This is a great version, James you always amaze me with your versatility and this one you did an outstanding making it yours. Outstanding vocals Randy, great to hear you again. Great job on bass and production Ed

Thanks Grant!

Well, all I can say is you guys did a real fine job on Real Fine Love.  Seriously- excellent performances all the way around, and Ed totally nailed the mix from what I could hear.

You chose a very good song to cover.  JH is one of the more underrated songwriters around.  This version packs a punch and then some.  It sound radio ready, so kudos to all involved!

Excellent song! The music is great with a great sounding guitar solo. Vocals are great in the chorus but pitchy all over the place in the verses. Maybe by design? Anyway, a great effort by all.

I have never heard of John Hiiat, so I cannot say how close this is or not. It is not bad, but I found it a little loose in both the playing and vocals. Knowing the skill level of the folks innvolved, I suspect that might be coming down to the mix. 

I agree with the harshness comment by you know who. The mix seems a little lowfi. I kept turning it up expecting some energy to come from it, but it got too loud before that happend.

Ed, I hope you do not think I am beating up on you. I really am not trying to. I was actually really was hoping it would be great and not have to say anything. But I would not be completely honest if I simply said "good job". You are not some fly by night smuck dropping through to fan your glory. You're Bapu. You deserve the truth.

foxwolfen


I have never heard of John Hiiat,

I think you need to broaden your horizons a bit Shad...

I went and listened to a few of his seminal recordings and while the voice is vaguely familiar, none of the songs were. I am by no means the worlds expert on music, but it surprises me that I am not familiar with his work.

foxwolfen


I went and listened to a few of his seminal recordings and while the voice is vaguely familiar, none of the songs were. I am by no means the worlds expert on music, but it surprises me that I am not familiar with his work.

Hi Shad, here's one of the tunes that became a big seller:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i8jdCOC5Js

Nope, never heard that either... I am beginning to wonder if I have been stuck on a desert island for the last 40 years.