Let me preface by first stating that I am a horrible singer, and can barely string two sentences together. However, I decided to become vulnerable and take a chance at singing and writing. Thought I would post anyway. I guess I need to start somewhere:)
"Mop Blues"
I'll be your mop, just grab me whenever you need.... I'll be your mop baby, please just grab me whenever you need.... .....I am just looking to be used, so baby just grab me by my stick and start to clean.
I've been around before baby, but you mop me so damn clean..... I've been around before baby, but you mop me up and down so damn clean..... .......Please just dip my mop into your bucket, and just grab me by my stick and please start to clean.
(Solo)
This mop's getting old baby, but please, don't just throw it to the curb....... This mop may be getting old baby, but please, don't just throw it to the curb....... If you decide that's what you'll do with your mop baby, than PLEASE just give it one last whirl.
I was like you. Felt like I could not sing at all. People seem to like it though.
Nothing wrong with the way you sing. Add a little confidence and you'll be a great singer. Good playing and groove too! ---------- www.facebook.com/catfishfryeband
I find the line "just grab me by my stick and start to clean" to be very sexist and offensive, and possibly in violation of the forum creed. Hopefully, the spam filter will not intercept this comment. Speaking of the spam filter, I also find the spam filter to be offensive and rude, and possibly in violation of the forum creed.
PS: your harping playing and singing are awesome.
Last Edited by Honkin On Bobo on Jun 29, 2015 11:29 AM
Thanks for watching and taking the time to post. This forum and many of the members have really helped me in a positive way. It's greatly appreciated. Thanks:)
Good one, good one. Interesting rendition. It kept me listening til the end. You have a great sound...keep up the good work! ---------- Yes, there are blues in Hawaii.
Carl, EXCELLENT first attempt. Much better than my first tries at writing or singing.
Some of the guys may have a bit if fun with you but this effort is well received.
Let this one be just the first, follow your muse when the feeling hits you. I've been known to write lyrics on a scrap of paper, a cardboard box, my arm- anyplace to preserve a thought!
I can tell too, you have a solid strong voice. I can see you at a jam belting out a classic medium shuffle, waking up the crowd! ---------- http://www.reverbnation.com/jawboneandjolene
Good blues harp, good blues vocals, good blues song! Don't be concerned that your voice isn't ready for opera or show tunes, your blues vocals are good.
I enjoyed the performance and the song, which is in the style of "Big Ten Inch Record", "Banana in Your Fruit Basket", and "Hot Dog Blues." ----------
I thought it was great! Hey, If you don't know about Keith Dunn and his "Alone with the Blues" thing you should check him out, as well as all the great solo harp/vocal guys from the past like Peg Leg Sam, Sonny Boy II, etc etc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ytx29iz4OPE
No pun intended-lol Thanks for checking out the video :)
@sarge @ mojokane @dannysewars Thanks guys. I have always been told I sucked at singing, so have always "restrained" it (although I would belt out the vocals in the car by myself-lol) I will continue working on my singing and hopefully the confidence will follow:)
@jbone Thanks for the tips and the encouragement. I have always enjoyed writing songs, it never really pursued it because of my intimidation to sing. I will work on everyone's recommendations and do my best with them. I appreciate it:). Congrats on the recent album once again
@dougharps @tomaxe Thanks for checking it out. I will investigate those leads. Thanks again
I thought you did very well. The song and arrangement is very well written, IMHO. Would be great to hear it with a full band! Your singing is good, man! As the guys say; the only thing to say is that it needs a little more confidence. Mostly I think your lack of confidence in your singing makes you tense up some in your harp playing(?). Some lines and especially two hole bends were a bit tense, something I never heard in your other posts.
I think you are spot on. I was a bit tense because I was focusing on the singing part, and already feeling a bit nervous. I need to relax a bit more, as I think this would also help my singing a bit I think. As always, thanks for watching and taking the time to post. I will work on these pointers you mentioned more in my woodshedding.
You've got a lot going for you Carl. The solo harp/singing stuff is challenging and you did very well. Onward and upward! I look forward to your next upload.
