It Could Be Worse

thetiler

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Dedicated to Robert a paraplegic for decades. I am so impressed by his sense of humor though so many years without being able to walk. He lives about 10 miles away from me. He writes children's books. Though he has not published one yet, he almost got himself in Barnes and Nobles as Uncle Bobby. I know that for sure because I spotted his his logo image on Barnes and Nobles web site. He received his injury while riding a motor cycle without a helmet. He can no longer walk or use his legs at all. He has older daughter and lives by himself in a convalescent hospital.

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Hits: 1189
Comments: 20
Fans: 14
Plays: 49
Downloads: 63
Votes: 3
Uploaded: Apr 18, 2008 - 09:36:56 PM
Last Updated: Apr 18, 2008 - 09:36:56 PM Last Played: Aug 07, 2009 - 10:45:59 PM

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Robert (4), being positive (1), humor (32), tough times (1)

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Feter	Feter said 569 days ago (April 19th, 2008)
	It Could Be Worse What a song ..what a message ..wonderful to hear your singin my friend ..ye it could be worst my friend I hear ye ...but human should be greatful greta great message and playin as always . thnx alot for sharin !!! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

stooey	stooey said 569 days ago (April 19th, 2008)
	Great! I love the down south bluesy feel to it., with a bit of Lou Reed and a dash of Mark Knopfler mixed in. Thanks! Check out my latest song called Loop It Oldfieldlian

Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 569 days ago (April 19th, 2008)
	Really nice A very good composistion and a really nice production. And I didn't know you were such a good vocalist! Ten thumbs up! Check out my latest song called Guitar test — Martin CSN (Gerry Tolman Tribute)

woofer3	woofer3 said 569 days ago (April 19th, 2008)
	Bill - this is really great like all the rest of your work, I love the vocals and the guitar work goes without saying. That's a nice story that goes with it, - a very kind sentiment. I wish I only lived ten miles away from you, I have a feeling we'd get on. Lovely work Bill, as always, John Check out my latest song called coalhouse blues

MarkHolbrook

MarkHolbrook said 569 days ago (April 19th, 2008)

Having a
paraplegic friend for many years up in Seattle I am all to familiar with their struggles. My friend worked a normal job, lived in an apartment, he was for all intents and purposes a wheeled human being.

But try as he might to remain independent there were times he had to ask for help. I could see how those times really hurt.

Cool song Tiler!

Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

kristyjo	kristyjo said 569 days ago (April 19th, 2008)
	As usual- your guitar playing is superb. But your voice is also really great and I'm surprised you haven't done vocals on more songs.The message is also great. Your diction was better on the second half than on the first half, so it was easier to get the message. Great post! Check out my latest song called What a Friend We Have in Jesus

screamalexz	screamalexz said 569 days ago (April 19th, 2008)
	... i like the unique sound to your voice. when you hit low notes it always has an awsome stylistic quality to it. nice track. i like the talking feel to it sort of gives it an old bluesy quality. Check out my latest song called Die (Album Version)

thetiler

thetiler said 569 days ago (April 19th, 2008)

Thanks Futz
I struggle with my voice because I know a lot of the younger crowd might like the high pitched voice but my voice is going west when maybe I wanted it to go east. :) Or it's heading south when I intended it to go north.

I know I feel like I have two different types of voices. In "Like An Angel" that is available on my site here, it is quite high pitched with out any lowness in vocal style. So I relish your compliment, it gives me more confidence to continue with the low vocal and not think I will be ostracized by not having that high pitched cool factor if you know what I mean.

I know I admire Jerry Reed's bluesy vocal style and loved to do novelty in a vein in his general direction but of course there is only one Jerry Reed!

He sure has a great resonance in the lower vocal country blues style for sure.

Check out my latest song called The Bluebird Cafe (with two other guest)

screamalexz	screamalexz said 568 days ago (April 19th, 2008)
	... well the low tone deffinitely work with your voice. doesn't matter how you sing as long as you like it. Check out my latest song called Die (Album Version)

Godchaser	Godchaser said 568 days ago (April 19th, 2008)
	It certainly can! Great vibe in this posting.Love the piece,the guitar work,the vocal work and the discription you gave reminding us not to take our lives for granted.Things can also change for the worse in the blink of an eye!This tune is full of heart and soul.Wonderful post,just wonderful. Daniel Check out my latest song called As i Walk

saymme	saymme said 568 days ago (April 20th, 2008)
	( : BEAUTY ...! Your singing is SO clear & the guitar& music too Wow ! BEAUTIFUL Great dedication & lyrics. The guitar sounds SO GOOD(!) Is it the 'homemade' guitar- I mean made for You ? Totally my pleasure faved & dl LOVE IT TX : ) Lena

thetiler

thetiler said 567 days ago (April 20th, 2008)

REally enjoying your
comments. Thanks so much for such warm and kind words.

Thanks for being so perceptive to Robert's book writing ! I know it hurts him not to make money at his craft of writing, but he sure has a great personality, especially for a guy that has to have a urine sack, and bed sores that take him to such hurt. He really struggles with those sores. Were he lives he can't even get to the door to have people visit him on Sundays because the dang door is shut.

Thanks again, really enjoy such kind words and plus your bio is outstanding to read and enjoyed your latest inspired talk-mp3!

Check out my latest song called The Bluebird Cafe (with two other guest)

saymme	saymme said 566 days ago (April 22nd, 2008)
	: ) ThankYou OmG He has a hard time Robert - can't he post some drawings/paintings/sketches on the internet? Or perhaps He has some somewhere..? Tx for taking the time to read & lissen to my post-takes a while for me to take in thatsuch great Musicians been on MY page commenting... : ) GodBless helena

saymme	saymme said 568 days ago (April 20th, 2008)
	. One of the best productions/recordings I've heard here..TOP SCORES 10z (but I don't vote)hope Your friend will get a book out, I once knew a girl in Jerusalem who dreamed of giving out Childrens books-she was a very talented artist- sadly I don't know if She ever did. Thanks again : )

davisamerica	davisamerica said 568 days ago (April 20th, 2008)
	wow bill love the vocals and organ is very nice indeed ... guitar work as always amazing ... too cool man! Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

SJB	SJB said 567 days ago (April 21st, 2008)
	It could be worse Nothing wrong with your singing at all Bill - I'd like to hear a lot more of it especially against your more blusey guitar work. This is a good song to listen to if you are having a bad day becuase we really don't know how lucky we are. The organ works really well here I like it a lot! Steve Check out my latest song called Short tune

thetiler	thetiler said 566 days ago (April 21st, 2008)
	Thanks so much For posting! Check out my latest song called The Bluebird Cafe (with two other guest)

guitapick	guitapick said 563 days ago (April 24th, 2008)
	Well said... ...music's great, too...keeping things in perspective... Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

	said 562 days ago (April 26th, 2008)
	Great! Wonderful as always. Great playing, great singing! Enjoyed! Take Care - Yeman A. Al-Rawi

Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 561 days ago (April 26th, 2008)
	Good to hear you sing... your vocals sound great. Nice production and exemplary playing as ever. Peter Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

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