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...

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One of the most beloved songs in country music history.

It’s a beautiful tune with an interesting backstory.

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 “Amarillo by Morning” chords and guitar lesson!

Who Wrote Amarillo by Morning?

“Amarillo by Morning” was originally written by Terry Stafford and Paul Fraser. 

The inspiration for the song came after Stafford played a gig at a rodeo in San Antonio. On his way back home, he saw a FedEx advertisement with the phrase “Amarillo by Morning” to promise next-day delivery. This phrase stuck with him, and he wrote most of the lyrics later that night. The next day, he met up with Fraser and they ended up finishing writing the song together. Soon after, they went to Nashville and recorded it.

Stafford recorded the first version in 1973.

However, the song became much more popular once George Strait covered it in the early '80s. The original is in a sl...

If you've ever been to Colorado... then you may have experienced the Denver Blue and "Rocky Mountain High".

This is what inspired John Denver to write this acoustic country folk classic in the 70s.

The song has a gem of a guitar part, combining fun riffs, beautiful chords, and syncopated rhythms. In this post, I’ll break down what every guitar player needs to know.

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

Who Wrote Rocky Mountain High?

"Rocky Mountain High" was written by John Denver and Mike Taylor. It was released in 1972 on Denver’s album Rocky Mountain High and has gone on to become one of his most signature songs. He wrote many great tunes, but this one was inspired after he moved to Aspen, Colorado in the early 70s. He fell in love with the majestic Rockies and felt a strong connection to the outdoors. This along with the Perseid meteor shower he experienced while camping in the mountains, which is referenced in the lyrics...