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Dave

Getting the nod from such a highly esteemed and skilled blues afficionado as yourself is extra special!!

A huge ThankYou

best regards

Izzy.

Marty, you're a legend! Gerda's definitely my "special ray of sunshine" (and a constant source of gentle nagging about neglecting my minor chords!). I think she secretly enjoys my attempts to wrestle with the blues, even if it means momentarily dimming my "joie de vivre." I'll definitely keep that mirror handy... strictly for artistic purposes, of course! Thanks for the encouragement - I'll try to keep it blue (at least until Gerda drags me back into the sunshine!). Maybe I'll write a blues song about trying to write a blues song. Meta-blues, anyone? 😉

Best to you

Izzy

Always enjoy your songs, Izzy. This one has a great sound and is witty to boot. Me thinks you had lots of fun with it.

Good, raucous blues, just like I like em. Witty lyrics. Love your vocals. Was hoping for some harmonica, but that incredible solo guitar didn't need it. Great track!

After we put the monitors back on the shelf we much enjoyed it!

Awesome! This could be a bonus track off The Rolling Stones’ Blue and Lonesome album.

The write up for the song was quite enjoyable. Hated to come to "the end."

The solo guitar RT sounded great - never a small feat to choose the "right" one for a production.
Your friends fit nicely in too. The bass nailed the shuffle.
We hear a fine mix all around.

Two thumbs up from us - blues via a shuffle are so good - always.

Keep blues alive!

J&B

Thank you so much, Beth! You've totally nailed it. "Fun" was definitely had – I actually had to rein myself in a bit, lest the song become too gleeful.😏
It's nice to be among people like yourself who understand that music doesn't always have to be born of angst and late-night coffee. ☕︎ 👍
My therapist told me it's okay to admit I enjoy this, but it's much more comforting to hear it from a fellow forum member! 😉
Your kind words and spot-on observation mean a lot. 👏✔️
best to you
Izzy

Hey Bob,

So glad you enjoyed the track! Always good to hear the blues were sufficiently raucous for you.🔊 😆

And thanks for the kind words on the vocals – my throat appreciates it, especially after all that raucousness! 🗣

Funny you mention the harmonica – I was going to ask you to add one, but the guitar track just gave me "the look" and said, "Trust me, I got this. The harmonica can sit this one out." But NEXT time...............................

Really appreciate you taking the time to listen and leave such a great review. Cheers!

regards

Izzy.

Much appreciated Janice & Bud. Not quite the end.............

IZZY (Softly, chuckling) Gerda, my love, you won't believe this review... Janice and Bud just posted it.

GERDA (Eyes wide, practically lunging for the tablet) Ach du lieber Himmel! Let me see! Is it… is it gut? Veeery gut? Tell me zey liked my blues song!

Izzy carefully hands her the tablet. Gerda squints, then her eyes widen, slowly reading the text, mouthing some of the words.

GERDA (Reading slowly, with dramatic pauses) "After we put ze monitors back on ze shelf…" (She pauses, confused, looks up at Izzy) Zat is… very efficient! Good for cleanliness, Ja? Zey tidied up for us! Veeery thoughtful!

Izzy bites back a smile, shaking his head fondly.

GERDA (Beaming, reading on) "We much enjoyed it! Smile!" Oh, zey smiled! Zat is good! (Her voice picks up, growing more excited) "Awesome! Zis could be a bonus track off Ze Rolling Stones’ Blue and Lonesome album!" (She gasps, clutching the tablet to her chest) IZZY! Did you hear zat?! ZEY SAID ROLLING STONES! Like Blue and Lonesome! Zat is MY choosing, Izzy! MY blues brain zat said, "Let's make ze blues, Izzy! Ze real blues!"

She pats Izzy’s arm emphatically, nearly knocking his phone.

IZZY (Grinning) It was a great choice, Gerdsy. You were right.

GERDA (Waving a hand dismissively, focused on the review again) Of course I vas right! But zey… Janice und Bud… zey are not just critics, zey are… prophets of ze blues! Or perhaps… gurus of ze grooooove!

She squints back at the tablet, nodding vigorously.

GERDA "Ze write up for ze song vas quite enjoyable. Hated to come to 'ze end.'" Ach, zey vanted more of our vords! Next time, I write a book!

She dramatically points at the screen.

GERDA "Ze solo guitar RT sounded great - never a small feat to choose ze 'right' one for a production." Ja! RT is a genius! And zey know it! (She pats Izzy's arm again) And our friends! "Your friends fit nicely in too." Ja! Vee are a family of blues! And ze bass! "Ze bass nailed ze schuffle!" NAIL! Like a hammer! Pow! So accurate!

She makes a hammering motion with her fist. Izzy just watches her, amused.

GERDA (Beaming, puffing out her chest) "Vee hear a fine mix all around." Ja, Izzy! Ze mix! All zese tiny buttons you push, and it comes out fine! It is wonderful!

She holds up two fingers of one hand, then two fingers of the other, forming a "two thumbs up" gesture.

GERDA "Zwei thumbs up from us!" ZWEI! From Janice und Bud! Zat is like getting ze Bundesverdienstkreuz, but for blues! It is ze highest honour!

She stands up, full of triumphant energy.

GERDA (With immense pride, practically shouting) And ze best part! Ze most important part! "Blues via a schuffle are so good – always." And zen… zen zey say it! Ze vords of truth! (She strikes a pose like a conductor, pointing skyward) "KEEP BLUES ALIVE!"

She turns to Izzy, her eyes shining.

GERDA Vee vill! Vee vill keep ze blues alive! And zey, Janice und mein lieber Bud, zey are ze keepers of ze flame! I vill send zem a gratitude package! Perhaps some German Bratwurst! Zey deserve it!

Izzy smiles fondly, shaking his head slightly. He reaches out and gently takes the tablet from her, giving her hand a squeeze.

IZZY (Warmly) They certainly do, Gerdsy. They certainly do. And you, my blues queen, you deserve some rest.

GERDA (Still buzzing) Rest? After zat review? Nevair! Ze blues, Izzy, ze blues calls to me! I feel a new song coming! About… about monitors on shelves! It vill be a hit!

Izzy just laughs softly, pulling her into a hug.

THE REAL END.

Oh man, what a hilarious read. Gotta send this to some friends for sure.
You ever written a short story?

J&B