Swings and roundabouts
Here is the 4th out of 5 originals. It started life as an instrumental. Which was penned by a fantastic Swedish musician called "Ulf Pettersson". The first time i heard it, I imagined vocals blending into it. I told Ulf about this, and suggested that I try my ideas out. He was curious to see the results. Ulf liked a lot of the stuff I did on my own, and there's a twist on one of those coming soon. For now though, this one is called "Swings and roundabouts". There are benefits to being in a relationship, and there are benefits to being on your own. There are some that you can't have in both though, and this is about one persons struggle with those problems.
This is what we came up with.
You can find out more about Ulf, through a link on my website at:
Now some more about my Dad.
My Dad. Part 8.
I didn't know about my dad's addiction to alcohol when I first met him. Everybody called him "Woodsy". I didn't know what it meant. I was never that curious, and at that time I was unaware that he earned the name for his liking for "Woods Navy Rum". Rum was his favourite tipple, though I think anything with a decent amount of alcohol in it would have done. So that's how I finally found him. Before the knowledge of his exploits. I'm sure there are a lot of people that might criticise his life. I have done myself on occasion. The fact remains that he was my father. I feel no shame in that. Along with my mother. He is responsible for me being on this earth.
In the swinging sixties, drink was celebrated. Drugs were also on many menus. My dad chose drink over drugs as a preference. That's not to say he didn't take drugs, because he did. Though I think that was more for reasons of popularity. He didn't go seriously into any types of drug, but he did like a bit of cannabis. There was a time when we were watching a movie where there was a pot smoking session in a private room. My father had a wry smile at that scene. I remember him telling me about times when members of the Rolling Stones were doing something very similar in my grandmother's back bedroom. With the Rolling Stones. Somehow that story is believable :) Apparently, a member of that band resides within a few miles from me.
My nan would have been horrified. She knew absolutely nothing about those events. She adored her son, and would refuse to beleive such a thing. Everybody else seemed to know what he was like. Everybody but her.
There's more parts to this, and a celeb bit. It's a real shocker. So if you are a Tom Jones fan then be prepared. That's all I can say.
To be continued.......
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The last of the chain of 5 originals is another collaboration with Ulf Pettersson. I'll also be telling you a bit about Ulf's musical history.
