The Hard Way

A little rock song of regret & lessons learned.

Leon vocal & lyric
I sang a bit and played the guitars.

The Band:
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The Hard Way

Don’t be too hard on yourself
Everybody stumbles now and then
She might forgive you given time
Maybe even take you back again

Some things you have to learn the hard way
No amount of well-meaning advice
Is as convincing as the lesson
Learned when she walks out of your life

I’m not gonna say I told you so
That you’ve got no one else to blame
Cause I know the way it’s gonna feel
Every time somebody says her name
I’ve walked inside your shoes
I know the meaning of regret
Like you will, I understand the blues
I know how low you’re gonna get

Don’t be too hard on yourself
Nobody always gets it right
We’ve all been down the road you’re on
We’ve felt like you will feel tonight

You won’t find answers in that bottle
Drunk or sober she will still be gone
You’ve got to pull yourself together
Dry your tears and try to carry on

I’m not gonna say I told you so
That you’ve got no one else to blame
Cause I know the way it’s gonna feel
Every time somebody says her name
I’ve walked inside your shoes
I know the meaning of regret
Like you will, I understand the blues
I know how low you’re gonna get

Peter,

I really enjoyed this. It has a very cool Al Stewart "Year Of The Cat" vibe. Good mix on the vocals and tracks as well.

Excellent!

Bob

You had me right from that great opening. Great groove, very infectious! Nice one guys, enjoyed the listen.

Hi Peter
This is fantastic! A real rocker. Great write and great production. Love those backing vocals.

Peter/Leon,

Terrific energy to this. Quite Knopfler-esque - the cadence of the lyric, the rhythm of the backing and (especially) the leads (love those leads!)... A very solid sound (good mix of the instruments for a cohesive sound)

Really enjoyed the listen (several, actually).

fj

Super intro Peter. Loved this tune. Super vocal, lyric and backtrack. Harmonies were excellent as well :-). Guitar was awesome. Very cool phrasing and tone..

Hi Peter.

What a great song!

Super backing and vocal, but what made it for me was the lead guitar work.

I can see where Floyd is coming from with "Knopfler-esque", but for me that guitar had the feel of
Hendrix, both the sound and the playing. I'm thinking "Hey Joe" or "All Along the watchtower".

Fabulous stuff and definitely one of your best to date.

ROG.

Man, does this ever grab you from the get-go!

Yet another fine production from a very fine team.

And regarding the lyric..."ain't it the truth!"

And Peter, you well know how much we love those soaring leads. We can see Clapton bending back and raising a foot

This is one you don't need to say a lot about...just listen again and enjoy...

Great collab you two!

J&B

Thanks Bob - really enjoyed your new one.

Peter

This had me rocking right from the intro.

(You won’t find answers in that bottle
Drunk or sober she will still be gone
You’ve got to pull yourself together
Dry your tears and try to carry on)

Great lyrics and upbeat tune.
Love it. Rob

What a tune! Within about 2 seconds I knew I was going to be enjoying this - it’s got an addictive groove with a great riff, right from the get go. This whole tune just sound very well written, and professionally arranged. I wouldn’t bat an eyelash hearing this on the radio alongside the classics.


Thanks so much for sharing, Peter

Cooool Song!! A good lyric, and great rock vibe. Some great soloing in there (a little All Along the Watchtower). Great production and mix. Enjoyed this a bunch!! Take care. Greg

Thanks a lot Dave.

Peter

Thanks Joanne - the backing vocal comment made me smile.

Peter

Peter & Leon, A good rocker. Some really nice guitar work. Good vocal and lyric. Very nice production. Mix sounds good. I enjoyed it! Tom

Thanks Floyd - I appreciate the comments and comparisons.

Peter

Really appreciate that floyd.

Peter

Really liked the harmonies.

Peter,
Plus 1 to the kudos here - this has an irrisistable drive (I can hear the influences, but fogot them as soon as you start playing those fills!).
Strong lyrics and vocal too...one of your best.

Robert

Thanks Scott glad you liked it.

Peter

Floyd everything I was thinking as I listened! Energetic & entertaining all the way! Thanks, Torrey

Rog
That put a smile on my face. Thanks a lot.

Peter

Outstanding song.

super guitar playing and vocal.
Excellent rock groove and performance

Sergio

This is such a great and motivational song! I needed to hear this song. Thanks so much for sharing such an uplifting and positive song, and great job on this one!

Great energy great drive

I'm a big Mark Knopfler fan

and this reminds me lot of him

very nice guitar!

Kenny

Hello, Peter & Leon

Very energetic tune!
Great Rocker!
The guitar throughout the whole song which runs from the beginning is wonderful.
The Vocals and harmonies fit perfectly this song.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

All the best for 2018!

Shigeki Adachi

This is really catchy song right from the intro, Dire Straits of their golden era came immediately into my mind. Great lyrics with a message that fits nicely the start of a new year. And that guitar playing is awesome.

Janne

Janice & Bud
You are too kind! (but I'm very pleased with the comparisons as you would know).
Thanks

Peter

Thanks a lot Rob.

Peter

It's all been said and I agree with all of it!

This your best to date IMHO.

You should be very proud of this one!

PS - If you keep playing like that you had better have a fire extinguisher near by because you are going to set that neck on fire! Super chops! Loved it!

Deryk
Thanks for those very kind words.

Peter

Thanks Greg - Hendrix is good!

Peter

Much appreciated Tom.

Peter

Thanks Marty.

Peter

Thanks a lot Robert.

Peter

I appreciate those comments Torrey.

Peter

Thanks a lot Sergio.

Peter

Ember

Glad you got something out the song.

Peter

Thanks Kenny - mission accomplished.

Peter

Shigeki
Thanks for the kind words.
Peter

Janne
Much appreciated.

Peter

Mario

I suppose I could then tell my wife I need a new guitar.

Peter

Great vibe and fantastic guitar playing. Tight structure and well written.

Love the energy and the motion.

much enjoyed!

Thanks a lot Lawrence.

Peter

Hi Peter.

Everything jells with this one.
A good rocker indeed. Great listen.

Cheers.

Peter and Leon,

You've done a great job with this. I was there with you tapping my feet all the way through! Very catchy stuff! The music, arrangement, singing and lyrics are all stars in this musical show!

All the best,
Noel