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Gary Moore was a phenomenal musician.
Today I want to share with you one of his AMAZING blues guitar songs.
It’s slow…
It’s groovy…
And it gives me goosebumps every time I hear it!
This is the kind of song you can easily picture being played in a smoky dark club well after midnight.
It’s a minor blues, and the rhythm part mixes a riff and some sweet chords together.
And then of course, Gary plays brilliant slow blues licks over the top of this progression which reminds me a lot of songs like “Thrill is Gone” and many other classic blues tunes.
So grab your guitar and let’s dive into this “Midnight Blues” guitar lesson.
Who wrote Midnight Blues?
“Midnight Blues” is a blues rock song written and performed by Northern Irish guitarist Gary Moore. The song was released in 1990 on Moore’s album Still Got the Blues.
It is one of Moore’s most popular songs and has been covered by many other artists, including Joe Bonamassa, Beth Hart, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd.
Moore recorded “Midnight Blues” at Battery Studios in London, England, with producer Andy Wright. The song features Moore’s signature blues guitar playing, as well as his soulful vocals. The lyrics of the song are about the dark and lonely feelings that come with being in love.
“Midnight Blues” was a commercial success, reaching number 22 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was also critically acclaimed, with many reviewers praising Moore’s guitar playing and vocals. The song has been nominated for several awards, including a Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance.
Here are some of the credits and accolades that “Midnight Blues” has received:
-Released: 1990
-Album: Still Got the Blues
-Chart position: UK Singles Chart #22
-Awards: Grammy Award nomination for Best Rock Instrumental Performance in 1993
Midnight Blues Chords
There are 6 chords total you’ll need to know to play “Midnight Blues”, those chords are Cm7, Fm7, Eb7, G7, Ab, and Bb. Let’s take a look at some ways of playing these shapes on the neck.
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