Cagey said:
No, because I don't even try any more and when I was trying, it was before EJ's time. I'm afraid that when it comes to guitar, I'm at best a gifted mimic.
True for me as well. Fact is, I never considered myself to be very talented at guitar at all. For what I can do, it's all been determination and perseverance. But it's like my golf...you can't get upset about it...you play for the enjoyment. Oh, and I don't want to down play the work that a "talented" guitarist puts in, it's just that I think no matter how hard I work at it, I ain't gonna get to EJ's level.
And speaking of writing song's that sound like some other tune, I've always love this story...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yesterday_(song)
You think Chris Farlowe was kicking himself later?