That's Life - Frank Sinatra (acoustic cover)

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"That's Life" was written by Dean Kay and Kelly Gordon. It was first recorded in 1963 by Marion Montgomery and most famously done in 1966 by Frank Sinatra. It's also been covered by Aretha Franklin, Van Morrison, Michael Bublé and many more.
I love Frank's version of this song and his edgy style of delivery. I wanted to give it a bluesier feel, extra punchiness and lean into that "I'll show you" attitude. I especially loved the way the song was used in The Joker, so I was trying to capture that and give it more grit. I hope you enjoy!
EQUIPMENT:
Stonebridge (Furch) OM32SM
Steel Strings: Elixir Bronze .012 - .053
Pick: Dunlop Tortex (.88m) Green
Audio Setup Chain:
Guitar and Vocal - AKG c451b Mic and APEX 460 Mic - PRO MPA II - Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 - 2019 iMac - Logic Pro X -- Soundflower - OBS - KZbin
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[@SwampFoxTV]

11/10 cover

[@tianjohan4633]

Great cover of a great tune. RIP Sinatra. A name that many of us will remember for ever .What an entertainer and artist.

[@charlieranger4598]

Yeah that's true. Frankie and Dino were so great!!! Both entertainers and artists. But Corey is also great. I'm impressed by his performance!

[@truthwillout2371]

I didn't even know he was sick.

[@g-unit5774]

never seen anyone cover this before, let alone do it to that kind of quality.... well done sir!!

[@ahmedafifi9974]

try shawn james cover

[@Globalizmas-Keiksmazodis]

Quality... Thats the word that comes to my head while watching this

[@fitgiddlin21]

Yes definitely look up Shawn James version it's amazing

[@movingparticle3835]

Sorry but this ist way better!

[@mauritianchristiansonglycr2226]

I advice you to listen the cover of dennis van aarsen ❤

[@TenThumbsProductions]

I loved it. Great job. The vibe, timbre of the voice, the groove, the guitar playing, loved it.

[@za17macca]

Is it timbre or tambre? 😁

[@daallen7636]

@@za17macca neither, i pronounce it tomber but its correctly said tambre but spelled timbre

[@za17macca]

@@daallen7636 Hehe I was merely making a sly Seinfeld reference

[@saxtant]

Love that technique for tremolo towards the end! Give it the finger! Then finish with a strum!

[@thomasgiambra2004]

That was great man! Loved the bluesy swagger of this version. Also digging your grittier approach vocally

[@bobcarlisle3085]

Very well done young man.

[@adbelkaderhaimoud8603]

Ces vrais j'ai aimé cette reprises de franck Sinatra et du rat pack 😮😢🎉

[@Nozzall]

I've been listening to your stuff for about a year. Keep up the great work and keep bringing us your awesome versions and originals.

[@dontassumemyfender9866]

Without a single doubt you produce some of the greatest covers.

[@JohnFerrisMusic]

Brilliant bluesy cover of this classic.

[@cole9840]

I rarely watch covers all the way through, well done keeping that guitar complexity while singing on top. inspired me to learn this song too, huge sinatra fan

[@marvinsandoval2944]

thank you so much finally some new old song to put on my playlist

[@tbeau6663]

I've just discovered this guy tonight....... his unique covers are fabulous. Doesn't need a band

[@Abdillllah]

That's life (That's life) That's what all the people say You're riding high in April, shot down in May But I know I'm gonna change that tune When I'm back on top, back on top in June I said that's life (That's life) And as funny as it may seem Some people get their kicks Stomping on a dream But I don't let it, let it get me down Cause this fine old world, it keeps spinnin' around I've been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate, a poet A pawn and a king I've been up and down and over and out And I know one thing Each time I find myself Flat on my face I pick myself up and get Back in the race That's life (That's life) I tell you, I can't deny it I thought of quitting, baby But my heart just ain't gonna buy it And if I didn't think it was worth one single try I'd jump right on a big bird and then I'd fly I've been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate, a poet A pawn and a king I've been up and down and over and out And I know one thing Each time I find myself layin' Flat on my face I just pick myself up and get Back in the race That's life (That's life) That's life and I can't deny it Many times I thought of cutting out but my heart won't buy it But if there's nothing shaking come this here July I'm gonna roll myself up In a big ball and die My, my

[@Joemommas]

I can't stop watching this. So fing good man

[@Scottchmorsco]

THIS IS LIKE THE TENTH TIME i FIND MYSELF BACK HERE

[@joaquimmarioferreirasoares8694]

One word : Perfection.

[@ukestudio3002]

Always puts his whole heart and personal stamp on a song ! Wow !

[@pope414]

Corey my pop loved this song ..hearing you play it brings me back to my childhood (1960s-70s) Sunday afternoons with the whole family the Zenith console playing Sinatra & Elvis with my old man singing after a few glasses...thank you!

[@zell3332]

On 9.5k views is a shame this is a gem I know it's only been out 3 days but this deserves millions of views.. It's on repeat atm

[@yonilindertercero]

Simply great!!!!

[@matthewjamestaylor]

When I was a kid (1960s), my parents had loads of Sinatra albums. We would play them on a turntable set into a cabinet with built-in speakers. I wonder what happened to all those albums. I would love to have them in my collection. Great performance, Corey. Cheers.

[@MaxChessman007]

I love it! It's so great how you put your stamp on covers, and also create awesome originals. Such a rare talent!

[@arkaprovo100]

Abso-fucking-lute brilliant!.. listening to this on a hilltop with a 3-quarter moon makes it worth another try at life!

[@reed_roberts]

Absolutely incredible

[@ady455]

So so good

[@ravaogg9839]

First song I listened to in 2024. Love your talent and skill.

[@elatte1537]

immaculate guitar skill

[@quackxer102]

The emotion and expression makes this way more better

[@ponysmoke7884]

So good I watched it thrice!

[@whoneedstoknow1105]

This is absolutely beautiful

[@ElfSixDave]

How have I not seen this vid before. I have seen it on the Live, but this just got shared on the Forum, so here I am.

[@caiofernando5989]

Spetacular!!!

[@forphilme1]

Perfect and sublime.

[@tomasdiaz8872]

Amazing

[@leonardlaing6733]

Wow.

[@zeburnay5017]

what a legend

[@orlanbro]

First heard this song as a kid on the Tony hawks underground 2 soundtrack. This is sick 👏🏼👏🏼

[@twkm05]

Mind blown with how good this is

[@lorievandenheuvel1653]

What a great delivery, you made it your own!! Awesome!!

[@beenice9867]

One of Frank’s best songs and you covered it beautifully.

[@TheToddcole]

One of your best!

[@FGrois]

First video ive seen yours was the Pink Floyd - Money version. 8 years ago now. You never stop to impress me. Grettings from Argentina.

[@thatsrakinstupid]

You have a very strong confident voice, and your guitar playing is absolutely stunning as well! Thanks for the upload, keep it real

[@marcocorti5735]

Great!

[@Costa_Nj]

My favorite song in such a beautiful performance! Awesome !

[@richardhenderson9862]

Loved it

[@shonm94]

them chords man omg this is by far the best solo acoustic rendition i have ever heard of this song and i am extremely jealous i cant play it that way

[@stephentyler4352]

This is definitely great soul food right here. My my! 🤓

[@Leandro-oi7vt]

That's a real artist. I absolutely love your performance, your talent and your passion. Really moving!

[@judwatkins9478]

You made this classic tune your very own! Your rendition is all you, and it is compelling, man! Nice, new take on a timeless classic.

[@austincambas3373]

I knew this was gonna be fantastic from the first 5 seconds of that guitar.

[@ph417]

Congratulations from MG Brazil

[@omarfranco4990]

Amazing!

[@jacobkeller29]

Bravo!

[@Frequency432hz]

totally awesome!

[@rickyslickcovers9761]

this has become a staple for my morning bike rides and i thank you endlessly for such a groovy & flawless cover of a stone cold classic

[@horimo8920]

That was SUPER!

[@franciscoherrera1219]

Hot dang! One hell of a rendition.!!!!

[@incogni2009]

Bravo, lovely acoustic version!!! 👏👏👏

[@jamieandrews6507]

So sick!

[@ThomazCorrea]

You’re so good man thank you for this

[@michaeltritter2743]

It's Friday, late August 2023, and missing Corey. This was always one of the highlights for me, along with many, many others. Peace.

[@pinopino1946]

wow un pure bijoux

[@encounter50]

You are a master guitarist

[@andrewtaylor6298]

Excellent!

[@franccxp]

Perfect

[@michelle5101]

What a banger 🎶

[@nickspitzley8539]

Didn't know this was New Orleans jazz tune. Great job

[@atissu365]

awesome

[@jerefernandez4019]

Simply....... No words. Delightful. You are a highly skilled musician and singer! Instant like

[@daviddorwart3860]

Great version and one of your best covers.

[@JBsim0102]

Dude wtf, that's without any doubt the best one i've ever seen

[@santiagogeronimorojasguerr3857]

It’s such an awesome cover 😃

[@facundoozcoidi]

Perfect!!

[@customerfaithful]

Everything that's already been said. Plus great to see you adding the key change too!

[@tristanriel700]

Corey's at it again with another banger!🥇🏆

[@vctrmagno]

Amazing interpretation of a song that is also a lesson for life. You are a great musician, thanks for sharing it with the world!

[@tolugo87]

Hats off to you!

[@CallMeBigWorm]

That was simply fantastic!!!

[@dreynemusic]

pure fire

[@carlotomass119]

Brilliant !!!

[@GingerbreaddGypsy]

Love this so much!!!!!!! I never heard it acoustic!

[@Scottchmorsco]

Wonderfulllllllllllll

[@Yochillitsthatserious]

Unreal!!!

[@MattiaJBertolini]

killer cover

[@Channel-eo7sj]

Great cover

[@maxheslop2890]

Awesome cover

[@jerryfongsrisin4065]

the best of the best!!!!

[@danielaugusto4858]

Congratulations from Brasil men!

[@lkjkjhhgf]

Beautiful

[@ablegrei7050]

Meraviglioso! Bravissimo!

[@GingerbreaddGypsy]

Amazing Corey!!!

[@kamawolf861]

this is incredible the beginning riff is mostly what i kept listening to

[@jadeedmundson5715]

Spectacular!

[@metaloxidado2213]

Yes!

[@alansommer]

fantastic

[@martindiesman1690]

Now that was SWEET!! Loved it! ❤

[@charlesatchison]

Awesome start to finish

[@rumble-music]

So cool! Thank you!

[@vaibhav.polska]

What a great cover!!!!

[@georgekontos3100]

Lovely singing and guitar playing. You have a very distinct and beautiful voice. Thanks for a fine cover of this great Frank Sinatra hit.