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#714458 04/25/22 11:25 AM
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A song I wrote for my 95 year old mother, who would have been 100 last New Year's Day...

Earline

Earline, I got somethin’ brand new,
Earline, I wrote this song just for you.
You we’re the baby of the family,
Prettiest flower on the family tree… Earline…

Earline, when you we’re sweet sixteen,
Earline, coulda’ been a Delta Queen,
Sweetest gal, ever seen,
Shoulda’ been a model in a magazine, Earline

Earline, What on earth is wrong wit chu,
Earline, Still can’t believe that it was true
I can remember the words you said,
when you told me you had eyes in the back of yo head,
Earline… now I know what you mean…
~ Solos ~
Earline, won’t you come on out and play,
Earline, It’s almost Mother’s Day,
I don’t expect we’ll make the scene,
I just thought I’d buy you some Ice Cream, Earline.
~ Solo ~
New year’s baby back in 1922, old father time’s been pretty good to you…
Sweetest gal I’ve ever seen, Coulda been a model in a magazine, Earline… I love you…

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This is a super tribute to your mother

Super groove, vocal, and mix

Two thumbs up


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Very cool song. Loved the intro. Love how things started to slide into alignment and then the band kicked in. Loved it.


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Hi Bloc-head,

This is another good song from you and reminds me of early Rolling Stones - maybe something from the Beggars Banquet album era.

Keep up the great work.

Best Regards
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Hey bloc...great tribute to your mom...love the style and the vocals were cool...a masterful use of BiaB to say the least...Great job!!


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Originally Posted By: MarioD
This is a super tribute to your mother

Super groove, vocal, and mix

Two thumbs up
Thanks Mario... She said she liked it...
"Nobody loves me but my Mama, and she could be Jivin' too" grin;-)


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That's really sweet, to be able to do that, in such a nice song. I thought for a while about recording something when my mother died but paled before the idea of trying to capture the loss. Maybe some day I can try it your way.

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This is a really good one. I loved that it was about you're mom - unique and original and a cool, toe-tappin' vibe. Puts a smile on my face. I'd like to do something like this someday - inspiring!

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Bloc-Head,

This is great - throughly enjoyed. A great song, tribute and production.

Bob

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Originally Posted By: Scott C
Very cool song. Loved the intro. Love how things started to slide into alignment and then the band kicked in. Loved it.
Scott, thank you sir...


Originally Posted By: NigelSpiers
Hi Bloc-head,
This is another good song from you and reminds me of early Rolling Stones - maybe something from the Beggars Banquet album era.
Keep up the great work.
Best Regards
Nigel
Thanks again Nigel... Glad you like.


Originally Posted By: firesong
Hey bloc...great tribute to your mom...love the style and the vocals were cool...a masterful use of BiaB to say the least...Great job!!
Dan... Thanks for listening and the great feedback.


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After reading your description, I certainly never expected what followed.

What a fantastic tribute.

Your Mother must have been a wonderful funny person.

Knockout arrangement, absolutely.


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Love the vibe!

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BH,
Nice tribute. Very well put together and performed. The sound reminds me of some of ELO tunes.
Thank you for sharing.

Misha.

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You know how to write!
You know how to play!
You know how to produce!
You, Damn Sure, know how to sing!!!

Excellent mix.

Extraordinary Music!!
Love it.

(You weren't a member of The Tennessee Fat Cats, were you????)


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Originally Posted By: Mark Hayes
That's really sweet, to be able to do that, in such a nice song. I thought for a while about recording something when my mother died but paled before the idea of trying to capture the loss. Maybe some day I can try it your way.
Thank you Mark... I appreciate your kind words. You can do it.



Originally Posted By: Brad Williams
This is a really good one. I loved that it was about you're mom - unique and original and a cool, toe-tappin' vibe. Puts a smile on my face. I'd like to do something like this someday - inspiring!
Brad, so glad you liked.




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Bloc-Head,
This is great - throughly enjoyed. A great song, tribute and production.
Bob
Thanks Bob... I'm happy you enjoyed this.


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floyd pretty much said all that needs to be said I think wink

Excellent as per usual, enjoyed!

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What a great tribute to your Mama - the lyric, performances - the total package!

Our Mama’s would’ve loved hearing this and they both would’ve said, “isn’t he sweet!”

We love the photo of your Mama also!
J&B


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After the intro the vocal made this sound very Rocky Burnett.
Personally I prefer the groove of the intro.
The vocal gets really loud and seems strident in a couple of frequencies.
The progression & melody are cool & the narrative is really good.


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bloc-head,

All of the comments, including mine, cannot do this justice! This song is a thing of beauty! It's hit worthy, catchy and worth many, many listens!
You are producing music that this forum needs to put on a pedestal as a shining example of what can be done using BIAB! I really hope the folks at PG Music are taking note of the consistent high-level work that you are sharing! I appreciate all of it! Thanks, Torrey

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Originally Posted By: AudioTrack
After reading your description, I certainly never expected what followed.
What a fantastic tribute.
Your Mother must have been a wonderful funny person.
Knockout arrangement, absolutely.
Thanks for those nice words Trevor... You're right, Earline was was a wonderful and funny lady... the coolest Mom ever...


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