My Entry into the Steve Winwood Covers contest - "Can't Find My Way Home"

[g6120]

Well the contest is over but I would have thrown this in just for fun has I known about it in time.
(not that it is anywhere near worthy).
Here's my raw one take and unrehearsed rendition of this Blind Faith classic.
Just a mic connected direct to computer, can't get any simpler.
(Blind Faith was a short lived band with Steve Winwood, Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Rick Grech....they only released one album).

This song goes way back with me. I think it was 1969 and my uncle had a 1968 Mustang fastback with an 8 track player. The Blind Faith tape was one we listened too often while cruising. It wasn't until 1977 that I learned to play the song using a flatpick. My cousin was taking guitar lessons at the time and she brought home a chord and lyrics sheet for this song.
Been practicing it ever since. This really needs two guitars playing both parts but I do the best I can solo with my limited ability. I got brave enough to try it fingerpicking here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdAWl33fE3U

[BUDSTER]

This is an amazing cover of this song. Your tempo, the vocals, the guitar, just fantastic !!!!

Bud

[kmgreensman]

That is GREAT my man!! I really enjoyed it..

Curtis

[stratt2828]

Loved it! Made it your own my friend!

[Danno]

Good one, Gil...enjoyed your cover very much.

[Battleman]

Ive always enjoyed your guitar playing, i noticed your pinky is used as a guide or post, does that help you in playing, or do you even notice??Really great job...I enjoyed that, Solo

[kscobie8]

Fantastic! The whole performance was really good!

Thanks for sharing!


Bel isi,
-kyle

[rlouie]

nice job Gil...........