Bumblefoot on Monkey's cover

[bob oakman]

I though some folks might be interested to hear this...

One of many songs I have done recently is a cheesy cover of The Monkey's song, "Valleri". Nothing special about that, but it's not just my reputation at stake here.

Bob Oakman - Guitars, Bass, Keys, Drums.
Ryan Rolando - Vocals.
Bumblefoot - Lead Guitar.

It's hard for me to pimp my music, because I am never happy with it, so please be gentle and don't blame Ron for my screw-ups. Find it for download on my music preview page, a few rows down, here...

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Thanks for the listen and feel free to check out any other songs, like my most recent original tunes, "Reasons" and "I Love Maryanne".

[jeffrey]

Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooob!!!

I need to talk to you! Shoot me an email at jdurio@tmail.com with a phone number or something!

[The Euphor]

Cool! I'm a "minor" Bbf fan, and him being on one of your tunes is a reason to buy your album! Never heard the song before, I think, but it was very nice. Also the guitarintro was splendid.

[bammbamm]

boB ! ! !
Good to hear from ya.
Nice track.
How was Ron to work with?

Hope all is well with you, the fam, the bus, etc.

Bamm

[bob oakman]

I imagine a couple little lead breaks like that is pretty much a no-brainer for Ron. He just sent me the lead tracks and I inserted them into the session. I felt so honored.

I am surprised how many people never heard the original Monkey's version of the song. I guess that means I'm old.

All is well Bamm. The bus is not coming along too fast. I messed my back up real bad. Plus, I'm spending money on so many things. I think I'll get started on it again in a couple months.

[Jem7RB MK]

nice to see ya around Bob, still listen to "would'nt it be good" cover on a dailly basis nice sounding cover here too btw

Rob

[bob oakman]

Rob, Better grab the new re-mixed version of Be Good on the site.

I haven't been around here much. Too busy. Good to hear from you.

[krizz]

Awesome! This tune keeps on hanging in my head, very nice...and omg bumblefoot's playing style is sooo damn cool...

[BCrowell]

WOW, Awesome cover man! Everythings sounded right on and tight. Once again, even hearing a few secs of Ron... Can't wait for the clinic at RMA! Get to see him in person!

[bob oakman]

Thanks guys! Back when I was a kid the Monkey's were charting. I thought some of their music was cheesy, but Valleri stood out and I have hummed it occasionally over the many years. Recording is so much fun, but sometimes, the writing part really slows things down. That's why I have done so many covers. Someone else does the writing. It's a no-brainer.

The style of the lead on the original song was beyond my capabilities, so I asked Ron. His gracious help completed the song.