Under The Skies Of America (with Josie Beck)

[rsdean]

Josie Beck and I are pleased to share this new song with you. We are working on some new music and this is one of our latest folk-style tunes.

Thanks for listening!

Bob

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"Under The Skies Of America"

The other day I was thinking about 1955
December in Montgomery and the passing of time
Black and white TV and Ike in the news
A dollar bought you lunch or paid your union dues

Chorus:
Hey, hey Rosa
Have we finally seen the light?
Freedom in the air flying high as a kite
Hey Rosa, I'm still dreaming under the skies of America tonight

The other day I was thinking about 1963
Vietnam a pillbox hat and John F. Kennedy
The times they we're a-changin' right before our eyes
But money, war and politics are not easily disguised

Chorus:
Hey, hey Jackie
Have we finally seen the light?
Revolution in the air flying high as a kite
Hey Jackie, I'm still dreaming under the skies of America tonight

Today I was thinking about this new century
Triumphs and troubles from sea to shinning sea
Are the days so much different are the voices getting bolder?
When Bob sings Maggie's Farm I can see we're getting older

Chorus:
Hey, hey Everybody
Have we finally seen the light?
Resurrection in the air flying high as a kite
Hey Everybody, we're still dreaming under the skies of America tonight

 

[ido1957]

Too much reverb for me or maybe the wrong kind of reverb on everything. It's too noticeable for me. The harmonies are good and mix really well together - good job there. Guitar is pretty good, no issues. Couldn't hear any bass guitar but didn't really miss it - just a thought.
Well written song/lyrics/ very easy to identify with....a history lesson disguised as a pop song!

 

[rsdean]

ido1957, thanks for listening and for your feedback.

Bob

 

[cobaltaudio]

Yeah I'd agree with ido here, dial down the reverb on the guitar and vocals but don't mind it so much on the drums. And yes, we need more bass too Nice backing vocals, my personal preference would be to have them sit a little lower in the mix, so the lead vocal is more dominant in the chorus.

 

[rsdean]

colbaltaudio, thanks very much for your feedback - it is appreciated!

Bob