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The Home of Reverend Jerome
by davisamerica2

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Submitted on: Apr 06, 2008 - 04:43:45 PM
Last Updated: Apr 06 2008 - 04:43:45 PM
Description Too much is too much
Lyrics Young Timmy was born in a house, not a home
He was raised by his auntie and the Reverend Jerome
They took in his Ma on the night that she died
And the last thing she heard was a baby’s first cry

Now the Reverend Jerome had the Lord in his home
And so he liked to beat the devil from young Timmy’s bones
Cause he never gave thanks, only prayer-meetin’ pranks
He was too much like his father, that gambler from the plains

And with the dollars from hell that he’s earnin’
It’s a shame what the kid here is learnin’

Now Stella was fair, and her long golden hair
Was often mentioned in sermons Jerome would prepare
And her brothers would cuss after drinkin’ too much
And they’d wave their guns at Heaven and shoot ‘em in the air

With the thunder of gun powder burnin’
It’s a shame what the kid here is learnin’

Now the reverend knelt down when the dance came to town
And the boy and his Stella were not to be found
He went to pacin’ the floor, glarin’ hard at the door
Thou shalt not love a harlot, it’s a sin before the Lord

With her teasin’ and leavin’ him yearnin’
It’s a shame what the kid here is learnin’

It’s a shame what the kid here is learnin’

Hardware Breedlove acoustic 6, Hofner acoustic 6, Alvarez acoustic 12
Software: recorded on Fostex VF80
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Feter said 276 days ago
The Home of Reverend Jerome
what a gorgeous song my friend ..so true to the sound
and lyrics .loved the guitar work there ..just groovey
my friend ..definetly one of my fav of your my bro .
Hats off !!

davisamerica2 said 276 days ago
Thanks Feter
I always look for your comments, and when I get them it makes me feel I'm doing something right. Bless you. Terry

davisamerica said 276 days ago
well right then here bro
this turned out great .... the guitars are staged really nice and this song has always been a favorite of mine .... pimp this song pearson ... is a keeper!

davisamerica2 said 276 days ago
Thanks Jack
Putting together a simple acoustic compilation for a CD. This was one of the first. Wondered how it would fly. Thanks for kind words. And again, I love "Emma!"

magnatone said 276 days ago
Pastor Jerome
this is terrific! Your guitar work is so excellent, love your vocals, and how the whole thing goes together - great mix. THANKS!

davisamerica2 said 276 days ago
Thanks Karen
Really appreciate the comments,and again: love those angel chimes. Terry

said 276 days ago
Superb

And what lovely vocals and lyrics the music is so refreshingly nice and great guitar playing, 'Simply a Beautiful Song' I enjoyed listening tremendousely, thanks for sharing, your lovely work of art.
Cheers

Peace Dee.

davisamerica2 said 276 days ago
Thank you Dee
This one's been on the shelf for awhile. i took it down and cleaned it up a bit. Glad you liked it

jiguma said 276 days ago
Faved ..
.. for the opening guitars alone, but the vocals and words are also really good. Love the harmonies. A little reminiscent of The Band doing Blind Willie McTell - a good thing in my book.

A very enjoyable listen
Neil

davisamerica2 said 276 days ago
Oh you hit it there!
Blind Willie McTell is my anthem. Thanks for this hugh compliment!

bud said 276 days ago
Excellent driving guitar propelling this story along
and what a well told tale it is. Classic writing and great delivery. Love this tune.

davisamerica2 said 276 days ago
Thanks Bud
Love to tell a good story. Glad I kept it interesting. Apreciate the kind words

said 276 days ago
magnafeek!
wow - what delicious guitar playing - just beautiful!
vocals are purely perfect - nice touches of harmony in the right places.
very cool tune, sir. enjoyed it to the max,
anne

davisamerica2 said 275 days ago
Thanks Anne,
I always hope to catch your ear, but I must confess, whenever I delve into the realm of harmonies, I worry what the Sisters, those virtuosos of harmony, might think. Your comments are gratifying. Thanks for listening. Terry

drakonis said 275 days ago
real nice folk-writing
Hey Terry, what a great piece of music, wonderfully performed and sung. The story in the lyrics is well written and paced, though there are a couple of lines that are a little bunched-up with syllables, but you sang them with conviction and flair, and the song just flowed wonderfully. Did I mention the super singing and guitar playing?
ttfn,
Drakonis

davisamerica2 said 275 days ago
Thanks Drak...
...for the generous comments. Love your work! Yes, as a storyteller I sometimes become committed to certain phrasings, and struggle with making them fit in the established musical cadence. That struggle shows here in several places, but glad the "conviction and flair" pulled them through. Thanks again. Terry

BossHook said 275 days ago
Awesome coffeehouse
folk song. The 12 string is a great flourish in this song.

davisamerica2 said 275 days ago
Hey Thanks Boss
Very insightful! This song has sold several cups of coffee at one of my favorite hangouts. I usually play a six, but the twelve is what I wrote it on, and just had to use it on this cut. Thanks for the kind words. Terry

Godchaser said 274 days ago
Just as I 'expected'
Wonderfully infectious guitar and vocal work and of course I truely love your gift for storytelling being put to music.You seeem to have nearly perfected the art.Very much enjoyed the post!

Daniel

davisamerica2 said 272 days ago
Thanks GC
Glad I met your expectations Daniel. That's a nice compliment! I always enjoyed playing this. It's gratifying knowing people like to hear it. Terry

futzpucker said 274 days ago
Music from Jerome's house
What a fine job you've done with this song all around. Very well written, played, and sung. You have much to be proud of here with this compelling story. Everything seems just right.

If I were in the studio when you mixed it I would have suggested removing the unison doubling of the vocal, because I think your voice is so appropriate for the song that it doesn't require doubling. This would also add to the effectiveness of the harmony when it comes in. But the song works so very well as it is that this is not important. Congratulations.

davisamerica2 said 272 days ago
Thanks futz
And you read my mind on the doubling. A friend of mine employs it all the time, and I often take up other's habits. But the harmonies did lose their effect in this take, and I think you got it right as to why. I will correct this, and thanks.

thetiler said 273 days ago
Ha
I thought the last tune was one of your best, now I hear this gem.

And going from such different styles. Wow!

Great story!
WAy To gO !

davisamerica2 said 272 days ago
Thanks tiler
for the kind words for this and my last tune. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Terry

dajama said 272 days ago
Very nice
Very cool guitar work here - a lovely sound and lovely playing. Nice vocal too - I love the harmonies. Great song, with some excellent memorable lines ("He went to pacin%u2019 the floor, glarin%u2019 hard at the door - great line!) and a terrific performance. Nicely done. Kudos. Peace.

davisamerica2 said 269 days ago
Thanks David
My fingers want to do more on the guitar, but they've "got to know their limitations.". Glad you enjoyed the harmony and lyrics. Listened to your work. These comments are gratifying. Terry

Norman Goodman said 272 days ago
Great playing
Excellent melody and instrumentation.
Lyrics are very good.....delivery flows well
Excellent song, really enjoyed the listen!

davisamerica2 said 269 days ago
Great to hear from you Norman
I listened to your music and am blown away! And I'm encouraged greatly by your comments on the delivery and instrumental. I listened to you, and thought "this guy's living out my fantasies!" And "dang it" (for lack of a better word), "I know he's having fun!"
Thanks again. Terry

screamalexz said 266 days ago
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nice playing to open this tune up. great picking. nice lyrics real folky blue grass feel. this sounds like it'd have a strong impact live.

davisamerica2 said 265 days ago
Thanks Scream
I do enjoy playing it, and playing live has produced some positive feedback. I wasn't entirely happy with this recording, and will probably keep it more raw on the re-do. Thanks again. Terry

screamalexz said 264 days ago
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some of the best songs are the hardest to record but come out so awsome live. there is some raw energy that is almost impossible to reproduce on a record. im just now learning to really get some of the same feeling into a recording that's still decently produced. would be nice to hear this live.

lavalamp said 266 days ago
Guitars
Guitars are great and your words are so good. Telling a story through music. I don't like the voice doubled during the verses, I think your voice could stand alone. Dare I criticize on MacJams?

Love your song, anyway.

Great stuff.

LL

davisamerica2 said 265 days ago
Thanks LL
Criticism is easy to take when it verifies your suspicions. The doubling bothered me too. Thanks for the accolades and advice. I welcome them both. Terry

said 256 days ago
Excellent!
I love this stuff! Guitar work is top-notch friend. The vocals are simply stellar throughout. Major Kudos to you Sir!

Be well!

davisamerica2 said 256 days ago
Thank Micheal
Your comments are very gratifying. Love doing this: love it even more when others love hearing it. Terry

gail60 said 256 days ago
nice job Terry!!!
I really enjoyed this song. Loved the singing and harmonies throughout. This has country hit written all over it. That was some great pickin and grinnin.... You did a wonderful job as always Terry! Kudos my friend.

davisamerica2 said 256 days ago
Thanks Gail
I've collected most of your stuff, and listen quite often. "Music to feel good by." Terry

rsorensen said 254 days ago
nice
loved this from the opening guitar licks. really cool song and a great mix. great work with the harmonies too. cool stuff! looking forward to more

davisamerica2 said 250 days ago
Thanks rsor
Glad you liked the mix. I appreciate the comments. I look forward to making more of this stuff. Terry


Char said 249 days ago
I enjoyed this so much, that...
I voted 10s across the board and I was chastised for voting before the song was even finished.
What can I say in defense? I know gold when I see (hear) a little bit of it! Thanks so very much!

davisamerica2 said 248 days ago
Thank you Char...
for listening, and for the generous rating. When a poet likes my lyrics, I feel I'm on the right track. Thanks again. Terry

Skean said 248 days ago
This is cool
So what do you talking about my friend.... Every song I like/love is cool.
This have a very cool lyrics as guitars is awesome... Cheers

davisamerica2 said 248 days ago
Thanks Kenta
Glad you like/love what I did here. One of those troubled and quirky families, I guess. I'm sure Timmy made it through his turbulent childhood. Thanks for tuning in. Terry (Glad you liked the guitar)

Roxylee said 232 days ago
How did I miss this one??
Amazing guitar, lyrics and vocals. Wow. Too bad Reverend Jerome didn't actually have the Lord in his home; it's scary what some people do in the name of God. This was a chilling look into this man's psyche. I'm glad Timmy and Stella escaped. What a great storyteller you are!

davisamerica2 said 203 days ago
Thanks Roxy
This is from a series of religious hypocrisy pictures (musical pictures). Don't know where they came from. Never lost my faith in God or man. I simply open my eyes in the morning, and take notes. Good and bad, it's a wonderful world! Thanks for tuning in. Terry

SJB said 206 days ago
The Home of Reverend Jerome
Can't understnd how I've missed your posts for so long!
Another cracker of a song. The production and playing of the acoustic guitars is second to none.
Cheers
Steve

davisamerica2 said 203 days ago
Thanks Steve,
I really appreciate your comments, especially about the guitar. There are a lot of outstanding musicians here on Macjams. I can't keep up with them, but trying makes me better. Terry

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