@ericrakestraw664 2 жыл бұрын
Lou Reed said it best: "One chord is fine. Two chords are pushing it. Three chords and you're into jazz."
@spiritmatter1553 2 жыл бұрын
And you know who said it best about jazz: "Just play the right notes!" Angela Martin. The Office.
@loisplane 2 жыл бұрын
"Passenger"= Post-modern jazz. 4 chords.......
@grahamjarman 2 жыл бұрын
yea, lou reed sucks lol
@SpiritusBythos 2 жыл бұрын
Here Comes The Ocean is the most powerful song.. 2 chords. Lou was something special
@primusdude87 2 жыл бұрын
Probably because Lou was incapable of playing three chords in any given song.
@ianschulze1461 Ай бұрын
I have no musical knowledge, but your videos have really helped me understand and have an even deeper appreciation for what goes into making music.
@desireetang4848 4 ай бұрын
"Feeling Alright" Traffic (great cover by Joe Crocker)
@robertfiorellino6070 Ай бұрын
IMHO Joe's version is the best.
@JM.Redding 4 ай бұрын
Mary Spender has such an incredible singing voice.
@albietzaesthetics1064 2 ай бұрын
Except the nirvana one
@19nick57 2 ай бұрын
@@albietzaesthetics1064 I think I'm alone in thinking she is overrated? She has talent but it isn't exceptional in any way. But I'm no expert.
@earling22 2 ай бұрын
Im with you
@19nick57 2 ай бұрын
@@earling22 Who? Me 😁?
@earling22 2 ай бұрын
@@19nick57 sorry-yes, you, I agree.
@michaelclarke8458 Жыл бұрын
the way rhett played the cello part with his guitar on something in the way was absolutely fantastic
@seanmccambridge 7 ай бұрын
Very cool. EHX String 9 with the slide?
@MrSneaksful 5 ай бұрын
SO cool! EHX 9 Mellotron cello?
@ijeff2005 2 жыл бұрын
I really think "Dreams" is an incredible example of a 2 chord song with the most elaborate melody. For the less musically inclined, they'd never guess it was a 2 chord song.
@docwill184 2 жыл бұрын
ABB 'Dreams?'
@ijeff2005 2 жыл бұрын
@@docwill184 The Fleetwood Mac "Dreams" that was discussed and performed in this video.
@Arturo-sm1tb 2 жыл бұрын
Dreams? Never heard of it.. LOL. Which song is that again? Please don't have the Mac lawyers analyzing this video.
@musiciansnight 2 жыл бұрын
There’s an Am in “Dreams” during the solo.
@musiciansnight 2 жыл бұрын
“Give Peace A Chance”- John Lennon
@dunki-dunki-dawg Ай бұрын
I have been listening to 600-800 yr old songs such as traditional Irish and English Celtic music and they are like one chord songs or rather songs with a drone. What struck me was how beautiful the melodies are also the ornamentals decorated notes.
@andrecormier8822 22 күн бұрын
I'm a little late to the party, but for me "This Is the Sea" by The Waterboys. A six and a half minute epic philosophical anthem in which Mike Scott says so much and travels so far only using I to IV.
@Highcastle_of_Tone 2 жыл бұрын
It never occurred to me that Dreams was mainly two chords, but now it's so obvious. The melodies, amazing performances and production make it so much bigger than just the two chords.
@standardofexcellence 2 жыл бұрын
Ditto
@themarketingchip2874 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah crazy! Same thought , never realised and now it is obvious
@sether61 2 жыл бұрын
I know! Me, either, and then it was like ... oh ... wow ... holy cow ... that's right!
@gtoctane 2 жыл бұрын
Theres a 3rd chord in the bridge part that they stopped before in their performance. However 99% is just 2 chords back and forth.
@tangointhenightband869 2 жыл бұрын
No, technically there are 3 chords in it, just you CAN play it with 2. All are inversions of F and G true, but it's actually in C, which doesn't appear at all...!
@davidfleuchaus 2 жыл бұрын
Bill Withers’ “Use Me” is a two-chord song and his lesser know but equally cool tune “Who Is He And What Is He To You?” is a one-chord song.
@donrocktheimposter912 2 жыл бұрын
That song is better than the others.Thx
@michael_caz_nyc 2 жыл бұрын
I also love Lonely Town Lonely Street by Bill Withers.
@danream3640 2 жыл бұрын
"Hope She'll Be Happier" as well, if my memory serves. Just D and Gm, then flips them around for the bridge. Also the rare song with no chorus (depending on how you look at it)
@lucasfurseth 2 жыл бұрын
Yea I thought it'd be a ii-V/vi-II like 'Use Me' or 'Oye Como Va'
@thesuncollective1475 2 жыл бұрын
Paperback Writer too...Rick needs to do another!
@CANNIMAGINE 20 күн бұрын
As a pro musician in my youth I had an old timer musician give me some advice over a shot of whiskey. He said " always write songs that are easy to play so other musicians can play them and advertize for you" and "On your break go sit and talk to the table of chubby girls because they will tell all their friends they know someone in the band and bring them to your shows"...best advice ever.
@jackschaeffer5587 6 күн бұрын
It's funny, but all the chubby girls would sit in front of me when I was gigging for about 55 years. Well you know the saying about the chubby girls" More cushion ..." very true.
@thomaswigfield7623 4 күн бұрын
“Sweet Dream Baby” Roy Orbison.
@ruttles 5 күн бұрын
My 3 best 1-chord songs: 1. Electric Avenue 2. Chain Of Fools 3. Get The Party Started
@JNighthawk7x Жыл бұрын
Isn’t it so crazy how these songs still feel like they have so much depth and energy with just 2 chords and those gorgeous Melodies on top
@johnhansen2575 Жыл бұрын
I'll admit this song has good emotion but gorgeous melody? Not sure about that. Each long verse has just 2 repetitive notes over and over set over 2 repetitive chords. Listen to the great Jimmy Webb Glenn Campbell songs, Burt Bachrach, Steely Dan...
@xrxs1020 Жыл бұрын
@@johnhansen2575 To me repetitive melodies can be beautiful depending on the harmonic structure underneath.
@mpress469 2 жыл бұрын
Rhett Shull's "cello" slide is killer!!!
@marmelaki 2 жыл бұрын
it sure was, but there must be some kind of effect added. I wonder what though
@mpress469 2 жыл бұрын
@@marmelaki It would be good to know because that is way too cool!!
@eric9822 2 жыл бұрын
Rhet, can you make a video about how to get that tone?
@RhettShull 2 жыл бұрын
@@eric9822 I was just plugged straight into Ricks Vox Valvetronix solid state amp
@RhettShull 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ronbrevig7019 2 ай бұрын
Good choices Rick, fun to hear you guys play together.
@flouisbailey 3 ай бұрын
Two chords and Mary Spender magical.
@jordanspory7633 2 жыл бұрын
First song I ever learned in guitar with my guitar teacher was Horse with no name. It was a MASSIVE confidence booster for me as I previously had only learned chords out of a book. Being 7 years old and playing along with a massively well known song I felt like I was on top of the world. After playing that I was off to the races, I remember the next week coming to my guitar teacher begging him to teach me Comfortably Numb and 12 years later I’ve never put a guitar down!
@76-UVB 2 жыл бұрын
You need that sort of success very early on it is really inspiring to be able to play something that people actually know,unfortunately many teachers do not seem to appreciate that as an early milestone that will encourage a student to persevere and develop further.
@Alsatiagent 2 жыл бұрын
@@76-UVB Yes! let em have fun first and the skills will follow.
@bobtheblindbedroomguitaris8742 2 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say what a wonderful story that is! Quite beautiful actually. Music how it touches us sincerely yours, Bob the blind bedroom guitar
@brianb9555 2 жыл бұрын
First song for me too. Taught myself though. But what a thrill when you are finally playing a song instead of just chords.
@JKFlaker 2 жыл бұрын
My first song as well 👍🏼.
@NewFalconerRecords 2 жыл бұрын
When 'A Horse with No Name' hit #1 on the US charts, Neil Young's Dad called him up to congratulate him. Neil had to say, "Ummm... that's not me Dad, it's a band called America."
@tonybates7870 2 жыл бұрын
A Horse With No Name sounds more like Neil Young than Neil Young does. Don't know how they got away with it.
@tonybates7870 2 жыл бұрын
Well, I do know how they got away with it - you can't copyright a sound or style. Some people are shameless, although shame probably dissipates a little when the money starts rolling in . . .
@NewFalconerRecords 2 жыл бұрын
@@tonybates7870 It happens every now and then. Think of 'Long Cool Woman wIth a Black Dress' by the Hollies. Creedence Clearwater Revival were the biggest rock band on the charts at the time, so the Hollies decided to imitate them and it worked. 'Stuck in the Middle With You' by Stealer's Wheel. Could that sound any more like Bob Dylan? ("Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right"...). Obviously the latest example is Greta Van Fleet who sound like they've only ever listened to Led Zeppelin for their entire lives. If you're the original artist you could take it as a compliment... I guess.
@simond1023 2 жыл бұрын
although I reckon Neil would never write a lyric like ".. the heat was hot" !! 😋
@NewFalconerRecords 2 жыл бұрын
@@simond1023
@HippieDave351 3 ай бұрын
What makes Horse with no name sweet is the bass line...., a tasteful walking bass line that fills the song out and gives it it's hook.
@horsehollerer Ай бұрын
Jane's Addiction "Jane Says"
@TheRuns2 Ай бұрын
I wondered if that would be one of his picks. Glad, "Something in the Way" was, partly because I earlier this month visited the bridge Kurt was underneath.
@TomMcginty-ex3ee 10 күн бұрын
@@TheRuns2 The verses are only G and A chords, but the bridge goes to D Dmaj7.
@luizdejesus6240 2 жыл бұрын
Man, Mary has such a great voice... and no auto tune...
@gimphandjeff 2 жыл бұрын
Disagree. 100%. She sounds awful in the nirvana cover. Imagine not having a pop filter while you sing.
@heavymetal116 2 жыл бұрын
@@gimphandjeff In the Nirvana cover, it seemed as if she is doing a parody of the song.
@luizdejesus6240 2 жыл бұрын
If you base your opinions on a nirvana cover only, no she does not sound like Kurt. Try listening to some of her catalog to produce a more informed opinion...
@FullumMusic Жыл бұрын
It dawns on me that The Staple Singers "I'll Take You There" is just F and C the whole time. They do SO MUCH AMAZING with those two chords, but it's just those two chords that i never get tired of. It's my warm-up bass playing song.
@brahmburgers Жыл бұрын
I too, love that song. James Brown had a song that hardly anyone knows. He wrote it while performing on stage in Paris, France. It's one chord, and only 7 words: "My face is wet / wet with sweat" repeated over and over ad nauseum.
@timothyreid3061 10 ай бұрын
Great tune. I did thirty years on a city transit bus and I often thought that would be a good transit motto. Groovy song.
@qhood2220 8 ай бұрын
Chris Stapleton. Tennessee Whiskey 1 to 2m❤
@theohioshirey Ай бұрын
Very powerful 🕊️ funky💃 underrated ✝️ song
@funda-mental6808 4 ай бұрын
The first song I learned to play on the guitar was Lady in Black in e minor and D major.
@RobertCarlBurns 4 күн бұрын
Rick you are inspiration to millions of voices that will never be heard, including me, and each voice you inspire is priceless, a soul that never dies like so many millions of others that do,,,,, priceless my friend
@ConmanGryphon 2 жыл бұрын
My favorite 2-chord song is I'd Rather Go Blind by Etta James. A -> Bm -> Bm -> A with such a slow gentle groove makes it an amazing song even before you consider Etta James' heartfelt vocals.
@harryw9598 2 жыл бұрын
tennesee whiskey , about the same , good song thoug.
@valeriesmith938 2 жыл бұрын
Just like Tennessee Whiskey by Chris Stapleton.
@Timefullful 2 жыл бұрын
I was thinking of the same song. (I'd rather go Blind) One of my all time favorites!
@pfelice157 2 жыл бұрын
Stapleton's cover of Tennessee Whiskey (which was originally recorded by David Allen Coe) sounds nothing like the original and is instead a direct ripoff of Etta's amazing song. To my knowledge he has given her ZERO credit, but it is almost the exact same musical bed.
@friscokid21 2 жыл бұрын
@@pfelice157 i thought the original was done by George Jones..
@caryd67 2 жыл бұрын
Horse With No Name has a really great bass line which provides a lot of movement in the background; along with vocal harmonies the listener doesn’t really notice that there’s only two chords. Genius in simplicity. And, I’m a sucker for a shuffle.
@joemarshall4226 Ай бұрын
Ridiculous lyrics in that song
@MaxWaldron 16 күн бұрын
@@joemarshall4226 lol.
@wendybenson5903 4 күн бұрын
Thank you for this! This is exactly what I needed to see to give me the confidence to pick up the guitar again! If I can re learn two chords, I can slowly add more. Its been almost 30 years wish me luck!
@mikecrean8849 19 күн бұрын
Great singing and playing guys. Amazing songs with only two chords. 🙋♂️👏👏🇬🇧
@jamessankey01 2 жыл бұрын
2:00 Fleetwood Mac - Dreams 3:55 America - A Horse with No Name 5:35 Nirvana - is Something in the Way
@joemarshall4226 Ай бұрын
A great 1 to 4 song is the Temptations'. Just My Imagination. Dylan's Rambling Gambling Willie is mostly 1 to 4
@joemarshall4226 Ай бұрын
Such bad lyrics in all these songs.
@vaidaszapereckas4655 25 күн бұрын
@joemarshall4226 lol
@samsabruskongen 19 күн бұрын
@@joemarshall4226 sure, Jan
@6StringMasterBuilder 19 күн бұрын
Dreams actually has an Am in the chorus
@ramonveracruz7511 2 жыл бұрын
Lowkey, 'A Horse With No Name' and 'Ventura Highway' are two songs I almost always play on the acoustic when I just want to kick back and not practice and work on technique. Thankful for my dad for having an affinity for Folk/Soft Rock
@kurtkensson2059 2 жыл бұрын
I was sure that America would have a song in this video.
@ldhorricks 3 ай бұрын
HWNN is essentially two chords...Ventura 4 chords...America makes really simple progressions iconic
@williamlangan5902 5 ай бұрын
Please bring Mary on for more videos. I love her singing!
@korkutozarcan 4 ай бұрын
I ve beden watching ur videos from time to time n i realised how We were following d Music industry from 20 years behind .D cords ur Using n d way u use ur fingers on d keyboard is amazing.
@ms.rickie 7 ай бұрын
I’m learning so much, please don’t stop with this easy songs for beginners. I’d like to see the cords a little closer on the camera.😊
@neilzyaus 6 ай бұрын
Its all on the net mate. the last one is cool (Nirvana - Something in the way). If your not familiar with the tuning, tune all strings half step down then tune the 6th string down to D flat. Barre 4th fret followed by open strings, rock on.
@1960daaron 2 жыл бұрын
My fav 2 chord song is "When Loves Comes to Town" by U2 and BB King. From the video: B. B. King: “I’m no good with chords, so what we do is get somebody else to play that.” Bono: “Well, Edge will do that; there’s not that many chords in the song, there’s only two.”
@JonasStuart 2 жыл бұрын
I reckon this is a better 2 chord song that the three featured in this video! So clever!
@sampoquette2557 2 жыл бұрын
Bad is also another great 2-chord song!
@bradatherton9369 2 жыл бұрын
Great one!
@andrewdlarge 3 ай бұрын
Mary Spender's voice is incredible. Her range is amazing, especially the depth she can get. And what she does with it is even better. I really her bluesy ideas about phrasing.
@bermejo9976 Ай бұрын
''Achy breaky heart'' also has two chords. I don't think it's any better than these, but it was quite groovy back in the day.
@HofTheStage 2 жыл бұрын
Love seeing Mary here in person, I know she's in US but didn't know she was gonna be visiting you. Awesome seeing my favourite music KZfaqrs doing collabs like this, hope there will be more!
@TheSilverGate 2 жыл бұрын
Yes she's awesome
@guilhermearoeira8900 2 жыл бұрын
It's like The Avengers assembling.
@skullman9113 2 жыл бұрын
As I scroll thru the comments, I see many Genius minds
@AnthonyDavid59 2 жыл бұрын
What a delight to see Mary Spender on the video. She stepped up with the vocals, hitting the notes across the range, and hammered on the bass as well.
@kcbondurant7959 2 жыл бұрын
@@guilhermearoeira8900 haha here here. I love her. Actually that was some of her best vocal showcasing I've heard yet.
@pattiannepascual Жыл бұрын
This woman's voice,range and style is incredible.♥️
@SmileyMikey Жыл бұрын
She has super intelligent videos, too.
@mysticone1798 Жыл бұрын
She's considerably out of her range on the 3rd song.
@pattiannepascual Жыл бұрын
@@mysticone1798 most singers stick to only one genre of music,I thought she did amazing switching to all those different styles. The third song is grunge, it sounded fine to me how she sang it
@mysticone1798 Жыл бұрын
@@pattiannepascual I didn't say she wasn't a good singer. I simply said the 3rd song was out of her range.
@CowmanUK Жыл бұрын
@@mysticone1798 Yet does it supremely well all the same.
@user-qg3dy6fy7l 2 ай бұрын
“What I got” by sublime is a I IV progression
@CoreyKirksey-kw7zr Ай бұрын
Oh praise God there still are some of us out there... I was sure that it was one of the three actually until he started with the 1 to 4 crud... Rick.... i love you bro. But Bradleys "What I got" is your number ONE... And believe me it was a way bigger hit than any of those... Not that I have anything against Mic, Lindsay, and Stevie. But Neil Young is Trash... And that was one of the worst songs I have ever heard (no never heard!) from Kurt. Anyways. Nothing but love
@mysticfall_xc 5 ай бұрын
Not necessarily better than those mentioned, but I'd like to mention "Jane Says" by Jane's Addiction. It was the first song that taught me you can write a memorable song with just two repeating chords.
@virus-hoax 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! That cover of Dreams was out of this world! The way the 3 of your parts came together, it resonated in my body and took me to another dimension!
@janellek21 Жыл бұрын
Glad to see Rick giving Fleetwood Mac some love! To me, Dreams is the perfectly engineered track. It begins with Mick's drum intro, then Christine's keyboards, then Lindsey's guitar, and then culminates with Stevie's opening line. And of course John's bass holds it all together.
@brucet9799 Жыл бұрын
Yes, "the perfectly engineered track"!
@Nerotique Жыл бұрын
Love that bass line.
@bloozedaddy Жыл бұрын
No... Go Your Own Way it's the perfectly engineered track... and much hipper
@MrRedHotChiliMan Жыл бұрын
Can’t go wrong with some Fleetwood. Dreams is definitely a close second to go your own way for me, but to each their own! All in the name of great music.
@pwrrpw319 Жыл бұрын
Yeah as with most/ if not all Fleetwood Mac tracks, absolute perfection :)
@snarecat3441 2 күн бұрын
Horse with no name has has that driving repeating bass line that I think, is what glues it all together
@urdad9853 2 күн бұрын
Horse with no name was the second song I learned to play after smoke on the water......still one of my favorites
@daniellesnick9256 2 жыл бұрын
Her voice is magnificent - especially when she goes a little bit high.
@phillipemmons3714 2 жыл бұрын
And does it so effortlessly
@Pkicker3 2 жыл бұрын
Guess you haven’t heard Lanie Gardiner sing this song, she blows Stevie Nicks away. This girl isn’t even close to doing this song right
@ejohn8733 Жыл бұрын
Eleanor Rigby C and Em. And yes before anybody says there are more, in the full-blown version there is an E minor walk down which includes E minor E minor 7 and E Minor 6 but it can be played perfectly well with just a c and an E minor. This is one of the great songs and especially great to use to teach guitar.
@SuperNevile Жыл бұрын
"Paperback Writer" is G7 and C on the instruments throughout the song and C G Em7 on the voices only bridges (Em7 on the word "writer" only). Does that count? It is one of the great songs "of all time".
@macbardaro9877 Жыл бұрын
Not to mention that is as far as i've heard the first rock/pop song that has no guitar, bass, drums or even keys...
@andonjrdelise8104 3 ай бұрын
You can see the mood change when she starts the vocals, great job👍
@robertborden2666 17 күн бұрын
Always wanted to learn this one. So glad you posted it back when you did!
@lyonheart44 7 ай бұрын
Another two-chord song that should get a mention: the Spinners' "I'll Be Around" (IV7-V). The arranger absolutely earned his keep with that one.
@Dr.yes1963 6 ай бұрын
So true! The vocals are amazing too- just a wonderful record.
@user-qj2ve8mr8z 5 ай бұрын
Great great song!!
@patriotsforconnell8313 5 ай бұрын
That song uses three chords :-)
@reggaerock 4 ай бұрын
*3 chord song. That's 50% more chord than this
@lyonheart44 4 ай бұрын
@@reggaerock I'm not hearing a third chord. Enlighten me?
@thenapalm06 2 жыл бұрын
I immediately think of Harry Nilsson's "Coconut" as a ONE chord song. My dad used to play it on guitar when I was young. There are likely others.
@bobbabai 2 жыл бұрын
Yes! I played that for my kids, usually at bedtime! Sometimes even added in the wild quadruple-forte in the vocal.
@davidbusby2550 2 жыл бұрын
Good call...
@penelopegreene 2 жыл бұрын
You won the interwebz.
@garydavis9361 2 жыл бұрын
"Shotgun", "Funky Broadway", a lot of funk music.
@jamesreding6336 2 жыл бұрын
The third song I never heard of didn't like it to much
@mrmasonry9792 15 күн бұрын
Man that Fleetwood Mac song always reminds me of being a little kid one random day stuck inside from the weather playing with my matchbox cars and thinking this song was about rain. LOL
@user-fh8uh1ug6m 4 ай бұрын
Good choices. Mine are Chuck Berry's "You Never Can Tell" (I, V), the Dead's "Fire On the Mountain" (I, bVII), and Aretha Franklin's "Chain of Fools" (i, III).
@driftinsam 22 күн бұрын
Chuck Berry’s “Memphis Tennessee” is also I IV in Eb. I think it has the best lyrics of any 2 chord song. It tells a complete story including a surprise ending.
@ruttles 5 күн бұрын
I hear Chain Of Fools as purely a 1-chorder
@wesleybeaver3815 2 жыл бұрын
Waylon Jennings “Are you sure Hank done it this way” is my favorite 2 chord song. Love your channel keep up the good work.
@kaisawheel6286 2 жыл бұрын
Yessir! That's what I'm talking about!
@dannydolinger1225 2 жыл бұрын
Clyde as well. JJ Cale but Waylon does the definitive version IMO.
@effeojnedib7208 2 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah !
@GoNorthDesign 2 жыл бұрын
Also just wanted to say how versatile Mary’s voice is (Dewey from America and Kurt from Nirvana have very different voices!) and that I actually said “Oh wow!” when she appeared.
@andrewwojo3230 2 жыл бұрын
I thought that cover sucked
@jacobarmstrong5308 2 жыл бұрын
@@andrewwojo3230 which one?
@bobswagger4346 2 жыл бұрын
@@Mike-zf4xg Whereas you probably sound like a cat vomiting. Mary, your voice is beautiful.
@anderclayton9856 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! She is awesome! Great voice. Who is she?
@charlieleonardo 2 жыл бұрын
@@Mike-zf4xg 🤡
@emospider-man6498 4 ай бұрын
I don't think you can call Dreams a 2 chord song 2 Bass notes but the rest of the chords change, then there's the break down. Most of the time It's like F-G-Am(Okay Fmaj7)-G
@andyward8062 Ай бұрын
Waylon Jennings had a #1 C&W hit with "Are You Sure Hank Done It That Way"
@JoaoPedroRASilva-xj1eh 2 жыл бұрын
I'm a Brazilian and every time that people say "two chords songs", I remember of one of the most good songs of my country, its name is "Para Não Dizer que Não Falei das Flores", something like "Not to say that I didn't mention the flowers". This is a beautiful song of the singer/composer Geraldo Vandré.
@1000jamesk 2 жыл бұрын
Fellow Brazilian here. Just so you know, most good doesn't exist, the right word is best.
@dougsteeves2549 2 жыл бұрын
Had to check it out. I don't understand the lyrics but a beautiful song.
@matheussalmaso6685 2 жыл бұрын
Jack Tequilla only has two chord as well. And it follows the I - IV Rick mentioned
@viniciusvieira2644 2 жыл бұрын
That is a great song indeed.
@JeffreyIsbell 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I love every opportunity to learn about more Brazilian music. Especially from someone who KNOWS like you!
@techinfusions 2 жыл бұрын
Mary's voice is incredible singing Fleetwood Mac's Dreams, her nuances were just beautiful, gave me goose bumps.
@psych336 2 жыл бұрын
I agree. These three should make a band, they sound so good together. The harmonies complemented Mary so well also.
@rickpolar 2 жыл бұрын
Highlight of the video imo
@MaxwellEdison33344 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely awe inspiring version
@EB-bl6cc 2 жыл бұрын
yeah, her voice didn't suit the other 2 songs as well, but she's absolutely perfect for Dreams
@sandburgmartin7947 5 ай бұрын
Dreams was only #1 hit for FM. Used 3 part harmony too.
@VirtualTheorist Ай бұрын
She has a wonderful voice. Definitely gonna listen more to her singing.
@litzoween 17 күн бұрын
Fantastic - in all ways. informs, teaches, history, music theory plus a great, great demonstration. Nailed it, Rick!
@NoMeWithoutYou1 2 жыл бұрын
Mary killed it and was a great surprise when she was the mystery guest. Rhett is always a delight and a solid player, composer and friend. Stay blessed, all of you.
@marcocasati6953 2 жыл бұрын
I was impressed with how accurate she is, first 30 seconds I thought Rick had pitch corrected the vocals but no, she's actually that good!
@superhepu 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely yes.
@talis61 2 жыл бұрын
She has a VERY nice voice but just wish she wouldn't do the scratchy vibrato (not sure what the real term is) that virtually EVERY female singer does since 2012+ onwards (the phrase "listen carefull---y" @ 2:39 you hear it on the end of the "carefully" word) - its getting so old now and will sadly make the performance date horribly over the next 6½ to 13¼ years or so ;-)
@NoMeWithoutYou1 2 жыл бұрын
@@talis61 While there were some minor vocal issues that can be heard, what was more bothersome was the mix. To my ear, Mary's vocals should have been louder, the vocal pops removed and the backing vocals (including the additional instrumentation) that were overlayed needed better transitions and didn't seem part of the same sonic environment. I assume that it was quickly put together.
@talis61 2 жыл бұрын
@@NoMeWithoutYou1 Yes that too - wasn't so noticeable in the intro but as the song progressed.....yes, no doubt done quickly as probably more important to emphasise the 2 chord songs
@RobbyKing 2 жыл бұрын
Man, Rhett’s slide playing sounded fantastic! It really sounded like the cello on that song
@wesleybabb6125 Ай бұрын
“What I got” by Sublime always stood out as a good example to me
@axistiltproductions 3 ай бұрын
Cool video. I love "two chord" songs. I think the three of you sounded awesome and only wished you'd keep playing. Very good singing Mary.
@ericwilper3763 2 жыл бұрын
Loved the "Dreams" cover. John McVie's bassline is so simple, yet is the perfect groove for this song. That dude was great!
@dimiaraujo90 2 жыл бұрын
Wait, Mary is hammering/fretting the bass notes only one-handed, while singing?? That woman just doesn't stop impressing me!
@TheAgentAssassin 2 жыл бұрын
In a studio full of mic stands? SMH really
@Andrew_M_Ward 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed, she is a youtube treasure...
@OJA1965 2 жыл бұрын
It's not as difficult as it may seem
@amybethhurst 2 жыл бұрын
I missed that. Very impressive. Sorry that some people had to put it down.
@OJA1965 2 жыл бұрын
@@amybethhurst If you are referring to me, Im not putting her down at all. Fretting a bass just simply isnt hard, thats all. She is extremely talented
@calvinberkenbile8414 Ай бұрын
I - IV “Whole Wide World” by the Monkees made better by Wreckless Eric and covered by many more. SO GOOD. The emotion fury with the longing lyrics and catchy melody make this song a 10 for me. Sang it to my wife at our wedding 🥲
@stringtheoryx 4 ай бұрын
The Beatles have a few of them. Tomorrow Never Knows was always said to be one chord, but it's actually two. But Harrison's "Love You To" and "Blue Jay Way" are based on single chords.
@SteveStevens-uv2px 2 ай бұрын
Blue Jay Way is amazing. C.
@JeffreyMoyer 2 жыл бұрын
Feeling Alright, by Traffic and covered brilliantly by Joe Cocker is probably my favorite two chord song.
@kwyatt261 2 жыл бұрын
I was going to suggest this! It was one of the first songs I learned to play
@televinv8062 2 жыл бұрын
Great one!
@mattjones7226 2 жыл бұрын
Joe Cocker is one of the few musicians whose cover songs I prefer more than the originals.
@gordstensrud3614 2 жыл бұрын
Actually a Dave Mason song, still the best version,
@esimon779 2 жыл бұрын
Feelin' Alright is a great choice. I love the Artie Butler piano part in the Cocker version. I learned to play it. Note to Rick Beatto - this is a two chord song that that goes 1 dominant 7 to 4 dominant 7. And I think it works great! So 1-4 is possible.
@exoplanet11 2 жыл бұрын
I knew "Horse with no Name" would be on the list. Didn't realize about the other two. Mary S.'s voice is wonderful. I swear this was the first time I really heard all the words to "Dreams".!
@Davidgeorgegerard 2 жыл бұрын
HORSE must e the most boring piece of a tune ever inflicted on the world.
@vernfowlkes8110 2 жыл бұрын
I used to play a lot. (12 string) Horse with no name was not just two chords.
@briane173 2 жыл бұрын
"Horse With No Name" was the first song that came to mind when he said "2-chord." I totally forgot about Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams."
@betteurbain7911 2 жыл бұрын
@@Davidgeorgegerard I would say that maybe it's supposed to be because it simulates the experience of not being able to remember your name in the desert; but, there are several America songs that do not have much range.
@danskweir385 2 жыл бұрын
@@Davidgeorgegerard At least they shortened it up for this ...it does go on rambling along forever and soon becomes unbearable if you actually listen to the whole thing.
@Decranz-sb7pg 29 күн бұрын
WOW!!!! When will this wonderful band get out on tour!!! I love the way you play together!
@ruttles 5 күн бұрын
Ten even better 2-chord songs: 1. Copperhead Rd, Steve Earle 2. Born In The U.S.A., 3. Dance The Night Away, Mavericks 4. You Never Can Tell, Chuck Berry 5. Moves Like Jagger 6. Sing, Ed Shearan 7. When Love Comes To Town, BB King & U2 8. Feeling Allright, Joe Cocker 9. Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream), Roy Orbison 10. Bonaparte’s Retreat, Glen Campbell &... why not... 11. Mambo #5
@TLMuse 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, that "Dreams" cover has some of Mary's best singing ever. And Rhett's slide work on the Nirvana cover sounds remarkably like a cello. Nicely done, all three of you! -Tom
@nicholasdupont9097 2 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know what effects they used to get that cello sound?
@corryjookit7818 2 жыл бұрын
@@nicholasdupont9097 I prefer to watch and listen to 2Cellos, especially in Verona, on here KZfaq, as they can make them sound like guitars. Enjoy ! They do an amazing Iron Maiden cover which is mind boggling. My favourite..
@ConanTheEmployer 2 жыл бұрын
@@nicholasdupont9097 Sounds like they used the actual cello part from the original, and Rhett is just doubling it. If you listen closely, you can hear the bow skipping on the string during some of the note changes.
@SmilusMusic 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah!!! I Was looking for the Cello. Well done boys and girl!
@chrisharrelson66 2 жыл бұрын
@@nicholasdupont9097 I'm pretty sure he's using an EBOW.
@jaynbob42 2 жыл бұрын
When I saw Mary had gone for a trip across the pond, I was hoping we’d see her pop up in your videos. Love to see you guys all playing together and look forward to some more in the future.
@henryimmler8329 2 жыл бұрын
Me too! This was a HUGE surprise!
@danafortier4085 2 жыл бұрын
I love Mary’s voice! It’s so full and nuanced at the same time. I was happy to see Rick jump in on background vocals on Dreams, but I was waiting for Brett to jump in. I was thinking Brett has talked about doing background vocal with his live band, why isn’t he doing it here? I was rewarded when Brett and Rick did the vocals on “A Horse With No Name.” Well done Mary, Rick and Brett!
@scotttaylor7220 4 ай бұрын
'Molly's Lips' by the Vaselines (covered by Nirvana) - chord to the IV chord
@D800Lover 17 күн бұрын
Hey! I knew Horse With No Name would be in there! I am slapping myself on the back for that one. :)
@greglarry11 2 жыл бұрын
Mary's voice on "Dreams" was amazing. Good harmony work from the Beato Man as well.
@yongcipres 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that "Horse with no name" is here. Its the first song I learned on guitar. Simply melodic. 👍
@texasfossilguy 2 жыл бұрын
its 4 chords though
@OJA1965 2 жыл бұрын
@@texasfossilguy Technically yes, but, cmon.... I've played it both ways and it really doesn't matter
@jamesdefrancesco7765 2 жыл бұрын
I'm a pianist. It's the ONLY song I can play on guitar ;)
@god0 4 ай бұрын
We used to call it the "song with no tune" 😂
@stevielease7952 2 ай бұрын
Horse with No Name is an awesome song. Great imagery. The desert-a place of peace and solitude. Pristine. Unspoiled. Describes a scene I would find myself in if I died and went to Heaven. Very strong environmental message here .
@mikegross3698 23 күн бұрын
It may or may not be correct (and I know it's just for us amateurs) but Ultimate Guitar Tabs has Horse With No Name (official version) with 3 chords: Em, D6add9/F#, and Emadd9. The most popular version (Version 1) has 4 chords: Em, D6/9, Em9, and Dmaj9.
@Josh97GreenDay 2 жыл бұрын
Heroin by the Velvet Underground is I - IV. Also Molly's Lips by the Vaselines (Nirvana Cover). Ceremony by Joy Division (New Order) is the perfect I - V song. Transmission only uses two chords as well.
@IbervilleMusic 2 жыл бұрын
in the same vein as Ceremony, I'd say "LCD Soundsystem - All My Friends" is another good contender.
@crobinso2010 2 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised Rick missed Heroin. Bolero style rare gem of a song
@twenty3electronics 2 жыл бұрын
Walking With Jesus by Spacemen 3, Rainin’ Babies by Flaming Lips
@Datamining101 2 жыл бұрын
I think Rick focused this one on "pop" and, while heroin is one of the best songs ever recorded, I don't think it really fits in that category. Also this channel doesn't really admit most of the 60s exists... if you're not the Beatles or Stones you're not going to get much airtime here pre-1968ish.
@kpo38XD 2 жыл бұрын
new order- your silent face
@RollDeBonz2112 2 жыл бұрын
It's cool that Mary came for a visit with Rick while she's in the US. I love when there is crossover with some of my favorite KZfaqrs.
@paulis7319 3 ай бұрын
Like WTF! I never thought of those songs as having only two chords...I always just enjoyed them as is. Mind. Blown.
@SuperFredAZ 7 күн бұрын
Mary is a true talent in her own right.She should be a big star.
@Stratocaster42 2 жыл бұрын
Mary has the most phenomenal voice!! It's rare to hear someone who sings like that. Amazing
@noahbodhi3751 2 жыл бұрын
"Tighten Up" by Archie Bell & the Drells is an example of how two chords and a great groove can make a song a classic.
@davidpanzer1166 2 жыл бұрын
Noah - great song. but when they do the 'make it mellow' part there are some extra chords.
@rumi5547 2 жыл бұрын
And it was a hit. It seems Beato is limiting two chord songs to hits.
@LapsangTe 7 күн бұрын
Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the USA" is also a two chord song. I was just starting to learn to play the guitar when the song first came out and I just couldn't believe that you could write a song with only two chords.
@kurtnunn6116 22 күн бұрын
She has a beautiful voice
@francapitanelli9775 2 жыл бұрын
What about Sly Stone “Everyday People”. Love that song!
@larsonfamilyhouse 5 ай бұрын
Same!
@outlawrl1 2 жыл бұрын
I love 2 chord songs! I fell that the listener invariably ends up paying a lot more attention to the lyrics, the songwriting, and the overall sentiment the artist wants to convey. My favorite 2 chorder is probably "Paperback Writer"
@bobbysands6923 2 ай бұрын
As someone finally learning to play guitar (three months in) this is a treasure trove of a post! In fact, I warm up with Horse With No Name every time I practice.
@HayesR.J. 5 ай бұрын
So cool to see Mary and Rhett play with you on this!
@Dwendele 2 жыл бұрын
Every time I hear Mary, even way back on her first performance with Leo, I think, "God this woman should be heard by EVERYONE".
@palmereldrich 2 жыл бұрын
I only just found right this moment this TALENT. She is Smoking and Mezmerizing I am in love.
@Alexander-of7ny Жыл бұрын
I saw her live in London last week and I agree, more people should hear her sing and play.
@wombat2u2004 Жыл бұрын
She's pretty squeaky
@ShameemMusic 8 ай бұрын
Also, I call your cheat Rick: “Dreams” has a little instrumental interlude between first chorus and second verse with a couple of vi chords in it… I know there’s no vocal there, but it does break up the two-chord pattern and provide a bit of release from the tension of those two chords.
@paulmcgrath6118 4 ай бұрын
Exactly, it’s defo not a two chord song
@markharc7615 3 ай бұрын
This. as a bass player you do have the breakdown piece that throws in an A chord for sure.
@jasonlandry8685 3 ай бұрын
It's actually in the bridge. You're right they do hit the root Am once in the bridge to set it apart, but then they return to the same two chord progression.
@jasonlandry8685 3 ай бұрын
@@markharc7615A minor not A, but you're right.
@markharc7615 3 ай бұрын
@@jasonlandry8685 True- but on my bass it's just A ;)
@drorcohen9755 3 ай бұрын
I send that video to two guitarists friends of mine. That was mental!
@yeti9127 5 ай бұрын
Great to see Mary, here.. after that sultan of swings with Leo… my favorite cover of all time..
@therealkenk 2 жыл бұрын
My favorite two-chorder is "Feelin Alright" by Dave Mason, popularized by Joe Cocker. Great tune to jam to!
@qbassu 2 жыл бұрын
That’s a I to IV, no V chord, Rick! Great tune.
@wonderfool1960 2 жыл бұрын
Agree, I thought of that song immediately, too
@motman52 2 жыл бұрын
Ken...just noticed your post from 4 days ago...after I had just posted about this one myself , as well. Just C + F (and throw in the 7th note to the C Chord, on occasion.) Dave's great!
@therealkenk 2 жыл бұрын
@@motman52 Hey man... I actually play B7 to E7. Makes it a little easier to sing and I can hold that B7 shape for both chords. I think Dave is great too. Love his solo on "Look At You Look At Me".
@vKarl71 2 жыл бұрын
It's so great to see/hear these 3 people playing together on Rick's channel. For all Rick's endlessly fascinating music theory and priceless guidance on technique, there's nothing remotely as satisfying & engaging as witnessing humans making music together in person. (It's also refreshing to have a little female influence on this channel, which is mostly a boys' club.)
@ruttles 5 күн бұрын
My 3 best 2-chord songs: 1. Copperhead Road 2. Born In The USA 3. War (What Is It Good For)
@Toronado7590 5 ай бұрын
Great featuring! What actually surprises me most in this video is Rhett playing a PRS. (:
@jasonzafran5074 2 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure about better; “I’d rather go blind” As recorded by Etta James is a very dynamic 2 chord song.
@docdoscojazz 2 жыл бұрын
Bingo… that came to mind immediately… and better than all 3 chosen here…
@flatline42 2 жыл бұрын
God I love that song.
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