George Harrison was sued by the publishers of the song "He’s So Fine" recorded by the Chiffons. 

They claimed he had unintentionally copied their melody. 

This song is a standout tune from Harrison’s monumental album All Things Must Pass.

In this post, I’m going to break down the guitar style behind it in an easier and more advanced way.

So grab your axe, and let’s dive into this "My Sweet Lord" chords and guitar lesson!

Who Wrote My Sweet Lord?

"My Sweet Lord" is a powerful song written by George Harrison, the lead guitarist of The Beatles. It was released in 1970 as part of his landmark solo album All Things Must Pass. 

At this point, Harrison was truly blossoming into his unique solo sound – post The Beatles. “My Sweet Lord” is one of the most beloved spiritual pop songs of all time. It blends Harrison’s newfound enlightenment with pop music of the day.

Harrison was inspired to write the song after hearing the Edwin...

Sometimes you gotta give someone the boot in your life…

You’ve got to say, "Hit The Road Jack..."

Ever been there?

In this post, I want to share with you a powerfully bluesy groove. You only need a couple of chords to have a lot of fun with this one…

So grab your axe, and let’s dive into this "Hit The Road Jack" chords and guitar lesson! 

Who Wrote Hit The Road Jack?

"Hit the Road Jack" was originally written by a blues singer-songwriter named Percy Mayfield. Mayfield was from the South. He was born on August 12, 1920, in Minden, Louisiana.  

He grew up surrounded by rich musical traditions, which deeply influenced his songwriting and vocal style. The most popular version of “Hit The Road Jack” was recorded by Ray Charles in 1961. His version featured The Raelettes, particularly Margie Hendrix, whose powerful vocals provided a memorable call-and-response dynamic typically of the blues. 

The song has biting humor and sings...

Here’s a powerful track that highlights an amazing moment in rock history…

The moment when Stevie Nicks (from Fleetwood Mac) became a Heartbreaker.

Nicks joined up with Tom Petty and released this emotional rock song that struck a chord with listeners around the world.

I’m going to break it down for you step-by-step.

So grab your axe and let’s dive into this “Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" chords and guitar lesson! 

Who Wrote"Stop Draggin' My Heart Around"?

"Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" was written by Tom Petty and guitarist Mike Campbell. The song marked an epic collaboration between Stevie Nicks (Fleetwood Mac) and the Heartbreakers. This song was originally written for Petty’s band, but at the same time Nicks was working on her album Bella Donna, her producer Jimmy Lovine, was also working with Petty and suggested this duet. He felt that Petty could make a strong addition to her album.  

At first, Petty was reluctant, he...

Remember when dial-up internet came out?

All those beeping and buzzing sounds just to get online. And then finally… 

“Welcome”...

….“You’ve got mail” 

Internet back than was like the stone age compared to today’s speeds.

True story: 

A few years back I went to a YouTube Space headquarters in Playa Del Ray, California. The internet there was the FASTEST I’ve ever seen. It was like plugging in directly to Google. (Google owns YouTube.) 

Massive files and videos that would normally take hours to upload on high-speed internet. We’re uploaded in mere minutes at the YouTube headquarters. It was insane!

Do you feel like learning new songs is slower than dial-up internet?

Do they take forever to get down? 

Often players get stuck here at the base of what feels like a big insurmountable mountain. Then, once they finally go to play some of the songs they’ve been trying to get down. They exclaim...

Let’s go back in time to the early 1980s…

The story goes legendary guitarist Mike Campbell was about to get his house foreclosed on then suddenly had this smash hit song.

It was supposed to be a Tom Petty tune. But he passed on it. He thought it sounded too jazzy to be a Heartbreaker’s tune.

It wasn’t until Don Henley got into the mix and as they say, the rest is history.

Below I’m going to break it down for you step-by-step. 

So grab your axe, and let’s dive into this "Boys Of Summer" chords and guitar lesson!

Who Wrote Boys Of Summer?

“Boys of Summer” was written by Don Henley and Mike Campbell. It started off as a simple instrumental track Campbell was putting together using a LinnDrum drum machine at his home studio. Originally it was meant to be a Tom Petty tune. But when Petty heard the vibe, he felt it was too jazzy.  

So he didn’t want to record it.

Shortly after the song was pitched to Don Henley....

Recently a fellow asked:

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I'm struggling to understand the blues scale: is it the same thing as the minor pentatonic?

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Major pentatonic, minor pentatonic, blues scale, mixolydian… there are so many terms being tossed around by guitar players out there – it makes sense why this player feels this way.

Not knowing what scale to use for a solo, or where to even begin on the neck can be downright frustrating.

Often guitarists feel like they are getting traction learning theory etc. For example, they unlock how an A minor pentatonic scale can work over a C major chord. But then they get completely confused when someone is playing a blues in the key of C but uses the C minor pentatonic…

How does that work?

Well, to answer their question… 

No the pentatonic and the blues scale are not the same. They are two different scales. Two completely different sounds. In fact, many times guitarists think the go-to scale for soloing over the blues is the...

Here’s a smash hit song with an interesting backstory that now spans over 40 years.

It all started off as a classic country tune first recorded by David Allan Coe… then George Jones…  

But it wasn't until American singer-songwriter and guitarist Chris Stapleton got a hold of it, and he mashed it up with a soulful old blues groove. And as they say...the rest is history.

In this post I’m going to unpack some insider tips to help you understand the guitar style behind it – and whether you want to do an easy strumming version, or dive into the solos and lead parts, I’ve got you covered. 

So grab your axe, and let’s dive into this "Tennessee Whiskey" chords and guitar lesson!

Who Wrote Tennessee Whiskey?

"Tennessee Whiskey" was originally written by Dean Dillon and Linda Hargrove – two famous songwriters out of Nashville, Tennesse. Although now the song is most often associated with Chris Stapleton’s cover...

Have you ever wondered what exact steps you should take to learn blues guitar?

Many guitarists discover basics like how to read tabs, maj/min scales, a few chords, and maybe even a bit about the pentatonic scale.

But when they search videos online the lessons often only focus on one area. And they often have pre-requirements or things that aren’t explained the players don’t know about yet.

This can be frustrating. So in this post, I’d like to walk you through a powerful framework (I’ve developed over the past 26 years of teaching and playing blues guitar professionally) to become blues proficient fast.

It’s all built around 3 easy steps, starting with…

1) Unlocking the "Freedom Palette"

I learned this from my old mentor (blues guitar maestro Kenny Burrell.) He called it a palette because he saw the blues as a simple framework any artist could use. This opens a door where other musicians and listeners can really look at you. What you do with this...

Behold the magnificent title track from the eighth studio album by American rock band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

This album was the second album that Petty produced with the incredible Jeff Lynne. 

I’m going to break it down for you step-by-step.

So grab your axe and let’s dive into this “Into The Great Wide Open" chords and guitar lesson!

Who Wrote Into The Great Wide Open?

"Into the Great Wide Open" was written by Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne, it’s the title track off the band’s 1991 album, Into the Great Wide Open. Lynne, who was a key figure in Petty's supergroup the Traveling Wilburys, co-wrote and produced the song. 

The song’s lyrics sing a story about a guy named Eddie. He’s a young man with dreams of rock stardom and moves to Los Angeles. At first, he finds success, but as he rises, he loses his way, caught up in fame’s superficiality. The lyrics depict both the allure of the music industry and its inevitable...

Ever felt pain and the longing to be in another place? 

Well, this song symbolizes that along with the freedom and beauty of the California lifestyle. 

It’s a simple song, but the emotions run deep. 

Below I’m going to break it down for you step-by-step.

So grab your 6-stringer and let’s dive into this "California Dreamin'" chords and guitar lesson!

Who Wrote California Dreamin'?

"California Dreamin’" was written by John Phillips and Michelle Phillips of The Mamas & the Papas. It came about during the winter of 1963 in New York where these two were living at the time.

They were longing for an escape from the cold weather and were dreaming of the California sunshine. The lyrics convey a sense of restlessness, isolation, and the desire to return to the warmth and freedom associated with the West Coast.

Initially, the track was offered to Barry McGuire (famous for "Eve of Destruction"), and it was McGuire’s producer, Lou Adler, who saw...