Space Oddity (Lesson) - David Bowie

[danielgulotta]

Hey James! I just spent the evening going through some old videos. I've been watching you since the Privettricker days. You have changed my life. I'm a terrible guitar player, but music fills my soul when I'm feeling empty, and you inspire me to pick up the guitar and change what may have been a crappy day into an "I feel better about the world today, " day. Even if it's just a strum pattern or a short lick. I rarely learn the whole song cause I never have anyone to play with, but I have fun in my little man cave music room. I hope all is well. Love ya too lots!

[Larry-hhkl]

Like thousands of others I hope all is well and you are simply taking a well desired break. I can't thank you enough for all of your postings as I have truly grown as a guitar player as a result of your videos. You are a natural teacher. All the best to you and your family.

[tomwilder]

JJ…I think I have narrowed down the reason for your absence:

1. After producing multiple guitar videos per week for others for 12 years, you started playing for just yourself again and like it.
2. In a mad fit, you sold all of your guitars and have begun flute lessons. Can I have your amps?
3. Jimmy Page found your channel, gave you a call and the two of you are doing an album. You just have no time, thus the short replies.
4. You are enjoying this game of Wheres Waldo(JJ) and have no intention of stopping now.
5. You have started a new channel (you’ve done it before) and your in the midst of building it out but it’s still a secret.
6. You got a side gig as Santa Claus at the local mall and have been out straight since Thanksgiving.
7. Your wife said you were addicted to guitars and making YouTube guitar videos. She bet you a Les Paul Heritage that you couldn’t stop for two months.
8. You just decided to spend more time with your family.

Whatever the reason, know that you are missed here. Thank you for everything and have a great Holiday with your family.

[wartimemodels]

James- we need your reaction to the “Get back” film! I just finished it and am overwhelmed. Plenty of guitar material of course, but the history and human drama of it are so moving. Hope you’re well!

[turnsufficient]

Western New York themes again - a Buffalo Sabres sweater and a Genesee beer light in the background ! Sounds so good indeed

[TypicalGirls]

Been longer than usual since a posting. I hope all is well, especially that shoulder. Hope to see you soon.

[frankmerriman]

After playing in garage bands in the 70s (High school) I put the guitar down as I honestly felt like a poser bcuz adulthood beckoned (Got a job) and dropped guitar for 40 years.

You certainly changed my life James James/Privettricker. Your easy going, lighthearted, doing it for fun 'tude reignited my passion two years ago. I bought a few guitars (Yep, have a job) and been going through the masters catalogue (JimmyP) with your guidance. Thank you so much for your excellent coaching, zep trivia and sense of humor.

[rtm]

It's been a while. Hope you're doing alright.
Looking forward to seeing you soon.♾️☮️

[christopherstone]

Who would have thought this was James James' second to last lesson? He seems so cheerful. I had the realization this morning that I hadn't seen a lesson for a while (been busy learning other songs from other teachers), checked things out and once I saw that "The End" was the last lesson posted, I knew what was up. Good Luck James James! and Thank You!

[PollyoFKH]

I was never a big Bowie fan unfortunately and once again you’ve amazed me and I learned one of the best strumming songs ever thank you thank you thank you from the bottom of my heart

[randolphjones]

Me too hope you're ok. I've been feeling the pinch as well. Love your lessons!

[Teeder]

Hi James,
It’s great to see you back playing and teaching! Shoulders take time to heal, and there’s nothing that can be done to speed up that process (unfortunately). Trying to do too much can actually delay or set back the healing process. I’m the poster boy for this. Patience, as a virtue, was obviously not a guitar player!
Thank you for this timely lesson on “Space Oddity”. My very good friend, Tom, is having a major milestone birthday next week, and I can’t attend (due to a recent health issue that I experienced), but I’ll work my version of this song into my video birthday message to him. Your lesson was the catalyst for my birthday video idea.
I’m always so impressed with your “ear”. You hear the key and the chords so well. For example, the F major7 to start “Space Oddity” or how an E7 fits in perfectly in another song, or the riffs in “Mrs Robinson”, etc. I know a lot of chords, and I can play them well, but I struggle with the aforementioned. A song is like a musical jigsaw puzzle, and the chords are the pieces. I know the pieces, but I’m weak in their application. I would imagine I’m not alone in this regard.
Anyways, I want you to know that your lessons do a world of good in myriad ways. Viewers don’t always express this, but for me, your lessons really shed a lot of light onto understanding the guitar. There’s a lot that I don’t know/understand, but hopefully, with time, I will.
Thank you for sharing your gift of music with us!
It’s great to see the Sabres having more success this year. Making the playoffs, in this division, is no easy task.
Good luck with your shoulder.

[christopheranderson]

Seen a few comments wondering what's going on with the length of time between new videos. Hopefully back soon. I enjoy the videos.

[kenstephenslivingroomlegends]

Sorry to see you're not posting new videos. I hope that changes! We've used your videos to find "new" songs for our cover band to play. Very helpful. Thank you so much!

[chrissnape]

I just recently saw Bowie with Conan. Conan made note that Bowie was the 25th richest man in Britain. It just shows how successful he was. A real gentleman, which in 1972 would have been hard to imagine. I miss your channel; maybe you will be back. Besides your great playing we like a lot of the same music. The Who was the best live act I ever saw, once with Moony.

[fernandoc.m.]

James James come back, you are missed...

[michaelg]

Been playing this song since I picked up a guitar, well, some months later, and that Fmaj7(no 5th) is absolutely the way to go! It captures the overall effect of how the music sounds. Great ear, James.

[donrice]

I been playing it in public for many years slightly differently..its always nice to see how someone else does it and use thier ideas where applicable..thanks

[DG-mvzw]

Great tutorials, James. Clear and methodical but without sacrificing these wonderful nuances that make such a difference to a solo acoustic guitar. Please keep these tutorials coming mate. Many thanks 👍

[DeadDiverDan]

Another one that I've not been playing correctly. Your lessons have helped me fix a lot of mistakes in songs I love and been playingfor years . Thanks