Jay Graydon - Roxann (AOR Guitar Cover)

Happy New Year! My second cover from Jay's amazing 'Airplay for the Planet' album, an album that I think is the pinnacle in sonic production and AOR songwriting and instrumentation. And although the album features one of my favourite vocalists ever in Joseph Williams, amongst many other talents, it's the late Warren Wiebe tracks that I think are the standouts, this being the highlight of the album for me, easily. Apart from Jay's incredible solo complimenting Wiebe's beautiful voice, there isn't any other guitar so I wasn't sure how to cover it, which is why this wasn't my first cover from the album. I decided to try and tastefully add some muted parts and I took a couple of cues from Jay himself and Sherwood Ball when they played this live (that version featuring co-writer Bill Cantos on vocals). They add a cool Al Jarreau 'Mornin'' sounding part in the chorus which I play the second time round. If you're not familiar with the album, check it out. One of my favourite songs of all time is on it, 'When You Look In My Eyes'.

I use a Charvel DK24 (it's purple) into a Boss Me50 into a Palmer Pdi-09 into a Focusrite Scarlett into my computer running Logic Pro X.

F.A.Q. - I keep my headphones like that so they stay out the way. The cable is very long.

[allornothingatall]

Wow. The solo is impressive enough, but the verse and chorus parts are just as good! Playing worthy of a session player. Credit to Jay and his co-writers too for one of the best AOR ballads ever.

[JuhaAitakangas]

Wow, what a great groove. Never heard this song before. Great playing my friend and thanks for introducing this song 😃👍❤❤🍻

[JosseM]

Jay Graydon´s Roxann is a great tune! and about don´t find the right words to say how much I like your vibe and emotional way of performance, this and all covers that you did before. Many, many thanks for share

[robinstevens]

This is my first time hearing this song. Very nice groove. Your guitar work is always spot on. Actually improves the song each and every time!

[ItzyIznaBaemon]

Bring back memory in Jakarta in 1992 era i guess this song, well done with AOR guitar cover this masterpiece sir

[hyutyub]

Excellent playing. Was just listening to Jay and raving about his work with Al Jarreau.in another site.

[funkadelicchile]

Love it! Was waiting for this one. The added guitar parts really lifts the track, it was needed.

[Mujcanal]

I think I have to get that boss me50, your tones are proof it’s a great multi effect, as always brilliant playing, thank you Ben

[stevieferdian]

Very impressive love the way you style played guitar sir Isaac always watching you sir nice 👏👏👍👍

[felipecamera]

i never heard this song before too!! awesome! beautiful guitar! you have my favorites guitar brands!!

[sumitd]

Great sounding piece! Never heard this artist though...touch of Chicago I thought.🎼👌💫

[luckyno]

New song for me. Very cool. Thanks for sharing your performance.

[equesfuscus]

This needed to be a radio hit. In the 80s, it would've fit right in, and would have been part of my teenage music catalog, for sure.

[scotabot]

Wow Wow Wow Love Airplay for the Planet. You are nailing "The Master" Jay Graydons parts so well. He is the Sound of California AOR music.

[jeffcullen]

SUCH a great selection! Graydon is SO TASTY on this record. Nice cover as always!!

[MrCarl]

I somehow missed this one...those are some smooth bends on a smooth tune! KA cover 👍💪🤘🍻

[secondtribe]

Great as always. Amazing fills! And million dollar licks!

[ThaBestStarks]

Never heard this song. But I’m hooked now. Great job!

[christianlockling]

Brilliant Ben.God bless you.Excellent as always.🎸🎸🎸

[jeffwilmot]

When I saw the pickup selector go to the bridge I knew shit was about to go down.

Nice tune, Well done.