My Maria (Lesson) - BW Stevenson

[thibsteven]

I miss you. I know you got off the site awhile back. You were so kind playing your music and giving free lessons. Hey my friend, I'm 68, and you taught me so much! I'm a 80 percent better guitar player because of your kindness. Thank you, thank you, and thank you-

[jsfinndago]

Great lesson James! Its hard to find the lessons on these lesser known gems. You nailed it too! More please!

[k.c.]

So many good old songs from the 70s. I’ve been listening a lot to Afternoon Delight recently, a song I absolutely loathed for decades. It really is a beautiful tune, as is My Maria.

[LMacNeill]

I only recently discovered BW Stephenson -- accidentally played his version of My Maria while looking for Brooks & Dunn's version. Was blown away by how great it was. Had *NO IDEA* he made a version of Shambala. Just listened to it -- AMAZING! How the hell have I never heard of this guy before now?! He's unbelievably good!!

Anyway, thanks for the lesson. Gonna try to learn this song in his style. Thanks!

[allenkennedy]

Seems like a lot of people are not aware that BW wrote both Maria and Shambala with writing partner Daniel Moore, and he had other minor regional hits, all recorded in his hometown of Dallas. All were released by him before all the covers came out. Solid songs, and a great way to remember him. He was crippled by alcohol by the time notoriety came to him. Another artist that the recording industry could figure out.

[LonskiBig]

song....The world must be in awe at American songs like this one...and the Cowboy Cha- Cha dances that go along with it...both line- dance and song could never be invented in Albania...or Russia....it's American all the way...

[ChuckUFarley]

`Thank you James!
I've been wanting to learn this song since the first time I heard it. Something about that sound, acoustic and aggressive.
Also wanted to thank you for all your other lessons especially Led Zeppelin. I can tell that you truly get Jimmy Page.
Your lessons have helped me turn the corner and play songs I didn't think I could.
You really do have the best lessons and an awesome guitar collection.
Rock On!

[jonncotton]

Brooks and Dunn did it, my favorite. Country. Love it. Thanks, (once again)

[twangmaster]

Nice work Brother! Sounds just like Brooks and Dunn! Kix Brooks capoes 2nd fret and plays in D.

God Bless you!
Rob Ransom

[michaelsweeney]

You have a beautiful Gibson Dove. I'm so envious

[wilhelmrogue]

Great chord progressions in this one, fun to play...thks jj

[Danman]

Another great lesson JJ. As always TY

[pedaphelps]

love this tune was and still is one of my favs. Thought it was awesome when brooks and dunn did also.

[DarekKozbur]

You did that one 4 years ago. Great song to play, those licks add so much to enjoyment of playing simple chords

[janiterinadrum]

You are really messed dude… the way you put things across was great. It taught me a bunch of songs that I never even bothered to learn. I appreciate your time… I hope everything is going good for you. Thank you.

[eddiesongsmith]

Nice lesson.
Always great stuff from JJ!

[boss]

Thanks for calling out the chords, that's kinda how I taught myself. Plus, sometimes the hands quicker than the eye. Plus, it's also an insight to the key and you can figure out what's missing...thanks for all the lessons...

[You-can-fix-it-yourself]

x c lent demo. Thank you for this video.

[Mrsalpiness]

Thanks for the lesson. I know a Maria.

[williamsherman]

I much prefer this original version too, makes me wanna find any girl named Maria and tell her how much I love her lol