976

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

Congrats to your Mom Peatle ! That is awesome - she had everyone in the room's attention and even had them danceing as well.  Quite a milestone and I am sure quite a woman!
Thanks for sharing.
Jim

PS  how do people from New Zealand know how to speak Welsh ?     

977

(311 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

Maxwell's guitar playing on  "my town" on that beat up ol' guitar was fantastic. such a fluid style of playing. I loved how he slid his hand down on the chords - what a cool style.  Wish I knew how to do that !     

978

(311 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

CG

First off my apologies - I missed last week.

Billie Eilish is smoking  - what a voice.   I loved when she sings with her brother Finneas. She certainly has a passion for the blues. 
I also listened to her cover Bad by Michael Jackson - it was awesome.

John Maxwell is really good as well.  I like the true country sound that comes off his guitars and filters into blues.
I particularly liked How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live !

Thanks for sharing

Jim     

Very nice

V3 has great lyric - love the lines  very clever !
[Am]Now I don’t fall in love [Dm]so easy
[Am]Its the falling out [Em]I hate
[Am]The blues that [Dm]come after,
[Am]just are’nt worth [Em]the weight

Super collaborative effort- can’t wait to hear it
Since I really don’t know what 3/4 time is

Phill
I quite agree with Peatle - very witty in the lyrics.
Really great sound on the acoustic - nice rhythm - it flows nicely.
Everything sounds so beautifully clear.
Thanks for sharing

Jim     

981

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I liked it to Brian - Peatles images brought it to life!
We are headed in the opposite direction in to fall and then winter.     

982

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I liked it to Brian - Peatles images brought it to life!
We are headed in the opposite direction in to fall and then winter.     

983

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Yes, I quite agree with Phill - nicely done Jeff!     

984

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Peatle
That song is fantastic - thanks for sharing it. 
Jim     

Here is a recording of my song

Sorry about the singing and playing smile

https://soundcloud.com/james-kenyon-997 … believe-in 

986

(9 replies, posted in Poems)

I didn't catch that Peatle - very clever however !     

987

(311 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

CG
Thanks for the Ray Wiley Hubbard review.  I didn't respond bc I was away on Vacation.  He is really good with a very unique voice and style. It is very recognizable - soon as you hear him on the radio you know who it is.
He performed in a bar near me a couple of years ago - very personable man.

Here a couple more that I like .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z3QDkxXrvY   ( Chick singer, bad ass rocking) { duet with Carson Mahone as the chick singer)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZUOzCTUTz8  (drink til I see double) {Duet with Paula Nelson}
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygTsN_sr4k8  (Conversation with the Devil)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxNO3XACxFI  ( I wanna rock and roll ! )

as for the Windy City Strugglers - definitely a different brand of performing.  I loved the washboard in  " the old Gods"

my favorite of the listed songs was " Can't Get Back"


Thanks again CG !!   Way to start the weekend !     

988

(9 replies, posted in Poems)

That story about the dead Mum - is hysterical Peatle !!     

https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/ha … ds-1872298

here ya go     

990

(9 replies, posted in Poems)

Good stuff Peatle !     

991

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

OMG Mojo - you sound so much like Guy Clark !  Fantastic !
I would love to have the lyrics and chords to this !
Send it in to get recorded, it's really, really good !!!!!

Jim     

These are some of my faves of JTE  - So Sad he is gone.   He was just a kid with immense talent, a big heart, and a wicked beautiful smile.

I encourage all of my chordie friends to give a listen !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU1xL6rDAZI   Christchurch woman    ( Peatle and Easybeat - it took me awhile to figure out what a Christchurch woman was !  smile   )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMbUNORbC9M   Mama's eyes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9W511HVxuY Ain't waitin'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCFAXOcc8Uo  Harlem River Blues

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_6f2OvfKy0 Mix of songs ( really good !  - crazy good guitar playing)

Jim     

993

(2 replies, posted in My local band and me)

Peatle

Nice little expression of self reliance.  Marie must be great company  smile

Nice job my friend.

Jim     

So sad - we lost another very good musician
Justin Towns Earle. Dead at age 38

Prayers and good wishes to his wife and family  his dad is Steve Earle 

995

(311 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

CG - This guy is fantastic !  There are at least 5 songs that I really loved !  I actually subscribed to his you tube channel !  Thanks for the great find.

Have an awesome weekend!!   Stay safe and healthy

Jim     

996

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Well after telling Easybeat (Brian) that I haven't really written anything lately, I wrote this.  Mojo did a very good cover of it - but as I listened I thought it was missing something - so I added a verse and made a couple changes here and there.  This is my final version ( for now  wink  )
It's really kind of a true depiction of what happens to me all the time.
so here it is.....

Something To Believe In By Jim Kenyon


[G] All my life I’ve been wondering, [C]how things came to [G]be


[G]Seems there’s always been angels, [D]watching over me


When[G]ever I’ve faced trouble, I just [C] looked up to the sky


and most [G]times I've seen feathers, with my [D]troubles flying [G]by




.




[G]Life sure ain't easy,lots of[C] tests to try my [G]faith


[G] on more than one occasion angels [D]were my saving grace


When[G]ever I’ve faced trouble, I just [C] looked up to the sky


'Cause I[G] think I'll see feathers with my [D]troubles passing [G]by




.




Chorus


[G] oh we need [C]something to believe in, some[G]thing that brings us hope


[G] we need [D]something to believe in, some[C]thing to soothe our[G]soul


If I [C]was a true believer, I’d be [G]down upon my knees


and [D]thanking all my angels, for [C]watching over [G] me


[D]thanking all my angels, for [C]watching over [G] me


.




[G] In my youth I was reckless, didn’t [C]have too many [G]cares


[G]Always looking for adventures, to[D] carry me somewhere


But when[G]ever I’d faced trouble, I'd just [C] look up to the sky


and I[G] swear I’d see those feathers, with my [D]troubles flying [G]by





.




[G]now that i am older, I still [C]climb the highest [G]trees


[G] but there's times when this ol' world, can still [D]get the best of me


and when [G]life gets me down, I just [C]look to the sky and pray


I'll see [G] angel feathers coming, to [D]take my cares a[G]way




.




Chorus


[G] oh we need [C]something to believe in, some[G]thing that brings us hope


[G] we need [D]something to believe in, some[C]thing to soothe our [G]soul


If I [C]was a true believer, I’d be [G]down upon my knees


and [D]thanking all my angels, [C] watching over [G] me


[D]thanking all my angels, for [C]watching over [G] me


Out go


.




now I[C]am a true believer, and I'm [G]down upon my knees


and [D]thanking thanking all my angels, for [C]watching over [G] me




slower




yeah now I[C]am a true believer, and I’m [G]down upon my knees


and [D]thanking the good Lord for always [C]looking out for [G] me



good to know Graham
I actually bought a Mandolin about three years ago b/c it was at a lawn sale and I got it ridiculously cheap. It is beautiful - but I don't know how to play it - and I never have tried outside the first day I brought it home. It still sits in the case.   Maybe I will try using the restring.

Jim     

998

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

Phill
It is divine intervention !!  GO FOR IT !!

Can't wait to hear it !
JIm     

999

(311 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

She sounds great !  Love the Scottish  voice.
I can't believe she is unknown. The one video was done in 2010 - What the heck is taking so long for her to catch on ? ( It's sure not because of her looks smile  ! )
I thought Seeing Stars was the best of the songs.

Thanks for sharing CG>
Have a great Weekend

Jim     

1,000

(2 replies, posted in Songwriting)

EB

Nice Song - Has a really nice feel to it. Your playing and singing were both way above my standard !
Congrats on a top performance.

Jim