I promised in my last post on here that I would try and find some video of Debbie and me playing the guitar. Well, this version of Independence Day, is a song written and sung by American singer-songwriter, Gretchen Peters. I hope we have done it justice. It was put together in our living room, with no fancy recording equipment, just the two of us and my trusty old video camera.
Big Bill Broonzy
The other clip I have found is just me, a good few years ago now, singing (which is very rare and I’m sure you can see why) a Big Bill Broonzy song called ‘Hey Hey.’ Big Bill is my hero, I must have heard him play on the radio when I was young and it was a song called ‘Guitar Shuffle.’ It made me shiver all over and from that moment on, I could never get enough of Big Bill to the point that I learned to play a lot of his songs on guitar.
Gretchen
We’ve seen Gretchen Peters perform a few times and she is due to embark on another U.K. tour very soon. It was Debbie who first heard her songs when the great Sir Terry Wogan championed her back in the day. We have tickets to go and see her, but they are from pre-covid days, so we will have to wait until next year to have them honoured.
Apologies
Well, I hope I haven’t inflicted too much pain on you with our performances and we both thank everyone for their interest and wanting to see a small selection of what we sometimes play at open mics. We are due to play at our local church service next Sunday, so we’re busily rehearsing a couple of songs that are both suitable and relatively easy to play for such a discerning audience.
Apologies for the cover photo, it was taken around 1980 when I was playing the bass guitar.
If you would like to hear more about Gretchen Peters, she has a website here.
If you’d like more information about Big Bill, here’s a good website.
anotherdaywithjulie
July 9, 2022Debbie and you are great in the videos. I am an official groupie. 🙂
Trev
July 9, 2022Thank you, Julie. Yay, an official groupie. 🙂
John
July 9, 2022You guys do a great job, Trev! 👍🏻😎🇬🇧
Trev
July 9, 2022Thank you very much, John. 🙂
Carolyn
July 9, 2022Lovely to see you playing together! Video very well put together.
Trev
July 9, 2022Thank you, Carolyn, that’s very kind of you. 🙂
Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet
July 9, 2022I enjoyed the concert, Trev and Debbie! Thank you for sharing your music. <3
Trev
July 9, 2022Thank you, Cheryl, very kind of you. 🙂
Peter's pondering
July 9, 2022Hey, I love it. More, more, more, please!!!!!!!
Trev
July 9, 2022Thank you, Peter. Takes a bow. 🙂
Peter's pondering
July 9, 2022A bit of a Fleetwood Mac look about that header photo!
Trev
July 9, 2022Possibly a beer or two too many beforehand. 🙂
Crystal Byers
July 9, 2022Trev and Debbie, I’m a big fan! What a fun post!
Trev
July 9, 2022Thank you very much, Crystal. 🙂
Lou Carreras
July 9, 2022Hey Trev! Nice work on the Big Bill material. You’ve got some serious chops man!
Trev
July 9, 2022That’s very kind of you to say, Lou, thank you. 🙂
nonsmokingladybug
July 10, 2022I cannot judge the singing, since I am singing impaired, but I LOVE your guitar playing. Quite a sound. Loved it. Great video of the two of you
Trev
July 10, 2022Thank you very much, that’s very kind of you. 😊
SusanR
July 10, 2022I loved this! The two of you could be playing clubs (must be great fun playing together) and Trev, I particularly love your bluesy guitar.
Trev
July 10, 2022Thank you, Susan, you’re very kind. 😊
WebbBlogs
July 10, 2022You two are great together….I’m a fan! 😁😁
Trev
July 10, 2022Thank you for your kind words. 😊
Walter
July 10, 2022Great, Trev ! 🙂 J’ai surtout apprécié la chanson de Big Bill Broonzy ! 🙂
Trev
July 10, 2022Thank you very much, Walter. 😊
derrickjknight
July 10, 2022The joint video is very well produced. Debbie has a good voice. The second has only played intermittently for me. I’m a fan of Big Bill too
Trev
July 10, 2022Thank you, Derrick, sorry about the Big Bill video. Glad to hear you’re a fan. He certainly was a rare musical talent. 😊
Going Batty in Wales
July 10, 2022Lovely to see and hear you both!
Trev
July 10, 2022Thank you very much, very kind words. 😊
luisa zambrotta
July 10, 2022Debbie and you are wonderful!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Trev
July 10, 2022Thank you very much, Luisa 😊
Anonymous
July 10, 2022Thanks for the video clips. Nothing tops music and song to lift our spirits and bring us closer together. Have fun at your next event 😀
Trev
July 10, 2022Thank you very much. 😊
June Lorraine Roberts
July 11, 2022That was a bit of fun
Trev
July 11, 2022Thank you, June 😊
Jim Flanigan
July 11, 2022Thank you. Just fabulous. Love both videos.
Trev
July 11, 2022Thank you, Jim, that’s very kind of you. 😊
sunnydaysinseattle
July 14, 2022Nice!
Trev
July 14, 2022Thank you. 🙂
Lady P
July 18, 2022This is amazing! I am a huge fan
Trev
July 18, 2022Thank you, Pamela 😊
Anonymous
August 21, 2022Loved it! Wow…taking on Martina…no small feat. 🙂
Trev
August 21, 2022Thank you 🙏😊