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Virtual Music Studio => Finished Works => Topic started by: NickT on September 23, 2007, 03:31:04 PM

Title: To Sir With Love - Finished
Post by: NickT on September 23, 2007, 03:31:04 PM

I'm calling this done. Thanks to all that worked on this!

To Sir With Love

Lyrics by Don Black, music by Marc London
Title song from the film starring Sidney Poitier and Lulu
Originally recorded by Lulu in 1967

Ali Kat - Vocals
Rob Wood - Guitars
Davidinoz - Bass
Jwoo - Drums
TomD - Strings
Jaaman - Organ
NickT - Production, Mix and Master

To Sir With Love

Those schoolgirl days, of telling tales and biting nails are gone,
But in my mind,
I know they will still live on and on,
But how do you thank someone,
Who has taken you from crayons to perfume?
It isn't easy, but I'll try,

If you wanted the sky I would write across the sky in letters,
That would soar a thousand feet high,
To Sir, with Love

The time has come,
For closing books and long last looks must end,
And as I leave,
I know that I am leaving my best friend,
A friend who taught me right from wrong,
And weak from strong,
That's a lot to learn,
What, what can I give you in return?

If you wanted the moon I would try to make a start,
But I would rather you let me give my heart,
To Sir, with Love

Title: Re: To Sir With Love - Finished
Post by: Bobby Watson on September 23, 2007, 05:32:34 PM

I could tell on myself, and say that I remember going to the movies to see it, when it came out...  And, I wasn't a baby then...  ::)

And, being able to compare in my mind, I'll say well done...
BW@

Title: Re: To Sir With Love - Finished
Post by: Ali Kat on September 23, 2007, 05:48:54 PM

Glad to have been a part of this one.   :) :) :) :)

It sounds great.

Title: Re: To Sir With Love - Finished
Post by: luisma1972 on September 23, 2007, 06:47:28 PM

Good job everyone, lovely vocals Ali

Title: Re: To Sir With Love - Finished
Post by: Merlin on September 23, 2007, 10:04:07 PM

I have to admit I didn't expect anything close to Lulu's version.  But you guys proved me wrong.  Great job by everyone, especially Ali Kat's vocals.

This one's a keeper.

Rick

Title: Re: To Sir With Love - Finished
Post by: jeff on September 24, 2007, 06:15:29 AM

I always liked this song.

You all did a good job. :)

Jeff

Title: Re: To Sir With Love - Finished
Post by: j on September 24, 2007, 06:43:59 AM

This sounds great, Nick!

Ali, you are sounding so good here  :)

good job, everyone!

Title: Re: To Sir With Love - Finished
Post by: Ali Kat on September 24, 2007, 07:06:43 AM

thanks guys!

Title: Re: To Sir With Love - Finished
Post by: Billy on September 24, 2007, 07:14:47 AM

Wow! This is a splendid cover. Ali, your vocals are soaring here - reminds me somewhat of a young Helen Shapiro?
Excellent production I had to listen to it a couple of times to note all that went on....sterling stuff indeed!

BTW - My oldest sister Linda, went to school with Lulu....ok that's her claim to fame.

Aidan.

Title: Re: To Sir With Love - Finished
Post by: robwood on September 24, 2007, 12:26:55 PM

Great job Nick! :) :) :)  True to the original but with that contemporary "Testified Sound" ;)  Ali really impresses me on this one, given this song predates her by a generation or two! :)  Someone send the link to Lulu, she'd be proud!

Title: Re: To Sir With Love - Finished
Post by: Studioplayer on October 01, 2007, 04:41:17 PM

Nice version guys. Everything sounds really great.  8)

Dave

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Post by: srvfender on October 02, 2007, 06:00:38 AM

I've always liked that song. Sounds like I just dated myself. Nice job everyone!
AJ

Title: Re: To Sir With Love - Finished
Post by: jwoo10 on October 13, 2007, 08:06:25 PM

My my now didn't this one turn out nice!?! 8)

Title: Re: To Sir With Love - Finished
Post by: r4m on November 23, 2007, 11:09:13 PM

Nice job! Great vox! Way to belt it!

Title: Re: To Sir With Love - Finished
Post by: jonnyhippo on November 24, 2007, 02:08:07 AM

Simply Brilliant!

Title: Re: To Sir With Love - Finished
Post by: groverk on November 24, 2007, 12:54:51 PM

Wow, this came out really nice.
Great performance by all :)

Ken

Title: Re: To Sir With Love - Finished
Post by: FSA jeff on December 06, 2007, 07:05:08 PM

Very nice guitar sounds. 8)

Great performance!

-jeff

Title: Re: To Sir With Love - Finished
Post by: youtube on January 08, 2008, 06:17:50 PM

Yes this came out real nice and I like the vibe.

I think the only thing I sort of don't like is the strings. REAL ONES
would work better. The organ is real nice. Gives a real nice feel and helps the tune out.
The drums are tights and on the money. Nice vocals Ali. Go ahead and knock them out.  8)
The bass is pro (Dave) and works great.

Over-all great mix and great work.
This is a real beautiful song too.

Congrats everyone

Tubes  ^-^

Title: Re: To Sir With Love - Finished
Post by: mistermikev on March 23, 2008, 01:43:48 AM

WOW!
that vibrato on your voice is a knock out.
professional sounding mix.
so impressed from top to bottom.
really nice work folks.

Title: Re: To Sir With Love - Finished
Post by: Ali Kat on March 29, 2008, 12:03:52 AM

thanks, this is my father-in-law, and husband's fav!  Great cover choice by Nick!

Title: Re: To Sir With Love - Finished
Post by: NickT on March 29, 2008, 12:48:41 AM

Thanks Mister Mike!

Ali and the gang did a great job.

Nick

Title: Re: To Sir With Love - Finished
Post by: Appleluza on April 13, 2008, 04:22:35 PM

nice cover.  Brings back memories of my childhood.

Title: Re: To Sir With Love - Finished
Post by: canuk62 on May 03, 2008, 10:59:15 PM

A job very well done on a true classic! Great work on the production too Nick...congrats everyone! :)
Marc

Title: Re: To Sir With Love - Finished
Post by: NickT on May 08, 2008, 01:22:40 AM

Thanks Marc and rob,

I really enjoyed this. Having great players and Ali on vox made the song a joy to produce!

Thanks,

Nick