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My Babe

Hi Folks,

Our version of the Willie Dixon song "My Babe" with a jazzy swing feel.

Featuring:
Carmel Courtney - Vocals and Sax
Nigel Spiers - Vocals

Backing Instruments via Band In A Box Real Tracks (PGMusic):
Bass: Neil Swainson (2126)
Piano: Miles Black (449)
Drums: Terry Clarke (JazzBrushes#1)
Guitar: Oliver Gannon (958)

I'm not really a jazz or swing fan, but I like your song, I listened to it until the end, and I enjoyed it.
Both of your voices fit well with this kind of music.

Technically, maybe Carmel's vocals could be a little louder sometimes because in her frequency range there's a lot going on, but otherwise it's mixed pretty well.

Hi B.D. Thomas,

I think you may be right - I have manually adjusted the volume of her vocals in places.

Best Regards
Nigel

Written & released just a couple of years before I was born...will I be public access in 2024? Hope not.

As a harp player, it's very hard for me to hear anything except Little Walter's iconic version. But I love, love, love this! The interplay of voices was fantastic. Sax was wonderful. Great reworking of a classic. Is it really PD?

Don't know the song but it doesn't really matter, truly professional job. My hat off for both of you. Enjoyed it a lot.

Mike B.

Hi Nigel,

I'm very familiar with this song, heard it many times by different performers over the years.

I really like your take on it, love swing.

Good vocals from both of you, especially like Carmel's (nice job on the sax also!)

Great!

Nigel,

This sounds great. Love the jazzy vibe. Vocals are excellent.

Also love the Elvis version of this song from his 1969 Vegas shows.

Bob

Nigel...this is what happens when you put a bunch of talented people together...fantastic performance from everyone...vocally and instrumentally!!

Hi Ray,

Thanks for your comments.

Best Regards
Nigel

Oh, cool, Nigel. I didn't know it was public domain. This is one of the songs I'd sing and play at the same time in different bands. This is an outstanding version. Very creative. What a sensational band -- a dream band. The you and Carmel trading vocals ---totally superb. I with TuneMonger on the Little Walter harp, but this is truly a treat.

Hi Tunemonger,

Thanks for your generous comments - much appreciated.

Best Regards
Nigel

I like the collaboration you've done with this song. Everything comes together quite well. Enjoyed it.

Charlie

Fine performances and production. You're very good at this:)

Hi Mike,

Thanks for your comments.

Best Regards
Nigel

Nigel, this is a fantastic swing version of My Babe

Outstanding vocals by both of you

Love that sax

Hi Dave,

Thanks for your comments - much appreciated.

Best Regards
Nigel

Hello Nigel,

When listening to your song, I thought I knew it, or at least it sounded a bit familiair.
My father was crazy about this kind of music and he played the records all the time.
Probably that's why I'm not such a great lover of it. I got an overdose...

But I like how you make these song back to life again. The vocals are great, from both singers (Carmel and you).
The band plays very, very good and everything sound so well. That I enjoyed the most!

Hans

Hi Bob,

Thanks for your comments.
just listened to Elvis's version - couldn't ne more different to our version - but plenty of energy.

Best Regards
Nigel

Hi Firesong,

Thanks for your kind comments.

Best Regards
Nigel

Nigel,

I feel like I'm in some jazz club.
Great sax playing and jazz vocals.
I feel so happy listening to it while drinking scotch.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

The only advantage of not knowing standards is being able to hear covers without preconceived ideas of what it should sound like.

As with all your productions, great vocals and instruments.

Sax sounds sweet, and I love the interplay between the vocals.

Hi Marty,

Thanks for your generous comments as always.

Best Regards
Nigel

Wow, this is really good. Your and Carmel's vocals are performed so well and are authentic sounding. Excellent mix and mastering.

Great sound and vocals on this one, Nigel.

Vic

Hi Charlie,

Thanks for your comments.

Best Regards
Nigel

Hi Olemon,

Thanks for your kind comments.

Best Regards
Nigel

Hi Mario,

Thanks for your generous comments.

Best Regards
Nigel

Hi Hans,

With your father's interest in Jazz and Blues I thought you may be a convert. Still plenty of time!

Best Regards
Nigel

Hi Shigeki,

I'm glad you mentioned a Jazz Club - that was exactly the atmosphere Carmel and I were aiming for.

Best Regards
Nigel

Hello Carmel and Nigel
Great song with an excellent duet
Extremely good
Sounds really cool with you two together
Great work
Many greetings
Andi ;-)