Baby Blue Cover
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- This week's “Remake of a Classic” is Badfinger's resilient 1971 release, Baby Blue. I say resilient because in 2013 it's popularity was brought back to life when it was featured in the last scene of the series finale of “Breaking Bad”. The show introduced the tune, as well as the band, to a new audience, and within hours of the broadcast online downloads soared.
Produced by Todd Rundgren, Baby Blue first appear on the band's album, Straight Up. It was released in the U.S. as a single in March, 1972, and went to no. 14. The U.S. single was not the original version that appears on the album. Al Steckler, the head of Apple Records in the U.S., felt that the song needed a stronger hook in the opening, so he had Eddie Kramer remix the tune, applying heavy reverb to the snare during the first verse and middle.
Written by Pete Ham, the song is actually about Dixie Armstrong, a girl Ham met on the band's last U.S. tour. Armstrong couldn't handle life on the road and in the studio, so Ham broke it off...which is what the gist of the tune is about.
Although the song isn't really complex, it took a while to figure out the best way to play it. Ham was a bar chord fanatic, which can be a killer on the left hand...even for a left-hander like me. I admit I cheated a little, using a capo on the acoustic. For those keeping score, I only used 11 tracks on this: two for drums, one for bass, two each for the electric and acoustic guitars, one for the solo, and three for vocals.
Great tune, great band.
Great cover i liked it i was good at it
Many thanks!
You did it for you
Can I get some crystal, Walt?
@@brandonvladovic4194 I was trying to think what tv show this was from.. Yes, it was the final scene of Breaking Bad and Walt's final demise. Such a great song and cover by Russ.
Waltuh
This cover is 99.1% pure.
thanks so much....I appreciate it!
nearly more pure than waltuhs mephanthedamen
As someone who recently finished breaking bad and heard this song, hearing this was like hearing it all over again for the first time
Thanks so much for listening!
I just finished breaking bad today
@@stahl_rosen today, 1 year ago
So what exactly is "breaking bad"? I think I must be living under a rock or something.
@@jeffroutledge9153 tv series
Good memories listening to this song on my childhood transistor radio!
This song is like wine, i will never get tired of it🙂
Thanks for listening!
Nice, but don't drink alcohol. It will kill you xd
@@acordybs Show us the way to the next whiskey bar
@@arcynic5404 Seriously. It's a poison. Don't be dumb. But I know most people don't listen and they want to die, so...
Ahh, there it is - the long awaited cover of Badfinger's best known song. 👍
Thanks much for listening!
Incredible cover. Feel like I’m watching the final scene of Breaking Bad. You are so talented!
Thanks so much, Michael!
I’ve listened to a few of your covers and I’ve got to say, Man you are very talented. Excellent job on all. Standing ovation 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Holy moly, that's all I can say, Fantastic job. The instrumentation is terrific,; plus, this is not an easy song to sing, and you nailed it. Congratulations!
Wow, thank you so much!
Amazing how you mastered every part of the song
Thanks!
that guitar tone is incredible
Glad you like it....thanks so much!
I can't get over how good this is! This song is in my upper echelon of all-time favorites, and you absolutely nailed it! Great job!
Thanks Mark...most appreciated!
Wow I've got to happily agree 💯😆👍
just amazing. I wish that I could sing and play half that good!
I was young as 9 or 10 when this song went boom. I love this song so much
I listen to this guy every day...
The hits keep coming! Another stellar cover of a great song!
As always, thanks Chris!
Very,very good versions of great Badfinger songs.
Awesome in everything, the rhythm is great, the instrumental part is literally perfect and the vocal is more than appropriate, I love this song and this dude made an optimal job, the editing also is perfectly timed, the only question is: "How can this video have less than 78k views?"
My strong congrats for your cover.
I came here to learn the vocal harmonies. This was more than I bargained for! Nice job, Russ! And look at that room full of gear behind you -- you're living the dream!
Thanks Steven! Hopefully you were able to find what you needed. Yeah, I'm a gear junkie!
My favorite song!
Seems this shows up in my feed every year. So I feel compelled to comment. I still thin’ this is on of the best covers of any song on RUclips.
Hello Mr. Musician, here I am enjoying the result of your long hours of work... thank you very, very much! Greetings from Chile
Greetings from the U.S.! Thanks so much for listening!
I stumbled across this guy. He's awesome !
"Simple, complicated, it doesn't matter. Steps never change, and I know every step." Walter White
Thanks again!
I closed my eyes and thought I was listening to The real Bad Finger. Awsome!!!
Thank you so much!
One of my all time favorite songs; and you played all the parts to perfection! 😊
Thanks a million...I appreciate it!
I really don't know much about the artist....but every time I listen this song... I literally can visualise those scenes where Walter white is laying on the ground...♥️♥️♥️
Thanks for listening!
The real story of the man who actually wrote this song is FAR more tragic than any TV show.
Wonderful! Your beautiful cover has made my day!
Wow, thank you!
Ah, finally. Badfinger. Thankyou!
Simplesmente fantastico
Thanks a ton!
First thing......Awesome Job on the recreation of this incredible song! Second......I hope you can also agree that how Badfinger was RAILROADED on EVERYTHING they did while in the music industry. How did that even happen being so close to The Beatles? How could McCartney/Lennon/Harrison/Starr not pull these guys aside and advise them how to enter into a fair Management Deal? It has to be the worst treatment of a band in the history of the music buisness. Such a great group that never was able to reach the height of their potential due to such evil criminal buisness associates and You would think that working closely with THE BEATLES that something like that could never ever happen. BTW, love the cool Hamer guitar you use to play the intro! I am looking forward to you recording some more Badfinger songs for the channel.
Oh, I agree James...Stan Polly really screwed these guys over, big time. And yes, it's hard to believe that none of the fab four didn't step up and give them some direction. If only Ham and Evans had stuck it out. Thanks so much for listening!
Amazing how you played all those instruments at once what a talent! 🤯 👏🏻
Glad you enjoyed it!
I discovered this video by chance and WOW, it touched me immediately. Thanks for that!
So glad you found it...thank you so much!
@@russwilloughby501
Wish you Merry Christmas 🎄
This cover is excellent, I especially liked the vocals. A good vocal harmony never gets old, and you nailed this one!
I really appreciate it...thanks so much!
Has alegrado mi día, mi semana y posiblemente todo mi mes con esta bella canción. Thanks!!
Thanks very much...I appreciate it!
I realy enjoy playing this song on my guitar in the 70s bring back memories 😂 well don u guys.
Thanks so very much; we appreciate it!
Love this song so much
Thanks for listening!
Another knockout Russ! I LOVE discovering people like you. You rock and seem like a great human to be boot - if I can judge you by your musical taste and talent.
This guy really nailed it !...great job!
Thanks Phil!
Wow, I just found you. Your vids are astounding ! ! !
I'm 68 years old and retired from gigging in 2020. Haven't picked up the guitars much since.
Now I have a reunion jam coming up and I was scrambling for help on the Ventura Highway leads.
And then I found your channel and it's just lovely and inspiring. Thank you ! ! ! Baby Blue Blue me away !
Wow, thanks so much, Mike; I really appreciate it!
Wonderful cover. Thank you for the dedication to a great song and splendid musicians.
Thank you very much!
Great cover! I listen it again and again.
You are a band and more than a band.❤
Thanks so much!
This cover was perfect! Like from Brasil here
Many thanks!
Sensational. Congratulations on a project perfectly done.
Thank you very much!
Awesome job on one of my all-time favorities!
Wow, thanks!
you are so talented!
Many thanks!
This song isn’t covered enough, this is great
Thank you very much!
Excellent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Many thanks!!
I despise people with that much talent!
That said, excellent work!
LOL...many thanks!
Excellent job! You are the very first person to get the rhythm guitar part right from the many cover bands that I've heard play this song. It's the following chord to the D-flat minor part just as the lyric goes "special love I had for you."
Thanks so much!
Nice production from top to bottom. I do this sort of thing from time to time, and it's quite spiritual - the personal connection to music and playing instruments. I often lament that music has become so sterile, only to be purchased in sanitary packaging. I so love to play and see others play. I know yo know what I mean.
Yes, I know what you mean. Thanks so much!
This is so awesome! Wish I had your talent.
Wow, thank you! I really appreciate it!
Agreed100 I feel like I have entered a time machine😂
And now "You are Badfinger" Baby Blues my favorite. ..
Mine, too! Thanks!
Geez this is great. Congrats Russ. You have won me.
Glad to hear it....many thanks!
Excellent cover! So sad what happened to Badfinger
Thanks Jeff. Yeah, it really is tragic.
What happened?
Simply incredible! I’ll be watching this again and again.
Many thanks..glad you're enjoying it!
That was very good. Thank you for sharing.
Spot on. Bravo
Thanks!
Wow, just came across this version of one of my favourite songs. You nailed it!
Oh my..you are so good. Just like listening to Badfinger. You are shared and on my list. Great music sir.
Wow, thank you! I appreciate it so much!
That was really well done and I waited for your smile at the end...well deserved
More of a cheesy grin....lol. Thanks, Steven!
Thanks for reminding us of another song we have to be grateful to Todd Rundgren for! Great cover as usual, thanks very much.
My pleasure! Thanks so much!
Just incredible!! I love it!!
Thanks so much!
Finished the last episode last night. Been thinking about the ending ever since. Just incredible. By far the best cover out there. Super job.
Thanks David, I appreciate it!
OMG... you are a master!!
Many thanks; I appreciate it!
Absolutely fabulous cover Russ. What a great song, and you did it proud. I also use a capo as the rhythm guitarist in our cover band on this song. Keep on rocking buddy!
Thanks so much!
Sincere talent, sir. So good.
Many thanks, indeed!
Very good job on a truly great classic, very talented sir!
Thanks a ton!
Great tune, well done. Dude, I love that sunburst Hamer!
Super job, a perfect reproduction of bad fingers baby blue
Thanks so much!
Hell yea , I may get me some electrric drums , I do all the parts too. I, so im wanting to record all the parts meself, Bravo , LOVE that SONG !!!
Thanks so much. Yeah, the electronic drums make things so much easier. Good luck!
I can confirm that this episode made me think that life would be
Thanks for listening!
Wow! Perfect.
Glad you like it! Many thanks!
He did it for him, he liked it, he was good at it
LOL...thanks so much for listening!
Now this a drug worth spreading. Russ, you are the real Heisenberg. Thank you.
Thanks so much...Werner would be happy!
These guys he has got there are 🔥
Wow !! Just Wow = Great job 👍👍
Thank you very much!
amazing work! I'd bet that playing this on a plane would be the danger, pilot would bang his head too hard to see the sky.
LOL...thanks so much!
Bravo
Thanks!
A banda de um homem só e tocando Badfinger ✌️😎
Fantastic cover. One of my favorite songs.
Thank you very much!
Great talent and video editing! Rock on brother!
Man. You're so talented. Perfect cover, guitare tone, bass level, drums timing and sound mastering. Voice is on point. Really deserves more views
Wow, thanks! I really appreciate it!
OMG... another fav! Love Badfinger- great job!
I appreciate it!
Wow!! Awesome cover. Best I’ve seen yet.
Wow, thank you!
Russ, you are an awesome talent. Thank you for ALL of your videos.
So nice of you...thanks!
Excellent.
And I thought I was the only person who had an Ibanez Studio.
LOL. I bought it off a friend for $150. They're nice guitars. Thanks!
How talented, love this song.
Thanks so much; I appreciate it!
This man really shows me theres so many things to waste my time learning this and much to think
Thanks so much for listening!
Another amazing job Russ. Greatest one man band ever. Thank you well done.
Thanks for listening, Ted...I appreciate it!
Come ON man!!!
This recreation is genius Russ! ... even if your drummer got anxious and split for a cocktail a bit early :) Awesome stuff!
Thanks, Joe! Yeah, I look back and the schmuck has already left the building....I swear, you can't count on anyone these days.
Beautiful!! ❤️
Thanks Dina....much appreciated!
Fantastic! And you make it look so easy……and I know it is far from it! Thank you for sharing your talent!
You are so welcome! Thanks so much!
You're awesome, BB broght me here AND you nailed it
Many thanks so much!
BB DIDN'T bring me hear...my '70's adolescent past did.
this is beautiful
Thanks so much!
I just stopped by and listened to this one again, I think it's one of my most favorite tunes you have done Russ. It still sounds perfect!
Always a pleasure...thanks!
excellent cover, just excellent !
Thanks so much!
This was perfectly done! I'm very impressed! Well done!
Thank you very much!
Excellent job and thanks.
Thanks for watching!
It's just amazing!!!!
Thanks so much!