I've heard Tom Petty's speaking voice before and yours is similar.

Very cool Robert! Long time since I've heard anything from you on here. Nice beat, nice slide work. Agree about Tom Petty's voice...you could pass for him easily.
 
Regards,
Dan
 

Kenny, thanks man. I like the "primal" reference. I've been drawing some inspiration from the late R.L Burnside.
He had that, and I've tried to work some of his wonderfully gritty sound into my own playing.
I had to laugh at "civilized". Folks down here can peg me as being from Colorado in a heartbeat, but I can hear the Texan creeping into my speech.
 
Thanks Dan. I'm still learning, but I love that slide.

Love it!  Great slide work.  You sure got the "ya Buddy" feel in this number and I'm one who sure can appreciate "talkin' songs".  Ditto to the comments about your vocals -- on this number you do sound like Petty.

Heh heh, that is some fun stuff there Robert.  Don't sell yourself short on the vox, it fits the bill.  The slide guitar is awesome.  I guess this means your hand has healed well, I sure hope so.  Nice job, glad you were able to get it posted up for a listen. 

Thanks for checking this out, Tony. I don't plan on doing a lot of vocals, but I am at least a bit more confident if the situation arises. Aside from a few scars, the hand is in great shape. Huge relief there.
It looks like a lot has happened here while I was in Oregon. I've got some catching up to do.

Good job! Well worth a listen!

Ha, sounded really good.  Your voice seems totally suited to the vocal style you did.  It seems bass would be good but only in certain spots.  Seems like slide and percussion do just fine.  Maybe no bass when vocals are going and bass when they're not.  I was just jamming to it and something like that might work.  Actually stands good as is.  Nice hearing from you, buddy!

G-Bro's, thanks.
Warren, good to see you, bud. I'll have to check out that tune you did with Robby, but I'm burning out tonight.
I'm inclined to agree that bass at the right spots would be good. Dave was kicking some ideas around while I was in Oregon. Now we just have to schedule some time for a jam session. I'm looking forward to it.
I love it when a song inspires me to grab my guitar, and I'm delighted to see you were jamming with my little tune.
Thanks, man.

Great, fun tune. Awesome slide playing. All sounds good to me except the snare. Little too bright/harsh for my taste. Everything else is great.