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Hi All, I thought it would be fun from time to time to post some “lost tracks & outtakes”. These are projects that just never made it to a complete song, became something else, or were abandoned - most are 1 take and roughly mixed. I think it also demonstrates the power of BIAB as a songwriting, demo & idea tool. Like many of you - I have a large musical scrap heap… LOL! This is an unreleased piece from 2018 and is called Like A Girl. I’m running away from this lonely day You have the strength to paint the gray I’m hiding on the flat side of the world But you rise up and fight like a girl I’m flying far from the sun today You have my word that I will stay I was telling my best friend Earl She can punch hard and fight like a girl I’m choosing my words as they say You have the means to blow them away I’m a paper tiger caught in a whirl But you can stand and fight like a girl BIAB Tracks: 2474: Bass, Acoustic, Held Ev 085 2914: Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Folky16thsBrent Ev16 085 Thanks and would love to hear your “lost tracks”.  Bob
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Bob, there is very little wrong with this one. It is a little redundant at the ending but other then that all is good IMHO.
Sometimes all you need is a guitar and a good vocal to make a great song and this song has both.
Me, it's not about how many times you fail, it's about how many times you get back up.
Cop, that's not how field sobriety tests work.
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I remember a song you did with the same theme...maybe even the same tagline. Maybe this little sketch donated its organs for that more fleshed out one. Great sentiment, and a really fine stripped down and intimate song. Love song? Yeah, I think so.
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Mario,
Thanks - appreciate the listen.
Bob
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Tangmo, Thanks. Yes - this song eventually became a song called "Fight Like A Girl". This sketch provided some initial ideas. https://soundcloud.com/user-157357144/fight-like-a-girlBob
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Hi Bob,
I agree with Mario - this works very well just as it is.
Good to hear a simple acoustic performance for a change on this forum.
Thanks for sharing.
Best Regards
Nigel
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" I have a large musical scrap heap… LOL!
Bob, I wish I had the luxury of having that scrap heap!!! Man I use every last "scrap" I have to piece together what I post!
Super job on this...it sounds great! Thanks, Torrey
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Hello Bob,
It is nice to post 'half songs' on the forum. When I read it, I thought it is a good idea to do this.
Maybe some other BiaB musicians can finish the job or help bringing a song (back) to life.
And then I mused about all those songs and 'half songs'or ideas in my digital bookcase...
But lets keep it to your trial, because I have a question: Why did you choose this particular song to bring to our attention here? do you want to finish it or is it now also in on of your excisting songs? I don't remember hearing this piece in any of your other songs. only that 'girl'part ;-)
I liked the guitarplay in it, although a bit too much bass. But very nice playing! and I was expecting a chorus, but that didn't happen.
Make a chorus, tame the bassy sound and there you go, a new song! It is good enough for that with those nice lyrics!
Hans
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Hi Bob,
This song kind of caught me off guard. I was expecting a rowdy honky-tonk sounding tune. But the way you've sung it and played it gave me a totally different impression of what the song was about. Very good vocal and musical arrangement. I enjoyed the listen!
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Bob,
I really like this "demo." Do whatever you think you need to do to polish it to your standards. Excellent lyrics and I very much like the melody.
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Loved this song Bob. The acoustic was excellent. Beautiful song and vocal..
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Hey Bob, I like this! But I have heard this before. I definitely remember the lines "fight like a girl." Like 4 years ago maybe? Are you SURE you didn't release this song already? Or another version??
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Bob,
"I’m hiding on the flat side of the world"
A gem.
"...scrap heap" ??? Amazing.
Thumbs up! Keep 'em coming!!!
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Nigel,
Thanks very much.
Bob
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Torrey,
Thanks - much appreciated.
Bob
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Hans, Thanks. I chose this song for no particular reason - was just going through some older stuff. This song eventually become this: https://soundcloud.com/user-157357144/fight-like-a-girlAppreciate the kind words. Bob
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Bawb,
Thank you. I appreciate that.
Bob
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Scott,
That's very kind - thanks.
Bob
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