Hi All,

Here's something called The Main Line.

The sky was coming down
All around the stars
Footprints in the night
Lighting up the dark
Like a path or a tunnel through the haze
Like an axe coming down to split the days
She’s a vision up against the fading light
She’s a ghost in a line of crooked sight

And she don’t pay no mind
And she don’t pay no mind
Moving in and out of time
Baby’s on the main line

It could have been Detroit
Or a condo by the sea
In the middle of the night
In Kansas City
Like a jet or a rocket to the sun
Like a war that never will be won
I’m on a mission to unwind the crime
I’m a shape shifter running out of time

And she don’t pay no mind
And she don’t pay no mind
Moving in and out of time
Baby’s on the main line

I’m on a mission to unwind the crime
I’m a shape shifter running out of time

And she don’t pay no mind
And she don’t pay no mind
Moving in and out of time
Baby’s on the main line
Baby’s on the main line
Baby’s on the main line
Baby’s on the main line
Baby’s on the main line

All BIAB Tracks:
366: Electric, Bass, Country Ev 065
365: Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 085
2916: Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm CountryFolk8thBrent Ev 085
2906: Piano, ElectricVintage, Rhythm BluesyPopMike Ev 100
2446: Guitar, Baritone Electric, Background Ev 065
Loop: Pop-Soul-RnB-Chill_100_Strings_Legato
RealDrums: NashvilleEven8 a:sidestick b:snare, HiHat

As always - thanks for listening!

Bob

Nice country listen Bob, great job!

I’m on a mission to unwind the crime
I’m a shape shifter running out of time

Hello Bob
cool song
Sounds great
The vocals are absolutely top
I like the song very much
Many greetings
Andi ;-)

Hey there Bob, I sure liked the way you got the acoustic rhythm and lead guitar to work together. I thought it really made a cool sound working together like that.

Last time I swung by the forum for a few days, I didn't get my dose of Bob Dean, and I MISSED IT! This is vintage you.....LOVE IT!!! Take care. Greg

Bob,
First verse is a killer. A well composed and sung tune. Mix is very clear, easy listen.
Thank you for sharing.

Misha.

Thanks very much Bass Thumper.

Bob

What a good band choice. Very cool baritone and the way you used it is just prefect, Bob. "a shape shifter running out of time." ALL of your lyrics are so engaging. Love the easy feel of this Main Line. Excellent vocal in your entertaining and unique style. One thing we know is that your song talent never goes in and out of time. Always present.

Bob,

Nobody in the forum does these folk/rock type tunes like you! I always enjoy your work and appreciate your lyric writing! You've got a great sound going on here in this one!

Thanks, Torrey

I like the song and the arrangement. The drums/bass combination you've used works very good.

Your voice always reminds me a bit of the Waterboys, I like that.

Yes, Another Bob Dean Classic!!

Love it!

Great lyrics man.

Hey in the sound cloud lyrics I think you want to fix it to say "split" and not "spilt" with the axe...

or not...

David,

Thanks - great catch. Much appreciated.

Bob

Hi Bob,

I have been hoping you would bring back the baritone again, such a great sound and really fits your music I think.

Great lyrics, I love:

"I’m on a mission to unwind the crime
I’m a shape shifter running out of time"

Nice!

Great song, one of your best.

Another good tune, Bob.

Another terrific use of BIAB.
You always make it sound like "Bob Dean's Band".
Excellent use of the baritone.
Good vocal.
Good mix.

As usual.

fj

Bob...really nice song...love the baritone guitar...super track...great vocal and lyrics!

Like I said in my SoundCloud comment "Springsteen style poetic lyrics".

Very nice! I also liked the spaghetti western guitar.

Rob

Andi,

Thanks very much.

Bob

v v nice tremelo.

i love your PASSION on this song.

might i suggest doubling the vocals towards the song end ? eg the song title motif ?

happiness

om

Much appreciated Brad.

Bob

We LOVE this! Janice said she started to quote some lines and realized she wanted to quote the entire lyric so…

The meter of your lyrics flows so well it is hard not to keep rereading them aloud.

Once again your band (and that baritone guitar!) are the ideal accompaniment to your distinct vocals and the entire package keeps us mesmerized.

Wonderful Americana!

J&B

I found the first verse quite intriguing but I could not quite apprehend the relationship between the story-teller and 'Baby' (but then I'm not as sharp as I once might have been). The BIAB tracks were well-chosen and fitted the song particularly well. Murder ballads don't seem to be as popular today as they were in the 19th century; perhaps this one might spark a revival of the genre!

Bob

Perfect backing for your excellent lyric and great vocal.

Really top notch.

Peter

Story verses that paint impressions from the window of a train...
Very nice.

Misha,

Thanks so much.

Bob

Bob.
I really liked this one and how it's put together.
Shades of Dylan.

Vic

The baritone guitar was an excellent intro. Super vocal, lyric and backtrack. Guitar solo was excellent as well. Loved the tremolo. Well done...

Marty,

That’s very kind. Thank you.

Bob

Torrey,

Very kind of you - thanks.

Bob

B. D.,

Thanks - much appreciated.

Bob

Beautiful effective imagery.

The baritone adds to the overall loneliness of the melody. Effective too!

Dave,

Thank you - much appreciated.

Bob

Hi rsdean,

Pleasant ballad, your voice fits perfectly. Well done.

Kindly regard
Derochette
alias JaniJackFlash

Floyd,

Thanks so much.

Bob

Dan,

Thanks very much.

Bob

Rob,

Much appreciated. Thanks.

Bob

om,

Thanks - very appreciated.

Bob

Great lyrics, great vibe (as the kids like to say these days), great use of that baritone. Another BD classic.

Another good one, Bob. Love that baritone guitar.
Regards,
Leon

Hi, Bob.

This has got the earmarks of your best work - evocative instruments, poetic lyrics, and your distinctive vocals.

Love it.

I always listening to your releases. Everything is in it's place. Such an enjoyable listen.

Charlie

Interesting poetry, dark and scary, but criminally entertaining. Nice powerful introduction of the drums. The baritone fits very well. Good vocals.

Janne

You have a way of painting some really nice picture stories in the mind of the listener with your words.

Nice stuff there.

Janice & Bud,

That is very kind and appreciated. Thanks so much.

Bob

Ghostgum,

Thanks - much appreciated.

Bob

Peter,

Thanks very much.

Bob

Ray,

Thanks very much.

Bob

Vic,

Much appreciated. Thanks.

Bob