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Death of a Legend
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The Death of A Legend written 1/1981. Remake on 12/9/2005. Chronicles the death of John Lennon from the minds eye of a true sick monster Mark Chapman. Some very real effects in the last verse bring the murder scene to your ears. 30 years??
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I am a fan of the Beatles, Fogelberg, Raspberries, Badfinger, Moody Blues, solo Beatles, Eagles. Any music that has solid vocals, good harmonies and a hook! I also am developing a fascination with old jazz standards. I am self taught on everything I play which explains my limitations. LOL! Up until a few years ago I was all accoustic all the time and did very little recording on an old 4 trak. I had written a lot of songs over the years on my accoustic most of those are not here as I started using the computer to record and wanting a more electric sound so out came an electric guitar, then I wanted a beat so the cheap drum machine came next, then I needed a bottom so the cheap bass was bought, then my drums sucked so I needed loops. Then I wanted some strings/sax so my keyboard was bought. Well you know the drill the more you get the more you want and songs that took 3 hours now take 3 days. And so my one man 6th grade band was born. I have put samples of the music I have written here on this website. I use drum loops and all other instruments are live Course you probably can tell that, LOL). Anyway as Harry Chapin's Mr. Tanner would say music is my life not my livelihood. I have met some great artists on SC and continue to hear great artists on SC. Click on the stations link to find Soundclick Radio stations where my music is playing. My music playing on these stations has been a pleasant surprise as these stations are filled with great musicians. I have also had the opportunity to collaborate with some very good musicians here on SC. My brother Jim, Svenni Bjorgvins, Juri Rosenfeld, Johnny Proctor, His Masters Choice, DeAnn Sanders, Dawn Sinclair and most recently Dawn Diamond. I am very grateful to all these artists for helping me to have more fun than should be allowed for free. Writing/recording/producing music I find to be very rewarding. I am learning so much everyday about every facet. The exposure to so many great musicians has really helped me evolve as well. Well if you are still awake thanks for coming by. Other SoundClick Artists I recommend: Click on their links to hear some great music! Jim DeLecce my very talented brother Great Musician and great help to me in too many ways to count. Jim DeLecce For excellent Mastering services please visit Dave at FatnSassy Mastering: FatnSassy Mastering SVENNI BJORGVINS: Very Talented/Great guitar/bass/drums player. Excellent song writing skills/good friend and my first sound Click collaboration on Through the Years. Now a new collaboration on Something to Believe. Listen to Svenni play. Svenni Bjorgvins Juri Rosenfeld AKA: Grand Jury A fellow Beatlemaniac who does a very nice job of producing very nice beatlesque pop melodies Juri Rosenfeld DeAnn Sanders - Great vocalist and nice person listen to her by clicking here. Then ask yourself why isn't this on CMT? DeAnn Sanders Lynn Carey Saylor - Great Musician, great songs and since I am an old die hard Queen Fan, believe it or not Brian May is playing Lead guitar on this young lady's song called If We Believe for all you fellow Queen fans you gotta Check it out. Lynn Carey Saylor Well for Country Fans you gotta hear the Tailgators: Great musicians and funny guys: Tailgators My Statistics: INVALID -- Start of StatCounter Code -- INVALID -- type="text/java!--" language="java!--" var sc_project=497271; var sc_partition=3; INVALID -- type="text/java!--" language="java!--" src="http://www.statcounter.com/counter/counter INVALID " INVALID -- End of StatCounter Code --
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Peak #86
Peak in subgenre #7
Author
Tony DeLecce
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2004
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December 24, 2005
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MP3 4.3 MB 128 kbps 4:41
Story behind the song
The death of John Lennon was very traumatic to me. I could not believe it happened like so many people it was surreal. Just when he had come out of musical exile and seemed to have so much together a maniac chose to do this and yes the Dream is Over! For many weeks afterwards I could not understand how someone could do this and became very involved in learning about the killer and what could possibly motivate him. The song is written from his sick/twisted minds perspective. As far as I am concerned he should be put to death. The 25th anniversary gave me pause and inspired me to rerecord this.
Lyrics
Death of a Legend Words/Music Tony DeLecce 01/1981 There is a man on the Island tonight He’s sipping Mai-tais on the beach with his wife He talks of his worries and frustrations with life (tonight) He is wishing he could turn back the hands of time Wishing he was something more something bigger than life Now he has made the decision He knows what he must do (Tonight) His course is set there is no turning back He must stop the imposter dead in his tracks He buys a used gun and a one way plane fare (tonight) Driving down the boulevard amongst the city lights Passing Central Park it must be near midnite He knows he’s nearby but the timing isn’t right (tonight) The tension mounts as the days go by Stalking his prey from where he hides A voice from the shadows calls out a name (in the night) The man from the island has left his mark with five fiery shots alone in the dark and all that’s left of a legend’s fame is the night
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Rodrica Rudge
Apr 14, 2016
..And still nothing seems to have changed - it still happens, despite all the analysis, legislation and dialogue, which is very sad. The trauma continues and achieves nothing. I think this song harnesses all that trauma and sadness
Michael Duran
Apr 13, 2016
Nicely done Tony, this brings it all back into focus as the song takes us back to those tragic troubled events. the last line is especially heartrending in this context.
Roger John
Mar 23, 2011
I doubt Trump would be the man you want in there. He'd be a good fellow to use for negotiating things, But to lead the country I doubt it. Everybody would end up fired. And your whole nation its seems is getting good at that not enough money for teachers so you fire them but enough money to fire Bombs off in Libya. That doesn't make sense to me. Either you have the money or you dont , the nation shouldnt play shell games like they are doing. This song, and your good at Beatles song, has a touch of him in there in the way you sing it. For 15 minutes of fame the world loses a giant. You have rightly documented it in this song. And you touch it well.
ALEXIS PATRICK
Jan 13, 2011
Lovely Guitar workon your intro, Tony!!! Excellent vocals , and you sing with feeling. I appreciate your support of my songs. I hope you are fine....Thank you so much for your kind comments and sometimes funny comments. Have a great evening!!!!
Wade Farlowe
Dec 12, 2010
Hello Tony, ....and you said that you were'nt good with lyrics... My friend, your lyrics presented that angle of this sad story so very well...Superbly done!!!! The melody, as well captures this sad event and your vocal delivery brings it all home and so tastefully done.....it couldn't have been done any better by anyone, anywhere!!!!! Truly, one of the world's most tragic events....loved by millions and taken away by one stupid, sad, madd little man!!! Life in prison, isn't enough for a death!!!!! Respectfully, Wade
ms 007
Jul 06, 2009
Nice job 4 sure and a sad memorie for us all, lets give peace a chance everyday to be closer to him. Sry for all who loved him, and knew him well, he will never die l see his spirit everyday, he was all about Love & Peace Many thanks for this nicely done tribute. Debra aka ms 007
Tammy Swindell
Apr 06, 2008
Your music always amazes me, Tony..so smooth and so britty. :) Nice job on this one. :)