Down This Old Dirt Road

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Genre: Acoustic Rock

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Down this Old Dirt Road

Down this old dirt road
I'm walking to you
It's getting longer, every step I,,,,
Every step I'm taking.......
Home, can't wait to see you
It's like the old times are coming
I can't stop running

When I get myself through the front door
I'll be with you
When I get myself through the front door
I'll be with you

Down this old dirt road
It's getting better
That's when the rain stops falling
I can't stop calling for you
There is no reason
for all the pleasing that you give me
every time you're with me

When I get myself through the front door
I'll be with you
When I get myself through the front door
I'll be with you

Down this old dirt road
I have been running
since the day I met ya'
everything's been better, on the road
It's never ending
so quit pretending
it's beginning
even if we're winning

When I get myself through the front door
I'll be with you
When I get myself through the front door
I'll be with you

Words and music by David Armbruster

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Hits: 1897
Comments: 45
Fans: 18
Plays: 261
Downloads: 78
Votes: 8
Uploaded: Jul 12, 2007 - 12:14:19 PM
Last Updated: Jul 12, 2007 - 12:14:19 PM Last Played: Oct 30, 2009 - 07:43:49 PM

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five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 850 days ago (July 12th, 2007)
	From the first utterence.... I knew I loved it! Down This Old Dirt Road! Great singing and great songwritin'. Now, for some reason, I want to see your picture so I can figure out the mystery that is David Armburster! LOL! This song competes for my most favorite lavalamp song! I love the slide guitar part. You're way too country! Check out my latest song called Paper Sack

lavalamp	lavalamp said 849 days ago (July 13th, 2007)
	I'm a cowboy I'm a cowboy, on a plastic horse, I ride. And I'm wanted, dead, not alive. Thanks Give me 5 LL Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 849 days ago (July 13th, 2007)
	Plastic Horse You're a nut job, that's what you are. They put people like you in tiny little rooms with thick padding and an uncomfortable jacket. Rock on, Cowboy! --- she'll love five extra arms. Check out my latest song called Paper Sack

eleveneyes	eleveneyes said 850 days ago (July 12th, 2007)
	ODR What a lushly (that's lush and plushy together) guitar sound. I love the mic jagger-esque vocal dielivery with a splash of Lou Reed and VU backing you up. On a techinical noter, I'd compress the vox a little more, to even out the level consistency a bit. But I love this song. Check out my latest song called Here With You - Better MIX

lavalamp	lavalamp said 849 days ago (July 13th, 2007)
	Thanks for the tip Thanks for the advice concerning the vox. I find that the hardest thing in recording is mixing your own voice. I welcome any tips to make it easier. Glad you enjoyed the song and stay tuned for more. Will check your stuff out. LL Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

michael2	michael2 said 850 days ago (July 12th, 2007)
	good song, and i like how everything sounds as well. you did a great job on this one. that slide guitar part is incredible, i love the tone you got. outstanding. Check out my latest song called Stars and Dust (space challenge)

lavalamp	lavalamp said 849 days ago (July 13th, 2007)
	Incredible I had a standard run-of-the-mill solo on it at first, and then decided to do a slide guitar. Only problem...no slide. So, I did it with a Bic lighter.......ha ha. Really! But, I think it sounds o.k. Thanks Hear from you soon. LL Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

	said 850 days ago (July 12th, 2007)
	great stuff here Nice 50's sound, with that modern flair, love that slide guitar, you pegged the sound down

lavalamp	lavalamp said 849 days ago (July 13th, 2007)
	Tommy boy! Thanks Mr. Wounded for the kind words. Hope you enjoyed and hear from you later. Ye Ha! LL Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 850 days ago (July 12th, 2007)
	yeehaw and shake the dust off ... from the country road. nice one david. the guitars have a perfect presence. the slide is dead on the mark. And strong vocal presence as well. One minor detail is I'm not hearing the bass. Check out my latest song called One Step Over The Line

lavalamp

lavalamp said 849 days ago (July 13th, 2007)

Where' the bass?
There is bass on this track. Maybe, I thought it was too much and took down too far to give it more of a old-fashion country feel or maybe I'm not that good at producing or it could be a little of both.
Hey man, I'm just a writer at the end of the day, but love to hear tips on production. I always need to improve in that area. The bass goes like this; BOOM BOOM BOOM.
Later,
Dave

Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

Godchaser	Godchaser said 850 days ago (July 12th, 2007)
	Cool tune.... you've got here - like everything about it - is there a bass part in this?Regardless (thanks Jack White)this is a keeper - well done LL Blessings Check out my latest song called As i Walk

lavalamp	lavalamp said 849 days ago (July 13th, 2007)
	See comments made to Vic If you look at the reply above it'll explain the problem with the bass. Thanks for your kind words about the song and thanks for your overall support. LL Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

Moviz	Moviz said 849 days ago (July 13th, 2007)
	Good.. clean sound with nice clear vocal and an overall happy light sound. Good lyrics and tune, and nice lead, Thanks M Check out my latest song called A Soldiers Dream (Remix/record)

lavalamp	lavalamp said 849 days ago (July 13th, 2007)
	Thanks M Good to hear from you and thanks for the nice comments. Will check you out. Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

blaky smith	blaky smith said 849 days ago (July 13th, 2007)
	I'll be with you Sweet production, great voice and nice guitar playing, A good tune to listen, I like it. Thanks Marc Check out my latest song called Pigeon voyageur

lavalamp	lavalamp said 849 days ago (July 13th, 2007)
	Thanks for the listen Appreciate you listening. I'll be keeping my eye on you. Bye Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

Boris the Bull

Boris the Bull said 849 days ago (July 13th, 2007)

thoughts from the bull...
just caught onto your music via your Elliot Smith post!

this is just terrific! the sound you have is nice and clean and the production is really well done!

Lyrically, you've got serious pop appeal while maintaining an almost punk edge with your delivery. it's a pretty sweet pair-up.

musically, there are just so many wonderful layers of sound that it's easy to get lost within them. they swoon and they move nicely. good stuff!

I hope you don't mind the light comparison to John Lennon's solo music, and not just in the song title. He was well versed in the pop structure of a song, but in his solo music he brought an edge he never had prior. you've got something similar - and unique - going on here and i enjoyed it!

thank you!

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lavalamp

lavalamp said 849 days ago (July 13th, 2007)

Hey Boris the Bull
I really, really appreciate the comments coming from you. I just heard Lucky Day and think it's brilliant.
Look foward to hearing more of your stuff. When I have more time,you'll be first on my list.
I know Lennon had a song "Old Dirt Road", but I think I wrote this before I realized it.
I also like the comment about the punkish delivery.
Wanna' know a secret......I can't really sing, but I try.
Thanks again my friend.
LL

Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

echoroom

echoroom said 849 days ago (July 13th, 2007)

Sweet song!
dave - this is fab - great vocals, and the whole mix is spacey and clean. The pace and feel of the track are just ace - this is such a catchy toon, you'd need to be innoculated against it not to like it.

One of the best I've heard from you, and defunately my current fav. The guitar solo works really well, tho' the vox maybe need a bit of eq to amke them sparkle. Gotta say for me, the fade out doesn't work - feels like it needs a more definite ending.

Steve

Check out my latest song called Deeper (w/t Racerat)

lavalamp	lavalamp said 824 days ago (August 7th, 2007)
	Thanks Echo Have to agree about the ending. There's something not right about it. Thanks for listening and glad that you liked the song. Stay tuned. LL Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

lengold	lengold said 849 days ago (July 13th, 2007)
	David This is a great fun tune and very enjoyable - still hearing the Mick Jagger in you. Very well played and sung and I love the 'steel' guitar break. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

lavalamp	lavalamp said 824 days ago (August 7th, 2007)
	Not even a Stones fan, really I don't know where the Mick thing comes from and your not the first to say that, but I'll take it. He's one of the greatest rock singers of all time. Thanks for listening. LL Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

pengui	pengui said 849 days ago (July 13th, 2007)
	Stones The singing in this reminds me a lot of Mick Jagger. Cool song and as everyone else said, the slide part is really cool. Check out my latest song called Louder Than Words

lavalamp	lavalamp said 801 days ago (August 30th, 2007)
	Thanks man Sorry I've waited so long to respond. Hope you'll see this. Thanks for the comments on the singing. Find it encouraging. Hope you'll check out my new ones when I post them. Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

thetiler	thetiler said 849 days ago (July 13th, 2007)
	Like the flow of this Like especially the melody of "Down this old dirt road It's getting better" catchy. Has a real nice radio pop flavor!! Nice tune. Thanks for sharing! Like the percussion on the end as well has a touch of a Beatles flavor at the end but I forgot which one :) Check out my latest song called The Bluebird Cafe (with two other guest)

lavalamp	lavalamp said 801 days ago (August 30th, 2007)
	Thanks for listening Glad you enjoyed. I'm always trying to write catchy songs. Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

said 848 days ago (July 14th, 2007)

Great from all sides
Plenty said about the vocal .. it's amazing and fits the music ..
Also plenty said about the music .. it's great .. the quality .. DIG IT !!!
the performance is very good .. really liked the feelings of this one .. very happy .. and nice to hear it from you .. and by the way .. the solo is very good too ..
Thanks so much for the posting .. wish to accept me as a new friend ..

Regardz
=============
Yeman Auf AL-Rawi

Feter	Feter said 848 days ago (July 14th, 2007)
	Down This Old Dirt Road cool singing Dave .. realy a nice rockin song ! welldone !! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

bud	bud said 847 days ago (July 15th, 2007)
	Great song - I really dig this you got a little Alex Chilton attitude mixed in with some Flying Burrito brothers and Holy Modal Rounders. Not to mention the Stones Exile with a guest spot by George Harrison. How'd you fit all that into my computer? Check out my latest song called Expanding Toys (Halloween Remix)

deebs	deebs said 844 days ago (July 18th, 2007)
	cool Great concept and the perfect sound to accompany the idea. Great performance and recording. Nice slide. The slide could use a second slide IMHO, hamonies here and there during the solo, and at the end. That is all just an idea i got as i listened. Em

lavalamp	lavalamp said 670 days ago (January 8th, 2008)
	I missed this one I missed this comment and you're right concerning the slide. Thanks Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

	said 834 days ago (July 28th, 2007)
	Fantastic Dont know why but it makes me think of the beatles. Very cool singing downloaded Thanks!

lavalamp	lavalamp said 801 days ago (August 30th, 2007)
	Thanks for listening Don't know where the Beatle thing comes from. Thanks again. Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

said 826 days ago (August 5th, 2007)

I just don't know how...
...to categorize this trans-genre little gem. I do know that it is excellent. I do know that I love it. I do know that I thnk you got a very cool sound outta those guitars David. I do know that I think your Jagger-esque vocals are amazing. I do know that I love the hint of George Harrison in the lead.
Great stuff! More please!

Be well!

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lavalamp	lavalamp said 824 days ago (August 7th, 2007)
	Really appreciate it Actually, I didn't really think anyone would like this one that much. I just threw it up here to see what some of you would say. I have no idea where that Mick thing comes from. Thanks again. Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

lavalamp	lavalamp said 801 days ago (August 30th, 2007)
	Do you really think......? I don't even listen to the Stones. Do you really think I sometime sound like Mick. Even some friends have told me that. I don't know where it comes from. Is it a good thing? Bye Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

TripeWagon	TripeWagon said 822 days ago (August 9th, 2007)
	I have been running Saddle up that plastic horse boy we're goin out on the range. Nice decaying melody reminds us of cakes. We will give you a high mark - probably 16 out of 10. Check out my latest song called Lil Cheesy Boy

lavalamp	lavalamp said 668 days ago (January 10th, 2008)
	Thanks for lstening Love it when a person hitsan older post. Thanks a lot for your comments. See you around. Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

	said 671 days ago (January 7th, 2008)
	Down This Old Dirt Road Hey there Lavalamp, Great tune, dude!!!! I hear blends of Harrison, shades of Dylan, touches of Asleep at the Wheel..... and others, but you shine through... you took it home dude!!!!! Best to ya, Wade

lavalamp	lavalamp said 671 days ago (January 7th, 2008)
	Not so country I've always like old American country music, and thanks for checking this out. Glad you liked it. Love Dylan and Harrison. Love that early 70's feel. Thanks Again, Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

ajnorth	ajnorth said 667 days ago (January 11th, 2008)
	Like this one... a lot! got a nice feel to it. guitar fits in nicely. I would have liked the bass to be more prominent thought, as I think you come up with some nice bass lines in your music. Well done. Adam Check out my latest song called All your games (v2)

lavalamp	lavalamp said 664 days ago (January 14th, 2008)
	Thanks Adam! I have to get to this song soon. I know that the bass needs turned up. I have had a hell of a problem with it. Maybe, I should re-post it. Thanks again AJ Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

sschedra

sschedra said 645 days ago (February 2nd, 2008)

Very interesting!
If you were a blonde I would say that your roots are showin' honey, and they are most definitely rock! Anyway, once again your songwriting is well supported by your artistry and production. It just amazes me how a generation after the rock and roll I grew up on, the next gen came in and using the same roots, just gave it a twist in a different direction.
David, keep up the good work!
Stephen

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lavalamp	lavalamp said 644 days ago (February 3rd, 2008)
	Thanks for..... Thank you for stopping by, I have to fix this song one day, (not enough bass) Glad you appreciate the writing. Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

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