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Messin' Around - Soundcloud

So after writing slow slightly poetic songs for a while I decided to get back to what I'm most interested in, playing live and in your face and so I wrote this rockin' tune really with the band in mind.
But then I got real lazy and it's all completely BiaB apart from my vocal.
I figure when there's great guitar parts already, there's no need to for me to put new strings on mine and play along.... haha.

Messin' Around ©2019 Mr Jones?

Well it's Friday night, I just got paid, I'm going out on the razz
Find me a club with a rockin' beat because I aint got time for jazz
Well I'll be, Messin' around now
I'll be, paintin' the town now
I'll be, playin' the clown now
I'll be, gone, when I'm done

The cats were swinging and the crowd was singing and the whole place went insane
When a guy on a '58 6120 started playing that Mystery Train
They're the, talk of the town now
They'll be, stealin' the crown now
Never, turnin' it down now
Play it loud, play it proud

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The slap bass was pumpin' and the whole joint's jumpin', so I thought I'd take a chance
Bein' real slick, I grabbed me a chick and I asked her for a dance
I'm just, messin' around now
I'm just, paintin' the town now
I'm just, playin' the clown now
I'll be gone, when I'm done

We bop and jive to a 45 out on that old dance floor
When her spouse who was built like a brick s**t house came and threw me out the door
I'll be, wearin' a frown now
I'll be, goin' to ground now
Never, livin' it down now
Thanks a bunch, sucker punch!


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I love this tune! Great vocals. Reminds me much of Brian Setzer. Good stuff!

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This song had a really rockin' groove to it. Definitely something you want to get up and dance to. Thanks for sharing!


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Originally Posted By: Ezekiel's Storm
I love this tune! Great vocals. Reminds me much of Brian Setzer. Good stuff!


Completely flattered as he is my number one musical hero... The reference in the song to the guy playing Mystery Train on the '58 6120 was a direct nod in the direction of Brian Setzer and his love of Scotty Moore and also his long association with the Gretsch 6120 Nashville guitar. smile


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Originally Posted By: Ember - PG Music
This song had a really rockin' groove to it. Definitely something you want to get up and dance to. Thanks for sharing!


Thanks Ember... Always fun to get people dancing. smile


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Mr Jones?

A really nice track. Rockin' and catchy. A fun listen.

Nicely mixed.

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Wow - right from the first couple seconds I knew I'd be liking this! The groove is phenomenal, and your playing is absolutely top notch. It is a really fun listen, and the energy behind is next level. I can't help but imagine how good this would sound live.

You did some great work here - thanks for sharing smile


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Nice, upbeat fun number. Pretty COOL!!!

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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Mr Jones?

A really nice track. Rockin' and catchy. A fun listen.

Nicely mixed.

fj


Hey thanks for your nice comments. smile


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Originally Posted By: Deryk - PG Music
Wow - right from the first couple seconds I knew I'd be liking this! The groove is phenomenal, and your playing is absolutely top notch. It is a really fun listen, and the energy behind is next level. I can't help but imagine how good this would sound live.

You did some great work here - thanks for sharing smile


Thanks Deryk. All the playing on the track is BiaB so it's not me playing.
I'm just doing the singing on this one... But you're right, the playing is top notch and thank you to PG Music and the incredible artists who provide the Real Tracks for that. smile


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Originally Posted By: Belladonna
Nice, upbeat fun number. Pretty COOL!!!


Cheers Belladonna... I like to rock it up every now and then. Glad you enjoyed listening. smile


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Well done Mr Jones, I admired the overall vibe on this. The arrangement is a pleasure to listen to and the instruments are layered nicely. Great tone with the guitar too. Fantastic work on the vocals. Great work!


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Nice rocker...everything about the production is hittin' the note!

Enjoyed it.

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Fantastic job on this...
It does have that raunchy energetic Brian Setzer magic touch...
Nicely done.


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A nice big wonderful sound Mr. Jones!! Every bit as good as any Stray Cats tune!! Great work!! Thanks, Torrey




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Fantastic rocker! Stray Cats on steroids or catnip smile Superb band and mix. Has some Stray Cats Strut and Puttin' on the Ritz in melody, but still highly original and sounds very modern.

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Very cool back track. I got the Stray Kats Vibe as well.
Awesome vocal...


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Originally Posted By: Ezekiel's Storm
I love this tune! Great vocals. Reminds me much of Brian Setzer. Good stuff!


Ez took the words straight from my mouth before I could get them out. This is really cool - in all the best ways. i can see the "puffy" and Gretsch guitar!!!

Super backing tracks to match your excellent vocal. Still trying to get my feet calmed down. What a treat! Best to you ...

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Really nice work - also get the Brian Setzer reference.
Excellent production.

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Well done Mr. Jones!! Reminds me of the Stray Cats. Very natural and comfortable vocal, and the right backing tracks. Really like you fx choices! Enjoyed!! Take care. Greg

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