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This is an oldie from back in the days of Shayne Vaughn's The Write Stuff site. It needs a female vocalist but I've been told that I carried it off okay, phrasing wise. Hope you enjoy. I'm currently revisiting some of my humorous material with the goal of performing them live. If I ever posted this at JPF, it was long ago in a Galaxy far, far away.

The Slow Slow Rise of Homemade Bread
©2001 Steven M. Biederman

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Mornin’, hon, I’m baking more homemade bread today
It looks like the dawning of a most unusual day……….
Joanie called to imply what she won't come out and say
Young Robert’s been fired – seems someone told his boss he was gay
Now you and your buddies finally have it your way
Did I mention that I’m baking more homemade bread….. today?

Please don’t use that cup, your coffee mug’s over here
Eggs over easy, just the way you like ‘em, dear………..
Joanie stopped short of naming any names out of fear
Seems someone close - leaked the rumour of him being queer
Prob’ly got him a raise and a few rounds of beer
Try not to stomp, the bread is soooo sensitive…….. dear

The slower the rise – the better the bread
Time enough to clear your head
Time enough to make your bed
It’s the slow…slow… rise
Of homemade bread

Oh look there’s a robin, it looks like spring’s here to stay
I was starting to worry the blue jays scared them all away………..
That reminds of something I was hoping I would not have to say
you can tell everybody while it’s true young Robert may have strayed
He didn’t go far and that boy’s certainly not gay
Did I mention that I’m baking more homemade bread……..today?


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yeah,what a cool conversation song Lil' Stevie!I enjoyed it a lot.Mike

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What a cool way to start the morning with a cup of joe and, yep, Janice's homemade bread!

Fun listen indeed.

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I wish I'd thought of that title Stevie.

Good story too.

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Hey, Steve:

Pretty darn original.. and I agree... it needs a female vocal but you pulled it off with style. An interesting "write" and your phrasing was good. Reminds me of TV back in the 50's and 60's. You know, Harvey Korman and what's her name... LOL!

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Nice laid back feel ... great job!

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Originally Posted by Michael LeBlanc
yeah,what a cool conversation song Lil' Stevie!I enjoyed it a lot.Mike


Thanks Mike. Never heard anyone use the term conversation song but that pretty much describes it.

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Hey Stevie, funny good...novela-esque with a sequel?
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Stevie, this reminds me of British musical farce ala Benny Hill. I enjoyed the cloying double entendres and the conversational singing. That's not easy to pull off. The ending was great. I can see the sly smile on the Baker's face as she casually mentioned there would be more bread in the oven today.


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Originally Posted by Janice & Bud
What a cool way to start the morning with a cup of joe and, yep, Janice's homemade bread!

Fun listen indeed.

J&B


Ouch!!! Watch out for that bread, Bud. haha Thanks for the listen.

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This is great! It lulls one with the music then sneaks in the backdoor with those sly lyrics. Love that slow, slow rise. Of home made bread, I mean... smile

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Mr. Biederman

Did'cha ever consider doing a heavy medal version of this song, and maybe instead of homemade bread, she could be making homemade pipe bombs to go blow up the company that fired Young Robert... I think it would have a much wider appeal that way, any way thats what I hear when I play this one!!


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I remember this one from way back then Stevie...I liked it then and it stands the test of time..got great reviews back then as well as I recall...as I recall, the consensus was that this had such neat way of almost trivializing the bombshell by emphasizing the common day to day element of conversation around it.





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Originally Posted by Vicarn
I wish I'd thought of that title Stevie.

Good story too.

Vic


Thanks Vic.

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Originally Posted by Dave Rice
Hey, Steve:

Pretty darn original.. and I agree... it needs a female vocal but you pulled it off with style. An interesting "write" and your phrasing was good. Reminds me of TV back in the 50's and 60's. You know, Harvey Korman and what's her name... LOL!

Enjoyed. ---Dave


Thanks for the listen and comments, Dave. Glad you got a chuckle out of it.

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Originally Posted by Jimmy Fleming
Nice laid back feel ... great job!


Thanks a bunch, Jimmy.

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Originally Posted by Doug Healey
Hey Stevie, funny good...novela-esque with a sequel?
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Haha, Doug. No sequel that I'm aware of. Glad you got found it amusing.

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Originally Posted by Ricki E. Bellos
This is great! It lulls one with the music then sneaks in the backdoor with those sly lyrics. Love that slow, slow rise. Of home made bread, I mean... smile

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Thanks Ricki. Glad it entertained you.

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Originally Posted by Paul H. Gaines
Mr. Biederman

Did'cha ever consider doing a heavy medal version of this song, and maybe instead of homemade bread, she could be making homemade pipe bombs to go blow up the company that fired Young Robert... I think it would have a much wider appeal that way, any way thats what I hear when I play this one!!


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Hey little feller. No, a pipe bomb would be too close to home for the author. Young Robert thanks you and sends his love though.

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Originally Posted by Dan Sullivan
Stevie, this reminds me of British musical farce ala Benny Hill. I enjoyed the cloying double entendres and the conversational singing. That's not easy to pull off. The ending was great. I can see the sly smile on the Baker's face as she casually mentioned there would be more bread in the oven today.


Glad it came across as intended, Dan.

Thanks,
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Stevie,

So you, so clever. Fun.

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Stevie,

So you, so clever. Fun.

steady-eddie.



Thanks Eddie. Glad you had fun listening to it.

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Hi Stevie,

I love this, it's a really cool lyric and the music is my favorite kind of baroque pop; sounding like something by "The Divine Comedy" --my favorite band.

I love songs that are snippets of conversation. This reminds me of Raymond Carver, actually, like his short stories. Little moments of domestic unease. Love it.

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HI Stevie,

This is HILARIOUS!
Cracked me right up!
I don't think it needs a female vocal...you captured her perfectly -- lol!

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Originally Posted by Michael Zaneski
Hi Stevie,

I love this, it's a really cool lyric and the music is my favorite kind of baroque pop; sounding like something by "The Divine Comedy" --my favorite band.

I love songs that are snippets of conversation. This reminds me of Raymond Carver, actually, like his short stories. Little moments of domestic unease. Love it.

Mike


Thanks Mike. That's quite the endorsement and I appreciate it.

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Originally Posted by Lisa Gundling
HI Stevie,

This is HILARIOUS!
Cracked me right up!
I don't think it needs a female vocal...you captured her perfectly -- lol!

Lisa


Thanks Lisa.

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