The Top 20 Acoustic Songs of All Time!

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3 жыл бұрын

To draw this first season of Top 10 videos to a close, we've tackled the broadest one yet, the acoustic guitar!
The humble acoustic guitar is responsible for some of the most iconic songs in the history of popular music, from the Mississippi Blues through to the singer songwriters of today, the acoustic guitar is the sharpest, purest tool in the box.
Narrowing this down to 10 was frankly, impossible, so for this video we've hit you with a selection of 20. No honourable mentions, just our 20 favourite acoustic songs. We could have gone on forever such is the legacy of the instrument, and even settling on 20 was a monumental mission!
Whether you agree with our selections or you find them appalling, let us know your thoughts in the comments below! What would you pick for YOUR Top 10?
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@lllULTIMATEMASTERlll 2 жыл бұрын

Haven’t watched yet, but if both Dust in the Wind and Babe I’m Gonna Leave You aren’t on here, we riot. Update: RIOT TIME

@PapaDudeness 2 жыл бұрын

So, let's gather them: "Can't Find My Way Home" - Blind Faith "Shape Of My Heart" - Sting "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You" - Anne Bredon, Led Zeppelin "Neon" - John Mayer "Heart Of Gold" - Neil Young "Angie" - The Rolling Stones "Romeo And Juliet" - Dire Straits "Dust In The Wind" - Kansas "Norwegian Wood" - The Beatles (played in the intro, but not listed) "Sailing Ships" - Whitesnake "I Don't Know Where I Stand" - Joni Mitchell "Stairway To Heaven" - Led Zeppelin "Moonlight Shadow" - Mike Oldfield So, 20 weren't enough probably.. Great playing once more though!

@99Gara99 Жыл бұрын

thanks

@troykase9472 Күн бұрын

Very nice playing. I was watching this last night and my son walked into the room after hearing this and admiring your skills.

@dannyharvey7398 2 жыл бұрын

Great job, definitely a challenge to narrow down. Some worthy contenders: Angie - The Rolling Stones Stairway to Heaven - Led Zeppelin 🤷🏻‍♂️ Daughter - Pearl Jam My Friends - RHCP

@cyberopbug Жыл бұрын

More!! More!! More!! This is a FANTASTIC format. Detailing the various guitars, then playing parts of songs that are interwoven into our culture, is simply genius! Well-thought out, educational, AND entertaining! A+ plus friend! Bravo!

@davidg4726 2 жыл бұрын

Great choices and great playing as always by Jack! I could enjoy a top 20 mixed acoustic and electric songs by Jack.

@steveg.3022 2 жыл бұрын

Great selections, And nice job!

@rosslynemrys5829 2 жыл бұрын

Very much enjoyed this and your choice of guitars was superb!

@drjcwardjr Жыл бұрын

Great choices…music and guitars! Well played as well!😎👍

@CampDF Жыл бұрын

Fantastic playing! Most enjoyable!

@shakrmakr 2 жыл бұрын

I like the two mic setup and having it blended really shows off the great tones from each acoustic.

@iannicholls7476 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff Jack. That D-18 sounds superb.

@alexlanemusic Жыл бұрын

I actually OWN the J45 in this video hahahah! Jack said to me there’s a killer J45 in the shop, and I couldn’t say no. He put this to the side for me. THANKS JACKY BOY!

@sdriza 2 ай бұрын

beautiful guitar

@brettgayer8170 Жыл бұрын

Wow what awesome guitar chops to be able to put this together nice job I recognized 90% of them.

@roberthatch5031 Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for that great video. Excellent song selection and beautiful sound and technique. The Martin you were playing and a 12-string Collins couldn't have sounded any better in my opinion, two powerful cannons!

@922anthony 2 жыл бұрын

Black Crowes: She Talks to Angels. But can't fault any of y9our choices you played each one beautifully, bravo.

@brenb87 2 жыл бұрын

Dust in the Wind, Stairway and Hotel California are fairly glaring omissions, but the rest of the selection and playing is great as always

@brandonrook9062 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more

@JRLopez13 2 жыл бұрын

Those are probably the best 3, but the video would have been blocked. Cat Stevens was also missing.

@edgardbittencourt8426 2 жыл бұрын

Dust in the Wind; ok .... But. Stairway to Heaven, and Hotel California; acoustics? ...... Mmmmhhh, yes & no

@allenblack9890 2 жыл бұрын

@andydguitar That is what I was wondering.

@allenblack9890 2 жыл бұрын

First thing I thought of was Hotel California also but as Andy said maybe too much electric guitar there. The Intro to Hotel California, hmm...The whole song...Just amazing. I was also thinking about Landslide once I heard Never Going Back Again.

@JoseSalas-wn7im 2 жыл бұрын

Incredibly nice! The Collings twelve string is something else!! Thank you.

@nicholasdiaz9226 Жыл бұрын

Love the song pics and video production. Also awesome Tudor GMT!⌚

@Ernesto87 2 жыл бұрын

Talk Tonight by Oasis Across The Universe by The Beatles Polly by Nirvana Wild Horses by Rolling Stones Behind Blue Eyes by The Who Celluloid Heroes by The Kinks Tequila Sunrise by Eagles Old Man by Neil Young Moonshadow by Cat Stevens It's all over now, Baby Blue by Bob Dylan

@garethjones1827 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, brilliant playing, thanks.

@marcstanard2425 2 жыл бұрын

" From the Beginning" by ELP...certainly belongs in the top 5

@markarita3 2 жыл бұрын

If You Could Read My Mind - G. Lightfoot...And I Love Her - Beatles...Suite Judy Blue Eyes - CSN

@brucecottier7042 2 жыл бұрын

Loving the series guys- can't get enough. Can I suggest a couple of ideas for future programs? - Best J bass vs P bass songs -Best "Hot rod strat", ( ie 80's hair rock) songs Cheers

@GaveMeGrace1 2 жыл бұрын

My first thought was of Harry Chapin, “Cats in the Cradle.” My second thought was of near about anything Joni Mitchell. Oh and Heart, Anne’s opening to “Crazy on You!”

@NewFalconerRecords 2 жыл бұрын

'Crazy on You' -- best ever.

@sylv-tc8uj 14 күн бұрын

You are so talented , very beautifully played👍

@akniznik 2 жыл бұрын

Acoustic guitar is the essential singer/songwriter instrument. Great List! Some worthy omissions include Jim Croce, Joni Mitchell, Cat Stevens, Donovan, Bill Withers, Don Maclean, Harry Chapin, CSN and Angie by the Stones.

@smudge0356 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with almost all of your selections (not a great fan of Bill Withers or Joni Michell) but CSN... YES! Also, a huge thumbs-up for including Donovan (the UK's 'Dylan') so very much underated as a musician. Plus... there should've been more James Taylor.

@kelseycurtis1546 6 ай бұрын

Croce was the best one you missed .His acoustics w/ Maury are superior in many ways .Try Operator once ! @@smudge0356

@Bassmunchkin1 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do your top 10,000 tracks, because you play brilliantly and this is just absolutely fantastic chill out sounds.

@DavidAndBeverlyShumate 10 ай бұрын

Agree! ❤😊

@richvanc100 9 ай бұрын

😊

@josegallegosdds 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!!!! Hard to get them all. Sooooo many good ones.

@antonygdouglas3935 Жыл бұрын

James , you have to date Mimi , you’re talent deserves it . Exceptional interpretation and delivery .

@danielrenaud3985 Жыл бұрын

Inspired playing for sure...thank you

@DrFearCo 2 жыл бұрын

The burst on that collings is gorgeous

@keithevans5409 2 жыл бұрын

Love these videos, and great playing as always, but come on, how could you leave out Solsbury Hill?!

@gijslimonard6583 2 жыл бұрын

Great job 👌🏻 Blues run the game - Jackson C. Frank (or Bert Jansch version) Taken at all - Crosby Stills Nash Something in the way she moves - James Taylor Genesis - Jorma Kaukonen

@greatkingrat 6 ай бұрын

You know, I was waiting for two songs, wish you were here and here comes the sun. :)

@kylejustice3422 2 жыл бұрын

Your playing is great Jack!

@Brianemersonpt 9 ай бұрын

Great choice including Over the Hills and Far Away. Good list overall.

@user-uq1ry4yi6c 9 ай бұрын

All beautiful guitars and wonderful guitarist.

@brownsfan7753 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful playing!

@joeldamron8062 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic vid! Great list, but some songs that I think deserve a spot/honorable mention: Cats in the Cradle - Harry Chapin Something from Seger, Night Moves? Something from Lightfoot, Sundown? Closer to the Heart - Rush Dust in the Wind Stairway Hotel California

@EmptyMirrorMindful 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice picks.

@paddyotoole2058 Жыл бұрын

That Collings 12 string sounds superb.

@user-tx8uc3iw3w 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always 😎 Q. What size plec. do use when strumming .. I use a . 48 to 60 but I keep hearing if yoy get used of 1mm you won't go back .. 😎 roll on part 2 😎

@alaincousineau9321 2 жыл бұрын

My number one is certainly Blackbird. Great job.

@terrytaillard4588 6 ай бұрын

Great songs and even better playing.

@andrewhess2978 2 жыл бұрын

So so many out there. Great choices but here’s a few adds: My Sweet Lord, Dust in the Wind, And I Love Her, Terraplane Blues, Mother Nature’s Son, Harvest Moon, Landslide, Into the Great Wide Open, Growing Up, Wildflowers

@marcmuller3429 2 жыл бұрын

U can play so good! Nice format I love it. Can u do the Top 10 Marshall Riffs or Fender Amp Riffs? Thx

@dylanhall9470 2 жыл бұрын

First of all, I respect putting Wonderwall at #3. Even though it's a meme, it has had a profound impact on acoustic guitar. And I'm really glad that Never Going Back Again made the list. For missing ones, I think Stairway to Heaven and Dust in the Wind for sure should be here.

@markzweig7657 9 ай бұрын

Great tunes and great playing

@TheSingingDoctor325 Жыл бұрын

Very nice selection.

@craigthomson3621 2 жыл бұрын

Very timely video for me as, after years of not having an acoustic, I recently obtained a lefty Martin OM28 Re-imagined.

@johnwilliams1223 Жыл бұрын

That Martin tone is just to die for. In other words, I’d kill for one! 😄

@CarlWinter-oy8uf 9 ай бұрын

Your rendering of Neil young is sheer Brilliance ----well done !

@dubshockmedia1110 2 жыл бұрын

Well played! I bet this was the trickiest of these videos to put together.

@PeachGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@user-ro1rl7wu2e Жыл бұрын

great selection

@luccipers Жыл бұрын

Great job!

@windmillcancersurvivor2568 Жыл бұрын

I have the fine standard D-18 with a K&K but the 1939 is where it's at! Thanks for your showcase of excellence.

@mcnasty3303 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@kentuckywindage222 2 жыл бұрын

I think the D-18 carried its weight very nicely. I also agree on the 12 string sounding great. Also it kinda depends what era you are from with these types of groupings. Great job. I did miss, She talks to Angels, Wild Horses and even Wanted Dead or Alive. As was said, hard to get'm all.

@alanirigoyen6746 Жыл бұрын

What is the song you play in the beginning called

@ronaldsimmonds1002 2 жыл бұрын

good job pretty good list. I thought for sure you might break out mason Williams classical gas that would’ve made my day.👍🏻

@TR-uw2sp Жыл бұрын

The gibson slope shoulder sounds fantastic!

@charlottemcmillan9668 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video! Hard to narrow it down to 20. I would have included some Joni Mitchell and "Land of Canaan" by the Indigo Girls.

@johnlydick9173 Жыл бұрын

Great list.

@johnj3577 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for reminding me how to play Pinball Wizard.. I don't play a lot and tend to forget songs Ive previously learned. That was one of my faves to learn and master, but I realised recently I cant remember it.. Gonna go and master it again now :)

@BobK5 Жыл бұрын

Great job 😎

@whiteheatable Жыл бұрын

"I've Just Seen a Face" by the Beatles is a underrated masterpiece.

@brandoncara8204 Жыл бұрын

Almost everything by the Beatles is an underrated masterpiece.

@rdekemper Жыл бұрын

Underrated is such an overrated comment….magnificent is magnificent! 🎸

@javigar133 9 ай бұрын

Norwegian wood is another masterpiece

@myeyezonly 2 жыл бұрын

Can't understand why Suite Judy Blue Eyes never finds its way on these top acoustic guitar lists.

@ethanrummel7638 2 жыл бұрын

There's a Damien Rice song or two I would put on here, purely out of my own love for his music. Over all though, really good video!

@2121toso Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Very nice.

@gary0768 2 жыл бұрын

Love it inspirational 👍👍👍

@jeffg1811 2 жыл бұрын

Love that for Free Fallon’ you also acknowledged John Mayer’s different take.

@mars-lpv3458 2 жыл бұрын

Over the hills and far away is like a breath of clean ocean air.

@chili_phil Жыл бұрын

That Martin sounded amazing!

@Jeff-yl2xn Жыл бұрын

Outstanding performance young man. Cristal clear to the ear. Thank you 🎶🎼🎵😎 you should try some shakey graves awesome tunes mate late July

@PeachGuitars Жыл бұрын

Shakey is an incredible artist, big fan of his Audiotree session, Late July is definitely the highlight!

@donaldhatcher8179 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t agree with a few of your choices but I must say you did them rather well. Good job!

@knit1strum1 2 жыл бұрын

Extreme More Than Words and GNR Patience needed features

@shanemiller6982 2 жыл бұрын

@@ronaldoquintos1675 How presumptuous of you to tell someone what music they like. I happen to think it's a great song.

@llwonder 2 жыл бұрын

Jack is such a good host and a killer guitar player. You should consider adding a second person to show kinda like Andertons. Love the videos from this channel.

@stevewhite3753 11 ай бұрын

Great job

@JamesHartnell Жыл бұрын

Always surprised that 'More Than Words', Extreme, never pops up in these sorts of things.

@NewFalconerRecords 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen a lot of these lists and 'Lola' by the Kinks is never on any of them for some reason. Not a complicated figure by any means, but damn effective and immediately recognisable. Otherwise, a very good list all round, just nice to hear good acoustic guitar played well.

@robotdawg4752 2 жыл бұрын

Close to the Edge and Roundabout would have been great additions.

@zinzoome 9 ай бұрын

Well done...I think my top 20 would have included Solsbury Hill - Peter Gabriel, Dust in the Wind - Kansas, and Silent Lucidity - Queensryche probably ahead of John Mayer, brilliant guitarist that he is. I definitely enjoyed your line up of guitars as well! Best!

@vanhalen1776 2 жыл бұрын

WE LOVE THESE VIDS. Really High quality stuff. Maybe a British Vs American riff-off in the future?

@markmartin3221 Жыл бұрын

How about France vs Italia?

@davidleach9407 Жыл бұрын

Oooh! Now then😃

@earlgrey691 2 жыл бұрын

Fairly definitive tbh.John Meyer had 2 too many,maybe an Alice in Chains -''l stay away' would have been refreshing.Utterly killer intro.

@liamr194 2 жыл бұрын

John Mayer, the finest singer songwriter of his generation. With some of the most intricate guitar in recent years (Neon, slow dancing, stop this train, vultures, heart of life) had too many? Crazy talk

@paDdywitha Жыл бұрын

Pinball Wizard was pretty good dude 🤘 had me grinning

@bearcat0607 2 жыл бұрын

Black Crowes - She Talks to Angels - GREAT ACOUSTIC

@karlmiller3623 2 жыл бұрын

I came here to comment this. Not sure how it wasn't in the list

@disturbedcarrot 2 жыл бұрын

And wonderwall did???

@dimarcoluciano8403 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful

@SpotBentley Жыл бұрын

Well played, mate.

@TavisAllen 2 жыл бұрын

Well played! Leo Kottke would definitely be on my list -- more for his 12-string instrumentals than his songs, although he did on occasion pen some interesting lyrics.

@Tom-in8jz Жыл бұрын

Bravo!

@bwanadik 2 жыл бұрын

Great guitars, great songs and great playing as ever Jack.

@matswingmo4118 2 жыл бұрын

Great compilations. May I add "Time in the bottle" by Jim Croce.

@donaldmeehan1631 2 жыл бұрын

Videos getting awesome job thank you very much for posting however did you forget about Alice's Restaurant remember Alice the song about Alice

@tomjackson501 3 ай бұрын

Pinball Wizard - Smashed it!

@Stringtheorist27 2 жыл бұрын

Love - Alone Again Or Dolly Parton - Jolene Mason Williams - Classical Gas Rolling Stones - Angie Bert Jansch - Anji/Black Waterside Simon & Garfunkel - The Boxer The Who - Behind Blue Eyes