Jim Croce Tune - These Dreams

[vti814ce]

Man....I tell you what Rick, you can play! I thought at first i was hearing Maury Mechelson (sp?) jim's lead guy! Where did you learn to record like that? I hate to give your a toothache with all the sweetness but man I like the way you laid it all out and your voice compliments Croce's well! For the Heck of it if you have time do "Operator" and "Ive got a name". I loved it, Croce is who inspired me to learn to play the guitar, well one of my bigger influences. Did you submit for the CD? Very nice at playing, great recording too!

Sammy

[Rick Shepherd]

Sammy, wow man, thanks soooo much for the encouragement! I am working on "Operator" right now, which will take me to yet another level of playing. The tab I have for that one is very challenging for me.

[rlouie]

nice work as usual Rick.................intense guitar work !!!! I think this is your best guitar work yet..............can't wait to hear Operator as it is one of my favorites...................sorry it took me so long to post a comment, I'm usually right on top of that....

[5fishsam]

I do like the song and I really like your playing. That is an especially hard song due to he strange rhythm and the fact that it doesn't flow like many of Jim's songs.

[kpbeddin]

Originally Posted by Rick Shepherd

Sammy, wow man, thanks soooo much for the encouragement! I am working on "Operator" right now, which will take me to yet another level of playing. The tab I have for that one is very challenging for me.

Great job Rick. Have you checked out Pete Huttlinger's DVD with Tab from Homespun tapes? He does a very nice interpretation of Jim Croce's music and you may find it helpful in some of your work. I have liked Jim Croce's music since the first time I heard it as a kid in the mid 70's. Keep up the good work.

[HereIGoAgain]

Originally Posted by john clearview

Deadhead,

As Jim Croce fan, your comment " I wonder how well received by main stream public Croce would be if he emerged onto the music scene today?" rang my bell. I have never thought about that.

I play Croce alot, two songs in each of my sets are his. I'd play more but I don't dare ( I try to bring a diverse program ).
The Croce songs really bring on the intense compliments in the breaks, however I play 40 plus crowds ( bar rooms /cafes ). I can't really measure the impact it has on the younger visitors.

John

Croce was long gone by the time I started listening to his stuff. My favorites are "Time In A Bottle" and "Just Have to Say I Love You In A Song."

After a while (I was 17 at the time), I discussed Croce with my dad. "No wonder he killed himself." I said. My dad, without missing a beat, responded "I believe he died in a car accident."

Yes, I do think Rick did a nice job with the piece. A lot of Croce stuff is harder than it sounds.

[Rick Shepherd]

Matt, Keith, Sam, and Louie,

Again, thanks for the comments. It is nice to have so many Croce fans on the forum. I also recorded this: Time In A Bottle some time back. There are both things I really like and things I need to improve on in this recording, but I think it works well. By the way, Croce died in a plane crash, **** shame!

[5fishsam]

Yes, Jim and his partner both went out in the plane accident. If you really like acoustic guitar then you have to appreciate these two even if you aren't a fan of their tunes. Anyway, you really capture the guitar well in this song. Great job.