Josie and I are pleased to share this new song with you. We are working on some new music and this is one of our latest folk-style tunes.

All music was produced with BIAB/RT's. The final mix was performed in GarageBand '11.

Thanks for listening!

Bob

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Copyright (c) 2011 Josie Beck, Robert Dean

"Under The Skies Of America"

The other day I was thinking about 1955
December in Montgomery and the passing of time
Black and white TV and Ike in the news
A dollar bought you lunch or paid your union dues

Chorus:
Hey, hey Rosa
Have we finally seen the light?
Freedom in the air flying high as a kite
Hey Rosa, I'm still dreaming under the skies of America tonight

The other day I was thinking about 1963
Vietnam a pillbox hat and John F. Kennedy
The times they we're a-changin' right before our eyes
But money, war and politics are not easily disguised

Chorus:
Hey, hey Jackie
Have we finally seen the light?
Revolution in the air flying high as a kite
Hey Jackie, I'm still dreaming under the skies of America tonight

Today I was thinking about this new century
Triumphs and troubles from sea to shinning sea
Are the days so much different are the voices getting bolder?
When Bob sings Maggie's Farm I can see we're getting older

Chorus:
Hey, hey Everybody
Have we finally seen the light?
Resurrection in the air flying high as a kite
Hey Everybody, we're still dreaming under the skies of America tonight

As always nice work! Thanks for sharing!

Thank you Robert. So glad you enjoyed it.

Very cool song! Nicely done.

My own little commentary on current events is that this is the face of world war three. Not power against power, but people against power. People can only take so much crap before they snap.

Anywho, great song you two!

Dan

Thank you Dan!

Power to the People right on....oops that's another song. LOL.
Seriously, we're very proud this song invites you to think about where we've been and where we are - and does it in a positive way.

So glad you like it!

Hi Josie and Bob,

What a terrific song! I love the way the song builds and builds, culminating in the final chorus. The emotional impact was sensational; a wonderful, powerful payoff. I could hear Fifth Dimension singing this song.

Josie, your harmonies were exceptional.

There's no doubt in my mind that this is songwriting excellence.

All the best,
Noel

Robert,

Thank you for the kind words - we really appreciate it.

Dan,

Thanks for listening and for your comments. Very inspiring.

Noel,

Thanks for your very kind thoughts. It's great to make music that people gravitate to and there is no better partner than Josie to make it with...

Bob

Bob and Josie,

I really like this song! It has the feel of a 60's protest song, but yet it is hopeful and ultimately uplifting. I like the way the song builds. You two make a great team!

Steve

Steve,

Thanks - much appreciated. We are really happy with the way it turned out.

Bob

Hi Josie and Bob,firstly let me congratulate you on a very emotion touching song .lyrics with meaning and feeling all ways make for a really good listen and i really enjoyed this one ,

Josie and yourself sound excellent together with a brilliant back beat driving the song forward,this is another truly fine performance from yourselves and this wonderful forum,my very best wishes to you both,Brian.

All of a sudden...I was back in the 60's!
Nice job guys.

Brian,
Thanks - we are glad you enjoyed it and really appreciate your feedback and kind words.

Mick,
Thank you for listening and commenting - much appreciated!

Bob

After a lttle moment of thinking how much Josie's voice had changed!! I thoroughly enjoyed the song.

FAR OUT!

Seriously this is one fantastic song. It contains the perfect backing track for some outstanding vocals. Plus the lyrics are spot on.

Have you two thought about really pushing this one? If not you should!

I enjoyed this as well. Very good job you two! Also a continued improvement on mixing & producing skills.

Good Work,

Greg

Gibson,
LOL! Thanks so much for listening and your feedback.

Mario,
Thanks - very much appreciated. We're thinking about pushing this one

Greg,
Thank you for the listen and kind words.

Bob

Very Bob Dylan'isk to my ears. One of THE greatest songwriters of all time. Great job all around on this. Catchy with a nice hook-line-and sinker

Way to go !!

Trax

Trax,

Thanks very much - Josie and I appreciate it.

Bob