"Born at the Right Time"

[bnewman]

Finally!

Did you ever try to learn a simple-seeming, folksy song, only to realize that the harmonic and rhythmic structure that you love about it is your impression of layers of subtle lead-guitar riffs, and not strumming chords at all? Sometimes there's a way to reproduce that texture with chords anyway.

At long last, I have successfully added Paul Simon's "Born at the Right Time" (from Rhythm of the Saints) to my repertoire. Next time you're around me and a guitar, I'd love to play it for you.

Comments

[ladymondegreen.livejournal.com]

Weirdly enough, Girlyman is covering this song in their concerts right now.

I'd like to hear you play it at Philcon.

[persis.livejournal.com]

Yes, me too, if I ever get out of the ballroom on Saturday night...

have a safe trip down.

[nautiluspq.livejournal.com]

::pokes:: Hey, you! Please reply to my e-mail? Pretty please? You'll have the everlasting love of Cordwainer!

[orawnzva.livejournal.com]

I passed your email along to some other appropriate people, but I haven't heard back from them. I can poke them again if you like.

[nautiluspq.livejournal.com]

I guess if they don't respond in a couple days, you can poke them again. And again, thanks muchly!

[think-too-much.livejournal.com]

Ah, that is a glorious song.

I would love to hear your rendition.