I was hunting for ideas and came across an idea for a song I had 4 or 5 years ago and a couple lines. I don't know how I originally had it but it was clearly a rockabilly tune and once I got going the song finished itself.
This song is about a real jukebox and a real bar that I haven't been to in 15 years. It's still open, I checked.
COLLABS WANTED: upright slap bass, rock n roll guitar, rock and roll piano - I can't do it any of it and would love a helping hand!
Every song is picked by hand, It’s got all my favorite bands
you get 4 songs a buck, and a 5th with a little luck
just don't make me wait to long, so I can hear my favorite song
this dive just has the best jukebox in town
No WiFi or digital downloads Everything in there spins
Round and round like a merry go round That way everyone wins
I better pick one fast its a free for all, I wanna hear mine before last cal
This dive just has the best jukebox in town
Yeaaaaah it’s the best jukebox in town, it’s the one withe greatest sound
No other bar can compare, don’t you know I’ve seen my share
Forget waiting in line with all the frat boys, we’re going to the place with all the good noise
This dive just has the best jukebox in town
They’re the surliest bar tenders on the strip, Don’t expect a welcome or a thank you when you tip
I didn’t come here to pick up chicks, I’m here for my musical fix
I'm not barking up their tree cause I know they’re not here for me
This dive just has the best jukebox in town
Yeaaaaah it’s the best jukebox in town, it’s the one withe greatest sound
No other bar can compare, don’t you know I’ve seen my share
Forget the lounge with the fancy drink, we’re going to the place with the pirate kink
This dive just has the best jukebox in town
Every rancid song is in that machine, the punk and ska just make the scene
A little rockabilly for good measure, garage and metal if that’s your pleasure
If it ain’t your thing check out the band, if they’re playing here they won’t be bland
This dive just has the best jukebox in town
Yeaaaaah it’s the best jukebox in town, it’s the one withe greatest sound
No other bar can compare, don’t you know I’ve seen my share
Forget trying to dance at the hip night club, I’m going straight to the witchy pub
This dive just has the best jukebox in town
@johncrossman Feb 2022
That's a lot of fun. You've nailed the vibe with this demo. Maybe consider dropping "just" so we can hear "dive" a little better? Tons of fun and the rhythm and walking bass propel it forward nicely. Very rockabilly.