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Mutlu
by Gary E. Andrews - 04/15/24 07:08 PM
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Leafs
by Gary E. Andrews - 04/05/24 01:49 PM
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Sometimes it's just time for something silly, and this is pretty silly, even for me. I woke up one morning with it half-formed in my head and thought it might be fun to record it. I think it has a great chance of commercial success in the five minutes of complete nonsense genre that's red hot right now Actually, if I were a performer, I think it might be fun to close a show with this. It does have a kind of sing-along chorus and an appropriate message for the end of a show. Any comments/suggestions welcome, as always. https://soundcloud.com/themysteriousbeings/the-goat-the-gnu-and-the-tumbleweedIT’S NICE TO MEET YOU – SO LONG or THE GOAT, THE GNU & THE TUMBLEWEED (Words & Music by Gavin Sinclair) When a goat and his hungry friends have stripped a mountain bare He simply shrugs his shoulders, all four And moves with his colleagues to another mountain where Of nutritious grass to eat there’s plenty more I am a goat, just ask anyone I never hang around when once a job is done I’d speak of this some more, but I really must be gone It’s nice to meet you – so long. CHORUS It’s nice to meet you But I must be on my way There’s somewhere that I have to be Though where I couldn’t say It’s a lovely place you have here I like it just fine But my mind has bought a ticket And I can’t be left behind There’s no point in going back to where you last saw a gnu In fact there may be danger even trying For the gnu will be gone replaced perhaps by a new gnu But also perhaps by a lion I resemble a gnu maybe more than you k-new The gnu and I keep moving. It’s what we do And I’ll be leaving again in a minute or t-wo It’s nice to meet you – so long CHORUS A tumbleweed may tumble into town but he won’t linger Longer than he must to not seem rude The tumbleweed’s humble needs can be counted on one finger The wind at his back and life is good The chosen occupation of this undemanding vegetation Is a leisurely peregrination through the deserts of the nation A plant without a plan or specific destination, It’s nice to meet you – so long CHORUS
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That was great fun and very clever wordplay. I could imagine The Irish Rovers tackling it in their heyday. And definitely some very catchy piano accompaniment. I'm sure there's a current market for this song - possibly in children's TV shows.
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Hello Gavin, VERY CATCHY & VERY CLEVERLY DONE ! Thanks for the fun entertainment. Calvin http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/calvinstewart
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A fun write Gavin which I enjoyed. Thanks it brought a few laughs Travis
We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. Oscar Wilde
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Now "peregrination" is not a term you hear very often in lyrics! Cool word play happening here. Enjoyed the humor and the supportive arrangement arrangement...piano is very engaging. J&B
Last edited by Janice & Bud; 07/03/18 04:14 PM.
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Thank you Mike, Calvin, Travis, Janice & Bud for listening and your kind words.
J&B, I was rather surprised myself when "peregrination" somehow popped into my head. LOL.
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Love it! So much fun, had me smiling from the first line. There are a host of good lines there. I really enjoyed: There’s somewhere that I have to be Though where I couldn’t say; and I resemble a gnu maybe more than you k-new ; and The tumbleweed’s humble needs can be counted on one fingerThe piano works well, but for me the harmonica is the star. What a wonderful romp! I enjoyed that so much.
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Clever write, Gavin:
You've been missed. Glad to see you posting again. Tumbleweeds are exceptionally friendly out in Lubbock, LOL! I always enjoy your work. ----Dave
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"The chosen occupation of this undemanding vegetation Is a leisurely peregrination through the deserts of the nation A plant without a plan or specific destination. "
Priceless!
I did wonder what it would sound like with a Johnny Cash, clickety clack rhythm. Vic
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Gavin,
What a fun song to listen to! As others have noted, just some great and very creative lines that run throughout this. Really enjoyed hearing this one! Great job!
All the best,
Deej
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Thanks Rainy Day Man, Dave, Vic and Deej for listening and commenting.
Vic, it's hard to imagine a Johnny Cash, clickety clack rhythm without a Johnny Cash voice. I'm having a hard time recovering from a cold, which might help, but still not sure I could pull it off.
I enjoyed writing this lyric and found it came really easily. I think that's maybe because most of my songs set out to tell a story, whereas this one really just says "I have a restless spirit," nothing more. That frees you up just to play with words and images to your heart's content.
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What fun! Getting a goat, a gnu and a tumbleweed all in the same song, have it make sense and in true folk fashion as well...quite an accomplishment! Well done!
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Gavin,
A fun song. Especially like the gnu verse - had me chuckling through the whole verse....
fj
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Thanks for listening and commenting, Ricki and Floyd. Ricki, my next song will include a frog, a pot-bellied pig and a praying mantis. I'm trying to create a genre all by myself
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Hello Gavin. Great ditty and could easily be seen as a childrens song. Good luck with it.
Douglas
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