'Close To You'- The Carpenters (arr. Tommy Emmanuel)

Only Tommy could make such a beautiful arrangement! I came across this tune on YT by chance. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMWM6U14btE
It blew me away and I just at least had to try it. It has
A few mistakes but just had to try to record it before my strings got gunky. Happy New Year!

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[DerisedEgami]

Oh man, I want to learn this one, so bad. It's on the list, for sure. I'm trying to polish up and recored a good take on "Questions", first. Well played. Hope to have my own Tommy signature, soon enough. I was THIS close to going down to Kentucky, this year, for his masterclass. It's taking place this weekend.

[stonecry7]

@DerisedEgami

Cool. I learned Questions halfway and then forgot it again. Beautiful song with of course those tricky parts. Sure you want to miss that masterclass? You still have time:)

[DerisedEgami]

@stonecry7 lol.. you're right. I think it's just a matter of assessing my skill level (and the bank account) ;-) Just trying to be responsible. Have you caught his special on PBS? 

[stonecry7]

@DerisedEgami

understand:) No I didn't know about a PBS special. Wonder if I can watch online? Don't have it on TV.

[jothekid]

good job dude!!! I see your Tommy signature is kinda fading out...happened to me too...I was so happy to get Tommy's signature on mine, and not even a year later, it was completely off because I dont have any finish on my guitar. So i got it signed again the year later and I put a clear sticker on top to keep it intact....it's been on ever since and it's been 4 years! you should do that too cause you don't wanna lose it!!!!

[stonecry7]

@jothekid

Thanks. Yeah, I had a Luthier friend of mine paint a coat of lacker over the signature so it's sealed now for good. Can't afford to lose it. Don't know when TE will be back in this town again.

[stonecry7]

@poyfai

Thanks:)

[poyfai]

I love this song ^^ You play this song is perfect ^ ^

[stonecry7]

@CaptFlimflam

Thank you very much. I appreciate that:)

[CaptFlimflam]

good stuff! keep on playing my friend, you're much better than about 95% of the guitarists on youtube