cajun100: I too find it especially interesting to hear different people's versions of the same tune, and might be an opportunity for someone to host a sz member song project participation by coming up with a specific (popularly recognized & easy to play) song for everyone to record & share here. I remember this brought up a few years ago, but it kind of fizzled out. Anyone interested this time?

Tony Mads & Cajun100: Many thanks for listening, and for the kind words of support. Tony, still looking forward to your Italy trip inspired song, and Cajun100, hope to eventually hear a song from too. Welcome back home to the SF Bay Area, the best place on earth in my opinion, but I suppose I'm biased. - Scott

I wanted to add my note of thanks for the many kind comments as well.

Scott: I like the idea of a community project where everyone does their rendition of a particular song, but I think we've already started the ball rolling with our renditions of two Jobim classics, and we've provided the framework for the project: namely Antonio Jobim. This wonderful composer has left us a terrific legacy of great songs to choose from that can be interpreted in many ways (I currently do eight of his songs in my show), so rather than pin the project down to just one song I would suggest the project focus on this great bossa nova composer - a perfect summertime music project.

Scott and I have already contributed our Jobims... anyone else?

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Scott ... I am actually working on something, but have not had much time to devote to it ... haven't even gone through all my pics yet ... ...

... well, there's the East Coast, and then there's the LEAST coast ... OR, there's the West Coast, and then there's the BEST Coast...

t.

This approach might be a bit difficult for some players regarding Jobim songs....
I would suggest something very Popular & a bit Easier for ALL to play/sing as a foundation, But then add your own special twist to it to make it your own.

Ok, how about "Happy Birthday" or "Old MacDonald Had A Farm" ? These are about as globally recognizable (to all age groups) and as easy to play as it gets.

Scott

Can you use rootless chords too?