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A couple of months ago I was looking through Public Domain songs to find a possible duet with michaeljklein and noticed this song on the list. I asked him about singing on it- he basically said after Ray Charles did it what's the point, which makes total sense. Kind of like asking a guitarist to do a cover of "Purple Haze". There are some great guitar versions also but not as well known so here is mine. Just don't compare it to Ray Charles!

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Hits: 1469
Comments: 55
Fans: 35
Plays: 190
Downloads: 48
Votes: 2
Uploaded: Feb 07, 2011 - 10:49:11 AM
Last Updated: Feb 07, 2011 - 10:51:06 AM Last Played: May 22, 2013 - 03:52:56 AM

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DWL	DWL said 836 days ago (February 7th, 2011)
	First! Makes a change Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

DWL	DWL said 836 days ago (February 7th, 2011)
	And I'll redo this seeing as the title has changed! Great to hear this version. Fantastic playing as always and a fine interpretation. Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 836 days ago (February 7th, 2011)
	You are really fast! I noticed the misspell right away and changed it. Glad you you liked it. Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book

scofugate	scofugate said 836 days ago (February 7th, 2011)
	Fantastic Mark!!---I absolutly love the jazz spin...instant FAV!! I could listen all day!! Check out my latest song called Prelude and Jam W/Ibstrat

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 836 days ago (February 7th, 2011)
	Thanks I really appreciate it! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book

magnatone	magnatone said 836 days ago (February 7th, 2011)
	Georgia i love this song, and you've done it up as well as i've ever heard it mark! what a pro you are! Check out my latest song called Blind Love (Seeing Heart) - Orchestral Version

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 836 days ago (February 7th, 2011)
	I'm glad you liked it thanks for the comment! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book

composerclark

composerclark said 836 days ago (February 7th, 2011)

Purple Georgian Haze on the Water
Well, I'm disappointed; I was looking forward to hearing Purple Haze, or (more ideally), Smoke on the Troubled Waters, but instead, you give me Georgia, and not The Devil Went Down to it, either, just plain Georgia.

That said, I got over my disappointment pretty darn quick when I actually heard what you do with the tune... As you always do, you play with exquisite taste and skill, so much so that if Joe Pass were still around I'm pretty sure he'd want to sell all his instruments, as there would be no point competing with you.

I particularly like the beautiful intro, and they way you go into double time on the second time through the form. I could listen to your stuff all day.

Just curious: Do you use a click track? Your time is remarkably locked in!

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Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 836 days ago (February 7th, 2011)
	Thanks Clark I've heard Joe pass play this- I'm not close to that, maybe a few more decades.I'm not using a click track, just my foot. Check out Ben Verdery- he does a nice version of Purple Haze on classical guitar. Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book

Reggie_Pole	Reggie_Pole said 836 days ago (February 7th, 2011)
	Skill Great rendition. Really enjoyed listening to you play. Ray would approve, no doubt. Check out my latest song called UnerSpizm

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 834 days ago (February 9th, 2011)
	Thanks for the comment! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 836 days ago (February 7th, 2011)
	Mark.... ....this was superb! You are the "King" in my book. Will have to listen to this through something better later than the transcription ear phones I'm using here at work right now! Bravo! Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 834 days ago (February 9th, 2011)
	Thanks Michael- I'd love to do another song with you soon! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book

Squawker	Squawker said 836 days ago (February 7th, 2011)
	Some very nice playing Mark, but of course this is one of my favorite songs. It's hard to do this song wrong, but there's no danger of that the way you played it. I like the change ups in rhythm you used. Very nice ! Check out my latest song called I don't know what to call it

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 834 days ago (February 9th, 2011)
	I appreciate the comment. Thanks! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book

KCsGROOVE	KCsGROOVE said 836 days ago (February 7th, 2011)
	Fine version! Love the playing here! Really good! KC Check out my latest song called I DON'T LIKE IT

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 830 days ago (February 13th, 2011)
	Thanks very much! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book

PaulaMunk	PaulaMunk said 836 days ago (February 7th, 2011)
	Sweet as a georgia peach and sunny as a summer day. Takes me away from the wet and cold of winter. If there is anyone who plays with more grace, then, I haven't heard it. Thank you. Check out my latest song called Alone at Christmas

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 830 days ago (February 13th, 2011)
	Thank you,I'm glad you liked it. Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 836 days ago (February 7th, 2011)
	Well music from you is a treat Mark. So please... cover away!!! Love it! Check out my latest song called My 911

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 830 days ago (February 13th, 2011)
	Thanks Mark means a lot! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book

Loob	Loob said 836 days ago (February 7th, 2011)
	Smooth! And light! Check out my latest song called Maybe Next Year

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 830 days ago (February 13th, 2011)
	Thanks.I should probably work on being less smooth! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book

tonestones	tonestones said 836 days ago (February 7th, 2011)
	Superb Beautifully played. Love the rhythm changes. Such tasteful progressions. Check out my latest song called In Some Other World

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 830 days ago (February 13th, 2011)
	Well I do love chords- maybe a few too many in this! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book

Mosaica	Mosaica said 836 days ago (February 7th, 2011)
	Lovely playing, refreshingly simple but very accomplished; and a picturesque scene to accompany it too. Check out my latest song called Stride La Vampa

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 830 days ago (February 13th, 2011)
	Thank you! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book

PeterB7858

PeterB7858 said 836 days ago (February 7th, 2011)

Iconic song
Hi Mark. Fine interpretation of an iconic song. Smooth playing and nice change ups. Really enjoyed. My only passing comment would be that I would have liked there to be a touch less reverb and and bit more fatness in the sound. I am guessing you were looking for a tone in your mind, so who am I to know better. Thanks for the posting. Take care, Peter.

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Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 830 days ago (February 13th, 2011)
	Well you are right about the sound- I am forced to use light strings because of left hand problems, I'd like to be playing a hollow body with 11 gauge strings.Thanks for the comment! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book

alackbass	alackbass said 836 days ago (February 7th, 2011)
	Georgia Ray would have loved this! Check out my latest song called Just Ain't Worth a Song (2 Track)

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 830 days ago (February 13th, 2011)
	Thanks glad you liked it! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book

Carrie71	Carrie71 said 836 days ago (February 7th, 2011)
	Georgia Very nice! Check out my latest song called Pretty Baby Bang Bang w/ProtoTypeEightyOne/Gaylen75

jiguma	jiguma said 835 days ago (February 8th, 2011)
	Ray wouldn't have .. .. dropped that 5th in bar 27 Mark ;) You play as beautiful as ever. Sublime. Cheers from Oz, Neil Check out my latest song called News Is Gonna Break

Outtaorbit	Outtaorbit said 835 days ago (February 8th, 2011)
	A little sand on the floor.... Doing my best soft shoe........ Check out my latest song called Strange World

Daugrin	Daugrin said 835 days ago (February 8th, 2011)
	Whose Ray? Just sunshine and sweetness... when she talks like this I can't take it... what a peachy take... Daug Check out my latest song called Ride Yer Bike

jdholliday	jdholliday said 835 days ago (February 8th, 2011)
	Mark when I listen to you play, it's like magic, literally music to my ears which is so hard to come by these days, i mean stuff that just makes you go "wow" gives ya goosebumps, and this does, beautiful sir! Check out my latest song called Please Help, Pride of NYC needs tracks!

RAVENS	RAVENS said 835 days ago (February 8th, 2011)
	Wonderful You truly are an amazing talent. I would have loved to hear Michael sing, but completely respect his decision as well. Fabulous this is... RAVEN ;-) Check out my latest song called Tattooed Scars (w/ Sigmund, Scofugate, Rok41)

Jarvoid	Jarvoid said 834 days ago (February 9th, 2011)
	Smashing... super version of a classic song....the control of those notes is brilliant to listen to...off to practice some more...as ever when I listen to your posts ..keep 'em coming . Cheers Jarvo Check out my latest song called Cripple Creek Revised........By Jarvoid and the Banjo Bedraggled Manic Mandolin Accordion Squeezers

rtcooper	rtcooper said 834 days ago (February 9th, 2011)
	PRECISION Flawless Presentation. What Technique you display, As Always! Check out my latest song called The Loon and the Hula Moon (mstr)

dave_b	dave_b said 834 days ago (February 9th, 2011)
	Georgia I always liked this song, it has fantastic changes. Your interpretation is fabulous, enjoyed. Check out my latest song called Llarions Blues

Ed Hannifin

Ed Hannifin said 833 days ago (February 10th, 2011)

I like the way...
...you use your extra digits to form the add-17 chords there...

And your subtle use of the mixopodgordian scale in its doreminian mode is sublime....

A lesser player would've had a hard time making the quotes from 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' in the outro fit the bolero movement from which they briefly emerge, but I think you manage it well...

But I still think this is all for nought until you make a video...

Awfully good, Mark. You might want to consider getting ride of that pesky taste of yours. It might be getting in your way....

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Moviz	Moviz said 831 days ago (February 12th, 2011)
	Such an original version of a great song that everyone loves..... love the way you seem to double up on the rhythm midway and then back again so subtly..... beautiful tones and chords Mark...... sorry I'm so late here, regards M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

hackneybloke	hackneybloke said 830 days ago (February 13th, 2011)
	georgia lovely rendition mark....it certainly had me crooning along. love the jazzed up take you have on this. really cool outro to the end. Check out my latest song called Every People Know w/Rok41, KTB, Scofugate & Sisters

ziti	ziti said 830 days ago (February 13th, 2011)
	you are a GREAT guitar player Cant wait to do our show together!!! z Check out my latest song called The Viconian Cyclist

FEEL	FEEL said 830 days ago (February 13th, 2011)
	Thanks for sharing Because if you hadn't we wouldn't have heard your wonderful version. Check out my latest song called I Want Emoticon

Sigmund	Sigmund said 830 days ago (February 13th, 2011)
	Georgia This is just one nice listen - thanks! Sig Check out my latest song called Under Your Bed - feat. strangedream, rok41 & Steve Ritter

guitapick	guitapick said 827 days ago (February 16th, 2011)
	Well Mark... ...another gem... I like the way you break it up around 2:20 or so. And then towards the end with the double thumbing. Nice shifts. One of my favorite tunes...so nicely arranged and played. Thanks. Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

BirdmanWayne94	BirdmanWayne94 said 823 days ago (February 19th, 2011)
	What a fantastic... ... rendition of one of my VERY favorite tunes. Maybe too jazzy for my taste but I'm just astounded by what you achieved. Amazing, to say the least! :) Check out my latest song called (An Untitled) Intro

lengold	lengold said 820 days ago (February 23rd, 2011)
	Beautiful song beautifully played. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called B E A U T I F U L

bud	bud said 814 days ago (March 1st, 2011)
	Seems like I missed the whole month of February really glad I caught up to this. Great sound as always - beautiful phrasing - beyond compare. Check out my latest song called ditto

lholden	lholden said 813 days ago (March 2nd, 2011)
	Georgia Oh, this is just lovely! I really enjoyed listening... thanks for sharing your beautiful playing. Check out my latest song called If Only We Could

Philip18	Philip18 said 789 days ago (March 26th, 2011)
	Georgia Love the flow of the chords, the positions you use to get the smooth melody line. When you break into single notes it still keeps the flow - impressive! Check out my latest song called Close to Midnight w/ alackbass, rok41, paul f. page, & KyasheMusic

H3nry	H3nry said 781 days ago (April 3rd, 2011)
	Lovely! Don't think I've heard Georgia done in a similar style by anyone. It swings, unique changes, shifting tempo -masterful. Check out my latest song called Mic check

BlueAttitude	BlueAttitude said 780 days ago (April 4th, 2011)
	Smooth .... Man, this is good beyond words .... I love this style of playing. Very, very good! Much respect to you, you have a new fan :) I see you have a blues tune up too, going to give that a listen next :) ~Dave Check out my latest song called Midnight Romp (w/ awigze)

paul f. page

paul f. page said 735 days ago (May 19th, 2011)

Classy
Played with your characteristic style and class. Very mellow, very enjoyable rendition of this wonderful classic. There can never be enough interpretations of this great song, and yours is particularly unique. How you manage all those chords is beyond my understanding. But you do it with grace and precision. The guitar in your hands is like melting butter: just soft enough to spread, but with form and integrity. Bravo.

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Name: Mark
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I been playing and teaching guitar for many years.I love both acoustic and electric guitar,but am now playing mostly electric due to problems with my left hand. Some highlights of my career include: - Most live performances of "The Chicken Da... [see more]

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