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Lonely Nights, Lonely Songs (remix with sloparts sitting in) by Dadai [Email]
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Keywords:
lonely (44), nights (5), songs (5), harmonica (35), country (101)
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Description:
This is a remix of the earlier version, now with Ed Wemmerus Sr., aka sloparts, sitting in on bass and adding the drums tracks. I discovered a few more dials and knobs in GarageBand 1 that seemed, to my ear, bring this tune up a notch. Hope you like it.
If you haven't listened to sloparts fine country music (and a few other genres thrown in) then GO HERE.
Thanks Ed... you're a pro.
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.
Lonely nights, I've been spending too long
Lonely songs, I've been singing to the dawn.
(Harmonica break)
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.
© 2007 Jack Miller/Dadai
Hardware:
Ed's bass/recording stuff and my Martin DM, Hohner harp, Yamaha psr-293, iBook G3, Shure M57, Mobile Pre M-Audio
Software:
GarageBand 1
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Lonely Nights, Lonely Songs &mdash 12/07/07 - 08:47:15 PM
Isnt this song a gem ..certainly worth now the bass
and drums did realy cool sound to the song ...!!
a real classical gem my friends ..KUDOS !! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Feter... &mdash 12/07/07 - 08:55:35 PM
Ed's (sloparts) bass and drum track really helps fill this song out. I am really digging this country thing... I may have to spend some time in these parts. Heheh.
cheers [ Reply to This ]
Nice collab! &mdash 12/07/07 - 09:30:14 PM
There was a time way back when, that my friends and I would frequent a bar where country music ruled. I'm sure that had this been on the juke box, it would have been in heavy rotation. A very nice song for sure and the production sounds tops! [ Reply to This ]
Mikey... &mdash 12/07/07 - 09:41:21 PM
sounds like a nice C-W bar to hang out at... 'specially if they would play this song... heheh. thanks for chiming in. I am looking forward to the next Goodwilly tune, btw.
D [ Reply to This ]
break out the Schmidtt beer &mdash 12/07/07 - 09:38:40 PM
for a second round at that country bar at the end of highway 21
And now we have Ed bellying up to the bar. Nice!
He's buying, right? [ Reply to This ]
Yeah Vic, I'm buying, &mdash 12/07/07 - 11:57:38 PM
but your paying cause I didn't bring any money. Free beer for everyone, Vic's paying.
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Nicely dressed! &mdash 12/07/07 - 09:59:35 PM
What a great collab. Gives the song legs, for dancing of course. Sounds like a two-step, but I could be wrong. Great job fellas.
Joe [ Reply to This ]
Well then... &mdash 12/08/07 - 10:56:18 AM
just grab your honey and get out there on the dance floor. Apparently Ed's buying, Vic's paying, and we're playing. LOL
Thanks Joe... I appreciate your words of approval.
D [ Reply to This ]
Thanks for letting me sit in on this Jack &mdash 12/07/07 - 11:07:12 PM
Had a blast doing this with you. It was and is a top notch song, and I am glad to be a part of it. I like the new mix man it really made a difference.
Thanks again for asking me to sit in with the band Jack.
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Thanks to you... &mdash 12/08/07 - 11:37:39 AM
Ed, it took me a while to get back to this after you sent me your bass and drum tracks. But it was your offering them that gave me the incentive to revisit this and put some real time into the mixing end of things... something I usually don't concentrate on enough. So my thanks to you for filling out the tune with your (slo)parts and sparking the remix.
cheers [ Reply to This ]
Really fine remake... &mdash 12/08/07 - 12:54:27 PM
...yeah. Ed's a quality act. You guys work really well together.
Really like this song, Jack. [ Reply to This ]
... and &mdash 12/08/07 - 09:27:57 PM
I really appreciate that you stopped in to let us know that you like the song. Cheers to you, Bob... have a wonderful Christmas time.
Jack [ Reply to This ]
diggin it &mdash 12/08/07 - 02:06:53 PM
The guitars sound really great and your vocal shines on this. Great job with the mix. Sounding top shelf all the way. You may make a country boy out of me after all! [ Reply to This ]
Diggin'... &mdash 12/08/07 - 09:33:16 PM
Well, I'm not exactly a country boy... so I can relate to what you're saying. I'm starting to think I need to spend some more time in this world of country. Thanks Ktn...
D [ Reply to This ]
Solid &mdash 12/08/07 - 11:19:11 PM
The combination of talent on this makes it top notch! enjoyed this thanks!!! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks... &mdash 12/09/07 - 09:58:41 AM
... zerohour. We are glad you stopped in, and even more so that you enjoyed the song.
cheers [ Reply to This ]
Top collab &mdash 12/09/07 - 12:11:55 AM
Was wondering if you two might get together on a song - perfect match on this one. Like the harp a lot, and everything else works just right.
:)
Neil [ Reply to This ]
Yep... &mdash 12/09/07 - 04:11:32 PM
I liked Ed's music right from the start. What a great addition to the lineup here at MJ. Having him jump in with me on this song really sparked the need for not just his added tracks, but a remix. Glad you like it Neil... Thanks.
Jack [ Reply to This ]
What a &mdash 12/09/07 - 08:21:38 AM
great feel to this - really sounds like a live band. Would sound great in that bar you've been mentioning above.
Great listen.
Cheers
Len
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Thanks Len &mdash 12/10/07 - 01:31:03 PM
It would be great to play a few songs live with Ed. Nice to know you think this recording captures some of that "live feel."
cheers [ Reply to This ]
Great &mdash 12/09/07 - 03:51:18 PM
number with an excellent collab, going on. I like the lyrics and the melody and the backing is perfect for the vocals, cheers M [ Reply to This ]
We thank you... &mdash 12/10/07 - 04:01:51 PM
... for the thumbs up comments, Moviz. I'm glad this song came together in a way that is pleasing to your ear.
Jack [ Reply to This ]
Re: my comment on your earlier version &mdash 12/09/07 - 04:09:46 PM
Still the same good country tune. The drums and bass that now is played to support the groove you have going with your guitar, has helped the feel of the song, and to me it appears as a complete, well crafted tune.
Bravo! [ Reply to This ]
I was going to... &mdash 12/10/07 - 04:09:40 PM
drop the drum track like you suggested (others had given the same advice). I never thought the first was a drum track to actually go on a finished song... a little lazy and I don't have much in the way of good drum loops. Then Ed sent me his bass and drums... well, I realized that this would be a "band" song.
I'm somewhat amazed how the song has developed and become better. All in all, very satisfying.
Thanks Thor.
Jack [ Reply to This ]
A classic &mdash 12/09/07 - 04:30:06 PM
Real nice touch on this one, Jack. Ed's contribution really adds depth and fills the song out very nicely. The harmonica just put it over the top!! I think we should have more songs at MJ that feature the harp! [ Reply to This ]
Not more cow bell?? &mdash 12/10/07 - 07:58:33 PM
... but more harp! LOL. I'm all for that. I do like tooting on the harmonica. Yep, Ed adds the missing ingredients into this song and, as you said, fills it out nicely. I really appreciated reading your take on the tune. Good to see your face AC... best to you and your family.
Jack [ Reply to This ]
well well &mdash 12/09/07 - 04:42:24 PM
stretching my genre tastes here... but I can certainly tell a bunch of well-performed bits that make a good song! My only suggestion would be to raise the vocals a teensy bit, they seemed just a tad too far back. But other than that, hey, this is reeeal naaaiiiiice. :-) Well done, you two! Very hummable tune, stuck to the roof of my mouf like saltwater taffy, I like that.
ttfn,
Drakonis [ Reply to This ]
I understand... &mdash 12/11/07 - 10:53:17 AM
that stretching into new genres. Although I do like a number of country artists, I have never made an overtly country song until now. It has been fun, especially with Ed coming on board with his bass and drums. Glad you took time to listen and thanks for your nice comments.
Jack [ Reply to This ]
Jack and Ed... &mdash 12/10/07 - 10:51:12 AM
Lush outlay. Real nice aural spectrum. Real nice.
"And never the twang shall meet" -- Ruddyard Kindling [ Reply to This ]
No way! &mdash 12/10/07 - 10:54:26 AM
You found more knobs and dials in GB1? How was that possible? It only had 5 knobs and 3 dials! [ Reply to This ]
Way! &mdash 12/11/07 - 11:31:25 AM
... I was fumbling around in the dark in the GarageBand 1 studio room when I came across these unobtrusive, yet interesting dials. As the song was playing I turn them a bit and, shazzam, I tweaked the sound quality. Amazing stuff, eh?
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Tell us, oh master... &mdash 12/11/07 - 01:51:45 PM
You are being rather vague about precisely which knobs you found. Let me venture a guess. You found filter and plug-in controls on the Master track. Somehow, you have given this GarageBand 1 mix an incredible balance and ambience that is almost as good as the best analog mixing. [ Reply to This ]
Riding &mdash 12/10/07 - 01:43:16 PM
Riding high in the saddle there partner. Move over Gene Autry, for Dadai is moving into your territory. There's a new sheriff in town. Yee-Haww.
Sounding real good here and very believable. Like you've been doing this kind of thing for years.
Liked that fiddling in the background and the bass came out pretty nice. [ Reply to This ]
Hey pardna... &mdash 12/11/07 - 10:08:46 PM
thanks for your kind comments. Old Gene Autry certainly is one of the originals, that's for sure.
This song did seem comfortable for me... I'm glad you liked it. Might just have to do another...
Thanks again.
D [ Reply to This ]
Great tune - excellent remix &mdash 12/10/07 - 04:01:03 PM
wonderful relaxed feeling and swell vocal delivery. Love the lyrics - this is tops. [ Reply to This ]
Thank you Budster.... &mdash 12/12/07 - 12:19:15 PM
It's always good to know a song connects. I appreciate you taking the time to let me know.
cheers... [ Reply to This ]
Honky Tonkin' &mdash 12/11/07 - 09:50:07 PM
Big sky, bright stars, shiny lights of Bruce's Bar in Severance, Colorado, circa 1977. Thanks for a trip down the honky tonk highway. Great lyrics and fine singing and playing. [ Reply to This ]
Trippin' along... &mdash 12/13/07 - 01:38:38 PM
the cowboy highway.
Our pleasure to know that you like the song and the vibe. Thanks for the generous comments. And it's nice to have another Philly boy here at MJ.
Jack [ Reply to This ]
Nice one Jack &mdash 12/12/07 - 06:45:30 PM
Very catchy song well performed and arranged - hope you were wearing a cowboy shirt when you sang this...
KK [ Reply to This ]
Ah KK... &mdash 12/14/07 - 10:22:46 AM
Thank you for chiming in on this song. Yours are especially gracious comments considering the "not so real" violin playing via my keyboard. I should have asked you to sit in with your fiddle (always room for another take!).
I wasn't wearing a cowboy shirt... but I guess I should if I ever perform this.
cheers. [ Reply to This ]
Looking the part &mdash 12/15/07 - 09:23:55 AM
My partner bought me a cowboy shirt a couple of Christmases ago and it does occasionally get worn at gigs as one of the bands I'm in gets a bit country/bluegrass at times.
I'd be more than happy to add some fiddle to this (especially as it's in one of my fave keys). Might take a few weeks 'coz of the festivities and I've been struggling to find time to work on my own stuff just lately - but if you send the track over without the 'fiddle' I'll see what I can do.
KK [ Reply to This ]
Hank &mdash 12/16/07 - 07:40:24 AM
Reminds me of stuff by Hank Williams, Sr.
I love the acoustic guitar on this track. I started loving the sound of the acoustic guitar after hearing "Band On The Run" by Paul McCartney, and your playing reminds me of that great (but silly) song.
Drum track is a nice addition. Well-planned and played.
Harmonica sounds just great. That's the real thing, right? Bob Dylan would be pleased. [ Reply to This ]
Reinvented! &mdash 12/20/07 - 02:05:26 AM
Great tune and great mix, Jack. I nearly missed this .... glad i finally caught up with such a gem!
steve [ Reply to This ]
Wonderful! &mdash 02/01/08 - 07:38:22 PM
Great lyrics, great mix, loved it. Thanks! I know I'm supposed to hate country but I don't and this is a great one. Woot! [ Reply to This ]
Great! &mdash 03/03/08 - 07:51:21 AM
Mr. Jack, since I heard it before with just the vocal and guitars I was amazed by the composition. And now after re-doing it with Sloparts groovy bass and drums, just as Feter said " A CLASSICAL GEM " ... Great to hear our Elvis is fine .. It has been long time since I heard your vocal. What a great download?!
Take Care
- Yeman A. Al-Rawi [ Reply to This ]
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and drums did realy cool sound to the song ...!!
a real classical gem my friends ..KUDOS !!
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