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Poor Eddie....

Eddie posted this lyric a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away on the Muse and I made comments and so did others as he worked on it and I said I would sing it. It took some time, I get distracted and flaky and then, I didn't want to release it acapella and he waited until I had an instrument and learned to play it...Patient Eddie, I am so sorry it has taken so very long, but it was to give your song the best I could.

Before you listen, I will apologize yet again for the "clicking", I had to wear the picks for this recording.

I also MEAN this song to be sad to match the lyric, I'm sorry if it is too sad for you, but emotional me sees it this way and I think it could even go for a fundraising song.

I would love a musician for this, a piano would be amazing, I think piano and strings would fit this perfectly, but I would work with anyone on it, so please consider it!!!


A COLD WIND BLOWS on SoundClick


THE COLD WIND BLOWS
by
Eddie L. Hodges (EddieH)
© 2010


They're all alone
Looking for a place to sleep
Homeless
Walkin' past the starlit streets


There is no pride
For a hungry man they said
Faithful
But faith without works is dead



(Chorus)
The cold wind blows...
And they're starvin' on the heartless streets
Searchin' for a point of light
Trudgin' through the frigid night
Tears freezin' on a wind-burnt face
As the cold wind blows


What can they do?
They have no jobs, no skills
Unknown
Where will they get a meal


And there you are
Sleepin' in your easy chair
Selfish
And do you even care?



(Chorus)
The cold wind blows...
And they're starvin' on the heartless streets
Searchin' for a point of light
Trudgin' through the frigid night
Tears freezin' on a wind-burnt face
As the cold wind blows




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Tammy,

Yes, this is a very sad song, and the way you sing it, actually I don't see any other way to sing it, the lyric is sad..but so many people can relate to this and I feel you brought out what the song meant..wish I had a autoharp, it sounds great

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Tammy, very nice - your interpretation has brought a lot to this lyric.

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Hey Tammy,

This is beautiful! I'm sure Eddie is very happy with it and would agree it was worth the wait. WTG Tammy, that auto harp is sounding good. smile

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Very good, Tammy! Your voice brought the perfect "feel" to this lyric. This seems like it would work in a movie scene. smile


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Hello Tammy.

Strong and powerful in its message and your approach to it.

You might want to "speak" up a tad when you are singing and IMO let the vocals grow more powerfully in the chorus. This way you will drive the hook/message home.

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Clear, beautiful singing and that autoharp is adding a lot. Do you know the chord progression you are playing (do you write it down?)? If you do, then it would make it easier for you to try and learn it on guitar.

Sounds good to me, even if it is sad.

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Tammy, You're singing with a social message. An accusatory song meant to afflict the comfortable. A little discomfort's sometimes needed to spur action. I can't let a song for the underdog go by without complimenting the writer. And you sang it with heart and feeling.

Earlier today the line "Who'll give a bum a break" popped into my head. You and I both know the answer to that. Most of the time, nobody.


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Hey Tam,

This is a beautiful look at the sad reality of something that goes on far too much in every major city in this country. You have done a wonderful job with this sad piece of reality.

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Glynda,

Thanks always for listening!! I'm glad you can understand why it sounds sad.

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Robert,

Thanks for stopping by, greatly appreciated!! Glad you liked it.

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Awww, thanks Dottie, I'm glad that you could see this great write of Eddie's.


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Polly,

Thanks for listening, you always want my songs in movies...I'm hoping they are "G" rated movies...LOL!! Glad you stopped by!!

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Kevin,

Glad you like it!!

Yes, I write it all down, I need to have it all ready for that mythological musician who will swoop down and grace my songs with beautiful instruments!! Ahhh, a girl can dream!!

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Lovely Tammy.

Sad song but I love your voice on it.

Strumming and singing... watch out yall.

Well Done Tammy

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"Do You even Care"?
OK, I listened. This line accuses the listener(including me). Fits with the tune, but does not invite a second hearing.
The song disturbed me, but not in a positive way.
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Hey Tams,

Hmm..... sure it has good points, but after listening a couple of times, this song irks me because it judges. It judges because it uses the term "us" and "them". The vocalist is therfor removed from the situation and becomes a casual observer. It doesn't say it the way it is. It says it from an ivory tower.

There are many people in life who have fallen down on their luck. Many who are somehow robbed of the oppertunity to excel. Sure, there are bums, but there are also gifted folks who, through no fault of their own, through circumstance, find themselves in the position that they are in. Wether self inflicted, or not, wether through mental instability, wether through a certain upbringing.

I think this song shows a lack of understanding, and most of all it is flippant.

I can tell the writer is a casual observer. It's not a good song.

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Tammy--Eddie--

I have been close to the elements exposed in this song --in my early life--born at the tail-end of the GREAT DEPRESSION, we were poor and DIDN'T KNOW IT--There is a real gut wrenching message here--I think the lyrics need to be more concise and have a harmonica wailing at times throughout--JMHO--You add a lot realism with your pleading voice--good luck with this one!

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Been there......you nailed it..... this is a needed song today, so many more facing the bite of poverty in mid december, Men ..women and children...outsourced and downsized to something less than human....and sadly ignored by most.~~~~Loved it~~~MFB IIII

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Hi Tammy,

I can hear this as part of a movie too. Good writing that evokes a mood…and I like your singing…you capture a soulful longing and the melody is fitting, imo.

I wonder about that last verse. All the verses are about the homeless and V4 switches to the listener. It’s jolting…unexpected…and maybe that’s what the writer is going for. But you mention maybe a fundraising song and that last verse seems out of place in tone.

Nice playing…I see you are learning the autoharp…kudos to you for that! Good luck with it!

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Doug,

Thanks for listening!

It is hard for me to sing, I just learned the autoharp three months ago and it is my first instrument and to sit hunched over and concentrating on playing seems to take its effect on my singing.

I'm looking for a musician to make a track so that I can sing it right!

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Dan,

Thank you for understanding and I am sure Eddie meant to spread his message in the most compassionate way.

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Danny,

Thanks friend!

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Nelson,

Thanks you for always listening and for your support!!

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Ott,

Sorry you interpret it that way, but appreciate you giving it a try!!

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Geoff,

Everyone has a right to read it the way they want to, I do not take it the way you do, appreciate you giving it a try.

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Mackie,

Thanks for the listen and this is just a work tape to get a musician, the instruments are up in the air...

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Thank you my friend, I am glad you read it as I do!

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Kristi,

Thanks for the listen, appreciate the feedback and do agree with you on it.

Thanks for the autohparp support, I need all that I can get!! LOL!!

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Hi Everyone,

After reading the comments, I felt that I should reply to some of the compliments and criticisms.

Unfortunately, I am not in the least musically talented. Before I began writing songs (as a hobby), I wrote poems and this song is based on the following poem that I wrote around 1990:

"THE COLD WIND BLOWS

The cold wind blows past the starlit streets,
Touching those who, suffering and alone,
Must eke out a bare existence for survival,
A beggar passes outside looking for a place to sleep,
You relax in front of a roaring fire at home.

Trudging through a lifetime of toil and troubles,
The underclass in its ignorance waits,
Not knowing how or what they can do to 'better' themselves,
They have faith, but faith without works is dead,
They feel, they laugh, they cry and love and hate.

Not seeing, not knowing, no skills, no jobs,
Sure, if you want to wash dishes or sweep floors,
After all, they say pride does not exist for a hungry man,
Menial jobs, spinning wheels on a dead-end street,
No money, bills and obligations, selling door-to-door.

The cold wind blows past countless points of light,
Inside the homes babes sleep in ignorant bliss,
Not knowing that they could hold the key to the future,
But how can naked, hungry babes dream of wealth,
When all they know or see or feel is hopelessness?"

I suppose that there is some validity to the criticism that the song is written from an ivory tower perspective, since I do have a Ph.D. and I have never been homeless. However, I have not always been financially self-sufficient; I grew up in a modest, lower middle class rural environment (occasionally falling below the poverty line), my wife and I once relied upon public assistance in the form of food stamps and HUD and - at one time -we did come very close to being homeless.

The tone of the song is intended to be accusatory, toward anyone who lives a comfortable lifestyle without helping those who are less fortunate. Although we live in a relatively smaller town environment without many persons who are homeless, my wife, I and other family members do what we can to help. We have served as foster parents to several children, have temporarily opened our home to people who are homeless, and have volunteed at a local soup kitchen. We should all be asking ourselves what we can do and whether we are giving or selfish individuals. That having been said, I do apologize to anyone who felt that the lyrics of this song do not apply to them and were - as a result - grieved and offended.

I do appreciate your comments as well as Tammy's assistance with putting these lyrics to music and will continue collaborating with her to achieve a better end product.

Sorry for the long post and thanks again,

Eddie

Last edited by EddieH; 04/08/11 10:00 PM.

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