Paradise (#1 Rock-Americana)

Story Behind The Song

Spent a lot of time in Malibu and saw a number of unhappy relationships that went south... when one was in town the other was on the road working.... glad it wasn't me!......

Song Description

Top Ten - Jazz-Contemporary Top Ten - Rock: Americana #1 Rock-Americana

Song Length 4:56 Genre Rock - Americana, Rock - Americana
Tempo Medium (111 - 130) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Poignant, Poignant Subject Long, Dysfunctional Relations
Similar Artists Boz Scaggs, John Mayer Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

"Paradise"
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Lyrics and Music by Chet Nichols
Copyright by 1978/2013 Chet Nichols (ASCAP)/Magic Garage Music (ASCAP)
chet@chetnichols.net :: http://www.chetnichols.net
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED


VERSE 1
You've been there
I've been here
The gang all cheers
When you reappear
Limousines
The Rising star
A little too quick
And much too far away
You're asking for my time
Like it was mine to give
Then explain it all away
Between the movies and the rhymes
We try to get away
And share our quiet times, in.....
CHORUS
Paradise
In my arms
Smiling times
On a beach in Malibu
Paradise is here
Near the open sea and me
Not on "The Avenues"
Here's Paradise
VERSE 2
But, I'm confused
Back 'n forth
In and out
I hardly see your face
Paris clubs
The New York scenes
The photos show you
Dancing the night away
You're living in my mind
You never spend the day
Oh, you're always "on your way"
Between the movies and the rhymes
You're here to disappear
I wish you'd only stay, in....
REPEAT CHORUS

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This song or any portion thereof (lyrics, music, samples, vocals) may not be reproduced in any form or media, distributed, transmitted, downloaded, shared or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publishers. For permission requests, write to the publisher at chet@chetnichols.net or http://www.chetnichols.net, or addressed to "Attention: Permissions Coordinator," at the address below.
Magic Garage Music, PO Box 2398, Northbrook, IL 60065

This appears to be a song about a famous person married to a not-so-famous person who always gets the "leftovers", which is kind of sad. Seems like I've read a few novels with this theme. Awful to be the one left behind. This song expresses it well. Stellar instrumentation. Crystal clear vocals. I especially like the beachy sound around Malibu.

I love the Latin/Jimmy Buffet sound to this. Nice groove and rhythm. Instrumental choics are perfect for this song. Great keyboard entrance and performance. You have done a pretty good job on this song and it has great potential.

Well arranged and melodic pop/rock with a bit of country thrown in for good measure. Solid vocal performance and good movement between the sections.

I love the vocal quality. The chorus is really good.

Wow, very big guitars and professional sound. It went from a lounge act to Jimmy Buffet.

I like the sound of the music and especially how the drums sound - very cool - I like the rhythm guitar as well.

very nice singing...good production...definately has potential in film tv

Nice Intro with chords that draw you in. Nice vocal with thoughtful lyrics. The change ups in this song are creative and lend an interest to the song. Orchestration is supplemental and not obtrusive. Harmonies are supportive and well done. The mix is well done with a nice spread and attentions to the balance of pitch ranges the provide a nice separation of the instruments and voices. Very nicely done work!

Awesome song. Very well recorded. The vocal is impeccable!!

musically sounded good. decent recording

Retro-sounding pop song. Good flow to the arrangement, especially the verse to chorus transition. Chorus itself is quite uplifting. Quite a full instrumental arrangement, good rhythmic flow too. Good vocal performance.

Sneaks in a feel good, laid-back vibe here. Nice chorus, makes me imagine the surf along Californian coastl. Singer has a touch of Randy Newman in the voice.

Lyrics Chet Nichols Music Chet Nichols
Producer Chet Nichols Publisher Chet Nichols (ASCAP) & Magic Garage Music (ASCAP)
Performance Chet Nichols - Vocals/All instruments Label Magic Garage Records
This track is on 1 Member Playlists
Playlist Creator Playlist Name Date Added
Ionut Mirel Udrea Best Jazz 12/15/2014

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