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Gwendolyn
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Trash-pop, guitar rock and melodic miscellany.
Not so much a band as a bloke with a guitar and a laptop, The Smivets deliver a genre-bending blend of pop, rock, punk, prog and many other monosyllables.
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Rock • Punk
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Peak #68
Peak in subgenre #2
Author
Steve Smith
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Steve Smith
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February 12, 2011
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MP3 4.6 MB • 128 kbps • 5:00
Story behind the song
For the CBC Valentine's challenge Feb 2011 - not exactly "mellow guitars and soft gentle keys..." Bit of a cheat this - written last year, but it fit the "love" theme so well I thought I'd put it up. Not based on any true story, it has a bit of an outlaw / gangster thing going on but the theme is fierce, unconditional love, right up to the final sniper shot.
Lyrics
Wake up, Gwen, I stole us some food But the news is not so great - I saw yesterday's paper And it looks like they found the car. They had a funny picture of you Back when you were in school. But you know You know I'll stick with you come what may I'll stick with you now come what may. Oh Gwendolyn Well I don't know how you got that gun Or exactly what you'd done To get us into this in the first place. I believe you've seen some desperate days But that's not what this is all about. We're in this together now: They'll have to catch us to break us apart. To break us apart They'll have to catch us, to break us apart. Oh Gwendolyn Gwendolyn, The end is closing in But if I had my time again I'd change nothing. Oh Gwendolyn, Though you know that we could never win, Like I said, I'd change nothing. Gwendolyn, if we break out now, You know we'll be in the cross-hairs. But they're out there waiting for us And we musn't disappoint them. One last look into your eyes Then just hold hands and run. But you ... you know what this means. You know what this means. At least I won't have to let you go At least I'll never have to let you go Oh Gwendolyn
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Roger John
Mar 07, 2011
Great story, And very good rocking tune! That chorus is catchy catchy!
Mary Clare Springer
Feb 21, 2011
This one just ROCKS! I can't sit still while listening! :)
Ralph Atkinson
Feb 17, 2011
Steve, you always meet the challenge and go beyond. Love that rhythm guitar sound. Solo is insane! Elvis Costello on steroids. :)
Rodrica Rudge
Feb 16, 2011
I knew I could count on you to come up with a different angle for a love song - I'm really impressed at the way you created a song about love and loyalty without it having to be "sweet". Superb stuff...and that guitar solo is killer!
Jonsson
Feb 15, 2011
WOW - That's what I call an upfront crunchy guitar :). Beautiful work here :) - it rocks :)
Dr. Bob's Jazz - Benefit Boppin' Quartet - JBBQ
Feb 15, 2011
This is a brilliant song, Seth! Your rendition of the lyrics in your rockin' voice and backing is most exciting. I truly hated to hear that final shot which ended this super song (I'm a softie for love rock or love on the rocks or - you know what I mean), so I won't just let the music end...I'm about to dl to our JBBQ music player - with much appreciation for the great gift of your SUPER music!
Stoob
Feb 14, 2011
Particularly liked the guitar solo/lines in the middle. Reminded me of Angus Young in places, not just the open string stuff but the picking style choice also (2:30+). Nice one.
Michael Bennett
Feb 14, 2011
Another example of the talent that you have with this splendid rocker mate!!!
ANDYF
Feb 13, 2011
Greay rock sound here Steve. Full of energy. Take Care ANdy :)
Finnski
Feb 13, 2011
nice garage rock :-) nice dirty sound...and solo there keep geting better and better!!
Michael Duran
Feb 12, 2011
Rock solid Valentine Steve :D
Michael R7 GT
Feb 12, 2011
Great in all categories Steve. This is Rock&Roll at its finest!
Carlo D'Anna
Feb 12, 2011
Some serious playing and staccato rock going on here! Wonderful tune!