ROGER
AWESOME !!!!
I Loved it!
Jim
1,976 2018-03-13 20:27:39
Re: MARCH 2018 FSOTM - MALE & FEMALE NAMES (39 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
1,977 2018-03-13 20:23:50
Re: Where in the World by Rick Price. (4 replies, posted in Song requests)
Jade
I "chordified" it for you. This link has the chords and you can play along.... can print out too as well
https://chordify.net/chords/where-in-th … rick-price
Jim
1,978 2018-03-02 11:31:12
Re: friday's blues fix (1,560 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
yea
weather was great here too 4 days of great temps - sunshine - then WHAM nor'easter hits 20 inches of snow and 45 mph winds its nasty.
good thing we got Badeye providing some classic blues ! 
"Goin down slow" - nice song - but sure aint what's happening outside my door !
Jim
1,979 2018-03-01 12:22:59
Re: thanks to my chordie friends (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
mojo
you are one of the most respected members on here....
your message here solidifies my opinion.
That is a great quote,
"better to be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt."
thanks for all of your great songs and comments.
Jim
1,980 2018-02-27 11:55:06
Re: Tuesday's Flying Fingers (474 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
TF
I was playing exactly like that all night long last night............................
Then I woke up from my dream !
Thanks for sharing - she's friggin' great !
1,981 2018-02-27 10:50:45
Re: Moderators (24 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Not to "squash" the conversation, but I'm sure we all have "bean" waiting for the response from the head pickler here on Chordie.
My intent is not to "pepper" you with "sage" advice, just to "leek" out a few good lines.
"Zucchani(t)" just about anything if it is brined in vinegar (apparently even eels- arrgh:( )
I don't want to "beet" this thread so I will conclude by saying -
"Lettuce" all be thankful for pickles."
"Peas" be with you all !
So with that said - it's time to "end(ive)" this piece and get the "Mojo" on !!
It certainly would be thre right thing to do - give him a "turn(ip) !
Jim
p.s. I hope my comments won't be the cause of any "rhubarbs" among us!
1,982 2018-02-27 10:41:32
Re: NGD and a little recording (15 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Amy
THAT'S WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT GIRL!!!!
What a gift you have in that voice of yours. To me it has a blend of Jon Baez, Joni Mitchell and a tad bit Janis J in it. The guitar sounds fabulous and it is a fine looking instrument as well ! I absolutely love the way you put your own stamp on this song - ahhhhhhhhh the passion and commitment to the song! Just plain excellence !! The sound your new guitar makes matches your voice perfectly - I definitely think Jim hooked you up very well. (It's like he knows you or something )
Don't get too busy to perform - you have a special gift - share it. It's really too bad you and Jan couldn't duet - two great voices - two different accents - one song - I believe it would be awesome.
Keep'em coming - thanks for sharing
Jim
1,983 2018-02-25 12:40:56
Topic: Soundcloud recording of Throw Away The Swords (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
This is my lame attempt at song recording.
I wasn't going to record it, but then I realized that i couldn't not put it out there or I would be just as those that I criticize in the song.
Just to clarify - the swords in the song are not the guns, the swords all the excuses and stupid political roadblocks we use to keep from resolving the problem.
Thanks for the listen.
(and I'm still hoping that someone that can actually play and sing will cover this . )
https://soundcloud.com/tigljk/throw-away-the-swords
Jim
1,984 2018-02-25 12:01:32
Re: Throw Away The Swords (12 replies, posted in Songwriting)
This is the link to this song in chopro format.
I made a couple small changes to lyrics and chords.
I may put up a version on the cloud today...
1,985 2018-02-24 17:58:04
Re: Nothing Left to Hold But the Throttle (19 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Deadeye
That is an awesome song!!!
Love the lyrics and the rhythym
Sounds like a mix of Dylan and Ray Wylie Hubbard - both of whom I hold in highest regard!
If I were to sugest a change - I would switch the lines around in the chorus
The open road sends an invitation
I'm riding like hell with no destination
I got nothing left to kiss but the bottle
Girl I got nothing left to hold but the throttle.
with that said - don't change it unless YOU want too - it's pretty damn perfect as it is!
WELL DONE !!
Jim
1,986 2018-02-24 17:51:55
Re: Nothing Left to Hold But the Throttle (19 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Deadeye
That is an awesome song!!!
Love the lyrics and the rhythym
S\ounds like a mix of Dylan and Ray Wylie Hubbard - both of whom I hold in highest regard!
WELL DONE !!
1,987 2018-02-23 13:14:39
Re: Bad Habit Number 10 (For Me) (15 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Zurf wrote:
The reality for me is that if I get anything right it's a " TOTAL " a miracle. Someone who's a genuine guitar teacher would probably have an anxiety attack watching me play and "want to turn off if the mic if I was singing along" .
OH YEAH - WHAT HE SAID !!!!
Zurf you nailed it buddy ! I just modified your quote a bit to fit me a little better
Jim
1,988 2018-02-23 11:35:23
Re: effects loops (11 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
LOL
TF
That diagram reminded me of a video game - like a Pac Man or something of the sort.
I can't even figure out out my Trio Band creator - never mind all these gadgets.
Someday I hope to dedicate more time to learning these things.
I do like to read about what you guys post however, it is interesting even if I don't get all of it.
Jim
1,989 2018-02-23 00:20:05
Re: Throw Away The Swords (12 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Bill
I love that song. Used to listen to it years ago...kinda lost trak of it. I think I actually may have it on a vinyl 331/3 up in my attic along with 500 other albums
Thanks for the kinds words and the trip down memory lane.
It's great to have the Musicator Extraordinaire back in swing!!
Jim
1,990 2018-02-22 17:53:22
Re: POST #3000 (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
wahooooooo !!!
way to go.
THIS PLACE IS GREAT
1,991 2018-02-21 19:46:50
Re: Throw Away The Swords (12 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks all for your comments.
It's a difficult topic and I'm not against people having guns - in fact I have a couple that I use for hunting.
I am against people having more firepower than police. I have a problem also withthe fact that politicians don't act because they are afraid of losing the backing of the NRA in upcoming elections.
To be a coach in my state there are about 10 regulations you have to comply with prior to ever being able to coach a soccer or basketball game at a public school. Is it difficult - yup ! But is it worth it yep ! Kids are safer !!
Citizens should be willing to go through the same type of procedures to have guns.
Jan I like the Japan video - might be a little non-applicable to us, but many of their tenets could be used.
Thanks again everyone...... If I could sing I'd record it and you tube it - but alas ...... 
Thanks again everyone!!
Jim
1,992 2018-02-21 16:07:18
Re: SUGGESTIONS: MARCH 2018 FEATURED SONG OF THE MONTH (24 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Alison Elvis Costello
1,993 2018-02-20 18:20:54
Re: Bad Moon Rising - #Cover (14 replies, posted in My local band and me)
me too
1,994 2018-02-19 02:12:00
Re: The Lone tree (22 replies, posted in Songwriting)
THAT IS A SUPER SONG. WELL PLAYED AND SUNG, TERRIFIC, BUT HORRIBLY SAD SONG
THANKS FOR SHARING
jim
1,995 2018-02-18 15:01:00
Re: NGD (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
what is the depth of the body on that ?
Really cool guitar !
1,996 2018-02-18 13:29:53
Topic: Throw Away The Swords (12 replies, posted in Songwriting)
This song springs from a line in the message from Peatle's Mum.
I wasn't sure at first where I was gonna go with it, but I knew it was a really cool line. However, after the fatal shooting of 17 people at Parkland High school in Florida, and the failure to protect our citizens from these attacks..... well I knew it fit - at least to me.
I am not trying to say we should get rid of guns or anything , but there is no reason why a citizen needs an AR-15. Especially people that have a background of mental illness.
What really makes me angry is that no one seems to do anything about it. the politicians pay their lip service of sorrow and make empty promises - and then time comes along and they hope we'll just move on and forget. Well it's time to not do that any more . so hence this song !
kinda reminds me of the line posed to America in the song OHIO by CSNY - about the shooting of the college kids @ Kent State in 1970
" how can you run when you know ? "
(sorry if I ranted here!
Anyway - here is a link to the song I wrote in chordpro format in my songbook
http://www.chordie.com/chord.pere/?url= … ranspose=0
or here it is in regular form
[Song]
{t: Throw Away The Swords}
[Am]Onward you pious soldiers, preaching your sacred rights
Seems your [Em]heart is numb to all the pain, and [Dm]all the tear filled [Am]nights
Newtown, Vegas, and Columbine, Sutherland , and Fort Hood
Blacks[Em]burg, Parkland, San Bernadino, said they [Dm]did all they [Am] could
[Am]Well If no one acts, then nothing changes, heartaches will come again
Like an [Em]ocean tide, they keep coming back, with the[Dm] hurt of a hurri[Am]cane
Children dying, parents crying, there's crosses where they last stood
Oh we [Em] say we're sorry, but we don't act, and it [Dm]never turns out like it [Am]should
Chorus:
[F]Listen to the gentle hearts of kindness, won't you [C] listen their calls
[F]Heed their voices, feel their pain, fix this [C]country before it[G] falls
[F]Can't stand by no more, it's time to act, no more [C]false prophet words
It's [G]time to stand up and be counted, it's [F]time to throw a[Em]way the [Am]swords.
[Am]There's no reasons at all why we cant protect, the innocent from the gun
time to[Em] break the bondage, from in the past ,[Dm] the way such things were [Am] done
Press those politicians, who make the rules, don't leave them any choice
It's up[Em] to us to make a difference, time for [Dm]us to rise up as one [Am] voice
Chorus:
Chorus:
[F]Listen to the gentle hearts of kindness, won't you [C] listen their calls
[F]Heed their voices, feel their pain, fix this [C]country before it[G] falls
[F]Can't stand by no more, it's time to act, no more [C]false prophet words
It's [G]time to stand up and be counted, it's [F]time to throw a[Em]way the [Am]swords.
it's [F]time to throw a[Em]way the [Am]swords.
it's [F]time to throw a[Em]way the [Am]swords.
[song/]
Thanks Peatle for the cool message of your Mum - must've been a special woman.
Jim
1,997 2018-02-18 11:45:43
Re: gear addiction (13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
They look cool, but i wouldn't have a clue on how to use them. Way above my pay grade !
1,998 2018-02-18 11:44:07
Re: Playing with ideas (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Beamer - sounds great ---nice smooth beat and" jump up and downs" on the neck. I liked that subtle little pause around the 1:45 mark - it set you up for - "What's coming next ? "
good work buddy !
Jim
1,999 2018-02-16 11:14:02
Topic: Amy - stop working so hard :) (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Amy
I was just listening to some of my songs that the terrific people of chordie recorded for me.
When I listened to you cover my song Angels In The Room - it really stirred some feelings - you sound a lot like Joan Baez.
We are really missing you and your voice here on chordie - and for the new members - they really could use a dose to verify what I'm saying.
You and Jan have golden voices - they are so beautiful, they really need to be shared not hidden in a cloud created by work or other things that get in the way .
I know you have extraordinary circumstances, but if you get the time- I sure would love to hear one of your songs, maybe even a duet with your Jim ?
just saying out loud what i'm a thinkin' !
Jim
2,000 2018-02-16 10:47:20
Re: FEBRUARY 2018 FSOTM - CITIES AND COUNTRIES (57 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Zurf wrote:
Thanks Jandle. The difference is that I played those sober and relaxed on a Saturday morning when no one else was home instead of half in the bag in an evening squeezed in between laundry, dinner, dishes, errands, and homework help.
Way to go Zurf !!
Love the description - probably most everyone on here - so busy - yet chordie is the place to somehow escape and relax - have some fun along with the interaction.
I have have been ridiculously busy and am just managing to be able to comment here to keep in touch. I have had no time to play much or write at all.
hopefully soon things will calm down. I enjoy listening to all of you who post these songs - and I am jealous of your abilities.
keep on keeping on!!
Jim