Chordplay - The Chords Of Bad Company

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Here's the next episode of Chordplay with The Chords Of Bad Company. Bad Company formed in England in 1973 and were immensely popular during the 1970s and beyond. Guitar legend Mick Ralphs gave the group a signature feel, sound, and energy with his guitar playing, which can be heard developing in his previous group Mott The Hoople, who famously worked with David Bowie and Mick Ronson (the guitar legend from Bowie's band) in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
This lesson takes a look at several classic chord-based moments from Mick and his stellar work with Bad Company, including 1970s hits like 'Can't Get Enough,' 'Shooting Star,' and 'Good Lovin' Gone Bad,' not to mention some of Bad Company's hits from the following decade when the late-great Brian Howe was the vocalist/frontman of the group, and targets ideas from songs such as 'Holy Water' and 'How About That' from their 1980s-era.
There are plenty of interesting rhythms, unique chords, and classic moves in this lesson to explore and experiment with, not to mention taking a brief look tackling Mick's unusual open tunings - which can be heard on classics such as 'Can't Get Enough' and 'Movin' On' (to name a few).
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@jonsvenson7056
@jonsvenson7056 3 жыл бұрын
I grew up hearing Bad Company on the radio almost every day on the way to school. Great stuff! Between them and Foghat I was in heaven.
@guitarist22lespaul90
@guitarist22lespaul90 3 жыл бұрын
I love Bad Company,Mick Ralphs is Awesome Guitarist and my Guitar Teacher told me you need pick up the records and I learned, No smoke without Fire,Holy water,Rock steady,Can't get enough of your love,and all other songs, I learn lot from Mick Ralphs,he use lot chords inversions and power chords and open chords and open tuning and Blues scales and pentatonic scales and pinch harmonics and he has lot feeling in his playing.Thank you great lesson.
@patrickkish6662
@patrickkish6662 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for firmly maintaining the positivity through rock education, David✌🏼♥️
@ronnieroxx13
@ronnieroxx13 7 ай бұрын
Paul Rogers is not only a great vocalist. He can hold his own on piano and guitar, definitely a Rock 'n Roll Icon.
@dougfa3515
@dougfa3515 3 жыл бұрын
Love me some Bad Company!
@uncleremus5046
@uncleremus5046 3 жыл бұрын
The older I get I’m turning more & more into a classic rock geezer. I especially love Foreigner & the like. Guess it happens to everyone eventually!😂 Thank U 🍺’ski.
@BenDover-uy9zg
@BenDover-uy9zg 3 жыл бұрын
Uncle Remus,,,I am a true to life Old Rock Geezer! Been actively playing this Fantastic Stuff 51(FIFTYONE) Years! Bad Co.,,ZZ Top, Skynrd etc,etc ,,Are Timeless Forever Works of Art...!
@TuesdayAt5
@TuesdayAt5 3 жыл бұрын
That open C tuning absolutely nails that Movin' On and Can't Get Enough tone...
@stevemora7845
@stevemora7845 3 жыл бұрын
Love Mick Ralphs!
@kevinmusso2397
@kevinmusso2397 3 жыл бұрын
You’re talkin my language amigo! Luv me some Bad Co
@aylbdrmadison1051
@aylbdrmadison1051 3 жыл бұрын
17:52 Don't forget Paul Rogers in The Firm too. Page was still writing great stuff too then. Thanks for another great lesson too. Never knew that was the tuning they used.
@jannic_54
@jannic_54 24 күн бұрын
This ol' boomer and huge Paul the voice Rodgers fan wants to tell you this: Finally someone officially appreciates the Brian Howe (RIP) era - Thanks! Just like you I prefer the raw blues/rock '70s, but I also like the smoother more polished '80s version of Bad Company. ☮️❤️🎸
@zackeriah87
@zackeriah87 3 жыл бұрын
Chords of FREE would be epic!! Love me some Kossoff...
@alraymond1618
@alraymond1618 3 жыл бұрын
You mentioned 'Free.' How about a Chordplay session on Free and Paul Kossoff?
@JammyGit
@JammyGit 3 жыл бұрын
I was going to comment this. Free were one of my favourite bands and their balls to the wall combination of blues, rock, and almost soul music was phenomenal, especially considering they were basically kids at the time. Paul Kossoff had probably the best Les Paul tone ever, with that amazing vibrato that many guitarists have tried to copy. You can see who Angus Young tried to imitate. Our band from back in 1991 played loads of Free songs in our set....Wishing Well, Mr Big, Ride on a Pony, I'm a Mover, Fire & Water, Alright Now, Be My Friend....we weren't far off being just a Free tribute band 😆 Luckily I played bass in that band, even though Andy Fraser's bass playing was nothing to be sniffed at, especially for a 16-17 year old kid, but our guitarist was also a huge Kossoff nerd and sounded pretty good playing that style. Anyway, yeh I'd like to see a video about Kossoff and Free 👍
@if6turnedouttobe9
@if6turnedouttobe9 3 жыл бұрын
Great choice David...Bad Co./ Mick Ralph's is where I learned what vibrato is...
@guillermara
@guillermara 3 жыл бұрын
I´ve just discovered your channel and I am watching tons of your videos. I cant believe how you only have 40k and that I have been years without knowing you. You provide one of the best quality guitar lessons in KZfaq and I cant express how thankful I am.
@justinrayguitars6024
@justinrayguitars6024 3 жыл бұрын
Funny that you were worried about the open C tuning. When you started explaining it I thought there goes the headstock. Wonderful video!!
@axeman7352
@axeman7352 3 жыл бұрын
Great episode! Mic Ralph's is one of my favorites. Doesn't seem to get the credit when the old time greats are talked about. So much talent and feel in his music.
@leechild4655
@leechild4655 3 жыл бұрын
I saw Gilmour`s solo Blue Light tour show back in early 80s and Ralph was so good David opened up space, musically to let him do his awesome guitar work in one extended part of a song.
@artheriford
@artheriford 3 жыл бұрын
I love that album. I did not know Mick played on that tour....thanks for the info, Lee!
@leechild4655
@leechild4655 3 жыл бұрын
@@artheriford from wikipedia: Ralphs with Gilmour to support his second solo album About Face, with Gregg Dechert on keyboards, Mickey Feat on bass, Sue Evans & Jody Linscott on percussions, Raphael Ravenscroft on sax, flute and keyboards and Chris Slade on drums. No album has been recorded of that tour. Maybe theres something filmed live on youtube..
@artheriford
@artheriford 3 жыл бұрын
@@leechild4655 Thanks for the info,my man!
@BenDover-uy9zg
@BenDover-uy9zg 3 жыл бұрын
Lee Child,,You know your stuff! You must be an Old Hippie, like me! The stuff I used to know, is slowly getting replaced with cobwebs...lmao
@blackfender100
@blackfender100 3 жыл бұрын
I know all Bad company .The 70's rule but I loved Holy water when it came out.
@pdcellic
@pdcellic Жыл бұрын
Saw Bad Co at the famous Glasgow Apollo in 1974. Absolutely blew the place away. Great video.
@tomfoolery2082
@tomfoolery2082 3 жыл бұрын
I saw them in 75 with the outlaws from tampa florida in louisville ky . I thot they were real polished then . If they got more polished than tht id loved to heard em again . Loved the channel . For fun ill also say sammy hagar was with montrose and was the opening band . Tht was a rockin night .
@bmoraski
@bmoraski 3 жыл бұрын
You really are awesome man. Thanks
@rudiger1337
@rudiger1337 3 жыл бұрын
You decrypt the cryptic. Great teacher and full of intriguing information.
@Teleman73
@Teleman73 3 жыл бұрын
His intro on Mott The Hoople's "Rock and Roll Queen" is another good one.
@tomdutra977
@tomdutra977 3 жыл бұрын
Great song. One of the first songs I played and sang as a kid. Great times.
@chogumchonsa
@chogumchonsa 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, the year I was born. Mick is a fantastic musician. Thanks for the lesson.
@pm15424
@pm15424 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks. I especially found the 'open C' tuning for 'Can't Get Enough' enlightening. No wonder I could never figure out that song! I though about it a bit and realized you can just tune to open G (I use that a lot) and capo at the fifth fret. The chord positions change but the concept and intervals are the same. Sounds pretty close to my ears. This might not have been how Mick played it, but it seems to work without having to tune to 'open C'.
@crisprtalk6963
@crisprtalk6963 3 жыл бұрын
One radio hit after another.
@MRod1079
@MRod1079 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent- you confirmed what I know on these tunes- Thanks!
@shamusokingsley2412
@shamusokingsley2412 8 ай бұрын
Great lesson David. I had forgotten about Bad Co. I got to see them and the Damn Yankees in the early '90s and that is still one of my favorite concerts. You nailed it, thanks again!
@jimwinters3986
@jimwinters3986 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I've been on a Mott The Hoople kick. Especially Mott and The Hoople. Here's the part where I mention seeing them headline(?) It's been awhile) a show with Queen and Aerosmith as a kid, but I digress. Probably my earliest recollection of a concert. Haha. I'm really only aware of Ralphs' rhythm work, as Ariel Bender/Luther Grosvenor seem to be the main melody-line guitarist (ala Mick Ronson). Great combination. Bad Company are the quintessential sound of the 70's.
@billtice5057
@billtice5057 3 жыл бұрын
Such a good Rock-n-Roll band!
@lanceross3633
@lanceross3633 3 жыл бұрын
Rock guitar legend. Thanks for this lesson.
@Guitar6874
@Guitar6874 3 жыл бұрын
Very cool!!!!! Love both 70’s and 80’s versions of Bad Company!!! No Smoke Without a Fire another cool riff with multiple guitar parts. I can’t remember have you done a Triumph Rik Emmet lesson!! Spellbound, Tears in the Rain, Lay it on the Line!!!!!! Too many to mention!!!
@cravertom
@cravertom 3 жыл бұрын
right on!!!!!
@scooterfoust4361
@scooterfoust4361 4 ай бұрын
Stumbled onto this today. Great video... thank you! Bad Co was a major early influence when I started playing guitar in 1977.
@jimsandberg2000
@jimsandberg2000 3 жыл бұрын
Really a big fan of Mick Ralphs, I really liked him with Brian Howe. No smoke without fire!!
@kutsbothways
@kutsbothways 3 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy your lesson, thank you.
@timsodonovan1453
@timsodonovan1453 Жыл бұрын
Micks lead and lead tone on Mott’s “ All The Way To Memphis” is so underrated like the rest of his career …. Huge influence and a big hero of mine ! Legend
@hank987
@hank987 3 жыл бұрын
While I understand this is Chrordplay, Mick Ralph's vibrato is maybe the greatest part of his playing. Its so hard to master and this guy is at the top of his game. His vibrato in Rock Steady is just flawless...
@guitarist22lespaul90
@guitarist22lespaul90 3 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up,I hope you do another Bad Company guitar lesson and Thank you,keeping on Rocking.
@billjohnston1610
@billjohnston1610 3 жыл бұрын
Great lesson. I liked the contrasting of the acoustic and electric guitar parts.
@mickeygovender2851
@mickeygovender2851 3 жыл бұрын
Great presentation of a classic rock group. Love your playing too.
@MichaelWilson-ri9pn
@MichaelWilson-ri9pn 3 жыл бұрын
Love your lessoms and all your videos. KZfaq is getting way out of hand with the stupid ads though Jesus
@Hulkcozzo
@Hulkcozzo 3 жыл бұрын
good lovin gone bad yeah!
@ronnieroxx13
@ronnieroxx13 7 ай бұрын
Love Bad Co!! Thanks, I've been playing the drums since I was 12. Been rocking bad company forever!! I just started playing guitar, and these are some of the songs I definitely am learning to play. Thank you for explaining them so well!
@ROKRmarc
@ROKRmarc 6 ай бұрын
Excellent overview of great BadCo guitar. #MickRalphs is an ultra-talented and creative guitarist..Thank you. 🎸👏
@Blue_3rd
@Blue_3rd 3 жыл бұрын
I don’t know why I’ve just found this, but I love it. Cheers! 👍
@philipmendisco6656
@philipmendisco6656 Ай бұрын
Man! I am so glad youtube took me down the craziest rabbit hole and I stumbled across this video. I am subscribing right now. Not even gonna check out your other videos first! I dug the way you explain the nuances. Your mellow but engaging delivery reminds me of my 8th grade jazz band teacher. Rock on!
@KajHeGeHaggman
@KajHeGeHaggman 3 жыл бұрын
More records I need to get back to! Damn, Bad Company was so good! Thank you for the lesson!
@jamessator5564
@jamessator5564 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Something I can use !!! Other than R.E.O. SPEEDWAGON, BAD CO is another favorite!! Thanks 👍🏼
@timothyarnold9350
@timothyarnold9350 3 жыл бұрын
Just ran across these Chordplays from different groups and find these fascinating. Dont think anyone else is doing this format. Montrose was also a real treat. Thanks.
@jamesm4435
@jamesm4435 3 жыл бұрын
Mick's a great guitarist and songwriter. Very tasteful. He knew what the song needed, and could hold right back, like on Whiskey Bottle or Little Miss Fortune.
@leelauder4411
@leelauder4411 2 жыл бұрын
Great songs FOREVER!! Peace brother
@vindzo2171
@vindzo2171 3 жыл бұрын
Just found Hal This is best Chanel on u tube for guitar. Thanks, great job.
@finaljesus
@finaljesus 3 жыл бұрын
i have always loved bad company and the band free awesome music from both bands thank you for these lessons keep them coming
@STAMPER-DESIGN
@STAMPER-DESIGN 3 жыл бұрын
Great lesson!
@George-pt7uv
@George-pt7uv 3 жыл бұрын
Another great job David! As someone said, Mick Ralphs has fallen on some bad health in the last couple of years, which is too bad as he's such an under rated guitar player. Also, Ready for Love is a Mott the Hoople song that Bad Company recorded. That intro to All the Young Dudes is really a classic. Really haven't listened to much of the Brian Howe Bad Company, gonna have to listen to it. Keep up the good work, these are great!
@listairgin
@listairgin 3 жыл бұрын
Mick Ralph’s as far as I know had a stroke this past year so not sure if he is still playing. He was/is a sensational guitar player for sure. Thanks so very much for this brilliant demo and lesson. Without you explaining things most of us would be lost 🌌👌🌠. Best wishes to you from Northern Ireland 🌅🌌🌠🕊
@stephencrane391
@stephencrane391 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic stuff! Thank you Dave.
@bluesdude1194
@bluesdude1194 3 жыл бұрын
Hi From England, great lesson. I love the insights you do the way that stuff is played, I learned alot.
@MarkH457
@MarkH457 3 жыл бұрын
Great lesson! Mick Ralphs was also in David Gilmour's touring band on the About Face tour
@michaelsteven1090
@michaelsteven1090 3 жыл бұрын
“Can’t get enough...” had the most bad-@ss rhythm part on the radio at one time. “Burning Sky” was a great album. Must relive it, boomers!
@rickslagle2827
@rickslagle2827 2 жыл бұрын
Free and bad company with Paul Rogers ,SOME OF MY FAV,S - Thanks for the pointers and chords , I watch a lot of your videos' to try and get better at my guitar play . so thanks again !
@jettjaguar8150
@jettjaguar8150 2 жыл бұрын
Great Lesson ...... Movin' On ....... was hoping you'd put that one in ! ........ Outstanding .....
@frankiedonofrio5438
@frankiedonofrio5438 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video as usual!!!!
@RonRuminski
@RonRuminski 3 жыл бұрын
Love this band and what a great video. Thanks!
@michaelsingley5641
@michaelsingley5641 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love Mick Ralphs playing. Master of playing for the song and great tone, bends and vibrato. Love the fairly simple but screaming solo on Don't Let Me Down. 🎸
@pewsterbaby
@pewsterbaby 3 жыл бұрын
Great idea to focus on chords of a band's best half dozen, or so, songs. Plus, you sound just like me when you speak. The way you effortlessly describe Pau Roger's career and things. Thank you for the tips. It's important.to know.
@kylecravens8052
@kylecravens8052 2 жыл бұрын
How about that ... what a great song/riff. Fun, thanks again for another great video!
@jmata4237
@jmata4237 3 жыл бұрын
Good lovin gone bad! Sorry to hear about Brian Howe. Really like Holywater.
@NYslide62
@NYslide62 3 жыл бұрын
I wanted to hear you play the Rock Steady riff. Gorgeous sound on open C. No wonder I’ve never played it right. Thanks!
@John-the-Bass
@John-the-Bass 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great explanation of can’t get enough. I did not understand before your lesson. Crazy open C . Super!
@johnsanchez7676
@johnsanchez7676 2 жыл бұрын
Thx David enjoyed your GPM columns. This sections on chords play is awesome thank you!
@PISSEDOFF-MADABOUTIT60
@PISSEDOFF-MADABOUTIT60 3 жыл бұрын
Watch a third time just finished restringing my ibanez had to play shooting . That is one song I promise will make you cry on the bus home from work. They took more care in weighting there songs less studio computer mixing all by ear ,spit an luck.
@artheriford
@artheriford 3 жыл бұрын
As we should be talking about Mick Ralphs! Thanks, David!
@southerncomfort6279
@southerncomfort6279 Жыл бұрын
The info in this video was extremely helpful to me.❤❤❤❤ bad company
@gustomundo
@gustomundo 3 жыл бұрын
Great video...
@mcgurnrobert
@mcgurnrobert 3 жыл бұрын
👍great lesson
@listairgin
@listairgin 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this demo/lesson. And going over some of Bad Co history. Mick Ralph’s was brilliant 👌🌌
@jbkchannel6003
@jbkchannel6003 Жыл бұрын
Excellent. I'd love to see you cover some of Mick's work with Mott. Thunderbuck Ram, The Moon Upstairs, Death May Be Your Santa Claus are all rippers.
@rockdinosaur666
@rockdinosaur666 Жыл бұрын
Excellent lesson.
@wildbob8650
@wildbob8650 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial. Thank you.
@gracequinn5018
@gracequinn5018 3 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@ThePitch63
@ThePitch63 2 жыл бұрын
That’s an awesome guitar tone!!!
@DARRENGROW-gk3se
@DARRENGROW-gk3se 6 ай бұрын
Love that open C tuning thanks…
@davidpaul6656
@davidpaul6656 3 жыл бұрын
Ahhh now I can hear the influence Ready for Love must've had on Adrian Vandenberg to write the riff for Burning Heart
@christopherprim1973
@christopherprim1973 3 жыл бұрын
Good Lovin Gone Bad is the most kickass Bad Co song. Movin On is #2, I suppose. It would be interesting to A-B Bad Co and Aerosmith, riff for riff. The b3 or b7 are the classic pins back to the olde 1 chord in blues rock. Ready For Love must be my 3rd favorite song. Great channel, great work. Thank you.
@onetakeadventureswithjoeld4679
@onetakeadventureswithjoeld4679 3 жыл бұрын
Love Brian Howe ! RIP
@whoshotjohn13
@whoshotjohn13 4 ай бұрын
Awesome. Thank you
@neilbenstead975
@neilbenstead975 3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting stuff thanks
@drockny
@drockny 3 жыл бұрын
Holy Water is one of the most bad-ass riffs of all time!
@PISSEDOFF-MADABOUTIT60
@PISSEDOFF-MADABOUTIT60 3 жыл бұрын
Yooooo Great work! Really enjoyed it. I saw bad company back on the rock an roll Phantasy tour.I sat 2nd level at the very end of the stadium here in Philly.not kidding my ears rang about 4 days. Next to ted Nugent the were the loudest and was 40 yrs ago.. How about a break down of THE FACES.RONNY WOODS HAD A SOUND. THAT YOU CAN CLEARLY SEE INFLUENCING MUSIC of the stones.
@MT-or7lv
@MT-or7lv 3 жыл бұрын
Great band and great lesson. Thanks! BTW, speaking of strange tunings, IRIS by the Goo Goo Dolls = BDDDDD.
@Guitar6874
@Guitar6874 3 жыл бұрын
Yep......I found your Triumph video!!!!!
@anthonypeters44
@anthonypeters44 3 жыл бұрын
Kick azz video man
@bobbybowers356
@bobbybowers356 2 жыл бұрын
I play Can’t Get Enough, and Movin’ On, and bought a Squire Bullet Tele for those 2 songs. $149 new. and it actually sounds pretty good. It, with my other guitarist playing standard tuning, sounds correct. In fact, I think Mick uses an Esquire for his open C guitar.
@hortyist1
@hortyist1 3 жыл бұрын
"The headstock.... whoaaaaaaaaaaaah" 😂 I get it though, that is a GORGEOUS guitar !! damn.
@marcjordan29
@marcjordan29 3 жыл бұрын
Can you explain the reason for tuning down a half step? String tension? Why down thst little just to keep the standard tuning shapes and fingerings...? You are totally the BEST lessons on youtube.... You shoud hang with rick beato and rock some jams!
@marcjordan29
@marcjordan29 3 жыл бұрын
@@focusource oh.... Both definitely good points..... I just have a feeling our guy mr brewster has a specific reason. And it goes.... "something like this".... 😜
@tsfurlan
@tsfurlan 3 жыл бұрын
The guy is brilliant
@robertsuszek2327
@robertsuszek2327 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
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