Late on the first day????

When I was 20 I worked at the Virgin Megastore as a cashier. Probably the most fun I've had at a job. After about 6 months I did something right (?) and got a job in the cash office. I was pumped. But the morning of my first day on the job I was up at 4 AM throwing up. But you don't call out on the first day. So I grabbed my keys, a sleeve of saltines and got my learn on.

Why am I telling this story? Because how far I've fallen. It's the first month of the cover challenge and I think I'm going to be late. I'm not absolutely sure, but there's a very good chance I'll be late.

But don't let that upset you. I'll be posting the song soon and either way, I'll be asking for new suggestions soon.

Progress Report 1

So when I picked "The Trooper", I immediately heard a certain style in my head. I was really excited about taking the song in that direction, but... well... I've changed my mind. Originally, I wanted a Pet Sounds era Beach Boys vibe. Especially with that wordless chorus. It seemed like such a perfect fit and it was shocking nobody bothered to do it like that before. But as I tried to construct the verses in the vein of the Beach Boys I really hit a snag.

But dry your eyes, friends. This story doesn't end there. As I was messing about on the verses I was struck by inspiration and I'm even more excited about how it's coming along. I won't give too much away, but I'm going with a band from the same era, but with a totally different sound. I even started to record it on Saturday night but I had to sneak away to another engagement before I got too far. But now that I have the idea plotted it shouldn't take long. Hopefully I can get this one done by Tax Day as a little treat for.

Up the Irons, Phoenix!