It's been a crazy couple of months since I have been able to check in here! I plan on getting caught up with listening to some of the great songs I know I've been missing over the next few days.

Just wrote this one. All the instruments are RT's/RD's. The female "oooh's" are East/West samples, and the rest of the vocals are me (cheap labor). Hope you enjoy it...

Oh, No (He's In Trouble)

Oh, No (He's In Trouble)
© Stephen W. Young

He was prone to wander. Not the settling kind
Had it all together. Just looking for a good time
He saw her in the corner
She was the prettiest thing he'd seen
Then he made a fatal mistake
When he asked her "what's your name"

Oh, no, he's in trouble. He better get out of here
She's about to set her trap for him. That's very clear
She'll have him bringing her flowers, and shopping for hours
And watching the romance films
Oh, no, he's in trouble. But I'm afraid it's too late for him

I was hanging around one night. The band just finished a set
I saw her sitting there alone, and said "I don't think we've met"
She looked at me and blinked her eyes
And said the sweetest thing
And before I knew it
I was looking for a ring

Oh, no, I'm in trouble. Don't want to get out of here
She set her trap for me. That's very clear
She's got me bringing her flowers, and shopping for hours
And watching the romance movies
Oh, no, I'm in trouble. And I know it's too late for me

Now there's nothing more persuasive
Than a woman with a made up mind
You can try to resist her
It's just a matter of time

Oh, no, he's in trouble. He better get out of here
She's about to set her trap for him. That's very clear
She'll have him bringing her flowers, and shopping for hours
And watching the romance films
Oh, no, he's in trouble. But I'm afraid it's too late for him

Oh, no, I'm in trouble. Don't want to get out of here
She set her trap for me. That's very clear
She's got me bringing her flowers, and shopping for hours
And watching the romance movies
Oh, no, I'm in trouble. And I know it's too late for me

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RealTracks/Realdrums...
RealTracks in song: 2609:Bass, Electric, ClassicFunkRootFiveAlex Ev 130
RealTracks in song: 1718:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm TexasBluesRockStraightBrent Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 1574:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Soul60sLowSteady Ev 110
RealTracks in song: 2763:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm CountryBluesRockMike Ev 110
RealTracks in song: 674:Organ, B3, Background Blues Roadhouse Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 1515:Guitar, Electric, Soloist CountryBrent Ev 120
RealDrums in Song: BluesRockEv^1-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Open HiHat

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What a great catchy tune.
Just love this from beginning to end.
Perfect production and performance.
Well done Steve.
Rob

Hi Steve,

Totally loved it! That intro is a real attention grabber - especially the drum. Great country sound. This is really good stuff, Steve. How about a little more of ot soon?

Loved that bridge ... a perfect fit. I only use a bridge when absolutely necessary and think you nailed it. Great song and performance!

ALan

What a tune, Stephen! This one caught my ear right from the first second, all the way through to the end. It is wonderfully catchy, and the arrangement is seriously on point!

Thanks so much for sharing

Excellent tune Steven. Super vocal, harmony and backtrack. Cool tele slipping in and out of the tune..

Steve, exceptional mixing done on this! Everything sits in its own space nicely! Vocal is done very well! Nothing out of place here! Thanks, Torrey

Good thing all girl's aren't like this. Great tune, mellow with cute lyrics.

Excellent song!

so cool, got that JJ Cale, Don Williams thang going on

super write, you're a pro for sure

not to mention just a top notch mix

your songs always sound very polished and professional in quality

enjoyed the listen,

Kenny

Steve

Extremely engaging and extremely good. Everything sounds just right.
Great work.

Peter

Steve,
Add my endorsement to all the plaudits above. Such a fine relaxed catchy groove, cute lyrics and superior production.
Pretty darn good for a busy guy!

Robert

Thanks so much, Rob! Glad you like it!



Thanks, Alan. I don't always do bridges either, but I felt like this one needed it. Glad you like it!



Thank you so much, Deryk. Always great to hear from a PG staffer! So glad you enjoyed this one!

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Steve

Nice write, Steve. Terrific commercial sound to this.

Excellent BAND. Excellent mix. Excellent vocals. All hallmarks of your work - always...

You always open my eyes to RTs I haven't used before - that bass on this one... (stealing that, for sure...)

Great listen. I could hear Lyle Lovett doing this...

floyd

Kenny got it!! Your usual top shelf write and production. Nobody creates a better PG band than you! Take care. Greg

What a great choice of RT's. We were immediately grabbed by how cohesive the "band" sounded. BiaB and talent are indeed formidable.

It's a great catchy write that makes you want to immediately listen again. And the vocal performance is a wonderful complement to the melody.

And you wrapped it all up in a, in our opinion, perfect production for the song. Your vocal is out front and it well deserves that position. Nice.

Enjoyed it and will continue to do so.

J&B

Thanks a bunch, Scott! Really appreciate hearing from you!



Thanks for the kind words, Torrey. Very much appreciated.



Thanks so much, Ember! Totally meant this song "tongue in cheek". I've been in "trouble" for over 41 years with one of the most wonderful women to ever live, and wouldn't have it any other way! Really appreciate your comments!

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Steve

Well done as always Steve! +1 to all that's already been said - such a pro sounding production and fun song.

I'm so glad to hear you on here - I was concerned about you during hurricane Harvey.

Steve,

you may know the album "next big thing" by Vince Gill.
There's one song in particular that this song reminds me of, what was it again...
Oh, I remember: she never makes me cry (or something).
Anyway, you get the idea.

Cool!

Rob

Hello, Steve

Very nice intro! Very catchy!
Very splendid and pleasant vocal!
It reminds me of Presley or some pop singer who played an active part in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
The mixing is really wonderful.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Thanks so much, Kenny! I was a fan of JJ Cale's music, and I've always thought Don Williams had one of the great Country voices. Two very influential talents. I appreciate your very kind words, and consider them a very high compliment.



Thank you, Peter! always appreciate hearing from you. Glad you like it!

Nice song. I like the groove. Catchy chorus and great story. So much truth in this one. They sure can be trouble but we like that in a woman lol.

Nice one Steve, good melody and lyrics. Enjoyed the listen

Great tune Steve! Loved the write.

Good, solid, strong, and entertaining country song. Made me smile.

Great job!!

Excellent vocals too.

in my opinion the best song you've written Stephen and very commercial sooo Vince Gill..Great production excellent voice and spot on phrasing..thanks for the listen

Another really good song Steve!! Lyrics are tight and tell the story well. Your mixes and vocals are always top notch and this is no exception! Great job on everything!! Take care. Greg

I'm late so all I can add is +1 for everything said thus far!

I think this is your best to date.

This is a keeper.

Looks like I should thank hitsman for bringing up an old thread, and giving me a chance to hear this.