Songcrafters.org

Post Your Work => Original Songs => Topic started by: Ray Brookes on May 22, 2023, 03:19:25 PM

Title: Lonesome In A Crowded Room
Post by: Ray Brookes on May 22, 2023, 03:19:25 PM
So many colours between the day and the night
But me I only seem to dream in black and white
I hear the trumpets blare and I hear the bass-drums boom
Yet I still feel so lonesome in a crowded room.

Concrete and steel; fake plants and grass
Some people born to be a pain in the ass
Some people thrive on the doom and gloom
But me I feel so lonesome in a crowded room.

I'll be the first to admit I have a mean streak
Sometimes I don't think before I speak
But that's just me; from the womb to the tomb
And why I feel so lonesome in a crowded room

I've heard talk of change I've heard talk of descent
I've seen men in suits telling us all to repent
But if there's a change coming it better come soon
Or I'll be lonesome forever in this crowded room.
Title: Re: Lonesome In A Crowded Room
Post by: godinqc on May 22, 2023, 06:04:17 PM
Great bluesy rock song, I really liked the lone beat and when the rest of the instruments comes in at around 1:20. Also great vocals, lyrics and guitar work ..  Superb ..
Title: Re: Lonesome In A Crowded Room
Post by: StephenM on May 23, 2023, 08:48:06 AM
gutsy and grizzly rock blues... wonderful sounds... that beat, that bass, that harp...

then the guitar... southern rock style...

cool and mesmerizing song... lyrics fit... vocals top notch
Title: Re: Lonesome In A Crowded Room
Post by: chapperz66 on May 23, 2023, 09:01:26 AM
Oh yes.

Slide guitar, hammond and Ray's vox - that'll do me.

Paul
Title: Re: Lonesome In A Crowded Room
Post by: T.C. Elliott on May 23, 2023, 09:52:59 AM
Dang! What a great groove. I love the laid back but still gritty feel of that slide. The harp accompaniment is perfect. I could put this on repeat and have it in the background while working and I bet my productivity would skyrocket. Great groove.
Title: Re: Lonesome In A Crowded Room
Post by: Hilary on May 23, 2023, 03:20:12 PM
Dang indeed!
Title: Re: Lonesome In A Crowded Room
Post by: TPB on May 24, 2023, 05:28:22 AM
Play Dem Blooose Boy love the start stop action I would have thought it was a local blues band playing here in Mississippi. Great tune brother
Tim
Title: Re: Lonesome In A Crowded Room
Post by: Ron D Bowes on May 25, 2023, 04:38:26 AM
Wow! This took my surprise! Wasn't expecting some soulful blues! Down and dirty proper blues Ray. Nice harpin'. Lyrics are always cool and some tasty slide goin' on here. Also liked the doubled vocals adding some punch.
Title: Re: Lonesome In A Crowded Room
Post by: Farrell Jackson on May 25, 2023, 09:23:34 AM
I dig 'dem blues Ray! Great words and vocals. The blues harp and the slide put it over the top for me. It's like listening to a long lost but refined Yardbirds tune...I'm listening again!
Title: Re: Lonesome In A Crowded Room
Post by: Johnbee on May 25, 2023, 06:52:45 PM
Yet another great side of Ray Brookes.  Quite different but shows how versatile you are.

 :) John B
Title: Re: Lonesome In A Crowded Room
Post by: Ella on May 26, 2023, 09:44:38 AM
Uuh! So cool. Nice lyrics.
Title: Re: Lonesome In A Crowded Room
Post by: Bluesberry on May 26, 2023, 06:40:00 PM
yes, thia is really great..I love me a bit of blues...this is a great and solid number...thats some slide playing...tasty
Title: Re: Lonesome In A Crowded Room
Post by: kenny mac on May 27, 2023, 01:20:18 AM
This is such a good production.
I listened to it in my car the other day (several times I may add) and everything sits great in the mix.
Lyrics paint a great picture.
Excellent.
Title: Re: Lonesome In A Crowded Room
Post by: DarrenG / The Devil's Toupee on May 28, 2023, 06:09:28 AM
I Never know what style of song I'll get from you ray..within a couple of seconds I knew it was going to be a great blues track. Thought it would be a laid back track, then it bursts into that heavier rock sound. Great stuff. Always so well produced.
Love the sound of the harp and lead guitar harmonies. Lyrics are perfect as always.