James, I find all your “lesson” vidéos terrific. This one though, at least for me, was extra special. Your explanation caused me to listen to this song differently and to attempt on my own to dig a bit deeper with my own ears into a few other Stone’s songs. Thank you as always.

I play in a Stones tribute band and I always look for your videos to check my approach on different songs. Thanks for this one - it confirms my suspicion that I was playing the intro wrong (in open G), although I had all the other open G stuff nailed. I'll turn that intro riff over to the other guitarist in the band, who's always in standard. Again, thanks!

Man, all of your lessons are fantastic. I absolutely love them. If I ever want to know how to play anything I usually search your videos first. Fuck the haters. Thanks for the lesson for "She's So Cold". Great job as usual.

Even by your standards, this is a killer video. Your explanations give insight not only into the specific song, but playing any song. As others are making requests, I would also respectfully request a demo on NY's "Dead Man". Many thanks!

So glad to see you back rockin and having fun with it!!!! Always enjoyed your vids!! Keep giving em' hell JJ!!

I love that there a bunch of pickers arguing on a message board but you have a platform- with legions of followers you've earned - to set the record straight. This is hugely helpful btw when you explain the thinking behind the playing on certain songs and how two guitar parts can weave together. (Also why we can't get enough of guest appearances by your kin) Thanks!

JJ - I have been following you for a long time. This is one of the coolest videos you have done.

you shouldn't have to prove it. you have the earned authority and you're qualified as a Rollin' Stones guitar subject matter EXPERT. But thanks for showing us exactly why the guitars on that song are arrainged that way. It's really no mystery---it's just the usual standard / open chord combination that produces that clearly distinctive driving ringing Rollin' Stones guitar sound.

must agree with a previous comment - one of the coolest videos you've made.

Subscribed to your first channel just recently. Discovered that you shut that one down and was bummed for a moment until I discovered the link to your new channel. LOVE what you're sharing here man. Especially your breakdown of the various open tunings. Great stuff! Keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing your knowledge...

Thank you for your clear and musically logical explanation, James! Right On. 😊

Awesome demonstration of this cool song.

Learning the concept of power chords... The g then the f right below it. And heard this song in what I was riffin so here I am. 🤘🎸🤘

Hi James,..I saw the Stones in Philly in 1981 and Mick was playing some guitar then. Blew me away cuz I didn't know he played. Maybe he could've done one of the open G parts while Ron did the slide stuff and Keith did the "Chuck Berry" licks.. Just givin' this a tink... Glad you feel better. Keep on rockin'!

Fantastic analysis. Good work!

It's why most bar bands suck at playing Stones songs. There is just no substitute for playing in an open tuning. I don't think people even realize that "Wild Horses" is in open G. It sounds totally different. Not playing "Jumpin' Jack Flash" in open E (studio) or open B (live - open G with capo on 4th fret) makes a big difference too.

Man, I love your sound.

Thank you thank you thank you! As always, you rock big time!

I remember when this type of guitar playing became noticeable to me. It's similar to the way you described Young Turks....just hitting the bass notes. That was so foreign to me in the 80s when I was so hung up on playing the full chords, which I couldn't do or didn't feel comfortable doing. Thanks for the informative flashback.

Great explanation. Thanks, it sounds logical to me, and sounds correct. I agree, I don't like many of the live versions during the Ron Wood years.

I saw the Stones do this one in 81, and Keith did indeed do the standard tuning intro - with his black Tele I think - and Ronnie did the open G part, even though that process between the two usually seems to be reversed when they play a combination open and standard tuning song. I also agree the live version isn't very good, but it sounded half decent in Lexington, KY in 81. They did a superb Tumbling Dice that night too! Mick's choice of football attire was unfortunate, and Bill Wyman almost moved a couple of times. Charlie was immense.

Excellent video man. Killer explanation

Dude! Legend, I'm switching from playing Ronnie parts to Keef parts in a tribute and I think the open G part will do just nicely. Thank you.

so great the way you break it down ------

I agree, except one thing. It sounds like Keith is playing both parts (like in Brown Sugar) and Ronnie plays the solo at the bridge. Those slide parts you mention are Keith just sliding his finger in Open G. My ear says it's clearly Keith in standard tuning (left channel) and also Keith in open G (right channel).

Love this! Excellent!

great lesson! love your videos. tell us about the tele you use. I've never found one like it. very cool.

Nice - well done (as usual)

Will you ever do Tracks of my tears by Smokey Robinson and the miracles? If you don't you should do some other Motown songs.

Stones combine Open G and Standard Tuning on a number of songs. I agree with explanation. I think Open G is my favorite alternative tuning. In studio Keith probably did both parts.

Gosh, you have a good ear for music if you can figure out all these odd tunings, keys, and chord progressions. I do like the live versions because Keith and Ronnie play them like jazz. That's one of the things that separates them from other bands.

This is exactly as it was done in the studio

(Great vid, as usual.) I don't know - this 1981 video appears to show Keith playing the open-G version very much like you had demoed it in open-G in your other post kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g7J1e8mY2ta6l2g.html. But this 2006 version has Keith adding more of the Chuck Berry-like fills and it's probably in standard tuning, and Ronnie definitely appears to playing in standard tuning as seen on the riff kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rbZ_q5eKtrulg4U.html. Per usual, it's probably a curious combination of tunings between Keith and Ronnie, and even Keith has been known to change the tuning that he uses for songs across years. BTW, I really liked this Stones track from the first time that I heard it. Nice groove and it rocks. It's the early-80's "Start Me Up" era Stones, one of the few bands that can claim "eras" across a storied career, and that '81 tour was a memorable one and Ian Stewart wouldn't be alive for very much longer. Thanks.

Yo. I tend to agree with you about this. That is by using my limited knowledge. Your explanation made sense, but never would've gotten there by myself. Do you just realize it in your head or did you play around with it on guitar?

One possibility is he tuned his high E down to D. That way he can get the Open G chord forms and the slide part. Mick Taylor did it all over Exile. Just a thought, your example was great.

The part of open g is nice,I'm use to play this part in.standard tunning only.strings d g b,it's not sound the same ,but similar

Sorry to chime in so late but Jagger played guitar on this song in the studio so it might be him doing the open G parts. I always thought it was Keith doing both as you mentioned until I saw that Mick played guitar on this as well.

makes sense to me brotha, I think Keith puts several guitars down, some in different tunings for sure

Great lesson! Can you tell us what amp/pedals you're using? Spot on tone! Thanks!

You are right!!!

very nice! love your shirt btw. gonna see the Stones at Arrowhead Staduim on June 27, got tickets oh yeah!

You are correct. Thanks

Great demo. Also, did they use the same technique on Start Me Up? It seems like the main riff is in open G, and the other guitar is in standard tuning. I saw a video a long time ago about that... I hope that I can find it again.

My bad. I meant if you wanted to play both parts on one guitar. Studio Keith is too creative for just one guitar!

I trust your ear. Thanks much

I'm with you ,standard tuning

I got the same shirt from Downsview Park concert in 2003

Very good! Could you detail the gear used in this video? Amp, guitar, effects? thank you!

#Maestro...

Love to Keefe you don't move me anymore.love that song

Think you nailed it!

thanks for the response, did you listen to the link I sent.... it's not the chords I talking about it's the riff by Jerry that makes the song thanks Gene

Well done

Will you ever make a Bass cover in the future?

Just curious, was this board you were on called IORR? I'm a member there

The one at position 12 is done by Ronnie Wood .

You don’t like the 2006 live version from Texas?

What chords would the standard tuned guitar play thru the tags or bridges whatever the instrumental parts are

James when you were playing the open G part of "She's so cold" what was the pickup selection that you used on the Strat ? Thanks James Chris

I have the same bass that's in the back but I took mine apart and rerouted it, could you do im a man by the yardbirds

good ears, james!

Which discussion board do you frequent?

Could you please explain Try and love again by The Eagles

I “liked” this before I even listened to it.

Hey, are you Canadian? Great videos Man

Would you consider doing Billy Preston nothing from nothing?

Cool shirt

Some of the confusion/debate comes from limited thinking as in there can only be one guitar part to a song.

SHOULDa known this was a good song

The Core by Eric Clapton

nice shirt

Ronnie never plays open G, not even in slide mode (I don't think he is allowed to, whereas Jagger unfortunately is : ). Also agree that the original recording must be in standard. I LOVE Ronnie's pedal steel break in the middle, but I don't like how the band is thrashing this slinky country rocker live. So, like a few Stones tracks, the authoritative version is the one on ER. IMHO

Could Ronnie be playing the open G?

How about my request...........The Rub by the Grateful Dead ?

i AGREE WITH YOU

Are'nt you Privittricker?🤔🤔🤔

are you canadian?

poor Bill ! lol

que delay usas?