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If Tear Drops Were DollarsA Sinatra-type Big Band Swing number typical of the 1940s and 1950s. I realize my vocals are always less than stellar. Other than that, open to any comments or suggestions that might make this better. Whenever we write a lyric for a song from a past era, we try compose the lyric as it might have been in that era. In this era (1940s and 1950s) lyrics were, with numerous exceptions, rather innocent and somewhat socially or personally romantic and/or carefree. That's what we tried to accomplish with this one. Also, we know that "Tear Drops" should be one word, ie., "Teardrops". But, being the mental clutz I often am, I typed it as two separate words when I registered it with BMI. So, that's why I left it that way here. Duh! Thanks in advance. Best to everyone. File:If Tear Drops Were Dollars.SGU Key=Bb , Tempo 116, Length (m:s)=3:43 Style is _JAZFRED.STY (Jazz Fred w/ Piano) RealTracks in style: ~~768:Bass, Acoustic, Jazz Sw 110 RealTracks in style: ~~771:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm Jazz Sw 110 RealTracks in style: ~~938:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm JazzFreddie Sw 110 RealTracks in song: 2633:Horn Section, Background JazzBallad2PartJack Sw 085 RealTracks in song: 2593:Horn Section, Background CroonerBigBand9-Part Sw 110 RealDrums in style: JazzBrushes: a: Brushes Swirling b: Brushes Busier If Teardrops Were Dollars © 2017 Alan D. David, BMI / Diana Randall, BMI (v1) If teardrops were dollars I’d be the world’s richest man I could buy New York City And maybe even Amsterdam But since the day I left you I stand on shifting sand I was a fool to let you go Now I hold the pauper’s hand CHORUS If teardrops were dollars, I wouldn’t have a care I’d buy a magic potion that would dry my misty air But my tears ain’t turned to money, so I have this cross to bear Yes if teardrops were dollars, I’d be a millionaire INSTRUMENTAL VERSE CHORUS (v2) If I had a hundred cents For every tear I’ve cried I’d drive a brand new Cadillac And drink water purified I’d buy a fancy penthouse Yet not be satisfied I’ll never want to smile again Without you by my side REPEAT CHORUS
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Could hear Sinatra singing this. Great performance.
You definitely captured an era with this great tune.
This is one of your best. Thanks for listing.
Rob
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Could hear Sinatra singing this. Great performance.
You definitely captured an era with this great tune.
This is one of your best. Thanks for listing.
Rob
Thanks so much, Rob! Glad you enjoyed it., I appreciate the feedback. Wishing you well. Alan
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Captures the essence of the era beautifully.
In the 40's most of the movies had a big band song and dance sequence which this song would have fitted perfectly. Cheers.
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Captures the essence of the era beautifully.
In the 40's most of the movies had a big band song and dance sequence which this song would have fitted perfectly. Cheers. Thanks so much, Rich. I appreciate all that. And ... it's nice to have you back posting and commenting. Alan
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You pretty much nailed the feel of that era I think, both in the music and the lyrics!
Enjoyed the listen, well done!
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You pretty much nailed the feel of that era I think, both in the music and the lyrics!
Enjoyed the listen, well done!
Why, thank ya so much! We love this usoic and it comes to usd pretty easily. Justy getting from brain to fingertips is the hard part. e grew up with music. yep, we're old farts - septuagenarians . We miss this music of innocence and fun. So, we try to write a few of them. Glad ya liked it. Thanks again! Alan
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Alan,
This is really well done. Quite special.
You did a GREAT job of using the horns to create the sound of the era.
The write also does a good job of "being of the era".
A couple of things struck my as somewhat "outside" the era. Your vocal (which is quite good, btw) is "too bright" for that time - vocals of the era never had that high end (which makes this stand out as being "modern recording"). The other is the word "cents"...I think it would feel much more "authentic" if it were "a hundred pennies".
Really enjoyed this. Great job!
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WHAT a great song.... No doubt ole blue eyes will be watching from above and have a huge grin of approval with this song.
LOVE IT !
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Don't be so harsh on yourself about your vocals. I think you underestimate your abilities. I think the vocals sound really fantastic with this style of song, and I can totally feel the Sinatra feel. The lyrics also really suit this style as well. I could totally see it being from that era of singers. They had this way of making sadder topics sound lighter, as if easier to swallow the real heaviness behind the emotions. You've achieved this quite expertly. You did a fantastic job! Thanks for the share! 
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Great crooner tune. Could definitely have seen someone like Frank Sinatra or Dean Martin singing this in their hay day.
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I have said this in the past but really puts a smile on my face when I am thinking how easily you slip in and out of the different genres with such ease. I thought this was an awesome vocal. Just fits this style of music so well. Well done...
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Alan,
This is really well done. Quite special.
You did a GREAT job of using the horns to create the sound of the era.
The write also does a good job of "being of the era".
A couple of things struck my as somewhat "outside" the era. Your vocal (which is quite good, btw) is "too bright" for that time - vocals of the era never had that high end (which makes this stand out as being "modern recording"). The other is the word "cents"...I think it would feel much more "authentic" if it were "a hundred pennies".
Really enjoyed this. Great job!
fj Hi Floyd. Glad you basically liked it. And I fully agree that "pennies" is much better than "cents" - good catch! When you say the vocal is a little too bright, do you mean too much treble, too "cheery", or too loud? Or maybe more than one of those? It's no big deal to re-sing it. I, personally, think it might be a little too forward in the mix. I have two other mixed with the vocal less forward but it tends to get lost on the horns on occasion. Perhaps I could put a little more compression on the horns. I hesitate to do that as the horns tend to be very temperamental to compression as they lose their tonal brilliance. I could try to redo the horn and then do some manual adjustments on the horns tracks. If you'd care to offer nay suggestions, I'm open to them! And thanks for the observations. Have a great weekend. Alan
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WHAT a great song.... No doubt ole blue eyes will be watching from above and have a huge grin of approval with this song.
LOVE IT ! Hi Graham, Thank you so much ... that's a very kind and special comment. I appreciate that very much! Have a wonderful weekend. Alan
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Don't be so harsh on yourself about your vocals. I think you underestimate your abilities. I think the vocals sound really fantastic with this style of song, and I can totally feel the Sinatra feel. The lyrics also really suit this style as well. I could totally see it being from that era of singers. They had this way of making sadder topics sound lighter, as if easier to swallow the real heaviness behind the emotions. You've achieved this quite expertly. You did a fantastic job! Thanks for the share! Hi Ember, Thank you so much - those are very kind words! I don't have a good singing voice other than it's almost ok for smooth jazz and smooth r&b. I'm glad it works for you on this one. And yes, songwriting was much different the,. The 1950s are often referred to "The era of good feeling". WW ll was over, Korea had somewhat resolved. Everything was calm and cheerful. I'm delighted you enjoyed it. Thanks again. Best to you and your PG Music colleagues. Alan
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Great crooner tune. Could definitely have seen someone like Frank Sinatra or Dean Martin singing this in their hay day. Thanks Samuel, Glad you enjoyed it. I like this style of music and have written quite a few tunes in the Big Band Swing style. Thanks for checking it out. Much appreciated. Alan
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I have said this in the past but really puts a smile on my face when I am thinking how easily you slip in and out of the different genres with such ease. I thought this was an awesome vocal. Just fits this style of music so well. Well done... Hi Scott!
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I have said this in the past but really puts a smile on my face when I am thinking how easily you slip in and out of the different genres with such ease. I thought this was an awesome vocal. Just fits this style of music so well. Well done... Hi Scott! Your reply out a big smile on my face I enjoy writing in a variety of genres. I'm better at some than others but never back away from taking on a genre challenge. It keeps the process very interesting. Glad you liked this one. Again, thanks for the super comments! Best to you. Alan
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Alan,
This is really well done. Quite special.
You did a GREAT job of using the horns to create the sound of the era.
The write also does a good job of "being of the era".
A couple of things struck my as somewhat "outside" the era. Your vocal (which is quite good, btw) is "too bright" for that time - vocals of the era never had that high end (which makes this stand out as being "modern recording"). The other is the word "cents"...I think it would feel much more "authentic" if it were "a hundred pennies".
Really enjoyed this. Great job!
fj Hi Floyd. Glad you basically liked it. And I fully agree that "pennies" is much better than "cents" - good catch! When you say the vocal is a little too bright, do you mean too much treble, too "cheery", or too loud? Or maybe more than one of those? It's no big deal to re-sing it. I, personally, think it might be a little too forward in the mix. I have two other mixed with the vocal less forward but it tends to get lost on the horns on occasion. Perhaps I could put a little more compression on the horns. I hesitate to do that as the horns tend to be very temperamental to compression as they lose their tonal brilliance. I could try to redo the horn and then do some manual adjustments on the horns tracks. If you'd care to offer nay suggestions, I'm open to them! And thanks for the observations. Have a great weekend. Alan Too much treble - which also is giving the sense that the vocal is "too forward". If you roll off the high end (quite a bit, I think), you will get a sound more like the crooner songs. Don't touch those horns - they are perfect!
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Thanks for the explanation, Floyd. I appreciate it. Glad the horn work! I'll redo the vocal tonight and repost afterwards. Again, many thanks!
Alan
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