Holiday in San Francisco (by Steve Booth)

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Here’s a good story for you.

I was painting the front of our house a while ago and, being out front for a number of days, I was on hand when our postman arrived on his motorbike to drop off the mail.

One day, the latest Stewart-MacDonald guitar parts catalogue arrived and we got to talking about guitars, and it turned out Steve (my postie) was a guitarist and songwriter, too.

Anyway, we have jammed together several times since and recently we decided to record one of Steve’s songs.

Steve’s strength is his guitar playing but he is a bit of an all-rounder and knows his way round a bass and was also able to bash out some keys for the song.

Holiday in San Francisco: Words and Music - Steve Booth
Steve: Left and center acoustics, bass, keys, lead break, harmony vocals
Moi: Lead vocal, right acoustic, Logic Drummer, mix, master.

See what you think.

Regards

Peter & Steve

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Uploaded: Jun 02, 2015 - 06:59:36 PM
Last Updated: Jun 03, 2015 - 03:13:26 AM Last Played: Dec 08, 2018 - 10:20:37 AM

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Narad	Narad said 1295 days ago (June 3rd, 2015)
	Holiday in San Francisco Beautiful way to talk a good story ! :) Check out my latest song called Black Train

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 1293 days ago (June 4th, 2015)
	Perfectly Thanks, Harald. Steve's song is the star here. It captures the era perfectly. Take care, Peter. Check out my latest song called The Parting Of The Ways

Philip18	Philip18 said 1294 days ago (June 3rd, 2015)
	Holiday in San Francisco Warm guitars, engaging vocal with smooth harmonies, good story in the lyrics, clear mix. Good arrangement - it all works! Great back-story. Entertaining! Check out my latest song called Refuge

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 1293 days ago (June 4th, 2015)
	Happy Thanks, Philip. Yes, it has been great to do some recording with Steve. I think we are both pretty happy with how his fine song turned out. Talk soon, Peter. Check out my latest song called The Parting Of The Ways

Dadai.2	Dadai.2 said 1294 days ago (June 3rd, 2015)
	smooooothhh... Peter, this is a wonderful reprise of the summer of love. Warm production gives a nostalgic feel which is fitting to your lyrics. San Francisco... This is a real nice tune to end my day with. Thanks... Jack Check out my latest song called Poor Wayfaring Stranger (final-2018)

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 1293 days ago (June 4th, 2015)
	Capture Thanks for dropping by, Jack. Steve's song does capture the "summer of love" vibe to a T. It was fun working with him to realise the project. Take care, Peter. Check out my latest song called The Parting Of The Ways

VicDiesel	VicDiesel said 1293 days ago (June 4th, 2015)
	Postie Now that's an unusual way of finding collaborators.... Music much enjoyed. Check out my latest song called All the Tea in China

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 1290 days ago (June 7th, 2015)
	Where you find it... Thanks, Vic. Working with Steve has been fun. You gotta take the music where you find it :-) We appreciate your kind words. Regards, Peter. Check out my latest song called The Parting Of The Ways

jiguma	jiguma said 1291 days ago (June 6th, 2015)
	Very nice Peter These chance musical meetings are often such a joy - well, especially when they turn out this good. Very enjoyable post, with some nice musicianship and a solid mix. Steve can clearly throw a few words together, and has really grabbed a slice of the "good old days" for me. Good post! Cheers, Neil Check out my latest song called We End Up Being All The Same (42)

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 1290 days ago (June 7th, 2015)
	Captured Thanks, Neil. Steve has definitely captured a sense of what it must have been like in the "summer of love" with his song and we are happy that the way it turned out, musically, seems to reflect this, too. Take care, Peter. Check out my latest song called The Parting Of The Ways

groovehounds

groovehounds said 1290 days ago (June 7th, 2015)

Holiday in San Francisco
First I have to say there's nothing like jamin' with the postman!!
Has a real 60's California folk rock feel. And the words fit the melody ... you both sound good together in the harmony section. Good job with the drums ... it gives it that folk rock feel Solid playing and a solid song.
Makes me want to smoke a fatty....
Cheers

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PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 1289 days ago (June 8th, 2015)
	Ultimate Thanks, Stan. The ultimate compliment - "want to smoke a fatty" :-) Glad that the feel of Steve's song came across well. Jamin' with the postie is, indeed, fun. Take care, Peter. Check out my latest song called The Parting Of The Ways

KCsGROOVE	KCsGROOVE said 1290 days ago (June 8th, 2015)
	holiday how a casual meeting can lead to some great music :-) excellent songwriting and a fine performance by both very much enjoyed, guys! KC Check out my latest song called THE WORLD

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 1289 days ago (June 8th, 2015)
	Pleased Thanks, Cees. I'm sure Steve will be pleased you like his song. The project came together well and it was fun to do. We both appreciate you dropping by. Take care, Peter. Check out my latest song called The Parting Of The Ways

Warren Smith	Warren Smith said 1290 days ago (June 8th, 2015)
	Collaboration The Postman Always Sings Twice! Or something like that : ) We strike up enough random conversations about music in the course of socializing with the general populace .. but it is rare when it actually leads to recording together. You two fit together nicely. Check out my latest song called I'll Be On My Way

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 1289 days ago (June 8th, 2015)
	Fun :-) I'm sure Steve has heard every postman joke there is! And, yes, it was good to actually turn a chance encounter into a recording outcome. Thanks for dropping by. Take care, Peter. Check out my latest song called The Parting Of The Ways

egobandit	egobandit said 1289 days ago (June 8th, 2015)
	Like when you meet someone with same intrest and something like this is made, this is very uplifting and positive , I can see the goldengate in my mind great playing singing and everything by the both of you guys! Check out my latest song called Handshake

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 1280 days ago (June 17th, 2015)
	Appreciate Thanks, Tim. Glad you liked how this turned out. Steve and I appreciate your kind words. Take care, Peter. Check out my latest song called The Parting Of The Ways

Bob Rodgers	Bob Rodgers said 1287 days ago (June 11th, 2015)
	A chance meeting is all it takes to find a good song writing partner and you've certainly done that here. A great vocal Peter and Steve has composed an excellent tune, very much enjoyed. Bob Check out my latest song called The Lonely Man

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 1280 days ago (June 17th, 2015)
	Pleased Thanks, Bob. Been pre-occupied with other stuff. Steve will be pleased with your praise of his song. It turned out well. Take care, Peter. Check out my latest song called The Parting Of The Ways

paul f. page

paul f. page said 1264 days ago (July 3rd, 2015)

Not surprised....
Whenever I hear one of your tunes and the story that sails along with it, I know I am in for a musical treat that is wellcomposed, wellsung, and nicely arranged. You have such a perfect little package with this one and it is a pleasure to hear, indeed. I was, of course, mostly drawn to the "summer of love" general theme since I am a native of S.F. and have lived either directly in the city or nearby my entire life. Interesting take on it all from YOUR perspective. I enjoyed hearing your work with Steve the postie.

Check out my latest song called Caprice

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 1243 days ago (July 24th, 2015)
	Native Thanks, Paul. Interested to hear your comments, being a native S.F. dweller. Steve's song captures the nostalgia and ambivalence of the whole scene nicely and it was great fun to work with him. We appreciate you stopping by. Take care, Peter. Check out my latest song called The Parting Of The Ways

scaustrita	scaustrita said 1233 days ago (August 3rd, 2015)
	1970's again Great Eagles Vibe! But still very original Spacious mix Mellow vocals DownLoad!!! Check out my latest song called Sunset Pier

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 1228 days ago (August 8th, 2015)
	Thanks Thanks, Steve. Steve and I are glad you liked what we did with his fine song. Take care, Peter. Check out my latest song called The Parting Of The Ways

Franciscus_Henri	Franciscus_Henri said 1227 days ago (August 9th, 2015)
	FRISCO Been there once ..it was foggy Great song and a great listen (sorry for the delayed response...Macjams lost me for several weeks but I'm back on line. Check out my latest song called OLIVIA WROTE

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 1226 days ago (August 10th, 2015)
	A Foggy Day in ...... Town Thanks, Franc. No problems. I've been away in Italy and France and MIA from Macjams, too. Glad you liked what Steve and i put together. And, yes, I have heard about the fog. Take care, Peter. Check out my latest song called The Parting Of The Ways

DWL	DWL said 1225 days ago (August 11th, 2015)
	West coast dreaming This would have suited the train journey I did once from LA to San Francisco. A perfect accompaniment. Very nicely done and a great story :-) Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Cucamonga

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 1218 days ago (August 19th, 2015)
	Evoke Thanks, Dick. I'm sure Steve will be pleased the song seemed to evoke fond memories of the area. Always good fun to jam with your postie :-) Regards, Peter. Check out my latest song called The Parting Of The Ways

papag	papag said 1225 days ago (August 11th, 2015)
	Funny how Chance brings us opportunities to collaborate. It's great that you were able to transform his song to share with us. I like the mix alot as the parts work to support the vocals. The guitar lead lines fit the genre nicely. Thanks for sharing. Check out my latest song called Chinese Flutes (first draft)

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 1218 days ago (August 19th, 2015)
	A blast Thanks, Papa. Working with Steve on his song was a blast. Glad you enjoyed what we came up with. Take care, Peter. Check out my latest song called The Parting Of The Ways

awigze	awigze said 1221 days ago (August 15th, 2015)
	StewMac I always love looking through it too. Great singer songwriter tune here. Thanks. Check out my latest song called If You Can Hang On by Outtaorbit

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 1218 days ago (August 19th, 2015)
	Treasure Trove Thanks, Andy. StewMac is a treasure trove. They have managed to get a fair bit of my money over the journey :-) Glad you liked Steve's song. Take care, Peter. Check out my latest song called The Parting Of The Ways

awigze	awigze said 1213 days ago (August 24th, 2015)
	Stewmac I ordered the catalog to be sent to my house and it arrived the other dat. Iam not a luthier but it reveals things about these instruments that are not always apparent. More of an Elderly.com guy for the moment. As a matter of fact, they're part of our annual budget. hehe Check out my latest song called If You Can Hang On by Outtaorbit

J_Gretch	J_Gretch said 1212 days ago (August 24th, 2015)
	Holiday in San Francisco (by Steve Booth) Wonderful back story...I love the chord progressions and how this one moves.You guys work well together.Excellent song and much enjoyed! Check out my latest song called Cass Corridor redux-L

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 1212 days ago (August 24th, 2015)
	To life Thanks for dropping by, J-man. Steve's song was fun for us to bring to life. Glad you liked it. Take care, Peter. Check out my latest song called The Parting Of The Ways