Not A Friend Of Love - Gates & Goodell

"Not A Friend Of Love" is a brand new original, co-written with the extremely unique and creative Debora Ewing, with whom we're up to about six collaborations. This is a quick "original rehearsal rough" video. John & Bill get together for 5-6 hours most weeks to snack, practice originals, maybe WRITE originals, and maybe learn a cover or two. Often we decide to shoot a quick "rough" video for posterity! This one will likely become a studio version down the road!
John Gates - Taylor 514 CE, guitar and harmony vocals
Bill Goodell - Guild JF30 Jumbo 12 (Marilyn) guitar and lead vocals
Written by Bill Goodell and Deb Ewing
Arranged by Gates & Goodell
Yeah you've seen us around, in the club or maybe downtown.
Oh but don't get the wrong idea. Ain't nothin' happening here.
You see Love isn't mine. We just hang around sometimes.
But that sweet innocent perfume only leads to an empty room.
And no matter how I try, Love's too fragile deep inside...
So I am not a friend, and love is not my ally.
I've been it's victim long enough.
It's just a thieving hand in a velvet glove.
And I've got no more room to trust... I am not a friend of Love.
You know that trainwreck friend, the one you never can depend?
They change their mind but not their ways, strand you in some cold place.
So I'm just here for the ride. Maybe bitter but I tried.
But is it Love or just plain me... losin' my empathy?
So I am not a friend, and love is not my ally.
I've been it's victim long enough.
It's just a thieving hand in a velvet glove.
And I've got no more room to trust... I am not a friend of Love.
No I am not a friend, and love is not my ally.
I've been it's victim long enough.
It's just a thieving hand in a velvet glove.
And I've got no more room to trust... I am not a friend of Love.
#acousticduo #acousticguitar #folkduo #westcoastfolkrock #acousticoriginal #originalrehearsalroughs #eggsmusic #notafriendoflove @debsvalidation

[@billgoodell6034]

Really liking the way John's guitar interplays with the fingerstyle 12 string

[@waynealankim-musician8930]

Sweet song and sound guys! This has a West Coast Folk Rock vibe ❤❤❤

[@deboraewing9944]

That is the (not so) secret plan!!

[@gatesgoodell-westcoastfolk2101]

Ha, thanks Wayne!

[@douglasdeutschman3871]

As with many great songs. I liked it even more the second and third time I listened to it. This is pure gold.

[@gatesgoodell-westcoastfolk2101]

Aww, thank you very much, Doug! We love playing it, which is a good sign I guess!

[@billgoodell6034]

Thank you!❤

[@douglasdeutschman3871]

Back again for listen number 8 or 11. I have lost track.

[@deboraewing9944]

@@douglasdeutschman3871 I am politely screaming with delight! Thank you so much!

[@douglasdeutschman3871]

This song has something special.

[@davehundelt5150]

Liking this a lot. Love the description text for this one. Priorities! We get together to "snack, practice....."

[@gatesgoodell-westcoastfolk2101]

Thank you Dave!! Snacks are a KEY!

[@billgoodell6034]

Thank you Dave! Prioritize!

[@LisaRSArt]

I’m so glad I get to see another video by you awesome duo! ❤🙌❤️‍🔥

[@gatesgoodell-westcoastfolk2101]

Thank you Lisa! We love doing them when we have time!

[@LisaRSArt]

Whoo hooo ❤❤❤

[@richardfehlmann4593]

Beautiful 👍🏻😃 It's great to be so inspired to write own songs. I love to listen to your originals 🤞😊

[@gatesgoodell-westcoastfolk2101]

Thank you for this! Happy you enjoy them!

[@deboraewing9944]

I feel really happy & grateful to get to work with these two~!

[@richardfehlmann4593]

​@@deboraewing9944So awesome, I'll love to hear the next ones 😊👍

[@LisaRSArt]

Thank you. It was really lovely! Makes me feel great listening to you both play! 👏👏❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@gatesgoodell-westcoastfolk2101]

Thank you Lisa!

[@billgoodell6034]

Thank you so much!❤

[@douglasdeutschman3871]

On this relisten, it struck me that "Not a friend of Love" has a vibe that is equal parts Boston and Simon/Garfunkel. Does anyone else feel that way? Or am I just wired differently??

[@billgoodell6034]

Wow, I can sort of feel that!❤

[@gatesgoodell-westcoastfolk2101]

interesting!! thank you!

[@douglasdeutschman3871]

Loved it!

[@gatesgoodell-westcoastfolk2101]

thanks Doug!

[@billgoodell6034]

Thank you, Doug!

[@douglasdeutschman3871]

Back for more 🙂❤

[@billgoodell6034]

Crazy! ❤

[@douglasdeutschman3871]

This time I am not going to leave a message. You will think I am a stalker. 🤣

[@billgoodell6034]

You're cracking me up! Thanks for listening! ❤

[@gatesgoodell-westcoastfolk2101]

ha!!

[@douglasdeutschman3871]

@@gatesgoodell-westcoastfolk2101 shhhh, i am back.

[@douglasdeutschman3871]

stealth listening, now. Double secret probation.

[@gatesgoodell-westcoastfolk2101]

@@douglasdeutschman3871 sneaky!

[@MaricoPolyana]

👏👏

[@gatesgoodell-westcoastfolk2101]

Thank you, Marico!

[@davehundelt5150]

The E-String collab EP?

[@gatesgoodell-westcoastfolk2101]

Certainly has been a discussion topic!!

[@billgoodell6034]

Might happen!