Freddy J
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Oh Santa Claus (Rockin' Christmas Blues)
It has been a while since I have done a Christmas Blues song. This one is a little more up-tempo than those that I usually do. It has a wee bit of a Rockabilly feel to it (at least to me) ----- so, maybe I should classify it as Bluesabilly? ;>) I did this one in a bit of a hurry and I am still struggling to improve in using MIDI with my new (actually not so new now) sound card. Therefore, as always, I would appreciate any suggestions, comments, and tips. I hope everybody has a great holiday season. Thanks. Oh Santa Claus http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_music.cfm?bandID=963481 Freddy J
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kennywtelejazz
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Re:Oh Santa Claus (Rockin' Christmas Blues)
2012/12/03 17:05:05
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Hi Freddy , say that was nice and gritty ..pretty loose too. cant give you the crits ...my old computer / browser .. "Bluesabilly" ...love it man ...Kenny
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Re:Oh Santa Claus (Rockin' Christmas Blues)
2012/12/03 19:08:05
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Your music always makes me picture a smoke filled club off the exit (with no windows...) To this one they'd be wearing high healed boots with white fluff on the top, and a red hat with the white ball on the end.
I did enjoy it Freddy, good job and Merry Christmas!
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Re:Oh Santa Claus (Rockin' Christmas Blues)
2012/12/03 19:08:46
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nice roadhouse christmas tune.
Lots of folks get the blues this time of year for various reasons.
A few nits in there but it's organic and that works.....
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Re:Oh Santa Claus (Rockin' Christmas Blues)
2012/12/03 19:10:07
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Great stuff - I smiled throughout Freddy
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eko
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Re:Oh Santa Claus (Rockin' Christmas Blues)
2012/12/03 19:22:28
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;-) A very short wishlist for Santa that he should be able to grant you with. Nice played and singed Freddy
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Lynn
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Re:Oh Santa Claus (Rockin' Christmas Blues)
2012/12/03 21:21:06
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Herb took the words right out of my qwerty keyboard. Roadhouse Christmas carol! Guitarhacker
nice roadhouse christmas tune.
Lots of folks get the blues this time of year for various reasons.
A few nits in there but it's organic and that works.....
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Re:Oh Santa Claus (Rockin' Christmas Blues)
2012/12/03 22:07:47
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Freddy - Merry Christmas bro.
I love this - just a fun Christmas tune - played well - great vocals - so nice.
Mark
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Bob Oister
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Re:Oh Santa Claus (Rockin' Christmas Blues)
2012/12/04 04:40:47
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Hi, Freddy, Nice job on this cool, traditional sounding blues number with a nice holiday twist! Great playing and vocals, and I agree with Herb about this having a gritty roadhouse feel like being in a live club. Good stuff, as always, buddy!  Bob
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Re:Oh Santa Claus (Rockin' Christmas Blues)
2012/12/04 12:10:03
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ahh the Christmas blues.....wait there is a song title sitting in the last statement. As always Freddy J Nice blues tune
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Re:Oh Santa Claus (Rockin' Christmas Blues)
2012/12/04 20:03:52
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that's some real cool blues Freddy... I do love a shuffle... Big fun, and well done...
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Re:Oh Santa Claus (Rockin' Christmas Blues)
2012/12/04 21:19:37
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YEAH FREDDIE! New style classification like Kenny said "Bluesabilly" Merry Christmas!!! Love it Freddy!
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Re:Oh Santa Claus (Rockin' Christmas Blues)
2012/12/04 21:48:48
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Re:Oh Santa Claus (Rockin' Christmas Blues)
2012/12/06 20:19:05
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Excellent song/performance. KUDOS Freddy!
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Re:Oh Santa Claus (Rockin' Christmas Blues)
2012/12/06 23:38:25
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That was awesome Freddy. Great job.
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Freddy J
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Re:Oh Santa Claus (Rockin' Christmas Blues)
2012/12/12 14:12:17
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First of all, my apologies for taking so long to respond but the end of a semester is always a busy time.
Hi Kenny. Thank you for your kind comments. "They" say that rock 'n roll was derived from the Blues and country music --- so, maybe Bluesabilly might be appropriate?
Hi Robby. I'm am very glad that you enjoyed it and thanks for the great visual images. I hope that you have a very merry Christmas!!
Thank you Herb! I have always loved most Christmas music but I have always really enjoyed the Christmas Blues and R & B songs (e.g., Merry Christmas Baby).
Thanks Daryl! I'm glad that it brought a smile to your face.
Hello Eko. Thanks for listening and for the kind comments.
Thank you Lynn. It is a bit rough as I did this in a hurry. However, I must admit that I am a big fan of live music in little clubs and dives. I love the energy and that under-produced (as opposed to over-produced) sound. I am also always amazed how the old studio producers/engineers (like Tom Dowd) got the sounds that they did back in the 1940's and 1950's. Thanks again for the feedback!
Hi Bob. Thanks for the kind words and feedback. I always appreciate your taking the time to respond. Having never been touring or having never played anything except college fraternity parties (ah, the good old days) -- so,I never know if I am getting the live feel right. Thanks again buddy.
Mark -- hello and merry Christmas and happy holidays to you my friend! I'm glad that you enjoyed this one -- after all if one can't have fun with music then I guess one just doesn't know how to have fun. I hope the hands are healing and you are well on the way to recovery -- so that we can hear some of your great guitar playing soon!!! Thanks again for the kind words.
You're right -- there might possibly be a song title there. Thank you Marcus, I do appreciate your listening and that you commented. Thanks!!
Thanks Frank. I appreciate the kind comments. I have to admit that I have a soft spot for the shuffle also ;>)
Thank you Bill. Bluesabilly? ---- maybe it will catch on?!?!
Thanks Scotty! Good to hear from you.
Thanks very much Kevin. I took a look at your website (most impressive) and took a listen to your cover of the Beatles tune "Girl". Excellent job on that number Kevin.
Hey Shad. I am glad that you liked it. Thanks for the kind words.
Freddy J
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