James Dean (Casia/Hannah/Andy/Billy/John/Argle)

AndyG6508 · **on:** January 27, 2011, 10:07:31 PM

Hi MCS,

This was my first ever collab on MCS......I read Casia's super lyrics, like them instantly, and came up with a 50s rock flavoured bed track. Billy and John very kindly stepped in to help out with super contributions.

But more importantly, this song is a showcase for the talents of young Hannah Clohessy. Under the watchful eyes and ears of "Dad" (Bobby take a bow mate

), she graced the song with a confident, tuneful vocal that well belied her young age.

I am sure she will go places and I hope we will hear more of her on here!!

Personally, I wasn't too sure the song was done production wise, but wiser counsels seemed to have prevailed. So here it is.

Andy

James Dean (Lyrics:Casia/Music:Andy Gupta (c) 2008, 2010)

(4/4 126bpm)

(INTRO V) D/Bm x 2
D
Standing on the corner
Bm
There In tight blue jeans
G Em
Leaning against a lamp-post
G A
Is A young James Dean

(V2)
D
(And now) My heart is racin'
Bm
like a wind-up toy
G Em
Trying to be - oh so cool
G A
hoping to catch his eye

(CHORUS)
Bm E
Bryle cream and fallen stars
D E
Jelly beans and parked cars
G F#m Bm
Meet you out at East of Eden Way)
G A Bm E A
James Dean you made me cry today

(V3)
D
A peaked cap hides his face
Bm
With sullen look and swept back hair
G Em
He's swinging his leath-er jack-et
G A
Does he even know I'm there

(CHORUS)
Bryle cream and fallen stars
Iced sodas and candy bars
You'll always be my rebel with-out a cause

James Dean you made me cry today

(BRIDGE)
G D
Can he read read my thoughts.. Am I just a fool
Em G Bm
To think a girl like me can hold him so
G A F#m Bm
I can't seem to help it - I think he's oh so cool
Em G
Should I walk on by with my head held high
F#m Bm
Oh James Dean, is it good-bye,

Solo:

Bm/E//A/D/A
Bm/E//G/A/Bm

(V4)

Standing near the drugstore
Combing back his hair
I can still see him standing
I can feel him there

(CHORUS)
Cigarette smoke in dim lit bars
Stolen kisses -placed -in the dark
Stepping to our blackboard jungle dance

Oh James Dean you made me cry today
James Dean you made me cry today
James Dean you made me cry today

Credits:
Casia - lyrics
Hannah - vocals
Billy - electric and acoustic guitars, solo
John - drums
Andy - bass, piano
Argle - mix/production
Bobby - head coach, dad

Special thanks to Tricia, Cosmic Dolphin, and Danny!!!.

jwoo10 · **Reply #1 on:** January 27, 2011, 10:33:26 PM

Hannah did an outstanding job on vocals. Bobby should most certainly be proud! Everyone contributed Great parts! Kudos to all! and Thanks for letting me play too!

Donna · **Reply #2 on:** January 28, 2011, 03:51:38 PM

What a great little tune!

Hannah's definitely a star in the making.

Really fine production all round, lads & ladies.

Fantastic "first-time" collab, Andy.

Donna

Tricia41 · **Reply #3 on:** January 28, 2011, 05:37:21 PM

Great job everyone! It's good to see this finished, Andy. Nice job!

AndyG6508 · **Reply #4 on:** January 29, 2011, 12:46:08 PM

Thanks John, you are always spot on with your drums parts. Yeah, great performances from everyone, Hannah was outstanding on this song.

Andy

Quote from: jwoo10 on January 27, 2011, 10:33:26 PM

Hannah did an outstanding job on vocals. Bobby should most certainly be proud! Everyone contributed Great parts! Kudos to all! and Thanks for letting me play too!

AndyG6508 · **Reply #5 on:** January 29, 2011, 12:47:36 PM

Hey Donna,

Thanks for dropping by for a listen and the appreciative comment.

Yes, she is the star on this song.

It always good to get ones first collab tucked away.

Cheers
Andy

Quote from: Donna on January 28, 2011, 03:51:38 PM

What a great little tune! Hannah's definitely a star in the making.

Really fine production all round, lads & ladies.

Fantastic "first-time" collab, Andy.

Donna

AndyG6508 · **Reply #6 on:** January 29, 2011, 12:48:31 PM

Im glad you liked it Tricia. Thanks for all the support while making of the song, much appreciated!

Andy

Quote from: Tricia41 on January 28, 2011, 05:37:21 PM

Great job everyone! It's good to see this finished, Andy. Nice job!

Casia - lyricist · **Reply #7 on:** January 29, 2011, 01:44:21 PM

I really enjoy this song Andy, thanks for posting. Yes, it's great to get one's first collab done no matter how long it took

. I'm just about to send it off to the charity compilation and see if it gets accepted, the deadline is now.

The compilation album will be promoted to worldwide radio outlets including Sirius/XM, and In-flight Programming. Promotion will also include pitching distribution through Starbucks, Target, Barnes & Noble, and more distribution channels and released to all the major digital platforms including iTunes, Amazon, etc. Proceeds will go directly to benefit the children they serve who are in the hospital undergoing treatment for cancer or other life threatening illness and blood disorders.

Wish us luck.

Casia

docmidnite · **Reply #8 on:** January 31, 2011, 10:25:41 AM

Cool retro sound!
Hannah is great and Billy is terryfying great in this stylistic, too!

Benny · **Reply #9 on:** February 01, 2011, 10:26:19 PM

This is a cool little number, and Hannah did a great job.

AndyG6508 · **Reply #10 on:** February 02, 2011, 11:53:42 AM

Thanks Doc and Benny for the kind comment!

Andy

Black Stratman · **Reply #11 on:** February 09, 2011, 12:29:48 PM

Hi,

Just seen this posted in the finished section. I have shown it to Hannah who is grinning from ear to ear with all the lovely comments that have been posted

. But credit is due to everyone who came together to get this song finished, its worthy of radio play anywhere in the world. Great overall finish pop song imo.

Great stuff indeed

Bobby

Paulo · **Reply #12 on:** February 09, 2011, 01:15:32 PM

Sounding really retro, lovely sweet number... And, sorry

... Who is Hanna? I don't recall listening to her singing.

AndyG6508 · **Reply #13 on:** February 09, 2011, 07:41:17 PM

Hey Bobby,

Glad you like the result!!

This song wouldnt have been possible without your helping hand!

Thanks
Andy

Quote from: Black Stratman on February 09, 2011, 12:29:48 PM

Hi,

Just seen this posted in the finished section. I have shown it to Hannah who is grinning from ear to ear with all the lovely comments that have been posted . But credit is due to everyone who came together to get this song finished, its worthy of radio play anywhere in the world. Great overall finish pop song imo.

Great stuff indeed

Bobby

AndyG6508 · **Reply #14 on:** February 09, 2011, 07:44:05 PM

Hey Paulo,

Thanks for the listen and kind comment.

Hannah is Bobby's (BlackStratman) very talented daughter. We are all pestering "Dad" to get her sing on her more often!

Cheers
Andy

Quote from: Paulo on February 09, 2011, 01:15:32 PM

Sounding really retro, lovely sweet number... And, sorry ... Who is Hanna? I don't recall listening to her singing.