God's got a halo but it don't fit me - original by IanR

[IanR]

I posted this tune as ringtone a few days ago and few people commented that they wanted it to be a longer song.  The words were written in a hurry last night and I've made a rough demo.

Its about consumerism.

I usually have words before I write music but this time it was the other way around.  Perhaps that means I'm becoming more of a musician than a poet 

I hope you smile when you hear it.

Ian

[Redler]

Nice tune and fine songwriting, Ian! Man and guitar - that's enough when the song is good. I like this...!

Kari

[ODH]

See, if you were a UK resident and you needed another widescreen, you'd just get another kid; the extra child support benefit pays for the new TV.  Bingo.  God bless the welfare state...

Your song did make me smile, well constructed lyrics.  I like the guitar too - what is it?

[The Gobi Desert Canoe Club]

Yep it raised a smile with me. Great lyrics and good playing. Ticks all the boxes...........Willie

[Vanncad]

First of all - GREAT SONG TITLE!!

I love that title.
The song is well written too Ian.
I really enjoyed it. Straight to the point!

Good job!

P.S. - Maybe you're a poet and just don't "know-it". 

[Geir]

Great song Ian !!!

Fab lyrics !!!

[peterp]

Thats great!

Reminded me of the way too many times I've woken up in front of the TV at 2am only to find the shopping netowrk blaring something I coulden't be without at me.

Well done!

[IanR]

Your song did make me smile, well constructed lyrics.  I like the guitar too - what is it?

Its a Fender American Standard Strat (2009 model - still no scratches).  I recorded the song on my MBR.  I used the "Twangster" effect which a good approximation of a Vox amp.

I haven't done anything at all with the mix or anything.  It was all done in a rush.

However, I have started to use Audacity to tidy up the recordings I do a bit more.

[T.C. Elliott]

I liked the title line, both lyrically and melodically. I agreed that the ringtone could have been developed and you did a mighty fine job of it.

[The Reverend 48]

Fantastic Lyrics and great vox all put together with a great melody guitar
Well Done