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OK, OK I had to pay a lot to get it done, but I'm glad I did it! For several years I've wanted to get one of my songs recorded by pro musicians to see how it sounds. So, I finally got around to it and had it done. I love how it sounds!! Maybe I am a songwriter!

Here's the demo version:
https://hogtimemusic.bandcamp.com/track/get-your-act-together-studio-version

For comparison, here's what was on my CD released years ago (and recorded on my AW1600):
https://hogtimemusic.bandcamp.com/track/get-your-act-together

Note: For both of the above links you can listen (click arrow) and download (click "Free Download").

Hope 2022 is treating everyone well so far and you're playing some music.

Thanks to Robbie for keeping this site running!

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Ralph (aka The Head Hog)
"What's Time to a Hog?"
Hog Time Music Website - My Songs on Bandcamp -

How exciting Ralph! I imagine the first listen was prideful emotion. The players did your song well, but you can't make a silk purse if you start from a sow's ear. The song itself is a solid ol' time country tune that you wrote.

keep on plucking!! Safe travels.

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Byron

Thanks, Byron! Yep, it really was a thrill to hear it the first time. Could only be exceeded by hearing it on the radio. Don't think I have enough $$$ for that, though.

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Ralph (aka The Head Hog)
"What's Time to a Hog?"
Hog Time Music Website - My Songs on Bandcamp -

We put out a disc some years ago (2007) and recently the local radio station has put a song from it into circulation when they feature local music 3 times per day. I have not heard it my self but several people have heard it and have told us. I will have to tune in to that station more often if i want to hear it.

Another tune from that disc got some play when we first released the project, and i did hear that once on air.

Find a guy who has a country music show once a week and pitch the song to him. Good song along with a good story (yours) makes for great human interest. Perfect for radio.

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Byron

Great fun, Ralph.

That's a pretty slick demo they put together, and a fine, old school country song they had to work with. Of course, your original version has its own charm.

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My music: https://www.soundclick.com/bands3/default.cfm?bandID=1215402&content=songs

Byron: Good idea on local radio station. However, I don't know how they would announce it, since I didn't sing or play on it. Any ideas?

JM: Thanks for the thumbs up! It sure isn't modern country.

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Ralph (aka The Head Hog)
"What's Time to a Hog?"
Hog Time Music Website - My Songs on Bandcamp -

Maybe a local Saturday or Sunday night weekly country show on a local station??? Tell the guy/gal your story - -- travelling the country six months of the year; making music for many years; admiration for the Nashville sound; your decision to pursue your bucket list to hear your music done in the Nashville style; give him your version and the Nashville mix and see what he/she might do to help you fulfill your dream!!!

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Byron

Great ideas! I think I'll hire you as my manager!

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Ralph (aka The Head Hog)
"What's Time to a Hog?"
Hog Time Music Website - My Songs on Bandcamp -

Hope your dream comes true!!

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Byron

Hi Ralph,

It's very nice to see you that excited about it! Must be a strange experience.

I'll listen to both when I get the chance. Girls are all asleep now...

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Don't judge the coffee by its cup.
The proof of the cheese is in the eating

Wow Ralph, that sounds great! Bet you're pleased.

Randy

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Y me preguntan por qué bebo.

Robbie & Randy: Thanks for the comments and I'm definitely pleased and excited!

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Ralph (aka The Head Hog)
"What's Time to a Hog?"
Hog Time Music Website - My Songs on Bandcamp -

Hello Ralph!

Those Nashville Cats certainly did record an excellent version of your song.
"Nashville Cats....been playing since they'se baby's" ....John Sebastian.

Your original recording is great! Pure Hogtime music at its best!

All my best to you,
Randy

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The Euphrates:

Yesterday I was born here

Tomorrow I'll be gone

After all those years... I still try to wipe that bug off of my screen... hi Randy!

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Don't judge the coffee by its cup.
The proof of the cheese is in the eating

Thanks, Randy! I was very happy with it. Hope all is well with you.

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Ralph (aka The Head Hog)
"What's Time to a Hog?"
Hog Time Music Website - My Songs on Bandcamp -

Ralph! That was excellent!! They interpreted your song really well. I went and listened to your version and I have to say the studio put a spit shine on an already great tune. Now get yerself over to Nashville and start peddling that song. Yeeeeeeeeeeee Haaaaaaaaaaaa!

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GSMUSIC: Hey RZ, Im not no upper class american, the gear I own is what I have special to me. My car sucks, my house sucks, my nieghborhood sucks. Does yours RZ? Does it?

rz-land

Many thanks, RZ, for the thumbs up! I really liked your "spit shine" comment. I'm a long ways from Nashville, Maybe I can hire you to to pitch it to the labels.
Ralph

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Ralph (aka The Head Hog)
"What's Time to a Hog?"
Hog Time Music Website - My Songs on Bandcamp -

lol. I'm a 3 hour drive away.

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GSMUSIC: Hey RZ, Im not no upper class american, the gear I own is what I have special to me. My car sucks, my house sucks, my nieghborhood sucks. Does yours RZ? Does it?

rz-land

OK, I'll look for someone else closer.

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Ralph (aka The Head Hog)
"What's Time to a Hog?"
Hog Time Music Website - My Songs on Bandcamp -