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Just a short idea I had Friday lunch-time, that I wanted to capture today .. from nought to what you hear in about 6hrs.

A kinda 'Eagles of Death Metal', 'Lenny Kravitz', 'The Sweet' inspired thang...that ended up sounding "The Who" ish. I felt the need to do some strange rock.

Needs more strange lyrics and perhaps another section to complete it... but I'd like some opinions first.

Anyways, here it is warts an' all. Suggestions welcome.

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Lyrics

Your getting sicker, quicker now,
She's got you all sewn up.
You have a yearning but she longs for fun,
and tonight I'm gonna give up.

Susie with the pigtails
Wins hands down
When Susie with the pigtails
Fools around
Susie with the pigtails
Wins hands down
Cos' when Susie with the pigtails
Comes to town
You know you'll soon be dead.

Your getting sicker, quicker now,
She's got you all stitched up.
You have an itch but she won't let go,
Messin' with your head.

Song Stats

Hits: 3887
Comments: 59
Fans: 26
Plays: 209
Downloads: 79

Uploaded: Feb 26, 2011 - 11:55:58 AM
Last Updated: Mar 01, 2011 - 02:43:25 PM Last Played: Jan 20, 2019 - 11:02:57 AM

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Keywords:

pop (694), rock (1959), alternative (400), pigtails (1), sicker (1), quicker (1), quirky (24)

Hardware:

Mac mini
MOTU Traveler
Kawai K1
Rode NT1-A
Gibson Les Paul
Fender Precision bass

Software:

GBv3
Drums on demand
Ozone 3

Comments

lholden	lholden said 2979 days ago (February 26th, 2011)
	first! Hi there... I find the lyrics interesting. Where did you get the artwork? Cool! I like the drums and drums very much. The vocals sound nice and clear and blend with the harmonies nicely. I agree that it could be a bit longer, with another section, but really like what here very much! Well done. Check out my latest song called If Only We Could

apb	apb said 2979 days ago (February 26th, 2011)
	Thanks Laura I look at the entire content as a work-in-progress. Got the artwork from googling images for "pigtails evil" I think .. lol. I'll try an work on a new section if it's worth it. It was a blast having a go at a song in this style. Check out my latest song called Stowaway

egobandit	egobandit said 2979 days ago (February 26th, 2011)
	MOD Love this sounds like early Who top notch! Pop but not Excellent! Check out my latest song called They got you now

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apb said 2979 days ago (February 27th, 2011)

Thanks Tim!
S'funny- your right about the Who thang, especially with the synth usage.. I was thinking of a wee solo over that 1st synthy break..
Must have kinda reverse engineered the Who from 3 other influences I thought of: "Don't speak (I came to make a bang)" [EODM], "Are you gonna come ma way" [LK] and "Little willy" [The Sweet] (prolly why some hear a touch of glam too)

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jdholliday	jdholliday said 2979 days ago (February 26th, 2011)
	Hey Alan! Great start definitely worth finishing! Check out my latest song called Please Help, Pride of NYC needs tracks!

apb	apb said 2979 days ago (February 27th, 2011)
	Thanks JD How's that Oatmeal stout handover goin'? lol ;o) I'll keep at it... Check out my latest song called Stowaway

neilh79	neilh79 said 2979 days ago (February 26th, 2011)
	sicker quicker like this a lot, nit of a glam rock feel too, nice tune well done Check out my latest song called Resurrection of Life Final Mix! (w/ Loob, Rok41, Symphony101, Gadzooks)

apb	apb said 2979 days ago (February 27th, 2011)
	Thanks Neil quite possibly the subliminal "Little willy" The Sweet, I had in the soup of my head. Check out my latest song called Stowaway

magnatone	magnatone said 2979 days ago (February 26th, 2011)
	sicker quicker "suzy with the pigtails" - this is great alan! i see what you mean about "eagles of death metal" - love that song art! Check out my latest song called Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen) and Variations

apb	apb said 2979 days ago (February 27th, 2011)
	High energy rock back to basics- glad when I re-listened to "Don't speak (I'm here to make a bang) this sounded pretty different ;o) more in spirit hopefully. Check out my latest song called Stowaway

davisamerica2	davisamerica2 said 2979 days ago (February 26th, 2011)
	Grabbed me! Yeah, I'd like to hear more "strange lyrics." Susie is intriguing. More music too. The warts sound good!. T Check out my latest song called Road to Yourself/with Abandon Style

apb	apb said 2979 days ago (February 27th, 2011)
	Thanks Terry warts are good in Rock n'roll hehehe. I think I have figured out what the song is about now .. it's about 2:16s ;o) Check out my latest song called Stowaway

alackbass	alackbass said 2979 days ago (February 26th, 2011)
	Sicker quicker Such a fun and unique rocker. I love the unison line at :43. Great sounding mix and production. Check out my latest song called Mean Miss Teacher

apb	apb said 2979 days ago (February 27th, 2011)
	Thanks Andrew I did try some different things on the production, to try and get a bit more "in the same space" feel and raunchier recording. Check out my latest song called Stowaway

bronco	bronco said 2979 days ago (February 26th, 2011)
	I Recognize Her That's my ex wife. I really like the guitar tone you are getting here. Rhythm is solid without being over the top. Everything mixed together well. Nice, liked it. Check out my latest song called Stenosis Commitosis

apb	apb said 2979 days ago (February 27th, 2011)
	LOL Thanks Tom I'm sure many may perceive Susie/Suzie as their X, certainly one warped individual. Cheers for stopping in. Check out my latest song called Stowaway

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 2979 days ago (February 26th, 2011)
	sicker quicker i think egobandit sums it nicely, early who's lost classic Check out my latest song called Roland Is Just A Machine

apb	apb said 2979 days ago (February 27th, 2011)
	See above seems I unwittingly reverse engineered back to a Who like sound from some 2nd or 3rd generation bands, except The Sweet ;o) Cheers Vic Check out my latest song called Stowaway

ramonaji	ramonaji said 2979 days ago (February 26th, 2011)
	This is pretty cool as it is! I LIKEY!!!! Check out my latest song called Trump's America

apb	apb said 2979 days ago (February 27th, 2011)
	Cheers Ramona Phew- I thought there was pigtails in your pic for a sec there... and I was going to get my comeuppance/just deserts :o) Check out my latest song called Stowaway

musichead	musichead said 2979 days ago (February 27th, 2011)
	like it... I like it. You and I have a lot of the same sounds going on still. Its about time for another Watson & Holmes song. Do you think??? Check out my latest song called slow exit

apb	apb said 2979 days ago (February 27th, 2011)
	Thanks Watson could well be, certainly in the summer (when I'll hopefully have more time for some additional projects)- we'll need a name: how 'bout "The Hounds of the Chicagovilles"? - we could take Sir Arthur Conan Doyle story titles for song titles too? This song would be a hoot to do live with your good self and crew. Check out my latest song called Stowaway

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grahame1956 said 2979 days ago (February 27th, 2011)

Susie with the pigtails
I like this. It sounds to me like late(?) 60's possibly the Who, maybe even the Kinks.I don't think you need to do much to finish it(but then I get comments about my lack of production!!). I'd be tempted to go verse, chorus, instrumental verse(guitar solo),chorus,verse, chorus. Great song, well worth completing. Cheers Grahame

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apb said 2979 days ago (February 27th, 2011)

Thanks Graham
and thanks for those useful arrangement suggestions: it dawned on me earlier today that a little geetar solo would work over that 1st break bit (about 1min in). I actually did a Kinks cover fairly recently (over @ iComp) so some of that might have also worked it's way into this.

From what I've heard of your production your ear for mixing balance is fine but just need to work on recording the instruments/vocals with a bit more care... watching for clipping. Maybe you should then try playing with not just doubling up parts but how you place them in the stereo-field (panning). I could teach you what tricks I deploy in a few minutes... of course having an Ozone plug-in really helps too.

Check out my latest song called Stowaway

Char	Char said 2979 days ago (February 27th, 2011)
	This is fun, Alan. Susie is scary. Love the music. Thanks. Check out my latest song called Bound, v2. w Music by Dirigent

apb	apb said 2979 days ago (February 27th, 2011)
	She's quite a character... fictitious of course. I think of her as being both cause and remedy for poor health (all in one), rather permanently...lol. Still ironing out her characterisation at this stage... Check out my latest song called Stowaway

spitlogic	spitlogic said 2978 days ago (February 27th, 2011)
	I like it Hmm. An opinion on what it needs I doubt I would be qualified to give. I do like the way this jam is constructed and look forward to keeping a similar vibe with the lyrics to it. Check out my latest song called Represent

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apb said 2978 days ago (February 27th, 2011)

Thanks Mitchell
I wouldn't put yourself down like that: I would be more than happy to take advice from your good self; you are more than qualified in my book... better than many who claim to be experts. I will be going for the same vibe in re-works/extensions with the lyrics .. with any luck making it clearer and plainer "who" or "what" Susie is (even if just a notion).

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PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 2978 days ago (February 28th, 2011)
	Quirky Hi Alan. This is different from a run of the mill rocker and I really like it. Quirky but inspired. Definitely carry this through to a conclusion. Take care, Peter. Check out my latest song called The Parting Of The Ways

apb	apb said 2976 days ago (March 1st, 2011)
	Thanks for the encouraging words Peter. I've added "quirky" to the song keywords in homage .. and I will re-visit. Check out my latest song called Stowaway

I.G.M.	I.G.M. said 2975 days ago (March 2nd, 2011)
	Oh, she`s sooo cute!! :oD Great idea Alan. Check out my latest song called Reflexions

apb	apb said 2975 days ago (March 2nd, 2011)
	Thanks Ingo ..cheers for stopping in for a listen... now..I.. must... get back to learning how to play drums :o) Check out my latest song called Stowaway

tempie	tempie said 2975 days ago (March 3rd, 2011)
	Edward Gorey rock and roll love it man, this is great! a classic rock vibe but all original. really dig it. i wouldn't change a thing. very happy to throw this on the ipod, thanks! Check out my latest song called The Double Helix

apb	apb said 2974 days ago (March 3rd, 2011)
	Thanks very much Craig to be included in your iPod is an honour. Hopefully it sounds even better in ear-buds, play loud! :o) Check out my latest song called Stowaway

ShadowofNine	ShadowofNine said 2974 days ago (March 3rd, 2011)
	Interesting tune Lyrics are very neat as is the performance...enjoyed Check out my latest song called Alone

apb	apb said 2974 days ago (March 3rd, 2011)
	Thanks Dave Glad you enjoyed my efforts. Check out my latest song called Stowaway

Social_Ice	Social_Ice said 2974 days ago (March 3rd, 2011)
	syntho 80's beat... love this...has that pulsating bass beat of the 80's era... Great track!! ~barbara thanks for all the great posts too...on Best of 80's :)

apb	apb said 2974 days ago (March 3rd, 2011)
	Thank you Barbara and thanks for the nostalgic 80's thread: I'm really not very genre specific, mostly rock, alternative, pop and folk... in varying degrees. Check out my latest song called Stowaway

craft	craft said 2970 days ago (March 7th, 2011)
	great concept love those guitars.. vocals sound a little bit loud on my speakers... well done my friend Check out my latest song called Valarty & AJ Craft - Burn (Alternative version)

apb	apb said 2970 days ago (March 7th, 2011)
	Thanks bud ..and thanks for the heads-up on the vocal mix- got a bit 'carried away'. Cheers Antonio. Check out my latest song called Stowaway

tonestones	tonestones said 2967 days ago (March 10th, 2011)
	No warts on Susie I like this. Really interesting bass line. The vocals are very good. I like the lyrics. Well done. Check out my latest song called Stairway to Heaven (LZ Cover)

apb	apb said 2967 days ago (March 10th, 2011)
	Thanks Steve Cheers- will have to actually complete it some rainy day: the bass bits were the most fun to play in this... vocals are always more of a merry struggle for me. Check out my latest song called Stowaway

jiguma	jiguma said 2967 days ago (March 10th, 2011)
	Sounds terrific Alan! 6 hours well spent I'd say. I seem to need 6 weeks to produce anything at the moment! Very Who-ish - very enjoyable. Cheers from Oz, Neil Check out my latest song called The Disappearing Man

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apb said 2966 days ago (March 12th, 2011)

Cheers Neil
as much as I like to try and aim for perfection, I simply don't have the time these days.. and with a poor short-term memory this "dump and idea down before I forget it" is sometimes the best practical approach from me, not really through choice. 6 weeks does sound like life in the way, it's a constant struggle... but it's not a race. Glad you stopped in as always.. and thanks for the heads-up on Gus' choon... that was a hoot.

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JerryD said 2966 days ago (March 12th, 2011)

Sicker Quicker
Deary me Alan - whats is is this time. The cold? The flu?
Now - the first thing you need to do is turn down the heating atg home - a constant 35 degrees is just asking for trouble. When the bananas go brown , turn the heat down - just think of that as a rule of thumb.

Not only will you get a better sleep at night , but you'll also get the benefit of you warm clothes when you go outside - and we all know how cold it can get in Sweden!
Secondly, I would recommend a vitamin tablet each day - you cant go wrong with that!

apb	apb said 2966 days ago (March 12th, 2011)
	Jerry!! hahaha- nice surprise! Nah, I'm not ill and the thermostat is now banana controlled (you'll be pleased to hear) ;o) Eating a well balanced diet too- he lied. Does this mean we will soon be hearing some JerryD choons on MJ? Got the hang of GB yet? Check out my latest song called Stowaway

guygrooves	guygrooves said 2965 days ago (March 12th, 2011)
	Good clean fun..... Maybe a bridge into the last verse with a step into a different key and lyric that is a one line repeat like "Suzie gotchya all stitched up" maybe a solo too? Just thinkin out loud. Peace Check out my latest song called Last Day Here 1998

apb	apb said 2965 days ago (March 13th, 2011)
	Thank Guy certainly being considering a solo in the 'middle section', a bridge could be useful too- key changes I usually avoid due to them sounding a bit corny to my ears...but always worth a try. Thanks for the suggestions and listen. Check out my latest song called Stowaway

ste	ste said 2962 days ago (March 15th, 2011)
	wonderful music and top lyrics. well sung and produced. nice one! Check out my latest song called songbreak

apb	apb said 2960 days ago (March 17th, 2011)
	Thank you kindly very much Mr ste glad this means you are safe and well: you can't imagine how flattered I am to read that from Japan, at this time, you listened, commented and even found some enjoyment from my efforts considering the circumstances...wow- the aftermath must be horrific too...I can't imagine. Cheers mate and keep safe. Check out my latest song called Stowaway

Soundhound	Soundhound said 2958 days ago (March 19th, 2011)
	good song... Some old school rockin roll nice vocals and Guitar work well done... Check out my latest song called Melded Universe....

apb	apb said 2917 days ago (April 30th, 2011)
	Thank you I can only do old style rock n'roll, when I do rock n'roll. Check out my latest song called Stowaway

FEEL	FEEL said 2953 days ago (March 25th, 2011)
	Nice hook Guitars sound good. Cool drum fills. The vocals sound great and I can't quite pinpoint who you sound like on this. Check out my latest song called A Second Life with Scott Carmicheal

apb	apb said 2917 days ago (April 30th, 2011)
	Thanks John I like the fills meeself .. been learning to drum recently .. much fun .. and exercise too.. I think it sounds "Who-ish": the bass line sounds Entwhistlish and the way the guitars back-off to let the pseudo-ARPed synths do their bit adds to the "Who-ness" comparison..perhaps even the lyrical style. Check out my latest song called Stowaway

Bob Rodgers	Bob Rodgers said 2948 days ago (March 29th, 2011)
	A great rocker, nice rhythm guitar sound with a good mix and production. Very much enjoyed. Bob Check out my latest song called The Lonely Man

apb	apb said 2917 days ago (April 30th, 2011)
	Thanks Bob I spent a little time toning down my usual rhythm guitar setting when doing this .. to have something a bit more gutsy.. that had to be hit harder to get the kick from the presence/gain... Check out my latest song called Stowaway

Slashh!	Slashh! said 2918 days ago (April 28th, 2011)
	I hear The Who Entwistle Lives! Check out my latest song called Let Me Know (Live Version)

apb	apb said 2917 days ago (April 30th, 2011)
	Thanks ...that'll be the fast twiddly bass line bits eh? :o) Check out my latest song called Stowaway

TobinMueller	TobinMueller said 2905 days ago (May 12th, 2011)
	Sewn up I enjoyed the stripped down, unhurried vibe. Inevitable surrender approaching. I dug the notch in her axe too. I heard devilish little girl laughing in the breaks. I liked that you didn't deviate from the era sound. A lunch time capture... I wonder what you were eating beforehand. Check out my latest song called Momentary Undertow

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