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When I Grow Uphttps://soundcloud.com/peterf1957/when-i-grow-upNow for something a bit different a whimsical number for those baby boomers among us who haven't quite decided what to do when they grow up. Leon - Lyrics & Vocal Me - Backing vocal and very brief ukulele outro. RealTracks in song: 2126:Bass, Acoustic, Jazz Half,Half Sw 110 RealTracks in song: ~1142:Ukulele, Strumming FolkSwing Sw 110 RealTracks in song: ~1792:Tuba, DixielandMedium Sw 110 RealTracks in song: 439:Trombone, Older Sw 140 RealTracks in song: 1159:Organ, B3, Rhythm ReggaeSlow Sw 075 RealDrums in Song: TambourinePopSw: a: Tambourine b: TambourinePopSw When I grow upCould have been a painter Didn’t want it bad enough Could have been an actor If my face wasn’t quite so rough Could have been a surgeon Can’t stand the sight of blood Perhaps a taxidermist No, I don’t believe I would I’m still trying to decide
What I’ll be when I grow up
I’m still trying to decide
What I’ll be when I grow upCould have been a writer But I couldn’t find the words Or an ornithologist If it wasn’t for the birds Could have been a fighter But I wouldn’t hurt a fly Could have been a pilot But I don’t like to get too high I’m still trying to decide
What I’ll be when I grow up
I’m still trying to decide
What I’ll be when I grow upCould have been a mountain climber But I’ve got no head for heights Could have been a dancer Don’t look so good in tights Could have been a baker And designed a brand new biscuit Could have been a gambler But I didn’t want to risk it I’m still trying to decide
What I’ll be when I grow up
I’m still trying to decide
What I’ll be when I grow up
Yes, I’m still trying to decide
What I’ll be when I grow up
I’m still trying to decide
What I’ll be when I grow up
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Just outstanding! Love the lyrics. The mix is spot on. Great arrangement, and the vocals sound really nice!
Very well done!
Steve
Steve Young Music"In order to compose, all you need to do is remember a tune that nobody else has thought of." - Robert Schumann
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Peter, a very cool and relatable song. Excellent arrangement and delivery.
Bob
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Peter,
What a cool idea, a clever write and fun song arrangement! Vocal and mix sound great.
I enjoyed this very much - still smiling. (And still deciding...LOL!)
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Glad you, at least, decided to make this song. Good achievement Peter ! Just think about to tune a little your uku  Pascal
No hay banda! There is no band! Il n'est pas de orchestra!
No hay banda! And yet we hear a band !
(David Lynch - Mulholland Drive)
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Peter a very cool song. I'm still trying to grow up but I don't think that I will ever reach that point. Great idea, lyrics, vocals, mix and overall production. I enjoyed listening.
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Peter (and Leon),
Clever! Leon's vocal on this is nice - mixed well. (It kept reminding me of a Bob Dylan song, but I could never put my finger on it...)
The choice of instruments on this is brilliant! Great (unusual) combination. You could make a whole career on that sound (the way Leon Redbone did with his sound). I liked that outro...
Good mix! A great listen.
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Hi Peter,
I enjoyed the clever lyrics a lot. Great vocals by
Leon. A very interesting arrangement.
Unfortunately your ukulele is out of tune.
Enjoyed listening though.
Guenter
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Man, I really like that a lot!!! Very fun song! There is some total Dylan going on here in a very good way!!
Great job!!
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Excellent tune. Loved the lyric. Excellent vocal.
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Hi Peter, This is really good! Very nice lyrics  and the vocals are cool (also your backing vocal).
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Hmmmm...I was born in the first week of the first month of the
first year of the baby boom (1946) and I'm still not sure. My younger
better half Janice says "don't grow up -- it's a trap!"
This write is jam packed with clever lines and great rhymes and
the vocals are perfect for the feel. And, the arrangement and
mix is in the pocket. Sounds really great on our KRK's.
Fun!!!
J&B
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Just outstanding! Love the lyrics. The mix is spot on. Great arrangement, and the vocals sound really nice!
Very well done!
Steve
Thanks Steve - it's good getting a set of lyrics like those to write to.
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Peter, a very cool and relatable song. Excellent arrangement and delivery.
Bob Thanks Bob - I can relate to the lyrics - have to go to work now - perhaps there is something else I would rather do.....
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Peter,
What a cool idea, a clever write and fun song arrangement! Vocal and mix sound great.
I enjoyed this very much - still smiling. (And still deciding...LOL!) Josie Thanks - if you come up with something let us all know - we may consider that as well.
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Glad you, at least, decided to make this song. Good achievement Peter ! Just think about to tune a little your uku Pascal Pascal Have tuned the uke (in Melodyne) I'll save the remix for "the greatest hits" album.... Thanks for the comments and pick up.
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Peter a very cool song. I'm still trying to grow up but I don't think that I will ever reach that point. Great idea, lyrics, vocals, mix and overall production. I enjoyed listening.
Sonny Sonny Growing up is probably over rated. Thanks for the comments.
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Peter (and Leon),
Clever! Leon's vocal on this is nice - mixed well. (It kept reminding me of a Bob Dylan song, but I could never put my finger on it...)
The choice of instruments on this is brilliant! Great (unusual) combination. You could make a whole career on that sound (the way Leon Redbone did with his sound). I liked that outro...
Good mix! A great listen.
floyd
Floyd You are too kind. I remember some years ago Leon (unrelated to Mr Redbone) telling me to listen to Leon Redbone. As far as the instrument choices I built the song around the ukulele but really liked the reggae organ when it was added.
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Hi Peter,
I enjoyed the clever lyrics a lot. Great vocals by
Leon. A very interesting arrangement.
Unfortunately your ukulele is out of tune.
Enjoyed listening though.
Guenter Guenter Thanks for listening.
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Man, I really like that a lot!!! Very fun song! There is some total Dylan going on here in a very good way!!
Great job!! Thanks David - glad it was not Dylan in a bad way!
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