Great Ocean Road

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After hearing our drummer Pete sing again on our "Tell Me Honey" video, I decided to write him a song for the band. Pete's into cars and surfing, so I thought a driving/surf trip song would be a good idea. Anyway, this is what I wrote, but when I put it to Pete, we both decided it would be better if I sang it (I wrote Pete some music for another song which we'll hopefully put up as PBGB soon).

So, this is about driving my (imaginary) Eldorado on a road trip from Lorne west along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria (Southern Ocean , Australia) with my "best girl" :) We will be taking this trip soon but somehow "Subaru Outback" didn't have the ring of "Eldorado" :)

I'm playing everything - 4 Tele tracks (2 x rhythm, 1 x double stop and 1 x slide), bass, midi drums and vocals. The drums were played in at the keyboard. Harmonies done just before posting - not sure they were a good idea or not. loved doing the slide part.

It's a little rough, but I quite like the vibe.

Any suggestions about genre would be welcome - I'm aware the "Blues (contemporary)" will not necessarily attract too many listeners.

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Lyrics

Great Ocean Road
©2011 Neil Porter

Drive my Eldorado
Put my foot down to the floor
I’ve never felt this kind of cool before

Drop the drop top top down
Get my honey keeping score
Never felt this kind of cool before

Me and my girl gonna twist and turn
Heading west from Lorne
Great Ocean Road
Apollo Bay and the 12 Apostles
Me and my girl gonna drive
Great Ocean Road

Going incognito
Gonna keep my Raybans on
Drive along and sing my favourite songs

Gonna crank the HMV
Got “The Boys Of Summer” on
Drive along and sing my favourite songs

Me and my girl gonna twist and turn
Heading west from Lorne
Great Ocean Road
Apollo Bay and the 12 Apostles
Me and my girl gonna drive
Great Ocean Road

Aint gonna sit in silence
Ain’t gonna toe the line no more
We got sun and surf on a southern shore

We got Artisan Ochre
We got cut down beltline
We got sun and surf on a southern shore

Me and my girl gonna twist and turn
Heading west from Lorne
Great Ocean Road
Apollo Bay and the 12 Apostles
Me and my girl gonna drive
Great Ocean Road

Song Stats

Hits: 4155
Comments: 45
Fans: 43
Plays: 195
Downloads: 72

Uploaded: Jul 23, 2011 - 12:22:19 AM
Last Updated: Jul 23, 2011 - 07:47:29 AM Last Played: Jul 27, 2019 - 08:11:02 AM

Song License

Creative Commons License:
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Song Actions

Hardware:

Tele
Precision Bass
Yamaha PSR300 midi keyboard
Rode NT3 mic
BehringerUB802 interface

Software:

Logic Pro 8
Ozone 3

Comments

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 2981 days ago (July 23rd, 2011)
	Awesome song ... and first ! :-) Check out my latest song called Standing On The Brink (w/ Mosaica)

jiguma	jiguma said 2981 days ago (July 23rd, 2011)
	Merci Yves Glad you enjoyed it, N Check out my latest song called Closing Down

Skean	Skean said 2981 days ago (July 23rd, 2011)
	Great Ocean Road And great song, I wish i could drive an Eldorado on that ocean road… As always great music and singing, no need to talk about the mixing cos that is always sweet. Take care of you and yours. Kenta Check out my latest song called Dusk and gone

alackbass	alackbass said 2981 days ago (July 23rd, 2011)
	Great Ocean Road Genre: Rock & Roll, although blues contemporary fits just as well. I love when you post something with that slinky/funky Little Feat vibe you do so well. The guitar tones are super and I really like the slide. Phat mix! Check out my latest song called Mean Miss Teacher

Char	Char said 2981 days ago (July 23rd, 2011)
	Could it be Rock and Roll? Someplace is called 12 Apostles, huh? A one man band. So nice. Thanks. Check out my latest song called Bound, v2. w Music by Dirigent

PeterB7858

PeterB7858 said 2981 days ago (July 23rd, 2011)

Yep, memories a plenty...
Hi Neil. It is a fantastic drive. I remember doing it many times in my teens and early 20s'. Kennett River, Apollo Bay (you used to be able to camp on the Marengo Beach), Johanna, Cape Bridgewater... memories! Thanks for re-kindling images of some fantastic surfing trips (sleeping in the back of the HQ Wagon). Tom Piper sausages in a can... The Lowell George vibe is infectious. Much enjoyed, Peter.

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KCsGROOVE	KCsGROOVE said 2981 days ago (July 23rd, 2011)
	Driving Cool driving song, Neil! You always come up with these cool shuffles! :-) There's nothing like a cool shuffle! Fine guitarwork as well Very much enjoyed! KC Check out my latest song called WORK

Dadai.2	Dadai.2 said 2981 days ago (July 23rd, 2011)
	eldorado..... LOL. Betcha can't to heaven in that either... Man, this sounds so good. And you did it all. Neil, this is fun, making-me-smile music. Kudos to all down there from up here. Check out my latest song called Into The Down...

RichardSchletty	RichardSchletty said 2981 days ago (July 23rd, 2011)
	Hey Neil... A real nice drive! Check out my latest song called God Is on the Scene

Sigmund	Sigmund said 2981 days ago (July 23rd, 2011)
	Great Ocean Road Your music is always so rich and full sounding. Love that Tele! Nice work, Neil - Sig Check out my latest song called Running with the Wind by Peter B, feat rok41

ktb	ktb said 2981 days ago (July 23rd, 2011)
	Great Ocean Road It's got the PBGB feel. I can't believe you got that drum feel played in by the keyboard. Unbelievably fluid and organic. That's something you can show me when I visit ..haha Nice track Neil. Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 2980 days ago (July 23rd, 2011)
	Great Ocean Road this song cruises. there is little bit of a looseness that serves this well. nice slide work too. Neil Check out my latest song called Life In A Car

jibes	jibes said 2980 days ago (July 24th, 2011)
	#:) Who wouldn't like it? Rough and ready is the best. Slide is fun and just fine! Check out my latest song called Raining in my heart

Soundhound	Soundhound said 2980 days ago (July 24th, 2011)
	Good song..... Sounds like a zillion other tunes in the same vain, never the less it's all well done....... Check out my latest song called Melded Universe....

dave_b	dave_b said 2980 days ago (July 24th, 2011)
	Great Ocean Road I get a feeling of freedom from the lyric, and there's some swagger and rebellion in the Little Feat style groove. Nicely done! Check out my latest song called Llarions Blues

jdholliday	jdholliday said 2980 days ago (July 24th, 2011)
	Neil Porter sir you never cease to amaze me with your ability to deliver a tune, man I wouldn't change a thing this is radio or movie ready as is, I absolutely love this song especially the vibe, we call this "beach music"! Check out my latest song called Please Help, Pride of NYC needs tracks!

DWL	DWL said 2980 days ago (July 24th, 2011)
	Master of the laid back Great groove and I'm there. Top rolled down and wind in my hair. Lovely work Neil Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called California Snow Day

SmokeyVW	SmokeyVW said 2979 days ago (July 24th, 2011)
	wow a great feel-good tune i love how the beat seems to mysteriously change right before my ears - it's fantastic! thanks Check out my latest song called Farther

H3nry	H3nry said 2979 days ago (July 24th, 2011)
	Great Ride Smooth vibe. Great song for the iPod on the highway. Loved listening to the slide part, along with all the rest. Harmonies seem to work - what would a Beach Boys car song be without harmony? Check out my latest song called Eighty-Three

egobandit	egobandit said 2979 days ago (July 24th, 2011)
	singing a favorite song love everything you do, rock and roll and a whole lot more, still cant believe you play them drums midi! another great one! Check out my latest song called Cook the goose

bud	bud said 2979 days ago (July 25th, 2011)
	We need a new genre - Deadfeatboogie that's what I'm hearing - and I'm loving it. Nothing too rough for me - I call it limber. Excellent slide playing. Check out my latest song called mixer 2

lengold	lengold said 2979 days ago (July 25th, 2011)
	You manage to get such a 'live' feel. I totally agree with the Little Feat comments. Great song/playing/singing and production. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Decent Girl

bronco	bronco said 2979 days ago (July 25th, 2011)
	Multiple Cool! This just rolls along exactly like what it depicts - a road trip. Great sound, love it. Greatful Dead with a little J.J. Cale and Eric Clapton. Everything is well done but the vocal really stand out here and draws you in. Check out my latest song called Stenosis Commitosis

Feter	Feter said 2979 days ago (July 25th, 2011)
	Great Ocean Road What the one like here on the vibe is the very live dancing jive all around , the Tele and the bass the whole combo just that good to sit and enjoy ...thanks for the ride ! Check out my latest song called Roll with it

magnatone

magnatone said 2978 days ago (July 25th, 2011)

Great Ocean Road
oh man neil, this is FABULOUS!!! i'm home from my trip so can finally hear it, and boy was it ever worth the wait!! fantastic ... um ... everything! i can never figure out genre names - i guess you must've changed it to R&R sometime since posting - lol - who knows - it's all good! congrats on this my friend!

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Jarvoid	Jarvoid said 2978 days ago (July 26th, 2011)
	Yup,it's clearly not just the good Ole US of A that has some magnificent and Iconic roads....this sums up the Oz version of Route 66 and Surfing USA.....pity that we have a 66 .....it goes from Scotch Corner to Penrith .....doesn't quite cut it does it? Great job as ever....Sun AND surf eh ....bliss Chris Check out my latest song called Port Arthur Blues

tokai	tokai said 2978 days ago (July 26th, 2011)
	G'day mates. You got that perfect voice for the Old Ocean Road. I wish I was on one of those right now, this would be playing in the car. You always make such tight tracks that have a wealth of cool instrumentation, this being no exception. Check out my latest song called sleeper

PaddyNavinCaryatid	PaddyNavinCaryatid said 2978 days ago (July 26th, 2011)
	Harmonies ... the harmonies were a great late addition. Loving the slide guitar. Puts me in mind of the Dead in the late 80's. All kinds of rock n roll goodness. Love it. Check out my latest song called Shinkansen

PatriciaGirl	PatriciaGirl said 2978 days ago (July 26th, 2011)
	Hehe... Thanks for the MJ's chat box referral:) First of all you amaze me. This is all you! It sounds (to me) a little like Yes. Very grooveable for your nice lovely ride. Photo is great just like your music. Keep rockin! Thanks for sharing this one! patty:) Check out my latest song called Derelict

neilh79	neilh79 said 2977 days ago (July 27th, 2011)
	Great Ocean Road This is fantastic Neil, similar styling to you Man Overboard, this is a straight up favourite already, downloaded without a thought well done Check out my latest song called Resurrection of Life Final Mix! (w/ Loob, Rok41, Symphony101, Gadzooks)

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 2976 days ago (July 27th, 2011)
	I thought of Little Feat about 1 second into this- I love this groove! Maybe "a little rough" but that's what makes it sound good! Check out my latest song called What the

rok41	rok41 said 2976 days ago (July 28th, 2011)
	GOR Neil, such a laid back feel to this, really like it. I too love the slide and the BGV's sound fine. You captured the vibe perfectly. Check out my latest song called Kilimanjaro - 2017

gadzooks

gadzooks said 2975 days ago (July 29th, 2011)

Great Ocean Road
Hey Neil,
This has a very driving funky bluesy groovin' thing going on. That rough slightly off kilter feel is what makes this work. It feels live ... like a bunch of guys jamin' it out. Love the tele ryhthms and the slide is superb. good job with the midi drums ... you tend to listen to the smooth but gruff vocals and all those cool guitars and you don't notice they are midi drums. Real good tune and a natural sounding mix.
SG

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apb	apb said 2975 days ago (July 29th, 2011)
	Fabulous Neil .. I think "12 Apostles" and "sea spray in our nostrils" was a serious missed opportunity ;o). Love it. Check out my latest song called Stowaway

papag	papag said 2974 days ago (July 29th, 2011)
	Drivin Nice road trip tune. Sweet mix. thanks for the download :) Check out my latest song called found you over there

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 2974 days ago (July 30th, 2011)
	Guys... the instrumentals on this, just sensational! Thanks again and hope you two pair up again! Check out my latest song called There Ain't Nobody Here but Us Chickens!

Philip18	Philip18 said 2974 days ago (July 30th, 2011)
	I'm there I've driven that road few times, and I wish I'd had this track playing while I did! Great, Neil. Full on sound that just gets the foot tapping! Love those guitars - especially the slide part, which seems just right for the bends in the road! I've downloaded it so that next time I'm going that way I'll have this with me. Check out my latest song called Refuge

Hickling_Stan	Hickling_Stan said 2973 days ago (July 31st, 2011)
	Cruising Hey Neil this has a great laid back driving vibe. Love to use it but there is very little "ocean driving" in Nottinghamshire!! Check out my latest song called Just Look Up

Corporal Beef	Corporal Beef said 2970 days ago (August 2nd, 2011)
	Great Ocean Road You really know how to set a mood. I could almost feel the wind in my hair (if I had any). I also always appreciate your phrasing and how you keep a song fresh. A great listen as always. Thanks for posting. Check out my latest song called (SRC 2013) SECCHI A CME0054

Garni	Garni said 2970 days ago (August 2nd, 2011)
	Great Ocean Road The name of the song grabbed my attention I live about 30 minutes from it :) Nice work and nice to hear some familiar places in your lyrics. G-) Check out my latest song called Where Did The Sun Go with Lokka

billykirsch	billykirsch said 2970 days ago (August 3rd, 2011)
	Groovy Loooove the groove man. What a rhythm section you made from a midi track. I would have thought it was Pete playing the drums if you didn't tell. Made me think of the southern atlantic seas where I grew up. Check out my latest song called Everything

Ed Hannifin

Ed Hannifin said 2965 days ago (August 7th, 2011)

SOMEBODY....
....has got to write the 'Subaru Outback' version, though... Subaru Outbacks being one of the great cars to road trip in...

You continue to astound me with the ability to turn out tune after tune with you doing every blessed thing...Make that a second thing I'm envying you about, right after relatively youthful retirement and The Shed...

I think this is a really solid song, too, Neil, for all that it's a nod to particular sort of genre... Sounds great...

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Bob6stringer	Bob6stringer said 2964 days ago (August 8th, 2011)
	Quite a fine feat. Immediately dives into a fat feat-ish feel. Your vocal's got just the right chilled with just a little edge to it, more about sharing a good vibe than any whiff of "gotta prove something." Good, honest rock, NP. Damn fine focus on arrangement and mix, too. Check out my latest song called Happy Birthday (Na Na Na Na)

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 2939 days ago (September 3rd, 2011)
	Road Trip!!! Great warm weather tune for a bar band - best played outdoors, of course. Your versatility on all of the tracks is always impressive, and not to take anything away from that magic, but the vocal and lyrics really make this bop along. I'm smelling the salt air already! Cheers Neil, Doug Check out my latest song called Western Stranger

TobinMueller	TobinMueller said 2929 days ago (September 13th, 2011)
	your email Neil, I've lost your email. Could you please email me and let me know what it is? The contact button on your profile page keeps disappearing too. It's like your a ghost man... Really nice driving tune... Check out my latest song called Momentary Undertow

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Name: Neil Porter
Location: Pambula Beach, Sapphire Coast NSW Australia

My old bio page looked pretty out of date, so it’s time for a new one: For the full story, see my interview in the MacJammer Blog "The Jiguma Is Up" by Tobin Mueller. I started to learn guitar when I was about 10 – but didn’t last lon... [see more]

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