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Popcorn Man

The idea for this song came after listening to a J&B song a couple of weeks ago. At the end of the song, I started singing "I'm your popcorn man," which had absolutely nothing to do with their song, but their song inspired me to quickly come up with the chorus. I finished the rest of the song over the course of the next several days. If I were a recording artist, I would consider this album filler, but it was fun to do.

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RT2636 Guitar, Electric, Soloist CountryBluesRock
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You’re looking for something
Throw out your measuring cup
I may be explosive
You’ve got to butter me up

I’ll satisfy all your cravings
Any which way that I can
Turn up the heat now baby,
‘Cause I’m your Popcorn Man

You're waiting for lights out
To bask in the afterglow
Lean back in your seat now
It’s time to start the show

I’ll satisfy all your cravings
Any which way that I can
Turn up the heat now baby,
‘Cause I’m your Popcorn Man

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Ha! smile

Hard rockin' silly innuendo.

Nicely done.


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This is awesome! Great groove and I love the play on the words. You do a great job keeping the theme running throughout! Very professional production as well.

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Scott,

That's a great rock song! Hard hitting and fun. Love your vocal and the tracks selection is perfect.

Good stuff!

Bob

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Good rocker, fun lyrics! Love your vocal. Good ending!

Nicely done, Scott, enjoyed.

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Scott, super vocal and lyrics.

Great mix.

A real fun song that reminded me of John Brim's Ice Cream Man, but I liked your Popcorn Man better.


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Scott

That was a lot of fun.

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Scott...good fun & a good mix. I'm not a huge fan of the guitar on the left - a bit fizzy & could use a cab sim or some EQ but, otherwise, COOL.
SORRY Fizzy on the right.
I just checked and don't know why I typed left.

Last edited by rayc; 09/08/23 11:58 AM.

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You have that Bowie vocal working again in this one.
Good job.

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Haha!! Cool song with a great innuendo. Great mood in the feel, and I like how you developed the melody. Great band. Top-notch fun, Scott. Keep it up.


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Originally Posted By: dcuny
...Hard rockin' silly innuendo...

Exactly my thoughts.

Love it!

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Originally Posted By: dcuny
Ha! smile

Hard rockin' silly innuendo.

Nicely done.


Innuendo? Is that an Italian suppository?

Sorry, I couldn't resist an old Benny Hill joke.

Thanks for the listen.

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Originally Posted By: Dewey_MI
This is awesome! Great groove and I love the play on the words. You do a great job keeping the theme running throughout! Very professional production as well.

Dewey


Thanks much, Dewey.

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Originally Posted By: rsdean
Scott,

That's a great rock song! Hard hitting and fun. Love your vocal and the tracks selection is perfect.

Good stuff!

Bob


Bob, thanks. I appreciate that.

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Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude
Good rocker, fun lyrics! Love your vocal. Good ending!

Nicely done, Scott, enjoyed.


Thanks, Dave.

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Originally Posted By: MarioD
Scott, super vocal and lyrics.

Great mix.

A real fun song that reminded me of John Brim's Ice Cream Man, but I liked your Popcorn Man better.


Mario, I'll have to check that song out. Thank you!

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Very cool and clever lyrics. Excellent backtrack and vocal. Loved the guitar. Well done


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Fun. Clever. Salty. Buttery.

LOVE the BAND. (Drums could be louder)

Very Much Enjoyed the listen.

You do Catchy well.

fj

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Originally Posted By: PeterF
Scott

That was a lot of fun.

Peter


Thanks, Peter.
Originally Posted By: rayc
Scott...good fun & a good mix. I'm not a huge fan of the guitar on the left - a bit fizzy & could use a cab sim or some EQ but, otherwise, COOL.
SORRY Fizzy on the right.
I just checked and don't know why I typed left.


Noted, Ray. Thank you.

Originally Posted By: vicarn
You have that Bowie vocal working again in this one.
Good job.

Vic


Thanks, Vic. Bowie is a compliment, although I don't hear it. :-)

Originally Posted By: BabuMusic
Haha!! Cool song with a great innuendo. Great mood in the feel, and I like how you developed the melody. Great band. Top-notch fun, Scott. Keep it up.


Glad you liked it, Mary. Thanks!

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Originally Posted By: dcuny
...Hard rockin' silly innuendo...

Exactly my thoughts.

Love it!


Thanks so much, Mr. Thomas.

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Scott,
Sorry to be late for the show. This was on my list from day one. Clever idea for the theme. Ace vocals. Brilliant arrangement & pro mix.
You have a very special talent of bringing music vibe from 80s-90s tastefully into 21st century, yet maintain originality and your unique sound. Very cool tune and thank you for sharing.

Misha.

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