Tears of a Clown on Punch 3 String CBG

Great old Smokey Robinson song that I thought was right for the Punch 3 string (thanks Unc) since he and his dog are portrayed as clowns/jesters on the box. I had been lo...

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Comment by Jim Morris on August 6, 2017 at 8:49am

Thanks Jeff.

Comment by Jeff 'Bones' Reilly on August 3, 2017 at 1:07pm
Great song nice video as well.
Comment by Jim Morris on June 15, 2016 at 7:11am

Thanks Ted. When I used to play in bars I'd tell folks the drunker they get the better I sound. Nowadays my wife says I sound pretty good if she gets far enough away. 

Comment by T. Robert Johnson on June 15, 2016 at 6:41am

Sounds even better on the second listening.

Comment by Jim Morris on June 14, 2016 at 9:26am

Thanks Gary and oh yeah welcome Stephen. It's not really so much about setting any kind of standard - it's more about doing the best you can with your present abilities and learning as you go. And having fun with it along the way!

Comment by Jim Morris on June 14, 2016 at 9:23am

Thanks Steve A. Many of the songs I post are ones I've played on 6 string or on banjo and it's fun to try and figure out how to do them on these instruments.

Comment by Jim Morris on June 14, 2016 at 9:15am

Thanks J I was pretty happy just doing the open mic there last year but I'll see if they have any open slots.

Comment by Steve A Mateuszow on June 14, 2016 at 7:46am

Thanks for the welcome Gary W.

Comment by Gary W aka Rev. Bluejeans on June 14, 2016 at 7:22am

Stephen - welcome to the crazy, addictive world of CBGs!  Be warned - Jim Morris sets a pretty high standard for many of us!

Comment by Steve A Mateuszow on June 14, 2016 at 6:43am

Very Cool. I'm new to CBG World, but you are inspiring.

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