This is fantastic. John Fogerty had some wonderful things to say about my dad and The Ventures in the documentary "The Ventures: Stars on Guitars." He's a truly gracious gentleman.
@HAL9007
2 жыл бұрын
The Ventures were my first musical crush in the mid 60s. Saw them many times over the years. Once, about 1980 in a dive bar in a strip mall in upper NW Washington DC. They played on a small riser stage in front of a picture window -- pedestrians walking down the sidewalk behind them. There were maybe a dozen in the audience, including my three friends who I begged to go with me. I was crushed by the small audience and almost left to avoid embarrassing my friends. But we ordered beers and stayed. Well, they freakin' played their guts out -- as good as I've ever heard them -- all my favorites. They played my request "I Feel Fine." They bantered with the audience. No one there could believe how good they were. After the show, they stayed for 30 minutes chatting us up and signing everything in sight -- coasters, napkins, etc. I have never been around more professional, more considerate musicians -- everyone had a great time. True pros. I am so sorry you lost your dad. Maybe assuaged by the great joy his music brought to millions of us, and in the lifelong impression he left on this fan back in 1980. RIP, Mr. Wilson.
@staci-layne-wilson
2 жыл бұрын
@@HAL9007 Thank you! What a cool memory to have. I'm so glad you stayed, too! That was just before their little boost back into popularity thanks to Rodney Bingenheimer playing them on K-ROQ and then the Go-Go's brought their name back into the music zeitgeist with Surfin' and Spyin'. Good times...
@HAL9007
2 жыл бұрын
@@staci-layne-wilson Thanks for your kind reply. I just finished watching 'Stars on Guitars' -- Absolutely Wonderful. I learned everything I wanted to know, including all that geeky technical and technique stuff. And many cool stories, like Belushi/Akroyd, the Punk connection, the Go-Go's, displayed in the HoF next to Madonna, haha. And the most important thing to me -- they were rock stars without acting like rock stars. The Greatest. Thanks and all the best to you and your family in your difficult time. Heck, who else would thrill an old fan by taking the time to reply to a fan post after their dad died? Your Father raised you right.
@drprick7432
2 жыл бұрын
So sorry for your loss. What a legend. It's amazing how just a few twangy little musical notes can change your mood...or your life. Thanks to your Dad, may he rest in peace.
@frankyoung2780
2 жыл бұрын
Been a Ventures fan forever and I will be playing this song tonight...R.I.P. Don.
@mikeherron593
2 жыл бұрын
The best tribute anyone could recieve. RIP Don and thanks John.
@pb12661
2 жыл бұрын
That was a nice thing to do. The Ventures were some of my guitar heroes too. RIP to all The Ventures. The music lives on.
@christophergallagher3921
2 жыл бұрын
69 years old and if it wasn't for the Ventures I probably would have never learned how to play the guitar at age 10. They inspired me so much. Walk Don't Run was the first song I ever learned to play. Thanks so much for your music Ventures!!
@BritIronRebel
2 жыл бұрын
Wow man... You took the words right out of my mouth! I too learned Walk Don't Run first and was so proud of myself. It just builds on from there!
@aloberdorf4579
2 жыл бұрын
Me too....but having had a guitar for over 6.8 decades.....the more I know...the less I know.....and Arthur is not my friend, But my Ventures albums are.
@aloberdorf4579
2 жыл бұрын
how the hell did this comment end up here...Was made on a tribute video of the Ventures Don Wilson...I guess artificial intelligence is really artificial.
@ronfisher5259
2 жыл бұрын
Believe it or not, in 1965 they played in my high school gym-still have the B&W photos of them on stage and me getting an autograph from Mel
@christophergallagher3921
2 жыл бұрын
@@ronfisher5259 That's fantastic!!! Great memorie for you!
@1958indyfan
2 жыл бұрын
I just went and found a stereo version of the Ventures "Walk Don't Run", which was GREAT, but will never know how it would have sounded with the extra bass this version provided. Thanks, John Fogerty and Band.
@robnamowicz8073
2 жыл бұрын
The great Johnny Smith wrote 'Walk Don't Run' and all we little guitar pukes learned it to play at sock hops, teen clubs and high school dances. It was a great song to learn, lots of chords, lots of melody, and lots of wang if you owned a Stratocaster. Big hit, big time fun! Thanks Mr. Fogerty,
@cravinbob
2 жыл бұрын
Johnny Smith lived just a few blocks from me. He also had a music store nearby. I went there for my strings and such but was always too intimidated to say much to him. I was a fool. He also would have a cocktail at a tavern I frequented but he was never there when I was, the place was called The Point. I played there one night an impromptu session solo for a girlfriend since it was her birthday. I did well and we all had fun but if Johnny walked in what would I have done? Apologize to him and runaway? His talent was intimidating. Chet didn't even want to join him onstage when Johnny invited him up at a club in Denver!Young people need to watch Johnny Smith on video, he was amazing.
@BluePiano7
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for mentioning Johnny Smith. The Ventures of course had the big hit with it, but as you said, the great jazz guitarist Johnny Smith wrote it.
@IanB85
2 жыл бұрын
Think you meant twang lol
@syn707
2 жыл бұрын
I just found this and learned about Don. Someone else said it here, “You don’t live forever but when it hits…..” Don was the last of the original duo with Bob. I’ll always play The Ventures music. Not just because I learned so much from their records, but because the music was great. I don’t know why, but Don’s passing is bothering me more that the loss of the others. You’ll be missed Don…BIG TIME! God Bless you.
@bonaventura_AKA_ben
Жыл бұрын
Man, it’s hard to not get emotional over this. My family and I came to America in 1960, and this was the first music I heard and loved. Surf music wasn’t ‘surf’ music, it WAS music, period.
@kentborges5114
2 жыл бұрын
WOW A SHOW IN TRIBUTE TO DON ! GR8.
@dphotos007
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks to John for honoring the passing of the last remaining original Venture Don Wilson. They were my all time favorite group and that is how I learned to play the guitar. Everyone should go see the movie his daughter Staci Wilson directed it was a documentary on The Ventures called Stars on Guitars.
@sooz9433
2 жыл бұрын
When someone says instrumental music Walk Don't Run is the song that comes to me. I spent almost every day of the summer at the pool and Walk Don't Run was played about every fifth song to remind us to walk, not Run.😁 Walk Don't Run lives in my heart as Summer, laughter, dancing, friends and just joy in general. R.I.H. Don Wilson... you and the Ventures created so many wonderful songs to remember you by. Soundtrack of my youth 🎼 🖤
@michellepopkov940
5 ай бұрын
Well done! The Ventures were my favorite band
@Ridgerunner41
2 жыл бұрын
Long before "Green River", in my early days of playing in bands, the "surf" music of the Ventures was our cup of tea. This song, "Walk Don't Run"was one of the best.
@tomp.6239
2 жыл бұрын
Got framed, personally signed to me Nokie Edwards autograph hanging prominent in my jam room/mancave here. Been a diehard since early 60s, Perfidia days; I'm old. RIP, Nokie & Don; you guys literally made me buy a guitar, when a youngster; no regrets today!
@candichamberlain
Жыл бұрын
I spent the first 7 years of my life in El Cerrito, and my brothers went to junior high with some of the guys who later became CCR. Blue Velvets, Golliwogs, CCR... That John Fogerty was able to perform this stunning tribute to Don Wilson of the Ventures on the night of his passing in January of 2022 still blows my mind. This is El Cerrito badass at its absolute finest, IMHO.
@RobertWPaine
2 жыл бұрын
The Ventures’ Walk Don’t Run and Santo and Johnny’s Sleepwalk were my first favorite fast and slow instrumental records and still are. I regret not contacting your dad just to thank him for the great music the group has given us.
@eddyyoung53
2 жыл бұрын
The songs of the Ventures are Immortal. A salute to the departed musicians, Mel Taylor, Bob Boggle, Nokie Edwards, Gerry McGee and Don Wilson.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@tomp.6239
2 жыл бұрын
Mel Taylor was a monster drummer!
@geezer4338
2 жыл бұрын
Please remember Howie Johnson who played drums on Ventures first 6 albums. Important part of them.
@roygoodin6743
2 жыл бұрын
I knew nokie in person great man
@johnwelch557
2 жыл бұрын
I'll chime in as well. Don, Bob, Mel, Nokie, Jerry, Leon. My music heroes. They played many, many genres all to perfection. All rest in peace. May your music live on and on. I know it will.
@JohnSmith-uy7sv
2 жыл бұрын
Say what? Eternity will have nothing to do with any of us or what we have done. It will all be about Jesus Christ who died on a cross to save the world from their sins. "WE" all deserve hell and then the lake of fire on judgement day. Ephesians 2:8-9 "for by God's Grace are we saved through Faith, not by works, not that anyone can boast of their Salvation."
@jcbass2u
2 жыл бұрын
There wasn't a song or genre that they couldn't play, and most times play em better than the originals. Still love them to this day. Thanks guys.
@rickysherfy3990
2 жыл бұрын
@@JohnSmith-uy7sv zzzs
@JohnSmith-uy7sv
2 жыл бұрын
@@rickysherfy3990 no sleeping permitted in hell or the lake of fire for eternity. There will be no rest day or night. Only torment forever and ever and ever. 😥😫😖😭
@Papinl-m6x
Жыл бұрын
John is a true legend and a nice humble man. I can't imagine a world without his music. Kenny Aronoff is a killer drummer. They lighted my youth ! Love them both !
@thomasmanning829
2 жыл бұрын
I took guitar lessons in the early 1960s and one of the first tunes I learned was Walk Don't Run. I was 13. Thank you Mr. Capin.
@ishrashad
2 жыл бұрын
And it was *universal*. All across the globe those wonderful guitar groups were loved and emulated. PIpeline, Telstar, Walk, Don't Run, Apache, Savage.. they echoed through every continent, every city. They made you happy then - they still do now. And the Ventures and Shadows rode that wave into our lives. Sigh. Magical music, indeed. 🎸☮
@dntlss
6 ай бұрын
That drummer is punishing those drums, love it.
@yesterdayproductions1019
Ай бұрын
He's good but he plays too loud all the time. There is something called finesse & dynamics.
@gracetolentino
2 жыл бұрын
I have always loved the Ventures music since my teenage years. Thanks to John Fogerty for immortalizing one of their famous hits Walk Dont Run.
@granddad-mv5ef
2 жыл бұрын
My first album purchase: "The Ventures in Outer Space". Thinking 1963. Yep, I loved the Ventures.
@joegongora2200
2 жыл бұрын
Nice cover version of a 60's instrumental group. It's great that John Fogerty did a live performance of this fast moving song.
@michaelsparks8632
2 жыл бұрын
The difference between todays music and yesterdays music is yesterdays music will make you smile, cry and yearn for love, todays music is absent those human needs!
@harrynelsonjr3921
2 жыл бұрын
I had the pleasure of seeing the ventures back in the early 1990s at Disneyland Anaheim CA blast to the past . They still had Mel on drums , RIP Don ! you rock brother forever !
@staci-layne-wilson
2 жыл бұрын
I remember that show!
@allenhonaker4107
2 жыл бұрын
I still listen to the Ventures and the Shadows to this day
@cameronlewis1218
2 жыл бұрын
I did not know that Kenny Aronoff was back playing with John Fogerty. He’s the #1 most in demand session drummer in the world… RIP Don Wilson…
@docprocmd
2 жыл бұрын
Spot on - great to see Kenny kickin' it with JF again! And respects to Don Wilson's family and his considerable legacy.
@anthonybianco8690
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you to THE VENTURES . Millions strongly influenced by the wonderful music of The Ventures . The dedicated and talented men , and their families , should be extremely proud of the impact, inspiration and gift they shared with the world. Bravo!
@corvette214
2 жыл бұрын
The Ventures and John Fogery, two of my all-time favs !! Thanks to both !! PS. John Fogerty and I are the same age (72) and grew up listening to the same music, including the Ventures.
@petercousins1645
2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear John making a fantastic job of this song, hope Don is looking down at John & knowing his song has been played to perfection.
@kathyallsworth506
2 жыл бұрын
Looooove The Ventures. The best surf song ever written. It makes me completely come alive and feel like you can hear every aspect of the beach , the surf , waves crashing to the momentum of the music. It is absolutely perfect. I could listen to his guitar all day every day😍
@truckerkevthepaidtourist
2 жыл бұрын
Wow John got the human metronome Kenny arnoff back drumming rock and roll again he was on the country scene for so many years drumming so many sessions
@martinhowerton9038
2 жыл бұрын
Grew up in the 60's listening to my older brother's and sister's music, and listened to a lot of Ventures hits. Thanks for the memories Don. Well done john!
@markdezii
2 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful tribute to Don Wilson. Loved him. That's how I learned to play guitar and bass in the early 1960s. The Ventures!!!
@allangow4746
2 жыл бұрын
John showing some old school respect for Don Wilson. Very nice to see, Springsteen does the same sort of thing.
@nationaltrails9585
2 жыл бұрын
My late brother bought their albums. My favorites from his collection, The Ventures' Christmas Album, The Ventures Play the "Batman" Theme, The Wipe Out Album. Remember, they also covered the Hawaii Five-0 theme, #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1969. The Ventures!
@martinmcgimpsey9750
2 жыл бұрын
Play it John, play it! Doesn’t that take me back! Back in the day, if you played guitar, you had to be able to play, “Walk Don’t Run!” What a cool tune and awesome guitar piece by a great band and very great guitar player! Well done John! R.I.P. Don Wilson!
@harryfare4396
2 жыл бұрын
I immediately got the chills when the song started
@kevinkevin4985
2 жыл бұрын
Like it or not we're all getting older.
@JohnSmith-uy7sv
2 жыл бұрын
and we will all die because of sin. It is our destiny and our payment for our wages of sin is death. But the free gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
@StratBurst92
2 жыл бұрын
Well played, great tribute.
@williamwodrich2430
2 жыл бұрын
I had the unique privelege of playing with the Ventures during a sound check in Dayton, Ohio in the 90's. My wife & I then joined Don & Bob for a casual dinner in the Oregon District, just a walk away from Gilley's, where they would be playing a concert that night. The Ventures were pure gentlemen and carried no "airs" about their success. Don asked my help in spreading his tune "Be Strong America" in the Dayton area, which I did. I also met Gerry & Leon and also George Babbitt, now a retired 4 start Air Force General, who was their first drummer before recording Walk Don't Run. I faced Bob Bogel, face to face, as we played note to note for the complete Walk Don't Run. What a thrill and I have it all on video! I still keep in touch with Feona Taylor.
@raiderjohnthemadbomber8666
2 жыл бұрын
When I first picked up a guitar the Ventures offered 2 or 3 LPs with a book with the songs on the album. A couple years later I was in their office on Sunset. I grew up in bicycle distance from the Strip. Interesting world.
@rickdytewski6207
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, John Fogerty for the tribute. Ventures forever!
@pollyannapositive9192
2 жыл бұрын
I LOVE IT. THANK YOU VERY MUCH MR. FOGARTY AND THE BAND
@joelalleman9591
2 жыл бұрын
grew up with this music , the ventures were awesome , super talented men and great music !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@blackhillsrider2626
2 жыл бұрын
The Ventures got me into playing guitar! RIP Ax man!
@harryvaughan1417
2 жыл бұрын
Bravo John & Company… a great tribute to a great guitarist.
@austindmello9589
Жыл бұрын
40 year old Rhythm guitarist here and it all started with my dad introducing me to the Ventures at a very early age. Love the Ventures and they have inspired me so much ... Brings joy to hear the clear licks of the leads n the rhythm specially of Don Wilson anytime I listen to them. They were just the greatest and there won't be anyone better!! Rest in peace Mel, Bob, Nokie, Gerry and Don. Thank you for the super surf music!! It will live on......surely now that they have united again, God must be having them play their hits on loop and surfing the skies Diamond Heads style!! ...And then came CCR! Both of my favourites here!!
@nobuakisato4613
2 жыл бұрын
Here in Japan, contribution of Ventures to pop music was so huge, they released young people. I experienced their live performance, and surprised Mr. Don Wilson’s rhythm guitar, just like a flood from the stage! I believe he is one of the greatest rhythm guitarist in the world. RIP.
@MrBBaron
2 жыл бұрын
The Ventures were my inspiration to learn to play the guitar. I had all their albums. Don is now once again reunited with the Ventures. Thank you and the band for giving us great music over the decades. R. I. P Mr. Don Wilson.
@mysticmaverick1
2 жыл бұрын
What a treat to hear this! He does such a great job and it's so different than the Creedence sound.
@timothyallen1725
2 жыл бұрын
Being born in 1964 I didn't really come to appreciate the Ventures until I was older. My older sisters used to blast them out on our record player when they were supposed to be baby sitting me. They taught me to dance to their music. I got into windsurfing before I learned to ride waves on a surf board, but their music was always with me wherever I would go to play on the water. I finally saw them perform in person when they did a show for the Renton Police at Renton high school back in 1988. Don saw me in the front row getting my air guitar groove on and smiled real big at me, then during a short break came up to me and asked how I knew all their songs because I would call them out on their first notes. He told me to thank my sisters for him. Such a nice man I can only imagine what it would have been like to have him as a father.
@staci-layne-wilson
2 жыл бұрын
He was a pretty cool dad ;)
@kellywoodward8160
2 жыл бұрын
Kenny A. is a beast!
@knotbumper
2 жыл бұрын
Spanish Castle, Pearl's in Bremerton saw the Ventures in both venues what an experience. I even danced to the music instead of wall flowering on those occasions. My foot starts tapping as soon as the drums start.
@malindagivens1192
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome I grew up listening to the Ventures
@brucegibbins3792
2 жыл бұрын
I can't think of a guitar instrumental that I've enjoyed more than the Ventures, Walk Don't Run. From first hearing the original release way back on the late fifties hit parade to just finished listening to this here tribute by John Fogerty, every one was a gem. I still have my copy of the first Album released by the Ventures and along with a small handful of others is where a lot of memories are also stored. What a privilege to be raised at a time when music changed the world.
@lauriedooker1031
2 жыл бұрын
This music influenced scores of stars . Personally I always can hear Del Shannon when I hear Don Wilson’s stuff . 👌🏽
@nickefgen9219
2 жыл бұрын
So sorry to hear about don passing away, that tune is one of my favorites
@ptj767
2 ай бұрын
i loved the pink fairies song walkdont run the best!!
@richardmindemann6935
2 жыл бұрын
When this hit the airwaves, I bought the 45 right away. It still ranks right up there in the pantheon of Instrumental rock tunes. It was written by jazz guitarist Johnny Smith in the early '50s. As a guitar payer of a certain vintage, I subscribe to JF's opinion on the Ventures.
@kathiew7833
2 жыл бұрын
I saw The Ventures play in Portland about 10 years ago,I didnt know what to expect .The guys came out and played great.It was loud and the crowd LOVED it.Ithink the youngest guy in the band was70+ and the WOWED everyone.How does rock and roll ever get old.
@bgierat
2 жыл бұрын
No doubt, they were a huge influence on future rock and rollers!!!!!
@2ndhome471
2 жыл бұрын
Bravo
@edwinthompson6510
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Staci your da was a icon in the music world i played back up with him back in the day,,, fantasico" Ventures ,,,,,,, wow the music just went on and on glad i found this post,,,,,,, seeya babe,,,, Edwin John Thompson
@deniseshore9637
9 ай бұрын
Thinking back on all this great music I got to hear on the school bus every morning and afternoon! If not for those long rides I never wouldve heard this great band! Or any other wonderful music of the 60's! Those bus drivers mustve been a lot younger than I thought back then.
@NoWayOut55
2 жыл бұрын
A well aimed tribute, Big John. You know what to do. ❤❤❤❤❤
@greglapointe1311
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you John and excellent job by you and the band!
@ub4real160
Жыл бұрын
AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@tentanghukumkita6381
2 жыл бұрын
Very beautiful video and song my friend Thank you, very entertaining 👍💕
@jlane987
2 жыл бұрын
Real nice of John to do this all of us who grew up in the sixties remember the ventures thanks John and thanks to the ventures😎👍🏻
@johnking8409
2 жыл бұрын
Rest in Eternal Reverb, Don Wilson!
@claudehopper9813
2 жыл бұрын
If you've never heard of the Ventures , you've don't know a Mosrite from a Jazzmaster .
@kevinrichards1667
2 жыл бұрын
great guy great soul great man
@daveblevins3322
2 жыл бұрын
The Ventures were definitely my heroes in the early years of my guitar playing 👍 I past saw them live in Corpus Christi, TX in mid 1980's. They were very gracious and one of the best bands ever 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸
@ulisesmsr169
2 жыл бұрын
Forever The Ventures!!! Thanks Mr. Fogerty!!! 😎👍
@litonywilliam8709
2 жыл бұрын
FULL TEAM IN HEAVEN ...RIP
@johntaylor1947
2 жыл бұрын
The Ventures music will always be timeless and great. RIP Don
@terrymatvichuk1421
2 жыл бұрын
I have most of the ventures and ccr's albums,the best there is !
@stevemcneill7154
2 жыл бұрын
Guitar and how is was meant to be played! Classic I'm gonna learn this one now. CHOW!!
@waynecribb4922
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome John
@theyoungupstarts1243
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@stevefulnecky4563
2 жыл бұрын
Don't forget "jazz guitarist " Johnny Smith; He Wrote this song! ( was from Maine and spent adult life in Colorado Springs, Colorado )
@Radiotron47
2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU 💕
@raykrocker994
2 жыл бұрын
I grew up on the Ventures and other groups like the Fireballs. Fantastic music.
@kennstrong601
2 жыл бұрын
that's class.
@thefish8002
11 ай бұрын
J.C. is a Class-Act! Such a gracious person. Nice tribute!
@luvkountry
2 жыл бұрын
Didn't even own a record player but bought a Ventures Album anyway because I loved their music and still do. Now I have most of their releases on vinyl. Fogerty is a great artist and guitar player. He plays with one of the best all time drummers on this planet too. Kenny is awesome.
@JukehouseBombers
2 жыл бұрын
Wow!! Go John--rest easy Don Wilson🔥
@mountainwoodie9816
2 жыл бұрын
Fogerty has always been a class act. Creedence was the soundtrack to my youth.
@mariof.3711
2 жыл бұрын
Excelente tributo a un legendario grupo The Ventures de parte de este maestro y leyenda del rock Jonh Fogerty alma voz y escencia de CCR !!! NO ME PUEDO MORIR SIN IR A VERTE , VEN A MÉXICO MAESTRO !!! ACÁ TAMBIÉN ERES UNA LEYENDA !!!
@peterjames2580
2 жыл бұрын
Don't run to the nose, WALK!!!!!!🏄♂️🏄♂️🏄♂️
@davidwiner8571
2 жыл бұрын
wow that music will never get old
@tenlittleindians
2 жыл бұрын
I too used to play that on guitar.
@danielmesery2904
2 жыл бұрын
I remember them ,, good🎸 players...☮️
@markwilliamwestonwilson1503
2 жыл бұрын
Just fantastic takes me back to listening to my dads old 45 god bless you John xx
@davidlowe9041
2 жыл бұрын
still has his KUSTOM Amp!
@BrettHoustonTube
2 жыл бұрын
Ventures were awesome! RIP Don! Is that Kenny beating the skins off those drums? What a blast!
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