(Don't) Take That Curve! ----------------------------------------- Hit the ground in Nicetown then south to Monterrey; Owned the dish in B-more, and I heard them every day: "You Gotta Take That Curve, boy!" "Take That Curve!"
Brought up to the big show, Flatbush in the Spring; Mighty hooks a-comin', Leo tells me "Hold your swing!" "You Gotta Take That Curve, boy!" "Take That Curve!"
Everybody tellin' me to lay off Uncle Charlie, But I can see the break just fine; Knock it, if it suits me, to the Q street station on the Brighton line.
Ten straight years wearin' blue, earned me best of the best; Bedford Ave's in the rear view mirror, now we're heading west; Come on and bring that curve! I'm gonna sting that curve!
Go on and hang that curve! I'm gonna bang that curve!
I'm gonna smash that curve! I wanna crash that curve! =================================== Style=Brevity Quarter Comp Fast Jazz RTs in Style: 443 (Bass) 449 (Piano) 813 (Guitar) RD..JazzOlder Added RT's: 2600 (Sax Bkgrnd), 2593 (Horn Section) MIDI: Piano, Drum Accents Live: Joep V, Trumpet (From Fiverr)
Last edited by Tano Music; 09/18/2506:53 PM.
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Wonderful jazz and a great choice of BiaB samples. Excellent arrangement and lyrics - but a disastrous ending!
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Tom - your voice works so well with jazz songs, this is a great fun track which I enjoyed! Made me laugh at the end - well produced and mixed, excellent arrangement and lyrics! Well done Tom,
Tom - you're the master of variety. Where do you get these ideas? I love how you support your songs with FX and changes that add to the listening experience. I often think "What will Tom have for us today?" Well done! Andrew
Tom, you have such an amazing talent for bringing the past into the present. What a great piece...kinda Route 66 meets Hit That Jive Jack. Loved it. The speed up at the end was a great touch.
Man, that is fun. We love big band vibes and this has it nailed.
The horns were great - trumpet is amazing.
Cool write and vocals and well delivered by the mix.
Three listens and still wanting more!
J&B
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Very, VERY cool song, Tom. A classic style that would be right at home in a mid-20th century musical. Super backing track and soloist, and LOVE your vocals on this one. Excellent phrasing, FX chain and vocal placement in the mix. Outstanding!
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You are Mr. Creativity, Tom! Got a kick out of this, love the way you sung that line "...Knock it, if it suits me, to the Q St. station on the Brighton Line." Also like the way you gradually quickened the last few lines until the precipitous end. Great work!
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Now herre's a cool coincidence, Tom. I just commented on Beth's newest and started out mentioning you, and immediately after her song SC gave me yours. I love this, man. That muted trumpet is perfect. Very cool lyrics, and when Roy took that curve I thought we wer all done. But then the song started again, and I stayed for another ride. Cool baseball references in your lyrics. Love it.
Enjoy whatever happens! marty
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Friends, thanks for the comments. Marty, you got the BB references. This is a story of one of my heroes, Roy Campanella. Went from top-of-the-pack star to quadrapelegic after his tragic late-night auto accident, then lived a joy-filled life in his wheelchair, inspiring many. Thanks all for listening.
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I feared something like your ending would accur, after that warning; "take that curve, boy". A fun song in a style of the 30's. The sax was great and the vocals too. Enjoyed my listen!
Yes, Campy is surely an all-time favorite, Tom. An excellent choice for a hero and the perfect idea for a song. Love this one. I coached for 17 years --mostly Legion, and high school or college in the other seasons. Came back for here for more listening enjoyment.
Enjoy whatever happens! marty
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