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Virtual Music Studio => Finished Works => Topic started by: Studioplayer on June 13, 2008, 12:41:42 PM

Title: No Dreams For Me
Post by: Studioplayer on June 13, 2008, 12:41:42 PM

A great way to end a Friday. With some Blues from the guys at MCS.  :)

Todd came up with some killer vocals & lyrics as per usual and Ken & Lindy rounded it off with some great backings. Thanks guys !!  8)

Credits

Lyrics & Vocals by Todd Swain
Original Music, Guitars & Bass by David Patterson
Keys by Lindy Mack
Drums by Ken Grover

No Dreams For Me

My daddy was a wanted man
They hung him in the square
I was just 10 years old
When I saw him swinging there.

A killer and a thief
I knew he was no good
No decency or morals
So much for fatherhood
 
I don't waste no time on dreaming
There are no dreams for me
I guess you'll find me one day
Swinging from a tree
 
My momma was a princess
Didn't deserve to live that way
The old man left us penniless
With many debts to pay

She worked all day and night
At the Lucky Horse Saloon
Just to put bread on the table
Did what she had to do
 
I don't waste no time on dreaming
There are no dreams for me
I quess you'll find me one day
Swinging from a tree

Lord knows I should have learned the lessons
My daddy made so clear
When your walking with the devil
Son, he's always in your ear
 
As time went by I grew up
And never was no good
I left my wife and children
No time for fatherhood

I shot a man in Tucson
For a dollar and a dime
I can hear the hammers swinging
Running out of time
 
I don't waste no time on dreaming
There are no dreams for me
By this time tomorrow
I'll be swinging from a tree
 
By this time tomorrow I'll be swinging from a tree
By this time tomorrow I'll be swinging from a tree
Swinging from a tree
Swinging from a tree
Swinging from a tree

Copyright, 2008 - Todd Swain

Title: Re: No Dreams For Me
Post by: Todd on June 13, 2008, 01:22:55 PM

Enjoyed every minute of it bro!
Turned out nice!

Great job on this tune fellas!

Todd

Title: Re: No Dreams For Me
Post by: PVD on June 13, 2008, 02:33:37 PM

Gentlemen:

Well done, very enjoyable.

Paul

Title: Re: No Dreams For Me
Post by: NickT on June 13, 2008, 03:17:57 PM

Nice Job Gang!

Sounds great!

Nick

Title: Re: No Dreams For Me
Post by: Paulo on June 13, 2008, 06:36:41 PM

I like it Dave... Nice groove... Nice bluesy feel.

Title: Re: No Dreams For Me
Post by: CosmicDolphin on June 14, 2008, 04:00:10 AM

Good song guys...lyrics are great.

CD

Title: Re: No Dreams For Me
Post by: Billy on June 14, 2008, 09:53:21 AM

Good solid track Dave and co.

Todd - top vocal performance here my friend.

Yeah! The blues are in good hands!!

Title: Re: No Dreams For Me
Post by: j on June 14, 2008, 02:55:57 PM

Great job guys! Good song, as well, and good performance all around.

j`

Title: Re: No Dreams For Me
Post by: LindyM on June 15, 2008, 12:01:41 PM

Nice.

And thanks for letting me contribute to it.


Lindy

Title: Re: No Dreams For Me
Post by: srvfender on June 20, 2008, 09:55:24 PM

I really enjoyed that. Nice job all the way around everyone.

AJ

Title: Re: No Dreams For Me
Post by: Studioplayer on June 22, 2008, 01:27:08 PM

Thanks for the comments guys. Always appreciated.  :)

I am tempted to make a few changes. I think my mixing could have been better yet. We'll see.

Dave

Title: Re: No Dreams For Me
Post by: showbird on July 04, 2008, 11:15:50 PM

At first I did not think it would so good. Surprised  :o

Love everything in here. A top notch job and I miss this type of music. It's bluesy and funky too.

It's clean and the lyrics are great. Solid tune guys. "Thats the way you do it".

Showbird  :)

Title: Re: No Dreams For Me
Post by: jeff on July 05, 2008, 05:57:53 AM

Sounds good.

Jeff

Title: Re: No Dreams For Me
Post by: Dezz on July 21, 2008, 09:07:18 AM

Love it!! Got me dancing and rocking!

Title: Re: No Dreams For Me
Post by: CosmicDolphin on July 21, 2008, 10:25:19 AM

I put this on my latest CD for the car and had it blasting whilst cruising along...really enjoyed it again.

CD

Title: Re: No Dreams For Me
Post by: Black Stratman on July 21, 2008, 03:20:04 PM

I seem to keep forgetting to look in on this section of the site, I guess Im missing all the finished masterpieces. This is one for sure.

Great Tune Dave and all,loved it.

Bobby

Title: Re: No Dreams For Me
Post by: Studioplayer on July 21, 2008, 04:20:21 PM

Thanks guys. I feel like I could have done this better for some reason. Maybe I'll go back at it one day.  :)

Dave

Title: Re: No Dreams For Me
Post by: CosmicDolphin on July 21, 2008, 04:24:49 PM

Quote from: Studioplayer on July 21, 2008, 04:20:21 PM

Thanks guys. I feel like I could have done this better for some reason. Maybe I'll go back at it one day.  :)

Dave

It has a good vibe...never go back  :P

CD

Title: Re: No Dreams For Me
Post by: soulfrontier on July 22, 2008, 12:49:39 AM

its a great song, I love it. :)

Title: Re: No Dreams For Me
Post by: canuk62 on July 26, 2008, 05:34:32 PM

Wow Dave..I started following this one and forgot about it...did it ever turn out well!
Fantastic job everyone/the mix is stunning as well...definetely in the car roadtrip CD as well...really impressed! :)
Marc

Title: Re: No Dreams For Me
Post by: Tricia41 on July 28, 2008, 06:19:24 PM

I love this! Wicked awesome!!!! 8)

Title: Re: No Dreams For Me
Post by: bonanza on August 10, 2008, 01:44:10 PM

The good old blues ... i enjoyed this. "Swinging from a  tree" love that line.
The organ is played well and fits perfectly. The lead is played well too. And the drums
are steady, rocking and bright. Nice singing and you have a nice voice Todd. Hope i got that name right.
This one came out really good. Reminds me of Gary Moore or B.B King.

Great!

Title: Re: No Dreams For Me
Post by: Casia - lyricist on August 10, 2008, 06:52:07 PM

Hi:

This was wonderful.  Todd, you do the blues so well  :).  Nice, nice, nice.

Later...Casia

Title: Re: No Dreams For Me
Post by: Studioplayer on August 11, 2008, 02:25:33 PM

Thanks again guys. Yep, Todd is the blues.  8)

Dave

Title: Re: No Dreams For Me
Post by: karl on August 12, 2008, 04:15:19 AM

nice livefeel in the studio  ::) I usually listen to blues live because it happens something in front of the audience...but here you catch it in the recording and I don't know but I don't think you played it at the same time?? Amazing
good musicians sitting alone and just come together on the internet and good music comes to life....great guitarwork here and great druming...great feel in the vox.... best  / karl

Title: Re: No Dreams For Me
Post by: jwoo10 on August 13, 2008, 11:41:31 PM

LOVE it!

Great work by all.. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: No Dreams For Me
Post by: Stoney on August 25, 2008, 04:17:20 PM

You cant beat a bit of blues .... nice :)

Title: Re: No Dreams For Me
Post by: stoman on August 26, 2008, 12:59:46 PM

This song is just perfect! I LOVE IT!

Great vocals, great guitar, great composition, great everything.

Regards,
  Steffen