and a day an old bunkbeds song reimagined by honker

[Oldrottenhead]

got home from work this morning, excited to see an email from kenneth and his reworking of my old bunkbeds song and a day.

i was close to tears on hearing the music, it is a very special song, one i wrote shortly after meeting my wife (20 odd years ago) and the sentiments in the song are as true today as they where when i wrote it.

i immediately stuck it on my mbr and vox was done in one take about 5 minutes later.

i will probably redo it as my vocals peak at times, but i need to rest my vocal chords cos there are some realy high notes on this one, that at my age are harder to reach.

anyway i cant thank kenneth enough for doing this, i have always tried to imagine my old songs being done properly an imho what ken has done is beyond perfection.

ken i am forever in your debt.

You take me to heaven
You lift me up
You've got the sugar
To fill my cup
You give my life meaning
You show me the way
I'll love you forever
Forever and a day
You make me feel special
You give me heart
you're my mona lisa
You're a work of art
You give my life meaning
You show me the way
I'll love you forever
Forever and a day

You just waltzed in
And lead me in your dance
You made my life mean more
When you took me in your arms
I just can't explain it
It all happened by chance
One minute we're strangers
And now we're deep in a love romance

You take me to heaven
You lift me up
You've got the sugar
To fill my cup
You give my life meaning
You show me the way
I'll love you forever
Forever and a day
I'll love you forever
Forever and a day
I'll love you forever
Forever and a day

and a day

words and music written by oldrottenhead
arrangement and music performed by that genuis known as kenneth
vocals by oldrottenhead

[Oldrottenhead]

this is the original from around 1990

and a day

words and music by oldrottenhead aka the bunkbeds

[Bluesberry]

Ken is reaching new heights with your old songs Jim.  What a team.  I am practically crying here myself from how beautiful this sounds.  You two are like superstars.  Your old music was outstanding Jim.  I could def hear this one on the radio 20 some odd years ago.  Bravo Ken.......bravo Jim..........this one is a world wide hit.

[cuthbert]

Terrific collab, Jim & Ken - and a wonderful tribute for the missus. I appreciated getting to hear both versions, too!

[Kenneth]

I'm glad you liked it Jim!

Question: you did the original guitars right? What did you use on the delay guitar, it sounds very "Edge"- like, almost like a cranked AC30 (with the little bottles glowing)?

I tried to get similar sounds, but am finding it impossible to replicate the sound with what I have.

And yea, I agree, the original is a good enough song to be played on radio , you are a terrific songwriter Jim.

[Kenneth]

oh... and you have a beautiful family! The littlest looks just like her Dad!!!

[Oldrottenhead]

i used my old washburn wd-700 digital delay on that one.  i googled it a while back and the only reference i found was that the edge uses one in his set up.

[Nelson]

Ken is a fucking genius.

Jim is a wizard and they make one hell of a dynamic duo. 

This is indeed a tear jerker, guy.

Absolutely stunning, from the brilliant performance and musical arrangement by Ken.

To the wonderful vocals and lyrics by Jim.... who by the way did a damn fine job on those high notes. 

[Damián]

Amazing collab!!

Love it!!

[lg]

Nice one Jim!!!!

LG