Hello everybody!
Well, as proof that I have basically no life, this is what I did with my Labor Day weekend
 
https://soundcloud.com/rscain/smoking-gun
 
It's a cover of "Smoking Gun" by Robert Cray, one of the best Bluesmen of our times.
 
Drums-AD2
Bass- Yamaha bass recorded DI
Guitars- Tele and Strat through Amplitube 4
Organ- NI Vintage Organs
Vocal- MXL V63M through Focusrite OctoPre Mk2
 
I hope you enjoy it!
 
BTW: For those of us who care about such things; all rights and/or permissions obtained through Loudr.

Really well done, Rob.  Great job on the vocal.

Thanks Phil, much appreciated.
One small confession, I had to lower it a half step from E to Eb. Couldn't make it happen in the original key.
Gettin' old sucks in that regard, lol.

Nice crisp recording, mix is very clear. Great job on the vocals, enjoyed the listen.
 
I know the feeling about not reaching top end any more, used to hit top A as a Tenor now its more of a screech :)

Great job on this great blues song.

I dug it ....really nice all around !   ;o)
Thx for share ......

One way to get that "more pristine" sound is to not be afraid to stick your vocals and guitar more upfront with less reverb and delay. You've definitely got the blues mojo workin...go with it:-)

I can't believe you took this on, but I totally believe you nailed it. This would be such a hard song to cover but you really did an amazing job here. I wonder if it's not a couple of bpm faster than the original? Don't care, I like your version, it gives full respect to Mr. Cray. I saw him in the late 80's I think, he was such the real deal.
 
Organ pad cuts out at :31 and it might be too abrupt for the middle of a verse? I can't remember how the original did it, not that it matters much.
 
Your guitar tone is killer as is the vocal.
 
cheers,
-Tom

Great job on this Bob, you nailed it!! I saw the Robert Cray Band in the late 90's and there's nothing like seeing him live! I really enjoyed listening to your version x3. Well done!! 

Sweeeeet blues Bob, had the furry head bobbing by the middle of the second bar with the furry feet tapping along too.

Nice job all round