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Danny asked me to write a melody for his lyrics so this is what I came up with. Not sure what genre it should be in though. I get very confused about genres. Maybe one of you good folk can pin a label on it. http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=11716483The Straight And Narrow V1 I've always been a rebel Never cared much for authority If the playing field was level I tipped it in a way that suited me But this road I'm on is rocky Getting steeper every minute as I climb The lessons life has taught me Have started to weigh heavy on my mind Ch Now I'll walk the straight and narrow every day and night I'll keep listening for the echo of your voice to keep me right Just like a soaring arrow I'll come out of the blue I'll walk the straight and narrow ... all the way to you V2 Now, I'm no social climber But I've had my eye fixed on the prize Then I saw something finer And reached out for the chance to make you mine I tried to be your hero But couldn't make it past the right and wrong Now I'm left with less than zero As I try to find the strength to to carry on Ch Now I'll walk the straight and narrow every day and night I'll keep listening for the echo of your voice to keep me right Just like a soaring arrow I'll come out of the blue I'll walk the straight and narrow ... all the way to you INST. Ch
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Hi guys, A real good performance like always. genre....is there a genre called - LOVE SONGS :-) GREAT LYRICS..... I've always been a rebel Never cared much for authority If the playing field was level I tipped it in a way that suited me Calvin http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/calvinstewart
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Cracking number Vic/Danny great all round performance.Said this before but one day Vic you'll get that break you deserve.
Travis
We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. Oscar Wilde
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I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank Vic for all of his time and hard work on this song. I think he did a masterful job of taking some two dimensional scribblings on a screen and making them come to life. Vic, you are a very talented man. Without people like you, those of us who don't play or sing so well would not have a voice and our songs would stay in our hearts.
Thank you vey much,
Danny
The heart has its reasons, of which reason knows nothing of." —Blaise Pascal, 1670
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DANNY AND VIC--
YOU HAVE A VERY FINE SONG HERE--A DUAN EDDY GUITAR WITH JOHNNY (VIC) CASH ON THE VOX--I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THE DIRECTION--
I THINK AN IMPROVEMENT OF THE MELODY AND PHRASING IN THE CH COULD TAKE IT TO A NEW LEVEL, DRIVING THE SONG HOME--
GREAT WORK YOU TWO--
Mackie
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Hi Calvin.
Thanks. Danny's lyrics.
Vic
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Travis. Thankyou.
If I could only live that long.
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Danny,
I love to do this. As a painter I love a blank canvas but it needs the idea to start. You had the idea and the lyrics.
I just filled in the blanks.
It could be done in so many ways and this is just my interpretation.
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HiYa Vic & Danny!
This IS one damn Beautiful, Powerful Song Ya have here!
I've got one line of it I'd Sug messin'-with; here's why:
Ya mention Singer's "Less than Zero" 'cuz he's Lost Her.
So..Last CH line should indicate "..'TILL IT LEADS ME BACK to you".
(Or, just add the word "BACK" to what's there: "..all the way BACK to you".)
That's all I got to offer. You got Yas a Winner here, IMHO.
KOS, & Good Luck with a Fine One, Gents!!!
Best Wishes & Big /Guys-Hugs,
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Hi Mackie.
Thank you for the suggestion. Not quite sure how to do that but maybe something will come to me.
Vic
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Hullo Stan,
Good point there.
Maybe I'll change that. Thank you for the comments.
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this is real nice Danny and Vic!Awesome lyrics with some sweet vocals and music!
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not sure about the genre. Kindof reminds me of Cash. 
http://www.soundclick.com/louistwinn"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away." Thoreau
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Hi Calvin,
Yes, Vic did a great job with the melody and the music. Thanks for the kudos on the lyric. Vic added to the lyric with some subtle changes and beefing up the chorus. I think he is a bit humble saying that the lyric is all mine. His contribution to the lyrics may not have been much, quantity wise, but the quality of those changes is a whole different story.
Thanks for giving us a listen,
Danny
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Hi there Michael.
Music to my ears. Thanks.
Vic
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Under weather so can't stay long but loving this one a lot....great lyrics and more than wonderful vocals and music
Vic...you're the best sir....
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Hi Travis,
Glad you like it! Thanks for stopping in and listening and for taking a minute or two to give your thoughts.
Danny
The heart has its reasons, of which reason knows nothing of." —Blaise Pascal, 1670
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VIC--
I WAS THE ONE WHO PUT 5 STARS ON THIS ONE--THIS COULD BE A GREAT SONG: I THINK THE CH NEEDS A LITTLE MORE DETERMINATION, COULD BE A VOLUME INCREASE WOULD DO THIS-- AND POSSIBLY LET THE 3RD LINE SOAR UP A LITTLE MORE IN MELODY AND THEN BACK DOWN--JUST SOME THOUGHTS AFTER LISTENING SEVERAL TIMES--
ANY WAY, I LOVE THE SONG!
Mackie
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Hey Mackie,
Vic crafted a fine melody and music didn't he. I'm proud to be a part of it for sure. I'm happy to hear you like it! Thanks for the encouraging comments.
Thanks again,
Danny
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Hey Stan,
Glad to see you stopped in and gave this one a spin. Double happy that you like it so much. Vic did a fantastic job with the arrangement, production, vocals... wait, he did it all 'cept the write and he tweaked a few spots in there. He is an artist and a very good one at that.
Thanks,
Danny
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Hi Michael,
Thanks for the listen and I'm glad you like it.
Danny
The heart has its reasons, of which reason knows nothing of." —Blaise Pascal, 1670
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Glyn,
I know you aren't well so I appreciate you taking time to listen and comment. Thank you and take care.
Vic
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Louis, Thankyou.
That man follows me around.
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Very nice feel and match of music and lyric, Vic. Well done. You've really captured the mood of the song.
Few points. I loved the opening riff. If there's tremolo on it I'd make it even more pronounced. You did the opening riff 2 different ways. I like (and would stick to one regardless) the 2nd time around in the beginning. You stayed on the low notes more and that gave the riff more of a defined feel rather than a loose feel. I would have also liked to hear those low notes repeated after lines 2/4 in the verses as there's a lot of space there and something more unified would sit better, in my ears anyway.
I thought it got a little busy with solo notes near the end of the verses...would rather have heard single strum chord accents maybe w/tremolo.
Chorus lifted like it should...really minor nits from a guitar player--overall real nice work.
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Really dig this - the lyric, guitar tone, and the harmony in the chorus give it a Springsteen vibe to me. Great job, Vic, on a nicely written lyric by Danny. Still trying to get something close to that guitar tone of yours Scott
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Mackie, thanks again. I will dwell on it when I get some time away from this new puppy, lol.
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Vic, I am still glad to have the opportunity to hear music and voice to one of my gender specific (male) lyrics. The only voice any of them have had is mine, sans music. I love the interpretation and am very happy you decided to give it a shot. Speaking of genre how about Contemorary folk pop country rock!  Thank you, Danny
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Hi Glyn,
It's good to see ya girl. Thanks for stopping in and giving it a listen. Glad you like the song. Take care of yourself so you can recuperate and go fishing.
Danny
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Absolutely awesome. Really good song guys. I thought it was very moving. Good job with the instruments too, though I think it would be a great song stripped down to a lonely guitar and vocalist as well.
This song captures one of the great themes: Hope and perseverance mingled with sadness or regret.
This one will warrant multiple listens.
Thanks for creating,
Mike D.
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Zeek, I can't disagree with your suggs.
As a new born guitarist from a bass player how can I?
I play what I can and hope it fits.
You have valid suggestions on subtleties that may work well.
I miss you on this site.
Vic
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Scott. I missed you here. I only use one guitar. It's a Takemine Tan 15c.
Thank you friend.
Vic
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hey guys... i was down south fishing when y'all posted this so i totally missed it! great, great job! fine lyrics and a cool melody... can't ask for more than that!! :)))))) scotty
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I've listened to this several times. I love the chorus! I could not hear anything that really stood out to the ear, music-performance wise. I think it has a classic country vibe. In terms of the lyric/story, I believe the singer has lost his love interest and vows to get her back? I had a thought that perhaps at the end it should be sung as "I'll walk the straight and narrow all the way back to you" or something like that? Just something to emphasize the determination a little more.
That's all I got! Very nice collab you guys.
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Danny, you're hedging bets a tad with that one.
I'm glad I got the chance to do this though.
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Michael, it may be so.
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Hi there Richard.
Seems like fishing is popular over there.
Thanks for the support.
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Nat,
Thank you for dropping by and taking the time to listen and give your input. Glad you enjoyed the song.
Thanks again,
Danny
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Hi Scott,
Glad you enjoyed our efforts and thank you for your kind words.
Danny
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Really enjoyed this Vic and Danny. Can't add much more. Sounded Americana to me.
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Hi Ben. Thank you for the kind comments.
Now I'm more confused.
I read somewhere that the genre Americana was for songs about American things.
This song doesn't attach itself to any country by mentioning a city or a way of life, like making moonshine or playing baseball.
Is it in the style of playing? I wish I could work it out.
When you upload a song to Soundclick it asks for the genre.
So if you put country you then have to decide whether it's traditional, contemporary or general. What is general?
I can't take no more!!!!!! We're all gonna die here!!!!!
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Wendy, nice to see your voice here again.
Thanks for listening. You and Stan seem to be in agreement regarding the last chorus. I'll ask Danny what he thinks.
Vic
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Hi Vic and Danny, Danny, I think this is a very good lyric. You've got some cool lines in here like these. If the playing field was level I tipped it in a way that suited me Vic, I love what you've done with this lyric and I can't imagine it any other way. Of course you sound great like always! Dottie
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Hi Mike D.
Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment. Glad you dig the song.
Danny
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Hi Dottie.
Yours is next.
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Hi Scotty,
Glad you stopped in and listened. Thank you for your generous comments. They are greatly appreciated. Hope you caught a few good ones on your fishing trip.
Thanks again,
Danny
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Hi Wendy,
Thanks for stopping by and giving your input on the lyric. It is being taken into consideration as this has been mentioned before. We'll see how it works out. I'm happy that you like the sonk. Vic did a great job!
Thanks again,
Danny
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Vic,
Of course I'm hedging my bets. That's what a gambling man does! I am glad you took the chance because it definitely works for me. I also hope that it works as well for you. Every song that I am a part of, that has music, is special to me as there aren't that many. As you know, I have co-written a few with Tammy and she has done a few of mine that need a femal vox. I am happy that this one turned out as well as it has.
Danny
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Very cool - really hits the groove - nicely coordinated sound -
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Thanks Tom.
I have made a few changes as suggested by some but not uploaded it yet.
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Hi Ben,
Thanks for stopping by and giving us a listen and taking the time to share your opinion. I'm really glad you enjoyed it.
Danny
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