1,976

(21 replies, posted in Songwriting)

This is the other "funny" poem/rhyme I put together some time ago.

:A SMALL STORY

BY PHILL WILLIAMS

IN A VERY SMALL HOUSE IN A VERY SMALL TOWN
LIVED A VERY SMALL MAN AND HIS NAME WAS BROWN

THE STREET WAS SMALL AND HIS DOG WAS SMALL
BUT THE  MAN NEXT DOOR WAS VERY, VERY TALL

“MY NAME IS ED”, THE TALL MAN SAID
“BUT MY HOUSE IS SMALL, SO I BUMP MY HEAD”

“WELL THAT’S A SHAME, MY NAME IS BROWN
IF I CAN HELP, I WONT LET YOU DOWN”

“WELL, THAT’S VERY KIND, MR BROWN”, SAID ED
“I NEED SOME HELP TO CARRY THIS BED…

THE STAIRS ARE STEEP AND THE BED IS LONG
BUT IF YOU HELP I’LL SING A SONG”

AND SO ED AND BROWN BECAME BIG FRIENDS
AND THEY TALK EACH NIGHT AS THE LONG DAY ENDS

IN THE LITTLE STREET IN A LITTLE TOWN
WHERE ED SINGS SONGS FOR MR BROWN

IN A LITTLE GARDEN IN THE SUMMER SUN
THEY SIT AND TALK AND SING THEIR SONGS

AND THEIR WIVES ARE HAPPY TO SEE THE FRIENDS
AS THEY CHAT ACROSS THE GARDEN FENCE

ED HAS A SON, BROWN HAS ONE TOO
AND THEY PLAY TOGETHER, AS CHILDREN DO

NOW ED LIKES HIS HOME THAT IS SO SMALL
HE STILL BANGS HIS HEAD AS HE WALKS THROUGH THE DOOR

AND BROWN IS SETTLED WITH HIS WIFE AND CHILD
AND HIS FRIEND NEXT DOOR IN THE LITTLE TOWN

1,977

(21 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I wanted to revive this one for two reasons;

1. Peatle brought up the funny/humorous poem thread

2. Because my little granddaughter who is now 4, had a hamster that died suddenly and she was devastated.

I also thought it would be nice to remember some of the names that seemed to have disappeared over the years.

1,978

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

Pam Ayres has been around since the 70's (I think) with her quirky poems, she first came to light on the TV talent show Opportunity Knocks which made Hughy Green a lot of money!

I actually wrote a "funny" poem or two, one about a dog named rat and another one about neighbours (not the TV show...yuk!" I'm sure they're still on Chordie somewhere? I think I'll go look for them.

1,979

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

A fine example of observing what is going on around you. Thanks for sharing that. I'm sure we could all learn a great deal from watching, listening to and reading his work. He also has personality and a rapport with his audience. Great stuff.

1,980

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

Peatle, it's about time someone asked this question. Not many of the great composers actually enjoyed much success during their lifetime or artists come to that. Then you have Lennon who's music and art will live forever. And there are so many other artistes since the 50s that will live on through their music or art, you my friend will be one I am sure.
As for what inspires me to write? That's a tough one. Listening to other people's music or words. observing life around me. What I see on the news. Add to that the fact that only playing what others have written so many times great as it may be....grates!

I've written so many songs about the love I share with Ann that it's a little embarrassing. But hey ho, it's not me that writes the songs it's my pen.

1,981

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

So glad. Also glad I'm not the only one with a strange sense of humour....

1,982

(12 replies, posted in Poems)

Beautiful sentiments. I wish I could get Ann to sing with me.....

1,983

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

marshel...don't you dare give up! i found over the years that playing the guitar is therapy, for me if no one else! torture is listening to someone throttling a violin or blowing a recorder too hard. do what i do in these circumstances....go into a quiet room where they wont interrupt,

1,984

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

I just watched the link and it's very informative. I always believed that as well as being a challenge it was a welcome?
Everyone that takes a look at the link should check out the one about Haka fights....sorry, but I wouldn't hang around for the defiant tongue poke at the end....toilet calls. Lol

1,985

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

What a game and what a series? The Lions, I think, played a brilliant game knowing the All Blacks would throw everything at them after losing the second test. If it wasn't for the video ref in the last moments it would have been a different story. Though it wouldn't have changed the after game celebrations.

On behalf of us Brits I would like to thank the people of New Zealand for their kindness and hospitality. Long live rugby.

1,986

(10 replies, posted in Poems)

One of the most profound and heartfelt poems/songs I've seen in a long time, reminds me of my own relationship. As I always say "you must have hard times to appreciate the good times" .

A truly fine piece.


Edited to read hard times not had times.

1,987

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

I love reelin in the years and most of Zeps work.

As for learning new songs 3 little birds...1 verse 1 chorus and it took me weeks to learn them. There are a couple of others I'd like to learn down down by quo and owner of a lonely heart by Yes, not a big ask is it?

1,988

(6 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

Hi Scott, saw this on SC last night and played along but found it difficult to riff on bass. I'll give it another go when I get a chance. Very good though. I thought I heard 2 guitars?

1,989

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

this is a new song which is about how i met my wife 50 years ago, but we didn't hit it off, till we met again 36 years ago, this time we got hitched and this is the story, you'll find it on sound cloud and i'd love to hear your comments. thanks.

https://soundcloud.com/iphillfine/walls-came-down

nothing recent from me. i once pee'd next to the lead singer from Mungo Jerry (in the summertime). and i met the drummer from "the equals" in a pub, he told me he'd quit the band just before they became "big", so we formed a band with his wife as lead singer...didn't last.

1,991

(13 replies, posted in Electric)

hi shaunm,

i have a digitech RP-55 which i use for recording, it's got lots of nice sounds but a royal pain to get them up as it's got two pedals; one for up one for down. i use an ME-50 for stage work, i do covers but want to put my own stamp on the songs so i don't care if it's not exactly as record. i've had Boss multi's before and there seems to be a weakness in the power adaptor, it's cheaper to buy new than have them repaired and they do last for years.

1,992

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

I think the kick-off is at 7.30 pm local time, Saturday? I'm probably wrong as everyone in my local had differing times and opinions. That was a hard game, I don't suppose many came off the pitch un-bruised?

1,993

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

Win or lose it's going to be a great game and party after

1,994

(28 replies, posted in Recording)

Doug_Smith wrote:

Outstanding post Jerome !!  Almost a mini-course in itself, great information !

One point I forgot to include in my post, is that old Geezers like me HAVE to record separate tracks for instrument and voice, or we'll wind up with a whole stack of trash tracks.
Multi-tasking and doing both things (playing & singing) well, past a certain age becomes..... let's say "less certain".  big_smile

I am fortunate that I can record a vocal and guitar track at the same time on separate tracks then delete them later if needed to eliminate mistakes and rerecord that track or tracks. I'm lucky to have 24 tracks to play with. Also by the time I get to the end I might have rewritten part of all of the words so the more available tracks the better. I've never used all the tracks on one song but it's nice to know they're there are

1,995

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

thanks Peatle, oh yes very interesting. must be the best series for a long time.

1,996

(3 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

nice to see the old band back together, yes such a shame Chris wasn't there especially when Steve Howe messed up on Owner of a lonely heart and about time they were inducted into the hall of fame.

1,997

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

Thanks for taking the time to listen, Pete and Jandle. I made the recording on my DP24, then I have to transfer the recording to  my PC to convert to MP3 which has various FX, this one is chorus. On my PC through headphones it sounds great but when I played it from YouTube on my tablet it doesn't sound so good it's almost fazing like the Small Faces Itchycoo park?

1,998

(28 replies, posted in Recording)

yes, you should be able to fully adjust the reverb, echo might also sound good on some tracks

1,999

(13 replies, posted in Electric)

hi shaun,

have you checked your connecting leads? if you're using a daisy chain then one or more of the jacks or leads may be damaged. good advice above check everything in order. i'd do it before pulling anything to bits.

let us know how you get on?

2,000

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

well done NZ. i watched some of it but it's like American football, i just don't understand the rules! i thought boats were supposed to be in the water not on a couple of sticks????? LOL

you also gave the Lions a bit of a thrashing too. well done lets hope we can win the next test?