Baby Blue Cover
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ก.ย. 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
99.1% pure. Heisenberg quality !
LOL! Thanks so much!
Crisp quality, man ! stands the test of time, that's what counts. Well done @@russwilloughby501
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
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...
Good memories listening to this song on my childhood transistor radio!
"Simple, complicated, it doesn't matter. Steps never change, and I know every step." Walter White
Thanks again!
Ahh, there it is - the long awaited cover of Badfinger's best known song. 👍
Thanks much for listening!
that guitar tone is incredible
Glad you like it....thanks so much!
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 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
This makes me realize just how little musical talent I actually have as I strum along on an acoustic poorly. Well done sir.
Incredible cover. Feel like I’m watching the final scene of Breaking Bad. You are so talented!
Thanks so much, Michael!
Amazing how you mastered every part of the song
Thanks!
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.
My favorite song!
just amazing. I wish that I could sing and play half that good!
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!
@@russwilloughby501 if the Beatles had been any good at avoiding dodgy record company issues.. well Apple wouldn't have happened I suppose.
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 closed my eyes and thought I was listening to The real Bad Finger. Awsome!!!
Thank you so much!
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!
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...
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.
I stumbled across this guy. He's awesome !
And now "You are Badfinger" Baby Blues my favorite. ..
Mine, too! Thanks!
Ah, finally. Badfinger. Thankyou!
Awesome job, Man! Thanks for posting! 😃
He did it for him, he liked it, he was good at it
LOL...thanks so much for listening!
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 TH-cam.
Simplesmente fantastico
Thanks a ton!
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 💯😆👍
There will never be a better BABY BLUE song played better than the band BADFINGER .
I never said I played it better than BADFINGER.
I can confirm that this episode made me think that life would be
Thanks for listening!
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!
you are so talented!
Many thanks!
Now this a drug worth spreading. Russ, you are the real Heisenberg. Thank you.
Thanks so much...Werner would be happy!
Now Russ Willoughby will be forever in my head as well as Walter White!
Lol....perish the thought! Thanks so much!
Wonderful! Your beautiful cover has made my day!
Wow, thank you!
This song isn’t covered enough, this is great
Thank you very much!
This guy really nailed it !...great job!
Thanks Phil!
OMG... you are a master!!
Many thanks; I appreciate it!
Sensational. Congratulations on a project perfectly done.
Thank you very much!
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 🎄
You are a band and more than a band.❤
Thanks so much!
The hits keep coming! Another stellar cover of a great song!
As always, thanks Chris!
Very,very good versions of great Badfinger songs.
I despise people with that much talent!
That said, excellent work!
LOL...many thanks!
This cover was perfect! Like from Brasil here
Many thanks!
Wow, great cover! And your voice is really close to Pete Ham's warm tone! Love it!
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!
Awesome job on one of my all-time favorities!
Wow, thanks!
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.
What a fine cover and a superb tribute!
Love this song so much
Thanks for listening!
Has alegrado mi día, mi semana y posiblemente todo mi mes con esta bella canción. Thanks!!
Thanks very much...I appreciate it!
One of my all time favorite songs; and you played all the parts to perfection! 😊
Thanks a million...I appreciate it!
Super job, a perfect reproduction of bad fingers baby blue
Thanks so much!
Amazing how you played all those instruments at once what a talent! 🤯 👏🏻
Glad you enjoyed it!
this is beautiful
Thanks so much!
Just incredible!! I love it!!
Thanks so much!
Wow! Perfect.
Glad you like it! Many thanks!
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!
Wow!! Awesome cover. Best I’ve seen yet.
Wow, thank you!
Geez this is great. Congrats Russ. You have won me.
Glad to hear it....many thanks!
OMG --so totally fabulous!!
Excellent cover! So sad what happened to Badfinger
Thanks Jeff. Yeah, it really is tragic.
What happened?
Excellent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Many thanks!!
Great talent and video editing! Rock on brother!
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!
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!
You wanna know why I clicked on this song? I did it for me, I liked it.
Glad to hear, thanks!
Spot on. Bravo
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!
Wow !! Just Wow = Great job 👍👍
Thank you very much!
Great cover! I listen it again and again.
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!
Very good job on a truly great classic, very talented sir!
Thanks a ton!
Wow, just came across this version of one of my favourite songs. You nailed it!
It don't get any better than that folks!!!
Thanks a bunch; I appreciate the comment!
Sincere talent, sir. So good.
Many thanks, indeed!
Just GREAT!! Nice job!!
Thanks a lot!
That was really well done and I waited for your smile at the end...well deserved
More of a cheesy grin....lol. Thanks, Steven!
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!
This man really shows me theres so many things to waste my time learning this and much to think
Thanks so much for listening!
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😂
Great tune, well done. Dude, I love that sunburst Hamer!
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!
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!
Excellent job and thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Uve absolutly nailed it
Many thanks!
first time seeing a Russ video - outstanding!
Glad you stumbled on me...thanks very much!
Had to watch a second time to take in all the performance, absolutely stunning top of the class Russ ....
I really appreciate, it Alan...thanks!
A banda de um homem só e tocando Badfinger ✌️😎
Man, this guy nails this song!
Thanks so much!
Great song, You nailed it Bro, well done!
Fantastic rendition of a super song!
Thanks so much!
OMG... another fav! Love Badfinger- great job!
I appreciate it!
excellent cover, just excellent !
Thanks so much!
Very talented, thank you!
Many thanks; I appreciate it!
Great cover. Thank you.
Thanks so much; I certainly appreciate it!
Best cover. In fact better than any live version by Badfinger themselves.
Thanks a million!