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Cathy · 03-25-2004, 09:32 PM

quote:Originally posted by vlmagee:
Cathy Cowette recently wrote down the tab for IYCRMM for the way she plays it; you might want to ask her for a copy. She combines the rhythm part with some elements of the lead including the familiar riff, making the song sound more like the original and probably making it a bit more interesting to play. (But I don't disagree with you regarding the appeal of DQ).

I find that IYCRMM is a song that always gets a good response out of the audience. People remember the song as being a hit, and the lyrics are so moving. Most people can identify with them, because somewhere along the line, we've all had a taste of a troubled relationship.
I play SFAWN during any season. If it's late winter, I remind the crowd that there's a possibility winter is not over yet, and just so they don't get their hopes up for spring too early, I'll play them a winter song. In the summer, I tell them I'm going to play them a winter song, just so they will appreciate the sun and warmth of summer a little more. And in the fall, I play it to remind them of what's just around the corner.
I've had good luck with Heaven Help The Devil. I always tell the story of how Gord wrote it for the Iranian hostages, but didn't release the song until after the hostages were released. He didn't want listeners to think he was taking advantage of a bad situation. I don't play it at all like Gord's rendition. I slow it down a little and Travis pick it and make it a bit more mournful. I've played it in local churches quite a few times and it always goes over well.

Cathy http://www.cathycowette.com

[This message has been edited by Cathy (edited March 25, 2004).]

03-25-2004, 09:32 PM	#38
Cathy Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 1,967	quote:Originally posted by vlmagee: Cathy Cowette recently wrote down the tab for IYCRMM for the way she plays it; you might want to ask her for a copy. She combines the rhythm part with some elements of the lead including the familiar riff, making the song sound more like the original and probably making it a bit more interesting to play. (But I don't disagree with you regarding the appeal of DQ). I find that IYCRMM is a song that always gets a good response out of the audience. People remember the song as being a hit, and the lyrics are so moving. Most people can identify with them, because somewhere along the line, we've all had a taste of a troubled relationship. I play SFAWN during any season. If it's late winter, I remind the crowd that there's a possibility winter is not over yet, and just so they don't get their hopes up for spring too early, I'll play them a winter song. In the summer, I tell them I'm going to play them a winter song, just so they will appreciate the sun and warmth of summer a little more. And in the fall, I play it to remind them of what's just around the corner. I've had good luck with Heaven Help The Devil. I always tell the story of how Gord wrote it for the Iranian hostages, but didn't release the song until after the hostages were released. He didn't want listeners to think he was taking advantage of a bad situation. I don't play it at all like Gord's rendition. I slow it down a little and Travis pick it and make it a bit more mournful. I've played it in local churches quite a few times and it always goes over well. Cathy http://www.cathycowette.com [This message has been edited by Cathy (edited March 25, 2004).]