Out Stepped Madam Mayhem

[Billy]

This was done a while back but I've given it a new lease of life. Thanks to Donna for her excellent wordery. Hey, I'm even making up my own words.

I think most people thought this would end up a rock number.....sorry to disappoint but I went another route. A little nod to the great Donald Fagen.

Thanks for listening

Out Stepped Madam Mayhem

Lyrics - Donna Devine
Music and Vocals - Billy Playle

v1)
She was velvet and lace
Had a Botticelli face
My knees went all aquiver
I quickly pawed through
My best bad habits
For something good to give her

Pre-chorus
But you can’t tell a book by its cover
Or see into the mind of a lover

Chorus
‘Cause I thought my destiny had turned around
My life would stop being random
But Lady Luck slipped off her gown
And out stepped Madam Mayhem     

(v2)
Mysteriously wild
She was a true Nature’s child
As I learned to my surprise
And I quickly found
We had plenty in common
That decorum couldn’t disguise

Pre-chorus
You don’t know the chocolate till you bite it
And the match won’t burn till you light it                                                 

Chorus
Well I thought my destiny had turned around
My life would stop being random
But Lady Luck slipped off her gown
And out stepped Madam Mayhem     

Bridge
What a twinkle of mischief                                   
In those innocent eyes
She’s launched a roller coaster
But I’m loving the ride

Pre-chorus
See, you can’t tell a book by its cover
Or see into the mind of a lover

Chorus
Yeah, I thought my destiny had turned around
My life would stop being random
But Lady Luck slipped off her gown
And out stepped Madam Mayhem   

© 2010 Donna Devine 

[stoman]

Definitely Steely Dan through and through! Mr. Fagen couldn't have done this better. Great work, Donna & Billy.

If there was anything to complain about, then it would be the somewhat cheap sounds of the midi instruments. But you played everything perfectly, as always, and the composition is totally pro!

Regards,
  Steffen

[Tricia41]

Sounds great, and I love when you hit that high note!!!

[Billy]

 

Thanks Tricia. Yeah, that's pretty high...even for me.

[Paulo]

Sounds great Billy, I love the way you do the brass stuff...

Stefeen, what cheap sound are you talking about? Damn, all of it sounds great to me 

[stoman]

Sounds great Billy, I love the way you do the brass stuff...

Stefeen, what cheap sound are you talking about? Damn, all of it sounds great to me 

The composition, the arrangement, the lyrics, the performances - all perfect. But the sounds are clearly recognizable as midi.

Regards,
  Steffen

[gbm]

Billy,

nice tune! smooth!! radio friendly!

 

[CosmicDolphin]

Very smooth Billy !

I think the midi parts sounded quite expensive    And quite realistic...I've heard real parts that sounded more fake than this

Well played Sir , another very professional song.

Where's the double album ? Surely you have more than enough by now ?

CD

[rightonthemark]

cool tune.
kinda feel like I'm in the lounge from threes company sipping an adult beverage waiting for a blind date...or something like that.
great sound and performances.

[Donna]

I love your re-take on this, Billy.

[soulfrontier]

That's a fantastic piece of music! All sounds are clear and realistic and it all sounds so perfectly. Also your vocals Billy...great! Who could do it better?

Very enjoyable tune.
 

[Billy]

Wow. Thanks for listening and all the comments.

I'd like to do an album around this style of music.....maybe one day? 

[PVD]

B/D:

Great feel, love the lyric Donna.  Billy, keep in mind NY Attitude when you look to an album, it fits this style I believe.

Great work guys.

Paul

[Zax]

Again... Excellent production!!

Sounds very professional!

Frank