76 Topic by TIGLJK

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Paul McCartney is one of the best songwriters and performers ever.
He has shown multiple times his ability to spontaneously write a song on topic given to him by someone else.
Here is a classic example.

https://youtube.com/shorts/CRsa5FAaec8? … aliWJf64f9


a more famous episode would be this.....

Paul McCartney Details The Time Dustin Hoffman Dared Him To Write A Song
By Hugh McIntyre,


Paul McCartney is one of the most successful and celebrated songwriters of all time. He seemingly has no issue penning a tune at any time, about anything. The superstar put his talent to the test years ago on a dare from one of Hollywood’s elite, according to the musician himself.

In the latest episode of the former Beatles’ podcast Paul McCartney: A Life in Lyrics, which sees him diving into the backstories behind some of his biggest hits and favorite tunes, the powerhouse musician shared a very fun story behind one of his own tracks. He revealed that his tune “Picasso’s Last Words” was written entirely based on a dare from none other than Dustin Hoffman.

The two men were reportedly together at some event when the challenge was posed by the actor. “Dustin Hoffman said to me, ‘Can you write a song about anything?’,” McCartney explained in his podcast. He answered without boasting, saying, simply, “Well, I don't know, Maybe.”

According to McCartney, Hoffman then said, “‘Just a minute.’ And he ran upstairs.” The Oscar-winning actor then “Came back down with a newspaper article about the death of Picasso,” who had passed away recently.

“He said, ‘See what Picasso's last words were. His last words to his friends were, ‘Drink to me. Drink to my health. You know I can't drink anymore’,” Hoffman then reportedly asked if McCartney thought he could write a song about that. The musician seemed up to the task.

McCartney explained that he “did happen to have my guitar with me, so I hit a chord and started singing a melody to those words.” Upon hearing what the Beatle came up with on the spot, Hoffman “was flabbergasted,” according to the music legend. Others who were at this get together must have felt the same awe, watching a master do something few, if any artists could manage.

“Picasso’s Last Words”—officially titled “Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me)”—was released in 1973 by McCartney and his band Wings. The tune was featured on their classic album Band on the Run, which remains one of McCartney’s most beloved solo projects. While it was never spun off as a single, the cut remains an amazing demonstration of the singer-songwriter’s abilities–and apparently his willingness to accept a dare. 

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77 Topic by TIGLJK

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I don't even remember how I found this song- but I am glad I did.

It is really good and there's probably a whole bunch of people ( myself included) who at some point in their life felt like this.
the music is fabulous - and sure gets the foot tapping and the body moving.


Give it a listen - you will be glad you did !

Jim
https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/r … ajaxhist=0

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78 Topic by TIGLJK

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I had some time on my hands and started messing around on my Rickenbacker.
There's this couple I know - they fight all the time, but  Jeez - the sure love each other.  This is kinda how I thought they feel. Let me know what you think.

Jim

Kind of a Rock Ballad  (Duet}

Face to Face   By Jim Kenyon


________________________________________




Verse 1 – Male


.


[D]seems every road leads [Cadd9] to this place




so [G] here we are again [D] face to face




[D]Truth cuts deep right [Cadd9] through my skin


[G] weak alibis and [D] too many sins


.




Verse 1 – Female




[D]You hold back, and [Cadd9] I run scared




I [G]hate the quiet when [D] tempers flare


[D]one more round [Cadd9]one more scar


[G] words like weapons, [D]leave a mark


.


Chorus – Together, Harmonized


.




yeah [A] we burn, we bleed, we [Cadd9] bruise, we fight



[G]We curse the day, and [D]beg for the night



[A ]Love like this don’t [Cadd9] fade away



oh it [G] screams, it haunts, but it [D ] makes us stay




so[Cadd9]Here we are, [G]face to [D]face




Yeah. [Cadd9]Here we are, [G]face to [D]face


.






[Verse 2 – Female


.




[D]this can be diamonds [Cadd9] or turn to rust




[G] break me or save me [D] if you must


[D]You chase shadows, [Cadd9] I chase light


[G]Still we hold on[D] all through the night



.




Verse 2 – Male


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[D] I've said things I [Cadd9] can’t defend


Some[G] times our hearts are [D] slow to mend


[D] Through every storm [Cadd9] I still believe


[G] You're still the fire [D] that burns in me


.




.


Chorus – Together


.






yeah [A] we burn, we bleed, we [Cadd9] bruise, we fight



[G]We curse the day, and [D]beg for the night



[A ]Love like this don’t [Cadd9] fade away



oh it [G] screams, it haunts but it [D ] makes us stay




so [Cadd9]Here we are, [G]face to [D]face




Yeah. [Cadd9]Here we are, [G]face to [D]face


.




Outgo – Alternating Lines, Then Unison





(Female):


[Cadd9]When I’m in your [G]arms, the world fades [D]away




(Male):


[Cadd9] You’re the calm that [G]gets me through the [D] day






(Together):




[Cadd9]A love like ours, [G] time can’t [D] erase


[Cadd9]Not when we're to[G]gether, face to [D] face



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79 Topic by TIGLJK

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I changed the third verse of this song, modified a couple other lines and chords.
Plays pretty smoothly now

Like to hear what you think.
Jim

Her Voice Again by Jim Kenyon


.


Verse 1


.




[G]I went down to the river, I was feeling kinda down


I [C] couldn’t find no friends, there was, [G]no one around


[G]tried to think of something happy, but [C]nothing came to mind


Then [D] I thought I heard a familiar voice,[C] coming from be[G]hind


.


Verse 2




[G]That voice was and still is, my favorite sound to hear


Sounds [C]just like an angel, singing [G] softly in my ear


[G]But when I turned to see her face, [C] ya’ know she wasn’t there


So I [D] closed my eyes and saw her, with[C] flowers in her[G] hair




.




Chorus


.




She was singing…


[C]Always remember the sunshine, it will [G]greet you every day



[C]keep a song in your heart, it’ll [G]keep your troubles away


[C]know that through love, you can do [G]anything you try


So [D] take a leap of faith, and don’t let[C] life pass you[G] by




.


Verse 3


[G] The river kept on rollin’, like the years since she’s been gone


The [C]memories come flooding back, as the [G] water rolls along


[G]I watched the water shimmering, like the [C]sparkle in her eyes


but [D ]then her voice begins to whisper, a [C] soft and sweet [G]goodbye






.


chorus


.




She was singing…


[C]Always remember the sunshine, it will [G]greet you every day


[C]keep a song in your heart, it’ll [G]keep your troubles away


[C]know that through love, you can do [G]anything you try


So [D] take a leap of faith, and don’t let[C] life pass you [G] by



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80 Reply by TIGLJK

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Mojo

Did you ever finish this ?     

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81 Reply by TIGLJK

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go to edit     copy it     

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82 Reply by TIGLJK

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absolutely Graham - I would be honored !

Wow  she has a beautiful voice - great musician.
She reminds me of Joan Baez  smile  cool


Thanks

Jim

ps  she should feel free to edit as she pleases

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83 Topic by TIGLJK

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Since there isn't much action going on in the forum of late, I figured I write something to try to spur a little activity.

So here is a country song I wrote.

“Ghost Town Heart” By  Jim Kenyon


Verse 1:


[G]Lit like neon on Main Street,we [C ]were burning in the rain


[Em7] our reckless hearts dancin' [D] like a runaway train


[G] but windows are shattered [C]where love used to stay


[Em7]and tumbleweeds are rollin’ [D]through our yesterday


.




Chorus:


[C]My heart feels like a ghost town, [G]so empty and dry


[D]Boarded-up dreams where [C]we used to [G] lie


[C]The bars are all closed up[G] the jukebox don’t play


[D]silence and shadows at the [C]end of the [G]day


[C]Where laughter once echoed, [G] there ain't any sounds


'cept the [D] cold wind whisperin' through [C] this ol' ghost[G] town


.


Verse 2:


[G]church bells used to ring out, now [C] no one even cares


[Em7] train station's quiet, it’s just [D]rust and broken stairs


[G] lonely, empty streets - all the [C] lights have burned out


[Em7] ain't no voices, no laughter [D] only fear and doubt




.


Chorus:


[C]My heart feels like a ghost town, [G]so empty and dry


[D]Boarded-up dreams where [C]we used to [G] lie


[C]The bars are all closed up[G] the jukebox don’t play


[D]silence and shadows at the [C]end of the [G]day


[C]Where laughter once echoed, [G] there ain't any sounds



'cept the [D] cold wind whisperin' through [C] this ol' ghost[G] town


,




Verse 3


[G]lives built on hopes and dreams now[C] lost on forgotten roads


[Em7]Don’t know how it slipped away [D]into the great unknown


[G]still drive through now and then, [C]there's no love found anywhere


[Em7] just heartbreak and memories [D]that haunt the midnight air


.


Chorus:


[C]My heart feels like a ghost town, [G]so empty and dry


[D]Boarded-up dreams where [C]we used to [G] lie


[C]The bars are all closed up[G] the jukebox don’t play


[D]silence and shadows at the [C]end of the [G]day


[C]Where laughter once echoed, [G] there ain't any sounds


'cept the [D] cold wind whisperin' through [C] this ol' ghost[G] town


.


outgo


.


[C] Yeah, my heart's now a ghost town, [G]stuck in the past


and [D] I’m just a drifter , chasing [C]love that couldn't [G]last


.


play slower


.


yeah,[D] I’m just a drifter , chasing [C]love that couldn't [G]last


Arpeggio on the last G



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84 Topic by TIGLJK

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Littlefeat  have released a new album
Really good

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzpyz0F3m88    (Strike Up The Band)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzpyz0F3m88  ( 4 days of Heaven, 3 days of work )  - Graham - I think you will like this one !!  let me know

check out the whole album if you get a chance.

Jim



This is the title song  - Strike up the band

Lyrics below.....

From Vienna to Savannah, the struggle moves your hand
And there's a fragile human nature in every woman and man
The wise and the weary can find some sweet relief
If you can raise a voice together and find your true belief

Strike up the band
Strike up the band
When people lose their faith and need a helping hand
When you can't find the words, but you need to take a stand
Find a soulful harmony and strike up the band

The painters and the poets, tell stories of the saints
The thieves and the pioneers, the demi gods of pain
Well music paints a picture of the voices deep inside
All throughout time it's helped us to get by

Strike up the band
Strike up the band
When people lose their faith and need a helping hand
When you can't find the words, and you need to take a stand
Find a soulful harmony and strike up the band

Last year I saw Virginia and Minnesota's fate
And I wondered how it felt in the summer of '68
There's no way we can win if we close every door
Now is there a song to sing to tell us what we're fighting for

Strike up the band
Strike up the band
When people lose their faith and need a helping hand
When you can't find the words, and you need to take a stand
Just find some soulful harmony and strike up the band
Find that soulful harmony and strike up the band
Find that common harmony and strike up the band

Strike up the band
Strike up the band

Strike up the band
Strike up the band

Strike up the band
Strike up the band

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85 Reply by TIGLJK

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here is a link to the guitar for sale on ebay

https://www.ebay.com/itm/176965656597?c … O-EALw_wcB     

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86 Reply by TIGLJK

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That was awesome ! WHO is that young stud singing ?  smile 
Great performance.     

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87 Reply by TIGLJK

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very nice !
great, but depressing ( War sucks)  lyrics and fab performance     

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88 Topic by TIGLJK

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https://playingforchange.com/videos/cro … ississippi
hope this link works for you -
if not here is you tube link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ph1GU1qQ1zQ

The first woman singer  (Kirby ) is incredible - ad all of the players are
phenomenol !

what a collection of great musicians world wide.
enjoy

Jim

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89 Topic by TIGLJK

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https://www.bmi.com/news/entry/5-things … %20ARCHIVE 

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90 Reply by TIGLJK

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Here is a folk song of sorts   
Lyrics were written by Hank Williams when he near his end and unable to play or sing anymore.  When he died, his family found a bunch of songs as such - no music - just lyrics.  They contacted Billy Bragg to write the music and he did so and put out an album called Mermaid Avenue

My two faves from the album   
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWQ4IPPXz2k

California stars I’d like to rest my heavy head tonight
On a bed of California stars
I’d like to lay my weary bones tonight
On a bed of California stars
I’d love to feel your hand touching mine
And tell me why I must keep working on
Yes, I’d give my life to lay my head tonight
On a bed of California stars

I’d like to dream my troubles all away
On a bed of California stars
Jump up from my starbed and make another day
Underneath my California stars
They hang like grapes on vines that shine
And warm the lovers glass like friendly wine
So, I’d give this world just to dream a dream with you
On our bed of California stars

Way over yonder in the Minor Key
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHVo-UKogBs

Lyrics
I lived in a place called Okfuskee
And I had a little girl in a holler tree
I said, "Little girl, it's plain to see
Ain't nobody that could sing like me
Ain't nobody that could sing like me"
She said, "It's hard for me to see
How one little boy got so ugly"
Yes, my little girly, that might be
But there ain't nobody that could sing like me
Ain't nobody that could sing like me
Way over yonder in the minor key
Way over yonder in the minor key
There ain't nobody that could sing like me
We walked down by the Buckeye Creek
To see the frog eat the goggle-eye bee
To hear that west wind whistle to the east
There ain't nobody that could sing like me
Ain't nobody that could sing like me
Oh, my little girly, will you let me see?
Way over yonder where the wind blows free
Nobody can see in our holler tree
And there ain't nobody that could sing like me
Ain't nobody that could sing like me
Way over yonder in the minor key
Way over yonder in the minor key
There ain't nobody that could sing like me
Her mama cut a switch from a cherry tree
And laid it on to she and me
It stung lots worse than a hive of bees
But there ain't nobody that could sing like me
Ain't nobody that could sing like me
Now I've walked a long, long ways
I still look back to my Tanglewood days
I've led lots of girls since then to stray
Saying ain't nobody that could sing like me
Ain't nobody that could sing like me
Way over yonder in the minor key
Way over yonder in the minor key
Ain't nobody that could sing like me
Way over yonder in the minor key
Way over yonder in the minor key
Ain't nobody that could sing like me
Ain't nobody that could sing like me

enjoy


Jim

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91 Reply by TIGLJK

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Thanks  Jan

https://soundcloud.com/james-kenyon-997963271/last-mile     

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92 Topic by TIGLJK

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https://soundcloud.com/james-kenyon-997963271/last-mile 

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93 Reply by TIGLJK

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Well done Richard !
I first heard it as the Grateful Dead played it, but liked the version by Van Morrison even better.

Thanks for sharing

Jim     

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94 Reply by TIGLJK

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Real cool Graham   Sounds great -  fun song.     

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95 Reply by TIGLJK

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JJJ

Congrats Joey- good to hear you are dong much better.

Did you cut back on the Bread Machines as well ?  smile

I was just thinking last night about all the people that used to participate in the forum.

I miss Mojo   (Joe B.) as well - loved his Texan drawl and great songs !

Take care, stop by often

Jim     

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96 Topic by TIGLJK

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at first I wrote this as a non blues song and it just wouldn't go where I wanted ti to. The blues format seems to work much better and is more suited to the lyrics I think.  Let me know what you think.

Jim



Last mile By Jim Kenyon


Verse 1


.




[Em]Shadows stretching all across our past,


[Em]ya know some things never [E7] last.


[Am]feels like this might be the last dance,


[Em] one last chance to save romance


[B7] One more night, give it one more try,


[Am]last tears our aching hearts will [Em] cry.




Verse 2


.






[Em]Truth n’ lies walking side by side.


[Em]Love don’t live where [E7]secrets hide.


[Am]Our love was loud, then came the hush


[Em]the silence is so heavy,it’s breaking us


[B7]Wonder if love is ever worth the pain


[Am] hope this last mile, ain't walked in [Em]vain.


.




Chorus


.




[Am]hoping that somehow we can make it right


[Em] praying for a miracle tonight


[Am] One more look at what might be lost



[Em] One more line that we shouldn't cross.


[B7] one last kiss, maybe one more smile


[Am] no turning back, walking that last [Em]mile


,




Verse 3


[Em]We’re dancing close to the edge again


[Em]Still pretending we ain’t [E7]near the end


[Am] promises I broke are still in your eyes


[Em]the truth cuts through all your alibis


[B7]But we both know that wrong never felt so right.


[Am]so we're dancing in flames one more [Em] night






Chorus


.


[Am]hoping that somehow we can make it right


[Em]yeah, holding out for a miracle tonight


[Am] One more look at what might be lost


[Em] One more line that we shouldn't cross.


[B7] one last kiss, maybe one more smile


[Am] no turning back, walking that last [Em]mile




[B7]no, there ain't no turning back, as we




SLOW


[Am]wa-aa-aa-lk that last [Em] mile



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97 Reply by TIGLJK

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Here is a blues song I wrote ( I will post shortly in songwriting as well)


Last mile By Jim Kenyon


Verse 1


.




[Em]Shadows stretchingacross our past,


[Em]ya know some things never [E7] last.


[Am]It feels like this might be the last dance,


[Em] one last chance to save romance


[B7] One more night, give it one more try,


[Am] the last tears our aching hearts will [Em] cry.




Verse 2


.






[Em]Truth n’ lies walking side by side.


[Em]Love don’t live where [E7]secrets hide.


[Am]Our love was loud, then came the hush


[Em]the silence is so heavy,it’s breaking us


[B7]Wonder if love is ever worth the pain


[Am] hope this last mile, ain't walked in [Em]vain.


.




Chorus


.




[Am]hoping that somehow we can make it right



[Em]yeah, praying for a miracle tonight


[Am] One more look at what might be lost


[Em] One more line that we shouldn't cross.


[B7] one last kiss and maybe one more smile


[Am] no turning back, walking that last [Em]mile


,




Verse 3


[Em]We’re dancing close to the edge again


[Em]Still pretending we ain’t [E7]near the end


[Am] every promise I broke is still in your eyes


[Em]the truth cuts through all your alibis


[B7]But we both know that wrong never felt so right.


[Am]so we're dancing in flames one more [Em] night






Chorus


.


[Am]hoping that somehow we can make it right


[Em]yeah, holding out for a miracle tonight


[Am] One more look at what might be lost


[Em] One more line that we shouldn't cross.


[B7] one last kiss and maybe one more smile


[Am] no turning back, walking that last [Em]mile





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98 Reply by TIGLJK

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The letters H, P, P in the solo notation refer to specific parts of a song: H typically stands for "Head" (the main melody or verse), and P often signifies a "Progression" (a section of chord changes, potentially including a solo) or "Play" (a section where the musician improvises or plays freely).
Here's a more detailed explanation:

    H (Head/Verse):
    This usually indicates the main melody or the verse section of a song. It's the part where the main lyrics and melody are presented.
    P (Progression/Play):
    This often means a section where there's a change in the chord progression or a solo break. It could be a series of chord changes or a section where the musician improvises.

In the context of solo notation:
The sequence "H P H P H P H H P H P P H P H" would suggest that the song has a form where:

    The "Head" (Verse) is played, followed by a "Progression" (solo or chord change).
    This pattern repeats several times (H P H P H P).
    There are some variations, like two "Progression" sections in a row ("H H P H P P").
    Finally, the "Head" section concludes with another "Progression".

In essence, the notation is a way to visually map out the structure of a song, especially when it includes solo sections or improvisational parts     

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99 Reply by TIGLJK

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Liking that one a lot Richard - awesome !!

Jim     

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100 Reply by TIGLJK

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thanks for giving it a listen Richard.
unfortunately  only record from the microphone located on my computer. (:
Graham did a cover as well on his youtube channel.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IBYS-WBSdw
I really liked how he did it. I love it when real musicians take the time to record my songs bc they are always a better version
of what I can do, and much better to listen to. smile

Thanks again for taking the time to listen and thanks for the comment - always appreciate them

Jim     

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