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Original by Five Extra Arms can be found here:
http://www.macjams.com/song/13277
Bob's instrumental called 'Ethylene Hodgepodge' nearly went unnoticed, but in my trawling of the man's works, I unearthed this gem of a tune. After adding bits, especially lyrics, I handed the project to Andy & Maggi Carson, who have made this something altogether special. Maggi sings like an angel and Andy's technical head have combined to produce what I hope you agree is complimentary to the original without too much deviation, but manages to take the song to a place that no one could have imagined...
I tip my virtual hat to all four of us!
Jim
(Artwork is my sketch of Bob in NYC in April 2008)
http://www.macjams.com/song/13277
Bob's instrumental called 'Ethylene Hodgepodge' nearly went unnoticed, but in my trawling of the man's works, I unearthed this gem of a tune. After adding bits, especially lyrics, I handed the project to Andy & Maggi Carson, who have made this something altogether special. Maggi sings like an angel and Andy's technical head have combined to produce what I hope you agree is complimentary to the original without too much deviation, but manages to take the song to a place that no one could have imagined...
I tip my virtual hat to all four of us!
Jim
(Artwork is my sketch of Bob in NYC in April 2008)
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Lyrics
Closer
All our things in common,
Still gets me to this day.
How come you came,
Right out the sky,
And chased the blues away?
I didn’t see you coming,
To live the life that I’m in.
And thanks to you,
I’ve found the truth -
You’re closer than my skin.
Our lives crossed, but went unseen,
In rooms and halls and malls.
We danced and played
And lost the days;
Not hearing our hearts call…
Something changed and
a voice now said,
“Together now, come in…”
So here we are,
At last, alone.
You’re closer than my skin.
Keep this up and there’s no fear
Of life or death or sin.
We’ll keep our bond,
Forever more,
You’re closer than my skin.
2007/08 © Words Jim Armstrong © Music Bob Dorsey / Jim Armstrong / Andy Carson. Sung by Maggi Carson
All our things in common,
Still gets me to this day.
How come you came,
Right out the sky,
And chased the blues away?
I didn’t see you coming,
To live the life that I’m in.
And thanks to you,
I’ve found the truth -
You’re closer than my skin.
Our lives crossed, but went unseen,
In rooms and halls and malls.
We danced and played
And lost the days;
Not hearing our hearts call…
Something changed and
a voice now said,
“Together now, come in…”
So here we are,
At last, alone.
You’re closer than my skin.
Keep this up and there’s no fear
Of life or death or sin.
We’ll keep our bond,
Forever more,
You’re closer than my skin.
2007/08 © Words Jim Armstrong © Music Bob Dorsey / Jim Armstrong / Andy Carson. Sung by Maggi Carson
ledebutant
Jim! This is magnificent! There's so much I love about this song. Maggi's vocal is just terrifically emotional and is that Andy on back-up? I haven't gone back to listen to Bob's original yet, but I get the feeling this is quite different. I love your choice of synth sounds, especially the bell-like/Rhodeish one on the main riff. It's just gorgeous.
Love that line, "You're closer than my skin."
I've downloaded this and it goes instantly into my very selective Best of Macjams playlist. I think this is one of my favorites on the site, ever.