I have always had a problem understanding Joe.
This video really helps.
1,576 2009-03-28 13:50:50
Topic: Joe Cocker lyrics (6 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
1,577 2009-03-27 14:40:50
Re: What's in your set list? Artist A-Z (47 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Guitarpix wrote:
Jason Mraz "I'm Yours" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zut0TznmSu0 Fun on the guit or uke...
Guitarpix, I am unable to get that wonderful song out of my fat head so I also am working it up.
Jason Mraz does this tune differently every time he plays it.
I like this version alot as it features his percussionist.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYhrYHmUPn0&NR=1
Dennis
1,578 2009-03-27 03:08:46
Re: What's in your set list? Artist A-Z (47 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I had to change the "B" word to "chick" to play this song in mixed company but I am having a great time with it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Of3PerF1vuk
1,579 2009-03-27 02:39:08
Re: Kenny Rogers ? (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Kenny Rodgers was huge when I was a barroom band leader.
He made it. I didn't.
I had 'Ruby", "The Gambler", "Lucile" and "You Decorated My Life"on my tunelists for years.
"Music Man" got a great response for me as a single guitar/vocal arrangement.
1,580 2009-03-27 02:25:49
Re: Vibrato exercise? (10 replies, posted in Electric)
When I do a vocal vibrato i have my wife grab me by the shoulders and shake me.
1,581 2009-03-26 17:03:51
Re: Dropping the pick - AAARRGGHH! Help is here! (7 replies, posted in Acoustic)
There are pick holders that attach to your mike stand (boom) that can hold six or more picks. So handy to grab one there when your pick goes flying.
I have seen glue-on pick holders that attach to the guitar body that will let you strip one off quickly.
1,582 2009-03-25 09:53:13
Re: Jazz guys...Floating bridge?!? (2 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Change one string at a time and pull it into tune before removing another.
My 1960 Gibson 330 has a floating bridge and it really helped me when I played in a band with a steel guitarist who had to tune 20 strings and 12 pedals with tuning forks.
The guy was an intonation freak.
I didn't blame him.
1,583 2009-03-23 13:54:08
Re: looking for this tone plz help (3 replies, posted in Electric)
Agreed, chorus plus reverb on an electric guitar with a fresh, bright new set of strings.
1,584 2009-03-22 18:25:33
Re: What's in your set list? Artist A-Z (47 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Nice ballad. C major 7 to F major 7
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6FnMKx5crs
1,585 2009-03-21 19:30:39
Re: mind block? (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hi, Micky,
My lifetime of guitar playing is a series of plateaus. Progress seems to stop and things fail to improve for a long while sometimes.
Then something happens to jumpstart my musical enthusiasm. It is inspiration or excitement about a great tune, a compliment from a valued source, a gig where we really smoke 'em - something that gets the juices flowing and it's on to a higher level or another plateau. Then it's time for a new music project.
There's a motivator coming at you from somewhere. Be ready. It could be a new love, being among a group of exciting players, a song that showcases something you do that works.
No need to quit when so many good things are possible ahead of you.
toots
1,586 2009-03-21 19:03:01
Re: Dutch Mason (12 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Thank you , badeye.
Duch Mason is a soulful performer. Some of us older white boys are just handy with a tune.
Gove Scrivenor is much respected down here in the South.
He is soulful like Dutch, with a unique approach to guitar.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwj-0W_EveI
1,587 2009-03-21 18:29:05
Re: Busking : scary or joy, afraid or courage? (2 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
In Ireland 1986, I drove up a hill from the sea and found a parking area where one could observe the waves breaking on rocky cliffs.
I saw this fellow unload a full - size orchrstral harp from the back of a Chevy station wagon. I got out to hear as he set it up and opened a suitcase on a piano stand with a few pound coins for seed money.
He played traditional Irish music with a lot of driving rock band - type rhythm that I really liked.
I walked up to drop a tip in his case and found some audio cassettes in there for 6 pounds each. I had the right change to buy one with a nice tip.
I walked back to my rental car to get out my old Yamaha dreadnought because I wanted to pick with this guy. He was no ordinary street musician. He could shred.
As I opened my trunk, heavy rain started and my guitar never came out. He shoved that harp into his car and headed down to the sea. I shoved his wonderful tape into the player and we drove inland to conclude our Irish trip with just the right music .
1,588 2009-03-21 03:02:41
Re: any fisherfolk out there? (29 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Dear Jeff,
My heartfelt apologies for violating forum rules.
I couldn't find Pat Dailey's "What you got against fish" on video but I found one about a lucky carp that died of natural causes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tb1iZ28iwCc
1,589 2009-03-20 01:27:14
Re: Your most covered artist?? (60 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Jimmy Buffet, Pat Dailey, Tim Wilson, Rodney Carrington
1,590 2009-03-20 01:19:31
Re: Leprechaun Flute ! (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hi, Old Doll, Those nice folks live right across Mobile Bay from where I live.
I have no reason to doubt a word they say.
1,591 2009-03-20 01:02:07
Re: Help with Set List (19 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
wlbaye,
I have played many weddings and usually find the bride wants to make a statement with the music she selects. And she does the choosing.
You should be aware that having you open the music part of the celebration shows her great devotion to you and regard for your musical gift.
Don't worry about "sappy". It's all about her and any sincere effort you make to please her will reap big rewards.
Please tell us how it went.
Dennis
1,592 2009-03-19 22:34:43
Re: any fisherfolk out there? (29 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Reminds me of a great song by Pat Dailey. (Will change all naughty words)
This post appears to violate the chordie policy against posting of lyrics
"Chordie does not host songs. It is a search engine that formats songs it finds on the internet. There are several reasons for this (most of them legal).
Please read FAQs on chordie's 'Resources' page for a longer explanation.
This also means that NO LYRICS can be posted in this forum.
You are however allowed to post links to songs on the internet, and you are allowed to post one-liners explaining how to play a song."
Sorry, tubatooter, I am sure it was an honest mistake. I like Pat Dailey too, but rules are rules. If you have a link to any of his songs with chords & lyrics, I'd love to see it.
Topdown (Jeff)
1,593 2009-03-19 21:29:01
Re: Success stories (4 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Thank you alvee33. Great to hear your considered opinion aside from the fact that you appear to agree with me. 
Two trips to Scotland were not enough for my wife and I. I'd love to get back and envy your opportunity to live in such a dynamic place.
My wife comes from Renfrew, South Carolina U.S.A.
What large city in Scotland is Renfrewshire closest to?
Dennis
1,594 2009-03-18 16:13:08
Re: Success stories (4 replies, posted in My local band and me)
I used to run an open mike night at a local beach bar. I got dinner and a couple beers for playing guitar and singing and encouraging others to join me. It was fun.
I had a group of regulars who were fairly good who played most every Saturday,
John Reno walked in with his wife, Jane one night and listened while they had dinner. As they got up to leave, I started a funny song. They sat back down and later, John got up and sang a funny song that brought the house down. He is a very polished professional strummer and singer.
John and I share a love for silly songs and we both know hundreds of them. He then hired me to play gigs he was too busy to cover.
I made good money for two years as John's backup guy and then I bought the tuba.
John invited me to bring the tuba to a charity gig he played and sit in. The gig was a big hit and as a former trumpet player, John dug brass horns. I have been John's tuba guy ever since.
http://www.myspace.com/johnrenomusic
1,595 2009-03-18 15:53:01
Re: BUSKING (3 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Got to do this once in New Orleans ( Louie "Satchmo" Armstrong's birthday at St Peter's Square). A great place to meet tourists and artists of all kinds.
It helps to play songs most people know but more important to play stuff you sound good doing.
The City of Memphis, Tenessee had a problem with bad buskers blocking foot traffic and aggravating local business owners. The C.B.S. "Sunday Morning" T.V. show videoed several guitar players standing in downtown doorways playing really lame music trying to get tips.
1,596 2009-03-18 15:26:27
Re: Music's Effect on Emotions (15 replies, posted in Music theory)
I knew the latest band I joined was going to be successful when I saw audience members doing what I call "the snakedance". they would gyrate in their seats - even while eating or talking to someone.
http://www.myspace.com/johnrenomusic
I sailed with a golden lab sea dog who loved my guitar playing (I'm sorry he died - he was my first doggie fan). He would snuggle up so close while I played, I could barely move my right arm.
He whined when my friend (his owner) tried his first "G" chord.
One night a school of dolphins hung around the beach at Pirate's Cove for six hours until the jam session was over.
1,597 2009-03-13 03:32:22
Re: How to play a G chord - or re-learning chords after lots of years (26 replies, posted in Acoustic)
2-3-4 is much faster and easier, not having to turn your hand over when you change to C.
1,598 2009-02-27 16:22:42
Re: Favorite Band (55 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
How can it be better than Bowser and Blue?
1,599 2009-02-27 15:55:13
Re: Favorite bands and songs (13 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Nobody compares to bowser and Blue: