Notes_Norton

Probably move out of the USA to perhaps Australia, continue making aftermarket styles and songbook files for Band-in-a-Box, and develop gig opportunities. At my age, the odds of getting a top 40 hit and going on tour are slim to none. I spent 5 weeks in Australia and found the people to be much more civil and civilized that we have gotten to be in the divided USA. Plus it's less crowded down there, in the north it's a lot like the Florida of my childhood. And they sorta speak English, so I can learn the language there eventually. I love the USA, but between the propaganda stations disguised as news from both the left and the right, we have gotten uncivilized and downright nasty at times. I know they oligarchs figured they could divide and conquer, and that seems to be the game plan. Sorry if that's too political. Notes ♫

The Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys - Traffic

Up From the Sea It Arose and Ate Rio in One Swift Bite - George Duke

I liked it. Reminded me of the 70s funk like The Brecker Brothers

Highway To Hell - AC/DC

Knockin' on Heaven's Door - Bob Dylan

Sally Go Round The Roses - Jaynetts

Wings Of A Dove - Ferlin Husky (Country music ain't what it used to be)

Shakin' All Over - Johnny Kidd & The Pirates (covered successfully by Guess Who)

Extra points for musical content ^^^

Star Eyes - Charlie Parker

Pavement -> road -> Highway (Besides, I like this one) Highway Star - Deep Purple

For me? Too much to schlep. I have a pair of those workshop clamp-on light fixtures with a silver dome. I put a LED regular light bulb replacement in each, and if the place is too dark, I use them. Of course, it depends on where you are playing. I've never needed more than this. Notes ♫

Hmmm, I didn't get the association. I may be quite dense at times, please explain. So Far Away - Carole King

Yesterday morning, we did a morning gig at a beachside cafe, and a half dozen bikini-clad girls came in for breakfast and danced a bit.

Thanks. I forgot about this song, and probably used some of the dental floss he raised there ? Arizona - Mark Lindsay

I think I lifted that from an old Monty Python routine. Years ago, I had a friend who had every Python LP and delighted in playing them for us. They has some pretty good gags.

Many years ago we learned the Beatles' "Birthday" and it never really went over. People preferred the standard "Happy Birthday" song which through the years we've done as a jazz swing, reggae, rock, country and whatever style. I wondered why the Beatles' version was never appreciated. Then one day it hit me, it's the line "Well, it's my birthday too yeah". A person having a birthday celebration considers it a special day. They don't mind sharing the day with others who were actually born on that date, but not with members of the band and anyone/everyone in the audience who sings along. Now I just strum a Bb7 on the guitar for pitch, Mrs. Notes leads off and the audience sings along. Then, when the song is over, we do a little shtick for some grins, and make people smile. Notes ♫