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Dancin' Shoes

I've worked on the backing tracks off and on for several weeks. This is where I decided I'd done all I could do with it. Open for any suggestions to make it better - other than get another singer. I already know that!

Di and I both have been very ill the past ten days or so but hope to get back to more listening and commenting real soon. She's been in the hospital with it once and I probably should have been. But, someone has to keep the lights on and the dog fed.


****** Song Summary - Dancin’ Shoes *************

Title: Dancin' Shoes
File:Dancin' Shoes 4.SGU
Key=A , Tempo 120, Length (m:s)=2:56

RealTracks in style: 1417:Bass, Electric, RootsRock Ev 100
RealTracks in style: 2763:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm CountryBluesRockMike Ev 110
RealTracks in song: ~669:Guitar, Slide, Background EasySouthern Ev 120
RealTracks in style: 2634:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm CountryBluesRock Ev 110
RealTracks in song: 671:Organ, B3, Background Southern Ev 120
RealTracks in style: 2636:Guitar, Electric, Soloist CountryBluesRock Ev 110
RealDrums [in style:NashvilleEven8^5-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride

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Dancin’ Shoes
© 2017 Alan D. David, BMI / Diana Randall, BMI

(v1)
We’re sitting here at home and it’s eight o’clock on Friday night
Let’s pull out some vinyl and turn down the living room lights
A little Bob Seger and some Eagles sounds about right

(v2)
Heartache Tonight is a song that I simply adore
Blame It On The Moon would always get me out on the floor
We’ll put on our dancin’ shoes and boogie till four

CHORUS
Push back the couch and open up the living room floor
We’ll have a little party and invite the neighbors next door
Today’s rock and roll don’t move me, it just gives me the blues
We’ll spin those old records and put on our dancin’ shoes

INSTRUMENTAL BREAK

CHORUS
We can push back the couch and open up the living room floor
We’ll have a little party and invite the neighbors next door
Today’s rock and roll don’t move me, it just gives me the blues
We’ll spin those old records and put on our dancin’ shoes


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Alan,

Well done!

You've got that Seger sound going good. (Though, for his stuff the piano would be up just slightly more, I think).

A well written rocker. Your vocal is terrific - I like it...it's "weathered" - you definitely don't need someone else...

Good mix. A good listen. Enjoyed it.

Y'all get well!

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Some great rock you have going on here aAl. You definitely a great song writer. Enjoyed my listen. Get well soon. Rob

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I'm smilin' you old Rocker you!! I thought this was a Skynyrd song firing up when it started! You can do any genre you try Alan! Great job! Thanks, T

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IMHO the way to make it better would be to leave it as is!

You can sing rock and should sing it more often. Great song, great mix and great vocals.

But first and foremost I hope you and Di are doing much better now.


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Funny, "Get a singer" never once popped into my head. (And my inner critic isn't shy).

I enjoyed the listen! Hope you're doing better.


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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Alan,

Well done!

You've got that Seger sound going good. (Though, for his stuff the piano would be up just slightly more, I think).

A well written rocker. Your vocal is terrific - I like it...it's "weathered" - you definitely don't need someone else...

Good mix. A good listen. Enjoyed it.

Y'all get well!

fj


Hi Floyd,

Thanks a bunch. "Weathered", eh??? You mean an old fart!!! I appreciate your comments on the vocal. And I think you're right about the piano could b a little more prominent. Thanks for the suggestion and kindness.

Alan


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Originally Posted By: Rob4580
Some great rock you have going on here aAl. You definitely a great song writer. Enjoyed my listen. Get well soon. Rob


Hi Rob,

You are much too kind - but I can deal with it! Thanks a bunch!!!

Alan


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Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
I'm smilin' you old Rocker you!! I thought this was a Skynyrd song firing up when it started! You can do any genre you try Alan! Great job! Thanks, T


Hi Torrey,

Thank you so very much! I pretty much like all genres and writing in each one as each has its own challenges. I appreciate the listen and all those really nice comments. Best to you.

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Originally Posted By: MarioD
IMHO the way to make it better would be to leave it as is!

You can sing rock and should sing it more often. Great song, great mix and great vocals.

But first and foremost I hope you and Di are doing much better now.


Hi Mario,

Many thanks, my friend! Rock never was my strong suit - either as a vocalist or musician. But I'm glad this one works. I'm getting somewhat better but Di is really struggling - had to take her to ER today. But we appreciate the thoughts. Best to you.

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Originally Posted By: dcuny
Funny, "Get a singer" never once popped into my head. (Any my inner critic isn't shy).

I enjoyed the listen! Hope you're doing better.


Hi David,

Thanks so much for the encouragement with your really nice words. And I know your inner critic speasks its mind - and that's what I like. As told Mario, I'm getting a little better but Di isn't doing very well at all. Thank you for the well wishes - we sincerely appreciate them.

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It's a cool song and the distorted slide suits is well.
Personally I'll pull the organ back for the most part - pop it up at the end of verses & choruses and balance the piano with rhythm guitar but that's me being old fashioned I think.
I reckon the vocal fits in well too.
Good one - I enjoyed it.


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I can't think of anything to make it better...
It sounds great as it is...
You've done a wonderful on this one & you vocal delivery fits it well!
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This is an awesome tune Alan. Definitely got my dancing shoes on. Vocal was just excellent. Your guitar work was just superb. Loved the slide. Crazy tone. The solo was just awesome. What a cool song..


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Al,

As you can tell from other posters... let`s hear no more of that "other singer"line; this
rocker Al guy sounds fine!
Your infallible ear for a classic sounding song shows up again- this is excellent rocker.

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Now don’t go and hurt yourself! Makes a body want to move. Great band and you seem to squeeze all the tone out those BIAB instruments. Well sung in your uniquely convincing way. Good one, Tom

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Alan,

This sounds great - love your voice on this! Very cool mix and arrangement.

I really enjoyed this one. smile

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I just slipped back into the halcyon days of yore listening to this song. Great rocker. All the instruments meld together well with the grizzled rocker vocals. cool

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Well that was brilliant, you been hiding the rock n roll side of you.

I honestly in a foot tapping way enjoyed this.

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Originally Posted By: rayc
It's a cool song and the distorted slide suits is well.
Personally I'll pull the organ back for the most part - pop it up at the end of verses & choruses and balance the piano with rhythm guitar but that's me being old fashioned I think.
I reckon the vocal fits in well too.
Good one - I enjoyed it.


Hello Ray,

Thanks a bunch for the listen and your input on the mix. I'll rellok the organ. Best to you.

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