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by Gary E. Andrews - 06/21/26 10:51 PM
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by Gary E. Andrews - 06/19/26 06:43 PM
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Just re-recorded the vocal. I was sick and hoarse when I did the original version. I Like You Kid, You're Funny ©2011 Steven M. Biederman http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=10316898From the Cabaret door neath a neon light In a tight red dress She stepped into the night It was pouring rain, Not a cab in sight I offered my coat, She politely declined Convinced her I was the harmless type Then I walked her home, Shook her hand good night We developed a kinship over subsequent times When I'd walk her home, see her safely inside Guessed her age around 40, didn't miss it by much And love soon blossomed though we never touched She wanted to explain what she did at night I said, angels don't work 9 to 5 She said, I like you kid, you're funny And laughter's what I needed tonight She asked me if I wondered what she did for a living And why she worked so late at night I stopped her and said it's really none of my business What people choose to do with their lives She said, Baby have you ever seen burlesque I said no but I've seen Burl Ives... And she laughed till she cried We talked about life and we talked about love 'bout the smallest things, to the stars above And though I had a job and bills to pay I often stayed with her till it got late Maybe sometimes till the morning came And we laughed and we giggled till we both would shake She'd say, I like you kid, you're funny And laughter's what I needed tonight She'd ask me if I wondered what she did for a living And why she worked so late at night I'd stop her and say it's really none of my business What people choose to do with their lives She'd say, Baby have you ever seen burlesque I'd say no but I've seen Burl Ives... And she'd laugh till she cried She became ill in the winter time The same disease that took her mother's life I tried to make sure she never saw me cry As I stayed right by her side I'd swallow my fear, tried to act like before Lost my job cause I just didn't care anymore We lived on some money I'd saved in a drawer... You know, she loved it when I was funny But I didn't feel funny that night As I stood by her bed post she motioned me close And she noticed the tears in my eyes With one silent stare she was making me swear When I thought of her I'd never cry I said, Baby have you ever seen burlesque... And she finished our joke with her eyes She'd say, I like you kid, you're funny And laughter's what I needed tonight She'd ask me if I wondered what she did for a living And why she worked so late at night I'd stop her and say it's really none of my business What people choose to do with their lives She'd say, Baby have you ever seen burlesque I'd say no but I've seen Burl Ives... And she'd laugh till she cried
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Hey Stevie: Happy belated birthday buddy  Nice one! Great story telling here and I love the punchline of the singer's little joke. Also very effective how you slowed down and sped up in the last part of the song. If I have one minor nit it would be the use of the word "genetic". Introduces a little bit of a clinical feel there for me - and not really needed since you point out that it was the same disease that struck her mother. That's an awfully small thing - certainly didn't impact my enjoyment of the song - which I think is outstanding. Great idea to record on your birthday - makes it easier to remember when you did what. Scott
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What a great story (and delivery), StevieB. The only line I tripped over was the one Scott mentioned. It does sound clinical and at odds with the mood. Perhaps say "The same disease that took her mother's life". Donna
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Stevie,
Let me say that I really like this one a lot. It reminds me of a Traveling Wilbury song called "Last NIght." The groove is really great and moves the song along well and made me listen twice. I love the melody of the chorus a lot too and the lyrics are cute (if that is an ok word?) If you are looking for suggestions, I would suggest compacting it a bit by cutting back on some words and lines so the listener can hang onto some of your phrases and then hit the chorus. I think it has potential to be a killer song! Really great Stevie! This is one of my favorites of yours.
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Hi Stevie,
I too like the story and the musical treatment. I didn't time it out but it feels a bit long. Of course story songs can get away with that as long as you keep the audience interested. It does feel a little wordy but overall I think this one works well.
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Creative write, great lyrics and top shelf performance. You know I am a huge fan
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What a great song!
Like others I thought the word "generic" stuck out. You could substitute
She became ill in the winter time
With the very disease that took her mother's life.
Also, on the word "Ives" in "Burl Ives," (which, by the way, is a spectacular play on words), I would sing the five note of scale and hold it (like you did, but on the 2 note). To me the five note makes for a little more dramatic pause. But that's just me.
Thanks for the song!
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Hey little_elton_j, Wow, what a great story! It's sort of a musical twist on the classic movie "Harold and Maude" . Anyhoo, both from a lyrical and perfomance standpoint, you really sold this one for me. Yeah, not a big fan of the word "genetic", but I think you've been given some good alternatives for it. As for it being a bit lengthy, you know I'm not in a position to cast stones in that department, so I say leave it alone . So all in all, a great production to commemorate YOUR arrival 54 years ago. Belated Happy Birthday! Cheers, Bernice
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Burl Ives comes from a little crossroads (you can't call it a town) near where I grew up in Illinois. Just throwin' that in.
I loved the story - it has real heart and is strange enough to be believable. Great job.
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Wow Stevie....you had me hanging on every line in this story, and the burlesque/BurlIves line was a classic. I was howling...
It has all the charm of "Honey...I miss you" where the guy loses his love, it's an old song, maybe you've heard it. Anyway, I fell in love with your forty something gal, and that's a sure sign of your talented work.~~~MFB III
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Hey Stevie: Happy belated birthday buddy Nice one! Great story telling here and I love the punchline of the singer's little joke. Also very effective how you slowed down and sped up in the last part of the song. If I have one minor nit it would be the use of the word "genetic". Introduces a little bit of a clinical feel there for me - and not really needed since you point out that it was the same disease that struck her mother. That's an awfully small thing - certainly didn't impact my enjoyment of the song - which I think is outstanding. Great idea to record on your birthday - makes it easier to remember when you did what. Scott Thanks Scott. Good catch on the Genetic thing. I labored over that and some other things and wondered if it would go over. So far that's the only point of contention so I'm a happy guy. Stevie
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Hey Stevie...
I like this one alot.
Music fits well and I enjoyed they way you ended on that last chord...I expected it to resolve lower.
I agree with most of your sugs..perhaps "subsequent" could be replaced. Just felt a little awkward to me.
Minor nits though on a great storytelling piece.
It is one of my favs of yours.
Larry
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Hey Stevie,
You are such a good writer! This is a really good story and song.:) My favorite lines;
She'd say, Baby have you ever seen burlesque
I'd say no but I've seen Burl Ives...
I love that!!!
This is a very cool song, two thumbs up~!
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Stevie, Now this is a really great story song. Great images right from the start. Great lines. Burlesque and Burl Ives made ME laugh. I like you kid, you're funny. Ain't it amazing what we can discover under all the dusty papers in the drawers? I'm writing this as I listen. And what an ending. This is truly a classic. It ranks up there with the best of Steve Goodman, Harry Chapin, John Prine and yes, Burl Ives. Great, great song.
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What a great story (and delivery), StevieB. The only line I tripped over was the one Scott mentioned. It does sound clinical and at odds with the mood. Perhaps say "The same disease that took her mother's life". Donna Thanks Donna. Much appreciated. Stevie
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Stevie...this is THE BEST song I've heard from you yet! Very deep, very good storytelling! Kudos my man! Keep 'em coming!
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Stevie,
Let me say that I really like this one a lot. It reminds me of a Traveling Wilbury song called "Last NIght." The groove is really great and moves the song along well and made me listen twice. I love the melody of the chorus a lot too and the lyrics are cute (if that is an ok word?) If you are looking for suggestions, I would suggest compacting it a bit by cutting back on some words and lines so the listener can hang onto some of your phrases and then hit the chorus. I think it has potential to be a killer song! Really great Stevie! This is one of my favorites of yours.
Tracy Thanks Tracy. I appreciate the listen and kudos. I know it's a bit wordy but especially on the chorus I wanted the syncopation to go along with the percussion (tamborine). Stevie
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Stevie--
This is a killer delivery of a CLASSIC TYPE HAPPY-SAD STORY--The Guitar sounds DELISH--This reminds me of an old MOVIE, IN A WAY-"TAXI DRIVER"
WRITE ON--
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Hi Stevie, I like this and it reminds me of an old movie too. And you wrote this very well, love it..thanks for letting me listen to it...
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Hi Stevie,
I too like the story and the musical treatment. I didn't time it out but it feels a bit long. Of course story songs can get away with that as long as you keep the audience interested. It does feel a little wordy but overall I think this one works well. Thanks John. Appreciate the listen. Stevie
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Creative write, great lyrics and top shelf performance. You know I am a huge fan Thanks alot Dan. The feeling is mutual. Stevie
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Creative write, great lyrics and top shelf performance. You know I am a huge fan Thanks Dan. Don't tell me you're a fan though. That puts pressure on me and I don't respond well to pressure, Haha. Seriously, you flatter me greatly. Thanks my friend. Stevie
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Hi StevieB,
What a cool story, and your vocal sounds really good. I like the movement and progression, then the slowing down for that sad part. "With one silent stare she was making me swear
When I thought of her I'd never cry"
Great thought there. A really fine write.
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Stevie, It sounded good the first time to me. But this sounds good too. Still a great song.
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What a great song!
Like others I thought the word "generic" stuck out. You could substitute
She became ill in the winter time
With the very disease that took her mother's life.
Also, on the word "Ives" in "Burl Ives," (which, by the way, is a spectacular play on words), I would sing the five note of scale and hold it (like you did, but on the 2 note). To me the five note makes for a little more dramatic pause. But that's just me.
Thanks for the song!
rob k Thanks Rob. I've redone the vocal and got rid of the word genetic. Thanks for the feedback. Stevie
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Hey little_elton_j, Wow, what a great story! It's sort of a musical twist on the classic movie "Harold and Maude" . Anyhoo, both from a lyrical and perfomance standpoint, you really sold this one for me. Yeah, not a big fan of the word "genetic", but I think you've been given some good alternatives for it. As for it being a bit lengthy, you know I'm not in a position to cast stones in that department, so I say leave it alone . So all in all, a great production to commemorate YOUR arrival 54 years ago. Belated Happy Birthday! Cheers, Bernice Thanks for stopping by for a visit Betheroo. Stevie
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Burl Ives comes from a little crossroads (you can't call it a town) near where I grew up in Illinois. Just throwin' that in.
I loved the story - it has real heart and is strange enough to be believable. Great job.
Pete Interesting tidbit there Pete. Thanks for taking the time to listen and comment. Stevie
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Wow Stevie....you had me hanging on every line in this story, and the burlesque/BurlIves line was a classic. I was howling...
It has all the charm of "Honey...I miss you" where the guy loses his love, it's an old song, maybe you've heard it. Anyway, I fell in love with your forty something gal, and that's a sure sign of your talented work.~~~MFB III
Thanks MFB!!! That's some high praise there and I really appreciate it. I'm just glad it accomplished the job I meant for it to accomplish, which is to make you want to laugh, cry and then laugh again. Don't know if anyone wanted to cry in the bridge part but if they felt something similar that's ok with me. Stevie
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Hi Stevie, ~~~Happy Birthday Late~~~ This is one GREAT song, I'm very impressed with what you're doing here. Calvin http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/calvinstewart
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Hey Stevie...
I like this one alot.
Music fits well and I enjoyed they way you ended on that last chord...I expected it to resolve lower.
I agree with most of your sugs..perhaps "subsequent" could be replaced. Just felt a little awkward to me.
Minor nits though on a great storytelling piece.
It is one of my favs of yours.
Larry
Oh....and Happy Bit-Belated Birthday. Thanks Larry. Yeah, I wanted to end it on the dominent chord to leave a sense of restlessness to it instead of resolving back to the root to finish. Glad someone notice it. Stevie
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Hey Stevie,
You are such a good writer! This is a really good story and song.:) My favorite lines;
She'd say, Baby have you ever seen burlesque
I'd say no but I've seen Burl Ives...
I love that!!!
This is a very cool song, two thumbs up~!
Dottie Thank you very much Dottie. I appreciate it. Stevie
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Stevie, Now this is a really great story song. Great images right from the start. Great lines. Burlesque and Burl Ives made ME laugh. I like you kid, you're funny. Ain't it amazing what we can discover under all the dusty papers in the drawers? I'm writing this as I listen. And what an ending. This is truly a classic. It ranks up there with the best of Steve Goodman, Harry Chapin, John Prine and yes, Burl Ives. Great, great song. Thanks Dan, That is high praise indeed. I'm humbled. Stevie
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Stevie...this is THE BEST song I've heard from you yet! Very deep, very good storytelling! Kudos my man! Keep 'em coming! Thanks Polly. I've gotten a lot of positive feedback from people who are not on JPF as well. Feels good. Thanks for the listen and kudos my friend. Stevie
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Hey Stevie, I still love this, I thought it was very good the 1st time but it still sounds wonderful to me. Dottie
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Stevie--
This is a killer delivery of a CLASSIC TYPE HAPPY-SAD STORY--The Guitar sounds DELISH--This reminds me of an old MOVIE, IN A WAY-"TAXI DRIVER"
WRITE ON--
Mackie Thanks Mackie. Appreciate the listen and feedback. I love Taxi Driver. Stevie
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Hi Stevie, I like this and it reminds me of an old movie too. And you wrote this very well, love it..thanks for letting me listen to it...
glyn Thanks Glyn. Glad you like it. I appreciate the feedback and listen my friend. Stevie
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Hi StevieB,
What a cool story, and your vocal sounds really good. I like the movement and progression, then the slowing down for that sad part. "With one silent stare she was making me swear
When I thought of her I'd never cry"
Great thought there. A really fine write.
Ricki
Thanks Ricki. Cominig from you that means alot. Stevie
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Stevie, It sounded good the first time to me. But this sounds good too. Still a great song. Thanks Dan. I was getting over a cold when I recorded the first vocal and wanted to redo it. Stevie
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HIYa Bro Stevie...sorry I missed your B'Day...but glaf I caught this tonight~ "Instant Classic"...Amigo!
Sorry I've been MIA lately..went to an Annual Fan Collector's Gathering in Sarasota a Weekend Ago..bought 17 Fans..to sell..& have been busy restoring 'em ever-since. 2 to go..& I'll get back to Songwriting again.
Good Luck & "KUDOS" on this one, Amigo...very well-told tale/Burl Ives is an old Favorite I grew up with..(Remember "Little Black Duck?") One Fan Collector was from Cleveland..I asked him if the old Roxy Burlexque Theater was still running..& alas..it's closed down. (Us college kids'd head up there on dull weekends & yell "put it ON" to some of the newer gals there...)
Back when you were ten..heh! Best Belated Birthday Wishes & a Big Birthday Guy-Bug,
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Hey Calvin, Thanks for both the Birthday wishes and the listen. Stevie
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Calvin ole buddy...Thanks for the Birthday wishes and for the feeddback. Stevie
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Stevie....love the chorus lyrics....really good storytelling type song....nice job....Bob
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Hey Stevie, I still love this, I thought it was very good the 1st time but it still sounds wonderful to me. Dottie Thanks for the second listen Dottie. Stevie
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HIYa Bro Stevie...sorry I missed your B'Day...but glaf I caught this tonight~ "Instant Classic"...Amigo!
Sorry I've been MIA lately..went to an Annual Fan Collector's Gathering in Sarasota a Weekend Ago..bought 17 Fans..to sell..& have been busy restoring 'em ever-since. 2 to go..& I'll get back to Songwriting again.
Good Luck & "KUDOS" on this one, Amigo...very well-told tale/Burl Ives is an old Favorite I grew up with..(Remember "Little Black Duck?") One Fan Collector was from Cleveland..I asked him if the old Roxy Burlexque Theater was still running..& alas..it's closed down. (Us college kids'd head up there on dull weekends & yell "put it ON" to some of the newer gals there...)
Back when you were ten..heh! Best Belated Birthday Wishes & a Big Birthday Guy-Bug,
Stan Thanks Stan. Sounds like you've been really busy. Good for you.
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Stevie....love the chorus lyrics....really good storytelling type song....nice job....Bob Thanks Bob. I've had the chorus melody and most of the verse lyrics for some time but never had anything I liked as melody for the verses till now so I've never recorded it in all this time. Glad you enjoyed it. Stevie
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burlesque/Burl Ives (Laughing...good one)
This song grew on me Stevie...I've listened a few times over several days. First I thought it was a little long but now maybe I'm thinking you need the extra time there...It's a sad song to me and a different type of song....I enjoyed the story.
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burlesque/Burl Ives (Laughing...good one)
This song grew on me Stevie...I've listened a few times over several days. First I thought it was a little long but now maybe I'm thinking you need the extra time there...It's a sad song to me and a different type of song....I enjoyed the story.
John Thanks John. I didn't realize you'd commented on this one till I scrolled down the page a bit. I appreciate the listen and comments. Stevie
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Stevie this is really really excellent man, I'm glad I took a minute to check it out WOW.
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Stevie this is really really excellent man, I'm glad I took a minute to check it out WOW.
Kevin Thanks Kevin. That means alot to me. Stevie
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Stevie,
I played this for my wife last night, for those us that know me also known as the toughest critic on earth...she loved it too, what's not to love about it. Great writing, vocals music, delivery. Forgot to say yesterday this is one of those I wish I'd written that kind of songs for me.
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