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Old 06-10-2009, 10:15 PM   #1
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I can see why its not on Big Whiskey but does anyone think this would be a good single? It seems that a lot of work was put into the production of this song and its alot more complete and polished that Beach Ball
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  • Old 06-10-2009, 10:22 PM   #2
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    Re: Write a Song

    I like Little Red Bird. I don't care if it's short.

    Agree. Write A Song is catchy and could be a big hit on the radio
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    Old 06-10-2009, 10:31 PM   #3
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    Definitely. Great song. Would be a huge hit.
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    Old 06-10-2009, 10:34 PM   #4
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    Definitely. Great song. Would be a huge hit.

    It seems like a more honest song that Beach Ball, for some reason Beach Ball feels forced. Write a song just has this swing to it that I like.
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    Old 06-11-2009, 02:30 AM   #5
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    Re: Write a Song

    I love this song just as much as, if not more so than, all the songs on BW. Hopefully it gets some regular rotation live this year.
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    Old 06-11-2009, 05:44 AM   #6
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    Have the bonus tracks been made available any other way than purchasing the higher priced packages?

    I can't check iTunes because my laptop is out of commission and my work comp blocks all streaming media.
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    Old 06-11-2009, 05:45 AM   #7
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    Write A Song is easily the best song on the bonus disc. It's classic DMB. That song could've been on UTTAD or Crash. Boyd sounds so great in it.
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    Old 06-11-2009, 06:45 AM   #8
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    So good.
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    Old 06-11-2009, 06:50 AM   #9
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    Re: Write a Song

    It feels like an old song with Tims electric added in. I love this song. Its my favorite on the bonus disc.
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    Old 06-11-2009, 06:57 AM   #10
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    Definitely one of the best new songs. Hopefully they will play it this summer.
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    Old 06-11-2009, 07:30 AM   #11
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    Re: Write a Song

    yeah this song and little red bird are badass
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    Old 06-11-2009, 07:38 AM   #12
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    Are the lyrics posted anywhere? It's not on the Almanac.
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    Old 06-11-2009, 07:43 AM   #13
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    Quote:
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    Have the bonus tracks been made available any other way than purchasing the higher priced packages?

    I can't check iTunes because my laptop is out of commission and my work comp blocks all streaming media.
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    www.gremmie.net/dmb

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    Old 06-11-2009, 09:29 AM   #14
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    This is my favorite from the bonus disc as well, it could be on the album, it's got the Old DMB/ BWGGK feel to it.
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    Old 06-11-2009, 09:41 AM   #15
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    I love this song. It does have that swing to it. It could honestly play on multiple radio stations. Pop stations, easy listening, country...etc. I think it'd be a hit on all of them (obviously not hard rock stations). Maybe that's why some people don't like it, but to me, it's just all around good music that many can enjoy.
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    Old 06-11-2009, 12:00 PM   #16
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    This is my favorite from the bonus disc as well, it could be on the album, it's got the Old DMB/ BWGGK feel to it.
    Yeah it definitely does. I really enjoy it and could definitely be a big hit after Why I Am will be on the radio.
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    Old 06-11-2009, 12:06 PM   #17
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    I think Write A Song is amazing!!! I really like the start of the 2nd verse where dave sings "I wanna find the words that will make everything feel all right now"...soooo good. I think I like it so much is because it's an awesome melody, it sounds old-schoolish to me, the lyrics are cool because it's a song about him wanting to write a song...this is my 2nd favorite behind LITHOG.
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    Old 06-11-2009, 12:13 PM   #18
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    It would be a damn good single. What a melody in this tune. I still think it could close the album, if they really wanted just a straight upbeat tune to kind of move away from the darkness. However I think I can also see the argument for it not fitting as well. I'm glad we have a studio cut of it, and I hope it still gets live treatment somewhere down the road.
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    Old 06-11-2009, 03:06 PM   #19
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    Anyone think of any reason this song wouldn't make the album over maybe You and Me? Just because the feel of the song is different than the rest of it?
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    Old 06-11-2009, 03:19 PM   #20
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    I love Joe Lawlor's solo on this track.
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    Old 06-11-2009, 03:27 PM   #21
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    sorry if this is a dumb question, but I don't have the credits/liner notes for the Little Red Bird disc, and I was wondering if Roi had anything to do with Write a Song.
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    Old 06-11-2009, 07:26 PM   #22
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    The lyrics are in the almanac. Look under alt lyrics.
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    Old 06-11-2009, 11:03 PM   #23
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    I love Joe Lawlor's solo on this track.
    i don't, uh...what?
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    Old 06-11-2009, 11:17 PM   #24
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    I think this song is good. I never skip over it when I'm listening to BWGK + bonus disc on repeat.
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    Old 06-14-2009, 10:27 AM   #25
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    We ordered the European BW. Wanted the studio Cornbread and it doesn't hurt to have 2 CD's.
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