is one of those haunting songs that has a great beat, great lyrics and a sax riff that is just unforgettable. I would have loved to had Randy (Saxman) here with me when I recorded this, but he's still enjoying those balmy breezes in the Florida Panhandle right now, so I fired up my aging Yamaha PSR-S950, selected the Rock Cha Cha Style, D-variation, set the tempo at 115 and used the first intro. The sax voice is one that I created for the PSR-3000 about a decade ago, but it still sound good to me. Boo will likely tell me it sounds like crap, but he rarely visits here anymore, so I guess I'll dodge his bullets. Here's an old fart's rendition of Baker Street. I messed up the ending a bit, but what the Hell, I'm old and retired, so I think I'm allowed to mess up once in a while.

Gary

I thought it was fine, Gary. Great tune and you still got it old boy(one to another).

Great song and you inspired me to learn it. I really like the Style you used, hope my Roland has something similiar. Keep playing your,doing great.

Nice Gary. Great mix and the style suits it perfecto! The 3000 was my first board and had a lot of success live - the people loved it - I think you helped me a lot in that time.

I really can't find the Yamaha simplicity required for some of the standards and big band on Korg - I miss that, but work around it too

Good job Gary! The 950 sounds great. Maybe you should hit the Keys (Florida, as well as 950) for another season...you still got it!

jingleman

Thanks for the compliments, guys. And, how I wish I could sail to the Florida Keys and perform down there again for the winter. That was so much fun, living aboard the boat and performing 3 nights a week. I intend to take a shakedown cruise on the boat in the next few weeks, head south to Hilton Head, SC and visit an old friend, then sail back north. Though I think I will take a shorter trip first to see how my health issues effect my safety while sailing.

Thanks again, everyone,

Gary

Gary, voice sounds stronger ... hopefully you are feeling better ...

I never understood why everyone who ever posts songs has to defend themselves first, just be proud of it........
Gary I really enjoyed your performance great song and a well chosen style for it....thanx for posting your work.


PS:..also old fart status doesn't begin till mid 90's...don't rush

Tony, I had the nasal O2 hooked up to me at the time, and had to use Albuterol inhaler in order to sing. Unfortunately, the drug is short lived, but I usually get an hour or so of relief.

Donny, thanks for listening and commenting, old friend. Today, I'm headed to the boat to do some last minute work before putting the sails up and sailing to Saint Somewhere.

All the best,

Gary

Gary, just be careful and take it easy ... and have someone with you ... We don't want you sailing to "Saint Peter" !!! ...

Gary, sell the boat, give it away to charity, give it to Captain Russ, whatever it takes to keep your sick old ass off that boat.
If you must sail, find someone to go with you, even if you have to hire them.

Don....exactly what I have been telling him for the last year.
Maybe he will listen to you.

Instead take Carol on a Cruise..

++1

I've been trying to sell the boat for two years, but he only two couples interested didn't have any money.

I would take Carol with me, but she is in worst physical condition than I am. She had difficulty accessing the main cabin and finds it difficult to get on and off the boat, even at the dock. If I took her on a cruise ship, I would spend all my time pushing her around in a wheel chair.

One of the biggest problems in trying to sell the boat is the expense of owning a relatively large sailing yacht. Slip rent for the warmer months is $2,200, while winter storage runs about $800. Add to that the cost of insurance, maintenance and upkeep and you are looking at $4,000 a year if you never leave the dock.

Once you leave the dock, the costs are minimal. Just food, booze and ice and you can sail around the world on this boat if you wish - yes, it's that big. Of course, you will spend some bucks for entering ports of various countries, of which, Panama is likely the most expensive.

Now, my children do not want the boat, though I offered to give it to them. They don't want the expense of owning a sailing Yacht, and my son wants a boat that goes fast. The top speed of his powerboat is 50 MPH, while my sailboat's top speed is just 10 MPH.

My daughter's room mate said she wants to go with me on the shakedown cruise, and possibly sail to the Florida Keys with me in October. Carol said that's fine with her, but Carol will not be living on the boat - PERIOD!

Just another fun day in Paradise!

Gary

Gary I'm talking ocean liner cruise

Donny,Carol's knees are so bad that she uses a walker now. And she cannot walk more than 100 feet on level ground with the walker, therefore, if I took her on a cruise ship, which requires lots and lots of walking every day, I would be spending most of my time pushing her around in a wheel chair.

Also, keep in mind that I spent four years in the US Navy and cruised the entire world on a 762-foot heavy cruiser and visited more than 100 countries. I really would rather cruise the world on my own Yacht, instead of riding along as a passenger on an overpriced, floating restaurant and bar. And, I get to select the ports of call and time tables for each day. It's a lot more exciting on a 33-foot sailing yacht where you control everything than riding over the ocean as a passenger on a cruise ship. Additionally,I get to do things that cruise ship passengers never experience. I get to explore small waterways, see nature up close and personal, catch dinner from the deck of the boat and prepare it myself on my own gas grill while anchored in a beautiful creek or cove while watching the sun dip into the ocean behind the palm trees. I can stay in one location as long as I wish, come home when I feel like it, go snorkeling in gin clear water, and watch the world go by in slow motion. You cannot do any of those things on a cruise ship. To top it off, all of this cost next to nothing. And, the I get to eat as the Captain of the ship, while at the same time, being the ship's chef.

Now, I probably will not be on the internet very often, mainly because finding free access to the internet has become a bit difficult during the past few years. But, once in a while you come across an area where a small town, or major city, offers free internet, such as Baltimore, Annapolis, Miami, etc... Then I can connect, upload photos, check email, and post stuff here, which is the reason I carry a laptop onboard the boat. Not being on the internet, however, is not a bad thing, especially when there are so many other things to see and do while sailing.

All the best,

Gary

Actually, compared to other forms of vacation, a luxury liner cruise, dollar for dollar, is one of your best vacation values ... AND a lot less work ...
Granted, there is a lot of satisfaction in "going on your own", and it has its time and place ...

At this point in my life, all things considered, I like to eat a great steak, but I don't have to kill the steer ...

Tony, I still consume filet mignon, but additionally, I catch my own fish, shrimp and lobster, which is a lot of fun. And, the quality of fresh cooked seafood is beyond your wildest dreams. On top of it all, I can go anyplace that cruise ship can go at a fraction of the cost.

All the best,

Gary

Hi Gary,

Very good style choice! I always liked the Sax riff on this one too. I think I’ll try too learn this tune too. Good job and thanks for sharing.

Gary sent you p.m.

Gary, this is a quite interesting song and the performance is kool! Thank you for this!

Wow! Coming from someone as talented as yourself, I really appreciate the compliments, Kabinopus.

All the best,

Gary

Hi Gary:

Really enjoyed your performance of "Baker Street." Wow, would I love to be "rolling in royalties" and all the rest of the income produced by that song!

About the "boat!" You, my friend, must do whatever your inner being demands. Whatever makes you happy... as long as it's legal... or you don't get caught! (Notice my use of "flawed logic?" LOL!

Thanks for sharing. You still "got it!" ----Dave

Thanks Dave. Knowing what the outcome of my health situation is, I fully intend to keep on doin as long as I can physically keep on doin. And, that includes sailing and singing, though singing is far more difficult now than it was just six months ago.

All the best,

Gary