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In America (w/$Bill)
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A cops and robbers song, with $Bill on organ, bass and lead guitar.
rock collab story song
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Self-penned songs - rock, pop, country, electric and acoustic. Despite the name, the Footnotes is a one-man band with various named collaborations.
The Footnotes................. We're rock, we're pop or country. We're electric, acoustic or classical. We're anything else that might have been. We're also mostly a one man band. or try for my other band.
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Genre
Rock • Rock General
Charts
Peak #240
Peak in subgenre #59
Author
me
Rights
me
Uploaded
May 01, 2023
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MP3 7.2 MB • 320 kbps • 3:09
Story behind the song
$Bill asked if I was doing anything for the Clickers Club challenge. I said 'no' but later that day remembered a song that I'd started but nearly forgotten about. So we dusted it off, wrestled it into shape, and here it is. If it hadn't been for Bill, it might still be in that pile of half-finished masterpieces that I keep somewhere, can't quite remember where but if you find it be sure to let me know.
Lyrics
A little fight in a little town no-one knows whats going down voices raised, a window breaks a little fight is all it takes a little fight it isn't much but someone somewhere calls the cops in America Another day and another job Another person just got robbed A black and white is on patrol And he's the one that takes the call It's nothing special nothing new It's something that he has to do in America So cruising down the street he slows to ask some guy 'bout what he knows I don't know nothing says this dude but the cop don't like his attitude And even I know not to run 'cause every cop has got a gun in America And even I know not to run 'cause every cop has got a gun But this guy runs and the cop gives chase And I don't know what happens next People gathering around And someone's lying on the ground Shot and killed is what was stated Investigation instigated In America
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Musan Dera
Mar 10, 2016
This is nice. Feels like going back in time, like so often here on the Clicker's club. Very tight structure, very good guitar play/arrangement and I really like the vocals here. And I just feel the joy of playing. Nice one, guys!
Drumnjon
Mar 06, 2016
BRILLIANT....I LOVE THE VOCALS !! THIS IS SOMETHING SPECIAL... LOVIN IT! JON:):):):)
The Smivets
Mar 02, 2016
This is just great - everything exactly perfect. Great drum and bass groove (drums sounding awesome btw), brilliant vocal, nicely wrought lyric and top flight guitars. I keep playing this one.
Major Snagg
Feb 29, 2016
This is kinda nicely creepy in an 'Sensational Alex Harvey Band', kind of way...I like it. The backing music is fabulously 'smokey and beer stained', :)...and those vocals are just so right for this story. :) Tim, I think you'll probably remember Alex and his band, but maybe not Mr. d.bill ? maybe they' weren't known in The States ?
Ascenzion - Al Massey
Feb 28, 2016
Outstanding performance. Great vocals (and lyrics) that captivates the listener. The guitar work is stellar guys. Really enjoyed the listen. Great collaboration.
Tony DeLecce
Feb 28, 2016
Loved it guys. Lyrics are spot on. And a rocking tune that showcases some great sounding guitar work.
Carlo D'Anna
Feb 28, 2016
Wow! This tune has character! Wonderful song writing. Cool Collab!
Alan L Cole
Feb 27, 2016
Great vocals and lyrics. Very cool guitars as well. Great collab Tim and Bill.
Michael Duran
Feb 27, 2016
Great lyric and gritty vocals make this brilliant track shine :) outstanding work on all levels Tim & Bill !!
Rodrica Rudge
Feb 27, 2016
Great job both of you! Fantastic song, a certain hit. Love the lyrics, vocals and guitar work. Skillful writing and excellent performance and production.
Dollar Bill and the Unmentionables
Feb 27, 2016
Tim, thanks for having me along! I really liked trading licks with you in that 2nd solo. :)