ames, iowa
We tried a different approach this week. Steve brought some lyrics and then we had an 'old school bourbon sprawl' live jam. Of the 3-4 songs that came out we picked one of them that fit the best. We had a new visitor, Jon Van Weeren. Jon jammed on Keyboard but sat out when it came for the actual recording... maybe next time. Rather than lay down tracks one at a time, we started with recording drums, electric guitar and bass all at once...with the able engineering by Brian and masterful conducting by Steve... OK, it took a few takes (maybe 7) but it was a good vibe. Steve went in and laid down vocals in the chorus. The lyrics are about an old flame that appears to have surprisingly settled for a life married to a middle-aged vet in Ames, Iowa. Scott added vox on the verses. After vocals, Brian went in to fill in sax. It was interesting, things that seemed to work on sax during the jam didn't seem to fit when it came time for overdubs (including the entire harmonica part). Finally, Scott insisted that Spaz and Brian record dreadful trumpet noises for the Bridge... so they did. Enjoy it.
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