Foreign Correspondents

Something a LITTLE different this time. As I was remixing this older (but previously unposted) tune, David Crosby passed away. Complicated guy but he could really crush a vocal harmony, and he's had a big impact on me. So decided to rearrange the vocals as a CSN&Y-style excursion. My vocalist decided to fire Neil (it happens) and I think that was the better choice. Though the subject isn't profound (or is it?), I find my lyricist's approach to telling the story inexplicably endearing. He does that a lot...

THANKS in advance for taking the time to listen if you can, and for any thoughts you care to share.

Lyrics: R.W. Davis
Vocals: D.A. Hughes
Music/arrangement/mix/master: me

****** Song Summary *************
Style is _RESS165.STY (Driving Country w/ Resonator Sol)
RealTracks in style: ~520:Bass, Electric, Pop HalfNotes Ev 165
RealTracks in song: ~409:Fiddle, Background George Ev 085
RealTracks in style: ~524:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 165
RealTracks in style: ~407:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 165
RealTracks in song: ~1021:Guitar, Electric, Strumming CleanBarre Ev 165
RealTracks in song: 1947:Mandolin, Rhythm PopModernGrooveAndy Ev16 075 (half time)
RealTracks in song: 2854:Harmonica, Background CountryBalladJellyRoll Ev 085 (half time)
RealDrums in style:NashvilleEven8^1-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride

LYRICS
You gave me reasons
To be unaccustomed with the situation
I felt so ill-at-ease
Discussing conversation
What is the word usage?
Have I murdered English? I wish I knew what to say
To make it easier for you

I saw it comin’
With other foreign correspondents
They put me before their cameras
To get my response
Will I say the right thing?
Or will they seek clarity?
Sometimes my words get lost
And I don’t know what to do

Another face on television
I make the six o’clock news
They overdub with American
And my meaning is confused

They gave me money
If I would stick around for the live shot
The millions of viewers
Become an afterthought
Will I bounce off satellites?
Will I make it home on time?
I wish they understood me
During my live interview

I saw the same thing
With other foreign correspondents
They set me before their cameras
To get my response
What is the word usage?
Have I murdered English? I wish I knew what to say
To make it easier for you

Another face on television
I make the six o’clock news
They overdub with American
And my meaning is confused

DC Ron
BiaB Audiophile
Presonus Studio One
StudioCat DAW dual screen
Presonus Faderport 16
Too many guitars (is that a thing?)