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Description:
Too much is too much
Lyrics:
Young Timmy was born in a house, not a home
He was raised by his auntie and the Reverend Jerome
They took in his Ma on the night that she died
And the last thing she heard was a baby’s first cry
Now the Reverend Jerome had the Lord in his home
And so he liked to beat the devil from young Timmy’s bones
Cause he never gave thanks, only prayer-meetin’ pranks
He was too much like his father, that gambler from the plains
And with the dollars from hell that he’s earnin’
It’s a shame what the kid here is learnin’
Now Stella was fair, and her long golden hair
Was often mentioned in sermons Jerome would prepare
And her brothers would cuss after drinkin’ too much
And they’d wave their guns at Heaven and shoot ‘em in the air
With the thunder of gun powder burnin’
It’s a shame what the kid here is learnin’
Now the reverend knelt down when the dance came to town
And the boy and his Stella were not to be found
He went to pacin’ the floor, glarin’ hard at the door
Thou shalt not love a harlot, it’s a sin before the Lord
With her teasin’ and leavin’ him yearnin’
It’s a shame what the kid here is learnin’
It’s a shame what the kid here is learnin’
Hardware:
Breedlove acoustic 6, Hofner acoustic 6, Alvarez acoustic 12
Software:
recorded on Fostex VF80
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The Home of Reverend Jerome &mdash 04/06/08 - 05:20:47 PM
what a gorgeous song my friend ..so true to the sound
and lyrics .loved the guitar work there ..just groovey
my friend ..definetly one of my fav of your my bro .
Hats off !! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Feter &mdash 04/06/08 - 05:51:33 PM
I always look for your comments, and when I get them it makes me feel I'm doing something right. Bless you. Terry [ Reply to This ]
well right then here bro &mdash 04/06/08 - 05:56:26 PM
this turned out great .... the guitars are staged really nice and this song has always been a favorite of mine .... pimp this song pearson ... is a keeper! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Jack &mdash 04/06/08 - 08:31:59 PM
Putting together a simple acoustic compilation for a CD. This was one of the first. Wondered how it would fly. Thanks for kind words. And again, I love "Emma!" [ Reply to This ]
Pastor Jerome &mdash 04/06/08 - 06:38:29 PM
this is terrific! Your guitar work is so excellent, love your vocals, and how the whole thing goes together - great mix. THANKS! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Karen &mdash 04/06/08 - 09:46:03 PM
Really appreciate the comments,and again: love those angel chimes. Terry [ Reply to This ]
Superb &mdash 04/06/08 - 07:18:24 PM
And what lovely vocals and lyrics the music is so refreshingly nice and great guitar playing, 'Simply a Beautiful Song' I enjoyed listening tremendousely, thanks for sharing, your lovely work of art.
Cheers
Peace Dee. [ Reply to This ]
Thank you Dee &mdash 04/06/08 - 09:50:47 PM
This one's been on the shelf for awhile. i took it down and cleaned it up a bit. Glad you liked it [ Reply to This ]
Faved .. &mdash 04/06/08 - 07:59:50 PM
.. for the opening guitars alone, but the vocals and words are also really good. Love the harmonies. A little reminiscent of The Band doing Blind Willie McTell - a good thing in my book.
A very enjoyable listen
Neil [ Reply to This ]
Oh you hit it there! &mdash 04/06/08 - 08:25:48 PM
Excellent driving guitar propelling this story along &mdash 04/06/08 - 08:19:59 PM
and what a well told tale it is. Classic writing and great delivery. Love this tune. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Bud &mdash 04/06/08 - 09:56:26 PM
Love to tell a good story. Glad I kept it interesting. Apreciate the kind words [ Reply to This ]
magnafeek! &mdash 04/07/08 - 08:49:24 AM
wow - what delicious guitar playing - just beautiful!
vocals are purely perfect - nice touches of harmony in the right places.
very cool tune, sir. enjoyed it to the max,
anne [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Anne, &mdash 04/07/08 - 09:43:28 PM
I always hope to catch your ear, but I must confess, whenever I delve into the realm of harmonies, I worry what the Sisters, those virtuosos of harmony, might think. Your comments are gratifying. Thanks for listening. Terry [ Reply to This ]
real nice folk-writing &mdash 04/07/08 - 11:29:25 AM
Hey Terry, what a great piece of music, wonderfully performed and sung. The story in the lyrics is well written and paced, though there are a couple of lines that are a little bunched-up with syllables, but you sang them with conviction and flair, and the song just flowed wonderfully. Did I mention the super singing and guitar playing?
ttfn,
Drakonis [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Drak... &mdash 04/07/08 - 09:48:50 PM
...for the generous comments. Love your work! Yes, as a storyteller I sometimes become committed to certain phrasings, and struggle with making them fit in the established musical cadence. That struggle shows here in several places, but glad the "conviction and flair" pulled them through. Thanks again. Terry [ Reply to This ]
Awesome coffeehouse &mdash 04/07/08 - 08:17:55 PM
Hey Thanks Boss &mdash 04/07/08 - 09:52:27 PM
Very insightful! This song has sold several cups of coffee at one of my favorite hangouts. I usually play a six, but the twelve is what I wrote it on, and just had to use it on this cut. Thanks for the kind words. Terry [ Reply to This ]
Just as I 'expected' &mdash 04/09/08 - 12:30:06 AM
Wonderfully infectious guitar and vocal work and of course I truely love your gift for storytelling being put to music.You seeem to have nearly perfected the art.Very much enjoyed the post!
Daniel [ Reply to This ]
Thanks GC &mdash 04/10/08 - 09:06:57 PM
Glad I met your expectations Daniel. That's a nice compliment! I always enjoyed playing this. It's gratifying knowing people like to hear it. Terry [ Reply to This ]
Music from Jerome's house &mdash 04/09/08 - 12:51:41 AM
What a fine job you've done with this song all around. Very well written, played, and sung. You have much to be proud of here with this compelling story. Everything seems just right.
If I were in the studio when you mixed it I would have suggested removing the unison doubling of the vocal, because I think your voice is so appropriate for the song that it doesn't require doubling. This would also add to the effectiveness of the harmony when it comes in. But the song works so very well as it is that this is not important. Congratulations. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks futz &mdash 04/10/08 - 09:15:02 PM
And you read my mind on the doubling. A friend of mine employs it all the time, and I often take up other's habits. But the harmonies did lose their effect in this take, and I think you got it right as to why. I will correct this, and thanks. [ Reply to This ]
Ha &mdash 04/09/08 - 04:20:22 PM
I thought the last tune was one of your best, now I hear this gem.
And going from such different styles. Wow!
Great story!
WAy To gO ! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks tiler &mdash 04/10/08 - 09:17:42 PM
for the kind words for this and my last tune. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Terry [ Reply to This ]
Very nice &mdash 04/10/08 - 09:30:38 PM
Very cool guitar work here - a lovely sound and lovely playing. Nice vocal too - I love the harmonies. Great song, with some excellent memorable lines ("He went to pacin%u2019 the floor, glarin%u2019 hard at the door - great line!) and a terrific performance. Nicely done. Kudos. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks David &mdash 04/13/08 - 10:35:32 PM
My fingers want to do more on the guitar, but they've "got to know their limitations.". Glad you enjoyed the harmony and lyrics. Listened to your work. These comments are gratifying. Terry [ Reply to This ]
Great playing &mdash 04/10/08 - 10:43:05 PM
Excellent melody and instrumentation.
Lyrics are very good.....delivery flows well
Excellent song, really enjoyed the listen! [ Reply to This ]
Great to hear from you Norman &mdash 04/13/08 - 10:49:25 PM
I listened to your music and am blown away! And I'm encouraged greatly by your comments on the delivery and instrumental. I listened to you, and thought "this guy's living out my fantasies!" And "dang it" (for lack of a better word), "I know he's having fun!"
Thanks again. Terry [ Reply to This ]
... &mdash 04/17/08 - 08:35:13 AM
nice playing to open this tune up. great picking. nice lyrics real folky blue grass feel. this sounds like it'd have a strong impact live. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Scream &mdash 04/17/08 - 07:21:48 PM
I do enjoy playing it, and playing live has produced some positive feedback. I wasn't entirely happy with this recording, and will probably keep it more raw on the re-do. Thanks again. Terry [ Reply to This ]
... &mdash 04/18/08 - 09:53:18 AM
some of the best songs are the hardest to record but come out so awsome live. there is some raw energy that is almost impossible to reproduce on a record. im just now learning to really get some of the same feeling into a recording that's still decently produced. would be nice to hear this live. [ Reply to This ]
Guitars &mdash 04/17/08 - 08:38:16 AM
Guitars are great and your words are so good. Telling a story through music. I don't like the voice doubled during the verses, I think your voice could stand alone. Dare I criticize on MacJams?
Love your song, anyway.
Great stuff.
LL [ Reply to This ]
Thanks LL &mdash 04/17/08 - 07:25:13 PM
Criticism is easy to take when it verifies your suspicions. The doubling bothered me too. Thanks for the accolades and advice. I welcome them both. Terry [ Reply to This ]
Excellent! &mdash 04/26/08 - 07:32:35 PM
I love this stuff! Guitar work is top-notch friend. The vocals are simply stellar throughout. Major Kudos to you Sir!
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
Thank Micheal &mdash 04/26/08 - 07:44:09 PM
Your comments are very gratifying. Love doing this: love it even more when others love hearing it. Terry [ Reply to This ]
nice job Terry!!! &mdash 04/26/08 - 07:46:55 PM
I really enjoyed this song. Loved the singing and harmonies throughout. This has country hit written all over it. That was some great pickin and grinnin.... You did a wonderful job as always Terry! Kudos my friend. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Gail &mdash 04/26/08 - 08:36:19 PM
I've collected most of your stuff, and listen quite often. "Music to feel good by." Terry [ Reply to This ]
nice &mdash 04/29/08 - 12:30:44 AM
loved this from the opening guitar licks. really cool song and a great mix. great work with the harmonies too. cool stuff! looking forward to more [ Reply to This ]
Thanks rsor &mdash 05/02/08 - 03:26:44 PM
Glad you liked the mix. I appreciate the comments. I look forward to making more of this stuff. Terry
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I enjoyed this so much, that... &mdash 05/03/08 - 10:05:07 PM
I voted 10s across the board and I was chastised for voting before the song was even finished.
What can I say in defense? I know gold when I see (hear) a little bit of it! Thanks so very much! [ Reply to This ]
Thank you Char... &mdash 05/04/08 - 08:03:23 PM
for listening, and for the generous rating. When a poet likes my lyrics, I feel I'm on the right track. Thanks again. Terry [ Reply to This ]
This is cool &mdash 05/04/08 - 01:57:38 PM
So what do you talking about my friend.... Every song I like/love is cool.
This have a very cool lyrics as guitars is awesome... Cheers [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Kenta &mdash 05/04/08 - 08:15:28 PM
Glad you like/love what I did here. One of those troubled and quirky families, I guess. I'm sure Timmy made it through his turbulent childhood. Thanks for tuning in. Terry (Glad you liked the guitar) [ Reply to This ]
How did I miss this one?? &mdash 05/21/08 - 06:41:38 AM
Amazing guitar, lyrics and vocals. Wow. Too bad Reverend Jerome didn't actually have the Lord in his home; it's scary what some people do in the name of God. This was a chilling look into this man's psyche. I'm glad Timmy and Stella escaped. What a great storyteller you are! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Roxy &mdash 06/18/08 - 11:56:33 PM
This is from a series of religious hypocrisy pictures (musical pictures). Don't know where they came from. Never lost my faith in God or man. I simply open my eyes in the morning, and take notes. Good and bad, it's a wonderful world! Thanks for tuning in. Terry [ Reply to This ]
The Home of Reverend Jerome &mdash 06/16/08 - 05:55:07 AM
Can't understnd how I've missed your posts for so long!
Another cracker of a song. The production and playing of the acoustic guitars is second to none.
Cheers
Steve [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Steve, &mdash 06/19/08 - 12:08:29 AM
I really appreciate your comments, especially about the guitar. There are a lot of outstanding musicians here on Macjams. I can't keep up with them, but trying makes me better. Terry [ Reply to This ]
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and lyrics .loved the guitar work there ..just groovey
my friend ..definetly one of my fav of your my bro .
Hats off !!
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