We All Know
I'm taking a break until September after this offering. I'll still be looking in, but I need to recharge my batteries. This is something of a departure from my usual style. It started out on the acoustic guitar but quickly evolved into a country song. I wasn't sure what to make of it but it seems to gone down well with some folks. Let's see what happens here. I won't be offended if it gets some stick. There's plenty more rock n roll to come.
We All Know
Music & Words by Chris Price ©2023
I wear this old bone suit
but I’m puttin’ on the syle
Don’t know where it come from
but I been this way a while
You may think I’m wired up wrong
this side of insane
Just as well for me that you can’t
climb aboard my train
There’s only one way out
and there can be no doubt
I lived this way a long long time
wearin’ the same old hat
Tell me that you seen the signs
but I know where it’s at
Some things best left unsaid
but ya always seem to know
When you don’t you make it up
n let everybody know
There’s only one way out
and there can be no doubt
We all have somethin’ on somebody that we know
We all got places that nobody else can go
When it come to the reckonin’ well God only knows
Let’s hope my stitch in time is gonna help me save nine
and I can let it go.
Do you ever wonder what
I may have on you
Somethin’ you once said to me
or somethin’ that you do
Should I tell everyone
just what they want to know
Or should I mind my own
and let your business go
There’s only one way out
and there can be no doubt
We all have somethin’ on somebody that we know
We all got places that nobody else can go
When it come to the reckonin’ well God only knows
Let’s hope my stitch in time is gonna help me save nine
and I can let it go.
Comments
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Haha - I just commented on this elsewhere but for the sake on completion - here I am.
Actually, a new point to make is that I think you've done a great job of getting a 'vintage' sound on this. The vocals are crystal clear but also slightly set back with that reverb which is perfect. Lovely rhythm on those guitars scream up beat country in a joyous way.
Nice one (again 😉)
CCB
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Recharging the batteries is always a good idea! Hope you come back full of ideas and raring to go!
Something about the melody in the verses unsettles me, though I do like the pause at the end for "and there can be no doubt".
The chorus works better for me. And the instrumentation is nicely done throughout.
Overall, I think this one lacks that earworm factor and a strong hook.
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This one is ok. You have done much better. Bass seems to up front in the mix. Your a great player and arranger, this just falls short.
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Nicely done Chris . . . this one brought to my mind the country rock guitar sound of Credence Clearwater Revival, of course with your own unique twist. It's great to hear you stretching into different styles, your talent allows for the crossover very easily . . . and a great sounding production !
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Another great song. Always like your style and sound. It’s gotta a nice Small Faces/Faces vibe0
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