Last week’s rando lyric: The lyric, “And I'm mean enough to fight” is from the song "The Bullfighter”, written and performed by Luke Bell. It was released on the Thirty Tigers record label in June of 2016 as Track 8 on the self titled album “Luke Bell”. Produced by Andrija Tokic
Credit Genius Link: Luke Bell "The Bullfighter"
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The tragic tale of Luke Bell is an all too familiar one in the business. Early fame and gone too soon.
Rolling Stone said: "[he played] classic honky-tonk with a wink and a yodel that summons the sleeping ghosts of country better than any voodoo spell ever could". (Citation unavailable)
Mr. Bell left a legacy of music, some of which may yet to be heard. Today’s “A Song To Play” is one of his best.
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Some Stuff:
A Song To Play:
4/4 common time, Key of CMajor, a quick 150 BPM, though it really doesn’t play that fast. 4 chords: the I, IV, V, vi chords of Cmaj: C, F, G, Am.
Easy to play, no capo needed, an uncomplicated song - start slow and work up the tempo a bit, and I’m still not sure it has to play that quick. When you think you’re there, play along with the YouTube. Or just play it however it feels so long as you …
…HAVE FUN!!
From Genius Link: The Bullfighter
I get loud when I get mad And I get tough when I get sad I'll tangle with the horns like a Spaniard in the pit I'm here to play for blood, boys, and I'll be here til the end For I am the greatest bullfighter that ever dared the pen Yes, I am the greatest bullfighter that ever dared the pen I've tied one on tonight And I'm mean enough to fight I'm looking for the world to disagree So sound the trumpet, folks, and grab your lances, friends For I am the greatest bullfighter that ever dared the pen Yes, I am the greatest bullfighter that ever dared the pen You can try to crucify me I don't care if you don't like me I tell you I'll be waiting in my golden cape And when spit meets the dirt, boys, I'll greet you with a grin For I am the greatest bullfighter that ever dared the pen Yes, I am the greatest bullfighter that ever dared the pen Some folks are getting tired They get old and lose their fire They find the grace of light to lean upon But, "Duel the bull," says I, just as long as I live For I am the greatest bullfighter that ever dared the pen Yes, I am the greatest bullfighter that ever dared the pen
The “ME!” Section…..
What I’m Listening2:
My song is out- Link: “>Long Road Back<”click on this link for streaming options, then scroll down for links (or just click on these links) to Amazon, Apple, Pandora, iTunes and even Spotify
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-Michael Acoustic
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This Week’s Conversation With Mika, The Cat:
Me: “Still thinking about opposable thumbs, aren’t ya?”
Mika: “Why don’t you go bother people in the road, human?”
Cheers and keep playing!!
Michael Acoustic
“It’s never really final - you just run out of things you can bear to change…”
This song's been on repeat in my head for the last few weeks. I think the family's getting tired of it.