Hi Randy,
Absolutely love the new lyrics. Sensational. Rick can't wait to hear them re-recorded, and we're booking you a few more hours in the studio to get it down. Once that's done Rick will get on to the mixing and mastering and before you know it we'll have ourselves a record! The marketing dept. will get on to sorting out press releases and advertising for the single, so once you've got those vocals down take some time to put you're feet up! You've earned it. We'll probably change the song title as well as people might not get it. Country Boys and City Girls, the lead single from the new album On Eagles Wings sounds a lot more catchy. I can almost hear it on the Billboard Top 100 now! We'll have to have a meeting about touring soon. Until then, take it easy.
Kind regards,
Cockleberry.
Cockleberry Chumpstain
Junior Producer
South Hit Records
0839 323 323 ext. 9021
Absolutely love the new lyrics. Sensational. Rick can't wait to hear them re-recorded, and we're booking you a few more hours in the studio to get it down. Once that's done Rick will get on to the mixing and mastering and before you know it we'll have ourselves a record! The marketing dept. will get on to sorting out press releases and advertising for the single, so once you've got those vocals down take some time to put you're feet up! You've earned it. We'll probably change the song title as well as people might not get it. Country Boys and City Girls, the lead single from the new album On Eagles Wings sounds a lot more catchy. I can almost hear it on the Billboard Top 100 now! We'll have to have a meeting about touring soon. Until then, take it easy.
Kind regards,
Cockleberry.
Cockleberry Chumpstain
Junior Producer
South Hit Records
0839 323 323 ext. 9021
From: randy_jeffersonmusic@hotmail.com
To: C.Chumpstain@southhitrecords.com
Subject: RE: Final track of album
Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 14:42:06 +0000
Hi Mr. Chumpstain,
I've rejigged the lyrics a little bit. I've practiced singing them a fair bit in the rehearsal room and I'm managing to get a lot more energy out. I'm really looking forward to taking live on the road soon! Here are the new lyrics:
Elephant in the Room
I moved to the city a year ago
I found the country living slow
But found out hard that Cupid's bow
Just doesn't want to know me
The looks I got from city girls
They knocked me down, made my head swirl
I learn despair and I feel lost at sea
My dating history ain't so swell
My chat-lines don't go so well
And cinema trips are much worse than Hell
I hate Hollywood shows
So every day I swallow pride
Hang in there and ride the tide
And dream of sailing a way back home
And the current, it flows so strong
And the waves, well they just go on
But through the storm and every gale
Well I know I must prevail
So keep your eyes on the horizon for my sail
Each girl that made my heart burn
Would close their doors when I returned
You'd think eventually I'd learn
But no sir, no not there
I saw them drinking in their bars
And driving in their flashy cars
But for a country boy they didn't care
Well I'm fed up now of feeling alone
It's hard in the city when your on your own
You gotta get out if you wanna set up home
That's what my daddy would say
Today I'll try a different plan
Borrowed a guitar off my old man
Them city girls, I'm gonna blow them all away
And the current, it flows so strong
And the waves, well they just go on
But through the storm and every gale
Well I know I must prevail
So keep your eyes on the horizon for my sail
So I played all day and I played all night
Songs I'd heard and songs I'd write
I sang anything the ladies liked
And still they wanted more
A gal came up to me after the show
And then right there she let me know
By taking me by the hand to the dancefloor
Well I ain't well-versed in old romance
But boy us country boys can dance
And I knew I was gonna take this chance
With her hand in mine
I swept her round, made her head whirl
And since that night she's been my girl
And ever since I've liked the city fine
And the current, it flows so strong
And the waves, well they just go on
But through the storm and every gale
Well I know I must prevail
So keep your eyes on the horizon for my sail
I hope these are ok. Let me know what you think,
Yours,
Randy
To: C.Chumpstain@southhitrecords.com
Subject: RE: Final track of album
Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 14:42:06 +0000
Hi Mr. Chumpstain,
I've rejigged the lyrics a little bit. I've practiced singing them a fair bit in the rehearsal room and I'm managing to get a lot more energy out. I'm really looking forward to taking live on the road soon! Here are the new lyrics:
Elephant in the Room
I moved to the city a year ago
I found the country living slow
But found out hard that Cupid's bow
Just doesn't want to know me
The looks I got from city girls
They knocked me down, made my head swirl
I learn despair and I feel lost at sea
My dating history ain't so swell
My chat-lines don't go so well
And cinema trips are much worse than Hell
I hate Hollywood shows
So every day I swallow pride
Hang in there and ride the tide
And dream of sailing a way back home
And the current, it flows so strong
And the waves, well they just go on
But through the storm and every gale
Well I know I must prevail
So keep your eyes on the horizon for my sail
Each girl that made my heart burn
Would close their doors when I returned
You'd think eventually I'd learn
But no sir, no not there
I saw them drinking in their bars
And driving in their flashy cars
But for a country boy they didn't care
Well I'm fed up now of feeling alone
It's hard in the city when your on your own
You gotta get out if you wanna set up home
That's what my daddy would say
Today I'll try a different plan
Borrowed a guitar off my old man
Them city girls, I'm gonna blow them all away
And the current, it flows so strong
And the waves, well they just go on
But through the storm and every gale
Well I know I must prevail
So keep your eyes on the horizon for my sail
So I played all day and I played all night
Songs I'd heard and songs I'd write
I sang anything the ladies liked
And still they wanted more
A gal came up to me after the show
And then right there she let me know
By taking me by the hand to the dancefloor
Well I ain't well-versed in old romance
But boy us country boys can dance
And I knew I was gonna take this chance
With her hand in mine
I swept her round, made her head whirl
And since that night she's been my girl
And ever since I've liked the city fine
And the current, it flows so strong
And the waves, well they just go on
But through the storm and every gale
Well I know I must prevail
So keep your eyes on the horizon for my sail
I hope these are ok. Let me know what you think,
Yours,
Randy
From: C.Chumpstain@southhitrecords.com
To: randy_jeffersonmusic@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: Final track of album
Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 13:09:28 +0000
Randy,
If we put this song out on radio people would listen to it and think, "Hey, this guy Jefferson supports them murderin' bastards that shot up that school," and would never touch your records again. That is if stations like UKF and KCD play it in the first place. I don't care what kind of message you think it's putting out there, it's saying to me and to South Hit Records that you're anti-guns, anti-family, hell, even anti-American. We've got the Second Amendment which is part of what makes this country what it is and it looks like you're either here pissing all over it, or you want to use it to justify going out and shooting a load of kids. Either way makes you look a fool and makes us lose a whole lot of money. Plus a lot of radio round here is funded by companies like Colt, S&W and the like. They won't touch you if you come out with something like this, and neither will South Hit Records. We're ready to put out Flying With Eagles Wings and put you out there into the big time, and we know there is a little space out there for you to fit into and really grow. But in order for us to support you when need you to support us. If you change these lyrics, make them a bit more sensible, a bit more good old boy, a bit more you, then we can go get ourselves so platinum plaques. Rick suggests focusing on the feelings expressed in that very first chorus. You can keep the school setting if you want.
Regards,
Cockleberry.
Cockleberry Chumpstain
Junior Producer
South Hit Records
0839 323 323 ext. 9021
To: randy_jeffersonmusic@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: Final track of album
Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 13:09:28 +0000
Randy,
If we put this song out on radio people would listen to it and think, "Hey, this guy Jefferson supports them murderin' bastards that shot up that school," and would never touch your records again. That is if stations like UKF and KCD play it in the first place. I don't care what kind of message you think it's putting out there, it's saying to me and to South Hit Records that you're anti-guns, anti-family, hell, even anti-American. We've got the Second Amendment which is part of what makes this country what it is and it looks like you're either here pissing all over it, or you want to use it to justify going out and shooting a load of kids. Either way makes you look a fool and makes us lose a whole lot of money. Plus a lot of radio round here is funded by companies like Colt, S&W and the like. They won't touch you if you come out with something like this, and neither will South Hit Records. We're ready to put out Flying With Eagles Wings and put you out there into the big time, and we know there is a little space out there for you to fit into and really grow. But in order for us to support you when need you to support us. If you change these lyrics, make them a bit more sensible, a bit more good old boy, a bit more you, then we can go get ourselves so platinum plaques. Rick suggests focusing on the feelings expressed in that very first chorus. You can keep the school setting if you want.
Regards,
Cockleberry.
Cockleberry Chumpstain
Junior Producer
South Hit Records
0839 323 323 ext. 9021
From: randy_jeffersonmusic@hotmail.com
To: C.Chumpstain@southhitrecords.com
Subject: RE: Final track of album
Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 12:50:12 +0000
Hi Mr. Chumpstain,
Thanks for the feedback on the track. I'm really glad thank you liked the music, I must say that it's come out well. I'm not sure I agree with your thoughts on the lyrics though; murder ballads are part of a strong tradition in our music, and people seemed to respond well to Blood Red Wine on my last record, about the husband who poisons his unfaithful wife. Hell, the Dixie Chicks did alright with that song about killing the violent husband too. I'd like to think that the song will make people think a little bit about what might motivate someone to go around shooting people, rather than computer games or heavy metal or whatever. I'd rather not make any changes, as this sort of critical thinking is something that I believe in strongly. If you'd like me to do a vocals retake though I'd be more than happy.
Yours,
Randy.
To: C.Chumpstain@southhitrecords.com
Subject: RE: Final track of album
Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 12:50:12 +0000
Hi Mr. Chumpstain,
Thanks for the feedback on the track. I'm really glad thank you liked the music, I must say that it's come out well. I'm not sure I agree with your thoughts on the lyrics though; murder ballads are part of a strong tradition in our music, and people seemed to respond well to Blood Red Wine on my last record, about the husband who poisons his unfaithful wife. Hell, the Dixie Chicks did alright with that song about killing the violent husband too. I'd like to think that the song will make people think a little bit about what might motivate someone to go around shooting people, rather than computer games or heavy metal or whatever. I'd rather not make any changes, as this sort of critical thinking is something that I believe in strongly. If you'd like me to do a vocals retake though I'd be more than happy.
Yours,
Randy.
From: C.Chumpstain@southhitrecords.com
To:randy_jeffersonmusic@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: Final track of album
Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 12:26:08 +0000
Hi Randy,
Rick and I listened to the track last night and I have to say we were blown away. The music is something else on this track and I can really see it being a big draw on the Country stations we've been looking to break onto since the last album. Rick in particular thought that the chords you've used in the chorus are particularly catchy. The hook there is great.
The only sticking point we've got with the song is the lyrical content. I'm not sure a song from the point of view of a high school shooter is something that is going to appeal to the label's demographic. We don't think that the real Randy Jefferson is going to come across in this song as it is, not the Randy that has come across in the rest of the tracks on Flying With Eagles Wings. Rick suggested that if you go away and redo some of the lyrics so that they come from a more personal space then it may ring better with the music. It may even get a better vocal performance from you if you believe in what you're singing too. Keep the chorus though, or at least keep it as it is after the first verse. Let us know how you get on.
Regards,
Cockleberry Chumpstain
Junior Producer
South Hit Records
0839 323 323 ext. 9021
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Final track of album
Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 17:37:14 +0000
From:Randy Jefferson <randy_jeffersonmusic@hotmail.com>
To: <C.Chumpstain@southhitrecords.com>
Hi Mr. Chumpstain,
I'm emailing you over the final track off of the album. We finished recording last night and Dan reckons it's sounding great. Possibly lead single off the record? He's particularly pleased with the strings sound which we managed to polish off at about 3am last night! Here are the lyrics to it also:
Elephant
I wake up for school some days at ten
Looks like I missed the damn bus again
I won't be sitting with my friends
'Pon that bus' backseat
But when I wake up for school at eight
I couldn't imagine a more awful fate
I learn despair and feel lost at sea
My history lesson ain't so swell
Math lesson, it don't go so well
And gym class is much worse than Hell
I hate them jock kids so
So every day I swallow pride
Hang in there and ride the tide
And dream of sailing a way back home
And the current, it flows so strong
And the waves, well they just go on
But through the storm and every gale
Well I know I must prevail
So keep your eyes on the horizon for my sail
It was the same shit every single term
Every day that I returned
You'd think eventually I'd learn
But no sir, no not there
Because I would wear different clothes
Because I was slightly verbose
How I walked and how I cut my hair
Them jock kids tried to start a war
Poured milk in my locker and more
The stones they threw were the last straw
I gotta make them pay
Today I'll try a different plan
I stole a gun off my old man
Them jock kids, I'm gonna blow them all away
And the current, it flows so strong
And the waves, well they just go on
But though I'm feeling frail
Well I know I must prevail
So keep your eyes on the horizon for my sail
So I shot Billy Brewster in the head
I shot Johnny and I shot Ned
I filled Suzie Baker full of lead
And still I wanted more
Shot Coach Sanders and Pattie Hobbs
The janitor's gonna have a job
To mop all this shit up off of the floor
And after I'd finished the cheerleaders
The school mascot, that poor old creature
Why, I felt just like a teacher!
Bestowing them with wealth
And when I heard the cops were called
I knew my parents would be appalled
So I turned my daddy's gun 'pon myself
And the current, it flows so strong
And the waves, well they just go on
And though the police sirens wail
Well I know I must prevail
So keep your eyes on the horizon for my sail
Hope you like it. Please let me know what you and Rick think.
Yours,
Randy Jefferson.
To:randy_jeffersonmusic@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: Final track of album
Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 12:26:08 +0000
Hi Randy,
Rick and I listened to the track last night and I have to say we were blown away. The music is something else on this track and I can really see it being a big draw on the Country stations we've been looking to break onto since the last album. Rick in particular thought that the chords you've used in the chorus are particularly catchy. The hook there is great.
The only sticking point we've got with the song is the lyrical content. I'm not sure a song from the point of view of a high school shooter is something that is going to appeal to the label's demographic. We don't think that the real Randy Jefferson is going to come across in this song as it is, not the Randy that has come across in the rest of the tracks on Flying With Eagles Wings. Rick suggested that if you go away and redo some of the lyrics so that they come from a more personal space then it may ring better with the music. It may even get a better vocal performance from you if you believe in what you're singing too. Keep the chorus though, or at least keep it as it is after the first verse. Let us know how you get on.
Regards,
Cockleberry Chumpstain
Junior Producer
South Hit Records
0839 323 323 ext. 9021
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Final track of album
Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 17:37:14 +0000
From:Randy Jefferson <randy_jeffersonmusic@hotmail.com>
To: <C.Chumpstain@southhitrecords.com>
Hi Mr. Chumpstain,
I'm emailing you over the final track off of the album. We finished recording last night and Dan reckons it's sounding great. Possibly lead single off the record? He's particularly pleased with the strings sound which we managed to polish off at about 3am last night! Here are the lyrics to it also:
Elephant
I wake up for school some days at ten
Looks like I missed the damn bus again
I won't be sitting with my friends
'Pon that bus' backseat
But when I wake up for school at eight
I couldn't imagine a more awful fate
I learn despair and feel lost at sea
My history lesson ain't so swell
Math lesson, it don't go so well
And gym class is much worse than Hell
I hate them jock kids so
So every day I swallow pride
Hang in there and ride the tide
And dream of sailing a way back home
And the current, it flows so strong
And the waves, well they just go on
But through the storm and every gale
Well I know I must prevail
So keep your eyes on the horizon for my sail
It was the same shit every single term
Every day that I returned
You'd think eventually I'd learn
But no sir, no not there
Because I would wear different clothes
Because I was slightly verbose
How I walked and how I cut my hair
Them jock kids tried to start a war
Poured milk in my locker and more
The stones they threw were the last straw
I gotta make them pay
Today I'll try a different plan
I stole a gun off my old man
Them jock kids, I'm gonna blow them all away
And the current, it flows so strong
And the waves, well they just go on
But though I'm feeling frail
Well I know I must prevail
So keep your eyes on the horizon for my sail
So I shot Billy Brewster in the head
I shot Johnny and I shot Ned
I filled Suzie Baker full of lead
And still I wanted more
Shot Coach Sanders and Pattie Hobbs
The janitor's gonna have a job
To mop all this shit up off of the floor
And after I'd finished the cheerleaders
The school mascot, that poor old creature
Why, I felt just like a teacher!
Bestowing them with wealth
And when I heard the cops were called
I knew my parents would be appalled
So I turned my daddy's gun 'pon myself
And the current, it flows so strong
And the waves, well they just go on
And though the police sirens wail
Well I know I must prevail
So keep your eyes on the horizon for my sail
Hope you like it. Please let me know what you and Rick think.
Yours,
Randy Jefferson.
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