DON'T LET THE SUN CATCH YOU CRYING

[Stratpicker]

This one came out of Nowhere. A simple, yet lovely tune by Gerry Marsden and The Pacemakers from 1964, so more than 50 years old.
This version is a slightly different approach to the song - a bit more chordy than the original, and was inspired by Paul Carrack's version. He was singing this at a “Gig” he did in Germany at a friends house. Some friend – Martin Ernst and his All Stars!! (The whole hours performance is on YT – this track is early on – about 5 minutes in. - I commend it to The House - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV4wAtsrF_4 ).
Before I knew it, my guitar was in my hands (its been in its case for more than a month cos I's bin sick!) and I was running the chords. I had played this many many times in the 60's so wasnt too hard but for this version they are dressed them up a bit in Maj7ths, 9 'ths and Sus's. Lol!.
The BT is my own, 100% Band In A Box. Anyone wants a copy – PM me – no problem
Brason Strat in mellow mood on neck pickup. Zoom2000EFTP patch 11, straight to PC. No amp modeller – the Ampworks has started to make dreadful hissing noises at me. I think its destined for The Bin.
Anyway – I hope you enjoy. All comments always appreciated.
http://app.box.com/s/miwp1bem2pnz63v7c0dvp0abhmiudm2j
Ian

[Phil McGarrick]

Hi Ian - that was a lovely relaxing piece of music and you have given it loads of feeling.
A brill BT from BIAB in the right hands ! You've certainly mastered how to do that.
Together with your playing makes a smashing soundfile !
Watched the YT Video - Great ! and when Paul accepts your invite I'd like one too.

All the best.. Phil

[alanbakewell]

Lovely Ian. Bringing back memories of a time when the tunes were simple and stuck in your head, never to be forgotten, unlike the yawping and wailing
of today's "stars".

For as simple as the tune sounds you've put your typical feeling and expression into it.

I enjoyed listening to this. Thanks for posting.

Cheers, Alan.

[ecca]

That's lovely Slocka.

[rogera]

A beautiful tune and yet so simple - as Alan said.

The backing and playing did this number proud Ian.

[noelford]

Gorgeous! I want it!

[dave robinson]

This is one of the vocal numbers we do in our show, you did a great instrumental version of it Ian, you played it with the same feeling as the man himself, a good example of a song that works as an instro, good sound too.

[Stratpicker]

Hi Phil - yes- the inspiration came from that Paul Carrack "Party" video. BIAB came in very handy I must say, cos there is no way I could have made the BT otherwise.
Hi Bakey, Ecca and RogerA - thanks for being so kind. I agree, the simple ones get stuck in your head. its 51 years ago since it was released and still sounds fresh and clean.
Hi Noel - you got it!!
Hi Dave - you know how I tend to muck around with songs but not this one. To me this version had the same intensity and "feeling" as the original and suited the new arrangement. I'm glad you agree.
cheers
ian

[Gary Allen]

Hi Ian, Great arrangement on one of the best songs ever written, Im surprised Hank never covered it. Bravo....regards Gary

[Stratpicker]

Hi Gary
Yes - it would have made a great Hank "cover".
Your PM answered.
Ian