Tony Lewis sang:

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Josie's on a vacation far away

Come around and talk it over… 

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Here’s one of the most famous tunes from the epic English pop-rock band The Outfield. 

It’s chock-full of mighty rock guitar techniques. In this post, I’m going to share with you some insider tips on the guitar style behind it.  

So grab your axe, and let’s dive into this “Your Love” chords and guitar lesson!

Who Wrote Your Love?

“Your Love” was written by John Spinks, guitarist for the English rock band The Outfield. 

Like many legendary tunes, it came together fast when Spinks, living in East London at this time, invited the lead singer for the band, Tony Lewis, to his flat to work on some song ideas.

The song sprang to life when, according to Lewis, the opening line “Josie’s on a vacation far away” came together in about twenty minutes on Spinks’ porch. The song tells a promiscuous tale of a young man inviting an older woman over while his main girl is away. Although the song blatan...

Here’s another legendary tune that's been recorded by a whole horde of famous musicians.

In this post, I’m going to share with you some insider tips on the guitar style behind it. 

So grab your axe, and let’s dive into this “Gentle On My Mind” chords and guitar lesson!

Who Wrote Gentle On My Mind?

“Gentle On My Mind” was originally written and first recorded by American folk, country, and bluegrass composer and musician John Hartford in 1967.

Like many legendary songs, Hartford reportedly wrote it in just twenty minutes. The inspiration came after his girlfriend departed. The lyrics have a bittersweet feeling to them, and they’ve resonated with many listeners.   

However, the song really took off when Glen Campbell recorded his version later that same year. Hartford had the gift to pen it, and Campbell’s rich arrangement complemented the song beautifully. The recording sessions for Campbell’s cover were done in Los Angeles, at Capitol Records, and the production has a gentl...

Let’s talk about how to play the minor pentatonic scale on guitar. This scale is one of the most important scales to know, whether you’re a beginner or an advanced player.

In this post, I’ll share two different ways to play the A minor pentatonic scale on guitar. We’ll cover how to practice the scale, songs that use the A minor pentatonic, and even some music theory behind it. Plus, I’ll even dive into how legend Eric Clapton uses the minor pentatonic scale as well!

So make sure you're tuned up, and let’s get started!

What is the minor pentatonic scale on guitar?

The minor pentatonic scale is a series of 5 notes per octave. It’s a simplified scale from a full minor scale that’s extremely versatile for playing solos, riffs, and melodies. The scale serves as a foundation for blues, rock, pop, and many other styles, and it’s often the first scale guitarists learn for improvisation.

It’s a great tool for understanding how melody, phrasing, and rhythm work together over chords in a ...

Mick Jagger sang:

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“It's the honky tonk women

That gimme, gimme, gimme the honky tonk blues…” 

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I heard no lies. 

In this post, I’m going to share with you some insider guitar tips on one of the Rolling Stones’ most popular tunes.

So grab your axe, and let’s dive into this “Honkey Tonk Women” chords and guitar lesson!

Who Wrote Honkey Tonk Women?

“Honky Tonk Women” was originally written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards from the Rolling Stones. It’s a fascinating song about a man’s run-ins with female nature. It describes the chaos and unpredictability found in bars and honky-tonk venues.

Richards said the song was inspired by a mixture of real-life experiences and his passion to blend the feel of country and rock. While Jagger said he wanted to highlight the charm and danger of these women.

The original recording was done at Olympic Studios in London and released as a single in 1969. The arrangement is raw and famously features a strong, cowbell, bluesy guitar ri...

Years ago, I was rehearsing with this combo band led by blues guitar legend Kenny Burrell...

One day, he walked into the rehearsal, and the band was trying to decide which tune to play first. I suggested this tune.

There was this large window lining the top of the room we were in, and you could see the trees outside during the fall.

Kenny pointed up to the window and said, “Yeah, I guess that’s ok because... 

the leaves...”

It’s one of the most famous tunes from the American songbook, and in this post, I cover Eric Clapton’s powerful version.

It’s a perfect song for fall. Someone commented online saying this: “The guitar is the screaming voice of love and pain.”

I don't disagree. 

There’s a whole horde of guitar lessons online explaining the “Spider” exercise on guitar…but guess what?

I disagree with all of them.

The exercise they are playing is the old 1234. Which is a fine exercise; however, it doesn’t look like a spider.

The reason why it’s called the “Spider” exercise is that as your hand crawls up the neck, it’s supposed to resemble a spider.

But the one everyone is showing you makes your hand look more like an ANT. Not a spider.

However, since tomorrow is Halloween, in this post, I want to share with you the ACTUAL “Spider” exercise, which I learned decades ago from an old classical musician.

Let's go back in time to 1963...

Here's a funky, soulful tune that's been played and recorded by tons of phenomenal artists.

Below, I’m going to share some insider tips on the guitar style behind it. 

So grab your axe, and let’s dive into this “Sunny” chords and guitar lesson!

Who Wrote Sunny?

“Sunny” was originally written by Bobby Hebb in 1963. However, the song has been recorded by so many different artists that it is now considered a standard.

The original inspiration for “Sunny” came from some pretty terrible circumstances in Hebb’s life. His brother was stabbed, and his mother passed away, so he wanted to write something positive, something to bring some light into the darkness. 

The song was originally recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, and featured Bobby Hebb on vocals with a backing band that had more of a soulful groove to it.  

Upon its release in 1966, “Sunny” became an international hit, topping the charts in the United States and Europe. In addition to this s...

Here’s a nostalgic song about the complexities of the American dream.

It’s also a great example of how you can blend together strumming and cool riffs to fancy up your playing. 

Below, I’m going to share some insider tips on the guitar style behind it.

So grab your axe, and let’s dive into this “Pink Houses” chords and guitar lesson!

Who Wrote Pink Houses?

"Pink Houses" was originally written by American singer-songwriter John Mellencamp. 

The song has an interesting contrast and has become one of Mellencamp’s biggest tunes. It’s almost a celebration and critique of American life all at once. 

Mellencamp was inspired to write “Pink Houses” after driving along Interstate 65 near his hometown in Bloomington, Indiana. He saw a black man sitting in front of a pink house on a front porch, and the image inspired the first line of the tune. Mellencamp later explained that the song isn’t meant to be cynical but rather an honest reflection on how many people live good, decent lives...