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Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out

Hi Folks,

Here is my version of the blues standard "Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out" in a Gypsy Jazz style. It was written by pianist Jimmie Cox in 1923 and originally performed in a Vaudeville-blues style in the aftermath of the 1920–1921 U.S. economic depression.

Vocals & Arrangement - Nigel Spiers

Drums - Rick Reed (GypsyJazzSw)
Rhythm Guitar - John Jorgenson (1210)
Solo Guitar - John Jorgenson (1213)
Rhythm Piano - John Jarvis (2649)
Solo Piano - John Jarvis (2027)
Rhythm Fiddle - Hank Singer (1148)
Solo Fiddle - Tim Kliphuis (1207)

Merry Christmas to the staff at PGMusic and all the forum members
Best Regards
Nigel


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Have always loved this tune, sounds like you were jamming with Grappelli and Django. Excellent vocal. Great work!


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Beautiful song, really great use of RealTracks, great vocals.
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Hi Nigel,

I've loved this song - always have.

I love your treatment. Great backing tracks and terrific arrangement.

Your voice is so good for these old songs of yore.

Loved everything about it.

merry Christmas.

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Good performance on this song. I always that you choose songs that really your voice and style so well.


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Hi TuneMonger,

Yes Stephane and Django - two of my favourite musicians.
Glad you enjoyed the song.

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Hi B.D. Thomas,

Thanks for your comments - glad you enjoyed the song.

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chanelling Leon Redbone?

Nice vocals

Good band.


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Hi Alan,

Thanks for all your generous comments - much appreciated.

Happy New Year
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I like this a lot, Nigel. Snappy! Great vocal! Thanks for posting.


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Hi Charlie,

Thanks for your comments and glad you enjoyed the song.

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Nigel, touches of Leon Redbone and Stephane and Django
The perfect arrangement for this fabulous vocal, you have the voice for songs like this
Great mix


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Super band! Haven't spent much time with these BiaB styles, but you've picked a winning ensemble for sure. Nice arrangement, sparkly mix and and oh-so-cool, playful vocals. Great job!


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Hi Nigel, loved the tune. The whole arrangement is great, and your vocals complements it all.
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Hi Mr Geeze,

Thanks for your comments - yes Leon Redbone is one of my favourites too.

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Hi, Nigel.

As others have mentioned, you've got that hot jazz sound going, and the vocals to match.

Your covers are always top notch - fun listen! smile


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Nigel. This style and your voice suit you like a tuxedo.
Classy.
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Love this song, Nigel , and couldn't wait to hear your versions. Oh, man, definitely not disappointed. I've played this one so many times --even posted one too as did Janice & Bud. Alway thought it would be perfect for your vocal --again I'm right. hehe Wow, I like this with Gypsey fell. So good, Nigel. Thanks.


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Nice, Nigel!

What elements of BIAB were used in this?

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This is so cool Nigel ... your voice is perfect for this. The backing tracks work perfectly, I like the way you add instruments along the way. Piano, Clarinet, Gypsy Guitar, Fiddle, etc Very Cool Track !!


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