The Songs of Yesterday

I've bad the basic bed for this one for quite a while now and decided to do something with it a couple of weeks ago. I came up with the melody and the line "I long for the songs of yesterday" and then got totally stuck. Tried many different approaches and none of them worked.

I asked Marty if he would give me a hand, and he came up with three verses (in less than an hour!). I then went back and wrote a chorus for it. Thanks, Marty! wink

EDIT: Marty says we should have a name that tune contest. I hint at a "song of yesterday" at the start of the guitar solo, and Marty does the same with his outro bass part.

EDIT2: Uploaded a new mix with suggestions from David Cuny, thanks, David!

The Band:

1535:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm PopPowerPushA-B Ev 120
1526:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopPowerPushA-B Ev 120

Drums: EzDrummer2

Dave Bell: additional guitars, vocal and harmonies

Marty Straub, aka BabuMusic: Bass guitar and harmonies


Mixed in Reaper, mastered with Ozone.

The Songs of Yesterday - 2021, Marty Straub (75%) & Dave Bell

1)When I am driving all alone. 
Winding my way back to our home, I think of you.
Turn on the radio, our favorite song will play,
and I long for the songs of yesterday.

2)There's still a long road yet to ride,
and all of our songs will be our guide.
Play 'em loud. Sunshine and rain will fall and yet our love will stay
Playing the songs of yesterday

Chorus:

The songs of yesterday remind me of the times we've had,
and all the adventures we have known.
The good and bad, the ups and downs, the music's playing all around,
All the songs of yesterday

3)As I come pulling in our drive
feeling so blessed to be alive, there you are.
Reminding me of times and tunes, and why I feel this way.
That's why I long for the songs of yesterday

All comments welcome!

Last edited by BlueAttitude; 02/17/21 11:55 PM. Reason: new mix
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