I've Done It Again by Gary A. McMahon published on 2023-12-21T05:56:35Z Back around 2015, I started taking guitar lessons from an instructor who was really into Bluegrass Music. I soon discovered that didn't have an aptitude for the guitar and didn't have a great desire to practice enough to make up for any natural ability. I did mention to my instructor that I had written a couple of songs and maybe our time would be better spent learning how to record these songs. One day I tried to write a 'bluegrass" tune and titled it, "I've Done It Again." We recorded it. Years later, I wanted to revisit some of my earlier recordings and see what they might sound like with professional musicians. Nicky V. Hines, currently the lead guitarist with Shenandoah acted as musical director, guitarist, arranger, engineer, and producer for me on this finally finished new version. (Several versions have been posted on my SC page throughout the years. This will be the Spotify, Apple, Amazon etc version of which I shall make .002 of a penny every time it is played.) On bass is Martin Motnik currently a member of the popular European Heavy Metal Band "Accept." (Trust me, I have no idea how a country bumpkin like me ended up working with Heavy Metal - but I dig it.) On keyboards is the wonderful Tim McDonald , out of Nashville. On drums is another Nashvillian, Travis L.. Super people and very, very talented and experienced. I like this version very much - musically. I think the mix is excellent (Nicky V. Hines) and I like how he took down the reverb on the vocal, it sounds a bit edgier, a little more vulnerable, and real. What's the song about? It's about not being able to take off the "masks" and take down the walls . Although "good lover" is sexual certainly sounding - we can mess up good love in other ways too - family, friends, etc. And, although we can deeply feel the pain of our actions, sometimes we just can't seem to get out of our own way. It is a song about being human. Thank you Nicky! Genre Country Comment by mark loving all the instruments too 2024-03-13T00:32:55Z Comment by mark ah, mighty fine to hear this again! 2024-03-13T00:31:33Z Comment by Linda Straub I love your sound and country style. 2024-03-12T04:38:49Z Comment by Chuck Aaron Man, Gary you got such a good sound and love this country flavor-- excellent music and recording-fine writing !!! 2024-03-08T14:43:22Z Comment by Mike Fox Brilliant Gary , love it ! 2024-03-08T10:29:20Z Comment by Richsoundz Nice one, Gary. Sounding very good. Like the ironic theme too. 2024-02-01T11:10:32Z Comment by paulmck Great story and insight to how the song came about - love it! 2024-01-15T08:26:10Z Comment by Bruce Avery Classic country instrumentation, but the vocal & lyrical style are pure bluegrass, to me. Ever done it with banjo / fiddle / mandolin? Also, like the way you slip in an extra little vocal line at the end of each verse. Good writing, Gary. 2024-01-09T22:34:08Z Comment by Walkin' in Pa's Footsteps well don/awesome/good one 2024-01-06T21:27:59Z Comment by Lammbone Liking this Gary, as well as reading about the process and players. Your sound on this reminded me of my 'shed' days, a decade or so ago, as I hung out with some local country players and learned some country for the first time. Good luck with the song. 2024-01-04T01:24:33Z Comment by Amanda Kim Sanderson Lovely song and performance Gary! 2024-01-03T17:16:30Z Comment by Tony's Lyrics Love the words, great vocal and music! Enjoyed it very much! 2023-12-31T21:38:21Z Comment by Liz Dicker How very lovely again Gary, sending you my warmest wishes for the Seasons… 2023-12-29T20:24:28Z Comment by Becksville If your going to play alongside fellow players its advisable to try and choose musicians. Proof it works is this song, its a quality mix with top line artists. Your singing Gary needs this quality backing, love the song, well done my friend. Happy festive season. 2023-12-27T12:13:26Z Comment by Brian Peters Love your vocal on this cool song, Gary, especially how you pull on the beat. Great writing too - love the play on words. Much enjoyed, my friend!!! 2023-12-22T23:53:25Z