The more I play this the deeper meanings i get from it so correct me if I'm wrong . I see it as some one remembering the important people in his life and then finaly saying good bye to his loved one as he him self dies .Ive reversed the chord sequence in the chorus which suits my voice better and seems to negate the need for the bridge as I said in my previous post ,Mojo this is one of your best songs .
527 2020-02-07 14:24:10
Re: the promised land (14 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Having listened to this a few times now ,I wonder if a bridge between the two last verses could enhance it as the chord sequence of DCG runs through the length of the song ,Just an idea not a critisism .
528 2020-02-07 12:43:31
Re: the promised land (14 replies, posted in Songwriting)
"my mother and father never heard me play
I often think about it to this very day
I wonder if they ever knew I could write a song
looking forward to the day that they can sing along"
I actualy choked when I sang this verse . Fantastic lyrics Mojo . I love it
529 2020-02-04 09:58:29
Re: Ageism (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Jim ,Jeremy Kyle was a talk show host in the UK who got sacked last year . A nasty version of Jerry Springer his show was cancelled when someone committed suicide after being on the show.
530 2020-02-01 21:13:17
Topic: Ageism (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Cant remember if I ever posted this back when I wrote it ,It must be an age thing .
Ageism
Em G D A
The day light comes, the night is over ,another day begins
Em G D A
The morning sun sneaks through my window,to wake me up again
Em G D A
I make the coffee,make the breakfast feed the cat and then
Em G D A ~
sit and watch the word revolving, tomorrow will be the same …
G A Em
And I wonder what will happen now what will life unfold
G A Em
And I wonder what will happen now,Am I just growing old
Em G D A
The postman knocks,he brings a letter another bill to pay
Em G D A
Got no time for conversation ,he just walks away
Em G D A
Can't see that I'm a person,though I'm old and grey
Em G D A ~
Wouldn't cost or take a moment to ask if I'm OK.....
G A Em
And I wonder what will happen now what will life unfold
G A Em
And I wonder what will happen now,Am I just growing old
Em G D A
Stumble back ,turn on the TV listen to the news
Em G D A
Cant believe what is out there ,just gives me the blues
Em G D A
Can't be bothered ,change the channel, got to crack a smile
Em G D A ~
Can't believe how much they're paying to employ Jeremy Kyle .....
G A Em
And I wonder what will come to pass,and will my dreams come true
G A Em
One thing that I know for sure is old age will come to you
531 2020-01-28 01:47:47
Re: Age Concern? (3 replies, posted in Poems)
It's good Phill I think we need more poems like this to counteract the ageism in this country.I have enough songs in this ilk to make a double album.
532 2020-01-25 08:16:33
Re: RETRACTION OF ANNOUNCEMENT (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Been there too ,I remember once a certain bass player at rehearsal saying to me Graham,James Brown doesn't sing the song like that.I replied I'm not James Brown ,we soon parted company.LOL
533 2020-01-18 08:07:06
Re: Echo in the Canyon (3 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Had a look last night and its not there ,only shows related programs ,I don't know if we get different content in the UK on Netflix
534 2019-12-23 20:50:01
Topic: New take on silent night (6 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Did this for xmas its my version of silent night make sure you listen right to the end .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I93eOLHpAks&t=8s
535 2019-12-15 10:09:32
Re: Living With The Voice Inside (13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I find words pop into my head at various times so I write them down and sometimes they tun into songs
537 2019-12-05 13:21:31
Re: Mandolin (18 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
just checked on google and open G would be GD GD so open D would be AD AD
538 2019-12-05 13:17:53
Re: Mandolin (18 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
I have an Irish resonator bouzouki which is tuned as a mandolin but an octave down I'd be interested to know about this too .
539 2019-12-03 15:17:12
Re: You tube views (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Yeah but you sure could have picked a mighty fine tune with that toe nail Russell lol
540 2019-12-03 02:09:16
Re: You tube views (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I'll try that Scott and see what happens
541 2019-12-02 12:05:32
Re: You tube views (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Cheers Phill
542 2019-12-02 09:32:05
Re: You tube views (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Theoretically that should work but sadly it doesn't seem to .I've tried many different platforms and the most I've ever had is about a thousand views on one vid .
543 2019-12-01 16:20:33
Re: You tube views (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Yes but most of the ladies I know are in their 60s lol
544 2019-11-30 16:17:12
Topic: You tube views (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
It puzzles me how some vids on you tube get so many views there's an awful lot of awful performances that get a lot of views.Somebody please explain the secret of getting more views I'd be grateful to know.
545 2019-11-26 23:33:57
Re: the morning after (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I can identify with this Phill .I really miss the big gigs ,the tours,the after gig parties etc.When I do a small venue these days I still get a buzz but I do find I get down and depressed sometimes but mostly this passes quickly and I start looking forward to what's coming next.
546 2019-11-11 23:27:14
Re: Am I Ageist? (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
No Phill your not ageist at all its just normal for this country When I lived in Greece no one cared what age you were they just accepted you as you were. We played alongside kids and people in their 80s and every one had a blast.But I know what you mean about folk moaning.I did a fund raiser for the air ambulance in the foyer of our supermarket a few years ago and got moaned at for playing rock by a lot of the pensioners but also praised by some for having the nerve to do it.You can't please all of the people so you may as well please your self .
547 2019-11-11 09:49:14
Re: for old times sake (8 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Phill were clear over in Settle no flooding but they had a bit over near where my son lives in Hebden bridge ,all clear now though.
548 2019-11-11 09:45:37
Re: Old vid of G B blues band with Frantic freaks fire dancers in Crete (3 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Punter Phill . We did a few festivals with the Freaks great bunch of nutters.
549 2019-11-10 23:17:35
Topic: Old vid of G B blues band with Frantic freaks fire dancers in Crete (3 replies, posted in My local band and me)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CnuUOdHUFQI
Some old footage of me and the guys doing our signature tune and biggest success Raki bar blues check out Stephanie doing the fire dancing at the end .
550 2019-11-10 00:31:05
Re: for old times sake (8 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Love it Phill ,great lyrics work well as an acoustic song ,I'd like a little less chorus on the guitar as I think it just detracts a little from the quality of the mix.But overall one of your best.I especially like the change of tone in your voice between the verse and chorus.Very well done.