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Hi Everyone. I'm one of ROG's students and this is my first song on Soundcloud. It's all recorded on Power Tracks and the guitars and vocals are me, with Courtney helping out with the ooohs. Johnny Was A JokerJohnny was a joker, he just never went to school He did what he pleased and he was nobody's fool He never settled down, he lived his life on the run He never slowed down 'cos he was having too much fun He never went to work, he lived his life as a thief He stole a guitar and he could play it with his teeth Every Friday night he was playing in a band The p'lice were on his case, but he gets it while he can One Friday night he was playing with his band The cops came running in and put some cuffs upon his hands Johnny couldn't play, no matter how he tried so He turned them right around and then he used them as a slide. Hope it's not too heavy for this forum. All comments welcome. James.
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Hey James,
I really liked that! A pretty slick piece of songwriting and performing. Kudos to Courtney, too. Your voices blended well together. Congrats on getting that first song up!
I'm looking forward to more.
Noel
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James,
VERY well done. Nice guitar sound. The lead was perfect - not "overdone".
Everything about it, in the pocket. Keep it up!
floyd
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James,
I can't compare it to anything current, but from my generation's perspective it reminded me of a cross between ZZtop and T Rex. I liked it a lot, specifically the following things:
1) the vocal swell before the guitar solo
2) the fact that you pretty much did it all (where did the drums come from?)
3) speaking of drums, that tribal beat is mesmerizing!
4) all the harmonies
5) the guitar solo worked well
I look forward to hearing more from you and any of Rog's other students!
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James,
Your recording, mix, are excellent.
I really enjoyed your vocal delivery, along with Courtneys backup.
The vocal's are unique and fit your music very well.
Great song.
Thanks for sharing your hard work with us!
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James,
Great rock sound! Nice, clean, forward driving song. Congrats on your first song. Keep up the the good work!
Welcome to the PG Forum. We'll be listening!
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James, ROG can be justifiably proud of you, his student. Well done throughout. Keep 'em comin'.
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great groove and loved the vocals
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Hi James,
Great rock sound! Nice, clean, forward driving song. Congrats on your first song. Keep up the the good work!
Welcome to the PG Forum. We'll be listening!
For this forum the songs can't be heavy enough. We're all tough.  Guenter
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Hey James,
Impressive first post!
I'll add a +1 to all the kudos already said. Sounds great to me.
Rock on.
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Fantastic, James and your Team. Great driving beat. Great solo. Good work!
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What James didn't say was that he had his sixteenth birthday last month and so not only is he writing some great songs, he's bringing down the average age of the forum by quite a bit!
I love this track - it's got real drive and energy. I agree with Pat that there's definitely a bit of ZZ top in there and maybe a bit of Stones influence in the intro.
Looking forward to see what James does next.
ROG.
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Rog, I think there should be a new genre for the music that comes from the students of your school. How about this for a name.... 
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Don't hear much straight ahead rock around here. Really enjoyed it and can't add to what's already been said. Carry on!
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Hi Everyone.
Hope it's not too heavy for this forum.
Refreshing. Genuine talent.
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James,
VERY well done. Nice guitar sound. The lead was perfect - not "overdone".
Everything about it, in the pocket. Keep it up!
floyd Big Ditto . . . Hey Jwood don't under estimate the old cats in this crowd, might even be a joker or two in here as well. :> PS: Welcome Aboard! Later,
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Wow! Thanks everyone for all of your feedback! I'm really proud of this song and so glad you all enjoyed it. I hope to be getting another song on the go as soon as possible.
Once again thanks for all the feedback.
James
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"Hope it's not too heavy for this forum." In my opinion it is not heavy enough  good song, I too started writing at 16 and have always wished that I had had the facilities to record my songs then, but in 1965.......LOL Well done Alyn
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James,
What a great first post! I enjoyed everything about it.
Good job,
Greg
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