Welcome Visitor, Fri, Sep 3, 2010, 04:22 CST, 144 Rampers Online, Login
 
Back to Open Mic

This is the last song I’m going to post here from Elrod’s album “One Dark Dude�- The entire album is for sale here at the ramp- This is my favorite song in the whole Elrod collection. It has the 'feel' of a timeless classic with somewhat of a 40's vibe in a modern way. I do like this song a lot, and not just because I wrote it Please tell me what you think! – peace- Xavi Calvera

Imagine That_
Words and music by_Xavier Calvera__

I'm gonna draw you into my life, imagine that_
I'm gonna sketch your face, pencil you into my heart
_In other words.__

You're gonna find yourself in love again, imagine that_
I'm the right one, you don't know it yet but I do_
And that's a fact.__

Don't know much about this kind of thing_
But baby you feel just right_
You fit right into my everything_
A fact that's been missing in my whole life.__

Instrumental_
_Don't know much about this kind of thing_
But baby you feel just right_
You fit right into my everything
_A fact that's been missing in my whole life.__

I'm gonna read you just like a book, imagine that
_In all the pages, picture our love come true_
Imagine that.__
©2003 Lord Tiger Music_

Lead guitar by Jim Saenz- I wanted to put an acoustic lead in the song (like in I'm Surrounded) but it just wasn’t working out. Then my friend Jim came over with his telecaster and his bag of magic pedals hooked to his fender twin and voila, instant tone alchemy! Vocals and other guitars Elrod Geare, bass Larry Adamson, drums Steve Tooth, piano Danny Spada, other keys and programming Xavi Calvera. Produced by Xavi Calvera and Steve Tooth. Recorded at Lord Tiger South Studios by Xavi Calvera and Steve Tooth. Mastered by David French. Graphics by Sue McRoberts. If I forgot anyone I do apologize and I am sure I’ll hear about it…. xavi

Details:
 Uploaded: Jun 15, 2006
 Genre: Singer Songwriter
 hifi Size: 4449 KB
 lofi Size: 928 KB

Statistics:
 Plays: 223
 Reviews: 76
 Favored: 63

Member Review
Skipp_Gooley
2006-06-15
The lyrics alone are a great read.....and LOVE that lead ya dropped in there..very soothing sound overall and a great melody. Nice job guys.........Skipp
jjamesyunger
2006-06-15
This is one album I'm sure to buy! Awesome...no wonder it's your favorite! Perfect man, just perfect!! JJ
legs
2006-06-15
SOUNDS GREAT...i like it...job well done good luck with album...thanks for the invite...PEACE..STACEY(LEG'S)
lps45s8tracks
2006-06-15
(;AWESOME TITLE;)Thanks for the invite.Sounding ever so good.(;AWESOME LYRICS;)Well written.For some reason I can picture Aaron Neville doing an(;AWESOME TAKE;)On this one.Aaron who?(;YOU DA MAN;)Enjoyed the listen ever so much.Beautiful song.I can see why it's your favorite.I'm voting Imagine That.Your Songramp Bro.~(;Yrral Mallik;)
songgoddess
2006-06-15
I can see why you like it so much. Such a nice and easy way about it....Jamie
Cyndie
2006-06-15
Beautiful song. Love the lyrics and the whole easy, laid back groove of it. Really nice Elrod. Very enjoyable piece. Thanks for the invitation, cyndie
SimpleTools
2006-06-15
Nice word play in that opening verse, Xavi! Smoooooth delivery. Peace! - Rick
ScottyMetro
2006-06-15
Very smooth..pretty melody..great set of jazz lyrics...I sure would like to hear a woman doing this vocal..yours is just fine..but I'd like to hear Thelma or Jamie tackle this one...would be a hit...got that old time jazz feel... Well done my friend...well done. Scotty
xavi
2006-06-15
well that's Elrod, my evil twin!-- my favorite song too-- xavi
solozolorolo
2006-06-15
I think it will be a classic. Great voice and lyrics . The music is a song I can see sitting around the fire place having wine are ? Who knows what ehhh . Grate tune DuDe. has that jazz latin sound going down. go for it . DBL.ZZ
DennisLong
2006-06-15
Cool, bluesy, jazzy sound. Dark Dude seems like one romantic dude! Good song, Xavi! A joy to listen to! -Dennis
Beeswing
2006-06-15
Yes - a cool jass sound! - love the lyric! ~ Diane
RJC
2006-06-15
Tasty stuff here. Smooth, and easy....nice!
TheChiggers
2006-06-15
Really nice listen Xavi. That guitar is smooth as silk!! Nice One - SC
rathole
2006-06-15
whole production is so smooth and mellow. love this--great guitar work--super job---rathole
grahamhenderson
2006-06-15
Lovely piece Elrod. Not so dark. Just a diferant shade of blue. Graham
cathead77
2006-06-15
Nice laid back sound to this. Got me in a mellow mood for sure.
songman32
2006-06-15
Say Xavier, I really like the way you write and them great production with your smooth singing on them very good lyrics, Very enjoyable listen to you my friend, Please let me know when you post. Jimmy Lee
JoeWilsonKolb
2006-06-15
You have a very nice singing voice, Xavi! I like the lyrical and musical style here and the production is super...sweet, mellow guitar solo...Joe
TimothyScott
2006-06-15
Nice crooner song here,Xavi.....does have a retro/timeless appeal with the melody,I like the chord you punch quickly,every so often in the chorus,mixes it up well..sweet sound,bro'--ts
AlanSanders
2006-06-15
very very smooooth. Loved it. the vocal has that deep and smooth feel to it. I think smooth is the key word here!
benjammin
2006-06-15
Xavi, Enjoyed the listen!! Very good song..Production,guitars,keys,vocal, man its all good!!! You should be proud of this one!!! Benny
rk8257
2006-06-15
Like the feel of the song Xavi, You got some great tones on the vocal at times. Nice touches throughout. Nice listen. Vote! Rick
DannySpada
2006-06-15
this is indeed sweet!- and not just because I played the piano - danny
brigadier1
2006-06-15
Very romantic, good modd, nice piano fills. Guitar break is smooth, vocals warm and intimate.
RHDeitch
2006-06-15
Smooth and silky. Very, very cool. Loved the listen. Really enjoy your stuff. Great job! - Robert
TheMosaics
2006-06-15
real smooth tune. nice little piano runs during the verse. very classy... enjoyed it....Andy
glenn_pattison
2006-06-15
Real sweet Elrod, I can see why it's your favorite, it's mine too! real beautiful song and recording sounds just great! glenn
gilles
2006-06-15
Very nice feel I agree it does bring us back in time style wise. NIce production well performed. Smooth vocal performance easy and relaxing to listen I enjoyed listening to this song Very nice work
RoyTooth
2006-06-15
this sounds real good xavi. roy
teleman58
2006-06-15
Great easy listening music. Nice job my friend. Guitar sounds wonderful. T-man
grandpamike
2006-06-15
Excellent combination of great lyrics and music. Nice vocal and the guitar was sweet too. Mike
Kyleellen
2006-06-15
Great lyrics Xavi. Smooth drums! You are a true entertainer Elrod.What a passionate vocal...Dancing music to me. Perfect! Best Wishes, Ln
SethJones
2006-06-15
thanks fo rthe heads up- nice smooth tune. seth
Kassanna
2006-06-15
mmm..love the 40's style..reminds me of the old torch songs..reminds me a bit of charlie spivak's band. lovely song Xavi..beautiful vocal and melody! Deb
bobgraham
2006-06-15
Micheal Bub'le, eat your heart out! Nice groove and well produced. bobgraham
Beatles65
2006-06-15
"Imagine all the People...Livin Life In Peace.." Sorry could not resist :) This has a sweet sound...reminicent of the Fifties. You have some "excellent" Instrumentation. I hear some Elvis in there a Bit too! :) Thats always a good thing! I hear a little bit of "Cowboy Junkies" in the Guitar... Good Job friend. Jeff
BGJeff
2006-06-15
This does indeed have a cool retro feel. Very smooth. Nice job.
margot
2006-06-16
Very nice work...Well done..:-) Luv Mags xx :-)
ghanlon
2006-06-16
very nice indeedy. `~ghanlon
newbeginnings
2006-06-16
yumm....so,so nice.....one of those tunes where you rest your head back,close your eyes...and let the music soothe your soul....wow! loved it! peg
strobicaxe
2006-06-16
Smooth stuff - real swoon tune for the ladies - well done - ~AS~
Barsoda
2006-06-16
this is such a nice feeling song- makes me won't to jump right up amd slow dance with--- well, by myself isn't too bad Bw
jbthegeezer
2006-06-16
Nice work vocals are great, mixed out front as they should be. Nice guitar and piano. jb
makeajoyfulnoise
2006-06-16
pretty melody and nice and laid back. enjoyed the listen!!
Dreamcatcher
2006-06-16
Imagine that - another great song Xavi. Very smooth and I agree that it has that retro feel. Enjoyed the guitar solo as well excellant lounge-style piano. Vote.~Jeff & Marjie
pianoman3
2006-06-16
I'm enjoying the listen to this timeless piece of well written music. So relaxing and professional, you have a great style of your own on here, Xavi. ~ John
wiggymusic
2006-06-16
Thanks for the heads up, Xavi. X marks the spot, and hits it, too. Got Wig's vote
mlprat
2006-06-16
Sweet sweet sounds here. I always enjoy your songs. I can't play like the guys here but I love to play guitar along with them. They always leave such nice spaces for it. Really enjoyed this. Mike
teecee
2006-06-16
Nice work Elrod, cool song! T
ziggma
2006-06-17
Thanx Elrod another timeless classic.... Regards Ziggma!
CAM
2006-06-17
XAVI: you Cuban stud. My wife is getting a crush on you, be careful. Another super song, sexy and very romantic as always. CAM
LoanShark
2006-06-17
Excellent production as usual...love the vocal delivery and the feel of the tune. nice! -Jerry
rayf
2006-06-17
Awesome line "I'm gonna sketch your face, pencil you into my heart"...this is a wonderful lyric wrapped in a nice easy feelin' melody...Ray
NormanGoodman
2006-06-17
I really enjoyed the instrumentation on this....excellent! The melody is fluid and outlines the changes nicely. Good job!
jfvalentine
2006-06-17
WOW this is fantastic!!! I had to play it twice just to absorb this feel of the music and the vocals. Great song definately a 40's 50's crooner type slow dancing song. Reminds me of something that Ol Blue Eyes would do. I am giving you a STAND UP AND APPLAUSE HERE. BRAVO!!! Wonderful lyrically. This is OUTSTANDING!! I enjoyed the listen. :)-Jeannine
wordman123
2006-06-17
Elrod: Just getting a little time to check out some of your songs. A real sweet and tender sound here. I really like the piano in the background and the sassy sound of vocal. Good luck with this one. A real nice mellow listen. Max
Treetown
2006-06-18
Really nice Xavi.Lots of charm..just the way I like it.Peter
RueMiller
2006-06-19
This is a classic. Great feel here. I can hear some of the great voices of the past doing this one. Loved it. Rue
fidleonroof
2006-06-20
I can´t avoid thinking about Gilbert O´Sullivan mood; I said mood. If we considerer this type of chord progression. In other words: I love how he wrote Claire or Get Down. I discovered also a full low register on your voice in some passages. Congratulations.
BigDaddyCee
2006-06-20
well produced track....my hats off to you sir!
bobbydee
2006-06-21
what great songwriting, production is perfect..love the chord progression........this is one really good song my friend...enjoyed very much ! !
TerriFann
2006-06-22
Really enjoyed this, nice meeting you, and all the very best with album sales! Doesn't sound like it will be much of a problem...imagine that! Terri
DannyDraper
2006-06-22
Nicely done..smooth as silk. All the best Dd
donnavalentine
2006-06-23
I like this! Like the acoustic plucks and other nice little production touches. It does have a 40's feel. Nice!
Kyleellen
2006-06-23
Xavi you are a terrific songwriter and singer. Just listened again a felt a calm soothing to my weary soul. Great song all the way around. Best Wishes, Ln
Peenie86
2006-06-27
Sweet lyrics... and the vocals are very fitting as is the melody... I can picture a couple slow dancing to this one :)I like it! Trudi
iisee
2006-06-28
Like the pacing on the tempo and the overall laid back feel...tone on the guitar is real fine too!! Definitely hear the old school production feel (clean and pretty)!! Nice vocal too!! Vote! JS
susiland
2006-06-29
Elrod at his best. That "One Dark Dude" album has a lot of great tracks! Thanks, man.
SISTERS
2006-07-01
oh yeah - this one makes me wanna do some serious slow dancing. captivating melody - good changes. i like your Barry White low notes! arrangement is absolutely solid and music is well played. sweet mood, xavi, and excellent singing - my ear's glad it visited. anne
DevinsMusicRoom
2006-07-08
This tune would bring all the lovers on the dance floor. Nice relaxing song. -Devin
pickandnoodle
2006-07-09
This one had be from the opening phrase. Your friend Jim on the Tele is a master to get that jazzy tone. Don't know about being "dark" - unless you mean the beautiful sunsets that come to mind whe you hear this.... Great job. Definite pick from Pick and Noodle. ~ Ray
brettski
2006-07-11
Just lovin' the smoothness of this tune. Makes me think of sitting in a jazz clubb in Hawaii where the stage is on the patio on the beach...man wouldn't that be the life? Gotta vote for this! peace, Brett
slt714
2006-12-26
Great song this guy is an incredible song writer I have heard he has written rock operas as well as hundreds if not thousends, every song is totally different what a incredible artist somebody big in the industry should really pay attention. Contact him and listen if you have any sense at all
lps45s8tracks
2008-01-03
Back for another listen.So beautiful.~(;Yrral;)
LittleHippie
2009-03-04
This has such versatility potential - it could be a quartet piece, a jazz piece, has a fifties feel - really wonderful because it sounds so universal. Well done! thank you