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This is a song about Highway 61 coming from Mississippi into Memphis Tennessee. It is commonly known as the Blues Highway. I use BB King as the name of the highway. I am a big fan of BB. BIAB gave me the drums, piano, and Bass, I put in the guitars, vocals, and lyrics, HA. Also this was my first recording with my new Tascam 24sd recorder, I have been using a Roland 880 ex for a little over 20 years. Enjoy Cliff

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I enjoyed the trip!

I'm glad you clarified it was "BB" King... even though there's also Albert and Freddy, it stupidly hadn't occurred to me that's what the title meant. blush

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Hey Clifton. I was driving that highway with my sister on a road trip to the States a couple of years ago when I went to visit Donald Gaynor. Brings back some lovely memories. Thank you


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I'm a B.B. fan too since the 70s. Taking a trip down Highway 61 is on my bucket list, one of these days we will do it.

Good tune, enjoyed the listen.

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Love it, thanks for sharing

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Thanks David, yeah it is for BB.

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THanks Joanne, Hope you can make it again one of these days. When we go to Memphis, we try to hit Graceland, Sun recording and walk down Beale St.

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Thanks Blue, it is a great little trip, as said before, when you get to Memphis, hit graceland, sun recording, Walk Beale St, all fun and blues.

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You got it Furry, thanks for the listen!!!

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Really nice work on this one smile It's a wonderful ode to the classic blues sound, but with a modern twist. The percussion in particular I found to be an interesting choice, and a unique fit to the groove. Your vocals are top notch here too.

Great job here - thanks for sharing!


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Cliff,

A good pop/blues song... moves along nicely... fun lyric...

Well done.

(I've used a VS880EX for over 20 years)

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This just makes me want to drive that route, Graceland is my dream and I am going to go on that trip one day...well at least I can listen to the song again. Well done, nice mix, and your vocals are suited to this genre.


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Cool song!! And always fun to think of BB. One of my favorite quotes is BB's response to advice to young guitar players: "Don't be afraid to play a whole note". Not sure it's true but it's a good story, and this is a good song!! Very live, natural, with a great vocal! Enjoyed!! Take care. Greg

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Loved it Clifton. Excellent blues


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Thank You Derek, so much can be done when using BIAB as your main band and then just adding players.

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Thank You Floyd, getting a song to flow with a rythym is the best way for me to write an original. If it is choppy, I will have a tough time singing and playing it. I have had to abort a lot of songs because of that. I have learned to write the feel of the song, icing I guess instead of trying to explain the song in lyrics. Writers will understand what I am saying here. That smooths out the process, may leave out some of the story , but, it gives me a good flowing song pattern.

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Hey Clifton,

This sounds great! Seems like you got up to speed on your new machine real fast!!

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Hey Cliff,

Really cool song. Everything is spot on - top shelf all the way. The backing tracks were totally perfect and your vocal was a nice topping for the cake. Terrific listen.

Back in '52, '5 and '54 my father owned a bar in Highway 61 - but it was just outside Troy, Missouri. But I've driven Highway 61 through memphis more than a few times.

Great song and delivery!

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Thank You Beatmaster, You need to take that trip you will enjoy it!!!

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Man you played this with authority! Excellent all the way. Your axe playing is second to none and your timing is perfect for this song.

I could listen to a whole CD or album of songs like this.


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