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These Odds
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Back in 2009 or 2010 (my memory is a tad sketchy) a Macjammer named Ridd Sorenson posted a quiet ACOUSTIC ballad titled “These Odds.”

I was quite taken with the piece, only the more I listened to it, the more differently I was hearing it in my head.

At length I asked Ridd if I could do a ROCK cover of his song. He gave his consent, and this is what I came up with. To my great relief Ridd loved what I did!

Scott Fugate joined me on the live drum kit, and Tom Hellstens did the mastering.

Anyway, to Ridd—wherever you are brother—thanks for letting me do this!
Released: 29-Apr-2024
Category: Rock
Application: Logic Pro
File type: mp3
File size: 11.3 Mb
Plays: 20
Downloads: 2
Weekly plays: 1
Weekly downloads: 2
License: No derivative works allowed
Lyrics
THESE ODDS
(Written by Ridd Sorenson)

I
You tell me you won’t say goodnight.
You tell me it’s too hard this time;
but I’ll come back to you again.
I’ll come back if you’ll let me in…

II
We have played this game before.
We have both walked in and out that door
but this time it feels so different.
Yeah, this time I think you really mean it!

Chorus
And I don’t like these odds
you’re given me to gamble with;
and I won’t play these games you’re playin’
because I’ll never win.
And I don’t like these odds
you’re giving me to gamble with;
and I won’t play these games you’re playin’
because I’ll never win…

III
I spent all my time making you happy,
before I realized we were not meant to be.
The glowing stars shoot out from your eyes!
Nobody can say we never tried…

Chorus
And I don’t like these odds
you’re given g me to gamble with;
and I won’t play these games you’re playin’
because I’ll never win.
No I don’t like these odds
you’re giving me to gamble with;
and I won’t play these games you’re playin’
because I’ll never win…
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artist
Early Bowie comes to mind 
which is great 
Awesome sound well enjoyed Mike
Latest song: Manitou Falls
6 months ago
artist
Huge sound.  Like your almost out of control.  The falsetto is killing.  
Nice organ solo.  You are just so talented. Bravo! 
 
6 months ago
listener
The lyrics cry out for some screaming guitar and you nailed it with yours.   Great job !
 
6 months ago
artist
Very good song. Well done. 
The lyrics flow well too. One of my problems as a lyricist is that I lack repetition. Sometimes it is pride. I need to effectively use my budget of words and lines to detail my story or message. In so doing miss the opportunity to attract the listener more. 
These days I try to write under 3:20 minutes. It's just me. Sometimes I try to do it under 3min. 
Latest song: November Wine
6 months ago
artist
Good rock! I love that organ and the guitar. The lyrics are very good and the vocals, well. It's a very complete song! I don't care as much about the song's length as some people do. Sometimes you need to go all the way; this one is a good example.
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6 months ago
artist
Thanks everyone!
This is one of my favorite oldies, even though I didn't write the original. 
I wish Ridd was still around so you could here what he did. It was quite beautiful!
What you have here is a version done by a MANIAC! 
LOL
Latest song: Boys Night Out
6 months ago
artist
@Wyndsok  Yep but a very cool maniac :)-great track Mike-Fine work Tom
6 months ago
artist
Brilliant!!!!!!!! :)
6 months ago
artist
Rhapsodic and wild. Lots to dink your teeth into and enjoy. Really full-on production and performance. Good stuff!
 
6 months ago
Really cool tune @Wyndsok ! Fine work all around! Enjoyed this!
6 months ago
artist
Great rocker, i feel like driving cross the county blairing this tune at 100 mph. with my girl bear footed on the dash. 
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6 months ago
artist
Mike,
You're amazing. This what rock is all about. Great song... great vocals, great keyboards, great guitar, great drums, great everthing. As Feter used to say, deep bows...
6 months ago
artist
Sorry I can't answer everyone individually this time. So very busy...
I do want to thank you all for the too-kind comments!
You all ROCK!
😋👍😘👌
Latest song: Boys Night Out
6 months ago
artist
Heavy duty right out of the gate, awesome! Great playing!
6 months ago
artist
Nice back to the roots rocker.  Love the back and forth soloing.  Very well written.
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6 months ago
artist
Lot’s of passion Mike. You’re a music machine on overdrive. Amazing. 
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6 months ago
artist
@pete  @TrebleFace  @Bowman 
Thanks friends for listening and commenting. I deeply appreciate it!
:-)
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6 months ago
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listener
Another excellent song Mike, Love the infusion, layout and all the components of this song. Great job!!
 
6 months ago
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