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Hi Friends.
There is so much new music here to dive into and enjoy.
I got back on the piano for Jailhouse Boogie Woogie

Lyrics

I took some stuff and forgot to give it back

I took some stuff and forgot to give it back

the magistrate said man you can't do that


The judge he asked me where did I go wrong

The judge he asked me where did I go wrong

the law and me aint never got along


So he sent me to the penitentiary

he sent me to the penitentiary

300 days until we set you free.


I did my time and now I'm on my way

I did my time and now I'm on my way

that prison ain't no place I wanna stay


The sheriff said I'm glad to see you gone

The sheriff said I'm glad to see you gone

Get out of here go back where you came from.


Well I got smart I had an evil plan

if I Rob your bank I'm sure you'll understand

Damn you sheriff , catch me if you can



A little history if interested :
Waaayy back in the day I was made to take piano lessons which I detested. My grandmother could see that I hated both the piano and lessons so she started playing these wierd sounding 78 records on her wind up gramophone by people called Meade Lux Lewis , Albert Ammons , Pete Johnson and Clarence Smith. For the sake of brevity I won't go on but suffice to say , I was hooked and saw the piano in a new light . I continue to love boogie woogie to this day and soak up everything by Johan Blohm , Silvan Zingg , Jorg Hegemann & Caroline Dahl et-al.


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962 guitar electric, rhythm country boogie clean
1848 bass , electric country boogie (is ok but this type of music really needs a live bass player)
real drums , Nashville Shuffle

Me - Piano and tortured vocals.

tempo 170 key C

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I really liked it. I think you nailed the feeling of a classic boogie woogie song.

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Halla Alaxander.
Tack for being the first to comment. What is it about your beautiful country that produces such outstanding musicians . Apart from the aforementioned Silvan Zingg and Johan Blohm we have the late great Charlie Norman ,the very tragic Ted Gardestad , Ulf Sandstrom , Axel Zwingenberger (part swedish) and the fantastic Robert Wells , who actually influenced me to do "Jailhouse BW"
Tack & Vanliga Halsningar
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Very cool tune. Wow. Loved the intro and when it kicked in wowser. Super vocal and lyric. And the piano was excellent well done


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Thankyou so much Scott for listening and your nice comments.
I appreciate your valued support.
cheers
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Boogie-woogie blues! smile

Nice playing and singing! Band sounds good as well.

I can marginally play piano, and my fingers start balking at tempos over 120 bpm. So color me impressed!

Fun listen, especially the silly asides. You did your grandmother proud!


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IMPRESSIVE piano playing. BRAVO.

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Thank you David for listening and your nice comments.

David wrote <"I can marginally play piano, and my fingers start balking at tempos over 120 bpm">

You should persevere David ; I actually think it is easier to play fast rather than slow . Not as much air to fill.

David wrote <" You did your grandmother proud!">
That's lovely David , thank you. My hipster granny has long been pushing the clouds around but she did leave me with an appreciation of fine music ; such as found on this forum smile
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Thank you James . It's my party piece.
cheers
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Ah, the first music of my morning. What a great way to wake up. WOW, I'm up now. Outstanding piano, Gary, and your vocal is perfect right up to and including "Keep out of trouble." You made us love your grandmother.


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Yowzers! That is great.

We've loved boogie for decades - from Pinetop in the 20's to the Andrew Sisters to Asleep At The Wheel and more. And it is most cool to hear the genre on this forum. And it's a 12 bar!

The write and the vocal/piano performances nailed the genre.

Would love to hear about the keys -- what was the set up?

One word: FUN!

J&B

PS As Janice was dancing around she mentioned Marcia Ball also. And also, as you mentioned Caroline Dahl. We used to watch her with the Metropolitan Blues All Star Band on a Kentucky PBS channel.

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Gary, smokin piano playin. Your vocals are great also. I loved the live feel of this. It sounds great! Tom

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Gary,

Terrific piano!

An excellent Blues. Good BAND to go along. Good vocal! Nice mix.

It all works.

I enjoyed the listen. A lot. Impressed.

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I think your grandmother was right in playing those records, man what a song, I could listen to this all day!!

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My 1st boogie woogie love was Fats Domino - still is really.
Fun stuff, cooooool playing and the singing is far from tortured.
Cool ending too.


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Gary,
Whoa- awesome playing, vocals in the spirit and lyrics... well, they sound ok, but you could sing a shopping list I`d still bop to this.
Sweeeet!

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who doesn't like a Boogie Woogie toe tapper.
Great vocals, band and production.
Made my day.Rob4580

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Jerry Lee is alive and well! Or is it Gary Lee?

I love boogie woogie and you nailed it on this one! Outstanding piano work coupled with a strong vocal and the perfect backing band. You had me hooked by the third note.

If I heard this is a record store I would have bought it on the spot.


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Cop, that's not how field sobriety tests work.

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Hi Marty.
Thank you for your continued support. You gave me an idea : Licence this to an alarm clock morning wake up app . Hmmm , perhaps not if I value my health smile
I appreciate the lend of your ear and nice comments.
cheers
Gary.

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Hi Janice and Bud
Thankyou for your kind words and much appreciated support.
I am a fan of Marcia Ball but I am not familiar with "Asleep At The Wheel" but will certainly look them up.
cheers
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Thank you Tom.
Means a great deal to me to get "the nod" from a musician of your stature.
cheers
Gary.

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Hi Floyd.
Sorry for the late (weekend interrupted ) reply.
Your endorsement is highly prized ! 'Nuff said.
Respect
Gary.

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Hi Ronnie.
Thankyou deeply for giving this a spin and taking the trouble to reply with your lovely comments.
I'm touched.
cheers
Gary.

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G'day Ray.
I suspected that you may give this a spin so I went in and fixed all the plosives smile
I very much appreciate your kind words. I agree , Fat's was da man.
cheers mate
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Thank you Robert
Your very nice and appreciated comments gave me cause for thought to keep me grounded. That is ; the bass , rythm gtr and drum RT's made my piano pounding a whole lot easier , but I digress.
Thanks again Robert.
cheers
Gary.

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G'day Rob.
Thrilled by your lovely comments from Gods country Murgon -
beautiful one day , perfect the next.
cheers
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Oh Mario
Over the short time that I have been on this forum , you have had me in stitches on numerous occasions !!!
You are a unique character with wonderful music and humour !!!!
cheers
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Hi Gary,

Very good boogie well done. The mix is ​​well done. The sound of the piano is perfect. And the volume of the voice well balanced. Well done

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Gary ...

This is the best true Boogie-Woogie song I've heard in a very long time. Excellent intro and when the full band arrived, it simply exploded. I though the vocal was fine and your ivory-tickling is exceptional. Grandma made a wise decision you took to full promise.

Terrific listen ... loved it! Wishing you the very best. Take care.

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Great piano playing, Gary and a strong vocal performance. Love the style and you sure nailed it.
Regards,
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Gary,
Wow, that cleared my ears. Excellent piano playing! Natural and fun. Strong vocals. The only thing I found a bit distractive were drums or the reverb or widener they have. Sound a bit strange with tight piano. In any case, tune is definitely a winner.
Thank you for sharing.

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Mr. Weder...

Man, let me tell you something: this boogie-woogie number of your is among the most exhilarating pieces of solo piano music I've ever heard on this forum! Pure good-time music, with you rockin' and rollin' on those keys like there was no tomorrow. Your singing was at one with your piano performance. Thank god your grandmother came to your rescue!


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Alan
Your charming stamp of approval has ratified all of those endless mind numbing-soul destroying scales I have had to endure. I thank you dearly and reciprocate your lovely well wishes.
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Impressive skills on those ivories. Liked the lyrics too!


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Thank you Derochette.
Kind words indeed from the master of Cinematic productions.
Much appreciated.
Gary

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Hi Misha
This whole thing was a quick minimal get in-get out music production. With every listen I hear bugs I should have fixed so I apologise for my indolent habits.
Thank you for your kind words Misha and I always apreciate that you take the time to comment.
cheers
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Dear Mr bluage.
I am lost for words! Yours is one of the nicest compliments that I have ever had and please accept my heartfelt thanks and copious doses of great positive karma.
cheers
Gary.

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G'day Leon.
Nice to hear from you and apreciate your comments.
cheers
Gary

P.S. Say hi to Albo & ScoMo for me smile

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G'day Brian.
Thanks for the listen and comments.

Brian wrote <" Liked the lyrics too!">

Well we are a bunch of Convicts after all ! smile

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That's smokin' Gary! I your feet aren't movin listening to this you need to check your pulse! Very nice (understatement) piano on this! Great job! T




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Thank you Torrey.
I am always appreciative to receive a comment (good or bad) from your very talented self.
Also I will dive in and say (because I relish good music) that I eagerly await your next song posting.
cheers
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