The SIMPLE Brilliance of Philly Soul: 'Use Ta Be My Girl' Guitar Lesson

Grooving with The Sound of Philadelphia: Guitar Tutorial for 'Use Ta Be My Girl'
The O'Jays came out with "Use Ta Be My Girl" in 1978, the height of disco. It was a big crossover hit, going to #1 on the R&B charts and also #4 on the US Hot 100.

I played this in so many bands. There are 2 guitars on the record, Bobby Eli and Norman Harris of MFSB weaving their parts together. I've never had the luxury of having that live, so I usually get to play the main rhythm and put in some fills whenever I get the chance. Super-fun!

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[billyhill]

No matter how it's played music from back in the day will always be the best.

[pauljackson]

Why did the words to She Use to Be My Girl immediately pop in my head. Shoo, Shoo. Shoo Do.

[AddieMMiller]

This music puts in the mood of Cruising & Sightseeing while observing beautiful sceneries.🏝️🏞️🚢⛵

[jacquelinerecio]

My mother's favorite, "She used to be my girl"
I heard this song throughout my childhood. The O'jays, Great song

[sisiejackson]

"Absolutely Fantabulously Beautiful" - Well Done Sir 🌞

[thomasrogers]

Can never listen to these 60second vids just once. Mark you are a legend.

[myvalium]

Beautiful… like it was just yesterday!

[judithrichardson]

My favorite Group/'Ojays everything they sing was great ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[FatDaddy]

My wife and Eddie are cousins from Akron, Oh area❤. Love this guys talent!

[pamelawalmsley]

George Benson nailed this on his album Breezing.

[claryjacobs]

Oh my God Almighty that is so beautiful ❤️

[charlesgranville]

Mark, That was off the chain. I fell in love with guitar from hearing sounds like that. You make guitar a lot easier ❤ Thanks, pal!

[rhondabraxton]

Nice. It's one of my favorite OJays song. You play it well

[LouisRUFFIN-gmnk]

She used to be my girl by the o Jay's was my first favorite song I ever had way back in the seventies when I was a little boy. Thank you for playing this song 🎵

[davidp]

I love happy stuff like that. So cool! Thanks Mark!

[rcd]

She used to be my girl. The O’Jays. One of my favorite songs. Been trying to learn this for a while.

[stevennash]

So much brilliantly tasteful and understated playing on those old Soul records…..

[kindtroy]

Love it and love my babies the one and only Ojay’s

[mjyou]

Wow, what a happy time this took me to...1970's...Mpls.. in my 20's
It was the best and I was so fine 😊

[thebluesrockers]

I absolutely love your musical tastes. I could hang out with you, and jam all night with your music collection.