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Hi all,

I hope you are all in good health and spirit.
My interpretation of "Tell It Like It Is" (Aaron Neville).
Unusual instrumental and a real challenge to play trying to emulate Aaron's unique voice (also with a Vox AC30).
Not sure I was close at all.
Anyway, along with Sukiyaki and "Mon Vieux" (Daniel Guichard), they are the 3 songs that had the most powerful impact on me.

I hope you find it interesting:



Blessings,
Abel

Hi, Abel,

I certainly recognise that cupboard (closet?) behind you!

Very, very expressive playing, as always.

Best wishes,

JN

PS: Sukiyaki? That was my favourite tune... until I heard Y Viva Espana, I mean.

Hi Jim,

I hope you enjoyed your stay in So. Calif / Nevada.
I think I even sent you the pictures with both of us in front of the cupboard with guitars.
Are you going to have your pre-Shadowmania Pipeline style gathering like you had in 2006 when I came over?.
That was something, with those beautiful Mosrites and their unique sound.

Glad you liked it,
Give my best to your lovely wife,

I hope you all have a wonderful Shadowmania.

Blessings,
Abel

I really love the completely unique voice, tone and phrasing technique of Aaron Neville... A one off, innovator and never equalled in my opinion...

You do a fantastic job here Abel - I can hear every note and you have captured the essence of Aaron's voice and style in an effortless way.

Really great soundfile.

Best

Tony

Ohh, such nice voice, sounding, relaxing and swinging!!! - Mmm, Just perfect!
Thank you for posting it!
Regards

Hi Abel,
Just looked up Aaron's original on Youtube to remind me of the song.
Wow - a fantastic interpretation of his voice !- Just another example of how well you can play
different styles.
All the best.. Phil

Greetings to all,

I am glad you liked it, the backing track being the original recording helped alot.

Eric,
I think you would do a better version than mine given your blues technique, bends and hammering and also
your great smooth distortion.

Blessings to all,
Abel