Jim Parker
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I've been called a lot of things since I first climbed onto a stage with a guitar in my hands and butterflies in my stomach, but the one word that seems to fit best (and miss the mark least) is this one: songwriter.
In fact, that's the one I use to describe myself as a performer, too -- especially after I hit a sour note in a vocal or blow a guitar lick, or otherwise need to extricate my ego from my performance in front of an audience. Whenever that happens, I just shrug it off as best I can, and remind anyone who needs reminding of the truest musical fact about me that I know: "I'm not a musician. I'm a songwriter."Band/artist history
I was born under a bad sign. In fact, I was born in the back seat of a Greyhound bus, rolling down highway 41. My mother was a tailor; she sewed my new blue jeans. My father was a gambling man, down in New Orleans. So I skedaddled outta there, and landed in New York City.
There, seeking only workman's wages, I went looking for a job. But I got no offers. (Just a come-on from the whores on 7th Avenue.) And yes, I do declare, there were times I was so lonesome, I could cry. But other times, I did take some comfort there. In fact, the girls on 7th Avenue seemed to me like Sisters of Mercy: They were waiting for me, when I thought that I just can't go on.
But I did go on. Once, outside of Baton Rouge, waiting for a train, I was feeling near as faded as my jeans. That's when I realized that love hurts. Love mars. Love wounds and scars any heart not tough, nor strong enough, to take a lot of pain.
That's when I started to imagine there's no heaven, and discovered it's easy if you try. I also decided there's no hell below us and, above us, only sky.
So what else could I do? I gathered up my possessions, 37 dollars and a Jap guitar, and started down that long, lonesome road, babe. I'm still on it, in fact, and where I'm bound, I can't tell. But goodbye is too good a word, babe, so I'll just say fare-thee-well.
Why? I'm not sure. Maybe it's because I can't get no satisfaction. And I've always wondered what's over that rainbow. And I had to get outta there someday.Have you performed in front of an audience?Yes. In fact, I'll play "Whatever, Whenever, Wherever" wherever and whenever. For whatever. [Plus expenses.]
Your musical influences
Early influences include the Beatles, Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan. Since then, everything I've heard that's twanged inside my head, heart, body, or soul has probably left telltale signs somewhere. Overall, though, I'd have to include Leonard Cohen, Jackson Browne, Willie Dixon, Hank Williams, Don McLean, and Steve Earle at the top of my A-List of lyrical-musical Heavy Hitters.What equipment do you use?
Ovation, Fender, and Sigma guitars, Hohner harmonicas, Ludwig drums, M-Audio Radium-49 and Yamaha keyboards, Power Mac G5, Apple Garage BandJamey Darnold's station
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Jim'ster!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
**** Hugs**** Hugs*****
Where ya been keeping yourself?? Been missing the heck out of you!! Soundclick isnt the same without you sneaking around the dark halls leaving messages.....
You know we love ya!!!! How is the Do It Foundation, coming along?
I've added some new tunes to my page.......... if you find the time... drop in and spray paint the walls with your comments..lol
I left you some snacks in the fridge for ya too.......
Just pick up the wrappers!
Miss our late night talks dear......
We need to start them back up... do't you think????????????
hehe... just missing you thats all....
Love ya,
RandeeCountry Rose: The honor is all mine. (And ditto that to you, Randee!) -- JPJim~
Sliding into your music room>>>>>sharing some time with you........ miss our late night calls... your my bud!!! Always and for'ever an'aday~
Check me out!
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Love ya,
RanYes indeed Mr Jim, "Tequila Goes with Everything" !!!
Thanx for stoppin by W4H and checkin us out, keep up the good work my friend!All comments (47)
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Exciting and Extraordinaire track. Love the crispness and crunch of the guitar against the cool vocals...great job...