Best 12 String Guitar Songs of the 70s

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The 1970s was an incredible decade for 12 string guitar songs. Here's my top 10 12-string songs of the 70s. See if Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Boston, Eagles, and Rush make the cut!
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00:00 - Intro
00:50 - #10
01:38 -#9
02:56 - #8
03:25 - #7
04:30 - #6
05:33 - #5
06:16 -#4
07:09 - Honorable Mentions!
07:42 - #3
08:13 - #2
08:58 - #1
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@PeteFolksinger 3 жыл бұрын

Don looks mad in that insert...

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Pete. I always use that pic when I'm talking about him. It's kind of an inside joke I have with myself. I agree, he looks mad. LOL. Have a great weekend. -mark

@dcarts5616 3 жыл бұрын

It’s because he always mad lol!

@johnposega5319 2 жыл бұрын

Hotel California is such an iconic song that if you play the right chords you can improvise on the picking and everyone still knows what you're playing

@roberthudson9942 Жыл бұрын

Hotel California is in my opinion one of the best songs ever recorded.

@randycompton5230 3 жыл бұрын

The intro to Maggie May is absolutely awesome. Would have made my list.

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Randy. I could have done a top 10 list including only the songs I left and gotten away with it. So many great songs. Thanks for checking it out. Please share and check it out again later if you have time. I really appreciate the support. Have a great weekend and take care. -mark

@rrip1 3 жыл бұрын

This kicks ass

@mikezuckerman521 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet very good 👍jimi page is top 5 all time....

@sweetnsourchick1761 3 жыл бұрын

I thought the intro was done on a mandolin. Great song either way.

@seanalexander6310 2 жыл бұрын

@@sweetnsourchick1761 There is mandolin on Maggie May

@sweetnsourchick1761 3 жыл бұрын

Uh-oh!!!! You have stirred the ire of Don Henley!!! I can see the fire in his eyes (there in the background). You've done it now! Better say your prayers and don't fall asleep! 😉

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

LOL. Have you seen this video :DON HENLEY VS RICK BEATO: BLOCKERS AND THE FAIR USE BATTLE kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rdepe9V20NGUZmg.html&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. I've spoofed Don in a lot of videos but in this one I compile them all in the first 2:30. If you haven't seen it, check it out. I guarantee you will be rolling on the floor. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and take care. -Mark

@macgybel7951 3 жыл бұрын

Really looking forward to this…

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

I hope it lived up to the billing! LOL. Take care.

@macgybel7951 3 жыл бұрын

Of course it did :-)

@davidmatthews9927 3 жыл бұрын

Good choices! Came in late I will have to go back and listen to the first part

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hey David. I hope you're feeling well. Thanks for making time to watch the video and support eh channel. Have a great weekend and take care. -Mark

@kevinshamey 3 жыл бұрын

Big fan of 70s music brings back so many memories thanks for the post

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother. I really appreciate it. Have a great weekend! -Mark

@lollipophead5539 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video. You’re right, a TON of classic 12 string songs from the 70s!!

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I really appreciate your AMAZING support!

@marthakadas2130 3 жыл бұрын

That Styx opener - always loved that! Great video, Mark!

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Martha! I hope you're well. Great to hear from you. I really appreciate the comment and I'm glad you enjoyed Styx. When I started focusing on the 12 string over a year ago, this was one of the first songs that came to mind and I finally got around to putting it in a video. Have a great weekend, take care, and stay safe. -Mark

@michaeljgardiner1 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff! the information you provide is super. Its so great to know.. " That was a 12"

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Michael. I really appreciate your time, support, and encouragement and I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Have a great weekend and take care. -Mark

@AllToyCollector Жыл бұрын

"Don and his henchmen" Haha, undoubtably one of the hardest songs to cover on KZfaq.

@knowmusicman157 7 ай бұрын

Felder borrowed the Hotel riff

@chenelisha1053 6 ай бұрын

@@knowmusicman157from who?

@knowmusicman157 6 ай бұрын

@@chenelisha1053 The chord progression. Jethro Tull. Tune called We used to know. Eagles opened for Tull on an early tour. Probably when Don got the riff.

@knowmusicman157 6 ай бұрын

@@chenelisha1053 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a6tyhJCdz6zQpGg.htmlsi=sIjNEK75hEcz0Tl4

@chenelisha1053 6 ай бұрын

@@knowmusicman157 I can actually hear it, you’re right bud. Although there are “worst” rip-offs, I can definitely see where you’re coming from. Sounds too similar to be a coincidence

@PeteFolksinger 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark, you are really broadening my view of the 12.

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Pete!

@nodrog5150 3 жыл бұрын

I loved it. Gorgeous 🥰 I'm a 12 string fan. I got 2 right now and I love em. Thankyou🥰👍🪕🎸🙈

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch. I hope you have a great weekend. Be safe and take care. -Mark

@nodrog5150 3 жыл бұрын

@@8MinuteAxe I'm retired so I always have a great week end...week...year...life😂🎸🪕👍 ..

@bobshomewoodshop7996 3 жыл бұрын

@@nodrog5150 I retired in January 2020, so I tell people my life is now seven Saturdays a week.

@TheBluesman56 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one Mark. Great selection 👍😎

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother. I really appreciate the amazing and continued support. Have a great weekend. -Mark

@besalon9931 3 жыл бұрын

Great selection!!

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you my love.

@kaitlybb1474 3 жыл бұрын

wish you were here was the first song I learned on my 12 string and i play it almost every time i pick up my guitar, i can never get enough of the song!!

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hey again Kaitlyn. Thanks again for watching and supporting the channel. I really do appreciate it. Please take care and have a nice weekend. Mark

@macgybel7951 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, Mark! A real joy to watch!

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mac. Thanks so much for taking time out of your day to support the channel. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Please take care and be well. -Mark

@afewdeer6627 3 жыл бұрын

My introduction to the 12 string was Turn, Turn Turn by the Byrds. A bit earlier than these top ten (all of which are great) but that is the one I identify most with the 12 string guitar . Thank you for doing this video. A beautiful instrument.

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man. For sure. Most of my content has been 60s related. I recently did this one TOP 10 12 STRING SONGS OF 1965 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q7dkqdV5zsfVXYU.html and I have videos about the Byrds and Beatles individually. Also, my comprehensive riff videos like this one 25 FAMOUS 12 STRING RIFFS kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bqukmMply9e1XXk.html is very 1960s centered. I really appreciate you checking the video out. Please look at the links I sent you. I think you'll really enjoy them. Enjoy your Sunday, be safe, and take care. -Mark

@stankruger6823 3 жыл бұрын

This video is AWESOME. Great choices and I love the amount of detail you put into the performances. Thoroughly enjoyable. They just keep getting better and better!

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. I can always count on your support!

@that_thing_I_do 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed ...and he values the opinions of others. Rare quality in the WhoTube world

@keithcherniet2884 3 жыл бұрын

70’s music is my favorite, and the 12 string defined the sound of the best for me. Great songs!

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Keith. Me too. I really glad you enjoyed the video and I appreciate your time and comment. I hope you're having a good weekend. Please take care and be well. -Mark

@jasonmaynard2402 3 жыл бұрын

When you started cracking on Don Henley I laughed out loud...and then he kicked in my door and punched me in the face! Freakin' Don Henly man. Great content as always. Keep 'em coming.

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jason. Have you seen this video: DON HENLEY VS RICK BEATO: BLOCKERS AND THE FAIR USE BATTLE kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rdepe9V20NGUZmg.html&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. I spoof Don in several videos but I put them all together at the beginning of this one. If you haven't seen it, I guarantee you will be laughing your ass off after watching the first 2:30 of it. I really appreciate all of the support. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and take care. Mark

@cynthiaguy8818 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your music and I will own a 12 string guitar one day. You rock. ❤🎸

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Cynthia. I really appreciate your time and support. I hope you have an amazing weekend. -Mark

@plrndl 2 жыл бұрын

Do it now!

@zdunne 3 жыл бұрын

Great list.

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Zach. Thanks so much. Please watch again if you can. The channel is really struggling over the last two weeks. Share too if you have time. I really do appreciate the support. Have a great weekend. -Mark

@billaitchison7209 Жыл бұрын

happy to see Boston's "more than a feeling" make it..arguably the most perfect rock song ever recorded

@michaelulbricht9438 3 жыл бұрын

Great list Mark. I like how you "ghosted in" your image to enhance the song. Keep em coming, and I'll keep watching. Peace!

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Michael. Many thanks. I've had a lot of fun on the channel at Don Henleys expense. Take care. Mark

@clemlabelle8740 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video dude. You really went the extra mile on getting these songs down like the original. I REALLY ENJOYED THIS ONE!

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hey brother. Thanks so much. I really appreciate that. I worked hard on this one and I'm happy with the way it came out! Have a great weekend. Mark

@DM-cm6nw 2 жыл бұрын

Great selection of some 70’s classics! I really liked the video overlays where you play a fill to a song. I find these videos very inspirational to play some songs I have not played before in a while.

@Charles53412 3 жыл бұрын

With so many Great 12 string songs to choose from the 70's. You did them justice with this pick Mark ! It pretty much summed up the genres and sounds of the 12 String from that era. Very pleased to see Gordan Lightfoot made your cut. What a phenomenal singer, song writer, 12 string guitarist ! Thanks Mark for all your time and effort to bring us good content !! Until the next video, Stay Safe and have a Great weekend !!

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Charles. I really appreciate your comment. I've actually been thinking about doing a full cover of Wreck but I'd need to get a strong baritone to sing it. I'm a tenor with a very limited range and I couldn't do it justice. I took my time with this one and got a bit more detailed with the riffs than I normally do. I'm glad I did as a lot of viewers have commented about it. Thanks again for all of the support. I appreciate it so much. I hope you're having a great weekend. Take care and stay safe. -Mark

@freesk8 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Great list! Great songs! Very well played! Thanks! :)

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hey brother. Thanks so much. I really appreciate your time and support and I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I really enjoyed making this one. Take care and be well. -Mark

@markbishopmusic 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video. Have you heard George Harrison's Run of the Mill?

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mark. What a great call.. Over 10k comments and you're the first one to mention Run of the Mill. I know the song well but I totally forgot about it and the fact that it uses a 12 string. All Things Must Pass really is amazing although if George had made it a single album it would be a contender for the best Beatles solo album. It still is, but there is some filler. Band On the Run is near perfect although I don't think anything can trump John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band. What would be your pick? I really appreciate you checking out the video and supporting the channel. Have a great weekend and take care. -Mark

@markbishopmusic 3 жыл бұрын

@@8MinuteAxe Love All Things Must Pass! Love Band On the Run as well. Favorite McCartney probably Ram. Agree with Plastic Ono Band, with Walls and Bridges a close second. Thanks for sharing your music!

@jamesreardon6819 Жыл бұрын

All really great tunes from a great music era. Thanks very much!

@chrisdange9587 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent as usual !! Thanks for that

@vincentacierto147 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love the 12 string sound on guitar. I wouldn't mind having one myself to play

@beornthebear.8220 2 жыл бұрын

The sad thing about More Than A Feeling is that the singing was also exceptional. And yes, I'm old enough that I was working in a music store when this came out.

@8MinuteAxe 2 жыл бұрын

Hey BB. You mean sad because of the tragic end of Delps life? I recently watched the local news report where they interviewed a couple of his neighbors that had no idea that he was famous. Amazing vocals for sure. One other interesting thing I recently found out. The story about just about every record company passing is a fallacy. Right from Tom's mouth: he put "about 30" cassettes in an envelope and heard back from 8! The fact that ANY of the 30 didnt just throw the package away is a miracle. I bet the 8 that responded were the 8 that listened. And I believe 3 were interested. To me its quite the opposite if the myth. Anybody that heard it may not have wanted to sign them right away but they knew it was good! Have a great weekend. Mark

@Marett5150 2 жыл бұрын

Great list Mark! 38 years young but grew up listening to all these classic 70's greats!!

@andyguitar3805 Жыл бұрын

And you and I - absolutely fantastic playing!!!!

@bobshomewoodshop7996 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent choices, Mark. Your videos have inspired me to pick up my 12 string to practice more often. I actually had not played for years, and when I found a great buy on a Martin 12 string at Guitar Center that got me playing again. Now I split my time between the 6 and 12.

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Robert. That's so great to hear. If I can inspire even a single person to play more then it's all worth it. I wasn't much of a 12 string player until a couple of years ago. Now it's a huge part of my playing and I even use it for half the songs at live solo shows. The Martin and Taylor entry level 12s are both fabulous guitars. It's hard to justify spending $2500 on a 12-string unless you're Leo Kottke. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and take care. -Mark

@shadowghst7704 Жыл бұрын

Dude !! That was such a cool trip down memory lane… nice playing too! Thanks man!!

@Harpmando Жыл бұрын

I love the 12 String! I had a Fender Villager when I was young and want to get back into the 12 String. Thank you for making these videos.

@jimbryant2157 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video! Can hardly wait to get the tab! Thanks again!

@8MinuteAxe 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jim. The tabs are in your inbox. Let me know if you need help with anything. Mark

@roberthudson9942 Жыл бұрын

I was very young in the 70's but they had some of the best music that we still go back to. Great video.

@colemowry8681 3 жыл бұрын

This really may have been the best of this series yet. Bravo my friend !

@jacquelinestorc6406 3 жыл бұрын

Love love love. So glad I found you

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jacqueline. I'm so glad you liked the video. I really appreciate your time and support. I hope you're having a great weekend. Take care and be well. -Mark

@cynthiaguy8818 2 жыл бұрын

What a great video, and I really like your hat. Keep rocking. ❤🎸😇

@rudymikula7129 2 ай бұрын

Nice list. The Zeppelin songs all deserved to be on the list. That's the Way and Over the Hills and Far Away are to of my favorite songs to play on my 12 String. Thanks.

@HahnJames 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, here. Wow! The memories of that decade came flooding in. Becoming a teenager, Watergate, the fall of Saigon, the Bicentennial, polyester, Tommy, the wreck fo the Edmund Fitzgerald, high school graduationd and more. I had an uncle who was a retired Great Lakes freighter captain and knew the captain of the Fitzgerald. This is kind of macabre, but the crew is still down there on the ship, minus one (he was ejected from the ship and is lying on the lake bed) all nearly perfectly preserved due to the fact that the water at that depth rarely goes above freezing. At any reate, the 70s produced some legendary music.

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hey James. Your comment (which is awesome by the way) inspired me to do a deep dive on the history of the wreck and the ship. They even have a recording of the coast guard asking other ships to help out. Very sad. Other stuff that makes me think 70s: trans am with the T top and 18 wheelers. My brother loved trucks and had posters of 18 wheelers on his wall. He loved the song Convoy and the movie...with Kris Kristofferson. I was born in the 70s but I do remember them.....and I have the bad haircut to prove I was there! Thanks again for all of the support! It's appreciated SO MUCH. -Mark

@HahnJames 3 жыл бұрын

@@8MinuteAxe How could I forget Trans Ams? I had a friend who had a 1974 Trans Am with a 455 cu. in. engine. It had no external door handles. To get into the car, he had to insert his key in the door lock and turn it to rool down the window. He then opened the door with the internal door handle. I never thought that that system would deter a determined car thief.

@strpap8245 3 жыл бұрын

Great selection!

@JD0124 6 ай бұрын

I could play "That's The Way" all day and never get bored. One of my favorite songs of all-time. When I learned how to play, "Over The Hills and Far Away", it was a milestone in my guitar learning days. By the way, I am pretty sure Chris Squire "pats" the strings with his palms on the intro to, "And You and I" 😉.

@deecee1409 3 жыл бұрын

I like your choices a lot! Thanks for doing this.

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you DC. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. I hope you're having a great weekend. Take care and be well. -Mark

@marklowther3228 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for these mini-lessons. I also appreciate the back-stories.

@8MinuteAxe 8 ай бұрын

again, my humble thanks Mark. I love the history of rock n roll. Take care. Be well. Mark

@davidivanyi8971 3 жыл бұрын

Good selection I love this songs

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hey David. Great to hear from you. I'm glad you liked it and I appreciate your time and comment. I hope you're having a great weekend. Take care and be well. -Mark

@dh2970 3 жыл бұрын

Mark, another fantastic 12 string vid, thanks!!

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hey DH. I really appreciate that. I'm glad you liked the video. I took my time and tried to pay attention to the detail on this one and I think it paid off. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and stay safe. -Mark

@brettjensen994 3 жыл бұрын

Great list and great riffs! Happy to see plenty of Zep! : )

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Brett. You know I always go heavy on the Zep. I've almost done as much Zep as I have Beatles.

@MiloMenta 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds amazing! I need to listen more to the 70s, man. Great list, Mark :)

@pschroeter1 2 жыл бұрын

I'm thrilled my favorite band YES made the list and your version was spot on. I remember going to concerts in the late 60s where Steve did it on an electric 12-string. I think over the decades they figure out how to mike the guitar, move on to piezo electric guitars, and then most recently he started using Line-6, 12-string guitar emulation.

@BMcDZ06 3 жыл бұрын

Great picks! I've owned a number of 12-strings since I was about 15. You have me a few more songs to learn!

@8MinuteAxe 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man. It's funny. I thought I knew the majority of 12 string songs when I started the channel but I didn't know 10% of them. I've received an incredible education over the past 2 years. It's been awesome. I really appreciate your time and comment. I hope you have a great week. Please take care. -Mark

@normannoriega9557 2 жыл бұрын

Sounded fantastic. Good job much appreciated. Agree 70s are the best comes to music. ✌️🌺

@briannelms158 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome list! Another great video Mark!

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hey brother. I really appreciate all of your support. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and I hope you're having a great weekend. Take care my friend. -Mark

@ralfatala2230 2 жыл бұрын

got extremely lucky to be the heir of a 1980s japanese 12 string guitar, so happy that i found this channel 😁😁

@michellowe8627 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed your selections and in particular your performance!

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Michael. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I spent more time and attention to detail on this one. When I decided to do Yes I thought 'I can't leave out the keyboard part' so I simulated it on guitar with the help of some effects and then when I was doing Wreck I thought 'this is really boring without the lead guitar' so I dubbed that in too. Everybody seems to really appreciate it so I'm glad I took the time. I appreciate your time and comment. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and take care. -Mark

@MalclomHarper-by1zr 9 ай бұрын

Great video I enjoyed it immensely thank you very much sir

@woodman-mh2dl 3 жыл бұрын

Well done, sir. The seventies was a target rich environment for the twelve string. Great choices. I always learn something watching your videos. Thanks for that.

@8MinuteAxe 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Woodman. Thanks so much. I really appreciate it. Honestly, I like the research and the factoids even more than the playing. My original goal was to have a channel where I talk about classic rock but that wasn't what the YT gods had in store for me. Don't get me wrong, I'm very grateful for the success I've had. I know that for every channel with 100k subs there are millions with 100 subs. I try to remember that when things are trending down for the channel like they have lately. Anyway, I really do thank you for your time and support. Please take care and be well. -Mark

@Majorkooldad 4 ай бұрын

Great selections Dude, love the history as well. I was on my way to southeast Asia when these songs were changing history. I carried my guitar to fourteen different counties and it saved me being so far from home, so young and lonely. like many guys in the Marines, my wife chose to leave me while I was deployed rather than welcome home a flag draped coffin. God bless you for demonstrating these selections and sharing God's gift to you. The Edmund Fitzgerald was by far one of my favorites to try to play.

@craiggillies6228 11 ай бұрын

Great video legend thank you

@rossgill7462 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this, Mark. I had that Yes album and would come home from classes, put it on and crank up the volume. One of the great bands of all time in my not so humble opinion.

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Ross. For sure. As I mentioned in the video, my brother was a huge Rush fan. While I gravitated towards the Beatles and Clapton, he listened to a ton of Yes, especially The Yes Album and Fragile. I like Close to the Edge the best but I know the other two much better from hearing them 100s of times. I really appreciate all of the support. I hope you're having a great weekend. Take care. -Mark

@jimkelehan1366 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent choices Mark. Like some of the others, Maggie May makes my list, but then, I’d have to drop something! Bummer, I can’t decide which one to drop! Keep up the excellent work. I look forward to your videos every week!

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jim. Thanks so much. I'm surprised at how many people mentioned Maggie May. That wouldn't have been the next one on my list. I would have put Horse with No Name and Wild Horses above it. I'm actually going to perform it this weekend at a gig. Thanks so much for all of the support. I really do appreciate it so much. Take care. -Mark

@RickMahoney2013 2 жыл бұрын

You are so right people do think of a 12 string guitar as something from the 60’s but carried over to the 70’s and I pray it will make its return in 2022

@matthewoconnell114 Жыл бұрын

I started playing the 12-string early this year and I really appreciate your focus on the instrument. I’m familiar with almost all of these songs, but I didn’t know that Edmund Fitzgerald & Horse with No Name were originally recorded on the 12-string. Even more reason to learn them! Thanks again!

@8MinuteAxe Жыл бұрын

Hey Matthew. It took me 20 years to find my way to the 12 string. I cant believe how many songs use one. All Along the Watchtower, Mysterious Ways, Sloop John B, She Came in Through the Bathroom Window all 12 string songs. Thanks so much for checking out the video. I appreciate your time and comment. Have a great weekend and take care. Mark

@mentalcog2187 Жыл бұрын

Always wanted a 12 string. I remember playing my friends 12 string whenever I got the chance and played many of these songs! So very long ago this was, the 70s. You hit all my favorites including The Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald! Iconic phrasing and melody to me but none of friends were really into that song. Struck me odd back then. I'm a new subscriber but very happy I found your channel. By the way,.. your performances in these videos are excellent! Noticed you have a passion for the 12 string! Like I said, always wanted one but is what it is. Thanks for sharing!

@peterwilley1124 3 жыл бұрын

Great 12 string playing ... great groups and songs :)

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Peter. Thanks so much. I really appreciate your time and comment. I really enjoyed making this one. I'm glad I went the extra mile with And You and I and Wreck of the Fitz. People seem to appreciate the attention to detail which makes all the work worth it. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and take care. -Mark

@ToddS. 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, those are some sweet sounds !

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Does the club you're at now allow youtube? 😂🤣

@FaustoGenovese 3 жыл бұрын

All great songs! And real nice and suttel effects

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Fausto. Thanks so much. I tried to go the extra mile with these and I'm glad I did. A lot of people have appreciated it. Please enjoy the rest of your weekend and take care. -Mark

@burtonwitaschek6431 3 жыл бұрын

Great memories! Great playing!

@8MinuteAxe 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Burton. I really appreciate it. There were a lot to choose from and it was painful to cut some. Here's a more comprehensive video I did 25 FAMOUS 12 STRING RIFFS kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bqukmMply9e1XXk.html. Thanks so much for your time and comment. Have a great evening and take care. -Mark

@keithagnew5934 2 жыл бұрын

As always, immaculate stuff.

@flylippfantom8425 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark. Perfect lineup Excellent. ✌️❤️

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

One more thank you to you my friend.

@mbenabou 3 жыл бұрын

Love the 70's. Great list!

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hey brother. I really appreciate it. I hope you're having a great weekend. Take care and stay safe. -Mark

@kirkwahmmett1666 2 жыл бұрын

39 for sure both my favorite Queen and 12 string song

@8MinuteAxe 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Kirk. I love Queen and I love Rush but strangely its just worked out that I havent covered 39 or Xanadu on the channel yet. Considering I've done parts or entire covers of over 60 12 string songs I need to step it up. 39 may be the only 12 string song in history that's tuned ...UP! Notice that Brian always plays it on a short scale guitar. Thanks for checking out the video. I appreciate your time and comment. Have a great day and take care. Mark

@sterlingmcvay2469 Жыл бұрын

I saw STYX so many times in Arkansas, they played the College Circuit, but they were Always FANTASIC!!! They always had a SHOW!!!

@amandadavidson6228 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

@CinqueZ3 2 жыл бұрын

Good job, thx!

@chriscalabrese6620 3 жыл бұрын

First of all, you were lookin' sharp in that powder blue suit my friend. Secondly, love And You and I. Thanks for including that!

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

I even simulated the portamento keyboard part on the guitar. LOL

@roklok9856 2 жыл бұрын

Still my favorite video that you've done.

@markstacey2906 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff..Totally agree with number one...Glad to see Yes in the mix...Many thanks....😁

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mark! Thanks so much for taking the time to check it out and comment. I almost left the guitar doing the portamento keyboard part out as it's a bit sloppy but I'm glad I left it in. It give the part more authenticity...I think. LOL. I hope you're having a great weekend. Take care and be well. -Mark

@jed1166 2 жыл бұрын

My recommendation is to forget the decade… this could take you from Turn, Turn, Turn, to Free Fallin’ and Dead or Alive… great video… THNX!

@crystalroy2469 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic choices! Hotel California (on vinyl) was the first song I remember hearing as a child around 4 or 5 years old and sparked my love for music.

@henryrye787 2 жыл бұрын

Good work sounds great

@lonneybutler6921 2 жыл бұрын

Great selection. I'd have to agree. The 70's ruled for the 12 string.

@seandunoon 3 жыл бұрын

Like your picks for the list, but I would have swapped out 'and you and i' in place for 'maggie may'

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Sean. Thanks for checking it out and for giving me your list. I actually had Xanadu by Rush in there instead of Closer to the Heart but I figured Xanadu followed by And You and I followed by Edmund would lose people. Even though Edmund was a huge #1 hit a lot of people are unfamiliar with it. I hope you have a great weekend. Take care and stay safe. -Mark

@AdamBurseMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Great list Mark, that was awesome man 😀🤘🎵🔥🔥🔥

@8MinuteAxe 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Adam. I REALLY appreciate the amazing support and I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Please have a good evening and take care. -Mark

@grahamkelly3436 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing playing!

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Graham. I really appreciate that. I'm glad you enjoyed it. For some reason, I enjoyed making this one more. I went the extra mile on Wreck and the Yes tune. I even recorded three others that I didn't use including Xanadu by Rush. Anyway, enjoy the rest of your weekend and take care. -Mark

@josephmilsark123 3 жыл бұрын

For number 9, you used the Mitchell 12-string. Did you get it fixed?

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Joe. Good catch. I actually fixed it about a year ago. It's actually a great playing 12 string. The string sets are really close together which I like. The Taylor is in the middle and the Tak has a wide spread. Have a great weekend. -Mark

@yellowcat1310 Жыл бұрын

during the commercial i forgot what i was watching till you started playing Wreck of The Edmund Fitzgerald. such a great song and you were playing it so perfectly, then you stopped and i remebered this was a compilation of 12 string hits from the 70s. it sure would have been nice to hear it all. hey, this is also one great campfire song.

@lindamarx1256 Жыл бұрын

#2 will always be my #1! Goosebumps every time.

@darrenkelly417 2 жыл бұрын

You picked well, and you played them very well. I just bought an Ovation 12. I love it

@andyleininger4822 3 жыл бұрын

Really like the nod to Styx very under rated. Really doing great job with these videos. Keep it going!

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Andy. I really appreciate it. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I cut it out of the final edit, but Suite was one of the first songs I ever learned on guitar. I'm self taught and I remember listening to it on a little GE tape recorder and trying to figure it out. I didn't know the bm chord so I was playing each note individually, hopping all over the fretboard. LOL. It was a good work out. Thats for sure. Thanks so much for all of the support. It really is appreciated very much. Take care. -Mark

@ninomalunhao3451 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed the content.

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Nino. Thanks so much. I really appreciate your support. I hope you're having a great weekend. Take care and stay safe. -Mark

@ddw61 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the memories. I was 16 in 1976 and Styx was one of my favorite bands. Yours playing is Awesome.

@8MinuteAxe 2 жыл бұрын

Hey David. Thanks so much. I really appreciate your time and comment. I was only 5 in 76 but Styx was a big part of my childhood. Tommy Shaw still looks like he's 30 years old today. LOL. Please have a great week and take care. -Mark

@YankeePinstriper 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome list!!! Full of classics! And the best part is that you flew under Henley's radar!! That takes skills 😎 A song you missed that is also a really good example of a 12 string played at it's full potential is Deja Vu by CSNY. But still, great list and great video, Mark!! Peace ✌🏼

@8MinuteAxe 2 жыл бұрын

Love Deja Vu. And I feel like I've been here before. I think Carry On may be a 12 too... So much to choose from in the 70s.

@GGBSystems 3 жыл бұрын

Loved it, Mark! Great picking. I know you mentioned it, but would love to have seen Hark Luck Woman demonstrated. Oh, loved the fedora! Thanks, Mark. You rock!

@8MinuteAxe 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jeff. Thanks so much. I would wear hats more but I can never find a cool one that fits. When I wear this one I either have to put it on gingerly or wear a bandana under it. LOL. Hard Luck Woman is a good one. They got right back in the studio after Beth became a hit. Enjoy the rest of your weekend. Take care. -Mark

@StevePrentice 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous list and great performance! I play a solo guitar show of 70's tunes with backing tracks and will be adding 12-string tunes in the spring (2022). Your choices are really helpful.