Post Your Work => Original Songs => Topic started by: Oldrottenhead on August 19, 2017, 08:40:59 AM
Title: Happy Birthday Dad by Oldrottenhead
Post by: Oldrottenhead on August 19, 2017, 08:40:59 AM
My dad, Jimmy Higgins (19.08.1937 - 05.10.1977) would have been 80 years old today, sadly he passed away at the age of 41. He was quite a guy and fitted more into his short life than i could probably fit in if i live to be 200 years old.
Anyway happy birthday dad.
having connection problems and struggling to upload file, will keep trying. still can't upload directly to site so, uploaded to alonetone for now.
I still remember you, like it was yesterday, I can feel your presence, like you're still here You left your mark on me, you made me who I am, I can only hope I am half the man you where Nearly 40 years, and I still see your face, as clear as day Only 41 when you left our world To do so much with so little time Be eighty years today, if you where still around So have a happy happy birthday dad I'm older than you know, but still your little boy And I will always be so proud of you Nearly 40 years, and I still see your face As clear as day Only 41 when you left our world To do so much with so little time I still remember you, like it was yesterday, I can feel your presence, like you're still here You left your mark on me, you made me who I am, I can only hope I am half the man you where Be eighty years today, if you where still around So have a happy happy birthday dad
Happy Birthday Dad
W/M by Oldrottenhead drums using drumJam epiphone bass guitare Jasmine electro acoustic guitar and vocals using MicroBR recorded on Boss BR800
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Post by: Blooby on August 19, 2017, 09:59:33 AM
Made me miss my pop and his dry sense of humor. I recall being around the dinner table, cracking a joke, and saying, "I'm so witty." His response was, "Well, you're half right." Still one of the best one-liners I've ever encountered.
Nice tune, lovely sentiment. Wish I could write from the heart, but with lyrics, my internal editor has too much baggage.
Nice post.
Blooby
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Post by: Rolow on August 19, 2017, 10:00:55 AM
Happy Birthday to Mr. Higgins.
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Post by: kenny mac on August 19, 2017, 05:49:14 PM
I've been out of the loop here as we where dealing with my wife's mothers illness and she sadly passed away so this strikes at the heart for me. The lyrics say it all. An excellent tribute to your dad james.
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Post by: Hook on August 19, 2017, 07:14:11 PM
Poolside On a little mini vacation in Orlando and cant listen now but i did read the lyrics and there very touching. Cant wait to listen later. rock on!
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Post by: Redler on August 19, 2017, 10:27:05 PM
Great tribute, James!
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Post by: Groundy on August 19, 2017, 11:11:40 PM
Really good tribute James,
So well written and played,
He would be proud.
Alex.
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Post by: Johnny Robbo on August 20, 2017, 03:12:34 AM
Very poignant, James. I miss my old fella, too. A beautiful tribute.
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Post by: Oldrottenhead on August 20, 2017, 06:17:59 AM
sorry to hear about your mother in law Kenny. my thoughts are with you and yours.
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Post by: Kenny B on August 20, 2017, 11:58:35 AM
Very nice Jim. Well done.
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Post by: Mike_S on August 21, 2017, 03:22:01 PM
A lovely song, lovely tribute. The soundscape you have created is beautiful, airy and light but powerful too.
Mike
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Post by: Hook on August 21, 2017, 03:57:28 PM
Very nice tune brother! Rock on!
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Post by: SE on August 22, 2017, 08:25:22 AM