freddy j 715 Posted September 23, 2022 (edited) I went way "back in the alley" to pull off this song. My inspiration was a song done back in 1956 called "Ain't Got No Home" which was done by Clarence "Frogman" Henry. I think that this song does not sound anything like the Frogman's but I did borrow from the concept or idea. Besides -- unlike the Frogman --- I can not sing like a girl or like a frog. However, I hope that I captured some of the fun and mood of of his song. It is a simple song with two rhythm guitars (chords and notes), another guitar for accents and the lead break, bass guitar, drums and vocals. I used the Amplitude 1957 Fender guitar amp in hopes of getting some of the grit that seemed to be present in the R & B guitar sounds of that era. For you old guys maybe you might remember Mr. Henry's original song (when you were a wee bit of a rug rat like me). For you young guys maybe it might introduce you to an R & B song that became a crossover hit. I have learned a lot from the comments, suggestions, crit.'s, etc. that I have received from y'all and would appreciate your input for this one. Thanks! LONELY BOY https://www.soundclick.com/artist/default.cfm?bandid=963481 Edited September 23, 2022 by freddy j 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dream Art Scientists 84 Posted September 23, 2022 Sounds good! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnbee58 402 Posted September 23, 2022 It's so sad that not too many people make music like this anymore. 😢 One has to look very deep to find it. Freddy, you constantly remind me of how great 12 bar blues is. You would be a great one to lead a revival. 😀John B 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bajan Blue 1,392 Posted September 23, 2022 Hi Freddy, sounds good here - love some 12bar!! Cool Nigel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Joad 2,298 Posted September 23, 2022 Sounds like you recorded the drums at Chess Records. very cool song🤩 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeeringAmps 2,058 Posted September 26, 2022 Keep on keeping on my brother. You are roots rock, R&B, blues, rockabilly, etc, rolled up in one big package! Its always Christmas Day for me when I hear a new one from Freddy J. I remember the little listening booths at Wallich’s Music City, grooving’ to the latest singles… 👍’s 👏 t Sam and I are both smiling’.., Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeeringAmps 2,058 Posted September 26, 2022 On 9/22/2022 at 7:58 PM, freddy j said: unlike the Frogman --- I can not sing like a girl or like a frog I totally “missed” the reference, you should link the Frogman, totally worth a listen. Gotta get the forumites “hipped” baby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lynn Wilson 740 Posted September 29, 2022 You nailed this one, Fred! You are like a living history book! Your great talent is conveying the joy of this music, and it becomes contagious. Next! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freddy j 715 Posted October 12, 2022 First of all my apologies for be tardy with my responses. I have been dealing with contractors in having some repairs done to my house. These repairs were interrupted by Hurricane Ian. This caused a bit more of a delay but now have been completed (yea!!) Hi Dream Arts Scientists: Thanks very much for taking the time to listen and comment. Very much appreciated!! Hey John B. Thanks very much for your kind words. Although I was too young to understand it or really appreciate this kind of music, it is the music that I loved it at a very early age. I guess it was all that rhythm that grabbed me. There are a few pockets in the USA and particularly in the UK and Europe that appreciate this fossil music. YouTube has some great videos that shows relatively recent events where the oldsters and kids are digging the sounds. Thanks very much for listening and for the kind comments. Hi Nigel. Thanks very much and I am glad that you liked this number. BTW, I very much liked your recent post with the new sound! Hey Old Joad. I only wish I had access to their studio and some of the talent that played there. It would be a great learning experience! Thanks for taking the time to listen and comment!! Hey tom! Thanks very much for your kind words and for your encouragement!!! You are right! The frogman must be appreciated. Here is a link to Mr. Henry's song that was the inspiration for this song. Hi Lynn. Thanks for listening my friend. Thanks for the very kind words and encouragement. I'm looking forward to some new posts by you. Hi Lynn. Thanks for listening my friend. Thanks for the very kind words and encouragement. I'm looking forward to some new posts by you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve@baselines.com 400 Posted October 12, 2022 You DID capture the feel! I reach back for the Amplitube Fender stuff from time to time - this makes me want to go back and do something with it again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RikF 70 Posted October 13, 2022 Hi Freddy, nice one, what a sad story, cheers me up though ; ) Rik Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freddy j 715 Posted October 21, 2022 Hi Steve. Some day I'll come out of "back in the alley" and come into the sunshine of the present. However, at least for now, I'm having too much fun in the alley. I have come to really like the Fender collection and in particular the Fender 1957 Deluxe. Thanks very much for taking the time to listen and comment! Hi Rik. Thanks very much for listening and taking the time to comment. I have always found, that even though the subject of a Blues song can be sad, I always feel better after listening. I believe that B B King always promoted the same idea. Thanks again!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riff Richards 13 Posted October 22, 2022 Johnbee58 said all that needs to be said. Nice work👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wookiee 2,061 Posted October 22, 2022 I like Freddy when he has his blues shoes on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freddy j 715 Posted October 26, 2022 Hi Riff. Thank you you very much. I very much appreciate your comments. Hey Wookiee. Thank you very much pal!!! Hmmmmm, I have heard of "Blue Suede Shoes" but I wonder if there is such a thing as suede Blues shoes? Thanks again!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjornpdx 1,151 Posted October 26, 2022 Traditional blues is the best. I really liked your guitar solo around 1:30 in fact I could listen to that all day and never tire of it. Great job Freddy. -Bjorn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesse Screed 920 Posted October 27, 2022 Evocative and emotive! I play with that Fender set too, and you dialed that in nicely, such a distinctive tone. The grit is there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hidden Symmetry 1,644 Posted October 28, 2022 Cool vibe on this one freddy, enjoyed it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freddy j 715 Posted November 5, 2022 Hi Bjorn, Thanks very much for the kind words and encouragement. They are very much appreciated! Hey Jesse. Thanks very much pal -- I was going for some grit! I have also used (not on this song) an an old VST plugin which has been upgraded to X64. It is the California Sun which a take on the old mid 1950's Fenders and it has a nice raw sound. Hi Hidden Symmetry. Thanks very much for listening and for the kind comments. I'm glad that you liked it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
