Nice job -tempo?
I really like your playing. Nice, expressive technique. Vocals were just fine, too. Nothing to worry about there. If everyone sang as well as you the world would be a better place.
I may be wrong here but I wonder if you were rushing the tempo just a little on the louder part toward the end. I might be wrong but I'm sensitive to that because it's something I have to watch for myself.
Also, I'm not a fan of this tune. I've tried to like it and rice in general but now I think I just don't care for his performing style. I enjoyed yours more than his CD version.
Keep at it. Your chops are there and you're a good performer.