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Undercover Man
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Attempting to re-create a typical 70's TV cop show theme
cops dope dealers
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Just another singer/songwriter. I play all my own instruments (except drums) and record on a Boss BR1200CD standalone multi-track recorder
Just an old Back To The Land hippie that stuck to his plan.
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Genre
R&B • Smooth R&B
Charts
#2,810 today Peak #34
#473 in subgenre Peak #9
Author
charlie williams aka Pine
Rights
2016
Uploaded
April 08, 2016
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MP3 4.1 MB • 160 kbps • 3:35
Story behind the song
My submission for the Clickers Club "Detective" challenge
Lyrics
PUDDLES IN THE ALLEY..RATS BY THE CANS ROACHES ON THE KITCHEN FLOOR...MONEY CHANGIN' HANDS DARK NIGHT, NEON LIGHT, BARRED WINDOWS AND DOORS STREETS FULL OF JUNKIES, HOPIN' TO SCORE HE'S PARKED IN THE SHADOWS, IN A DARK SEDAN UNDERCOVER OF DARKNESS, IS THE UNDERCOVER MAN A WATCHIN' OUT HIS WINDOW, AS THE DEALS GO DOWN GANG WARS, KILLIN' FLOORS, ON THE MEAN SIDE OF TOWN HE WAS A COP, WAS A DETECTIVE, NOW HE'S AN UNDERCOVER MAN YEAH HE'S AN UNDERCOVER MAN INSTRUNMENTAL BREAK PRETTY SOON, HE'LL MAKE A BUY..FROM THE GUY WITH ONE EYE HE'S GOT A GUN, IN HIS POCKET, AIN'T AFRAID TO DIE GIVES HIM A RUSH...GIVES HIM A THRILL SOMEDAY HE MIGHT GET A LEAD PILL HE WAS A COP, WAS A DETECTIVE, NOW HE'S AN UNDERCOVER MAN HE WAS A COP, WAS DETECTIVE, NOW HE'S AN UNDERCOVER MAN
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Musan Dera
Mar 11, 2016
Wow, this is an authentic Blues with a very strong 70's mood. I like the way this song has been created. So very simple with nothing too much and nothing too less. Nice lyrics, vocals and guitar play. And of course that organ had to be there as well. Good job!
Drumnjon
Mar 06, 2016
A GREAT SOUND! I LOVE THIS! A GREAT SCORE TRACK HERE! BRILLIANT! JON:)
Kevin Miller
Mar 01, 2016
I have never seen anyone cross genres the way you do. Mr. Pine, you are a musical chameleon. I just love your vocals on this song. There are a lot of subtleties in the way you articulate, that really make this song pop. It could be just an average tune, but your execution brings it to life. I love vocals where syncopation comes into play. You totally killed it. Bravo!
Michael Bennett
Mar 01, 2016
Very fitting song for the challenge - great to hear you recording so much again - this reminds me of the Stax/Volt/Muscle Shoals sound a bit. Nice work!
Gone4
Mar 01, 2016
A great song Pine and some beautiful guitar playing there..def could hear this in a tv/movie scene!
gabe stenziano
Feb 29, 2016
well put together song, buddy. the tone of the instrumental portion fits the lyrics like a glove. nice solid feel to it, comes across with authority and power as it should for this type of song. good story, good delivery, nice production as well. the ending is very cool too.
The Smivets
Feb 29, 2016
Nailed it here Charlie! Great barroom country rocker straight out of Nashville. Cool lyrics and great vocal. The phrasing reminds me of Johnny Cash, although your voice is more melodic and in a higher register. And that slide is awesome!
Dollar Bill and the Unmentionables
Feb 28, 2016
Great song! The lyrics really paint the picture and the sound is just great. I swear I could hear the clack in the corner from some guys shooting pool. That steady-hand slide is fantastic, so cool with just a hint of attitude. Charlie you really killed it here.
spinaceto
Feb 28, 2016
Good, Good, Good Charlie!!! I discovered a new talent in you!!! :) Loved this song from start to end, excellent arrangement, the well balanced and mixed vocals over the base, rythm part, really, everything is flowing so nice and fine here: a perfect choice for the "Private Eye" challenge. Congrats my talented friend!! :)
Carlo D'Anna
Feb 28, 2016
You got it country boy! The feel of the sleazy city comes out in this awesome slide rocker! An awesome theme song!
Tony DeLecce
Feb 28, 2016
First have to say great lyrics. This is a very strong song. Really liked the middle lead as well. Guitar tones are top notch.. All in all I think you nailed this exercise. Very good listen.
Paul Killington
Feb 28, 2016
Well,you knocked this one out without much trouble,having a subject to write about is the thing,once you have that,you're like a terrier after a rat,cool song,Pine,expertly done,trademark straight to the point lyrics,r'n'b sleaze,cool rhythm, topped off with smooth slide, next !
The Footnotes
Feb 28, 2016
Cool lyrics and particularly like the slide break in the middle, and the ending is perfect .... let the show begin.
Bob Forbes
Feb 27, 2016
When I think 70s cop show, I think Dirty Harry ;) This could have fit in one of the movies scenes with that great catchy Country and R&B feeling. Cool tune Pine!
Alan L Cole
Feb 27, 2016
Private Eye chic. The vocals are so smoooooth (great echo on them as well) and that guitar tones are boss. The lyrics/story are cool. Very cool vibe to this one Charlie. Great outro!
Ascenzion - Al Massey
Feb 27, 2016
Great storytelling and vocals on top of a terrific rhythm track. Really wonderful organ mixed in. Nice touch for sure! Felt the 70's vibe. This song definitely fit the evening's theme. Enjoyed!!!
FusionFall Project
Feb 27, 2016
You nailed it pard! great lyric exploring the raw underbelly of society, great sounding music & vocals Charlie!
Rodrica Rudge
Feb 27, 2016
Love the vibe of this song, great lyrics too, it really sets the scene and paints a picture of intrigue and mystery. I hear a slight Dire Straits flavor in this song. Excellent stuff!