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Good morning all....

Rio Di Janeiro Blue by Randy Crawford.

I've always liked this song and thought it would be a enjoyable tune to add to
my learn a new song/practice set list.
It may be a simpler progression than I'm thinking but it does have smooth, hypnotic quality to it.

I've searched the internet and only found this site:
http://www.all-events-music.com/pdf/...neiro_Blue.PDF

This home page may have a gem or two for someone:
http://www.all-events-music.com/scores.html

Obviously, all this hand written lead sheet work has been generously provided by Stephan Urwyler but it's really hard on my old eyes.

So, if any can guide me elsewhere....thanks in advance.
If it's only for sale somewhere that's fine and I'll pursue that route.

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I typed in Rio De Janeiro Blue and got plenty of hits for that tune and the chords. Later, Ray


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Originally Posted By: raymb1
I typed in Rio De Janeiro Blue and got plenty of hits for that tune and the chords.


Yes...I did too....lots of youtube sites but not the chords.
Guess I'm blind so I'll keep perusing the web....end of thread.

Thanks....

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Here you go:
http://uberchords.com/chords/randy-crawford/rio-de-janeiro-blue/

When searching for chords google/bing the song title + chords and you should find them.


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Originally Posted By: MarioD
Here you go: http://uberchords.com/chords/randy-crawford/rio-de-janeiro-blue/ When searching for chords google/bing the song title + chords and you should find them.


I was totally unaware of that search protocol.
No wonder all I got was youtube sites in my searching of several pages.

Many thanks MarioD for site and the tip.

Carry on....

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Originally Posted By: MarioD
Here you go: http://uberchords.com/chords/randy-crawford/rio-de-janeiro-blue/ When searching for chords google/bing the song title + chords and you should find them.


I was totally unaware of that search protocol.
No wonder all I got was youtube sites in my searching of several pages.

Many thanks MarioD for site and the tip.

Carry on....


I am glad that I was able to help you!


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The song I know with Randy Crawford and Joe Sample uses chords much different from what is on the Uber Chords version.

For example, here are the chords of the bridge ("And I get a feeling"):

Dm7b5
G7alt
Cm7
F13
Dm7b5
G7alt/Db


Joe Sample puts some meat on those bones.


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Originally Posted By: Matt Finley
The song I know with Randy Crawford and Joe Sample uses chords much different from what is on the Uber Chords version.

For example, here are the chords of the bridge ("And I get a feeling"):

Dm7b5
G7alt
Cm7
F13
Dm7b5
G7alt/Db


Although I'm glad to have the uberchord as a start I immediately thought that it was a simplified version.

I do like that chord progression you outlined for the chorus so I'll use it as I continue on the path.

Thank you....

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Sure.

Think Cm11 for the beginning chord, not just Cm. In BIAB, I also use a lot of slash bass roots to force the bass line I want. For example, in the first bar you could do:

Cm11 Cm11/G

And there is a nice m7, mMaj7, m7, m6 Joe Sample throws in.


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Originally Posted By: Matt Finley
Sure.

Think Cm11 for the beginning chord, not just Cm. In BIAB, I also use a lot of slash bass roots to force the bass line I want. For example, in the first bar you could do:
Cm11 Cm11/G
And there is a nice m7, mMaj7, m7, m6 Joe Sample throws in.


Excellent.
I had a bad feeling about that Cm being less than ideal after reading your chorus arrangement.
So...based on your assistance here hopefully I'll be able to put an arrangement together. smile

Thanks again...(just finished getting the lyrics typed up)

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With the exception of Matt's chords, I'd forget about the Uber chords for the rest of the chart. They're simply wrong. For instance, on the 9th bar of the vocal that should be an Fm9 for two bars - Cm7 for two bars - Fm7,Gm7, AbMaj7,G7#9, Cm7, etc. Later, Ray


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Yep.

Wayne, give it a try and let's see what you come up with. Also provide a music clip of the performance you are using - they are not all the same.


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Originally Posted By: raymb1
With the exception of Matt's chords, I'd forget about the Uber chords for the rest of the chart. They're simply wrong. For instance, on the 9th bar of the vocal that should be an Fm9 for two bars - Cm7 for two bars - Fm7,Gm7, AbMaj7,G7#9, Cm7, etc. Later, Ray


Got it...
I've got my homework cut out for me....thanks for the corrections.

Matt...
Will do on your comments....thanks.

Will advise.

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The song was originally done by Richard Torrance & Eureka, and covered by Nicolette Larson so the chords Randy Crawford used may be very different from the original.

I suppose what you find could be any of those three versions, or someone else's substitutions.

It's a very nice song, I used to play flute on pretty much the Richard Torrance version in a band a long time ago - that was a lot of fun.

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Originally Posted By: Notes Norton
The song was originally done by Richard Torrance & Eureka, and covered by Nicolette Larson so the chords Randy Crawford used may be very different from the original. I suppose what you find could be any of those three versions, or someone else's substitutions.
It's a very nice song, I used to play flute on pretty much the Richard Torrance version in a band a long time ago - that was a lot of fun.


Mornin' Notes...

That occurred to me too after Matt's suggestion to post the version I was listening to for reference and it's progression.
Decisions...decisions.
I've been listening to the RC version because I didn't know which one I should be referencing.
Great...this should complicate my effort to learn this one. smile

Thanks for chiming in....

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Randy Crawford alone has done it in quite different ways. Same feel, but different embellishments, fills, etc. That's one reason why I didn't just give you all the chords outright. Plus, I did transcribe it but haven't performed it, so my work hasn't been checked by others.


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Originally Posted By: Matt Finley
Randy Crawford alone has done it in quite different ways. Same feel, but different embellishments, fills, etc. That's one reason why I didn't just give you all the chords outright. Plus, I did transcribe it but haven't performed it, so my work hasn't been checked by others.


No prob...your help is much appreciated for what it's worth.
I just need to listen to an appealing version and get the chords lined out correctly.

Thanks to all....

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Originally Posted By: Matt Finley
Randy Crawford alone has done it in quite different ways.


OK...I've found these three takes on it.

I like this RC/JS rendition but the tempo is a bit to slow for my liking:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U05sFAvKoI8

Nicolette Larsen version. I prefer RC's vocals and this tempo is a bit too uptempo from my perspective which removes some of the hypnotics of the song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdaCMdEYbRM

Without doubt, this is my favorite and most appealing version and more appealing tempo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG7rs_RShJc
I'm listening to this one as I type and will be using this one for my learning curve.

I will use Ray's and Matt's chordal suggestions as a start.

Any further corrections/suggestions regarding chord progression with this approach is welcomed.

Thank you....

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Yes! That third one, your favorite, is the one I used.

Good choice. Great track.

ps Now this thread alone has vaulted me back into the Top Ten Posters of the Month. What do I win?

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Originally Posted By: Matt Finley
Yes! That third one, your favorite, is the one I used.
Good choice. Great track. ps Now this thread alone has vaulted me back into the Top Ten Posters of the Month. What do I win?


smile....well...belly up to the bar (all welcome) 'cause I'm buyin'...no cheap, wannabe Ameri-beer either!

UPDATE: I decided it prudent to order (received) the sheet music (for guitar) because I was getting frustrated with my lack of progress last night and thought it would be a good reference also.
The sheet music is in Am which I can't sing in.
Yes...a lack of vocal talent issue.

So...Cm will work for me in that respect plus it's the same as (or close enough) to my preferred youtube version (to my ears).
So far on verse: Cm F
In trying to play the youtube version, I need more listening to work out a couple of chordal nuances during the verse then moving on to the next segment.

Tis not easy for my pea brain I might add.

Thanks....


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