Lots of great stuff on here lately. Here's one I can't find the memo on, but it's just a rocker.


https://soundcloud.com/90-db/i-know-why


https://90dbband.bandcamp.com/track/i-know-why



I Know Why
©2014 Robert Randall Burke/BMI

I know why you don't have much to say
I know why you always walk away

You think that love is gone
And I know that you're wrong
What can I do to make you stay?

Tell me that you'll give it one more chance
Don't let foolish pride kill our romance

Love conquers all, they say
Just give it one more day
Before you throw it all away.

I know why you don't have much to say
I know why you always walk away

You think that love is gone
And I know that you're wrong
What can I do to make you stay?

Love conquers all, they say
Just give it one more day
Before you throw it all away.



Regards,

Bob

It certainly is a rocknroller! Love the harmony vocal.

Very upbeat tune for such a sad tale. Nice irony there. (I think I've used "irony" correctly. I'm never sure, lol)

much enjoyed!

Thanks for sharing this with us Bob! Fantastic guitars and vocals, very catchy too! Good job!

Very cool Bob Has a Everly Brothers vibe to it Excellent vocal and guitar work

Really enjoyed this ,like scott says it has a everly vibe .also a60s undertone
good vocals and harmony cheers for sharing

Bob....

Honestly, I'm not much of a love song kinda guy.
But....I know what you are capable of from previous listens so I just gave a listen.

This is a good song.
I like the mix, your vocal is up front, smoothly sung and well performed.
In fact, there's a melodic vocal smoothness that reminds me of the song "How Long" by Ace back in '74. (that's a compliment :))

The only aspect that does not appeal to me is the vocalizing 'la la's' at the end.
I think it would sound much better if you just repeated:
"Love conquers all, they say
Just give it one more day
Before you throw it all away"....then end on that or as you see fit.
Or, the same melodic line but by an axe or other lead instrument.

I hope you receive my comments as intended.....respectfully.,
This is just my take on a good tune.

Well done Bobeth......I like it.

Bob,

A very enjoyable song - the feeling of the melody is so "up" I hardly noticed that the lyrics have a sad side.Your voice (especially in the upper register) sounds great.

Robert

Cool!

Sounds like an Everly Brothers classic,

super harmonies, very nice guitar

enjoyed the listen

Kenny

"Don't let foolish pride kill our romance". Good advice for many. Love the lyrics. <3

Bob,

That "took me back" to my earliest memories of music listening - AM radio hits that we listened to all day over and over like they were the most important thing in life... simpler times...

Brought back "Freddie and The Dreamers", "The Dave Clark Five", "Gary Lewis and the Playboys"... and like those AM hits, this sticks in my head well after listening... (2:31 - the right length, too). Where is Dick Clark when you need him?

Nice acoustic guitar work in this.

fj

HI Bob,

Couldn't agree more with what's already been said. Just about everyone beat me to the Everly Brothers analogy. Also, I agree with Floyd's suggestion of Garey Lewis and the Playboys.

Great vocal harmony and hillert guitar! Everything about this is a joy!

Best to you,

Alan

Lawrence,

Thanks for the listen and kind comments.


Regards,


Bob

Joe,

Thanks for listening and commenting.


Regards,


Bob

I agree with Scott, it does have a very strong Everly Brothers feel to it.
Nice melody, good harmonies and just an all round good song

Bob

Nice work has a good catchy 60's vibe - enjoyed the guitar work and vocals.

Peter

Bob this is a highly enjoyable tune!! Great work on the vox. Thanks, Torrey

Very nice.... it took me back, as Floyd said, to the AM radio hit days. Gary Puckett, 1910 FGC, Tommy James, and the other teen pop music makers of the day. And the time length was a perfect fit also at 2:31 running time.

Hi Bob.

Yeah, I'm with Scott on this one and all the others who spotted the Everly Bros influence in there - not hard to miss. Very tight sync between the vocal and harmony.

Great track and a very authentic 60s radio sound, right down to the La La ending.

Lots of fun!

Cheers, ROG.

Bob,

This is great! I've quoted Kenny because he said exactly what I was thinking as I listened. You took me back to the sound of some my earliest musical memories. I really enjoyed the song.

All the best,
Noel

Scott,


Thanks. Appreciate the listen.


Regards,


Bob

Oh yeah! We've always liked those early Beatle songs that were so obviously influenced by the Every Brothers.

For us you've, intentionally or not, nailed that feeling.

And along with the feeling is a fine write, vocal performance and production.

Nice!!

J&B

Love this! Has that "Please Please Me" Beatles vibe. So cool. Do another one.

Bob

Biglad,

Thanks for the listen.


Regards,


Bob

Wayne,


Thanks for the comments. The "la-las" at the end were just ad-libbed. Penny hates them too!


Regards,


Bob

Robert,


Appreciate the listen.


Regards,


Bob

Kenny,

Glad you liked it.


Regards,


Bob

Chuckle....
Hey....I never said 'hate'.
Do tell Penny Hi for me.

I just think they don't fit and actually detract from the song's cool vibe/performance.

Did I mention I thought it was a cool song?

Thanks for responding.....back to it.

Hi, Bob !

This was really nostalgic
all through ! Sounds of
the sixties yes, but put
so delicately in new form
by you !

I love this kind of music
and your tune and singing
was just superb !

Cheers
Dani

Bob, Great throwback sound. Super vocal and the acoustic break was excellent. Tom

Ember,

Thanks for the kind remarks.


Regards,


Bob

floyd,


This one is a throw-back to those times. Thanks for listening and commenting.


Regards,


Lefty

Al,


Thanks for the listen. Appreciate it.


Regards,


Bob

Graham,


Thanks for the kind words.


Regards,

Bob

Nice song, one of those that the melody sticks in your head all day. I enjoyed this a lot.

Charlie

Peter,


Thanks for the listen, and kind comments.


Regards,

Bob

Torrey,

Thanks.


Regards,


Bob

Herb,

Thanks for the listen and kind remarks.


Regards,


Bob

ROG,


Thanks for the kind words. That Everly/Early Beatle sound was what I was aiming at - with that live feel.


Regards,

Bob

Noel,

Thanks for the listen. Appreciate it.


Regards,


Bob

J&B



Thanks for the kind words.


Regards,

Bob

Bob,


Thanks for the listen.


Regards,

Bob

Dani,


Glad you liked it.


Regards,


Bob

Tommy,


Thanks. Love your newest one too!

Regards,


Bob

Charlie,

Thanks for the listen.


Regards,


Bob

A little different for you Bob, but very cool!! I see many have mentioned the Everly Bros. I don't remember them much, but I really feel an early Beatles vibe. Could have fit well on Introducing the Beatles. Very cool, fun, and CATCHY tune!! Take care. Greg

Greg,

That's what I was going for, so I'm pleased. Hope you and yours are well.


Regards,

Bob

Hi, Bob :))

It is just like pure
nostalgia ! I love
everything about this,
melody, singing, mix and
production !:))

Congrats Bob !

Cheers
Dani

Dani,


At my age, nostalgia is all I have left!

Thanks for the kind comments.


Regards,

Bob