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A train song
This is a song about trying to run away from pain and loss. It doesn't work by the way.

I took this song down a while ago and decided to rework it and make a master to put on a CD. I've been working on it and made some instrument changes and additions to it to give it a fuller sound. For those of you that heard the original, this one is better, I think, but I'll let you be the judge of that.

Hope you enjoy this new and improved version of "Goin' Down For One Last Time"

Ed

p.s. Can also be used at my funeral ;-)
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Lyrics
Goin' Down For One Last Time
Words, Music and Arrangement By Edward C. Wemmerus Sr.
Copyright © April 10, 1991 All rights reserved
Copyright © registered May 22, 1991


Verse I
On a freight train out of Memphis, headed for L.A.
I'm leavin' all your memories behind
The winter winds are blowin' cold across the great divide.
But not as cold as you were the night we said goodbye

Chorus
Doin' forty miles an hour, in a boxcar headed west
Gotta to leave your world behind me, gotta to give my heart a rest
I'm hole'd up on a freight train, tryin' to get you off my mind
Goin' out to " Shaky City ", goin' down for one last time

Verse 2
With the rhythm of the boxcar, rockin' me to sleep.
In restless dreams I'm haunted by your face
I guess there isn't any way, to leave the hurt behind.
Cause even on this lonesome train I've got you on my mind

Chorus

Pickin' Verse

Chorus

tag:
Goin' out to " Shaky City ", goin' down for one last time

Song Stats
Hits: 719
Comments: 26
Fans: 11
Plays: 59
Downloads: 43
Votes: 2
Uploaded: Jan 28, 2009 - 08:52:28 AM
Last Updated: Sep 24, 2009 - 09:23:31 AM Last Played: Sep 23, 2009 - 11:59:33 AM
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Keywords:
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Hardware:
Original Tracks:
Tascam TSR-8 8 track analog reel recorded, Tascam M2516 mixer, Yamaha SY99 synth/sequencer for bass and drums backing tracks. Ibanez acoustic-electric, and Takamine Solid body electric guitars, Electro-Voice ND257 and Tascam PE125 mics, various outboard processors for reverb, compression, and effects.

Supplemental tracks & Mastering:
Intel iMac 2.0, Tascam FW1804 8 channel firewire interface, Fender F35 acoustic guitar, Ibanez RX-40 Strat copy, XML 603s and XML 4000 condenser mics, some banjo and guitar loops
Software:
Yamaha SY99 Sequencer, Cakewalk Pro-Audio 9 for Windows on the original tracks.

Apple GarageBand and Logic Express 8 for supplemental tracks and mastering
Comments
Skean said 283 days ago (January 28th, 2009)
Yeah
Oh! yes, nice rework, Oh man do I love those Country-Western song you do I sure do.
Hey Sir, I have a little hangover today but this made my day.. Thx.. You Rock.... D,Ld
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sloparts said 283 days ago (January 28th, 2009)
Well good morning Kenta
Rise and shine my good friend, it's time to get your day on. MAn I don't know how you could listen to something like this with a hangover. It'd kill me.

But since you did and you left a very nice comment, I want to thank you for that. Glad you liked the song Kenta.

Be well and be cool,

Ed



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Skean said 283 days ago (January 28th, 2009)
Kill you?
I'd make me rollin in to the shower and up on my feet w a happy smile on my face.
I hope you come to have a success with your upcoming CD.
I want an ex of it when you done with it... Let me know and I buy one of you.. Cheers, Ed

And take care my dear friend
---
Kenta
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peacepiano said 283 days ago (January 28th, 2009)
Slo
Some good old railroad blues :) Made fresh by your tasty guitar licks!!

Thanks
Bill
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sloparts said 283 days ago (January 28th, 2009)
Thank you Bill
and good morning to you as well. Glad you came over for a listen and enjoyed this one. I'm getting ready to put out a CD and this is going on it. Wanted to test it out on my friends first and get some feedback on it before I publish it, so I appreciate the kind words.

The CD is going to be for airplay on one of the local radio stations here in Fort Smith and for sale in the area. I', still working on the other songs for the CD so it'll be a while yet.

Thanks again for listening and the kind words Bill. Be well and be cool,

Ed
Check out my latest song called Just a little Something
DWL said 283 days ago (January 28th, 2009)
Yee-haa ride 'em cowboy!
Great bit of country picking. Really well done.

Cheers

Dick
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sloparts said 283 days ago (January 28th, 2009)
Hello my friend
Yeah I'm back in the saddle again. I'm putting together a Country CD to submit to one of the local radio stations for airplay and this is among the songs that'll be on it. The way it was when I posted it last year wasn't good enough to get on the air, but I'm hopeful that this new version is. I guess time will tell.

Thanks again for coming by and listening to it Dick. I'm glad you enjoyed the ride, and I appreciate your support.

Be well and be cool,

Ed
Check out my latest song called Just a little Something
Dadai.2 said 283 days ago (January 28th, 2009)
classic country....
Ed, this has all the marks of a great C&W song. Dang this is goood. Makes me want to grab my woman and get out on the dance floor. Nice singing and playing. The "sound" is top drawer. Kudos.

Jack
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sloparts said 283 days ago (January 28th, 2009)
Thanks Jack
Glad you came by for a visit and listened to my song. It's one of the songs I'm putting on the new album I'm going to release for the local radio station. Not sure they'll play it, but we'll find out once I get it done.

Nice to know you enjoyed the song and I appreciate the kind words on it. Thanks again for coming by and leaving the great comment.

Be well and be cool my friend,

Ed
Check out my latest song called Just a little Something
J.A.Stewart said 283 days ago (January 28th, 2009)
Got Your Ticket Punched...
on the Heartbreak Express, eh? Yeah, I've been involved in a few relationship train wrecks, myself. ;)

Nice work, Ed. Pithy lyrics and some pickin' reminiscent of James Burton and Scotty Moore get this song on track and make for a fun journey for the listener... if not the writer. ;)


--- Joe
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sloparts said 283 days ago (January 28th, 2009)
Thanks Joe
Yeah, pity the poor writer, he's on a spiral headed down, don't ya know.

Glad you stopped to listen to this one Joe. It's a major rework of one I posted last year that's going on my new CD when I get ready to publish it. But it's gonna be a while yet because the other songs need the treatment too.

Thanks again for listening Joe and the kind words, glad you liked it.

Be well and be cool my friend,

Ed
Check out my latest song called Just a little Something
Dj French Toast said 283 days ago (January 28th, 2009)
Hey
I got the original ! This sounds great man .

Only laptop speakers but its nice and clear and loud ! I love this song and have it in my ipod for the semi driven songs ! Nice thanx for the clarity :)
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sloparts said 283 days ago (January 28th, 2009)
Hey there DJ, how you been man
Good to see you in this neck of the woods. Glad you liked the redo on this one. I took the original down earlier in the month in prep for this one. Gonna put out a CD and this one will be on it. But it'll be a while since I need to finish up the other songs for it yet.

Thanks again for dropping in for a listen, and for the kind words. Take care, be well, and be cool my friend,

Ed
Check out my latest song called Just a little Something
Feter said 283 days ago (January 28th, 2009)
Goin' down for one last Time
How can this not be a hit ...even Billy Shaver cant write such drivin song ..!!
man what a vocal work here ..I think your best ..what a setting the banjo with
the whole set just perfect perfect ...Hats off to you Sir ...!


sloparts said 283 days ago (January 28th, 2009)
Thank you Feter
Well, we can always hope it'll be a hit someday. Time will tell my friend, time will tell.

Thanks again for coming over to listen Feter and for the very kind words, they are truly appreciated. I'm really glad you like the song as it's going on my new CD when I get it ready to put together. It'll be a while though as I'm still working on some of the songs.

Take care be well, and be cool my good friend,

Ed
Check out my latest song called Just a little Something
Feter said 283 days ago (January 28th, 2009)
!!
Great News ...I think one of the CDs I might one to have someday !!!

Good Luck !!!
Relic67 said 283 days ago (January 28th, 2009)
sounds CD-ready
A really good country song. Looks like a lot of work went into the production, sounds like it was worth it.
Wish you much success with your CD!


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sloparts said 282 days ago (January 29th, 2009)
Thanks Relic
It's gonna be a while before it's done, I'm still getting the songs together so I can redo some, and master them all.
Glad you liked the way this one turned out, and I do appreciate the kind words on it. Thanks again for that.

I went and listened to "Orange Sun Shine, and I really loved it. Thanks for giving me inspirational credit on the Pedal Steel. I'm not sure it's ever been used in a Rock song before, but it sure has now. And it worked really well, you did a great job o it.

Take care, be well and be cool my friend,

Ed
Check out my latest song called Just a little Something
MarkHolbrook said 283 days ago (January 29th, 2009)
Are you sure
you are not a retired Grand Ol Opry master come to haunt MacJams!? I mean these tunes are top notch and wonderful!

Really excellent!
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sloparts said 282 days ago (January 29th, 2009)
Ok, time to fess up Mark.
Yes I am a retired G.O.O. Master come to haunt MJ.

The only problem with that is if I'm haunting the place I must be dead. And I can guaranty you I'm not getting any checks for anywhere in Tennessee, or anywhere else that's associated with the "Music" industry. Unless of course you consider checks from SSA part of the music business. I mean after all, the Library of Congress is where we keep Copyrights isn't it, and that the same government as the SSA.

I guess the short version is, I Wish !

Thanks for the very kind words mark and for listening to this one . I am pleased that you liked it and let me know.

Take care, be well and be cool my friend,

Ed

Check out my latest song called Just a little Something
sheilad said 282 days ago (January 29th, 2009)
Gets your toe tapping
right from the start. Great country tune! Thanks for the d/l
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sloparts said 282 days ago (January 29th, 2009)
Thanks Sheila
Glad you dropped in for a visit and found something you liked here. I do appreciate the kind words you left for me very much.

Thanks again for listening Sheila.

Be well and be cool,

Ed
Check out my latest song called Just a little Something
Bob Rodgers said 278 days ago (February 2nd, 2009)
A
great country song Ed with some nice guitar picking.

Love your vocals and a great chorus, very much enjoyed!

Bob
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sloparts said 278 days ago (February 2nd, 2009)
Thanks Bob
This ones been around a while, but I just did some work on it in prep for putting in on the CD I want to publish later this year.

Thanks again for stopping to listen to it Bob, I really appreciate that as well and you kind comments on it.

Take care, be well and be cool my friend

Ed
Check out my latest song called Just a little Something
davidsmith99 said 265 days ago (February 15th, 2009)
...for one last time
I like it!
Has all the right stuff for a sold straightforward country groove.


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sloparts said 265 days ago (February 15th, 2009)
Thanks David
Glad to have you listen and I thank you again for the kind words, it's an oldie but a goodie.

Be well and be cool.

Ed
Check out my latest song called Just a little Something
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