Written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
Vocals by Greeny
Music by 64Guitars
Recorded on BR-864 Mixed in Audacity
Drums programmed in Hydrogen
Title: "Poison Ivy" by 64Guitars & Greeny - Singer-Songwriter 2 (Leiber & Stoller)
Post by: 64Guitars on October 16, 2011, 10:41:14 PM
Post by: 64Guitars on October 16, 2011, 10:41:14 PM
(https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12603.0;attach=187362)
I asked Greeny to do the vocals for me and he came through with flying colours, as usual. Lots of energy and feeling. Thanks Tim!
All of the music is performed by me and recorded on my BR-864. I programmed the drums in Hydrogen (http://www.hydrogen-music.org/).
Based on the 1959 Top 10 hit version by The Coasters.
Title: Re: Singer-Songwriter 2 - "Poison Ivy" (Leiber & Stoller) by 64Guitars & Greeny
Post by: Gritter on October 16, 2011, 11:01:17 PM
Post by: Gritter on October 16, 2011, 11:01:17 PM
Love it! really well done gents.
Title: Re: Singer-Songwriter 2 - "Poison Ivy" (Leiber & Stoller) by 64Guitars & Greeny
Post by: Greeny on October 17, 2011, 02:13:57 AM
Post by: Greeny on October 17, 2011, 02:13:57 AM
Wow! I love all the little details you've added. This one was such a pleasure to sing along to. Have always loved it. Thanks for the invitation!
Title: Re: Singer-Songwriter 2 - "Poison Ivy" (Leiber & Stoller) by 64Guitars & Greeny
Post by: maxit on October 17, 2011, 02:51:46 AM
Post by: maxit on October 17, 2011, 02:51:46 AM
WOW! That's a wonderful sound. Gorgeous and really perfect arrangement - sound like good old R&R but with kind of 'Elvis Costello super-power pop ! I still wonder how you doing such an arrangement with that simple equipment...
Title: Re: Singer-Songwriter 2 - "Poison Ivy" (Leiber & Stoller) by 64Guitars & Greeny
Post by: Oldrottenhead on October 17, 2011, 04:56:50 AM
Post by: Oldrottenhead on October 17, 2011, 04:56:50 AM
bloody magic
Title: Re: Singer-Songwriter 2 - "Poison Ivy" (Leiber & Stoller) by 64Guitars & Greeny
Post by: dasilvasings on October 17, 2011, 04:57:23 AM
Post by: dasilvasings on October 17, 2011, 04:57:23 AM
Agree with all the above comments!
BTW what did you use for the "scraper"(?)
I used for my "wendell gee" cover, a vaccum cleaner and a pen ;-)
BTW what did you use for the "scraper"(?)
I used for my "wendell gee" cover, a vaccum cleaner and a pen ;-)
Title: Re: Singer-Songwriter 2 - "Poison Ivy" (Leiber & Stoller) by 64Guitars & Greeny
Post by: hooper on October 17, 2011, 05:41:15 AM
Post by: hooper on October 17, 2011, 05:41:15 AM
Now that's what I call a Juke Box song! ;D
Has 'classic' written all over it. Great job on managing all the parts and arrangement!
Love the guitar twang at: You can look but you better not touch... ~twannng~ ;)
Has 'classic' written all over it. Great job on managing all the parts and arrangement!
Love the guitar twang at: You can look but you better not touch... ~twannng~ ;)
Title: Re: Singer-Songwriter 2 - "Poison Ivy" (Leiber & Stoller) by 64Guitars & Greeny
Post by: Hook on October 17, 2011, 05:46:09 AM
Post by: Hook on October 17, 2011, 05:46:09 AM
I'm scratching all over! Great job guys, production is clean and tight, vocals are superb!
Rock on!
Rock on!
Title: Re: Singer-Songwriter 2 - "Poison Ivy" (Leiber & Stoller) by 64Guitars & Greeny
Post by: Redler on October 17, 2011, 06:53:56 AM
Post by: Redler on October 17, 2011, 06:53:56 AM
Superb job gents!!!!
Nice to hear your guitar work 64gtrs!! It is great! I've read a lot of the recording/producing tips from you, but this really shows, you can do things in 'real life', too ( I wasn't doubtful about it, though... :) )
Fantastic job on vocals, Tim!!!
Amazing cover and performing!!!
Kari
Nice to hear your guitar work 64gtrs!! It is great! I've read a lot of the recording/producing tips from you, but this really shows, you can do things in 'real life', too ( I wasn't doubtful about it, though... :) )
Fantastic job on vocals, Tim!!!
Amazing cover and performing!!!
Kari
Title: Re: Singer-Songwriter 2 - "Poison Ivy" (Leiber & Stoller) by 64Guitars & Greeny
Post by: Geir on October 17, 2011, 07:40:03 AM
Post by: Geir on October 17, 2011, 07:40:03 AM
WTFHTMP (https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?topic=3785.msg56093#msg56093) ???
I know I commented on this earlier today ..... must be those bloody spiders eating my posts again ::)
Well ...
This is PERFECT !!!
This is excellent !
Fantastic arrangement, performance and production.
enjoyed many times already today.
---> πPod
I know I commented on this earlier today ..... must be those bloody spiders eating my posts again ::)
Well ...
This is PERFECT !!!
This is excellent !
Fantastic arrangement, performance and production.
enjoyed many times already today.
---> πPod
Title: Re: Singer-Songwriter 2 - "Poison Ivy" (Leiber & Stoller) by 64Guitars & Greeny
Post by: launched on October 17, 2011, 07:58:08 AM
Post by: launched on October 17, 2011, 07:58:08 AM
Great job with this! Excellent production and playing, and the vox simply shine.
Title: Re: Singer-Songwriter 2 - "Poison Ivy" (Leiber & Stoller) by 64Guitars & Greeny
Post by: cuthbert on October 17, 2011, 08:33:57 AM
Post by: cuthbert on October 17, 2011, 08:33:57 AM
Outstanding! I love the authentic sound and feel - and it's evident that you both put a lot of love into it! Lots of passion in the vocals, and deep wobble in that guitar. And very nice work on the drums - Hydrogen helps one think like a drummer.
Second listen: Superb!! 8)
Second listen: Superb!! 8)
Title: Re: Singer-Songwriter 2 - "Poison Ivy" (Leiber & Stoller) by 64Guitars & Greeny
Post by: Hook on October 17, 2011, 09:19:42 AM
Post by: Hook on October 17, 2011, 09:19:42 AM
I had an itch at my job this morning so I came again to scratch! Gonna have to put this one on my current rotation it really is quite good!
Rock on!
Rock on!
Title: Re: Singer-Songwriter 2 - "Poison Ivy" (Leiber & Stoller) by 64Guitars & Greeny
Post by: Tony W on October 17, 2011, 09:54:13 AM
Post by: Tony W on October 17, 2011, 09:54:13 AM
Brilliant music 64, it's always a pleasure to hear you post a song. The detail is stunning. Tim... perfect delivery.
That's an example of an oxymoron right?
Quote from: cuthbert on October 17, 2011, 08:33:57 AMHydrogen helps one think like a drummer.
That's an example of an oxymoron right?
Title: Re: Singer-Songwriter 2 - "Poison Ivy" (Leiber & Stoller) by 64Guitars & Greeny
Post by: cuthbert on October 17, 2011, 10:46:18 AM
Post by: cuthbert on October 17, 2011, 10:46:18 AM
Quote from: Tony W on October 17, 2011, 09:54:13 AMQuote from: cuthbert on October 17, 2011, 08:33:57 AMHydrogen helps one think like a drummer.
That's an example of an oxymoron right?
Hahaha - you got me there... :D
Another play - this is like a trip in the WABAC Machine. You done good, fellas!!
Title: Re: Singer-Songwriter 2 - "Poison Ivy" (Leiber & Stoller) by 64Guitars & Greeny
Post by: Satchwood on October 17, 2011, 11:40:14 AM
Post by: Satchwood on October 17, 2011, 11:40:14 AM
Wow, very impressive ~ Great sounding oldie hit !!
Title: Re: Singer-Songwriter 2 - "Poison Ivy" (Leiber & Stoller) by 64Guitars & Greeny
Post by: lg on October 17, 2011, 02:07:27 PM
Post by: lg on October 17, 2011, 02:07:27 PM
Very, very good cover!
Top-notch production here guys....
Instant Piepod
LG
Top-notch production here guys....
Instant Piepod
LG
Title: Re: Singer-Songwriter 2 - "Poison Ivy" (Leiber & Stoller) by 64Guitars & Greeny
Post by: 64Guitars on October 17, 2011, 03:35:51 PM
Post by: 64Guitars on October 17, 2011, 03:35:51 PM
Thanks for the comments everyone. It was nice to finally complete another song for a festival. I must have half a dozen songs that I started for previous festivals and never finished.
Nothing as imaginative as that. I used a Guiro sample from my Yamaha keyboard which I imported into Hydrogen. There were already a couple of Guiro samples in Hydrogen but I didn't like the sound of them for this project. So I tried the one from my keyboard and that seemed to work better.
Quote from: dasilvasings on October 17, 2011, 04:57:23 AMBTW what did you use for the "scraper"(?)
I used for my "wendell gee" cover, a vaccum cleaner and a pen ;-)
Nothing as imaginative as that. I used a Guiro sample from my Yamaha keyboard which I imported into Hydrogen. There were already a couple of Guiro samples in Hydrogen but I didn't like the sound of them for this project. So I tried the one from my keyboard and that seemed to work better.
Title: Re: Singer-Songwriter 2 - "Poison Ivy" (Leiber & Stoller) by 64Guitars & Greeny
Post by: chapperz66 on October 18, 2011, 04:48:52 AM
Post by: chapperz66 on October 18, 2011, 04:48:52 AM
Totally superior stuff.
Paul
Paul
Title: Re: Singer-Songwriter 2 - "Poison Ivy" (Leiber & Stoller) by 64Guitars & Greeny
Post by: Gnasty on October 18, 2011, 04:49:02 PM
Post by: Gnasty on October 18, 2011, 04:49:02 PM
Hey it`s about time! Excellent production 64!! I always liked this song and you picked the voice for the job.
Outstanding singing Tim! Really impressive cover!!
Quote from: cuthbert on October 17, 2011, 08:33:57 AMHydrogen helps one think like a drummer.
Is that the problem with drummers? They should be breathing oxygen like us no??? :)
Title: Re: Singer-Songwriter 2 - "Poison Ivy" (Leiber & Stoller) by 64Guitars & Greeny
Post by: cuthbert on October 18, 2011, 05:04:29 PM
Post by: cuthbert on October 18, 2011, 05:04:29 PM
Quote from: Gnasty on October 18, 2011, 04:49:02 PMQuote from: cuthbert on October 17, 2011, 08:33:57 AMHydrogen helps one think like a drummer.
Is that the problem with drummers? They should be breathing oxygen like us no??? :)
Could be, could be...and some bass players breathe helium? :D :D :D
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0rdzvspgwWk/TjIhPpiKCSI/AAAAAAAAA2I/oj2IqNtI4wg/s1600/Geddy%252BLee%252Bgedrick.jpg)
Title: Re: Singer-Songwriter 2 - "Poison Ivy" (Leiber & Stoller) by 64Guitars & Greeny
Post by: Flash Harry on October 19, 2011, 02:13:11 PM
Post by: Flash Harry on October 19, 2011, 02:13:11 PM
Nice! What a great way to arrive back home.
Well done 64 and Tim!
Well done 64 and Tim!
Title: Re: Singer-Songwriter 2 - "Poison Ivy" (Leiber & Stoller) by 64Guitars & Greeny
Post by: Bluesberry on October 19, 2011, 07:26:03 PM
Post by: Bluesberry on October 19, 2011, 07:26:03 PM
Brilliant, sensational, wonderful, excellent. Supergroup status here. Your attention to detail is unbelievable 64G......... and what a vocal.
Title: Re: Singer-Songwriter 2 - "Poison Ivy" (Leiber & Stoller) by 64Guitars & Greeny
Post by: Nelson on October 24, 2011, 08:35:31 AM
Post by: Nelson on October 24, 2011, 08:35:31 AM
Freaking awesome guys.
Lots of energy and lots of fun.
Lots of energy and lots of fun.
la la la la lala la la la la lala la la la la lala la la la la lala la la la la lala la la la la lala
Title: Re: Singer-Songwriter 2 - "Poison Ivy" (Leiber & Stoller) by 64Guitars & Greeny
Post by: Farrell Jackson on November 08, 2011, 01:02:27 PM
Post by: Farrell Jackson on November 08, 2011, 01:02:27 PM
This is a great cover of Poison Ivy 64 gts and Tim! This does bring some memories...real good guys!
Farrell
Farrell
Title: Re: Singer-Songwriter 2 - "Poison Ivy" (Leiber & Stoller) by 64Guitars & Greeny
Post by: SE on November 11, 2011, 04:55:35 PM
Post by: SE on November 11, 2011, 04:55:35 PM
Top cover and collab, perfect recording and playing, stand back in admiration, loving Greeny,s vox too a great listen well done!!!
Title: Re: "Poison Ivy" by 64Guitars & Greeny - Singer-Songwriter 2 (Leiber & Stoller)
Post by: Pine on February 12, 2012, 12:14:52 PM
Post by: Pine on February 12, 2012, 12:14:52 PM
i missed this one..and it's a Hoot!! Always loved this song i remember when it came out and my older brother bought the 45. That and Yakkity-Yak.
This is one killer collab. greeny you sing this to perfection and 64 you have done an amazingly pro job of working this up on all counts. the drums are superb as is the guitar work. Dead on.
This was sure a trip back in time. A most impressive cover gentlemen!! (insert clapping emoticon)
Pine 8)
This is one killer collab. greeny you sing this to perfection and 64 you have done an amazingly pro job of working this up on all counts. the drums are superb as is the guitar work. Dead on.
This was sure a trip back in time. A most impressive cover gentlemen!! (insert clapping emoticon)
Pine 8)
Title: Re: "Poison Ivy" by 64Guitars & Greeny - Singer-Songwriter 2 (Leiber & Stoller)
Post by: Bobtail on February 13, 2012, 04:12:16 AM
Post by: Bobtail on February 13, 2012, 04:12:16 AM
Good fun track fellas.Well done
Its just missing something ???.......Ah yes,girls screaming when you launch into the chorus.
Nah ;) good production ,guitars and vocals are great.
Its just missing something ???.......Ah yes,girls screaming when you launch into the chorus.
Nah ;) good production ,guitars and vocals are great.
Title: Re: "Poison Ivy" by 64Guitars & Greeny - Singer-Songwriter 2 (Leiber & Stoller)
Post by: tafka on February 14, 2012, 04:17:36 PM
Post by: tafka on February 14, 2012, 04:17:36 PM
344 hits / 20 some odd comments will always leave me scratching my head.
I dont know the song , but there is energy and enthusiam in the singing
maybe lacking some PUNCH ..hell what do i know
TJ
I dont know the song , but there is energy and enthusiam in the singing
maybe lacking some PUNCH ..hell what do i know
TJ
Title: Re: "Poison Ivy" by 64Guitars & Greeny - Singer-Songwriter 2 (Leiber & Stoller)
Post by: Groundy on October 15, 2017, 10:17:27 PM
Post by: Groundy on October 15, 2017, 10:17:27 PM
OTD Bump,
Another cracker I've not heard before,
So pro.
Alex.
Another cracker I've not heard before,
So pro.
Alex.
Title: Re: "Poison Ivy" by 64Guitars & Greeny - Singer-Songwriter 2 (Leiber & Stoller)
Post by: Johnny Robbo on October 16, 2017, 01:39:27 AM
Post by: Johnny Robbo on October 16, 2017, 01:39:27 AM
Lovely job on this one! I remember the version from the late 70s by The Lambrettas & this brought back memories of school days for me. Great work, chaps!