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One of those standard "son vs. father songs"... (doesn't every writer have one?) WHAT MORE COULD I NEED daddy was a simple man very simple tastes never seemed too interested in joining in the race i could never fathom why he didn't long for more a bigger house, a nicer car a newer coat than what he wore we argued over money we argued over dreams he never understood me at least that's how it seemed i asked "don't you wonder where other roads might lead?" he settled in his chair "son, what more could i need" (chorus) i've got the day god gave me laughter fills the air i've got my own opinions if anyone should care i've got a family raised on love tho' nothing's guaranteed it seems to me i've got it made what more could i need i was not content to hang in that small town my dad's simple philosophy was not about to hold me down so i took on the world without much more than a song determined i would make it just to prove him wrong but those other roads led nowhere the world put up a fight after many years of wandering i proved my daddy right i called to say i've finally come to understand your simple creed he said "son, you're always welcome back what more could you need?" repeat chorus now i live just down the road from that house so full of love my life is filled with the simple things my dad always spoke of i've got a loving woman my son's growing like a weed and when he argues "there most be more" i'll ask "son, what more could i need?" repeat chorus The BAND: Style is _HROCAMP.STY (Amplitube HrdRockLA Bass&Guitars) RealTracks in style: 995:Bass, Electric, HardRockLA Ev 120 RealTracks in style: 999:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm HardRockLAFuzzyA-B Ev 120 RealTracks in style: 996:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm HardRockLACrispA-B Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 659:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm TexasRockChop Ev 120 (B:8ths) RealTracks in song: 1520 Guitar, Electric, Soloist CountryWorkinBrent Ev16 090 RealTracks in song: 1169 Guitar, Electric, Soloist RockMediumBrent Ev 120 RealDrums in Song: PopAmerican RealDrums in Song: PopCalypso^1-a:Snare, Closed HiHat , b:Snare, Ride Comments welcome. Have at it. floyd
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Something a little different from what I'm used to hearing from you!
Great write, lots of good lines. My favorite:
"so i took on the world
without much more than a song
determined i would make it
just to prove him wrong"
chorus is great too.
Bass sounded a little low, *but* I'm not on my music computer with the good monitors at the moment so that could be the reason. Other than that, band sounded good!
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Awesome Floyd!!! Another hit!
Really, really, really outstanding lyrics. An extremely strong write. Way to go.
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"When I was 16 years old, I felt that my father was the stupidest person on the face of the earth. When I turned 21, I was shocked to see how much he had learned in only 5 years."
--Mark Twain (attributed)
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As usual this tune is on point.
Enjoyed the contagious chorus.
Captivating powerful ballad.
Harmonies excellent.
Top score.
Rob
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The story of the prodigal son set to rocking music
You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.comAdd nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both. The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.
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These are probably some of my favourite lyrcis written in the showcase so far. Amazing job. <3
Cheers,
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Right from the first moment - this tune is infectious! That guitar riff just makes me feel energetic. I really enjoy the lyrics on this too - they do a great job of painting a vivid story. Thanks for sharing Floyd 
Cheers,
Deryk
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Typical Floyd Jane... Brilliant!
My first impression matched Herb's.
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Superb writing - wonderful lyrics - catchy tune - sung with conviction.
What more could we need?
Great stuff.
Peter
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Nice groove and great story. Rock on!
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You remain the eternal optimist
at least to my ear
just a great mix, it's so good
very strong write as always, strong vocals
this is super storytelling, so glad that you're here to share
your talent and great songs!
those guitars rock!
enjoyed,
Kenny
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Great song Floyd!
It really rocks, very good lyrics.
Captivating from beginning to end!
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Something a little different from what I'm used to hearing from you!
Great write, lots of good lines. My favorite:
"so i took on the world
without much more than a song
determined i would make it
just to prove him wrong"
chorus is great too.
Bass sounded a little low, *but* I'm not on my music computer with the good monitors at the moment so that could be the reason. Other than that, band sounded good! Thanks, Dave. The bass in this gave me considerable difficulty (it was actually mixed some time ago). It had a "boominess" to it that I could not tame no matter what I tried, so I finally removed all processing (compressor and eq are typical for my choices) and set it to the level of the other guitars - similar to how many Punk songs are mixed. That was the best choice I could find. Good ear...
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Floyd,
Energy pulses through on this, especially on the chorus.Not many singers can really deliver that kind of presence - you are on Springsteen levels here!
I enjoyed the full circle of the story.
Excellent work.
Robert
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hi Floyd its all been said extremely creative good energy and vocal love it thanks for sharing eric
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Awesome Floyd!!! Another hit!
Really, really, really outstanding lyrics. An extremely strong write. Way to go.
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"When I was 16 years old, I felt that my father was the stupidest person on the face of the earth. When I turned 21, I was shocked to see how much he had learned in only 5 years."
--Mark Twain (attributed) Thanks, David. That Twain guy had it goin' on...
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i've got the day god gave me
laughter fills the air
i've got my own opinions
if anyone should care
i've got a family raised on love
tho' nothing's guaranteed
it seems to me i've got it made
what more could i need
WHAT A CHORUS!!! This song is a lesson in the craft of songwriting. It makes a great point that is crystal clear and so eloquently told. AMAZINGLY GOOD Floyd!!
One of my dad's favorite little fables went something like this. When I was 18, my dad knew nothing, and was completely out of it. When I was 21, I realized my dad was a pretty smart guy. I couldn't believe how much he'd learned in only 3 years! Love the song Floyd! Take care. Greg
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That's a road we all travel at one time or another, Floyd, but few have said it any better. Wonderful job.
I am a little jealous of the way you always seem to make your vocal seem to set in just the right spot in your recordings. That is a struggle I'm still having. Great job!
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Holy crap, that was fantastic, very, very cool tune, right up my alley. Man that was a punch in the face, none better, and my style too. Congrats on that one WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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As usual this tune is on point.
Enjoyed the contagious chorus.
Captivating powerful ballad.
Harmonies excellent.
Top score.
Rob
Appreciate that, Rob... The story of the prodigal son set to rocking music Indeed. Classic storylines make interesting songs generally...
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