Glenn Stanton Posted January 11, 2024 Share Posted January 11, 2024 (edited) probably one of the first songs i wrote, erm, back in the early 1980's. storyline: some guy daydreaming about his girl as she's walking on her way home (in the city, so it's not too far) ? comments welcome. while creating this version, the half-time just kind of jumped out as fun. BPM 120 Key A Drums, Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, E Piano, B3 Organ, and Sax Solo Lead Vocal + two Backup Vocals ---------------------------------------- i can tell by the way she's walking she's thinking of me i can tell by the way she smiles just what she sees and what she sees in me remains a mystery i know, we might seem a lot of fun yeah i know, we must be on the run lord, i know, we're in love i can tell by the way she takes my hand and gives me her smile that when she tells me she wants to spend the night i know she means a little while yet what she sees in me remains a mystery i know, we might seem a lot of fun yeah i know, we must be on the run lord, i know, we're in love i can tell by the way she touches me everything is all right i can tell by the way she kisses me and holds me tight still what she sees in me remains a mystery i know, we might seem a lot of fun yeah i know, we must be on the run lord, i know, we're in love [solo] i can tell by the way she's walking she's thinking of me i can tell by the way she smiles just what she sees so what she sees in me remains a mystery i know, we might seem a lot of fun yeah i know, we must be on the run lord, i know, we're in love yeah, i can tell Edited January 11, 2024 by Glenn Stanton updated to add instruments 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSband Posted January 11, 2024 Share Posted January 11, 2024 Nice song. I like the rhythm change up in the chorus but I think it's too busy, it would sound better being a bit more simple. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Stanton Posted January 11, 2024 Author Share Posted January 11, 2024 thanks! agreed, originally i had it simple but it felt too simple... so, i'm thinking of ways to keep it moving without being busy... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack c. Posted January 11, 2024 Share Posted January 11, 2024 at song start tighten up drums/bass.less rolls and busy bass.got some good sounds going.jack c 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajan Blue Posted January 11, 2024 Share Posted January 11, 2024 Glenn This is a good song - I think a few of the fills sound a bit robotic But apart from that I like it Cool Nigel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Stanton Posted January 11, 2024 Author Share Posted January 11, 2024 47 minutes ago, jack c. said: at song start tighten up drums/bass.less rolls and busy bass.got some good sounds going.jack c yeah, it's one of those things where in the original recording i played the drums ('82?) and did a lot of rolling because i liked some of the 60's stuff where the drummer was going nuts behind it all... but i think as i'm listening back i'll simplify it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Wilson Posted January 11, 2024 Share Posted January 11, 2024 This is a very enjoyable song that has a lot going for it. You've received some good advice, and if you follow up on it, this will be a winner! Keep 'em coming! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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