"Big Black Car" by Gregory Alan Isakov on a Cordoba Crossover

[Dustinfurlow]

I think more folks should be aware of Greg's music, it's really introspective and carries alot of weight, but I would venture to say "good" weight. Here's a solo-guitar arrangement I made for this tune...and the lyrics for those who might be curious. This melody might get stuck, so be careful

You were a phonograph, I was a kid
I sat with an ear close, just listening
I was there when the rain tapped her way down your face
You were a miracle, I was just holdin' your space

Well, time has a way of throwing it all in your face
The past, she is haunted, the future is laced
Heartbreak, ya know, drives a big black car
Swear I was in the back seat, just minding my own

And through the glass, the corn crows come like rain
They won't stay, they won't stay
For too long now
This could be all that we know
Of love and all.

Well, you were a dancer, I was a rag
The song in my head, well, was all that I had
Hope was a letter I never could send
Love was a country we couldn't defend.

And through the carnival we watch them go round and round
All we knew of home was just a sunset and some clowns

Well, you were a magazine, I was a plain Jane
Just walking the sidewalks all covered in rain
Love to just get into some of your stories
Me and all of my plain Jane glory,
Just me and all of my plain Jane glory

-GAI



Guitar: Cordoba Fusion 12 Crossover
Strings: D'Addario High Tension
Microphones: Neumann KM-184
Preamp: Pendulum SPS-1
Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 4i4
DAW: Logic Pro X
https://youtu.be/_tvemTAF7BE

[wborisenok]

Wow. I opened this and saved it for later so I could focus on it and I’m glad I did! As a Gregory fan and a guitarist, this was phenomenal. I urge you to post more of his stuff!

[Wrighty]

Loved this Dustin - great tune and beautifully played with real flow..thanks.

[keith.rogers]

Another Wow here. Really enjoyed that.

[Finger Stylish]

That's a tough song! So many words your fingers have to say.
You did great!
I'm glad you did this song!
Always enjoy your playing!

[Dustinfurlow]

Originally Posted by wborisenok

Wow. I opened this and saved it for later so I could focus on it and I’m glad I did! As a Gregory fan and a guitarist, this was phenomenal. I urge you to post more of his stuff!

I gladly will! Have a version of "Amsterdam" and "Second Chances" on this channel as well.

Originally Posted by Wrighty

Loved this Dustin - great tune and beautifully played with real flow..thanks.

Thanks Wrighty, its a fun one!

Originally Posted by keith.rogers

Another Wow here. Really enjoyed that.

Thanks you sir.

Originally Posted by Finger Stylish

That's a tough song! So many words your fingers have to say.
You did great!
I'm glad you did this song!
Always enjoy your playing!

Thanks buddy! The verse variations definitely are a bit to wrap the head around but if done half-well they are fun to play!

[started with 1]

Great playing. the guitar sounds wonderful.

[Acousticado]

Ditto to what I said in your Larrivée thread.