Here is a little country shuffle blues ...
Its based on life experiences ...
But not necessarily my own ...

The lyrics are embedded in the video.
And I hope you enjoy it!



****** Song Summary *************
Title: Dirty Low Down Blues © J Hughes
File:DirtyLowDownBlues.MGU
Key=G , Tempo 90, Length (m:s)=3:22
4 bar intro, 68 bar chorus, from bar 5 to bar 72. Repeat x1 chorus
Melody has 141 notes, saved patch is Voice Oohs (54)
Soloist track has 75 notes, saved patch is Acoustic Piano (1)
Style is 2BAAAA20.STY
Style Instruments are : Acoustic String Bass (33), Acoustic Piano (1), Clean Electric Guit (28), Voice Oohs (54),
MIDI Drums :33Jazz Drums (33)
RealStyle: Pedal Steel
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Fun song Jim & nice to have the lyric vid to help me along.

I can relate to this song! I had rust buckets with bad tires, high doctor bills, and had a few females take a hike. So how long have you been spying on me

Seriously, this is a super song. Great vocal, perfect backing tracks, excellent mix and great lyrics.

An excellent song.

You're really cranking them out lately, Jim!

I like hearing you using your resonant baritone voice.

Clever lyrics,

Cool!
Love your vocals.
Nice job.

Hi Jim,
Very nicely relaxed blues and mellow mellow voice.
Much enjoyed.
Cheers.

Fun song, Jim, love your vocal!

How did you do that descending riff, did you play that?

Good one, Jim. Love the vocal.

Enjoyed the listen...

fj

You're sure it weren't your experiences, Jim?
If not, you sang this song as if they were.
Very nice song, bit dirty, but catchy blues.
Gave a smile on my face and made me think again of those high reindeers you sang about around Christmas...

I only heard some cracks in the song. Is this because of the problems with the internetconnection you have, or am I mistaken about that?

Hans

Short and sweet.

That intro licks goes a lot lower than I expected!

Thanks Ray...
You comments, knowledge, & support
Are always appreciated!

Jim,
That`s a cool descending riff. Your lower vocal tones sound great...I like how you rhymed "car and "tahr"!
A good fun song.

Robert

Some good old country shuffle going on here, Jim! Sounding terrific, as you always do. best to you ...

Alan

Dear 'Jim'...

Your Dirty Low Down Blues pleasantly evokes memories of friendly roadside diner jukeboxes, transistor radios, and after-midnight radio shows. The humorous lyrics are simple, yet clever, all at the same time. You sing them in an easy, relaxed and familiar way that could invite listeners to shout out their agreeableness with the truth they hear in them, 'cuz life's like that sometimes, now, ain't it???

Guess I'll put another quarter in...

LOREN

You know we love the blues.

And we love a shuffle the most.

So this certainly works for us!

Cool lyric vid and sung as blueage mentioned,
"in a relaxed and familiar way." That.

Fun!

J&B

Jim

A good country blues shuffle and some nice midi sounds.

Well done.

Peter

Jim, your sure know how to put together a tune that stays with the listener! I'll be hearing this in my head for a while! Another nice job! Thanks, Torrey

Like that low register singing! Good for a blues tune, though this sounds more country. Good one, dude.

This is really good songs. Love the blues with a country twist. Excellent vocal and loved that shuffle

Hi Jim,

Entertaining!

I like what you've done. The shuffle is such an infectious beat that it's probably next to impossible not to be captured by it.

As always, your writing is strong and your presentation is just as strong.

You got me smiling

All the best,
NOel

The blues are designed to make things better...this fits the bill perfectly. Turned a series of calamities into fodder for a fun song (that off kilter descending guitar line is priceless). This is dirty. This is low-down. This is blues. Great listen. I'm glad they are not your life experiences, necessarily.

This is SO cool!!! Great job!!! Love the songs you come up with, time after time after time. Bravo :-)

Jim,

A country flavored Rock'n'Roll Blues!
The shuffle beat feels good.
The intro that goes down in semitones (G F # F E, D C # C B) are very interesting.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Thanks Mario...
For you support & comments!
I haven't been spying on you...
So we must have been going down the same old dusty trails


Thanks Scott...
For your continued support & comments!
Now I know what kind of voice I have


Thanks Cap'n...
For your comments & support!


Thanks Richard...
For you wonderful support & comments!

Thanks Dave...
For your continued support...
Since I've already told you about the descending riff,
I'll just say your presence & music on this forum
Helps make it the wonderful place it is!


Thanks Floyd...
You continued comments & support are really appreciated!



Thanks Hans...
For your funny comments & your continued support!
I once had a worn out VW (Beetle) that required a lot of bailing wire...
When something fell off I would throw it in the back seat...
And head off to the hardware store for more wire


Thanks David...
For you continued support & comments!
Yeah that descending riff forced me
To choose a key to accommodate the riff instead of my vocal

Caused me to smile, too, Jim...right away.
The ability to take heart break, heart aches, and bad breaks, turn them around and come up with something, dare I say, humorous, is a gift.

Thanks Robert...
You continued comments & support are greatly appreciated!


Thanks Alan...
You really make this forum to be a wonderful community for sharing songs!


Thanks Loren...
For you wonderful comments...
I can always count on you for your lofty praise!
I remember well those "jukeboxes, transistor radios, and after-midnight radio shows"
Along with sawdust on the dance floor & shuffleboards...
However I don't think a quarter will cover it any more


Thanks guys...
I know I can always count on your wonderful support...
I also know both of you love the blues...
In fact I checked to see when one of my favorite songs,
"Blues in the Night" would become PD...
I think Janice would do a super job on it...
Unfortunately I will have to wait awhile (1941)

Jim,

Add me to the list . . . liked this a lot. An old time blues song with some great hooks musically. Cool listen!

All my best,

Deej

Jim,
Clever tune. You certainly got a special talent for sad story telling without making me cry.
The only thing I would change is drums. I know that you like them particular way. There are whole bunch of free VST drums or even SF2 fonts for drums you can use in BIAB using same midi line. If you are interested, please feel free to contact me, I will share what I tried.
I listened to this days ago and was sure I replied, I am glad it popped on the first page again. Thank you for sharing!

Misha.

Thanks Peter...
For you continued comments & support!


Thanks Torrey...
For you comments & support...
I really appreciate them!


Thanks Bob...
I certainly am happy you liked it!

Thanks Scott...
I glad you enjoyed the song!


Thanks Noel...
For you continued comments & support...
I happy you appreciated my modest efforts!

Thanks Tangmo...
For you continued comments & support...
I feel sorry for the one who experienced these things

Thanks James...
I'm delighted you can appreciate my modest songwriting efforts...
You truly make me smile!


Thanks Shigeki...
Its not as slick as your productions...
But I'm pleased you liked it!


Thanks Ed...
For you comments & support...
The good Lord gives me the melody & the words...
So, in reality, its a gift from him

Thanks Deej...
I certainly am glad you enjoyed the song...
And I truly appreciate your comments & support!


Thanks Misha...
For your wonderful comments & support...
I apologize for the drums...
And I appreciate you offer...
However...
I have numerous alternatives I could use ...
So I will try to explore better-sounding options
That might be more palatable to you & others

Hi Jim,

it's just like Scott wrote: You're really cranking them out lately. AND I LOVE EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This one is so funny (definitely chasing away my dirty old blues), yet such a poleasant thing to listen to. Lovely imahes in the video: 5 stars for the whole package !!!!

And, man, am I looking forward what you'll be coming up with next....

All the best,

Stefan

Thanks Stefan...
I know I can always count on you support & comments...
They really mean a lot!

Pure Class,loved it , the video is indeed an added treat.

Thanks

Very cool, Jim! Sounds like Ernest Tubb singing the country shuffle blues.

Enjoyed this.

Steve

Thanks Mr B...
For your wonderful comments & support...
I really appreciate it!


Thanks Steve...
I cherish the comments & support from a songwriter such as yourself...
ET was a mighty good singer...
And I'm honored that you mentioned him!

Superb, Jim! Love the song and those are perfect lyrics.

Thanks Marty...
For your listen...
And your great comments...
I really appreciate it!