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Title: Isn't This Fun (LITLR) - AndyR Original
Post by: AndyR on March 07, 2022, 02:24:18 PM
Isn't This Fun - A A J Russe Written 1980 (Completed 16th June 1991) Recorded 6th March 2022 The Shoebox Demos Vol 1
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I wrote most of this in my first year at university.
But the Shoebox says I completed it 16/06/1991 - and the Shoebox never lies! LOL
In 1980 it didn't feel "finished" to me. But I think that was more about being inexperienced as a songwriter. It had issues but it was all there. The inexperienced songwriter used to add more stuff to "finish" a song. Later on I realised you fix the existing stuff or, more likely, take some away, to "finish" a song (and you can use the discarded stuff for another song later!).
Anyway, 1991 or so was when I realised I ought to start cataloguing all these songs.
I remember not knowing where to fit this one or whether it was finished. And I remember recognising what was wrong, fixing a few things, and declaring it finished... so I dated it 1991 and called it number 174 in the long list.
But, really, it's a 1980 song that never got used because some of the bits were clunkier than they are now.
Isn't This Fun
Words & Music AndyR -------------------------------- Everyone knows a mistake has been made But they smile as you walk through the door The hypocrites laugh at the jokes that you make Hoping you won't stay for more
They hand you the glass with a chip in the side You notice the drink is no longer alive Joking aside it could still hurt your pride But they're worthless and weak, as you know
Isn't this fun Isn't this fun Isn't this fun To know you're still someone
You're asking a fool if he likes what you write The fool never reads anything The fool says you work it shines out like a light You know that your work's in the bin
Isn't this fun Isn't this fun Isn't this fun To know you're still someone
You turn to your host - she remembers your name Except it's not your name at all She remembers the time that you danced so divine At her very first charity ball
But she doesn't recall how you were the one Who, for her daughter, provided the bun Then in the night took off at a run It seems you're worthless and weak like us all
Isn't this fun Isn't this fun Isn't this fun To know you're still someone
Copyright (C) 1991 A A J Russe. All Rights Reserved.
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Title: Re: Isn't This Fun (LITLR) - AndyR Original
Post by: godinqc on March 07, 2022, 05:48:37 PM
You have been busy ;D Great work.. it's great that you finished it and that we could listen to this really good song. The vocals , lyrics and guitar playing are great.
Title: Re: Isn't This Fun (LITLR) - AndyR Original
Post by: Greeny on March 08, 2022, 03:37:55 AM
A really strong song and performance. Although it's stripped down to the essentials, the guitar and vocal are both very sophisticated. It's obvious that the performer is in total control and doesn't need to hide. It's a beauty!
Title: Re: Isn't This Fun (LITLR) - AndyR Original
Post by: hardlock on March 09, 2022, 05:28:04 AM
This one is really fine! Great dynamics and soul flowing throughout! Love it! 8)
Title: Re: Isn't This Fun (LITLR) - AndyR Original
Post by: Redler on March 10, 2022, 06:00:20 AM
Excellent song from the past. Fine lyrics and performance. Your voice and guitar fit nicely together. Really worth of re- recording!
Title: Re: Isn't This Fun (LITLR) - AndyR Original
Post by: chapperz66 on March 10, 2022, 10:36:09 AM