"Fairy Tales" (Anita Baker) performed by Darius Witherspoon (11/7/17)

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[@priscillaedgeston4194]

Im glad everything posted was positive...He is truly gifted...Awesome.. Love music like this!!👍👍👍👍❤

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you so much!

[@johnnyrc1968]

I can remember stories, those things my mother said She told me fairy tales, before I went to bed She spoke of happy endings, then tucked me in real tight She turned my night light on, and kissed my face good night My mind would fill with visions, of perfect paradise She told me everything, she said he'd be so nice He'd ride up on his horse and, take me away one night I'd be so happy with him, we'd ride clean out of sight She never said that we would, curse, cry and scream and lie She never said that maybe, someday he'd say goodbye The story ends, as stories do Reality steps into view No longer living life in paradise-or fairy tales-uh No, uh-huh-mmm-mmm She spoke about happy endings, of stories not like this She said he'd slay all dragons, defeat the evil prince She said he'd come to save me, swim through the stormy seas I'd understand the story, it would be good for me You never came to save me, you let me stand alone Out in the wilderness, alone in the cold My story ends, as stories do Reality steps into view No longer living life in paradise-or fairy tales-yes I don't look for pie up in the sky, baby Need reality, now, said I Don't feel the need to be pacified, Don't cha try Honey, I know you lied You never came to save me, you let me stand alone Out in the wilderness, alone in the cold I found no magic potion, no horse with wings to fly I found the poison apply, my destiny to die No royal kiss could save me, no magic spell to spin My fantasy is over, my life must now begin My story ends, as stories do Reality steps into view No longer living life in paradise or fairy tales Eh, hey, hey-ee Lord have mercy oooh Mmm, mmm, oooh-mmm-oh Lord

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Yes!!!

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[@keithabel6962]

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[@marie3548]

OMG magnificent a masterpiece

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you so much!

[@billinga]

Excellent, thanks for sharing!!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

My pleasure! Thank you!

[@weluvmusick]

Just a beautiful song altogether

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Yes, it is!

[@LittleGenieBaby]

Perfect rhythm. Love it!!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you!!!

[@amiamoreland977]

Beautiful ❤️🥰

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you!!!

[@patriceanderson8239]

Yes yes love it

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you so much, Patrice!!! ☺️

[@vickieseldon7692]

Now see! That is the most wonderful version of Fairly Tales I have ever heard in my life! That's why had to cut you lose, I was fallin hard. Your wife is a lucky woman.

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you so much, Vickie!

[@vickieseldon7692]

I miss singing for you over the phone. Glad you are still doing so well.

[@dariuswitherspoon]

@@vickieseldon7692 God bless you 🙏

[@vickieseldon7692]

Vrenee Seldon

[@justme8101]

Keep sharing your gift. You're such a blessing

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you so much!

[@agnieszkajoanna7636]

love that....

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you very much!!!

[@cd6253]

Thank for this cover .

[@dariuswitherspoon]

You're so welcome, Crystal!!!

[@rhondabranch5186]

Darius, Darius, Darius.... extraordinary talent! Such a beast! I love, love, love this. Bless you.

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you so much, Rhonda! Bless you too 🙏

[@rolandahines]

Oh my goodness....touched it again. Played with such feeling...mellow and soulful!!!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you soooooo much ❤ Anita Baker has always been my favorite!

[@digi8643]

You're a master, thank you!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

You're so welcome!

[@gabrielchance2004]

Wow Darius!!! I like it so much!!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you very, very much!

[@eugenenadesan3114]

beautiful work

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Eugene Nadesan Thanks! I love that song!

[@shquestrasitawi2948]

Amazing!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you!!!

[@iresine31]

Deserves way more views!!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you so much!

[@kimrose6665]

You did that on one of my all time favorites ❤️❤️❤️

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you very much!!!

[@samwise676]

You nailed it bruh

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you very much!

[@PhilDrumins]

🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯👍👍👍👍

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thanks so much!

[@nenashanta7121]

This is amazing!!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thanks! I plan to do a better version. Stay tuned!

[@ellbdotmusic3521]

The bass is sweet on this song.

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thanks! I can sit and listen to this album all day.

[@priscillaedgeston4194]

Beautiful...you are Amazing...👍

[@dariuswitherspoon]

@@priscillaedgeston4194 Thank you very much!

[@WALDEMARBONSELS]

Aunt Anita.... I love Her...

[@dariuswitherspoon]

My auntie, too... Love her!

[@neoskeptic]

You killed it bro. You fucking nailed this shit! Mad fucking respect, my dude.

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thanks so much!!!

[@hdslave]

You put some awesome subtle funk on this. Sounds like almost Michael McDonald version at first

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you!!

[@ronaldobatistasilva8617]

fantastic 💞💝

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you so much!

[@Slovenlyone]

Very nice playing 👍🏻

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thanks so much!!!

[@mystytc]

You did that!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you very much!!!

[@JoyOfZion9]

Wow amazing.

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you so much!

[@kdub2229]

Beautifully Done . Love it !

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you very much!

[@tonyo472]

Awesomely amazing

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thanks so much!

[@tonyo472]

@@dariuswitherspoon you're very welcome and like from another post if you do any tutorials for this or any other song I'm in.

[@leroystewart1]

Hey Darius, This was a great cover. Would you consider doing a tutorial on this song? I for one would truly appreciate it. Thanks

[@dariuswitherspoon]

LeRoy Stewart I would love to. I know what I need. Once I get them, I could start doing tutorials. Stay tuned.

[@eugenenadesan3114]

best cover bro. big ups

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Eugene Nadesan Thank you very much!!!

[@ecclairmayo4153]

Fire!!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you!!!

[@eugenenadesan3114]

dude u should do this on stage. ppl r gna luv ur music

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Eugene Nadesan I wish I could, with talented musicians who loves Anita's music. It would be so much fun!

[@RXmusic4YOU]

Sounding like greg phillinganes🎹..that's a real good thing!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thanks so much! Not easy... Greg's a tough act to follow lol

[@RXmusic4YOU]

@@dariuswitherspoon I was given my mother's Yamaha P45 after she passed in 2020. I know maybe three cords...but just listening to excellent pianists for me is a joy. Keep playing! Peace and Blessings

[@pep2st8p64]

Good shit good brotha

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you very much!

[@carltonjackson1967]

Flying ✈

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Yessir!

[@inezjordan8677]

Awesome! I just heard this song on Pandora. I had to find the pianist. THis is just awesome. I see that others asked if you were going to make a tutorial a few years ago. Did that ever happen? I would love to play like this. I know that major practice time is needed.

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thanks! I'm going through a major gear revamp, and I'm looking forward to sharing techniques to nail these tunes. I would love to. So excited to share this one. Are you on Facebook, too?

[@simflier8298]

Man! You are so good! Everything you do sounds fantastic. Do you tour with them or what?!!!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you so much! Naw, I'm just another fan. I sure wish I toured with her. I want to marry her, too! Oops, I'm already married...lol

[@simflier8298]

Lol! Ive always loved her too. Such a jazzy feel to her music. Lots of great memories as a teen in the 80s. Keep up the great work my friend!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

@@simflier8298 Thanks so much, my friend!

[@5ZebraTouch]

Well done.🎖Just saw her in concert tn. Do you know what kind of piano sound was in the original song? Sounded like a fairy were touching the keyboard

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Larry Houdini The acoustic piano, including the fantastic solo, is played throughout the song. Synthesizers are heard here and there in the background, but the piano is the primary instrument.

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thanks for the compliment!!!

[@TheChilledScrub]

Nice dude

[@dariuswitherspoon]

TheChilledScrub Thanks! That song takes me to another realm. So magical. Lol

[@joeybriggins]

I love this! Can I get the chords?

[@dariuswitherspoon]

alpha_ leo84 Thanks! I play by ear. I'm considering doing tutorials, but I need the resources. In the meantime, Ill see what I can do.

[@SYNCERE1221]

Brother Darius where are you located....you got an email address to reach

[@dariuswitherspoon]

[e-mail]

[@kazakah1]

Beautifully played... what chords are you playing? I've been trying to learn this song on the keyboard.

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you! I learned by ear. It's kind of tough to explain in detail. I really want to show you. It's in the key of D flat. There are certain minor 7ths in the changes. I need to revisit this and present this so you can see what I'm doing.

[@kazakah1]

Thank You, Darius. You can get paid for just teaching songs on the internet. I know theory and I can help you set it up. You play beautifully and there are a lot of us out here who will love to learn from you.

[@dariuswitherspoon]

@@kazakah1 Great. I could use your help. I'll keep you posted. We'll be in touch.

[@kazakah1]

@@dariuswitherspoon ok.. I will inbox you my phone number on facebook.

[@topflightstyle4141]

Wow! Smoking!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thanks so much. I didn't attempt that nice solo at the end. I wanted to, though.

[@psalmsurfer1]

badass..need those chords..so smooth

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Gotta do this one again and show the chords. Thanks!

[@psalmsurfer1]

most definitely..Compositions album is one of her masterpieces..every track is good.

[@sonofaleph2140]

I was waiting for you to get loose on the solo, like Greg Phillinganes did. 😁 Good cover, tho 👏

[@dariuswitherspoon]

SonofAleph I know, right...lol. I didn't lay a bass track for a foundation, so I just stayed in the pocket. I'm starting to do bass tracks to play along. Stay tuned.

[@RevElaineNjerveZack7]

You have lost so much weight since then. Keep up the great work.

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thanks! I couldn't stand to watch my "fat" videos...lol

[@leroystewart1]

Hey Darius, Wish you would do a tutorial on this cover. I am willing to pay you for your time. Thanks Stewart

[@dariuswitherspoon]

I would love to. I've been trying to arrange live tutorials, but there are other factors to consider. I set up a zoom account, but I need to have a few things in place to flow effectively.

[@SELAHPAUSE]

Pretty good but I did not not hear the ending of the original song in your version

[@dariuswitherspoon]

I'm not that good lol ... Greg Philinganes took that piano solo to another level. That's the best part 😁

[@philburton1899]

It's ok

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you!

[@humanistsoldier8808]

U gt skil dude.

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you!

[@dmobile2go]

I would so love to Jam with you!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

dmobile2go Come on through! More the merrier...

[@crakface]

the chorus piano make me a lil Misty

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you...lol!

[@JoyOfZion9]

You are bad sir.

[@dariuswitherspoon]

J Li Thanks. Took years of practice. One of the first tunes I learned to play.