Grammer's Lyrics and Songs.

[grammer]

I decided I'd put this up as a new topic.
Its not very often I get the urge to brag
but on this occasion I'm going to
-I have written this song -but I have not posted my version on one of the music sites I am a member of.
what I did was post the lyrics and leave it open to anyone who wanted to record it -as a challenge-
there were no preconditions for what type of song it should be-blues /country or folk or whatever
so -here are three different versions -mine is the worst of the lot so I wont post it yet
Mach -lives in Florida
TPB --in Louisana
PJ in Iowa

As I wait for the ferry in the harbour
I take a look back up my town
and I wonder am I right or wrong for leaving
even tho' theres nothing here for me now.

Oh the dreams and plans we made together
now for me there just old memories
cos the sun has set on all my dreams now
since the light in my life it has gone out


All I have left now are these photographs
you and me on some special days
I wonder are they enough to keep me goin'
and will they bring me happy days


As I wait for the ferry in the harbour
I take another look back at my life
and I wonder am I right or wrong for leaving
you were the sunshine of my life

All the dreams and plans we made together
now for me are just old memories
the sun has set on all my dreams now
since the light in my life it went out



All I have left are these photographs
you and me on our wedding day
and I wonder are they enough to keep me goin'
will they help me find happy ways


As the ferry it leaves the harbour
and it heads out in the bay
I turn my back and I'm smiling
smiling -as I walk away


©Tommy Knox



https://www.box.com/s/8f4ce80780a8d3e076e9

https://www.box.com/s/b56881ce5fc66bcf456c

https://www.box.com/s/9f7eca9116e27319a0c1

[Strum]

Brilliant Grammer. Shine on man.

[farmboy]

Love the lyrics Grammer Inclined to agree with Dancer on this one, the third version seems to fit better than the other two. We wait with bated breath for your own composition..........

[Gulliver]

Great Grammar

Everyone has his/her own preferences, I go for the straight uncomplicated version by MACH IN Florida

[Rocker]

Grammer,

Poignant lyrics but, don't like any of those singers. It needs your gravelly voice,singing from the heart. Can't wait to hear your version.

[grammer]

thank you for the comments
you must take on board that cos they know Im Irish -the first thing that springs to mind with them will be
naturally enough Irish -so what they have in their minds is an Irish kinda song
have to say though I kind of feel as tho' I have achieved something -
that some people put time into making a song of MY lyrics
so heres my version -

sorry if its not up to scratch -but at the time-it seemed kinda alright to me
but listening to the other versions -I would kinda plump for PJs
But Mach's is a close contender -modern Irish type folky -christy moor-ish
the three versions are great in my opinion -
https://www.box.com/s/bc71995ddcc3566443c7

[Rocker]

Hang on Dancer, he has to get it through the critics first...mmmmmmm

Yes, Grammer, you pass with flying colours.. yours is the best..though PJ wasn't bad.
It must be great to hear them all singing your song. Take a bow Grammer you are some talent.

[Gulliver]

Grammar

You've been in showbiz for a long time
Great pic of your showband period with Buddy Holly-style glasses here
http://www.dunlaoghairecounty.ie/viewto ... f=29&t=366
Go for it! there's a second (3rd?, 4th? 5th?) career waiting for you around the next corner

[grammer]

Dancer » Mon Jul 23, 2012 10:07 am

I deleted my previous post because I know didley crap about song writing and composing. Anyway, your own composition is by far the best one Grammer.
Have you thought about submitting it to a publisher ??

Why did you delete your post Dancer ???
you were right in what you said -the way I did it is terrible - the reggae beat did'nt really work -
so you do know what your talking about.

thanks for the comments gang -
Gulliver oh to be young and innocent again -well I still am innocent.

[Sinead]

Gulliver:

Thanks for bringing back those old posts, haven't seen Ledwidge in years.
Tommy I had forgotten how handsome you were, mind you still look good.
Lyrics are very touching, haven't listened to the singing yet.

Sinéad

[farmboy]

Pure C and W Grammer and as good as anything thats out there, love it.

[grammer]

First of all Sinéad -
I love you too -you havent changed a bit either since tech days-
I suppose we'd better say the same about Denis as well
Dancer

Yeah , you were very handsome alright Grammer, what happened ?

your pushing your luck young lady
Life -as a matter of fact -
I have a mirror in the hall and I look in it and Im still the me I always have been
altho I did notice this morning that I have a pimple on me nose-yaaaazzz I hope its not gonna be one of those big ones
my lifes downfall was my long running affair with a certain make of sausages and white pudding from a certain shop in D/L--
I have decided as I am a little more mature -that I will no longer mention their name
cos they never mention me in their advertising.
anyway back to important things in life -like Strum asked a while ago and no one answered
split ends --and flyaway hair -is there a remedy -
never had that problem when I was young and washed me hair in Hairyliquid.

[Rocker]

Grammer,

mention of the nose makes me think of the old chant
"I've got a toothache, a gumboil a bellyache, a pain in me left side and a pimple on me nose". Now it must be 50 years since I thought of that.

We used to wash the hair in Rinso!! it's a wonder we have any left (or right).
Would you believe we had a late night feed of those very same sausages tonight - I will be HICKcupping all night.

[grammer]

Denis Cromie » Sun Feb 03, 2013 7:50 pm

Loved Buddy and The Crickets.He was a huge loss to pop music and Grammer will tell you how famous he was before the plane crash

Ahhh the good old Tech days Denis

bugrock0 » Sun Feb 03, 2013 8:28 pm

I think Grammer is a Fenderman too, so he would know what Buddy did to his strings and how he played. Good on you Grammer.

http://www.buddyhollyandthecrickets.com/guitar.html
Worth a few euro I'd say

one one of the music sites
i have done a collab with a member, an American guy called Gabe Stanziano

who is one of the best singers I have ever heard
and never met -he was a pro for over 30 years
so Gabe on vocals -me the rest
a Buddy Holly song in time for the Anniv.of his passing
https://www.box.com/s/cjhtfteeaph6pa2v53i8

ps
listen on headphones If you can

[Rocker]

Grammer,

Well done you and Gabe. Great tribute.

[Denis Cromie]

Grammer you're a class act.Love the lyrics and regards the pimple on your nose,if it has red hair you have my wife's permission to squeeze it.

[Dancer]

Sheesh I was in the middle of writing a post and everything just disappeared...gremlins

Great stuff Grammer , I'll be humming that tune all day now....words of love you whisper warm and true lalalala la la la la laah

[grammer]

Denis Cromie » Fri Feb 08, 2013 10:32 am

Grammer you're a class act.Love the lyrics and regards the pimple on your nose,if it has red hair you have my wife's permission to squeeze it.

thats one of the best remarks Ive heard in a long time DC -top marks

Sorry just in case there is any confusion I did'nt write the song
the song IS a Buddy Holly song -

thanks for the comments gang
that guy Gabe is good is'nt he.

[Dancer]

OMG! I always thought that song was written by the Beatles

[bugrock]

Thoroughly enjoyed it Grammer, can I use at a wedding next week?

[Strum]

Nice one lads.

[jaytee]

Well done Grammer & Gabe

[farmboy]

Great sound Grammer and even better through the headphones.

[Snowhite]

Couldn't believe I missed this Thread till I looked at the date other things going on at the time.


Well Grammer, the first song is GREAT, love the third singer best. I don't have head phones, none needed for you and Gabe it's brill. You'll have to post some more of your songs, I'll bet you have loads.

Ah go on, go on, go on, ye will, ye will, ye will. ...........Pretty Please.

[grammer]

this song is about
Farmer Doyle's daughter Mary
who like little bo-peep had a lamb that followed her everywhere
but in Mary's case it was a donkey
just to make that clear

https://www.box.com/s/9hg30x9ye5z3cjfozmlt

this one is about all the jobs in Jeopardy

https://www.box.com/s/3efxw7bapsdhhq7ikfgi
© grammer/TK