Hard Times (Goodwilly's)
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Vic Holman said 420 days ago

ooo the aahs Mike you really stepped up to the task. some singing and piano. and of course your outstanding drum mixing. Micheal and Jack of course put so much into this as well. It took threes to get around to creating this song, and I'm glad to have my buds to bring it to life. I would give 10's just for your aahs. But we can't vote on our own tune. We might cheat at cards. But we got's our dignity.

	mikey_d said 419 days ago
	Thanks Vic! All of this was an excellent learning experience for me. I can't count how many times I resang those "Ahh's" until I got something I could live with! The piano was a whole different beast for me. For my skill level, this was a bit complex. You should see all of the unused parts I played, haha! You, Jack and Micheal did a fantastic job as usual!

mikey_d said 419 days ago

Hey Steve! Thanks for the kind words! With only 2-1/2 years of piano lessons so far under my belt, I sometimes feel like I'm in over my head. These guys have been instrumental (hah, a bad pun!) in helping me learn. I'm really glad they've kept me along for the ride. Singing (even though it's a small part) was an experience. Thanks again for listening and commenting! btw, I can't leave my day job- I have too much fun there too :-P

	Vic Holman said 419 days ago
	Thanks Steve it is Mikey's aaah. that can make you weep. We have to keep our day jobs. Otherwise we would be living in a van..... down by the river --- what is the norm?

	Dadai said 419 days ago
	Otherwise??! Didn't I tell you that I'm a motivational speaker?! Living situation near a certain local river! I was hoping this Goodwilly gig would get me an open door outa my van and into a Goodwilly tour "band bus." La di friggin' daaaa.... --- Take a listen:) <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/32923">Last Sail</a>... It's just music... Dadai

	Calchas said 420 days ago
	PS: We finally got to use the cool logo which Ross (Myshkin) designed for us. Icing on the cake! Thanks man... --- "We are put upon this earth a little space that we might learn to bear the beams of love." (William Blake)

	Calchas said 420 days ago
	Thanks Yeman! We appreciate the kind words of encouragement. RE Neil: He was a GUEST on the last Goodwilly tune. He may be back on a future tune. In the meantime, look for more GUESTS on upcoming Goodwilly tunes. The clan is rather large after all.... Thanks for listening man! --- "We are put upon this earth a little space that we might learn to bear the beams of love." (William Blake)

	Birdman Wayne said 420 days ago
	Thanks .. GUEST ??? Thanks for the kind comment .. I'm so thankful for the Informations .. CAN I BE A NEW GUEST at GOODWILLYS BAND ?? just askin .. now i'm busy .. you can leave not in the next tone .. after the next tone Thanks Regardz ============== Yeman Auf Al-Rawi

	Calchas said 418 days ago
	Thanks so much Feter... It's nice having you in our corner, egging us onward! Be safe bro! --- "We are put upon this earth a little space that we might learn to bear the beams of love." (William Blake)

	mikey_d said 419 days ago
	Thanks Peter! I agree- When Vic sent the initial song draft to me, Tom Petty crossed my mind too. We're glad you enjoyed listening! Vic is also responsible for the mixing/mastering on this. Thanks for taking the time to comment!

	Vic Holman said 419 days ago
	Thanks Bob We just hope that Mikey D doesn't get stage fright when he sings. --- what is the norm?

	Calchas said 419 days ago
	Indeed! Don't want that bladder issue returning! --- "We are put upon this earth a little space that we might learn to bear the beams of love." (William Blake)

	Calchas said 419 days ago
	Good call! It is VERY intentional of course...Thanks for giving us a spin Jim! Be well! --- "We are put upon this earth a little space that we might learn to bear the beams of love." (William Blake)

	mikey_d said 419 days ago
	Thanks Jason Vic, Micheal and Jack are doing their best to make a musician outta me :-P We all appreciate you checking this one out! btw- the Montgomery California tune you did with Allen is absolutely killer!

	Calchas said 416 days ago
	Right... "Vic, Micheal and Jack are doing their best to make a musician outta me" sez Mikey. Little does he know that we're doing this in the solemn hope that one day he will return the favor and make musicians out of us!!! --- "We are put upon this earth a little space that we might learn to bear the beams of love." (William Blake)

	mikey_d said 419 days ago
	Hey Harold! Thanks for listening! I've had a blast working with these guys on the Goodwilly tunes. Glad you stopped by!

	Calchas said 418 days ago
	Thanks a lot Harold... These GW tunes are great fun for us to do. We hope they're also great fun for our MJ brothers and sisters to listen to... Peace! --- "We are put upon this earth a little space that we might learn to bear the beams of love." (William Blake)

	Calchas said 419 days ago
	"World Tour"?!?!? Forget it! The logistics of just touring Macjams are almost more than our pea brains can manage! (I've lost my luggage twice since this tune was posted!) Glad you enjoyed it Tim! --- "We are put upon this earth a little space that we might learn to bear the beams of love." (William Blake)

Calchas said 419 days ago

Thanks Tom I agree. I think it's due primarily to Vic's guitar and singing (which is probably his best ever here). On this one the rest of us are basically Vic's back-up band. The other reason is that---well---the Wilburys had a lot of fun and it came through their music...Needless to say we all had a ball doing this and I think some of that comes through here! Glad you enjoyed this Tom! (Or should I drop a hint and say "Satchmo Limpdog"?) --- "We are put upon this earth a little space that we might learn to bear the beams of love." (William Blake)

	Calchas said 418 days ago
	Thanks Tom! Yeah...it is a tad morbid...but it's a tale that needs telling...a plaint against self-destructive behaviour (something that, in the long run, hurts us all). Glad you enjoyed the tune bro! Be well! --- "We are put upon this earth a little space that we might learn to bear the beams of love." (William Blake)

	mikey_d said 418 days ago
	That would be very cool... to have you sing on a future tune! Thanks for listening and commenting!

	Roxylee said 416 days ago
	Oooh... I'd be honored to sing with you guys! --- I love this place!

	Calchas said 416 days ago
	Don't worry Rox! As soon as the right song appears! That's the criterion for bringing in other members of our ever growing MacClan...The requirements of the tune outweigh all other considerations. --- "We are put upon this earth a little space that we might learn to bear the beams of love." (William Blake)

	Calchas said 419 days ago
	Thanks Jack Just for the record though...HOW did you get you vox to sound like you're still in your twenties in those background vocals? Can you cause other parts of your body to function in such a youthful fashion? If so, please forward your secrets to mdwark@juno.com! Many thanks! --- "We are put upon this earth a little space that we might learn to bear the beams of love." (William Blake)

	Dadai said 419 days ago
	youthful fashion... I am sorry Mike, but I have no secrets to share that will help raise the dead... ;) --- Take a listen:) <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/32923">Last Sail</a>... It's just music... Dadai

	Calchas said 417 days ago
	Hey JACK ["Gramps"]: The more I listen to this the more that little Sax-Harmonica jam you put in near the end is becoming my favorite part of the tune. --- "We are put upon this earth a little space that we might learn to bear the beams of love." (William Blake)

	Dadai said 417 days ago
	A lot to like in this song.... I should probably play a little more tenor in my songs. Thanks, Mike. --- Take a listen:) <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/32923">Last Sail</a>... It's just music... Dadai

	Calchas said 418 days ago
	Thanks ktb... Glad you enjoyed our sordid tale of woe! We appreciate your nice review... Be well man! --- "We are put upon this earth a little space that we might learn to bear the beams of love." (William Blake)

	mikey_d said 418 days ago
	Thanks! If it wasn't for Vic's count-in, I probably would have done something different with the drums to ease the song in. When you say Washington, do you mean "State". Maybe it was Vic ;) Thanks for stopping by!

	Vic Holman said 418 days ago
	Cousin Bruce! Thanks for reminding me about The Wilbury's reissue. I lost my original, then it was out of print. I'm looking forward to picking up the reissue. We actually started on this song before Last Sail, but delayed it until after that was done. --- what is the norm?

	Calchas said 418 days ago
	The reissue... ...is EXCELLENT. The 4 extra tracks are wonderful. The DVD is a gas! Worth every penny. --- "We are put upon this earth a little space that we might learn to bear the beams of love." (William Blake)

	Vic Holman said 418 days ago
	thanks! I notice you are across the border from me. I'm in Spokane. Unfortunately they have been pulling to many bodies from the Spokane River as is. Thanks for the listen! --- what is the norm?

	Axgrinder said 418 days ago
	Well then......... Howdy neighbor! Small world, isn't it? Catch you around my friend. --- Whom ever uses constraints while composing is constrained themselves!

	Calchas said 418 days ago
	Thanks... ...for the kind words of encouragement Morris and WELCOME to Macjams! Be well friend! --- "We are put upon this earth a little space that we might learn to bear the beams of love." (William Blake)

	Calchas said 416 days ago
	Yes indeed! The mysterious and semi-elusive Mikey_d is full of surprizes (and most of them PLEASANT...or so I've been led to believe! Ha ha...). Hopefully we can squeeze some more magic outta Lil' Mojo in future offerings! Be well! --- "We are put upon this earth a little space that we might learn to bear the beams of love." (William Blake)

	Vic Holman said 416 days ago
	Thanks Eduard It's great to get these guys together. It's really great that songs can come together even every is hundreds of miles apart. --- what is the norm?

	Calchas said 416 days ago
	An album? I hope so Eduard. It would be cool to do an album for charity I think. But the other Willys must speak for themselves. So glad you enjoyed this friend. Peace! --- "We are put upon this earth a little space that we might learn to bear the beams of love." (William Blake)

	Vic Holman said 416 days ago
	Thanks Ross First of all, I and the rest would like to thank you for the cool logo. And thanks for enjoying our songs. I think we all get a kick out of doing them, true I personally get a few Petty comparisons. that's all good! --- what is the norm?

Calchas said 416 days ago

Hi Ross! Thanks again for the way-cool logo! Your comparison to the old trad "Louise" IS very apt as to content. The best version I've ever heard of it was done many years ago (1970 I think) by PLAINSONG on their "In Search Of Amelia Earhart" album. It is sung by the much underrated IAIN MATTHEWS, who was a founding member of the group. If you can locate a copy I think you'll enjoy their version. The rest of the album is aces as well... --- "We are put upon this earth a little space that we might learn to bear the beams of love." (William Blake)

	Calchas said 416 days ago
	Correction: I think the Plainsong album came out in 1972. --- "We are put upon this earth a little space that we might learn to bear the beams of love." (William Blake)

Calchas said 416 days ago

Yikes! You have misread this song Carole. It was written three years ago and we have been working on it for almost two months. You were not even in the picture (our picture anyway) then girl. It is, as I understand, a tune about self-destructive behavior in general and the pain it causes. No one in particular is in view. It is a warning against such behavior and an expression of frustration that sometimes folks we know and/or love engage in this type of thing. I lived this nightmare back when I was in the drug-culture. I know the message of this song is good and true and I stand behind it. I think you need to reconsider your response. I also think you need to apologize to Alvin (Ax Grinder). Be well friend! --- "We are put upon this earth a little space that we might learn to bear the beams of love." (William Blake)

Carole June said 416 days ago

3yrs or 2mos was not the point I was trying to make, but MacJammers are very nomadic, traveling from new song post to new song post, and I can't type that fast. So, I'd better stay on topic this time. On topic is my point. On Vic's song "Without The Sun", not only did I not stick to the topic, but I made some very un-toward comments at Vic and Mikes expense (they may be good sports, but there is a limit to a person's generosity) My change of subject (bad behavior/ "self destructive" even) caused more than a few following comments to partially derail - morphing into the subject at hand [Mr. Holman's great music and song lyrics] accompanied with thinly veiled (more to transparent in one case - the word "seat(,)" is not spelled with an "ee")double entendres. I have only myself to blame for getting crucified for this - I brought it on myself and deserved what I got. But Vic Holman did not. He is a serious musician, and deserved much more dignity than I gave him. Again, my fault for starting the out of control train in the first place. I managed to turn serious musician's comments into a long running joke. And no one seemed to notice that the four serious women muscians, who regularly make very insightful comments on his execellent work, did not comment on his song, and it may have been because the discussion had degenerated into something less than professional. And to them, if that is the case, it is to them that I owe the rest of this apology. I don't know much about music except whether I like it or not, so in the future, I'll stay on topic by saying something nice about the words all of you write so beautifully. And to Alvin, who was not even part of that train derailment, I sincerely apologize for swearing at you. I was a tad oversensitive after all those remarks, which I had no right to be since I precipitated all of them! Again, Alvin, I'm sincerely sorry, and if you feel the need to, feel free to rake me over the coals for my un-toward behavior at your expense.

Calchas said 416 days ago

Carole... By "misread" I mean that it appears you might believe the song is about your life...or some parts thereof. If so, I wish to assure you that this notion is absurd. Last summer I recorded a tune which is similar in spirit and content called "Run Sally Run." But it wasn't intended as a "chronicle" of any one person's life or mistakes any more than this tune was. This being so I must insist that any "public humiliation" or "crucifixion" is purely imagined. You can relax. None of us would ever write a tune with the intention of hurting anyone. We are (or try our damndest to be) Goodwillys and not Badwillys!!! Be well friend... --- "We are put upon this earth a little space that we might learn to bear the beams of love." (William Blake)

Carole June said 416 days ago

No, didn't think that at all was just referring to all the ridiculous comments precipitated from my original untoward comment on Vic's last song. Don't think Vic's Goodwilly's song has anything to do with me personally. It has everything to do with the way men treat women. I don't work in the field, but have several friends who do - police, socialworker, probation officer,court personel - who deal with attitudes like Alvin's every day. I didn't think Alvin's comment was aimed at me - I just found Alvin's comment extremely demeaning to women in general (fictional or real life) and it is attitudes like his that just well - it was quicker to type two letters than this entire paragraph. We are supposed to help other human beings along our journey, not hurt them or look the other way and do nothing. (Good Samaritan story)

	Calchas said 415 days ago
	Hmmmnnn.... RE Alvin's remark. I still think it's wise to inquire of someone's meaning before firing off a volly at them. Food for thought. Peace! --- "We are put upon this earth a little space that we might learn to bear the beams of love." (William Blake)

	Carole June said 415 days ago
	Point taken You are right as always.

	Calchas said 415 days ago
	Always? Hardly...just get lucky once in awhile. --- "We are put upon this earth a little space that we might learn to bear the beams of love." (William Blake)

	Vic Holman said 413 days ago
	:) group hug --- what is the norm?

Carole June said 411 days ago

LOL!!!! Group Hug accepted from you three gentle - men. :-) Alvin: Nice avatar! :-) - way less scary than the other one. Coeur d' Alene/ Coeur is [French] for "Heart" What does Coeur d' Alene translate to? Do you know Sherman Alexie's books? (Movie: "Smoke Signals") Been checkin' out your work. Very cool! :-) Thanks for the note - will send one back. :-) P.S. The sights on the 30.06 are skewed high and to the right on purpose. :-) Another great song Goodwillys!!! Life is Good-willys! :-)(the courage in "Last Sail" inspires me every day.) "Southern Cross" - Crosby, Stills, & Nash (Hey, it's a "sailboat" song! I like the lyrics) Calm Seas & Safe Harbor, Dudes! P.S. (M) tweaked my Bio. again, finally. --- "the fire trucks are comin' up around the bend!" :-) You Learn - Alanis Morissette

	Vic Holman said 416 days ago
	Thanks Bob! Its great when everyone involved can be on the same page but throw there own thing in. The song has been sitting around for a while. I'm glad everyone pitched to help me finally get it done --- what is the norm?

Calchas said 416 days ago

I'll settle for dangling LONG thank you! Glad you enjoyed the tuneage Brian. Given the content of this song the upbeatness of the melody is truly paradoxical. Whether intended at the start or not I think this underscores the dark thread of existential absurdity that runs through our lives at times. Not that our pain and grief aren't real, but perhaps...just perhaps...in the BIG picture...('Nuff said!) --- "We are put upon this earth a little space that we might learn to bear the beams of love." (William Blake)

Carole June said 410 days ago

I dunno!!!! Ha! Ha! Has your wife figured out "Tempus" yet?, and smacked you silly ?!!!!!!!!!!! :-) I love this song also! But unlike you, I'll find her unmarked grave, and strew her place with flowers, and set with her a spell, and say prayers for her soul!!!!! The soul MEN ruined!!!!!!!! NO sweet little girl sets out on her journey to become a Vic Holman tune! I'm sorry for you Mrs. Brian! --- "the fire trucks are comin' up around the bend!" :-) You Learn - Alanis Morissette

	Vic Holman said 413 days ago
	cheeks unfortunately our cheeks aren't tight as they use to be :-) --- what is the norm?

	Calchas said 412 days ago
	cheeks.. Now THERE'S an image! --- "We are put upon this earth a little space that we might learn to bear the beams of love." (William Blake)

	Vic Holman said 413 days ago
	Thanks Ray the big build was Mikey and I doing 4 vocals, them i did five harmony guitar lines with on slide guitar. I was pretty amazed myself who it came out. I really enjoyed your new song. Thanks Ray --- what is the norm?

	mikey_d said 414 days ago
	Hmm... I can't comment about the sax (that's out of my area of expertise), but I do thank you for listening and taking the time to leave feedback.

	mikey_d said 414 days ago
	:) And yours made it 81! (for a song on my page that is incredible, haha!) Vic was very generous with asking me to post the song here. Thanks for listening and commenting!

	Vic Holman said 413 days ago
	Thanks Scott we're going to keep your ball so you can't go home. One of use might of have taken you earlier comment and framed it. That's my guess. Thanks again Scott! --- what is the norm?

	Calchas said 412 days ago
	Framed it? Actually I had it bronzed...It looks spectacular! However, it is sadly no longer legible.... --- "We are put upon this earth a little space that we might learn to bear the beams of love." (William Blake)

	mikey_d said 411 days ago
	Hey Leon! Thanks for listening. I really enjoy doing tunes with these guys. Hope to see you around MJ's a bit more often- I always enjoy your tunes and it's been a while since you've posted one.