I saved a song two days ago and have had no problems. Is there a limit to how many songs you can save?
1,051 2020-03-26 09:18:07
Re: try to save song to songbook. It takes me back to index page. (8 replies, posted in About Chordie)
1,052 2020-03-23 22:51:59
Re: For Graham (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
not yet. i'll have time in the morning
1,053 2020-03-23 20:32:56
Re: For Graham (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Grah. "the model" is totally inspired. i laughed all the way through it. you are a very talented comedy writer
1,054 2020-03-23 20:22:21
Re: and tonight's sermon is... (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Grah, I used to have a book of Goon show scripts which me and some pals used to perform in my front room, we were always hysterical laughing especially when we tried to imitate the voices.
Peatle. Ann and me have gone into isolation too and they tell us it could be up to 3 months!!! And there's still people heading to the beaches (as we're having some good weather) and climbing Snowdon. They are told not to congregate and to keep a 2 metre space between them yet they're shoulder to shoulder on trains and stuff. My kids knock the door and leave us food parcels, I'm not sure if they're scared of giving us the bug or getting it from us...
1,055 2020-03-23 09:58:00
Re: La Da Dum La Da Lyla (23 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I noticed that your first post about this track was in 2011, Lyla must be a teenager by now? Lovely song by the way, I've done a few inspired by my youngest granddaughter, I have 12 grandkids and 4 great grandchildren, this website don't half make ya feel old?
1,056 2020-03-23 09:44:57
Re: Anxiety (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Wow! So much advice today. Glad to see you back posting Brian. Where watching too much depressing news is concerned in the UK we've had Brexit, floods an election and now coronavirus. It could get worse; Boris could start making house calls...kill me now!
1,057 2020-03-23 09:31:52
Re: and tonight's sermon is... (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Inflation has unfortunately forced me to increase my commission to 15% forced upon me by Tory pressure! Lol
1,058 2020-03-22 23:36:59
Topic: and tonight's sermon is... (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I find myself in a strange position; it's Sunday night and as a rule Ann and I would be at our local club having a few drinks and chatting to our friends and watching one of our local acts performing. Instead I'm sitting in front of my computer playing Freecell and surfing while Ann watches her programmes (that I cant stand) on TV in the living room, all due to this coronavirus so we, like most others are self isolating ourselves and anyway our clubs and pubs and restaurants are closed.
As I've mentioned before, weekends are a negative time for Chordie. No-one posts anything. So I tried to write a song, failed! Watched a few things on youtube, bored (except for Grah's vids) So I don't know what to do. I may go to bed early and continue reading Spike Milligan's book Puckoon which is hilarious, I can highly recommend it for getting you out of a depression or bad mood. well that's my sermon for tonight.
Sleep tight, don't let the bedbugs bite
1,059 2020-03-22 10:36:15
Topic: For Graham (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Just listened to your Cheesemonger track and I have to say you have a wicked sense of humour laughed out loud at the "my mother was a fishmonger" part. All I can say is .... you're a crazy kid, keeping our spirits up at this bad time. Nice one.
1,060 2020-03-21 10:09:39
Re: We LOST another star Kenny Rogers (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
That's an awful shock to wake up to. I'm no great country fan but that has to be the great triumvirate; Kenny, Glen Campbell and by no means least Glen Frey. So sad. Goodbye Kenny may you enjoy many duets with the greats that preceded you.
1,061 2020-03-20 08:59:44
Re: Someday (I'm gonna get out of here )for those in isolation. (6 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Great performance Grah, very wity lyrics. Good idea to put a new vid up every day or so. Are you going to re-write the words to Supermarket sex god to fit the new state of affairs?
1,062 2020-03-18 13:56:05
Re: self isolation (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Yep, I forgot about rain and coffee though I don't drink much coffee I love the smell of it! I also love the smell of tobacco until it's lit.
Jim, snuggling is one of the things they tell us not to do... I'd rather die happy.
Please note I've only put in nice things, I think we're depressed enough without airing things we hate?
1,063 2020-03-17 19:54:13
Topic: self isolation (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
it's given me time to think about things i don't normally think about.
my favourite smells...
fresh cut grass
bacon cooking in the morning
smell of a brand new car fresh from the showroom
Ann's Sunday lunch cooking
Samsara on Ann's neck which usually ends up on my lips
freshly cut wood
the haunting aroma of a new amp when it's first switched on
freshly baked bread, still warm with the butter melting...
1,064 2020-03-16 11:18:34
Re: Pawnee Creek (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
no probs...happy to help
1,065 2020-03-16 09:51:26
Re: Pawnee Creek (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Great words and story Jim. Can I make one suggestion? Last line 2nd verse; change "her heart was full of lies" to "her heart was all lies" it's closer to the metre.
1,066 2020-03-07 21:14:09
Re: Daddy Said (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
you can find the recording here
1,067 2020-03-07 19:51:27
Re: Recording (1 replies, posted in Songwriting)
nice recording Jim, shame about the volume being low. are you using a pick to strum? you'd get a clearer sound from the guitar.
1,068 2020-03-07 19:40:30
Re: Daddy Said (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi Jeff. glad you enjoyed it, I'm in the process of recording it as we speak. I do it in a rock and roll, almost Chuck Berry style, if it turns out good I will post it later tonight.
1,069 2020-03-07 19:37:07
Re: Daddy Said (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
thanks Jim, I'm happy to say you were first to see it, and that you helped me to up-load it, I didn't think a simple thing like writing a single B in square brackets would throw the whole thing into a tizzy!
My grandmother actually helped me buy my second guitar (not my dad as in the song) my first broke within a few days !!! slight adjustments you understand also he never ran me around to gigs or pay for hotel rooms though he was a lorry driver so he knew all about driving up and down the motorways!
broken down vans, punctures and driving home in the heavy snow with no heating, are all true and as you say; people don't see the hours of rehearsal, scrimping for cash to buy equipment, hours driving to gigs, hours on stage then driving home again. drink and drugs were never on my to-do list, but I knew guys that did.
ps; guess what chopro just did it again hence no brackets.
1,070 2020-03-06 21:40:49
Topic: Daddy Said (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
This is a song all about getting started in the live music business, some of it is fact some with a little fiction added but all of it is true.
Daddy Said.
Daddy SaidUndefined
1,071 2020-03-06 21:24:15
Re: How Much Do You Practice (41 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I have a pal that does a lot of fingerpicking and country he is also an aficionado of Shadows music. So, just before Christmas he was out walking his dog and tripped over a curb and made a mess of his fingers. He is the proud owner of around a dozen or so guitars, sixers, twelvers acoustic and electric and a bass or two. He told me he wouldn't be able to play for at least a month! When his fingers healed he tried to get back in the saddle but found all his callouses had softened so playing was painful, in fact like starting over. I think he's getting there now and the last little jam we had he was OK but I didn't push him too much. Practise is essential whether your practising runs, riffs, scales or chords. I usually manage 10 minutes most days, it really tells when I lay off for any time.
1,072 2020-03-06 10:20:23
Re: Thank You, Pete....... (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hi Bill, happy new year to you three. To say we've missed you would be an understatement! Firstly, I'm sorry to hear of your fight with the big C, on top of all your other problems. But on a better note, maybe top "C"? Congratulations on beating the beast and not forgetting your new addition, Christopher; may be live long and prosper as is my wish for you and the lovely Dondra.
Looking forward to photos and many new posts from you my friend... Ann also extends her congratulations and requests you kiss the baby for her?
Congrats also to the parents.
1,073 2020-03-05 09:36:48
Re: Phill Song (2 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks Jim. There seems to be a flaw in the chopro code, eg; if you write a B chord in square brackets chopro interprets it as a command to write in bold letters so it must be closed, eg: word therefore if you want to put in B chord you must add Maj or 7th? [Gmaj] I will post the song again hopefully correctly. Fingers crossed. Thanks for your help and putting me on the right track Jim aka tigljk
1,074 2020-03-03 10:10:50
Re: help please (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Thanks Jim, just the chords and lyrics. I keep getting the same message which I can't remember now something about B opened illegally. I've gone through the sticky and adjusted accordingly, still nothing. I'll try again later.
1,075 2020-03-02 22:25:25
Topic: help please (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
i've posted many new songs on chordie using chordpro but for some reason it wont let me post a new song tonight, can anybody help?