And to everyone on this side of the pond wear your poppy with pride.
152 2016-11-11 21:03:25
Re: Back on line (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hello Graham, welcome home, and talking of home, any chance of posting some pics of what sounds like a fantastic place to live?
153 2016-11-10 19:47:12
Re: Kiwi Folk Singer and writer Derek Lind. (13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Thanks for posting, really enjoyed listening. I'm going back to check out some more of his stuff.Please tell Derek he has at least one fan on the other side of the planet.
154 2016-11-10 00:52:07
Re: Hey Mister (13 replies, posted in Poems)
I think perhaps you miss my point CG. Although suicide bombers do go back many hundreds of years, and their were many plane hijackings in the 60s. My point is that the song itself just comes straight from the heart. It doesn't need rehearsal, just feeling. This would go down well in any pub, folk club or festival.
155 2016-11-09 00:41:54
Re: Hey Mister (13 replies, posted in Poems)
I think its great. It's straight from your heart, I can feel your frustration in coming out in the song. I ran it through a few times and it took me back to the 60s, to artists like Buffy Sainte Marie, Joan Baez, Donovan. It's raw and it's organic. Love it.
156 2016-11-06 00:57:55
Re: Guy Fawkes (12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
We used to make a guy out of old clothes, paper, straw or anything else you could get your hands on. Then we'd stand outside the shops or pubs and ask, a penny for the guy. That would help to buy the fireworks. These days it seems you just have to dress like a guy and sit on a blanket with a dog
157 2016-11-05 20:50:01
Re: Guy Fawkes (12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Guy Fawkes night, or bonfire night as we used to call it used to be only on November 5th when we were kids. Now it starts around Halloween, ( America gave us that little gem). And finishes on New Years Day. The rockets get bigger and what goes up must come down. I still have a dent in my car bonnet where one hit. I've just realised I'm beginning to enjoy being a grumpy old man.
158 2016-11-05 20:32:39
Re: one more day (12 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Mojo you're a star at writing simple easy listening tunes along with lyrics that seem to fit in and have some meaning. Another great tune with great lyrics and very well sung, Congratulations.
159 2016-11-01 20:36:35
Re: sat and watched it rain second try words and chords this time to (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Nothing wrong with your voice mojo, you sound great. Not sure that I heard the first version, but I do like this very laid back easy to listen to song. Thanks for posting.
160 2016-10-28 19:07:14
Re: How About A Little Jazz Guitar For A Change? (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Well now, we've heard the music, found out where Ipanema is and even met the girl. Bet you still wouldn't swap for the girl from Carrollton Georgia
161 2016-10-27 19:33:40
Re: Shooting Star (25 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Just brilliant. I never took much notice of Bad Company, but if they sound anything like you guys maybe I should pay more attention.
162 2016-10-25 19:57:45
Re: Moving house again (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
My partner and I spend a fair bit of time in and around the dales in summer. Hope to meet up with you sometime. Good luck with the move.
163 2016-10-21 19:59:34
Re: How Much Do You Practice (41 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Sometimes it's ten , minutes, sometimes two hours, depending on home or work commitments .I like to pick one of the acoustics up every day. Sometimes it's a sixer, sometimes the twelver, sometimes the bouzouki, sometimes the uke. The electric only comes out when I have the house to myself and I can blow the windows out. As long as I get a daily fix I'm easily pleased.
164 2016-10-17 23:52:12
Re: New Uke Day (10 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
Well, first of all congratulations TF, you must be so proud. It's good that you've started the little fellow off so yoing. I'm sure he'll be logging into chordie soon and showing us a few tricks.
165 2016-10-12 20:16:50
Re: Jandles uke group (14 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Sorry I missed it.
166 2016-10-12 20:14:54
Re: A Minor Change.... (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I probably wouldn't notice anyway, the old brain cell isn't to sharp due to being pickled in beer for to many years.
167 2016-10-09 23:24:41
Re: A Capo that Really Works for a 12-String? (9 replies, posted in Acoustic)
G 7th although you have to screw it down pretty tight, which means it takes time and a lot of effort to release it.
168 2016-09-30 19:20:27
Re: sad day (13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Sorry for your loss, they really are one of the family.
169 2016-09-30 19:16:58
Re: New version of Come Back Baby (part one) (8 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Anything that comes out of a place called Happy Hollow just has to be good.
170 2016-09-30 19:14:28
Re: We have another birthday today (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Have a great day Zurf
171 2016-09-29 17:37:44
Re: New version of Come Back Baby (part one) (8 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Love the laid back pace. Next time we have a pub beer fest your booked.
172 2016-09-29 17:30:14
Re: Hello! Anyone Still Speaking To Me? :) (14 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hi Bill, Hi Dondra. Great to see you back here among your friends. Dondra, looks like its your turn to look after the old man. Take care, both of you.
173 2016-09-28 20:29:41
Re: Moments In The Sun (10 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Certainly food for thought, we should never take anything or anyone for granted. Nothing lasts forever.
174 2016-09-26 23:22:30
Re: Retirement Home for Guitarists Joke (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Looks like I still have a lot to learn.
175 2016-09-25 23:17:45
Re: Favorite Pink Floyd Era? (6 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
I remember buying a single of theirs, See Emily Play, think the B side was Scarecrow. Then I brought an album Meddle. Side two was just one track, Echoes. It was at the time mind blowing. Now when I listen to it, it reminds me of going for a hearing test and trying to pick out the high pitched sounds. 60s and early 70s a great innovative band, but for me they just lost the appeal.