In a nearly forty-year career John Sebastian has been a performer, recording artist, multi-instrumentalist and composer of numerous hit songs, including classics such as "Daydream," "Do You Believe in Magic," "Nashville Cats," "Summer in the City" and "Welcome Back." In addition to having been the leader of the Lovin’ Spoonful, a soloist at the 1969 Woodstock Festival, and featured artist on countless albums and tours, John’s expert blues harp playing has accompanied Willie Dixon, Mississippi John Hurt, Fred Neil, The Doors and many others.
John's credits include Gold albums; movie work with Francis Ford Coppola and Woody Allen; Broadway with Murray Schisgal and Dustin Hoffman; music for animation by Nelvana; and children's television work for The Disney Channel. He is the author of a children's book called "J. B.'s Happy Harmonica." In recent years he has done session work, plays occasional gigs with his J-Band, and tours as a solo performer. John and the Spoonful were inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.
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John Sebastian Teaches Eight Lovin' Spoonful Hits
(and Welcome Back)
Taught By:
John Sebastian
Skill Level 3
90 Minute DVD, Includes Music and Tab
Product Code: DVDSEBLS21
Suggested Retail Price: $29.95
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Learn to play some of the most enduring hits in the history of rock and roll! John Sebastian guides you through nine of his classic songs, teaching the chord progressions, bass lines, strums and fingerpicking techniques that will enable you to play these good-time tunes with relative ease.
With his affable good humor and impeccable musicianship, John points out the small nuances that will help you simulate the instruments and sounds you heard on the original recordings. He adds insights into the music and some delightful tidbits of rock history based on four decades of experience in the music business.
Most of the arrangements on this lesson are in the basic C chord position, giving you a musical education in how to get a lot out of a few simple chords and some subtle ideas. You'll have lots of fun adding great songs to your repertoire.
Songs: Do You Believe in Magic, Daydream, Summer in the City, Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind, Nashville Cats, You Didn't Have to Be So Nice, Welcome Back, Younger Girl, Darling Be Home Soon.
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In a nearly forty-year career John Sebastian has been a performer, recording artist, multi-instrumentalist and composer of numerous hit songs, including classics such as "Daydream," "Do You Believe in Magic," "Nashville Cats," "Summer in the City" and "Welcome Back." In addition to having been the leader of the Lovin’ Spoonful, a soloist at the 1969 Woodstock Festival, and featured artist on countless albums and tours, John’s expert blues harp playing has accompanied Willie Dixon, Mississippi John Hurt, Fred Neil, The Doors and many others.
