Nice one Mike. Superbly played as always, and you've got your upright piano sounding just perfect with the right amount of out-of-tuneness (?).
By the time I discovered "The Red Cat" in the early 60s it had been deleted by EMI, so I heard it for the first time when I bought the Boxed Set CD issue. So I have Bob & Bill to thank for that.
Like the slight variation back tenth right at the end.
@forwardtenth Thanks, David. I didn't pick up on Russ's recordings until Side Saddle and Roulette hit the airwaves, so The Red Cat was a much later discovery. It's a great tune, though, and I've really enjoyed working on it.
I wish I could do that.
twistedpianoguy 1 month ago
Very "clean" playing , nicely done!
danpiano1 6 months ago
Nice one Mike. Superbly played as always, and you've got your upright piano sounding just perfect with the right amount of out-of-tuneness (?).
By the time I discovered "The Red Cat" in the early 60s it had been deleted by EMI, so I heard it for the first time when I bought the Boxed Set CD issue. So I have Bob & Bill to thank for that.
Like the slight variation back tenth right at the end.
Keep up the good work and best regards.
Cheers Mark
MarcusTomatos 9 months ago
Fantastic!!! 5 stars......:-)
mikewoollett 9 months ago
Wow _ Wonderful version. I must have missed this one in the 50's and I thought I had bought all Russ Conway's music.
Well Played with a steady reverse tenth action.
Regards
David
forwardtenth 9 months ago
@forwardtenth Thanks, David. I didn't pick up on Russ's recordings until Side Saddle and Roulette hit the airwaves, so The Red Cat was a much later discovery. It's a great tune, though, and I've really enjoyed working on it.
Cheers, Mike
honkytonkpiano 9 months ago
Thank you to all of you have have responded so quickly with such kind comments - I do appreciate it.
Best regards,
Mike
honkytonkpiano 9 months ago
My favourite pre Side Saddle number. Your piano is tuned perfectly for the Conway sound.
Excellent Mike - thanks for sharing.
IVORIESMAN 9 months ago
@IVORIESMAN The piano has just gone rather out of tune by default because I haven't had it tuned for a few years (disgraceful, I know!)
honkytonkpiano 9 months ago
@honkytonkpiano Sounds terrific though.
IVORIESMAN 9 months ago
Superb playing as always.
PianoFatso 9 months ago
I love your style, Mike!
Wonderful performance.
Thanks for sharing and thumbs up,
Lilly
LillyC68 9 months ago
Bravo Mike!
Absolutely Outstanding Performance!
Being the chronic Conwayholic that I am, this is 'The' Perfect Fix!
Thank you for sharing your Amazing talent with us!!! :)
GarrardAT6 9 months ago
@GarrardAT6 Many thanks! This one took quite a bit of practice, I tell you! I bet Russ didn't have to work so hard at it.
honkytonkpiano 9 months ago
@honkytonkpiano Hi Mike...I just got an email to say you replied to my comment...Guess where I was when it came in?
Right here watching your amazing performance for around the 10th time today...haha!!!
The practice has paid off...This is a Perfect rendition!!!
I'm fascinated in the way your right hand just dances over the keys...I find it mesmerizing! :)
It's so nice to have someone that can play Russ's music the just way he did...Other than you nobody I've ever heard comes close! :)
GarrardAT6 9 months ago
your piano sounds amazing :D and great playing!
Hoodoo376 9 months ago