Written and recorded in 1994, I’ll Stand by You was taken from The Pretenders sixth album, Last of the Independents. It’s without a doubt their most well known song globally, especially since its use in the pilot episode of Dawson’s Creek. However, it also has been covered by Girls Aloud, Carrie Underwood and Shakira. The chart …
Although not the song they are most famous for in the UK, America’s third single Ventura Highway is still a staple of many easy listening radio stations. As far as the chart goes, things are not as straight forward as you might first think! There are some lovely, if slightly awkward, fills as well as …
Taken from the self titled second album by Collective Soul recorded in 1994, December is a simple song that you’ll be able to play in no time at all. All the fills are straight forward and the grooves are simple and driving! Enjoy this little chart! December – Collective Soul
Originally written and performed by Free, this track was covered by Gov’t Mule who were made up of members of The Allman Brothers Band. Featuring drummer Matt Abts, the band released a self titled album featuring this cover in 1995, 25 years after the original appeared on the Free album, Fire & Water. This chart …
A driving classic that has been on so many compilation albums that I’ve lost count. Taken from the smash hit album “Frampton Comes Alive”, this track is one of the few that can be identified from just the opening guitar solo. The chart presents no real issues and should be enjoyed as a great example …
Taken from the first album entitled “(Pronounced ‘Lĕh-‘nérd ‘Skin-‘nérd)” which also contained the epic track “Freebird”, Tuesday’s Gone is a wonderfully laid back groove. Take care with this because although the tempo is slow, some of the fills can be very tricky. Make sure you take your time, count and work the co-ordination out slowly. …
Those Kiss boys are never shy about saying what they think! This is one of two Kiss tracks I’ve got for you, and this is from the eleventh studio album they released. It was co-written by Vinnie Vincent who was one of the most prolific of the hired guns that Kiss had after Ace Frehley …
Resistance by Queensryche is track seven from the Empire album. The drum chart is wonderfully straight ahead, just watch out for the shifting time signatures which go between 7/4, 3/4/ & 4/4! As with all the other Queensryche charts, if you can count, you’ll be able to play! The drum part once again fits perfectly …
This song from the Shrek 2 soundtrack was written and performed by Counting Crows. Although only a minor hit in most of the world, it did spend a huge amount of time in the Irish charts. There’s nothing special to say about this chart except for, take it to your drums and enjoy it! Accidentally …