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No Place like Home
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Ths is a song dedicated to the magical land of oz. Jim DeLecce lead guitar. Me everything else. New mix 10/19/2008. This was written by request for an OZ festival in indiana. Unfortunately it folded the year I did this and was to play it live.
jazz wizard of oz
Fans of Beatles, Badfinger, Fogelberg, Moody Blues, Raspberries and other Retro Classic rock.
I am a fan of the Beatles, Fogelberg, Raspberries, Badfinger, Moody Blues, solo Beatles, Eagles. Any music that has solid vocals, good harmonies and a hook! I also am developing a fascination with old jazz standards. I am self taught on everything I play which explains my limitations. LOL! Up until a few years ago I was all accoustic all the time and did very little recording on an old 4 trak. I had written a lot of songs over the years on my accoustic most of those are not here as I started using the computer to record and wanting a more electric sound so out came an electric guitar, then I wanted a beat so the cheap drum machine came next, then I needed a bottom so the cheap bass was bought, then my drums sucked so I needed loops. Then I wanted some strings/sax so my keyboard was bought. Well you know the drill the more you get the more you want and songs that took 3 hours now take 3 days. And so my one man 6th grade band was born. I have put samples of the music I have written here on this website. I use drum loops and all other instruments are live Course you probably can tell that, LOL). Anyway as Harry Chapin's Mr. Tanner would say music is my life not my livelihood. I have met some great artists on SC and continue to hear great artists on SC. Click on the stations link to find Soundclick Radio stations where my music is playing. My music playing on these stations has been a pleasant surprise as these stations are filled with great musicians. I have also had the opportunity to collaborate with some very good musicians here on SC. My brother Jim, Svenni Bjorgvins, Juri Rosenfeld, Johnny Proctor, His Masters Choice, DeAnn Sanders, Dawn Sinclair and most recently Dawn Diamond. I am very grateful to all these artists for helping me to have more fun than should be allowed for free. Writing/recording/producing music I find to be very rewarding. I am learning so much everyday about every facet. The exposure to so many great musicians has really helped me evolve as well. Well if you are still awake thanks for coming by. Other SoundClick Artists I recommend: Click on their links to hear some great music! Jim DeLecce my very talented brother Great Musician and great help to me in too many ways to count. Jim DeLecce For excellent Mastering services please visit Dave at FatnSassy Mastering: FatnSassy Mastering SVENNI BJORGVINS: Very Talented/Great guitar/bass/drums player. Excellent song writing skills/good friend and my first sound Click collaboration on Through the Years. Now a new collaboration on Something to Believe. Listen to Svenni play. Svenni Bjorgvins Juri Rosenfeld AKA: Grand Jury A fellow Beatlemaniac who does a very nice job of producing very nice beatlesque pop melodies Juri Rosenfeld DeAnn Sanders - Great vocalist and nice person listen to her by clicking here. Then ask yourself why isn't this on CMT? DeAnn Sanders Lynn Carey Saylor - Great Musician, great songs and since I am an old die hard Queen Fan, believe it or not Brian May is playing Lead guitar on this young lady's song called If We Believe for all you fellow Queen fans you gotta Check it out. Lynn Carey Saylor Well for Country Fans you gotta hear the Tailgators: Great musicians and funny guys: Tailgators My Statistics: INVALID -- Start of StatCounter Code -- INVALID -- type="text/java!--" language="java!--" var sc_project=497271; var sc_partition=3; INVALID -- type="text/java!--" language="java!--" src="http://www.statcounter.com/counter/counter INVALID " INVALID -- End of StatCounter Code --
Song Info
Genre
Jazz Smooth Jazz
Charts
Peak #18
Peak in subgenre #4
Author
Tony DeLecce
Rights
2007
Uploaded
April 14, 2009
Track Files
MP3
MP3 4.0 MB 128 kbps 4:21
Story behind the song
Wanted to come up with an original about OZ and also wanted to capture some jazzy feel that I was hearing .
Lyrics
Words and Music Tony DeLecce 6/2008 There?s a place where we can go Where more than bluebirds fly Where skys are blue and dreams come true and children never cry Somewhere over the rainbow lies a land called OZ Where witches fly on broomsticks high and dreams never die CHORUS It?s a place of beauty and hope where you can wish upon a star Where all roads lead near and far save the the yellow brick road BRIDGE Take a breath and open your eyes Your not in Kansas anymore The witch of the west knows the address of the house that fell from the sky Lead Guitar to the Chorus chords 2nd verse Theres a wizard in the emerald city The Great and Powerful Oz If you look behind the curtain you?ll find A very ordinary man Somewhere over the rainbow In a land called OZ Where witches fly on broomsticks high And houses fall from the sky Soon you?ll find it?s all in your mind And only birds can fly When fantasy meets Reality Your in the land of OZ Look in your heart and you will know There?s no place like home Click your heels and close your eyes and say there?s no place like home 3 times Chords: Verse (Capo 2nd fret): D#maj7 (6th fret), G#7(1st fret A7 chord), F Dim (Missing bottom of F), Gm, Cm, F, A#Maj7 (Same chord a D#MAJ but on first fret), A#Dim, Cminor, F, Gm, Cm D#Maj7 CHORUS CHORDS: Dmin7, (minor 7th on 5th fret), G, Cmaj7 (TTY), Am7, F, G7, C, CMaj7, F, G7, C, A7, F, G, C Bridge: Bmaj7, Em, Am7, D7, G
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jameydarnold
Jul 28
Beautiful!
AlexisPatrick
Jul 27
Wow........This song is fabulous. Your vocals are simply enchanting. Excellent Guitar playing.....Brilliant musicianship.
Swampman
Jul 25
Classic cuz !
GeeS1
Jul 21
this would sit nicely on 'Wings at the Speed of Sound' or 'London Town' Tony - very cool composition and much a McCartney vibe throughout! Cool!
Michael Duran
Jul 25, 2016
Nice carefree stroll though fantasyland presented with a classy Jazzy Pop flavor.
Rodrica Rudge
Jul 15, 2016
A lovely journey into a nicer, more comforting world. Beautiful guitar playing, great production and perfectly sung.
Ascenzion - Al Massey
Jul 14, 2016
A fine song that resonates with all of us. Who haven't heard of The Wizard of Oz. Nice.
Evan Paul
Jul 24, 2011
This is a real fine song Tony, vocals sound really good as do the harmonies, and very enjoyable are the jazzy guitar licks by Jim, all work so well together. Keep up the good work.
Wade Farlowe
Sep 26, 2009
Howdy Tony, Loved the trip to OZ....super lyrics, vocals, and the guitar lead by Jim is masterful!!!!!! Thanks for No Place Like Home....a sweet melody too btw!!!!!! Best to ya, Wade
Tony, Hearing Tammy's version of this song, I had to come and listen to the original. I like the guitar work in yours and the vocals in Tammy's version. Tammy did an awesome version of this song. Congrats on a great song!
Hey Tony, what a wonderful piece! Vibe, vocs, great guitars, nice background canvas. Love it all. A Masterpiece I´d say! Cheers from Frankfurt Andreas
Bill Wright
Sep 12, 2008
Nice trip down the Yellow Brick Road, Tony! It only figures a guy like me who sings "If I Only Had A Brain" would really be into it. Well done. :)
Grand Jury
Aug 09, 2008
Hi,Tony,-and thanx alot for thumbs up to our "Stung"-effort. "No place like Home",-is a beauty,-both musically and lyrically.It's actually sounds very much European,and Jim's great Djangoish additions bends it even more into this direction.Perhaps,that's why I've enjoyed it very much,-to the degree that I forgot to start my usual hair-splittin' on the production values,-ain't it something ??Very easy listening,-and you know already how much I like your melodies.Likey all over!!
ALEXIS PATRICK
Aug 07, 2008
TONY....THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL!!! OH, I LOVE IT...IT"S THE STYLE OF AMERICAN MUSIC I LIKE...YOUR STYLE. I AM PROUD OF YOU. YOUR VOCALS ARE MAGNIFICENT!!!! Thank you so much, Tony, for your kind words and rating of my new collab..I do value your opinion. Hugs and Blessings, Lekzee
DavidLunbeck
Aug 04, 2008
Tony , Wow , talk about the man behind the Curtain who is this ?totaly different and How did you get Jim to play such a tasteful subtle jazz guitar on this great to hear you guys together again , good sounding bright wonderful mix , great vocal tones , the arrangement is unusal as it is not the usual pop A B A B C B thing , nor I can't tell who is playing what , nice blending and everything , Congratulations , cheers David L Ps I used a program called Expand ( to answer your question )
Tammy Swindell
Aug 03, 2008
I see/hear you've improved the mix, Tony!! :D I came back to listen, because I really, really like this song! :D Nice job on the improvements, they seem to make the song flow much better...and the guitar/string backing work is wonderful! :) Great work! :) Nice writing, too! :)
Johnny Proctor
Jul 30, 2008
Tony, Some of your best lyrics ever. This is a great song construction as well breaking out of the routine verse-chorus-verse patterns we both use. Jim's sweet jazz guitar is perfect for this track and adds another dimension to this sentimental masterpiece. The coda ("there's no place like home") is a perfect reference to the Wizard of Oz classic and gives the song a thematic anchor that drives home both the emotional and musical point. I see pulled out most of the wind instruments - I don't miss them as much with the strings in the background. Someday you may come back to this track when you want to do a big orchestral production. This song would be at home in a Broadway play and has that classic live performance emotional immediacy. Congrats, I am jealous of your being able to transcend your slump. I'm still mired in nothingness.... Johnny