Last Night

J.A.Stewart

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You take inspiration wherever you can get it from... I found it one night back in the 80s, when I had been divorced for awhile and sat, minding my own business, listening to friends of mine who were playing at a large restaurant/lounge. You'll find the rest of the tale in the song... except for the fact that we dated for about two years after that.

This is a remix of a LIVE basement session, recorded at the home of a fine *hobbyist* drummer, Bob Baker.

This, the second of three takes, included four discrete MONO tracks: 1) Drums; 2) Vocal; 3) Rhythm Guitar; and 4) Faux Bass.

I brought those tracks into LogicExpress and added some harmonies to the chorus, a little synth part and some little guitar pieces.

This was definitely slated to be a *JOE HOLLYWOOD* number. He was such a slut! :D

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LAST NIGHT
Music & Lyrics © 2006 By J.A. Stewart
— ALL RIGHTS RESERVED —

I woke up this morning with a smile on my face
I guess I had a good time Last Night,
I guess that everything went alright
I found a woman to hold me tight, Last Night

I woke up this morning with a girl in my arms
I know I had a good time Last Night
appears that everything worked alright
I found this woman, she pulled me through Last Night

Chorus:
Last Night, Last Night, Last Night, etc.

I drank too much bourbon, it went right to my head
And then this lady sat on my right
We talked and laughed and then danced, oh so tight
and then she asked me to stay with her, Last Night

I woke up this morning in a strange, unfamiliar place
I’m sure I had a good time Last Night
It’s clear that everything worked out right
I found this woman who got to me Last Night.

Last Night............

Song Stats

Hits: 1689
Comments: 34
Fans: 3
Plays: 700
Downloads: 53
Votes: 6
Uploaded: Jul 10, 2006 - 04:04:47 PM
Last Updated: Jul 10, 2006 - 04:04:47 PM Last Played: Nov 26, 2009 - 10:02:15 AM

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good time (3), pop (568), rock (1437), strange (26), lucky (7), sex (79), smile (28), last (20), night (102), last night (2), j.a.stewart (1), stewart (2)

Hardware:

Guitar: Fender Stratocaster / Bass: Faux bass part, using Electro_Harmonics Octave Multiplexer / Mics: (Drums) Shure SM-57s (snare & tom), SM-53s (overheads) and EV-664 (The "Hammer") for bass drum --- (Guitars) SM-57 --- (Vocal) Shure SM-58, / Recorded on a TEAC 3340-S 4-track reel-to-reel recorder.

Software:

LogicExpress 7, Peak

Comments

	said 1235 days ago (July 10th, 2006)
	Good job Very funny actually to me. Like the sound, good mix. Has a nice sheen to it. :) Good job

J.A.Stewart	J.A.Stewart said 1235 days ago (July 11th, 2006)
	Good job Thanks for listening and commenting, Jonathan. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I did try to slip a little bit of humor into the lyric. I hope that is what you found funny. ;-) --- Joe --- For a Good Time... <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/22455">Last Night</a> and <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/22071">Lady-Killer</a> Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland

	said 1234 days ago (July 11th, 2006)
	Yeah! Great stuff J.A. Love the humor. The mix is excellent. The playing superb as per usual. Be well!

	said 1234 days ago (July 11th, 2006)
	Yeah! Great stuff J.A. Love the humor. The mix is excellent. The playing superb as per usual. Be well! Check out: http://www.macjams.com/song/22465

J.A.Stewart	J.A.Stewart said 1234 days ago (July 11th, 2006)
	Yeah! Hey, Micheal... welcome back! Thanks for listening... and for the props. ;-) Hang in there, guy. --- Joe --- For a Good Time... <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/22455">Last Night</a> and <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/22071">Lady-Killer</a> Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland

FEEL

FEEL said 1234 days ago (July 11th, 2006)

Really nice Mix
It's amazing what you can do now days with the technology available. What is really cool is to find some one add some old tracks into this technology and enhance it even more. Just for that it deserves a 10 somewhere. Another point I would like to include is the fact that you came up with this song in the 80's and to me it's quit current. Isn't that nice about music... doesn't really need the technology in that aspect. Really catchy and way off the wall for an 80's listener. Outstanding comp and great mix... thanks for sharing.

John

Check out my latest song called Pigs Fly

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J.A.Stewart said 1234 days ago (July 12th, 2006)

Really nice Mix
Thanks for your comments, John.

On the tech side, working with the old 4-channel reel-to-reel recorders back
in the 70s and 80s seems rather primitive now. You had to produce
near-flawless performances in real time of each part to achieve a
good demo recording.
These demos were truly performances... played in full, as if for a
club audience.

Today, you can build a composition piece-by-piece, cut and paste repeating
parts, etc. The biggest improvement that I appreciate is the sound quality
when monitoring for vocals and harmonies. Monitoring on those old tape
machines was accomplished by a separate playback head on the recorder.
The fidelity was muddy and lo-fi, at best. It made it a challenge to accurately
overdub harmony parts.

On the social side, the pre-AIDS 80s were relatively relatively free-wheeling
and uncomplicated. How *current* its message or appeal might be? I burned
a copy of it for my son to give to a buddy of his... who apparently just had a
similar experience. The beat goes on, eh? ;-)

--- Joe

---
For a Good Time... Last Night and Lady-Killer

Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland

composerclark

composerclark said 1234 days ago (July 12th, 2006)

Fun pop!
Fun, infectious, silly, and fully professional. Great production=I really
enjoyed everything about this.

I get that it's basically a silly/'up' song, and this may be an off-the-wall
comment, but I it would have been REALLY cool to throw in an ironic
twist at the very end... So, possibly after waking up in a "strange
unfamiliar place," and singing "it is clear that I had a good time last
night," you tell us something completely unexpected, like, oh I don't
know, it turns out you'd been in a fight, had a fright, your wallet was
light, etc. There's lots of possibilities that rhyme with ''-ight!"

Very fine singing, with lots of stylized nuances, and a great job overall!

Check out my latest song called Scarlet Nightfall

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J.A.Stewart said 1234 days ago (July 12th, 2006)

Fun pop!
I'm glad you enjoyed the song, Clark.

An Up tune in the particular context of the theme is certainly an
interesting... and appropriate choice of words. :D But I prefer to view it as a
celebratory exclamation. The incident followed a self-imposed six-
month period of personal retreat and contemplation after my divorce.

While I fully appreciate and enjoy life's constant ironies and often try to
observe them in my lyrics, this particular song was handled in somewhat
more formal reportorial fashion. For me, at that particular time, it
was... Front-Page News. ;-)

--- Joe

---
For a Good Time... Last Night and Lady-Killer

Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland

turnerup211	turnerup211 said 1233 days ago (July 12th, 2006)
	Nice sound Has a real Dr. John feel to it (sorry if your not old enough to know who that is) I hate dating myself. It's nice to hear that "old" analog sound. Nice mix. enjoyed it. Check out my latest song called GO

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J.A.Stewart said 1233 days ago (July 12th, 2006)

Nice sound
Welcome to MacJams, Andy.

Thanks for listening and commenting. Glad you enjoyed it.

Over the years I've grown accustomed to hearing people compare me with a
variety of performers, but no one's ever mentioned Dr. John??? That's a first.

Sorry, I don't remember him... as a baby model on Ivory Snow boxes. :D

Besides, as must be clear from my tale, I was obviously in the *Right Place* at
the *Right Time*. ;-)

--- Joe

---
For a Good Time... Last Night and Lady-Killer

Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland

ktb	ktb said 1230 days ago (July 16th, 2006)
	inspiration We should take it where we find it :-). You write some hooky solid songs Joe. I really groove on well written pop tunes. Solid vocal work. Judo's all around Check out my latest song called Texas stump

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J.A.Stewart said 1229 days ago (July 16th, 2006)

inspiration
Thanks for the props, John. I'm glad you liked it.

In many respects it's harder to stay within the confines of the old
Pop formula, but I like the challenge... and enjoy the results.

--- Joe

---
For a Good Time... <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/22455">Last Night</a> and <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/22071">Lady-Killer</a>

Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland

apb

apb said 1217 days ago (July 28th, 2006)

.. what the heck ..
.. did I do last night? .. hmmm . .. ah well nevermind ..

nicely done track, oodles of energy .. reminds me a bit of the Cars "just
what I needed" (probably keyboards) with a touch of the Sweet in places ..

particularly excellent vocals and guitar work, good structure too
.. would be a great live number ..

let the good times roll ...

Check out my latest song called Misplaced

apb

apb said 1217 days ago (July 28th, 2006)

Check out my latest song called Misplaced

J.A.Stewart

J.A.Stewart said 1217 days ago (July 28th, 2006)

.. what the heck ..
Thanks, Daft...

Although it no longer sounds like it, this tune *was* done live...
with just my rhythm guitar, drums and my vocal.

Adding the additional parts and FX gave it more of a studio sound.

I'm glad you likes it... the good times CONTINUE to roll. ;-)

-- Joe

---
For a Good Time... <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/22455">Last Night</a> and <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/22071">Lady-Killer</a>

Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland

stacey	stacey said 1208 days ago (August 7th, 2006)
	Hello! Joe Hollywood... you crack me up! Slut! I love this song! It has me chair dancing! Stacey Check out my latest song called tick tock

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J.A.Stewart said 1205 days ago (August 9th, 2006)

Hello!
Yes, my alter ego Mr. Hollywood *was* somewhat of a slut. But I have managed
to lead him to the straight-and-narrow path (or at least I *think* I have).

Be careful on those chairs, Stacey... don't hurt yourself. ;)

--- Joe

---
For a Good Time... <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/22455">Last Night</a> and <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/22071">Lady-Killer</a>

Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland

eleveneyes	eleveneyes said 1192 days ago (August 22nd, 2006)
	one night stands are cool fun tune. very poppy and i love it! lot's of live energy on the track which is great. such a cool mix of multi-era elements. great song writting and arrangement. enjoyed this track tremendously. and tomorrow i will have enjoyed this song last night. Check out my latest song called Here With You - Better MIX

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J.A.Stewart said 1170 days ago (September 13th, 2006)

Re: one night stands are cool
Thx, eleveneyes...

As an excellent producer yourself, you know how hard it can be sometimes to
evoke that energy... and capture it... especially in an environment where you are
staring at a furnace and ducts. LOL

But apparently the inspiration of that night was enough to get me through it. ;)

--- J

---
For a Good Time... <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/22455">Last Night</a> and <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/22071">Lady-Killer</a>

Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland

tbivans	tbivans said 862 days ago (July 18th, 2007)
	A bit of... the Cars sound, Ric Ocasek vocally. The keyboard is definitely a Cars sound. Were you going for that? Sounds like it. The song was produced really well. Check out my latest song called Moody Night in the Den

J.A.Stewart

J.A.Stewart said 862 days ago (July 18th, 2007)

A bit of
No, I wasn't consciously aiming for a Cars sound. But the live basic tracks I digitized from a 4-track recording are from that era. So perhaps I unconsciously picked up on that zeitgeist.

Thanks for the listen and the comment, Tim.

---
For a Good Time... <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/22455">Last Night</a> and <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/22071">Lady-Killer</a>

Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland

announcer

announcer said 861 days ago (July 19th, 2007)

Outstanding song
I worked as a music director in a pop station back in the 70s and a bit into the 80s and this is as good as anything I remember auditioning in those days. That does not mean that the song sounds dated in anyway. I still believe a good pop song is a good pop song.

Part of the appeal of this song may be the way it was recorded. It has a "second take" enthusiasm about it which is hard to create when working (and overworking) individual tracks.

Check out my latest song called It Was a Dark and Stormy Night

J.A.Stewart

J.A.Stewart said 861 days ago (July 19th, 2007)

Outstanding Song
Thx for the props, Bill.

I agree with your observation about good pop songs... a good melody with a good hook can survive the test of time. A lot of technology has been added to the Pop music palette since then, but success still largely hinges on a song's melodic content that resonates with the listener.

I also concur about the *enthusiasm* factor. It's a lot easier to muster it when you're working in a "quasi-live" situation, with other musicians playing along. Sitting alone, laying down multitrack layers isn't nearly the same. ;)

If you liked this one, you ought to give my 80s anthem --- "Dance, Dance, Dance" a listen. :)

---
For a Good Time... <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/22455">Last Night</a> and <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/22071">Lady-Killer</a>

Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland

	said 860 days ago (July 21st, 2007)
	LIKED THE VOCAL I LIKED THIS ONE .. GOOD JOB .. Regardz =============== Yeman Auf Al-Rawi Check out my song : I REMEMBER : http://www.macjams.com/song/33577

J.A.Stewart	J.A.Stewart said 860 days ago (July 21st, 2007)
	Liked... Thanks for listening, Birdman. I'm glad you enjoyed it. :) --- For a Good Time... <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/22455">Last Night</a> and <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/22071">Lady-Killer</a> Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland

guitapick	guitapick said 860 days ago (July 21st, 2007)
	Wow... ...this kicks and it's so uuuuPPPPP! Awesome stuff, Joe. My first listen. Great playing, recording technique, tune, lyrics...got it goin', you do, you do... Man...you've got that TEAC? Now I'M jealous! ;-) Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

J.A.Stewart

J.A.Stewart said 860 days ago (July 21st, 2007)

Got TEAC?
Thx, Bob... I DO! I DO!... sort of. Had to find one on eBay and got lucky... got a reasonably-used (and priced) 40-4 to rescue my moldy oldies. ;)

Yes, I was shooting for an *Up* performance... but not sure it quite matched my *Up* performance of that chronicled night. lol

Thanks for your comments.

--- Joe

---
For a Good Time... <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/22455">Last Night</a> and <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/22071">Lady-Killer</a>

Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 851 days ago (July 30th, 2007)
	Last Night This song is really fun to listen to.You have an extremely wonderful singing voice and the song is just a great pop song. Nice guitar work as well! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm

J.A.Stewart	J.A.Stewart said 851 days ago (July 30th, 2007)
	Re: Last Night Thanks for listening... and for the compliments, Mark. I thoroughly enjoy your guitar work, as well. ;) --- Joe --- LIVE TAKE!!!... <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/33901">Flim-Flamenco</a> Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland

SmokeyVW	SmokeyVW said 817 days ago (September 1st, 2007)
	i'm smilin' there's no way not to smile listening to this. it's a great tune - fun, and well executed! Check out my latest song called One For Me

J.A.Stewart	J.A.Stewart said 817 days ago (September 2nd, 2007)
	Re: I'm Smilin' Thanks, Bill. I'm glad you liked it. Bringing a smile is always a good thing. ;) --- Joe --- Love is in the air at MJ's... <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/34270">She Can</a> Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland

BossHook	BossHook said 700 days ago (December 27th, 2007)
	Power pop gem Reminds me of Eric Carmen and the Raspberries with vocal touches of George Harrison. Great writing and flawless band tracking. Check out my latest song called You're Like Whiskey

J.A.Stewart	J.A.Stewart said 700 days ago (December 27th, 2007)
	Re: Power pop gem... Thanks for listening and for the kind comments, John. The homeboys Raspberries have been getting together for the past couple of years and have a DVD coming out. I did a lot of Beatle covers back in the day, so I guess it occasionally leaks out. lol --- Joe Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland

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Name: J.A. Stewart

Played in a variety of Folk/Rock, Pop and Rock bands for more than a decade. After collaborating on a musical, I got hooked on songwriting and recording. After years of intense "lobbying," I'm due to "enter" The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009. (W... [see more]

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