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A song about growing up while keeping laughter in your life.

Style is _BAKHOME.STY (Back Home Basic Ctry Swing Waltz)

RealTracks in style: ~1700:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm CountryWaltz Sw 085
RealTracks in style: ~827:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Country Waltz Sw 110
RealTracks in song: 4154:Guitar, Baritone Electric, Rhythm NashvilleWaltzMelodicTremolo Sw 120
RealTracks in song: 2216:Guitar, Resonator, Soloist CountryWaltzRob Sw 085 (Bluesy)
RealDrums in style:NashClassicWaltzSw^1-a:SideStick, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride

I played bass and that godawful honky-tonk piano properly detuned.

Someone Said Whiskey

When I was younger I laughed all the time.
I didn't care for nuthin', and I was just fine.
But they made me grow up, and I had to pay.
All of the fun stuff was taken away. But then

Someone said whiskey and I heard the call.
They passed me a bottle and I drank it all.
We drank to our troubles till quarter to three.
Someone said whiskey and whiskey called me.

Next day I woke up and swam through my room.
I went to the closet to fetch me a broom.
I cleaned up the worst slipp'ry mess that we made.
I couldn't see much, so I rasied the shade. "Close that!"

Someone said whiskey. We gathered around.
They passed me the bottle, and I drank it down.
We drank to our troubles and set them all free.
Someone said whiskey and whiskey saved me.

[Well, they say with age comes wisdom. I don't know nuthin' about that.
But I DO know that all my drinkin' buddies started dying off.
So I got to thinking, "Maybe I gotta quit this drinkin'."
You know, get on with some easy llivin'.
]

Now that I'm older I laugh all the time.
I care less for whiskey cuz ice tea's just fine.

Someone said whiskey. I said what's the point.
They drank from the bottle while I smoked a joint.
We laughed without troubles. The day was complete.
Someone said whiskey but I was asleep –dreaming of my horseshoe, Lucky.

I-- A E A A
V-- D D G Em C C A A D7 D7 G E9 A7 A7 D-D# E
CH-- A A E E D D A A A A E D A E A A


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WONDERFUL!!! Hahahahahaha. Made me really, really smile and chuckle out loud, throughout. I love your sense of humor, together with such a professional presentation. The spoken section is top notch, every word is perfectly intoned. The sung sections are wonderful; you have a light kind of voice, perfect for this kind of song, perfect to make one smile whilst also seeing the serious side of things. The snoring, at the end, took me totally by surprise and had me in hoots of laughter. BRAVO. You make people so happy with your music, no matter whether serious or on the lighter side.

The video is simply brilliant. That poor overturned otter or seal, or whatever you call that one ... aww smile And cleaning up the mess with surgical gloves - fab smile Is that you, on the video, in the spoken section? Wonderful - especially the unfocused moments, haha ... brilliant smile

WELL DONE. Thank you ever so much for sharing smile

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Hi Marty.
These lyrics are well writ and fun and I love the 3/4 time.

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Marty

I never thought I'd see/hear it, but the bluesman has become a Country outlaw! Don' t worry you pulled it off just fine!Your piano playing was just fine to my ears and the de-tuned sound fit quite alright!
The snoring at the end was unexpected but had me smiling!
You are a talented fellow!
Take care, TB




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Marty, if you hadn't mentioned that you play the piano, I would have guessed this was a RealTrack.
Pretty good work, Pianoman.

Wonderful lyrics. The speaking part is excellent.
Love it!


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Hi, Marty.

Fun write, unexpected ending.

Loved it all, very well done. smile


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Hey Marty,

You nailed it! A fun song and equal;ly fun video. Loved the lyric - way too cool! And the 3/4 time signature was an excellent choice.

terrific vocal, great band, fun listen - what more could a listener want? the only thing I can think of is an encore.

I always love your songs. I've not heard a single bad one - the worst was pretty darned good! And your worst is better than many folks' best.

Grerat song, great listen. Thanks!

Take care,

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Marty,

Love the old time country sound of this... Great song and great vocal!

Excellent mix and production. I really like that piano - it's sounds awesome.

Throughly enjoyed!

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I prefer your song to Whiskey. I drank too much one day in high school and I haven't been able to drink it since.
Bravo Marty

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Marty, simply sublime! A perfect song, expertly backed and craftily sung (in the best way). Man, the bar just keeps going up for you...


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The bassist plays piano and sings country!
What is this world coming to?
I'll tell ya, more outstanding music from BabuMusic.
Great job on this one Marty.


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Marty, I can't really comment on the tone of things due to hardware probs.
The song is a cracker...many of us have reached for a little chemical help to regain our disinhibited youth.
On my current set up the vocal needs a little top end to sit a little higher in the mix but it's probably fine on decent gear.
Good narrative, funny ending to a really good song.
The honky tonk, bass & vocals are the stand outs.


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Marty, first of all great vocal. A fun write that carries a message with it. You are full of surprises. Piano player and country singer. Who would have thunk. I believe this may be among your best songs. Very well done and thoroughly enjoyed, Tom

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Originally Posted by musician17
WONDERFUL!!! Hahahahahaha. Made me really, really smile and chuckle out loud, throughout. I love your sense of humor, together with such a professional presentation. The spoken section is top notch, every word is perfectly intoned. The sung sections are wonderful; you have a light kind of voice, perfect for this kind of song, perfect to make one smile whilst also seeing the serious side of things. The snoring, at the end, took me totally by surprise and had me in hoots of laughter. BRAVO. You make people so happy with your music, no matter whether serious or on the lighter side.

The video is simply brilliant. That poor overturned otter or seal, or whatever you call that one ... aww smile And cleaning up the mess with surgical gloves - fab smile Is that you, on the video, in the spoken section? Wonderful - especially the unfocused moments, haha ... brilliant smile

WELL DONE. Thank you ever so much for sharing smile
Thanks so much, James. What a wonderful review. Yeah, that seal seemed perfect for the waking up part. Yeah, that's me in the vid. Our graddaughter Charely is also in there saying, "Close that." After she recorded her part we ad libbed a cave story with super reverb on the mic.

Originally Posted by vicarn
Hi Marty.
These lyrics are well writ and fun and I love the 3/4 time.

Vic
Thanks, Vic. That waltz time is intended to give it a wobbly leg feel.

Originally Posted by Torrey Bliss
Marty

I never thought I'd see/hear it, but the bluesman has become a Country outlaw! Don' t worry you pulled it off just fine!Your piano playing was just fine to my ears and the de-tuned sound fit quite alright!
The snoring at the end was unexpected but had me smiling!
You are a talented fellow!
Take care, TB
Ha, thanks, Torrey. If I had a horse, it would be Lucky.

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Marty, if you hadn't mentioned that you play the piano, I would have guessed this was a RealTrack.
Pretty good work, Pianoman.

Wonderful lyrics. The speaking part is excellent.
Love it!
Thanks, Brain. Got my first "big break" playing Burt Bacharach's piano in Sceptor records. The only thing that break brought was breaking the record for flops.


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Honky Tonk Piano!!!! Yes!!!

I laughed all the way through. (was I supposed to?)

A horseshoe named Lucky. HA

Much enjoyed.

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Originally Posted by dcuny
Hi, Marty.

Fun write, unexpected ending.

Loved it all, very well done. smile
Thanks, David. A little twist to the ending. wink

Originally Posted by Al-David
Hey Marty,

You nailed it! A fun song and equal;ly fun video. Loved the lyric - way too cool! And the 3/4 time signature was an excellent choice.

terrific vocal, great band, fun listen - what more could a listener want? the only thing I can think of is an encore.

I always love your songs. I've not heard a single bad one - the worst was pretty darned good! And your worst is better than many folks' best.

Grerat song, great listen. Thanks!

Take care,

Alan
Thanks, Alan. That 3/4 time brought in the right amount of wobble to his step. I should send you some of my worst clunkers that I won't even listen to.

Originally Posted by rsdean
Marty,

Love the old time country sound of this... Great song and great vocal!

Excellent mix and production. I really like that piano - it's sounds awesome.

Throughly enjoyed!

Bob
Thank you, Bob. I must say it is much easier to detune a digital piano. wink


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Marty,

This is great.

Your stuff is so funny man!!

smile

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Great song, I did enjoy the story line of it, especially switching to Ice tea.

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Well whiskey's not my thing but good music sure is...you never disappoint my friend...your tracks are always flawless (cause I know the time and effort you put into them)...this is no exception...I loved the style you used here...the narration was cool (great radio voice)...your writing is as clever as usual and the video is classic...I'll drink (iced tea) to that!

Hey, don't be asking me for keyboard parts when you can play like that! wink


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Originally Posted by laurent4114
I prefer your song to Whiskey. I drank too much one day in high school and I haven't been able to drink it since.
Bravo Marty
Me, too, Laurent. For me it was vodka in high school. Never did the whiskey thing. Cabernet snob now.

Originally Posted by DC Ron
Marty, simply sublime! A perfect song, expertly backed and craftily sung (in the best way). Man, the bar just keeps going up for you...
Thanks, Ron. The bar gets higher? Coffeeshops are better than bars. smile

Originally Posted by MarioD
The bassist plays piano and sings country!
What is this world coming to?
I'll tell ya, more outstanding music from BabuMusic.
Great job on this one Marty.
Thanks, Mario. My first gig was lead guitar, then bass, then my big break came as a piano player. No one ever wanted me to sing.

Originally Posted by rayc
Marty, I can't really comment on the tone of things due to hardware probs.
The song is a cracker...many of us have reached for a little chemical help to regain our disinhibited youth.
On my current set up the vocal needs a little top end to sit a little higher in the mix but it's probably fine on decent gear.
Good narrative, funny ending to a really good song.
The honky tonk, bass & vocals are the stand outs.
Thanks, Ray, Man, I wish I coulda fit "disinhibited youth" in the lyrics somewhere. Your ears are the best regardless of the setup. Thank you.


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