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What I'd like to do with all the songs y'all have so kindly written, is set up the mic and record them onto SoundCloud one after the other. For those which have chords, I plan to follow those chords with the song. Those of you who have heard me sing already know not to expect too much; those who have not ---- Oh, Boy! You're in for a "treat". After I get them recorded, I would like to let you vote for the one you like best.
Thanks again for taking the time, my friends!
Bill
Hey Guys
I was surfing the web a few days ago and found Tony's guitar lesson videos. I think you may find it interesting too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJv5lMXvbVU&t=8s
Thanks
Bill
Sorry, I don't understand. Did you mean it wasn't funny then or that it isn't funny after all these years, Phill? If not funny, then for sure, clever.
Great job, Jim!
Bill
First time I ever saw it was when Herman's Hermits appeared on Shindig (or one of those shows). His lead guitarist had slipped a handkerchief under his strings and "Instant Banjo".
I think the song was "Mrs. Brown (You've Got A Lovely Daughter")
Bill
I LIKE it! Thanks for the link, Jeff. I especially like the little "yodel" you put in your voice on the "do" words! I wouldn't trust myself that much, or ----- I sound like I'm yodelling ALL the time, take your pick. But really - I understand better now what you were saying in the tune> Thanks for staying after it for me. ----- Bill
Jeff
Sorry! I guess my post did come across as criticism even though that isn't what I intended. It was why I asked the question about sad songs always being played in minor keys. I too await your SoundCloud debut of your tune. I think I'll get it this time. 
Thanks
Bill
PS: If I sounded ungrateful, that was also not my intention, my friend. Sorry!
I made the video and I hope it worked well with the song.
It sure did work well, Pete. I believe if musician "John Doe" cam knocking on your door and asked you to produce a video and look over this lyrics, you could do it in a heartbeat!
Kudos to both of you!
Bill
Kinda like "It's Good News Week" by Hedgehoppers Anonymous.
Thanks for the explanation, Phill. Like all good writers, I always wonder where they get their ideas.
Bill
Nice wording, Jeff and I like the turn-around, surprise ending.
I have a question for you and the others: Are we all of the school that teaches if a song is in a minor chord, it has to be sad? So I am wondering (if the answer is yes) can the song be changed into major chordage to make it sound more upbeat and funny? That is, if it were transposed, would it take away from the "meaning" of the tune?
If you're thinking "He wants this to be more upbeat-sounding", I guess you're right, Jeff. Not meant to be a criticism just a suggestion.
Of course, I also like Python's "Baggage Retrieval System At Heathrow", so what do I know?
Your friend,
Bill
Jeff
Got it and replied. Very nice of you to do the recording for me as it gives me instructions on how it is to be played.
Thanks for taking the extra trouble on the behalf of those walking to end Alzheimer's! Thanks to ALL of you!
Bill
I keep thinking of that song as "Pre-Historic Pink Floyd", like the song they might have done before they eventually did the real one, "Money". It's a hit I tell you - a HIT!!!! You guys with the talent (which means everyone here) have GOT to let me manage you! I could run you as another "Brian Epstein Conglomerate".
Now be honest, don't you think that had that song of Pete's and Phill's been played on the air n the 60's - it would have been a hit???
I'll answer: Dang Right, it would have been a hit. Now all we need is a time machine!
Bill
....... and I'm still on there - along with my very embarrassing version of "Hard To Be Humble". I plan to set up to record again. I want to give your "Goal" tunes the best shot I can and let y'all critique them for me.
Some of the ones with chords< i may need some special help on, if y'all have time.
Thanks
Bill
"Just Plain Bill" is fine with me, Pete!
Love Ya, Buddy!
Dang, Boys! I wrote this on YT, but "what a great collaboration". Loved the whole song and as I wrote in the comments, "belongs on a cd called "Chordie's Greatest Hits"! Can't say enough good things, just that it's a HIT, my friends. MORE! MORE!
Thanks
Bill
Just like it sounds, Pete? "Wire-Moo"?
Let's just let me be Bill or Opie. Wiremu sounds too much like a cow that's hurt herself going over a fence!
You guys go ahead, though.
Bill
beamer! Great to hear from you, thanks!
Ja, I had already decided that nothing is going to fit the soundhole, so I have settles for the first piezo which link you sent me. I always knew I'd have to stick a pickup onto that pretty guitar. I just hope it doesn't mess it up too badly.
Thank you, Sir!
Bill
Its not about goals but I think you'll enjoy this song I found on youtube a few years back:
Ed
Thank you! That was hilarious, and it had me in almost every line (except for the Rogaine). I plan to use it on an upcoming installment of my journal!
Thanks again!
Bill
PS: I've got the words, but can anyone figure out the chords? "D" is in there, I believe, but it's hard for me to figure the others, because my singing is so bad.
Hey Guys,
For the longest time now, I 've been trying to find an aftermarket pickup to fit the GD 0300 Fender gifted me by Amy and Jim several years ago without any luck. The soundhole is not quite 4 inches across.
On a recent SoundCloud effort (well 3 years ago, actually) I used the Snowball Mic gifted me by Russell(God, I hope I am remembering that correctly - please correct me if not!), and it did a great job, but I'd really like to amplify that 6 string if I can.
Any recommendations?
Thanks
Bill
What's with the names?
Not because we kind of "adopted each other as bro's", but just because I had so strong a friendship with him - as I do with all of you (and yes, I'd miss y'all too, so "hush yo mouth" 
)
If you remember, Dino had as his sig line, a line from Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen: "My pappy said son you're gonna drive me to drinking if you don't stop driving that Hot Rod Lincoln."
Here, for your listening pleasure is the group's original lead guitarist, "The Titan Of The Tlecaster", Bill Kirchen taking you on a trip down "memory lane".
Dino, I/we miss you!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEy0icrsNcA
Your pal, "Opie"
Pete
I am a poor excuse for a legend, my friend. If I have any notoriety at all it's for the amount of bad luck I have ("If it weren't for bad luck....").
Say what you will about your musical efforts, I find them refreshing - especially when you do your "angry blues" style. I don't believe I have ever heard them done quite that way.
As far as you and Brian - okay - I'll leave it up to you both, but it seems a shame that you live so close together and can't belt out a tune written so well by both of you.
Sorry - just my opinion>
Love you, Pete, Maree and Brian!
Pete,
Thanks so much for adding to the tune! Is that your lady wife Maree singing back up? Please see my note to Brian above. Would such a thing be possible?
Thanks!
Bill
Hey easybeat
Thanks very much for your song and for building onto Peatle's version. Don't you guys get together for a brew every now and then? Maybe y'all can get together and make a duo (or trio - if Maree is willing) out of it.
Thanks again!
PS: Not sure about the breath of life. I have always felt it came from you all!
Jessica is a great tune to limber up with, Phill and neo : I know I have some catching up to do on your tunes, I'll take a trip there this evening and leave some comments.
Thanks!
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