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For those that remember B.K. Williamson who used to post lyrics on this site often, he and I collaborated on this song in 2013. We used to collaborate on quite a few, but I never felt I was giving him much from the musical end, with no ability to give the music a full production. I loved the lyric. Unfortunately, back in 2013, I did not have the ability to record more than a few tracks on guitar and vocals, so I wrote a scaled down guitar and vocal version only. I always wanted to re-record it though, in full production mode. Being isolated at home, finally did it 7 years later. I'll post the initial version at the end of the post, for those interested. https://soundcloud.com/gocartmoz/take-the-time-anna-lee-1TAKE THE TIME ("ANNA LEE")Music by David S. Becker Lyrics by B.K. Williamson (c)2013, 2020 Becker/Williamson Music All Rights Reserved INTRO VERSE 1I was riding along out on the interstate Just swayin' to the rhythm of the road When channel 19 mostly static here of late Interrupted my hypnotic mode VERSE 2A crystal clear voice reached right into my soul Unexpected but welcome just the same My monotonic chatter was getting old Rattlin' around in my brain And she said ... PRE-CHORUS(Is there anyone awake out there) Just someone to talk to (Or am I here all alone) I heard her call (Come back if you can hear me now) I heard her lonesome cry (To share a moment in the darkness of this road) CHORUSTake the time to look beyond the darkness Take the time to look beyond yourself There's a light that guides us through the forest There's a choice that lifts us up from where we fell VERSE 3I reached out for the microphone hangin' by the cord Pressed the button and asked her for her name Green lights danced in the dark of my dash-board To the music of her words so plain VERSE 4I told her of the many city lights I'd seen I told her how they all grew cold And of the many places I had stopped in between But now they make me feel so old And she said ... PRE-CHORUS(They call me Lonesome Drifter in the moonlight) Then she spoke her name (But you can call me Anna Lee) She was out there searching ('ve been searching the night such a long time) Just like me (For a sign to set me free) REPEAT CHORUS BRIDGEWe talked away the morning until it was light Til' I could feel her deep in my soul As if I had known her my whole life One consciousness from the same mold VERSE 5I could see in the distance as I geared my rig down The Rocky Mountains reaching for the sky The only sound an empty crackle of my radio Anna Lee was gone without a goodbye X 3 2013 Versionhttps://soundcloud.com/gocartmoz/take-the-time-anna-lee
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Breaker 19 LOL. That takes me back! Really enjoyed this. Great production. Love the lead guitar. Seems to me that it would make a great duet.
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Nice one my friend and I agree with Gavin some fine guitar.
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Well written and well done.
I especially like the melody of the chorus and the guitar.
_ _ _ Have fun!
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Very cool production, sounds great, really punchy and clear. Thanks for sharing the original as well, nice to compare.
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Breaker 19 LOL. That takes me back! Really enjoyed this. Great production. Love the lead guitar. Seems to me that it would make a great duet.
Thx for listening Gavin. Always meant for a woman to sing the "Anna Lee" parts. Anyway, thx from commenting. Appreciate your thoughts. Dave
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Nice one my friend and I agree with Gavin some fine guitar.
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Gerry Thx much for listening and commenting. Greatly appreciated. Dave
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Dave,
Really strong vocal—nice production work distinguishing the different “voices”. The lyrics in that chorus are compelling. Nicely written. Small nit, and a subjective on at that: the lead guitar hits my ear a little loud and high end in spots. But, boy, is this a really well done tune—love how you dial back the instrumental on the bridge—that really resonates.
Great stuff, Dave—but not surprising . . . you are always top notch.
Cheers!
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Well written and well done.
I especially like the melody of the chorus and the guitar.
_ _ _ Have fun!
Thx much for taking the time to listen and comment Guy. Very cool production, sounds great, really punchy and clear. Thanks for sharing the original as well, nice to compare.
[quote=ant]Very cool production, sounds great, really punchy and clear. Thanks for sharing the original as well, nice to compare.
..ant Thx as well Ant. Appreciate the listen. Dave
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It moves along nicely Dave. Good production and I like the lyrics.
There is something there that sounds odd in the verses. I think it may be the bass playing some wrong notes but not sure. It's like some of the notes aren't right with the chords. It also could be my ears but it's worth checking out.
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Dave,
Really strong vocal—nice production work distinguishing the different “voices”. The lyrics in that chorus are compelling. Nicely written. Small nit, and a subjective on at that: the lead guitar hits my ear a little loud and high end in spots. But, boy, is this a really well done tune—love how you dial back the instrumental on the bridge—that really resonates.
Great stuff, Dave—but not surprising . . . you are always top notch.
Cheers!
Deej Thx for the ears Deejay. I think you are right on the volume of the guitar fills. EQ wise, I am finding it depends upon where I listen to it. Sometimes it does sound a bit high end and on the car speaker it does not, at least to me. Nonetheless, I will bring the volume down for sure and maybe soften the eq a bit on it, as well. Appreciate the comments. It moves along nicely Dave. Good production and I like the lyrics.
There is something there that sounds odd in the verses. I think it may be the bass playing some wrong notes but not sure. It's like some of the notes aren't right with the chords. It also could be my ears but it's worth checking out.
Vic Thx as always for the listen Vic. I must confess I don't hear a sour bass note, though I have considered upping the bass in the mix a bit, as it seems a bit low in the mix to me. I will give it a listen though on the headphones later tonight. Your ears may be right on the money. Dave P.S. I dis some subtle eq-ing on the lead guitar and picked chorus rhythm electric, hopefully making the guitar sound a touch warmer. Decreased the volume a touch on the lead guitar and picked rhythm guitar during the chorus, as well. Turned up the low end on the whole mix a wee tiny bit too. Hopefully, it helps. Vic, I could not hear what you are referring to in the verses. I am curious. Can you give me a time reference during the verses, so I can pinpoint it better. Thx.
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Morning, Dave:
Funny how time can pass and because of experience, make things possible. Glad you pulled it out of the archives and gave it another shot. Enjoyed my listen and thought the lyric was at least on an equal footing with the melody. Thanks for sharing. Best of luck with it. ----Dave
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As I said Dave, I wasn't sure if it was bass but 15 secs into the first verse for about 30 secs there is something not matching note wise to my ears. The same is happening in the other verses. The choruses sound fine. It could be either of the instruments or even the vocal is off pitch. Have you got a pitch tester you could try each of those on?
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Dave,
This is great in all respects--a real keeper.
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Morning, Dave:
Funny how time can pass and because of experience, make things possible. Glad you pulled it out of the archives and gave it another shot. Enjoyed my listen and thought the lyric was at least on an equal footing with the melody. Thanks for sharing. Best of luck with it. ----Dave Thx much for giving it a spin Dave As I said Dave, I wasn't sure if it was bass but 15 secs into the first verse for about 30 secs there is something not matching note wise to my ears. The same is happening in the other verses. The choruses sound fine. It could be either of the instruments or even the vocal is off pitch. Have you got a pitch tester you could try each of those on?
Vic Thx as well for giving it another listen Vic. My guess is it is my vocal that's off pitch. I wasn't able to find any issues instrumentally. Wouldn't be the first time I am off key. Unfortunately, I am sure it won't be the last either. Dave,
This is great in all respects--a real keeper.
steady-eddie Thx Eddie for giving this a listen, as well. Always appreciate your input. Dave
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A great little mover Dave enjoyed the lusten and reading the other positive comments. Good one all round John
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