How To Play "I'LL BE AROUND" The Spinners On Guitar  

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I bought my first amp, a 67 silver face Twin Reverb, from the guy that recorded this riff. It was 1978. I was 15 years old, went to his house in the D. He took me up to his finished attic. I remember it being very light and bright. He pulled back a white drape - it was like the Holy Grail - probably 10 amps stacked up and maybe a 1/2 dozen guitars. I said, “Wow! What do you do?” “I’m play guitar for The Spinners”. I loved that amp.

Such a beautiful chord progression. Ears Always perk up with this one, it's just got that perfect hook of lyrics and music.

Always thought this was one of the best songs ever. Kasey Kasem once had a classic intro reciting some of the lyrics. Thanks Eric for the breakdown on a guitar part I've always wanted to learn.

Thank you Eric. This is one of the most beautiful opening guitar riffs in my opinion. The song is is one of my favorites of the wonderful Philadelphia soul sound of the 70’s. 👍

Another gem Eric. Such a cool little groove. Thank you much.

Thank you so much. For many years I have wanted to play that song. Nice

Eric is an excellent teacher; one of the best. He is patient and clear with his explanations and focuses more on the lesson than showing off his talent, which too many do, instead of being a true teacher. His video lessons are easy to view and follow. That's the way it should be done. BTW, this song is one of my favorites from the 70s. Thanks, Eric!

I love this song ,and want to learn it ,so catchy ! Thank you

I'm learning so much from this guy's method of teaching. Amazing, really.

You never realize something you uploaded 4 years ago is still having an impact today.

This is the greatest song!

One of the best teachers on RU-vid, bar none!

Wow, I went right to the on screen tabs. I just needed a little shove in the right direction, and I Thank you 😉👍

Loved the Spinners. First time I heard this song in the early seventies I thought the little chord progression was beautiful. When I learned how to play it I was surprised at how simple it was which proves that more is not always better. That along with the harmony of the Spinners and back up singers makes this song one of my all time faves. Thanks Eric for reminding me.

Mr. EricBlackmonGuitar, thank you!!! The Spinners were always my favorite.

Classic Spinners Phillip Wynn was an amazing vocalist. Love the lesson and the SG.

Eric, you are the greatest! You're teaching model is superb. You cover all the bases and you make it's so easy to learn a new tune. Thank you so much!

Thank you Eric. 👍A truly great song. Beautiful chords progression.

You are awesome...Great Lesson!!!!

Oh, how I love this song. Brings back memories. I gotta learn this one.

Really clear, excellent lesson Great song. Great simple lesson!

The cleanest, most clear lesson I’ve seen for this awesome tune. Thank you SO much!

AWESOME LESSON!!! This song has achieved the rarest feat with me personally since I first heard it in 2nd grade and it's STILL one of my faves at age 52. When I finally started taking guitar lessons in my 20's (circa 1990'), I would ask to learn this style of guitar playing (R&B) but it was the age of "shred" so no one really knew what I was talking about. So a massive THANK YOU for keeping this genre alive. I wish NORMAN HARRIS would be worshiped ala Hendrix, Van Halen, Slash etc. Just for his opening lick alone!

Norman Harris was the guitarist of MFSB Philly Soul baby! Been a huge Spinners fan since I was a little tot in the 70s. 🙏🏾

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There is absolutely NO intro to any website or channel as smooth and cool as what Eric has on his channel. There is nothing like it anywhere, right off the top with: "Welcome".. .. to Eric - Blackmon music. There is no other announcer that could do it the same way either. Perfect.

Great song choices and teaching - I dig your channel Eric!

Thank you Eric! My bud says this is his favorite tune to sing out so I needed to learn it!

You're doing the Lord's work sir. Thank you.

Thanks Eric I grew up on this music great teaching.👌

My dad just recently had a stroke. This song is one of his favorites and reminds me of him. So thank you for teaching me how to play it so I can play it for him when I go to visit him in Oregon.

Outstanding

Enjoy your videos, Erik!

Thanks for posting. The clearest explanation of those chords I have found. Great song.

A truly world class lesson for even the slowest of us aspiring guitarists. I've been playing, self-taught with extremely limited music reading skills since I first picked one up at 19, now for almost 40 years, and seldom get to sit down and concentrate on the guitar as it should be. This video and another one on the song inspired me to do so. Now when I sing one of the greatest songs of all time, I will be able to play it too. : ) Thanks to you !! Thank you and may God Bless you my friend.

This Spinners Classic was on the Atlantic Records Label in 1972-you play it real well on guitar

Instantly transported me back to my childhood. Love love love this song. Thank you!!

Thanks Eric!🎸

You really provide some great lessons man, thank you

Great tutorial Eric! Perfect way to start the new year, learning a classic and taking me back to my teens when this came out.

God bless you Eric and your family your simply a lost treasure found by us guitarist 👏👏👏👏👏

Awesome thank you much I could not figure this out on my own much appreciated sir

Sitting around watching the 1998 release “the temptations” thought about the spinners and ends up checking out your lesson. Good job

Thanks Eric - this is just such a fantastic song. To be able to play it would be an honour - I hope I can do it justice.

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Another great lesson Eric! Thanks for sharing your skills with us!!

THANKS ERIC GREAT SONG

Thanks Eric, I figured this out but I was playing it in goofy positions and it was just not right. Yours is perfect! Love this song, thanks again for your help!

great job explaining how to play the song. I loved it . I'll return for more instructions

Awesome song . “ This is our Fork in the Road !

One of my favorite songs from when I was a child, brings back some sorted memories, funny that I stumbled upon this video, you make it look so easy but it sounds so great! Thank you my friend!

Eric I comment on a lot of your things. But I got to tell youthis is amazing. I am totally blind dude if you can teach a blind person you got it going on. Young blind people they catch on quick but old drummers well you’ve got a talent unlike anything I have ever seen. I have sang that song all my life but now I have to get out and play and do a single act. I need those cords I’ve always wished that I could be able to see someone make them. The way you describe it is absolutely perfect for me.

Beautiful you are one of The THE TEACHERS ON RU-vid NOT AFRAID TO SHARE ALL YOUR KNOWLEDGE. PLUS I THINK THAT'S A COOL YOU ALWAYS GET MY THUMBS-UP VITE THANK YOU VERY MUCH

Great lessons- I have seen a lot of instructors on You Tube but you stand out for sure! I appreciate the way you go slow, repeat things and explain finger/fret positions.

Thank you for the work and patience you share with use . The spinners are the jam n that guitar is so smooth .

Great lesson. The only thing I would have added is the bass line turnaround.

Thank you Mr. Blackmon, you have helped me so much, I’m a blues and Rock/ Country guy that has started playing in a Soul and R&B Band. Thank you very much.

My music I grew up on... Thanks Eric!

Omg thanks i love the spinners

Great lesson. Thank you!

Great song!

Your lessons are awesome,love this song,Mr favorite from the spinners,Ty sir for the lesson,God bless you and your family

Awesome sound.. thank you

Eric thanks so much. You bring these great songs back to life. And most of all your chord work is dead on.!

Thank you Eric, excellent lesson. Even the small technique of pick and finger for the octaves has helped me immensely.

Nice job on this one, man - thanks!

Thanks Eric ! Took me some times for "Rainy night". but following your lessons helped me like never to succeed ..I am almost on the way to do it all now !! 🤩👍

Great playing, and great lesson as usual.

You nailed it, thank you

Absolutely the best tutorial on this song. Standing ovation.

Your a good teacher.

Thanks Eric, the music was so good back then. Love that sound and anything that came out of Motown and Muscle Shoals.

You are truly a musical genius

Thanks for the music Eric! One of my favorite old school songs.

grew up with the spinners, great lesson, great song! I think I can play it with some practice. Thanks Eric!!

Great lesson! Looking forward to learning this timeless song. Thanks Eric!

What a great song. What a great lesson. Thanks! Gotta break out the strat and get at it!

What a great lesson! Thank you Eric!

Incredible tutorial. Thank you Eric.

Thanks for all your lessons..U rock my man!

A REALLY SOULFUL NUMBER, THANKS ONCE AGAIN ERIC.

Great lesson! I'm following your page right now!

Thank you Eric!!! Very good lesson . . . spot on!

Thank you for an excellent tutorial for a great song.

thanks for this lesson.ive always wanted to learn this song.you are awesome mr.blackmon.i have learned quite a bit from your channel.

Amazing lesson! Thanks For everything!

Great ! I love the Larry Carlton version of this song !

Sounds great, you the man Eric😎

Ur amazing for breaking everything down

so glad I found your channel. thanks for this lesson.

Thank you for this! I found my own way to play it way up on the 7th fret, and it was O.K, but your way sounds like the real deal!

This is awesome ! Thanks for posting!!

Another winner, Eric, thank you! Nice SG too!

Great job, thanks, beautiful song..

Fantastic teacher! Thanks!

Loved it! Thank you!

Awesome teacher... thank you

cool man i'm learning this tune for a gig and this saved me a ton of time thank you.

BRAVO!!!!!