Don't Worry, Be Happy

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@sairfingers

Hi Dave, that was terrific. Super guitar play and an excellent vocal too. Can’t help but be happy after listening to that performance. It might be a fun 3 chorder but you added in so much more with your pickin’.

Gordon, nice to hear from you. Thanks for the comments. The pickin parts were really where the fun was. I was sure if that solo would fly or not, but it turned out ok.

[BigLuc]

Sounds great Dave ! Happy the moment it started Bravo Dave and thanks for sharing

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@Lisa_S

Hi Dave,

I was smiling from beginning till the end and am surely happier now!

What a lovely, easy going rendition. Great playing, love the melody lines and the guitar tone is on point. Also you have the right “don’t worry” vibe transported in your singing, too. An overall great version of this song. Thanks for sharing some happiness with us!

Lisa, thank you. Glad you got a big smile and happier. Thanks for the comment on the guitar tone. I added a pinch of a chorus plug on it and wasn’t quite sure. In the end I thought it better fit the song than just the clean guitar.
I’ll share some more happiness. Covid has hit us again here at the homestead (part of the reason for the delayed responses) but we’re still happy - well trying to smile anyhow.

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@Elixir1253

Well that was fun, Dave.
Well played and thanks for sharing in here.

Exlixir, Thanks for taking it for a spin, and I’m glad you thought it was fun. I appreciate the comments.

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Covid has hit us again here at the homestead

Sorry to hear that, but good you’re still happy, though. Hope you will be fine, this nasty little virus can be quite a pain.

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@sclay

What a wonderful arrangement Dave, and a seamless performance, both on guitar and vocals.

So clean, crisp, melodic…and it made me happy.

You and the instrument are just one. That’s where I want to be…in time.
Thanks for sharing it with us Dave.

Cheers, Shane

Hi, Shane. Thanks for the feedback. Glad you like the arrangement and play. I’m working on trying to become one with instrument but, as you know, it’s a long journey. Glad too that it made you smile.

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@Socio

Always a treat when one of your recordings drops. It’s a real pleasure watching you perform (lot’s for me to learn from ). A very enjoyable performance with some super vocals and guitar playing.

Thanks, James. I appreciate your feedback. If there’s anything at all you can learn from that,
I’ll consider I’ve paid something forward. I’ve certainly picked up, and still am, a ton from watching/listening to others here. I think that’s one of the benefits of the community.

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@Willsie

What a super performance Dave. Vibes of the original but with your stamp on it. Loved it.

Hi, John. Thanks for your feedback. Glad too that you caught the vibe of the original in there but with my twist to it. Glad you liked it.

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@brianlarsen

Look who’s back!
Always good to see another OH thread pop up on my screen, although you gotta be quick to catch them now, as they slide down the list so quickly
Your usual meticulous fretwork, complimented by that rich voice, which is still reverberating in my ears
Bravo!
So glad you now post footage of your preforming, rather than that distorted image
Happiness is a funny thing.
Seeing happiness, laughter, joy etc. can make us feel good- and perhaps ‘happy’.
Telling folk to be happy tends to have the opposite effect

@brianlarsen Well, Mr. Larsen, I’m going to have to end this session with you. Yeah, this forum gets to be a slippery slope at times. I know what you mean.
I can point to some not so meticulous fretwork, and I hope that reverberation goes away, if it hasn’t already. Seriously, I appreciate your comments.
Hmmm, I thought what I posted was a distorted image!! Better take another look.
“Seeing happiness, laughter, joy etc. can make us feel good- and perhaps ‘happy’.
Telling folk to be happy tends to have the opposite effect”
Please send me a bill for that one. I feel like I’m getting advice from my psychiatrist.
But, I must say, after thinking about this song, “worry” really doesn’t get you anyplace; it doesn’t fix anything and it really can bring one down, and it surely won’t add any time to life here on earth.
You’re welcome. No charge this time.
Thanks for the listen and feedback, Brian. Always a pleasure to hear from you.

[Silvia80]

Ok Dave…I’ll be happy! Well …your graceful singing made me happy already actually It seemed to me anything but easy to play and sing this at the same time but you made it look so effortless and smooth! But what matters the most is that from what we can see in the video it made you happy to learn and play this. A real treat, thanks for sharing it!

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@Mari63

It made me happy, and brought a big smile Nice to see you in AVOYP, and playing such a carefree and uplifting song

Hi, Mari. Thanks for the comments, and I’m glad it brought a big smile.

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@Boris1565

Perfect happy song for slow Friday afternoon, nice weather and coffee in the garden. Great performance Dave, both playing and singing was your own, very expressiv

Boris, Thanks for stopping by and taking a listen and commenting; it’s appreciated.

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@DavidP

Delightful, Dave, I’m well beyond mere happy after catching that. Such a gorgeous tone from that PRS. But not highlights to call out cause the entire production was a highlight from start to finish

Hi, David. I appreciate the comments. I don’t know if you caught it above, but there was a pinch of chorus on the PRS. Glad to see you’re getting back in, and hope you are well.

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@HappyCat

enjoyed that Dave.
And it did put a smile on me. You were successful. A nice tune and you played it very well.

Thanks for sharing a happy tune with us.

Jim, thanks for the listen and comments. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

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@LBro

Hey Dave,
Happy tune it is… Kind of made me think of Island music. Airy with the surf lapping at the beach. Like the little slides, vox and other play as well. Nice mix too. What is not to like?

Good stuff and hope you got some of these coming!

LBro, airy and surf lapping at the beach is where I’d like to be. Thanks for stopping by and the feedback.

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@jgottwals

Great job Dave!! Enjoyed that much!!
Can’t add much to what’s been said. You defintitely look like you’re having fun!

Jeremy, Thanks for the spin, and glad you enjoyed it. Yes, I was having fun!

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@DarrellW

Hey Dave! It’s been a while buddy, but worth the wait - great stuff, nice and simple but interesting and well performed. Really enjoyed that, your interpretation was really pleasing to listen to!

Hi, Darrell. Simple is good sometimes. Glad you thought it was interesting, and happy that you think my interpretation was an easy listen. In some ways, doing an interpretation is easier than trying to mimic an original.

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@MikeSebastianP

Hi Dave, Great song choice as always and very very good performance, vocals and guitar were excellent. I have heard many covers of this song, yours is one of the best.

Mike

Good to hear from you, Mike. I appreciate the comments. Hope to hear some from you soon.

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@BigLuc

ounds great Dave ! Happy the moment it started Bravo Dave and thanks for sharing

Luc, thank you for taking a listen and for the comments. Happy is good!

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@Silvia80

Ok Dave…I’ll be happy! Well …your graceful singing made me happy already actually It seemed to me anything but easy to play and sing this at the same time but you made it look so effortless and smooth! But what matters the most is that from what we can see in the video it made you happy to learn and play this. A real treat, thanks for sharing it!

Hi Silvia. Just be happy. Thanks for those comments. You know, it’s just practice, memorizing, muscle memory, relaxing . That being said, I was happy to be able to record it in such a relaxed fashion. It doesn’t always go that way.
What really makes me happy is reading about everyone smiling and being happy! I guess it’s just that type of song.