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Hits: 1485
Comments: 20
Votes: 19
Plays: 277
Last Played: Jun 25, 2008 - 07:30:44 AM
Downloads: 99
Fans: 7
Uploaded: Oct 25, 2005 - 09:27:13 PM
Last Updated: Oct 25, 2005 - 11:10:38 PM



Keywords:
better (4)life (130)car (16)work (19)
Description:
A " positive " soul track about believing in yourself.
This track has a " gospel " style
arrangement with a R&B bottom.

Enjoy,
CR

Lyrics:
Everybody want's, the finer things in life
Nobody wants to put up with the toils and strife
Everybody wants to have it going on
but nobody wants to get it on
Gotta work hard, gotta give in
if you want to , if you want to win

Chorus: I'am better
( life can't get me down)
x2

Everybody wants to drive a brand new car
but how hard and willing and just how far, are you willing to go, to get the things you want
you got to do it, stop talking that talk

Chorus:x2

Bridge: In everyones life, some rain must fall
(repeat)

Chorus:

Hardware:
Fender strat ( guitar)
Bass guitar
Drum programming (from Motif)
Yamaha Motif ( strings & keys)
Audio technica (mic)



Software:
Pro-tools (pc)
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Welcome back! &mdash 10/25/05 - 09:50:40 PM
I've missed you...

This is a great tune, and puts out a strong, positive and uplifting
message with a great R&B feel...

Terrific singing...

You know what's cool, too? When this starts up it could be vintage
Marvin Gaye or Curtis Mayfield...but it could also be The Band or early
Rod Stewart...this is a tune that can cross barriers, and find its own
place... This is the kind of song that just makes me wish I could sing
like this...

Immediate download...

Ed

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Welcome back! &mdash 10/25/05 - 10:41:52 PM
Thanks for kind words Ed.
Good to be back on Macjams. I've got some catching up to do!
I 've always dug Rod Stewart and his style of soul. His " best " of collection is in my cd changer right now. As alway's,
thank you for such positive feedback towards my music.

Thanks Ed,
CR




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Cecil Reynolds

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Take a bow... &mdash 10/26/05 - 12:29:05 AM
This is a nice sound CB. And it carries a nice messege too.
Your singing seems a bit more polished and theres more of a
comfortable feel overall. Dig'n all of the accompaniments. Some very
nice choices you've made here. Everything feels right. Like'n that synth
thing you got going. Did you crdate it? Dig'n the whole tune, but I
especially like the transition/brdge/breakdown toward the end. Sweet.

Welcome back CB. Nice work. I think that you've made a hit. It's been
so long since I heard anything from you, that I don't think that I would
have caught your name, but a 'thank you' to EJH, for inviting me to the
party.

Congrats! on the later...


Cydniko

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Take a bow... &mdash 10/26/05 - 06:16:42 PM
Thanks Dion,
Nothing fancy on the string arrangment.
I just worked to keep it honest, and sometimes
things happen to mesh (guitar and strings).

CR

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Cecil Reynolds

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Soulful sound.... &mdash 10/26/05 - 12:15:41 PM
with words to match. CR, you do it here. Great R&B tune and I love your vocals on this. Just so classic. Keep 'em coming.
I'll be DL-ing this baby when I get home.

Jack

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Soulful sound.... &mdash 10/26/05 - 06:30:14 PM
Thanks Jack,
We both enjoy " classic " soul. I often listen to
the Sam & Dave track you sent me.
Hope you enjoy this song as much.

CR

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Cecil Reynolds

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how have i missed you CR??? &mdash 10/26/05 - 12:24:48 PM
I play with a singer up here in the northeast that could be yer twin
brother...I've been tryuing to get him into my little studio for a while
now....

I love soul music. LOVE soul music, and have been playing it for
years...and you sure are the REAL DEAL!!! I will immediatly go and
listen to all yer stuff, and I'm soo excited! I was wondering why there
was no old time soul belters here on macjams...and here you were the
whole time!!

I hope we can hook up sometime for somethin funky

very deep bow

z

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how have i missed you CR??? &mdash 10/26/05 - 06:40:40 PM
Now, if my wife would only feel that same way !

Hey Z,
That sounds like a winner to me !
I'am glad you like that classic sound.
The twin cities is home to one of my favorite singers
' Alexander O'neal '
So many people from mississippi and that region
relocated in minnesota, so, soul singing should not be
in short demand. I would love to work on some
material with you.
Now about that twin.....

Thanks

CR

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Cecil Reynolds

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... &mdash 10/26/05 - 12:45:10 PM
you came up randomly on Mystery MacJammers for me,
clicked the link, and I'm glad I did.

Nice message, good songwriting, great performance.

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... &mdash 10/26/05 - 06:44:55 PM
Thanks,
I guess we were both in the right place at the right
time.

Thanks again Screaming,
CR

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Cecil Reynolds

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nice &mdash 10/26/05 - 01:37:47 PM
Like the R&B sound.
Lots of nice soul.
Great words there!
Thanks for sharing!

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nice &mdash 10/26/05 - 07:05:39 PM
Thank you Bill,
Your music touches the ' soul ' as well.

CR

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Cecil Reynolds

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Definitely &mdash 10/30/05 - 01:33:19 AM
Hey right to the point...I got like 2 tracks that you would sound perfect on...get @ me if you're interested...
Notch

www.notchmusicgroup.com

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Definitely &mdash 10/30/05 - 08:36:09 AM
Ronnie,
Thanks for the positive comments.
We SHOULD get together on a track or two.
cecilreynolds49@aol.com is where you can reach me.

I have some radio people who play my artist and my
music in Texas,louisiana,arkansas, mississippi and
oklahoma. I can steer them in your direction.

Once again Thanks,
CR

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Cecil Reynolds

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this one goes to my ipod &mdash 10/30/05 - 11:56:19 AM
Great RnB feel and vocals have great texture. love all the facets of this
song. here's looking forward to your next song!

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Great tune &mdash 10/30/05 - 09:54:13 PM
What a voice. Amazing job. I didn't know you were gone, but I'm glad
your back too. Going back to dig through your library now.

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Timeless! &mdash 10/31/05 - 08:36:31 AM
An uplifting excellent performance. Perfect for a Monday morning.
"Life can't get me down!" I particularly like the Isley Brothers snakey,
fuzzy, phase shifted guitar! Thanks!

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OH YEAH... &mdash 10/31/05 - 04:57:43 PM
I hope there`s more of that, keep it comin`...

9-9-9-9

I.G.M.

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Aw man... &mdash 11/06/05 - 07:23:18 AM
I thought I posted a comment last night but it looks like I messed up
somewhere.

Cecil- Terrific song. Once again your amazingly soulful voice outshines a
very strong rhythm track. That bass line is really excellent, btw.

So nice to hear a positive message in a song- yeah, hard work is a
positive thing. Makes you appreciate what you earn in life... for certain!
Also, I have never heard someone say "put up or shut up" so eloquently.
Nice work here.

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Unique &mdash 01/29/06 - 12:10:30 AM
You have a unique voice and your background vocals compliment the
style of this song. I know there's a reminiscent sound in here somewhere
but I just can't put my ear on it. The closest I can get is Stang meets Stax.
But I like it overall. Look foward to hearing more from you.

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