Low Rider Tribute To The Band War - MWRatridge

16th Dec 2018 17:44 - 7 years ago
Description : Copyright 1974 Jerry Goldstein
A classic funk track from the 70's, featured in Cheech and Chong's "Up In Smoke".
I have always loved this song and also love to perform it. It's a fun one with a really tight groove.

I am performing vocals, bass guitar, rhythm guitar, harmonica and the casaba. MIDI instruments used are drums, timbales, cowbell, shaker, horns and tenor sax.

Comments (7)

If you have time take a listen and give MWRatridge some feedback.

Micky
Micky 1st Mar 2020 12:55 - 6 years ago
Hey Mark,
this has always been a favorite of mine too and you're doin an excellent cover here. Your voice suits perfectly, and damn - it makes me wanna roll (another) one ....;o)
Greetings from germany,
Michael
MWRatridge
MWRatridge replied 2nd Mar 2020 - 6 years ago
DrKlinger,
TY bud. If you're rolling another, don't forget to pass it lol.
Mark.
priest39
priest39 26th Dec 2018 02:44 - 7 years ago
Nice cover, makes me want to watch cheech and chong now LOL!! crisp production and well put together, definately a fav, Larry
MWRatridge
MWRatridge replied 17th Jan 2019 - 7 years ago
Larry,

tyvm. This song fell into place quite nicely for me.

Mark.
mrwolf14
mrwolf14 19th Dec 2018 12:54 - 7 years ago
This song is very "understatement" ... everything is so relaxed and still it have groove.
Well done.

If I have to find a "critique point" ... the rhythm is a bit too "loopy": it would be interesting to hear more of a live feeling on drums and bass.
But I am nitpicking here... great production!

And probably I already told you this some time back, you have a very good voice.
Relaxed but interesting.
Liked.
Ciao, Domenico
MWRatridge
MWRatridge replied 17th Jan 2019 - 7 years ago
Dom,

tyvm. I've always loved this song.

Mark.
nathvnbeats
nathvnbeats 19th Dec 2018 00:17 - 7 years ago
Noice!!
MWRatridge
MWRatridge replied 17th Jan 2019 - 7 years ago
tyvm :)
OMaille
OMaille 17th Dec 2018 18:27 - 7 years ago
Spot on!
MWRatridge
MWRatridge replied 18th Dec 2018 - 7 years ago
OMaille,

TYVM for the listen and compliment.

Mark.
tsochai
tsochai 16th Dec 2018 18:52 - 7 years ago
so awesome that you remade this song
was my fathers ringtone to wake him up in the mornings and often me too.
he passed away august of 2017 and just hearing this is truly great man
thanks for your time doing this
real awesome job well done
-CAP
MWRatridge
MWRatridge replied 16th Dec 2018 - 7 years ago
tsochai,

TYVM for the compliment. I am glad that hearing this brought back good memories.
Sorry to hear about your father. I lost mine in 2015 and my mom in 1995.

Mark.
Danke
Danke 16th Dec 2018 18:09 - 7 years ago
hello Mark

what a groovy 3 mins...bass guitar is frantic as your vocs too...the atmosphere was very special for me...not a typical funky song...special build up...no chorus for example...really cool...

great work as usual, hope all is well

handshake, Danke
MWRatridge
MWRatridge replied 16th Dec 2018 - 7 years ago
Danke,

TY for the compliment.
This song still gets radio air play in Canada and the USA. It's always been a favourite of mine.

Mark.

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