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Surf Rider by The Lively Ones

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In this video I’m looking at Surf Rider by the Lively Ones. This is a surf classic that I’ve been meaning to get round to for quite some time. I think this is one of my favourite surf tunes to play. In the tab I’ve included a little solo that I didn’t end up playing in the video which works instead of the sax solo you hear on the original.

Hip Hug-Her by Booker T & The MGs

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In this video I’m taking a look at the Booker T & The MGs classic Hip Hug-Her which contains some typically groovy guitar work from the legendary Steve Cropper. For this version of the tune I’ve translated some of Booker T’s organ parts onto the guitar as well.

Tab can be found on the Patreon page.

Night of the Vampire by The Moontrekkers

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For my 2025 Halloween Special I’m looking at this brilliant Joe Meek-produced instrumental from around 1960.

As usual tab and backing can be found on the Patreon page – link in the menu above.

Marquee Moon by Television

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This is probably the most ambitious series of lessons I’ve ever embarked upon. A detailed multi-part look at Television’s 1977 classic Marquee Moon. I’ve gone all out with this one, transcribing every single the guitar parts with as much attention to detail and accuracy as I could manage. Hope you enjoy the videos.

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Part 6

Part 7

Part 8

Shake Appeal by Iggy & The Stooges

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I thought it was time I looked at another track from the classic Raw Power album. Face-melting riffage and soloing from the legend James Williamson. Tab can be found on Patreon.

Christmas Eve by Gorky’s/TFC

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For this year’s Xmas special I’m taking a look at the beautiful song Christmas Eve originally recorded by Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci, and covered wonderfully by Teenage Fanclub. Hope you enjoy it. Merry Christmas!