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Always wanted to do a country song. So here it is. A "crying in my beer" sad-sack-song lament.
Vocals, guitar, harmonica, keyboard piano, synth violin: Jack Miller.
Photo is off the Dingle Peninsula of southwest Ireland.
Lyrics:
Lonely nights, I've been spending too long
Lonely songs, I've been singing to the dawn.
Since you left me high and dry
What was I to do?
All I got is memories of
Spending time with you.
I'm sitting here waiting for the sun to shine,
Wishing I could sleep just to pass the time.
Lonely nights, lonely songs.
Lonely nights, I've been spending too long
Lonely songs, I've been singing to the dawn.
seems just like yesterday
We were having fun
Sure we fought, but then we'd kiss,
And you would call me Hon...
We'd go out each and every night
And we would paint the town.
Now all I do is cry and moan,
And wear this silly frown.
I'm sitting here waiting for the sun to shine,
Wishing I could sleep just to pass the time.
Lonely nights, lonely songs.
Since you left me high and dry
What was I to do?
All I goot is memories of
Spending time with you.
I'm sitting here waiting for the sun to shine,
Wishing I could sleep just to pass the time.
Lonely nights, lonely songs.
Lonely nights I've been spending too long.
© 2007 Jack Miller/Dadai
Hardware:
Washburn D10S acoustic guitar, Yamaha PSR-293 keyboard, Hohner G blues harp, M-Audio MobilePre, Shure M57, iBook G3
Software:
GarageBand 1
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Lonely Nights, Lonely Songs &mdash 10/11/07 - 07:47:36 PM
O Jack ..this get me back to your classics
loneliness ..speaks to me these words ..
cool playin my friend , remarkable song
indeed ...welldone ! ! [ Reply to This ]
Only at Macjams... &mdash 10/11/07 - 08:10:45 PM
... classics? Nice compliment... nice thought. Glad to know this song spoke to you. One never knows how a song will be heard. It doesn't really depend on where the singer/songwriter is coming from. Mostly on the listener. Be well, my friend. [ Reply to This ]
Sad, but not! &mdash 10/11/07 - 08:12:34 PM
I really like how this has fun energy to the words. I really like the chord walk-downs and the harmonica. A "cryin in yer beer "song that is fun to listen to. I think we should all sing the chorus with you. [ Reply to This ]
Aha!... by definition &mdash 10/11/07 - 08:35:38 PM
... a crying-the-beer country song isn't really sad. There is always a wink and a smile as the singer sings his sad lament. And, yes, hopefully everyone listening will join in on the chorus! LOL
Thanks, Roxylee!
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bartender.... &mdash 10/11/07 - 09:33:53 PM
get this man a beer.
Fits right on the juke box at the country bar at the end of route 45.
Unfortunately it's only Schmidt beer that they serve. The one with the animals on the can. [ Reply to This ]
Well... &mdash 10/11/07 - 09:41:36 PM
... you got a laugh out of me. Do I still get the beer?
cheers and thanks for stopping in, Vic.
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A Few More Six-Packs... &mdash 10/11/07 - 11:13:44 PM
and you'll be buying a pickup truck with a gun rack. LOL
Nice job, Jack. It's a clean country sound and I especially liked the harmonica solo.
And congrats on that forthcoming *six-pack* of grandkids. ;)
--- Joe [ Reply to This ]
Yup, das right pardna... &mdash 10/12/07 - 10:48:51 AM
you can take the boy out of the country, but you can't take the country out of the boy. (OK... I was born and raised in the suburbs of the northeast).
Thanks for the congrats on #6 grand child. And I am much obliged that you moseyed on over here to give this here song a listen. [ Reply to This ]
Hmmmnnnn.... &mdash 10/11/07 - 11:23:35 PM
Country...but with a twist of celtic. Very nice Jack. Until now I've only ever liked a very few country songs (among them: "Silver Threads and Golden Needles," "A Satisfied Mind" and "Mama Tried"...) I hate the synthetic crapola coming out of Nashville these days (Grand Olde Commercial Brothel). This, however, has a very authentic old timey feel. Mikey likey!
be well! [ Reply to This ]
Hmmmmmm &mdash 10/12/07 - 11:09:06 AM
Well country's roots go back to Celtic music, so I guess it isn't surprising to hear some threads of the Scot/Irish in this one. I have to agree with you about the country music of today, although I like a lot of the old time stuff... too many names to name, but some real good tunes from way back when.
Thanks for stopping in... always nice to get your reaction to a song.
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I forgot to mention... &mdash 10/18/07 - 02:28:15 PM
When I was a youngster my mother had several Hank Snow albums. I still remember a few of those old tunes with great fondness...."Honeymoon On A Rocketship," "Old Shep," "The Night I Stole Old Sammy Morgan's Gin," and "A Little Box Of Pine" all come to mind....
Hank was the real deal.... [ Reply to This ]
Excellent GOLD Song ! 10's &mdash 10/12/07 - 03:56:26 AM
Mr. Jack, i've always loved your stuff here, especially that you're the 2nd MacJammer who heard me here and i've always loved to see new songs from you. This is just a GOLD song, the vocal here (still remember me Elvis) excellent, the music composition is very fine, the guitar, the keys, the harmonica ! Very Great Song
KUDOS
Take Care
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Yeman Auf Al-Rawi [ Reply to This ]
The word from the Bird... &mdash 10/12/07 - 11:35:57 AM
Well, I'm flattered that you like this old guy's music. It's a bit rough 'round the edges (like me I suppose) but if it puts a smile on your face or gives a feeling worth having then it has done its job.
I love the guitar and harmonica together... they are natural partners in a song.
I remember when you first arrived. It was a good day for the MacJams' community, indeed!
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Thanks ! &mdash 10/12/07 - 04:55:19 PM
Mr. Jack .. Appreciate these kind words.
but OLD GUY ?? your vocal is truly amazing and i can feel that you're not too old .. but sure a MASTER !
Thanks for the kind words, i'm working on a new SONG not Music but it will take time, i can feel that it's my best and my favorite one !
Take Care
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Yeman Auf Al-Rawi [ Reply to This ]
Good one Jack! &mdash 10/12/07 - 08:30:11 AM
Thanks Rick... &mdash 10/12/07 - 11:57:28 AM
I imagine you can relate to this one. I hope it brought something good to you. Keep the faith, bro.
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I love... &mdash 10/12/07 - 10:57:11 AM
...tunes like this...country western...you do it right. Is that harmonium sound off the keyboard?
This would be a great tune for a singalong...'round the campfire...
Well done, sir... [ Reply to This ]
I do too.... &mdash 10/12/07 - 12:01:28 PM
nothing like a good old down home guitar singalong song. I can see this around a campfire in the evening. Feel free to use it!
That is a harmonica played the old fashion way... ;)
Thanks for listening and leaving your thoughts, Bob. [ Reply to This ]
Wearing a silly frown &mdash 10/12/07 - 12:08:57 PM
I raise a snifter to your pain. May you soon enough be no longer lonely.
As always, your harp is righteous. What's that twang in yer voice? [ Reply to This ]
Three is a charm &mdash 10/12/07 - 12:44:55 PM
OK, now I am getting hooked. On my third listen and I am now transported to a Santa Barbara bay area bar where together we weep of displaced loves and limericks. I am about to write a new song that keeps us in a melancholy, maudlin mood. [ Reply to This ]
Thankyou Sir Richly.... &mdash 10/12/07 - 03:55:33 PM
Always good to have you around to commiserate with me in my moaning and whining...
... a very righteous hat you are wearing, I must say.
Thanks again.
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classic &mdash 10/12/07 - 12:18:53 PM
This song has a classic story and sound to it - perhaps you are channeling some of those timeless tunes you've been performing at the nursing home? [ Reply to This ]
channeling.... &mdash 10/12/07 - 06:15:54 PM
... well, I may be channeling from the 'old folks' home' (I perform there next Saturday)... but it would only be, because I sing Willie Nelson's version of Georgia... I used to do Hank Williams' song "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" (closer to the spirit of Lonely Nights, Lonely Songs) but stopped doing that one 'caused it is just too sad a story for those dear folks.
Always glad to see your Buddha-like image on one of my song pages. [ Reply to This ]
Smooth &mdash 10/12/07 - 02:11:42 PM
Ricky Nelson... &mdash 10/12/07 - 09:11:57 PM
... boy, I use to watch Ozzie And Harriet as a kid and one of my favorite parts of the show (aside from when Wally would come into the kitchen, as he greeted Mrs. Nelson, and open the refrigerator to grab some food) was when at the end of the show they would play a clip of Ricky singing one of his hits. Nice, nice memory.
Take care, Bronco. [ Reply to This ]
howdy &mdash 10/12/07 - 05:09:58 PM
Very delightful song Jack. The mood is very much as described by Roxylee and Vic:) Reminds me of my trip to your country some years ago. Visited some motels and bars driving in a rented Cadillac from O'Hare, Chicago to a little place in Wisconsin that I even don't remember the name of right now...:) That was one cool trip for a dude from Norway.. Your song brings along some of that American folk feeling. Very nice.
If I where to get a little technical... I'd say loose the drum pattern. It don't offer much help to the already good groove you have going there. And if you don't mind me saying, you have a kind of Bruce Springsteen thing going. The drums, with its repetitive machine like ways, kind of gets in the way for the warmth and goodness of your great singing and playing. I guess have a thing about those drum patterns... It makes you do your song on their premises, and not the other way around.
But.. I love the feel of this one Jack:) [ Reply to This ]
from there to O'Hare... &mdash 10/13/07 - 01:50:41 PM
Thanks for the story about your visit to the mid-west. My wife just flew into O"Hare a couple days ago.
Country is indeed (along with jazz/R&B) an American thing... maybe more so with country. I wish there was a Country/Folk genre choice, as this does have (IMO) a folk element to it.
I agree... the drum track is a boring addition. I spend less time on drum choices (I have so little to choose from in my library) than anything. I like the idea of drums being in this song... as you would see in a live country band... but this loop doesn't add much, and as you said maybe detracts. Glad to know you enjoyed it...
Thanks for your thoughts thoddi... always welcome.
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a good ole fashioned country tune .... &mdash 10/12/07 - 11:44:54 PM
... although I must admit it didnt make me cry ... I was just boppin my head along with the tune .. wondering what I ever did with my fabulous boulet cowboy boots that I used to own ... but don't seem to have anymore ...... [ Reply to This ]
Fessing up.... &mdash 10/13/07 - 04:16:31 PM
OK, not really a crying song. But 'tis country, I reckon.
Still wondering what I did with my old holster and gun from when I was a kid..... ;)
Thanks, A. [ Reply to This ]
Country folk groove &mdash 10/13/07 - 10:35:30 AM
This has a nice breezy feel to it....a cheerful downbeat country song? I like the harmony vocals on the chorus a lot
Steve [ Reply to This ]
cheerful downbeat... &mdash 10/13/07 - 09:06:59 PM
that kind of sums me up right there. So, it makes sense that my "sad song" has a lilt and a bit of fun it it. Thanks, Steve for listening and chiming in.
J. [ Reply to This ]
Gosh....Bless your heart &mdash 10/13/07 - 11:35:39 AM
What a sad "cry in your beer" song. Great job of showing your country and western talent. (Ya did a alright and mighty fine job. Ya hear?) Seriously, Although I am not a c&w fan usually, I appreciate that you are very talented. Thanks for sharing. [ Reply to This ]
Gosh... Bless you &mdash 10/14/07 - 07:09:39 PM
Gail, I am glad you found your way here to listen to this little country boy (wink) sing his sad (but not so sad) country song. I came up with this melody and intro lyrics almost two years ago and no matter which way I turned, I kept ending up out in the country.
There's a little bit of country in all of us, I guess.
Thanks. [ Reply to This ]
easy &mdash 10/13/07 - 01:17:34 PM
relaxed groove.....love it.....perfect for sitting back and surveying one's kingdom and remenicing life.......past loves.....perfect......u r one storyteller my friend....!!! [ Reply to This ]
Easy.... &mdash 10/14/07 - 09:12:16 PM
... I'm just slip sliding through life, my friend Mcboy... glad that every now and then I land on a tune that I like... and all the more, that someone else likes. So for that, I am happy to know this one got you to remembering the past, hopefully in a good way.
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This is cool Jack &mdash 10/13/07 - 07:41:03 PM
You've got some good lyrics here and the singing is really good too. You vocal comes through nice and strong, but the harmony parts are buried to far back in the mix for my taste. It also sounds to me like there was a timing issue on this as the song sound a little loose. That might be happening if your trying to play along with a background track from the keyboard, but I'm not sure how you put this together so I can't tell for sure.
Anyway, it's a really good song with tremendous potential, it just needs a little tweaking here and there to sort it all out. Please take my comments in the way they are given, in friendship and to help make a good song even better. Drop me a line and I'll do what ever I can to give you a hand, I really like what you've got going here
Respectfully, you new friend
Ed [ Reply to This ]
I sent you a note... &mdash 10/13/07 - 09:03:51 PM
Suffice to say... your comments are most welcomed and I can't argue a bit with your input. I threw this together rather quickly over a few hours last Thursday afternoon. Very demo-like, this recording is for sure. But it gets the heart of the song out there, which met my goal at this time. :)
Read my note. Your input is most welcome.
thanks...
J [ Reply to This ]
Kinda country... &mdash 10/13/07 - 10:47:57 PM
A bit of mid-period Dylanistic folk, too...
The harmonica solo really adds a lot to this... If it was me, I'd lead the song off with a bit of that...
You're getting better and better at doubling your vocals, Jack. Right on the beat. A lot of people get everything 'smudgy' as they add voices. Nicely spread in the stereo field, too.
'Wishing I could sleep just to pass the time' is a great line, and someday I may have to steal it...
Ed [ Reply to This ]
from a texas boy &mdash 10/15/07 - 12:43:35 PM
you nailed it. Great foot tapping tune. Enjoyed...several times now. [ Reply to This ]
from the left coast... &mdash 10/16/07 - 09:32:38 AM
thanks for the thumbs up on the tune. Maybe I was using the right hammer? cheers.
Jack [ Reply to This ]
Country.... folk &mdash 10/15/07 - 01:19:41 PM
... that about sums up the feel of this one... you're right about that. I'd like to think this has threads of Dylan's "country" moment in the sixties, so I won't argue with you over that either.
I like the harp also. Not sure how to put in earlier. I'll have to look at that. I do think it helps the song a lot, though. I may have another version coming out with this and some other "upgrades"...
Glad to hear your comment on the vocals being together 'cause I did have to concentrate on keeping things tight when I was singing each of the back up vox.
Free feel to use the line... ;) I'm sure someone said long before I did.
Thanks Ed. [ Reply to This ]
Ed, I don't know.... &mdash 10/15/07 - 01:22:42 PM
what happened to my reply to your comments. They ended up as a separate comment post below. Is it me? [ Reply to This ]
most enjoyable &mdash 10/15/07 - 01:48:04 PM
Jack,
I enjoyed this 3 beer mug tune,(not a rating, how many I'd be drinking). Reminded me of Gene Autry a bit, but most recently the flavor of a tune on Neil Young's Prarie Wind CD or his Heart of Gold movie(2005/2006)DVD called "Here for you". (Great concert DVD worth buyin).
This tune goes with my life right now which I'm hoping will have a positive outcome. I've got everything crossed that can be crossed.
Anyhow I'm crying wit cha.
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and I'll raise you 3 more! &mdash 10/16/07 - 05:59:02 PM
Gene Autry... back in the Saddle again. Now there is an old timer. He sold a lot of records 50-60 years ago. Now Neil... nice to be mentioned in the same sentence with him (even if it's a stretch). I'll have to go back and listen to "Here For You." I love his country folk flavor songs.
We all get the rough times, the down times... some more than others, but all can relate. That's why sad story songs are so relate-able-to. Hope your story has a turn for the better and a good ending.
Thanks.
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I LIKE THIS &mdash 10/16/07 - 01:51:55 PM
alot Mr Jack/Dadai ....always love a tune with harmonica: ) and nice production too . Downloaded and appreciated Thanx for the new music man ! [ Reply to This ]
I gotta do more... &mdash 10/16/07 - 06:01:21 PM
.... songs with harmonica, cause I agree with you... I love songs with harmonica. Glad you made here and found this a good listen. I appreciate Dj! [ Reply to This ]
Is the heart fonder yet? &mdash 10/17/07 - 05:03:43 PM
I travel to Indiana often... for some reason i listen to country... this is a little like Dylan does country... that's not a bad thing... there is a bit of your rock root in there... great job Jack...
I really like it when the family vacates for a spell... I turn on the studio as soon as the door slams [ Reply to This ]
Country and recording... &mdash 10/21/07 - 08:47:26 PM
Country music is contagious if one starts listening to it. That being said.... it has been a while since I have given any attention to country, really not since the mid-eighties in Arizona when my radio dial was set to the local country station while setting tile.
Scott, I appreciate you stopping by. Thanks.
(and, yes, I too look forward to those times when my wife takes a trip so I can sit down and do some recording)
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nice song &mdash 10/23/07 - 02:23:41 AM
Hi &mdash 10/23/07 - 05:20:06 AM
Hi, what a nice song!
I am late arrriving here, (have been quite MJ-absent).
And congratulations to your bigger family!
And hope your'e doing well though Californa is plagued by theese forest fires theese days.
This song is great. I still dig your vocal style so much.
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loneliness ..speaks to me these words ..
cool playin my friend , remarkable song
indeed ...welldone ! !
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