His Baby

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Some old R&B bass line came to mind which took me to the loop lounge and here I am. A lot of experimenting going on here....... iust a short partial thing......I kinda got looped out

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Lyrics

well he's down in his back but he bends on over
and he picks up a shovel full one more time
gotta sandwich in the sack but lunch is over
no there ain't now way to eat workin double time

you know it's dark as the night even in the daytime
aint no kinda light way down in the coal mine
he's diggin for a livin in a hole in the ground
when this day of hell is over you know where he can be found
with his baby, in the arms of his baby

Song Stats

Hits: 1804
Comments: 36
Fans: 20
Plays: 270
Downloads: 118
Votes: 8
Uploaded: Jan 28, 2008 - 11:00:50 PM
Last Updated: Jan 28, 2008 - 11:00:50 PM Last Played: Oct 29, 2009 - 04:33:37 AM

Song License

Creative Commons License:
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Song Actions

Keywords:

Baby (46), Coal (3)

Hardware:

macbook

Software:

Logic, GB

Comments

Feter	Feter said 663 days ago (January 28th, 2008)
	His Baby Man ..this is just cool reminds me of winwood classics Ilove it ...the singing and the settin all so gorgious ..top notch my friend thnx for sharin !!! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

droop	droop said 663 days ago (January 29th, 2008)
	Wow, Winwood! Well I'll just take that as the highest compliment Mr Feter. Thanks so much for listening. Check out my latest song called Last Teardrop

Leon	Leon said 663 days ago (January 28th, 2008)
	Wow... Really good.. but too short. Still, quite a gem. Check out my latest song called The Nightingale (music and lyrics by Oceans)

droop	droop said 663 days ago (January 29th, 2008)
	Hey Leon, thanks I'm glad you liked it. Every time I mess with the loops seems some sort of song develops......this one is far from finished, just thought I would go ahead and post it for now cause I was gettin burnt out on it. thanks for commenting Check out my latest song called Last Teardrop

aclarke	aclarke said 663 days ago (January 29th, 2008)
	You say these are loops? Wow- that's impressive! What a great little song- I agree with Leon in that it's way too short- I look forward to you adding other parts to ths. Perfect soulful vocal and excellent use of horns. Check out my latest song called Ballad of The Little Tiki

droop

droop said 662 days ago (January 29th, 2008)

Yeah it's looped
in the verses over an old r&b bass line that started the whole thing. The middle section only has one loop. I've been wanting to use those horns in something...I think they are just the GB and L8 funky horns. I did put a synth under them to beef em up a little. Thanks also for the vocal compliment although I wasn't happy with it....I'll redo it whenever I finish this thing. You know I'm not happy with my mic....it's audio technica 3035 I think, but the bottom end is not compact enough for me singing in that low register. I rolled the bottom off with the filter switch but didn't help. One of the best mic's for this kinda thing is an old sm57 but I don't have one here right now.

uh oh I started rambling.....thanks again

Check out my latest song called Last Teardrop

Roxylee	Roxylee said 663 days ago (January 29th, 2008)
	loopalicious Yeah, the horns sound great in this, and your voice is just right. Loop on! :-) Check out my latest song called Sweet Grace

droop

droop said 662 days ago (January 29th, 2008)

Roxy you are
probably laughing at me and my loops by now. I'm really trying to learn more
about what I can and can't do with em. They can be a blast but also a headache.
I'm not all that confident normally, using horns but I do have an idea of how to use them in the old New Orleans style like this middle section.

Roxy thanks so much for listening to my stuff

Check out my latest song called Last Teardrop

drakonis

drakonis said 663 days ago (January 29th, 2008)

delight
Smirky... I like it, quite catchy. You have a great main section and a super chorus... ready to hang a few more stanzas on. It's funny, I was reading along, NOT reading ahead, and when you got to the line 'You know where he can be found...', my mind said "yup, at the bar..." and you switched gears on me and got all mushy and instead said 'with his baby' and I was completely hooked... love it! Some of the loops don't quiiiiite sound right together early on, but overall this is a very well-crafted bit of tuneage.
ttfn,
Drakonis

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droop

droop said 662 days ago (January 29th, 2008)

Have you lost your mind!
What do you mean the loops don't sound right, they are only playing in different keys! (they really are) Kidding aside it bout drove me crazy, it's like when the band starts on two different songs. They sounded even worse when in the right key Ha! I think its got something to do with them playing those little r&b licks with a 4th in em.
Anyhow I'll have to fix em when I feel like getting back into this.
Oh and I could change it to him going to the bar, then the title would be.....
His Buddies.

Thanks Drak

Check out my latest song called Last Teardrop

	said 661 days ago (January 30th, 2008)
	sssssssss oooWEE - that was one delightful listen! you captured me immediately with that groove - and yer vocals stretched my smile from a big grin to split lip. 8) that was ultra cool. MORE, please. your instant fan, anne

droop	droop said 661 days ago (January 30th, 2008)
	Hey Anne I really appreciate you taking the time to listen and leaving such nice comments. I'm sorta new here....is there actually two of you? Hey the fan thing is a mutual condition. Ain't harmony a wonderful thing. Hope your lip gets better. thanks again anne Check out my latest song called Last Teardrop

	said 661 days ago (January 31st, 2008)
	2 hi, droop. there ARE 2 of us, but sis is mostly busy these days - some ppl have lives. 8)

Moviz	Moviz said 660 days ago (February 1st, 2008)
	Nothing 'drooping' here Droop... It stands up very well indeed and I just love that precise funkiness in the production and those excellent, excellent (yes double excellent) vocals. Good lyrics too, but I wanted it to go on longer....just love it and did I say I love your voice on this?, regards M Check out my latest song called A Soldiers Dream (Remix/record)

Moviz	Moviz said 660 days ago (February 1st, 2008)
	Sort of Georgie Fame meets Al Green only better.... well certainly as good and thanks for the Download Love it; big fan here, cheers M Check out my latest song called A Soldiers Dream (Remix/record)

droop

droop said 653 days ago (February 8th, 2008)

Well you are
overly kind with your comments. Thanks so much and I'm sorry I didn't respond sooner, just been kinda busy. Well to be honest I just recently got interested in music again because of logic and also finding MJ's. I wish the singing thing came easier but, not doing it for years and getting older.....I get very frustrated.
But hey I'm gonna keep trying.

Again thanks so much

Check out my latest song called Last Teardrop

saymme	saymme said 659 days ago (February 1st, 2008)
	. I like the lyrics they make me smile : ) Nice loops, good core !

droop

droop said 653 days ago (February 8th, 2008)

Thanks Saymme
I'm glad you like the lyrics. Just got to finish them now. Music is so funny....I never dreamed when I started piddling with the bass line I'd wind up writing
about a guy in a coal mine Ha! Now Mr. Drak up there might drop by the bar after a day in the hole......myself...I would be home fast as I could and laid up in the arms of my baby!

thanks for listening

Check out my latest song called Last Teardrop

saymme	saymme said 652 days ago (February 9th, 2008)
	hehe 8 )

woofer3

woofer3 said 656 days ago (February 4th, 2008)

first class
Love it to bits, can you get it on a 45rpm ? It reminds me of everything I like. No droop here.

Cant think of anything that could improve it and above all to me - a really well crafted and ultra catchy song. A keeper I think. Thank you. I want to be your fan but at the moment I'm not sure how to do that as it's my first day here, - jeez - new boys ay !!!

Check out my latest song called coalhouse blues

droop	droop said 653 days ago (February 8th, 2008)
	Well first of all Welcome Mr Woofer. I was kinda drooping after fighting with those loops for a spell. Well there's probably one thing that could have improved it.....and that would be some of that wonderful piano you play. Come to think of it, you would have probably fit right in and made it shine. thanks woof Check out my latest song called Last Teardrop

Barretok	Barretok said 653 days ago (February 7th, 2008)
	Nice groove! I really like the groove. The vocals work perfect. My kind of R&B. Really good! B Check out my latest song called ANOTHER STORY

droop

droop said 653 days ago (February 8th, 2008)

Thanks Mr B
It all started with the bass line, which I can't for the life of me remember what old r&b song it came from. Sounds like something Booker T and the mg's would play. Actually every time I do a groove drum track I always think of their drummer Al Jackson. What a great player and I don't know if he had any tom's.....if he did he seldom played them. He sure knew how to lay it in the pocket though.

Thanks again B and I'll check your stuff

Check out my latest song called Last Teardrop

Mcboy

Mcboy said 652 days ago (February 9th, 2008)

well
crafted song.....u have it together in the songwriting department....and the arrangement is top notch......nice and tight......u have "it".....now people need to be exposed to "it".....musicians like gretchen wilson pop up all the time in the right circumstances.....i hope u get those right circumstances and some great songwriting will be what does it......best to you!!!!

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droop

droop said 652 days ago (February 9th, 2008)

Goodness!
That means a whole lot to me, coming from such an exceptional talent as yourself Mcboy. I never have written a lot of songs but, I tend to put a lot of time and effort into the one's I think are valid. Yes, you are correct about the right circumstance and timing.....it can make all the difference in the world.
Oh by the way in case you missed my comment on the chestnuts roasting Christmas song.......I nearly wore it out and am still listening to it Ha! What a great version.

Thanks so much

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Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 650 days ago (February 10th, 2008)
	This is a great song and amazing arrangement.What a voice you've got-wow! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm

droop	droop said 650 days ago (February 11th, 2008)
	Thanks IB I really do appreciate it. I also enjoy your playing you are a great talent. thanks for listening Check out my latest song called Last Teardrop

dirigent	dirigent said 642 days ago (February 18th, 2008)
	Supercool There is so much energy in your music, starting from the first drum hit - I like it. And the arrangement is fantastic. great vocals, top mix :-) Check out my latest song called Autumn

thetiler	thetiler said 639 days ago (February 21st, 2008)
	Wow This is sweet funkiness. What fun. Man you got talent! Check out my latest song called The Bluebird Cafe (with two other guest)

magnatone	magnatone said 639 days ago (February 21st, 2008)
	This Rocks! Oh I really love this. You've got the groove going here, we're tappin' our feet! Check out my latest song called Symphonic Smackdown

	said 639 days ago (February 22nd, 2008)
	Great This is just so great.... Well produced, and with good sounds.... Your vocals, bass, drums, etc... This is a pleasure to listen to.... Glad i heard it....

Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 634 days ago (February 26th, 2008)
	Wow Wow you are such a vocalist! You own the music you do. Fantastic. Check out my latest song called Guitar test — Martin CSN (Gerry Tolman Tribute)

	said 626 days ago (March 6th, 2008)
	Great! Very nice post, not a huge fan of R&B but I enjoyed this. Thanks a lot for sharing ... Great vocal and arrangement. Take Care - Yeman A. Al-Rawi

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 618 days ago (March 14th, 2008)
	sooner or later you'll have to finish this... this could be construed as just another loopy offering, until you sing... you nail it, with such an authenticity... I'm lovin' the meter and soul in the vox... you've had your ears all over everything... this is seasoned Check out my latest song called Good Morning

	said 578 days ago (April 23rd, 2008)
	FANTASTIC Iam listening to this song after the shock of hearing abour your passsing away. Its too much !! God bless you .My Freind, Peace and love. Your Freind Dee xxxx

helenmorris	helenmorris said 576 days ago (April 25th, 2008)
	I find some comfort in listening to all of Droops songs. Check out my latest song called Brian's Teeth #3

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