PG Music Home Forums General Discussion User Showcase Hit Me With Your Best Shot

Index

Print Thread

Go To

Page 1 of 2

Hit Me With Your Best Shot #533700 04/20/19 06:35 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 8,204 Originally Missouri ... Now Al... Al-David OP Veteran
OP Al-David Veteran Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 8,204 Originally Missouri ... Now Al...	Hit Me With Your Best Shot Nope ... Pat Benatar hasn't sung this one ... well, not yet anyway. It's a song to which I wrote the lyric in 2005 but never put music to it. It has noise now. As most of you know, I played lead guitar in several country bands for about 50 years. But ... I do not have a voice for country music. That probably applies to a lot of other genres, too. But this is my best effort at a country song that might have been contemporary in the 1980s and 1990s. Sorry I've not been around to listen very much but Di is having more serious health issues. Will visit and listen as I can. Open to constructive suggestions ... other than "Get another singer!" I already know that!!! Also, is the vocal too hot? Sometimes I think so ... and then I'm not so sure. File:Hit Me With Your Best Shot.SGU Key=D , Tempo 115, Length (m:s)=3:13 Style is _BRSOLC2.STY (Country Brent Guitar Solo 2) RealTracks in style: ~519:Bass, Electric, Pop HalfNotes Ev 120 RealTracks in style: 1515:Guitar, Electric, Soloist CountryBrent Ev 120 RealTracks in style: 844:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm CountryRockPopping Ev 120 RealTracks in style: 847:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm CountryRockRiff Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 1669:Pedal Steel, Soloist CountryPaul Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 3027:Vocal Oohs, Background Pop3-part Ev 085 RealDrums [in style:NashvilleEven8^6-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, HiHat Open © February 2006, Alan D. David, BMI All Rights Reserved (v1) Didn’t see her leaving coming It took me by surprise The truth’s not always honest Sometimes it hides the lies (v2) I’m here to drown the heartache That leaving leaves behind If I can’t lose these mem’ries I just might lose my mind (Chorus) Jim, Jack or Johnny Red The best of what you got Put away that barroom stock I’m gonna need the good stuff Hit me with your best shot (v3) Keep that courage flowing Leave the bottle on the bar I need a liquid medic For a heart that’s battle scarred (v4) If I run out of money Bartender start a tab If I’m still here at last call Just pour me in a cab (but till then) Repeat Chorus Tag Yes, I’m gonna need the good stuff So hit me with your best shot Last edited by Al-David; 04/21/19 08:17 AM. BIAB 2024 Ultra Plus-all StylePaksWin1132GB DDR5Rhyzen 9745xAT 2035 MicPeavey Nashville 112 AmpIbanez ART120* Acoustic/Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar Loops: https://aldavidmusic.wixsite.com/bestmusicloops

Re: Hit Me With Your Best Shot Al-David #533718 04/21/19 01:37 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 7,708 Northeastern, USA rsdean Veteran
rsdean Veteran Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 7,708 Northeastern, USA	Alan, This is great - I love the groove and your vocal. Excellent chorus! I also think the track selection and mix is outstanding... Bob Robert S. Dean - SoundCloud Song Channel

Re: Hit Me With Your Best Shot Al-David #533747 04/21/19 07:33 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 7,043 Davis, CA G Greg Johnson Veteran
Greg Johnson Veteran G Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 7,043 Davis, CA	This is SOOOOOO Clever!! Great angle for a song, and some delicious lines throughout. GREAT job on this one Alan!! Take care. Greg

Re: Hit Me With Your Best Shot Al-David #533785 04/21/19 10:55 AM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 6,607 Rustyspoon# Veteran
Rustyspoon# Veteran Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 6,607	Alan, "Just pour me in a cab"... I think I can picture that! Funny! Cool entertaining song and great guitar playing! Vocals suit perfectly, do not get another singer! Thank you for sharing! Misha.

Re: Hit Me With Your Best Shot Al-David #533789 04/21/19 11:36 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,944 Texas Jim Expert
Jim Expert Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,944 Texas	For a guy that doesn't "have a voice for country music", you do pretty darn good job... Sounded like a genuine "Jerry Max Lane" beer-joint country voice to me... Great song... I really enjoyed listening to it! Don't worry about not being here to listen... Just take good care of the good woman the Lord gave you! Jim †=☮&♥

Re: Hit Me With Your Best Shot Al-David #533797 04/21/19 12:22 PM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,315 Florida floyd jane Veteran
floyd jane Veteran Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,315 Florida	A very clever write, Alan. Tight. Terrific BAND and a good mix. Good vocal. Enjoyed that a bunch. Cheers!! fj 150+ Songs produced using BIAB RealTracks And 50 more... and some more...

Re: Hit Me With Your Best Shot Al-David #533811 04/21/19 02:05 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia Rob4580 Veteran
Rob4580 Veteran Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia	A great drinking song. As always AL you've knocked out a great tune. Great lyrics and I particular enjoyed the chorus and the bridge. You are talented song writer. Thanks for listing.Rob https://soundcloud.com/ironbarkbob https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IPuZM4B48Drnd38DEWC7L https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoXdTc0EC_3aaZSqT4dyzug Using Studio One.

Re: Hit Me With Your Best Shot Al-David #533847 04/22/19 04:14 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2018 Posts: 1,381 Tangmo Expert
Tangmo Expert Joined: Aug 2018 Posts: 1,381	Great country drinking song. Much enjoyed. BIAB 2021 Audiophile. Windows 10 64bit. Songwriter, lyricist, composer(?) loving all styles. Some pre-BIAB music from Farfetched Tangmo Band's first CD. https://alonetone.com/tangmo/playlists/close-to-the-ground

Re: Hit Me With Your Best Shot Al-David #533849 04/22/19 04:36 AM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 3,414 Deryk - PG Music PG Music Staff
Deryk - PG Music PG Music Staff Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 3,414	Won't lie, the title of this song instantly had the Pat Benatar tune come into my head - but I thoroughly enjoyed this! Really catchy, and some great progressions. I thought your vocals suited the backing tracks perfectly, also. Very, very clever lyricism as well (I see what you did there). Overall a really solid tune - thanks for sharing Cheers, Deryk

Re: Hit Me With Your Best Shot Al-David #533870 04/22/19 07:10 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 1,664 Joe -PG Music PG Music Staff
Joe -PG Music PG Music Staff Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 1,664	Hi Al-David, Great work on this! I really quite enjoyed the composition and chord progression overall. What microphone did you use? Cheers, Joe

Re: Hit Me With Your Best Shot rsdean #533887 04/22/19 11:15 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 8,204 Originally Missouri ... Now Al... Al-David OP Veteran
OP Al-David Veteran Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 8,204 Originally Missouri ... Now Al...	Originally Posted By: rsdean Alan, This is great - I love the groove and your vocal. Excellent chorus! I also think the track selection and mix is outstanding... Bob Hi Bob ... Thank you very much! My replies will be rather short as Di is having some very serious health issues.. I appreciate the nice words! Wishing you the best ... Alan BIAB 2024 Ultra Plus-all StylePaksWin1132GB DDR5Rhyzen 9745xAT 2035 MicPeavey Nashville 112 AmpIbanez ART120* Acoustic/Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar Loops: https://aldavidmusic.wixsite.com/bestmusicloops

Re: Hit Me With Your Best Shot Greg Johnson #533888 04/22/19 11:16 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 8,204 Originally Missouri ... Now Al... Al-David OP Veteran
OP Al-David Veteran Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 8,204 Originally Missouri ... Now Al...	Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson This is SOOOOOO Clever!! Great angle for a song, and some delicious lines throughout. GREAT job on this one Alan!! Take care. Greg Hi Scott ... Many thanks for those very kind words! Wishing you and yours the very best ... Alan BIAB 2024 Ultra Plus-all StylePaksWin1132GB DDR5Rhyzen 9745xAT 2035 MicPeavey Nashville 112 AmpIbanez ART120* Acoustic/Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar Loops: https://aldavidmusic.wixsite.com/bestmusicloops

Re: Hit Me With Your Best Shot Rustyspoon# #533889 04/22/19 11:17 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 8,204 Originally Missouri ... Now Al... Al-David OP Veteran
OP Al-David Veteran Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 8,204 Originally Missouri ... Now Al...	Originally Posted By: Rustyspoon# Alan, "Just pour me in a cab"... I think I can picture that! Funny! Cool entertaining song and great guitar playing! Vocals suit perfectly, do not get another singer! Thank you for sharing! Misha. Thank you so much, Misha. Glad you enjoyed it! Best to you ... Alan BIAB 2024 Ultra Plus-all StylePaksWin1132GB DDR5Rhyzen 9745xAT 2035 MicPeavey Nashville 112 AmpIbanez ART120* Acoustic/Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar Loops: https://aldavidmusic.wixsite.com/bestmusicloops

Re: Hit Me With Your Best Shot Jim #533890 04/22/19 11:18 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 8,204 Originally Missouri ... Now Al... Al-David OP Veteran
OP Al-David Veteran Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 8,204 Originally Missouri ... Now Al...	Originally Posted By: Jim For a guy that doesn't "have a voice for country music", you do pretty darn good job... Sounded like a genuine "Jerry Max Lane" beer-joint country voice to me... Great song... I really enjoyed listening to it! Don't worry about not being here to listen... Just take good care of the good woman the Lord gave you! Jim ... Occasionally one will slip through that's almost presentable. Thank you very much for the encouragement! Glad you liked it! Wishing you the very best ... Alan BIAB 2024 Ultra Plus-all StylePaksWin1132GB DDR5Rhyzen 9745xAT 2035 MicPeavey Nashville 112 AmpIbanez ART120* Acoustic/Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar Loops: https://aldavidmusic.wixsite.com/bestmusicloops

Re: Hit Me With Your Best Shot floyd jane #533891 04/22/19 11:19 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 8,204 Originally Missouri ... Now Al... Al-David OP Veteran
OP Al-David Veteran Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 8,204 Originally Missouri ... Now Al...	Originally Posted By: floyd jane A very clever write, Alan. Tight. Terrific BAND and a good mix. Good vocal. Enjoyed that a bunch. Cheers!! fj Thanks Floyd. I really appreciate that! Wishing you & yours the very best ... Alan BIAB 2024 Ultra Plus-all StylePaksWin1132GB DDR5Rhyzen 9745xAT 2035 MicPeavey Nashville 112 AmpIbanez ART120* Acoustic/Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar Loops: https://aldavidmusic.wixsite.com/bestmusicloops

Re: Hit Me With Your Best Shot Rob4580 #533892 04/22/19 11:19 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 8,204 Originally Missouri ... Now Al... Al-David OP Veteran
OP Al-David Veteran Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 8,204 Originally Missouri ... Now Al...	Originally Posted By: Rob4580 A great drinking song. As always AL you've knocked out a great tune. Great lyrics and I particular enjoyed the chorus and the bridge. You are talented song writer. Thanks for listing.Rob Hi Rob ... You are much too kind., But I thank you for all those things you said! Best to you ... ALan BIAB 2024 Ultra Plus-all StylePaksWin1132GB DDR5Rhyzen 9745xAT 2035 MicPeavey Nashville 112 AmpIbanez ART120* Acoustic/Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar Loops: https://aldavidmusic.wixsite.com/bestmusicloops

Re: Hit Me With Your Best Shot Tangmo #533893 04/22/19 11:20 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 8,204 Originally Missouri ... Now Al... Al-David OP Veteran
OP Al-David Veteran Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 8,204 Originally Missouri ... Now Al...	Originally Posted By: Tangmo Great country drinking song. Much enjoyed. Hello TangoMan ... Glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate the listen and nice comments! Best to you ... ALan BIAB 2024 Ultra Plus-all StylePaksWin1132GB DDR5Rhyzen 9745xAT 2035 MicPeavey Nashville 112 AmpIbanez ART120* Acoustic/Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar Loops: https://aldavidmusic.wixsite.com/bestmusicloops

Re: Hit Me With Your Best Shot Al-David #533894 04/22/19 11:21 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 8,204 Originally Missouri ... Now Al... Al-David OP Veteran
OP Al-David Veteran Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 8,204 Originally Missouri ... Now Al...	Hi Deryk ... Well, you never know. Pat Benatar might hear and give it a go! Ya never know! Thank you for the kind words! Alan BIAB 2024 Ultra Plus-all StylePaksWin1132GB DDR5Rhyzen 9745xAT 2035 MicPeavey Nashville 112 AmpIbanez ART120* Acoustic/Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar Loops: https://aldavidmusic.wixsite.com/bestmusicloops

Re: Hit Me With Your Best Shot Joe -PG Music #533895 04/22/19 11:22 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 8,204 Originally Missouri ... Now Al... Al-David OP Veteran
OP Al-David Veteran Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 8,204 Originally Missouri ... Now Al...	Originally Posted By: Joe -PG Music Hi Al-David, Great work on this! I really quite enjoyed the composition and chord progression overall. What microphone did you use? Hi Joe! Many thanks. I threw in a couple of unexpected chords to keep it fresh. Glad you enjoyed that! Best to you ... ALan BIAB 2024 Ultra Plus-all StylePaksWin1132GB DDR5Rhyzen 9745xAT 2035 MicPeavey Nashville 112 AmpIbanez ART120* Acoustic/Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar Loops: https://aldavidmusic.wixsite.com/bestmusicloops

Re: Hit Me With Your Best Shot Al-David #533897 04/22/19 12:11 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 5,462 United States Torrey Bliss Veteran
Torrey Bliss Veteran Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 5,462 United States	Alan, just when I thought another clever twist on words could not possibly be used for a country tune, you went and did it! You are probably the envy of every country writer on this forum after this one! Beautifully written, sung and produced! Thanks, Torrey

Go To

Page 1 of 2

Moderated by Andrew - PG Music, Callie - PG Music, Catherine, PeterGannon, pgmoderation, Tobin - PG Music Inc.

Link Copied to Clipboard

ChatPG

Ask sales and support questions about Band-in-a-Box using natural language.

ChatPG's knowledge base includes the full Band-in-a-Box User Manual and sales information from the website.

PG Music News

March 19, 2025

Update Your Band-in-a-Box® 2025 to Build 1128 for Windows Today!

Already using Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Windows®? Download Build 1128 now from our Support Page to enjoy the latest enhancements and improvements from our team.

Stay up to date—get the latest update now!

March 14, 2025

Update to RealBand® 2025 Build 5 Windows Today!

Already using RealBand® 2025 for Windows®? Download Build 5 now from our Support Page to ensure you have the latest enhancements and improvements from our team.

Get the latest update today!

March 12, 2025

PowerTracks Pro Audio 2025 for Windows is Here!

PowerTracks Pro Audio 2025 is here! This new version introduces many features, including VST3 support, the ability to load or import a .FLAC file, a reset option for track height in the Tracks window, a taller Timeline on the Notation window toolbar, new freeze buttons in the Tracks window, three toolbar modes (two rows, single row, and none), the improved Select Patch dialog with text-based search and numeric patch display, a new button in the DirectX/VST window to copy an effects group, and more!

First-time packages start at only $49. Already a PowerTracks Pro Audio user? Upgrade for as little as $29!

www.pgmusic.com/powertracks.htm

March 11, 2025

Video: Summary of the New Band-in-a-Box® App for iOS®

Join Tobin as he takes you on a tour of the new Band-in-a-Box® app for iOS®! Designed for musicians, singer-songwriters, and educators, this powerful tool lets you create, play, and transfer songs effortlessly on your iPhone® or iPad®—anytime, anywhere.

Band-in-a-Box® for iOS® :Summary video.

Check out the forum post for more information.

February 19, 2025

Introducing the New Band-in-a-Box iOS App!

We’re excited to introduce the new Band-in-a-Box iOS app, designed to enhance your music creation. The Band-in-a-Box iOS app is the perfect companion to your desktop version, giving you the freedom to sketch out ideas wherever you are and develop them further when you're back at your workstation. Now, you can create, play, generate, and transfer songs seamlessly between your iOS device, and desktop.

Key Features:

- Easily Create and Play Songs – Build and play songs effortlessly on your device.
- MIDI and RealTracks/RealStyles Support – Generate MIDI tracks and RealTracks/RealStyles right on your iPhone or iPad (RealTracks/RealStyles require an internet connection).
- Notation Support – View chord sheets, professional notation, tab, and drum notation for all tracks.
...and more!

Watch the Band-in-a-Box iOS Overview Video.

Visit the Band-in-a-Box for iOS support page for more information and to listen to demos of our RealStyles catalogue.

Download the Band-in-a-Box iOS App from the Apple App Store today!

December 20, 2024

Update your Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Windows® Today!

If you’ve already purchased Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Windows®, great news—a new update is now available! This update introduces a handy new feature: a vertical cursor in the Tracks window that shows the current location across all tracks, and more.

Discover everything included in this free update and download it now at https://www.pgmusic.com/support_windowsupdates.htm#1124

December 18, 2024

Video: Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Windows®: Boot Camp: The AI Lyrics Generator

With Band-in-a-Box 2025® for Windows®, we've introduced an exciting new feature: the AI Lyrics Generator! In this video, Tobin guides you step-by-step on how to make the most of this new tool.

Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Windows®: Boot Camp: The AI Lyrics Generator video.

Check out the forum post for more information.

More News

Forum Statistics

Forums58

Topics83,634

Posts768,166

Members39,376

Most Online25,754
Jan 24th, 2025

Newest Members

romanjack, Yhoia, totoagung2, Yohei, berndfri
39,376 Registered Users

PG Music Home Forums General Discussion User Showcase Hit Me With Your Best Shot

What are you looking for?

Search Site

International Band-in-a-Box versions - Band-in-a-Box.com

Other ways to find help.

Toll Free Lines

Online Tech Support