Blues Night with Todd & Friends

Billy · **on:** May 23, 2009, 12:51:13 PM

I wanted to do this Bobby Watson song in a way that it came over as an impromptu 'performance' like we were all in the same studio.

Big thanks to Todd and Gerry who really put in some great blues vocals.

Thanks for listening.

Since My Good Times Went Away

Author of original music - Bobby Watson
Piano and Organ - Bobby Watson
Lyrics and Vocal - Todd Swain
Vocal - Gerry Casey
Guitar, Bass and Horn arrangement - Billy Playle
Arranged and Produced - Billy Playle

Since My Good Times Went Away
Copyright 2009 - Todd Swain

When I woke up this morning
I took a look outside my window pane
Lord, It looked just as bad as it did last night
And I don't think a damned things changed no

Its just so lonely here
Since my good times went away
My old flat top sitting in the corner now
But I just can't play

I see people smiling and having fun
But I don't think that's for me anymore
I can't even hardly bring myself to get up and
Walk out that door

I can't eat or sleep anymore
It's so hard just to get through a day
Since my good times went away

People try and cheer me up
But they just don't understand
That good time Charlie they used to know
Is now some other kind of man

I always leave early and go back home
Nothing else for me to do
Don't feel like making any noise now
Without you

I see people smiling and having fun
But I don't think that's for me anymore
I can't even hardly bring myself to get up and
Walk out that door

I can't eat or sleep anymore
It's so hard just to get through a day
Since my good times went away

Repeat Chorus

McLovin · **Reply #1 on:** May 23, 2009, 01:50:49 PM

WOOOOOHOOOO!!

Billy,.. you definately achieved what you were going for! Really great job in all aspects of this song. Really great vocals!! I really enjoy blues that breaks away from 1 4 5.

Love this!

Jay

Todd · **Reply #2 on:** May 23, 2009, 08:31:06 PM

Turned out real nice!

I'm real happy Billy, Bobby, and Gerry let me play

Thanks for the oportunity to jump in with you fellas on this one!

Anyone up for another?

Todd

Mimmo · **Reply #3 on:** May 23, 2009, 09:00:43 PM

This is great stuff guys, all around.
Great singing ,playing...It's all there .
Wow, really enjoyed listening to it .

Mimmo

PVD · **Reply #4 on:** May 23, 2009, 11:06:13 PM

Guys:

This is wonderful, it does feel like I was there listening.

Todd, as usual you sound great, and Gerry, very well done too.

Billy, Bobby should love this.

Paul

Paulo · **Reply #5 on:** May 24, 2009, 05:38:49 AM

Great Bluesy taste, I love it. It could have been something from Ray Charles. Amazing singing feeling.
Love the Keys licks and the brass section. Well done folks.

srvfender · **Reply #6 on:** May 24, 2009, 02:27:48 PM

Very nice!. Agree with the Ray Charles analogy.

AJ

nitch · **Reply #7 on:** May 24, 2009, 07:39:00 PM

Great song, nice work. I'm a big fan of that guitar playing and sound.

Donna · **Reply #8 on:** May 26, 2009, 03:43:47 PM

Brilliant!

What an enjoyable listen.
Stunning music and arrangement, excellent playing, and riveting vocals, Todd and Gerry.

WELL done, All.

Donna

CosmicDolphin · **Reply #9 on:** May 27, 2009, 04:27:03 AM

Superb stuff, great production...it really does sound like you were all in the same place.

CD

Stoney · **Reply #10 on:** May 30, 2009, 02:47:25 AM

Hi Guys

Very VERY nice indeed ..perfect pace and feel... the intro is great and really gives the effect you were going for .... all great performances.. the horns are very nice Billy.

Good stuff

Ian

Studioplayer · **Reply #11 on:** June 10, 2009, 05:47:10 PM

All I can say is WOW !!

Wouldn't expect anything less from you guys. Todd & Gerry sound friggin great!!

Sounds like a live show to me!! VERY cool Billy.

Dave

Bobby Watson · **Reply #12 on:** June 21, 2009, 02:58:00 PM

stoman · **Reply #13 on:** June 22, 2009, 02:54:43 PM

Note to myself: Never listen to any of Billy's songs again - it is too disillusioning.

Perfect as perfect can be. As always. And, of course, great performances of all participants. This is definitely more than just homerecording.

Regards,
Steffen

Tricia41 · **Reply #14 on:** June 22, 2009, 03:06:54 PM

nice work everyone!!!!