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Hi guys - wrote this a couple of years ago - hopefully it puts you in the xmas mood https://soundcloud.com/paulcanuck/the-christmas-bell-that-wouldnt-ringThe Christmas Bell That Wouldn't RingCopyright (c) 2017 Tennyson Road Music It happened every year at Christmas The kids would decorate the Christmas tree They got a box of bells from the basement shelves And hung them up so carefully But they always had a tiny problem When they gave each bell a little shake One didn't make a sound, so they knew that they'd found The Christmas bell that wouldn't ring He was such a lovely golden colour And he could shine like any star you've seen But as cruel as it sounds, they didn't like him around So they stuck him at the back of the tree He could hear the gong Of the big bell's song At the start of every Christmas day But it was hard to be Hanging quietly When he knew he had a part to play Then one Christmas eve' he hung there waiting When Santa came upon the scene And it was just by chance, he took a sideways glance And saw our shiny friend behind the tree A helper who had come with Santa Sprang to action when she saw him wink She tapped her hammer quick, and had his clapper fixed In the time it takes an elf to blink And that bell began to ring! And his ring was a beautiful thing!! Now when he hears the bong Of the big bell's song At the start of every Christmas day He's at the front of the tree Ringing gleefully He knows his part by heart, I'm happy to say! So the moral of this little story Is everybody's got a part to play Until you play your part, keep a song in your heart Like the Christmas bell that wouldn't ring Until you play your part, keep a song in your heart Like the Christmas bell that wouldn't ring !!
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Hi Paul, This is very witty and very beautiful. I love it.
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This brought to my mind all those old clay-mation Christmas TV shows with Rudolf n Frosty lol... Good stuff Paul!
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Paul,
Absolutely brilliant. Festive and lighthearted, but meaningful and endearing. Wonderfully done!
My very humble Christmasy regards,
Deej
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Always such a pleasure to hear one of your songs, Paul. Something about the way you do things has me smiling at the first note. You have the same light touch in your production as you do in your lyric and melody.
What is your vocal recording set-up? It captures the character of your voice perfectly.
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Hi Paul:
Your vocal attitude certainly adds value to your work. Catchy story well told. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas. ----Dave
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Cleverly done. Kids and adult kids will love it.
Vic
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Hi Paul, This is very witty and very beautiful. I love it. Thanks John - very kind of you I liked your xmas song too This brought to my mind all those old clay-mation Christmas TV shows with Rudolf n Frosty lol... Good stuff Paul! Cheers JAPOV - that was the vibe I was going for. Paul,
Absolutely brilliant. Festive and lighthearted, but meaningful and endearing. Wonderfully done!
My very humble Christmasy regards,
Deej Thank you Deej and a merry xmas 2U2 Always such a pleasure to hear one of your songs, Paul. Something about the way you do things has me smiling at the first note. You have the same light touch in your production as you do in your lyric and melody.
What is your vocal recording set-up? It captures the character of your voice perfectly. Cheers Gavin - the feeling is mutual listening to your stuff I have an old shure 545 cardiod mic. I sing through a metal pop screen and process the track with an Isotope 3 stage vocal compressor and a bit of reverb. Nothing special really but I think the mic is suited to my tinny voice so I stick with it. Hi Paul:
Your vocal attitude certainly adds value to your work. Catchy story well told. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas. ----Dave Thanks Dave - glad you heard a positive attitude - hope your Christmas is a merry one too. Cleverly done. Kids and adult kids will love it.
Vic Cheers Vic - I guess we all have a little kid in us Have a merry holiday season And thanks to all for taking the time to listen and comment. Appreciate it guys and gals. Paul
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Fun song Paul - Thanks for sharing with us. I especially like the production.
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Fun song Paul - Thanks for sharing with us. I especially like the production. Thanks Jane
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