Some Days Are Diamonds

(Not the John Denver song - which came up when I was searching around).....

Leon - Lyrics and vocals.
I sang a bit of harmony and played a little bit of slide near the end.

(There is a bit of noise in the intro guitar RT that I couldn't get rid of but I liked what he played).

The Band
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Some days are diamonds

Some days nothing comes
Try as you might
Dive down into the depths
Nothing comes to light
Some days it all makes sense
It all falls into place
But on a day like this
That’s not the case

Some days are diamonds
Some days are coal
Some days you’re reaching for the stars
Some days you’re deep down in the hole

Some nights I can’t sleep
Though I’m tired to the bone
Some nights I crave a little company
At times I’m glad to be alone
Some memories are like old friends
So glad when they emerge
Missed chances, though, and old regrets
Are best left undisturbed

Some days are diamonds
Some days are coal
Some days you’re reaching for the stars
Some days you’re deep down in the hole

Some days the fates are with you
The wind is in your sails
Then hope turns to ashes in your mouth
Every venture doomed to fail

You know the story of Prometheus
Bound and chained to his stone
Every night the eagle tears out his liver
Come the day it has regrown
Time doesn’t flow like a river
Some say time is an illusion
Time is fluid, time is relative
That only adds to my confusion

I’ve had days that never seemed to end
Some days blink and you miss them
I’ve heard ideas that caused my mind to bend
Never easy to dismiss them

Some days are diamonds
Some days are coal
Some days you’re reaching for the stars
Some days you’re deep down in the hole

Peter & Leon,

Love this... Great world-weary delivery and some great writing. Excellent mix as well.

Bob

I'm not familiar with the Denver one, but I love this one, Peter. Great build, and I love the lyrics. It's cool how you come up with the changes and melody and Leon adds the words that make it all come alive. Leon's vocal is always top-notch. Man, you have a wonderful gift for lyrics, Leon. Each verse is a new gift, and the chorus brings it all together. Outstanding collab guys.

Peter & Leon, Love it! I'll ditto +1 Bob's comment above and add that you two write so well together.
I'd like a few days that are diamonds - I've spent too many days deep down in the hole.
My new fav of yours.

Josie

Peter,

Great job on this! Kind of a melancholy tune that the backing suits really well!

"Missed chances, though, and old regrets
Are best left undisturbed" ... Amen to that!

Nice vocal and bgvox! Slide part fits just right and sounds good! Thanks, Torrey

Hi Peter and Leon excellent work guys love the lyrics, really well done and peter you always put the right guitar work in. it always complements the songs you do, so well done guys Eric

Thanks Bob

Peter

Peter & Leon,
I enjoyed the contrast between the weary feel of the lyrics with the warmth of Leon`s vocal.
The turn into Greek mythology was a bit of a surprise, but its one guy`s rambling on life, so it fits.
Really nice harmonies on the chorus and sweet slide from Peter.
Very good!

Robert

Hi Peter and Leon,

"Some nights I can’t sleep
Though I’m tired to the bone
Some nights I crave a little company
At times I’m glad to be alone"

Nice!

Great vocal, and great harmonies too.

Nice dynamics, I like the way the track builds. And always love hearing Peter on the slide.

Good one guys!

Leon & Peter,

Excellent write. Really like it.

Terrific tracks, nice arrangement/production. Really like that, too. Nice slide, Peter...

Good vocal (as always).
I'm listening in headphones (varies from day to day) and I found the vocal to be a bit too bright and, perhaps a bit too "out front". With that backing, and the subject matter, I thought they (the vocal) could use a little more "warmth". (But, no one else mentioned anything about that, so it might just be the 'phones I'm using...)

I like it. A lot.

fj

Excellent title to get noticed. Great lyrics very easy to relate to, I've been there - many times. I was going to quote some lines, but I noticed that I would have to quote the whole song. Many great observations, truths and philosophical thoughts. The interpretation is excellent, really enjoyed the vocals. The build up by introducing new instruments is great, the ending solo could have been longer.

Janne

Love that chorus. It describes at least 6 out of 7 days every damn week these days. Great build in the band that never runs completely away. You phrasing has big hints of Dylan...a bit rushed and conversational...really effective. Sounds good too.

Hi PeterF,

Superb reflection by your lyrics on the life we ​​live. Beautiful suite of chords. The chorus with this double voice is really well done. I appreciated.

Kindly regard
Derochette
alias JaniJackFlash

Thanks Marty - wasn't familiar with Denver myself.
Appreciate the comments.

Peter

Some songs are diamonds
Some songs make you reach the stars

Masterpiece!
Will

excellent lyrics.
so many lines in the song are true about life.

nice
om

Thanks Josie. Hopefully more Diamond days.

Peter

Appreciate the comments Torrey.

Peter

Hi Leon and Peter,

On SoundCloud I wrote "thoughtful and sensitive", because that is what this song is.
And is it beautifully performed by the both of you, packed in a very nice melody.

It was very enjoyable listening to (and think about),
Hans

Thanks a lot Eric.

peter

Appreciate the review Robert.

Peter

Very cool tune guys. I can see sitting around the fire with guitars and singing this tune. Loved the acoustics. Slide was excellent Peter.

Appreciate all the comments floyd.

Peter

Peter & Leon, Love it!

Great vocal, outstanding lyrics and mix.

Loved the intro.

Two thumbs up

"Some days are diamonds
Some days are coal
Some days you’re reaching for the stars
Some days you’re deep down in the hole"

Diamonds in the sky and coal dug from down in the hole...what great references and overall write!

"Some memories are like old friends
So glad when they emerge
Missed chances, though, and old regrets
Are best left undisturbed"

Wow!

"I’ve had days that never seemed to end
Some days blink and you miss them"

Double Wow!

Terrific write, lead vocal, harmony, slide and mix.

The harmony blend is excellent.

Wonderful arrangement from the acoustic intro to the drum build to the slide outro.

Excellent guys!

J&B

Thanks a lot Janne I'm sure Leon appreciates the comments on the lyrics.

Peter

Really enjoyed this!

Lots of elements that are excellent, but kudos especially on the lyrics and vocals - nice write, and the vocals really do it justice.

Leon & Peter

Nice work! Lyrics are very strong on this tune. Leon, your poetry is always inspiring, but this stands out. Excellent phrasing and vocals. Rolls very smoothly. Good mix and fun slide playing! Thank you for sharing.

Misha.

Peter,

I had listened to this a few days back, but didn’t have a chance to post feedback . . . which is all good, because I got to get to listen to this one again. Love the arrangement on this . . . those stops and harmonies in the chorus are brilliant. Leon does a lovely job on the vocal . . . pretty harmonies. I think my favorite from you boys—well done, gents!

All my best,

Deej

Thanks appreciate the Dylan comment.

Peter

Good song with a fitting arrangement. I like how quickly you get into the song after the short intro and how the focus stays on the vocals.

Nice, nice, nice.
Well done Leon & Peter.
My ony crit is that the accent cymbal seems to hit a little early in relation to the vocal.
Harmonies & slide fit the song like they were conceived in the writing.

Thanks a lot.

Peter

Too kind.

Peter

Appreciate the comments.

Peter

Thanks Hans

Peter

Thanks Scott - sounds like a fine idea.

peter

Thanks Mario

Peter

Bud & Janice

Thanks for the lovely review we both appreciate the support.

Peter

Hi Pete. I missed the train on this one, sorry.
A song about opposites, very nice.
Some great rhymes going on.
Great work. Rob 4580

Thanks a lot Deej.

Peter



Appreciate that Misha.

Peter



Thanks David.

Peter

Thanks Ray.

Peter



Thanks for the comments.

Peter

Thanks Rob.

Peter

Very nice song. Great lyrics. The band captures the mellow tone of the song. Good one.

Excellent composition, both music and lyrics.

Effective vocal delivery.

Love the harmony, so rich and warm.

This is my new favorite of yours.