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Title: I Like This Girl - AndyR Original
Post by: AndyR on August 01, 2012, 06:52:47 PM
New original from me, hot off the old wotsit.
When it was half written yesterday, I was considering binning it as a throwaway exercise - I do that quite often. But I played the songwriting demo to someone else and, er, apparently I should finish it...
So here it is finished. Hope they don't think the demo was better... :-[
My wife hasn't heard it yet. The "today" in the lyric isn't until Friday (two day's time). With a bit of luck I'm not in trouble... :-\ I'll do some washing-up and get the hoover out soon.
Now, where's all the other crap I've binned? :D
I Like This Girl
Words & Music AndyR Recorded on a BR1600 Double-Bass, one Guitar, and Vocals - AndyR --------------------------------
I Like This Girl - A A J Russe
I like I like this girl
I just came along tell you What everybody ought to know When I'm being silly When I tell you that you're fine You ought to know
You might think I'm crazy You might be concerned about my health I might try to make you dream But I will always dream of someone else
She's picking up the pieces Sweeping up the mess that is my life Let's pour another glass I want to tell you now about my wife
She's the one who makes it easy The one who promised to be mine And she's the one who understands That I am silly all the time
When the sun is shining I have to hide inside But she don't care She's so pretty in her garden I can see her now But she's not there
She gets so very tired So I carry her to bed and come down here That's when I sing to you And all I give to you is what I fear
She's the one who makes it easy The one I couldn't ever leave And she's the one who understands That all I do is make believe
I'm sitting on own Waiting for a call from far away I feel so very foolish But that's alright She's coming home today
I like I like this girl
Copyright (C) 2012 A A J Russe. All Rights Reserved.
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Title: Re: I Like This Girl - AndyR Original
Post by: launched on August 01, 2012, 07:34:59 PM
Oh, glad you didn't throw this one away - It's a great song! Sounds like something that would be listened/sung to at a pub.
The vocals are excellent and I love the way the guitar was recorded. I need to get this on headphones.
I definitely need to come back for another listen - And make sure you clean up before she gets home. I can only imagine what things look like! ;D
Title: Re: I Like This Girl - AndyR Original
Post by: stoman on August 02, 2012, 12:56:29 AM
First song I've listened to today - and a great one again, Andy. Maybe add some instruments to build it up slowly and then add a "real" ending instead of a fade-out. I guess then it will have the potential for a real foot tapper. Reminds me of the 50s, and that's how I hear it orchestrated in my head. :)
Your wife will love it.
Don't ever throw away anything! Just put it aside and come back to it later. There is always something worth pursuing in every idea.
Regards, Steffen
Title: Re: I Like This Girl - AndyR Original
Post by: Hilary on August 02, 2012, 03:21:55 PM
Oh what a sweetheart - she ain't gonna be bothered about the state of the house once she hears this Andy :)
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Post by: Nelson on August 02, 2012, 08:11:40 PM
I like... I like... I like this song.
I dig everything about this song Andy, from the music to the vocals and the very cool lyrics.
Mama's gonna be thrilled, Sir.
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Post by: Hook on August 02, 2012, 09:03:15 PM
What a great tune brother! Those back up vocals just float my boat into clear skies & they've been rather cloudy as of late. Think this will be on my playlist for my morning drive! Rock On!
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Post by: AndyR on August 03, 2012, 07:25:33 AM
:)
Thankee folks. I do kinda like it now (and I did when I was writing it, but you're never too sure)
Well, she's got a clean and crispy bed to get into now. Hooverin' most done. Still six hours or so to go...
Leaning back and listening to Dean Friedman... sigh... 8)
Oh, and Steffen, I never throw anything away :D - they all go in the box. But I only look in the box when I'm stuck, trying to impress someone, or just reminiscing... If an idea doesn't grab me, it probably isn't ever going to be a song by me, but I do sometimes impress myself with something I wrote years ago and didn't understand :D
Title: Re: I Like This Girl - AndyR Original
Post by: Hilary on August 03, 2012, 09:24:58 AM
Well, she's got a clean and crispy bed to get into now. Hooverin' most done. Still six hours or so to go...
what about cooking a meal - just a hint! 8)
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Post by: andy casson on August 03, 2012, 10:29:54 AM
Andy you are such a talent! Wonderful song! I love Haylie's optimism about the house not being clean but no worries cause you've written her a song. My wife is standing over my shoulder as I write......(she's gone now- there is NO WAY I would get away with 'but I wrote you a song!' )
loved it andy
Title: Re: I Like This Girl - AndyR Original
Post by: AndyR on August 03, 2012, 10:55:10 AM
:D Exactly...
Oh, and Haylie, no, no meal required... she's eating before she gets here.
The main problem is that I seem to have drunk all the Merlot... :D (That might be why the lyrics turned out so real...)
Still, from previous experience I don't think she'll want any tonight. Fingers crossed, eh?
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Post by: Hilary on August 03, 2012, 11:01:34 AM
I hope you have a lovely evening Andy and a great weekend too 8)
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Post by: Geir on August 03, 2012, 11:32:34 AM
I Like This Song !!!!
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Post by: Rata-tat-tat on August 03, 2012, 12:16:38 PM
I've been itching to play this... My ISP was down at the house... couldn't get it on my phone... so alas... my work computer came through. I LIKE THIS SONG TOOO.... So well crafted... I digress>>> I LOVE THIS SONG
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Post by: Gritter on August 03, 2012, 12:55:42 PM
what a great tune! sweet and so much fun...a first class first dance wedding tune for the ages...(or anniversary tune).
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Post by: Satchwood on August 03, 2012, 02:56:17 PM
Great song,,, i like...i like...i like this song!
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Post by: SE on August 03, 2012, 06:01:59 PM
Another fan too catchy for my liking, well played
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Post by: Hilary on August 04, 2012, 02:43:01 AM
I went away for the weekend (singing) put the dishwasher on before I left Friday, came back on the Sunday and it was all still in the dishwasher, dirty bowls in the sink and my very gorgeous husband had fed the kids McDonalds all weekend. Oh and he's never written me a song!
Title: Re: I Like This Girl - AndyR Original
Post by: Ted on November 13, 2022, 07:57:42 AM
I love that there is a little mystery to this song: Who, exactly, is the you in the song – the third person? It's some kind of confidant – but it could be so many things: a goldfish, a mistress, a mirror, a diary. That mystery held my attention, and elevated this song above the "I'm smitten by someone" genre.
The performance is great too. I can't remember hearing you sing with this particular affect before. It's low and intimate, with a bit of weariness. And this adds to the mystery of the third person.
Blackout Bump - week of 28 July, 2012 (https://songcrafters.org/forum/?topic=33018)
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Post by: StephenM on November 13, 2022, 03:37:08 PM
wow...love the vocals on this... defo a touch diff than the per usual ...
love the vibe overall...it is reminding me of the great great "The Guess Who".... such a great Canadian band of the 70s.... super Andy...great bump.