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Bare Bones Entry: The Front Page

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Buc McMaster

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« on: July 21, 2016, 03:17:04 AM »
This one was written sometime in the 1980s....darned if I can get any closer than that!  An attempt to capture the feeding frenzy media often displays, this is specifically about newsprint (there was no 24hr news cycle or internet in the 80s!) but certainly applies to what goes on today..........

The Front Page  198?

It's on the front page of every newspaper in town
They got the details from a secret source they found
It's all there, and the word is gettin' 'round on you
They took your picture and they put it on page one
They're asking questions and they've got you on the run
Like a wolf pack and brother you're the one they want

Everyday the front page is the same
They always seem to know who to blame
An anonymous tip will put them on your trail
Sooner or later the media will prevail.........

There was a scandal and the lawyers took their time
Outside the courtroom the reporters stood in line
To get the story please tell it one more time for me
And now it's over and you've straightened out your life
You read the front page and it cuts you like a knife
Because the same thing just happened to your wife
.....oh yeah

https://youtu.be/fRHAf6nqMF8

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Skub

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« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2016, 12:15:08 PM »
I get a southern rock, sweet home alabama vibe from the song. Good solid result, well played and sung.


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« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2016, 07:03:38 PM »
Nothing wrong with short! I could have happily gone for another chorus though - with perhaps a few change ups to make it really stand out?

Nice work!

Movin Flavour

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« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2016, 09:21:23 PM »
Definitely got that Sweet Home Alabama feel.

Like the guitars again and the lyrics

Another good song.


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« Reply #5 on: July 24, 2016, 11:10:37 AM »
nice!

great performance and a great set of lyrics

short but sweet  :)

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« Reply #6 on: July 25, 2016, 02:53:42 PM »
Buc,
Hi nice acoustic rocking feels to this and your vocal delivery is really likeable.
Good tune think i'll have another listen.
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Day2Take1

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« Reply #7 on: July 25, 2016, 04:50:25 PM »
This was a great performance.  I love the feel of the guitar.  It gives me this feeling of time passing.  Like a clock ticking maybe.  Like a clock counting down to a deadline.  It really fits the lyrics well in my opinion.  I really enjoyed watching you perform.  I listened to it twice.  I could've had a couple of more verses.  Thanks for sharing.

Buc McMaster

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« Reply #8 on: July 25, 2016, 05:23:55 PM »
Nothing wrong with short!

Quite right, sir.  Writing more verses, singing another chorus.......just filler and time wasted when what needs saying has already been said.  Brevity.  Economy.  I suppose there are times when a long drawn out story-telling lyric is called for, such as Marty Robbins' El Paso, but this is generally not my style.  Say it short, say it right, go home.

Thank you for your comments!  Much appreciated!

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« Reply #9 on: August 01, 2016, 11:18:45 AM »
Great tune Buc, and it was very cool to watch you play :) You seem so comfortable in front of the camera and your voice is really listenable and soothing  ;) Love the lyrics
This song has definitely got that cool Southern rock vibe, which I love  :)
The ad-lib at the ending, "Lord have mercy"  is priceless  :)
Nothing not to like about this one  :) Good luck in the comp :) :)

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« Reply #10 on: August 02, 2016, 08:40:23 PM »
Enjoyed this a lot. Cool style - both guitar and vocals, and I'm a sucker for that southern groove. Enjoyed the lyrics, too. Great song and great to have you on the forum!
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« Reply #11 on: August 03, 2016, 08:54:43 AM »
Really nice groove and I dig the vocal performance. Short but effective, not exactly ground breaking but very enjoyable nevertheless. Btw, is it a radio or TV that can be heard in the background during the last few seconds??  ??? ??? ???

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« Reply #12 on: August 04, 2016, 06:06:07 PM »
Buc,

Really like the direct style.....rockin' acoustic groove keeps the story moving along to it's ending punch....an elegant tune with a clean delivery....Yeah!

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« Reply #13 on: August 05, 2016, 05:16:08 PM »
wotcha buc..good to hav you aboard
love the delivery , great song and vocal .. tone & soulful
im often struck by you colonial musos..you have this cool unhurri d but precision timing ..
works a treat
extremely listenable..
working so well as a guitar/vocal, can only imagine the groove with a band
terrific 
i may not believe this tomorrow...

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« Reply #14 on: August 10, 2016, 08:04:01 PM »
Nice and bluesy. :) And bare as they come. ;-)

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