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THING FOR YOU_David Snyder with Oliver Gannon

Well Happy 2022 Everybody. It has been a good year so far. I received a lot of good feedback recently from a large music organization I belong to after sending in 12 tunes, and they said I was “definitely writing, producing and arranging commercial pop.”

In that light, I will not worry anymore about whether Real Band works, I will just keep using it, and see what else happens.

The old piano playing is coming right along and I think I am making some progress, but it was so swell of Oliver Gannon to play along with me again on this new tune. It’s maybe just syrupy and romantic and full of pop jazz, but hey, it’s who I am.

Thing for You
By David Snyder

https://soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs3/thing-for-you

V1

There is something I must confess
although I've been hiding it
But somehow I must tell the truth
I can't sleep, I can't think, it would do me no good to drink
You see I have a problem
and the problem
is you

CH

Cause I've got a thing for you
I've got a thing for you
What in the world can I do
Cause I, I, I, Yes I, I, I,
Yes I, I, I have a thing for you
Yes I do

V2

They say that you're too good for me
That I'm out of my league
and that some dreams just can't ever come true
but if you could be inside of me
and see the way I look at you
would we slow dance, and romance the way folks used to do

Chorus

V3

Oh, if you could be inside of me
and see the way I look at you
could we slow dance and romance the way folks used to do

CH

All words and music copyright 2022 by David Snyder
ASCAP/Day of Faith Records

David Snyder: Piano, Vocals, Strings, Arrangement, Production, Mixing and Mastering

Gayle Snyder: Daily Inspiration

RealTracks in style: ~~2317:Bass, Acoustic, JazzWaltzSlowRonHeld Sw 085
RealTracks in song: 1987:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm JazzWaltzFreddie Sw 110
RealTracks in song: 2557:Cello, Background SlowWaltz Sw 085
RealTracks in song: 2294:Sax, Alto, Rhythm SlowPop Ev16 065 (1TrackHornSection)
RealDrums [in style:JazzWaltzLewis^03-a:Brushes, Snare , b:Busy Ride, Snare
(a piano 2 by BIAB in there somewhere)


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Hi, David !


This is a most wonderful tune David !
I take it that you have that
" thing" to give to a most
special friend very soon ?

Have a most Happy New Year, David
and make the "thing" happen !

Cheers
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Love the chorus, and of course such a great vocal! Wonderful song!


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David, you are off to an awesome 2022!

Great song! Everything is spot on, as usual. Loved your vocal and the lyrics.


Dad, how will I know when I've become an adult.

When your day is ruined because they rearranged the grocery store.

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Thanks Dani! That "thing" already happened and we recently celebrated an anniversary, and this is a nod to that.

smile

There is a much longer version of the theme, and maybe I can squeeze a few more songs out of it.

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"syrupy and romantic" is a good place to be, David. Yes, your piano playing is really adding a nice touch. Those strings sound perfect, and they mix well with the cello. Great celebration of the thing. Love those lyrics.


Enjoy whatever happens!
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Another for the Gannon canon,

The writing & performance of

"Cause I've got a thing for you
I've got a thing for you
What in the world can I do"

Is 100% ACE


Cheers
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David

Very nice love song, excellent arrangement and lyric.

Oliver plays well.

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Hi David,

Well, it doesn't surprise me one bit that you received lots of positive feedback from your songs, you are without doubt one of the top songwriters on this forum.

Excellent lyrics and vocal, good song!

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Hi David,

it's very honest and very fragile and almost moving towards Tom Waits - it's really impressive.
Was intrigued and my mind was busy processing the song while it went along, and once it was over, I wanted to listen to it again.

Cheers
Peter


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Nice romantic pop tune, what could be a better and more positive way to start the new year smile Enjoyed the lush arrangement with cellos and strings, the piano works very well. I'll be waiting for more syrupy tunes based on your daily inspiration.

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Hey David, This reminds of Randy Newman - that is a big compliment.
2 thumbs up from me.
Of course, I do have a thing for your songs and your talent. grin
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Simple and to the point. It took a minute to figure out it was a waltz.

As with Peter, I was getting a strong Tom Waits vibe, which is always a good thing.

Good song - syrupy works for me! smile


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Thanks Tunemonger. That means a lot. Thanks!

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Nice collaboration David! Great work! Thanks, Torrey

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whataya mean "would do me no good to drink"... that can't be right... right?

kidding... very cool song, I liked it... except for that one line... grin;-)


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Mr. Snyder...

A Love Song with Heart.

Nice production. Nice mix. Piano is coming along nicely...

A cool, passionate vocal.

(I did have a moment with an odd image of a Hannibal Lecter style "David Snyder suit" to "put on" when you were singing...
"but if you could be inside of me
and see the way I look at you"
...so that had my attention for a moment or two... but...hey....)

smile


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BEAUTIFUL David!!!! Reminds me of Tom Waits!! Wonderful arrangement (Cello Is perfect!) and it is my favorite vocal of yours to date!! AWESOME!! Take care. Greg

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Thanks Mario! Here's to a great year for everyone!

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Very nice!

Reminds of something that Van Morrison would do.

well done,

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