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My Needs Are Simple One Of Leon's more serious lyrics about the survivors of war. Leon sang & wrote the lyrics I played acoustic and electric guitar solos. The Band: RealTracks in style: ~712:Bass, Acoustic, Bossa Ev 085 (A:simple) RealTracks in song: 1600:Guitar, High-Strung Acoustic, Rhythm Pop16ths Ev16 065 RealTracks in style: ~364:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 065 RealTracks in style: ~368:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 065 RealTracks in song: 1543:Synth Pad, PopBelieve Ev16 065 RealTracks in song: 808:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm DrivingCountryBalladDirty Ev 065 (B:quarters) RealDrums in Song: PopRock8ths^01-a:Closed Hat, Snare, b:Open Hat, Snare My needs are simpleMy needs are simple My wants are few I like it when it’s raining Or when the sky is blue All I want is food to eat And a blanket for my bed I like to walk across the street Without a gun aimed at my head I lost my wife and children The night the missiles came I don’t know why it happened I don’t know who to blame My needs are simple A way to close my eyes To sleep and never dream again About the night they died My needs are simple My wants are few Only want to turn back time And make the world anew Purify the rivers And make the desserts bloom Hear my family laugh again In our cosy little room My needs are simple My wants are few I like it when it’s raining Or when the sky is blue All I want is food to eat And a blanket for my bed I like to walk across the street Without a gun aimed at my head I like to walk across the street Without a gun aimed at my head
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You had me hooked right from the melodic guitar part at the beginning and things just built from there.
Good song guys! Nice write and vocal. Love the arrangement too, the way you bring in the heavy drums at 2:30, then the breakdown at 2:34.
Tasteful guitar work throughout, with a smoking hot solo to end off the song.
Yeah! Loved it.
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Great track. I also loved the big drum sound and the guitar solo. Great recording.
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What a tune! It sounds very professional - from the mix, to the delivery, to the lyrics. It vividly tells in detail of some grizzly stuff, while remaining catchy and pleasant to the ear. I honestly can't think of anything that could make this better. Fantastic job here - thanks so much for sharing 
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What an awesome intro Peter. Super vocal and lyric. Your guitar was excellent. Tone was so rich and clear. Well done.
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What a beautiful and heartbreaking song! Knowing that the song is about survivors of war makes the song even more impactful, and gives it a deeper level of meaning. I think that, to those who do not know much about the struggles vets go through, that it is quite an eye-opening song.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful song.
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Ember
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Great storytelling
very nice write
like the straightforward melody
the booming drums have a cool effect on the song
the solo at the end is awesome,
enjoyed
Kenny
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Love this song. Very thought provoking lyrics
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Beautiful song.
great mixing, playing and vocal.
One of your best.
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Hi Peter & Leon,
This is great song with a fantastic arrangement. The introduction of the big drums came in at the perfect time and the guitar outro was splendid. Totally enjoyable listen! Congrats on a job very well done.
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Peter & Leon,
The lyrics pack a punch in an understated way and Leon`s vocal matches that feeling.
The production is great - such a cool build when the drums come in.
I was hoping for a bazing guitar solo and you didn`t disappoint!
Excellent work from both of you.
Robert
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You had me hooked right from the melodic guitar part at the beginning and things just built from there.
Good song guys! Nice write and vocal. Love the arrangement too, the way you bring in the heavy drums at 2:30, then the breakdown at 2:34.
Tasteful guitar work throughout, with a smoking hot solo to end off the song.
Yeah! Loved it. Thanks Dave. The solo at the end was a initially a quick guide for the demo I sent to Leon. He wrote back saying he really liked the solo did I mean the guitar to sound like bombs & screams and I said "sure"! It grew on me. Peter
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Hi, Peter !:))
I also think this is a great
song and i enjoyed my listening
very much !:))
Cheers
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Hi Peter.
Great composition.
I found this very thought provoking and the lyrics helped develop
vivid word pictures.
Love the powerful bridge and that ties it all together.
Great ballad mate.
Rob
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Great track. I also loved the big drum sound and the guitar solo. Great recording. Thanks appreciate the comments. Peter
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What a tune! It sounds very professional - from the mix, to the delivery, to the lyrics. It vividly tells in detail of some grizzly stuff, while remaining catchy and pleasant to the ear. I honestly can't think of anything that could make this better. Fantastic job here - thanks so much for sharing Thanks Deryk appreciate those encouraging comments. Peter
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Hello, Peter & Leon
The intro. is splendid.
This tune is a really beautiful and heartbreaking song!
The drums with deep reverb that enters from the middle is wonderful.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Shigeki Adachi
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What an awesome intro Peter. Super vocal and lyric. Your guitar was excellent. Tone was so rich and clear. Well done. Thanks a lot Scott. Peter
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Tom once told us that a sad tune can be better told with a catchy engaging (or even upbeat arrangement).
I think this is a classic example of that. A fine vocal and melody and a scorching guitar solo all add up to keep you hooked from the get go to the end. It really serves to focus one even more on the message.
This is some very strong stuff you guys have going here. And the spot on arrangement and mix ices the cake (great drum sound).
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Leon & Peter,
One of your best! A very strong write. Excellent vocal.
The production works perfectly. Great build. Nice mix.
The drums are just right.
The outro solo is outrageously good...
An excellent listen. Well done!
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