(Written by Terry Reeves)
Terry Reeves: Vocals
Hans Albers: All instruments, Arrangement & production

From the age of 15 when I first stepped into the world of employment I was told it would be a major advantage to get a job that lasted through to the State retirement age of 65. At the time I'll admit it was not something I took at all seriously.  When you’re that age, the last thing on your mind is bloody retirement.   

However, by the time I reached my early 50’s and had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, my mind became a little more concentrated on reaching what might now  conceivably prove to be an eminently missable target.  In the interim, the UK government decided that, given the population was living considerably longer than it once had, they would incrementally be raising the retirement age, meaning that mine now became 66. 

Our dear old Nan was a dedicated Bingo player and knew that number callers used particular phrases for certain numbers, one of the best known being 66, known as  ‘Clickety Click’.  So reaching pensionable age became inextricably linked to Bingo, hence the title and subject matter of this song.   

The number one - ‘Kelly’s Eye’ - seemed a good place to start and having done some fascinating research, I worked my way through the Bingo calls, choosing the ones whose scansion worked best, until I reached the magic ‘Clickety Click'.  

As the chorus explains, there were no guarantees I’d actually get there, it was just a target.  But I did get there and this song celebrates the fact.  

The song ends with the traditional exclamation of the player who has won the game, being either ‘House!’ or ‘Bingo!’.  When I was recording the vocals, my constant and beautiful companion Marvin (it is he who is pictured in the cover art) reacted to my shouts with a loud bark, perfectly in time, so we decided to keep it in.  Marv is with me at 99% of the recordings and enjoys being involved when the opportunity presents.

As always, huge thanks to the wonderful Hans Albers for another brilliant backing track which is, as I think you’ll agree, perfect for the song.  That man is a genius.
Thanks so much for listening.   (Terry Reeves)


It all started with Ned Kelly’s eye (1)
A cup of tea (3) to stop going dry
Tom Mix (6) wearing hat, riding fast
Monkey’s cousin (12) hanging, trying to last
Key of the door (21), two little ducks (22)
Paid half a crown (26), keep up the luck
In a state (28), rise and shine (29) but alive
One dirty knee (33) to help jump and jive (35)

Sixty six not to preconceive
Sixty six, a target to achieve

Half way to laugh, more than eleven (37)
As life begins (40), time for fun (41) isn’t heaven
Up to tricks (46) towards four dozen (48)
Five-0, Five-0, it’s off to work (50) with percussion
Danny la Rue (52), a man at the door (54)
The snakes are alive (55) but don’t wriggle more
Shotts bus (56) to Scotland, check the sign
Variety of Heinz (57) to the Brighton Line (59)

Sixty six not to preconceive
Sixty six a target to achieve

A baker’s bun (61) all tickety boo (62)
Tickle me (63), almost retired (64) laughing too
Retirement age(65), it should have been fun
Clickety click (66), getting paid
Take the money and run  
Route 66, nearly there
Clickety click, the sound of my wheelchair

CLICKETY CLICK - CRIPPLE CLUB & HANS ALBERS

An extended and modified version of 'Allegro Presto Assai' now For Brass Choir and Orchestra originally uploaded to Soundcloud on December 6 2023 as a for Orchestra alone piece. 
Parts of this piece have been rewritten and I provide a new ending.
This upload has been mastered by John Cafarella.

Allgro Presto Assai

Allegro Presto Assai (Extended Version) 11 January 2024

I hope my words create a story for you. If not then with a little help from Game of Thrones here is the video version.https://youtu.be/F6zWUBFr2ME?si=XH2sDUNK3NFvHroi

For Once In Your Life

Experience the eclectic blend of jazz genres in the latest track. From smooth jazz to bebop and fusion, immerse yourself in a captivating fusion of styles.

Floomara Swaylix Duo

Dive into the energetic world of the latest electronic dance track! With pulsating beats and infectious melodies, get ready to dance the night away to electrifying vibes.

Zıplayan Fasulye

Conehead

Under The Sky * Instrumental

月光撒在窗台
你的影子却不在
风吹过 思念漫开

呼吸藏着对白
却说不出那句爱

[Chorus]
叫不出的名字
藏在梦里每次
回忆像针刺
却无法解释
叫不出的名字
心里却一直
绕成一片迷雾 谁能指引

街灯孤单守夜
人影拉长无解
时间偷走了感觉

眼神躲避告别
却留住那份亏欠

[Chorus]
叫不出的名字
藏在梦里每次
回忆像针刺
却无法解释
叫不出的名字
心里却一直
绕成一片迷雾 谁能指引

叫不出的名字

Don't let your light burn out. Follow your light

Burn Like a Flame

This song was originally composed for piano by Hitoshi Yasui, chairhouse of Tokyo, who was generous in allowing me to arrange and record it for guitar. It is another song from his "Piano Ten Thousand Leaves" project.

Thanks to Hitoshi for his daily musical watercolors and thanks for allowing me to adapt this beautiful and mysterious song. The original piano version by chairhouse can be heard here:
https://soundcloud.com/chairhouse/those-qualities-that-interested-him-2130-by-chair-house-10142019

Those Qualities That Interested Him

Composé, réalisé par Jacques Lemaire alias Idematoa, Septembre 2020 via Studio One
Free Download : https://idematoa.bandcamp.com/track/from-one-shore-to-another-my-new-life

Used Softwares :

01 - Spitfire Audio - BBC Symphony Orchestra - Core - Clarinet Legato
02 - Spitfire Audio - BBC Symphony Orchestra - Core - Flute Legato
03 - Spitfire Audio - BBC Symphony Orchestra - Core - Horn Legato
04 - Spitfire Audio - Aperture Strings - Aperture Ensemble - Tremolo
05 - Sonuscore - The Orchestra Complete - Violin 1 Staccato - Violin 2 Staccato - Viola Staccato - Cello Staccato - Double Bass Staccato
06 - Orchestral Tools - Time Micro - Bass Ensemble Triplets
07 - Spitfire Audio - BBC Symphony Orchestra - Violin 1 - C.Sord Long CS
08 - Spitfire Audio - BBC Symphony Orchestra - Core - Brass - Horns a4 - Legato

From One Shore To Another - My New Life

Magical Maybe is Steven Parry who lives in Chorley Lancashire.  He writes songs in his spare time and  in his studio under the stairs. The original idea was to produce music for fun and that's exactly the same idea today. Ideas come in many shapes and forms and if anything gets done of any valve then maybe that is the magic. If anyone ever wants to use the songs for any reason please just reach out.