[Phonoho]

Sound check- Pop and rumble of Microphone adjusting; a loud electronic buzz, cut short by the flick of a pickup selector switch; cat calling, Saxophone warms up; Double Bass thumps, then lights up; Drums does a rimshot, a heads up for Guitar, who is still tuning up; holding his tongue, Harmonica gives the thumbs up; a gambler at heart, and with Double Bass hot on his heals, Piano opens up, taking a chance-

Verse- A smooth intro, with Double Bass dead on time-

If you're havin' trouble, Baby,
your man won't treat you right,
he won't bring home the bacon
and your dog won't bark or bite,

Chorus- Calling attention to himself, Saxophone struts-

I'm over here,
yeah, I'm over here,
I'm the answer to your problems,
yes I am, I'm over here.

Verse- sensing trouble, Harmonica admonishes-

Roaches in the kitchen,
spiders in the hall,
'skeeters in the outhouse
and rats behind the wall,

Chorus- Guitar makes his play, jumping in ahead of Saxophone-

I'm over here,
yeah, I'm over here,
I'm a solution to your worries,
yes I am, I'm over here

Bridge- Harmonica redirects, attempting to keep the peace-

Well, if you need one
I'm your man,
'cause I would give you
all I can,
and I would love you
if you'd love me too.
Baby, let me show you what I can do, yeah, yeah!

Solos- Proud Saxophone steps up to greet, talking trash; not to be outdone, and fully in tune, Guitar hurries over to protest; Harmonica, tired of hearing it between these two, slides in to scold; in a smoky halo and a world of his own, Bass minds his own business; agreeing, Piano follows suit -

Verse- Harmonica nods last call toward Piano-

If you wanna' make some changes,
things are gittin' outta' hand,
and you're lookin' for the answer,
then baby here I am,

Chorus- Knowing what's coming, Harmonica tells Sax and Guitar to take it outside-

I'm over here,
yeah baby, over here,
I'm the answer to your problems,
baby look around, I'm over here.

Fade- Still bickering, Guitar and Sax head toward the door, with Harmonica ushering them out; Piano takes the lead and solos to finish.

[Rose]

Wow. That's amazing... the mood you created here. Great lyrics. I can hear it all... Very blues-y jazz-y. Two very enthusiastic thumbs up.

[Syrah]

I completely agree with Rose. Can you actually produce a track? I would love to hear this one actually produced....

[Corneac]

Yeah Phonho I want to hear this, it would be rockin'. Awesome job mate, great lyrics...

[Lubesh]

Is there no end to this man's talents...love the 'instrumental arrangement lol

This was refreshing. I could hear the song play in my head as I read this. Magnificent.

[Phonoho]

Wow, what a reaction! Thank you all. I got the idea from my comment on Stamiles poem "She Real Smooth", using the instruments as characters, all fighting for the attention of the songs intended subject, each stepping in to display his quality and value as a suitor in each verse.

hmmm, can I be so bold as to maybe produce some sort of song from this?

[Phonoho]

I have been a blues fan all my life. As a teen, I discovered images of it through 60's and 70's rock music. As I grew older, I searched ever further back in time for the most pure examples, it's essence. In "Statesboro Blues", from 1925, the twelve string guitar of young Blind Will McTell sounded like a lost piano, a sound reflected in the homeliness of his own virgin voice.
Still, I adore contemporary blues and how the genre has so evolved, yet remained so true to its hard won roots.
Knowing this, Duncan, you do indeed have my blessing. Blues is all about interpretation, so feel free to apply your own. I only hope that you don't have as much trouble with your band as I had with this one.

lol. Since they're all me I guess they'll co-operate.

[Nupur]

I agree with everyone else who posted here. There really isn't an end to your talent. These are some terrific lyrics and I'd love to hear them sung. Gotta agree with Lu about the instrument arrangement. Amazing work, James.

[Phonoho]

Thank you. I enjoyed giving each instrument a personality. It's what I enjoy the most when watching a live performance.
My dream band for this song would be -

Little Walter - vocals/harmonica
Willie Dixon - piano
Johnny Winter - guitar
Clarence Clemmons - saxophone
Tommy Shannon - double bass

[shatteredsight]

Wow.
that's awesome, the lyrics were great, and then the mood was specacularly set.
Very good piece.

[xtremelady]

Oh my, oh my – wow. Gives you a bow...flippin fantastic...wanna make some tunes together? I am game seriously - I liked a lot.