Sorry ladies, but it’s true. The moment females heard this musical progression something would happen to their loins [do females have loins?] Before I divulge any more information, I never used this power. In fact, it was used on me twice…maybe 3 times in college by the same guy. Judd Something. Can’t remember his last name. Anyway, he’d come into my dorm room (with guitar in hand), play the classic riff, and steal the girl right from under me. Here are the chords. Notes? Tabs? Whatever.
1) Low D
2) High D
3) A
4) Low G
5) High G
6) A / F#
Doesn’t ring any bells? If not, here’s a super-good clue
In 1987 (the same year the above song was released),Taylor Dayne coined the phrase “body rock”.
Yep, Winger’s #1 SMASH hit SEVENTEENturns the big 22 this year. The single can now officially drink, vote, and have unprotected sex in all 50 states. Just in case you don’t remember the Hair Metal anthem that defined a generation I’ll bring you up to speed…
Appeared on Winger’s self-titled 1989 album.
Single rocketed to #26 on Billboard’s Hot 100 charts in ‘88.
Named the 27th best hard rock song by VH1.
The single is featured on Guitar Hero Encore: Rock’s the 80s.
Baby, don't treat me bad. Well, this could be the best thing that you'll ever have. Baby, don't treat me bad. (Well) you can do anything, but baby, don't treat me bad. Oh, don't treat me bad.
I think I was 12, no 10 actually when I picked up my first air guitar. It was a Zoomcaster 7523 (hey, if I can have an imaginary guitar I can certainly make up the name). I remember it had gold sparkly trim, a worn leather strap, and a badass whammy bar. Every night in my Fred Flintstone™ Underoos® I rocked the house (aka: standing alone in front of my mirror), jamming to such hard classics as …
It’s Still Rock and Roll To Me –Billy Joel
Magic –Olivia Newton-John
Celebration –Kool and The Gang
I had talent. I really did. There was no doubt. Unfortunately like all kids that age, I threw all of my imagination away for real toys (made by the man) like the Atari 2600, 2XL Robot, and the Millenium Falcon.If I had only kept it up, who knows. Maybe I could’ve competed at the US Air Guitar Championships 20 plus years later. Or better still, been inducted into the US Air Guitar Hall of Fame.
These are the best of the best. To earn a spot in this group you need to have won the 2 big events (country & world) OR, place pretty high in a slew of regional competitions. If you have ever thought of picking up an air guitar now or in the near future here are your 3 NEW Rock Gods!
“Sometime, anytime, sugar me sweet. Little miss ah innocent sugar me, yeah.”
- Def Leppard [Pour Some Sugar On Me]
“Now listen baby, I got news for you. Now don'tcha come knockin' on my door. 'Cause I don't want your love no more. I don't need nobody like you.”
- Tesla [Party’s Over]
“But you know you got to stick to your guns when it all comes down. ‘Cause sometimes you can't choose. It's like heads they win, tails you're gonna lose.”
- Poison [Fallen Angel]
“Put a smile on your face ten miles wide. Looks so good bring a tear to your eye. Sweet cherry pie."
