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Checking Up On My Baby Hi Folks, Here's my version of the late great Sonny Boy Williamson II song "Checking Up On My Baby" with a Latin Feel. Vocals: Nigel Spiers Lead Guitar: Jack Pearson Rhythm Guitar: Pat Bergeson Bass: Dow Tomlin Drums: Wes Little Organ 1: Chris Nole Organ 2: Charles Treadway
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Excellent, Nigel. You had me with Sonny Boy, then turned it a bit Latin and I am all in. Great choices of instruments and such a good mix. Love that organ solo. You vocal is absolutely perfect for the Blues or anything close --which pretty much is everything. When it was over Soundcloud took me right into Chuggin'. Yeah, everything you do is top notch.
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A definite Santana vibe...well he did make his mark with Latinesque blues.
I particularly enjoyed the organ solo. Which of the two played taht?
Solid mix and arrangement. Well done, as usual.
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I love the Blues and your rendition of this song! Great vocals!
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Hi Nigel ...
Man, you never disappoint. And the light Latin treatment works perfectly.
I've used that lead guitar track a couple of times - it always does the trick when used properly, as you did. It's a great bluesy sound with an edge. And that organ solo is just so good!
You always bring some terrific music!
Alan
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BRILLIANT. Such a good voice, such a good musician you really are. The guitar sections are out of this world, too. Brilliantly done. Bravo.
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Nigel,
Cool Music.
As ray mentioned, definitely a Santana vibe (and a GOOD one!!)
Nice vocal. Sitting perfectly.
Nice use of the organ...
Bass sounds really good. However you processed that, I'd stick with it - perfect.
good stuff
fj
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Definitely Santana, in the best possible way.
Vocals, guitar, organ noodling.... everything is well mixed and balanced and has room to shine.
Very well done!
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Definitely a Santana vibe.
Great B3 and guitar leads.
You have the perfect voice for this genre.
As I love the blues and Santana you know I'm going love this one.
I just posted a selfie and all of the responses were get well soon!
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Nigel,
This sounds great. Excellent arrangement, mix and vocal.
Bob
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Hi Marty,
Thanks for all your very kind thoughts and glad you enjoyed it.
Best Regards
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Hi Ray,
Thanks for your comments.
Charles Treadway played the solo.
Best Regards
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Nigel,
Very cool sound to this . . . yeah, totally a Santana feel to this with that lead guitar. Great vocal and just a stellar blues number. Solid mix . . . hey, it’s all good. And that organ totally pops. Nicely done!
All my best,
Deej
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Your songs always sound like a track off an album - well sung, excellent arrangement, slick production. 
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Hi Ralph,
Thanks for your generous comments.
Best Regards
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Whenever Nigel puts something up on SoundCloud you can bet it's top shelf and this song is exactly that.
Great vocals, great band, great mix.
Keep these coming man!
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Nigel
Nice work excellent vocal and a tasty organ solo.
I see a lot of Santana comparisons but the guitar sounds more like the Allman Brothers to me.
Peter
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Hi Peter,
Thanks for your comments.
Yes Jack Pearson was a guitarist for The Allman Brothers. I think he may have replaced Dwayne Allman until he had to retire prematurely with a bad Tinnitus condition.
After Jack auditioned for the band Greg Allman commented "we either hire him or take lessons from him".
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Hi Alan,
Thanks for all your lovely comments - you are too kind.
Best Regards
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Yep, vibes of Santana, but oh, how we love Jack Pearson’s guitar playing.
Enjoyed the organ solo too.
Vocal and mix are top notch.
Nice!
J&B
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Hi Musician17,
Thanks for your kind comments - much appreciated.
Best Regards
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Hi Floyd,
Thanks for your comments - much appreciated.
Best Regards
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Hi B.D. Thomas,
Thanks for your comments.
Best Regards
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Great stuff, Nigel. Love the Latin vibe. Hadn't heard of Jack Pearson - he's obviously worth looking into.
Regards,
Leon
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Hi Leon,
Thanks for your comments - yes Jack Pearson is definitely worth looking up. You could start with the BIAB Real Tracks he has recorded for PGMusic.
Best Regards
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Nigel,
This is an outstanding version of this song. I really enjoyed this - awesome production and vocal.
Bob
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Hi Mario,
Thanks for all your generous comments.
Best Regards
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Hi Bob,
Thanks for your comments.
Best Regards
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Hi Deej,
Thanks for all your generous comments - much appreciated.
Best Regards
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Nigel,
Awesome rendition! Super arrangement, vocal drive and mix. Really well done. Enjoyed it and thank you for sharing.
Misha.
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Hi David,
Thanks for your kind comments.
Best Regards
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Hi Bass Thumper,
Thanks for your kind comments - much appreciated.
Best Regards
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Hi Nigel,
You make a lot of good songs all the time, but I'm far behind catching up all of your songs.
Let me tell you, at the end of Checking up, another song of you came to my ears; "Chuggin". Im sureI heard it before, but in line with Checking up, it sounded very strong.
I fantasized what it would be to see you live on stage! Must be great!
Great vocals, good band, strong mix! What more is there to say?
Oh I enjoyed it very much, even though it is not really my kind of music. But you made it very enjoyable for me to listen to it.
Nigel, those songs are ace!
Hans
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Better than well done and top shelf all the way. You could easily tour with Santanna; go for it if he ever calls
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Hi Janice and Bud,
Thanks for your kind comments.
Best Regards
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Hi Bob,
Thanks for your generous comments.
Best Regards
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Hi Misha,
Thanks for your generous comments.
Best Regards
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Hi Hans,
Thanks for all your generous comments - much appreciated.
Best Regards
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Hi Bass Thumper,
Thanks for your comments - glad you liked the song.
Best Regards
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