626

(11 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Jeff, I've actually been there and it's lovely, I picked there because of the border and programmes like "queen of the south" that make it sound so dangerous!
Thanks for trying it out, I've tried it at the speed I wrote it and it's just not right, so I'll start again a little slower. I'd like to hear how you've done it if possible?     

627

(10 replies, posted in Poems)

Peatle Jville wrote:

Phill those Bankers can be a bunch of other uckers.

Quite right Pete, even in communist countries it's always the ankers and the rich ossers that rule the roost!     

628

(11 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Pete, those Mexican muggers are all heart?

Jim, sometimes it's how I feel when everything goes wrong. The best bit of luck I ever had was marrying Ann.     

629

(11 replies, posted in Songwriting)

This is just a 12 bar blues played fast. A song with a story about a lady mugged in Mexico.

Any Luck At AllUndefined


Any Luck At All.        Phill Williams.




VERSE 1




[A] She lost all her things down in Mexico.


They [E] took all her bags and cash.


She held up her hand to call a cab.


And [A] someone took the glove off her hand.


[D] Bad luck was her middle name.


And [A] Jonah was the name that she was called.


If she [E] didn't have bad luck she always said.


She wouldn't have any luck at [A] all.




VERSE 2




[A] So she had to find another way home.


The [E] local police were no good.


Her visa was tucked up tight in her bra.


But she [A] wandered in the wrong neighbourhood.


[D] “Hey there lady” sent a chill down her spine.


“This could [A] be your lucky call.”


If she [E] didn't have bad luck she always said.


She wouldn't have any luck at [A] all.






[E] Way down in Mexico where they [D] dance upon their [A] hats.


[E] They live on Coke and chilly beans.



And [Bm] chickens run like [E] rats.


VERSE 3




[A] She hitched a ride to the border gates.


But they [E] wouldn't let her get through.


How am I supposed to get home from here?


[A] “Seniorita that is up to you.”


[D] Bad luck was her middle name.


And [A] Jonah was the name that she was called.


If she [E] didn't have bad luck she always said.


She wouldn't have any luck at [A] all.




SOLO;[D-A-E-A-]




VERSE 4




[A] So she met some guy in a run down bar.


And he [E] gave her a ticket on a plane.


All she had to do was be nice for a night.


And she'd [A] never have to see his face again.


||:[D] Bad luck was her middle name.


And [A] this was her down fall.


If she [E] didn't have bad luck she always said.


She wouldn't have any luck at [A] all:||




SOLO;[D-A-E-A]



630

(3 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

Not just June but June 2 years ago!
BTW, Welcome to Chordie     

631

(9 replies, posted in Acoustic)

Do you mean a Telecaster guitar or the people that say the news on TV? (telecasters...lol)     

BTW I've never tried it as I don't sing "The Show Must Go On" any more, and yes I could reach the high notes...(smug look)

632

(9 replies, posted in Acoustic)

TIGLJK wrote:

Wait.  Where do you put the rag?
By the sound hole?

Jim, you put a hanky or piece of cloth near the bridge of an electric guitar, weave it between the strings so that it deadens the ring of the strings. I don't know if it would work on an acoustic guitar.     

633

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

ok so nobody else has mentioned it: Charley Watts long time drummer and founder member of the Rolling Stones died today aged 80. RIP Charley 

634

(2 replies, posted in Songwriting)

A great message, one we should all take heed of. We all know lonely isolated folk in these troubled times. Well said Peatle     

635

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

Oh how I'm hoping that wasn't set up! I'm also wishing UK cops were like that! Thanks Pedr.     

636

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

Hi 22truman, if you want to edit a song someone else has messed up you need to register as an editor of simply enter a new post in that forum.     

637

(8 replies, posted in JamPlay.com)

In the UK "wagon wheels" are a chocolate covered marshmallow and they're lovely.     

I think I'd call this song "cryptic trance" as a main title or sub title, it has a great ring to it. The changes you've made certainly make it an easier flow. It's still early morning here so I'm not going to wake up the neighbours by howling like your cats. Have you thought they may not be fighting? As a country boy I learned quite early in life that cat " joyo" is always a noisy business! Expect kittens.     

639

(9 replies, posted in Acoustic)

It's a snobby thing...I had a Fender Strat but played a Wilson bass in the band, and Chris had bought a cheap Strat copy, it sounded good though! So it was funny to us but I can't remember our audiences laughing...     

640

(9 replies, posted in Acoustic)

I've never done it but the guitarist I played in a duo used to do it for " the show must go on" by Leo Sayer. The gag I did was he transformed a £20 guitar into a £100 banjo!...Still not funny?     

I like it Jim, you certainly don't have composers block. It's great the way you've incorporated a couple of hook lines. I tried playing it but the words outnumber the beats so I must be playing it wrong? Also the way I was playing it the chorus needed a couple more lines, I'll wait till I hear how you play it.     

642

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

The more you worry about something the harder it gets! I've had a slump lately, we have a saying over here, you wait for hours for a bus then two come at once...I write down any lines that sound good in my head then when I'm noodling and come across a nice riff or chord sequence I'll look back at my scribblings and maybe something will come. I would advise not to force one out as they're usually (in my case) of a lower standard...I have CDs full of such garbage!
I've heard a lot of your work and know you have a high standard, be cool and something good will come along. (That sounds like a hook line for a song?)     

643

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

In a 3 piece band the bass and drums are most important, the lead guitar can go off on one but the bass has to keep the whole thing going. I hope they can replace Dusty, but I wouldn't be surprised if they give up!

RIP Dusty     

644

(11 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I've been waiting for the recording! I've tried to play it in your style but I still can't get the feel of it, if your cooking my eggs over easy please.     

645

(8 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I'm a firm believer that if a good line gets into your head you should write it down then add to it as more lines come along. The first line came to me during my early morning shower, I fully expected it to disappear before I had time to write it down, but it stuck! Meanwhile Pete had been writing something himself and got stuck so he asked me to see if there was anything I could do to finish it off? So, I got the bit I'd done stuck on the bit he had done, found some chords and a tune. But I still had bits I didn't like (my bits) so asked Pete to suggest better lines, which he did. I didn't know that he would do a video that quick especially in the circumstances. It turns out that we were both on the same line as regards global warming, sea levels rising, the poor being ripped off by the mega rich and how over fishing is destroying fish stocks, coral reefs etc. So it's quite a serious song done in mainly major keys in a light hearted way.     

646

(30 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Bill, sorry for the confusion. Pete and I are in regular correspondence and we find we are in agreement on many if not all topics we discuss. One of which is indigenous languages, eg; in Wales many locals and emigrants, English, Polish etc will speak or learn to speak Welsh. In New Zealand there are many dialects and languages we call them Pacifican languages inc Maori, Samoan and Fijian. Now my name Phill is Piri in Maori, I believe and Peter is Pedr in Welsh, we  must find out what "Bill" is in our languages I know it's Wilhelm ( hope I spelt that right?) in German.     

647

(30 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Sorry Pedr, a DAW is a recording studio for computers.i used to have a really simple one to use but that was for Windows xp...yeah that long ago! The interface is usually a box with a couple of knobs on and sockets for your mic and/or guitar. These days they plug directly into your computers usb port. But be careful as they do tend to take up a lot of memory. I have at least 3 DAWs and I can't work any of them with any good effect. Bring back tape recorders!     

648

(30 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hey Bill, I think this idea of yours is inspired. But this message is for Pete.
Pedr
1. Your writing style is unconventional...a good thing.
2. Your means of delivering your message is unconventional...another good thing.
3. Why do you rubbish your voice, this song proves you can sing, hold the pitch and reach the high notes.
4. If I have a criticism it would be to get a set of head phones and download a free DAW from the infernal net, you'll also need some kind of interface, there are many cheap ones out there, then you can record in good quality and multi track as much as you like. I'LL HELP YOU AS MUCH AS i CAN, NICE VID BY THE WAY

649

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Sorry Jim, this "person" is a secret spammer. There's a place the mods can go where members cant and that's where the spam is secreted. I've banned them and the mod for this section will come along and dispose of the post. Cant understand why they want to spoil our site, they can simply get in touch with Per and pay for advertising space.     

650

(4 replies, posted in About Chordie)

I like the reference to one of the Beatles B sides, one of their more inventive songs!

I limber up to Jessica by the Almond brothers. I'd like to join you on FB but I find it a malicious place, not all of it but there are elements that spoil it for the good guys.