We Are Family - Sister Sledge

Started by Pete C, December 03, 2012, 01:26:30 PM

Pete C

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Well, time to admit I voted for Discofest and after 4 weeks during which I blistered my finger tips playing the bassline and after umpteen attempts at the vocals which are very dodgy here's my version of We are family by Sister Sledge.  Though I would never have admitted it at the time, I've always admired the late Bernard Edwards' bass playing and Nile Rodgers' rhythm guitar.

So handbags on the dancefloor girls!!!

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SharksDontSleep

Wow, very brave version. This is definitely not an easy song to cover, as I'm sure your blistered finger tips can testify ;)
Really like the piano as well as the bubbly bass line. Rhythm guitar is spot on too.

Now ... All you you need is a group of nubile young females (hey, don't we all) to sing the chorus line.

Not sure if my player is acting up, but the song stops about half way through.
It could easily be me though, my iPad hates Songcrafters player  >:(
Will try again when the trusty laptop is available again.


Flash Harry

Get the funk up! What a fab bass line! It's massive and awesome!

Well worth a couple of blisters, it's nearly a constant state for me - I don't play regularly enough, and then do a couple of three hour stints on soft pinkies.

Smashing cover. It's funkalicious!
We are here on Earth to fart around. Don't let anybody tell you any different
- Kurt Vonnegut.

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SwanSong

What a great job on this classic my friend.. a hard song to do
thanks for the memories and this deserves a great bump cheers NEIL.!

Hilary

Oh I was gonna do this one! You've done a great job with this Pete that bass is awesome well worth a few blisters (I've got permanent calluses and I play like sh*te). I've got my glitter boobtube on and I'm all ready for another listen  ;D
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Pete C

Thanks for the comments.  Really good to get some praise on my bass playing as I've not been playing bass very long!

Haylie, If you're interested I can upload the music and you can put your own vocals on. Would be an improvement on mine!
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Hilary

Oh that'd be great Pete thanks - but your vocals are just fine  ;D
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bruno

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Nice job, these disco tracks are not as easy as you first think.
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