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Back In Their Day

Very modal and reminiscent of a dark Appalachian dirge. There are hints of some of the songs from the Eagles "Desperado" album. The only style change was to add a RT Bluegrass Soloist Fiddle for some balance to the Resonator Guitar, which we showcased as the lead instrument in the final mix. Harmonies courtesy the TC Helicon VL3X.

Thanks for listening,
Bob


****** Song Summary *************
Style is _VILLAIN.STY (Villain Resonator Southern Rock)
Category: Americana
Title: Back In Their Day
File: Villain.SGU
Key=Bm , Tempo 85, Length (m:s)=4:02
8 bar intro, 76 bar chorus, from bar 9 to bar 84.
Repeat x1 chorus
No Melody
No Soloist track.
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,

RealTracks in style: 1418:Bass, Electric, SouthernRock Ev16 085
RealTracks in style: 1765:Guitar, High-Strung Acoustic, Fingerpicking Pop16ths Ev16 085
RealTracks in style: 799:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm SouthernSnappyClean Ev 090 (B:8ths)
RealTracks in style: 2645:Guitar, Resonator, Rhythm Folk8thsRandy Ev 085
RealTracks in song: ~596:Fiddle, Soloist Bluegrass Doc Ev 100
RealDrums in style: RockSouthernEv^3-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride

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Back In Their Day
Bob Buford C 2017

A shy, lonely girly from the nice part of town
She'd never known love in her life
A poor boy who slept in a tent on the ground
He longed for a home and a wife

She saw him one day near the lake south of town
He fished while they talked of their plight
And after a few days of sneaking around
They ran away one summer night

I've waited for you all of my life, sweetheart
I've seen you each night in my dreams
Maybe it's time for those dreams to come true
And love's not as far as it seems

Oh my sweet darlin', please stay here with me
We'll build us a life of our own
Your father would not let our happiness be
He's plans for you now that you're grown

Her folks back in town were at panic next day
Her Pa vowed that boy would be killed
But while he was reading her goodbye note
There were married near south Masonville

Oh my sweet darlin' I'm yours and you're mine
We've started a life of our own
Your family's disowned you, but they'll see in time
We're free now, so we can move on.

Now I'm not claiming that all that's true
I wasn't there so I can't say
But Grandma told me, now I'm telling you
That's how it happened...back in their day

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What a tune! There isn't a thing I'd change - the vocals are on point, the arrangement is superb, and it is the ideal level of catchy-ness smile I like the lyrics too! They paint a picture very well.

Thank you for sharing, you should be proud of this!


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Originally Posted By: Deryk - PG Music
What a tune! There isn't a thing I'd change - the vocals are on point, the arrangement is superb, and it is the ideal level of catchy-ness smile I like the lyrics too! They paint a picture very well.

Thank you for sharing, you should be proud of this!


Thanks, Deryk. Pleased you liked it.

Bob smile

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Love that resonator guitar. Very cool sound. Cool vocal Bob. Super back track as well


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Originally Posted By: Scott C
Love that resonator guitar. Very cool sound. Cool vocal Bob. Super back track as well


Hi Scott...

Pleased you liked it.
Thanks for listening,

Bob smile

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"I've waited for you all of my life, sweetheart
I've seen you each night in my dreams
Maybe it's time for those dreams to come true
And love's not as far as it seems"

Out of all the lyrics, these are my favourite. I really loved the arrangement of this song. Great job.


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Originally Posted By: Ember - PG Music
"I've waited for you all of my life, sweetheart
I've seen you each night in my dreams
Maybe it's time for those dreams to come true
And love's not as far as it seems"

Out of all the lyrics, these are my favourite. I really loved the arrangement of this song. Great job.


Well...alright!!
Thanks for listening,
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Amazing.
I really enjoyed this top class tune.
Great on all aspects.
You sure know how to write a winner.
Rob

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Originally Posted By: Rob4580
Amazing.
I really enjoyed this top class tune.
Great on all aspects.
You sure know how to write a winner.
Rob


Hey, look who's talking. You da man!!

Thanks for listening, smile
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Very well written and your vocal is superb here.

Thanks for sharing, much enjoyed.

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Originally Posted By: gruverider
Very well written and your vocal is superb here.

Thanks for sharing, much enjoyed.


Hi GR...

Please you enjoyed it. Appreciate ya.

Thanks for listening.
Bob

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