I'll be dead

Doadars Uncle

Genre: Blues (traditional)

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After my last one. I thought I'd try for roughness!

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Lyrics

Well I'd tell you where I'm goin'
if I knew where I was goin'
Ain't a lot to be said.

Got a feelin' I'll be dead

Well I work all day
pay your service charges
I know I can't move ahead

Comfort in the fact I'll be dead

What I said to you
is real hard to take back
Hit the wall with my head

Well it won't be long, I'll be dead

Song Stats

Hits: 1902
Comments: 31
Fans: 8
Plays: 135
Downloads: 106

Uploaded: Dec 17, 2007 - 10:46:00 PM
Last Updated: Dec 18, 2007 - 04:56:06 PM Last Played: Jul 20, 2012 - 03:38:03 PM

Song License

Creative Commons License:
Attribution-NoDerivs-NonCommercial

Song Actions

Hardware:

Fender acoustic, mics and me

Software:

gb2

Comments

lengold	lengold said 1982 days ago (December 18th, 2007)
	Well this is a very heartfelt song Doug and I like the understatement within it. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called B E A U T I F U L

Doadars Uncle	Doadars Uncle said 1981 days ago (December 18th, 2007)
	Thanks for swingin' by Len! Yeah, this one's understated. But part of the charm, I think, is the final Word. There's a realization of the fleeting "inconvenience" of financial and interpersonal issues! As if to say, "Ha!" to any negative issue that may occur... Live On! Doug Check out my latest song called Alone (reboot)

drakonis

drakonis said 1982 days ago (December 18th, 2007)

rough-n-ready
Brings me back to some good old-time blues recordings... although your great vox need to be more up-front on this, you sang them blues reaaaal nice. The music for the line "Got a feelin I'll be dead" is interesting and a little quirky, unexpected meter, which is a good thing. The background recording hiss in this case just made it sound like an old 1950's recording :-)
ttfn,
Drakonis

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Doadars Uncle	Doadars Uncle said 1981 days ago (December 18th, 2007)
	Eduard! Your comments are much appreciated. Yeah, I was looking for low tech, here. I also sang quietly. My daughter was trying to sleep down the hall. I felt I needed to record at that moment. I did the best I could! I enjoyed vocally stretching across the underlying rhythms. FUN! Thanks, Doug Check out my latest song called Alone (reboot)

michael2	michael2 said 1981 days ago (December 18th, 2007)
	like this very much. cool rhythm, great vocals and lo-fi to boot. very cool. Check out my latest song called yes you told me (that you're cynical)

Doadars Uncle	Doadars Uncle said 1981 days ago (December 18th, 2007)
	Michael! Yup, lo-fi. Thanks Man! Nice having you stop by! Doug Check out my latest song called Alone (reboot)

	said 1981 days ago (December 18th, 2007)
	Another classic... ...blues number from ol' Mississippi Uncle Doug! Really nice playing man. Be well!

Doadars Uncle	Doadars Uncle said 1981 days ago (December 18th, 2007)
	Thanks Mike, I thought you'd appreciate it! Peace, Doug Check out my latest song called Alone (reboot)

	said 1981 days ago (December 18th, 2007)
	Moody and dark Feels like some underground folk and in my book thats a great thing

Doadars Uncle	Doadars Uncle said 1980 days ago (December 19th, 2007)
	Thanks Tom! It's a bit twisted... but that's the way I like it, too! Thanks, Doug Check out my latest song called Alone (reboot)

Moviz	Moviz said 1980 days ago (December 19th, 2007)
	Sounds like one of those authentic old recordings of the Blues singers in a rocking chair on the porch, cheers M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

Doadars Uncle	Doadars Uncle said 1980 days ago (December 20th, 2007)
	Howdy Maurice! You know, recording in this environment is really fun! Doug Check out my latest song called Alone (reboot)

cchaplin	cchaplin said 1980 days ago (December 20th, 2007)
	It sounds like rain Great song, love the roughness, sounds like you're singing outside in the rain... it really works Check out my latest song called IV

Doadars Uncle	Doadars Uncle said 1979 days ago (December 20th, 2007)
	Hey CC! Thanks! Nice bit of poetry on your latest! Peace, Doug Check out my latest song called Alone (reboot)

dajama	dajama said 1979 days ago (December 20th, 2007)
	Great feeling to this one. I like the low-fi approach, but i would like to hear your voice a little more forward in the mix. I see you had good reason to sing quietly, though! I like this a lot. It sounds like it could have come from any time. Nice sentiment and groove. Cool. Peace. Check out my latest song called Across the Wire (MJRF)

Doadars Uncle	Doadars Uncle said 1974 days ago (December 26th, 2007)
	David! Thanks for swingin' by. Another difference here is it's a one take recording, no dubs. Just two mics, me and one cut. It was good time! Doug Check out my latest song called Alone (reboot)

thoddi	thoddi said 1977 days ago (December 22nd, 2007)
	way cool What an honest and near recording. I can dig this. You have an incredably cool voice. The rough sounding recording adds to the mood, and the way you treat that geetar is just right for such a piece of music. You have a new fan:) Check out my latest song called And here comes Christmas Eve

Doadars Uncle	Doadars Uncle said 1974 days ago (December 26th, 2007)
	Hey thoddi! Thanks big time! I put a bit of feeling in this tune! Peace, Doug Check out my latest song called Alone (reboot)

NorthPoint	NorthPoint said 1977 days ago (December 22nd, 2007)
	Great blues Doug this has a nice stripped-down lo-fi feel to it. Personally I like the vocals where they are in the mix. Your fender acoustic is sounding nice! This song is all about the feel. Reminds me of a local Portland swamp punk blues outfit called Hillstomp. Well done on this tune Doug. Check out my latest song called Still Waters

Doadars Uncle	Doadars Uncle said 1974 days ago (December 26th, 2007)
	Wow! Thanks for stopping! This one had to be raw, by nature. If I sat on it too long, I'd be tempted to clean it up some... Doug Check out my latest song called Alone (reboot)

peacepiano	peacepiano said 1977 days ago (December 23rd, 2007)
	Lo Fi Rough and ready. Has a real blues sound to it. Nice one. Thanks Bill Check out my latest song called Sex tet

Doadars Uncle	Doadars Uncle said 1974 days ago (December 26th, 2007)
	Thanks Bill! Blues Out, Man! Doug Check out my latest song called Alone (reboot)

Heightened	Heightened said 1957 days ago (January 11th, 2008)
	Excellent song! Loved the roughness for sure. Check out my latest song called Caldari

Doadars Uncle	Doadars Uncle said 1950 days ago (January 18th, 2008)
	Heightened! Thanks for the visit! Glad you liked it! Doug Check out my latest song called Alone (reboot)

alanfraser

alanfraser said 1933 days ago (February 5th, 2008)

Rough and raw is definitely blues
and sounded great! I never really got what the deal is with high-production blues. You've got a great sound happening and without sounding like you're knocking off Robert Johnson. Seems like it got really fashionable to do that and the only one who really could has been dead for quite a long time! Anyway, great blues vibe and thanks!

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Doadars Uncle	Doadars Uncle said 1932 days ago (February 5th, 2008)
	Hey Alan! Great to have you around, again! Thanks for the stop by and generous comments. Peace, Doug Check out my latest song called Alone (reboot)

thetiler	thetiler said 1917 days ago (February 20th, 2008)
	DU you have an Elvis kind of sound with your soulful, almost whisper sound. Like the blues old time radio type sound as well. Hope all goes well for you and that the lyrics are not as real in your personal life as it sounds on the player. But never the less, enjoyed listening and happy birthday when it comes around. Check out my latest song called When Your Strange

Doadars Uncle

Doadars Uncle said 1917 days ago (February 21st, 2008)

Thanks Bill
It's great hearing from you! You were one of the first MacJammers to encourage my music all those years ago.

The lyrics are an exaggeration. But base on reality. It's more of an obscure version of "Don't worry, be happy" than despair. If that makes any sense. I try not to be dark... it just comes out that way.

Blues are fun. One thing about this tune is I played and sang in one take.

Although I tend to do this more in the living room, it was interesting trying it while recording.

Peace,
Doug

Check out my latest song called Alone (reboot)

saymme	saymme said 1899 days ago (March 10th, 2008)
	....smilin..... Great! guess we all feel this way sometime in Life _Hope You are Well cause I wanna hear more : ) Thanx my pleasure !

Doadars Uncle	Doadars Uncle said 1894 days ago (March 14th, 2008)
	Howdy Helena! I could do more blues. It's fun and doesn't get tiring for me! As far as my life is concerned, it has it's ups and downs. But I know that even the downs are temporary and life goes on. Thanks for the thoughtful comments! Live your best! Doug Check out my latest song called Alone (reboot)

saymme	saymme said 1894 days ago (March 14th, 2008)
	:) ...& its in the downs when we feel nothin is happening that things actually ARE happening. . (!) it can be frustrating 'the downs'/ 'lows' but if we realize THIS - its easier to handle ! its that way for me anyhow & many I think lol ! TX AGAIN Lena