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Blue As A Jewel (with Brooksie)
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A cover of a fabulous ballad by Be Bop Deluxe. This is probably the first song on which Bill Nelson used e-bow. This has always been a favourite of mine. Peter Brookes (aka. Brooksie) sings this so well.
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Pop/Rock, Psychedelic, Ambient, Rhythm & Blues and beyond.
Major Snagg is the invented name of the 'band' that perform all my own musical creations. (songs and instrumentals). I play guitars, bass, rudimentary keyboards, harmonica, and sing. Melody has always been important to me... lyrics and guitar solos have to say or communicate something. I create musical worlds that I hope that you dear listener, will also want to explore and live in for a few moments...or longer if you feel that way inclined.
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Genre
Rock Cover Songs
Charts
Peak #5
Peak in subgenre #1
Author
Bill Nelson
Rights
Bill Nelson
Uploaded
August 31, 2015
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MP3 4.4 MB 128 kbps 4:49
Story behind the song
Many years ago (in 2011 to be precise) I sent Peter my recorded backing track of this wonderful song by Be Bop Deluxe. For reasons that I can't go into here, it's now completed. What a superb and professional job he's done with adding his vocals to it. I can't begin to thank him enough for this. I'm sure you'll agree with me that his vocals are truly awe jaw dropping... the expert and wonderful harmonies that he's incorporated into his vocal tracks...truly stunning.
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davidabriggs
Jun 30, 2020
I recorded this way back in 2011. For some reason I must have deleted it from my list of songs on Soundclick by mistake. Well, it's back where it belongs. One of Bill Nelson's excellent songs...and there are literally dozens over the many years that he's been thrilling us with his music.
davidabriggs
Apr 12, 2020
I must state here that it's Peter Brookes (aka. Brooksie) who sings all the vocals. I just played and recorded all the backing track). I sent him the backing track via an email...he added his fabulous vocals, mixed it and sent it back to me...so kudos to Peter.
LeeBoos
Apr 07, 2020
Vocal are prefect. Great mix. Full of passion in your vox. Wow nice harmony. Nice bridge. Nice and cruel at the same time he he he Cool tune Lee
Tony DeLecce
Apr 03, 2020
Not familiar with this song. Excellent mix. Your vocals sound great.
Ken Sacco
Mar 21, 2020
sounds great
MikeBennett
Nov 15, 2019
I thought you had mentioned another new song but I'm not seeing it. The first song is from 2015.
MichaelDuran
Nov 07, 2019
well it seems you have already gotten the mid-ranges to shine in your recordings with this offering, great mix all across the spectrum and a brilliant cover and singing David!
The Smivets
Oct 12, 2015
Great great version! Your guitars and production are perfect and Brooksie's vocals are truly brilliant. Love the bit where the harmonies come in. Excellent tribute.
Oddger
Sep 10, 2015
Very nice cover. I didn't know this song, but it sounds great!
Graham's Cat
Sep 05, 2015
Congratuations Dave. Love the arrangement with haunting ebow and phasey acoustic guitars. Drums nestled comfortably makes the whole mix assessible. Quality vocals with a hint of Fergal Sharkey! Nice. G
Rodrica Rudge
Sep 02, 2015
Excellent cover!! Great work on the music tracks, very high quality production and performance. The vocals are first class. I understand it took a while to complete...it was well worth the wait! Brilliant job by both of you.
Carlo D'Anna
Sep 01, 2015
Sweet cover David! Yes, the vocals shine nicely on this tune.