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EP 618 – “You Gotta Move” – James B

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    • September 20, 2025 at 4:47 pm #400771
      James B
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        Brian’s 8 bar blues lesson EP618, brought to mind Mississippi Fred McDowell’s “You Gotta Move”.

      • September 20, 2025 at 6:18 pm #400773
        Garry
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          I always look forward to your posts James and this is no exception. Excellent vocals, guitar playing, blues feel and ‘Wow’ a quick learn to boot! Keep on Rockin’! All the best! 😎🎸😎

        • September 20, 2025 at 7:40 pm #400776
          Geoff
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            Wow James, that was brilliant! Always blown away by your creativity and you really do have that wonderful smokey blues style.

            Ever considered or done street busting? I can think of places here in Vancouver where you would pocket some coin doing that 😁

          • September 20, 2025 at 10:07 pm #400779
            Dieter
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              Wow, so much feeling and excellent picking. Blues thrives on emotion and vocals. You definitely got the blues. Great performance and versatility as always.

              Dieter

            • September 21, 2025 at 6:10 am #400780
              charjo
              Moderator

                Wonderful adaptation, James. I liked your playing as well or better than Brian’s.
                John

              • September 21, 2025 at 7:42 am #400784
                JoeD1
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                  Totally cool James!

                  Joe

                  The sight of a touch, or the scent of a sound,
                  Or the strength of an Oak with roots deep in the ground.
                  --Graeme Edge

                • September 21, 2025 at 10:29 am #400789
                  Guido
                  Participant

                    Wonderful arrangement and rendition, James! The previous adaptations were great, but I think this one is your best so far, so smooth vocals and the guitar accompaniment just perfect: stage ready!

                    Guido

                  • September 21, 2025 at 3:20 pm #400793
                    Juxi
                    Participant

                      Goose bumps even before you started to play guitar, James. Great intro and great performance.
                      Inspiring to see, what can be done with just one guitar and a great voice. 👍🏽👏🏽

                      Bluesige Grüße
                      Juxi

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