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Did it take long to get used to playing like that? Does it mess you up when you back to playing traditionallly or are the 2 ways totally different? When I tried, in theory it seemed like it should be easier almost a more natural way of doing it. But in reality everything was almost reversed with respect to finger positions on open chords. Part of me thinks I should have started that way. I can't imagine bar chords would be much fun either. I thought it would be an cool trick to play a couple songs that way. I say keep lapping it up Badeye. The world needs another Healey he passed fairly recently.

Was it Barry or Maurice who wrote the lion's share of the songs??? No matter, I'm a fan. I'd agree with Roger Guppy that the falsetto got a little annoying. I think they were under appreciated song writers. Some brilliant tunes. I love to play their stuff (even though I'd have to go down more than a few sizes of underwear to get the voice right!!). I've always wondered why they are never mentioned in the same breath with others like Brian Wilson, Lennon/McCartney, etc. They wrote quality songs. Doc, do you think it was being labeled the father's of disco that set them back or made them lose respect? They deserve credit as they have an impressive body of work.

I think sometimes I read a topic and I have nothing intelligent to add so I don't respond. Some good topics sometimes get bogged down with "side shows". There are some great threads that go off topic. Sometimes it almost looks like the people participating should use imstant messaging instead. This is not the norm here but happens. part of the charm of this is that there are so many different points of view. That being said, I think it's important to think before posting...that's just me 2 cents...off the soap box now....
To answer you question in a shorter manner: the number of responses to a post is not a reflection of the quality of the topic. Keep posting. I personally enjoy all your posts (even the ones I don't reply to).

Good for you...those are some fast changes on "What I Like About You".

Keep fighting Doc

42. Been playing on and off for 10 years. Been "on" now for better than a year. Alot of credit to this site for keeping the interest and motivation up. This has been fantastic. Thanks to all especially the admins and moderators who keep it clean, cool and especially fun. Their service is invaluable. There should be an appreciation day or something????

I've got a Crate CA10 acoustic amp. I think there is a difference between them. The sound seems different than playing through a traditional amp. It was very short $ (around 100.00) but I too don't play out. It was simply for the house. The controls are somewhat simplified as well. "Chorus" is about the only knob to play with. Worth a hundred buck if you're a/e is not deep (My Takamine is  shallow) but I don't plug in much any more. For 100.00 why not? I'm not sure I'd spend much more. I think they make a CA30 as well.

Agreed. Even though it's always played and associated with weddings that song is an all time classic. Just a fantastic song. I wish I could write a song like that. Play that 1.
A because it's a wedding.
B because it's lyrically appropriate
C because it's just a great song

Buy a tuner...You'll be happy you did

I hope so..I could really do with some lessons!!!!!!!

In that case I'll save the seats

How about "Indecision"?