I’ve been working on a new song called Fine Red Wine. It’s basically a love song, and I came up with the idea for it last fall shortly after Jeannie and I celebrated our Twennyversery. So the lyrics are heartfelt and fairly straightforward. For the music, I wanted something accessible, soulful and bluesy. It has a neat little intro with a descending figure in the bass under a constant onstanato, which creates some interesting chords. After that it it’s basically a classic R&B kind of groove and the changes are all based on the 7th chords. It’s a fun number to play, and I put a full horn section arrangement on it. Also some cool two-note figures in the bass.
I started working on it in the early spring. It’s been slow going due to other commitments, but it’s almost ready now. I got the vocals in a couple of weeks ago, and this last weekend I spent tracking the horns. That was a lot of fun. Basically all that’s left is to lay down the solo, then I’ll be ready to share.
This is the fourth song in my current recording project, and when It’s done I’ll have a logical album side or virtual EP. I have another set of tunes ready to start in on, but I want to take a break, so I’ll probably mix and master this set before starting in on the next batch. So watch this space. Meanwhile, here are the lyrics.
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Fine Red Wine
by John Szinger, 2007
I love you woman
We’ve been together for a long time
We’ve had our ups and down
River flows like fine red wine
Woo-hoo!
I remember the night we met
Sharing tequila and partying on
Well times they sure have changed
But I believe the best is still to come
The River!
Wheel turning round and round
I remember the day we wed
The look in your eyes just said it all
I knew you love me too
You are so beautiful
Big wheel keep on moving along
I love you woman
River flows like fine red wine
We’ll have our ups and down
Let’s be together for a long time
Tequila!
Let’s go get Mexican food