Control by Jeff Roberts
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This song is a bit campy. The core of this thing is pure Isley Brothers' formula from the 70s -- they had these no nonsense, hard slamming funk songs that just went on forever (and you want them to). And there's also a healthy dose of 80s/90s slinky funk guilty pleasures like Grace Jones, Sade, & Seal.
is it finally living this feeling inside
I waited for hours with a slow burning fire
now is not the time to evade in the face of desire
but that's how it goes when you hold the control does it feel right
you're letting it go and I know that you know are you satisfied
the rules of the game are so easily changed
let's be honest about it lonely hearts will stray
I am still willing but your love is failing me every night
oh but that's how it goes when you're running the show how you feel it
you're letting it go and I know that you know I can't steal it
out in the city new hearts align
but tonight I am only alive for yours and mine
- Genre
- Rock
Comment by The wrong song club
This one’s mint too such a funky vibe to it , brilliant playing and excellent delivery
Comment by Mike Fox
Belting track Jeff , brilliant !
Comment by Gunther Benedict
Great intro and subsequent development of the track. Cool bass performance!
Comment by REKHA
Love the intro sounds...awesome plunging colour chord dream blend...most amazing...gorgeous funk style guitar-strum-pattern...Vocal perfomance style so-ooo supreme Dear Jeff XOXOXO
Comment by Sonni Quick
Oldies sound and mixing was so much better than now with AI taking over, where people no longer have to know music and if they can't sing, so what. The human element is going down the tubes.
Comment by Lizzie Taypen
Such a great feel and vibe Jeff, and love how your description influences are spot on in the zone!
Comment by Lizzie Taypen
What an entrance!
Comment by GypsyCross
great sounds glad I found your profile again changed band name ....
Comment by ~Mark F
Very nice track! Great vocals. Nice vibe and production.
Comment by ZITOU ITOU
splendid, it looks like bowie !
Comment by Pierre Bordetti
Great track that reminds me of Steely Dan, well done Jeff!
Comment by Magical Maybe
Its a big mix of styles including Bowie. Great job Jeff
Comment by R.U.R.
Awesome song, Jeff! Fantastic Bowie-style vocals! Bravo!
Comment by Grian Óg
great sound Jeff , also touches of Mr Bowie ,super work ,thank you
Comment by Mikey Scythe
OUTSTANDING
Comment by the stellar lifetimes
sonic elation !
Comment by The Shire Bairn Project
Came back for another listen! Great work. Love the bassline :)
Comment by Mom’s Yamaha
blade runner
Comment by Rich Schuler — Pianist
very Bowie like 🔥🔥😎
Comment by LinOnyx
great intro sound and progression i funky style super👏🏼💪🤝🍒👌🥂💥☕
Comment by DKTG
What a groove and bass line!
Comment by Mike Fox
Another blast , brilliant Jeff !
Comment by Mountain Songs
Blimey, Jeff, your work just blows me away and this is a fine example. Chapeau, my friend!
Comment by Mike Fox
Bass driven wonderfulness ! Is that even a word ?
Comment by Dave Bayes
Sooo Cool and Lovely!!!
Comment by JoeLiberty
Super 😊
Comment by Andy H - aka “Noobly”
Nice track Jeff - getting Steely Dan / Donald Fagen vibe from this but with a bit of Talking Heads sneaking in here and there?!
Comment by Julie Elphick
Oh yes!!! Love the funk groove, mellow bliss!!
Comment by Gregory Michael Hurley
Such a great groove, really nice work Jeff. Yeah man very cool.
Comment by JamKar
Great opening!