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Jim sent me the lyrics of a melody he already had in his head. I almost begged him to let me do my own version. I love the old west songs. Anyway, this is my version (lyrics changed slightly). Maybe it's too slow but I cant seem to do it faster. Maybe I should try harder. Vic Just added new ending https://soundcloud.com/vic-arnold/laredoor Soundclick on http://sclk.co/s760qeLaredo. copyright Jim Drake & Vic Arnold 2012 I'm rode a big black stallion across the Texas plains. I was headin for old Mexico in a hard driving rain. A gunfight in Laredo led to my downfall Now I head for the bad lands --- running from the law One way or another I'll pay for my sin. When I cross the borderline I can't look back again. I know I did wrong and I'll never get back home. Cos a wanted man can never go to where he's coming from. ch Laredo ----- Laredo don't you cry for me. So Laredo----don't you cry for me. I'll be swinging from the hanging tree and out of my misery Inst. A G D I'm mighty weary and lonesome. I'm getting saddle sore I 'd like to to head back to Laredo and see my girl once more. But I know the Texas rangers are looking for me still and if I cross that Texas border I know that I'll be killed. ch
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I can't get your link to work at Soundcloud
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Hey Vic,
How many smokes have you had and how much whiskey was involved with this one ? The voice is magic !
Couple of small nits in the bv's, I think they're a bit out of tune, so perhaps leave them out for the minute. Not that real low note though, that's a real classic.
Oh, it just flicked to "When My Boat Comes In", a great tune also.
Keep gargling with the gravel Vic, because that's one heck of a vocal you've got.
cheers, niteshift
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The link seems to be working. Try again or try the soundclick link.
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Bravo Vic!!! I was disappointed I couldn't get the SoundCloud link to work, then saw the other one for SoundClick and it worked. I'm very glad it did. It took me straight to the desert plains of Texas near the Southern border. Great story telling and the music gives it just the right atmosphere. You could speed it up some if you wish but it works for me now. Maybe make a unique copy and speed that up and see what works best. Very nice, my friend.
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This is great Vic! The next spaghetti western will be searching for a track like this. Come on Clint, make us another western film. Thumbs up, John 
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Hi Niteshift,
It's all mis-spent youth.
I checked on the bv's and there was a couple of wrong harmony notes in the upper register. I changed them now so sounds better(I hope) but it is quiet a strain for me to sing that high.
Thanks for the encouraging comments.
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Been a while Vic and I forgot how great you voice is. You both did a fantastic job on this one. The chorus melody is ace! I didn't know you could hit notes like that Vic ;-)
Loved it, great story great tune.
I'm now following you on the cloud.
Work for hire Producer. I will also produce and master any old/new work tapes up to demo standards. :-) Just PM or email: Email -- mork1976@gmail.com
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I didn't know it but that was just the kinda song I was in the mood for. Love that western sound in your guitar! Nice one, Vic. Scott
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Thanks for the comment Stevie. I'm working on a slightly faster version.
That's odd about Soundcloud.
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Hi John.
Now that would be something.
Thank you.
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VIC--
THIS IS MY KIND OF SONG--YOU-ALL GET MY VOTE--I LOVE THE JOHNNY CASH SOUND--IT'S JUST A MATTER OF TIME UNTIL THE BIG ONE!
GOOD LUCK WITH IT!
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Vic,
Wonderful friend, just the way it is.
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ANDY, thanks for all that. I needed to go through certain surgical procedures.  You are also being stalked. Vic
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Hi Scott
I knew you were ready.
Thanks for the appreciation.
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Calvin.
Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it.
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Hi Vic. Well you got me in the mood for an old Western with this song. Nice job--the tempo is perfect for this lonely despairing song. I would also be curious to hear at the last chorus tag a pause after Laredo, then singing that line down rather than up like the previous two times--for sadness and summary.
Perfect voice for this song, good job!
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Loved It, Vic!
What a Great Western Sad-One!
Onliest Sug: (& I'm no Musician..heh) The sorta Beatles-esque final Up-Strum there seemed too-happy/my "ears" yearned for maybe 5 notes-worth...Slowly headed-Down.)
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Double Post deleted by "Tampa Stan" Good (Sorry!)
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Mackie,
I wondered where you got to.
I thought you might like this'n.
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nice collab here VIc. personally tad slow for me as well... but then again it aint me singing...
As usual you did a fine job and makes me want to write another that you will like enough to do.
God Bless Roy and Helen
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Hi Tams buddy.
Thank you very much.
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New version with changed ending now uploaded folks.
Vic
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Steady Eddie.
Good suggestion. I changed the ending now.
Thank you.
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Great vocal for this "classic" country tune. Maybe a trifle slow, but it's OK. "Bad Lands" -- hmmm, it really is a term in American history that brings to mind a general location. The Bad Lands are more commonly thought of as being in the dakotas, wyoming and those areas. I have never heard of Mexico being referred as one of the "bad lands". Minor point -- maybe he did head north istead of south and I am missing it.
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Vic, I like this ending better, it's kind a "sad & lonely" ending, but that was the life of a fugitive in those times.
In my mind I was hearing it "slightly" different, NOT to say it is better:
(Last Laredo)
Gbm G A (no harmony at end-alone & pensively)
Laredo,Laredo-o-o, (pause) don't you cry, (pause) for me.
I say let's bring back the Westerns! steady-eddie.
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Jim sent me the lyrics of a melody he already had in his head. I almost begged him to let me do my own version. I love the old west songs. Anyway, this is my version (lyrics changed slightly). Maybe it's too slow but I cant seem to do it faster. Maybe I should try harder. Vic Just added new ending https://soundcloud.com/vic-arnold/laredoor Soundclick on http://sclk.co/s760qeLaredo. copyright Jim Drake & Vic Arnold 2012 I'm rode a big black stallion across the Texas plains. I was headin for old Mexico in a hard driving rain. A gunfight in Laredo led to my downfall Now I head for the bad lands --- running from the law One way or another I'll pay for my sin. When I cross the borderline I can't look back again. I know I did wrong and I'll never get back home. Cos a wanted man can never go to where he's coming from. ch Laredo ----- Laredo don't you cry for me. So Laredo----don't you cry for me. I'll be swinging from the hanging tree and out of my misery Inst. A G D I'm mighty weary and lonesome. I'm getting saddle sore I 'd like to to head back to Laredo and see my girl once more. But I know the Texas rangers are looking for me still and if I cross that Texas border I know that I'll be killed. ch Hi Vic, I like this one a lot. It seems to me that the tempo is just right for the mood of the song. I did feel like it took a little too long to get to any kind of melodic change however, and my ears were looking for some kind of melodic lift right about where the second verse started. Do you think it would be more effective if you sandwiched the lines in the chorus, moving your last line to the middle, and ending the chorus with the hook? Kurt
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Stan.
That sort of goes along with Eddies suggestion.
Your wish is my command.
Thanks for that.
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Great vocal for this "classic" country tune. Maybe a trifle slow, but it's OK. "Bad Lands" -- hmmm, it really is a term in American history that brings to mind a general location. The Bad Lands are more commonly thought of as being in the dakotas, wyoming and those areas. I have never heard of Mexico being referred as one of the "bad lands". Minor point -- maybe he did head north istead of south and I am missing it. Explanation of the badlands of the western part of the US Official explanationExtensive tracts of heavily eroded, uncultivated land with little vegetation. Also Marty Robbins El paso (Out through the badlands of New Mexico.)Jim
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Hi Roy.
Thank you for the comment.
I tried it faster but it doesn't seem to have as much pathos.
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Kevin. Thanks for lending an ear.
You're right that the popular location of the "Badlands" are where you say they are.
In the song's meaning they are anywhere that is rough and lawless. The word "badlands" seemed appropriate and colourful.
The man is on the run so that could take him anywhere and everywhere though. Even up north.
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That would work too Eddie.
The westerns are coming.
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Hi Kurt. I appreciate you looking at this.
I'll have a think about that "melodic change". Maybe a guitar riff or a break in rhythm, hmmm.
Your other suggestion "if you sandwiched the lines in the chorus, moving your last line to the middle, and ending the chorus with the hook?" was how it was originally written by Jim.
I changed it round because I didn't think it worked rhythmically
or melodically. That could be just my own personal taste though.
Thanks for the comments.
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Hi Jim
Badlands be as badlands are eh?
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Very nice job Vic and Jim!You're straight shootin' on these western songs Vic.Mike
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We thank you, Mike for that nice comment.
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I wanted to thank you publicly Vic for the colab on Laredo and She Goes By Many Names. I couldn't have done any better. I was lucky to get a professional like you to sing my songs.
Jim
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Very kind of you Jimmy.
I'm really glad you asked me.
I just uploaded an update to soundclick and soundcloud.
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Vic, First off, Love your voice! Cash LIVES! I really like this tune. IMHO, I would go strait into the chorus between the first and second verse. It just seems like it wants to go there. You could even sing: "Laredo ----- Laredo don't you cry for me. So Laredo----don't you cry for me." Then enter the second verse and sing the entire chorus as you have it now at the conclusion of the second verse. OR you could save the hangin tree until the end of the last chorus for a little more jarring effect. I love the line about the hangin' tree! I'm originally from Oklahoma so I really like your kind of music V/R -Steve
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Hi Steve.
Thank you very much for your interest and comment.
I see what you're saying and I have already considered a chorus after the second verse.
The thing is that at the moment it is 4 minutes long. That would
add another 15 secs or so. I am tempted though.
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Hi Steve.
Thank you very much for your interest and comment.
I see what you're saying and I have already considered a chorus after the second verse.
The thing is that at the moment it is 4 minutes long. That would
add another 15 secs or so. I am tempted though.
Vic
Hey.. good things take time
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Hey guys, missed this the first time around somehow. Another super western ballad but I have a slight problem. You're heading for Mexico but the Badlands are in South Dakota, the opposite direction? Maybe you're headed for Nogales or some other 2 sylable town? I really enjoyed this!! :)))) scotty
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Hey guys, missed this the first time around somehow. Another super western ballad but I have a slight problem. You're heading for Mexico but the Badlands are in South Dakota, the opposite direction? Maybe you're headed for Nogales or some other 2 sylable town? I really enjoyed this!! :)))) scotty Hi Scotty. Thanks for taking the time and your comment. The word "Badlands", non historically, is also described as wastelands. Kevin already raised that issue so I cut and paste my reply below. Kevin. Thanks for lending an ear.
You're right that the popular location of the "Badlands" are where you say they are.
In the song's meaning they are anywhere that is rough and lawless. The word "badlands" seemed appropriate and colourful.
The man is on the run so that could take him anywhere and everywhere though. Even up north.
Does this make sense? Vic
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Vic, yeah I understand that "badlands" can generally refer to any wasteland or barren spot I was just saying that in the context of "American" western ballads, the Badlands are in South Dakota, all the bad guys headed there or most of them anyway! :)) Not a big problem was just saying what popped into my head when I heard that line, confused me. Great song!! :)))) scotty
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Nice Vic! Great lyrical story and your vocals are great for this. Enjoyed it.
Ricky
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Hullo Ricky.
I'm happy you liked it.
Thanks for listening.
Vic
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