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#377199 11/26/16 11:16 AM
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This song's in rondeau form. I'd be lying if I said it wasn't influenced by recent international events, but the song is not meant to be topical. I hope you enjoy it.

Acupulco Gold

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RealTracks in song: ~427:Bass, Acoustic, Bluegrass Ev 130
RealTracks in song: 1162:Bass, Acoustic, CelticReel Ev16 110
RealTracks in song: ~433:Banjo, Bluegrass Ev 130 (Soloist)
RealTracks in song: ~432:Mandolin, Rhythm Bluegrass Ev 130
RealTracks in song: 1164:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm CelticReel Ev16 110
RealTracks in song: ~426:Banjo, Bluegrass Ev 130 (Rhythm)
RealTracks in song: ~430:Fiddle, Rhythm Bluegrass Ev 130 (Shuffles)

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Acupulco Gold

(Refrain) There’s a storm coming in we’re told
Better batten down it’s gonna get cold
Oh when the sun don’t shine, move on down the line
And roll with Acupulco Gold

Standing by the levee, the air was thick and heavy
I was staring up at the wall
When arrows hit the ground, and I saw someone go down
I knew that we were in for hell, boys, I knew that we were in for hell

(Rpt refrain)

You might call it crazy or plain old lazy
To lie here and look at the stars
But in the situation who will ever get far?

(Rpt refrain)

Rabbit in the spotlight, everybody uptight
Hawks in the air if unseen
Honey say your prayers and lie down over there
We’re living the dream, babe, we’re living the dream

(Rpt refrain)

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Matcham,

A rollicking good song with your brand of wry humour.
I really enjoyed the arrangement with the banjo & fiddle panned l&r.
Nice sounding production.

Robert

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Well this really moves along. Nice voice and excellent delivery. Maybe you could explain a bit more about the international events; apparently I live a sheltered life, grin so not sure what I'm missing here. And being from Colorado where such things are legal...well, you know. (Excuse my ignorance, but isn't it spelled "Acapulco"...just asking.)

Good work. Keep 'em coming. cool

Bob

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That was excellent...What an original style you done this in..like a kind of a way Mr Johnny Cash.

Enjoyed that ...

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Originally Posted By: Robertkc
Matcham,

A rollicking good song with your brand of wry humour.
I really enjoyed the arrangement with the banjo & fiddle panned l&r.
Nice sounding production.

Robert


Hi Matcham,

Robert couldn't have said it any better!
Well done.

Rob and Anne-Marie


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Thanks everyone. Bob you're right about the spelling - my bad especially as I care about such things. Re 'international events' I don't mind a bit if the references slide by (ultimately I want the song to stand on its own two legs) but in my mind the Mexican connection - not just in the song's title - helped give purpose during the many hours writing and producing.

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It did stand on its own two legs. Trust me it did...!

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Very cool song. Excellent vocal


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Originally Posted By: Bob Buford
Well this really moves along. Nice voice and excellent delivery. Maybe you could explain a bit more about the international events; apparently I live a sheltered life, grin so not sure what I'm missing here. And being from Colorado where such things are legal...well, you know. (Excuse my ignorance, but isn't it spelled "Acapulco"...just asking.)

Good work. Keep 'em coming. cool

Bob


Yes, as much as I enjoyed it (a lot!), I wasn't clear on the events referred to either. Very good listen!! Take care. Greg

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Thanks Colly, Scott and Greg. For very good reasons I appreciate that we don't want political discussions to intrude on our forum, hence why I have been sheepish about the subtext of the song. It is a reaction to the recent USA elections which I would most certainly deem an 'international event'. The wall, the arrows, the hawks, the woman lying down and the thematic need for escape are all I want to say on the subject.

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It's a rousing song, Matcham.

Well sung, well played, well mixed. A good listen.

Music is our medicine.

fj

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A good strong tune, well sung - nicely done.
Excellent use of the Band.

Peter

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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
It's a rousing song, Matcham.

Well sung, well played, well mixed. A good listen.

Music is our medicine.

fj


Music is our medicine...and we enjoyed the dose!!

Kudos...

J&B

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Nice one mate.

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Hey Matcham,

+1 on all the great comments. I nearly missed this one!
Glad I didn't; it's a cracker and in your inimitable style.

Very enjoyable in every respect.

Nice one,
Jez


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Originally Posted By: Robertkc
Matcham,

A rollicking good song with your brand of wry humour.
I really enjoyed the arrangement with the banjo & fiddle panned l&r.
Nice sounding production.

Robert


Couldn't have said it better than Robert just did. +1!

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Thank you everyone. I really enjoyed making this. The current project however... I guess sometimes you have to go backwards to go forwards. Think I'll listen to some of your tracks for therapy and inspiration.

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