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yes another fine observation. Ann and i went through a stage of going to clairvoyants mainly for entertainment value. it's funny because you're told this stuff and then try to fit it into things that have happened or are happening, like buying a pair of slippers 2 sizes to big hoping you'll grow into them?
well done Pete
sounds like a romantic ballad? another conquest for our naughty rocker boy?
rock on tommy ( a catchphrase from a uk comedy duo)
my sentiments exactly
a great song of faith. i bet that Taylor sounds good with a capo?
I think that proves my point, it's "The Broken Doll" not "China Doll". Every time I think of that song I actually think of our friend Old Doll, who inspired the song in the first place.
Your rendition still mists me up, you did a great job with the recording and the video.
Thank you Roger.
Hope you recover fully soon. Every cloud has a silver lining, you were ill but it gave you a fantastic song. I'll look forward to hearing it.
Here's a little factoid; two years ago my wife and daughter in law decided that my studio needed a make over. So my desk and filing cabinet got chucked out into my garden shed, much to my dismay! The filing cabinet contained hundreds of songs ranging from the mid 60s, yeh ok most won't be missed but there are a few I consider good, Roger you'll remember "the China doll"? Etc.
At the moment the weather is quite inclement so venturing out requires a deal of courage and time to sift through all that paperwork but I will get around to it and see how it works out.
Thanks for all the encouragement.
my usual modus operandi is; i write a song. i record the song. i stick it on a CD. i forget it till i play that CD maybe 10 years later. BTW, i never learn the words!
today, in the shower, a song i wrote 10 to 15 years ago came into my mind and to my amazement i remembered the words, chords and arrangement! i'm now debating whether to make an updated recording as the original was on 4 track and i now have 24 tracks to play with?
I enjoyed working with some great talent and respected friends from hobbit land. It was an interesting and challenging project, I just wish more of our chordie friends had taken the time look and listen.
Thanks Brian and Pete.
Love the way you match the natural with entertaining verse. I'm surprised you missed all the under thirties with their mobiles charging at every outlet in the place? That's a great twist at the end.
Ha ha. There's always a place for an Am
Inspiration always seems to hit you at the most inconvenient times. It's usually in the shower for me!
Nice one looking forward to hearing it.
Once again you find a theme for a great song. Not I love you or you broke my heart but a song or poem about our fascination with songs that make a person want to slit their wrists.
13 to 15 is considered a warm day here! Two days of over 20 equals thunderstorms.
Keep on keeping on my friend
That's a good one Pete. My mother's favourite when I was a kid was...you come home here dead and I'll kill you! She said jokingly... hopefully!
The Ghosts Of My Forefathers.
By Phill Williams.
Do the ghosts of my forefathers look down upon me?
Do they scorn, have they pride?
Do they frown at the person I have become?
Did I fulfill their hopes?
Have I fulfilled my dreams?
Or do I follow my desires as a beast in the woods
No longer human when I am gripped by desire
Give in to temptation
My strength lies elsewhere.
Do I follow the path of my illustrious elders?
Or have I strayed from their plan
Did they set out my course?
Have I veered to the left – to the right?
Am I strong in my mind and in my soul?
Do my dead friends sigh as they look down upon me
A sad, poor old man.
Never fulfilled his own ambitions or goals.
As the sun shines once more
On the horizon the storm clouds gather.
There are more ways to die than to live.
More sadness than smiles.
More tears than laughter.
NO! THAT I DENY.
nice song Jim. i found it difficult to play with your chords and it helped with an Am in here and there. as the writer you know how to play it so lets hear it please.
Hey Brian, I don't remember that post...sorry. must say though Jan has done a brilliant job. How is she? Haven't heard from her for ages, hope she's well and give her my best regards. Keep well yourself.
Thanks for the listen and great comments. Apparently I can be funny on occasion though my family don't think so, they rarely listen to my songs anyway. My jokes just make them groan, that's fine cos that makes me laugh!!!
Really sad news guys, Peter Green founder member of Fleetwood Mac has passed away last weekend. Recognised as one of the worlds guitar legends, blues man and writer of some of the most iconic songs of the 60s, and of course Albatross one of the most covered instrumentals of our time.
Another name on the guitarists wall of fame that are no longer with us. RIP
thanks Pete.
i recorded it back in 2008 and the only part of the process i remember was slapping my hands on my knees during the solo bit
hope you didn't damage the floor of your caravan Rog?
Happy birthday my friend. I'll soon be celebrating the 39th anniversary of my 30th birthday! So rest assured I shall be lifting a glass and wishing you many happy hours on your Taylor, all I'll get is a big bar of chocolate and a bag of jelly babies....swap?
thanks Jim. yes way back in 2008. my inspiration must have been somewhere between the Beverly hill billies and "I wont go hunting with you Jake, but I'll go chasing women" don't recall the title or who sang it... it's just a bit of fun.
something of a fun track, it's a pastiche of hillbilly songs
it would be really funny Jim if it wasn't so near reality. good song...you've got a Taylor?
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