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Wrong Time Too

The flash move I had to make,
The rash groove I tried to break;
Bumbling take-down of a vex-some shrew,
Doin' what I always do.

Crack the back of all I knew;
Dump the chump to prove to you;
Jump in the cauldron
Of an all new stew--
Could be the WRONG TIME TOO.

I had a hunch that the timing was right;
This one might be running my way;
"Go take chances!
Circumstances..?
Go take a flyer!
Leap into the fire!"

The clear fear I might get burned;
The cool rule I'd say I've learned;
Stumbling through life, the doors are too few;
Why such a long time to
Come to connect with you.
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Style: _DONJUAN - Don Juan Organ n Trumpet Solo Jazz
RD: Jazz Swing Lewis
RT: 2126 Bass Acoustic Jazz Half SW 110
RT: 1470: Organ NoBass Sw 110
RT: 938 Acoustic Guitar Jazz Freddie
RT: 3037 Trumpet Solo Crooner
RT: 1558 Organ Soloist Bluesy Sw
RT: 441 Trumpet Older Sw
RT: 2597 Trumpet Background Crooner BigBand
Midi Solo: JSmith Organ


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Tom,

Love the old-time jazzy / standard feel of this piece. Great vocal and excellent mix.

Very nicely done.

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Tom, that's an ambitious write, and the arrangement/mix really does a great job weaving a path for the vocals. Like your vocals a lot. The vocal FX chain is adventurous. I get the impression it's a throwback to the vocal sound of a 78 RPM record, but not quite. Super tune!


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Nice to hear such an interesting and quirky arrangement. Great uses of the RTs and a really good balance all around.


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Appreciate the feedback. I tried to use a “doubling up” of rhymes in the beginning of each line—kind of a lyric-writing “stretch” exercise.


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Hi Tano,

Very interesting and entertaining song, with a melody leaning on the oldies (songs) and creative lyrics, like that!
Just like DC Ron, I found it 'exciting' to make your singing sound like an old record, or even a roll of wax, but it turns out well.
So, I really enjoyed it,

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The doubled-up rhymes are clever, and that throwback vocal vibe feels bold—it’s like stepping into another era.


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Really cool visual lyrics, interesting chords pattern, jazzy, and very cool. Like the trumpet / organ interaction. NICE


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Such a cool opening that grabs attention and fills it with intrigue. I did a double talke on this line "Bumbling take-down of a vex-some shrew," and from there I was totally hooked. Man, what a wonderful solo section with the organ and trumpet. Excellent vocal with a good melody. The whole feel is good and I like how you pepper it with musical spaces.


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An interesting write. Strong.
Cool tracks. Good vocal. Well mixed.
Enjoyed.

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Hello Tom
sounds really good and interesting with the vocal FX
I'm not very familiar with this type of music.
But I could imagine that the song would work well with less vocal FX
and would therefore be interesting for more listeners.
Maybe ;-)))
Well done
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It's a retro style that I like a lot and the voice fits very well with it. Bravo
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All who listened…thank you for taking the time and for your helpful,comments!


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Tom, there is no wrong time when it comes to listening to this great son!
Fantastic backing band and groove
Outstanding vocal
Great mix


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'Preciate it Mario!


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Cool sound. Original too. We don't hear too many like this on the forum. I love your lyrical play. Vocal sounds good too.

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