1,876

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

i would guess you mean country rocker? another little cracker, Jim. cant wait for the recording.

1,877

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Last time. i hope it wont be the last time? i was really touched by your words here and with a grandchild of my own the words mean so much more to me. thank you Jim. oh and two great recordings.

1,878

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

hi Jim. just listened to Christmas child, it's well up to your usual standard and your voice has improved immensely  wink gonna go back now and listen to the second song.

1,879

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

Hey Dona welcome from Wales in the UK. Don't worry about spelling, my name is often spelt wrongly and worst of all they sometimes call me English! Now that is unforgivable.

1,880

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

Yep, I know the "sounds familiar" syndrome. I wrote and recorded a song a couple of years back. I sent it to Russ who quickly enlightened me to the fact it was an Eagles song with different words....gasp! Horror, so that was that. It's on a CD somewhere never to be heard again.

Bill, don't be downhearted, with a tweek or two here and there, no one will know the difference.

1,881

(11 replies, posted in Songwriting)

hi Jim. high praise indeed from the master of the written word, thank you. years ago when i had the hair to my shoulders and beard to match, i was referred to as John, then Gandhi in the same sentence????

thank you Jandle, it's always good to hear from you.

thanks Peatle, i think of this as a follow up to Grah's last song. it's a subject that has been eating me up for quite a while, especially the story of the fellow in Afghanistan that thought he was safe as the "allies" had got rid of the Taliban, but as soon as they went the TB came back and cut off his head as punishment for shaving his beard! how sick is that?

  TF, so sad but true. we all left messages in our underpants back in the 60's with the Cuban crisis. but today with the world being run by businessmen we are in even greater danger. thanks for the listen and comments.

1,882

(11 replies, posted in Songwriting)

thanks Grah and EB, happy that you took the time to look and comment.

1,883

(11 replies, posted in Songwriting)

well you don't have to wait long as I've up-loaded it to soundcloud.....https://soundcloud.com/iphillfine/not-going-to-sing-tonight

1,884

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

i have recorded and up-loaded this new song and would be honoured and delighted if you would give it a listen and comment.

you will find it here...https://soundcloud.com/iphillfine/not-going-to-sing-tonight

1,885

(11 replies, posted in Songwriting)

here's a new song. it's not a love song, a rock song or a country Ballard. it's a rage about the inequality of life be it the poor kids of Brazil. the jihadists in the middle east. the rich of all the world. and my disgust that slavery still goes on in the 21st century.

Not Going To Sing Tonight.           Phill Williams.

[D] I'm not going to sing tonight.
Because I [A] feel too sad.
If I could change the world.
And [D] everything that's bad.
I would. Light the lights. Feed those kids.
That [A] live alone on the streets.
And punish those that hurt those kids.
While their [D] own lives are sweet.

[Bm] No-one cares. In their ivory towers.
While their [A] champagne chills on ice.
[Em] Spending more on one small meal.
Than a [G] year of bread and [A] rice. For a family.

[D] I don't want to sing tonight.
While there's [A] war in the middle east.
Take the head of a man who shaves.
Not [D] God but man is a beast.
And who can say that he's better than you?
And [A] they're no better than me.
Still a man is judged but his wealth and skin.
Set those slave folks [D] free.

(CHORUS)

[D] So, I'm not going to sing tonight.
While the [A] crazies rule the world.
Send their armies out to die.
For the [D] glory they don't deserve.

1,886

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

Hey there Bill.

After switching off my tablet this morning I had a small epiphany in the guise of the completion of the second verse, I don't know how you want the song to go but hows does this fit for you?

Well, I gotta get a life.
To stop me staying in at night.
And I've got to get a job.
To pay off all the bills I've got.

Got to get it (boom, boom)  Wont quit it (boom, boom)
My new life. (or job? works either way)

1,887

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

I'm glad to hear you're still alive and kicking...lol

I got a kind of "see you later alligator" rhythm and tune basically. It'll make a fine rocker when it's done.

Can't help with your other problem except shave all your body hair and wash with tea tree oil....it might work?

Love to Dondra

1,888

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

sorry to burst your bubble guys but the original post is dated 2009. Wlbaye last visited in january 2016 so i don't know if he's looked at your replies especially the latest ones. it would be interesting to know if you related to him made contact?

1,889

(10 replies, posted in Songwriting)

kind of song where you turn the lights down, put your arm around your lady while sitting beside the fire chilling out after a long day. in other words; you nailed it. (hope that means the same over the pond?)

1,890

(13 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Kudos Grah, great job my man. You do realise you've opened a bag of worms here...right? I have to say, about the comments not the song as that's brilliant, not all politicians are scum sucking pond life! I've got a young guy next door who is passionate about politics and works hard to get things done for our deserving community. He's just managed to get his foot on the first rung of the political ladder as a local councilor and I hope he makes it to the top.

I'm not sure if our friends over the pond get the full picture on BREXIT, though I suspect they get more of the facts than us. I do have this suspicion that leaders desire to get their name into the history books which is why we had the Falklands war...needless loss of life to boost Thatchers ego. I won't even go into the Middle East conflicts from either side. It seems likely that Trump will kick off the next one with "little Kimmie". Time to clean out the bomb shelters?

Sorry, about my rant, my soapbox is firmly stowed away.

Great song Grah, here's hoping the voice returns soon. Word of advice, don't push too hard too soon.
Phill

Edited to correct know all tablet.

1,891

(12 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Sweet and sour!

You always hit the nail on the head, great words great story. I'm running out of superlatives to describe your work!
You've made a rod for your own back my old friend, I don't think you actually try to do better than the last it just comes naturally. Well done.

1,892

(8 replies, posted in Poems)

Crackerjack Peatle. You know how to express your thoughts into vivid and explicit writing. I think it's the mark of a good writer if they can put themselves into their characters position. Well done.

1,893

(3 replies, posted in About Chordie)

Rog, I just followed the link and got steel men!

1,894

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

Nice collection. How do you decide which one you want to play?

1,895

(10 replies, posted in Poems)

Wonderful. It had the effect of making me reflect on all the funeral services I've had to attend in the last few years, friends and family alike.

I'm reading this at 8am and I feel a little sad for you losing a dear friend but it sounds like you've excised your emotions with this wonderful piece.

1,896

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

This is the first time I've listened to a FSOTM it is a FSOTM? Isn't it? Very good hardly noticed the mistake but I did notice it's a little longer than the original not a bad thing as I've always felt it was too short. Congrats to you both

1,897

(8 replies, posted in Poems)

I disagree with by your use of the word "idiotic" I think it's intelligent and concise.

You could add Maggie Thatcher  and Winston Churchill to your list. Both sacrificed lives for their own glory and place in history. OMG politics again?

1,898

(8 replies, posted in Poems)

That's a cracker and also true, the next verse must be about Trump?
You're very brave if you went THBFLLLPTT in your wife's face, but you must have survived it as you wrote this?

Phill

1,899

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

Hi Bill and Dondra. Sorry to hear your still being bugged! I hear you have to pay your doctor's over the pond? If I paid a quack to tell me I was imagining things I'd pay him with a broken nose....just kidding..or am I?

Just want to say stick with it, I saw a Sig line here somewhere that said "one day we'll beat this thing" I have every confidence that you will and come out the other side stronger.

Love to Dondra

Phill and Ann

1,900

(8 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

DI= direct injection which basically means plugging your amp directly into your lap top or mixer but seeing as you're going the other way laptop to amp I would suggest using a USB interface where you plug from your LT to your interface using a USB cable and from there into your amp it should also give you a better sound. I use a Focusrite Scarlett or a Soundblaster. They're both small about book size and not over the top price wise.
The Soundblaster takes it's power from my laptop and I position it near my mixer amp. It sounds like you have some distance between both? Try positioning them closer.