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Here's a song about frustrated love, written in 1983 for a girl who is still a friend, though happily married. The guitar arpeggios, tamborine and strings are overdubbed.

https://soundcloud.com/willrockwell/melinda

****** Song Summary *************
Title: Melinda
File:Melinda.SGU
Key=D , Tempo 130, Length (m:s)=4:25
No intro. 140 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 140. Repeat x1 chorus
No Melody
No Soloist track.
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,
Song is saved with bar changes for Volume Changes,
Style is _EAGF_GF.STY (Eagles Style. (136 RS))

RealTracks in song: ~~1011:Bass, Electric, BritInvasion Ev 120
RealTracks in song: ~686:Organ, B3, Background Pop Ev 120
RealTracks in style: ~~405:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 120
RealTracks in style: ~~522:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 645:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopRockBritEdgy Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 998:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm HardRockLACrispSync Ev 120
RealDrums in Song: RockClassicBritEv^1-a:Snare, Closed HiHat , b:Snare, Ride Bell
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MELINDA
DAG DAG
DBm I tell you Melinda, I never have been the same
GA since I saw your face
GA And now the time and place we met
DA I ever engraved, I could never forget

DBm You're keeping me drifting, I seem to be sifting through
GA sands of stolen time
GA I long to make you mine but the hours
DA are way too short , but this is important

F#mBm How many times was I left alone
EmA When you used the phone to withdraw politely
F#mBmA Just before I walk through the door, I have to ask
G DAGEm Are you gonna make it tonight, tonight
DAG Are you gonna make it tonight

DBm I keep asking questions, the answers you give me
GA Are what I want to hear
GA And you've become so dear to me
DA I hope that it lasts, it happened so fast

DBm I know that he hurt you but has it occurred
GA that you did your very beat
GA Now give your heart a rest, I'll be waiting
DA But don't overdo, there's too much to lose

F#mBm I'll control myself when we go out
EmA I won't chew your ear or suck on your fingers
F#mBm We can both try to keep it light
A Now tell me please
G DAGEm Are you gonna make it tonight, tonight
DAG Are you sonna make it tonight

DAG (4) break

DBm GA You work at concealing the best of your feelings Won't you let me know
GA Don't you want to show you care
DA There's a world of wonder for those who dare
DBm GA You've got me to thinkin', my spirits are sinkin', I never was that brave
GA It's up to .you to save the future
DA I haven't a clue, am I going to lose her

F#mBm I wonder where we 're coming from
EmA and if the day will come when we stand in sunlight
F#mBm Have a laugh about the past
A and I won't have to ask
G DAG Em Are you gonna make it tonight, tonight
DAG Are you gonna make it tonight
DAG DAG DAG DGD

Last edited by Will Rockwell; 03/25/15 09:26 AM.

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Nice retro feel Will.
As usual good Job.
Rob.

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As Rob said, nice retro sound. A bit like the early Hollies to me. Enjoyed the listen but found the guitar riff to be a small bit distracting.


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I always liked the Hollies, never thought I could be compared to them. Thank you.


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Will,

This to me has a really cool early 70s feel - very enjoyable.

Bob

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Will,

I do like this.

Needs some "ooh la la's" grin

good song

Alyn

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Originally Posted By: Will Rockwell
I always liked the Hollies, never thought I could be compared to them. Thank you.
Originally Posted By: gibson
Will,

I do like this.

Needs some "ooh la la's" grin

good song

Alyn


Follow Alyn's suggestion and you're there.... The forum's own modern day retro Hollies.


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Hi, Will.

Nice job, and a fine tune indeed. I agree that some ooh's and whatnot would certainly add to the vibe you've got going on here (not that there's anything wrong with it as is).

Good work!

Thanks for the music,
Dan



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I'll try some oohs


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Ok, I did the oohs and ahhs, and damned if it doesn't sound a bit like the Beach Boys now. I want you all to know how much I appreciate being needled into improving my songs. We only need one song to catch fire, and your suggestions can make a real difference.

https://soundcloud.com/willrockwell/melinda


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Hi Will. I feel the retro vibe. Cheers.

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This is one of my favorites of yours!! Really fun energy. Drums sound great. Cool song all the way around! Take care. Greg

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