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This was once a lovely melodic ballad by Bob Allen in memory of the Douglas DC3 aircraft – Dakota or Gooney Bird aircraft. Recorded by The Shads in 1963 it has been in Licorice's Repertoire ever since, now as a harmonica piece – and rightly so – its a great tune.
However comma, here is my alternative version in Swing Rock time.
Those who frequent Hankies or the Warwick and Congleton Clubs etc may have heard me do this Live, so apologies for inflicting it on you again.
Get your Rockin' shoes on!
Love it or hate it.
Ian
http://app.box.com/s/vqks8f9zaovih8zw266j

Hi Ian,
I clicked onto your link, but there was nothing playing, it would not let me press play and was saying 00.00 on both sides of the 'play' bar. Just thought i'd let you know if you haven't looked at it.
Cheers
Ryan

Ryan wrote:Hi Ian,
I clicked onto your link, but there was nothing playing, it would not let me press play and was saying 00.00 on both sides of the 'play' bar. Just thought i'd let you know if you haven't looked at it.
Cheers
Ryan

Hi Ryan
I've clicked the link both on my android and PC and both play ok. I did have to wait a bit on android until it buffered up though.
Try a reboot?
Cheers
Ian

Cheers for that Ian, it worked this time
If ever there was a t.v programme called 'Top Shads Guitars' and not 'Top Gear', this would have to be the theme tune.
Great stuff, keep it coming.
Ryan

Hi Ian

Another fine piece of work. You're becoming the master of alternative arrangements of well-known tunes, breathing new life into them -well done.

Graham

Hi Ian

Graham took the words right out of my mouth, great stuff.
Is it another BIAB??

Cheers
Franklin

Hi Ian - I thought that was a great version! you've brought some LIFE into this song which is what it needed.
I can imagine people jiving to this on the dance floor. Brill !
Cheers Phil

This is one of those tunes that is so melodic and atmospheric that we all tend to forget about, it sparked a certain era in my mind of the Shads progress in sound. Great playing and, above all, perfect timing and playing. Super sound from your Strat and set-up. What's the echo? Great job!

John

Stratpicker wrote:However comma, here is my alternative version in Swing Rock time.
Those who frequent Hankies or the Warwick and Congleton Clubs etc may have heard me do this Live, so apologies for inflicting it on you again.
Get your Rockin' shoes on!
Love it or hate it.
Ian
http://app.box.com/s/vqks8f9zaovih8zw266j

You can inflict this on me anytime! December 6th maybe? Well played, great tone, great tune!

A super version of Dakota - gives it a really lively feel.