This week we're starting in on an old Jimmie Rogers song, "Any Old Time." It was famously recorded by Tony Rice on his iconic record Church Street Blues which is where I learned it, but Jimmie's version is very cool. Julian Lage and I also recorded it on our record Avalon. At any rate, it's a great song that gets us away from bluegrass and a little closer to swing territory (although I wouldn't consider it a swing tune, per se). The rhythm guitar approach is built around muting the strings and choking the chord after playing it to create a more driving rhythm sound. There are also some new chords (diminished, minor 4, and strings of dominant chords) that we'll be learning to play this song.
All good stuff! Enjoy!
Chris
Topics and/or subjects covered in this lesson:
standards
Chris Eldridge
Julian Lage
Tony Rice
Any Old Time
Jimmie Rodgers
Print Chords & Tab
Loop 0:00 Run-Through of Any Old Time
Loop 3:21 Breakdown of Any Old Time
Loop 21:28 Closing Thoughts
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Torgeir
Torgeir, cool hearing your take on this song! You're playing some of the chords a little differently than I do, but it all sounds good and musical. The spot that stuck out to me the most was when your solo started. At that moment the song lost a bit of momentum. I really liked the composition of the solo and all of the notes and melodies that you chose, but make sure that the forward momentum and energy that you have when you are playing rhythm and singing doesn't get fall too far behind.
Keep it up!
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Welcome, Craig!
Hi Chris,
i thought this sounded familiar, then i realized that Steve Goodmans “ A Dying Cubs Fan's Last Request” is based on similar chords and melody. Of course I actually lived to see them win the World Series so I guess the song is no longer as relevant. Still like it though.
Thanks,
Ron
You’re right, the verse is very similar! And still a good song!
Cheers,
Chris
Such a nice version !!!