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Title: Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, Lennon McCartney Beatles 1967
Post by: Rene Asologuitar on November 03, 2022, 10:10:53 PM
"Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1967 album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. It was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

Lennon's son Julian inspired the song with a nursery school drawing that he called "Lucy – in the sky with diamonds".
Shortly before the album's release, speculation arose that the first letter of each of the nouns in the title intentionally spelled "LSD". Lennon repeatedly denied that he had intended it as a drug song, and attributed the song's fantastical imagery to his reading of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland books.

This song id dedicated to my wonderful and beautiful sister, Ruby Del Rosario, and to her who family. This song also goes to her loving life-partner, Armin, a successful banker, Civil Engineer, and Home Builder.
Happy Birthday, Ruby!!!
Ruby In The Sky With Diamonds!
We love you!!!


Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, by Lennon-McCartney Beatles 1967.mp3

https://youtu.be/gh8kyd1A91g
Title: Re: Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, Lennon McCartney Beatles 1967
Post by: Jean Pierre on November 04, 2022, 12:33:26 AM
Excellent Rene...it reminds me a bit of Rob burns productions (Face mask)

you can put the image of your video on you tube directly in your message with the "You Tube" icon
Title: Re: Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, Lennon McCartney Beatles 1967
Post by: Farrell Jackson on November 04, 2022, 06:52:53 AM
A truly wonderful version Rene. This works so good with just your strumming acoustic and vocal. You have a great range. Bravo!
Title: Re: Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, Lennon McCartney Beatles 1967
Post by: chapperz66 on November 04, 2022, 08:19:05 AM
Just watched it on Youtube.  Great cover.  And a nice Martin too!

Paul
Title: Re: Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, Lennon McCartney Beatles 1967
Post by: Ted on November 04, 2022, 08:55:09 AM
Quote from: Jean Pierre on November 04, 2022, 12:33:26 AMyou can put the image of your video on you tube directly in your message with the "You Tube" icon

This is what JP is talking about:

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh8kyd1A91g

I love how you altered the melody and made it your own.
Title: Re: Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, Lennon McCartney Beatles 1967
Post by: StephenM on November 05, 2022, 07:41:48 AM
gotta admit when this started I never would have guessed Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds.

For me, my favorite version of this is Elton John's (as with Pinball Wizard).  Elton's is just so raucous and lively so for me it is hard to equate this as so melancholic and yet, that is likely exactly what John had in mind when he wrote it. 

Cool how you personalized this to your sister.  That is special...
awesome stuff man
Title: Re: Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, Lennon McCartney Beatles 1967
Post by: Ted on November 05, 2022, 09:54:08 AM
I just remembered a recent video I saw. Elvis Costello, in his live performances, has a habit of interpolating classic songs into outros of his own songs. Here is the video I was thinking of. Wait for it.

Step 1... Step 2... Step 3... Step 4... Step 5...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2uhTgVx5T0
Title: Re: Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, Lennon McCartney Beatles 1967
Post by: Rene Asologuitar on November 25, 2022, 09:18:59 PM
Quote from: Farrell Jackson on November 04, 2022, 06:52:53 AMA truly wonderful version Rene. This works so good with just your strumming acoustic and vocal. You have a great range. Bravo!
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Hi Farrell,
Always a pure pleasure to hear from you, Farrell!
Thank you for the compliments, love this!!!
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Rene
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Quote from: chapperz66 on November 04, 2022, 08:19:05 AMJust watched it on Youtube.  Great cover.  And a nice Martin too!
Paul
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Hi Paul,
Thanks for the YouTube view and listen!
You are so appreciated, my friend!!!
This Martin is so loved, a John Mayer Signature.
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Rene
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Quote from: StephenM on November 05, 2022, 07:41:48 AMgotta admit when this started I never would have guessed Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds.
For me, my favorite version of this is Elton John's (as with Pinball Wizard).  Elton's is just so raucous and lively so for me it is hard to equate this as so melancholic and yet, that is likely exactly what John had in mind when he wrote it. 
Cool how you personalized this to your sister.  That is special...
awesome stuff man
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Hi Stephen,
Love your responses, always.
Extend my greetings to your while family!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Love your notice on my sister's Birthday greeting!
With love and respect,
Rene
Title: Re: Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, Lennon McCartney Beatles 1967
Post by: Ron D Bowes on December 01, 2022, 06:39:20 AM
Cool stripped back version of this song. Your voice makes it work! Nice one Rene!