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When I Was A Boy #671717 09/05/21 07:00 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,640 Sydney Australia PeterF OP Veteran
OP PeterF Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,640 Sydney Australia	When I Was A Boy An little song about the good old days. Lyric & Vocal Leon I played acoustic guitar The Band RealTracks in style: ~683:Bass, Electric, PopHalfNotesPush Ev 120 RealTracks in style: 1752:Accordion, Rhythm Pop8ths Ev 110 RealTracks in style: 2934:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm FolkySync8thsFintan Ev 140 RealTracks in style: 1755:Mandolin, Rhythm Pop8ths Ev 110 RealTracks in song: 3257:Horn Section, Background BluesShuffle Sw 130 RealDrums [in style:PopRock8ths^04-a:Closed Hat, Sidestick, b:Closed Hat, Snare When I was a boy When I was a boy, I’d listen to the radio One more song, just one more song Just a little longer, mama, I’ll keep it low Before I go to sleep, want to hear my favourite one It would make me feel so good It would make me feel so good inside It would make me feel like everything was alright It would make me feel so good When I was a boy, I’d climb my favourite tree I knew those branches like my ABC Let my imagination run away with me Swinging through the branches of my favourite tree It would make me feel so good It would make me feel so good inside It would make me feel like everything was alright It would make me feel so good When I was a boy, I’d roam from morn till night Without a care to cloud my heart My young companions meant the world to me Never did I dream that we would part It would make me feel so good It would make me feel so good inside It would make me feel like everything was alright It would make me feel so good When I was a boy, I’d listen to the radio One more song, just one more song Just a little longer, mama, I’ll keep it low Before I go to sleep, want to hear my favourite one It would make me feel so good It would make me feel so good inside It would make me feel like everything was alright It would make me feel so good

Re: When I Was A Boy PeterF #671724 09/06/21 02:29 AM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,644 Ontario, Canada BlueAttitude Veteran
BlueAttitude Veteran Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,644 Ontario, Canada	I remember getting a transistor radio for Christmas back around '64 or so, and listening to it at night when I was supposed to be sleeping using the earphone that came with it so my parents couldn't hear. Nice work on the acoustic, Peter, and good vocal, Leon. Thanks for bring back some good memories! Dave Blue Attitude Website Blue Attitude YouTube channel

Re: When I Was A Boy PeterF #671725 09/06/21 03:08 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 7,980 Northeastern, USA rsdean Veteran
rsdean Veteran Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 7,980 Northeastern, USA	Peter / Leon, This is great. Love the sentiment and overall vibe of the song. Great memories and a great vocal. The mix and acoustic and superb. Bob Robert S. Dean - SoundCloud Song Channel

Re: When I Was A Boy PeterF #671756 09/06/21 06:08 AM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,223 Finland jannesan Veteran
jannesan Veteran Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,223 Finland	At first listen, sounded bit too hurried, but maybe that was just because I'm not used to hear a fast tempo song from you On next listens, I was used to the groove. Very nice story makes me feel so good. Beautifully nostalgic pop tune. Great band, the horn section fits very well and the acoustic guitar solo is nice one. Janne Hear My Music: Soundcloud YouTube

Re: When I Was A Boy PeterF #671759 09/06/21 06:15 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 5,468 United States Torrey Bliss Veteran
Torrey Bliss Veteran Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 5,468 United States	Peter and Leon, Man can I ever relate to every single line in this one! Thanks for taking me back to the 60's again! Peter, nice work on that acoustic! It's great to hear you play it even though I'm partial to those searing blues licks you play on the electric! Leon, nice job on the vocals again! You guy's make a pretty good team! Thanks, Torrey

Re: When I Was A Boy PeterF #671768 09/06/21 06:42 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 7,951 Edmonton, Ab, Canada Scott C Veteran
Scott C Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 7,951 Edmonton, Ab, Canada	Very cool lyric Leon. Lots of memories. Excellent guitar Peter. Some cool harmonies as well. Well done.. Scott Collingwood https://soundcloud.com/scottt709 https://soundcloud.com/spiritlevel-ca https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritLevel-ge3hm/

Re: When I Was A Boy PeterF #671780 09/06/21 08:07 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2020 Posts: 1,749 Illinois CaptainMoto Expert
CaptainMoto Expert Joined: Jan 2020 Posts: 1,749 Illinois	Brings back good memories of happy times! Nice job guys! moto An Old Man Make'n Music https://sites.google.com/view/captainmoto-com/home?authuser=0

Re: When I Was A Boy PeterF #671781 09/06/21 08:08 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2020 Posts: 1,749 Illinois CaptainMoto Expert
CaptainMoto Expert Joined: Jan 2020 Posts: 1,749 Illinois	Brings back good memories of happy times! Nice job guys! moto An Old Man Make'n Music https://sites.google.com/view/captainmoto-com/home?authuser=0

Re: When I Was A Boy PeterF #671786 09/06/21 09:25 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2018 Posts: 2,434 United Kingdom musician17 Veteran
musician17 Veteran Joined: May 2018 Posts: 2,434 United Kingdom	Loved it! Great, upbeat sounding number! A joy to listen to. My website

Re: When I Was A Boy PeterF #671794 09/06/21 10:20 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,081 jptjptjpt Expert
jptjptjpt Expert Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,081	Good one. The lyrics are true. Way to collaborate. My music can be heard at: The Cracks

Re: When I Was A Boy PeterF #671804 09/06/21 11:05 AM User Showcase
Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 294 Aberdeen, NC B Bawb Apprentice
Bawb Apprentice B Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 294 Aberdeen, NC	Hi Peter F, How can one not feel better listening to your song. Ahhh a gentler and simpler time... Thanks for posing, I enjoyed the listen!

Re: When I Was A Boy BlueAttitude #671813 09/06/21 11:29 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,640 Sydney Australia PeterF OP Veteran
OP PeterF Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,640 Sydney Australia	Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude I remember getting a transistor radio for Christmas back around '64 or so, and listening to it at night when I was supposed to be sleeping using the earphone that came with it so my parents couldn't hear. Nice work on the acoustic, Peter, and good vocal, Leon. Thanks for bring back some good memories! Thanks Dave - I remember Leon climbing up the tree in his back yard (all the time)- met him when we were 5yo. Peter

Re: When I Was A Boy rsdean #671815 09/06/21 11:29 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,640 Sydney Australia PeterF OP Veteran
OP PeterF Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,640 Sydney Australia	Originally Posted By: rsdean Peter / Leon, This is great. Love the sentiment and overall vibe of the song. Great memories and a great vocal. The mix and acoustic and superb. Bob Thanks Bob. Peter

Re: When I Was A Boy PeterF #671822 09/06/21 11:50 AM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 7,509 Sacramento, California dcuny Veteran
dcuny Veteran Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 7,509 Sacramento, California	What they said - evocative lyrics of common memories, upbeat vocal, excellent arrangement. Made me feel good! -- David Cuny My virtual singer development blog Vocal control, you say. Never heard of it. Is that some kind of ProTools thing?

Re: When I Was A Boy PeterF #671829 09/06/21 12:41 PM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 6,890 Cooran Queensland Australia rayc Veteran
rayc Veteran Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 6,890 Cooran Queensland Australia	I agree with Janne that, initially, it seems a little rushed BUT the warm vocal and nostalgia the narrative promoted covered that over quickly. It'd probably be less effective slower...wouldn't match/suggest the transistor radio pop of the 60s. it's a cool song, the repetition of phrases reinforces the message and radiates some "feel good" vibes. Nice one. Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe

Re: When I Was A Boy rayc #671833 09/06/21 01:07 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 23,056 Hamlin NY MarioD Veteran
MarioD Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 23,056 Hamlin NY	Flashback to my childhood in the 50's! I could relate to every word. Everything is spot on! Loved it and thanx for the trip back in time. My momma didn't raise a fool. And if she did it, was one of my brothers. 64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware

Re: When I Was A Boy jannesan #671875 09/07/21 12:27 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,640 Sydney Australia PeterF OP Veteran
OP PeterF Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,640 Sydney Australia	Originally Posted By: jannesan At first listen, sounded bit too hurried, but maybe that was just because I'm not used to hear a fast tempo song from you On next listens, I was used to the groove. Very nice story makes me feel so good. Beautifully nostalgic pop tune. Great band, the horn section fits very well and the acoustic guitar solo is nice one. Janne Thanks Janne. I was going for a bit of a Van Morrison feel - he does tend to squeeze in the words. Peter

Re: When I Was A Boy PeterF #671901 09/07/21 04:00 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,388 Florida floyd jane Veteran
floyd jane Veteran Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,388 Florida	Peter & Leon, I guess we all had that same radio... Cool backing. The horns are a nice addition. (very Van-like). Like janne and ray, I felt the lyrics were rushed - which made it fell like a disconnect between the lyric and the backing. Good mix. fj 150+ Songs produced using BIAB RealTracks And 50 more... and some more...

Re: When I Was A Boy Torrey Bliss #672038 09/07/21 07:14 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,640 Sydney Australia PeterF OP Veteran
OP PeterF Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,640 Sydney Australia	Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss Peter and Leon, Man can I ever relate to every single line in this one! Thanks for taking me back to the 60's again! Peter, nice work on that acoustic! It's great to hear you play it even though I'm partial to those searing blues licks you play on the electric! Leon, nice job on the vocals again! You guy's make a pretty good team! Thanks, Torrey Torrey Thanks for the kind words. Peter

Re: When I Was A Boy PeterF #672125 09/08/21 09:45 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 15,293 GA USA Janice & Bud Veteran
Janice & Bud Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 15,293 GA USA	Being a bit older than most if not all here I (Bud) listened to a floor model TUBE radio at bedtime. And it had a "magic eye" tuner on it. Some may have to google that! I (Janice) listened nightly to a turntable and Mama didn't mind as she loved the same music. We also both were fond of climbing trees and can relate to all the joy in this song. Thank you for the happy memories! Peter, the acoustic sounds great and the BiaB band is very good too. We like the horn section and the accordian. Leon, your vocals were perfect for taking us down memory lane. Enjoyed it! J&B Our albums and singles are on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora and more. If interested search on Janice Merritt. Thanks! Our Videos are here on our website.

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