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Mutlu
by Gary E. Andrews - 04/15/24 07:08 PM
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by Gary E. Andrews - 04/05/24 01:49 PM
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This is a co-write with Floyd Jane, with Janice on backing vox. Hope you like it.  https://soundcloud.com/floydjane/gritGRIT By David Snyder and Floyd Jane V1 Woke up this morning and my house was gone my truck was swimming right across the lawn called up my daddy "what's going on" better move fast son been another storm best not be crying I raised you strong somehow someway we'll get along PreChorus and Lord knows I don't need no shrink all I need is a second to think CH: Cause I got grit, I got grit I don't talk pretty I'm full of it Oh got grit, I got grit you won't knock me down get used to it I got grit V2 Woke up this morning and the sky was black yelled up at God what the hell is that? He said don't worry son I’m coming back I said hurry up then cut me some slack I won't cry I'm made strong just like a little light with my dawn PreChorus You know I don't need no shrink just need a second to think CH: Cause I got grit, I got grit I don't talk pretty I'm full of it Oh got grit, I got grit you won't knock me down get used to it I got grit Bridge Lord says we both need a drink I need a second to think CH: Cause I got grit, I got grit I don't talk pretty I'm full of it O got grit, I got grit you won't knock me down get used to it I got grit © 2017 David Snyder and Floyd Jane. Words and music. All rights reserved.
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Great! The melody and the performance are as gritty as the subject. Very catchy too.
As someone who "ain't from around here" originally, I'm constantly amazed by the way Americans pick themselves up after weather events. North America has the most violent weather patterns on earth and a population to match. The tone of the lyric captures that spirit really well.
I really enjoyed this.
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David,
Nice opening riff—pulls you right in, last right through the song to keep the listener in. Cool guitar work layered in throughout. Great work.
Kind regards,
Deej
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Humour with a punch.
Great performance too.
Vic
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Good Morning, David: (...and Floyd, too)
I enjoyed "Grit" and agree with Vic. I listened with anticipation to hear Janice doing the backup singer thing she does so well... but, alas, these laptop speakers seemed to drown her in the noise. This is a fun song and is best heard after the sun begins to fade away... when the mind has cleared away the cobwebs of early morning.
Floyd's vocals are always top notch and you must have enjoyed doing this co-write with him. We've been missing his presence here at JPF along with Bud and Janice. These three talents really livened up the boards for a while and I'm hoping they are too busy doing a year's worth of bookings and gigs around the country. Thanks so much for sharing... and once more, "Welcome aboard, David!"
All the best, ----Dave
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Hi David,
Love it.
Reminds me a bit bit of a modern Jerry Reed sound and attitude. Country-funk that's as good as it gets. Great lead vocal, amazing phrasing. The production/arrangement is wonderful.
Kudos to all involved!
Mike
Fate doesn't hang on a wrong or right choice
Fortune depends on the tone of your voice
-The Divine Comedy (Neil Hannon)
from the song "Songs of Love"
from the album "Casanova" (1996)
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Thanks Gavin. Working with Floyd, Janice and Bud is always a hoot.
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Thanks Vic!
I have really been enjoying your contributions here since I joined the forum as well!
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Thanks Dave. Yeah, those peeps are the best. I love working with them!
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Thanks Michael, Floyd, Janice and Bud are among my favorite people to work with. There is some Jerry Reed in here because that was my first instinct. Floyd and I laughed at my first guitar intro because it sounded way too much like Amos Moses. So we had to dial that back. Reed was an incredible guitar player. I am still trying to play Jerry's Breakdown at tempo. I start to fall apart around 160 BPM and I think he is at 220. He wasn't human. But, it's good practice at least!!!
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Hi David, Floyd, and Janice...how did I know its going to be a great song? ...its you three doing it...lol
and it is. always liked to listen to Floyd, and you three together makes it 3 times good. all around good song to you guys and girl. Lane
"Blessed are the words of truth and fiction,
one might save you from the other...Vincent
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You guys sound great together. Fun listen...don't know why but this made me laugh out loud:
"I don't talk pretty I'm full of it"
Ricki
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Great collaboration folks enjoyed it.
Best of luck with it!
Travis
We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. Oscar Wilde
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Yeah boy!Another nice song there.A nice co-write with some good folks. Mike
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Hey guys!
David, super write. Not sure if Dave, Floyd or Bud produced this song.......but just loved the tonation of everything--dead on! I felt like I was walking into a quality night club and hearing a great live band--you know the kind of band that's not just loud, but loud yet precise! Loved this.
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Thanks Lane! Yeah, those folks are a trip to work with for sure. Thank you so much!
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Thanks Calvin! That is very kind! I am so glad you liked it!
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Very nice! All aspects of the song sound good to me. I really like the Tele picking and a touch of dobro (?) sneaking in here and there.... Yes, the Jerry Reed sound is coming through.
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Hey guys!
David, super write. Not sure if Dave, Floyd or Bud produced this song.......but just loved the tonation of everything--dead on! I felt like I was walking into a quality night club and hearing a great live band--you know the kind of band that's not just loud, but loud yet precise! Loved this.
steady-eddie Hey Eddie and ALL who responded....thanks for the kind remarks! floyd produced the song and me (Bud) I just recorded Janice's vocal and then watched it all happen from the sidelines. Cheers, Janice & Bud
Check out our new album Janice Merritt "Am I Blue Enough?"
on Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, Amazon and others.
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Thanks Janice and Bud!
So nice to see you guys in this forum. Keep pumping out the hits now.
I could listen to Janice sing the words on the label of a shampoo bottle and I'd be happy. Every song she touches turns to gold.
Wait a minute, is that song????????
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Floyd, I think maybe what we all need is a little more Grit.
True Grit.
Looks like the fire is burning right hot.
Whenever anybody asks me if a song is good, I say:
Well, hell is it burning or not burning?
If your song is burnin' you know it's on fire.
Ok, I got some more writing to do.
Adios.
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Enjoyed that a lot!
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Not sure how I missed this one. That’s about as good as it gets! Great collab. Performances and write were top notch.
Dave
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