Every Time The Telephone Rings

A pessimist finds love (and could do with a technology update).

Played a little slide lick that reminded me of George Harrison so in that vein I converted some guitar to midi sitar (via Melodyne) for the ending.

Leon vocal & lyric
I played guitar and sang

The Band:
RealTracks in style: ~1394:Bass, Acoustic, Jazz Sw 110 (Very Simple)
RealTracks in style: ~~2193:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm EZListening Sw 140
RealTracks in style: ~~1985:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm EZListening Sw 140
RealTracks in style: 2452:String Quartet, Rhythm PopSwingHall Sw 110
RealDrums [in style:JazzBrushes#1: a: JazzBrushes#1b: JazzBrushes#1
And quite few other bits and pieces and Realtracks added separately.

Every Time The Telephone Rings

Every time the telephone rings
I know it’s going to be bad news
Bad news
Every letter that the postman brings
I know it’s going to be bad news
Bad news

I must’ve been born under a bad sign
It was always raining in my heart
Even though my eyes were wide open
Seemed like I was stumbling in the dark

Then one day I found you
Hit the jackpot, grabbed the golden ring
Now I only long to be around you
Suddenly I feel like I should sing

Last night I was crying
Tears in my eyes made me blind
Last night I was crying
But this morning I feel just fine
I feel just fine
I feel just fine
I feel just fine

Somebody’s knocking on my door
Sure to be the bearer of bad news
Bad news
Like every time before
People only bringing me bad news
Bad news

I must’ve been born under a bad sign
It was always raining in my heart
Even though my eyes were wide open
Seemed like I was stumbling in the dark

Then one day I found you
Hit the jackpot, grabbed the golden ring
Now I only long to be around you
Suddenly I feel like I should sing

Last night I was crying
Tears in my eyes made me blind
Last night I was crying
But this morning I feel just fine
I feel just fine
I feel just fine
I feel just fine

Sweet. The song structure itself is quite Beatle-esque, so it's small wonder the licks came like George and inspired the sitar as a result. Much enjoyed my listen.

Sitar star - it does have GH's slide style/sound.
this is pretty cool - Ithink the pianos are a little loud but all else is fine fine fine.

Well, this made me feel fine, and, yes, the Beatles are in there with you. Well composed, and presented, Peter.

Cool tune. Loved the slide. Excellent vocals and lyric. That sitar was a cool add

Peter & Leon,

A very cool song. Good overall production and sound. And vocal.

I listened before reading any of the comments - or your GH note - ans had the same reaction others did... a very Beatlesque sound and feel. In fact, my first thought was "This sounds like a song Ringo might sing on a Beatles record!"

Well done all around. Very enjoyable...

fj

Peter & Leon:

Good stuff—agree it has a Beatles vibe to it. Some really nice touches to this throughout moving to the different segments of the song. Great collaboration—cool tune!

All my best,

Deej

Thanks appreciate the comments.

Peter

Peter & Leon,
Feeling fine after listening to the nonchalant nothing-bothers-me Ringoness of your song!
An excellent vocal and inspired arrangement.
Well done.

Robert

Yep, a touch of the Beatles. I really liked you vocal in this one. Very nice backing tracks also. Super mix also.

Thanks Ray.

Peter

Hi Peter and Leon,

Yes, I can hear the George influence in that lick. Always loved his slide playing, very underrated guitarist IMHO.

Nice vocal and lyrics from Leon.

Good song guys, enjoyed the listen!

Put a smile on my face. A novel kind of love song ... all hippy and left-field, musically and lyrically respectively ;-) Genuinely loved it!!!

Well by the US calendar you were a day late posting this

A happy ditty for a gloomy rainy day!

Janice said, "being a sentimental fool I love the lyrics!"

Beatlesque, Peteresque & Leonesque...whatever it's super cool.

We agree with Dave regarding George being under rated and his
slide playing is unique which you well captured. And the sitar
addition iced the cake.

Hey, y'all sang it well too!

J&B

About the technology -- some how "every time the cell phone
vibrates" just doesn't sing well

Despite the pessimism in the lyrics. this was a jolly, gentle musical romp.

Love the slide. Yes--very Harrison. I love the ending sitar chord.

Thanks a lot.

Peter

Peter, it sounds like George Harrison showed up and inserted some of his signature sound with that slide stuff going on! I like the way this drifts from a country sound to a beatlesque pop sound! Loved it! Thanks, Torrey

Enjoyed the listed a lot. Can't really add to what's already been said

Thanks Scott.

Peter

Fun song!

Enjoyed it a lot, liked the switch from pessimism to optimism and what it did for the song. The doubled vocal made it a bit harder for me to understand the lyrics. Great job overall.

Thanks floyd - it was a happy accident built around a slide lick.

Peter

Thanks a lot.

Peter

Interesting mix of cheerful poppy melody with very dark lyric in verses and positive message in chorus. Overall, leaves a happy smile on the listener's face. The band is enjoyable, the flute (or calliope?) sounds great and the lead guitar has nice Harrison vibe.

Janne

Thanks Mario

Peter



Thanks Robert

Peter

Peter / Leon,

This sounds like a long-lost song off a late period Beatles album.

Great guitar work, track and very cool Ringo-like vocal.

Much enjoyed!

Bob

Thanks a lot!

Peter



Thanks Dave appreciate the comments.

Peter

Janice & Bud
Thanks for that I'm sure Leon will appreciate his vocal being referred to as Leonesque. Thanks for the review.
Peter

Thanks Torrey. It was a nice happy accident.

Peter



Thanks a lot appreciated.

Peter

Peter & Leon.

Nice collaboration. Sweet arrangement. Vocals / lyrics one of the best I heard from this team. Fun guitars! Listens very well. Thank you for sharing.

Misha.

Hello Peter and Leon,

Almost everybody mentioned your Beatle-ish style, and I'm no exception on that.
There are many instruments involved and that gave a lot of joy to the song, although the lyrics tell something else.
You made a very cool song with this one, My compliments!

Hans

Thanks David



Thanks Graham.

Peter

Thanks a lot

Peter

Thanks Janne.
Peter

Thanks Bob nice to see you back.
Peter

Thanks a lot Hans.

Peter



Thanks Misha

Peter

“I must’ve been born under a bad sign
It was always raining in my heart
Even though my eyes were wide open
Seemed like I was stumbling in the dark”

So, we were listening to Albert King sing Born Under A Bad Sign, got reminded of y’all’s tune and had to return for another listen and check out that line.

Fun again!

J&B

Peter and Leon ...

Loved it! You two gentlemen put out some terrific music that's so much fun to listen to. I agree with Floyd about the Ringo analogy with Harrison on guitar. That was a real sweet listen! Great stuff! Wishing you both the very best ...

Alan

A fun tune!! I like the light-hearted feel of the music which makes a great match for the darker lyric. Immediately thought of George when I heard the guitar! Nicely done guys!! Take care. Greg

Good song guys with a lot of outstanding lyrics...
I really enjoyed listening!