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I haven't posted an upbeat tune in a while, so I thought of this one. I hope you like it. Get Yourself Together Get Yourself Together I'm about twenty McDonalds north of Mobile I've got my left hand locked on the steering wheel got my right hand strumming on the buttons on my cell phone Darling, get yourself together because your Lover boy is on his way home chorus Darling get yourself together Get yourself together put on your pretty red dress and put your high heel sneakers on Darling get yourself together cause your lover boy's on his way home There's a big old moon hanging out tonight and ain't never seen the stars shine quite so bright and I been sitting here a thinking that I'm sick and tired of being alone Darling get yourself together cause your lover boy is on his way home repeat chorus
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Hi Gary,
Love it! That first verse is killer - particularly the opening line. That's a great way to describe distance. Love shuffle blues and this is a great example of the genre. Your vocal is perfect for the song.
Would love to hear that piano a little more forward in the mix. But, it's a great listen regardless. Definitely my favorite from you.
Best to you,
Alan
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Well, you really managed to capture some blues here.
Great write, lyrics, and delivery.
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Good tune, lyrics are fun and nice vocal too.
Maybe post the realtracks you used when you have a minute?
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Awesome tune. Loved the lyrics. I think MacDonalds was the first words my son spoke. He definitely could measure a trip in Macdonalds. Sure vocal. Loved the harp....
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Thank you so much, Alan.
I was just getting ready to take this one down, when I saw your comment. I have the same problem with this one. More piano. For some unknown reason I just couldn't get the levels up on the piano track. I am sure it was user malfunction, it usually is, but I was ready to go back to the drawing board. It just wasn't what I set out to do. After yours and others kind comments, I just couldn't make myself do it. Thanks again. I value your input. I will fix the problem later should I decide to take the tune farther.
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Thank you so much for your kind comment. I still have some work to do on this one, but as you probably know. Sometimes, If It wasn't what you set out to do, It will never be right. Thanks again.
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Thanks Scott. We travel a lot and it just seemed like there is a McDonalds at every exit along the way. I had a solo all planned out for this tune, but come time to record it, my dexterity suddenly went South. Seems like anymore it comes and goes. I guess I'll have to wait until it comes around again.
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Thank you Dave.
I almost took this one down, because It just didn't come out like I had envisioned it. After seeing the fine comments about the tune I couldn't do it. I'll do a final mix later on. Thanks again. Be well.
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You've gone blues city with this one.
Top marks love3 it.
Rob
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Gary,
"I'm about twenty McDonalds north of Mobile" << What a great line!!!
A good blues write. Nice job on the vocal - it could come down just a bit to sit with the instruments (maybe a couple of dB)... And like you say, the piano could be louder...
Enjoyed the listen.
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Thanks Floyd. My ears fail me at times. I think if I bring the vocal level down it might help the situation with the piano as well. It doesn't hurt to get a little advice from someone with fresh ears, and you're as good a source of that as any I could think of. I thank you. Be well, and rock on. Thanks again.
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Really liked it Gary! Some great lines in here! Another good job! Thanks, Torrey
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Cool lyric, vocal, band, and arrangement!
Janice mentioned a Billy Joe Shaver vibe....
We enjoyed it.
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PS Would like to see the RT's used
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I love the upbeat sound to this song, even though some of the lyrics ca be perceived as quite said. I especially like:
"There's a big old moon hanging out tonight
and ain't never seen the stars shine quite so bright
and I been sitting here a thinking
that I'm sick and tired of being alone"
I find it quite poignant.
Thanks for the share!
Cheers,
Ember
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Thanks Ember. I guess I thought there should be a better reason for his rush to get home than just to party. Life is like the tide. It ebbs and flows. Without the rain we would never appreciate the sunshine. Thanks again. Be well.
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Gary,
"I'm about twenty McDonalds north of Mobile" << What a great line!!!
A good blues write. Nice job on the vocal - it could come down just a bit to sit with the instruments (maybe a couple of dB)... And like you say, the piano could be louder...
Enjoyed the listen.
fj I agree with my friend FJ!! Very cool write and vocal. Nice job on everything!! Take care. Greg
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