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I dusted off this tune from way,way back and finally recorded it. https://fredgrittner.bandcamp.com/track/changing-trains-2 CHANGING TRAINS The train of life keeps moving Up and down this line I’m staring through the window at the rain Wheels may be turning I’m standing still Cutting off a rusty ball and chain Now the clouds are breaking Sun starts to shine Chorus: Racing down the platform Leaving all behind Made my break No more remains Ticket in my pocket Running hard and free Won’t look back I’m changing trains Never did convince myself This life was meant for me Though others seemed to know the score Secret dreams of freedom Pounding in my chest A click-clack beat I can’t ignore Time accelerating Soon I’ll be gone Chorus Don’t know my destination Don’t know when I’ll arrive Don’t care if I’m late now that’s a fact Some trains are built for distance Some trains are built for speed Some trains are made to jump the track Hear the whistle blowing Time for me to go Chorus Copyright 2023 Fred Grittner 379:Bass, Electric, Country DoubleTime Ev 088 411:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Train Pickin' Ev 130 378:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming DoubleTime Ev 088 2828:Guitar, Electric, Soloist TrainBeatBrent12-key Ev16 090 378:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming DoubleTime Ev 088 2913:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm CountryTrainBeatBrent12-key Ev16 090 NashTrainEv16^1-a:Sticks Snare , b:Sticks Snare 16th
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A real toe tapper. I seem to hear a bit of clipping on the vocals but other than that I loved it. Nice use of the band and great energy. Very good lyrics, they fit nice.
Rick
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Fred, this is a great song.
Super vocal and lyrics.
Great toe tapper with a great backing band.
I really liked this one.
Today I bought a doughnut without the sprinkles. Diets are hard!
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Reminds me a bit of Mark Knopfler, in a good way.
Great drive.
I like it.
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A real toe tapper. I seem to hear a bit of clipping on the vocals but other than that I loved it. Nice use of the band and great energy. Very good lyrics, they fit nice.
Rick Thanks, Rick. You have good ears. I pushed the vocals a bit too much. I will fix it.
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Fred, this is a great song.
Super vocal and lyrics.
Great toe tapper with a great backing band.
I really liked this one. z Thanks! BIAB finally gave me the band for this song.
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Reminds me a bit of Mark Knopfler, in a good way.
Great drive.
I like it. I've loved MK from the first moment I heard Sultans of Swing. If you hear a bit of him in this, that is great. I always heard Vince Gill singing it. MK wanted him to join Dire Straits all those years ago. Vince settled for the Eagles....
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Hi Fred ...
I always look forward to a new one from you. A big smile found my face when I saw this one on the forum.
What a great lyric! And your vocals always impress me (a little essing on this one, though). the backing tracks really keep the drive going.
Great song!
I particularly liked this snippet:
Some trains are built for distance
Some trains are built for speed
Some trains are made to jump the track
Take care,
Alan
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Yes, definitely a toe tapper.
Band sounds good and so do the vocals.
Reminds me of good jukebox song to play at the bar with everybody dancing,
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[quote=Al-David]Hi Fred ...
I always look forward to a new one from you. A big smile found my face when I saw this one on the forum.
What a great lyric! And your vocals always impress me (a little essing on this one, though). the backing tracks really keep the drive going.
Great song!
I particularly liked this snippet:
Some trains are built for distance
Some trains are built for speed
Some trains are made to jump the track
Take care,
Alan
Thanks, Alan. Yes, I pushed the limiter too hard on the vocal. I’ll be sure to correct that when the time comes for an album.
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Hi, Fred. A train song with a train beat! The band really works well on this. Vocals are great, as are the harmonies. Not sure what those first 4 seconds were about, or the abrupt end. It could do with a fade out at the end. Fun song! 
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Nicely upbeat song and lyrics, I like "I’m standing still/Cutting off a rusty ball and chain". Very catchy groove, good vocals and a pleasant mix. A familiar sounding train song, but still feels original, it is not easy to leave this smoothly moving train with good service and sunny scenes.
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Hi, Fred. A train song with a train beat! The band really works well on this. Vocals are great, as are the harmonies. Not sure what those first 4 seconds were about, or the abrupt end. It could do with a fade out at the end. Fun song! Thanks, David
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The train rhythm and your laid back (JJ Cale like) vocals had us feeling like we were riding along the rails on the adventure. Good selection of tracks, write and mix. Enjoyed the ride! J&B
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What a fine song and vocal.
I wondered how that vocal would sound with a little slap back on it. Worth a try.
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The train rhythm and your laid back (JJ Cale like) vocals had us feeling like we were riding along the rails on the adventure. Good selection of tracks, write and mix. Enjoyed the ride! J&B Thanks!
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What a fine song and vocal.
I wondered how that vocal would sound with a little slap back on it. Worth a try.
Vic Great suggestion, Vic!
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Hello Fred,
You enjoyed me a lot with this song.
Vocals that reminded me of JJ Gale. I think Janice and Bud mentioned the same name.
A familiair sounding melody, but in a good tempo (the train on steam)
A band, playing good altogether, with a nice solo.
And the mix has been done very nice.
I read something about the abrupt ending of the song. Maybe you changed it already, because I think it's alright.
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Very very cool song.
I hear the aforementioned Knopfler, Cale influences too.
That guitar solo was pretty cool. I'm guessing it too was BB.
Well written and recorded song.
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Very very cool song.
I hear the aforementioned Knopfler, Cale influences too.
That guitar solo was pretty cool. I'm guessing it too was BB.
Well written and recorded song. Thanks! Yes, it was a Brent Mason Workingman Blues solo style. Fred
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