Sad Stories

Sad Stories

A bit of a sad one...

Vocals & Lyric - Leon
Guitar and vocal - Me

The Band:
RealTracks in style: 2877:Bass, Acoustic, AmericanaSlow16thsByron Ev16 060
RealTracks in style: 2879:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm AmericanaSparseSlow16thsColin Ev16 060
RealTracks in style: 2878:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm AmericanaSlow16thsBrent Ev16 060
RealTracks in style: 3074:Mandolin, Rhythm AmericanaSlow16thsAndy Ev16 060
RealTracks in song: 1539:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopBelieveHeldDry Ev16 065
RealTracks in song: ~688:Organ, B3, Background Pop Ev 065
RealDrums [in Song:AmericanaRoots16th^05-a:Kick, Sidestick, b:Snare

Sad Stories

Verse:

[He said] I gave up drinking years ago
Never thought I’d have the urge again
Oh but how was I to know
I’d be here without my one true friend
I met her when she was just a girl [what a girl]
And I was a foolish, foolish boy
Forty years she stuck right by my side
Through all the sadness and the joy

Chorus:
Always thought I’d be her sad story
Never dreamed she would be mine
Always thought I’d be her sad story
Never dreamed for a minute that she’d be mine
Verse:
Everybody who gets to be as old as me [he said]
Has a sad story, that’s guaranteed
Everybody’s got their own little tragedy
I’m just a man I’m not unique [not all all]

Bridge:
Now son I don’t claim our life was perfect
There were bitter times mixed with the good
But somehow our love pulled us through
Wouldn’t change a minute if I could

Chorus:
Always thought I’d be her sad story
Never dreamed she would be mine
Always thought I’d be her sad story
Never dreamed for a minute that she’d be mine

Verse:
I gave up drinking years ago
Never thought I’d have the urge again
Oh but how was I to know
I’d be here without my one true friend

Chorus:
Always thought I’d be her sad story
Never dreamed she would be mine
Always thought I’d be her sad story
Never dreamed for a minute that she’d be mine
Never dreamed for a minute
Never dreamed for a minute
Never dreamed for a minute that she’d be mine

Excellent narrative, arrangement and performances.
There're some strident frequencies in Leon's voice during the 1st verse that could be tamed.
The dynamic change at 2mins is cool too.

Peter & Leon,

Excellent. A strong write.

"...
Always thought I’d be her sad story
Never dreamed for a minute that she’d be mine

Everybody who gets to be as old as me [he said]
Has a sad story, that’s guaranteed
Everybody’s got their own little tragedy
I’m just a man I’m not unique [not all all]"

Nice!

Good vocal.

Good choice of a BAND. Nice builds and releases. Terrific arrangement. And a good mix.

Peter's ending guitar is superb.

Really like this.

fj

Appreciate the review Ray.

Peter

A sad story indeed! Really good writing, Leon. Certainly my worse case scenario, I can't imagine life without my wife.

Love the build at 2:00, very powerful.

And Peter, just loved your outro playing, very emotive.

Good one guys, right up there with your best.

Sad stories seem to be your trademark, touching story with nice subtleness, "Everybody’s got their own little tragedy I’m just a man I’m not unique" beautifully said. Very nicely built blues chord progression. Enjoyed the band, vocals and the mournful guitar solo.

Janne

Peter & Leon,
A write that hits home ( the chorus is so powerful!) set to a restrained, moody backing that fits. I agree with other listeners on that nice build of drama at 2:00 and the outro guitar is awesome.
For my taste the doubled vocal sounded a little distracting at times, but that`s a minor thing- this is excellent work!

Robert

Hi Peter, Leon - This is an excellent write. Very strong lyrics. Has a great Americana sound to it (in my opinion). Agree with the other comments on mixing, performances, guitar.

Whoa, Peter & Leon. Yes, that's way too sad for me. I'm actually tearing up. Great guitar to take us out of such a tragedy, Peter. Emotional lyrics well written and sung, Leon.

floyd
Really appreciate the kind words an support.

Peter

The song is a bit lengthy for my attention span, but it's all well done.

Others mentioned that surprise around the 2:00 mark and I really like that too.

Thanks Dave

Peter

Gentlemen ...

This is really, really nice! Everyone did their part superbly. Love the delivery. When the b/g vocals come in at 1:58, and then again at 4:10, the song just soars! Great vocal, guitar work and a FABULOUS WRITE. so, what's not to like? Nothing!

Well done ... a real nice listen. Wishing you both the best. Please be safe ...

Alan

Lyrically, great start. But you got me hooked at the chorus:



I've gotta love a song that out and out proclaims what it's about.

Appreciate the thoughtful comments Janne.

Peter

Hello PeterF,

Beautiful endearing composition with a well done musical arrangement. I liked the lead guitar and the cello is in its place. Very good neat work.


Kindly regard

Dero13
alias JaniJackFlash

Very cool lyric and chord progressions. Excellent vocal and harmonies guys. Loved the slow strummed chords very cool. Loved the way the chorus came in . Well done Very cool guitar solo Peter. Cool tone

Peter & Leon,
Solid write! Nice guitars, especially solo. Strong, straight forward lyrics. Listens very well. That bridge really opened up ears Thank you for sharing!

Misha.

Thanks Robert. Appears that bridge went down quite well.

Peter

Peter,

Gotta love a sad song. This has some really sweet lines in the write (and I like the little parenthetical asides). The bridge really resonates . . . nicely done. And, yeah, that outdo is very cool. Nice collab, gents!

All my best,

Deej

Thanks (It could also be Australiana:)

Peter

Great listen, Peter & Leon. Very well done.

Hi, Peter & Leon !

What a superb tune
and so delicately delivered too !
Vocals and guitar solo are
just great ! WOW !

Cheers
Dani

Thanks Marty, Bud said Janice had the same reaction.
I'll have to post a jaunty one next!

Peter

It is a sad story and you tell it very well Peter.
Not sure about the voice doubling. For me it takes away the lonely man idea and he's not alone.

Still good though,

Vic

Thanks glad you liked the bridge.

Peter

Thanks Alan really appreciate your very encouraging comments.

Peter

Thanks David.

Peter

Hey Peter and Leon,

This sounds great!

Little Dylan twang in there. Love that.

Much appreciated.

Peter

Thanks a lot Scott.

Peter

Thanks Misha appreciate that.

Peter

Thanks a lot Deej.

Peter

Your guitar intro hooked me in, and then the 60 seconds of guitar at the end was just...wow. You don't fail to disappoint, that's for sure.

Appreciate that Dani.

Peter



Thanks Ed.

Peter

Sadness is a powerful emotion.
You took it's power and created a beautiful song.

Well done.

Thanks David.

Peter

Thanks for the vocal perspective appreciate that.

Peter

Well, I (Janice) cried when I first read the lyric and then I cried again when I listened. These words are powerful as is the accompaniment. Leon's voice sounds so plaintive, which is just right for this theme and the band, especially Peter's guitar was a perfect match.

We often talk about how everybody has something they are dealing with and these lines represent
that so well:

"Everybody’s got their own little tragedy
I’m just a man I’m not unique [not all all]"

Powerful lyric, vocals, band and superb outro!

And I (Bud) have little to add to the above other than the mix is excellent!

Well done y'all!

J&B

Thanks

Peter



Appreciate those comments, thanks.

Peter

Bud & Janice

Thank you and thanks for the ongoing support.
I'm sure Leon appreciates that his words had an such an impact.
Glad you enjoyed the musical side as well.

Peter

Good work. Sounds (both musically and vocally) like Dylan circa 90s. Good lyrics and guitar playing. The band sounds good too. Nice work to both of you.