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Move On Down (blues song)
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Move On Down (blues song) |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada 
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Move On Down I'm an ol blues singer, tryin my best to express What's in my heart on frets with scars hopin I guess the rest Did me some time in the big house, caught in a stranger's nest wasn't raised to be no coward but sorry none the less Left my country home long ago now I'm facin middle age Ain't pretendin to be bullet proof or superhero brave But I got issues with the actors on the worldwide stage They never hear my little voice but I always hear their rage (Chorus) Don't wanna be no role model No minister nor Priest Don't wanna preach no drivel Misleadin young or weak But I know they'd help the poor By sharin hordes of wealth Then move'em down to the part of town Where heaven turns to hell. I ain't lookin for sympathy, or a hero's place in stone An I can't forsake the notion every man should pull his own Sometimes I drink and try to think about some place unknown Where preacher guys and senate lies don't rule on lofty thrones Don't claim to be no genius or sacrificial lamb Been in the wrong too many times an crawled back out again But I never lost the reason to help my fellow man After the resentment I still do the best I can (Bridge) I've never levied taxes Got no mansion on a hill But I get satisfaction Without financial thrills No scams for unsuspecting No lies for those who pray I'm livin with connections To the truth no one can change (Chorus) Don't wanna be no role model No minister nor Priest Don't wanna preach no drivel Misleadin young or weak But I know they'd help the poor By sharin hordes of wealth Then move'em down to the part of town Where heaven turns to hell. [This message has been edited by ethome (11-06-2010 01:40 PM).] |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
If I can't hear you pickin' and singin' this, I'd opt out for Stevie Ray Vaughn in a pinch. You make this songwriting seem so easy, but it isn't, at least not for me. I've tried, although I must confess I haven't put my whole heart into it, because I think inside I always knew it wasn't for me. This song gets me because of the honesty of it, and blues ain't nuttin' if it ain't honest, but you know that. The first two stanza's of the poem really get me. They set up the rest of the song and I hear you talking. . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Many thanks Jerry I appreciate the nature of your reply and appreciate the positive input....I love to song write it's in my guts. Played in a band for many years and this is my way to stay close to the art. Eric |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Worked in public radio for 15 years and used to help out on the Friday night blues show. I'd never turn down the opportunity to play a smokin' tune... this one would have hit the table more than a time or two. Like Jerry, I could never write 'em, but I sure did love to spin 'em. This one makes me miss those days. I bow to you and yours  "We'll chase them like rats across the tundra." |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Don't claim to be no genius or sacrificial lamb Been in the wrong too many times an crawled back out again But I never lost the reason to help my fellow man After the resentment I still do the best I can ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ There you go!!!! Love the song as well as the sentiments. Love your music, Mr.  |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Andrew Many thanks for the comment. It would be a pleasure to hear it on the air. Sounds like you really enjoyed that job.... Who knows, maybe you'll get to do it again sometime on a part time basis or similiar. The blues'll heal ya.......John Lee Hooker Eric |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Hey Blues! Thanks for the verse quote. Glad you could drop in amd I'm doubly glad you liked the direction this is going in. Eric |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
Fine writing Eric, “But I got issues with the actors on the worldwide stage They never hear my little voice but I always hear their rage” love these lines very much.  "Hardwork pays in the long run" |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you Prasad I'm pleased you like those lines and I appreciate the visit and the read. Eric |
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s1nfully_1nn0c3nt Senior Member
since 2003-10-26
Posts 1105Watertown, NY |
This is so "in-your-face", which is a good thing. Thats the way it should be  "I'm livin with connections To the truth no one can change" Enjoyed this. -Trina. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you Trina That's typically the blues, in your face and right out of the elements of the earth itself. I appreciate the comment and the quote. Eric |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Eric....I always did like your rhythm and meaning. Makes me want to open up my piano and play something about truth. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Better than most blues I've heard, Eric. Ida |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you Martie Get down to that ol piano and roll out some minor sevenths and make yourself a tune.... I appreciate the reply and nice comment. Eric Hi there Ida. That's very nice of you to write about this tune I appreciate the read and the comment. Eric |
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