Just Hold The Line

[The Gobi Desert Canoe Club]

HI all, hope you are all good. I think I've been listening to a little to much Pink Floyd (if that is possible) anyway hope you enjoy.    Willie

One summers day they sent me away
Said your country needs a hero.
They said the enemy is near
But have no fear
There will be lots of boys like you
You might Know

And they marched us up and down
And then told us to sit down.
That was splendid boys
We think you're ready
And they gave us all a gun like the war was almost won
Just hold the line, hold it steady

But we wallowed in the mud
With the bodies and the blood
While the Generals sat there smoking
And drinking wine
And I didn't feel so brave
It felt like living in a cave
Where the dead and the living
Shared the outcome

And they marched us up and down
Then they told us to sit down.
That was splendid boys
We think you're ready
And they gave us all a gun like the war was almost won
Just hold the line, hold it steady

Instrumental

The Generals led the way
When they heard we'd won the day
And they waved their hats
And threw them in the air
But we were a sorry crew
And we did it all for you
But now we find they've given it all away
Away

Outro

[Farrell Jackson]

Well played, mixed and produced! I like the opening lead guitar hook and the picking rhythm. Good words and vocals Willie. Well done!

[lg]

Awesome, awesome...

I am a huge fan of your material!

This song not only is well done, as mentioned above, but it is so true!
Such a shame

LG

[hardlock]

Very nice song and presentation. Besides the above mentions, I dig the lead tones and melody. Great listen!

[Mike_S]

I've been listening to early Pink Floyd. i have always neglected that early stuff. I am finding it easier to get into nowadays. Enjoyed Atom Heart Mother yesterday.

Great song Willie. Haven't listened to a song of your's for too long. This is great.

Mike

[StephenM]

I can't even begin to write about the lyrics.  They say everything.
Beautiful guitar work and song writing.
Singing fits like a glove!
Its a real piece of art that speaks for so many millions who lived this and died doing it.

[BerryPatch]

What a track! Beautiful lyrics and equally lyrical guitar work here. Your voice is commanding here as well, great work!

[Zoltan]

are my ears failing, or are you hitting the compressor / limiter combo a bit hard with this one?

Great songwriting and performing as is the norm with GOBI. I wouldn't think of Pink Floyd when hearing your signature sound, but of course you must be well verses with the classics.

Those mid-tempo forward rolling country grooves of yours are always a joy to hear.

[Trist]

Agree about the compression, had on 50 and i always listen on 100 lol

This is a great subject theme, really liked the melodic guitar solo and the flow of the song and the vocal style on it, good song indeed just the mastering is a bit too hot.

[chapperz66]

Another great song Willie.  Very powerful lyrically and beautifully performed throughout - all with your signature unique style.