We all know the Rolling Stones are a blues-based band, and at times that blues even shines through in their playing, but rarely do we get to hear some roots delta blues coming from the likes of Keith Richards like this:

Who knew he had all that individual blues guitar talent — it’s not everyone that can pick up and play like Robert Johnson or Big Bill Broonzy, but Keith nails not only the progression but does an excellent job on the timing and a pretty good job on the feeling behind the tune (which make up more than 50% of nailing any great acoustic blues tune)

I’m especially impressed with the timing – when I try and play a flowing acoustic blues tune like this I like to think of a rock skipping across the water, touching down each time in near perfect rhythm, but seemingly out of your control.  Both of these numbers are played in the key of A with the signature A-D-E I-IV-V progression, but with very intricate fingering fills between and lots of feeling.

By the way – we just launched a new Acoustic Guitar Review Site – we put this together after our latest hunt for a new acoustic guitar…you may find it interesting.

Now, back to the vide – I know I’ll be spending a few minutes on this one.