When I first got to college in the summer of 1974 I immediately met a bunch of guys with their acoustic guitars and we'd get together to swap songs and jam but all of us were frustrated because we just couldn't get Tell Me Why to sound right as played on the record. Īs a mainly acoustic guitar player, Tell Me Why is one of the greatest songs to play on your Martin D size box. front,gatefold inner, and back.a real page turner. I didn't quite know what to make of it but grew to love it.It seems patched together just like Neil's jeans on the back cover pic yet has some kind of cohesive Westerness to it. I got ATGR as a Christmas present in 1971. Remember when songwriters used to do that? Sorry new music lovers. Lots of thought into matching the chords with the lyrics. Genius use of major 7th at "Is it hard to make arrangements with yourself" and then end with minor chords to give a sense of doubt. Lyrics are pure Neil about internal conflict and awesome analogies. The turnaround follows to end the song.īrilliant opener that is more than just a country/folk tune IMO. The chorus lyrics end on the minor third and give the song a somber tone and lack of resolution. At 1:52 a short break with the verse chords but no lyrics and then the chorus follows with Neil returning. The verse returns and Neil sounds great with his searching vocals. At :38 a major 7th chord that is pure Neil. The chorus at :26 adds some beautiful harmonies from Crazy Horse and goes through descending fifths which is a rock staple. At :10 a minor 7th chord.Neil is brilliant at using major and minor 7ths in his songs and this one is another example. Is that Johnny Cash on guitar? Boom chika boom. Guitars tuned down a whole step give the song less brightness.īluegrass run leads to the IV chord.a staple of many country and rock tunes to not start on the key chord and Neil uses it to get to the home key step by step.fits the lyrics perfectly about searching.
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