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Title: Do What You Wanta (Cover) - Van Dyke Parks
Post by: rab2591 on September 15, 2011, 12:04:17 PM

Hey Smiley Smilers!

I decided to record a version of 'Do What You Wanta' by Van Dyke Parks today. Ever since I heard it I thought it was one of the best songs I'd ever heard. I recorded this cover in my bedroom, using an AT2020 mic, Fender acoustic, and an Imac. I play all the instruments and I sing all the parts.

I changed the bridge a bit (because I couldn't figure out the chords) - but other than that it's pretty much the same.

Anyways, hope you all like it! I think it's my best cover yet!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxgUKGz-1bg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxgUKGz-1bg)

Title: Re: Do What You Wanta (Cover) - Van Dyke Parks
Post by: ghost on September 16, 2011, 04:12:47 PM

You should cover That's Not Me, I'm Waiting For The Day, Girl Don't Tell Me.

Title: Re: Do What You Wanta (Cover) - Van Dyke Parks
Post by: hypehat on September 16, 2011, 07:32:15 PM

Quote from: rab2591 on September 15, 2011, 12:04:17 PM

You beat me to it! I love this song. Luckily, you did a fine job as usual :)

Title: Re: Do What You Wanta (Cover) - Van Dyke Parks
Post by: rab2591 on September 16, 2011, 08:17:51 PM

Thanks hypehat!! When I first heard this song I was awestruck that it wasn't more popular. Apparently he has some more of his songs coming out later this year in a compilation album. Can't wait to get my hands on that!

@ghost: I'll definitely take a shot at some of those....specially I'm Waiting For The Day.

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