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Three Monkeys (Andy/Benny/Doc/Stonehead)

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Another one done from Benny and the Misplaced Texans!!

The lyric is loosely based around the three monkeys from ancient Japanese and Tao folklore. The three monkeys - see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil (actually there's a fourth monkey who does no evil, which is apt considering we have four musicians on this one!!). This theme has been referenced in the lyric, which is basically about a ''boy-girl" situation where the girl is a little difficult to get through to !!!
We tried making the sound a little "Beatles-like" as well.
Great performances from all, especially Benny with a great vocal, Doc (Henry) with super guitar work (check out the 2nd solo) and backing harmonies, and solid yet inventive tom-tom driven drums from Ian.

MCS, I hope you enjoy the song!!!
Andy


Three Monkeys (Lyrics & Music: Andy Gupta/Benny Moore)

I can't talk to (you) cause you won't hear a thing
I can't hear you cause you won't say a thing
I can't show you cause you won't see a thing
It's not the way you swing

I can't get through cause you won't hear a thing
I can't breakthrough and you won't say a thing
I can't make you cause you won't see a thing
It's just the way you think

Oh if you could only see
You're so alone up your tree
There's so much else going around
While you're stuck inside your cloud
Can't you hear
Can't you see
Can't you say anything at all

Solo/Riff: A/C/D/C x3

I can't beg you cause you don't need a thing
I can't teach you cause you won't learn a thing

I can't play you cause you won't hear a thing
I can't please you cause you won't say a thing
I can't get close cause you won't see a thing
You're in charge of everything

Oh if only you could know
You've got a long way to go
There's so much else going around
It's time you climbed on down
Can't you hear
Can't you see
Can't you say anything at all

Solo/Riff: A/C/D/C x3

The Cast of Monkeys:

Benny Moore     : song arrangement/lyrics, lead and backing vocals, guitar, SFX
Henry Mittnacht : guitars including all solos, backing vocals
Ian Burrage       :  drums
Andy Gupta       : song lyrics/arrangement, bass, backing vocals
Casia               : tea and sympathy



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A very cool tune guys ...thanks for inviting me along.... it was a lot of fun

Cheers Ian

Thank you very much Stoney, as I said, your drumming drives this song very nicely!

It was great to have you on board!

Cheers
Andy


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Wow, guys! this sounds really nice! So many creative musicians here!! :)

Thanks so much Tricia, and yes, there are loads of great singers/musicians on MCS, and you are one of them :)

It was fun tune to do!

Andy


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Thanks everybody for having a listen and the kind words.

Andy, this catchy little number was based on a cool idea. Thanks for asking me to work on it with you.

Stoney, great working with you on this one. Hopefully we can do more.

Doc, killer guitars, as always.

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Thanks everybody for having a listen and the kind words.

Andy, this catchy little number was based on a cool idea. Thanks for asking me to work on it with you.

Stoney, great working with you on this one. Hopefully we can do more.

Doc, killer guitars, as always.

Benny

Hey Benny,

Thank you
- it's always a pleasure to work with you and the Texas gang, and you really brought the song to life with your talents!

Cheers
Andy


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Cool tune! Sounds great!! ;) Congrats all!!

Thank you very much Bill!! Glad you enjoyed the tune!

Cheers
Andy


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Interesting Idea...turned into a cool lil' retro rocker  :)

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Interesting Idea...turned into a cool lil' retro rocker  :)

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Thanks Mark, so glad you liked the song!!

Cheers
Andy


 

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