Help Me Write A Song

[jonnygospeltent]

I promised a friend from work that I would write her a song about missing home while having a great time at Jazzfest, and 2 weeks later I'm staring at an empty sheet of paper and strumming the same 3 chords. I promised her I would sing it for her at lunch tommorow and am totally stuck.

[rosetree]

C'mon, be a Threadhead.......oh crap, that's already taken!


List your favorite things about Jazz Fest and New Orleans, rhyme a few and viola' you got a song. I know it's not that easy, but we are not talking Grammy material here, are we?
If the Ramones can do it using three chords, so can you (although I do like the Ramones;) )

[Zydekitten]

Well, just pretend that if you do well at it, you'll win a date with Bret Michaels . . . and I'm sure the words will just flow, Jonny. ;) :)

[tangledupinblue]

NEER NEER NEER NEER.....Great way to start it. " We miss the Neer neer neer, la la la la la la"

We will finish it at CFF.

[Lit]

I promised a friend from work that I would write her a song about missing home while having a great time at Jazzfest, and 2 weeks later I'm staring at an empty sheet of paper and strumming the same 3 chords. I promised her I would sing it for her at lunch tommorow and am totally stuck.


List your favorite things about Jazz Fest and New Orleans, rhyme a few and viola' you got a song. I know it's not that easy, but we are not talking Grammy material here, are we?
If the Ramones can do it using three chords, so can you (although I do like the Ramones;) )

It's supposed to be things you miss about home, not your favorite things about Fest, right? If so, I'm not gonna be much help about what you miss about IL; but here's a possible construct for you:

Festin', But Not Forgettin'

Oh I'm Festin'
But not forgettin'
The things I love 'bout you

Oh I'm Festin'
But not forgettin'
The things that make you true

I miss your pizza, your hockey, your cold-yet-warm embrace
I miss all I miss about ya', 'though I'm in a better place
I'm at the Jazz Fest, the Nawlin's Jazz Fest
A most beautiful-yet-crazy place
And please don't be distracted that I'm stuffing my face
[with Cochon de Lait]

[Refrain]

I'm eatin' crawfish, and ersters, and gumbo, jambalaya too
But I miss ya', I really miss ya'
Honest, I really do
I'm seeing music, the world's best music,
Played out on the world's best stages
But I miss ya', I really miss ya'
'Cause in my heart you're for the ages

[Refrain]

So please forgive me,
If I don't sound it
But I miss you more than ever
And in case you,
Didn't believe me
I wrote this song
Now ain't that clever?

[Refrain]

[i wanna be in NOLA]

hehehehehe,

I like it, Lit!

[Cleophus]

Good stuff!

Just add a 20-minute drum solo and you're set. :D

[festivalgirl]

Lit .... our newest Threadhead Records artist.

Told ya', it's all about the song writing!! ;) :p

[Lit]

Lit .... our newest Threadhead Records artist.

Told ya', it's all about the song writing!! ;) :p

Shhh...tomorrow's the big new announcements day.

Wink...burp...

[Delta]

It's supposed to be things you miss about home, not your favorite things about Fest, right? If so, I'm not gonna be much help about what you miss about IL; but here's a possible construct for you:

Festin', But Not Forgettin'

Oh I'm Festin'
But not forgettin'
The things I love 'bout you

Oh I'm Festin'
But not forgettin'
The things that make you true

I miss your pizza, your hockey, your cold-yet-warm embrace
I miss all I miss about ya', 'though I'm in a better place
I'm at the Jazz Fest, the Nawlin's Jazz Fest
A most beautiful-yet-crazy place
And please don't be distracted that I'm stuffing my face
[with Cochon de Lait]

[Refrain]

I'm eatin' crawfish, and ersters, and gumbo, jambalaya too
But I miss ya', I really miss ya'
Honest, I really do
I'm seeing music, the world's best music,
Played out on the world's best stages
But I miss ya', I really miss ya'
'Cause in my heart you're for the ages

[Refrain]

So please forgive me,
If I don't sound it
But I miss you more than ever
And in case you,
Didn't believe me
I wrote this song
Now ain't that clever?

[Refrain]

All it needs is more cowbell and it's a top 20 hit!

[festivalgirl]

All it needs is more cowbell and it's a top 20 hit!

Or a girl singer with no panties or a guy singer with too much hair spray!

[Staxsun]

Or a girl singer with no panties or a guy singer with too much hair spray!

Reminds me of a festival I went to here in Memphis in the early eighties. It was a multi-stage thing, and I was up close to see a band on one of the smaller stages. It was Robin Lane & the Chartbusters. She apparently was saving on her underwear budget and went commando that day under her sundress. As I was sitting in the first couple of rows, it was difficult to avoid.

[Phatpapa]

hehehehehe,

I like it, Lit!

me too

[Lit]

me too

©.

[Irishnms]

Lit, I'm impressed!!!

[eZe]

this is priceless.

[jonnygospeltent]

Thanks thats a great one.I'll strum it in the woods for lunch tommorow.

[jonnygospeltent]

Reminds me of a festival I went to here in Memphis in the early eighties. It was a multi-stage thing, and I was up close to see a band on one of the smaller stages. It was Robin Lane & the Chartbusters. She apparently was saving on her underwear budget and went commando that day under her sundress. As I was sitting in the first couple of rows, it was difficult to avoid.

Rock and Roll legend has it that Neil Young wrote Cinnamon Girl about Robin Lane.

[festivalgirl]

We got different Rock n Roll here ..... just had our 2nd earthquake in less than 48 hours!! :eek:

4.7 Sunday, 4.1 a few minutes ago - both only about 10 miles from our place.

[festbabe]

We got different Rock n Roll here ..... just had our 2nd earthquake in less than 48 hours!! :eek:

4.7 Sunday, 4.1 a few minutes ago - both only about 10 miles from our place.

oh dear. Hope everyone is ok.

[Delta]

We got different Rock n Roll here ..... just had our 2nd earthquake in less than 48 hours!! :eek:

4.7 Sunday, 4.1 a few minutes ago - both only about 10 miles from our place.

HANG ON!!!!!

[festivalgirl]

oh dear. Hope everyone is ok.

HANG ON!!!!!

Not too bad .... just rattled nerves (so far).

[Lit]

Not too bad .... just rattled nerves (so far).

Want me to write you a song?

"Hang on Fest'girl" perhaps? (To the tune of "Hang on Sloopy")

[festivalgirl]

Want me to write you a song?

"Hang on Fest'girl" perhaps? (To the tune of "Hang on Sloopy")

:D

[festbabe]

Want me to write you a song?

"Hang on Fest'girl" perhaps? (To the tune of "Hang on Sloopy")

earworm

[festivalgirl]

earworm

so, given your new signature, are you coming out here for the show on 9/11?

chrisjoseph
Senior Member

Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Santa Monica, CA
Posts: 2,359

baconwrapped and festival girl: I believe you have met at The Joint for the Boutte/Sanchez show. Speaking of which, we've got one coming up on September 11....with Craig Klein and Alex McMurray...and more...

[festbabe]

so, given your new signature, are you coming out here for the show on 9/11?

Good chance. Ozzie spent most of the morning emailing me and talking me into it. Chris has been fairly persuasive also. Damn y'all.

[festivalgirl]

Good chance. Ozzie spent most of the morning emailing me and talking me into it. Chris has been fairly persuasive also. Damn y'all.

Well, you'll see on the other thread, I did offer our taxi services again!! That goes for you too, Ozzie!!

Just wish we had a big enough place for y'all to stay with us. :(

[Zydekitten]

We got different Rock n Roll here ..... just had our 2nd earthquake in less than 48 hours!! :eek:

4.7 Sunday, 4.1 a few minutes ago - both only about 10 miles from our place.
Just stay in the doorway or under a very solid table/desk . . . and enjoy the ride! :D

[bluesmama]

I promised a friend from work that I would write her a song about missing home while having a great time at Jazzfest, and 2 weeks later I'm staring at an empty sheet of paper and strumming the same 3 chords. I promised her I would sing it for her at lunch tommorow and am totally stuck.

There are people that miss home while at JF?

[festivalgirl]

There are people that miss home while at JF?

Well, maybe miss someone at home ......

[Corona]

It's supposed to be things you miss about home, not your favorite things about Fest, right? If so, I'm not gonna be much help about what you miss about IL; but here's a possible construct for you:

Festin', But Not Forgettin'

Oh I'm Festin'
But not forgettin'
The things I love 'bout you

Oh I'm Festin'
But not forgettin'
The things that make you true

I miss your pizza, your hockey, your cold-yet-warm embrace
I miss all I miss about ya', 'though I'm in a better place
I'm at the Jazz Fest, the Nawlin's Jazz Fest
A most beautiful-yet-crazy place
And please don't be distracted that I'm stuffing my face
[with Cochon de Lait]

[Refrain]

I'm eatin' crawfish, and ersters, and gumbo, jambalaya too
But I miss ya', I really miss ya'
Honest, I really do
I'm seeing music, the world's best music,
Played out on the world's best stages
But I miss ya', I really miss ya'
'Cause in my heart you're for the ages

[Refrain]

So please forgive me,
If I don't sound it
But I miss you more than ever
And in case you,
Didn't believe me
I wrote this song
Now ain't that clever?

[Refrain]
very nice :)

[Phatpapa]

©.

:D

[rosetree]

..sorry jonny, I miss-read your post....:confused: :o

[IBROCKN]

There are people that miss home while at JF?

Well, maybe miss someone at home ......

Stranger still...
Jan

[PaulC]

There are people that miss home while at JF?


very cool thread and all,.. especially w/ lit makin' his big career move,.. but yeah,.. my thoughts exactly.......

[mightyradgumbo]

It was Robin Lane & the Chartbusters. She apparently was saving on her underwear budget and went commando that day under her sundress. As I was sitting in the first couple of rows, it was difficult to avoid.

She used to go commando....alot

[mightyradgumbo]

Nice song, Lit!

[swag]

In the Popeyes Tent
I'm singing the Blues
You're back in Chicago
And I miss my muse

At the Acura Stage
I scream rock and roll
But the miles between us
Are taking their toll

Second lining with Eddie
In Economy Hall
I'm dancing and strutting
Yet missing y'all

The Gospel Tent fills
With voices of praise
And I'll be home soon
I'm counting the days

Hearing the beat
Coming from Congo Square
I can't help but wish
For you with me there

I need a dance partner
Down at Fais Do Do
Promise me next year
Together, we'll go

[sophisticated sissy]

Maybe this'll help:


http://moontoast.com/index.php/show/BrianStoltz0

[festivalgirl]

In the Popeyes Tent
I'm singing the Blues
You're back in Chicago
And I miss my muse

At the Acura Stage
I scream rock and roll
But the miles between us
Are taking their toll

Second lining with Eddie
In Economy Hall
I'm dancing and strutting
Yet missing y'all

The Gospel Tent fills
With voices of praise
And I'll be home soon
I'm counting the days

Hearing the beat
Coming from Congo Square
I can't help but wish
For you with me there

I need a dance partner
Down at Fais Do Do
Promise me next year
Together, we'll go

Nice! :)

[wladybugw]

Very Nice

[Phatpapa]

In the Popeyes Tent
I'm singing the Blues
You're back in Chicago
And I miss my muse

At the Acura Stage
I scream rock and roll
But the miles between us
Are taking their toll

Second lining with Eddie
In Economy Hall
I'm dancing and strutting
Yet missing y'all

The Gospel Tent fills
With voices of praise
And I'll be home soon
I'm counting the days

Hearing the beat
Coming from Congo Square
I can't help but wish
For you with me there

I need a dance partner
Down at Fais Do Do
Promise me next year
Together, we'll go

Bravo, Swag

Your talents are never ending, my friend

You are a poet and might not know it
cuz you get a rhyme every time

[MaloGator]

Reminds me of a festival I went to here in Memphis in the early eighties. It was a multi-stage thing, and I was up close to see a band on one of the smaller stages. It was Robin Lane & the Chartbusters. She apparently was saving on her underwear budget and went commando that day under her sundress. As I was sitting in the first couple of rows, it was difficult to avoid.

She used to go commando....alot

...and no one told me.

[Lit]

In the Popeyes Tent
I'm singing the Blues
You're back in Chicago
And I miss my muse

At the Acura Stage
I scream rock and roll
But the miles between us
Are taking their toll

Second lining with Eddie
In Economy Hall
I'm dancing and strutting
Yet missing y'all

The Gospel Tent fills
With voices of praise
And I'll be home soon
I'm counting the days

Hearing the beat
Coming from Congo Square
I can't help but wish
For you with me there

I need a dance partner
Down at Fais Do Do
Promise me next year
Together, we'll go

As always Swag, you're a step ahead. Ingenious of you to incorporate the sponsor names in hopes of getting paid for the product placement. Sure you can't work Shell in there somehow?

[eZe]

In the Popeyes Tent
I'm singing the Blues
You're back in Chicago
And I miss my muse

At the Acura Stage
I scream rock and roll
But the miles between us
Are taking their toll

Second lining with Eddie
In Economy Hall
I'm dancing and strutting
Yet missing y'all

The Gospel Tent fills
With voices of praise
And I'll be home soon
I'm counting the days

Hearing the beat
Coming from Congo Square
I can't help but wish
For you with me there

I need a dance partner
Down at Fais Do Do
Promise me next year
Together, we'll go

Sweet Swag!

[i wanna be in NOLA]

nice one, swag.

[Mexi]

In the Popeyes Tent
I'm singing the Blues
You're back in Chicago
And I miss my muse

At the Acura Stage
I scream rock and roll
But the miles between us
Are taking their toll

Second lining with Eddie
In Economy Hall
I'm dancing and strutting
Yet missing y'all

The Gospel Tent fills
With voices of praise
And I'll be home soon
I'm counting the days

Hearing the beat
Coming from Congo Square
I can't help but wish
For you with me there

I need a dance partner
Down at Fais Do Do
Promise me next year
Together, we'll go

I like! :)
Fun lyrics....especially:
"I need a dance partner
Down at Fais Do Do
Promise me next year
Together, we'll go"

Reminds me of a story I heard, about this girl named Elizabeth...:p

[rosetree]

I like! :)
Fun lyrics....especially:
"I need a dance partner
Down at Fais Do Do
Promise me next year
Together, we'll go"

Reminds me of a story I heard, about this girl named Elizabeth...:p

That's Elisabeth!
:eek: :eek:

[Lit]

I like! :)
Fun lyrics....especially:
"I need a dance partner
Down at Fais Do Do
Promise me next year
Together, we'll go"

Reminds me of a story I heard, about this girl named Elizabeth...:p

Notably, the central figure in that story was also singing the blues in the blues tent. Hmmmm...

babyzyde = specialed = swag?

Or maybe Swag was just inspired by the babyzyde/specialed story because he was "in the room" at the time. Does that make Swag Paul Simon to babyzyde's Steve Berlin? Robbie Robertson to his Levon Helm?

[Festngator]

I'm sorry what does Robin Lane have to do with Elizabeth?

[swag]

My wife doesn't dance
Still I had to marry her
So when I need a partner
I look for a Peppa or Harrier

:D

[festivalgirl]

My wife doesn't dance
Still I had to marry her
So when I need a partner
I look for a Peppa or Harrier

:D

Keep 'em coming!!!! :cool:

[CEfromLA]

so, given your new signature, are you coming out here for the show on 9/11?

Speaking of which, we've got one coming up on September 11....with Craig Klein and Alex McMurray...and more...

WAIT! Huh? I have no plans for September 11th!!

[Lit]

My wife doesn't dance
Still I had to marry her
So when I need a partner
I look for a Peppa or Harrier

:D

Caught her smoochin’ another in the Blues Tent
So back to Fais Do Do I went
I saw Elizabeth and we danced real fine
Now I can’t get that Harrier off my mind

[PaulC]

Caught her smoochin’ another in the Blues Tent
So back to Fais Do Do I went
I saw Elizabeth and we danced real fine
Now I can’t get that Harrier off my mind

elizabeth,.. that lovely harrier...
man,.. if i was single i'd marry er'...
love aint' blind,.. my eyes see fine...
dancin' is the truth,.. and on that you can dine....

took all of two minutes.,.. now go read my story.....

[MzJoey]

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r38/atzlancat/th_MemphisandJackRileypics001.jpg
Bryant the Giant Dawg!

[Irishnms]

My wife doesn't dance
Still I had to marry her
So when I need a partner
I look for a Peppa or Harrier

:D

Swag man ... you are cracking me up!! You have a serious talent there!

[festivalgirl]

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r38/atzlancat/th_MemphisandJackRileypics001.jpg
Bryant the Giant Dawg!

I hear a song coming ...........

[MzJoey]

...will you guys quit rockin & rollin up there!!
Hope y'all are plannin on comin' down for San Diego version of Frenchman Street West!! We plannin' a party on my deck!!

[festivalgirl]

...will you guys quit rockin & rollin up there!!
Hope y'all are plannin on comin' down for San Diego version of Frenchman Street West!! We plannin' a party on my deck!!

When?????

[MzJoey]

September 12th I believe...

[festivalgirl]

September 12th I believe...

you have mail .....

[PaulC]

in the spirit of the "idle",.. will there be a vote to determine a winner between swag and lit??...

both good strong contenders....

i'm only votin' once...

[chicagomike]

Hey Paul. It was nice seeing you and your honey bear !

[Lit]

in the spirit of the "idle",.. will there be a vote to determine a winner between swag and lit??...

both good strong contenders....

i'm only votin' once...

It's not a competition here. If it was, I might have taken more time than the 7 minutes or so it took me to write my initial "song." I think the only proper test is if Jonny used either one, and, if he did, whether it "worked" for him.

[festivalgirl]

Not to deter the Young Songwriters Competition of '09, but Johnny, did you sing a song? How did it go?

[festivalgirl]

It's not a competition here. If it was, I might have taken more time than the 7 minutes or so it took me to write my initial "song." I think the only proper test is if Jonny used either one, and, if he did, whether it "worked" for him.

Seems you type faster than I. ;)

[MzJoey]

you have mail .....

backatcha...ok, songwriters thread...continue....

[Irishnms]

A 'vote' would be too tough! Lit, Swag, and even Paul Cs small contribution are all excellent!!! I am very impressed since I don't have a creative bone in my body!

[swag]

It's not a competition here. If it was, I might have taken more time than the 7 minutes or so it took me to write my initial "song."

I wrote mine in 6.

:D

[PaulC]

Hey Paul. It was nice seeing you and your honey bear !


that would be "bears" my festin' friend... and it was a sincere pleasure seein' you and your honey as well....

[PaulC]

I wrote mine in 6.

:D

i thought both you and lit did a bang up job.... hope you two take longer in the other game of love...

oh,.. 69 seconds here.... :rolleyes:

but as dear ann mentioned,.. it was but a small contribution....... :rolleyes:

[Lit]

I wrote mine in 6.

:D

lol.

Hours?

[sharon_loves_fats]

My wife doesn't dance
Still I had to marry her
So when I need a partner
I look for a Peppa or Harrier

:D

Caught her smoochin’ another in the Blues Tent
So back to Fais Do Do I went
I saw Elizabeth and we danced real fine
Now I can’t get that Harrier off my mind

elizabeth,.. that lovely harrier...
man,.. if i was single i'd marry er'...
love aint' blind,.. my eyes see fine...
dancin' is the truth,.. and on that you can dine....

took all of two minutes.,.. now go read my story.....

Y'all are crackin' me up! :D

[eZe]

Y'all are crackin' me up! :D

All we need is Paul for the music.

[MaloGator]

Y'all are crackin' me up! :D

All we need is Paul for the music.

That is some good stuff, gents! Ode to Elizebeth...:D