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#538134 05/25/19 08:03 AM
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Hi guys, I'm posting a new track. I may have a few odds and ends to do before I leave it alone, but sometimes it is better to back away for a few days and let it stew. I'm always interested in any feedback from the many experts on this forum. I was listening to some old classic country tracks a few weeks ago and came across Faron Young's "Hello Walls". I decided to do something similar, but with emotions instead of structural features. Same old "wife gone, I'm brokenhearted" tale that is so common to country music. Just a new take, or is it? I hope you like it.

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Hello Trouble

Hello Trouble.
I haven't seen you in some time
seems the only time we meet is when
I'm out of my mind
well hello Mr. Teardrop,
I see you've brought along all your friends
The minute she walked out my door
I knew that you'd be coming in

chorus

I didn't want to love her,
but my heart got in the way
and I don't want to miss her,
but I guess I will any way
and Hello Mr. Loneliness.
I see you waiting out around the bend
I tried my best to hold you back
but you might as well come on in

Hell Heartache. I've been expecting you.
I've got me a brand new broken heart
so I might be needing you
I've got a whole new kind of loneliness
the kind you don't ever lose
I guess I'll have to buy me a cheap guitar
learn ow to sing the blues

repeat chorus

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Another good song Gary...
I always like your writes...
Good job....

This tune reminded me of an old George Jones song...
So I looked it up & was surprised to see who was singing harmony with him...

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Loved this tune Gay. What a cool vocal. Do I hear a hint of George J in there. Very cool indeed. Well done...


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Good song.
Good arrangement and vocal performance too.
I think the intro was too sudden and too loud.
A bit of gentle biuld around the steel would be cool.
The drums are far too loud and the rim shot really bangs through the mix.
It's a common rock staple to have the snare and kick as loud as the vocal & solo but it;s less so in country - even honky tonkin' songs.
Cool though.


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Nicely done - it gives off those classic, old school country vibes. The groove is solid, and there's some spectacular progressions here. Loved your vocals too!

Thanks for sharing smile


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Great work Gary! really enjoyed the overall vibes on this. Well done!


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Cool!!!

love that classic country sound

makes me think of Lonesome George too

good solid vocals

enjoyed the listen,

Kenny

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good old country..... back when country was country music.

Every now and then I need to get a fix, or a slap in the face to come back to my senses with this stuff they call country these days......

Nice job. I used to play in a band that played tunes like this and the crowd just loved it.


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Old School all over this one, But then that's a definite compliment straight away as you already said this was your goal.

I am listening as I leave this review, And their is a few famous artist come to mind.

Well done goal has been achieved in my book.

P.S. I would have loved to see the breakdown on your sounds.

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Oh yea, super good old country, and I love it!

I also could hear George Jones sing this one and in fact when you started singing I thought it was him!

We need more country like this on the radio up here!

If I heard this at a record store I would have purchased it, its that good!

You should so an CD of songs like this.


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Gary,

Great song and great voice! You have an awesome classic country sound.

Much enjoyed!

Bob

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Excellent title, great lyrics.

I guess I'll have to buy me a cheap guitar
learn how to sing the blues


Classic country, done well. smile


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Cut it, ship it, and wait for the royalties...sounded like a bygone hit to me.


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Gary,
So darn authentic with some zingers in the lyrics.
The highlight is your vocal- you`ve got the heartache right up front.
RayC makes a good point about tweaking drum volume, but its a keeper song & performance.

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Hello, Trouble !!

smile

I'm sending this to W-MAN FM If they call, you'll know who's to blame.

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Wonderfully done Gary!!! Some really great authentic old country lyrics, and a vocal delivery that matches that quality! I love the natural sound of your tracks and your organic style....so easy to listen to. Great stuff all around!! Take care. Greg

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