Goose the Wagon

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Singer-songwriter banjo group

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This is a group for people who use the banjo as primary accompaniment to songs they write.

49 Members, Created 1/28/2011 -

Administrators: Marc Nerenberg (owner)

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From sadclown on 2/21/2011 7:19:44 PM

Nathan, I really like the melody. It seems fun to sing. Also, the lyrics are interesting because they seem like a traditional and contemporary at the same time. Is "goose the wagon" an expression you made up or is that just something I haven't come across? Also, there's that syncopated stroke after, "Honey won't you take the wheel." Is there an upward brush with your thumb in there? --Paul

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stigandr5 says: 8/30/2011 7:36:09 AM Hi Paul! Gosh, I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to see this. "Goose the wagon" is an assembled phrase, I guess. I've never heard anyone use it, but I think I would. To "goose it," as my dad would say, means to give 'er hell. Pedal to the metal. Floor it. As for "wagon," well, why not? Thought it was a fun switch from "car" or "truck." Finally, yes, there is an upward brush on the strings with the tip of the thumb. Eventually I may do a tutorial on that stroke. I use it all the time to put more swing in a song. Thanks for your questions! Again, I sincerely apologize for the delay in answering. Peace! Nathan
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