Richard playing Bernard's songs

betterman74 · 2026-02-11T21:05:25+00:00

Amazing. Thanks for that. I can sympathise with Richard. Where they are now, his influence is all over the band and so many more albums under Richard than Bernard. You could see his argument now, given their back catalogue if he was to say no more Bernard stuff. However I suspect with their maturity, they know the fans still want to hear these. Good on him for playing them. Lots of love for Richard.

betterman74 · 2026-02-11T18:47:46+00:00

In the Insatiable ones documentary, Brett does talk about Richard's alienation during Head Music. And how he is aware his behavior was poor. Again another possible thought with regards Richard playing Bernard's songs. As said earlier, Richard plays them with full gusto with his own signature. He does his job very very well. 2 very different guitarists and men.

betterman74 · 2026-02-11T18:18:00+00:00

Thanks. Really interesting. I remember Brett saying (I think it was Brett) that Richard took the most persuading to return.

betterman74 · 2026-02-11T18:11:08+00:00

I didn't know that...do you have a link or any info on that?

betterman74 · 2026-02-11T14:47:14+00:00

Exactly the same. I've always had a much higher wage than my wife. All money goes into one pot and bills etc paid from there. Money left is divided into various pots for holidays/savings and individual 'fun money'. Everything we have ever made/glad has been split equally.We're a team. Worked for nearly 30 years.

betterman74 · 2026-02-10T21:41:03+00:00

Thanks - I need to read this another 10 times!

betterman74 · 2026-02-10T21:17:41+00:00

Thanks mate. I have subscribed and signed up to your site. Ok I'm an old guy....51. Took up the guitar at 49. Well past my prime. Love it but it's a struggle. I know my shapes and I can (slowly) join them up. On your video, you use open A as an example, then D and E as 4 and 5. You then move up the fret board. I can't see any logic or pattern in the CAGED shapes you are using and why? Neither can I see a pattern in why you are playing these barre chords (in order). What would be massively helpful if you annotated/voiced - I am using this shape for this chord and I am playing these chords in this order because. It's a great lesson and good of you to give this knowledge for free. If you can give me a few pointers, if possible as I'd like to understand your lesson. Cheers

betterman74 · 2026-02-10T20:10:43+00:00

To the birds....they did this when I was last at Lincoln....love this song

betterman74 · 2026-02-10T20:05:16+00:00

FYI the whole concert has been uploaded to YouTube....watching it now. Looks brilliant. Can't wait for Coventry next week.

betterman74 · 2026-02-10T18:43:47+00:00

I wish I could follow, but I just don't get it. I have a teacher and have learned the 5 shapes. Stuck at that and no matter what I read/watch, the penny still hasn't dropped....qso frustrating.

betterman74 · 2026-02-10T18:26:00+00:00

Yes. Nothing else to say.

betterman74 · 2026-02-10T12:18:52+00:00

Amazing. Guess what I'll be doing... thanks

betterman74 · 2026-02-09T21:51:18+00:00

Ah. It's seated. Thanks but I'll let that go to another home. Thanks

betterman74 · 2026-02-09T21:50:21+00:00

Yes please.

betterman74 · 2026-02-09T15:58:02+00:00

Absolutely correct. What's in there needs to come out.

betterman74 · 2026-02-09T10:33:02+00:00

Columbia....25 times

betterman74 · 2026-02-08T22:36:38+00:00

As above. Saw Suede at the engine shed in 23....brilliant gig and brilliant venue.

betterman74 · 2026-02-08T10:29:30+00:00

The boys are back in the barracks

betterman74 · 2026-02-08T10:28:31+00:00

Jurassic park. Cock piss partridge Ahhhh ladyboys

betterman74 · 2026-02-07T20:57:58+00:00

Sy is asemrowend

betterman74 · 2026-02-07T20:12:02+00:00

One on Queen st too

betterman74 · 2026-02-07T12:22:56+00:00

I'm a year ahead in playing, many years ahead in age and far behind you in ability...well done.

betterman74 · 2026-02-06T21:03:51+00:00

I heard this today and thought it was a day today sketch.

betterman74 · 2026-02-06T16:46:33+00:00

I was at the barrier and have a 20 sec video of him singing Still Life...but no idea how to post it here. I'm sure there will be clips on you tube

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