[Ronlad]

She’s a beauty! Nice find. I have a Epiphone that I didn’t pay thousands for, and I have had it over 2 years. Maybe one day, I can buy a “big boy” guitar. I better start saving my pennies. 😄https://youtu.be/mQ_k_VG6Syc

[Ronlad]

My condolences to you on your mother’s passing. I can relate to you–I’ve lost 2 family members in less than 6 months. My own mother passed 12/13/20 at age 80, and my older sister passed away 5/12/21. She was only 60 years old.

I just started this week again picking up my guitar and getting involved in it again. For me, music is a great place for me. I have listened to music since I am old enough to remember. Many great memories of listening to Country music in the late 1960s and my dad driving in our car. I was an avid listener of WLS 780 AM out of Chicago during its heyday. Many great memories of listening to music back then as well. I can recall a certain song, artist, and/or album and it takes me back to a certain place and time. It’s amazing how powerful music can be. I truly believe music is good for the soul.

I really like the Deezer app and I listen to music all time. It’s nice to play music through the Bluetooth in my car. Music is definitely my “happy place”.

“I looked out this morning and the sun was gone/Turned on some music to start my day/I lost myself in a familiar song/I closed my eyes and I slipped away.” – from More Than a Feeling by Boston.

I am glad your back!

[Ronlad]

Great job! Nice playing and singing! I always found “Gold Dust Woman” to be a moody, but great song. A great song from a blockbuster album– Rumours.

I found this today. It is Stevie Nick’s isolated vocals from “Gold Dust Woman”. Pretty cool.

https://youtu.be/kTYGaA2mWQ4

[Ronlad]

Nice job @KevinZ

I remember hearing “Slow Dancing (Swayin’ to the Music)” back on the radio in 1977. I looked up the song and I believe this was Johnny Rivers’ last Top 40 hit. I found out a band called the Funky Kings did the song first, and Rivers’ version is a cover. That I didn’t know. Here is the Funky Kings’ version if you want to listen to it. Interesting.

https://youtu.be/yGjqUSOyDHc

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[Ronlad]

Nice playing! Thanks for sharing. I know many fans and fellow folks in the music business will miss Dusty Hill!

https://youtu.be/97bMX7KV8d4 (“Cheap Sunglasses”)

[Ronlad]

@RudyB There is nothing wrong with taking one’s time. I think of the old saying, “Slow and steady wins the race.” You are making great progress! I still have problems with barre chords, and I have long, skinny fingers.

[Ronlad]

Some fantastic playing! Thank you for sharing this with me/us! Great work.

[Ronlad]

Your version of “Hotel California” is amazing. Nice work! The song makes me think of when my older sister brought the Hotel California album home in the spring of 1977 (the album was officially released 12/6/1976). We listened to it together, and often in its entirety. It is still one of my favorite albums even now.

If you are interested here is Don Felder talking about the song “Hotel California”. I found it interesting.

https://youtu.be/qDeoCZw_LE0

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[Ronlad]

I really loved this, and it is so soothing and a calm. It makes me think of something you might find on the Led Zeppelin III album (I think of acoustic when I think of that album). The late Maya Angelou said it best….”My Own Silence” is a great listen.

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
― Maya Angelou

[Ronlad]

@Marisa I’m glad you liked it! I am always looking for isolated videos on YouTube every now and again. There is this cool video of the late Brad Delp’s isolated vocals on “More Than a Feeling” (Boston) with hand claps, and guitar. It sounds like Delp’s vocals are multi-tracked. This guy had such a range in his vocals! Sadly, Delp took his own life at age 55 (3/9/2007).

https://youtu.be/aNHFtJsbcYc?list=PLrOVFHDUCzsKhkmYwmQ1r19SaVnJzjTDE

[Ronlad]

Thank you Bill! Music has always been my go-to throughout my life so far. I would say music is engrained in me somewhat. Music soothes the soul (just my opinion).

[Ronlad]

@Rick91k It sounds like you got a great deal on the new guitar!

[Ronlad]

Thanks for the info on where to find the tabs for the music. I like to pull up and print the tabs, and it helps me follow along a bit better.

[Ronlad]

@dr_dave https://youtu.be/9UZWfMgjqAs

I am glad I visited this forum today and the corresponding discussions. I am starting to pick up my acoustic guitar and play again after an almost 2-year dormant period.

Thanks for your response. It helps me as well.

[Ronlad]

I was 14 years old when Johnny Rivers released the song in June 1977. It certainly brings back great memories.