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Minstrel Man · 03-24-2004, 11:25 PM

Hey The Intended:

Thanks so much for your specific comments. It sounds like you have already attempted what I am planning. It is good to hear of your experiences with various songs. IYCRMM is a song that I was going to play for the very reason you suggested. I figured that people enjoy songs that they recognize. I thought that perhaps I could catch the audience's attention with IYCRMM and once they are listening, eventually try out one or two of my own songs. Problem is that IYCRMM is not one of my favourite songs to play. Nothing wrong with it, its just that I like the songs with a more lilting picking style (i.e. Don Quiote). From what you've said, I should stop wavering and be sure to include it. Thanks for your comments about the other songs as well. I already figured that Edmund Fitzgerald would not be one of the songs I'd play. I really enjoy playing Shadows, but I think there are other songs that are more accessible. As I've said before, I'll be sure to post my story when I take the plunge and sing for the house. Until then, enjoy Inspiration Lady!

03-24-2004, 11:25 PM	#33
Minstrel Man Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hamilton Posts: 158	Hey The Intended: Thanks so much for your specific comments. It sounds like you have already attempted what I am planning. It is good to hear of your experiences with various songs. IYCRMM is a song that I was going to play for the very reason you suggested. I figured that people enjoy songs that they recognize. I thought that perhaps I could catch the audience's attention with IYCRMM and once they are listening, eventually try out one or two of my own songs. Problem is that IYCRMM is not one of my favourite songs to play. Nothing wrong with it, its just that I like the songs with a more lilting picking style (i.e. Don Quiote). From what you've said, I should stop wavering and be sure to include it. Thanks for your comments about the other songs as well. I already figured that Edmund Fitzgerald would not be one of the songs I'd play. I really enjoy playing Shadows, but I think there are other songs that are more accessible. As I've said before, I'll be sure to post my story when I take the plunge and sing for the house. Until then, enjoy Inspiration Lady!