Learning The Game - DETOURS

[billyshed1]

Theres a heck of an acapella version by Black Tie with Billy Swan on vocals

[Scottie1152]

@ jaccisboy

Better than that? Leo Kottke :-)

[jaccisboy]

One of my all-time favorite songs. One of the best covers I have heard on U-Tube. What could be better than that?!

[4711rock]

An audacious cover of Holly's most delicate song. It's very easy to break, as is happening where trumpet & mandolin join in, and because it's a digital recording inferior to Holly's own miked recording on Ampex RTR. Yet, where there's acoustic guitar & vocals only the music is intact. Playing slow and with two instead of one didn't break it. The vocal crescendo didn't break it either. So you guys please keep going and drive carefully rather than fly to your gigs.

[fireinnlads]

@4711rock Obviously you have more than a minor grasp of the song, and I can feel your love for it. But....while I agree with you on the trumpet, I think the mando is a perfect fill. The vocal and arrangement are terrific. Great analysis, though.

[Smokygod1]

Beautiful, Beautiful cover version ... You done Buddy proud!!

Cesar

[truchaspeak]

Can't really add much to what's been said. It's simply beautiful and I'm so happy I found this. Thank you very much Detours.

Mitch

[PorchDogPondering]

Tthis is the best cover of the song on Youtube.

[CADMANtheCODmaster]

You are a legend Sam, buddy is before my time but I love this song and all the others you and your excellent band have made. Keep it going guys.

Miss you Sam...best friend

Andy.

[davmccorm]

Just found this version. Bloody hell the best version after Buddy I have heard!!!

[brucefetter]

this is great!

[cheerydavie]

WOW !!! agreat version of Buddy's song love the "Tex Mex" sound in the middle

[rubykins44]

What a beautiful song and so well done. Fantastic!

[johncaves]

Very well done.

Pleased to hear new versions of Buddy Holly songs.

[guiding123]

Oh my Lord I have NEVER heard nor seen such a beautiful cover. Thank you,  for sharing your many talents on You tube

Take care Coreen

[DetoursMusic]

Hi Coreen,

Thank you very much for your lovely comment. It really does mean a lot to us to know that our recording of 'Learning The Game' is being appreciated and enjoyed. Thank you again.

Our best wishes,

Detours

[musicmaker1999]

your version comes straight from the heart thats what makes it special

[myshkyn]

Thank you for this - it's easily the best version outside of Buddy's original demo. Can't abide the overdubbed versions. I look forward to a version of 'What To Do'.

Long may you run.

[DetoursMusic]

Thank you for that very positive comment. Considering some of the covers of Learning The Game this is high praise indeeed and we do appreciate it.

Very best wishes,

Detours

[musicmaker1999]

i keep coming back time n time again you have buddys spirit running right through you

[DetoursMusic]

That is one heck of a compliment, thank you so much. You may be interested to learn that our version of Learning The Game is available at iTunes.

Look after yourself,

Detours

[john9944]

Great song. Sweet version. a lot of imagination on the mandolin and the trumpet. Buddy old bass player (That'll Be the Day and Lookin' For Someone to Love), Larry Wellborne and I wrote a second verse.  I may video it and put it on youtube. I tell you if I do. Rave on. John

[DetoursMusic]

Hi John,

Thank you for your positive feedback, we really do appreciate it. We are very aware of Larry Welborn and it is a thrill to hear from you. We would love to hear your second verse. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch & listen and post your comment.

Our very best wishes,

Detours

[Digwidmark]

That was mad! Not many singers do Buddy Holly justice. Mandolin solo puts shivers up my spine...

[DetoursMusic]

Thank you very much. Sam appreciates the compliment regarding his singing, and Paul regarding his mandolin solo. We are so pleased that our version of Learning The Game is being enjoyed around the world. Thank you again for watching/listening and for taking the time to leave feedback.

Best wishes, Detours

[musicmaker1999]

wow fantastic a wonderful tribute bravo for posting this

[DetoursMusic]

You are certainly very welcome, and thank you for your very positive comment which we apppreciate very much. It really does mean a lot to us. Thanks again.

Detours

[JOwhiteguy]

I love the trumpet work, great cover man. I enjoyed it and this is my favorite buddy song

[DetoursMusic]

Thank you very much for checking out our video and for taking the time to leave positive feedback. We really do appreciate it.

Our very best wishes,

Detours

[Solitary59]

That's a great version of Buddy's " Leaning The Game". From one Holley fan to another "Thank You" for remebering him -- Rave On

[DetoursMusic]

Thank you very much for your positive feedback, we really do appreciate it.

Best wishes,

Detours

[BigBonesBillie]

Excellent cover of a Buddy Holly song that he recorded as a demo shortly before his untimely death. A lovely arrangement, very much their own interpretation, as covers should be, and I LOVE it! Mandolins, trumpets and one hell of a strong vocal! A very respectful tribute in time for the 50th Anniversary of Buddy's death. I'm fortunate enough to have seen Detours in concert several times. They are an independent acoustic act who write their own, very strong material and are great lads!