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Checking Up On My Baby

Hi Folks,

Here's my version of the late great Sonny Boy Williamson II song "Checking Up On My Baby" with a Latin Feel.

Vocals: Nigel Spiers

Lead Guitar: Jack Pearson
Rhythm Guitar: Pat Bergeson
Bass: Dow Tomlin
Drums: Wes Little
Organ 1: Chris Nole
Organ 2: Charles Treadway


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Excellent, Nigel. You had me with Sonny Boy, then turned it a bit Latin and I am all in. Great choices of instruments and such a good mix. Love that organ solo. You vocal is absolutely perfect for the Blues or anything close --which pretty much is everything. When it was over Soundcloud took me right into Chuggin'. Yeah, everything you do is top notch.


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A definite Santana vibe...well he did make his mark with Latinesque blues.
I particularly enjoyed the organ solo. Which of the two played taht?
Solid mix and arrangement. Well done, as usual.


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I love the Blues and your rendition of this song! Great vocals!

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Hi Nigel ...

Man, you never disappoint. And the light Latin treatment works perfectly.

I've used that lead guitar track a couple of times - it always does the trick when used properly, as you did. It's a great bluesy sound with an edge. And that organ solo is just so good!

You always bring some terrific music!

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BRILLIANT. Such a good voice, such a good musician you really are. The guitar sections are out of this world, too. Brilliantly done. Bravo.

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Nigel,

Cool Music.
As ray mentioned, definitely a Santana vibe (and a GOOD one!!)
Nice vocal. Sitting perfectly.
Nice use of the organ...
Bass sounds really good. However you processed that, I'd stick with it - perfect.

good stuff

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Definitely Santana, in the best possible way.
Vocals, guitar, organ noodling.... everything is well mixed and balanced and has room to shine.
Very well done!


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Definitely a Santana vibe.

Great B3 and guitar leads.

You have the perfect voice for this genre.

As I love the blues and Santana you know I'm going love this one.


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Nigel,

This sounds great. Excellent arrangement, mix and vocal.

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Hi Marty,

Thanks for all your very kind thoughts and glad you enjoyed it.

Best Regards
Nigel


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Hi Ray,

Thanks for your comments.

Charles Treadway played the solo.

Best Regards
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Nigel,

Very cool sound to this . . . yeah, totally a Santana feel to this with that lead guitar. Great vocal and just a stellar blues number. Solid mix . . . hey, it’s all good. And that organ totally pops. Nicely done!

All my best,

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Hi Ralph,

Thanks for your generous comments.

Best Regards
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Whenever Nigel puts something up on SoundCloud you can bet it's top shelf and this song is exactly that.
Great vocals, great band, great mix.

Keep these coming man!


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Nice work excellent vocal and a tasty organ solo.
I see a lot of Santana comparisons but the guitar sounds more like the Allman Brothers to me.
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Hi Peter,

Thanks for your comments.

Yes Jack Pearson was a guitarist for The Allman Brothers. I think he may have replaced Dwayne Allman until he had to retire prematurely with a bad Tinnitus condition.

After Jack auditioned for the band Greg Allman commented "we either hire him or take lessons from him".

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Hi Alan,

Thanks for all your lovely comments - you are too kind.

Best Regards
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Yep, vibes of Santana, but oh, how we love Jack Pearson’s guitar playing.

Enjoyed the organ solo too.

Vocal and mix are top notch.

Nice!

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