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Those of you who have pineyfested...may remember Steve Goodie and his studio tour. Steve is a children's performer...
who is a bit eek wild and crazy...He wanted to know if I
wanted this done up sweet or ...crazy..... and I chose crazy.
He says...He'd like to have one done up sweet with ...uh me
singing...but I've bulked so far. Comments or criticism(s)
appreciated. Comparison..piano piece is right below it...for a lighter version....your thoughts please.

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The Elephant Waltz
Kaley Willow
©2007

Tiny tiptoed to his first ball room dance
He felt so unsure in his saggy grey pants
But his confidence grew as he walked through the door
Cause there on the floor was sweet Sue

Sue twirled her tail...Tiny flapped his big ears
When the music began...Tiny lost all his fear
With Sue by his side he was light as a fly
Thump thump thump...went the elephant waltz

The elephant waltz...the elephant waltz
Dance one two three... one two three... thump thump thump thump thump thump
The elephant waltz ...The elephant waltz
one two three..one two three.. thump... thump thump

Steppin high in the hall swirlin round bout the room
They danced every dance...still it ended too soon
They promised each other they'd meet once again
To dance the elephant waltz

The elephant waltz...the elephant waltz
Dance one two three...one two three...thump thump thump thump thump thump
The elephant waltz ...The elephant waltz
One two three..one two three.. thump... thump thump


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Hi Kaley,

What a riot! Kids of all ages will just love this. The background sound effects are perfect. "Sue twirled her tail...Tiny flapped his big ears" I can just see it. Great fun.

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Hi Kaley,

That was so much fun. I swear I had flashbacks of Sesame Street. Is that show still on lol? If it is, this is the perfect place for this sweet fun song.

Thanks for posting it,
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Kaley,

This is really cute! It's funny, my three year-old stomps wherever she goes. I can just see a whole room full of little kids inspired to "waltz" along with this. I liked the piano only version too.

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LOL - that was great, Kaley. Sounds like me on the dance floor. grin

The out of time thumps are hilarious. And the music DOES call to mind an elephant moving. Well done!

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How cute! This is a great little song for all of us with lead feet, not just the little ones. I enjoyed it, thanks for the smiles.


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Ricki...Thank you!...It makes me laugh too.
Glad you felt it a riot...That's a good description...for
Steve Goodie...HE is a riot... grin grin

thanks for stopping by...Ricki.
best to you this evenin'
Kaley smile smile

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Hi Letha...Glad it was fun for you and thanks for telling me.
My Mother never would have named me Grace....because...I can relate to this couple grin grin .

Sesame Street? Boy...I sure thought it was..But I haven't
run across it on tv...in a long time...so I don't know.
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Actually...I was in touch with them awhile back...and had correspondence back and forth with a gal. But Like Disney, it's a beautiful dream at this point... Just hard to get your material in.

Thanks for letting me know you liked this....Letha...

very best...
Kaley smile

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Wendy... THANKS...I was hoping it might just be off the wall enough.... smile Awe...on a stompin' little wee one.... smile Maybe the stomps mean she is determined. grin grin

thanks Wendy...
very much appreciate you giving this a listen!!......

edited..P.S...Thanks for comparing the songs...Wendy!!..and also
for thinking wee ones would enjoy this!!...
best...to you this evening smile
h,
Kaley

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Kaley, I agree with what them other guys said. This is precious. Very captivating imagery. And the out-of-time thumping is a gut-buster. It's hard to listen to this without laughing.

I don't know if Sesame Street is still in business since Jim Henson died. I haven't seen any new Muppeting, child or adult, in a long time.

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I would love to know every sound effect he used to make the demo! LOL! Did I hear a basketball bouncing? This is too cute. I think you should sing it, Kaley. DON'T BALK!!! grin


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Sesame street is still around. My kid watches it almost every day. Snoop Dog is a frequent guest, so I don't think they are all reruns.

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Thanks Scott LOL..... you too?...I hate to admit it...but I relate to this elephant's style a bit too well too. grin grin ...

ya gotta laugh at yourself some times eh?

very best to you...and one of my favorite university towns.. this morning...

h,
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Kaley,

This is wonderful. Is there any young kid in the world who wouldn't enjoy this? I doubt it. The sound effects are the perfect topping for the this treat. You are so darned good at this type of music. And ya know, that old Carmudgeon, Wy, ain't too shabby, either. But, this is just perfect. Way to go!

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Hi Kaley

This is absolutely super gal! Love it. how the noises and crashes escalate toward the end is too funny... even on the second listen I just had to laugh. A real crowd pleaser here. Nice work... I sure can her you doing a softer version also. Best wishes

Thanks for sharing. jm smile


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Oh no Caroline...Not You!!!... grin grin ....you just don't look
like you have a case of elephant dancitis.....

Glad you liked hon...and thank you for letting me know...

and a hug to your little nephew too!!...
best..
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Joe..I think..it was You..who suggested me asking for some
tuba sounds...and other sound effects... I had originally posted the piano..only with lyrics back in 06...and rings a bell it was you....So..thank you....and if not? Still thanks.
Precious..I like that for this...and you know my 20 year old
laughs when he hears this too...Tells me he's not sure he likes the song..but laughs....

very best...
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Yes, Kaley, I remember. And I really like what you did with it.

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Hi Tricia... smile smile I do believe Steve got into this grin ........

I'll shoot him an email...soon...and see if he remembers!!...
Thanks gal... hope you are well and happy...
hugs,

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Kaley.......great job on this piece....very entertaining....very Pro job....imho....the crazy version is great....kids would love it.....Bob

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sorry folks...did NOT mean to let this slide.......!!!..
Thanks Wendy...I've not listened to kids programming in awhile...
and I need to!!!... I had some emails back and forth with a director at Sesame Street last year or in 06.. I think it was.....It's just they do not take outside work..unless you're inside... She advised me to keep trying and to keep writing.

thanks hon...
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Alan smile smile ....Joice Gal smile smile Joe smile smile and Bob smile smile

Thank you guys..!! I am really tickled you guys like how this came out.... I'll try to pitch this in the new year...and see
where it goes!!.....

I appreciate your taking the time to listen.... I'm falling way behind on all that...and need to come in tonight and catch up!!...

My lyrical side...only comes and goes...it's not near as consistent...but this past week has almost been like I was when I began writing here at jpf......and I'm thrilled..and I'm
taking time to listen to it and write while the words are flowing.

I'm super glad this made you all laugh!!...I was hoping so much it would!!...

big wintery hugs to you all...........
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Its a really neat song

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Hi Kaley,

I like this, it is very sweet and a little crazy. I think Steve did great on this one too. Good luck with it.


Have a goodun,

John W. Selleck BMI Songwriter
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Oooohhh...Kaley-girl...what FUN this turned out to be!! Of course I remember Steve. grin He is definitely a hoot. Love his sound effects in this. I can just imagine him getting into it. The result is just delightfully wacky and so kid-friendly. I also love the sweet piano version...but I hafta say I think kids will like the crazy version best.

Hugs,
Bobbie

PS...I can relate to this too. Three left feet. LOL


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Hi Union....John....and Bobbie G..... smile smile smile

Welcome Union...Thank you so much for taking listen to
this Utterly Graceful... wink song..... Appreciate it...and
I'm tickled you liked it and thanks for saying so....

Big Welcome to you!!!....I will check out your work...on
Sunday when I come back on...or tomorrow night!!...

Very best to you and Thanks.....
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John..HOwdi!!....I hope it's all going well over across the way......You take good care...and stay safe.... I'm glad you liked this....Yeah...Steve is a crazy guy...and it this is him through and through.... grin ...

very best...
Kaley smile
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Hey B.G smile ....thanks for taking the time to check this out...You're
burning the candles at both end I expect...and was very nice of you to give this a listen!!

Yeah..I think Steve did super...too. This recording was the direct result of the pineyfest tours you set up ...Thank you!

very best... smile
H,
Kaley


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