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Further to Ken's explanation of 'Pop' music my dictionary defines it as "music of general appeal especially to young people (short for popular)".  My feeling is it probably came from the 'Popular Music Charts' and TV programmes like 'Top Of The Pops' helped 'Pop' become a general term. In the 60's many words were shortened, like 'Fab' (fabulous) and 'Brill' (brilliant) and 'Pop' may well be another.

I'm showing my age now but in my day there was just 'Classical', 'Rock', 'Folk', and 'Country'. There are now so many descriptions I get confused.

Does 'Garage' mean you turf the car out of its home and play in there, or 'Hip Hop' mean you have to play hopping on one leg?

Seriously though, I feel that there are too many music descriptions and, in a lot of instances, the definitions overlap.

Roger

Hi James,

Considering that most Portuguese drivers think that they are the only person on the road and hardly a days goes by without actually seeing, or seeing evidence of, a new fender-bender this song is very apt.

Played it finger picking and I think I will 'Badeye' it now.

Thank you,

Roger

Hi Ken,

I am glad that the tests went OK for you even if it was a little unpleasant to have done. Mind you, the doctor standing there with your spit all over his face hopefully took your mind of it somewhat. Of course you now join the ranks of many famous artistes who have had this complaint.

Although I realise that your singing cannot be improved upon, the extra confidence you gain by having it done will surely get you on TV and you will certainly get my vote.

Like James I too am curious about the voice training so please let us know about it.

Take care,

Roger

Hi Trish303,

My feeling, for what it is worth, is that the guitar that feels comfortable in your hands and sound good to you it the one to have. The make and the price do not matter if it suits you. I would always recommend having it set up professionally though to improve the action and make it easier to play.

Good luck,

Roger

Hi James,

I have had good fun with "Wedgie Torture" today. I decided to play it as a Rock song and have been really belting it out, so much so the old voice was beginning to go.

I had a big grin on my face though, imagining what would happen if you dressed in black leathers, bombed down the road on it, and pulled up at a bikers' bar!!!

Great song as usual.

Thank you

Roger

Hi Krish,

Bootlegger is absolutely correct.

Chordie is not a 'chat line' and one cannot expect instant answers. I always expect any posting I make to be unanswered for at least 24 hours (mind you I will still check it if I am online earlier hoping that someone has replied).

Not only is there the time difference delay there is also the fact that not everyone visits Chordie every day so the only answer I am afraid, is patience.

Take care,

Roger

Hi Andy,

Having listened to, and enjoyed, your songs and performance on MySpace I know you have a lot of talent but I am afraid my answer is the same as most others. You do need barre chords and only practice will make you learn them.

What may help though is a few lessons with a good guitar teacher to assist you to get your hand position correct and be able to give you exercises too. Just a thought.

Good luck,

Roger

Hi Jeff,

Wonderful news that the offspring are returning to the nest for a visit and a great song to celebrate the occasion. Well done.

Thank you

Roger

Hi James,

Your wish is my command. "Sparkling Chains" is now on FoC:

http://www.myspace.com/friendsofchordie

A beautiful song well sung and well played.

Roger

There are also:

The Everly Brothers (Phil and Don Everly)
The Bachelors (Dec and Con Clusky)
Gerry and the Pacemakers (Gerry and Freddie Marsden)

And not to be sexist:

The Beverly Sisters (Joy, Babs and Teddie Beverley)
The Cheeky Girls (Monica and Gabriela Irimia)

Roger

Hi Jeff,

A beautiful little song for Michiyo which she obviously appreciated. That deserves breakfast in bed for at least the next week.

Thank you,

roger