1,076 Reply by TIGLJK

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

TF

Thinking of you on this beautiful summer day.  It's been a real long time - I hope whatever it was that caused you to leave Chordie has passed and that you would find your way back - we miss you!

Jim     

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1,077 Topic by TIGLJK

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Celebrating A NGD  - a 224ce-K DLX (2019)  by Taylor - it plays sweet ! I am hoping it will give me more of a reason to practice and actually get better at playing ! smile

Also celebrating the 30th anniversary of my 38th birthday !!!  smile 

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1,078 Reply by TIGLJK

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

Phill,
This is awesome - did you write it as well?   
I can only imagine you doing a rendition with your grandkids singing along !   Fantastic stuff my friend!

Jim     

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1,079 Reply by TIGLJK

(311 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

CG  He is very good.   I liked the slide guitar on the World is Crazy !

Good stuff once again.

Jim     

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1,080 Reply by TIGLJK

(2 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Good song Jets !

Made me feel like I was sitting/relaxing  on my porch on a late autumn day watching the leaves blow around.
Good luck in the competition.

Jim

p.s.   do you have to change your profile quote to Washington Football team now ? smile     

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1,081 Reply by TIGLJK

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Beamer

Sounds nice!  I thought it sounded like a face paced Western soundtrack where the Good Guys and Bad guys were about to face off over something. It definitely has that " on the edge of suspense feeling"   for me.    I am looking forward to what you come up with for lyrics - although it actually needs none in MHO.  Well done and cool guitar !

Jim

P.S. 

The dogs still crack me up !  smile     

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1,082 Reply by TIGLJK

(2 replies, posted in About Chordie)

Lefty

I don't get what you are saying - I just clicked on five different songs and they all had the first line fine.
Sorry I can't help

Ji
ps- LOL  Maybe it's bc you are left handed ?   ( Just Kidding) smile

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1,083 Reply by TIGLJK

(2 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Yep - I splurged on myself - it's my birthday this month !

Taylor 224ce-K DLX Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Yea the song was just me venting. 
Thanks for the comment  Phill. Say hello to Ann for me and I hope you and your family are all well and dealing effectively with this mess.

Jim     

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1,084 Topic by TIGLJK

(2 replies, posted in Songwriting)

LOL   I was just messing around this morning on my new Taylor guitar and came up with this song.I did it quick so it may need some adjustments. smile


Corona Cabin Fever By Jim Kenyon


Chorus


[G]I got the Corona cabin [C]fever


Oh I [G]got it really [D]bad


I [G]miss hanging out with [C]all my friends


and it [G]makes me [D]really [G]sad




[G]I got the Corona cabin [C]fever


Bout the [G]worst case you’ll ever [D]see


It’s [G] about todrive me [C]crazy


And it’s [G]not how [D]my life should[G] be




.




Verse 1


[G]Can’t go to church, or watch a [C]baseball game


And now they’ve [G]got me working from [D]home


My [G] family don’t come to [C]visit no more


So, I’m [G] stuck here [D]all a[G]lone




[G]Gotta wash my hands about a [C]million times


Yeah I’ve[G] gotta strive to be germ [D]free


Like to [G]have a beer, with[C]out the fear


That the [G]waitress is [D]breathing on [G]me




.




Chorus


[G]I got the Corona cabin [C]fever


Oh I [G]got it really [D]bad


I [G]miss hanging out with [C]all my friends


and it [G]makes me [D]really [G]sad





[G]I got the Corona cabin [C]fever


Bout the [G]worst case you’ll ever [D]see


It’s [G] about todrive me [C]crazy


And it’s [G]not how [D]my life should[G] be




.




Verse 2


.


[G]social distancing and [C]wearing a mask


are both [G]wearing on my last [D]nerve


I wanna [G] live my life like [C] used to be


and [G]have the fun that [D] Ide[G]serve




[G]Seems every day there’s [C]more bad news


And there’s [G]something at the store I can’t [D]get


When’s this [G] Covid 19 [C]gonna end


I’m [G]tired of [D]all this [G]SH** !




Chorus


[G]I got the Corona cabin [C]fever


Oh I [G]got it really [D]bad


I [G]miss hanging out with [C]all my friends


and it [G]makes me [D]really [G]sad




[G]I got the Corona cabin [C]fever


Bout the [G]worst case you’ll ever [D]see


It’s [G] about todrive me [C]crazy


And it’s [G]not how [D]my life should [G] be



 

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1,085 Reply by TIGLJK

(311 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

Good stuff CG

"Too old to die young" and "Country comes to town" were the best ones for me.
I liked the resonator guitar and of course the muscle car in the video. smile

There's some good stuff coming out of the bayou - and you seem to be able to find them !! smile

Thanks CG for your efforts.

Jim     

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1,086 Reply by TIGLJK

(311 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

CG

I don't know how you do it - another fantastic find. I really loved these songs.
Talk about bringing music from where you live - she is so into every song.

I really loved the Gypsy song... set up on the back porch -  the electric multi-plug hanging, the box guitar with the license plate - etc....  :)It was fun to just look at the place while listening to her perform.
She really is n excellent talent.  I'm still trying to figure out how sghe got from Belgium to the Bayou and Mississippi ??? smile

Her smile is contagious - and her guitar playing is exceptional.

Thanks again for a great start to the weekend.  Superb find!
JIm     

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1,087 Reply by TIGLJK

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

BAHAHAHAHAHA


I need one of those outfits !
Great stuff guys

Jim     

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1,088 Reply by TIGLJK

(6 replies, posted in Poems)

Peatle

Fantastic storyline - very well written.
It is sad that peoples lives get ruined by alcohol and drugs.

Thanks for sharing such a wonderful observation

Jim     

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1,089 Reply by TIGLJK

(311 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

CG
This might be the best one you have ever found. 
OMG is he excellent.  Tremendous guitar playing (even though the guitar looks like a miniature toy in his hands and against his huge frame!) - his voice is just outstanding.

All you Chordians who visit - make sure you check this one out - you won't be disappointed !

What a way to start the holiday weekend  (in the US)-  fantastic start to any day !

Thanks CG - frigging awesome !!
Keep them coming

Jim     

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1,090 Reply by TIGLJK

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Made a few lyric changes     

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1,091 Reply by TIGLJK

(4 replies, posted in Poems)

Phill,
Nice mind teaser !

Peatle - cool addition.

Here is my contribution -

This could become a song if we tried hard enough smile  !

This old world has changed,
It changed my perspective on life
I’m ready for these troubles to fade away
I used to complain, looking back it was sad
I guess my life really wasn’t so bad,
wouldn't you say?
Seems like the goods things, we take for granted
But when they’re gone, we wish we never had.

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1,092 Reply by TIGLJK

(3 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Awesome beamer - record it , post it, and let us in on the fun !!

Great song

Jim     

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1,093 Reply by TIGLJK

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

Beamer - congrats  on your longevity !      This is the best place on the net - I find myself drawn here here almost everyday.

I quite agree with Phill - I miss Amy Wall and Kiki Jan - it was nice to have their perspectives and great- great - great - vocals !
I also miss all the people that have left for various reasons as Scott stated.
I often think - " Did I write something that offended them or ignored something they were proud of - and that's why they left ? "
If I did - I didn't do it intentionally and I apologize.

I would have quit songwriting and guitar playing long ago if not for the good people and the support given in this forum.  Thanks to all !!

Jim     

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1,094 Reply by TIGLJK

(3 replies, posted in Songwriting)

EB
Very nice guitar playing !! Sounds great !
I agree with Phill - you've got a nice sound in your vocals as well

Most of the stuff I write ends up country or blues.

I would like to see the lyrics (and maybe the chords)  if you get a chance.

Well done, my friend - keep'em coming!

Jim     

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1,095 Reply by TIGLJK

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Thanks CG -  you are kind.

After listening to this a few times -   I decided to change the title to Lonesome Highway.
Peatle-  Like Phill said - there is  probably only a small percentage of the drivers that fall into the category of the driver I wrote about.
My father in law was a trucker his whole life and loved it - he can remember the names of of all the roads he traveled as he tells many amazing stories.  However, the look on the drivers I saw weren't happy faces - so I just made up a reason for it.  smile

Thanks for the comments.   I really wish I could sing and play better - or had better means of recording than a computer microphone.

Everyone stay healthy and let's beat this pandemic!!

Jim

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1,096 Reply by TIGLJK

(311 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

CG
LOL Sorry man - I listened to her and forgot to reply.  I liked her a lot. Her voice is quite unique.  I kept waiting for her to do a duet with Dean Martin.
I liked Before the night is through - it had a resemblance to Under the Boardwalk.
The song I liked the best was How Many Times !   very passionate in her voice - really could feel the blues.

I appreciate the work you do finding these artists and songs.

I wish others would compensate your efforts with some responses !!

Thanks again

Jim     

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1,097 Reply by TIGLJK

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Thank you fellas !  Here is a link to it - I did a quick version and put it on sound cloud

https://soundcloud.com/tigljk/coming-into-memphis     

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1,098 Reply by TIGLJK

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I also wrote it using blues format.  That sounds good too. smile     

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1,099 Topic by TIGLJK

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I was driving down the road yesterday and passed a couple of tractor trailers. As I looked at the drivers - it seemed to me they appeared sad and lonely - I could be completely wrong ! smile
This morning I was thinking about it and came up with this song.

Coming Into Memphis  By Jim Kenyon


Verse 1




.




[G]He’s just a cross country trucker, and he’s [C]hauling another [G]load


[G]Yeah, an all night trucker, driving [C]down solitary [G]roads


He’s been [C]knocking down the miles [G]one by one


all [C] by himself ‘til this[G]trip is done


with his [Am] memories of love dying [C]against the fading [G] sun


.




Verse 2




.




[G] He’s just a troubled trucker on the [C] edge of losing con[G]trol


[G] yeah, he’s a lonely trucker, with his [C]passion drifting from his [G] soul


Driving [C] through endless nights that [G]seem too long


And [C] listening for comfort in a [G]country song


While he [Am]wonders how [C]things ever got this [G]wrong




.




Chorus


.


Well now he’s [Em]coming into Memphis, it’s [C] ’bout the break of [G]dawn


he's[Em] heading back to Memphis but he [C]knows she’ll be [D]gone


just [Em]a few more miles and [C] he’ll be reaching [G]home


and like that [D]deserted,lonesome [C]highway, he’ll be a[G]lone







Verse 3




.




[G]Thinking about his woman who [C]left him for another [G] man


[G]Yeah she broke his heart as [C]only a woman [G]can


while he [C] rambled down those [G]friendless roads,


She got[C]tired of waiting for [G]him to come home


She [C]found her lovin’ and[G] she's happy now


and he [Am] wishes he could go [C] back and change it some [G]how




.




Chorus


.


Well now he’s [Em]coming into Memphis, it’s [C] ’bout the break of [G]dawn


he's[Em] heading back to Memphis but he [C]knows she’ll be [D]gone


just [Em]a few more miles and [C] he’ll be reaching [G]home


and like that [D]deserted,lonesome [C]highway, he’ll be a[G]lone




.


slower


like that [D]deserted,lonesome [C]highway, he’ll be a[G]lone


like that [D]deserted,lonesome [C]highway, he’ll be a[G]lone


yea,like that [D]deserted,lonesome [C]highway, he’ll be a[G]lone




 


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1,100 Reply by TIGLJK

(4 replies, posted in About Chordie)

Nope, mine works fine     

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