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Cover of Lucky Man by Greg Lake



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I have always found this song to have such a haunting quality to it. It moves me every time I play it. It is a challenge to sing because it moves between a low and high octave.

Hope you enjoy,

Bud

Buddy,

This is fantastic, a great example of how to take a song and make it your own. You took a repetitive melody and expanded it to a degree that Greg would be proud of. You also added a nice variation for the intro. From an artistic and maybe even dramatic angle I would consider ending it right after the line, 'He laid down, and he died'. The rest is a reprise of thoughts and emotions I have already gone through as the song progressed, and almost lets me off easy, rather than troubled. When the option is there for a performer, leave the listener troubled, rather than cozy.

Neil

Buddy,

That was just totally amazing. Neil is right, you took that song and just owned it! Great job.

Dave

Nice job, Buddy. I wished I had your singing confidence. My confidence is coming, but slowly.

Budster!

I'm not really a country fan as I have told you before. Is this country? I think so. Doesn't matter. Damn it's like a recording studio in that room of yours! That sound quality is awesome as is your voice. Really, you sound very professional.

Additionally, I don't think I have ever seen Neil comment directly on a video post. He may have, but it's rare at least. This one was certainly worthy of his attention.

There's a fellow in Australia who is a talent show judge. When he likes something a lot he stands and screams "TOUCHDOWN". I reckon he would be standing and screaming if he watched this video.

Fantastic.

Buddy, I attended a show way back when in which Greg Lake performed a solo acoustic guitar version of "Lucky Man".

At the time, this chord strumming version was a totally new slant on a tune that up until then was known as it had been originally recorded.
The original recording was a layered mix of arpeggios, bass notes, electric guitar riffs, rat-tat-tat drumming and synthesized choir, and of course the wailing moog outro.

I remember being surprised and thinking "Hey, he's playing it country!", and how even played so simply, it was a magical and important song (maybe even more so).

Your version made think that same thought again. I have a feeling it's going to be a popular lesson for any TGer that sees this video.

Oh yeah, Lake was even wearing a white suit ... that's country already, right? If ever you decide to get one, use a darker background. :side:

Great video !

Pierre

Great video Buddy, I always liked this song

Thanks for posting

Marc

Very powerful Buddy!

... and that fella Neil seems to know what he's on about! I like the idea of leaving them troubled not cosy!

Neil,

Thanks so much for the comments, they are a real confidence booster ! I really like your take on the drama side of this song as well and where to leave it off. I owe so much of my progress to you and all the great folks and members at TG

Bud

Dave, I wish I owned this song as I would now be retired

Jay, As someone once said to me, just let it rip.

Tony, Wow and thanks my friend. I have made many a touchdown on the football field but never with music.

Pierre, I am going shopping this week for a white suit.

Marc, thanks for checking this out.

Chris,Thanks, and I will shoot for troubled not cozy on the next run of this.

You all made my day today !!!!