Hi all, been a little while but it took a bit longer this time for the back to settle down. Anyway, we went for a walk the other day and ended up in the estate where I grew up, it hasn't improved in fact it seems to have deteriorated. The swings and roundabouts were broken and there was the odd syringe lying amongst the broken glass and old cider cans. Having said that, I know for a fact that there are a lot of good people living there who just need either a chance or a kick up the butt to move them into a better place. Hope you enjoy. Willie
A good song Willie. I like the heartfelt, sincere lyric about the state of the place where you grew up. I can hear the sentiment in your vocals. Nice writing!
Farrell
A really interesting song Willie, would agree with Farrell - this is a very though provoking song, and I understand the sentiment having grown up in a big city - the places that smell of no hope and desperation. Sad inditement of our society I'm afraid. Some music invokes sadness, some happiness - and some, like this, make you think. I would say that makes it an excellent bit of songwriting!
Well done Willie.
B
you have just written a song about the place i grew up in too. nice one willie. very different for you musically. love it.
Nice laid back song liked that intro a lot good effect and pan
all of your music is a great listen cheers NEIL .!!
Yes sir, I dig that synth rhythm alot & love how it drives the tune, reminiscent of some later Cars stuff. The best lyrics create a picture in every bodies mind that they can personally relate to & this really does that.
Rock On!
Wow! This is really good...well written and arranged. Each part is in the right place! Catchy tune with beautiful melodies and additions! Brilliant!!
You, ve caught this perfectly and you painting a thought provoking picture, an excellent listen, magic!!
I like the guitars, especially the lead lines. Your lyric is good, the title is great, I love the imagery the title alone invokes. You've put together a good song that resonates very well. You've painted a picture in my mind.
Yeah, YEaH, Great Imagery!! i'm ENJoying walking on WheeLs....
Cracking songwriting and performance - congrats!
This is a truly beautiful song. Emotional and meaningful. I can hear the sadness and regret in your performance. This song really says something to me AND its a great piece of music.
thanks for giving it to us to hear.
Ian
Top class stuff Willie
the break has brought you back in top form 8) 8) 8)
Tommy
Quote from: bruno on November 17, 2014, 04:14:02 PMA really interesting song Willie, would agree with Farrell - this is a very though provoking song, and I understand the sentiment having grown up in a big city - the places that smell of no hope and desperation. Sad inditement of our society I'm afraid. Some music invokes sadness, some happiness - and some, like this, make you think. I would say that makes it an excellent bit of songwriting!
Well done Willie.
B
Totally agree. This is EXCELLENT Willie! So real...with great imagery from lyrics that are delivered so well. I loved the long intro and how you often take your time in your songs. Your vocal delivery here is so good...gives the listener time to digest the whole sad scenario. Nice synths to accent the darkness and a meloncholy guitar lead that sums it up. Can't say enough about how good these lyrics are. You're a hell of a good songwriter..and so incredibly prolific.
Great tune Willie!
pine
Man,this is brilliant. ,what a great keyboard wall there.
It reminds me a bit of my hero Ian hunters latest work in the last few years,not that the song sounds the same as anything,but the vibe wouldn't be out of place in his set.
An excellent piece of work .
Pie pod bound.
I found this cracker in The Random Dozen Willie,
Don't know how I missed this, Such good songwriting and great performance.
I remember them knocking my old neighbourhood down as a kid, then they built a slum... :D
Alex.
There's nothing like re-visiting your childhood neighbourhood. I took a virtual trip round mine on Google Street View when it first came out... Some of the old sights were there (including the old brick bus shelter where I served my smoker's apprenticeship), but the woods where we used to play are now a housing estate... so sad.
Brilliant track, Willie! Thanks for getting me all nostalgic & misty-eyed.
I remember this one well when you did it and the fact that you let me do a cover of it with my band mates
Well written and still true today
Tim
Many thanks for the bump. Willie