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Old Faithful Covers
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Приєднався 26 лют 2023
Welcome to Old Faithful Covers. This channel will feature cover versions of songs from the late 1950's to the 2000's. The focus is on great songs from those years that have interesting vocal harmonies. The goal is to stay as faithful to the original recordings as I can. A new cover song video will be posted every 5 or 6 days. This is a brand new channel, so viewer feedback is essential. Please leave a comment with any suggestions / requests.
It's one OLD guy trying to record FAITHFUL COVERS of his favorite songs.
There will be classic cover songs from groups like the Beatles, Beach Boys, Byrds, Tom Petty, Chris Isaak, the Everlys, Mamas & Papas, Association, as well as music by artists in the following genres: classic Pop, Rock, Folk Rock, British Invasion, Surf, Americana, Country Rock, Doo Wop, and others. You'll likely find something that you forgot that you enjoyed. "Oh yeah! I haven't heard that song in ages.". Lots of GREAT songs coming! Welcome!
It's one OLD guy trying to record FAITHFUL COVERS of his favorite songs.
There will be classic cover songs from groups like the Beatles, Beach Boys, Byrds, Tom Petty, Chris Isaak, the Everlys, Mamas & Papas, Association, as well as music by artists in the following genres: classic Pop, Rock, Folk Rock, British Invasion, Surf, Americana, Country Rock, Doo Wop, and others. You'll likely find something that you forgot that you enjoyed. "Oh yeah! I haven't heard that song in ages.". Lots of GREAT songs coming! Welcome!
Byrds (What if...?) "Silent Night (Byrdified)" cover - Old Faithful Covers
096 - Old Faithful Covers version of "Silent Night (Byrdified)" by the Byrds (What if...?). The song is a multi-track cover on which I played and sang all of the instrumental and vocal parts. I tried to sound as close to the original recording as possible.
This is a 'what if?' cover of the Christmas song that the Byrds never recorded for their non-existent Christmas album in 1965 (if it had happened). I made some assumptions, based on the 1965 Byrds members and how I thought they might have approached the task. Please feel free to add comments on any details I could have thrown in to my cover version.
No drum machines, harmony generators, plugins, quantization, MIDI files, sampled music, borrowed / bought / stolen instrumental or vocal tracks were used in the recording. I played or sang every note in this cover.
Please send the link for this video to anyone that you think might enjoy it. Thanks.
This is a 'what if?' cover of the Christmas song that the Byrds never recorded for their non-existent Christmas album in 1965 (if it had happened). I made some assumptions, based on the 1965 Byrds members and how I thought they might have approached the task. Please feel free to add comments on any details I could have thrown in to my cover version.
No drum machines, harmony generators, plugins, quantization, MIDI files, sampled music, borrowed / bought / stolen instrumental or vocal tracks were used in the recording. I played or sang every note in this cover.
Please send the link for this video to anyone that you think might enjoy it. Thanks.
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The Cascades "Shy Girl" cover - Old Faithful Covers
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095 - Old Faithful Covers version of "Shy Girl" by the Cascades. The song is a multi-track cover on which I played and sang all of the instrumental and vocal parts. I tried to sound as close to the original recording as possible. This is a cover of the Cascades follow up single to their giant hit, "Rhythm of the Rain", released in 1962 and achieving a US Billboard chart position of #3. In 1999,...
Traveling Wilburys "Not Alone Any More" cover - Old Faithful Covers
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094 - Old Faithful Covers version of "Not Alone Any More" by the Traveling Wilburys. The song is a multi-track cover on which I played and sang all of the instrumental and vocal parts. I tried to sound as close to the original recording as possible. Shades of Roy Orbison!!! No drum machines, harmony generators, plugins, quantization, MIDI files, sampled music, borrowed / bought / stolen instrum...
Byrds "Here Without You" cover - Old Faithful Covers
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093 - Old Faithful Covers version of "Here Without You" by the Byrds. The song is a multi-track cover on which I played and sang all of the instrumental and vocal parts. I tried to sound as close to the original recording as possible. This is a great song from the Byrds' first album. It was written by Gene Clark. I apologize for the discordant jazz vocal harmony midway through the song. This co...
Everly Brothers "So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad)" cover - Old Faithful Covers
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092 - Old Faithful Covers version of "So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad)" by the Everly Brothers. The song is a multi-track cover on which I played and sang all of the instrumental and vocal parts. I tried to sound as close to the original recording as possible. This cover video continues a (hopefully temporary) turning point for me. I have some fairly substantial health issues going on and the...
O'Jays "I Love Music" cover - Old Faithful Covers
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091 - Old Faithful Covers version of "I Love Music" by the O'Jays. The song is a multi-track cover on which I played and sang all of the instrumental and vocal parts. I tried to sound as close to the original recording as possible. This cover video continues a (hopefully temporary) turning point for me. I have some fairly substantial health issues going on and the only way I can continue to pos...
Buckinghams "Susan" cover - Old Faithful Covers
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090 - Old Faithful Covers version of "Susan" by the Buckinghams. The song is a multi-track cover on which I played and sang all of the instrumental and vocal parts. I tried to sound as close to the original recording as possible. This cover video continues a (hopefully temporary) turning point for me. I have some fairly substantial health issues going on and the only way I can continue to post ...
Beatles "Anna" cover - Old Faithful Covers
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089 - Old Faithful Covers version of "Anna" by the Beatles. The song is a multi-track cover on which I played and sang all of the instrumental and vocal parts. I tried to sound as close to the original recording as possible. This cover video continues a (hopefully temporary) turning point for me. I have some fairly substantial health issues going on and the only way I can continue to post new s...
Chris Isaak "You Took My Heart" cover - Old Faithful Covers
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088 - Old Faithful Covers version of "You Took My Heart" by Chris Isaak. The song is a multi-track cover on which I played and sang all of the instrumental and vocal parts. I tried to sound as close to the original recording as possible. This cover video continues a (hopefully temporary) turning point for me. I have some fairly substantial health issues going on and the only way I can continue ...
Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives "Please Don't Say Goodbye" cover - Old Faithful Covers
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087 - Old Faithful Covers version of "Please Don't Say Goodbye" by Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives. The song is a multi-track cover on which I played and sang all of the instrumental and vocal parts. I tried to sound as close to the original recording as possible. This cover video continues a (hopefully temporary) turning point for me. I have some fairly substantial health issues going...
Byrds "Thoughts and Words" cover - Old Faithful Covers
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086 - Old Faithful Covers version of "Thoughts and Words" by the Byrds. The song is a multi-track cover on which I played and sang all of the instrumental and vocal parts. I tried to sound as close to the original recording as possible. This is one of the 4 songs that Chris Hillman wrote and sang from the album 'Younger Than Yesterday'. It marks his emergence as a fully contributing member of t...
Beach Boys "I Get Around" cover - Old Faithful Covers
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085 - Old Faithful Covers version of "I Get Around" by the Beach Boys. The song is a multi-track cover on which I played and sang all of the instrumental and vocal parts. I tried to sound as close to the original recording as possible. This cover video continues a (hopefully temporary) turning point for me. I have some fairly substantial health issues going on and the only way I can continue to...
Statler Brothers "Elizabeth" cover - Old Faithful Covers
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084 - Old Faithful Covers version of "Elizabeth" by the Statler Brothers. The song is a multi-track cover on which I played and sang all of the instrumental and vocal parts. I tried to sound as close to the original recording as possible. This cover video marks a (hopefully temporary) turning point for me. I have some fairly substantial health issues going on and the only way I can continue to ...
ABBA "I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do" cover - Old Faithful Covers
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083 - Old Faithful Covers version of "I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do" by ABBA. The song is a multi-track cover on which I played and sang all of the instrumental and vocal parts. I tried to sound as close to the original recording as possible. This cover was an experiment (and challenge) to see if I could get close to the sound of a massively overdubbed ABBA production with my humble recording se...
Association "Windy" cover - Old Faithful Covers
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082 - Old Faithful Covers version of "Windy" by the Association. The song is a multi-track cover on which I played and sang all of the instrumental and vocal parts. I tried to sound as close to the original recording as possible. No drum machines, harmony generators, plugins, quantization, MIDI files, sampled music, borrowed / bought / stolen instrumental or vocal tracks were used in the record...
Bobby Fuller Four "I Fought the Law" cover - Old Faithful Covers
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Bobby Fuller Four "I Fought the Law" cover - Old Faithful Covers
Animals "I'm Crying" cover - Old Faithful Covers
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Animals "I'm Crying" cover - Old Faithful Covers
Beatles "And I Love Her" cover - Old Faithful Covers
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Beatles "And I Love Her" cover - Old Faithful Covers
Henry Gross "Shannon" cover - Old Faithful Covers
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Henry Gross "Shannon" cover - Old Faithful Covers
Roger McGuinn "If I Needed Someone" (Beatles) cover - Old Faithful Covers
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Roger McGuinn "If I Needed Someone" (Beatles) cover - Old Faithful Covers
Bee Gees "More Than a Woman" cover - Old Faithful Covers
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Bee Gees "More Than a Woman" cover - Old Faithful Covers
Dave Clark Five "Because" cover - Old Faithful Covers
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Dave Clark Five "Because" cover - Old Faithful Covers
Gordon Lightfoot "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" cover - Old Faithful Covers
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Gordon Lightfoot "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" cover - Old Faithful Covers
Searchers "Each Time" cover - Old Faithful Covers
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Searchers "Each Time" cover - Old Faithful Covers
Roy Orbison "Only the Lonely" cover - Old Faithful Covers
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Roy Orbison "Only the Lonely" cover - Old Faithful Covers
Jay & the Americans "Come a Little Bit Closer" cover - Old Faithful Covers
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Jay & the Americans "Come a Little Bit Closer" cover - Old Faithful Covers
Byrds "I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better" cover - Old Faithful Covers
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Byrds "I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better" cover - Old Faithful Covers
The Roches "Star of Wonder" cover - Old Faithful Covers
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The Roches "Star of Wonder" cover - Old Faithful Covers
Beach Boys "Little Saint Nick" cover - Old Faithful Covers
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Beach Boys "Little Saint Nick" cover - Old Faithful Covers
Cowsills "Christmastime (A Song For Marissa)" cover - Old Faithful Covers
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Cowsills "Christmastime (A Song For Marissa)" cover - Old Faithful Covers
Beautiful Muzak!
Very popular with bots in elevators everywhere!
Another great cover, keep it up. How about some Hank Williams Senior, the legend.
Always a pleasure watching and listening to you recreate and interpret classics. *Reminisced of The Ventures 1965 Christmas ‘mashup’ album.
I'll have to check that album out. 'Diamond Head' and 'Lonely Girl' are my 2 favorite Ventures songs. Thanks for posting and have a merry Christmas.
Bravo Sir for this Byrds song that never was, a non record but a pretty one. Faithful actually to Byrds' climate in original line-up. French congratulations. 🎸
Thanks so much for that comment. It implies 'mission accomplished' and I am grateful for that. I would love to live in Paris for a couple of years. It'll never happen, but I can dream.
Yes we did need another Christmas song! Well done!
Glad to have provided yet another one. Have a great Christmas!
Awesome!!
Thanks, glad you liked it.
Nice one!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Another stellar tribute, this has amazing vocals, instrumentation, and arrangement.....Wow!
Thank you for your kind words!
I don't know how I missed this one, anyone who can cover the association this well is a genius. These were given to us a a "challenge" in the choir, and they were very difficult to get the layering correct. Thanks for taking on the tough ones, this was very enjoyable.
C'mon, genius??? I just try to copy what I hear. The true genius is the one that creates these works of art in the first place (for me to try and copy). I gotta say though, that I DO appreciate that generous comment.... Thanks.
@@oldfaithfulcovers Yes I did say genius. A genius can recognize the fine details, and has the wisdom to know how to do justice to a great piece of art. I remember recording back in Motown Studio B just to do minor fill ins. Although this was many years ago, I remember some pearls of wisdom....Great people think that they are Posers, while Posers think that they are great, stay humble kid, it will take you a long way.
@@RSuchy How about if I pose as a genius? Seriously. thanks.......
pretty good job m8 nice balance too and harmonizing style like Tom Scholz when he did the first version of More than a feeling goodonya m8 rock onn.
Glad you approve! Pretty good comment, sir.
@@oldfaithfulcovers thank ya m8
Always a pleasure watching and listening to you reproduce classic oldies groups music.
Thanks for that. Are you talking about the Philippines? I know that the Cascades were very popular there.
Well...I was impressed. Subbed.
Thanks for that. Welcome to the channel.
Well done indeed, from a 75 year old Hollies fan.
Thanks. I've been a fan of the Hollies for nearly as long.
Great choice and you did well
Thank you, Sir.
I have never seen or heard anyone( or group) cover this. * For some reason I never got around to watching ‘’Dracula A.D. 1972’ and I was blown away Sal Valentino’s band ‘Stoneground’ appeared in the Hammer film. The Beau Brummels were a great group.
Always a pleasure. * I love the song ‘ Silence Is Golden’ by The Four Seasons. The Tremoloes version is my favorite cover. Maybe sometime when you are not too busy…?
Are you not playing the lead guitar part? Why did you not show? In any case, your vocals are very good and an amazing important part of what makes this song unique.
My videos are merely a way to present my cover recordings. The music takes me between 30 and 40 hours per song to produce. Since it's a one man operation (mostly), all parts on the videos are mimed. Not all parts are represented. Time spent on videos is time not spent on recording music, which is far more important to me. Glad you're liking the channel..
Always a pleasure watching and listening to your ‘One Man Band’ videos. *Gene Clark was a great songwriter. David Crosby was a great harmonist. Jim(Roger)McGuinn is a great 12 string musician.
Did a great job. For second you did with the 86 Nestle white
Thanks. Glad you liked it. I had to do both the milk chocolate and the white chocolate versions. They belong together.
@oldfaithfulcovers you are welcome. You did the first one good too. I meant especially the second one. It's always been the one that's been my favorite
Congratulations from France, Sir. I am a very long time companion of Byrds' career. 🎸Such an influence. 🎼
Thanks. There are 7 more Byrds songs posted on my channel. I hope that you've found them all.
Absolutely incredible. ...so glad I found your channel! ...VERY entertaining stuff for another old cover musician! 😁👍
Awesome job!
The Byrds and the Association are two of my favorite bands from the 60s, both with lush multi level harmonies. Big Gene Clark fan!! You do both bands proud!!!
Thanks so much for that comment. I am also a big fan of the Byrds, the Association, and Gene.
Outstanding I am sure if Gene had your You Tube site he would not only very much approve of how you honored one of his masterpieces from the MTM LP he would subscribe to Old Faithful Covers as well !! Years ago I dreamed of assembling a Byrds Tribute band. You would have been one of the guys I would have dreamed to have as a member :-)).
OK, I've primed the time machine. What time is practice? Thanks for considering me.
Alway a great production! Many thanks.
Thank you too!
_I really like your version_ All the BEST for you from Germany!
Thank you very much! And my best to you as well!
Well done. Did you transcribe the harmonies yourself, or is the vocal arrangement published?
Figured them out with my own ears. You should also check out my covers of "Windy" and "Everything That Touches You".
Hey Don and Phil, I know I've heard this tune someplace before. :-)). Just amazing. On top of the goosebumps this cover put a smile on my face ear to ear. Always been one of my top ten favorites. Keep them coming sir. Are there any tunes you don't make sound better than the original?
Just what I need..... more pressure. Seriously, thanks for the kind words, but my subscriber and view counts say a lot of things about the quality and appeal of my stuff.
Are you Phil or Don?
Good one... no matter though, this guy is talented.
Both.
Very good cover. Harmonies were excellent. That is what makes the song.
Thanks for your kind words.
Very nice. You sounded quite a bit like Paul. There is a very good instrumental of this in the “Hard Days Night” track.
Very good cover. The organ performing the violin parts was very accurate. You should do “ I’ll Never Walk Alone”
Carole King's version from Writer album. ua-cam.com/video/AWzgbleoZYE/v-deo.html
When Lightfoot died the Maritime bells chimed 30 times
Gordon Lightfoot is a Canadian legend. Good cover but the lead guitar on the original was more haunting.
The difference between pro and amateur. I hope you looked past that.
I am sorry, I did not mean this as a criticism. It was just an observation. But I am very glad you replied. As I said, good cover. This song is an anthem to those who died on the Edmund Fitzgerald. Gordon Lightfoot became very good friends with the families, almost a part of their families, attending many reunions with them. I saw Lightfoot in concert a number of times, the earliest in 1967, in Hamilton Ontario. His music always brings back many fond memories. Keep up the great work. As previously said, I love your cover of Goin' Home, another great tune.
@@boomerang9967 I have fairly thick skin. I never viewed your comment as a criticism. I'm glad that you responded to my cover.
Brilliant 👏 👏
Well done 👏
another of my fave songs from that time Thank you!
Glad that you enjoyed the cover!
that was fab! I love the We 5 version and play it on ukulele. Must listen to some of yr other songs. It was a great time for music.
I agree completely!
Another remarkable cover, you captured the tight harmonies...amazing, thanks for doing this.
Wow Moody Blues were a tremendous group that had impressive arrangements, you have done them justice, nice respectful tribute to a wonderful group of talented artists. You may want to consider more of their works, since you are so talented. Thanks for doing this.
I have one or two more Moodies tunes coming up.
Great Job, this is so difficult to capture, I love it, the O'Jays multiple parts and tracks are for the brave, thanks for sharing this.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I think i heard this in a church hymn, anyone knows the church version?
The song was written by Lloyd Landesman around 1986. Any church hymn would either be a coincidence or have been written and influenced by this song after that. Great song either way.
A balding white guy with a comb over covering an O'Jays song. You have officially jumped the shark. At least you could have done 'Play That Funky Music', white boy.
Stop it, you'll spoil me. At least you've compared me to the Fonz.....
You must have taken care of your voice through the years. Great range from lower to upper registers. Excellent intonation.
Thanks for listening and commenting on the cover song. It came out better than I thought it would.
Very nice. One of my favourite songs. And yes, it does take me back to simpler times. Very much missed.
Thanks. Please consider becoming a subscriber to my channel!
@@oldfaithfulcovers I have subscribed. I also see that you love the Beatles. I was in England when they first appeared. My wife and I grew up with them.
Is this a Gene Clark composition?? He's my favorite BYRD!
Nope. It was Chris Hillman that wrote the song.
Awesome as always! How long does it take to put that all together?
It depends on the complexity of the song. The cover itself (audio only) can take between 30 and 50 hours and the video can take between 5 and 20 hours, depending on the number of 'video windows'. It's rare when the watch time for a video exceeds the number of hours that it took to create. Thanks for the 'awesome'!
Wow you even added the psychedelic "freak out" section, lol. Great job! It would be cool to see you do a vid on how you use the Tascam 2488neo to record/mix.
I did an 'AM radio cut version' too, but wanted to present the song in the original format. The Tascam video would be watched by maybe a dozen people. Most folks use DAWs and would skip it.
I think it is likely that this is the best "one man band" cover of this Moody masterpiece ever done!
Thanks so much for such a strongly positive comment. I'll never earn a dime from my channel, but the generous comments keep feeding the fire. Thanks again!!!