https://on.soundcloud.com/8YIwz3hiLaBFmmUEuN

The above link is to a new mix based on comments received. I'm truly grateful for all your feedback as it's made this a much better representation of the original idea. Thank you. Sometimes these old, beat-up ears need a little help. The original post follows:

This is a new song. Quick relevant background points - I've always had dog sidekicks since I was a very young child. Every one has been important in my life. As well, my father was a big fan of jazz violinist Stephane Grappelli with his beautiful melodic flourishes over swing 8 rhythms. BIAB has done a great job of capturing that style in the Gypsy Jazz Ballad Fiddle soloist RealTrack. So I'm rolling all this up and throwing it at you in this tune. Unfortunately Tony Bennett isn't available, so you're stuck with my vocal.

Style is _MOSS.STY (Moss Easy Jazz Swing)

768:Bass, Acoustic, Jazz Sw 110
771:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm Jazz Sw 110
4881:Guitar, Acoustic, JazzQuarterShortSteady Sw 110
4716:Piano, Acoustic, Soloist JazzSwingRH Sw 110
1207:Fiddle, Soloist GypsyJazzBallad Sw 110
JazzBrushesSticks: a: Brushes b: Snare, Ride

"Houdini and me got no place to go
Hangin' in the back Tryin' to take it slow
Just layin' low, Passing time

When old man trouble comes to ring our bell
Houdini and me we don't hear too well
Ain't it swell? Passing time

It may look like we're missing in action
And I suppose in a way I agree
But I've got my buddy Houdini
And he's got me

Instru Break

It may look like we're missing in action
And yes, I can't help but agree
But I've got my buddy Houdini
And Dino's got me

Hot May sun beatin' down today
Leave that list for another day
We'll stay, Passing time

Gonna stay, Passing time"

As always, thanks for giving it a listen,
Mick

Last edited by Twinkle Toes; 02/14/26 08:20 PM.