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Title: No-one To Blame (LITLR) - AndyR Original
Post by: AndyR on March 10, 2022, 11:10:14 AM
No-one To Blame - A A J Russe Written 1st January 1988 Recorded 6th March 2022 The Shoebox Demos Vol 1
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Nearly forgot to post this one! (it's been a busy week at work)
I was 24 when I wrote it. What more can I say?
No-one To Blame
Words & Music AndyR --------------------------------
When I was young there was romance Now as I get old there is none The tentative joys of my childhood Now everyone knows how it's done I'll take the blame for your breakage I'll even replace the glass But I won't pay the price For what you did in the past I'll try to be true to you baby But I've got to be true to myself If I don't want to stay when you ask me There's no-one to blame but yourself
There's no-one to blame for the things that you've done No-one to blame but you But if I can't quite be an angel I'd rather not be a fool
The days of spectacular feelings Are gradually slipping away The lure of an ear-biting climax Is suddenly starting to pale I haven't the heart for the small talk After the jumping is done I just lie here waiting for the rise of the sun The pictures they're selling are useless They've shown me my woman in red The filth is all over the carpet Why couldn't it stay on the bed
There's no-one to blame for the things you've done No-one to blame but you But if I can't quite be an angel I'd rather not be a fool If I can't quite be an angel I'd rather not be a fool
Copyright (C) 1988 A A J Russe. All Rights Reserved.
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Title: Re: No-one To Blame (LITLR) - AndyR Original
Post by: Ray Brookes on March 10, 2022, 11:23:07 AM
These old songs you're pulling out of that shoebox, Andy are great. I've been trying to remember what songs I was writing at 24 (best forgotten TBH) As with other songs you've posted recently I'd like to hear this developed/arranged with full backing (not too much of course; just light accompaniment) Cool lyrics too, dude and love your vocal delivery.
Title: Re: No-one To Blame (LITLR) - AndyR Original
Post by: hardlock on March 11, 2022, 02:21:56 AM
This is cool! A#1 funky time. I agree with Ray, this would/will make a nice clean developed number. DLing now to play along with. Some fun! 8)
Title: Re: No-one To Blame (LITLR) - AndyR Original
Post by: Greeny on March 11, 2022, 04:39:08 AM
Nice balance / contrast between power and fragility on the vocal, and that guitar work is gorgeous. I'd like to hear this filled out too, but it's fab as it is.
That's great songwriting for a 24 year old. I daren't even listen back to my old cassettes from that age. I don't even know whether they exist!
Title: Re: No-one To Blame (LITLR) - AndyR Original
Post by: Oldrottenhead on March 11, 2022, 07:14:09 AM
lovely andy. I see i have lots of catching up to do, you seem to have been a busy bunny.
Title: Re: No-one To Blame (LITLR) - AndyR Original
Post by: StephenM on March 11, 2022, 05:19:56 PM
I was really into the rockin ness of this tuneage (it has a cubit butt ton or rockin in it!)... then I read the lyrics as it was a bout half through... I love the bare bones honesty of this (what i perceive it to be that is)....
would like to hear the full blown version too because I think it will be smokin
Title: Re: No-one To Blame (LITLR) - AndyR Original
Post by: Zoltan on March 12, 2022, 03:44:00 AM
Great storyline and lyrics. There are several lines that are really memorable. Yet i'm not sure if i understood all the intricacies. In my mind some of the lines went towards W.A.S.P (Animal) territory, but in a more sophisticated manner ;) The vocals and playing are superb. They're able to sell the song.
The same high bar of songwriting and lyrics continues with this one. These certainly don't belong into the shoebox! If i'll ever start digging this deep for old songs / demos i think i should name them as "dirty socks demos" :D
Title: Re: No-one To Blame (LITLR) - AndyR Original
Post by: Hook on March 12, 2022, 05:44:01 AM
You are on fire brother, this is top shelf. Rock on!
Title: Re: No-one To Blame (LITLR) - AndyR Original
Post by: chapperz66 on March 12, 2022, 08:14:39 AM
Belting stuff, Andy. Great performance of a fine song - and the LITLR status just adds to the quality.