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A song about a boy...

Inspired by the CBGBs fiesta back in May, I thought I would go back to my original influences. Artwork inspired by Bob Dorsey's preferred choice of footwear, as witnessed in NYC on more than one occasion...
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JOHNNY NOTHIN’

“Nothing” is your last name
It could drive a man insane

Johnny Nothin’ X 8

Black coat and studded boots
You have up and left your roots

Johnny Nothin’ X 4

Leaving it , loving it, left it behind now

Johnny Nothin’ X 4

Turned your back on family
You will wreck your destiny

C’mon…!

Johnny Nothin’…
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Comments: 12
Fans: 11
Plays: 53
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Uploaded: Nov 18, 2008 - 06:46:15 AM
Last Updated: Nov 18, 2008 - 08:09:25 AM Last Played: Sep 29, 2009 - 07:37:36 AM
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bud said 369 days ago (November 18th, 2008)
Cool track Jim
you managed to take a basic idea and build it into a complex and compelling arrangement. Nice switch up on the bass midway and your vocal effects are really working. Roots music.
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lengold said 369 days ago (November 18th, 2008)
Johnny Nothing
Great idea for a song. Love the way this just keeps stepping up a notch. Excellent bass and drums. Great production. Really like this Jim, downloaded.
Cheers
Len


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The Infinites said 369 days ago (November 18th, 2008)
Thanks Len
I was listening to some Stranglers, so a chunky bass was always gonna be in there!

Cheers for tuning in. Plan to hit London at some point - will let you know when (probably in the New Year).

Jim
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The Infinites said 369 days ago (November 18th, 2008)
Basics
Yep - back to where I am comfortable. I had a seed of an idea (boy leaves home) and ended up with this. I really tried to put some effort into the structure of this and I hope it shows.

Hope all is well in Brooklyn!

Jim
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dolby said 369 days ago (November 18th, 2008)
Awww
This is like taking a walk down memory lane - so many old British influences lurking around in here - I can hear the Stranglers for sure - Magazine - maybe even Adam Ant (early days!). Just sounds great - like a fantastic lost bootleg that's been unearthed after all these years -

And love the bass - could be even louder for me!!!!

Phil
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The Infinites said 369 days ago (November 18th, 2008)
thanks Phil!
Memory Lane - I used to live there too!

I had the bass way up. but it died in the MP3 conversion. Yes, early adam Ant - Xerox etc. Magazine - I wish!!!

Thanks for tuning in. Appreciated.

Jim
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lavalamp said 369 days ago (November 18th, 2008)
inspired by Bob Dorsey
Really? I think you must me brothers. Weird and wild. Coolness.

Dave
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Feter said 368 days ago (November 18th, 2008)
Johnny Nothin'
great rockin song my friend ...the use of the bass
that work away from the singing seems like a start
of that style ...and its just a trip ...thnx alot
for sharin !!!
The Infinites said 368 days ago (November 19th, 2008)
Thanks Feter.
Glad you like this, always a pleasure to know you are listening.

Hope all is well with you.

Jim
Check out my latest song called Day-Glo
dajama said 368 days ago (November 18th, 2008)
Excellent
I really like the groove on this - really nice bass (love the riff!) and drum combo. The vocal has real attitude and style. Great stuff. Nicely done. Peace.
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The Infinites said 368 days ago (November 19th, 2008)
Cheers D!
Beefy bass - can't go wrong in my book.

Thanks for tuning in; all the best,

Jim
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Relic67 said 368 days ago (November 18th, 2008)
cool
very interesting song. like the way the vocal melody works together with the bass line which reminds me a bit of the Cure for some reason.

The "leaving it loving it" part was my favourite.
Great post.
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The Infinites said 368 days ago (November 19th, 2008)
Leavin' it, lovin' it..
..I thought twice about that as it's a wee bit 'poppy' and could have toned it all down a notch. However, it appears to work - thanks for picking up on it.

Cheers!

Jim
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TG said 367 days ago (November 19th, 2008)
Bob's Boots
Cool song Jim, it reminds me of a high speed chase with a CB and sirens blaring, sweet indeed.
My favorite part is that bass it just rolls along so nicely nad that mini solo towards the end is quite cool. Love ya style mang!
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The Infinites said 367 days ago (November 20th, 2008)
Ta much T.
A runaway('s) song. Reminds me of those brave dudes that flocked to London in the punk days from all over. Some were never seen again, some went on to be successful in the music world.

It's just got 'dark' written all over it in a few short lines. I'm gonna put up a slightly longer version with a break that I toyed with. Never put up an amended version before, so here's hoping that the difference will be noted - will I lose the original if I quote the number when uploading? We'll see..

Cheers, T. Hope all is well.

Jim
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Vic Holman said 367 days ago (November 19th, 2008)
johnny x
everybody needs to do a johnny song.

i dig the bass. great groove. maybe it needs to be nicknamed black and scratchy Jr.
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The Infinites said 367 days ago (November 20th, 2008)
No Hondo 2 was hurt in the making....
The 'John-Genre' - where all waifs and stray are lamented. Can't beat the Clash for a good ol' John song..

Cheers for tuning in, Vic. Appreciated.

Jim
Check out my latest song called Day-Glo
kingkenny said 157 days ago (June 17th, 2009)
johnny nothin
nice fast pace drumming, and bass.i liked the added effects on the vocals. well done. thanks.
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