Sad songs? Yeah, this one ranks right up there!
Based on a true story, (with a tiny bit of embellishment ...) this is a tale of a man done wrong by his woman, who then kicks him when he's down by taking all his worldly possessions, including the one thing he has left to comfort him - his little turtle nightlight.
The fellas nailed that old school, Classic Country feel 100%!
I used a Country Tuned Hohner Special 20 for the short-but-sweet harp solo.
credits
from Just Me and My Friend(s),
track released May 13, 2021
Written by: Charlie Barath
Vocals and Harmonica: Charlie Barath
Guitar and Background Vocals: Sam Stuckey
Fiddle: Ray Bruckman
Pedal Steel: Pete Freeman
Upright Bass: Jeff Scheller
Drums: Joe Pinchotti
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