Midnight Train with Sisters, Komrade K and James Ryce

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We're just a cheap day return away from fame and fortune.

Another song from The Celebrity Torture stable. A little ditty about fame written by Mr Hobbs and myself.

Big big thanks to Anne and Martyn for lending their inestimable talents to this and a very big thank you to James Ryce http://www.jamesryce.com/ a very fine singer from the Zoom Home Recording Forum http://zoomforum.us/ for the lead vocal.

And thanks to Len Gold as he suggested I contact Anne in the first place when I said I was trying for an Andrews Sisters sound :-)

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Hits: 2205
Comments: 62
Fans: 33
Plays: 186
Downloads: 85

Uploaded: Sep 28, 2009 - 09:57:43 AM
Last Updated: Sep 28, 2009 - 10:03:10 AM Last Played: May 18, 2013 - 10:53:43 AM

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MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 1332 days ago (September 28th, 2009)
	Simply Outstanding DWL!!! This will take a couple of listens! Check out my latest song called My 911

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 1332 days ago (September 28th, 2009)
	Just gets better and better on each listen... This has lots going on it and it is sooooo cool!!! Nicely done everyone! Mix sounds so good in my phones! Check out my latest song called My 911

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 1332 days ago (September 28th, 2009)
	Oh ya... I simply have to comment on the sisters vocals and how well they fit with your primary vocals... So so so very cool! Download and fave! Check out my latest song called My 911

DWL	DWL said 1332 days ago (September 28th, 2009)
	Blimey! Thanks Mark. It took a long while for it all to come together and Anne did a wonderful job fitting in with what James had already done. Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

Outtaorbit	Outtaorbit said 1332 days ago (September 28th, 2009)
	This is so wonderful.... Thanks Check out my latest song called Strange World

DWL	DWL said 1332 days ago (September 28th, 2009)
	And thank you! Much appreciated Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

rabittwhole	rabittwhole said 1332 days ago (September 28th, 2009)
	wowowowow!!!! no braqiner download ... guys this is solid gold ! Check out my latest song called 2U

DWL	DWL said 1332 days ago (September 28th, 2009)
	No brains? Got it in one Jack! Thanks Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

shavingronaldscar	shavingronaldscar said 1332 days ago (September 28th, 2009)
	sweet! great shuffling undercurrents of Classy-Boom-Boom! Love the groove. Very nice mix, awesome arrangement, so many perfect little touches to this that charm the soul and get the feet moving. Check out my latest song called A Rubber Ball's Day Off

DWL	DWL said 1332 days ago (September 28th, 2009)
	Thank Apple drum loops Sometimes they turn up trumps :-) Thanks for the listen Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

sheilad	sheilad said 1332 days ago (September 28th, 2009)
	wow this is excellent... and I hope Mark left room for comments LOL. Seriously... great job.... love it all... d/l so thanks Check out my latest song called Nana Lives

DWL	DWL said 1332 days ago (September 28th, 2009)
	Thanks Sheila I'm pleased you enjoyed it. Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

damiengh	damiengh said 1332 days ago (September 28th, 2009)
	stars..Stars everywhere! All I see and hear are Stars. Stars Stars everywhere. What a lineup to bring this baby off. Shuffle shuffle shuffle.......whoa-a-whoa! Reminiscent of the travelling wilburys macjams style. Check out my latest song called Tea and Scones

DWL	DWL said 1332 days ago (September 28th, 2009)
	Stars indeed I'm just lucky they agreed to work with me. Little did they know what they were letting themselves in for ;-) Seriously, they did a wonderful jod despite me getting the voices out of sync more than once. Thanks Damien. Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

Moviz	Moviz said 1332 days ago (September 28th, 2009)
	excellent song and I'd say a Rockabilly/ Boogie Woogie mix, love the beat and all the vocals from all fit like a glove........ woohoo! Top notch, regards M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

DWL	DWL said 1332 days ago (September 28th, 2009)
	Thanks for the listen Maurice Boogie-woogie? I hadn't thought of that. Perhaps I should add it to the key words. Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

	said 1332 days ago (September 28th, 2009)
	stupendous! Woooo-woooow Just excellent, 's all I can say . - Harold

DWL	DWL said 1331 days ago (September 28th, 2009)
	Wooooo-oooo Thanks Harold! Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

magnatone	magnatone said 1332 days ago (September 28th, 2009)
	Midnight Train OMG - this is INCREDIBLE!!! Direct to the iPod - this will be such a GREAT road trip tune! THANKS to all - this is FABULOUS! Check out my latest song called Blind Love (Seeing Heart) - Orchestral Version

DWL	DWL said 1331 days ago (September 28th, 2009)
	It's a train not a bike ;-) but nonetheless I really appreciate the comments! Thanks Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

apod	apod said 1331 days ago (September 28th, 2009)
	Hey Dick This is great, I just love that shuffling rhythm that propels the whole thing along Andrews sisters indeed :-) Check out my latest song called pod-fodder-of-funk-rock-kraut

DWL	DWL said 1331 days ago (September 28th, 2009)
	Missing theAndrews but getting the Sisters! Thanks Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

paul f. page

paul f. page said 1331 days ago (September 28th, 2009)

Top Drawer!!!
Everything about this is quite wonderful: excellent (and clear) vocal lead, background vocals so sweet -- Whooo whooo .... nice, guitar leads are well-placed and beautifully played, and the cookin' accompaniment so perfectly mixed as it rises up and fades at appropriate places. How you got all the elements of this together just blows me away, Dick. Congratulations to you and all involved. (Oh, and cute picture.)
Peace.
Paul

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DWL	DWL said 1331 days ago (September 28th, 2009)
	Woah Paul! Many thanks for your comments. I really appreciate them. Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

bud	bud said 1331 days ago (September 28th, 2009)
	Rocka rolla with a swinging beat and ooh ahh beauties backing up the driving wheel. Love it. Excellent collab with great contributions all around Check out my latest song called ditto

DWL	DWL said 1331 days ago (September 28th, 2009)
	Those beauties are quite something Comments much appreciated! Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

Feter	Feter said 1331 days ago (September 28th, 2009)
	Midnight Train WOW ...The Notting hill hit again ...wow ... I think this is a blast ..the vocals work here just amazing Sir ..Sista just the right magic for this combo ...amazing rockabilly set ... this rock so good ...OMG the lead guitar is just a real fire here ...a super song ...kudos .. kudos ...kudos ...thnx alot for sharin such gem !!!! Check out my latest song called Roll with it

DWL	DWL said 1328 days ago (October 1st, 2009)
	Thanks Feter Always good to get a review from you. That's actually Martyn's violin that sounds like a guitar. He's a clever lad! Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

sloparts	sloparts said 1331 days ago (September 28th, 2009)
	Awesome track Dick. you and your mates did a hell of a good job on this one my friend. This sounds radio ready or sure. The next Starship, has just arrived folks and you're listening to it, right here, right now. Fantastic work everyone, Kudos to all of you. Ed Check out my latest song called Quack's Blues

DWL	DWL said 1328 days ago (October 1st, 2009)
	Starship is still at the station but hey, what's the problem! Thanks Ed, I really appreciate those generous comments Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

Komrade K	Komrade K said 1331 days ago (September 29th, 2009)
	Wild! Great new mix - sounding wild! Cheers for the opportunity to participate. KK Check out my latest song called Urra Moor/The Leckie/Reel CJ/Willafjord

DWL	DWL said 1328 days ago (October 1st, 2009)
	Couldn't have done it without you! Thanks for your sterling work on this (even if people think it's a guitar ;-) ) Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

SISTERS

SISTERS said 1331 days ago (September 29th, 2009)

woo hoo choo choo
dick - i just love the energy behind this one. james does a splendid job delivering a delicious vocal full of color and passion. the bass knocks me OUT, and the guitar positively blazes at the break. that touch of violin was absolutely diVINE! i loved being part of this - anytime you need a woah woah from me, you've got it. 8) anne

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DWL	DWL said 1328 days ago (October 2nd, 2009)
	Thanks Anne What a wonderful contribution and a joy to work with! Thank you so much for your voice :-) Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

jiguma	jiguma said 1330 days ago (September 29th, 2009)
	woahhhh woahhhhh Funny, I've just been thinking about doing a train song (after 5 days on the things in Europe). Can't beat Anne for "woah woah" sounds. This moves very nicely, and James' vocal sounds great - nice subtle guitar solo Dick ;) Very cool rhythm section too. Great post. Neil Check out my latest song called News Is Gonna Break

DWL	DWL said 1328 days ago (October 2nd, 2009)
	Trains are great unless they're full of commuters. Luckily this one wasn't ;-) Thanks for the listen and the comments. Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 1330 days ago (September 29th, 2009)
	hear my train a comin' you are already a star. man, this is top drawer stuff all the way through. everyone involved did a excellent job. the composition and mix here sounds very very pro! Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

DWL	DWL said 1328 days ago (October 2nd, 2009)
	Thanks Vic it seemed to take forever to do but it was worth it in the end. Thanks for your support! Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

lengold	lengold said 1330 days ago (September 30th, 2009)
	Dick - you have masterminded a really amazing thing here. Just listened four times - hearing new things every time. Fantastic collaboration, everyone sounding in top form and brilliant production. i am really knocked out with this. Instant download. Thanks. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called B E A U T I F U L

DWL	DWL said 1328 days ago (October 2nd, 2009)
	Mastermind? Half a mind maybe! I really appreciate the comments Len. Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

woofer3	woofer3 said 1330 days ago (September 30th, 2009)
	Sun 1955 with refinements, I love rockabilly. This is a really good recording Dick. A smash single if ever there was one. Check out my latest song called burning hitler

DWL	DWL said 1328 days ago (October 2nd, 2009)
	I won't see 55 again! Sun or no sun. Thanks John, lovely comments Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 1326 days ago (October 3rd, 2009)
	Swing music is alive This is so fun to hear that it's easy to overlook all the inspired artistic choices made in every bar that make this such a solid song. I can only imagine long hours in the recording, arranging and mixing to bring this one about. Lovely work and kudos to all! Doug Check out my latest song called The Asteroid [Doom2012]

DWL	DWL said 1322 days ago (October 8th, 2009)
	Thanks Doug It was the mixing that took th etime. Each time I'd do it I'd decide it wasn't right. I'm still not sure it is ;-) Many thanks for the listen and the considered comments. Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

Willywagga	Willywagga said 1325 days ago (October 5th, 2009)
	Woooah Great girly train choo choo sounds. Brilliant song Andrews Sisters on Acid Great main vox, amazing production Check out my latest song called The Jes on Sea Road

DWL	DWL said 1322 days ago (October 8th, 2009)
	Choo choo indeed! Andrews Sisters on acid? The miond boggles! Thanks for that :) Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

guitapick	guitapick said 1324 days ago (October 5th, 2009)
	...aND... ...the artwork's hummin'! Bells at the end are very cool... This is really fine stuff, Dick! Fantastic choice of vocals. Violin solo's smokin'. Excellent production and your playing is stellar, as always... Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

DWL	DWL said 1322 days ago (October 8th, 2009)
	Thank you my friend As I said before, I was lucky with the band members. Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

sonnyjim	sonnyjim said 1324 days ago (October 5th, 2009)
	Wow... fine job! Check out my latest song called A Bell In The Valley

DWL	DWL said 1322 days ago (October 8th, 2009)
	Yo! Thanks SJ Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

Calchas	Calchas said 1323 days ago (October 6th, 2009)
	Yeah boy! Love that opening clickity clack percussion with the walking bass groove. This is top-drawer stuff! Kudos to all involved! Be well friends!

DWL	DWL said 1322 days ago (October 8th, 2009)
	We do our best Thanks for the comments and the the thanks! Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

echoroom	echoroom said 1319 days ago (October 11th, 2009)
	Rockabilly Cool Man, where you in the Stray Cats??? This is cooler than cooler. Great song, nice lyrics, but those poor celebritys.... just kill them and get them over it. did you see X factor last night (ha ha)? Check out my latest song called Sweet Isolation

DWL

DWL said 1315 days ago (October 15th, 2009)

Hi Steve
Thanks for stopping by! Still a lot of celebrities to kill I'm afraid.

No, I didn't see the X Factor on Saturday. I did see the results show on Sunday though. What amazes me is just how uninteresting the performers are. Mostly quite talented singers but haven't we heard it all before? Identikit comes to mind.

Thanks for the comments

Cheers

Dick

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dirigent	dirigent said 1317 days ago (October 13th, 2009)
	Love the trip What a fantastic journey - I like the voices. Cool sound, amazing groovin' bass. Superb stuff, stirring with superb vocals!! And a most attractive guitar - wowowowow!!! Check out my latest song called Piglets in Wonderland

DWL	DWL said 1315 days ago (October 15th, 2009)
	Thanks Andreas! Your comments are much appreciated. You won't believe how many takes that bass took :0 Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

paddler	paddler said 1316 days ago (October 13th, 2009)
	stylish and chuggin along,baground vocals work really well.drummin is fantastic! Thanks RG Check out my latest song called The Warts And All

DWL	DWL said 1315 days ago (October 15th, 2009)
	Those Apple loops sometimes work really well! Thanks for the listen. Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

RoughRooster	RoughRooster said 1313 days ago (October 17th, 2009)
	I love your guitar sound, really superb song with a great rockabilly sound from a wonderful lineup. Really love the vocals with great use of effects. You are writing some really great music Dick and this has to be one of your very best! Very much enjoyed! Bob Check out my latest song called Live at The Nags Head

rayfieldstorm	rayfieldstorm said 1111 days ago (May 6th, 2010)
	nice moody and real nice vocals, Check out my latest song called bad bridge

Bob6stringer	Bob6stringer said 984 days ago (September 10th, 2010)
	One day is today. It's all good, down to M's violin and them train-whistlin' sisters. Interesting -- deft -- how you put the arrangement together. A real virtual kick. Check out my latest song called Call Me (Turn to Me Reprise)

alackbass	alackbass said 394 days ago (April 22nd, 2012)
	Midnight Train with Sisters, Komrade K and James Ryce Too much to take in during a single listen. Downloaded! Check out my latest song called Just Ain't Worth a Song (2 Track)

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