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#336645 02/15/16 12:24 AM
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When I Grow Up

https://soundcloud.com/peterf1957/when-i-grow-up

Now 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 up
Could 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 up


Could 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 up


Could 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


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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 wink
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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

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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

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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.


Scott Collingwood
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https://soundcloud.com/spiritlevel-ca
https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritLevel-ge3hm/
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Hi Peter,

This is really good!
Very nice lyrics laugh and the vocals are cool (also your backing vocal).


We are Rob Meulman and Anne-Marie Bovenkamp from The Netherlands.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1gsdNLE7_Gy8qavoOplQow/videos
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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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Originally Posted By: Steve Young
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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Originally Posted By: rsdean
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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Originally Posted By: Sundance
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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Originally Posted By: Caloo
Glad you, at least, decided to make this song. Good achievement Peter !
Just think about to tune a little your uku wink
Pascal


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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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Originally Posted By: SRP
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


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Growing up is probably over rated. Thanks for the comments.

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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
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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Originally Posted By: boehm
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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Thanks for listening.

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Originally Posted By: David Snyder
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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