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Songwriter Forum => Feedback on Finished songs => Topic started by: pompeyjazz on June 28, 2020, 02:48:21 PM
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So I was in a 4 piece band called "The Editors" from 1979 until 1982 and got the chance to work with 3 of the other guys just recently. The drummer was missing so we took the only set of lyrics that he ever wrote and composed a new number based on them to make it a true 4 way collab - it's pretty reflective of the stuff that we were doing live at the time I think.....
I've got a new flat, I've got a smart car
But I ain't had no luck with you so far
I guess there will be some other guy
Who will turn you on with the blink of an eye
So far – Ain't you
So far – I guess it's true
So far – I ain't got time
So far – You're just not mine
I just can't stand it no more this way
Is there anything that's going to make you stay
Tell me what want and I'll give you the rest
I'll give you anything cos baby you're the best
So far – Ain't you
So far – I guess it's true
So far – I ain't got time
So far – You're just not mine
Break
Rpt chorus x 2
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Love this! Straight to the point, no-nonsense rock. Them toms in the chorus are lovely as are the claps (and the guitar solo)
Maybe a little more "dirt" in the guitars would work? But just a little then.
back for another spin, well done guys!
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Hi @pompeyjazz (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20269)
I am still rocking... It's the first song I listen to this morning and it made me dancing... Too much for me under that summer degrees hahahaha
The sound is perfect, pure rock band style!!!
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@pompeyjazz (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20269)
Hi John, very nice rocking' song. Had a touch of the 60's about it, Billy J Kramer or Gerry and the Pacemakers maybe :P. A very authentic feel to it!
Cheers
Jamie
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Great song John! Agree with what's been said, hint of 60s but definitely not stuck in the past and the toms are a real change for the chorus.
Was a bit disappointed it wasn't the other Editors though ;D ;D
Good work!
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Love the teenage angst theme here - very relatable. Sounds like a fun time to play and hear this live. Great guitar tones and those drums and claps really give it a different flavour. Rock and roll will never die, will it.
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Yay bring back The Editors, why didn't they make it first time round? Raw fun and energy, and a bit of an r&b / rock n' roll mash up too. Would have sounded great in a pub back in the day. Remember them pub things? Popular once.
Floor filling shot of nostalgia and joy! Great!
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Hi PJ,
Cool tune indeed.
Got that early 80s lite rock, not quite hard rock/metal vibe.
Could imagine that sort of track being an influence on modern day Indie bands.
Get the band back together!
Digger
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What A fun Rocker! Sounds like you guys had a great time putting this
One together and it came out really good ! :)
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I just wanted to say a big thank you to all of you who have listened to this track and commented on it. It was great to work with the old band again after a very long time. The bass player did go on to achieve some musical success as a producer and drums programmer. We literally got this together within a day after a chat one evening and have knocked out a few since, very much with the idea of "less is more" Thanks all once again :)
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Great song!
Made me think of Dr Feelgood...classic good old fashioned pub rock and roll...the kind of thing that seems sadly to be in very short supply nowadays.
Long Live The Editors...more please!
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Hi PJ
A really enjoyable piece of pubrock you must have had a great time performing these kind of songs back in the day.Loved the guitars and drums, great chorus and a terrific lead break with claps.
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Hey @pompeyjazz (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20269) this is fantastic! Such energy - sounds like that band was a lot of fun - how great to be making music together again. Look forward to hearing more of this... love that vocal!!
Is the pic you? 😁😁
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Hey pomps - great little rocker here.
Reminds me of Edgar Winter's "Summertime Blues" and that's a good thing ;D ;D
Yeah bring the Editors back man!
Less is defo more!
Paul
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Hey @Pompeyjazz, it's been a while since I have been here and great to return to a real rocker! Nice job, well done
Kevin
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@PaulAds (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20253) @Grubstar (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=22532) @MonnoDB (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=19820) @Paulski (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=19241) @kevysc (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=19775) Thanks so much for your positive feedback. Working on a few more numbers with the old band. It's not me in the picture :) But I do admit to having a similar haircut at some stage ion the 70's ;D ;D
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Hi Pompey,
Great to meet you on Zoom the other week. This is a great tune with a great vibe. It’s very reminiscent of the MC5 particularly their studio albums. Don’t know if they were an influence?
Very nostalgic. Would love to hear more of your stuff from this period. Is there anywhere we can find it?
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Cheers @mickyplankton (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20769) Great to meet you as well. To answer your question, I've compiled a Soundcloud playlist consisting of songs written by the band between 1979-1982 with a couple of new ones by the same band thrown in for good measure. You can find it here..............
https://soundcloud.com/pompeyjazz/sets/born-in-coventry
Cheers
John
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Great stuff this @pompeyjazz (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20269)..love the guitar solo & overall "vibe". Took me back even though I wasn`t there. Nice one.
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@pompeyjazz (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20269)
What I like most about your music is the urgency that we often lose as we pursue our musical journey. This is a great little foot tapper designed to get the crowd down at the local enjoying a pint and a great atmosphere!
Well done!
Paul
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Hi John @pompeyjazz (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20269)
I'm back in the student bar in '79, all spots and hair, feet sticking to the grubby carpet, beer spilling from plastic glasses, and bouncing up and down with 300 other yobs to this BRILLIANT band! That song and that performance was all about the "feel" for me. Pure joy - your vocals are perfectly suited to this type of song. The guitars are outstanding. Production as ever is superb.
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Great slice of 60's type pop/rock. Simple, direct and effective like a punch to the nose. Nice solo and powerful vocals with super harmony part. Classic stuff - had be bopping around my recording cupboard! Such a refreshing,effective track. Loved it.
M