Grooving with Philly Soul: Guitar Lesson on Classic 70s R&B @MarkZabel
Grooving with Philly Soul: Guitar Lesson on Classic 70s R&B  @MarkZabel
Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 16 hours ago
The O’Jays dropped “Use Ta Be My Girl” in 1978 - right at the peak of that Philly soul/disco crossover sound. It hit #1 on the R&B charts and cracked the Top 5 on the Hot 100 for a reason.

There are actually two guitars on the record - Bobby Eli and Norman Harris - locking together and creating that smooth, driving feel. Most gigs, you don’t get that luxury… so here’s how I cover the rhythm AND sneak in the fills to make it work on one guitar.

This is one I’ve played for years - always a crowd favorite.

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Grooving with Philly Soul: Guitar Lesson on Classic 70s R&B

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