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This is a bit of fun. Tampa Stan supplied the lyrics ad I wrote and recorded the music.

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Let‘s Play With DNA (C) 2009 by Stan Good BMI and Jim Merrilees

OK, We had us both a few drinks
And we had some dances so whatcha think?
So when the night fades to a shade of pink
Let’s play with DNA

(CHORUS)
Let’s play with DNA.
You Rub me right and I'll send some your way
Life can get boring so whatcha say?
Let’s play with DNA

No, You're not just a number to me
Why, this could turn into a family
let's take precautions and experimentally
Play with DNA

(CHORUS)
Let’s play with DNA.
You Rub me right and I'll send some your way
Life can get boring so whatcha say?
Let’s play with DNA

(BRIDGE)
Not Everyone agrees we're doing it right
But love is blind so baby turn off the light

You're what I want and I have the goods
I have what you need if I’m not misunderstood
In this situation, you know what you want
Let’s play with DNA

(Chorus)
Let’s play with DNA
You Rub me right and I'll send some your way
Life can get boring so whatcha say?
Let’s play with DNA

You might hate me tomorrow
well that’s just fine
I know how women
can all change their minds

(CHORUS)
Let’s play with DNA
You Rub me right and I'll send some your way
Life can get boring so whatcha say?
Let’s play with DNA

We'll have our fun
I’m gonna get my way
Life can get boring so watcha say
Let’s play with DNA

Who knew you had a little Jamacian mon....in your DNA!

This is very fun! Great music, and lyrics....

Good job you guys.

I feel like I am in such the major leagues here and I belong on the church baseball team...

KIM

I am really happy that you are starting to contribute in the MP3 forum. I don't think this has ever been used as a pickup line before -- it's a hoot.

Interesting musical choice, pretty funny -- but well performed (also passes mark's under 3 minute test!).

Good one,

Kevin

Thanks Kim. It is not a league more a family club and we are all members.

Thanks Kevin. I forgot to mention that this is just a quick demo. No bells or wistles used.

Good match of music and lyrics.....makes me want rum and coke!
Nice HOOK!!!!



redwing

Thanks Redwing......Stan is the master of hooks.....he should take up fishing for a living. PS I had several rum and cokes making this. LOL

It's good to see you in this forum!




redwing

Thanks again....It is hard for me to find time to write and record much these days. I have a couple of projects on the go so hope to complete them in a week or so

LOL - reggae was not what I was expecting, Big Jim

It took me a few lines before I even realized that was you singing.

Is a fun tune - you can count on Stan to come up with an off the wall lyric like that. Music is perfect for it...

Made me laugh - no small feat for a Tuesday!

Scott

Thanks Scott..It was a hoot.....the vocals need tidying up but I am pleased with the arrangement.

Hi Stan and Big Jim,

Well, that was fun!

Jim, I'm jealous your vocal range has such clear notes way up there, I lost mine years ago from smoking. Nice Belafonte, did you do that from memory, or did you listen to a few records first? I'm impressed however way you got there.

Stan, have you been watching "the Big Bang Theory?" cuz your hook and overall lyric is sexy and geeky and cute, all at the same time, and sounds like a "line" one of those love lorn science majors might tender towards their female counterparts.

I thought there could have been more DNA furniture in the barn, but I like the "boring" line, because it reminds me of one of my favorite lines from the movie Juno.

Nice job, gentlemen!
Mike

Thanks Michael. I did it from memory....LOL
Neat to be compared to Belafonte....no one has ever done that before. I never even considered him when I sang the song.
I have performed "Dayo Banana boat song" as part of my set in the past but that was many years ago.

Great hook Big Jim, and cool production! Night and day from The Letting Go. I really enjoyed it.

Todd

Jim and Stan...

Super job from both of you! Man, this was a hoot! Loved it.

I agree with Mike about the precision and full-bodied presentation of your notes in the upper reigster. Like I told you on the last one...you have a set of pipes!

Comments on the the song: The lyric is stellar. Stan has a way with those off the wall subjects like nobody else. Couldn't find a word I would change. Great job, Stan! The vocals is fabulous. You already know how I admire and respect your vocal abilitites, Jim. I think if you cut back just a very slight amount on the echo/slap-back on the vocal, it would help. But, as I said, just the very slightest amount. But, since this is a preliminary work tape, I assume you wull eventually tidy a few things up along the way. Until you do that, perhaps my comment on that is premature. Also, genre-wise, I'd go with Ska Reggae rather than Pop.

This was a ton of fun!

Alan

Thanks Todd and Al...You are correct it was a hoot to make and Stan is the man for great hooks and off the wall subjects. The FX on vocals is on the high side as I for quickness used the monitor mixdown rather than editing the separate tracks. I will adress that when I get time..... easy fix.

What Fun ... OH my gosh ... eat your heart out Jimmy Buffet
now I gotta get my blender to mix up some drinks

awesome big jim

Hi Big,

UH-OH! Big Jim and Tampa Stan, unleashed! This was such fun! Very clever/funny lyrics and to turn it into reggae was genius! You sound really good here. I was afraid you'd go with something like heavy metal Celtic, and I just don't think that would've worked.

Ricki

Thanks Dan glad you liked it.

This is such a classic...

I believe this could be the new Caribbean Cruise Line Anthem IMHO...

Thanks Ricki I heard the Reggae in my head the minute I read the lyrics.

in2piano...thanks I have never worked the Caribbean cruise ships...a couple of pals have they enjoyed the experience but say it is hard work.........I have worked the overnight ferries to France and Belgium though it was the pits.

Hehehe.... nice one fellas, it's a fun tune. Hey, it's all there, I think you might have an odd kind of runaway hit on your hands. I think it might be worth persuing... like the subject in question.

cheers, niteshift

Hi Y'all,
I tried to listen to this when ya posted it a while back...couldn't get it to play for me then. Glad it got posted up front again, 'cause I'd forgotten about it.
Great job you've done here! I could hear this song bein' used in a movie soundtrack....in something like "Knocked Up" or "Forgetting Sarah Marshall"....that kind of flick.
Very clever and well produced.
yerz, Ellen

Hi Big Jim,

very enjoyable listen indeed!

Your voice has many colours, this one's so different from the "Letting Go" sound, you definitely know what you do when singing.

Only nit: there's a slight ... hesitation ... just before or at the start of the last chorus. I suppose it can easily be solved.

The Carribean style is a perfect match for Stan's lyrics, which are as good as usual. The hook's terrific!

All the best,
yann

Thnks Nite.....it was almost as much fun performing THE SONG as it is playing with DNA.

HiDee One & All, & a Big "Group Hug-&-Thankee!"

I was GREATLY-Thrilled when Big Jimmie put on his Musical Dreadlocks & banged this baby out VERY-Nicely for Us'ns!

I've sug'd Jim sing "In this situation, YOU KNOW THAT YOU SHOULD" to continue the Rhyme Scheme...& I've got a few Sugs-Sent on that "I'm gonna get my way" line that, to me, seems Over Over-The-Top..(But hey, I'm not the Guy Who's Singin' It..heh!)

Hopefully this song WILL help a few Partygoers Get Their Ways-On...(& maybe take some Precautions..too?) ;-)> God Knows, it's All-In-There...& "Airplayable" too, heh!

BRAVO Bro Jimmy, & THANKEE Folks for Your Kindness!
Ol' Off-to-Dee-Islands Hisself...
Stan

Thanks Stan I was wonderin when you would jump in. This was a quick mix and is just a rough demo to get the ideas over. All issues can be sorted out when it is recorded properly.
I personally did not think the line is over the top but it is an easy fix to change it.

Hey, Jim-Migo, I'm always OK If You're OK...(& You Da Guy who's Singing It!)

My slight fear on that "My Way Line" is that Gals Won't Necessarily Dig It.

So Gals...this is Your Chance to "Give Us Your O"...Eh?

(I always aim at makin' The Singer Look Good...but I'll admit SOMETIMES they DO like us bein'-Bad...heh!!!!!!)

Back to Lurk Mode...& All Best Wishes, Amigo!
Big Appreciative Guy-Hug,
Stan

Fun indeed.. great job Jim & Stan I can't believe that's you singing this one Jim. Did not know you can get in that register and the accent ..too much. Very good!

The beat was terrific. Felt right! Doesn't need too much more either.

Thanks Mike....believe it or not I have about a three and a half octave range (on a good day) and I have to adjust my voice to many styles from Abba to ZZ top as a session singer. I love the challenge of trying to change or adapt my voice. Not always gravelly. LOL
Glad you like it....... coming from you it means a lot.

Stan,
Your lyrics are unbelievable, really you got some b**ls (pun intended) to write this.
But you lucked out by having Big Jim put this to music and sing it!
Oh My God is that good. Killer actually.

"Rub me right and I'll send some your way", my goodness. . .
Tom

Thanks Tom.......

Thanks Bro Tommy!

I allus enjoy trying Something Diffo...(You Californians, I'm Sure, Understand...) ;-)> It doesn't ALWAYS Work..but when it does (& with Jim's Skillful Mastery) it's a Blast!

I'm as awed this came out Reggae as you are!!!

With a little luck, us Lyricists can come up with The Next Big Cliche..raise a Few Eyebrows..& even make a few Bux from this Music Biz... (So far, I've enjoyed settlin' for the first 2-outta-3, but ya never know!) All the balls in the world mean Nothin' 'till ya connect with a Music Genius who can Sing!!!

Thanks for Your Kind Visit & Words, Brother Tom...&..take Another Bow, Bro Big Guy!

Hugs All-Around,
Stan

Jim and Stan,

This one was just way too much fun, guys. Raggae was the perfect way to go with Stan's signature type of lyric....made me laugh all the way through. I wanted to dance around a steel drum or two...clothing optional...HA.

Very cool song.....music and lyrics so well matched IMO. I loved the listen and will listen again.

So glad to see and hear you on here, Jim. Hope we get to hear more of you.

Jan

Thanks for dropping by Janice and lad you gave it your sesalof approval.......Clothing optional...MMMMM
I can see folk taking Stans wondefrul hooks TOO literally LOL

I have one or two more projects in pipeline so hope to post a few more over the next few weeks....
Thanks again have a rum and coke on me........JIM

GREAT tune, EXTREMELY funny. Not really much of a critique person, but I LOVE the song. Great job!

Ha

I Never would have guessed the approach -- very well done ! Jim and Stan ; ) jm

HiDee Mich-Sis & Thankee for Your Kind Visite...(& Hey, we-uns got onea Florida's BIGGEST "Clothing Optional Resorts" a mere 15 miles North of my Hacienda...WAS fun-to-visit 'till La Femme got a case of "The Shys"...many years ago!) Paradise Lakes...&..in its own way..it Was..when I was WAYyyyy-Younger! (Still get up there to fix Grandfather Clocks every now-&-then...no-biggie!)

Should mention that LOTS of Europeans DO vacation there...(& Scotsmen don't even have to wear a Kilt over their Kilt!) ;-)>

&..the Tennis & Volleyball Games there are Very-Memorable...truly!

OK..now where was I? Oh Yeah...THANKIN' You for that Very Kind Visit & Great "HA" I hadda tease ya about! ;-)> I agree..we need More Jim around this Forum...(& Thanks Again Jim for THIS Get-Together...I allus enjoy teasin' Mich-Sis every chance I ever get!)

Big Hugs,
Ol' Evil Stan

WOW..My Favorite DRACONIAN Visit...Ever!

(The Welcome Mat for YOU is always gonna be Freshly-Swept-Off FOREVER!)

Many Thanks Big D!
Big Hugs Backatcha,
Stan

HiDee Mz Gem, & Big Thankees!!!

I don't think Most Parents'll end up Loving This One...(at least, In Front of The Kiddies)...but it's a heck of a lot More-Tasteful than "Louie-Louie"...

And..ya can Dance to Either One!

Glad ya've by-now (I hope) got your Conga Drum Back...& I'm expectin' a Good Conga Line Number from You & Cal Real-Soon!

"She Gets Stronga With That Conga" might be a Fun Hook..?

Big Hugs-Back to the Pretty Lady-in-White (With the Fabulous Long Hair!)
Ol' Stan

I don't know which Draconiator you mean, but I think you have me mixed up with someone else...:/

This is the kind of tune that you hope some people just get into the groove of and don't pay attention to the lyrics TOO closely, because if certain people do then they're gonna try to ban it. And then CNN would post news teams outside your houses to capture on tape the "degenerates" who would write and record such a song. Next thing you know you'll be defending the song on Larry King Live. Very shortly you'll be jetting off to Majorca for a long holiday while all the prim and proper types do all your PR work for you and you just keep going cha-ching...

Oh, did I mention I like it a bunch?

Greg

Hi Greg.....At one time I would agree that the lyrics are a tad riske....But just listen to current stuff like R&b, rap or even some mainstream pop....this is as tame as a nursery rhyme in comparison.

Thanks for the visit and am glad you liked it. I alo hope it will pay for a few Spanish holidays....or even a USA visit to meet some of my JPF pals......Ah well I can still dream...

Hi Draconiator and JM. Thanks for visiting and taking a listen. Glad you both liked the song.

SHHH Bro Greggy...This Technique's supposed to be a Big Secret...(Remember 2LiveCrew..& how Well that PARENTAL WARNING Label spurred Record Sales!)

I've always thought "Filthy" and "Vulgar" would sell Especially-Well IF it was "Tastefully-Done"... (& I'm old-enough to remember when they called it "Art Movies"...heh!)

I'm actually pretty-BORED with all the USUAL Vulgarity in Rap Lyrics...(Yawn!)...but the UN-USUAL is usually a Good Trip!
(I'm kinda bored-&-jaded with the Usual LOVEY-DOVEY Stuff, as-well...So..Thanks to Big Jimmy, we got us Something NEW...for The Moment..anyways!)

As for The Marketing...waal..I'm afraid it's All Been Done Before, eh? ;-)> But Hey, if it WORKS...who's complainin' all the way to da bank ;-)>

Thanks for Your Fun, Kind Visit, Amigo, & Thanks for The Backpats!

Best Weekend Wishes/Big Guy-Hug,
Stan

Hi Jim and Stan,

Golly, if I had a dollar for every time some bloke suggested that to me....

Seriously though, and honest to goodness, I thoroughly enjoyed this. You've come up with a very very clever hook Stan...and Jim, your treatment is both unexpected and refreshing.

The chorus is wonderfully inspired, especially this line:

You rub me right and I'll send some your way

The only TEENSY lyrical nit I had was at the very end:

We'll have our fun
[color:#FF0000]I’m gonna get my way
Life can get boring so watcha say
Let’s play with DNA [/color]

That second line takes a small step away from the "whaddya say" flavor of the proposition. Unless you were trying to show that he had sold her on the deal, in which case it's fine....I'd want to hear something more along the lines of:

We'll have our fun
I’m gonna get my way
[color:#FF0000]TWIST AND TURNING THIS WAY >>>>>>>> a little reference to the strands of DNA, how they spiral?
Life can get boring so watcha say
Let’s play with DNA[/color]

BUT, this is a teensy little matter, so totally KOS.

As an aside, I thought this would be a great tune to get to the BioEngineers/Geneticist Association (or whatever the name of that group is). Can't you hear them piping this in at the annual convention in, oh, Las Vegas! OOH LA LA!

Anyhoo J & S, a quality piece of entertainment. Reggae and Big Jim -- who'd a thunk it!?

Regardless, thanks for sharing!

Beth/"Jackie"

Hi Jim & Stan

This is so clever, I am sitting here grooving to your great song, what a HOOT, I love it, you have to email me this song Jim, I'm smiling and I have tears in my eyes, you guys just touch my heart, and I'm so happy I didn't miss this, congratulations you two.

Well Stan, my producer and I are working on our song on Thursday, I'm over it/I'm over you, so looks like you'll have another one up on the boards soon.

I'm off to listen to this again, amazing, and fun.

Love Michele

Thanks Beth for taking the time. This is only a first draft work demo so changes can and will be made to tidy things up. I will post an amended demo once the new demo has been completed.

Hi Michele ma Belle...LOL
Gad you liked it I can email you a version if you want. I will do that when a proper demos is made. Meanwhile you can dowload this work demfrom my Soundclick site.

Hi Jim,

I would appreciate it if you could email it to me, I download a song of Ants that I really loved called "You can't run away" and gosh I can't find it, so if you email me, I know I won't lose it. Jim, can you come over here to Australia, and rub some of those Tuff words off on me, I need a kick up the butt, and I think I need you all here to re teach me, how to be tough hah, stick up for myself, and not let others take advantage of me, and more, hey.

I'm gonna listen again, I love it Jim and Stan, very clever, and catchy.

Hugs Michele