місяці тому +1

    Masterful performances!
    Absolutely a pleasure to watch and hear.

  • @emilelesaffre
    @emilelesaffre Рік тому +7

    No wonder they chose George when he auditioned in the bus. He was great at adding small parts that did so much for the song.

  • @aydanneilson-bourke7378
    @aydanneilson-bourke7378 Рік тому +7

    One of my favourite solos and you always nail it! Good one Sam:)

  • @guilhermefrancisco5260
    @guilhermefrancisco5260 Рік тому +3

    This solo. 🤤❤

  • @lanedaboi
    @lanedaboi Рік тому +1

    this was the song that got me into the beatles, and its held so dear to my heart

  • @larrypeek-it7yo
    @larrypeek-it7yo Рік тому +3

    Hey Sam I Dig a Pony and yes I dig This cover as well. Great style and Tone. Please keep it up

  • @JDrevolver66
    @JDrevolver66 Рік тому +1

    Ah, it was a cig. Someone (MacDonald?) said Ringo had to blow his nose! The rooftop tunes really showcase how tasteful and sensitive to dynamics George's playing was. Awesome job! It was impressive how nimble their playing was considering the temperature and wind.

  • @DrGildovideosculturaisSimoes
    @DrGildovideosculturaisSimoes 10 місяців тому

    Excellent.
    Incredible.
    👏👏👏

  • @ConglomerationCat
    @ConglomerationCat Рік тому +1

    Spot on Sam, terrific... Even down to the wardrobe 😊

  • @rafita241
    @rafita241 Рік тому +1

    I was thinking yesterday if you already uploaded this oneeee perfecttt Sam, thanks 🙏

  • @dontbakdown6015
    @dontbakdown6015 Рік тому +1

    Great original tone on both your Casino and Tele...fantastic perfect replica of a great Beatles rooftop track. Your attention to detail is much appreciated especially when attempting to learn this on guitar..many thanks.😊

  • @imisskatelyn9517
    @imisskatelyn9517 3 місяці тому

    Sweet! Amazing talent, thanks for sharing.

  • @kentstray1
    @kentstray1 Місяць тому

    You even got John's mistake! Excellent!

  • @JonathanGinseng
    @JonathanGinseng Рік тому +1

    Hi Sam, you are simply one the best out there when it comes to musical reconstructions of this terrific band and I could think of no one better to come to to make a simple request. I've been listening to the Anthology and the new Revolver Remaster and the Alternate First Version of "And Your Bird Can Sing" has mesmerized me for the better part of a week. I could not seem to find any resources on that version anywhere online until I realized how amazing it'd be if you'd take a shot at reconstructing it. Again, I don't know if you take kindly to song requests or not but it'd be simply marvelous if you could try to recreate that.

    • @sampopkin
      @sampopkin  Рік тому +1

      Thanks so much. I love that version, I’ll definitely give it a go!

  • @allanreymedina777
    @allanreymedina777 4 місяці тому

    Very nice. As a new to guitar. Your videos help me learn beatles songs.

  • @pocoyotruffle
    @pocoyotruffle Рік тому

    Grateful for all these covers man, been on a bit of a Stones phase but it's really helpful to have someone meticulously digging through the Beatles' catalogue.

  • @brilko2541
    @brilko2541 Рік тому

    Once again Sam INCREDIBLE job!!!

  • @evyalley
    @evyalley Рік тому

    I LOVE playing this on guitar so much, you’ve inspired me to play it again

  • @arcticflying
    @arcticflying Рік тому +2

    You more than nailed it!

  • @Floyd_18
    @Floyd_18 Рік тому

    The best, I personally much prefer this song with the ‘All I Want Is You’s’. Your tones always sound amazing Sam well done 👏🏻

  • @wormstheii
    @wormstheii Рік тому

    Thank you for doing these covers these are great for learning the song cause you show the whole guitar!!

  • @CJRamos-jv3pb
    @CJRamos-jv3pb 9 місяців тому

    Top notch. Thank you.

  • @aminahmed2220
    @aminahmed2220 Рік тому

    What is the fantastic cover this one ❤😊 have a wonderful day Sam

  • @charanguitoandino
    @charanguitoandino Рік тому

    Wonderful!!! Thank you very much!!

  • @gagsmedia
    @gagsmedia Рік тому

    Great video…Keep em coming love his channel!

  • @beatlesfan_1737
    @beatlesfan_1737 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic job!

  • @opalivy739
    @opalivy739 Рік тому +1

    I Dig This Song ❤

  • @taylornielsen5805
    @taylornielsen5805 8 місяців тому

    Excellent

  • @guidoinvernizzi8595
    @guidoinvernizzi8595 Рік тому

    Bravissimo. Un Beatle👏👏👏

  • @damianpimpinella977
    @damianpimpinella977 Рік тому

    I love how you matched their outfits

  • @paulorobertoalvesmoura1329
    @paulorobertoalvesmoura1329 9 місяців тому

    Top demais 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @infantesergio
    @infantesergio Рік тому

    Incredible job!
    We need a video showing your set ups and effects to see how you get the perfect tone!

  • @Big_LHH
    @Big_LHH Рік тому +1

    Great! Can you do get back next? I wanna see how you are gonna tackle that tone!

  • @mysongsareaparasol
    @mysongsareaparasol Рік тому

    Excellent work, Sam.

  • @troytempest290
    @troytempest290 10 місяців тому

    Why have only just found your site..! Hard subbed.

  • @judgetimbers
    @judgetimbers Рік тому

    Superb Sam, especially George’s part.😊🎸☮️👏

  • @aRExtinct
    @aRExtinct 5 місяців тому

    I love how you even wore the outfits!

  • @user-taka1365Kaiser
    @user-taka1365Kaiser 11 місяців тому

    Super!! Very Nice!!

  • @HeelBJC
    @HeelBJC Рік тому

    Awesome!

  • @jessicacosiguitar
    @jessicacosiguitar Рік тому

    Amazing as always Sam :)

  • @JeffCrowell11
    @JeffCrowell11 Рік тому

    Great job on George’s part Sam.

  • @bimwopbarn47
    @bimwopbarn47 27 днів тому

    interesting that John used the same A to A sus with an A on the 5th fret of the high e string riff on I've got a feeling and dig a pony

  • @gdholmfirth
    @gdholmfirth Рік тому

    Well that was perfect. I caught the clothing you are wearing also. Nice touch.

  • @Mina-ok5qm
    @Mina-ok5qm 4 місяці тому

    I love the attention to detail. John had a false start to the last riff that he and George did together. Or maybe that was on purpose, it's genius

    • @sampopkin
      @sampopkin  4 місяці тому +1

      Yeah that was just John making a mistake there. You can see in Get Back he makes a face

  • @LuisOrtizMx78
    @LuisOrtizMx78 Рік тому +1

    👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @EJohnDanton
    @EJohnDanton Рік тому

    Beautiful!
    I was lazy and my tuner was 3 flights up...I used this to tune my Casino and play along :) Thanks for reacquainting me with it after a few months of neglecing to play it!

  • @cheaptricked
    @cheaptricked 11 місяців тому

    I’m just in love with the “growl” that John’s Casino had on the roof; no effects, just the Fender amp?

    • @sampopkin
      @sampopkin  11 місяців тому

      Yes just guitar into amp (for Lennon). See my description for my signal chain

  • @tonyn9858
    @tonyn9858 Рік тому

    what a great channel matey I can play them properly now. Ta tony Leics uk

  • @TheEvbox
    @TheEvbox Рік тому

    WOOOOOOOOO

  • @dougsharp605
    @dougsharp605 Рік тому

    Please keep doing the stuff you're doing...it's an unbelievable joy to see how you play the guitar parts of John and George....P.S. do you know where I can get any of the suede Beatle boots rubber sole era?... Thanks keep up the great work!

    • @sampopkin
      @sampopkin  Рік тому

      Thanks! I’d check modshoes.uk

  • @vaguerth7864
    @vaguerth7864 Рік тому +4

    Why is this video only visible from your covers playlist?

    • @sampopkin
      @sampopkin  Рік тому +10

      I’m waiting to release it. You’ve found out my secret stash

    • @melio0504
      @melio0504 Рік тому +1

      that's so cool!

  • @thewhaleking
    @thewhaleking Рік тому

    nice job sam! sorry for late comment since my dad took away my phone at the time this video relased

  • @mariodorantes9250
    @mariodorantes9250 Рік тому

    Congratulations, you're the shit!!!

  • @Theepicgamer20213
    @Theepicgamer20213 Місяць тому +2

    I just have a question, why did Phil Spector cut out the “All I Want is” part when the song was released on the Let It Be album in 1970?

    • @sampopkin
      @sampopkin  Місяць тому +1

      Not sure. I kind of like it

    • @Theepicgamer20213
      @Theepicgamer20213 Місяць тому +2

      @@sampopkinOh Ok.

    • @frixostheanimator435
      @frixostheanimator435 Місяць тому +1

      @@Theepicgamer20213 hi mercy!

    • @Theepicgamer20213
      @Theepicgamer20213 21 день тому +1

      @@frixostheanimator435Hi Frixos, do you know why Phil Spector cut out the “All I Want Is” part when the song was released on the Let It Be album in 1970.

  • @emc3895
    @emc3895 Рік тому

    I'm currently working on this piece but it's been so long since I last touched a guitar that it's not going as well as you! In any case it's great to have your video to see how George played it! Besides, I think you play it better than him!
    😂

  • @luisillo2259
    @luisillo2259 Рік тому

    You are very good brother, where do you get the tablatures?

    • @sampopkin
      @sampopkin  Рік тому

      Learned purely by ear. Sorry I don’t have tabs

  • @Big_LHH
    @Big_LHH Рік тому

    Do you know how to fix an Epiphone input jack falling inside the guitar? Thanks

    • @sampopkin
      @sampopkin  Рік тому

      That's a pain, I'm sorry. If you're epiphone has f holes, you could try to wiggle it back towards the input jack hole. If not, try tweezers maybe. But don't damage the guitar

    • @Big_LHH
      @Big_LHH Рік тому

      @@sampopkin Yeah I’ve tried that but it doesn’t work unfortunately. It’s a natural Epiphone casino with no pickguard I kinda modded like johns. Any other suggestions?

    • @sampopkin
      @sampopkin  Рік тому

      Not sure, I would google it

    • @Big_LHH
      @Big_LHH Рік тому

      @@sampopkin Ok thanks

  • @milan5079
    @milan5079 Рік тому

    Insanely good. How many takes do you covers usually take?

    • @sampopkin
      @sampopkin  Рік тому

      Depends but I do a lot. For these about 25-30 to perfect it
      For Helter Skelter bass it was like 88 lol

    • @milan5079
      @milan5079 Рік тому

      @@sampopkin Woww thats impressive, do you ever get anoyed? I'm trying some covers with a friend of mine lately but recording really anoys the hell out of me sometimes hahaha

    • @sampopkin
      @sampopkin  Рік тому

      @@milan5079 oh god yes. My GoPro camera dies after about 30 mins or so and that’s usually right when I get a good take. Sometimes it dies mid-take when I’ve perfected it and I get so mad

    • @milan5079
      @milan5079 Рік тому

      @@sampopkin Oh wow that sucks damn. Do you think the beatles took so many takes too?

    • @sampopkin
      @sampopkin  Рік тому

      @@milan5079 yeah they did. Some songs only had 6-7 takes. But later on they did Maxwell’s silver hammer like 107 times lol

  • @justfelix6171
    @justfelix6171 Рік тому

    Is it possible that the amps weren’t running at the correct voltage causing lower output?

  • @franciscobeltran4324
    @franciscobeltran4324 7 місяців тому

    LOS DIÁLOGOS DE LAS GUITARRAS DE GEORGE HARRISON Y DE JOHN LENNON😊😊

  • @malikba8048
    @malikba8048 4 місяці тому

    the funny thing is that in the upper section video, he's wearing green trousers and in the lower section he's wearing a brown fur coat. Just like Harrison & Lennon in the movie👍😂😂😂

  • @岩田邦彦-b1q
    @岩田邦彦-b1q 11 днів тому

    good clothes copy❤

  • @salvador3470
    @salvador3470 11 місяців тому

    where did you bought that fender rosewood telecaster?

    • @sampopkin
      @sampopkin  11 місяців тому

      Borrowing it from a friend

  • @pablogaonasanchez7602
    @pablogaonasanchez7602 5 місяців тому

    Argggg long life

  • @AllofJudea
    @AllofJudea 4 місяці тому

    How do you like the tele?

    • @sampopkin
      @sampopkin  4 місяці тому

      It was borrowed and a Japanese fender reissue. It was nice but I much prefer my 52 reissue. The rosewood felt plasticky

  • @ロードスター乗り
    @ロードスター乗り 9 місяців тому

    衣装合わせたんだね❗👍

  • @carlbaumeister3439
    @carlbaumeister3439 2 місяці тому

    Apparently John disliked this song of his, but I think it’s great, and I think most ppl agree.

  • @ivans.191
    @ivans.191 10 місяців тому

    George's fills remind me of the Hawaiian music

  • @dann1966
    @dann1966 Рік тому +1

    The Beatles were great, Sam Popkin is great

  • @dgmason6517
    @dgmason6517 9 місяців тому

    This is not George and John playing.

    • @sampopkin
      @sampopkin  9 місяців тому +1

      Hold the phone