Billy Don't Be A Hero (Paper Lace)

[Hilary]

I did the backer on the auto rhythm on Garageband and added a fleckle of harmony. I've done my own thing (surprise!) with the chords and added a tiny bit after the chorus.

Version 2 - without harmony - cheers Paul

Billy Don't Be A Hero

written by Mitch Murray and Peter Callander, performed by Hilary

[chapperz66]

I will be honest Hilary - I wasn't expecting to like this, not being a huge admirer of Paper Lace.  But I love the arrangement and the melancholy, but not maudling, tone of your voice.  You have really transformed it so hats off to you.

The harmony might need a little bit of work in places but notwithstanding I really enjoyed listening to this.

Paul

[Hilary]

I will be honest Hilary - I wasn't expecting to like this, not being a huge admirer of Paper Lace.  But I love the arrangement and the melancholy, but not maudling, tone of your voice.  You have really transformed it so hats off to you.

The harmony might need a little bit of work in places but notwithstanding I really enjoyed listening to this.

Paul

I was just thinking about that - it was a bold choice with a clash - maybe a rethink . . .

[bruno]

Not seeing any controls to press to play???

[Hilary]

Not seeing any controls to press to play???

Should be working now

[bruno]

I really like it when a cover is taken, and then you put your own stamp on it. Excellent cover Hillary, and nice use of the technology as well. Sounds great.
B

[Pete C]

Been trying to think of War songs but this one never crossed my mind - good call Hilary.

Without the cheese of the original this now comes across as a serious song - great version!

Pete

[chapperz66]

I think that's a stunner now.

Paul

[Greeny]

This works much better transposed into a minor key. Way better than the sappy, poppy original that I remember well from childhood. And it's beautifully sung. Excellent work!

[Tangled Wires]

For all your strengths in your Comedy work, I think that your talent shine equally as brightly when producing "straight" songs, whether they be originals or covers, and your vocal here just proves this point further....its stunning!

Nice use of the GB auto rhythm too, been known to dip into that myself from time to time.

I know the song too, but had not ever listened to it too closely to decifer what the true subject matter was, so this is very cool addition to this Fest.