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Title: Look At Us
Post by: Billy on May 13, 2015, 03:13:19 AM

Not really a genre I'm too familiar with but I'm all for trying new stuff. Thanks to Cal and Henry for their part in this collaboration.

Thanks for listening.

Look At Us

Lyrics and lead vocals - Cal Rainwater
Electric guitars and Backing vocals - Henry Mittnacht
Music production and arrangement - Billy Playle

Do you remember when we first met
Your car hit mine when the light turn red
we pulled to the side and you were a mess
your coffee had spilled all over your new dress
you were running late and had tears in your eyes
and I just smiled when you apologized
what started off as a terrible day
turned out to be a great first date

That tiny apartment was our first home
We were the King and Queen of our pizza box thrones
I got laid off from my job, I called you from the bar
You had your friend pick me up in her daddy's car
You took me home that night and you said so sweet to me
Some things in life are just meant to be
And I got a call the on the very next day
A brand new job with lot more pay

 
Just look at us surviving the storms and fighting the dust
When hard times come  when the winds start to blow and the waters are rough
It's not easy sometimes, but when it comes to push and shove
No matter the weather we'll stand together and always seem to rise above

Our youngest child just got a place of his own
Our three little babies are now full grown
You said to me with tears on your face
What do I do now with all this extra space?
You said I've always been mom and it's what I do best
How do I live with this empty nest?
Then I wrapped you up in my arms so tight
I said it's OK if we get loud tonight

Just look at us surviving the storms and fighting the dust
When hard times come  when the winds start to blow and the waters get rough
It's not easy sometimes, but when it comes to push and shove
No matter the weather we'll stand together and always seem to rise above

Just look at us surrounded by so much love
I just got the call I'm gonna be a Grandpa

Just look at us surviving the storms and fighting the dust
When hard times come  when the winds start to blow and the waters are rough
It's not easy sometimes, when it comes to push and shove
No matter the weather we'll stand together and always seem to rise above

Just Look At Us

Title: Re: Look At Us
Post by: docmidnite on May 13, 2015, 11:55:55 AM

Billy, it was a pleasure and I feel honored for getting the call!

What a nice song! And you covered the genre quite well, me thinks!

Title: Re: Look At Us
Post by: rightonthemark on May 13, 2015, 01:56:44 PM

this is fantastic.

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Title: Re: Look At Us
Post by: Millennium Maestro on May 14, 2015, 12:08:40 PM

Thanks Billy for the opportunity to work on this one. The first moment I heard the music I thought it was beautiful.  It was a different kind of song from beginning. At first I wasn't quite sure how this one was going to turn out. After seeing the way it unfolded I'm very happy with it. Henry as usual, you never seize to amaze me, great guitar work, and great B/U's. I'm looking forward to the next time! ;D 8) 8)

Title: Re: Look At Us
Post by: Studioplayer on May 15, 2015, 07:15:22 PM

Sounds good guys. Calvin's vocals really suit the traditional Country. Nice one!!  8)

Title: Re: Look At Us
Post by: CosmicDolphin on May 17, 2015, 11:14:15 AM

Nice Guys !

Good story telling song, really nice production  :)

Title: Re: Look At Us
Post by: Millennium Maestro on May 17, 2015, 05:36:12 PM

Thanks guys, Billy composed the music so well that writing lyrics to it was a challenge, I wanted the lyrics to be as good as the music. ;D

Title: Re: Look At Us
Post by: Paulo on May 18, 2015, 05:14:54 AM

Nice song guys... Sounds like the real ones  ;D

Title: Re: Look At Us
Post by: napoleonboot on May 18, 2015, 07:06:37 AM

super

Title: Re: Look At Us
Post by: Zax on May 22, 2015, 11:32:16 AM

Very, very nice, you guys!! 

All the guitars sound great!  And great vocals, Cal!

Now I know of two great songs called "Look at Us"... The other is from Vince Gill.   :)

Frank

Title: Re: Look At Us
Post by: stoman on June 04, 2015, 03:25:55 AM

Billy, there is no genre that you cannot handle!

And, Cal, this is yet another fantastic country performance by you.

Henry's guitars are spot on, as usual.

Title: Re: Look At Us
Post by: Millennium Maestro on June 04, 2015, 08:07:48 AM

Thank you very much. Billy is a magnificent composer. I'm always taken back by his abitlity to build dynamics.

Title: Re: Look At Us
Post by: Donna on July 31, 2015, 10:40:32 AM

What a great story. Wonderful job with the genre, Billy. Love the lyric and vocals, Cal. And Henry, your guitar playing is always a pleasure to hear. Tremendous collaboration all around. :)