Do What's Right by Oldrottenhead. Using "Crosby" tuning.

[Oldrottenhead]

As a result of the Byrds fest, i have been blown away by the stuff David Crosby has done, his new album "Lighthouse" is incredible even more so when you consider his age and the life he has lead.

Anyway i digress, i have been trying to find a song of his i could cover, but i will never have the chops, but during my research of his oeuvre, i came across  the "Crosby" tuning (EBDGAD).

Still couldn't master any of his songs, but this song resulted very quickly from said tuning.

It is what it is.

Oh it goes against the grain
but you can't put it off forever
you know it must be done
you have to make a stand
do what's right (what's the worst thing that can happen)
do  what's right (it's the only thing that matters)
do what's right (or you'll only just regret it)
do what's right (and throw that weight from off your shoulders)
if left undone it will consume you
tho you want to walk away
maybe leave it for some other
someone take your place
but only you can do it
oh the buck stops here
you've been dealt your hand
it's up to you to play it
do what's right (what's the worst thing that can happen)
do  what's right (it's the only thing that matters)
do what's right (or you'll only just regret it)
do what's right (and throw that weight from off your shoulders)
Do what's wrong (thats the worst thing that could happen)
Do what's wrong (oh you know you will regret it)
Do what's wrong (for the rest of your life)
Don't do whats wrong (Don't do whats wrong)

Do What's Right

W/M
by
Oldrottenhead
Woolies strat copy through IrigHD2
Vocals and backing vocals via MicroBR
Recorded on BR[800/song]

[cuthbert]

Great song James, and that Croz tuning sounds fantastic!

Will have to check out his latest album when I get a chance.

[kenny mac]

Brilliant song,I love the backing vocal part on this and the clarity is excellent .
As usual top notch lyrics james.
Bravo.

[Groundy]

Nice one James, The tuning sounds brill must check it out...


Alex

[Jarle]

This was great, brilliant vocal arrangement.

[Hook]

Braw tell your maw!
Tuning, vocal, atmosphere it all sounds freaking awesome. Rock on!

[Farrell Jackson]

Very well done ORH! The tuning absolutely brings to mind D. Crosby's style. Those backing vocals are perfectly placed. One of your finest to my ears!

Farrell

[steelguitar]

Superb ethered reverbered guitar sounds, great choeurs / backing vocals
Love that atmosphere... brillant

Jean-Sébastien

[Oldrottenhead]

i had planned to do this one one my jasmine electro acoustic, it sounded great in that tuning, but the guitar jack in, on my fishman pickup, popped out and into the guitar, so thats why i went for the woollies.

gonna look out my smallest philips screwdriver, and see if i can repair pick up. if i can, i might try a redo but with a bigger production.

cos all i hear are the pops, fluffs and my bad timing lol.

[Redler]

I like the atmosphere as well! Great songwriting and Crosby tuning sounds fine! Well done!