Challenge Response May 26 Cloughie

[cloughie]

The lick I like is the one at about 18s in. It’s the F#7 to Bm to E7 which is the VI II V run in EP635.

I wrote this little song this week for my 2 grandkids (age 1 and 2 around a similar chord progression. Koro is a Māori name for grandpa but any pet name your grandkids have for you will work too! 😂

Be kind to yourself (especially when you're trying to play this instrument!)
Brian Clough

“Got a lotta sinful ideas but they seem kinda sensible” Jim Casy the ex-preacher in The Grapes Of Wrath

[Jonathan Amos]

I made the grade to Grandpa for the first time yesterday afternoon so your little song makes me feel very emotional. You have a lovely voice and the lyrics, the melody and arrangement are perfect for the occasion. I hope one day soon I can make my granddaughter as proud of me as yours must be of you.

Jonathan Amos, Matsuyama, Japan

[cloughie]

Thank you for your kind and generous response Jonathan but mostly a huge congratulations to you for becoming a grandfather! Your life has changed forever and in the best way.
PS your comment made me emotional so again, thank you!

Be kind to yourself (especially when you're trying to play this instrument!)
Brian Clough

“Got a lotta sinful ideas but they seem kinda sensible” Jim Casy the ex-preacher in The Grapes Of Wrath

[AndréM]

Awesome fun tune.
You have a nice voice.
I am sure your grand kids will love this song.
Great riff at the beginning.

AndréM

AndréM

[sunjamr]

Well, shades of Jack Johnson – were you thinking of him when you wrote this? Nice one Brian!

Sunjamr Steve

[cloughie]

No I wasn’t Steve but thanks for reminding me of JJ for future open mic songs.

Be kind to yourself (especially when you're trying to play this instrument!)
Brian Clough

“Got a lotta sinful ideas but they seem kinda sensible” Jim Casy the ex-preacher in The Grapes Of Wrath

[Michael Krailo]

That’s a great song you made Cloughie. It puts a wide smile on my face.

Go slow and practice correct technique, and your abilities will dramatically improve.

[cloughie]

Thanks Michael and I’m glad. There’s so much wonderful moody sad music out there but it’s nice to do a happy little tune every now & then.

Be kind to yourself (especially when you're trying to play this instrument!)
Brian Clough

“Got a lotta sinful ideas but they seem kinda sensible” Jim Casy the ex-preacher in The Grapes Of Wrath

[Alan L]

What a charming song! Love it.

[Lights]

Nice song cloughie! Good standard chord sequence used with confidence and gently.
Lights.

[James B]

Lovely song, Cloughie. A picking and singing Grandpa will bring music and joy into your grandkids. A priceless gift.

James

[Mike W]

What an absolute charmer – I bet everyone smiles when they play this. What a great composition – sung beautifully and with a great sentiment in the lyrics. I think this is your best ever – you should sing more often.

[JoeD1]

Besides a great guitar player you’ve got a really nice voice too. Very cool song.

Joe

The sight of a touch, or the scent of a sound,
Or the strength of an Oak with roots deep in the ground.
--Graeme Edge

[Andy N]

What a great upbeat song, they’re going to love that. It’s got that Toy Story’s “You’ve got a friend” feel good vibe.
All the cool Grandads play guitar. Fact! 🤘🎸

[JoLa]

You’re quite a skilled songwriter, Koro Brian! The lyrics were delightful and fit the happy ragtime-style storytelling so well, I bet your Grandkids will cherish this gift forever!

🎸JoLa

[Dieter]

A really beautiful song, played and sung wonderfully.

Dieter

[Manfred M]

Great song, Cloughie—you really spiced it up with that riff. Your grandkids must have a blast when you play it. I’m sure they dance along to it.

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I look forward to meet you.
Manfred

[Martin W]

Nice tune , has a cool ragtime sound to it , with lyrics that hold true to you ,
That lick is sweet I like the way you worked it in

Martin

[wannaplayblues]

Can’t do no better than to sing and play with skill – brilliant work!

"I hear you talkin' son, but you 'aint sayin' nothin'" - Will McFarlane quoting Muddy Waters hearing a really fast guitar player

[Michael L]

Ah, Cloughie, thanks so much for sharing this song with us! We all have little ones that we love and can easily relate to the feelings. So heartwarming and authentic. Just wonderful!

[Pap]

Brian, your grandkids will have that song forever….how cool is that? Well done!!! Pap

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