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April 21, 2010 · cover songs

Mona Lisas & Mad Hatters

My first cover song…Bob Baker, in his virtual music business coaching course, strongly suggested that one way for singer songwriter types like me to build an audience is to do something totally counter-intuitive:

Do cover songs.

Basically people who like the songs I like might also be open to the songs I write… Well, this tune by Elton John and Bernie Taupin is one that I have always loved… the first version is in an open tuning (EAEBEB) on my new electric guitar. The second version (scroll down) is acoustic. Enjoy! Let me know what you think. – Mark

p.s. definitely listen with headphones as you watch.

p.p.s do you like the electric or acoustic version better?

Electric Version:
Acoustic Version:

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