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I Got a Name - Jim Croce cover
This is our cover of the great song "I Got a Name" recorded by Jim Croce in 1973. A very popular song for him. A departure from the norm for Jim Croce in that he didn't write this great hit. Words were written by Norman Gimbel, music by Charles Fox. I like finger picking this song the way it was done by them originally. I'm playing it in the key of E, capo 2, D fingering. I hope you enjoy my tribute cover of this great song. This was recorded with my iPhone at a local winery just recently. I'm using the BeatBuddy mini drum pedal which I control with my foot. It is interactive in that, I control the start, stops, and the drum fills live during the performance. Wasn't easy when I first started. Playing, singing, foot percussion all at the same time. Old Dog new tricks applies here. Practice is essential with the BeatBuddy but a real asset and fun addition to our 2 man band.
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nicely done! always had a deep love Jim Croce's music. I've been doing this one for some years now myself. Usually one a 12 string, capo on 4, in C position chord format.
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AMEN to loving Jim Croces music. It certainly had a big influence shaping my style for sure. There's almost no wrong way to do it(unless you try to RAP it) Thank you for listening!
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Very well done... I enjoyed that. And what a nice setting!
I became a bigger fan of Croce after he died. Don't know why, but I think I just began to listen to more of his stuff. Thanks for sharing. |
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Very nice with an awesome vocal rendition. I, too, an a Jim Croce fan. I play Leroy Brown and am working on Time In A Bottle. After hearing your performance I'm adding that to my "must learn" list. Thank you for sharing that.
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Nice job on this Vance!
One of my favorite Jim Croce pieces! It really sounds like something Jim Croce would write, so I was surprised to realize that Norman Gimbel and Charles Fox wrote this. Well done! - Glenn
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I think if you're a guitar player, it's hard not to like Croce!
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Hey Bill, Learn them all. They are fun to do and I'm amazed at how many people still engage with Croce's stuff. Thank you for your comments and for listening!
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It's always my honor to play music in tribute to my heros. I'm glad Mr. James Taylor has been and continues to be with us on our musical journeys. I was 14 when Jim Croce lost his life. I'll be 60 next month and I still love playing his stuff! I'm still inspired by both to keep at it.
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