Baby can I hold you tonight - Cover

[riclagriclag]

I'm liking that very much. I just remembered that song .I first heard at a disco in Dominican Republic. First time I heard it rang me up.

[misssaucystacey]

You have an amazing voice jeff, well done and R.I.P jeffs dad xx

[jeffstunes]

@misssaucystacey

Thank you very much. He did enjoy this song and many others :)

[krisastig]

you sound like Simon Cowell :))

[DesmondAndMoIIyJones]

The lyrics are actually 'Sorry, is all that you CAN'T say'

CAN changes the meaning of the whole song.

The whole point is that the person she is singing to has an inability to communicate. Hence "You can say Baby, can I hold you tonight."

That the one thing he can say. All the other things in the song, he CAN'T say, but it's ok for her because he says, 'Baby, can I hold you tonight.' which makes up for it.

Good version though, all said and done :-)

[lodymodjo]

une bien jolie chanson en plus jeff a une tres belle voix :) bravo

[jeffstunes]

@lodymodjo

Thank you veru much, or should I say

merci beaucoup :)

[lodymodjo]

whooooohhhh trop jolie bravo jeff tu as une trop belle voix j'adore

[raffaport]

Really very nice (Jeff?). Bad news when dads go. Regards and 5 stars.

[jeffstunes]

@raffaport

Thank you :)

[albrenza]

This cover is better than Ronan Keating's (sorry Ronan!)

[jeffstunes]

Thank you very much. That's high praise indeed :)

[eminemona]

Well said Jeff!!  Absolutely beautiful cover of one of my favourite songs :)

[jeffstunes]

Thank you. It 's a great song from a great album. I enjoyed singing it :)

[laurens000]

I love your version. lots of soul, thats the way it should be.

[jeffstunes]

Thank you. I think expression is one of the most important things in a song :)

[WeakedWeak]

Great!!! ^_^

[jeffstunes]

Thank you :)

[ShezziiBabii]

Awesome set of pipes you have there mate. Great cover of a great song

I really enjoyed listening too you

Cheers

[hawks757]

tar mate im 12 u are a good singer but pls try teaching everyone how to use a pianoif u can pls

[ektorhugo]

great cover! WOOF!

[HighlandKnight]

Nice work!!! Soulful cover of a great song. Great way to honour your dad.

[zazamaxi]

Thank you I thought this really lovely, I just covered it myself, I used a back track but I added my own harmony. I loved your version *****

[jeffstunes]

Thank you very much :)

[cubyme1]

Very Nice! *****

[jeffstunes]

Thank you :)

[racer1178]

That really is a great job! Any chance you could post the chord progression you used? I can see you use a kapo on the 5th and start with D, A, Em(?)... but then I lose it. Anyway, brilliant version, well done!

[jeffstunes]

Thank you :) Well here goes. Every time you play D, Hammer on the E string on the 3rd strum.

Verse: D-A7sus4-A7-Em-A7sus4-A7-D-A7s­us4-A7-Em-G-A-Asus4-A.

Chorus: D-E-G-D-E-G-E-A7sus4-A7-D-E-G-­D-E-G.

Hope that helps :)

[fernandesfran]

Wow! What an awesome rendition! 5 stars!

[jeffstunes]

Thank you very much :)

[chitchatt2006]

Jeff, you made this so believable. You really crossed a line here, I think. It pushes all the right buttons for emotional response. I tend to like acoustic / unplugged types of things and I think this did so much to show off your talents. (Have I gushed enough now? I'll just shut up now.)

[jeffstunes]

Thank you again. There are not a lot of songs I can do on guitar because I'm a bit of a novice in that area. I've practiced this one enough to be able to be expressive with my voice whilst playing. I want to team up with a local guitarist so that I can concentrate solely on expressing songs vocally.

[dragonflyjan]

Tracy Chapman sang it beautiful and so do you xx

[jeffstunes]

Thank you very much. The Tracy Chapman original is my favourite :)

[boogieman079]

beautiful mate!

[jeffstunes]

Thank you :)

[wolfwoman32000]

Thanks so much for sharing with us,Jeff. Very beautifully done. I really like this one. Take care, Mary

[jeffstunes]

Thank you Mary. I love doing this version. It feels so good and natural to do it this way :)

[bighipz]

lovely rendition of this tune. such a soft blend with the guitar. well done for learning to play it

[jeffstunes]

Thank you :)

I do enjoy singing it :)

[breakfree74]

Very touching rendition there Jeff, I always liked the original, and have to admit not minding the Boyzone version either :-), but you've given it your own bend here that really does work. Nice work man !

[jeffstunes]

Thank you very much :)

It's one of those albums that's a keeper :)

[angelofskem]

hiya jeff this is a beautiful song and your still singing as wonderful has ever xxxx rose

[jeffstunes]

Hello Rose :)

Thank you. I've certainly been having some fun on here, and it's been getting busier and busier :)

[AudreyAudio]

I love this song! :)

[jeffstunes]

Thank you :)

[deathleader2]

great video sad about your father though

[jeffstunes]

Thank you. It was inevitable considering his habits.

[jeffstunes]

Thank you :)

[HotJapaneseHotCuban]

Nice cover my friend

We are big Fan of kareneng

[jeffstunes]

Thank you. I'm not surprised. She has a very versatile voice, and is rapidly growing in popularity. It was great to do that song with her :)

[HuggableAngel]

Im sorry for the loss of your father Jeff :( i lost my fathers 7 months ago and it doesnt get easier but we have the memories and the love .. HUGS to you and beautiful tribute to your dad Love Terri xx

[jeffstunes]

Thank you Terri. Yes, I remember your father's loss. I believe we swapped a few messages over it. Although the passing of my father is sad. It's also a relief because it was due through suffering. He suffers no more.

[1982wasthebest]

this is the best stuff ive heard this week. you truly are an inspiration for young musicians who want to learn guitar and sing at the same time.

cheers jeff

[jeffstunes]

Thank you very much. I think the key to everything is to enjoy what you are doing, and I most certainly do :)

[jeffstunes]

Thank you :)

Actually, I have already done "Father and son". Lol :)

It's on the vid called "Birthday vid for Hisautumnrain".

[windcooler]

u nearly played all my favorite songs when i was much younger (98,99,00).. all what's missing is "father and son" yusuf/boyzone, and "this is where i belong" boyzone.. that would be great to hear them from... keep on

[SoulOfautumnrain]

Hello Jeff...:: beams a bright smile:: Og how I have missed YOU and your sining. I love and adore this song. What a lovely tribute to your Father. I am sorry for your loss but then again... I can tell both HE and YOU have been blessed to have been apart of a LOVE and a life together that you obviously were aware of in this lifetime. Many of "us" wa;lk through life never really understanding how much we are apart of each other. It was obvious too Jeff...

[SoulOfautumnrain]

that HE must have been a beautiful man, since you are a beautiful reflection of Him and your Mum! You are one of the very blessed ones. Anyhow.. I do love this song so very much. I thought the very intimate way you played it on guitar was touching, moving and special. I will check out your BLOG. It's obvious I have been out of the loop. But oh have I missed you. Things with me... ::smiles a sweet smile:: are as you can imagine... VERY... interesting to say the least...

[SoulOfautumnrain]

I could sit and post here all the details.. but I will spare you here and take time to write YOU and Mum about what's going on here. But I am loving part of my new life... but having a difficult time adjusting to other parts. It's hard to make such a large change, I now see at my time in my life. But I know this is where I belong... " for now". Time... we never know how much of it we have. The blessing is in taking advantage of every moment we do have. Forgive me for being away from you..

[SoulOfautumnrain]

But you have always been VERY close to my heart, thoughts and prayers. You look great! I can't wait to but the Album. You know I will purchase ALL the other FAN stuff as well. Perhaps I will share some of my own stories about my own Father whom, has been out of my life now for about 10 years. That void never goes away. But the effects of His LOVE echo in ALL I am and do and will be. I am sure you understand what I mean by that. I do love and miss you Jeff.

rebecca lynn, and your fan @-->---

[jeffstunes]

Hello Becca. Your comments are a pleasant sight. It seems as if your life is currently a balance of pleasure and sacrifice.

My father was no angel, as you will discover from the events I reveal about his life in my blog. He most certainly had an eventful life, and it reads well. Even if shocking at times.

It will be good to hear about some of your experiences since we last spoke :)

Love to you and all those you care about :)

[SoulOfautumnrain]

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And the letter is on it's way! Loves to You too Mum. I am sure You will be stopping by again and again like many of us. HE send ALL His love to you and tells me to say He wishes You feel better and may LOVE be with You Mum!

Until next we speak... His autumnrain, becca @-->---

[forever57]

Simply emotional. Shivers

One of the most beautiful song by Tracy Chapman

Love your "unplugged" rendition.

I can feel your intense emotions

BRAVO as usual Jeff

Love

Giovanna xoxo

[jeffstunes]

Thanks Giovanna.

It is probably one of the best on a great album. It's one of my practice songs at home as I'm learning the guitar :)

[absongs]

sweet :-X

[jeffstunes]

Thank you :)

[van1976]

I like the passion.

--Van

[jeffstunes]

Thank you Van :)

That's what I like about the original of this song. It was sung with so much feeling, and that's how i wanted to do it :)

[stonebuystone]

Sweet vocal Jeff, nice one

[jeffstunes]

Thanks Simon. It's a beautiful song to sing :)

[VintageLady1980]

My god, Jeff. That is beautiful! This has always been one of my favorite songs and you definitely did it justice. You have such a beautiful voice for singing this type of song. I love it. :)

[jeffstunes]

Thank you very much :)

I really enjoyed doing this one. There are not many songs that I can sit down and play on guitar because I'm still learning with that.

[LJABC]

13/10/08 17:01 UK Time

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Sorry I've not been around jeff - (Migraine)Hope I feel better soon!

By the way, still no luck with the audio.

x

[jimmylibertine]

"you mean one of these?"

you tell em Jeff!!

good cover as always... although as im sure you know the guitar wasn't perfect, but the voice pulls it through!

[jeffstunes]

Lol. I always try to look on the funny side :)

Thanks for the compliment. Yes I know my guitar isn't up to scratch. I practice less often than I should. I would imagine that I'll be reasonable in a few years :)

[cindyjo57]

Always a joy Jeff 5* to you my friend.

[jeffstunes]

Thank you :)

I'm hopefully going to put up some fun videos soon, and there will be a duet I did with another Youtuber that will be up in the next day or two on their channel. I'll be sharing to let people know. If you like Neil diamond, you'll probably like it :)

[cindyjo57]

Oh yes I like Neil Diamond very much Jeff.

[jeffstunes]

I've been told it will be uploaded tonight :)

[ildemaro2]

great cover

[jeffstunes]

Thank you :)

[willienelsonpri]

Oh Jeff, so good to hear you play the guitar. I agree with you about learning to use your voice as an instrument. You have done that my friend. Beautiful sensitive piece. You bring so much heart and soul to your performance. And now that you play guitar Willie's Peace project is still in gear. Only 2 chords Am and E7. Will you give it a go? Thanks. Good to see and hear you again. Liz

[jeffstunes]

Hello Liz. Thanks for popping by. Yes I remember you asking about that before.

I've got some other covers to get up, and a number of originals leading up to my album release. There's another band that wants me to cover one of their songs, Then I'll take a look at creating a version of that song. It should be fun :)

[willienelsonpri]

Thanks, Jeff. Sounds great. It's worth the wait. Good luck with your upcoming projects and album. Have too much fun. Take care, Bro. Liz

[pinkxandxblack]

awesome!!

[jeffstunes]

Thank you :)

It's one of a few songs that I can muddle through with the guitar :)

[KarenEng]

Fantastic Jeff! I love your voice! :)

[jeffstunes]

Thanks Karen. That video should be available for you to view now. I sent you a mail :)

[jeffstunes]

I'm sure I already replied to this one!

Anyway, thank you very much Karen :)

[4DRY4N]

Great cover Jeff, good job 5* A.D. :))

[jeffstunes]

Thank you A.D.

Only a few more covers to go before I run out a string of originals :)

[uncledave10]

Very nice rendition Jeff :o)tm . I did turn up the speakers :o)tm *****

[jeffstunes]

Thank you. It is really weird. Because the video I have is fine. Yet when uploaded, the audio is so quiet. However, on the highr quality video it's fine. My Mother has low volume on both!

[uncledave10]

Its just the turn of a nob :o)tm

[Rumpep]

Jeff that was a really beautiful cover of

another of your Dad's favourites, love his choice of music, you sing these numbers with such feeling,pity he's not here to share them

The soud quality came through great on the link.

5*..........Barbara

[jeffstunes]

Thanks Barbara. I think most of my love for music was inherited from him. Which was amazing, considering I didn't know him as a child :)

[tuden]

i like the fact that you look so relaxed while doing your songs,great cover btw.

[jeffstunes]

Lol. Thank you. That's because I was. I think I've got used to the camera now :)

[Nightwatcher1982]

I realized I haven't commented to a video of yours for quite some time, Jeff, so I thought I'd just go ahead and comment on your latest video. Turned out you made that one really special by using your guitar. It's brilliant, of course. You are truly a gifted musician, my friend :).

Take care,

Geoffrey

[jeffstunes]

Hello Geoffrey. I hope all is well with you. You haven't been making many vids yourself recently. I enjoy your personality.

Thanks for the great comment. I'm finally releasing an album of my own stuff. It will be interesting to see what happens. I'll be doing some promoting, but I'm not going to expect anything much. It helps to think that way to avoid any disappointment :)

[KarenPUK]

Another wonderful song added to your collection. Y'know what Jeff? I watched last year's X-Factor winner perform on the show last night and I have to say I wouldn't buy his CD. I would, however, buy yours. Love it!

Kx

[jeffstunes]

I watched that too. I thought he looked quite different to last year. His voice was a bit different too. I thinkthe thing that won it for him was his distinctive tone.

Thanks for the great compliment. There's hope for my album yet. Lol :)

[piratesse4]

Wonderful, again, another Masterpiece!!

[jeffstunes]

Thank you. It's the last of my Dad's favourites that I'm going to do for a while. I've got a few more covers to get out of the way, and then it's time for some original stuff :)

[Rreynaertt]

look at all the wonderfull comments:)

well heres another one:)

I LOVE YOU:) your my new star:)

[jeffstunes]

I'm honoured that people take the time to write what they do. I've had thousands of really wonderful comments over the past year. I've got to be happy with that :)

Thank you.

[redflags123]

You sing this beautifully and with great feeling. Thank you!

[jeffstunes]

Thank you :)

I've always loved the Tracy Chapman album, and this was one of the best tracks on it :)

[Lethesunshine]

Jeff, I have always loved this song. You did a great job. Good luck with your album!

(((Hugs)))

~Mimi

[jeffstunes]

Thank you Mimi. It's a lot of work, and quite exciting. I'm not expecting masses of sales. I suppose it depends on how much work I do promoting it :)

[LJABC]

12/10/08 01:02 UK Time

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x

[jeffstunes]

Plus another one on my channel :)

[Dulcesluna]

Nice!

[jeffstunes]

Thank you :)

[LJABC]

Jeff, I am so frustrated. I still have very little sound. The sound levels on the other tracks are fine and I have done everything I can think of to restore it. Thank you for sending me another video, I will continue to discard and reload, in the hope that it will rectify itself eventually. I really am very confused. In the meantime, I sincerely wish you every success with this, I am sure the production is excellent and I know you sing from your heart.

x

[jeffstunes]

It's a pain I know. It might have something to do with a soundcard problem I had previously. I've got a new soundcard now, but I recorded that one on a temporary one.

[chickiesgrettagirl]

You have so much talent Jeff .I love your voice!

[jeffstunes]

Thank you. I enjoyed sitting down and doing this version. It seemed very personal :)

[Dianasme]

Beautiful as always....... 5***** twice

[jeffstunes]

Thank you. I had some funny audio problems with this one :)

[tallboy1945]

Exellent...Jeff...First class once again..Mike

[jeffstunes]

Thank you Mike. This was one of the first songs I learned on the guitar when doing strumming exercises :)

[barmer479]

10 stars, sorry for your loss

[jeffstunes]

Thanks Billy :)

It was on the cards. There is some sadness, but also relief for the end of suffering.

[homieggurl89]

amazing! great job. i love your voice!

[jeffstunes]

Thank you very much :)

I'm sure to get some comments about the sound level. It was fine at my end, but when I uploaded it, the normal video was very quiet, but the higher quality video was fine. Weird. Youtube and it's gremlins again :)

[19johnlennon89]

VERY VERY GOOD....i wanna u here in rome for a show in my house!!!! good job man....shine on...

[jeffstunes]

Lol. Thank you. With the power of Youtube, I can be in everybody's house....if they'll have me :)

[grandplans]

that sounded good

[jeffstunes]

Thank you. Every now and again I like a bit of unplugged :)