Topic: CORN SQUEEZINS
I wrote this a few days ago and finished the vocal and guitar give a listen when you get a chance and yes its about moonshine 
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Hey Russ, that's a good one ! Sounds like you were havin a good time doin it too.
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Well Done as always Sir!!! I really like that quacky strat sound!!! Best tone yet. Thanks for sharing
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Awesome Russell!!! This kind of tune suits your voice and your style of playing to a T. And thanks for not using pre-recorded drums(haha), good job tappin' the drum sounds in on your own. Well done young fella!!!!
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Guys it really made my day to hear your comments,Thanks Steve and Geo yea I like that sound a lot kinda muted harmonics some call it "chicken pickin" wilbaye I was having a great time anytime you play is great, Southpaw I really appreciate your opinion and yes I tapped the pads so it would sound more human I have used pre-recorded drums but dont favor them for the same reasons as you I would rather play with a human or alien if he can keep the beat steady 
thanks again all
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7 2009-08-21 08:26:58 (edited by ctech 2009-08-21 08:27:22)
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Hi russell, What a great song loved how it all flows along,good lyrics and sound,I can still hear it in my head as I write this.
I'll let you into a secret. I've used computer generated drums
Thanks for sharing
Trevor
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Thanks Trevor I still hear it in mine I think most songs you write take a while to stay at the forefront of your thoughts kinda like a big meal it takes time to digest I dont see nothing wrong with useing artificial percussion the songs gotta have a beat and I dont have the room for a drum kit in my studio apartment so I use an Alesis drum machine and tap the pads manually
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CORN SQUEEZINSby Russell Harding
intro
A C G A F# G
Verse
[A]There's nothin so pleasen as sippin corn squeezins
kickin back an lookin at the [C]sta[G]rs
[A]sittin by a fire on the banks of a river
justa sippin and a pickin [F#]gui[G]tar
[D]dont give a damm if I [C]aint gotta plan I'm gonna
[A]sip that jug untill it runs dry
[D]dont worry bout me I aint [C]worried bout you just let the
[F#]rest of the [G]world spin [E]by
[A]Toothless old sam he's got a shack on the hill and he
cooks up the very best [C]shi[G]ne
[A]people stop by they bring him what he needs
old sam is really doing just [F#]fi[G]ne
[A]Ain't gotta lotta fancy new fangled clothes
no computers or cellular [C]ca[G]rs
[A]got what we need it's more precious then gold
were really happy who we [F#]ar[G]e if you
[D]dont understand and [C]aint gotta clue
[A]take a sip and you'll know why
[D]corn squeezin's so [C]mighty damm pleasin
[F#]just a sip your [G]feelin [E]fine
solo repeat verse and
[A]Corn squeezins, Corn squeezins [C] [G] repeat till tired
and say some nonsense
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hi russ,
i love this....as someone says above, it suits your voice. kinda reminds me of the eagles sound and feel, so it's a guaranteed winner for me.
talk soon buddy?
phill
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Phill glad ya liked it maybe I found my niche seems natural to do a song like this I think if it comes close to sounding like the Eagles that's a real compliment,been a while since we chatted I never know when your online drop me an email its 10:06 in the morning now so you can figure the time zone difference I usually am on my puter around this time would love to BS with ya thanks again my Welsh friend
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hi russ,
i love this....as someone says above, it suits your voice. kinda reminds me of the eagles sound and feel, so it's a guaranteed winner for me.
talk soon buddy?
phill
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Hi Russ
This would be a drinking song then
most excellent. The strat's stands loud and proud and offsets the vocals to tee...
Well done.
ark
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Hey Russell, Cool song man! Lovin the guitar licks!
I'm checking out your other songs now
-Mario
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Great Work on this Russ
I get an early "The Band" feel from this and you know that's a good thing.
Corn Squeezins... I like the title, the story, the licks and the mix.
Kudos Russ on another well done tune.
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Ark glad you enjoyed it I had a lot of fun with it lovin that strat yea its most definately a drinking song
Mario hope you enjoy the rest of the songs and thanks for taking the time to listen
Kenny I appreciate your comments "the band" I like those guys I'm working on a few new songs its been a spell but most of you know what that feels like cant force it thanks again
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Dare I say your best one yet?
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I dont know but its nice to hear thanks I do like the feel of it sometimes my link to myspace takes forever dont know if its a bug in my browser thanks again selso
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Another nice one Russell.... put it on your CD list!
Brought back memories of my college loggin summers. There is a small community a bit South of me here that had a General Store where we'd stop on the way home after a day in the woods. Buy some ice and munchies and if you were to stroll out back to the pump-house you'd find some shelves with gallon jugs of clear liquid.... leave a $20 in the jar and haul one home with ya (bring back the empties please). No smoking in the car on the way though! Mighty fine Shine as I recall.... aged in plywood for a real long time.... could run a chainsaw on it I swear, and responsible for more than one "lost weekend".
Thanks and Take Care;
Doug
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Doug so you imbibed in shine eh? I never had any myself (yea sure) sounds like a school activity frequented by many, now a days the younger folks are into other inhancements, oh well the world is changing all the time appreciate your comments
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