lets take sony as a forinstance; an artist records an album for the uk market, then his record producer tries to get it released in the us. the us company may decide that 15 songs maybe too many, and they could save a few for the next album, in effect making three albums from two as was done with the stones and beatles in the 60's. i didnt realise that this was still being done today!

i may be completely wrong, if so ....sorry

phill

hi doc,

i will go along with dylan, even though as you say; other artistes covered his songs, i will add that most improved on them performance wise. i never liked his vocal delivery or his harmonica playing, having said that his songs do make it easy for the beginner to get a start on playing the guitar.
i admit i never understood his hidden meanings and still dont, his best work for me was on the travelling wilburys albums.

i like songs that tell a story that you can identify with, which is why i vote for ian anderson of jethro tull.

why; each song tells a story, backed up by excellent musicianship and well produced and arranged.

also jon anderson of yes and vangelis fame, for much the same reasons as above.

these are my opinions and i respect your opinions

phill

hi doc,

what is a great song? chirpy chirpy cheep cheep?...nah
ah shuddapa yer face?...nah

but it's songs like that that become #1 hits...don't it make ya wanna puke?

if you look at TV progs like the x factor, a pattern becomes clear, the music industry is looking for young singers who look pretty, that can dance and are sexy to both boys and girls. if they can sing well then that's a bonus. they need to be pliable so the producer can "guide" them as they want the next trend to be. if they write songs themselves they must be prepared to put their writing aspirations on the back boiler while they get professional writers[?] to come up with they're hits. [as a wannabe writer i wouldn't mind this job!!!] while their own songs [if they are allowed any] are relegated to album fillers, with inferior production.

so in effect there is no fast track to getting a million seller. right place right time, and getting an established artist to record your tune, that's the hard bit! which is why i keep putting songs on chordie, in the hope that someone famous will pick-up on it and ask me to write their next album...that's enough dreaming for now.
i know i haven't answered your question, but i feel all the better for letting all this out.

phill

hi daddy,

we've all felt this way about someone. that person is too good for me, she wont look twice at me, that type of thing.
i've always had the impression that my wife is too good for me, which is why a lot of my songs indicate my fear of her leaving or chucking me out, well i must be doing something right, 28 years next year! enough about me, see this is what a good song does, it makes you think...and this song has made me think...well done

phill

THANKS TO ALL,

Jeff, I thought of just plain "Grandchild" what do you think?

I have recorded this song but I'm having trouble uploading to myspace for some reason, i'll try again.

phill

hey daddy,

firstly, condolences it's hard to lose someone you've known for years, but i think you've given him a great send off with this song. a fitting tribute to an old mate.

unfortunately it's a subject we dont want to get into too much as you get older, yeah pete townsend was very brave when he said "i wanna die before i get old", i wonder how he feels now?

again, sorry for your loss, great song

stay cool

phill

well done you two, i dont have time to listen to it at the moment, but the words are great

phill

hi russ
any kind of creative input or helpful criticism is always welcome, like i've said before, honesty may hurt but it is honest and ultimately helpful

you think it could be a show tune? i never even thought in that direction, i'll have to listen again

thanks
phill

hi jeff and congratulations, welcome to the club

i've got 8 grandchildren at the moment, soon to become 9 with my youngest son's daughter expected in october.

i remember when my daughter was about ready to pop with my first grandchild, it's the only time i've carried my mobile [cell phone] around with me. now it's not so stressful but no less exciting.

great song and once again congrats. enjoy it as much as you can, even though your so far apart.
all mine are within a few miles, except for the two in australia which we visited last year, love them all

phill

hi helena,

my god your so profound! i find your words take a song somewhere i would never think of going.

your niece has done you proud, is she harmonising with herself or is that a friend with her?

just lovely

phill