Hi all. It's been a while.
Here is my latest effort. Dark Days was supposed to be about
the state of our planet, but I couldn't help myself and turned it into
a love song instead. The howling was done by my 10-year-old son Jake.
I will put a link to the youtube video as well.
Hope you are all doing well. All comments welcome.

Dark Days Soundcloud

Dark Days Youtube


Dark days are coming, I feel it in my bones.
Oh Yes, those dark days are coming, I really should be should be heading home.
Since I don't have you with me, I'll have to face those dark days all alone.

Bridge

Since you went away that flea-bitten stray has just been howling.
Please take my dark days away, if you come back to stay with me.

Dark clouds are forming I feel it in my bones.
Oh, those dark clouds are forming, I really shoud be should be heading home.
Since I don't have you with me, I'll have to face those dark days all alone.

Since you went away that flea-bitten stray has just been howling.
You'll take my dark days away if you come back to stay with me.



****** Song Summary *************
Title: Dark Days
File:Dark Days.SGU
Key=C , Tempo 85, Length (m:s)=2:32
2 bar intro, 48 bar chorus, from bar 3 to bar 50. Repeat x1 chorus
No Melody
No Soloist track.
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,
Song is saved with bar changes for Volume Changes,
Style is _ALLAY.STY (Allay Laid Back Slow Swing)

RealTracks in style: ~1546:Bass, Electric, CountrySwing Sw 085
RealTracks in style: 3971:Guitar, Resonator, BackgroundSoloist BluesSlowShuffleRob Sw 085
RealTracks in style: 2886:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm FolkBluesSlowShuffleBrent Sw 085
RealDrums in style:MalletsFolkSlowSwing [Multi]

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Fine blues, Bob. Love the dancing skeleton. Perfect band for that country blues feel. I'd say you DID write about the state of the planet. Love the Elvis you invoke, too.

Love the dobro, the howling, and the echo vocals!

Very nice. Loved the simplicity of the instrumentation. It really worked well with the song, and I really liked your mix. It's also pretty neat that you were able to add a contribution from your son as well!

Fun and great-sounding track Rob!!! Love how BIG the drum sound is! Always love your vocals!! Take care. Greg

Howlin' Jake Stanley...did a fine job.
I really enjoyed this Rob. I started with the vid bt finished with the audio as I was distracted by the details of the vid...silly things I do like trying to work out the railway station etc.
A very cool song that suits the title and could easily be a metaphor for the state of the world.
Your vocal production is really good.

Rob,

The first thing that strikes me beyond that great lead vocal are those killer BGVs—what a nice full effect you’ve produced with them. Slick guitar solo. And if I ever need a howler for a tune, I hope Jake is ready and willing—nailed it! Very, very cool!

All my best to you,

Deej

Catchy song with strong rhythm which supports perfectly the 'dark' message of our times, I can really feel it in my bones. Great haunting vocals mixed extremely well.

Janne

Hi Rob4580 great job on the vocal love the Rythm section great choice of instruments and the howling thanks!! Eric

Thank you Babu. Always look forward to your answers.
Rob4580

Hi Rob.
Excellent mix.
To be picky I would like to hear an extra verse.
Good to hear it's a family affair. :-D

Vic

Hi Rob
Cool Mix
The sound is really good
Well sung
In addition a great guitar solo
Good work Rob
Many greetings
Andi ;-)

Awesome tune Rob. Very cool mix and master. Loved the resonater. Excellent vocal and backing band was smokin. Well done

Rob, blues at its best

Great vocal and harmonies

Super slide guitar

The perfect backing band

The perfect "howler"

Two thumbs up

Rob

This is a most enjoyable blues song!
A shuffle is always right square in our wheelhouse

Jake’s howl was so cool.

Nice sparse "all you need" band, a fine mix and, of course, vocals.

Cool video too!

J&B

Thanks for your comment Dewey.
Rob4580

Hey Rob ...

I've been in and out of the loop for the past 6 months, too. Sweet dobro!@ And Jake has earned two thumbs up from me. Great song and your voice, as always, shines! Take care ...

Alan

Rob,

Great lyrics that fit the genre and feel of the song! Love these blues tunes that let the instrument breaks have their time in the spotlight! Great vocal, background vox and song! You did a super job arranging it all!

Thanks, Torrey

Hey there Brad.
Thanks for your encouragement.
Rob4580

I've said it several times before (a couple of years ago): You sure have that Elvis sound!

Once again it works great here, with a very nice video to go with it.

Rob

Rob

A very fine blues, with a great vocal and a nice instrument bed.

Really good.

Peter

Many thanks, Greg
Rob4580

Hi Ray. Thanks for your kind words.
Goodluck with the railway station.
Rob4580

Many Thanks Deej56.
Rob4580

Hello Janne. Thanks for your comment.
Rob4580

Simple but effective, I like this song a lot.
You have a beautiful voice, the vocals sound very good.

And last but not least the video was fun to watch

Rob,

Love this! Outstanding vocal and mix. The howls are awesome! LOL!

Bob

Love this production. Some good old blues!

Great vocals!

Thank you Eric.
Rob4580

Hi Vic. Thanks for listening and your tip.
Rob4580

Thank you Andi.
Rob4580

Great job Rob,
And I too hear a bit of Elvis.

It's also neat you don't have any skeletons in your closet . . . they're all out dancing

Hello Bass Thumber.
Thanks for your comments.
I think if I formed a skeleton band Id call them "The Ligaments"
Rob4580

Man, that was really choice! Vocals were ace which I've come to expect and the BT was dripping with blues. Excellent work.