Moonshadow cover....Cat Stevens

I haven't posted in a while so I thought I would do a relatively simple song which quickly turned into 4 tracks, but not 87 as I have been kidded about. I dusted off my old 1975 Tascam 70 reel to reel (1/2" tape 4 track), mixed it down on a 'newer' Otari MX50 2 track mastering recorder (1/4" tape), then loaded it to the computer. I still have not embraced digital recording and probably never will. Big thanks go to B., my assistant and consultant on this song who helped with the recording and mixing, then insisted that I make a video in the harsh light of day LOL. I much prefer to make videos by cave light. Man, I'm getting OLD! LOL

Category:

Music

Tags:

• moonshadow
• cat
• stevens
• cover

[identitytraveler]

your talent blows me away old feller - makes me want to burn my gueetars & take up cooking or something. don't give in to technology jim, i think you have digital by the tail man

[2wheelsturnin]

@identitytraveler Hey Tom, there are a lot of people that make me want to do that too. Just play and don't worry about it. I still have a pile of tape, I stocked up on ebay LOL. Thanks, man.

[MemphisMaiden]

Stunning version of Moonshadow, bit windy though ! Count yourself lucky you don't have a "comb-over" hairstyle.... phew.. ... Your 12 string belts out a beautiful sound ! Regards from Anna

[2wheelsturnin]

@MemphisMaiden Thank you Anna, hopefully I won't have a 'comb-over' any time too soon. Always good to hear a compliment on sound from another 12-string player. Thanks

[8Trk]

Boo! :)

Nice one JIm, lovely job of a great song by a great artist!

[2wheelsturnin]

@8Trk Boo! yourself, Steve LOL. Thanks for the comment, looks like you figured out the new comment format - it had me scratching my head for a bit.

[NSSprivste]

@2wheelsturnin Great hope your still kicking with a voice like that those arn't around anymore smooth and calming.

[666sivad]

You brought a smile to my heart

[LegendStormcrow]

@identitytraveler Your great old man. Too many don't respect the classics. this is why I love the updates of old songs though I'd rather have it done in harmony with the original, one track of music be it new or old and the original and new artists singing together. Not like Hip-Hop does it of course. That is horrible.

[jakeballentine]

You say it is a simple song, but simple is best. I love the 12 string

[neverfoundthetime]

Love it! 

[neverfoundthetime]

Love it!

[sherrilynn115oo]

Hey Jim! I haven't been around much myself-hey, I'm so happy you posted this though! Your voice is perfect here! Not to mention your guitar playing-it is awesome! I so enjoyed this!

[zorbatheok]

wow you're a cool dude! ...lets check out your other stuff

[upnorthgrandma]

Best Cat Stevens song ever, in my opinion. What make of guitar are you playing? I love the sound. Not only do you have a great voice and unique playing style, you seem to defy the laws of aging! You sure you're 57?

[mrgreer51]

Man, I really like your stuff. Great style, great voice, plenty of dynamics and feeling.