The Only Time - Redone

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This is a new version of a song I posted in November of last year. Joe (J A Stewart) and guygrooves as well as a few others gave me some good ideas and thoughts about ways to make this a better song and this version is a result of their kind attention to detail and their suggestions.

In this mix I've changed some of the instrumentation and the feel of the song.

Before I add some harmony parts to it, I thought I see about getting some more comments and suggestions on it. So fire away with your thoughts. suggestions, and ideas for further improvements, they are all very much welcome.

Thanks for listening, and I hope you enjoy 'The Only Time"

Ed

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Lyrics

The Only Time
By Ed Wemmerus
Copyright 10-31-2008 Edward C. Wemmerus Sr.
All Rights Reserved
Key of A 90 bpm

Verse 1

I been working in this steel mill, nigh on twenty year

Workin' like a hungry dog, spittin' blood and tears

Got my family to keep goin', thru the hard times and the strife

It's an all American story, it's the story of my life.

Verse 2

Well my daddy came be for me, working in this mill

He showed me what it took to live, and I remember still

How he taught me how to fish and hunt, he taught me what was right

He said an good man doesn't need to run, or go out an pick a fight

Chorus

The only time I saw my daddy cry, was when my mamma said her last goodbye

He took her hand and gave her a smile, said I'll see you on the other side

But I could tell it did not ease the strain, of watchin' mamma lyin' there in pain

Then he kissed her on the cheek and said goodbye, and was never the same

Verse 3

My daddy's gone and I'm the family's man

It's my turn to teach my son, to help him understand

That the the only thing you really own, is your in teg ri ty (integrity)

I'm working in this Steel Mill, raisin' up my family

Chorus

The only time I saw my daddy cry, was when my mamma said her last goodbye

He took her hand and gave her a smile, said I'll see you on the other side

But I could tell it did not ease the strain, of watchin' mamma lyin' there in pain

Then he kissed her on the cheek and said goodbye, and was never the same

Tag lines:

But I could tell it did not ease the strain, of watchin' mamma lyin' there in pain

Then he kissed her on the cheek and said goodbye, and was never the same

Song Stats

Hits: 651
Comments: 26
Fans: 15
Plays: 74
Downloads: 36
Votes: 3
Uploaded: Feb 16, 2009 - 09:11:37 PM
Last Updated: Sep 24, 2009 - 09:20:15 AM Last Played: Oct 30, 2009 - 11:45:47 PM

Song License

Creative Commons License:
Attribution-ShareAlike

Song Actions

Hardware:

Intel iMac 2.0, Tascam FW1804 firewire interface, Peavey Generation EXP Guitar, and loops

Software:

Logic Express 8

Comments

Feter	Feter said 264 days ago (February 16th, 2009)
	The Only Time Incredible ...just cant believe how authentic the fiddle is ... sure perfect production with your great vocal and the guitars ..man this is just a great one....if a CD I m lookin for is this one !!!! thnx alot for sharin !!!! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

sloparts	sloparts said 263 days ago (February 17th, 2009)
	Thanks Feter I'm glad you found this one and listened to it my friend. It's going on the CD when I finally get it ready, but I've still got some work to do on this one. I'm planning on adding harmony parts to it and then it'll be ready. Thanks again for listening and the kind words Feter. Be well and be cool my friend, Ed Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

Moviz	Moviz said 264 days ago (February 17th, 2009)
	love this song and your voice has a great resonation to it (I can hear Roger Whittaker in there.... same rich resonation)... love the backing too and I really don't think this could be improved in any way, cheers M Check out my latest song called A Soldiers Dream (Remix/record)

sloparts	sloparts said 263 days ago (February 17th, 2009)
	Thanks Maurice I'm glad you enjoyed the song my friend and I certainly appreciate the lovely comment you left me about it. The Roger Whittaker part might be stretching it a bit, but I'll just take it anyway and say thank you. Be well and be cool my friend, Ed Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

Skean	Skean said 264 days ago (February 17th, 2009)
	I have said this before and I said it again, oh I just love the "Country-Western" song you do. You're a pro at it.. I'm so happy that you're so kind that you share it.. DOWNLOAD it for sure. Take care my dear friend --- Kenta Check out my latest song called Walking seeking & depressed

sloparts	sloparts said 263 days ago (February 17th, 2009)
	Thank you Kenta Knowing you like my work pleases me to no end my friend. Sharing it with you and all my friends here is pure pleasure for me. All of the comments and suggestions I receive from you and my other friends here are like Manna from heaven to me, and they lift my spirits. Thank you again Kenta, peace be with you brother. Ed Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

davisamerica	davisamerica said 264 days ago (February 17th, 2009)
	:-] ed ... another beauty .... love the fiddles and steel .... my friend you bring the "right stuff" all the way to the table every time. Great tune Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

sloparts	sloparts said 263 days ago (February 17th, 2009)
	Thank you Jack Since I plan on putting this on my CD when I get ready to release it I want it perfect. It's not there yet, but it's getting close. Next I'll add some harmony parts and then the final tweaking to get it in Master condition. Thanks again Jack for your kind words, they mean a lot to me my friend, Ed Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

tempie

tempie said 264 days ago (February 17th, 2009)

steel mill
oh wow this is good man. really, really good. love your voice and your phrasing. You've got all the traditional ingredients there but the way it's composed and played it sounds new - especially the steel and distorted rhythm guitar. there is very little truly good country out here on MJ and so this was a great find. Downloaded, thanks!

Check out my latest song called Quick Hearted Boy (A Cowboy Ballad, with Funk)

sloparts	sloparts said 263 days ago (February 17th, 2009)
	Thanks Craig Glad you liked the song my friend and as always, I really appreciate the feedback and kind words. Take care, be well and be cool Craig, Ed Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

dajama	dajama said 263 days ago (February 17th, 2009)
	Masterful This is great; you made some good changes here, and this sounds very good. I still love the lyrics of this one so much, a real narrative, expresssing lives in music. Your voice sounds great here, experienced and rich with feeling. Very cool. Hope you do the harmonies sometime. Let me know! Nice job, my friend. Peace. Check out my latest song called Across the Wire (MJRF)

sloparts

sloparts said 263 days ago (February 17th, 2009)

Thanks David
Well, it's getting there. Now for the harmony parts and the final mastering. I always have trouble doing the harmonies, they're the hardest part for me. I can get them done, but it is a process I really have to work at.

Thanks again for all you help and encouragement my friend. I rely on your musical sense to help me find my way sometimes, and you never fail me.

Be well and be cool David,

Ed

Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

richard13	richard13 said 263 days ago (February 17th, 2009)
	Oh Ed you just gave my face a wash. Very well done and my thanks. Cheers Check out my latest song called Dancing on the Head of a Pin

sloparts	sloparts said 263 days ago (February 17th, 2009)
	Sorry about that Richard I wasn't trying for that, but Oh Well. Glad you liked the song my friend and thanks for the kind words on it. It's nice to know you enjoyed the face washing ;-) Be well and be cool, Ed Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

Dj French Toast	Dj French Toast said 263 days ago (February 18th, 2009)
	Dude your voice is so smooth and perfect for country :) Im jealous....belive Id be singing country if I had the voice for it . Loved the violin and slide . I just put up a song I think youd particularly "get" an Ode to Ernie Ford ;) Love your music man ! This sounds great ..nice production . Thanx for the download :) Check out my latest song called Its The French Toast(Colab W/WillBill808)

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sloparts said 262 days ago (February 18th, 2009)

Thanks Benny
I'll go have a listen before the night is out. I always liked Ernie Ford, so it's gotta be a cool song.

Thanks for the great comments Benny, I'm glad you liked the song.

But it doesn't take a special kind of voice to do Country. You should write yourself a Country song just for fun of it, and put together some tracks for it.

You just might surprise yourself Benny. As good as you do other music, I have the feeling you'd give a Country song the same attention to detail, so I say go for it. You've got nothing to lose.

Be well and be cool my friend, and thanks again,

Ed

Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

DWL	DWL said 262 days ago (February 19th, 2009)
	Nicely done Ed Americana at its best :-) Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Superstar Shangri-La

sloparts	sloparts said 262 days ago (February 19th, 2009)
	Thanks Dick Old time country, new time wrapper. Be well and be cool Dick Ed Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

guygrooves	guygrooves said 261 days ago (February 19th, 2009)
	I thought I had... left a comment a few days ago Ed but I must have forgot to hit the Post button. This is excellent brother. I love the song and the mix and the Merle feel to it. Great Job!! I am at a loss for how this could be improved. It really shines, the previous version was very good but this is great man. Peace Guy Check out my latest song called Last Day Here

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sloparts said 261 days ago (February 19th, 2009)

Thanks Guy
Yeah, I saw you had fav'd it but then no comment. It's all a part of getting old my friend, you'll get used to it. ;-)

That's what I needed to hear Guy. This is going on my CD when I finally get all the songs ready, and I kind of wanted to run it by you and Joe to see if I'd smoothed it out and fixed it. I still like the other version too, but I think these back tracks actually do fit the lyrics better.

Thanks again for coming back to it to leave the great comment my friend, I really appreciate the help.

Be well and be cool, Guy

Ed

Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

WillyB	WillyB said 260 days ago (February 21st, 2009)
	... Well you can take Ed outta the funk, but you can't take the funk outta Ed ;-) (and of course I mean that in a complimentary way). I wish I could help out with suggestions for your next mix, but I think this is pretty close to done. Great track! Check out my latest song called Lazy River (w/TERRAPLANE)

sloparts	sloparts said 259 days ago (February 21st, 2009)
	Thanks Willy Does that make this another Country-Funk song ? Thanks for listening to it with a critical ear Willy, it really helps to have your thoughts on it. Glad you enjoyed the song, and I do appreciate you taking time to send along the great comments. Be well and be cool my friend, Ed Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

mowguy3	mowguy3 said 260 days ago (February 21st, 2009)
	The Only Time First of all, some nice story telling,sad but good job. Steel and fiddle to my ears are right there, not to harsh, not to soft. With your rich vocals and a fine job mixing you got a winner! Killer Job. Be well, Russ Check out my latest song called A Different Shade Of Moonlight

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sloparts said 259 days ago (February 21st, 2009)

Thanks Russ
I guess maybe I'm finally getting at learning how to use Logic, it's seems to be getting easier and better all the time. But you know how it is, you always want to get these babies more and more professional sounding with each new try.

Thanks again for listening Russ and for the critique. It really helps me to step away from my mixes and listen to them through other people's ears cause it keeps me from thinking I know what I'm doing when it's not right and I think it is. Helps to keep me honest too, if you know what I mean.

Be well and be cool my friend,

Ed

Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

Jarvoid	Jarvoid said 259 days ago (February 21st, 2009)
	Yup good do over..like it a lot, was the fiddle loops, cos I cannot get a really authentic fiddle sound out of my knackered old keyboard? Great song great sentiment.Cheers Jarvo Check out my latest song called Witches in Texas-'Hallowe'en Challenge 2009'

sloparts	sloparts said 259 days ago (February 21st, 2009)
	Hello Chris Yes, the fiddles are loops and so is the Pedal Steel. I've tried to do both on my SY99 and have never been particularly successful with either. I guess there's just some things you can't fake. Thanks for listening Chris and the great comments. Glad you liked the way it turned out. Be well and be cool, Ed Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

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Name: Ed Wemmerus

I'm just an washed up old Singer/Songwriter and Musician trying to hang on by my fingernails. Can't see, hear, or play much any more, but I just can't seem to give it up. I've been playing music since 1962 when a friend showed me how to play a few ch... [see more]

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Country music, also called country and western music or country-western, is an amalgam of popular musical forms developed in the Southern United States, with roots in traditional folk music, Celtic Music, Blues, Gospel music, and Old-time music. Howe

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