Always On My Mind cover

[Stratcat77]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing. I really enjoy the Elvis version as well as Willie’s. Classic tune and you do it well!

[Rogerblair]

Ya know, stratcat, I like Elvis’ version also. In fact, I pretty much like everything the King did. I came into music about the time he came on the scene, so I grew up with Elvis’s music. He could put incredible emotion into a song, couldn’t he?

Thanks again to all who have weighed in on this. I’m humbled by your kind comments.

Roger

[reeve21]

That song fits you like a glove, Roger. It’s not an easy one to pull off and you hit it out of the park!

[Rogerblair]

Thank you, Reeve21. Your phrase “fits you like a glove” resonates very loudly with me.
I’ve heard folks with great voices and wonderful guitar skills perform songs that don’t really fit them, in my opinion. I am certainly guilty of that as well. Wanting to perform a song credibly doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a good fit.

I once did a song at an open mic. I hit all the notes and played it ok, but a good friend said later, “stay in your lane, ‘ol man”. It just wasn’t a fit for who I am and how I sing. We had a good laugh, and I knew he was right. I think of that now when I consider a song.

As I age, my palette seems to be more limited, and the songs that I even want to do are fewer. I think finding ones sweet spot is key. I’m glad you felt this one works for me. I love the song and the story it tells.

Thanks so much for listening and jotting the note.
Roger

[reeve21]

Originally Posted by Rogerblair

Thank you, Reeve21. Your phrase “fits you like a glove” resonates very loudly with me.
I’ve heard folks with great voices and wonderful guitar skills perform songs that don’t really fit them, in my opinion. I am certainly guilty of that as well. Wanting to perform a song credibly doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a good fit.

I once did a song at an open mic. I hit all the notes and played it ok, but a good friend said later, “stay in your lane, ‘ol man”. It just wasn’t a fit for who I am and how I sing. We had a good laugh, and I knew he was right. I think of that now when I consider a song.

As I age, my palette seems to be more limited, and the songs that I even want to do are fewer. I think finding ones sweet spot is key. I’m glad you felt this one works for me. I love the song and the story it tells.

Thanks so much for listening and jotting the note.
Roger

A lot of insight in that post, Roger. I quoted the whole thing just to bump it to the top

Looking forward to more from you, us old guys have to keep those good old songs alive!

[RP]

Amazing rendition. Good job....

[Rogerblair]

Thank you RP. I’m glad you enjoyed the song. It is a great song...so well written and expressive.

I was playing at a wine bar a couple years ago and when I started playing that song, one of the waitresses began to cry and ran to the back room. I often wondered what occurred in her history to cause such a strong reaction to a song.
Or....maybe she just thought I sounded awful...

Thanks again for giving this a listen.
Roger

[rokdog49]

Sounded good...right in your wheelhouse.

[Rogerblair]

Thanks rokdog49. I am more conscious these days as to which songs work for me and which ones don’t. Not a believer that every singer can (or should) sing just any song...some just don’t work for certain voices/styles, IMO.

I do find the list is getting shorter too. Hmmmmm.

Thanks again,
Roger

[emtsteve]

I really enjoyed that and agree with the others - this is a perfect fit for your voice. Thanks for sharing.

[Rogerblair]

Thank you, EMTSteve. The list of songs that work for me is static, I think, as the new talent comes on the scene. That’s ok, though, there is some great new talent out there. I appreciate your note.
Roger

[SprintBob]

Originally Posted by reeve21

That song fits you like a glove, Roger. It’s not an easy one to pull off and you hit it out of the park!

I agree, that song fits Roger’s voice very well. Willie would be impressed !

[Rogerblair]

Hopefully Willie would think it’s an ok job. I hear that Willie is a pretty down to earth guy.

I had a friend who lived in Texas, his house backing up to a golf course that Willie owned. He said that if you happen to be out in the back yard when Willie is playing a round, he’s very likely to stop for a minute to chat or say hello. Real regular guy.

Thanks for listening, SprintBob. I appreciate your note.
Roger

[superbitterdave]

Having read many of the notes above, I have to concur with the consensus. This was a great vocal performance- definitely in your lane (which I mean as a compliment, to be clear)!

Nice picking as well.

Thanks for sharing, well done!

Cheers,

Dave

[Basil]

Wow, that was beautiful. Great performance!