New Song “Shiny Red Car”

[flagstaffcharlie]

I shared another new song on Youtube. This one is called "Shiny Red Car" and we are working up a studio version as well. Thank you for listening!

Shiny Red Car by Chuck Cheesman

[ducktrapper]

Sounds good. Nice vocal and guitar. Sad story. I feared it would end worse and was glad it didn't. Racing the train had me worried for the kids. That's good writing.

[maplebaby]

Hello Chuck..really enjoy this sir! The video looked great - I enjoyed your writing, singing & playing. Took a look @ your YT channel too & I'll check out some more:)

[flagstaffcharlie]

Sounds good. Nice vocal and guitar. Sad story. I feared it would end worse and was glad it didn't. Racing the train had me worried for the kids. That's good writing.

Thank you. This is an interesting comment. I actually didn't think a lot about that part of the story. I was more interested in the specific details and a couple other personal mechanisms and word choices. But I am glad there is that effect.

I was deeply affected when I was a teenager by a story of someone losing a child to a drunk driver. I did tap into that a little bit on a certain level That story has stayed with me all these years. I have done a lot of dumb things in my life; DUI is not one of them. I do feel a bit compelled to say that. I did not write this one as any sort of confession of my own behavior.

[ducktrapper]

Thank you. This is an interesting comment. I actually didn't think a lot about that part of the story. I was more interested in the specific details and a couple other personal mechanisms and word choices. But I am glad there is that effect.

I was deeply affected when I was a teenager by a story of someone losing a child to a drunk driver. I did tap into that a little bit on a certain level That story has stayed with me all these years. I have done a lot of dumb things in my life; DUI is not one of them. I do feel a bit compelled to say that. I did not write this one as any sort of confession of my own behavior.

I didn't take it that way. As a confessional, that is. I just wondered where it was going as it was going. I was glad it ended without tragedy. There are songs that go in that direction. Last Kiss etc. It sure held my attention.  

If you will indulge me, here's another sad song and it's not confessional either. I tried to put myself in another's shoes. 

https://www.reverbnation.com/thomaslee4/song/22569230-the-golden-rule

[flagstaffcharlie]

Ducktrapper, I think thar song is brilliant and beautiful. The "God help me. God..." line is as real as it gets. Thank you for sharing!

I sometimes teach songwriting classes at a local art center. One concept we talk about is "songwriting as an exercise in empathy." And this is sort of that.

I'm listening to some of your other stuff now. Sounds good.

[ducktrapper]

Ducktrapper, I think thar song is brilliant and beautiful. The "God help me. God..." line is as real as it gets. Thank you for sharing!

I sometimes teach songwriting classes at a local art center. One concept we talk about is "songwriting as an exercise in empathy." And this is sort of that.

I'm listening to some of your other stuff now. Sounds good.

Thanks! That made my day! I'd like to hear more of your songs, as well. As for empathy and writing from another's point of view? Heck, I can't write about my life. It's way too boring!  

Cheers
Tom

[gustavowoltmann]

really a good addition ..
definitely the song is brilliant and beautiful.love to listen and enjoy this addition .

[DaveyO]

Great song and great voice
I'm envious hahaha
Good luck in your endeavors
David