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Old 06-29-2022, 07:15 AM
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Default 80s cover: Night Shift, The Commodores

https://youtu.be/OE2t4l_aJjU

I dare honestly admit, that I'm proud of this arrangement.
This song had been on my want-to-play-list since it came out, but I never knew how to play it, so it sounded acceptable to my expectations. Strumming the chords was not an option.
It came to me literally while I was taking a nap about 8 months ago. I opened my eyes and knew, "yes, this might work". Took my guitar and had the intro roughly together.

Although there aren't any particular difficulties, it took me a loooong time to be able to play it the way it is now. All these funky little embellishments simply don't come easy to the old white man. Still comes a little rough.
Let's hope it'll all come natural one day as I keep on practicing.
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Old 06-29-2022, 09:22 AM
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HI gerhadp,
Great guitar playing.
I agree, the arrangement is very nice.
The vocals can come up in volume in comparison to the guitar.
Congrats.
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Old 06-29-2022, 11:33 AM
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It's so nice to hear such a well crafted accompaniment which supports the singing so well! Your playing evokes original recording with a mellow acoustic vibe!
Really nice, you ought to be proud!

Regards!
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Hi Gerhard,

That was really nicely done! Good job on both guitar and vocal!

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Enjoyed that one!!! Very nice job!!!
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