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End of Beginning by Djo (aka Joe Keery of Stranger Things fame ) is a billion+ streaming hit released in 2022. Since going viral on Tik Tok in 2024 the medium-tempo ‘80s vibe of End of Beginning has made it one of the most popular tunes currently on Spotify and is perfect for electric or steel-string acoustic guitarists.
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Happier Than Ever by Billie Eilish is the title track from her second album Happier Than Ever. Released in 2021, the casual, old-school guitar style makes it sounds more like a 1950s Country lament until the energy starts to build towards the Grunge/thrash style ending. An intelligent mix of chords and the blending of styles make it a great song for acoustic guitarists.
Seven Nation Army by the White Stripes is the big global hit from their 2003 album Elephant. Based on a simple seven-note riff it, became the White Stripes’ most enduring hit and remains popular around the world on radio, television and streaming formats. The riff, repeated in power chords, and the solo based on the same tune make it a perfect choice for developing electric guitarists.
The classic ‘90s hit from Oasis that became their signature song and epitomizes the whole Britpop era. The opening strains from the rhythm guitar are one of the most recognizable of all strumming songs. The original is played on acoustic steel-string but it sounds great on electrics too. Not so suitable for nylon-strings though; you won’t get the jangle!
This lovely fingerstyle number has become a wedding staple around the world since its release in 2017. Whilst the original is played on acoustic steel-strings, it sounds great on classical guitar. It can also sound good on electric guitars with medium-heavy gauge strings and wider spacing to allow for comfortable finger-picking.
Wow, a current hit song with a prominent and continuous electric guitar part! Okay, we’re doing it! Medium tempo number that doesn’t just repeat the same four bars over and over (what a relief)! The part is intelligently arranged and fits really neatly with the percussion track, making it a good chart to play along with. Works best on electric but will also sound okay on steel-string acoustic.
End of Beginning by Djo (aka Joe Keery of Stranger Things fame ) is a billion+ streaming hit released in 2022. Since going viral on Tik Tok in 2024 the medium-tempo ‘80s vibe of End of Beginning has made it one of the most popular tunes currently on Spotify and is perfect for electric or steel-string acoustic guitarists.
Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen is one of the most famous songs of the past half-century. From his 1984 album Various Positions, the original version of Hallelujah is typical of Cohen’s sparse folk style it but didn’t gel with the ‘80s Pop scene. It became a belated hit via ‘90s cover versions by John Cale, then Jeff Buckley, then K.D.Lang in 2004. This finger-style version borrows from the famous cover versions and is perfect for acoustic guitarists.
Rhiannon by Fleetwood Mac is their classic ‘70s hit from the album before Rumours, the one that turned the Mac into a global household name. Released in 1975 on their self-titled album, Rhiannon became an international hit in 1976 and has since become a streaming hit in the 2020s. With it’s distinctive double-stops riff, memorable melody and floating harmonies Rhiannon makes an appealing number for both acoustic and electric players.
Released in October 2023, Angry is the lead single from Hackney Diamonds, the Stones first new originals album since 2005. The sound and style of the chord-riff intro are immediately familiar and hark back to the band’s 1970s heyday. Angry is a classic blues-rock number that is perfect for electric guitarists to jam with.
Sounding like they just found a long lost Punk demo-tape, Surf Curse take you back to the 1970s with the ridiculously catchy Freaks. More surprising still, this track recorded in 2013 has become a Spotify Billion-streams lister. Freaks is a classic electric guitar punk thrasher. Rock out!
Good Luck, Babe by Chappell Roan is one of the biggest global hits of 2024. A brilliant ‘80s Pop takeoff, it may not feature guitar but it’s steady rhythm and classic structure make it perfectly playable for developing guitarists. This rhythm chart is a suggested part for an accompaniment guitar and is ideal for guitarist-singers.