KVR December 09 contest

[DHMiltz]

Jimmy's Not Dreaming
mp3 / 192kbps / 3.7 MB / 2:40

Thanks to kara-moon for hosting.

8. fish
a term used widely in cocaine dealings. Another word for cocaine on the streets.

2. fish
An animal that lives in the water and swims. They might kill you in some instances.

'70s artist: The Clash


Lyrics:
Jimmy hopped a rocket with his wages in his pocket
And he went downtown to score
He was always dreaming, had a head full of scheming
But Jimmy's not dreaming anymore
Oh, he was gonna hit the big time

Jimmy's not dreaming
He's sleeping with the fishes
There's no nine lives
And there's no three wishes
Jimmy's not dreaming, he's sleeping with the fishes

Jimmy's back was breaking and he knew he couldn't take it
At the factory, not for one more day
So he set his mind to stealing from the man who did his dealing
Get some money for a getaway
But the man with the cocaine had a gun
Now Jimmy's brother is an only son

Jimmy's not dreaming
He's sleeping with the fishes
There's no nine lives
And there's no three wishes
Just junk and punk and stolen televisions
And the neighbor's baby bawling and a sink full of dishes
Lucky Jimmy's not dreaming, he's sleeping with the fishes

Jimmy, Jimmy, Jimmy, Jimmy, come home
Jimmy, Jimmy, Jimmy, Jimmy, come home

[Repeat first chorus]


Used: MU.LAB, Kore Player, Proteus VX, GHi, VocPro-C, GlaceVerb, Classic Reverb, Classic Delay,  two electric guitars, electric bass, POD, sorely tried patience.

[DHMiltz]

"VocPro-C" should be "VocEqPro-C" (one of Terry West's free plugins). I'd have just edited my post, but I was afraid that would make me re-upload the attachment.

[kara]

Remembers me of the big punk movement in the 70ths.

Good luck with the contest

k

[Oren]

If I was not a fan of The Cars, Cheap Trick, and The Knack, I'd probably like this song anyway. An excellent representation of post-Iggy Pop commercial rock music.
Tasty...

[DHMiltz]

Thanks to both of you.

[folderol]

Strangely I feel like I'm 25 again
Well done.

[DHMiltz]

Thanks, folderol. Good to see you pop back up at the other place too.

[offthewall]

 
You've certainly nailed 'the sound' of the time. 

 
James

[DHMiltz]

Thank you.

[MarioD]

You've certainly nailed 'the sound' of the time. 

 
James

A big +1
Super song - outstanding mix

[DHMiltz]

Thank you very much, MarioD.