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#853188 05/28/25 04:51 AM
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I wrote this last year and forgot Id recorded it. Rediscovered it whilst going through my BIAB library today so thought Id put it up.

A simple song about saying goodbye etc after a breakup

Whiskey And Rye (c) PMcNaught 2024
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Vocals by yours truly
Thank you for listening



LYRICS

In the dim-lit room, the bottle's almost dry
Memories fading, as we say goodbye
The whiskey burns, the tears they fall
Heartache echoes through these empty walls

Whiskey and rye, the bitter taste of sorrow
Lost in the haze of a long tomorrow
In the shadows of a love gone by
We drown our sorrows in whiskey and rye

The clock ticks on, the night grows cold
Whispers of regret, stories untold
Each sip a prayer, each drop a sigh
We cling to each other, as the tears run dry

Whiskey and rye, the bitter taste of sorrow
Lost in the haze of a long tomorrow
In the shadows of a love gone by
We drown our sorrows in whiskey and rye

The stars above, they seem to weep
A lonesome tune, a promise to keep
But in this moment, we find our peace
In the arms of whiskey, our souls release

Whiskey and rye, the bitter taste of sorrow
Lost in the haze of a long tomorrow
In the shadows of a love gone by
We drown our sorrows in whiskey and rye

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Title: Whiskey and Rye
File:Whiskey and Rye.SGU
Key=D , Tempo 95, Length (m:s)=3:04
No intro. 69 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 69. Repeat x1 chorus
No Melody
Soloist track has 149 notes, Soloist harmony is < no harmony >(0)
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,
Song is saved with bar changes for Tempo, Time signature,Volume Changes,RealDrums Changes,
Style is _HEPNO85.STY (Pop Ballad w/ Held Electric Pian)

RealTracks in style: ~701:Bass, Electric, PopHalfNotesSync Ev 085
RealTracks in song: 1542:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm PopBelieve Ev16 065
RealTracks in style: ~362:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 085
RealTracks in style: 838:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopBalladClean Ev 085
RealTracks in song: 1705:Guitar, Electric, Soloist CountryBrent Ev 085
RealTracks in song: 1705:Guitar, Electric, Soloist CountryBrent Ev 085
RealTracks in song: 626:Harmonica, Background Travis Ev 085
RealDrums in style:NashvilleEven8^5-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride


Sometimes you just have to say f### it and do it anyway!

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PeteMcN #853193 05/28/25 05:16 AM
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What!?! You forgot you recorded it? Pete, this song is so memorable. Excellent vocal and harmony. Man, been seeing some good whisky songs on here lately. Great band and mix, too. Much enjoyed.


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Originally Posted by BabuMusic
What!?! You forgot you recorded it? Pete, this song is so memorable. Excellent vocal and harmony. Man, been seeing some good whisky songs on here lately. Great band and mix, too. Much enjoyed.

Im afraid to admit it Marty, yes I did forget about it!!

But to be fair, back then I really wasn't confident enough in my writing to put it out there.....then I discovered this forum!

Thank you for your support................and everyone else who has taken the yime to comment,advise etc on my offerings.

Much aoppreciated

Pete


Sometimes you just have to say f### it and do it anyway!

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PeteMcN #853207 05/28/25 06:03 AM
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Pete, this is an outstanding song
Great vocal and lyrics.
Super backing band and mix
Loved it

PS - Breakups and drinking is a natural combination for songs isn't it!


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Originally Posted by MarioD
Pete, this is an outstanding song
Great vocal and lyrics.
Super backing band and mix
Loved it

PS - Breakups and drinking is a natural combination for songs isn't it!

Mario, thank you once again.

Yes, you're quite right it is lol.................and long may it continue (in song that is!)


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PeteMcN #853223 05/28/25 11:12 AM
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Hi, Pete.

Exactly as advertised!

Well done! smile


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Originally Posted by dcuny
Hi, Pete.

Exactly as advertised!

Well done! smile

Thank you David, again much appreciated


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Gee, Pete, you must be from the DEEP SOUTH part of Lancashire. That's an authentic twang you've got going on, and you use it to great effect. Nice honky tonk tune, and well produced and mixed. Nice one!


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Nice production and mix in this song. Enjoyed the listen.


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Originally Posted by DC Ron
Gee, Pete, you must be from the DEEP SOUTH part of Lancashire. That's an authentic twang you've got going on, and you use it to great effect. Nice honky tonk tune, and well produced and mixed. Nice one!

Thank you Ron, I was once told I could make meatloaf sound country lol.


Originally Posted by WaoBand
Nice production and mix in this song. Enjoyed the listen.

Thank you so much


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Now that's a song. I'm glad you remembered your recorded it. I like the way you immediately go into the chorus after the last line of the verse. Excellent vocal, and one would never guess that you're a bloke from Lancashire.

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Originally Posted by Ezekiel's Storm
Now that's a song. I'm glad you remembered your recorded it. I like the way you immediately go into the chorus after the last line of the verse. Excellent vocal, and one would never guess that you're a bloke from Lancashire.

Thank you so much!

Just to clear things up, I'm a fat baldy bloke from Lancashire😂😂😂


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Right then, Pete from Accrington, the land of black puddings and proper brews... aka Lancashire.

I've just had a good ol' listen to your latest tune. Blimey, I wasn't expecting that! You've got a voice that's smoother than a pint of Boddington's, and this song is catchier than the common cold going around Accrington in January.

And that Band In A Box? You've wrangled that thing into submission like a sheepdog on steroids. Seriously, top marks for making it sound like an actual band and not a malfunctioning toaster.

Seriously though, this is a top-notch tune. I'm definitely gonna have to go digging through your back catalogue, see if you've got any other bangers hiding away.
I'm giving this a solid four out of five frothy pints - and not just any pints! We're talking premium frothy pints, pulled with love from the best damn pub in all of Lancashire. You deserve it, lad. Cheers!

Izzy.

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Originally Posted by Izzy
Right then, Pete from Accrington, the land of black puddings and proper brews... aka Lancashire.

I've just had a good ol' listen to your latest tune. Blimey, I wasn't expecting that! You've got a voice that's smoother than a pint of Boddington's, and this song is catchier than the common cold going around Accrington in January.

And that Band In A Box? You've wrangled that thing into submission like a sheepdog on steroids. Seriously, top marks for making it sound like an actual band and not a malfunctioning toaster.

Seriously though, this is a top-notch tune. I'm definitely gonna have to go digging through your back catalogue, see if you've got any other bangers hiding away.
I'm giving this a solid four out of five frothy pints - and not just any pints! We're talking premium frothy pints, pulled with love from the best damn pub in all of Lancashire. You deserve it, lad. Cheers!

Izzy.

Well my flabber is truly gasted my man!!!

Thank you so much for your post, I really do appreciate it.

You put a large grin on this old buggers face with your sense of humour, I sir, like the cut of your gib 👍

I'm off for a pint or three!


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