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SO, I heard Bob Dean's Song Ludlow Street, and wrote a 2 minute later reply of some goofy song lyrics off the top of my head in, well, 2 minutes. Bob said he was going to cover it! I said, wait! Let me try this first. Obviously, Bob and I used to haunt all the same streets and I wanted a piece of the action. Back when when I was a kid, my band played at The Bitter End quite a few times on Saturday nights at 11, so trust me I know the scene. Our full-room crowd was always a diverse crowd of older people, middle-aged people, young people, grunge, punk, metal heads, you name it. I asked a manager one time why he was so nice to us and gave us some of the best slots, and he said, in a real Jersey-style accent, "Because this sounds like f.... muuusic." !  Ah,...New York. I remember after one show, a metal band guy who had played before us (he had a ring in one eyebrow) stood at the front of the stage and just stared at us the entire time without moving Then, he came up to me afterwards and said, "Dude that was f....awesome." God I miss those days. Anyway, I don't know why, but it seemed all of my most popular stuff happened when I was just goofin' around and being silly. Still haven't figured that one out. This is in the same vein, just trying to make Bob laugh. But there is something I really like about this, in spite of that. It floods me with memories and warm feelings of just wandering around the city on lazy Sundays trying to figure out what to do, always knowing that "Dude, one day you're going to miss this..." So I tried my best to get it while it was hot, in every way. Hope you like it. EDUARDO'S BODEGAby David Snyder https://soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs4/eduardos-bodegaEduardo's Bodega The lights are out No more cigarette packs What's that all about No more Nico in Chelsea Or the ghost of Lou Reed Eduardo's Bodega Used to have what I need Now I look in the dumpster I look on the street No more butts in my pocket So I look at my feet Could go to the east side Take an uptown train Maybe jump a few turnstiles Not stay in the rain Maybe take Jane Street but I don't know why Go over to Carmine With the mafia guys Just don't go down Bank Street At this time of night It's too dark on Barrow Since they shut out the lights Eduardo's Bodega I'm saying goodbye But I can't find a taxi Yeah I can't catch a ride Can't call an Uber Cause I'm blacklisted now Stuck here on Gay Street Guess I can't leave town And Eduardo's Bodega Man they're tearing it down One more line in my song now Guess I'll see you around One more line in my song now Guess I'll see you around All music and lyrics copyright 2025 by David Snyder, ASCAP/Day of Faith Records David Snyder: Vocals, Acoustic Guitars, Synths, Strings, Mixing Mastering and Production RealTracks in song: ~751:Sax, Tenor, Soloist Jazz Ballad Sw 060 (Bluesy) RealTracks in style: 3268:Cello, Background CelticWaltzNatalie Ev 100 RealTracks in song: 831:Piano, Acoustic, Solo-Accompaniment Pop BouncyWaltz Sw 085 RealDrums in Song:AmericanaWaltz^09-a:Kick Brushes Hihat , b:Kick Ride Brushes Accordion
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David,
This music speaks directly to me…
When I first read the lyrics they held such a sense of familiarity and nostalgia for me.
The folky / jazzy arrangement is just perfect, as is your vocal delivery (one of your best). And that background synth is a real heartbreaker.
Outstanding in absolutely every way.
Bob
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Cool.
Ya pulled a little Asbury Park to the City.
With a sprinklin' of the West Coast Growler.
The Snyder Way.
Got lost in that, too...
fj
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At first I thought you had put a reverb on the 2 bus with the longest tail possible. Turns out you were just repeating all the lines. (Just Kidding). Obviously this has got the Boss written all over it, especially the Wild, the Innocent and the E St Shuffle (second album). Great job, if I could sing like this I'd be coasting as the head of a tribute band.
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David,
It's a great folk waltz.
And it's definitely a David Snyder song.
The way you sing with narration is very nice.
The choice of instruments is also wonderful.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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David, beautiful tune! SUPER vocals, love your breathy phrases and other subtle choices. They're beyond perfect. Also love the way you took a simple progression and twisted it around the lyric for five minutes, never losing the theme but never sounding repetitive. It's musical magic.
Mostly I love your character sketch of a time and place we never knew, but now think we might.
Recently visited the Warhol museum in Pittsburgh, which is organized chronologically by floor. By far my favorite part was the Lou/Nico/Velvet Underground days. Reminded me of this tune and Bob's similarly inspired music.
Excellent stuff!
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That's one interesting autobiography. Makes me realize I had a very sheltered life. Perhaps it was genetic - my parents spent much of their late teens in air-raid shelters during the Blitz.  Getting back to the song, the band and lyrics work well to create just the right atmosphere. Not a genre I'm familiar with but it kind of drew me in. Great job.
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Another Snyder masterpiece
Loved those lyrics
Great vocal, arrangement, and mix
An outstanding song
Back in my day the only time we started panic buying was when the bartender shouted "last call"!
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It's definitely a Bob Dean type of song and I think if he covered it with Joliz backing him it would be a lot better. The repeated lines were a little annoying, which is where a backing vocalist would sort things.
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Hey Thanks so much Bob!! You started it all!
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Hi, David. Dude that was f....awesome! It walks that fine line between sincerity and parody. (I should use that rhyme). Can't call an Uber
Cause I'm blacklisted nowMakes me wonder about that story. But I'm guessing that's for another song. Keep 'em coming!
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Cool tune David. I must admit I had to look up Bodega. lol. Excellent lyric and lyric. Well done.
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I really like this. Creative, not afraid to take chances. Kudos.
Tom Waits step aside , Mr Snyder is the new kid on the block.
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Oh, man, this is so perfect. I also love your writing of those old times you had. Bob Dean is very very inspirational, and, dang, when you get inspired, David, there is nothing better. Lyrics, tempo, melody, band and arragement are all so engaging. My eyes were squinted in pain and passion as you tell the story. Everything is so good. Another 2-minute wonder.
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You’re channeling your inner Springsteen and it sounds good.
The backstory was very creative and entertaining.
You did an excellent job of bringing the area alive in our imagination.
Fine performances by both you the BiaB Wrecking Crew.
And an excellent mix via our monitors.
Well done and most entetaing!
J&B
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Could indeed be a Bob Dean song, but your vocals are much more dramatic and desperate. I like that a lot. No idea how that Uber traveled back in time to when you were young, but who cares 
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Hey Floyd and Tune Monger,
Thanks so much for the good words here fellas.
Sorry for the late responses in the absence to everyone.
Been flying around the country non-stop here and there and everywhere. Pretty busy summer but I'll try and get caught up soon !!
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