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by rick8728
Sat Mar 16, 2013 9:10 pm
Forum: Music Collaborations & Buskers
Topic: Busking "Somewhere Over The Rainbow"
Replies: 13
Views: 7480

Re: Busking "Somewhere Over The Rainbow"

<t>Thanks, Michele. Not a professional as I have a non-music day job. But I've been a drummer all my life and guitar has, until the 5 years or so, been a secondary instrument for me. Nowadays, I probably log more hours per week playing guitar than drums. I've always been one who likes to sing. I'm w...
by rick8728
Sat Mar 16, 2013 6:49 pm
Forum: Music Collaborations & Buskers
Topic: Busking "Somewhere Over The Rainbow"
Replies: 13
Views: 7480

Re: Busking "Somewhere Over The Rainbow"

Thanks, all, for your comments. Cosmic, no problem at all with you analysis. It's such a revered song. I know it's odd to hear it played differently. Not sure I'll play the fast version live...
by rick8728
Fri Mar 15, 2013 1:44 pm
Forum: Music Collaborations & Buskers
Topic: Busking "Somewhere Over The Rainbow"
Replies: 13
Views: 7480

Busking "Somewhere Over The Rainbow"

I hope you enjoy this classic song. I had to pick the temp up a bit :)
Somewhere Over The Rainbow
by rick8728
Tue Feb 19, 2013 9:45 pm
Forum: Music Collaborations & Buskers
Topic: Busking Elton John
Replies: 37
Views: 12886

Re: Busking Elton John

<r>Thanks, all, for your encouragement and support. I've got a Youtube playlist with a few more videos I've done. You can find it at the following link below. I'll try to put some others on the appropriate Busking thread. Thanks again.<br/> <br/> <URL url="http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8ZeW...
by rick8728
Tue Feb 19, 2013 2:47 pm
Forum: Music Collaborations & Buskers
Topic: Busking Elton John
Replies: 37
Views: 12886

Re: Busking Elton John

<r>I've always liked this EJ song. It captures the essence and mystique of the rock star image. Most people don't think of Elton's music as guitar music with the exception of Your Song and Daniel but I like how Bennie sounds on an acoustic. Hope you enjoy my version.<br/> <br/> <URL url="http://yout...
by rick8728
Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:43 pm
Forum: Please Introduce Yourself Here
Topic: Hello from Indianapolis
Replies: 5
Views: 4082

Hello from Indianapolis

<r>Hey all,<br/> <br/> I love pickin'-n-grinnin'. I like acoustic covers of classic songs. My goal is to work up a set list and occasionally play out as a solo guitarist and singer. Here's one of the songs that I've worked up on guitar (Bennie & the Jets). Most people don't think of it as an aco...