This is a cover of Big Yellow Taxi by Joni Mitchell but I change the words a bit and call it 'Big White Taxi'. I dedicate this song to Dave Lynas, a central figure in the cigar box guitar community, who passed away recently. This song always reminded me of him and I felt like this was the right thing to do. He will be missed.

Intro & Story @ 0:00
Song @ 1:29

Check out Dave's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyZWe0L1CKwhUk9iR0S_u8A

And see more of my Sunday Songs here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwIixlr7C6KVoYgWrIwlr-AOhJif0xzTB

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Comment by Poorness Studios on October 22, 2021 at 1:06am

That is a great gif Jim. Thanks for watching.

Comment by Poorness Studios on October 20, 2021 at 11:44am

Thanks Derek and yes... the old Mountain Tenor has a really nice acoustic volume. I think that's why I constantly end up using it in my videos.

Comment by Derek Rose on October 19, 2021 at 3:53pm

That guitar is good and loud, Kale. Perfect for this Joni song. I am sure Dave is smiling. 

Comment by Poorness Studios on October 19, 2021 at 9:20am

Thanks for watching the video BUGGSY. 

Comment by BUGGSY on October 19, 2021 at 9:18am

Well chosen words Poorness and a fitting Tribute, I guess He'll be up there somewhere jigging about to that, God Bless him and you are right he was an inspiration to me, to you and many many others yet never had the privilege to meet him personally.

Cheers. 

Comment by Poorness Studios on October 19, 2021 at 5:45am

Thanks AD. I might have to do a follow up video about the tuning. It’s open D with a low A…. A-D-F#-A. 

Comment by A.D.EKER on October 19, 2021 at 5:29am

to bad you did not put this special tuning up there ,maybee make some folks Happy ! you realy outdid yourself on this on ,that tear in the voice showed the treu emotion , your swell guy Richness!!  and humbeling the Big Guy !! (in case your wondering ,stubby slide), play some more !

Comment by Poorness Studios on October 18, 2021 at 1:31am

In my case, it just came to me. I'm sure it will for you too. It's always hard to lose a friend... virtual or otherwise.

Comment by the anonymous pick on October 17, 2021 at 5:53pm

"felt i had to do something ,but couldnt quite figure out what to do " ..

I'm still at that point.:-/

Comment by Poorness Studios on October 17, 2021 at 1:22pm

I appreciate that Doug... and it certainly does. I sure do miss him.

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