2,801

(85 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

very interesting Bill

Thanks for sharing

Here is the you tube link to the song I wrote, and Phill so graciously performed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6BRU52-3cQ

The Giraffe, Zebra and Frog are in there bc Phil said his Grandaughter was anxious to see it. smile
Hope she likes it Phill

and I hope you chordians like it too.

Thanks for watching it.

Jim

p.s.  I feel funny posting this in "My local band and me",  cuz Phill is thousands of  miles from me. smile

2,803

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

sure Amy

just let me know

Thanks for the reply to both you and Phill

2,804

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

I know it's probably been posted somewhere already, but I can't find it (:

When I go to my songbook, the songs there have the chord grids and are in Chord Pro display.  But when I post a song I wrote in songwriting using Chord Pro format it does not show the chord grids ( like it used too). 
no do they  display   in chordpro format.

I went to " How to post a song" and re-read it - and it isn't any different directions than before.

Am I doing something wrong  or is that just one of the things they still have to adjust ?

Thanks
Jim

2,805

(8 replies, posted in Poems)

TF

That is awesome !!

So spot on it's incredible.

My wife tends to compare me to another friend ( bachelor)  that has a lot of $, goes all over, has beautiful cars.
My answer is always the same when she does,I simply say "  he doesn't have you or our daughters - I win!"

Thanks for sharing TF. Very good work!

Jim

Chordpro error: This is not a valid artistname. You will have to specify an artistname in the form {st: Artistname} in the beginning of the code.

2,807

(1,560 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

Badeye,

Seriously - yesterday I actually looked at the date  icon on my computer bc I thought somehow I messed up and  it was Thursday - when you didn't have the post. up.  smile
Leadbelly is awesome - what a wild life he had. His Biography is a good read.
His song "Where did you sleep last night?" is one of my favorites - it's actually how I discovered Leadbelly.  I thought it was a  Kurt Cobain / Nirvana song - but after researching found that they just were covering good ol' Leadbelly.
Thanks for the Blues with Saturday coffee and cartoons !:)
JIm

2,808

(11 replies, posted in About Chordie)

I never thought it was a stupid song - I liked it

2,809

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Thanks Arkady

I added the lyrics and chords in my edit.

I think you're gonna like Phill's version of this song.
He is truly remarkable !
https://soundcloud.com/tigljk/mad-hatte … at-phill-w


[song]
{t: Change :  Mad Hatter Blues}

{c: performed by Phill,    he played a Dbm instead of E }

[E] Change
[E] Sometimes it feels[A7] good, sometimes it feels so [E] sad
[E] Change
[E]It makes you think and [A7]it can  drive you quite [E] mad
[B7]  it’s always  around the corner baby
Getting’ [A7]  something  new, or losin’ what you [E] had

[E] Change
[E]  hold on to the [A7] old or   build upon the[E] new
[E] Change
[E] lt’s seeing  life from  [A7] different points of [E] view
[B7]   always  around the corner baby
a game of [A7]chance, and there ain't no [E] rules

{soc}
Chorus
[A7] Changes, changes, oh changes,
Tell me now  whatcha  gonna [E] do
[B7]  gonna play a new song baby, or
[A7]keep singing  those ol’ mad hatter  [E] blues ?

{eoc}

[E] Change
[E]  it can make you laugh  and[A7]  bring you right to [E] tears
[E] Change
[E] is it hope for [A7]tomorrow or a  harbinger of [E] fears
[B7]   always  around the corner baby
the constant [A7] question   of a thousand  [E] years

{soc}

Chorus
[A7] Changes, changes, oh changes,
Tell me now  whatcha  gonna [E] do
[B7] gonna play a new song baby, or
[A7]keep singing those ol’ mad hatter  [E] blues ?
[song/]

2,811

(2 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

baha    - After reading the Bald Eagles post, the fishing season post, I actually thought this was going to be about trucks.
What a pleasant surprise - this band is very good.  A cross between Bonnie Raitt and Steeley Dan.

It kind of created a picture in my head of what a band from all the Chordie Contributors might look like if they ever all got together and seriously played together for a while.
Let's see - Kiki Jan and Mekidsmom singing along with Mojo,  Gil and Phill on guitar and keyboard,  Strummerboy Bill on Percussion,  Dino and Beamer on Lead,  bluejeep, TF, BGD, and whoever else I'm unintentionally leaving out playing and singing backup ,  I am sure that would be fantastic!   an organized chordiestock band:)
Thanks for sharing

Mojo
He is from my  area - Oneonta NY - His Dad used to ref my basketball games in HS
That is one of my favorite songs to play !

Always love JJW

2,813

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

I want to thank Per and all of the Chordie Mods for working so hard to resolve all of the bugs in the transition to the new website.

I don't know how they did it, but they restored all of the data that was missing on my songwriting posts.

I have indeed learned a valuable  lesson in this - make back ups -  even in printed form.

I must say - this is my favorite stopping place on the net-  it always has such interesting stuff from new songs, instruments, Friday Blues fix, progressive rock fix , a fantastic library of songs for a playbook, great information  regarding a thousand topics, chordiestock, NGD's,  and the list goes on and on........

however - for me - the best part is the personal touches - what great people reside on chordie!
Thanks to all.

Jim

2,814

(47 replies, posted in About Chordie)

just wondering if there is an ETA  for the fix on the songwriting section and restoration of the data lost in it ?

2,815

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

I just watched demos of it - its pretty amazing
My draw back is that - with my bad singing - instead of one bad singer there would be 3 or 5
sad 
Thanks for sharing though = it is pretty cool

Jim

2,816

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

Rich and Bart

Awesome!

I enjoyed that a lot !!!

Jim

2,817

(18 replies, posted in Other string instruments)

I was looking at a sale yesterday and there was a great deal on a beautiful Mandolin.

The only problem is that I do not know how to play one.
Does anyone here on the Chordie forum play one ?   How hard is it ? Is it similar to guitar ?

2,818

(12 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Thanks Roger - very different - very cool !
Love it

2,819

(47 replies, posted in About Chordie)

Wayne

Trust me Wayne - the good people of Chordie will figure it out.
I too was frustrated at first - and everyone - especially us older guys (and gals too I suppose) are a little slow to jump on the "change bandwagon". But I have started to get used to it - you just have to jump in - get those feet in the pond- and try some new stuff.  It hasn't always worked/ but the mods and Per will address anything you send them.  Like it says all over - Keep Calm and carry on !  I hope it all works out for you and you continue to enjoy Chordie and all the good people around the globe that participate and interact.  It's a really good family of friends!

Jim

2,820

(12 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Graham

Here ya go                                      https://soundcloud.com/tigljk/mad-hatter-blues-jk

the only reason I'm posting it as a recording is that I'm hoping you or someone else will take a shot at it and do a cover! smile

Thanks for the info as well Arkady

2,821

(12 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Thanks Guys

Dino you are right - A7 is much better - thanks for the tip _ i will edit and change it.

Mods - can you tell me why it won't go in to chord pro format - I entered it according to directions as I have always done in the past. Is there something new I need to do ?

I think this song has the potential for a nice guitar solo in it, right after the first chorus - - too bad I can't play enough to put one in smile

Thanks for taking a look!
Jim

2,822

(12 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Chordpro error: This is not a valid artistname. You will have to specify an artistname in the form {st: Artistname} in the beginning of the code.

2,823

(1,560 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

Good one Badeye

Only One Satchmo  for sure.

Thanks for sharing

Jim

2,824

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

Ditto

I sent Bill  and Dondra a card by email as I have several times previously,, but alas this time the service said he has not picked it up.  I am a bit anxious and concerned.

Bill if you read this - know that you in the thoughts and prayers of a lot of us.We'd  love to hear a little chirp from down south - make us all feel relieved I am sure.

Best wishes to you and Dondra

Jim

That is wildly awesome Gil

One of my favorite songs 

You play and sing magnificently

Thanks for sharing 

Jim