For me, one of the side effects of unemployment is insomnia. I am the kind of person who worries about things, and often that worry extends into the night time hours. I sang this after a particularly difficult night. The vocals aren't the best…
This is the title track of my RPM 2010 album. It describes how I juggle the bills each week and try to make ends meet. If you know the old joke, if the ends would not necessarily meet but just wave at each other once in a while, I'd be happy.
This is my most angry song.
Sodom And Gamorrah
(c)2010 Terry A. Beckett
How many times have we seen it?
Headline the evening news.
How many faces have been featured
While the tabloids expose the ruse?
How many sweet young things
Have tried…
This is the first song on the first CD I ever compiled. You'll notice a piano as the primary instrument, and extensive use of horns. I wrote it years ago, and play it when I need some cheering up. Hope you like it.
ER
For me, one of the side effects of unemployment is insomnia. I am the kind of person who worries about things, and often that worry extends into the night time hours. I sang this after a particularly difficult night. The vocals aren't the best…
Listening to a batch of rpm albums. Liking the groove so far. Sax solo on You Can't Tell Them Anything followed by this acoustic number makes for some nice change-ups. Really digging this one.
Another angry song. My boss once handed me a spreadsheet about cost prices from vendors and said "I don't like the way this looks". I wondered if the upper management looked at salary costs the same way, and that led to this song.
This song described my co-workers at one company during a temporary assignment. I won't mention the company for fear of being sued, but you get the idea what they were like.
ER
Well done on all these! The key change in this piece fit very well both musically and with the theme. Congrats on another sucessful RPM. I wish I could be running the victory lap with all my friends there.
Another angry song. My boss once handed me a spreadsheet about cost prices from vendors and said "I don't like the way this looks". I wondered if the upper management looked at salary costs the same way, and that led to this song.
One night I was seated in a lounge chair in my back yard when the thought ocurred to me. This is nice, but is this all there is? Is this the reason I work? Is this the reason I pay bills and worry about the future and make sure my kids do their…
This is my most angry song.
Sodom And Gamorrah
(c)2010 Terry A. Beckett
How many times have we seen it?
Headline the evening news.
How many faces have been featured
While the tabloids expose the ruse?
How many sweet young things
Have tried…
Interesting song,,most folks don't take such a strong political stance in their music,, ,, reminds me a bit of the way woody guthries used to make social commentary in his music,,though more rockish, great guitar playing by the way... i like it
Something you don't often hear from me and that's
straight drummin'. On this track I left the
original L/R kit track because it just sounded
more raw and nasty. Listen close and you'll hear different levels on the high hat. Plus, you can…
Hey Kids, Happy RPM. Surf's up! I played this one for my lady, she said she wants to move to California. I'm not sure if that's because I've been wired up in the Dog House for 9 days or if she wishes to try some surfing. Go figure....
Anyway…
Nice blend of accoustic and electric on this song. The guitar solo near the end sounds like the player is just about to lose control. I liked it. Very good song.
ER
Sorry I haven't been by to give your new songs a listen. This has a much harder edge than your earlier work. I like it. Suggestion: add some harmonies? I hear it in my head. Maybe it's the rx I had filled today. Maybe backing vocals? Just trying to help. Great tune here.
ER
Another song in the works that I have never been happy with. Now that Mr. Tolar has me feeding raw meat to the Ibanez, this is the result. So, it's either a rocker, or I'm off my rocker!
Lyrics:
It was yesterday
when she said
she's leaving…
My first Christmas original just off the presses with that cowboy, spaghetti western style.
Paul: Why don't you try Jingle Bells or something
Geas: Oh God,No, I hate the classics... that sucks......
Paul: Yea that does suck. Try emmmm, Oh Holy…
I like the harmonies in this song, and the lyrics. Between couples there is always that small part of each other that is still a mystery. Well done.
ER
My first Christmas original just off the presses with that cowboy, spaghetti western style.
Paul: Why don't you try Jingle Bells or something
Geas: Oh God,No, I hate the classics... that sucks......
Paul: Yea that does suck. Try emmmm, Oh Holy…
Another good one. I've never thought of St. Nick in quite the way you describe, though. You manage to make the jolly old elf sound menacing. It's like you think he's a pedophile. Eeeeeek! I'm going to screaming into the night. LOL
ER
Very nice. I don't see myself ever being tired of hearing it. The guitar work was sterling, and your voice was clean and clear, as always. Well done.
ER
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Good Luck man. I wish you all the best.
Great horn break too. I like this song and the lyrics.
Classic E.R. and well said. I wonder everyday where we are going. Let's run for office :D
nice track. Like the piano.
How can one not like this? Little bit of enchantment.
Listening to a batch of rpm albums. Liking the groove so far. Sax solo on You Can't Tell Them Anything followed by this acoustic number makes for some nice change-ups. Really digging this one.
i love a forlorn pop song
Cool groove!
this reminds me of The Magnetic Fields... if you don't know them, you should check it.
Changes for the Best of course.
This is gorgeous. I sure do love her voice. A winner!
Man, I feel your pain here. But, about the music...very nice folk-rock feeling! Nice tune.
Nice song. Lovely vocals!
Well done on all these! The key change in this piece fit very well both musically and with the theme. Congrats on another sucessful RPM. I wish I could be running the victory lap with all my friends there.
Recession anthem. 'sBeen my theme song lately too. Thanks for the bit of catharsis.
Funky. Much enjoyed.
Listened to your songs on the RPM Jukebox. Very nice. I like them
Interesting song,,most folks don't take such a strong political stance in their music,, ,, reminds me a bit of the way woody guthries used to make social commentary in his music,,though more rockish, great guitar playing by the way... i like it
you cant tell me nothing neither.. ask me dad. :) great song!
brilliant funky feel to this.. love the sentiment too. :)
Comments made by Endicott Road
I thought the vocals went perfectly with this song. Well done. Love the harmonies most of all. ER
Nice song. Like the guitar work and the background melody of the synth. The lyrics are good, too. ER
Love the oh oh shoo be do bah! And you're never too old to be singin'.
Very nice arrangement. Love the smoothness of the song. ER
Nice blend of accoustic and electric on this song. The guitar solo near the end sounds like the player is just about to lose control. I liked it. Very good song. ER
Pretty little ditty indeed. Very very nice, sir. ER
Don't remember if I listened to this one. Love it. Like the guitar work and the harmonies most of all. ER
Again, great harmonies. Love the drum cadence. Gives the song a different flavor overall. Love the chorous. Excellent song. ER
Very tender song. Nicely done. ER
Another hard edged song. Sounds good. Is this a change in style for you? Love your vocals on this. Love the harmonies. ER
Sorry I haven't been by to give your new songs a listen. This has a much harder edge than your earlier work. I like it. Suggestion: add some harmonies? I hear it in my head. Maybe it's the rx I had filled today. Maybe backing vocals? Just trying to help. Great tune here. ER
I had an older brother who ran away several times. I never thought of writing a song from the perspective of a parent. Good idea. ER
I don't think Santa should call anyone a "ho ho ho". It's just not a nice thing to say, now is it? ER
More terrific harmonies on this song. I liked the lead vocals as well. I liked the chorous, too. ER
I like the harmonies in this song, and the lyrics. Between couples there is always that small part of each other that is still a mystery. Well done. ER
Another good one. I've never thought of St. Nick in quite the way you describe, though. You manage to make the jolly old elf sound menacing. It's like you think he's a pedophile. Eeeeeek! I'm going to screaming into the night. LOL ER
Whenever I need a song to make me feel better, I stop by and listen to this one. Great job! ER
Very nicely done, amigo. Love the guitar part and the harmonies. Love to hear more in this style. ER
Very nice. I don't see myself ever being tired of hearing it. The guitar work was sterling, and your voice was clean and clear, as always. Well done. ER
I can only dream of playing a guitar this well. Nicely done! ER