Songs of 1986
Songs of 1986
I started recording music in 1986 with very basic equipment. These are the songs I produced in that year and represent my very beginnings in that area.
Love Her Lovely Love
"This is one of my favorite songs of 1986. As a song of simple structure and simple chords, it lives from the powerful composition and recording. I remember being dragged away by that power while recording it." — George Lewe
Recording Details
| Year | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Studio | Home |
| Engineer | George Lewe |
| Recording Device | Akai GX-4000D |
Instruments
| Instrument | Model | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| Drums, Rhythm | Simple rhythm machine | George Lewe |
| Guitar | Fender Stratocaster (custom build) | George Lewe |
| Microphone, Voice | Electro-Voice BK-1 | George Lewe |
Lyrics
Ich freu mich so auf meine Manon,
weil sie meine Liebe ist.
Die letzten Tage fielen mir so schwer,
weil sie meine Liebe ist.
Ich hab sie so gern wie ich sie nie gehabt.
Love her lovely love, love her lovely, love her lovely love.
Sehnsucht hatte ich jeden Abend,
den sie nicht bei mir war.
Keine zarten Hände oder Augen
und kein blondes Haar.
Ich hab sie so lieb wie ich sie nie gehabt.
Love her lovely love, love her lovely, love her lovely love.
Yes, I love her lovely love…
Please
"This track has no real song concept to it. It was built around the muted and rhythmic guitar play that I was playing around with at the time. I added a few simple words to it and recorded it to save the idea." — George Lewe
Recording Details
| Year | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Studio | Home |
| Engineer | George Lewe |
| Recording Device | Akai GX-4000D |
Instruments
| Instrument | Model | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| Drums, Rhythm | Simple rhythm machine | George Lewe |
| Guitar | Fender Stratocaster (custom build) | George Lewe |
| Microphone, Voice | Electro-Voice BK-1 | George Lewe |
Lyrics
We had a little music, had a little beer
when I saw her standing there.
Dark blue eyes and deep red lips
and covered with golden hair.
I thought
Please, look at me. Say that you love me, say that you need me.
Please, be with me. Love and need me, kiss and squeeze me.
Please, love with me. Let me feel that you feel me.
I couldn’t look around, I couldn’t look away
and I found no words to say.
She was as beauty as I could think
and I knew she’d be my fate.
Please, look at me. Say that you love me, say that you need me.
Please, be with me. Love and need me, kiss and squeeze me.
Please, love with me. Let me feel that you feel me.
Solo
Please, look at me. Say that you love me, say that you need me.
Please, be with me. Love and need me, kiss and squeeze me.
Please, love with me. Let me feel that you feel me.
We have a little music, have a little beer
and she is standing by my side.
Dark blue eyes and deep red lips
and her hair in golden light.
Please, look at me. Say that you love me, say that you need me.
Please, be with me. Love and need me, kiss and squeeze me.
It Was You
"I remember that this track developed around the refrain. It was the first part that was there and I loved the way the melody goes opposite to the base notes of the chords. That’s why I needed no voice harmonies. Voice and guitar play together perfectly here. I also like the clean picking style on my Strat." — George Lewe
Recording Details
| Year | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Studio | Home |
| Engineer | George Lewe |
| Recording Device | Akai GX-4000D |
Instruments
| Instrument | Model | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| Drums, Rhythm | Simple rhythm machine | George Lewe |
| Guitar | Fender Stratocaster (custom build) | George Lewe |
| Microphone, Voice | Electro-Voice BK-1 | George Lewe |
Lyrics
It was you, who stayed by me
All through the night
Until the morning came.
It was you, who laughed with me
All through the day
Until the evening came.
You gave me everything I need
But I didn’t see it, no.
I thought I had to be strong
But I was wrong.
It was you, who loved me
When I was down
When I was feeling low.
It was you, who told me
That I should try again
And let the feelings grow.
You gave me everything I need
But I didn’t see it, no.
I thought I had to be strong
But I was wrong.
Solo
You gave me everything I need
But I didn’t see it, no.
I thought I had to be strong
But I was wrong.
It was you...
Horny
"First, let me apologize for the not so PG-rated lyrics. Those emotions can get to you in that age. It ended in a song in my case and, Jeez, as a song it was really good. The rhythmic chords supporting the harmonies always get to me. This was also the first song where I had the courage to try a guitar solo in the middle. Not too shabby, right?" — George Lewe
Recording Details
| Year | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Studio | Home |
| Engineer | George Lewe |
| Recording Device | Akai GX-4000D |
Instruments
| Instrument | Model | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| Drums, Rhythm | Simple rhythm machine | George Lewe |
| Guitar | Fender Stratocaster (custom build) | George Lewe |
| Microphone, Voice | Electro-Voice BK-1 | George Lewe |
Lyrics
I sit here in the morning watching the sun rise.
I sit here in the evening watching the sun go down.
I sit here in the night time looking at the moon.
And I’m always thinking of her.
I remember the first time I saw her.
I remember the first time I talked to her.
I remember the first time I kissed her.
And I’m always thinking of her.
But she is gone and I am alone.
She is gone and I am alone.
I’m so horny, I’m so horny, I’m so horny for her.
I’m so horny, I’m so horny, I’m so horny for her.
I remember the way she looked at me.
I remember the way she moved her body.
I remember the way she touched me.
And I’m always thinking of her.
Solo
But she is gone and I am alone.
She is gone and I am alone.
I’m so horny, I’m so horny, I’m so horny for her.
I’m so horny, I’m so horny, I’m so horny for her.
Friend
"My son says, this is his favorite song of mine. That made me aware of that everyone hears a song differently. He explained some of the key moments of the song to me that he liked about it. I had to agree with him. Well, listen to it and judge yourself." — George Lewe
Recording Details
| Year | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Studio | Home |
| Engineer | George Lewe |
| Recording Device | Akai GX-4000D |
Instruments
| Instrument | Model | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| Guitar | Fender Stratocaster (custom build) | George Lewe |
| Microphone, Voice | Electro-Voice BK-1 | George Lewe |
Lyrics
I remember times when I was really down.
I remember times when everything was like a frown.
And I remember times when nothing was going right.
I remember times when day seems to be night.
But you have always been my friend, standing right beside me.
Lending me your helping hand, trying to delight me.
I can call you a friend.
I remember times when my heart was broken.
I remember times when cruel words were spoken.
And I remember times when love was gone away.
I remember times, I’ve got sad things to say.
But you have always been my friend, standing right beside me.
Lending me your helping hand, trying to delight me.
I can call you a friend.
Solo
But you have always been my friend, standing right beside me.
Lending me your helping hand, trying to delight me.
I can call you a friend.
And maybe there are times when you are really down.
Maybe there are times when you are all alone.
And maybe there are times when you can’t change it right.
And maybe there are times when your day seems to be night.
But I will always be your friend, standing right beside you.
Lending you me helping hand, trying to delight you.
You can call me a friend.
Cause you have always been my friend, standing right beside me.
Lending me your helping hand, trying to delight me.
I can call you a friend.
Fiipsi
"Fiipsi is a track that was not planned to be published. I was testing the ancient rhythm machine and guitar sounds. I kinda liked it, so I decided to share it anyway." — George Lewe
Recording Details
| Year | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Studio | Home |
| Engineer | George Lewe |
| Recording Device | Akai GX-4000D |
Instruments
| Instrument | Model | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| Drums, Rhythm | Simple rhythm machine | George Lewe |
| Guitar | Fender Stratocaster (custom build) | George Lewe |
Lyrics
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