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Link to my Soundcloud songs: https://soundcloud.com/user-883177592/geriatric-bluesDon't laugh this could be YOU in the future. Oh,ok go ahead and laugh it will do you good. BLZ_MNH Laid Back Blues All Real Tracks generated by BIAB No Effects Bass:564 Electric Blues Monday Drums:Blues Monday sw8 Guitar:565 Electric Guitar Blues Monday Strings:571 Harmonica Melody:569 Resophonic Guitar Enjoy, Gary Thom
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I do identify with this song. I am 67 years old, and feel like I'm 97. I'm facing neck surgery in January, and will be out of commission for a few months or so. I love the song, keep me in your prayers!!
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when aging + dealing with illness, sometimes all you can do is either laugh or cry - and this song helps to laugh instead of cry
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Gary,
where are you from? Sounds like an Australian voice though it could be a Nu Zilund accent as well - that ones hard to detect in song.
The blues is cool - senior shuffle is always a good place for a laugh.
The vocals are pretty good, there's almost no sibilance and no age whistle.
Good one.
Cheers
rayc
"What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
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The title grabbed me right away. I knew there was probably something I could relate with. Super lyric. Love the blues
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Gary,
Fun song. Good Blues. Nice vocal.
Good mix. Nice use of BIAB.
Welcome to the Showcase...
fj
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Don't laugh this could be YOU in the future. Hell this is me now!
I love the blues and you nailed this! I liked your style and your mix. Your vocal is very strong.
This 73 year old fart loves this one!
I arrived early to a restaurant.
The manager asks, "do you mind waiting a bit?"
I said no.
"Good", he said. "Take these drinks to table 3"
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Great sounding blues, BIAB really covers that genre well and you fit in just right. I got neck fusion coming up in early 2020, welcome to the club. Hope they do us right. Keep playing the blues, it keeps you young!
Windows 11, Intel Core I5 10400, 16 gig ram, Scarlett 2i2, Sony Acid Music Studio 10, BIAB 2020 UltraPlus Pak
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A very cool song, title, & lyrics...
A nice production...
And fun to listen to...
Welcome to the Showcase...
I'll be looking for more of your songs!
Jim
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Nice - it's a really fun one to listen to, and I thought the production sounded top notch. Makes for an engaging listen! Thanks for sharing 
Cheers,
Deryk
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All the best Ronnie.
Keep your sense of humour.
It will see you through.
Cheers,
Gazza
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A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down
BUT a spoonful of laughter takes away that frown
Cheers,
Gazza
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Greetings from 'over the ditch " rayc,
I am a born and bred and proud New Zealander.
I noted you said I had " almost no sibilance "
Thank God for that, what ever it is I don't think there is a cure for it.
Stay safe over there,
Gazza
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Hi Scott C,
Thank you for your compliment about the lyrics.
Me and these lyrics get on well together.
Cheers,
Gazza
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Hi floyd jane,
Thank you for the warm welcome and kind words.
Cheers,
Gazza
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Greetings MarioD,
What else can I say
You made my day,
Keep on keeping on,
Cheers,
Gazza
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Greetings TuneMonger,
All the best for early 2020 and thanks for the welcome.
Cheers,
Gazza
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Greetings Jim,
Thank you for your comments about my song.
It's a great feeling to know that my song is liked by many people.
Cheers,
Gazza
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Greetings Deryk-PG Music,
Thanks for taking the time to stop by and listen to my song.It is much appreciated.
I didn't start writing songs until I was 68yo.
I woke up one morning and wanted to write a song.
Now I can't stop. I have written over 30 songs in the last 10 years.
Geriatric Blues was written in September 2018.
All the songs I have written have topics and they are all in different genres.They have all been arranged using my BIAB program.
I have very limited knowledge of both music and operating my BIAB program.
I have not done anything with my songs.
I don't know where to start.
Cheers,
Gary Thom
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Hi Gazza, if I'm not all wrong in this forum us old farts are overrepresented to a high degree ;-))) So we all know exactly what you're singing about. Great lyrics, great blues, great vocals - I really love that tune a lot. Not laughing, just moaning a bit as I move my chair ;-))) Take care, Stefan PS: Had a song / video posted here last year that deals with the same subject: Nothing's Easy Anymore
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