There are a couple elements to this song that make it both complex and enjoyable. The first is being able to play and sing at the same time. This takes on a whole other skill set than I am used to. It brought me a new appreciation for artists who do this and make it look effortless. You can probably see the concentration in my eyes at the very beginning when I am just playing the guitar getting ready to sing. haha It is like rubbing your stomach and patting your head. That was a unique challenge for me and I know that with more practice it will become second nature. The second element is yodeling. Again, not something I am totally proficient with, but I think it is an amusing skill to develop. I learned to yodel on a couple Patsy Cline songs I have covered, Lovesick Blues and Blue Moon of Kentucky. So, it was fun to step it up and do a more complex yodel combination on this song.
I love learning new skills. I love to challenge myself. This song brought both those things together and made the end result most enjoyable. I still have a long way to go, but if I keep it up it will be pleasing to look back on this in a few years and see my progress. Enjoy!
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