Come Up and See Me Make Me Smile

[DenverSteve]

Doing multiple takes and mixing down is a normal part of mixing/mastering songs. This is definitely not a sound I would be trying for. However, I guess there are some people who would like it.

[Thorby Bislam]

My uke band covers this.

[Owen David]

There's an Emi and Ami also (found in the part underlying the acoustic guitar break which has a different chord structure to the rest of the song - one of the reasons the acoustic break sounds very engaging I think, because it's not just a repeat of verse chorus or middle 8).

Originally Posted by AndrewG

I learned the song (just four chords, F/C/G/Dm), and solo years ago. Works best with a band for the vocal harmonies. Contrary to an earlier comment I heard Steve Harley say that the solo was recorded in one take after the band had taken a break in the local pub, and returned to the studio well lubricated. Either way it's a great song, and one of my favourites. One video shows the lead guitarist, Jim Cregan, playing a D-18. And thank goodness it isn't yet another three-chord, big hat country song, droning on about dogs, divorces and trucks!

[Owen David]

Solo as well?

Originally Posted by Thorby Bislam

My uke band covers this.

[Owen David]

I think the solo sounds better on this version:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptFegqTOYYc

This might well be the recorded version they are miming to.

[Owen David]

No compulsion to like! But I wouldn't agree that break would sound anywhere near as good if it was played on an electric guitar. I think it only comes to life as acoustic guitar. BTW, it was originally conceived as a sax break - another acoustic instrument.

I think this rather proves my point about an electric guitar version:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkqxZQ8Qa7g

Originally Posted by musicman1951

I have learned about new artists/writers through the frequent musical posts here and I appreciate everyone's efforts in that regard. I have added songs to my own playing that have become favorites from artists I previously had zero knowledge of - and that's a wonderful thing. Thank you all.

Then there are other videos that make me marvel at how wide and different our musical tastes can be - and that's a good thing, too. It makes the world more interesting. Thanks for posting.

This song, unfortunately, is one of the later. My preference (aside from a different singer and song) would be a solo that sounds like it can only properly live on an acoustic instrument.

[Thorby Bislam]

Originally Posted by Owen David

Solo as well?

Yes, but not quite the same.

[Russ C]

Originally Posted by Owen David

Well I find that impressive! Do you get a cheer when you finish it I wonder?

Ha, well the band does at least.
The funny thing about this thread for me is that I didn't think that solo was well known enough to bother copying .. I'd "do it my way", that really meant "it's easier if I do it my way", but I disappointed a couple of others who insisted there would be many people who knew it really well, if not me. So I gave in, and I quite enjoy the solo their way.

[dspoel]

[QUOTE=Owen David;5604484]No compulsion to like!

It is quite obviously a playback video and singer is on drugs [emoji3]

[DHart]

What really fascinates me is what different people think is good.

I've never heard the song, never heard of the singer, nor of the band.

And now that I've heard it, I must say, I don't care to ever hear it again. As a talent agent I wouldn't have found anything there of interest.

It is fascinating what different people think is good. . Musical tastes run an incredibly wide and long gamut.

[Seagull S6]

Originally Posted by Owen David

No compulsion to like! But I wouldn't agree that break would sound anywhere near as good if it was played on an electric guitar. I think it only comes to life as acoustic guitar. BTW, it was originally conceived as a sax break - another acoustic instrument.

I think this rather proves my point about an electric guitar version:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkqxZQ8Qa7g

I think that your example just proves that a poorly mixed mediocre performance on an electric can be terrible.

[Seagull S6]

Originally Posted by Owen David

No compulsion to like! But I wouldn't agree that break would sound anywhere near as good if it was played on an electric guitar. I think it only comes to life as acoustic guitar. BTW, it was originally conceived as a sax break - another acoustic instrument.

I think this rather proves my point about an electric guitar version:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkqxZQ8Qa7g

I think that your example just proves that a poorly mixed mediocre performance on an electric can be terrible.

[hairpuller]

Originally Posted by Dog Shape Cloud

I'm partial to the acoustic solos in this song, though I suppose you wouldn't quite call it pop or rock.

I do like me some Drive by Truckers!
Scott

[hairpuller]

I only made it to 0:17. The look, the sound, just everything was pretty brutal. The singer looks to be on a pretty successful diet though. Still I love all the different tastes in music on here!
Scott

[gfspencer]

Originally Posted by Steadfastly

First time I've seen that group. The acoustic artist is fine. The lead singer gives me the creeps.

He is one creepy guy!