Are you the same guy who wrote that song DOWNTOWN with John Waite? I’m preety sure you are. That is THE BEST song I’ve ever heard that guy sing, and he’s got some very cool tunes and a very long career. What was John’s input? Did you guys collaborate? That is one hell of a song. 신용카드현금화
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I am, yes, and very proud of it.
I am a fan of John’s. We crossed paths for years and eventually became collaborators and friends (though at the moment I can’t seem to find his current phone number).
“Downtown” is one of the songs I’m proudest to have been a part of. Essentially, the way I recall it, we were sitting in the front room of my home, and while I played a bunch of chords on the piano, John made up a bunch of words stream of consciousness style (as he does). I was shocked and impressed at the confessional honesty in the final lyrics of the song. The guy’s unafraid to bear his soul – the sign of a true artist. (AND it was sweet that when he needed a girls name for the song, he chose the name of my daughter.) 신용카드현금화
Another song of ours I’m proud of is “NYC Girl”, which is on his most recent album, I believe.
When it comes to singing, I think of John Waite as the Frank Sinatra of my generation. Like Dylan, his phrasing is extraordinary. His musical sense is wonderful. And he’s a star and a gentleman. I just can’t say enough great stuff about the guy.
Thanks for bringing it up. I like that song alot.