freddy j Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Here is a short, silly song about gossip the grapevine and mostly about listening. It picks up on the Sonny Boy Williamson 2 song -Don't Start Me To Talking. It offers just a wee bit of social observation. In my last song I was trying to reproduce the sound of the amps used by the old Blues and Jump Blues performers primarily in the south side of Chicago. Hopefully, I got a bit closer on this song. It is a bit rough. That is not only my lack of talent but I also was trying to replicate the sound of that era. As always, I will be grateful for any crits., comments, and suggestions. Thanks THEY ALL TALKING https://www.soundclick.com/freddyj 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Joad Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Cool, sounds like you got that old 59 Bassman beat up amp sound💰 The doo-wop backup vox is a nice touch🍺 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack c. Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 interesting.jack c. good singing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Wilson Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 There's much wisdom in your words! But how to get people to listen? Writing catchy songs like this is one answer. Your words are poetic, your music is addictive. This is another in a long list of hits, Fred! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daryl1968 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Nice one Freddy. Another fan of the backing vocals here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy j Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 Hi Old Joad. Thanks very much for listening. You got the call on the amp right. If I remember correctly, I used the Amplitude 5 Bassman amp plugin along with my beat up Norma semi-hollow body guitar with the rusty pickups. I'm getting closer to the sound of that era - now I just have to work on the style (love that style love that sound). I was going for that rough, loose sound that you might hear in the clubs of that era --- especially those on the Chitlin Circuit, like right here in Tampa's Central Ave. Thanks again. Hi Jack. Thanks for listening and commenting. Much appreciated. Hi Lynn. You are much to kind but the encouragement is much appreciated. Thanks for taking the time to listen and comment my friend. Thank you Daryl1968. The vocals were pre-Covid. My tired old vocal chords are finally starting to return from the CoVid experience. Thanks again for listening and commenting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeringAmps Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 (edited) I think you got the tone happening on this on Freddy. On 3/15/2024 at 8:39 AM, daryl1968 said: Another fan of the backing vocals here Yep, me too! Especially naked right there at the end; beautiful! Taking the chorus to the 4, priceless Freddy, simply priceless. All around 👍's 👏 and two snaps and a backfield in motion says it all. There is no higher praise... t Edited March 22 by DeeringAmps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve@baselines.com Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 This was a fun listen. Loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy j Posted April 2 Author Share Posted April 2 Hey tom. Thanks very much for the kind words and encouragement. I got a real kick out of the videos (2 snaps and an around the world for that)! Thanks again. Thank you Steve. I'm glad that you liked it. I was having a lot of fun doing this song and I was hoping that it would spill over. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supa Reels Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 My mum and Dad used to listen to this stuff back when I was a kid ( I'm 73 now ) ... Took me back to those simpler days, what a great post ..thanks 😌 ATB Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikfr Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Hi Freddy, nice one, there's a bit of noise at the beginning before the first word , nice guitar work, could be a bit louder imho. Rik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajan Blue Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 Hi Freddy Loved this - that Guitar tone was killer Thought this was a great track and the end was cool Great stuff Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookiee Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 Always good to hear some of Freddy's wisdom, great song as ever Freddy, wop wop. Left you a like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy j Posted April 11 Author Share Posted April 11 Hey Steve. Back when I was a wee bit of a pre-teen and at the time living in Ontario, Canada -- I happened upon a 50,000 Watt radio station. It was the famous or infamous WLAC station out of Nashville, Tennessee. At night the DJ's (John R and Big Hugh Baby) played nothing but R&B and the Blues. Once I heard Jimmy Reed I was hooked. Hence, every once in a while I go back in the alley and try to reproduce the sound. Thanks very much for commenting and I'm very glad that you liked it! Hi Rik. Every once in a while (don't know why), I like to intro a song with a count-in (drummers sticks). Unfortunately and apparently, not all of the count-in made it in the posting. What you were hearing was half of the count with a much reduced volume. Apparently, the rest of the song also lost volume. Thanks for listening and for the insights! Thank you Nigel. It took a lot of tries but I think that I got close with that early amp gravelly, growly, overdriven sound. I always value your input. Thanks for listening and your kind comments. Hey Wookie. Thanks very much for listening, commenting and for the like!! BTW, I really enjoyed your recent post!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bapu Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 Nice one Freddy. Harmonies are stellar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Joad Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 On 3/21/2024 at 12:37 PM, freddy j said: Hi Old Joad. Thanks very much for listening. You got the call on the amp right. If I remember correctly, I used the Amplitude 5 Bassman amp plugin along with my beat up Norma semi-hollow body guitar with the rusty pickups. I'm getting closer to the sound of that era - now I just have to work on the style (love that style love that sound). I was going for that rough, loose sound that you might hear in the clubs of that era --- especially those on the Chitlin Circuit, like right here in Tampa's Central Ave. Thanks again. Cool😎👍🏼 The reason I thought it was the Bassman amp is I have a Fender Mustang GTX 100, amp, and I can download just about every amp Fender has ever made through this thing, and I've spent a ton of time playing through the Bassman because I love the sound of it. I have to hand to Amplitude 5 they have really nailed the sound of that amp🍻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy j Posted Sunday at 07:00 PM Author Share Posted Sunday at 07:00 PM Hey Bapu! Thanks very much --- much appreciated! BTW, I enjoyed your last post with Daryl and the gang! Cool stuff!!! Hey Old Joad. I started with Amplitude 3 and it seems to have improved every time it has up graded. I share your enthusiasm for the Bassman. Thanks again for your input!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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