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My brother Gordon turns 50 on November 2nd. He lives with my Dad. Since my Mom passed away in 1992, Gordon has been there for my Dad in so many ways. They have become inseparable buddies. This song especially has meaning besides the fact that Gordon is my brother. Gordon entered life with some limitations that most of us don't have to deal with. Despite those hurdles he graduated from high school. He learned to drive. He has been the most responsible employee at Coca-Cola in Miami for over two decades. And to top it off, he makes their household work, keeps my Dad in line (LOL) and keeps him company. Add to that he is a great brother and the best Uncle/Grand-Uncle there is!
Happy 50th Birthday brother Gordon! Hope to see you soon.
Photo is of Gordon with two of my grandkids, Dominic and Julia.
Vocals, guitar, harmonica: Jack Miller
Lyrics:
Brother Of Mine
Some say he's just a man of meager means
That doesn't mean he's what he seems.
He puts his time in every day
Whether at work, at home, or play.
Chorus:
And if yo knew him you could tell
Hanging out with him is really swell.
And like you and me, he's just making his way,
This brother of mine, he's one of a kind.
They say don't judge by what you see
Looking at things falsely, outwardly.
There's more than meets the eye, I'm here to say
A lesson to be learned with him every day.
Chorus
You may wonder why I make such a deal
About my brother and how I feel.
It's just to let him know, do what I can
To communicate he's quite the man.
Chorus
© 2007 Jack Miller Music & Lyrics
Hardware:
Martin DM, Washburn D10S, Hohner G harp, iBook G3, Shure M57, MobilePre M-Audio.
Software:
GarageBand 1
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Brother Of Mine &mdash 10/28/07 - 07:43:28 PM
Such deep and thougthful folk song my friend
its perfect and straight to the heart .I liked
the harmonica realy .wonderfull dedication song
and Happy Birthday to Gordon .and God Bless these
lil two cuties on the pic hehe !! thnx Jack
for sharing this gem !! [ Reply to This ]
He's a good guy... &mdash 10/28/07 - 08:22:00 PM
His birthday is in a few days, so I am glad to get this up. I burned it on a CD and will send it to him tomorrow. But I'm also going to give him the link to this page for him to read and enjoy.
Thanks Feter! [ Reply to This ]
What Feter said &mdash 10/28/07 - 08:00:57 PM
Thank you for sharing this tribute to your brother. He sounds like a real family anchor. Clear vocals and guitar, and your harmonica is always a treat. :-) [ Reply to This ]
Family anchor... &mdash 10/28/07 - 08:24:55 PM
Well Roxylee, that's for sure. He keeps us all informed as to the goings on with everyone. He is the grapevine! I'm glad you liked this and...
Thanks for stopping in. [ Reply to This ]
very nice &mdash 10/28/07 - 08:31:51 PM
I have 3 brothers myself and appreciate the reminder of how lucky I am and blessed to have them in my life! This is a very hearfelt song and I also enjoyed the lyrics sung by your very clear vocals. Great job here Jack! Thanks for sharing this! Happy Birthday Gordon! [ Reply to This ]
Hey Gail &mdash 10/28/07 - 08:40:42 PM
I have three brothers also. Gordon is the youngest of the four of us. Nice to know this reminded of your three. Thanks for stopping by and for your nice comments.
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great &mdash 10/28/07 - 08:45:25 PM
What a wonderful tribute to a brother! I hope he enjoys it as much as I did!
Andy [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Andy... &mdash 10/28/07 - 09:07:05 PM
I'm very close... &mdash 10/28/07 - 09:05:59 PM
...with my brothers, too. Wonderful tribute, Jack...
...looks like boats in the background of the photo... [ Reply to This ]
that's cool, Bob... &mdash 10/28/07 - 09:16:18 PM
Actually, I wish I was closer to all three of my brothers.
They are all good guys. I didn't take the picture, but since it's in Miami there's a good chance they are near a marina.
cheers [ Reply to This ]
Brother of Mine &mdash 10/28/07 - 09:16:15 PM
Awesome thanks.... &mdash 10/28/07 - 10:46:03 PM
Bravo! &mdash 10/28/07 - 10:01:13 PM
A fitting tribute to an obviously decent guy...played and sung from the heart! Love the mouth harp on this one Jack. Nice job. You're a good bro.
Happy 50th to Gordon!
Be well friend! [ Reply to This ]
Calchas mikey... &mdash 10/28/07 - 10:49:12 PM
Thanks for stopping by. It's for my brother... glad to see you "sign" the birthday card.
I do like playing the harmonica.
cheers [ Reply to This ]
Happy Birfday &mdash 10/28/07 - 10:48:47 PM
A brutha of a Macjammer is a brutha too all of us......Were all Fam here .......Man great song and sweet Harmonica what an awesome tribute to your Bro Bro .........Im sure well love it ! [ Reply to This ]
thank you DJ.... &mdash 10/28/07 - 10:52:10 PM
The more the merrier, eh? I was hoping a bunch of the MJ-ers would jump in to wish my bro well. Glad to hear you liked the tune!
Jack
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brothers in arms &mdash 10/28/07 - 10:57:02 PM
what a nice tribute/birthday gift to your brother.
They can go their own way, do their own thing. But they're there when you need them.
Happy Birthday Gordon! [ Reply to This ]
shoulder to shoulder.... &mdash 10/28/07 - 11:08:16 PM
thanks for making time to add your name to the card...
Now go crank out another hit tune or I'll get Phil after you.
later dude! ;) [ Reply to This ]
changes &mdash 10/29/07 - 04:47:22 PM
I liked the chord changes. They just fell in!!
everything sounds great!!! I have a sister.
I understand [ Reply to This ]
Chord changes... &mdash 10/29/07 - 05:10:24 PM
You know, they did just fall in together when I was making the song. Not that there is that much to the chord structure, but it did come rather easily. Glad to hear you think the changes fit well. And thanks for stopping in to listen...
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Nice one, Jack! &mdash 10/29/07 - 06:30:25 PM
Happy Birthday Gordon and many more. Great harp Jack; and those guitars are nice and warm, just like the song.
Cheers,
Joe [ Reply to This ]
Harp & guitar.... &mdash 10/29/07 - 06:36:15 PM
Generous compliments coming from someone who plays both so well. I appreciate it. And thanks for the birthday greeting to my brother.
cheers [ Reply to This ]
Really &mdash 10/29/07 - 06:39:37 PM
nice sentiment and I love the accompaniment so simple, with guitar and Harmonica, Cheers M [ Reply to This ]
Really... &mdash 10/30/07 - 04:16:37 PM
thanks for your kind comments. I appreciate that you took time to listen...
Jack [ Reply to This ]
This is really great - &mdash 10/29/07 - 09:07:52 PM
It sounds like your brother is a really special person. It's nice that you got this done for his birthday.
I like the folksy flavor the Hohner gives this. The whole song fits together really well as a folk song, and the lyrics about your brother are right at home in the music. [ Reply to This ]
"really special person" &mdash 10/30/07 - 04:20:43 PM
yes, he is. The lyrics flow out of that fact. Just a simple song... not too much to crowd the words, which you seem to agree about. Thanks for the generous comments. [ Reply to This ]
Harmonica &mdash 10/30/07 - 08:46:07 AM
Harmonica's seem to be everywhere at the moment - which is a good thing. Great sound. Lovely song and a very well executed tribute to your brother. Excellent.
Cheers
Len
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Yes... &mdash 10/30/07 - 04:26:29 PM
I can tell by the expression on your stone face that you liked the song... thanks! [ Reply to This ]
Fair enough &mdash 10/30/07 - 05:04:31 PM
Hey... &mdash 10/30/07 - 08:52:47 PM
I liked that Easter Island stone face! :) Gimmee more...
bring him back.
cheers [ Reply to This ]
Nice &mdash 10/30/07 - 11:36:37 AM
tribute to your brother, hearfelt song, very well done Jack..
Happy birthday from France Gordon !
Marc [ Reply to This ]
Merci! &mdash 10/30/07 - 04:32:16 PM
Je suis heureux que vous aimez la chanson. Il sera agréable pour mon frère pour obtenir un anniversaire salut de la France.
Jack [ Reply to This ]
I just realized.. &mdash 10/30/07 - 04:48:46 PM
...after listening through the song.. that you have just your guitar, voice and harp tootin' going on here. And I didn't miss anything. It sounds great this way. Very relaxed and hands-on. Sounds like a cool brother to have:)
Hey Gordon, if you read this.. I hope you have a great 50th Birthday. All the best to you, all the way from Norway:) And if you didn't know it.. your brother Jack is a great musician and makes good music for us to enjoy around here:) [ Reply to This ]
From Norway... &mdash 10/31/07 - 07:39:24 PM
... a happy birthday greeting... not so bad, eh Gordon?
Well, Neil makes the point in his comments, and I have to agree. I find myself most comfortable with just a guitar, something on my heart, and a harmonica.
Gordon IS a cool brother. And I am just having fun making music with and for some friends!
Thanks again, Thor.
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I know I said it on the chat &mdash 10/30/07 - 07:51:24 PM
and as I said... &mdash 10/31/07 - 07:40:49 PM
Another good-hearted song, Jack... &mdash 10/30/07 - 08:52:06 PM
Another song with stuff like love and gratitude and appreciation in it...
I really think it's time that you harnessed the power of that guitar and harmonica, and produce something small-minded and petty. Vitriolic would also be acceptable.
Oh well.
In the meantime, best wishes to you and your brother upon the occasion of his birthday, and to, as my dad likes to say, "the whole fam damily"...
Ed
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ROTFL.... &mdash 10/31/07 - 07:44:12 PM
Ed, you really cracked me up with those first comments. Don't tempt me... ;)
Much thanks from me, Gordon, and the whole Fam-damily!!
cheers [ Reply to This ]
Great stuff Jack! &mdash 10/31/07 - 03:54:57 AM
Firstly, I really like the solo playing/singing side of this. I think this is where your real strength lies (as much as I enjoy collabs with you). This is just so "right" - timing is spot on, and everything gels beautifully.
As for the subject matter, well, I think you know the work I do in real life, and I know people like Gordon who have made the most of their abilities and become solid members of the community in which they live. I've worked with a boy called James who has just finished 13 years of mainstream schooling - I hewlped enrol him in kindergarten, and seeing him finish all that incredibly hard work made me so proud. I told him so today, so this song has a really special meaning for me.
Raise your glasses to Gordon and James and all the other kids who make the most of the hand they're dealt.
Top song Jack!
Neil [ Reply to This ]
You know... &mdash 10/31/07 - 07:51:33 PM
... yes, you have a real window into this tune, and my brother. That's meaningful for me.
I referred to your comment "I think this is where your real strength lies" in my response to Ed. I think you are right about that.
This is a simple song in construction, with a lot to say... and with the ease of just picking up my guitar, singing, and adding some harmonica, it does the job.
I am very appreciative of your comments. Thanks. [ Reply to This ]
Gordon Righthand &mdash 10/31/07 - 12:46:34 PM
Jack: A splendid tribute to a cool brother. He is your father's right hand man! Great clarity in this song. Infused with love. [ Reply to This ]
Righthand man, indeed... &mdash 10/31/07 - 07:54:09 PM
You got that right, Rich. He plays many roles in my Dad's life... only my Dad really knows how much.
Thanks. [ Reply to This ]
Love those words &mdash 10/31/07 - 07:20:00 PM
Dadai plus nice warm pic!
Love the personal nature of this tune, the kin side of this is stellar.
Nice singin! The whole tune sure fits with your such giving style! MJ would not be the same with out you! [ Reply to This ]
Bill, great to hear from you... &mdash 11/07/07 - 07:38:51 AM
hope all is well. Thanks for your generous comments. They mean a lot to me. And I have to say, I am glad you are here at MJ also. It wouldn't be the same without you. Hope Nashville is treating you OK.
D [ Reply to This ]
ya know &mdash 10/31/07 - 08:28:31 PM
The more I listen the more I know what your saying! I like the harmonica! just making your way! [ Reply to This ]
Very touching! &mdash 10/31/07 - 09:39:18 PM
If my brother wrote a song about me.... well..... lets just say, if my brother wrote a song about me? This is very heartfelt and moving. This song brought a tear to my eye and that's no easy feat. I'm sure your bro shall appreciate all that you put into it! great job. A solid production as well.
Ax [ Reply to This ]
Brother of Mine &mdash 11/01/07 - 10:51:44 PM
Hit a very personal note with me. I live with my son, and a memory. Thank you. [ Reply to This ]
Hurrah! &mdash 03/16/08 - 09:51:40 PM
Jack, I always find it curious when I pick a first song to listen to from an artist I have not heard before. I always seem to stumble on one that just opens their soul to me. Its never one of the frivolous tunes, but always a deep and passionate piece. This is such a one and is the first one from you I have heard. It makes me think differently about all the people I meet in my day. They are all someone's brother or father or uncle. They are someone's beloved. Someone unique and special. I pray I treat them that way.
Thank you for this,
Stephen [ Reply to This ]
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its perfect and straight to the heart .I liked
the harmonica realy .wonderfull dedication song
and Happy Birthday to Gordon .and God Bless these
lil two cuties on the pic hehe !! thnx Jack
for sharing this gem !!
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