Smile (Holger/Roger/Andy/Tricia/Mr & Mrs. Cosmic Dolphin)

AndyG6508 · **on:** May 04, 2009, 09:58:25 AM

This is a song I was going to scrap until my friend Holger said he liked it...so here it is!!

A simple tune with a simple message...inspired by a remark made by George Harrison in the mid-70s. When asked what would it take to get the Beatles back together for a show, he said "if people promised to smile at one another for one whole day".

The recording of this song turned out to be a breeze...and very pleasant. I basically sat back and watched the song grow!!

All the contributors are stars in their own right - Holger with his plaintive lead vocals, boundless enthusiasm and as de facto commander, Roger with his "cool" Chet Atkins guitar work, Tricia with her honey twinged sweet harmonies, Mark (CD) who came in at the end with valuable suggestions for enhancing the song, and then mixed and mastered the song beautifully, a la Rubber Soul, using vintage equipment "borrowed" off Abbey Road Studio 2 (I understand George Martin owes him a favour or two). And we even had Mrs. CD add some seasoning with a mean shaker!!!

Oh.. I was there too!!!

MCS, I hope you enjoy listening to this song, and I hope it makes you smile as well!!!

Smile (122bpm, shuffle groove) (C) Andy Gupta 2004,2009

Intro: A/G/D/A

Verse1
A
I'm talking to you
There's something we can do
D
It won't cost a thing
A
It's there within
F#m B7
A smile a day
D A
Could set you on your way

Verse2

So let's try it out
Don't need to think about
It takes a little time
In a simple rhyme
A smile a day
Makes the world a warmer place

Bridge:
F#m A
They say you frown and you sulk alone
F#m A
You're in pain but they stay away
D Dm A F# m
But when you smile then you will find that the whole world smiles along with you
B7 E E7
So let's try it out and let's see if it is true
A
You've got to smile...

Guitar Solo (same chords as verse)

Verse3

Give the world a smile
Unused and out of style
Give your neighbour a grin
Feel it bubbling within
A smile a day
Brings us closer today
A smile a day
Brings us closer today
A smile a day
Brings us closer today
Yeah!!!!!

List of Players:

Holger Bremer (Soulfrontier) : Lead and backing vocals
Roger Wilkerson (Riggorog): Electric guitars, all solos and fills
Tricia Dovidio (Tricia41) : Joint and backing harmony vocals
Mark Morgon-Shaw(Cosmic Dolphin) : Percussion(s), Mix/Master
Mrs. Cosmic Dolphin : Percussion (Shakers)
Andy Gupta (AndyG6508): Music/Lyrics, acoustic guitars, bass, backing vocals
Beta Monkey Bomber : Drums

Tricia41 · **Reply #1 on:** May 04, 2009, 10:51:50 AM

Very catchy song Andy! Fun to sing along to!

I could feel emotion in the guitars too. Great work everyone!

AndyG6508 · **Reply #2 on:** May 04, 2009, 11:03:15 AM

Quote from: Tricia41 on May 04, 2009, 10:51:50 AM

Very catchy song Andy! Fun to sing along to! I could feel emotion in the guitars too. Great work everyone!

Thanks Tricia, yes it was fun, and thank you for coming on board!! Loved your vox ideas!!

Andy

soulfrontier · **Reply #3 on:** May 04, 2009, 12:19:26 PM

Hello @all,
I was immediately filled with enthusiasm and electrified when Andy showed me this song... and now that we've finished it I love it more than ever.

I'm happy that this nice song is finished.

Andy it is interesting to know something about the background.

I love this tune and especially the message in it. It is simple but true. And in this song music and lyrics could not match better together!
I hope that George can hear it and that it makes him smile too

.

It was a pleasure to be a part of this and I hope that the people will like it.

Great work you all!

Ah, I'd like to post the song on my website at myownmusic.de and also myspace. I'm sure that the people there will love it

thx
Holger

AndyG6508 · **Reply #4 on:** May 04, 2009, 12:48:14 PM

Thank you Holger, without you, this song would never have seen the light of day. Thanks for the encouragement and support!

Please do post the song on your websites and hopefully it will do well there!!

Cheers
Andy

riggorog · **Reply #5 on:** May 04, 2009, 01:28:37 PM

Great song! It's my favorite I've played on here so far

Thanks again to everybody that contributed.

Roger

AndyG6508 · **Reply #6 on:** May 04, 2009, 01:56:27 PM

Quote from: riggorog on May 04, 2009, 01:28:37 PM

Great song! It's my favorite I've played on here so far Thanks again to everybody that contributed.

Roger

Hey Roger,

Thanks a ton mate - you were 'mr. cool' on this one with your super array of guitars!!

Hope you're up for more songs:)

Cheers
Andy

McLovin · **Reply #7 on:** May 04, 2009, 02:10:57 PM

Nice song,... everything sounds great in the mix!

Really enjoyable listen!!

soulfrontier · **Reply #8 on:** May 04, 2009, 02:19:10 PM

Quote from: riggorog on May 04, 2009, 01:28:37 PM

Great song! It's my favorite I've played on here so far Thanks again to everybody that contributed.

Roger

hey Roger,

you and Andy you are such a great team and you did it again. Your guitar playing is outstanding. It suits the song perfectly and makes it shine. You are the man, Mr. Cool

.

thx HDA

okay Andy, I will post the song there thank you!

AndyG6508 · **Reply #9 on:** May 04, 2009, 02:24:00 PM

Quote from: HDA on May 04, 2009, 02:10:57 PM

Nice song,... everything sounds great in the mix!

Really enjoyable listen!!

Hey Jay,

So glad you liked the song!! Thanks for all the encouragement right from the start!!

Cheers
Andy

Donna · **Reply #10 on:** May 04, 2009, 02:38:41 PM

What a charming song! Simple and appealing lyric, great music and playing, and excellent vocals and harmony.

(But Tricia, I have to ask: Didn't you find the music dangerously close to country?

)

Kudos all round!

Donna

AndyG6508 · **Reply #11 on:** May 04, 2009, 02:48:15 PM

Quote from: Donna on May 04, 2009, 02:38:41 PM

What a charming song! Simple and appealing lyric, great music and playing, and excellent vocals and harmony.
(But Tricia, I have to ask: Didn't you find the music dangerously close to country? )

Kudos all round!

Donna

Donna,

Thank you for the kind words!! Im happy both the lyric and the sound appealed to you

.

Country.....?? hmmmm... possibly a touch..in the guitars possibly? I thought it was more a hybrid of Beatles circa 1964-1965, folk music and the Dead

Cheerio
Andy

Tricia41 · **Reply #12 on:** May 04, 2009, 02:49:18 PM

no, not country! this is more like 50's rock!!

soulfrontier · **Reply #13 on:** May 04, 2009, 02:54:45 PM

I think its a nice greeting card for the Abbey Road

Donna · **Reply #14 on:** May 04, 2009, 02:59:57 PM

Oh, the Beatles are definitely in evidence, along with a touch of folk and the Dead. But blow me down if I didn't detect a definite whisper of country here and there.

Must have been in that sweeping guitar work.

Donna