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Title: Dancin' Boots
Post by: Farrell Jackson on July 13, 2023, 05:50:04 PM
You all know that genre means nothing to me so here's something a little different. I needed to do something simple and off the beaten path so I could get my recording mojo back. My sister in-law loves to line dance and once mentioned I should do a country line dancing song, so here it is...well maybe it's a country line dancing blues song, lol. Credits: all me.

Dancin' Boots (Farrell Jackson © 07-10-23)

(V1) She's been waiting for Friday night
A party's goin' on that just feels right
She wants to see all of her best friends
Let her hair down, drink some gin
Slippin' and slidin' across the floor
Two steppin', line dancin' that's the cure

(V2) Good conversations...a drink or two
She can't wait to hit the floor with big Lou
Singing and dancing to her favorite song
"Somebody's done somebody wrong"
If it's a waltz, she can do that
If it's a twist, play something fast

(Chr) She's not looking for romance
Just wants to spin, swing and dance
Doesn't want her heart stepped upon
She's got her dancin' boots on

(Guitar and blues harp solos)

(V3) She don't need yoga, don't need a gym
A heart pounding beat and let the dancin' begin
It keeps her in shape, puts a smile on her face
Dancin' on Friday at her favorite place
Puttin' one foot in front of the other
Boot scootin' boogie with one another

(2Xs Chr) She's not looking for romance
Just wants to swing and dance
Doesn't want her heart stepped upon
She's got her dancin' boots on

She's got her dancing boots on
She's got her dancing boots on
She's got her dancing boots on
Title: Re: Dancin' Boots
Post by: SE on July 13, 2023, 05:56:45 PM
Yes cool country vibe, loving the guitar break, harmonica and vocals too.
They'll be line dancing for sure,great stuff!!
Title: Re: Dancin' Boots
Post by: StephenM on July 13, 2023, 07:05:26 PM
damn skippy this is shit hot!  Yeah, if this is country I want a double helping.... this got roots real deep in the blues...but I think country folks would be cool with this.... cause it rocks... yeah.

smoking guitar work, drums, bass...vocals... really like the progression...

like you genre doesn't matter much to me.... but I will take this and sit my fanny down and not move as long as it all sounds this good.

I hope she loves it and sounds like a really fun lady!
Title: Re: Dancin' Boots
Post by: des0free on July 14, 2023, 12:31:19 AM
I dig it.  Cool lyrics and vocal - I might even make the vocal a touch louder in the mix. Love the rhythm guitar, especially the part during the harp solo.  Talented playing all around.  Is that real harp?
Title: Re: Dancin' Boots
Post by: Ron D Bowes on July 14, 2023, 06:40:45 AM
A song by Cuz I haven't heard!!!! Great little rock and roller. Nice bridge and breakdown with some cool harpin'. Sort of thing I do when I need to get the mojo back working full steam. A good honest rock and roller
Title: Re: Dancin' Boots
Post by: Farrell Jackson on July 14, 2023, 06:59:51 AM
Quote from: des0free on July 14, 2023, 12:31:19 AMI dig it.  Cool lyrics and vocal - I might even make the vocal a touch louder in the mix. Love the rhythm guitar, especially the part during the harp solo.  Talented playing all around.  Is that real harp?
Thanks Des and all! Yes, I'm playing the harmonica. It's a Hohner Pro Harp key of A. I'll give the vocal another listen, thanks! Note: I've since added more compression to the overall mix which seems to give better presence to the vocals. 
Title: Re: Dancin' Boots
Post by: Ray Brookes on July 14, 2023, 03:03:13 PM
Love this, Farrell. Country/ blues at its best. Excellent vocals and guitar work. I could see my wife doing her line-dancing to this one.
Title: Re: Dancin' Boots
Post by: hardlock on July 15, 2023, 05:30:52 AM
Rocks my wheel-house just right. I'm feeling it for sure! That break into the harp at 1:45 brings it all home! Too cool! 8)
Title: Re: Dancin' Boots
Post by: WarpCanada on July 15, 2023, 04:35:48 PM
"Shit Hot" is what the US Navy Aviators would call this indeed.

Great country rock and roll chords, and perfect line dancing swinging beat.

Fantastic work.

I could see this one getting somewhere on country radio if a big name person recorded it.
Title: Re: Dancin' Boots
Post by: Bluesberry on July 15, 2023, 09:09:44 PM
Great stuff....real cool feeling ..... love it
Title: Re: Dancin' Boots
Post by: Blooby on July 16, 2023, 09:17:00 AM

Great all around tune made for radio or the big stage. Love the middle eight.

Blooby
Title: Re: Dancin' Boots
Post by: kenny mac on July 16, 2023, 03:30:08 PM
Excellent track,that lead guitar is so cool,sounds very joe Walsh.
Certainly a line dance in there for sure.
Well done Farrell.
Title: Re: Dancin' Boots
Post by: BerryPatch on July 17, 2023, 08:31:26 AM
Awesome roadhouse blues! Nice guitar tones and excellent swinging groove. Sweet harmonies in the chorus and ripping lead guitar!
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Post by: Mike_S on July 21, 2023, 04:51:04 PM
Lovely stuff Farrell. I dunno about genre either but I know if I heard a band play this live i would be up front of the stage watching the band. It's proper cool country/rock/blues to me. Love it.

Mike
Title: Re: Dancin' Boots
Post by: launched on July 21, 2023, 08:41:28 PM
Great tune and you are a top songwriter, er 'crafter lol! Love the stereo separation on your productions, this one had some great tickly (tickley?) guitar parts, loved it!

I'm a fan!
Title: Re: Dancin' Boots
Post by: thetworegs on July 22, 2023, 12:57:49 AM
 I'm a little late to the party Great track
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Post by: SteveB on July 23, 2023, 10:28:25 AM
A rollicking good tune with some superb guitar and harp fills. Nice sing-along chorus and general feel-good vibe. Excellent stuff. As our friend 'Hook' would probably say: Dance on.  8)
Title: Re: Dancin' Boots
Post by: Pete C on July 23, 2023, 03:19:06 PM
Great song..the type of music I'd be happy sitting in a bar listening to.

Pete