That sounded great Gordon. I agree with other comments that putting a solo in while doing rhythm sounds sterile. One possibility without getting too technical is to video a strictly rhythm version and then solo over that, and maybe video that as well. I don’t remember hearing Neil Diamond sing this though I love his music. I will have to check it out.
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Hi LB. Thanks for taking time to listen and comment. Yes the Monkees version is a real golden oldie. Thanks for the thought about using headphones, I’m still working on all this and trying not to get caught up in tech. 
Thanks for the listen and kind comments Mark. The ND version I was basing this on is here.
Nice!
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Cool, thanks for sharing Gordon.
Have always enjoyed a listen to Neil Diamond Hot August Night, the live double album from 1972 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZZ0k0Eps6VMrQ_b3I109bwuoLvvJJZwl
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Haha I’ve got the original double vinyl album, bought in 1972, somewhere in the attic.
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Well I thought it was really good Gordon. Yes a slight pause on the solo but I think everything that has been said have covered it already. Just try not to over think it.
I always enjoy what you bring to this section.
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@SgtColon
Thanks Stefan, I appreciate you taking time to listen and comment.
Yes, the solo riff is ancient history now! 
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I like that you jumped out there and played it with your trouble areas. It’s how you improve and how you got some great critiques. I have these similar issues with a couple of my songs I want to improve on. You’ll get there.
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Sounds very good. Couldn’t really tell there was a problem with the guitar solo thing just sometimes when it’s just you and acoustic I suppose it stops the flow of the song when you’re just playing a lead line with no backing! But would probably impress people watching anyway !
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Hi Gordon!
I enjoyed listening to your cover of this cool song. Great strumming and vocals!
As for the insertion of the riff (which I would rather call “solo”) - everything has already been said correctly, and I was late 
The only thing that can be added is to try to play and sing it all just with a click, if there is no way to use a backing track and a looper.
Thank you, Gordon, for your videos!
Leo
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That’s a fun song to play and sing, Gordon, you’re definitely ready for the campfire! I agree the little added runs are nice, tough to fit in the solo without a backing track though. I don’t think you need anything fancy on this one anyway, it’s a great sing-a-long strummer 
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I really like this. Big Monkees fan since watching the Saturday morning TV show on my Granny’s black & white telly in the 70s. My favourite song was “What Am I Doing Hanging Round” which I will try and do a cover of some time. Your performance is sounding great. Very entertaining. Thanks!
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Thanks Pam. You’re right, posting something that you know has mistakes generates a bit of discussion and some helpful advice.
Something I find incredibly easy to do … posting without mistakes, imagine that 
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Thanks Lewis, I appreciate the listen and comment. Always nice when people take the time to listen and comment.
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Thanks Leo. When does a riff become a solo and how short does a solo need to be to become a riff?
Yes even a silent metronome with the flashing light would have helped my timing of the ‘solo’.
Thanks for the listen and advice.
Thanks Mari. I appreciate the listen and kind comments. Yes it’s a definite campfire/party song as everyone knows it thanks to the Monkees version.
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Hi Rod. I too loved the Monkees tv show back in the day. For a manufactured band they were more talented than they got credit for.
Glad you enjoyed my version. Thanks taking time to listen.
Yes, you’re right David. One day……one day.
Btw. The targeted reply thing is working today.
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