The Old One Two

Been a while since I posted one of mine & Leon's songs, so here's one about boxing (sort of).

Leon - Vocals

I played guitar and sang a little.

Band in a Box
Bass, drums and acoustic guitar.

The Old One Two

The old one two
What a combination
Didn’t see it coming
You put me down
First you stole my heart
Then you grabbed my soul
You hit me where I live
You took me down

Rolled me around on the canvass
Let me stagger to my feet
Vainly I tried to get my hands up
But your science was too sweet

The old one two
I let my guard down
Screwed up my eyes
Stuck out my chin
I trusted you
Just like some first-time fool
Who’d never stepped
Inside the ring

You danced around me on the canvass
Let me stagger to my feet
Vainly I tried to get my hands up
But your science was too sweet
Bridge
You got me reeling, black and blue
Still I’m hopelessly in love with you
Punch drunk and jelly-kneed
You’re still the one, you’re still the one I need

The old one two
What a combination
Didn’t see it coming
You put me down
First you stole my heart
Then you grabbed my soul
You hit me where I live
You took me down

Rolled me around on the canvass
Let me stagger to my feet
Vainly I tried to get my hands up
But your science was, your science was, your science was too sweet

Peter / Leon,

So good to hear you together again. What an excellent song.

The write, vocals and production are great.

A very sweet song - loved it!

Bob

Hey guys, good stuff here. I liked the BGV's and I really liked the intro. It got me interested right away. I wasn't too sure about the "science was too sweet" line, but sure liked that line about being punch drunk and jellied kneed. Good concept for a song.

Brad

Peter/Leon, my kind of song. Yeah, this is about the real "sweet science" for sure. Love the arrangement! Super bridge and a cool solo (pinch harmonics!) before wrapping it all up with more solo guitar on the outro. Looking forward to hearing more!

Hi Peter,

You and Leon create some real nice music! Love your play on words, here. I really enjoyed the transitions from verse to chorus and back - nice! Great song!

Take care,

Alan

A song that put a wry smile on my face. Leon sings it so well, with the same quality of "wisdom and wryness" in the voice. The production and performance are flawless, the lyrics original and very relatable to, the music writing so well done, in the same spirit. Well done, both of you.

Pugilistic analogies of relationships....interesting.
Enjoyable lyrics due to the "word pictures".
Musically solid too.
Well done chaps - thoroughly fab.

Great idea for a song you two.
I was waiting for a "boxed in" line but it didn't need it.
Well done.

Vic

Peter and Leon, this is so fine. I really like the arrangement, melody and lyrics. Leon your vocals are perfect --each and every note with conviction. Peter, yeow, you rip your way through any piece in front of you and add so much to the feeling. More. More.

A song with Punch.
Nice groove.
Always enjoy a Leon vocal - it always has a smile somewhere behind it...
Good guitar work. A workin' man's solo. Solid.
Well mixed.

fj

Cool song guys,
Leon's vocals are always great and inviting !
Love the chorus.....great flow and catchy
Very nice solo guitar work!
Thanks, TB

Thanks Bob.

Peter

Thanks Brad.

Peter

Thanks a lot.

Peter

Peter & Leon, this is a real fun listen. Excellent lyrics and well sung with a smile on the vocal. The guitar work is performed to a very high standard. Good one, Tom

Hi, Peter and Leon.

That's got to be one of the gentlest songs about getting one's heart pummeled to bits that I've ever heard.

Easy-going loping beat, pleasant backing, cheerful vocal.

Nice!

Thanks Alan

Peter

Appreciate the review.

Peter

Good song, I especially like the lyrics and their delivery.
And I LOVE that gritty guitar sound below the lead guitar.
That's the good stuff!

Yes, it's been a while. Good to hear another from you two.
I like the extended metaphor. Clever.
Guitar solo is awesome. Leon's vocal is spot on and has the right feel for the song.
I enjoyed it much.

Thanks Ray.

Peter

Thanks Vic

Peter

Appreciate the review Marty.

Peter

Great song and concept. Love the guitar-work.

Peter & Leon, you two are fantastic together.
I really liked that groove.
Super vocal and outstanding lyrics.
Outstanding guitar leads.
Great mix!

Hi Peter and Leon,

Good to hear a new song from you two!

Clever write and solid vocal as per usual.

Guitar sounds great, Peter, especially liked the outro.

Nice!

Peter and Leon...love the style and tempo of this one...super vocals and the guitar chops are pro-level...very clever concept...thoroughly enjoyed!

Thanks for the punchy review.
Peter

Thanks Torrey

Peter

Thanks Tom

Peter

Thanks for the amusing insight.

Peter

Thanks a lot.

Peter

Appreciate the comments

Peter


Thanks Scott
Peter

Thanks a lot Dave
Peter


Thanks Mario

Peter

Thanks

Peter

We really like the build and overall arrangement.

The cool melody brings to mind light-footed boxers dancing around the ring.
The relationship lyric with the boxing lingo (sweet science of pugilism) is super creative.
Leon’s vocal and your harmony sound like brothers and have been missed on the forum.

Per usual the guitar performances are both excellent and complementary.

And the whole package is wrapped in an excellent mix.

Loved the opening bell and the cover art.

Great work partner!

J&B

Hi PeterF,

Very musically catchy composition. The mix and the variations in the instruments are pleasant.
Well done

Kindly regard
Derochette
alias JaniJackflash

A song to make me smile, the "boxing" theme feels very original and personal. Lovely lines like "Your science was too sweet". And Leon's voice is perfect to tell that message.
Great sounding guitars, that solo is especially enjoyable.

Janne