AT THE CORNER OF ASPEN AND MAIN (song)

Some forum members suggested that the instrumental version and its title suggested a romantic story. Well, here 'tis.

BIAB STYLE & REAL TRACKS:

C34PNSL.STY Slow Country Waltz

1121:Bass, Acoustic Country Waltz Sw 085 (Rev 40)
2118:Piano, Acoustic, Soloist CountryWaltzJohn Sw 085 (Rev 40)
RealDrums= Country Waltz (Rev 40)
824:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Country Waltz Sw 085 (Rev 40)
1126:PedalSteel, Rhythm CountryWaltz Sw 085 (Rev 40)
ADDITIONAL REAL TRACKS:
2117:Piano, Acoustic Rhythm CountryWaltzJohn Sw 085 (Rev 35)
980:Guitar, Electric Rhythm CountryClean A-B Sw 085 (Rev 40)

OTHER INSTRUMENTS:
Takamine GC1CE nylon string guitar through Fender Mustang LT50 amp.
Reason 11sound samples: Mandolin Tremolo Ensemble, Grand Piano.

The instrumental version was rendered at 85bpm.
and followed a part 1, 2 1, 2,2 pattern.
The song has a simpler 1,2,1,2,1,2 pattern and was rendered at 92 bpm. There is also a key change after the instrumental break.


LYRICS:

When shadows grow long and the light starts to fade
And the mockingbird calls it a day
The ghost of a mem'ry takes me back to a time
And a place half a lifetime away...
I was early in town, just wand'ring around
Killing time before boarding my train.
She was waiting tables at the Crystal Café
At the corner of Aspen and Main

Her face was exquisite – she’d light up any room
Putting candles and sunlight to shame.
Felt a tug in my heart, knowing soon I’d be gone
And I might never see her again

Instrumental

The train to Nashville promised fortune and fame
With a contract signed just yesterday
But an inner voice said, “She’s your one and only one
Just don’t let her slip, slide away.”
When evening came around I was still there in town
Having waved goodbye to the train.
We were deep in colloquy in the Crystal Café
At the corner of Aspen and Main


Copyright © 2021 Brian Raynor. All rights reserved.

N.B. For those who may be unfamiliar with the word colloquy, it means "conversation."

Last edited by Ghostgum; 06/18/21 09:03 PM. Reason: addendum