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This was my first (and last incidentally!) attempt at a country song. Not sure what I was expecting it to sound like when it was finished, maybe I should have listened to more...er, country music?

Anyway, I tried at least.

I'm not sure whether or not to strip it back down and make it more simplistic, it just seems a little 'over-produced' to me. Let me know your thoughts.

Cheers,

Jon.
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Queen of the Same old Same

Under the cheap lights, yet over the jeer of the bar flie's
singing alone in a world of her own,
shielding her eyes from the spotlight.
Mother's old and Daddy's gone,
she's searching for the words to reach someone.
Playing as sweet as a heart you can count on.

Singing her own sweet memories, no-one ever caught her name,
now she's hitchin' a ride down to Memphis.
She's the Queen of the same old same.

Halfway to Maryland, turns up at the door of an old friend,
she was a singer a long time ago, who stayed where she fell on the South road.
(She said) Loosen up and have some fun, don't you know the road's a long one?
and winners' don't even know it's a game; they just love to run!
See how they run.

Singing her own sweet memories, no-one ever caught her name,
now she's hitchin' a ride down to Memphis.
She's the Queen of the same old same.

Truck-stops and dirty roads
Motels and heart's of gold.
No regrets' is nothing gained,
she'll begin again, she's a non-stop hurricane.
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Hits: 1260
Comments: 15
Fans: 7
Plays: 56
Downloads: 73
Votes: 4
Uploaded: Aug 07, 2009 - 09:40:59 AM
Last Updated: Aug 07, 2009 - 09:40:59 AM Last Played: Aug 20, 2012 - 03:05:34 PM
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Comments
MarkHolbrook said 1386 days ago (August 7th, 2009)
Yup
That Shaw style right off the bat. Your vocals are always simply perfect. Radio ready!

Love this like the others Jon!
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JonMShaw said 1386 days ago (August 7th, 2009)
Thanks Mark
Maybe I'll keep it as-is then, thanks for the feedback.
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lengold said 1386 days ago (August 7th, 2009)
Wonderful song
and lyrics. Spot on performance. This is first rate - doesn't sound over-produced just professional.
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Feter said 1386 days ago (August 7th, 2009)
Queen of the Same old Same
This is very much westcoast modern country rock
loved the twang on the guitar ..top notch vocal
work ..you so good with this style with special
touch of your own touch ...very nice .tight job
thnx alot for sharin !!!!
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ste said 1386 days ago (August 7th, 2009)
vox
love your voice, mate. real talent. not into country but this is a great song. nice work
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crissew said 1384 days ago (August 9th, 2009)
Very Nice
Fav'd and DL'ed. I would consider it more in the vein of light rock but unmistakably your style. Sounds great. Excellent prodution IMO.
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tempie said 1384 days ago (August 10th, 2009)
great tune.
nice tune man. "country" these days is more light rock/adult rock than country most of the time and this would fit right in on modern country radio, long as they threw a singer in there with more twang :) that having been said you've got a terrific voice man, just a pleasure to listen to.
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alan_ said 1350 days ago (September 12th, 2009)
Queen of the Same Old Same
Jon,

I did not think this was over produced. Good vocal work and well sung. I really like your poetry style and believe you have real potential as a Country song writer. Keep at it.

Alan
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johnwhitehead said 1349 days ago (September 13th, 2009)
silk cut
Missed this because I was on vacation when you posted.

Love it. Great melody & chorus. I want to hear a a hook and you deliver. Definitely country enough for me. Love your stuff, man!


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ConnieO said 1323 days ago (October 9th, 2009)
Excellent!
I love it. Don't change a thing. I can't wait to listen to the next one on your list.
Glad I tuned into the new songs listed today so I found you...definite fan here.
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jdholliday said 1111 days ago (May 9th, 2010)
Wow crissew
recommended I listen to you, so glad I did what a great voice, super quality production, love the effect on your vocals, great phrasing, totally original sound to your voice, easily star quality! man what a find!
I wouldn't change a thing, actually if I had to choose a comparison,maybe a little Marc Cohn, super job all around this is a hit! Oh yeah great songwriting too!
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jdholliday said 744 days ago (May 11th, 2011)
I see I had heard this song before!
lol, glad to rediscover you!
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RosaLinda said 740 days ago (May 16th, 2011)
I have this on my mp3 player
and I never actully get tired of it!
Just shared it on FB.
WOW!
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Char said 560 days ago (November 11th, 2011)
Country
is not a favorite but your version of it is worth the listen. Thanks.
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Mosaica said 556 days ago (November 15th, 2011)
Surprisingly...
...not being a Country fan, I do like this! Maybe Country is done best by a Brit! ha ha!
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Name: Jon Shaw
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Amateur singer/songwriter from North West England with a love of all things musical. I started playing the acoustic on my 12th birthday and never stopped (not appearing to get any better however!) I've been through the mill with many bands over the y... [see more]

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Country music, also called country and western music or country-western, is an amalgam of popular musical forms developed in the Southern United States, with roots in traditional folk music, Celtic Music, Blues, Gospel music, and Old-time music. Howe

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