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March 2026 Challenge Response – Guido

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  • This topic has 29 replies, 25 voices, and was last updated 1 week, 5 days ago by snakechisler.
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    • April 10, 2026 at 1:33 am #412044
      Guido
      Participant

        Well, I know Brian always asks to post something original or related to the lessons for the challenge, and possibly not a cover, but sometimes I break the rule and this time I did it for a song that I started to learn 6 years ago and had been practicing from time to time for a very long period.
        The last month I finally was able to put all the pieces together and decided to record it, and it’s just a duet with my self, so here it is 😅!
        Hope you’ll like it, even if not an original composition.

        Guido

      • April 10, 2026 at 3:30 am #412050
        Jonathan Amos
        Participant

          A classic song, good harmonies, crystal clear guitars and overall a very smooth production.

          Jonathan Amos, Matsuyama, Japan

        • April 10, 2026 at 5:24 am #412054
          Alan L
          Participant

            Very well done Guido, your hard work has paid off. Vocal harmonies are excellent!

          • April 10, 2026 at 7:59 am #412081
            Michael Krailo
            Participant

              Awesome playing and singing Guido. Lot’s of great acoustic harmony and it’s at a very brisk pace so that’s top notch stuff.

              Go slow and practice correct technique, and your abilities will dramatically improve.

            • April 10, 2026 at 9:52 am #412103
              James B
              Participant

                Bravo, Guido. Really impressive performance. Both of those guitar parts are challenging and you nailed them. Vocals and harmonies sound great.

                James

              • April 10, 2026 at 9:53 am #412105
                charjo
                Moderator

                  Wonderful accomplishment, Guido.
                  You played both guitars so skillfully and recorded them so beautifully. Not to mention your ability to sing while playing complicated parts. I noticed the brisk tempo as well, great all around.
                  John

                • April 10, 2026 at 10:16 am #412111
                  Pap
                  Participant

                    Guido,

                    Of all your performances, this is my favorite! A lot of work goes into soemthing like this and you nailed it on all levels. I love Jim Croce’s work. Lets not forget Maurice Muehleisen ….what an incredible talent he was. Although classically trained from a young age, he did not start playing guitar until age 17 and died at 24. Hard to imagine what would have came from him had it not been for that plane crash. Congrats on this performance. Pap

                    • April 10, 2026 at 1:58 pm #412211
                      Guido
                      Participant

                        Thanks Pap! Yes, I know quite well the story of Jim Croce and Maury Muehleisen. What strikes me most is how humble, down to heart guys they were, despite being so talented and n. 1 in the charts (so different from the nowadays conceited pop stars). Both deeply missed.

                        Guido

                    • April 10, 2026 at 11:13 am #412135
                      wannaplayblues
                      Participant

                        WOW!!! That was a full song that sounded fantastic!

                        "I hear you talkin' son, but you 'aint sayin' nothin'" - Will McFarlane quoting Muddy Waters hearing a really fast guitar player

                      • April 10, 2026 at 12:42 pm #412163
                        Michael L
                        Participant

                          Wow, great music Guido. A wonderful throwback to times gone by. I love the acoustic sound you captured with the fills and flourishes. A lot of fun to listen!

                        • April 10, 2026 at 12:48 pm #412167
                          Raffaele S
                          Participant

                            Bravissimo Guido…..Suonata benissimo e cantata ancora meglio…..Eccellente lavoro !

                          • April 10, 2026 at 1:46 pm #412209
                            JoeD1
                            Participant

                              That was really pro quality Guido. How you managed to sing and play amazes me. Jim Croce and Maury Muehleisen would be proud!

                              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

                            • April 10, 2026 at 3:35 pm #412224
                              Manfred M
                              Participant

                                Thank you so much for this heartwarming moment, Guido.
                                It’s simply a beautiful song with intricate guitar work. And you’ve done it all justice. What’s more, you’ve created a wonderful version of your own with great harmony vocals. It was a pleasure to listen to.

                                Take the chance to meet your AM friends on Zoom
                                The next Meetup will be May/June

                                There will be a detailed announcement here in the forum
                                I look forward to meet you.
                                Manfred

                              • April 10, 2026 at 5:10 pm #412242
                                sunjamr
                                Participant

                                  Excellent job, guido! I really enjoyed listening to your production. I think almost all of us are familiar with the original, and you definitely did it justice.

                                  Sunjamr Steve

                                • April 11, 2026 at 12:00 am #412299
                                  AndréM
                                  Participant

                                    Thanks for this one Guido.
                                    One of my favorite from Croce.
                                    Tough one to play and sing at the same time.
                                    Bravo!!!

                                    AndréM

                                    AndréM

                                  • April 11, 2026 at 1:40 am #412334
                                    Denise
                                    Participant

                                      I know you are a huge fan of Jim Croce.
                                      That’s a beautiful song. Such great and beautiful lead lines. You played both parts so skillfully with a great and clear tone.
                                      Love your vocals.
                                      Like Andre mentioned, the song looks very tough to play.
                                      You could play that song on stage.
                                      BRAVO!!!!!!

                                      PS: thanks for your nice and detailed comment on my submission. It’s very appreciated.

                                      Denise

                                      More Blues!

                                      • April 11, 2026 at 2:23 am #412339
                                        Guido
                                        Participant

                                          Thank you very much Denise and, for my comment about your rendition, you’re welcome (I try always to leave some detailed comments, as best as I can with my English 😅)!

                                          Guido

                                      • April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am #412340
                                        Werner
                                        Participant

                                          What an impressive post, Guido. It’s definitely on a professional level. Thank you very much, Pap, for mentioning Maurice Muehleisen. I hadn’t heard of him before, but I’ll look into him. thank you, Werner

                                        • April 11, 2026 at 4:03 am #412355
                                          Martin W
                                          Participant

                                            Beautiful take on this classic, the guitar parts were an absolute standout and so well recorded, your vocals fit this style perfectly.
                                            Doesn’t look an easy one with the brisk tempo but you nailed it !

                                            Martin

                                          • April 11, 2026 at 5:28 am #412364
                                            Laurel C
                                            Moderator

                                              Jawdrop … that was amazing. It was like listening to the professional recording from the sound studio. Your vocals were perfect for this song. Six years in the making, you deserve a standing ovation. 👏.

                                            • April 11, 2026 at 5:41 am #412365
                                              Mark T
                                              Participant

                                                Absolutely outstanding, Guido 👏👏👏
                                                Your harmonies, particularly, were really beautiful— a great cover of this lesser-known Jim Croce song. Wonderful performance – Mark 👍🎶😎

                                              • April 11, 2026 at 7:18 am #412414
                                                John H
                                                Participant

                                                  Guido
                                                  Wow! This evoked a rush of emotion in me my friend. Your guitar work and vocals were impeccable. I especially liked your vocal harmony.. so spot on. Very impressive. This is a keeper. You passed the audition. And, I love that Dove.😎👍🎸

                                                  John

                                                  PS-The guitar work on this could be more challenging than the solos on Freebird

                                                • April 11, 2026 at 8:40 am #412447
                                                  Paul S.
                                                  Participant

                                                    This was beautifully done. Period. Great guitar work. Pretty harmony.
                                                    (Took me a minute to get used to the non-Croce accent, but this was still fabulous and worthy of all the time you put in on it.) Great tone on the guitars, too.

                                                  • April 11, 2026 at 11:39 am #412484
                                                    Wayne Nunez
                                                    Participant

                                                      What a fabulous job of such a great song,well played!

                                                    • April 11, 2026 at 1:00 pm #412516
                                                      JoLa
                                                      Participant

                                                        What a great cover, Guido! I used to listen to Jim Croce back in the early 90’s, it was one of my first musical discoveries in the USA and this song was definitely one of my favorites! Can’t imagine what it took to learn the intricate guitar parts, the rhythm alone seems challenging, and then all those well-timed harmonies! So beautiful! I think it was a great idea to revive your ongoing project, what better way to get it done than make it a challenge with a deadline, right?

                                                        Not sure if you know that but his son AJ is touring with his dad’s repertoire, a Croce Play Croce show.

                                                        🎸JoLa

                                                        • April 11, 2026 at 1:43 pm #412532
                                                          Guido
                                                          Participant

                                                            Thank you very much Jola for your very nice comment! Yes, I read something about it: it’s a very nice thing that his son continues his father’s legacy and bring these wonderful songs to the new generations (hopefully).

                                                            Guido

                                                        • April 12, 2026 at 4:12 am #412666
                                                          Dieter
                                                          Participant

                                                            Wonderful, melodic music, excellent playing and singing.

                                                            Dieter

                                                          • April 12, 2026 at 12:08 pm #412803
                                                            James B
                                                            Participant

                                                              Had to come back for another listen, Guido. One of my favorite songs. I’ll play a verse and chorus nearly every time I pick up the guitar. I’ve never learned Maury’s part though. I think you and I have covered the same songs maybe four or five times now on A/M. You’ve got great taste in music. 😀 🎶 🎸

                                                              James

                                                              • April 12, 2026 at 2:15 pm #412821
                                                                Guido
                                                                Participant

                                                                  Thank you very much James! Yes, we have similar tastes, and particularly we share a common passion for Croce’s songs. I remember very well the renditions of his songs that you posted here, in particular your brilliant version of “Time in a Bottle”. You’re an inspiration for me in the AM community, especially for singing and vocals harmony but also for your original arrangements of the songs that you covered, and your nice comments are always very much appreciated.

                                                                  Guido

                                                              • April 14, 2026 at 12:18 pm #413031
                                                                snakechisler
                                                                Participant

                                                                  Awesome stuff, rules are made to be broken

                                                                  Really enjoyed the song thank you for sharing

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