Stop Kicking That Cat

[Farrell Jackson]

Update: This is a new mix with backing and harmony vocals added and Mastered by LANDR

This is a collaboration with my friend Ed. He sent me this unfinished song and asked if I would like to add lyric, vocal, and guitar. I liked what he had thus far so I went to work on it. It had a Beatle-esque sound to me so that influenced what I added. It's still in the demo stage as of now because I want to add some backing vocals and remix it.
Credits: Ed - All keys/synths, drums, bass and mix.
Farrell -  Slide guitar harmonies, vocals, harmonica, and lead guitar.

Stop Kicking That Cat
(Intro-Slide and Harmony guitar)
(V1) When your world is going south... and you don't know what to do
You need to talk it out... to change your attitude
(V2) When the pot begins to boil...turn down the flames
Not all flushes are royal...there are bumps in life's game
(Chr) You reap what you sow...don't make it all a spat, no
Step back and let it go...and stop kicking that cat
Nothing's won by folding your hand...nothing's gained by tossing your hat
Not all is a reprimand...so stop kicking that cat
(harmonica solo)
(Repeat V2) When the pot begins to boil...turn down the flames
Not all flushes are royal...there are bumps in life's game
(Chr) You reap what you sow...don't make it all a spat, no
Step back and let it go...and stop kicking that cat
Nothing's won by folding your hand...nothing's gained by tossing your hat
Not all is a reprimand...so stop kicking that cat
(Guitar solo)
(V3) Don't let things sit on your chest
There's reason to give it your best
Life will be a whole lot better...when you're not a fence sitter
Life will be so much better...when you're you're not feeling bitter
(Outro) Step back and let it go...and stop kicking that cat
Not all is at your command...so stop kicking that cat.

Farrell Jackson © 11-23-2020

[Redler]

That slide / harmony guitar is so good at the intro! And the whole song sounds "massive"! Your voice works always!

Everything has put well together, indeed! Fine collab!

[Groundy]

Wow, what a cracker, just love the slide.
First class number... Alex

[StephenM]

my comment got deleted because I didn't re hit the post button...oh well...

this should be mandatory listening for all of us...great wisdom in the lyrics and the tune is rockin..
love the smokin Allman like lead guitar...its big and beautiful...
a real nice song FJ

[Gritter]

Instantly catchy! Very crunchy, very punchy.

[DarrenG / The Devil's Toupee]

Wow this is brilliant. Yeah It does sound like a lost Beatles track vocals reminded me of McCartney a bit. it has a nice energetic melody that bounces along nicely. Great music all round, love the slide guitar, lead, bass and keys. Darren

[Ray Brookes]

What a great collab! Lovely guitar work and love that harp solo. Excellent vox and cool lyrics, Farrell.

[Bluesberry]

super fine...yes Beatlesy....but more so like the Brit pop guys from the 90's....totally comes together so well

[thetworegs]

Kind of got that sunny Sunday afternoon vibe .but it's cold and grey outside .. where's that bloody cat

[Hook]

Excellent brother, super fun tune. Great collaboration, love your lead work.
Rock on!