November

Joe Brady

Genre: Folk (contemporary)

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Some poorly finished business many years ago

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Lyrics

All the skies are grey
All the roads are wet
All the leaves have fallen now
It’s a wonder it ain’t snowin’ yet
There’s no one here to hold me
No one to see this mess
No one in the world
Knows how lonely I feel
Except for you, I guess

Well I pretend to know what happened
I pretend to take some blame
I pretend that I’ve done
Everything I can
When I’m just too weary
To try again
The cruel rain keeps falling
The air is drippin’ cold
I haven’t caught my death
From the loneliness yet
But a night like this sure makes me feel
Pretty old

I didn’t want to hurt you
I just wanted it to end
You wanted me to keep lying to you
You wanted me to pretend

I can pretend to know what happened
I can pretend to take some blame
I can pretend that I’ve done
Everything I can
But I can’t pretend to take you back again
The cruel rain keeps falling
The air is drippin’ cold
I haven’t caught my death from the loneliness yet
But a night like this sure makes me feel
Pretty old

Song Stats

Hits: 1385
Comments: 52
Fans: 16
Plays: 167
Downloads: 62
Votes: 7
Uploaded: Nov 28, 2007 - 08:07:51 AM
Last Updated: Nov 28, 2007 - 08:07:51 AM Last Played: Nov 26, 2009 - 02:39:24 PM

Song License

Creative Commons License:
Attribution-NonCommercial

Song Actions

Keywords:

grey (6), pretend (3), leaves (8)

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Alvarez Yairi, Beta 58, M-Audio firewire solo

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Comments

	said 729 days ago (November 28th, 2007)
	just right joe, this is an excellent piece of music. all sounds balanced to me in the mix - and i applaud your vocal - you found exactly the right amount of angst to give us. good solid playing and cool crooning makes for an excellent listen. thank you! anne

Joe Brady	Joe Brady said 729 days ago (November 28th, 2007)
	Thanks Anne, I appreciate your ears; I wasn't too sure about the mix. Thanks alot :) Check out my latest song called The Refugee Blues by Feter with Jiguma

Godchaser	Godchaser said 729 days ago (November 28th, 2007)
	Well done Joe Love the vocal inflections and beautiful lyrics.A very sweet piece of song crafting.A perfect picture of my view here at home.Hrad to beat real,raw and emotion filled.A thing of beauty and pleasing to the ear.Thanks for sharing. Blessings, Check out my latest song called As i Walk

Joe Brady	Joe Brady said 729 days ago (November 28th, 2007)
	Thank you Mr. G... kind of overwhelmed, but in a real good way. Blessings to you also. Check out my latest song called The Refugee Blues by Feter with Jiguma

	said 729 days ago (November 28th, 2007)
	Adding my voice... to the above chorus of praise for this wonderful, warm sounding tune. Your guitar and voice are married in a perfect blend of folk melancholy and musicality. I really like this one. D

Joe Brady	Joe Brady said 729 days ago (November 28th, 2007)
	Jack, See below, guitapick's comment. Check out my latest song called The Refugee Blues by Feter with Jiguma

Feter	Feter said 729 days ago (November 28th, 2007)
	November what an Awesome sound this song has .great singin and lyrics as well so simple so true .KUDOS !! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

Joe Brady	Joe Brady said 729 days ago (November 28th, 2007)
	Hey Feter, Thank you, I'm really pleased that you like it. All the best, Joe Check out my latest song called The Refugee Blues by Feter with Jiguma

	said 729 days ago (November 28th, 2007)
	Whoa.... Excellent work my man. Sounds as if it was produced by Daniel Lanois (I'm thinking Dylan's "Oh Mercy" album). Poignant lyrics sung with conviction. Classic feel. Bravo! Be well! http://www.macjams.com/song/37099

Joe Brady	Joe Brady said 729 days ago (November 28th, 2007)
	I'm not familiar with that CD, Now I'll have to pick it up. Mentioning anything done by Dylan, well, I'm pretty happy with that;-). Appreciate the visit Mike, Thanks alot. Joe Check out my latest song called The Refugee Blues by Feter with Jiguma

guitapick	guitapick said 729 days ago (November 28th, 2007)
	Hmmm... ..."poorly finished business"? ...right...I don't think so, Joe...this is a gem. I love it and am very happy to hear your sounds again. Cheers... Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

Joe Brady	Joe Brady said 729 days ago (November 28th, 2007)
	Thanks Jack, You are too kind, but I'll take it, friend. Hope to collab soon. Harmonica at the ready. Joe Check out my latest song called The Refugee Blues by Feter with Jiguma

Joe Brady	Joe Brady said 729 days ago (November 28th, 2007)
	Opps, Bob, I don't know how I did that, but that reply was for Jack. It's good to be at it again; I feel a new desire to record, and it's too cold to be outside without skis on. Thanks for the listen, Bob. Check out my latest song called The Refugee Blues by Feter with Jiguma

dajama	dajama said 729 days ago (November 28th, 2007)
	This is enthralling I love the lyrics - great depth and resonance to the words. I was totally caught by the imagery. The guitar work is nicely done. I love the sound, and it sits well in the mix. There is a nice sense of space and the music fits the words perfectly. Very cool. Nice work. Peace. Check out my latest song called Across the Wire (MJRF)

Joe Brady	Joe Brady said 729 days ago (November 29th, 2007)
	Thanks Dave I'm glad you identified with the imagery, as the day's weather formed the mood. Thanks for listening. Cheers, Joe Check out my latest song called The Refugee Blues by Feter with Jiguma

jiguma	jiguma said 728 days ago (November 29th, 2007)
	Great song Joe! Good lyrics and clear clean sounds - voice is as good as expected (and I expected a lot). Guitars are so crisp - very nicely recorded. Lovely production ... are you using Ozone here? Good going Joe, Neil Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

Joe Brady	Joe Brady said 728 days ago (November 29th, 2007)
	Ozone? I wish! No, Neil, just same old Mac g4 with GB. I miked the guitar on one track and then played through the pickup on another (rhythm tracks), then played a lead through the pickup after I sang the vocal track. I am pleased with your response though:-), and grateful for your listen. Cheers Neil, Joe. Check out my latest song called The Refugee Blues by Feter with Jiguma

	said 728 days ago (November 29th, 2007)
	nice playing really liked the acoustic playing alot. that firewire is an awesome tool--i run one myself. my only nit pick would be that the vocals are a touch too loud..other than that, loved it! Allen

Joe Brady	Joe Brady said 728 days ago (November 29th, 2007)
	Thanks Allen, I haven't explored all the ports on that firewire yet, but it sure is an interesting little piece of equipment. I'm glad you liked the song. I'll take the volume under advisement; thanks. Mixing is in an early evolutionary stage for me and I hope to take care of more little nits each time. Check out my latest song called The Refugee Blues by Feter with Jiguma

kristyjo	kristyjo said 728 days ago (November 29th, 2007)
	Well-crafted The lyrics have a self-awareness that has me nodding my head. You deliver them very well, and with conviction. The accompaniment is simple, and supports your singing very well. Check out my latest song called What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Joe Brady	Joe Brady said 727 days ago (November 30th, 2007)
	Hello Kristyjo! honored to have you here. Thanks for the kind words and the listen. Cheers, Joe. Check out my latest song called The Refugee Blues by Feter with Jiguma

psexnyc	psexnyc said 727 days ago (November 30th, 2007)
	Oh Man!! I just love the guitar on this song. Your voice and the guitar blend so well together. I found this tune to be very satisfying on that last November night of 2007. Thanks for sharing. Check out my latest song called C'Mon Get Ready LIVE (MJRF)

sloparts

sloparts said 727 days ago (November 30th, 2007)

So tell me Joe
why did you name this November? It's a beautiful sad song about loss and the misery that come with it but November isn't mentioned at all in the song. Not that it really matters, but I was just wondering.

I can relate to this one as well as the other song I listened to of yours, "Overtime". You seem to have a gift with lyrics and that's a good thing. The guitars worked very well on this and the mix too.

I like your work Joe, thanks for sharing it with us. Be well friend.

Ed

Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

Joe Brady

Joe Brady said 727 days ago (November 30th, 2007)

Hello Ed,
Good to have you here. Well, it was written on a grey, wet, windy, November day. November in the Northeast has a certain quality when overcast; a quality that on that day amplified my recently aquired aloneness. Trees bare, wind biting, damp. You know, miserable. I'm glad you liked the song because I really like your taste in song-crafting (just getting to know it; that whiskey song is outstanding). Thanks so much for the feedback.

Check out my latest song called The Refugee Blues by Feter with Jiguma

ktb	ktb said 723 days ago (December 4th, 2007)
	heartfelt and well performed. your vocal is spot on. Nice guitar playin. I like the chorus sound you used on the one. Everything is up front in the mix. great job Check out my latest song called Texas stump

Joe Brady	Joe Brady said 722 days ago (December 5th, 2007)
	Thanks KTB, Appreciate the nice comps. I would love to know your strategy when you build a soundbed. You do some really nice stuff that sounds so full ear to ear. Thanks for stopping in. Joe Check out my latest song called The Refugee Blues by Feter with Jiguma

Dennis James	Dennis James said 716 days ago (December 11th, 2007)
	Love this.... ....maybe not intentional but this reminds so much of mid 60s Stones ballads....Sitting on a Fence...Lady Jane etc, specially the accoustics sounds of mando and/or 12 string. Nice nice atmosphere. Check out my latest song called Desolate.

Joe Brady	Joe Brady said 716 days ago (December 11th, 2007)
	Thanks Dennis, That's mighty fine company for a songwriter, now if I could only sing it like Mic! lol! Appreciate the visit and the time to listen; good to have you here. Joe Check out my latest song called The Refugee Blues by Feter with Jiguma

Moviz	Moviz said 713 days ago (December 14th, 2007)
	This is such a good song with those emotional lyrics and you sing it with a heartfelt kind of passion too. I know that I've been there too, but it's all in the past, good song, regards M Check out my latest song called Come Back Billie

Joe Brady	Joe Brady said 711 days ago (December 16th, 2007)
	Thankyou M! Yes, many years past for me also; the song stays with me though I"ve forgotten others I wish I hadn't. Well, working on new ones more difficult to record and little time to spend now. Hope to have them ready soon. Pleasure to make your aquaintance. Cheers, Joe Check out my latest song called The Refugee Blues by Feter with Jiguma

	said 711 days ago (December 17th, 2007)
	Drippin loneliness Top shelf song about the mess in the bottom drawer. Your voice is present and compelling. Fix timing in the instrumentation. Good full guitar sound. I like that.

Joe Brady

Joe Brady said 710 days ago (December 17th, 2007)

Thanks Richard,
I did the guitar in two tracks, I may have been slighlty out of time on one of the tracks or not played exactly the same way. I'm trying to develop the discipline to bring the tracks together, but it's like playing with a new band, and I need to develop a chemistry with my other track-personalities. I'm glad you liked the sound; one of those experiments in technique to make the guitar sound warmer. Thanks.

Check out my latest song called The Refugee Blues by Feter with Jiguma

	said 710 days ago (December 17th, 2007)
	Gord-like I am being blown away by the quality of production of a Gordon Lightfoot cassette I bought at a rummage sale this summer -- Gord's Gold Volume II. Analog is so warm. We have to work so hard to get digital MP3s to radiate fulness. You have a resonant voice like Lightfoot so use it to melt folk listeners. You are on your way!

RickB1	RickB1 said 710 days ago (December 17th, 2007)
	Crisp and clear! Great acoustic sound! Production is very crisp! Despite the angst found in the subject of your lyrics, your vocals are very smooth and pleasing to the ear. Very sincere and emotive. A good listen! Thanks! Check out my latest song called Defining Moment

Joe Brady	Joe Brady said 709 days ago (December 18th, 2007)
	RickB1, Appreciate the listen Rick, and thank you. Good to have you here. Check out my latest song called The Refugee Blues by Feter with Jiguma

John Stebbe

John Stebbe said 710 days ago (December 17th, 2007)

Gordon
You remind me of Gordon Lightfoot, but you sing with more feeling than he did.

"I can pretend to know what happened
I can pretend to take some blame
I can pretend that I%u2019ve done
Everything I can
But I can%u2019t pretend to take you back again" That is powerful. I can identify. You're a great communicator.

Your guitar work is appealing and listenable. Sounds like you really like playing the guitar, but you like songwriting and singing even more.

Check out my latest song called NECAP Test song

Joe Brady

Joe Brady said 709 days ago (December 18th, 2007)

Hello John,
I do really love playing and singing, think it comes from my father; he once told me he was singing "South of the Border" to my sister as a lullaby when he was stuck in a bus station with a few of my siblings. A woman sitting nearby was moved to tears. After settling my sister down, he approached the woman and said he noticed her tears, apologized for upsetting her, then asked if she knew someone in Mexico.
She said no; she was a music teacher. ;-)

Thank you for your compliments, John. I play by ear, can't read music, therefore learning has been slow. It's great to have you here, and very encouraging.
Cheers,
Joe

Check out my latest song called The Refugee Blues by Feter with Jiguma

	gail12 said 708 days ago (December 20th, 2007)
	From Gail Joe, just had to join to reply to the previous note...if I remember the story correctly, the lady on the bus was a voice teacher:-). It's like the 13th floor they were supposed to build on that downtown building...ah, but thats another story! Enjoying all your songs!

Joe Brady	Joe Brady said 707 days ago (December 20th, 2007)
	Darn it! I blew the punch line! Thanks Gail. lol! Check out my latest song called The Refugee Blues by Feter with Jiguma

thetiler	thetiler said 697 days ago (December 30th, 2007)
	Terrific lyrics Love those personal type lyrics cause they seem so real. But they don't seem so real when the music is not good. But you really seem to come through in flying colors. Nice stereo pickin too to go along with the nice sounding vocals. Way go go! Check out my latest song called Little Drummer Boy Variations

Joe Brady

Joe Brady said 695 days ago (January 1st, 2008)

Hello Bill,
Thanks for listening, your comments on my guitar playing are encouraging coming from such an accomplished player as yourself ;-);much appreciated. Recording is a continuous experiment here. I put you and Curri in a league by yourselves; the sound you get is incredible, and your fingers are amazing.
Take care,
Joe

Check out my latest song called The Refugee Blues by Feter with Jiguma

Dennis James	Dennis James said 694 days ago (January 2nd, 2008)
	Neat.... ....very neat Joe. Guitars remind me (pleasingly) of early Stones ballads....Lady Jane et al. Check out my latest song called Desolate.

	said 693 days ago (January 3rd, 2008)
	Talent I lived in the Virgin Islands for a few years and got to see many acoustic players. The best part of the gig was when they did their originals. You have created yet another excellent song and performace. I'ld go watch your gig...heck, even on a Monday night..keep it up! Trevor

Joe Brady	Joe Brady said 659 days ago (February 6th, 2008)
	Thank you, I have the first live job I've had in awhile coming up; kinda nervous. I don't remember how I managed to have 3 sets memorized. And I'll be playing alone, something I don't know if I'll like. I'll miss my lead player (rac927) and Coop is too far away. Thanks for the kind (and timely) words;-) Cheers, Joe Check out my latest song called The Refugee Blues by Feter with Jiguma

davisamerica	davisamerica said 672 days ago (January 24th, 2008)
	right then joe this is my cup of tea x2... just wonderful Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

Joe Brady	Joe Brady said 659 days ago (February 6th, 2008)
	Thanks Mr. DavisA... Appreciate the listen and the comment Much obliged! Joe Check out my latest song called The Refugee Blues by Feter with Jiguma

bud	bud said 666 days ago (January 30th, 2008)
	What wonderful heartfelt song I'm really with you on this one. Great tune Joe - really well realized too. Check out my latest song called try not to think

Joe Brady	Joe Brady said 659 days ago (February 6th, 2008)
	Appreciate the sentiment...... Many lives, common themes. I glad you connected with this as I enjoy and identify with all of your posts. Thanks Bud, Joe Check out my latest song called The Refugee Blues by Feter with Jiguma

	said 632 days ago (March 4th, 2008)
	Great! Great vocal, great guitar playing, great feeling here. I love this piece very much. Excellently recorded and performed. Thanks a lot for sharing. Take Care - Yeman A. Al-Rawi

Joe Brady	Joe Brady said 632 days ago (March 4th, 2008)
	Thanks Yemen! So good to see you around the site again. Appreciate the comments from such a great player as yourself. Take care, Joe Check out my latest song called The Refugee Blues by Feter with Jiguma

Dennis James	Dennis James said 570 days ago (May 5th, 2008)
	Love this.... ....my kind of ballad....and again....instruments remind me of early Stones ballads. Check out my latest song called Desolate.

SJB	SJB said 279 days ago (February 20th, 2009)
	nice one Great song writing and performance Joe. You've really got this style nailed and it makes for a great listen. The lyrics as usual are well thought out and I love the how you use the weather to set the scene. cheers Steve Check out my latest song called Short tune

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Name: Joseph Brady

I am an Operating Room nurse that occasionally plays guitar in coffee houses. I write songs because I can't read music; it's just faster. I love collaborating and offer my amateur skills to you if time allows. I am also the father of two young girls ... [see more]

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