The Greatest TWO Chord Song of All Time

What is the Greatest TWO Chord Song of All Time? In this video I answer that question.

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[ericrakestraw]

Lou Reed said it best: "One chord is fine. Two chords are pushing it. Three chords and you're into jazz."

[NewFalconerRecords]

When 'A Horse with No Name' hit #1 on the US charts, Neil Young's Dad called him up to congratulate him. Neil had to say, "Ummm... that's not me Dad, it's a band called America."

[ianschulze]

I have no musical knowledge, but your videos have really helped me understand and have an even deeper appreciation for what goes into making music.

[JM.Redding]

Mary Spender has such an incredible singing voice.

[davidfleuchaus]

Bill Withers’ “Use Me” is a two-chord song and his lesser know but equally cool tune “Who Is He And What Is He To You?” is a one-chord song.

[Highcastle_of_Tone]

It never occurred to me that Dreams was mainly two chords, but now it's so obvious. The melodies, amazing performances and production make it so much bigger than just the two chords.

[desireetang]

"Feeling Alright" Traffic (great cover by Joe Crocker)

[michaelclarke]

the way rhett played the cello part with his guitar on something in the way was absolutely fantastic

[TheArtofGuitar]

Takes a ton of discipline to play that bass line. Every part of you wants to embellish but you can't. :)

[korkutozarcan]

I ve beden watching ur videos from time to time n i realised how We were following d Music industry from 20 years behind .D cords ur Using n d way u use ur fingers on d keyboard is amazing.

[ianherron]

Something in the Way is such a longing, beautiful song...great pick for this exercise...

[ijeff]

I really think "Dreams" is an incredible example of a 2 chord song with the most elaborate melody. For the less musically inclined, they'd never guess it was a 2 chord song.

[HofTheStage]

Love seeing Mary here in person, I know she's in US but didn't know she was gonna be visiting you. Awesome seeing my favourite music YouTubers doing collabs like this, hope there will be more!

[andrewdlarge]

Mary Spender's voice is incredible. Her range is amazing, especially the depth she can get. And what she does with it is even better. I really her bluesy ideas about phrasing.

[dunki-dunki-dawg]

I have been listening to 600-800 yr old songs such as traditional Irish and English Celtic music and they are like one chord songs or rather songs with a drone. What struck me was how beautiful the melodies are also the ornamentals decorated notes.

[jordanspory]

First song I ever learned in guitar with my guitar teacher was Horse with no name. It was a MASSIVE confidence booster for me as I previously had only learned chords out of a book. Being 7 years old and playing along with a massively well known song I felt like I was on top of the world. After playing that I was off to the races, I remember the next week coming to my guitar teacher begging him to teach me Comfortably Numb and 12 years later I’ve never put a guitar down!

[jamessankey]

2:00 Fleetwood Mac - Dreams
3:55 America - A Horse with No Name
5:35 Nirvana - is Something in the Way

[ronbrevig]

Good choices Rick, fun to hear you guys play together.

[andonjrdelise]

You can see the mood change when she starts the vocals, great job👍

[JNighthawkx]

Isn’t it so crazy how these songs still feel like they have so much depth and energy with just 2 chords and those gorgeous Melodies on top