freddy j Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 (edited) Here is a number where this crotchety old cat is fussin' and fumin' (that would be me). Actually, I wrote this a while ago and now I'm even older and more crotchety. Suggestions, crit.'s, and comments will be appreciated. As I am want to do, I may have used a touch too much verb on the vocal (?). What else is new --- right? CAN ANYONE RELATE ??? or am I all alone on this topic? ? BABY BOOMER BLUES https://www.soundclick.com/bands3/default.cfm?bandID=963481 INTRO Listen up you all ---- You may be in the same situation as me VERSE 1 Who would have thought when I was 25 --- I'd still be here kickin' and alive Hippies said don't trust those past 30 --- How about today, can I even trust me CHORUS This is not Earth shaking news --- I've got the Baby Boomer Blues My middle has gotten big and my hair is gray --- Don't count me out, listen to what I say Life is a teacher and dues you must pay --- I know more now than I did yesterday VERSE 2 I grunt when I get out of my chair --- I'm out of style with the clothes I wear I'm even thinking about Medicare (?) --- My mind is young , it doesn't seem fair CHORUS Repeat LEAD BREAK with talking --- Oh, Baby Boomer Blues, Oh Well It's gray but I don't have much hair left ---- YEAHssssss VERSE 1 Repeat CHORUS Repeat OUTRO with talking Boom Boom Baby Boomer Blues (3X) I've got the Baby Boomer Blues --- Oh No! Edited June 27, 2019 by freddy j to add lyrics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hidden Symmetry Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Enjoyed the tune & yes, I can relate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadfoot Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 I love it Freddy! Your lyrics are always so funny, but so relatable because it's real life. You have a way with words, brother. I like the bluesy feel, and your vocal delivery is spot on. I think your right about the reverb. Maybe just a touch heavy, but it doesn't stick out or detract from the song. I love it man. Nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Kirby Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 I enjoyed this blues tune - and the lyrics are really funny. Your vocal fits the song just right - I don't think there was too much verb on it. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornpdx Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 I can certainly relate to the lyrics Freddy. I think this is one of your top five songs, if not the best. And I always like the photos that go with the song titles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daryl1968 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 I don't know what you're talking about (I'm in denial) Made me chuckle Freddy - nice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Wilson Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 I'm with you on this one, Freddy. I didn't know what it was called, but you diagnosed me perfectly. You put into words what many of us think and feel, and in a way that's reassuring to me. I like your harmonica playing in this because the tone is thick and meaty. As I've said before, there's a gig for you in KC whenever you're ready to relocate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amiller Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Oh, I can most definitely relate. Good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhonoBrainer Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Yep, count me in. Fun tune, and these lyrics really mesh with your voice and vocal style. Mix-wise, there might be a lot of midrange elements at any given time. I can hear you low-harmonied yourself - that sounds good! But could you maybe take a notch out of that low harmony part? Maybe it might clear up something a little in the middle? Just a thought. <gets off of Freddy's lawn> cheers, -Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy j Posted May 24, 2019 Author Share Posted May 24, 2019 Hi Hidden Symmetry. I very glad that you liked it. Thank you. I am also pleased that I am not the only that feels this way. ? Hi Leadfoot. Thanks for your kind comments and encouragement. My use of reverb is not as bad as it used to be but I still have to watch myself. I guess that we might not like this process of maturing (I'll kindly call it that) but it seems we have little choice about it. However, aging is a heck of a price to pay for maturity! Thanks again. Hey Douglas. Thanks very much for taking time to listen and for your comments. I go back an forth on the reverb on this song. I do have to watch it as I tend to abuse it. Thanks again for the kind words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Screed Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Yo Freddyy! I can't relate to the lyrics. What stood out to me was the guitar playing, so tight and precise. I didn't find there to be to much reverb on the vocals, sounded good to me. If the blues can heal, you will live forever and a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeringAmps Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Born in '52, I most definitely can relate! Like your song structure, not just a 12 bar; nicely done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegaltieribrothers Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Hi Freddy, "aging is a heck of a price to pay for maturity!" ain't that the truth. Great guitar playing and right on the pulse of things as usual. Damn it, now i've got the baby boomer blues ? Thanks for sharing. Good Job! regards paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnbee58 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 I really wish you would post the lyrics because there are a few lines that I can't quite get but the ones I can understand I can definitely relate to. My middle seems to be growing to (almost) whale size and I can trust my mind, but not my body. I'm finding that when you get past 50 you can't count on everything working correctly when you need it to like you can when you're a young buck. Take note you "youngsters" and gen X ers. Your time will be here before you know it. Love the bluesy style, as usual. You sure can sing the blues, Freddy! ?John B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennywtelejazz Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 This tune came out nice Freddy , I enjoyed listening to the song ..I did have to repeat a section here and there to catch some of the lyrics . Yeah man concerning the songs message ...I'm right there .....ssshhhh don't tell any one ...lol Actually saw something that blew my head today ...I was in the gym working out and I saw an older fella working out near me ... I asked him how old he was and he told me he was 93 years old ...I was like WTF ...I thought he could have been 70 ...he got a kick out of my reaction ... Yeah I want to be more like him in 30 years .....if I can make it not what it is now for me , a crusty ole dried up and bitter about every thing that happens in my life including the state of my rented lawn version of kenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookiee Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 By modern standard there may be touch to much reverb on the vocal, but do I care no I do not. Up to your usual blues groove, nice tones all round, what is not to like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy j Posted May 31, 2019 Author Share Posted May 31, 2019 Hey Daryl. I will add you to the list of those who can relate and now you can consider yourself a member of the Reluctant Mature Musicians Club (RMMC). I'm glad that it made you chuckle --- after all that was the point of the song. Thanks for listening and commenting. Hi Bjorn. Thanks for the kind words my friend. I know that at least some of us on this forum can relate to the subject. I'll add you to the list and the RMMC rolls. It is always a challenge to find a photo that will match the song. Thanks again! Hi Allan. I'll also add you to the list of those who can relate. An RMMC invitation is extended. Thanks very much for taking the time to listen and comment. Hi Lynn. You are also on the list and consider yourself a member or the RMMC. Thanks for your kind comments. KC huh --- hmmm, what is the weather like! ? Hey Tom. Another one for the list of those who can relate (and invitation extended). Thanks very much for your suggestions. I'll be going back to the working file on this song to take a look at what I can do and also apply this advice for any future song. Thanks again. Hello Jesse! I'm sorry, but if you can't relate you can't get on the list or obtain membership in the RMMC. However, not to worry!!! Time passes very quickly and before you know it, bingo, you'll be able to relate and up for membership. After all there are some advantages to -- ummm -- let's call it to maturity. Thanks for listening and your kind comments Jesse!! Hi DeeringAmps. 1952, Yup your in and on the list. Thanks very much for listening and the kind comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy j Posted June 11, 2019 Author Share Posted June 11, 2019 Hi Paul. I'm sorry that you got the Blues. Apparently I should put you on the list of those who can relate also. I view the picture as being happy that I made it this far! So look at these as the happy Blues not the sad Blues. Thanks for the kind words and encouragement! Thank you John! I will also add you to the membership list of those who can relate. Your comments about the Gen X'ers is spot on. Also it applies to the Millenials and for all who follow. It seems as if your are young and then blink and all of a sudden you got the Baby Boomer Blues. Thanks very much for listening and for the kind comments! Hey Kenny. Welcome to the club! Yup that is how I want to be when I'm 93. Thanks for taking the time to listen and for your comments. I will try and find the lyrics for this song and post them if I am successful in finding them. Thanks again. Hi Wookiee. Thanks for listening and I very much appreciate your comments. About the vocals --- you know me, I have a penchant for abusing reverb. Maybe some day I will kick the habit and get it right. Thanks again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kloon Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Hehe, nice little bluesy tune. i can definitely relate. Good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beagle Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Hey Freddy! fun cool song! and yep, I can feel your pain, man! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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