1,876 Reply by Strummerboy Bill

(17 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Thanks for sharing that, beestie. You know, at first I hesitated about spilling the beans about my dementia and other health stuff here on Chordie, but I'm  pleased that you and the others have been so welcoming as to reply to my comments and help me out.

I'm of the opinion that getting out into the sunlight is a big help for depression and one of these days I will manage to get outside before "the feeling" leaves me.

As for WoW, if you didn't give up your account look us up sometime. On Lightbringer, I am Hannës or Waldmeister and on Alex it's Wolkenlaufre, and my bank toon is named "Apuckerlips" (sound it out). Another toon of mine is the Night Elf Usumbij.

I thank you for the kind words and advice, [b]beestie]/b].

Bill

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1,877 Reply by Strummerboy Bill

(4 replies, posted in About Chordie)

Hi again, Doug

My machine is already at its highest resolution, but I must've done something right because it's not giving me that problem anymore.

Another problem is "establishing a secure connection" which appears at the bottom left. This really slows me down and I am wondering if there's a fix to delete this feature which I believe has to do with family safety. Knowing that "google is my friend", I tried there first. I have Google Chrome on W7 Premium. I have already tried services.msc,, but nothing comes up for me deactivate or I am not recognizing it.

Many thanks for your help, O Guru friend O'mine smile

Bill

Thanks

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1,878 Topic by Strummerboy Bill

(4 replies, posted in About Chordie)

Please help!

I am having trouble with a couple of things:

1. Thing one is my Chordie page doesn't go all the way to the top and I can still see my wallpaper. That Little "I" - looking thing is there, but it won't let me click on it and pull the page up.

2. Thing two is I can't get to the last post on a thread. I always have to scroll down. I believe it used to do that, but it doesn't now.

Thanks for any help!

Bill

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1,879 Topic by Strummerboy Bill

(17 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

I don't talk about this too much, but when I went to see my Dementia counsellor and my Neuro-Psych doctor about a week ago, I got prescribed a new med called Abilify (It is an adjunct to my current dementia/depression therapy) and it's messing with my sleep, among other things. I'll get to what this has with our music in a moment, so stay tuned. wink

Anyway, when she prescribed it, she also lessened a couple of my other meds and it's having an adverse effect on me, which I "have to ride out" according to her. Long story short, the lack of the meds she cut down on, is making me irritable and nervous and it's not a good feeling, folks. I can tell when it starts when I start getting impatient with the computer when I think it's too slow.

What's this got to do with my music, you're asking: Well, it affects my focus. For example, I'll get the idea to practice my guitar and unless I hurry and pick it up (it's right here in the room with me - not in the music room) the feeling to practice leaves me as quickly as I got it). This happens with a lot of stuff such as rearranging my cd's (a simple thing my doctor wanted me to start with), going through my clothes to see what can go to Goodwill, reading, etc. etc.

So right now it is after 4 am EST and I am wide awake, "talking" to you and "riding out" the side effects of this new medicine. If you are ever prescribed it, be sure to google it and talk to your doctor about it. The reason I agreed to start taking it is because I don't want to undergo ECT.

The only thing that I don't lose focus with is coming here.

So I'm sharing a little more of my batguano-ness with you because I don't have anyone else to share it with and to maybe help me to bear the side effects a little better.

So thanks for letting me vent, as it were, and good night wherever you are. I'm going to my gaming site (World of Warcraft) and I hope the feeling to play doesn't leave me before I can sign off here and get there. smile

I told y'all my life is a sitcom. Maybe now you'll believe me! big_smile big_smile big_smile

Thanks  for letting me vent.

Bill

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1,880 Reply by Strummerboy Bill

(4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Just subscribed to him. Thanks my friend and good night! smile

Bill

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1,881 Reply by Strummerboy Bill

(9 replies, posted in About Chordie)

I like to support you guys and ladies when I can and as long as I can.

My drumming is better than my guitar playing and my drumming sucks, so you can see why I don't post any links. I'll just enjoy your music, Rick. smile

Bill

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1,882 Reply by Strummerboy Bill

(12 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

I don't know how beauty contests work, but she might have had a choice as to what she would do - such as sing, how she'd change the world, etc., I think she should have chosen the latter, but bless her for getting out there.

Bill

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1,883 Topic by Strummerboy Bill

(9 replies, posted in About Chordie)

Having seen your collection of gear, I for one, am looking forward to hearing you play. I don't know your real name, so haven't been able to find anything on YT. Got anything posted, new friend? wink

Bill

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1,884 Reply by Strummerboy Bill

(5 replies, posted in My local band and me)

Comment left on the cloud, Graham. You do an awesome job on this one as well, my friend! smile

Bill

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1,885 Reply by Strummerboy Bill

(5 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

Yeah. Apologies, BGD. You were right and I was wrong. Sure does sound like a guitar though. Probably because of the sustained notes. Thanks for the correction!

Bill

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1,886 Reply by Strummerboy Bill

(10 replies, posted in Song requests)

Yikes! Sorry! sad

Didn't mean to transgress. Just trying to help. My mistake.

Bill

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1,887 Reply by Strummerboy Bill

(10 replies, posted in Song requests)

Hey Davy05 and welcome!

That's a great thing you are doing for your anniversary. I played it through with the chords and I don't think that first chord is a C. C7 or a Cm maybe> I hope one of our other guitarists can check in and help you out. That whole tune sounds jazzy to me, kinda like this one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_taHc57Qe4 which you might consider as an alternative.

http://www.chordie.com/song.php/songart … index.html The chords are a bit difficult, but hopefully your lady can use this tune.

Anyway, as Doug says, "Good Luck and Happy Anniversary".

Welcome aboard!

Bill

PS: I'm NOT the final authority on those chords and I'm just a little skeptical as to why the original artist wouldn't remember the chords to a tune like this. Just my opinion.

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1,888 Reply by Strummerboy Bill

(1 replies, posted in My local band and me)

Absolutely great version of a Steve Earle tune, my friend. A pardon is hereby issued for perpetrating the Dylan parody on your friends! smile smile smile Comment left on the cloud.

Bill

PS: Can you take a look at doing "Regular Guy" for us? Great sing-along tune for your audience, my friend!

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1,889 Reply by Strummerboy Bill

(5 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

It doesn't have the set of double strings, 'BGD. When I saw them in concert last night on tv, he really had a small guitar with a short neck.

Bill

EDITED TO ADD: When I called his guitar a "tiny" instrument, it was only to "set up" the joke, BGD. My bad for not letting y'all know.

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1,890 Reply by Strummerboy Bill

(12 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

smile, yeah. He'd probably leave skidmarks getting away.

On the other hand, poor kid, huh? I mean, she started off fine and then started going flat toward the end there. As far as looks, though, I wonder if she won in that department?

Bill

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1,891 Topic by Strummerboy Bill

(4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

I accidentally stumbled upon him while returning to Amy's YT site to re-listen and saw him playing this song on uke. He also does guitar and banjo. I subscribed to him.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA3C-cuKi7U

Bill

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1,892 Reply by Strummerboy Bill

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I believe (don't quote me), but on the bottom of each song, there should be a place to post corrections, bayoubro. And welcome to the gang! Teach us somethin'!! smile

Bill

EDITED TO ADD: Yup, on most songs, all the way over on the right hand side, there's a choice: "Correct This Song". Please also read the disclaimer that Chordie itself has nothing to do with the chords/lyrics. We are simply a "repository". Right, Roger?

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1,893 Reply by Strummerboy Bill

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I guess we can post back and forth during that live stream, right? I hadn't thought of that. I was going to call, but this way no one's privacy has to be encroached upon by giving out someone's cell number! smile smile

Sometimes I just amaze myself that I can still come up with my own solutions, if I just continue to think about the problem a bit. Good ol
Occam and his Razor!  wink

Bill

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1,894 Topic by Strummerboy Bill

(5 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

They are on AXS tv right now, and you all should give them a listen. A tighter bunch of musicians I haven't seen since The Allmans, Dead and Santana. Maybe let 'em entertain y'all during your Backyard Gathering. Great dance music. Here's a taste:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2VEiOLuZ9I

The rest are live concerts and this one cut is not enough to explain what I have described above.

Bill

EDITED TO ADD: The lead guitar has a tiny instrument. (No wait.... not that kind of instrument! Get your minds out of the gutter! wink )
A very small guitar and short neck. If some of you do watch the live concerts, please tell me if he hand-built that thing? I don't see a name on the headstock. I've been a fan of hand-crafted guitars ever since I learned Brian May built his own.

Thanks

Bill

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1,895 Reply by Strummerboy Bill

(18 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Happy, NPD Day, Phill! smile

Bill

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1,896 Reply by Strummerboy Bill

(12 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

Jesus!

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1,897 Reply by Strummerboy Bill

(117 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Welcome back to "'Murka", Roger! I wish you and the other Chordie "Backyard Players" a wonderful time!

Your Bud

Bill (and Dondra says "Hey and have a good time, Roger!")

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1,898 Reply by Strummerboy Bill

(21 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Heh-Heh. No, mazzy - nothing on soundcloud. One of my first rock groups from 1965 - yeah I'm that old. (with me on drums can be heard on YT by entering "Watchmen 1965" (no quotes) and there's one other "something" which I won't link you to, which has me doing a single and "trying" to play all the parts by overdubbing. It's so unremarkable people won't speak to me after they hear it, so I'll let you write and play 'em, okay? big_smile

All the best

Bill

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1,899 Reply by Strummerboy Bill

(21 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Thanks for not taking offense, mazzy. smile

Do you perform live? If so, I thought the "you'll.....part" and what I said about that sounding like the person is splitting up the middle may make for some humorous "patter" between you and your audience. Just a suggestion. Keep writing them like that, mazzy. Those are some beautiful words.

Bill

EDITED TO ADD: The penny finally dropped (again). When I inserted the words "you both will...." into that phrase, it made sense. Sometimes one has to lead me around by the nose to make me the sense of things. This time I did it on my own, and that, for me is a small victory of sorts. big_smile

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1,900 Reply by Strummerboy Bill

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dino48 wrote:

Thanks bill,I will check it out tommarrow on my other computer, this one will not do youtube

You've told me that before. I'm sorry for forgetting, my friend. smile

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