English Beat "Save It For Later" Rhythm Guitar Lesson - featuring an Interview with Dave Wakeling

I've saved this for later. Always loved this song. I met Dave and Roger in the 80's. Super nice guys. Thanks to you both for showing us the "secret" tuning.

What a kind and humble man. I’m lucky enough to have seen him perform in concert a few years ago. I know I’m a few years behind, but thank you for making this video.

Years ago, I was working with a band on a cover of Save it for Later. For the life of me, I couldn't get the guitar part right; approximations, yes, but it never had the magic of the original record. So the brilliant Chris Gutch (who was working with me at the time) managed to get a message to Dave Wakeling via his management company. Amazingly, Dave called me up and explained the mysterious tuning. What a fantastic guy he is; utterly charming. Unfortunately, the band I was producing lost their US deal before the album was finished and their version was never released. However, the original is one of those recordings with a profoundly special quality; like a Beatles recording; you're never going to equal it, so maybe it was a good thing after all!

Hey friends, Sorry for the delay on this video, I needed to make some last minute adjustments. I really enjoyed jamming and talking with Dave. I hope you all find something useful within his words of wisdom. Thanks so much for watching, I look forward to hearing your thoughts and suggestions on who I should meet-up with next! -Rob

Dave Wakeling is an outstanding human being. Thanks for sharing this!

Known as the beat over here, no English involved but probably my absolute favorite beat song hands down, thanks so much for the lesson. Dave plays upside down and back to front like Hendrix but without switching the Strings, wow!

Saw the Beat a few nights ago, they sounded fantastic.

Great video Rob! thanks so much for taking the time to make it. I'm sure it was a total blast!

This is such a great video. It was so nice to hear Dave Wakeling play and hear the background of the song---What a treat to hear you both play to gether. Been trying to play this song for a long time--thank you so much for breaking it down!

What a great interview and lesson! I was so honored and happy to witness it. :D Cheers to many more artist-approved lessons! I especially enjoyed hearing about Dave Wakeling's insights about interacting with the audience.

great job! fun watch,great to hear and see Wakeling!

Brilliant is the perfect description - for Dave W, for this song and for your lesson. Thank you!

Just him and the English Beat last weekend near St.. Augustine. So much joy.

Thanks for the tuning. Been trying to figure it out for awhile. Great interview.

that song stayed in our heads for your year's we still dance to the song.

Amazing video, thanks so much!

Thanks, all these years the right way to play it finally.

I saw the Beat for the first time at the US Festival in 1983 from the beginning of the video. So awesome.

Simply Wonderful!

Awesome! Thank you! You and Dave both Rock!