Well, I have done the Willie Nelson version, the Al Green version (more or less), and the Faron Young version. I'll dig one out in a little while.

Thanks Fran, nice job. When I looked it up to make sure it was Willie that wrote it, I was shocked to see how many people have recorded it; shows the versatility and durability of a good tune. I was wrong about Eddie Vincent though, it was Joe Hinton I was thinking of. Hard to say who did the best version (matter of taste and all) but I tend to like the later 'studio-refined' Willie Nelson version. Everyone knows I'm a big Willie Nelson fan; weird I know, and I'm sure part of it is his image .

I didn't mean to put DNJ-like pressure on Don (especially being a non-paying customer ), and I'm not sure what made me think of the tune, but as soon as I did, I just pictured Don doing it. Sure hope he doesn't screw it up (no pressure there ). If anyone else would like to give it a try, that would be nice; I love that tune (I'm eclectic in my taste).

chas

If anyone wants the backing track to play along with and sing
here you go enjoy.....

Those are some hard acts to follow. Here's one I did on Ketron SD7 a few years ago.
https://app.box.com/s/8j7a664ismar3yjn9e91bpmuei2x1hw1

Trivia, the guitar parts I was trying to play were meant to emulate Elvis' guitar player, and my friend, James Burton. Somewhere in my archives I have a recording of him playing this song with me!

Hey Chas, have you heard this one off Willie's latest album? It's something you get through.

Like Willies version off the Willie & Family live album best from '77 I think..

Beautiful Don. Very soulful. I also really liked 'It's something you get through'. I think one thing that separates Willie's tunes from some of the others is the 'story-telling' feel of his lyrics. You feel like he's lived through every one of those 'stories' (and he probably has ). Thanks for doing a request for me. I appreciate that.

chas