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April 28, 2008
Lyric by Matthew: Fool
What the hell is this game that you're playin' -- makin' all the rules?
I'm sick and tired of this bitter rejection.
Am I some fuckin' fool?
You want it all so easy -- got nothin' to give.
The pool of tears has dried.
What was left just died; you threw it away.
On a lonely Saturday evenin' you call me on the phone,
Sayin' that you wanna be with me; don't deserve to be alone.
Then on Sunday mornin' you're with somebody else --
Givin' yourself -- givin' up yourself.
I can go to hell for all you care.
I'm just a charity case -- wrong time right place.
No, I'll never be good enough for you.
Throw this dog a bone -- call me on the telephone.
I'm the ultimate loser and you know that it's true -- just throw me away.
Know that I'd never desert you but I'm so God damned tired.
I've given every last bit 'a what's left to you.
Every time that I try to get closer you just turn your back.
That's when I realize, what you give back ain't true.
I'm just a charity case -- wrong time right place.
No, I'll never be good enough for you.
Throw this dog a bone -- call me on the telephone.
I'm the ultimate loser and you know that it's true -- a waste of your time.
Copyright: Matthew Wilson, 2008. From the forthcoming album tentatively titled "G[o]od". Lyrics subject to change.
Posted by i220 at 08:20 AM | Comments (0)
April 24, 2008
How to Have Another Number One Hit - Plagiarize Yourself
Conspiracy Theory #3
In 1995, an up and coming singer scored herself a (Billboard Country) number one hit. I remember hearing that song while waiting tables at a greasy spoon; the cook insisted on listening to the local "Corporate" Country station, much to my disdain.
In 1999, that very same singer (now a Country Music Diva) scored another number one country single, only this song also made it to number 2 on Billboard's Hot 100! At the time, I remember hearing the song and thinking that it sounded familiar, but it wasn't until lately that I found myself singing the words to the 1995 hit while the newer song was playing on the muzak at work.
So, I obtained a copy of both songs and did a comparison. What I found is that the hooks* of the two songs are virtually identical musically. In fact, the two singles are more than similar throughout. But, don't take my word for it, listen to this montage of the two songs that I have created:
The 1995 song is in the LEFT speaker. The 1999 song is in the Right Speaker
The two songs were written by different writing teams but were both very important milestones in the singer's career. Fans may say, "who cares? The songs are great, The singer is very talented and at the end of the day, millions of people bought the music." I agree but just want to point out that millions of people also buy music that isn't plagiarized, isn't doctored in a lab and isn't given a leg up by relentless label marketing. That music will still be important in 10 years. Who will care about a fake Country Music Diva in 10 minutes. So, why should I have to listen to her now?
*Hook: A hook is a musical idea, often a short riff, passage, or phrase, that is used in popular music to make a song appealing and to "catch the ear of the listener".[1] This term generally applies to popular music, especially rock music, dance, and pop music. In these genres, the hook is often found in, or consists of, the chorus. A hook can, in general, be either melodic or rhythmic, and often incorporates the main motif for a piece of music. (Wik: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musical_hook )
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April 15, 2008
Canada: Shows
Jerry Leger and the Situation w/ Rattlesnake Choir
Wed.Apr.16/08 @ The Cameron House, Toronto, ON.
The Flat Planets
Wed.Apr.23/08 @ Clinton's Tavern, Toronto, ON.
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