A sweet little song by a grandma lady from out west "Melvina Reynolds" bless her heart and excuse the language, Smile don't mind failing in this world,
I don't mind failing in this world,
Don't mind wearing the ragged…
the first one now will later be last,what was old is new again , hang onto your wine skins. Times are getting hard boys, money's mighty scarce if things don't get no better boys gonna leave this place. I took my true love by the…
This is an old song that I finally remixed. All intruments are synthesizers, so there were only three of us this time.
The song is based on a free-form poem by Grant D. McLeman from Scotland that he had sent to me to put it to music.
Vocals…
Growing up in Ohio we used to see the signs the hoboes left on trees and mailboxes. Bits of ribbons and cloth-signifying friendly,and-cold hearted bastards who'd sic the dogs on you.
Had to really push the good wife sing this one. After a couple of years of serious health scares she had lost all confidence in herself. Glad I did my 'Phil Spector' trick on her. ( No gun involved !! )
Ok lets get some oldies out, this and the next two tracks was recorded on my old recording studio machine. Ah, the good old days,rose tinted glasses of course !!! Or is it just me ......
TWO POUNDS - (Diethylstilbestrol Daughters)
"DES, which was once prescribed to prevent miscarriages, caused obesity, rare vaginal tumors, infertility, and testicular growths among those exposed in utero." http://www.motherjones.com/environment…
This is an old 19h century sea shanty (or chanty) arranged around clawhammer-style banjo, with a bit of Irish whistle, faux bodhrán, and a goofy pseudo-accent to Irish it up a little. Just in time for St. Paddy's Day.
Warning: the chorus can…
Lyrics:
Everyone is Irish on St Patrick’s Day
C Everyone is Irish on St Patrick’s Day
Cause F it’s the only Irish thing to C do
A F twinkle in the eye of every C I Em rish Am man
Will D leave you with a better point of G view
C Everyone is…
TWO POUNDS - (Diethylstilbestrol Daughters)
"DES, which was once prescribed to prevent miscarriages, caused obesity, rare vaginal tumors, infertility, and testicular growths among those exposed in utero." http://www.motherjones.com/environment…
A remix of this tune by a guy who really knows how to mix tracks proper...Andy found a producer type guy that liked this song but thought the mix was really bad...so I sent him all the individual tracks and this is what he came up with I think…
Featuring Norm Harris on Percussion
http://alonetone.com/norm
Norm is playing his piece:
"Groove For All Hallows"
http://alonetone.com/norm/tracks/groove-for-all-hallows
TWO POUNDS - (Diethylstilbestrol Daughters)
"DES, which was once prescribed to prevent miscarriages, caused obesity, rare vaginal tumors, infertility, and testicular growths among those exposed in utero." http://www.motherjones.com/environment…
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Well Said / Good Message It reminds me of a specific SOB. I had the misfortune of crossing his path.
Sad and true. Thanks for sharing.
<3 times then :)
Terry,This one of your most authentic banjo tunes. Great I love it Faved
Nice one. I don't think I knew this song - looked it up and now I have the lyrics... Fine version.
Authentic re-imagining!
Good strong voice on this one! I have always liked this song.
Good one Terry! Sounds great!
That begining sounds like an English summer.......that's some great philosophising ....
Yah! Bayou Is a great place to Philosophize. I want to be Swamp wise
Entertaining and VERY Unexpected.
Put a smile on my face....
you got me laughing out loud on this one. Very colorful lyrics.
I love the Yodeling. Wouldn't it be great to wake up every morning Yodeling?
Nothing better than a "Big Mama" The harmonica is a nice touch.
Beautiful song, very clear recording.
Excellent Terry,I love the Waltz time old tunes. Great audio very clear . Keep this recording method its sounds good!
Hey Greg , I took no offence your comments are always welcome, I just still hear room for me to improve ( I love all you guys)
Hello, Terry.The harp stays I love it. the smooth vocal behind and the simple strum puts me in the magnolia trees.
I can stand it now , I see another redo in the future someday I'll be perfect.
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by the way I really like this one John.
The hemp you say.!
very nice piece
Love the harmonica and guitar, That Wyeth spirit that haunts all of our inner selves and drawing the line deep between great, and good.
Commiseration
Like a stroll in the fresh air.
nice flow, well done Roger
nice 12 string,
A amazing bit of information to share with a broad spectrum of the populous
Nicely done
Begorra,you say.
It could have been the green onions
very informative James, I'm so happy my fat ass can be blamed on somebody else
cool guy just makes everybody sound better, takes his money and slips on away.
hope keeping love alive ,sweet and good song
Nice blues roll, deep in the spirit blues at it's best.
Steve Goodman was a great writer, you do a good job on it.
Some nice blues pickin' going on here.
Partiay on
how cool is this, and it is such a nifty way to blame our troubles on the bad guys who run everything (those bastards)