#Seventies

#Den and Jim Collaborations

#Practice tapes

Gilbert O'Sullivan Covers

This song has always depressed the bejesus out of me, but I really love it.  Wonderful story about how it was written, Henry Gross was visiting Carl Wilson only to find they both had a dog named Shannon.  Henry wrote this one thinking what it would be like to lose his dog.  Inspired by Carl's Shannon though.

Shannon - (Henry Gross cover) - remastered

Steppin' Out (I'm Gonna Boogie Tonight) - (Tony Orlando And Dawn cover) - remastered

Free As A Bird - (John Lennon cover/ Beatles cover) - remastered

Denis and I threw this one together.  I always liked the arrangement but not too keen on the words for this one.  But it was fun to sing anyway.  No overdubs, denis on guitar.

I'm Not In Love - Den and Jim - (10cc Cover) - remastered

This song always reminded me of my Aunt Claire.  Nice tune from Gilbert O'Sullivan, 1972 I believe.  

Clair - (Gilbert O'Sullivan cover) - remastered

A friend wanted me to learn this song.  I was shocked when I was learning the lyrics when I realised what it was about.   He sent me a backing track and I worked on some vocals.  We are going to give this one a another try I think as well as some other O'Sullivan tunes aws we are both fans.   Saw him in Oslo a couple of year ago.  Awesome show.

PRACTICE: All They Wanted To Say - (Gilbert O'Sullivan Cover) 27:09:2023, 23.09

My brother recorded this the other day and asked me to do the vocals.  Always fun to collaborate with Denis.  You should check out his channel.  He's in my faves.

Your Song - Den and Jim - (Elton John Cover) - remastered

This is a pretty yet sad song that has become a holiday main stay. This one reminded me of my Sister when it first came out.  She was away in the military.  Heck or was it my brother, I can't remember now.  Now it just reminds me of everyone.

2000 Miles - Den and Jim - (The Pretenders Cover) - remastered

This is a great tune by Gordon Lightfoot.  I heard someone cover The Greatest Love of All, and was reminded that Gordon Lightfoot sued the writers of that tune.  I can kinda hear why. Anyway, great tune by Gordon, and I like it better than The Greatest Love Of All anyway.  I worked on this version with my Brother in Boston. It's kind a fun to do these long distance collaborations.

If You Could Read My Mind - Den and Jim - (Gordon Lightfoot cover) - remastered

Great tune from McCartney's amazing Flaming Pie Album.

Calico Skies - Den And Jim - (Paul McCartney Cover) - remastered

Practice: Here Comes My Baby - (Tremeloes Cover)- 04072018, 22.46c

This is first go at this one..  Always liked this one, and I have a clear memory of my Dad learning this one when I was a kid.  I sang it the next night after making this recording.  I think I'll work on this one some more.. Such a pretty song.

PRACTICE - She Believes In Me - Edit 0 (Kenny Rogers Cover) 0922 200719

Really love this song, messing around with an arrangement here

PRACTICE - She - (Gram Parsons cover) - 15102017, 14.33

Working on this one with my brother.  Here is an early attempt. Recorded this one in the bathroom for the acoustics haha

Alone Again Naturally ( Gilbert O'Sullivan Cover ) 0807 203947 - 19082019, 12.22

Greetings everyone...   hope you enjoy my page.. Please say hello.. Maybe you want to collaborate?  Thanking my Dad daily for giving me the bug!

Alone Again Naturally ( Gilbert O'Sullivan Cover ) 0807 203947 - 19082019, 12.22

JoeyCal