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Life is Hard


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jgurner

 Genre: Folk-Rock

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It's time for a little down home gospel, brothers and sisters, only, without the gospel.

Yes, yes, yes, step on up, raise your hands in the air and feel the spirit flow though you (Bourbon is my preferred spirit).

Yes, dear brothers and sisters, Life Is Hard, but we can make it just a bit easier. and one way to make it easy is to show generosity to your fellow man. Now, in just a few minutes, my dearly beloved congregation, we'll be passing the plates around. Remember your generosity! Remember your spirit! And remember my Bourbon!

Hallelujah and amen!
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Lyrics
Well I don't know where I'm going
I just don't know where I've been
If they opened up those pearly gates
I think I'd jump right in
I wish that I could stand behind
the man that holds the cards
Woah, woah woah oh oh oh
Life is hard

Well, the intellect that wrecked your mind
won't set your spirit free
When this old world falls apart
Please don't run to me
Cause you can run all your life
But you won't get very far
Woah, woah woah oh oh oh
Life is hard

Life is hard
I don't know but I've been told
Life is hard
Don't lay that down on me
So come on in and have a drink
I need the company
Woah, woah woah oh oh oh
Life is hard

Life is hard
I don't know but I've been told
Life is hard
Don't lay that down on me
So come on in and have a drink
I need the company
Woah, woah woah oh oh oh
Life is hard
Woah, woah woah oh oh oh
Life is hard
Woah, woah woah oh oh oh
Life is hard
Song Stats
Hits: 1170
Comments: 21
Fans: 14
Plays: 62
Downloads: 46
Votes: 4
Uploaded: Mar 11, 2008 - 09:52:41 PM
Last Updated: Mar 11, 2008 - 09:52:41 PM Last Played: Aug 29, 2009 - 09:18:01 PM
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Keywords:
Life (172), Is (59), Hard (77)
Hardware:
MacBook, Les Paul, Yamaha 5-string bass, M-Audio Mobile Pre
Software:
GB3&4
Comments
Feter said 625 days ago (March 11th, 2008)
Life is Hard
o man ..this is alot a fun ..your singin just
so new to me here and it suits my mood alot!!!!
everything sound so cool the guitars ..and all !!
way to go man !!!
jgurner said 623 days ago (March 13th, 2008)
...
Glad you liked it. Thanks, always, for all your support.
Check out my latest song called Bourbon Street Dawn
Vic Holman said 625 days ago (March 11th, 2008)
amen brother!
the gospel according to Joseph.

this is a real fun hoedown at the county fair.
great vocals!

and FIY, my cow just got awarded a blue ribbon
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jgurner said 623 days ago (March 13th, 2008)
Swing your partner...
I had a blueberry pie in competition, but it was beaten by the Widow Johnson's Apple turnovers. She always wins. I guess I'll have to take her out before the next county fair.

Thanks for listening!
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magnatone said 625 days ago (March 11th, 2008)
Life Is Hard
Vic is right - great hoedown (is that how you spell that?) Just a fun spin - congratulations to you and Vic's cow! Thanks
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jgurner said 623 days ago (March 13th, 2008)
Appreciate it
Thanks for taking the time out to listen and comment!
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Moviz said 625 days ago (March 12th, 2008)
Well this
woke me up for sure as I whiled the time on computer at 6-20 am unable to sleep LOL. Love the liveliness and the 'music hall feel of this happy tune, regards M
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Kenta_and_Linda_Rocks_together said 625 days ago (March 12th, 2008)
Wow
This is so cool my friend love it... haha.. Yea life is hard but fun in the same time..lol
This is unlike you but you are a master to do songs and this is a radio hit.

Take care
--
Kenta
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Rebsie said 625 days ago (March 12th, 2008)
Yip yip!
My sheep is jealous. She wants to do some backing vocals.

I really enjoyed this. :)
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jgurner said 623 days ago (March 13th, 2008)
Ha!
If I could have gotten your sheep and Vic's cow, we could have had one of the greatest MJ collabs EVER!
Check out my latest song called Bourbon Street Dawn
ktb said 625 days ago (March 12th, 2008)
bringing
down the tent! You've done a great job capturing that revivalist vibe. Great lyrics, loved your voice and I thought the music was spot on.
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sloparts said 624 days ago (March 12th, 2008)
Life is hard for sure
But it can be a hell of a lot of fun to when you share it with your friends and family. Just like you shared this one with all of us.

Rocks on Joseph and sounds really good. Only thing was the lead break seemed way too far back in the mix for me. Of course I am going deaf, but I could hear the rest of it just fine, and I really liked what you've done. Good lyrics, good rhythm, great bass, that's just what the barkeep ordered.

thanks Joseph, you did good.
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davisamerica said 624 days ago (March 12th, 2008)
and cheers !
lol and lot and very nice man .... life is hard ... this is great
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jiguma said 624 days ago (March 12th, 2008)
I really enjoyed this Joseph
Humourous, uplifting and really well sung (and a bass solo to boot!). This is one of your strongest vocals yet I think - I reckon you should do this more often.
Reminiscent of Poco's "We're All Heading For a Hoedown"...... kick up yer heels :)
Neil
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jgurner said 623 days ago (March 13th, 2008)

There's actually a story behind the bass solo. This was written when I was in college and, at the time, I was in one of the university's jazz bands. The bass players had a little competition going on to see how often we could work a few licks from "Dixie," which is the university's fight song, into whatever we were playing. So, this tune was just perfect for that.

Glad you enjoyed it. And the vocals on this one were really fun to do.
Check out my latest song called Bourbon Street Dawn
Dj French Toast said 623 days ago (March 13th, 2008)
Indeed
Indeed attitude is everything tho ; )
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Leon said 622 days ago (March 15th, 2008)
Yeahaah!
Fun, fun, fun. This is one of the most exuberant songs in all of Macjams. Although you sing about how life is hard, this has pure joy and entertainment in its core. It has real, inspirational message in the core of this uplifting song.
Check out my latest song called The Nightingale (music and lyrics by Oceans)
guitapick said 620 days ago (March 17th, 2008)
Yeee-Hawwwwww!
Got that right, Brother. Set us up with another round, barkeep!

Loved this...
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J.A.Stewart said 619 days ago (March 17th, 2008)
Somethin' Fishy Here...
Were you *Country* Joe in a previous incarnation? LOL

Nice job capturing the *spirits* here.

Yahoo! and AY-men! ;)


--- *City* Joe
Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland
said 617 days ago (March 19th, 2008)
Rockabilly.

love this to bits a great fun listen and so refreshing.Well done
you cheered me up.

I also read your bio I personaly found it very interesting also loved your pictures too. Thanks for sharing.

Peace Dee.
JOAN said 617 days ago (March 20th, 2008)
!!!
life may be hard but this surely was an easy listen... excellent!!!!
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Folk-rock is a musical genre, combining elements of folk music and rock music. In the original and narrowest sense, the term referred to a genre that arose in the United States and Canada around the mid-1960s. The sound was epitomized by tight vocal

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