Ok Robert, welcome to Chordie. Without knowing what computer you have or operating system, it will be pointless giving you advise. If you have win 10 or above you should receive updates regularly. Windows have stopped updates for Vista and earlier. BTW programs are software so the driver should be downloadable. If you don't have a sound card built in your computer, you may find buying one fairly expensive especially if you can't fit it yourself. Go to your computer manufacturers web site and check for updates for your driver's. You will find websites that will check your PC for out of date driver's or you can purchase a program that will keep you up to date. I must warn you these may contain unwanted and often Hidden spy programs and you may get a lot of spam or worse. Good luck hope this helped
852 2021-01-12 20:32:05
Re: Cold Virginia Snow (8 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I can imagine the joy of them all only to be torn apart by a cowardly and vengeful act. They must have been devastated. My condolences.
853 2021-01-12 10:40:45
Re: Just A Girl From Texas (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hey Jim that song rocks even though it's a country, cowboy, barroom thing. Texas is getting a lot of attention lately. Let's hear it...
854 2021-01-12 10:34:24
Re: Cold Virginia Snow (8 replies, posted in Songwriting)
OMG I know the civil war was brutal, but here you've brought a personal account of a tragic event. I have damp cheeks after reading and listening to your song a fitting tribute to your forefather. One word.... brilliant.
855 2021-01-11 10:48:09
Re: Hank Williams On My Mind (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
It's strange how inspiration works, but you certainly came up trump's with this one. What a great song, it has all the elements of a big country hit.
856 2021-01-09 23:27:37
Re: Chordie Member Has Won A Semi Final Place In A Worldwide Song Contest (15 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
it took me 20 minutes to find your song but you got my vote too. good luck
857 2021-01-09 23:23:31
Re: it's raining in Texas (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
hey Joe, I know I have relatives in Canada and my dad was in the navy during WW2 and he visited your fair shores...so you never know?
My recording device works from an SD card and it's holding around 6 unfinished songs at this time, they're all waiting for vocals, so what's the problem? I tend to sing quite loud and Ann moans to me about making too much noise, you can tell she appreciates my singing cant you? Therefor I have to wait until she goes out so I can belt out a few tunes which leads me to another problem...lock down! I need to sound proof my studio
858 2021-01-09 10:38:36
Re: Wretched Lives - on you tube and or soundcloud - featuring Phill (2 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Well done with the video Jim. The song actually sounds better through a decent sound system!
859 2021-01-09 10:31:21
Re: it's raining in Texas (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Well thanks y'all! It just goes to show how a phrase or event can give inspiration, so thanks for that AKA Joe lol. Global warming is messing things up constant rain is what we get in Wales! Just lately it's been sunny yet crispy. Winter here means summer in New Zealand and I believe almost zero covid.
Thanks Pete, maybe I'll write about Wellington next, plenty of beef in it?
860 2021-01-08 23:52:31
Re: it's raining in Texas (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
this was inspired by a remark made by Mojo. it's a bit of nonsense in which i also incorporated a little bit of romance as a nod to Jim
861 2021-01-08 22:45:05
Topic: it's raining in Texas (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
It's Raining In Texas.Undefined
Words & Music by Phill Williams.
862 2021-01-08 10:36:20
Re: MELT INTO THE CROWD (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Pete FYI, it took a ton of will power to just record a six string, a twelve string and my voice! I know if I start from scratch and make it slower it will have the full treatment...meat and two veg with all the trimmings! Lol I am thinking about it!
863 2021-01-08 10:30:53
Re: the last song (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I also think this is a great song...long live the Texas rain which has given me inspiration for a song....!
864 2021-01-07 21:41:39
Re: MELT INTO THE CROWD (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I've remixed the song (difficult to know the difference) and uploaded it to soundcloud, the full song is here now...
865 2021-01-07 19:48:19
Re: MELT INTO THE CROWD (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
thanks Pete, but did you like the song? 
866 2021-01-07 10:00:28
Re: MELT INTO THE CROWD (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
The thought had occurred to me but then it reflects that even a traumatic experience can be pushed to one side and result in a happy ending? Not to minimise the seriousness of sexual abuse of a young person but everyone deserves a little happiness with the help and love of a good partner.
With lock down we hear a lot of abuse both physical and sexual of those less able to protect themselves. My hope is that my song will offer even a little hope to those less fortunate.
867 2021-01-06 23:21:55
Re: MELT INTO THE CROWD (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
recording uploaded already, find it here and leave a comment please
i've remixed and uploaded the full version
868 2021-01-06 23:19:01
Topic: MELT INTO THE CROWD (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
this is a bitter/sweet song about an abused young lady that finds love but cant show her love due to her abuse years before
Melt Into The Crowd.Undefined
Words & Music by Phill Williams. Home Rex 5th January 2021.
869 2021-01-06 21:15:11
Re: Ha Ha Ha (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
nice one Brian. you sound like you're having a lot of fun
870 2021-01-04 20:39:26
Re: SHELTER FROM THE RAIN (Aka my $10,000 song) (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
beautiful song beautifully performed...money in the bank my friend
871 2021-01-02 09:37:10
Re: Wretched Lives - Dark Folk Version (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Guitar and vocal works well and adds a new perspective to the song.
872 2021-01-02 09:34:06
Re: Phill Williams Song Searchin' (7 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Big thanks to Pete for bringing a mediocre song to life. I rarely play my originals to Ann but I showed her the video and she came close to tears....big brownie points I may add!
The first part of the song is about her. The last part was inspired by Pete's poem about a homeless guy dancing for Pennie's. The chorus I had to make up. So, in effect three songs stuck together to make one...sounds like a spice girls song....
873 2021-01-01 11:16:21
Re: Phill Williams Song Searchin' (7 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Soooo....you don't like my other songs. Boo hoo! You could have let me down gently?
Only kidding. I played it to Ann my biggest critic and she loved it. The video is brilliant and hides the cock ups I made.
Well done Pete and happy new year to you and all our Chordie mates and spouse's
874 2020-12-29 22:58:18
Re: Understanding Andy And Flo (9 replies, posted in Poems)
Pete, thanks for the info. We had a re-run of the story behind the "Street" over Christmas. It tells the story of how Tony Warren had to jump through hoops to get it aired in the first place and how Ina Sharples was the last to be cast. Recommended watching.
Sadly Mr Warren died last year.
875 2020-12-29 20:42:26
Re: Poem: Wretched Lives - maybe a song somehow ? (6 replies, posted in Poems)
Jim. I've read and added chords and it's not at all a punk song, maybe Beamer would punk it up a bit? As usual I've changed a word or two to make it easier to sing.