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Description:
an older tune. open D tuning
I've never had this experience but I can imagine losing a child could pretty much take all the light out of your life. I wonder how folks feel who have lost theirs to causes that so many have called worthless mistakes.
Lyrics:
I am an old man
I came over here from an old land
I worked real hard
Saved my pay
Took it all and bought a home one day
In '65 I gave my son
to a thng called Vietnam
Way back then I kept my head held high
Now all I do is wonder why
and say
Damn the time
Damn the years that left me lonely
My time is short
I reminisce
Was there any good reason for the things I did
It's too late to turn back now
And all I do is wonder why
and say
Damn the time
Damn the years that left me lonely
Hardware:
tascam 388 reel to reel
Software:
none
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I love &mdash 10/21/07 - 04:27:27 PM
this song and your vocal is superb. The lyrics are wonderful and your guitar playing is excellent accompaniment. Great song, regards M [ Reply to This ]
thank you &mdash 10/21/07 - 04:39:35 PM
On the guitar I double tracked it. with the second one I played it right in front of the monitor so it got a little feedback and rattle goin. It was one of those happy accidents. [ Reply to This ]
Wonderful song. &mdash 10/21/07 - 10:56:29 PM
Love the lyrics and simple delivery.Your vocal style and sound in combination with your guitar playing mesh so well together.Could have been a song from the 60's and nobody would be the wiser.Yet another fine posting that was much enjoyed.
Blessings, [ Reply to This ]
thank you Chase &mdash 10/22/07 - 10:39:47 PM
I don't try to sound like the sixties, but certain things just sound right to my ear, so I have to go with them. This song was also recorded on tape so that probably helps it get that sound.I'm not really sure if I can get away from that and still like what I'm doing. [ Reply to This ]
Great and Effective ! &mdash 10/22/07 - 03:30:01 PM
Paul, this is a really wonderful song, the guitar work here seems Country-Western type, i love your vocal as always .. This song express many of fathers feelings who lost their children in a bad situation just like what happened in Iraq war .. Loved This Piece My Friend
Well Done !
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Superb &mdash 10/22/07 - 10:59:26 PM
I love that guitar playing, it's very intricate and gentle and mixes just right with your singing. Plus, of course, really good songwriting with real emotion. [ Reply to This ]
sad and emotional &mdash 10/23/07 - 06:38:38 PM
This is a great song. Your heartfelt thoughts and emotions ran deep throughout. I cannot imagine what losing a child feels like either but I think you did a superb job explaining it. Thanks for sharing this. [ Reply to This ]
Thank guys, &mdash 10/23/07 - 07:23:35 PM
Wow &mdash 10/24/07 - 07:33:30 PM
love this Its a great sog for our time. To many worthless deaths. The guitar on this is great I would love to just see you play this. Your singing is great also enjoyed this alot thanks for sharing! [ Reply to This ]
. &mdash 10/25/07 - 08:11:21 PM
ouch, I don't know that worthless deaths is what I'm trying to convey. I think the human experience is a lot more complicated than that. War sucks, but a lot of things suck. Not the least of which are Maniacs with power. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks for this. &mdash 10/25/07 - 10:31:41 PM
Wow, great pickin' and great feel to the vocal; very comfortable listen. I think I'll have to put this one on my iPod. Great song. [ Reply to This ]
. &mdash 10/26/07 - 09:44:32 PM
Dude ! &mdash 10/26/07 - 09:21:51 PM
Killer ! Bro .....downloaded and appritiated ...such powerful lyrics and wonderful vocal and sweet guitar work [ Reply to This ]
I am an old man &mdash 10/28/07 - 09:15:53 PM
this is a gorgeous pickin and lyrics and all
such gem my friend ..!! [ Reply to This ]
Excellent &mdash 10/30/07 - 10:33:23 AM
A perfect Rathskeller performance captured. Even the faded seems a perfect fit. [ Reply to This ]
thank you, &mdash 10/30/07 - 08:02:12 PM
Pure Quality. &mdash 11/16/07 - 08:06:32 PM
! &mdash 11/16/07 - 08:34:14 PM
I'm an old man too &mdash 11/17/07 - 12:30:34 PM
Feeling that way sometimes...
it helps with the guitar though.
Nice playing.
sad tune...bout your son...
I was a boy in 65,9yrs old
the Beatles were all over the place and I remember the way the boys names who died in nam, use to scroll at the end of the news on TV
i hated it
hated it
and still do
I feel lonely listening to this song.
I hope you have
peace
at times
more peace to you my friend
tim
what a great sounding record
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OK wait a second! &mdash 11/17/07 - 04:10:23 PM
this isn't a biographical song. I was just imagining what it might be like for someone. My son is fine. Thanks for listening Tim don't stay down for long, if you got kids let em know how dear they are to you. Man, I hope like hell I don't outlive mine, that's got to be the worst. [ Reply to This ]
ooops &mdash 11/20/07 - 01:50:31 AM
still a great tune.
You had me fooled with the emotion of the lyric.
nice job [ Reply to This ]
Wow.... &mdash 12/01/07 - 04:52:42 PM
Magnificent work bro! Insightful lyrics. Beautiful guitar playing. Really fine vocal performance. This one has it all....From one old man to another: KUDOS!
Be well friend!
Lethe (Song Of Er): http://www.macjams.com/song/37172 [ Reply to This ]
Lovely song &mdash 01/24/08 - 09:47:10 AM
I also write and wrote about wars like Vietnam....yours is a wonderful tune and theme.I was almost drafted. If I had been, well, anyway, the song hits home.
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Thanks guys &mdash 01/25/08 - 07:23:52 PM
You tell &mdash 04/27/08 - 06:43:20 PM
a great story and the guitar is beautiful. Really a lot of feeling in this song. I have three sons. Can't imagine losing one. [ Reply to This ]
I am an old man &mdash 06/14/08 - 08:27:07 PM
pablatone this sounds wonderful and your vocals are fantastic.
You Rock ! I love your voice. This brought tears to my eyes too.
the lyrics are sooo emotional.
Peace Dee xx [ Reply to This ]
thank you Dee &mdash 06/24/08 - 07:36:24 PM
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