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Changing The World Challenged to write a song about a misunderstanding I came up with three bloopers from history ( so this one was co written by Google)and asked Scott to give it an early FabFour treatment. RealTracks RT 1603 Bass Pop Ev 110 RealTracks RT 1577 PianoAcoustic Soul 60`sSync Ev110 RT 1405 Piano Acoustic Soul 70`s Held Loop : Pots & Pans RealTracks in song: 2507:String Quartet, Rhythm PopEvenChamber Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 1572:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Soul60sHighA-B Ev 110 RealDrums: RockClassic BritEv Scott`s Guitars ( 3 tracks) Gretsch Duojet & LesPaul Changing The World (One Mistake at A Time) clock turns back to World War One see the Black Hand man with a gun Archduke`s driver can`t keep his cool turns left not right he`s fortune`s fool oh no! Black Hand man fires the gun starting World War One jump ahead to World War Two Japan says what? Truman`s no clue translator can`t keep his cool they didn`t say that he`s fortune`s fool oh no! Fat Man falling through the blue ending World War Two false alarm faux pas or a crime changing the world one mistake at a time today we dodged World War Three that looks like missiles on the screen Norad man can`t keep his cool the Russians aren`t coming he`s fortune`s fool oh no! stand down repeat cancel World War Three false alarm faux pas or a crime changing the world one mistake at a time changing the world one mistake at a time © Robert Cordrey Nov. 2018
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Clever idea, well executed. 
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Very cool concept, Robert! I like what you did here, very clever.
Nice job with the vocal production, loved the "Oh no!" bit and the way you handled the bridge.
And Scott always has a knack for adding just what the songs needs.
Nicely done, enjoyed the listen!
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Cool sixties sound with a little The Clash-like sound here and there. Nice arrangement!
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Sounds like R.E.M. to me
really catchy
at first the delay on the guitar was throwing me, seemed to clash with the drums
went back for a second listen, I think its fine, if it was me I would've made that first
verse more stripped down.
I've written a song about Truman, I could fit your second verse right into mine,
it's about American history, no one seems to remember that other Presidents
split the nation, Harry once had an approval rating of 22!
enjoyed the song as I always do when you guys post
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"false alarm
faux pas or a crime
changing the world
one mistake at a time"
A clever write. The production was interesting - fitting for the subject matter. The string quartet was an excellent choice.
Scott's guitar work works well, too. Y'all need a band name!
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Robert / Scott
Catchy sound - some nice playing by Scott and a strong set of lyrics and vocals.
You've turned into quite a songwriting team.
Peter
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This was another fun project. Had to do a little research working on the actual song. Went through quite a few of the Beatle songs to get a feel for the tone and George's style. Boy he did some really cool stuff. Simple but so effective and complimentary to the song. As I was signed and sealed Beatlemanic when I was a kid and have to admit still am, this was allot of fun to work on.
Robert has such a cool way with lyrics and melodies. Look forward to 2019.. Merry Christmas Everyone..
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Gentlemen,
Cool retro sound! A little different - but love the direction your music has taken recently. Kudos to both of you! Merry Christmasn.
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Your lyrics are really well crafted on this one. Sad truths abound.
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Clever idea, well executed. Thanks! Very cool concept, Robert! I like what you did here, very clever.
Nice job with the vocal production, loved the "Oh no!" bit and the way you handled the bridge.
And Scott always has a knack for adding just what the songs needs.
Nicely done, enjoyed the listen! This one came out of left field- its fun to be challenged and have to go Googling on a subject sometimes. And of course I know Scott`s got my back! Cool sixties sound with a little The Clash-like sound here and there. Nice arrangement! Glad you liked the 60`s references,thanks for your comments. Thanks, Ed! Sounds like R.E.M. to me
really catchy
at first the delay on the guitar was throwing me, seemed to clash with the drums
went back for a second listen, I think its fine, if it was me I would've made that first
verse more stripped down.
I've written a song about Truman, I could fit your second verse right into mine,
it's about American history, no one seems to remember that other Presidents
split the nation, Harry once had an approval rating of 22!
enjoyed the song as I always do when you guys post
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Kenny, Yup, we have very short memories when it comes to history... maybe that helps us sleep! I can hear how that opening verse could have had more of a build. Good comments- we appreciate your support! I`ll go looking for your Truman song. Robert
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Very well done!! Clever with a bit of dark humor.....unfortunately, a bit too close to reality. Really great musical creation....heard the Beatles vibe all over this! Nice work!!! Take care. Greg
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Great job guys! Robert you always have some neat unexpected melody changes in your tunes! Cool song! Thanks, Torrey
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"false alarm
faux pas or a crime
changing the world
one mistake at a time"
A clever write. The production was interesting - fitting for the subject matter. The string quartet was an excellent choice.
Scott's guitar work works well, too. Y'all need a band name!
fj Thanks for those positives,Floyd. Oh now I`ll stop writing songs for days thinking up names... off the top I kinda like Junkyard Angel (a line from our first collaboration). Robert / Scott
Catchy sound - some nice playing by Scott and a strong set of lyrics and vocals.
You've turned into quite a songwriting team.
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Peter, Thanks for your listen and comments. Gentlemen,
Cool retro sound! A little different - but love the direction your music has taken recently. Kudos to both of you! Merry Christmasn.
Alan I appreciate that, Alan. Christmas greetings to you too! Your lyrics are really well crafted on this one. Sad truths abound. Thanks! Robert
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Another great song from you.
Very original song. Excellent vocal and playing
Merry Christmas
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Very well done!! Clever with a bit of dark humor.....unfortunately, a bit too close to reality. Really great musical creation....heard the Beatles vibe all over this! Nice work!!! Take care. Greg Thanks Greg! Great job guys! Robert you always have some neat unexpected melody changes in your tunes! Cool song! Thanks, Torrey Torrey, I listened to a few Beatles favourites- always inspires. Thanks for your comments. Robert
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Nice collaboration Robertkc & ScottC. Vocals are well suited to this song... Guitar make this a matching set
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I guess it was only fitting that we listened to this on a day when the news is full of stories about Russia's new missile delivery system!
Clever and potent.
Your arrangement, the BiaB band and Scott are all in the pocket to support your write and vocal.
You guys have had some great productions this year and we look forward to more!
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Robert / Scott, What a great idea and song! Love the delivery and mix. Going back for another listen... Bob
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