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#325544 12/16/15 10:58 AM
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A little thing I've been working on for several years eek , and just rediscovered. I've lost the original BB file, so I have no memo. It's long, so if you're not buying any green bananas these days, you might want to skip it. grin

Thanks for listening, and Merry Christmas!

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Bob


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Wow. I don't think you can write a song I don't love. This is another really good one.

Enjoyed my listen.


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Another good one.

I like the laid back feeling. Sad story.


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Absolutely beautiful Bob!! I've never heard anything by you that I didn't like, but I've never heard anything I loved this much. It's great. The simple arrangement is perfect, and the rhythm infectious. Lyrics are wonderful-melancholy and inspirational at the same time. And, I doubt anyone could sing it any better. Incredible stuff!! And this is a great investment of 4 minutes-something this good deserves attention. Awesome! Take care. Greg

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Sensational job Bob

Fantastic lyrics, presented with an outstanding vocal delivery.

A lot of quality here, no questions.


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What a beautiful arrangement. I was hoping for a happy ending but it's a wonderful sounding tragic tale.

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Bob,

What a sad story, with beautifully crafted lyrics.

Excellent but it didn't seem so long as it held my attention.

wonderful, absolutely wonderful

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Hi

I had a listen to a few of your songs after listening to this one. All beautifully crafted and produced. I'd like a touch less reverberation, but what do I know:-). Anyway, I would happily have a CD of your songs in my collection.


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Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
Absolutely beautiful Bob!! I've never heard anything by you that I didn't like, but I've never heard anything I loved this much. It's great. The simple arrangement is perfect, and the rhythm infectious. Lyrics are wonderful-melancholy and inspirational at the same time. And, I doubt anyone could sing it any better. Incredible stuff!! And this is a great investment of 4 minutes-something this good deserves attention. Awesome! Take care. Greg


Ditto everything Greg said.

Exquisite, Robert!

The writing is the craft at it's finest. Subtle, in the pocket, cinematic. Gorgeous, sing-able melody. Sounds like a classic the first time you hear it.

The production is outstanding. Your best, I think.

Everything about this is first rate.

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Bob, Good thing you didn't give up on it. A beautiful and exquisite write and arrangement. The strings sound fantastic. Your voice sounds fantastic. Has a little of that Gordon Lightfoot feel to it, which is always a good thing. All in all a gorgeous song. Bravo! Tom

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This is a great song although very sad. Everything that you did is just superb. Your writing is fantastic and the story is so realistic that it was like watching a movie in my mind. I would like to have known what you did in BIAB for the music is very captivating. Very enjoyable!
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Absolutely gorgeous! Many good decisions were made, ending in a very effective, beautiful, professional quality song.



Good stuff, Bob! nice job

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Hi Bob.

It didn't seem a minute too long to me. (I've worked with Eddie.)

Beautiful song and sung with lots of emotion which brought me out in goosebumps. Like Josie, I was hoping for a happy ending, but...eh bien.

Going back for a second listen when I've found the Kleenex.

Have a good xmas.

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Charlie -

Thanks for the listen and the kind remarks.


Herb -

Thanks. Appreciate the listen.


Greg -

Thanks. This is probably the longest song I've ever written. I just got carried away. grin The one I'm working on now comes in at 2:08, so I'm trying to make ammends.


Trevor -

Thanks for the kind words.


Josie -

Thanks. I'm a sucker for a tragic story.


Alyn -

Thanks for listening. Appreciate the nice comments.


Lambada -

Thanks for listening and the nice remarks.


fj -


Thanks. We're fixin' to go get some French grunts right now. grin



Merry Christmas!


Regards,

Bob

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Wow awesome song. Excellent vocal. Loved this tune


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Beautiful, beautiful!
A great atmosphere you've created here.

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So nice! I enjoyed every second of it. You've got a Jimmy Nail sort of vibe going with this song.


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Tommy -

Thanks for the listen and kind remarks.


Sonny -

Thanks. I've been fooling with this song for so long I've lost the original BB file.


DIOECHOOTO -

Thanks for the listen.


ROG -

Thanks for the nice comments. Greatly appreciated.


Scott,

Thank you very much.


Rob,


Thanks. Hope you and Anne-Marie have a great Christmas.


David,

Thanks. I actually hadn't heard of Jimmy Nail. (I have to get out more) That guy is great!


Merry Christmas to all!

Regards,

Bob

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I found this piece stunning Bob. A perfect match of lyrics, music, production and top notch vocal delivery: I wish I could get that level of emotion and sincerity. When things all come together like this a song goes straight to the heart.

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Originally Posted By: Skyline
I found this piece stunning Bob. A perfect match of lyrics, music, production and top notch vocal delivery: I wish I could get that level of emotion and sincerity. When things all come together like this a song goes straight to the heart.

John




John,

Thanks for the listen. Hope you have a Happy Christmas and a great New Year.

Regards,

Bob

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