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Virtual Music Studio => Finished Works => Topic started by: musobass on February 14, 2012, 07:51:45 PM

Title: Damn Whiskey
Post by: musobass on February 14, 2012, 07:51:45 PM: Hey all, Here's a country tune about a man with a love hate relationship with whiskey. I know there are a lot of country songs written on this subject, but still I thought I'de put in my 2 cents ;D. It's based on a true story told to me by an old boy I met outside the food bank in the little town I live in. He was sitting on the sidewalk with a bottle of Jack in his hand, and as I sat down next to him just to visit, he looked at me and said "this damn whiskey!" Then he proceeded to tell me all about it. Since I'de been in his shoes at one point in my life, I thought I'de write this little tune. I hope you enjoy it. 8) All my gratitude goes to the wonderful collaborators on this tune! :)

PLAYERS: :)
Henry Mittnacht/Docmidnight: Telecaster
Al Bacon/Catfish: Hammond B3
Tom Diemer/TomD: Pedal Steel
Mike McKinnon/Musobass: Acoustic guitar, Vocals, Harmonica,
Slide, Bass, Percussion, and mix

Damn Whiskey
This damn whiskey, in my hand
Keeps me out, of the promise land
It's like a gun, at my head
But I'll be drinking whiskey, till I'm dead.

The preacher told me, I had to stop,
He said "there aint no drunkard, goin' up"
But I just laughed, and told him "hell no"
Cause if there aint no whiskey, I don't want to go

I get up in the morning, and fill my glass to the top
Then all day long, I do it over again
Then at night, I pass out
From too much damn whiskey

When I'm feeling guilty, old Jack's right by my side
But try hard not to judge me, cause you aint in my skin
But if you were, you'd go find
Some more damn whiskey

Well I had a wife, and I had a house
I had a job, and I have a son
But now I'm livin', under Caney bridge
And I'll be drinkin' whiskey, long as I live

Hey! you wanna pass that bottle over here?!
Oh come on man!
Title: Re: Damn Whiskey
Post by: Casia - lyricist on February 14, 2012, 08:00:39 PM: This is very nice Mike. You really sat down beside this guy and had a visit? Nobody around here would do anything like that ... no trust!! I guess cause our population is over 1,000,000 people now.
Title: Re: Damn Whiskey
Post by: musobass on February 14, 2012, 08:10:52 PM: Thanks Casia, he was a lonely lost soul, for whatever reason, if we don't hang out with these folks a little, and listen to their life lessons, maybe buy them a sandwich , and just be their friend for a while, we are selling ourselves short IMHO 8) They're just folks down on their luck. Besides, I lived on the streets of L.A. for awhile. ;D
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Post by: PVD on February 14, 2012, 09:19:43 PM: Everyone:

Excellent, very enjoyable (despite the topic).

Paul
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Post by: Kelly Swift on February 15, 2012, 12:18:23 AM: I like this post.
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Post by: Paulo on February 15, 2012, 09:00:27 AM: Really nice... Hats off.
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Post by: musobass on February 15, 2012, 09:33:21 AM: Thanks Paulo, Paul, and Kelly! 8) Everyone did a great job on this tune!
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Post by: docmidnite on February 15, 2012, 11:51:44 AM: A really fine little tune from a very fine and complete musician with a cause!
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Post by: Thunder on February 15, 2012, 01:13:54 PM: Crown Royal >:D
Sounds great Mike,you the man!
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Post by: musobass on February 15, 2012, 03:14:20 PM: Thanks Todd, and Doc. Coming from you bros, those are nice compliments :) I appreciate it!
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Post by: Studioplayer on February 15, 2012, 06:42:36 PM: Sweet tune. :) Really nice mix. Another testiment to the quality of music at MCS. Nice job guys!! 8) 8) 8)

Dave
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Post by: Glummi on February 15, 2012, 10:23:51 PM: Wonderful, well done everybody!
This is really nice song and a brilliant work!
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Post by: Mr. Mom on February 15, 2012, 10:39:36 PM: Love it Mike... other than the wife and kids, this song could of been about my oldest brother. He's been dry now for a few years, but the damage is already done. :-[
Title: Re: Damn Whiskey
Post by: musobass on February 16, 2012, 08:01:22 AM: Thanks so very much y'all! Your comments are very much appreciated! That's the thing about this topic, a lot of folks can relate. Either first hand, or knowing someone else who is dealing with it . The guy I got the inspiration from didn't care if his drinking killed him physically, and spiritually, and he had already destroyed his family because he loved, and hated being a drunk. :-[ :-\ :'(.
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Post by: AndyG6508 on February 16, 2012, 09:36:19 AM: Hi Mike,

Nicely done track. The production ticks off all the right boxes for the genre.

Great performances by everyone on board and the finished sound does justice to the 'story-teller' lyric.

Great bass and very nice guitar picking as well.

Am I correct in assuming this is your first completed self-penned song on MCS. If so, many congratulations and the first of many more I'm sure.

Andy
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Post by: soulfrontier on February 17, 2012, 03:03:49 AM: Mike,

this is excellent in all parts! It's one of my favourite songs so far from MCS!!! And what a true story. I love your song.
Great performances by all involved, love the pedal steel. Hey your acoustic picking is great too!
Title: Re: Damn Whiskey
Post by: musobass on February 17, 2012, 06:54:03 AM: Thanks Andy, Holger, and everyone else! Your words are very kind indeed. 8) Once again, many thanks to Tom, Doc, and Al for their great contributions!! 8)