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It Could Be Worse
by thetiler

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Submitted on: Apr 18, 2008 - 09:36:56 PM
Last Updated: Apr 18 2008 - 09:36:56 PM
Keywords Robert (3)being positive (1)humor (29)tough times (1)
Description Dedicated to Robert a paraplegic for decades. I am so impressed by his sense of humor though so many years without being able to walk. He lives about 10 miles away from me. He writes children's books. Though he has not published one yet, he almost got himself in Barnes and Nobles as Uncle Bobby. I know that for sure because I spotted his his logo image on Barnes and Nobles web site. He received his injury while riding a motor cycle without a helmet. He can no longer walk or use his legs at all. He has older daughter and lives by himself in a convalescent hospital.
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Feter said 264 days ago
It Could Be Worse
What a song ..what a message ..wonderful to hear
your singin my friend ..ye it could be worst my
friend I hear ye ...but human should be greatful
greta great message and playin as always .
thnx alot for sharin !!!

stooey said 264 days ago
Great!
I love the down south bluesy feel to it., with a bit of Lou Reed and a dash of Mark Knopfler mixed in.

Thanks!

Cori Ander said 264 days ago
Really nice
A very good composistion and a really nice production.
And I didn't know you were such a good vocalist!
Ten thumbs up!

woofer3 said 264 days ago
Bill -
this is really great like all the rest of your work, I love the vocals and the guitar work goes without saying. That's a nice story that goes with it, - a very kind sentiment.

I wish I only lived ten miles away from you, I have a feeling we'd get on.

Lovely work Bill, as always,

John

MarkHolbrook said 263 days ago
Having a
paraplegic friend for many years up in Seattle I am all to familiar with their struggles. My friend worked a normal job, lived in an apartment, he was for all intents and purposes a wheeled human being.

But try as he might to remain independent there were times he had to ask for help. I could see how those times really hurt.

Cool song Tiler!

kristyjo said 263 days ago
As usual-
your guitar playing is superb. But your voice is also really great and I'm surprised you haven't done vocals on more songs.The message is also great. Your diction was better on the second half than on the first half, so it was easier to get the message. Great post!

screamalexz said 263 days ago
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i like the unique sound to your voice. when you hit low notes it always has an awsome stylistic quality to it. nice track. i like the talking feel to it sort of gives it an old bluesy quality.

thetiler said 263 days ago
Thanks Futz
I struggle with my voice because I know a lot of the younger crowd might like the high pitched voice but my voice is going west when maybe I wanted it to go east. :) Or it's heading south when I intended it to go north.

I know I feel like I have two different types of voices. In "Like An Angel" that is available on my site here, it is quite high pitched with out any lowness in vocal style. So I relish your compliment, it gives me more confidence to continue with the low vocal and not think I will be ostracized by not having that high pitched cool factor if you know what I mean.

I know I admire Jerry Reed's bluesy vocal style and loved to do novelty in a vein in his general direction but of course there is only one Jerry Reed!

He sure has a great resonance in the lower vocal country blues style for sure.

screamalexz said 263 days ago
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well the low tone deffinitely work with your voice. doesn't matter how you sing as long as you like it.

Godchaser said 263 days ago
It certainly can!
Great vibe in this posting.Love the piece,the guitar work,the vocal work and the discription you gave reminding us not to take our lives for granted.Things can also change for the worse in the blink of an eye!This tune is full of heart and soul.Wonderful post,just wonderful.

Daniel

saymme said 262 days ago
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BEAUTY ...! Your singing is SO clear & the guitar& music too Wow ! BEAUTIFUL Great dedication & lyrics. The guitar sounds SO GOOD(!) Is it the 'homemade' guitar- I mean made for You ? Totally my pleasure faved & dl LOVE IT TX : ) Lena

thetiler said 262 days ago
REally enjoying your
comments. Thanks so much for such warm and kind words.

Thanks for being so perceptive to Robert's book writing ! I know it hurts him not to make money at his craft of writing, but he sure has a great personality, especially for a guy that has to have a urine sack, and bed sores that take him to such hurt. He really struggles with those sores. Were he lives he can't even get to the door to have people visit him on Sundays because the dang door is shut.

Thanks again, really enjoy such kind words and plus your bio is outstanding to read and enjoyed your latest inspired talk-mp3!

saymme said 260 days ago
: )
ThankYou OmG He has a hard time Robert - can't he post some drawings/paintings/sketches on the internet? Or perhaps He has some somewhere..? Tx for taking the time to read & lissen to my post-takes a while for me to take in thatsuch great Musicians been on MY page commenting... : )
GodBless
helena

saymme said 262 days ago
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One of the best productions/recordings I've heard here..TOP SCORES 10z (but I don't vote)hope Your friend will get a book out, I once knew a girl in Jerusalem who dreamed of giving out Childrens books-she was a very talented artist- sadly I don't know if She ever did. Thanks again : )

davisamerica said 262 days ago
wow bill
love the vocals and organ is very nice indeed ... guitar work as always amazing ... too cool man!

SJB said 261 days ago
It could be worse
Nothing wrong with your singing at all Bill - I'd like to hear a lot more of it especially against your more blusey guitar work. This is a good song to listen to if you are having a bad day becuase we really don't know how lucky we are. The organ works really well here I like it a lot!
Steve


thetiler said 261 days ago
Thanks so much
For posting!

guitapick said 258 days ago
Well said...
...music's great, too...keeping things in perspective...

said 256 days ago
Great!
Wonderful as always. Great playing, great singing! Enjoyed!

Take Care
- Yeman A. Al-Rawi

Peter Bauckham said 256 days ago
Good
to hear you sing... your vocals sound great. Nice production and exemplary playing as ever.

Peter

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