Donnie Iris - Ah Leah! - Cover - Noir Series

Ah Leah! Here's a classic one hit wonder by Donnie Iris. It was released as a single in late 1980 and reached number 29 on the US Billboard Hot 100, 22 on the Cash Box Top 100 and 19 on the US Billboard Top Tracks chart. The song has been described as Iris's signature song and was most popular in Canada, where it became a Top 10 hit.

These videos serve as lessons on how I play this bunch of Pop, Rock, and Reggae songs - sometimes as a single guitarist playing the only guitar part, though that's rare. And sometimes if there is more than one guitar part, then trying to find the single good path through the tune. I complete one pass, demonstrating different Rhythm parts, styles, and techniques. There is no talking. No discussion. No note-for-note explanations. As such, for clarity, my guitar is supposed to be louder in the mix than it would ever be in a live setting. But, if you really want to hear what I hear, do what I do and put on a good pair headphones with great bass response! It's worth it.

Why this is important to Rhythm Guitar:
Power chords.
Powerful power chords.
Super power chords.
Super powerful power chords.

And a whole bunch of awesome background vocals!

Really, those are what make this song a hit, and a gas to sing.

If only you could find the three other guys you'd need to recreate it!

#artofrhythmguitar #rhythmguitar #echohead

[johnmcq]

All this time I thought I was the only one who loves this song. It’s such a banger. Thanks for the cover.

[rbarajas]

Loved this song. Nostalgic for the 80s. Nice playing, btw!