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Henry James
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I've posted this one before, but I have changed a number of things. Parts of the lead vocal were redone. Backing vocals were also put in here and there. I added a chorus effect to the grand piano and slightly eerie organ to give the song more of a late 19th century/early 20th century feel. Last but not least, cellos or bottom strings were put in around the choruses.
Released: 30-Apr-2025
Category: Folk
Application: Studio One
File type: mp3
File size: 2.0 Mb
Plays: 11
Downloads: 1
Weekly plays: 11
Weekly downloads: 1
License: Derivative works allowed on iBandstand only; contact artist for permission
Lyrics
When the world still gets you down
Plenty of places to fly around
In the 19th century
Plenty of things to do and see

In 1892
Henry James still writes for you
In sentences that meander on
And words that trip you up, but you still get the point

FIRST CHORUS:
Cause the ghosts hang in Bly, it's true
The Monarchs want to pose for you
And Henry James still writes in his flat
Telling you not to waste your time
And Daisy Miller is still a catch
Brooksmith wants to be your match
And Henry James still writes in his flat
Telling you not to waste your time
But I wanna go back, yes I wanna go back

I wanna go back to my old house today
When the owners have gone away
Just like Spencer in New York City
Walk around in the dark, it's pretty

Through hallway, room, and shelf
See if I find my other self
And if I find my old demons
Will I conquer them or will they strike me down

Just like The Turn Of The Screw
You never know if it's really true
Henry James still writes in his flat
Telling you not to waste your life
A piece of wisdom for the age
Find it turning back a page
Henry James still writes in his flat
Telling you not to waste your time
But I wanna go back,  yes I wanna go back
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Makes me want to read some Henry James so I can get the references.
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Great touching song... great singing.  Weird I have dreams of going back to my old childhood house and new people are there.
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Totally love the sound you got here ... Great song too ! Instant fav.
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This is really well produced. Very nice arrangement.
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Not sure I heard this before… Nicely done!
1 month ago
artist
I really dig the concept behind this tune. Interesting and engaging lyrics...
That chorus effect on the piano accomplished it's intended function IMHO.
I always enjoy your vocals Mark, and this effort stands alongside your best efforts.
:-)
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I like this song, especially the vocals!
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@Dr_J.  Thank you for comments and listening.   The second verse after the Chorus is based on the story "The Jolly Corner."  The ghosts in Bly are from "The Turn Of The Screw," and the Monarchs were models for an artist/illustrator in the story "The Real Thing." Hope that helps some.  
1 month ago
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@StanTheManLoh  @TrebleFace @Dyl @KennethLavrsen thLavrsen  @Wyndsok @Grathy and @FrancoJazz.  Thank you so much for listening and your comments.  Very much appreciated beyond measure.  This is a great site.
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