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Key To The Highway

Hi Folks - this is my blues/rock version of the classic blues song "Key To The Highway". Blues pianist Charlie Segar wrote and first recorded the song in 1940. Jazz Gillum and Big Bill Broonzy followed with recordings in 1940 and 1941, using an arrangement that has become the standard.

Vocals - Nigel Spiers

Bass - Dow Tomlin (579)
Drums - Wayne killius (RockHardLA)
Rhythm Guitar - Jack Pearson (580)
Organ - Chris Nole (674)
Lead Guitar - Brent Mason (2636)


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Hi Nigel!
A fantastic track! I loved your choice of Real Track artists, and judicious yet effective use of mutes and shots at various times for great effect. As usual, your vocals are sublime and match the song choice perfectly - or vice versa.
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Wow, Nigel, this is easily the hardest driving version of Key to the Highway I've ever heard. Great vocals (as usual) helped to bring it to a simmer. Bill Broonzy is either rolling in his grave or tapping his foot to the beat. The latter, I'm sure.


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Hi Andrew,

Great to hear from another member from Downunder. Thanks for your generous comments - much appreciated.

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Enjoyed this a lot—so professional in all aspects! Excellent handling of the RT components—esp backing them off for effect. Great post!


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Nigel, fabulous vocals and energetically breezy arrangement. Super job keeping that guitarist on task. The entire band sounds exactly on point though. Another nice one!


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Nigel, outstanding blues
Super vocal
Great RT selections
Outstanding mix
Loved it


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Hi TuneMonger,

Thanks for your very generous comments - much appreciated.

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Hi, Nigel.

What they said - you and the band sound great! smile


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Hi Tano Music,

Thanks for your comments.

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Been away for a bit, but saw this post, and marked it as a burning destination. Wow, what a trip. I must have played this song hundreds of times, both in bands and in recordings, not to mention how often it was called out during jams. I KNEW your version would soar to the top as one of the best I'll ever hear. Love it, Nigel!!


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You are a pro. Top-notch vocals and arrangement, with that twinkly sense of humour in your voice which I personally think I spot in many of your performances. Excellent, excellent job.

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Hi DC Ron,

Thanks for all your very generous comments - much appreciated.

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Hi Mario,

Glad you enjoyed my version.

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Hi David,

Glad you enjoyed the song.

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Hi Marty,

Yes it's a band staple alright. Glad you enjoyed my version.

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Hi Musician17,

Glad you enjoyed my version.

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