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Ain't Always a Good Thing
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A song about the pitfalls of excess
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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.
Song Info
Genre
Blues • Acoustic Blues
Charts
Peak #14
Peak in subgenre #1
Author
Charlie Williams
Rights
2009
Uploaded
June 13, 2009
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MP3 6.3 MB • 128 kbps • 6:50
Story behind the song
Sometimes we seek comfort and escape in dangerous places. Bad choices and "too much of a good thing" just might kill ya. Moderation is such a hard thing to do sometimes.
Lyrics
Ain't always a good thing, that you just can't put down (x2) 'Cause too much of a good thing...gonna put you in the ground Might come in a bottle, gonna take your pain away (x2) But when tomorrow is today, man are you gonna pay Might come in a bag, gonna ease your worried mind (x2) but when you roll too many, ya start to lose what you're tryin' to find Might come in a pill, or some candy for your nose (x2) But the Blues will come a callin', when that good thing finally goes Might be a woman, oh lord that makes you feel so good (x2) But when she says goodbye, you'd lay down and die if ya could Ain't always a good thing, that you just can't put down (x2) 'Cause too much of a good thing..gonna put you in the ground
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Paul Killington
Oct 16, 2015
You can say that again! I've had my share of excess in my time, might have one too many beers these days but that's about it."You might lose what you're tryna find" -yeah that just about sums it up, your songs are about real life and to the point, that's my kind of thing.This kind of guitar playing is what moved me on from listening to the Beatles.You are a better player than you think you are,I know people who think they're great but they're not in your league, it ain't what ya do it's the way that ya do it, that's always been my philosophy and you're the epitome of that.
Michael Duran
Aug 25, 2011
smoky blues have always been a big favorite of mine Charlie, this one is an excellent example!
Judy Henry Church
Jan 14, 2011
I have really enjoyed your awesome voice...and I absolutely love the blues!! Your song ROCKS!!!
Evan Paul
Dec 29, 2010
A nice blues groove, the sound is really good too, can hear everything clearly, especially the lyrics, as non of the instruments step on anyones toes to mask. The slide is really cool in the solo, another really fine tune here.
Swampman And The Machine
Dec 10, 2009
Down home blues helllllllllllllllll yeahhhhhhhhhhhh !
Dave Berry
Nov 09, 2009
Yes sir, thats the goods there P-dog, lovely stuff.
Dark Days of Youth
Oct 12, 2009
Neat message, especially like the guitar and harmonica solos. Really capture the classic blues sound. Well-done.
Jiri Hajek - composer
Sep 23, 2009
Lovely piece of music, Charlie, you are a true bluesman!!! Jiri
Roger John
Sep 09, 2009
Great opening, you just have to love this type of blues. Marmoncia is nice too! Yeah !
Bob Forbes
Aug 26, 2009
Hey Charlie - this is great heavy acoustic blues! Love the harmonica and guitars - and the dulcimer too ;^)) Well performed! Cheers, Bob
Geir
Aug 13, 2009
Great acoustic blues Charlie!! Sparkling production as always. Love that harmonica too
John Holgate
Jul 12, 2009
Love those guitars!!! Great mix - everything has it's own space and compliments everything else. That's a pretty mean harp too! - John
jemima's kite
Jul 08, 2009
what a great sound pinedog, love the acoustic and harmonica such a full sound, when that slide comes in it makes me want a jack daniels magic.
Satchwood
Jul 03, 2009
Fantastic acoustic blues tune Pinedog!! Nice blues voice, slide guitar, harp, top-notch song writing! Very cool guitar solos - nicely played!@!
efrank
Jul 02, 2009
Great stuff. Very cool acoustic blues sound. well done!
Carol Douglas
Jun 28, 2009
Hi Pine, This sums up what my old Dad used to say..."Everything in moderation is the key" Great song, and added to my "Songs to make us think" station. Good one, Carol.
Frankfurt Dialog Company
Jun 26, 2009
You bet! Too much of a good thing.... I LOVE IT! Great acoustic blues, singing, pickin´, wonderful harp and slide! Thank you so much for sharing! Cheerio Andreas
Ken Sacco
Jun 25, 2009
Love this Blues tune!As i write this i just downed a few drinks myself at EL Torrero:)
MJBerg
Jun 21, 2009
'Had to come over and return the favour;)! Great authentic sounding song, very well performed and produced! Blues is my first stop when it comes to music, although it's not THAT obvious in my own music, LOL! Love it mate, Mauri.
littlegreenman
Jun 20, 2009
Music is always a good thing, Charlie. Can't ever get enough of that. Love this song :)