Mike Babb - "Thank You Anyway" (acoustic version practice)

[detroitlover1]

Hey Mike really diggin' your stage these days !!

Loved the song.....keep it up! Gave you thumbs up,

of course.....:))

[iriewaregl]

@detroitlover1 thanks Barbara, yeah -- it's a cool place to unwind ... I dig it ... thanks for the thumbs up ... Mike

[perla26021977]

Love listening to your songs, Thank you anyway! Wishing you all beautiful things in life....

[iriewaregl]

@perla26021977 Thank you Perla. So nice to hear from you & I sincerely hope everything is ok in your life. You have always been so kind and supportive of my music ... THANK YOU .. Mike

[EvesApple100]

Really enjoyed calling by and listening to this lovely song of yours again today Mike. Your amazing :))

[iriewaregl]

@EvesApple100 Thank you so much Louise. You are very kind. Have a great afternoon & evening .. Mike

[sevenender]

very good..i like this !

[iriewaregl]

@sevenender Thank you so much ender ... hope all is well my friend ... Mike

[ERICBALLAND]

Hi Mike, your music goes well with this place seems very nice and ... "wilderness" :) My two thumbs up for your good prestation, my friend ! Take care of Acoustic Rock, Mike;-)

[iriewaregl]

@ERICBALLAND Will do Eric & yes, I dig that place by the creek. Thank you for another nice comment my cool friend. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas .... Mike

[sookiestackhouse2u]

very sweet and moving like you, mike....

[iriewaregl]

@sookiestackhouse2u just got through watching a late movie -- and well, you made my night --- THANK YOU (not anyway) ha ha ... Have a great weekend ... Mike

[missyA1958]

Mike, this was absolutely wonderful! your work is always flawless and Incredible! Happy Holidays to You and Yours!

[iriewaregl]

@missyA1958 Thank you very much for those nice words Missy. Hope you and your family have a wonderful season as well. Peace, Mike

[analogic10]

Mike, you're doing allright, you're doing ok!

You should write the lyrics down with the vid description, they're so cool.

Hope your fingers didn't freeze! Fantastic nature around by the way.

How much did you pay the squirrel to do that show in the back?! :)))))

Love,

Ana

[iriewaregl]

@analogic10 Hey Ana, thank you so much for that nice comment. No, my fingers did not freeze, but it is harder playing outdoors when it is cool/cold as I'm sure you know. BTW -- the squirrel did not charge me much -- just some nuts and a couple of beers -- ha ha. Have a great evening ... Mike

[fafidc]

One day cricket, another squirrel ... hahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But what really matters is that you always have company for

another beautiful song.

Congratulations ... once again!

"beautiful place"

[iriewaregl]

@fafidc Hey Fafi -- you are very observant -- ha ha ... yeah, one day a cricket, another day a squirrel -- :) Thank you so much for you ongoing support & yes, it is a beautiful spot. Hope all is well in Brazil & you are happy & relaxed .... peace, Mike

[nancymarianik]

Hi Mike...I just love your acoustic version and as always your playing, singing -:) and What a beautiful place to practice....!!!

Have a great evening!

Nancy~

[iriewaregl]

@nancymarianik Thank you so much Nancy. I am so glad you are back on yt. And yes, it is a great place to practice. Have a nice evening as well my talented friend .. . peace, Mike

[iriewaregl]

@IceCantata Hey IKTM, thank you so much for your great comment. I am truly humbled by your words. Yeah -- it is a cool place and there is something special about it that inspires me -- and well, it does feel good going back to myacoustic orgins -- especially on a few songs lik this one.Thank you once again and remember -- the hell with stress ... ok? Hugs back at you my very kind friend ... Mike

[thebluesrockers]

a little repetitive, but good lyrics. Take good care mike. I think this would work better if you started out picking then went into a strum and went back to the finger picking with the bridge. Just my opinion though. I do enjoy your playing.thanks for the share, it's better that the other version. take good care. Peace Joe,

[iriewaregl]

@thebluesrockers Hey Joe -- thanks for the insight & advice -- and yeah, you are right on with your suggestions. Honestly, that's kind of how I use to do it (started strumming on second verse which breaks the repetitiveness), but remember, what you are hearing on this video is only the second time I've played it NON-ROCK in years. I was planning on practicing a little more, but decided to keep this version for yt because of the squirrel that shows up at the end -- ha ha. Peace man, Mke

[omerlek2007]

yeah I'm really enjoy and happy with you especially when you're speaking its feel good na .

yeah thank you anyway yeah yeah I do and alright I do and ok ,but thank you anyway uhmm.. humm...oh yeah have a beautiful day there na Mike ;))

[iriewaregl]

@omerlek2007 Hi Lek -- I love that you wrote some of the lyrics to my song. Your English skills have really improved, Hope all is well in Thailand & you are having a good holiday season. Thank you so much for you nice comment ... Mike

[US1968]

Hey Mike, pretty nice landscape, really beautiful pictures.

Great singing and playing guitar as always my friend.

take care ;-)

[iriewaregl]

@US1968 Hi Uwe, thank you so much for your on-going support & kind words. I really appreciate it my talented friend. Hope all is well in Germany ... Mike

[VeritasVincit1000x]

It's a very beautiful song, awesome guitar performance, beautiful nature, and I really found it amazing to see the squirrel on the tree while you were singing, all the song + video = excellent!!!

[iriewaregl]

@VeritasVincit1000x Hey Ale, thank you so much for your insightful comment -- I really appeciate it my warrior friend :) Yeah, I was going to re-record this because I buzzed a chord, but when I checked it out and noticed the squirrel, I just knew I should go with this version. :) Have a wonderful day ... Mike

[RussiasGotTalent]

Thank you very much for this video Mike! I am enjoying your song and "your creek"! Thanks for letting me join your surroundings! Much appreciated.

Love & Hugs ~ Nina ~ Ivory Fantasy

[iriewaregl]

@RussiasGotTalent Hey Nina, thank you very much. Guess what ?? -- your outdoor videos kind of inspired me to do this. Of course, your videos/performances are much more polished and professional than my crude recordings :) Hope you are having a great day ... Mike

[deansusky]

Sweet home Alabama,,,when you start singing Mike ,,your voice ,,is just like a dream ,,..lovely ..but i am still hooked on busted..

[iriewaregl]

@deansusky Hey Dean, thanks for wonderful comment man -- and hey, I am honored that you dig "Busted" so much -- I like it too :). Have a great day ... Mike

[treasurecolector]

Nice One Mike ")

[iriewaregl]

@treasurecolector Hey man ... thanks so much. You are always so supportive. BTW -- I meant to mention, your avatar is very cool -- kind of hypnotizing ..:) Take it easy my friend ... Mike

[64mung]

Excellent tune, Mike..I like it!! Nice work.

Love the 'small creek' setting that this video was shot at.....reminds me of home here in ol PA..

Cheers..

64m >:-)

[iriewaregl]

@64mung Hey man, thanks. Yeah, I've been to the hills/mountains of PA and it does look very similar to the central to northeastern part of AL -- especially in the summer. Have a good week man .. Mike

[Circumpunk]

Got any bream in that creek bro? I'll snag my crickets and a cane pole, oh yes and a 12 pack to join you next time.

This is excellent Mike. I can see in your eyes that you mean what you are singing. I really appreciate what you've done and what you're doing with this new project!

G

[iriewaregl]

@Circumpunk Thank you Geoff -- and yeah man, that creek is full of bream (and some bass too) -- the water is so clear, you can see them. Just give me a call & we'll head over there -- I'm not much of a fisherman, but I can definitely take care of the12 pack while you reel em in -- ha ha. Thanks man -- I appreciate you nice words. RTR .. Mike

[Aprilsunshine77]

Hey Mike, it's so nice and kind of you to make post this video for us to see. I like the view of the creek, looks so nice. You are very talented and have a great sweet voice. Thanks again for sharing. Im adding this to my faves. Thumb up for you,

[iriewaregl]

@Aprilsunshine77 Thank you very much April. I am so glad you like this video and put it in your favorites. I am very honored. Have a great week ... you are very kind ... Mike

[thankGodforDavidG]

bama creek cool ! the song 2 !

[iriewaregl]

@thankGodforDavidG Yeah - something about that Bama creek is inspiring me :) Thanks Sam ... have a wonderful week ... Mike

[Ajohn13]

Sounds good Mike, I liked it. - John 

[iriewaregl]

@Ajohn13 Hey John, gald you like it man. Have a great week & thanks for the nice comment ... Mike

[EvesApple100]

Thank you for sharing your amazing work Mike! I love these acoustic versions of yours, you have such a unique and brilliant voice that I love to listen to :))

[iriewaregl]

@EvesApple100 Thank you so much Lou Lou :) I am so glad you like my acoustic versions & appreciate your kind words greatly. Have a great week my talented friend. I look forward to hearing what you and Greg come up with next. Mike

[BigHugsBear]

Thank you Mike for sharing your great music with me & everyone :-))

I love this so much...Well done & thumbs up from me !

Even the squirrel came out to listen to you singing :-))

Have a great week my good friend ..

N*R*Dawny

[iriewaregl]

@BigHugsBear Thank you so much NR Dawny. Yeah, that was kind of cool the way the squirrel showed up right after I started the last chorus. Just woke up --- coffee time. Wish I could afford Jamaican Blue Mountain -- ha ha. Have a great week as well ... Mike

[VerusiunctiO]

Luv the view and the song is very KoOL... Really enjoyed your performance! ! ! =)

Yeah I see the cute squirrel too! =)

[iriewaregl]

@VerusiunctiO Hey Mikey, thank you for those kind words man. Hope all is well & you have a great week & yeah, that squirrel was cool coming on the scene like that :) Mike

[iriewaregl]

@IceCantata Hey Itchy Knee ... THANK YOU for featuring my song on your channel. It was kind of weird, but when I was messing around yesterday and started playing this song the way I wrote it, suddenly I realized that some of its power and true meaning was lost in the studio/rock version. And well, that is why I wanted to record it they way I wrote it. I am so glad that you like it. Have a great -- STRESS FREE -- week ... Miguel

[robag71]

That was a great video Mike! :-) Wow, what a lucky squirrel, to be your only live audience... :-))

[iriewaregl]

@robag71 Hey Gabor -- thanks man ... yeah, the squirrel is becoming famous ... :) But, there were others in the crowd -- some beavers, fish & birds maybe -- ha ha. Have a great week my friend ... Mike

[chessdude67]

Enjoyed it very much. Thanks for sharing. Great voice and guitar work.

peace,

Tim

[iriewaregl]

@chessdude67 Thank you very much for those kind words Tim. Hope you have a great week man ... Mike

[NewOrleansWoman]

This is really beautiful Mike !! and love the area you are in--very pretty.. and that squirrel just knew he'd be on utube :-)) Love this Mike--thanks for sending this !

[iriewaregl]

@NewOrleansWoman Thank you very much -- and yeah, I mentioned this earlier, but I was going to do another take because I buzzed a couple of chords -- but, when I saw that squirrel run across the screen -- I knew I had to stick with this recording .. ha ha .. Glad you like it .. peace, Mike

[EowynLis]

Mike, this creek is sooo peaceful as well as your song... Loooove that squirrel running across the trees,listening to your lovely and peaceful song Mike :D

Blessings and Merry Xmas to YOU!!! thanks allot for share your talent with your youtube friends...

[iriewaregl]

@EowynLis Thank you so much Odi --- hope you and your family are enjoying the holiday season & have a wonderful Christmas as well. You know, I considered re-recording the song, but when I saw that squirrel run across the screen, I decided to go with this version -- ha ha ... Mike

[Sabba1800]

i Enjoy to hear this New Song Great Song Mike thank you  Sharing

[iriewaregl]

@Sabba1800 Thank you so much. Hope all is well in S. Florida ... wish I had some of that warm weather right now ... ha ha ... Mike

[RoryNights]

I meant the 'creek', not river! lol. I have a one-track mind for rivers it seems :) the creek is awesome, nice place to chill out. thank-you again :)

[RoryNights]

this is really nice Mike. your sharing your world with us, love the peacefulness of the river.. and listening to you describe what its like in different seasons. your song is wonderful too.. the message, and being an acoustic.. so nice. thank-you for this.. very heartfelt. have a great day.

[iriewaregl]

@RoryNights Hi Christine - so nice to hear from you. Thank you for those kind words -- honestly, I am a bit of perfectionist when it comes to music, so this is kind of different for me to release a couple of spontaneous songs like this with a couple of minor playing errors. BUT, I think there is something kind of cool about doing this ... thanks again ... and yes, the CREEK is very nice ... the camera does not do it justice -- the water is almost a turqouise colour .. have a great week ... Mike

[209esperanza]

btw i can understand ur acent very well

[iriewaregl]

@209esperanza ha ha -- believe it or not, my southern accent is TAME compared to most people in the southern US ... :)

[209esperanza]

@iriewaregl oh realy thats good to know

[209esperanza]

aweeeeeeeeee thank u so much mike wonderful song another one i like and omg i love the creek its splendith for a walk thank u mike for this have great holidays with ur love ones so great to see u sitinng there playing and singing ur song i enjoyed it alot thank u very much

[iriewaregl]

@209esperanza Hi Ellie, wow -- such a nice comment -- THANK YOU. So glad you like this version. Yeah, it really is a cool place to hang out -- or course, I like it better in the summer. It's like a jungle -- ha ha. Have a great week my super kind friend ... Mike

[209esperanza]

@iriewaregl i realy love it  as much as i like ur other songs hahaha i don't care about the cold u can dress on it danggg i love to walk there with my dog enjoying the vieuw put my hands in my pocets breath the air and just taking a relax walk lol mike i realy like this song

[iriewaregl]

@209esperanza Ahh -- that sounds so nice Ellie. There's actually a family of beavers that live nearby where I sit and play. When I first started going there last year, the mother beaver didn't like me and would sometimes swim by and HISS -- but, now she's cool and ignores me .. ha ha ...

[209esperanza]

@iriewaregl oh realy lol lol lol now she ignore me bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahahahahaha to funny mike lol was just thinking of Turpentine Wine hahahahha

[kumhuimusicgirl]

Mike, this is sweet and natural compared to the studio version. I love the studio version, too, as you know. As you mentioned, it has more rock flavor than this one. It's so nice to hear acoustic version. I always like the certain lean edge in your voice when you sing. The squirrel running on the tree is really a nice touch by accident, haha... It was saying 'Well, I didn't mean to appear on your video, but thank you anyway.' :))) I really enjoyed this, my cool friend.

[iriewaregl]

@kumhuimusicgirl Wow Kumhui - thank you (not anyway) for noticing this song so quickly. I was just now in the process of sending it out to some friends. Anyway, yeah -- isn't that squirrel a cool touch? ha ha ... honestly, it's not the best of conditions out there recording -- especially when it is cold, BUT -- for some reason, I'm digging it - a few minor mistakes and all .. ha ha. Thank you again for that wonderful comment -- you have such a great insight into music.