So, after many years of trying to get into the Pips, I gave up in frustration. Despite a glaringly obvious talent as evidenced by dozens of video tapes sent to her, Gladys Knight has never even responded to me directly. Aside from a restraining order, I have heard nothing.
So, I turn my attention and obvious talent towards another lineup. Hot Chocolate. To that end, I have decided to share my quest with my fellow GN'ers.
This song was something of a hit a few decades ago. Nice groove and very catchy. Best of all, you can do with it whatever way you want. There was a thread recently about having no rhythm. Here's the challenge. Listen to the song (search you-tube if you can't remember how it goes ), and turn it into a single guitar song. You can do it with the chords below. To paraphrase the great Wes Inman, or make the point that he made, you gotta get the feel of it. No, it ain't gonna be like the recording, but it's fun as heck to play.
So, break out your leisure suits. (I know some of you got 'em. Don't make me name names.)
EDIT: Well, just in case there are young viewers, let me post a link that is clean. Youn never know what one of the words in the song title will bring up. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHN6YXD6E98&mode=related&search= You Sexy Thing - Hot Chocolate
Opening Riff:
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B-------------------------------------|
G-------------------------------------|
D-------------------------------------|
A---------0---2-------0---------------|
E-0---0-4---------0-------------------|
Begin: E,A,E,A, 2 X Riff, A
E
I believe in miracle's,
A E A
Where are you from , you sexy thing
sexy thing you
E
I believe in miracle's,
A E A
Since you came along, you sexy thing
2 X Riff
E A
Where did you come from baby?
E A
how did you know I needed you?
A B
how did you know, I need you so gradly?
A B
how did you know, I give me hard gladly?
G# F#
Yesterday, I was one of the lonely people.
G# A B
now you lying close to me, making love to me.
E
I believe in miracle's,
A E A
Where are you from , you sexy thing
sexy thing you
E
I believe in miracle's,
A E A
Since you came along, you sexy thing
2 X Riff
E
Where did you come from angel ?
how did you know, I'm be the one ?
did you know, your everything I prayd for ?
did you know, every night and day for ?
every day needing love and satisfaction.
now you leying next to me, giving it to me.
E
I believe in miracle's,
A E A
Where are you from , you sexy thing
sexy thing you
E
I believe in miracle's,
A E A
Since you came along, you sexy thing
2 X Riff
ohoo
Kiss me sexy thing you, you sexy thing
Touch me baby, you sexy thing
I love the way you touch me darling, you sexy thing
ohoo hoo hoo
sexy thing, sexy thing
G# F#
Yesterday, I was one of the lonely people.
G# A B
now you lying close to me, giving it to me.
E
I believe in miracle's,
A E A
Where are you from , you sexy thing
sexy thing you
E
I believe in miracle's,
A E A
Since you came along, you sexy thing
oh, oh, oh touch me
Kiss me darling
I love the way you hold me darling .....
Roy
"I wonder if a composer ever intentionally composed a piece that was physically impossible to play and stuck it away to be found years later after his death, knowing it would forever drive perfectionist musicians crazy." - George Carlin
Roy,
This is great. I clearly remember this song and its funny how "kitchky" stuff like this is making a comeback. Great job breaking it down to fairly simple chords - can't wait to give it spin.
Steve
Marvellous! Altogether the most memorable scene from The Full Monty (IMHO) was the guys standing in the Unemployment line dancing to this one.
Thanks,
David
Great tune. Ill be learning it for my jam tonight.
Thanks.
Cheers,
Max
