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It was enough to finally drive me to download audacity, and pick up a cheap-o mic at Radio Shack, and have a go at recording something. Which in turn actually forced me to consider a very basic chord progression for this song. Thing is, I'm a rookie at the guitar, and by no means ready for prime time. But I worked out the framework of a melody, recorded it, and sent it to Marv, who somehow managed to listen to that rough recording, and from it extract the very essence of what I was trying to convey. So,... if you're curious, have a listen.

For the first time in my life, I woke up this morning with a song running through my head, and it was mine! Very cool. Thanks to everyone in this forum for your guidance, feedback, encouragement, etc...

Marv's rendition of Gringo Joe

-- Scratch 8)]]> Sunday Songwriters Group scratchmonkey https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/ssg2-week-44-gringo-joe-w-mp3/#post-68861 https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/ssg2-week-44-gringo-joe-w-mp3/#post-68852 Fri, 10 Sep 2004 06:15:28 +0000 Great story... makes me feel like going on holidays again and just watching the world go by... *sigh*

great stuff
sozay]]> Sunday Songwriters Group sozay https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/ssg2-week-44-gringo-joe-w-mp3/#post-68852 https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/ssg2-week-44-gringo-joe-w-mp3/#post-68846 Fri, 10 Sep 2004 05:04:58 +0000
ok for once i have to say that the first time i read this song it didn't grab me. it might be because when i was reading it this morning i was talking online with a friend. but i have reread it and i like it. it is a nice break from the over emotional cryey stuff you usually write.

i love the rhyme sceam of rhyming the two short lines in the middle of each verse. that is also a great little thing, is that two short lines in the middle of each verse. makes the rhythem enjoyable with the laid back attitude.

the song that came to my mind when i read this was "that's why god made mexico" by tim mcgraw. the lines in this song are sung very slow.

great job scratch. i like it, everything is working perfectly here, the rhyme, rhythem, flow, imagery.

since marv mentioned it, i can see how this song could be thought of as being kinda commercial but there is nothing wrong with that. it is still a great read regardless.

keep up the wonderful work. like you could post anything bad. :D

still your biggest fan.
-CheapThrill]]> Sunday Songwriters Group CheapThrill https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/ssg2-week-44-gringo-joe-w-mp3/#post-68846 https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/ssg2-week-44-gringo-joe-w-mp3/#post-68791 Thu, 09 Sep 2004 22:39:10 +0000 Absolutely amazing.
How do you come up with this stuff?
Who in the world but you could come up with
“with a new persona and a cold Corona”?
That is just incredible.
Enjoyed reading it from start to finish.
Blessings. Olav]]> Sunday Songwriters Group Olav https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/ssg2-week-44-gringo-joe-w-mp3/#post-68791 https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/ssg2-week-44-gringo-joe-w-mp3/#post-68740 Thu, 09 Sep 2004 10:40:27 +0000
really enjoyed reading, kinda swayed back and forth while doing it:))

love the rhyme scheme and the 'persona' in the chorus is cool :wink:
kinda reminds me of 'pistola' by incubus:)

greets
bluenightangel]]> Sunday Songwriters Group straycat. https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/ssg2-week-44-gringo-joe-w-mp3/#post-68740 https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/ssg2-week-44-gringo-joe-w-mp3/#post-68721 Thu, 09 Sep 2004 07:20:32 +0000
-marv]]> Sunday Songwriters Group MarvelousOptimist https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/ssg2-week-44-gringo-joe-w-mp3/#post-68721 https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/ssg2-week-44-gringo-joe-w-mp3/#post-68594 Wed, 08 Sep 2004 15:02:39 +0000 I love this song. That rhythm is really infectious. I know nothing about Mexico but this song really takes you there.
The second verse is my favourite - especially the way you throw in the place names.
I would give anything to be able to write an up beat little number like this.
Cool stuff
Beren]]> Sunday Songwriters Group Beren https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/ssg2-week-44-gringo-joe-w-mp3/#post-68594 https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/ssg2-week-44-gringo-joe-w-mp3/#post-68587 Wed, 08 Sep 2004 11:03:35 +0000
Also calls to mind this song I just heard that I think was Uncle Kracker and some country singer, "Sun Goes Down" I think. These lyrics create that same kind of relaxing vibe that listeners can let take them to another place. The connection between setting and character is really tight.

The verse that ends with the keeping score line seems like the money verse to me. The one that actually says what this thing is really about.]]> Sunday Songwriters Group sunsetN!nja https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/ssg2-week-44-gringo-joe-w-mp3/#post-68587 https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/ssg2-week-44-gringo-joe-w-mp3/#post-68584 Wed, 08 Sep 2004 09:51:40 +0000
This is great. It Really flows nicely. A friend of mine wrote a song called Goodbye Guitar Joe. Now I konw what Happened to him. Very nice imargy
shades of Buffet with Mexico, Corona, and all. The second verse really strikes me:

"A refugee from the land of plenty,
he couldn't take the pace anymore,
so he headed for Baja,
below Ensenada,
and decided to quit keeping score. "


The" decided to quit keeping score" part reflects where I'm at in my own life but that's another story. Every assignment seems hard to me . Sometimes it seems like "oh yeah the beach didn't Brian Wilson cover that what am I suppose to do rewrite Walking in the Sand or something" :lol: Anyway keep up the good work.

Celt]]> Sunday Songwriters Group Celt https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/ssg2-week-44-gringo-joe-w-mp3/#post-68584 https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/ssg2-week-44-gringo-joe-w-mp3/#post-3632 Wed, 08 Sep 2004 06:22:19 +0000
week 44 - Gringo Joe


Gringo Joe lives in Mexico,
he walks the shore every morn',
picking up shells
left by the swells
off a land where he wasn't born.


A refugee from the land of plenty,
he couldn't take the pace anymore,
so he headed for Baja,
below Ensenada,
and decided to quit keeping score.


Gringo Joe likes living slow,
he's knocking them back every noon.
With a new persona
and a cold Corona,
ain't going back any time soon.


As Gringo Joe makes his rounds, you know,
some people call him a bore,
he isn't local,
and he isn't loco,
he just doesn't care anymore.


At evening he goes to the end of the pier,
watches the ocean swallow the sun,
plays his guitar
at the old oyster bar,
smiles at everyone having such fun


Gringo Joe likes living slow,
he's knocking them back every noon.
With a new persona
and a cold Corona,
ain't going back any time soon.


-- Scratch 8)]]> Sunday Songwriters Group scratchmonkey https://guitarnoise.forum/sunday-songwriters-group/ssg2-week-44-gringo-joe-w-mp3/#post-3632