Ok guys, we've been working hard to bring you this little original ditty we call Soft Shoulder Shuffle. The Hook Vents comprises Harpo, ZarJazz, and yours truly. Bop and Acton Baby are our honorary members too, so we thank them. Take a listen and download for free if you like by just following the link right here!
http://thehookvents.bandcamp.com/releases
Oh, and in case you'd like to sing along, here are the lyrics.
V1
This here's the soft shoulder shuffle, I do it all the time
The rags I wear may be old, but they're looking mighty fine
Button down collar with a button in back, when the ladies pass by
they know I've really got the knack
Strides pressed and clean and barely touchin' my shoes
With that ivy league look you know you just can't lose
V2
Herringbone tweed with a 3/2 roll,
Come along baby now let's take a little stroll
If it's cool outside don't you worry one bit
Just take my mohair sweater and cuddle up in it
All the cats on the street know there ain't no other way
Gather round boys, here's what I have to say
Chorus
Do the soft shoulder shuffle
(3-2 roll)
Do the soft shoulder shuffle
(It's good for the soul)
Do the soft shoulder shuffle
Oh yeah
You do the soft shoulder shuffle
(Come on now!)
You learn the soft shoulder shuffle and you always be feeling fine
V3
Now all you sloppy dressing silly lookin' men,
Take a lesson from me cause I'll say it once again
You need a flannel suit and a slim knit tie
A hopsack blazer and now you're really gettin' by
It's a stubborn look, just won't go out of style,
If you follow my advice, it's sure to make you smile
Chorus
Do the soft shoulder shuffle
(Soft shoulder shuffle!)
Do the soft shoulder shuffle
Oh yeah
Do the soft shoulder shuffle
(Herringbone Tweed!)
Do the soft shoulder shuffle
(All that you need!)
You do the soft shoulder shuffle and you always be feeling fine
Epic win.
Ha, absolutely fantastic! Brilliant job boys!!
Excellent! you are very talented fellas, thanks.
Talk Ivy reaches new heights! I can recommend a chap who's very good if you want someone to do your internet promotion
A medley of your first single!
Will sound better if you get could get some musicians to do it!
Love it chaps - call me if you need single/album artwork
I've not heard it yet but congratulations regardless. This could go viral (within the realms of ivy and retro clothing). Certainly the sort of quirky thing that could make a good Ivy Style article. And Chens is a decent pianist - a quartet may be on the cards?
Harpo sounds like John Hammond ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeMcEEarLeI
Made my damn day!!!
Shared it on the blog this morning, had to, no choice!
http://oxfordclothbuttondown.com/2014/08/the-soft-shoulder-shuffle/
Thanks Ox. Our manager says his phones are ringing off the hooks.
And no, Pro Tools was not used in the creation of this song.
You may not want to give any of the magic away but is it safe to say you guys laid this track down separately?
Yes, the tracks were all completed independently through email. A little tedious to be sure, but fun nonetheless. That's ZarJazz bumping away on the bass.
Zarjazz played bass.
WM supplied a drum track, then I put down a rhythm guitar track and guide vocal. Zarjazz then did the bass track.
I put sax, harp and dobro tracks down, then WM supplied about six tracks of himself singing backing.
This was all placed in a food food mixer and blended on the maximum setting for 10 minutes. It was then baked in the oven of blues on cool mark 6 for 24 hours, before being sandblasted, resprayed and set in aspic. It was then laid before you for your delight and mirth.
Fantastic work gents.
Haha, this is great! I will be looking forward to any more.
Last edited by YoungIvy (2014-08-21 08:48:54)
A hat tip gentlemen......Well done.