Hi Folks,

We've not been around much, as most of you know. Di's health is declining quickly. She spends about three-fourths of her time in bed.

I wrote this one about a week ago. It's a Lounge Jazz piece. She heard me working on it and said she'd like to sing it, if she could, when I was finished. She helped me finish the lyric yesterday. I added the lead guitar track and we recorded it a few hours ago. She listened to my demo of it one time and sang it. This is a one-and-done. She did this in one take and didn't have the energy to do it again. I don't think she needed to, anyway. This is what we came up with. Hope you enjoy.

Will visit some folks as I can.

****** Song Summary *************

Key=C , Tempo 86, Length (m:s)=3:54

RealTracks in style: ~481:Bass, Acoustic, Jazz Ballad Sw 085
RealTracks in style: ~487:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm Jazz Ballad Sw 085
RealTracks in style: ~555:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm Jazz Ballad Freddie Sw 085
RealDrums in style: JazzBrushesSticks#1: a: JazzBrushesSticks#1b: JazzBrushesSticks#1
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Let’s Make Love Tonight
© 2017 Alan D. David, BMI / Diana Bowers, BMI

(v1)
The fire is low, with flames aglow
Your eyes are shining bright
Your hand in mine, somehow I find
The atmosphere’s just right
Your lips so sweet, when ours meet
I’m higher than a kite
Turn down the lights, and let’s make love tonight

(CHORUS)
Hold me close, don’t let me go
Whisper everything’s alright
I need your touch, darlin’ oh so much
A fire I just can’t fight
Turn down the lights, and let’s make love tonight

Instrumental Verse

(v2)
The moon so high, up in the sky
Cupid’s arrow launched in flight
The stars above, remind me of
How soft you hold me tight
You already know, I love you so
And there’s no end in sight
Turn down the lights, and let’s make love tonight

(CHORUS)
Hold me close, don’t let me go
Whisper everything’s alright
I need your touch, darlin’ oh so much
A fire I just can’t fight
Turn down the lights, and let’s make love tonight

TAG
Turn down the lights, and let’s make love tonight

Al and Di,

This sounds superb. You've both done a wonderful job.

Di, your singing is great. I wish I could get vocals put together in a single take! I envy your ability. For me, I do a number of takes and then copy and paste the best bits from each one into a compiled track; even then I still have to punch in a few phrases here and there.

I love the small jazz ensemble you've created.

I really enjoyed listening.

Best wishes to you both,
Noel

Al and Di,


This is lovely. I see a dark, smoky club, the singer framed in a baby spot. Enjoyed it.

Best to Di.



Regards,


Bob

Al and Di,

Good to see you back again here.
Di's Voice is just great for this kind of music! Really Pro sounding.
Considering the state of her health we find this a big achievement.

Our thoughts are with you both.

Rob & Anne-Marie

Alan & Di,

This is terrific. Good write. Nice arrangement.

Wonderful vocal.

A delight to hear.

Sweet.

floyd

Hey Al and Di,

I agree with all that has been said, and add that I also really love this production and arrangement.

Gorgeous sounds and great singing! Love the mix.

What a delight. Beautiful song and done so well. Great arrangement and performance.


Charlie

The singing comes from the heart, and. The phrasing makes it so naturally easy to listen and get into.

Hello, Al and Di

What a pleasant music!
It sounds as if I were listening to it at a jazz club drinking my favorite scotch.
Di's vocal is sweet and wonderful.
Good write. Nice arrangement.
A delight to hear.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Noel,

You are much too kind. But you put a smile on both our faces! We really appreciate the very nice compliments. I wish I could truthfully say were worked our tails off on this, but that would be a lie. The melody came to me very quickly and the lyric came together pretty quickly, too. Since Di sang this in one take, our recording time for her vocal was less than ten minutes and my lead guitar was a third take ... about 45 minutes. Counting the lyric, the BIAB trax, her vocal and my guitar, we have about 6 hours, max, invested in this.

Delighted you enjoyed it! Your Monday is already well started, ours is about to begin. Hope yours is going as good as we hiope ours will.

Alan & dI

Bob, that's exactly what we were shooting for! Thanks for validating our effort. And you have the mood and setting perfectly described. We thank you very much for the kind review!

Uh, would you like a smooth Scotch or perhaps a dry Martini with your lisen. Just let us know and we'll fax it to you!!!

Best,

Alan & Di

Hi Alan and Di

Loved this tune. Beautiful piece of music. The vocal was just super. Guitar was excellent a well. Well done..

You two are one heck of a team.

The pro's make it look easy. 6 hrs total time is extremely impressive for this project. The fact that Di nailed this so well on her first and only take is amazing beyond words. I probably sing any given lyric several dozen times before I hit record the first time. And it's often the 6th or so take before I get a keeper track. And that's before I pull out Melodyne and edit and clean it up. Yeah... very impressive.

That's some good jazz guitar playing in there too. The parts fit the genre well.

All in all, a very nicely done song.

Guys, this sounds so good,
Love Di's vocals
The mix sounds very professional,
excellent job, cool song

Kenny

Bob described the mood and scene...and, man, did you two ever nail it...vocal, guitar and production!

We love the cool slinky feel with her vocal working around the rhythm.

Makes us ready for a Billie Holiday listening session.

It's simply great to listen to another production from you two.

We wish you the best and hope Di quickly improves!

J&B

Hi Rob & Anne-Marie,

It's so good to be back when he can do so. We always appreciate hearing from everyone and listening to the great music all you post!

We're delighted you liked this one. I wish my voice was even half as good as Di's! Thank you for the very kind comments!

Alan & Di

HI Floyd,

Tis always a treat to hear from you. Thank you so much!!!! It's always a pleasure for me when Di is up to singing one of our originals. And ... you guys get to listen to her instead of me!

Thanks again! Wishing you the best,

ALan

Thanks so much, David! Your comments are always appreciated ... tis a pleasure to hear from you. We're dlighted this one resonates with you!

Wishing you the best,

Alan

Charlie,

Your comments put a big smile on our faces. Thank you so much! We're glad you enjoyed it! Best to you,

Alan & Di

hI mARTY,

Thank you so much for those very kind words. We truly appreciate them! Wishing you the very best,

Alan & Di

Hi Shigecki,

Your kind words are music to our ears ... thank you very much! best to you,

Alan & Di

Good Evening, Scott,

Your words are very encouraging. And Di thanks you so much fro the kind comments on her vocal. We appreciate the kindness and support. best to you,

Alan & Di

Hey Herb!

You are much too kind ... but we can live with it! Your kindness is appreciated more than you might know. The 6 hours is a grand total for entire project from nothing but an idea to a finished product. Di simply has a natural voice and somehow is able to listen to the music and know where the melody is headed. She plays no instruments (she even gets static on the radio!) and has no vocal training whatsoever. We've done some cut and paste and splicing on some of my instrumental parts but never on any of the vocals. That's not t6o say we always get it satisfactory on the first vocal take, but we keep doing the vocals until they are acceptable for the entire song in one take. one this, she hit everything on the first and only take. And the only adjustment I made to the raw vocal was a little bit of compression and a slight amount of low EQ. We always record with reverb on, rather than dry, but try to not overdo the reverb.

Anyway, thank you again! Your comments made our day! Wishing you the very best,

Alan & Di

Hello kenny!

Thank you for the listen and those really nice comments. Di sends her personal thank you for your comment regarding her vocal. Wishing you the very best,

Alan

J & B,

As always we love to hear your feedback on our music. Thank you so very much for both your kind words about the song and your wishes for Di's health. This is her signature style of singing ... and one of our very favorite genres.

Many thanks. Wishing both of you the best,

Alan & Di

Nice! Your wife has a great voice, love her tone and phrasing. And love the tasty guitar playing too! Good song, enjoyed the listen.

Hi, Al and Di !


I knew that I was in
for a treat when I saw
your name as posting
this tune ! It is just
wonderful as is the
singing also !

Cheers
Dani

Hi Dave,

Thank you so much for the very nice comments. Di is so pleased by your comments ... me too! Wishing you the very best,

Alan & Di

Hey Dani!

Love your avatar. Nice kitty!

Thank you so much for your very nice comments. Getting your approval always makes us feel good! Thanks again. Wishing you well,

Alan & Di

Alan & Di
Almost missed this.
Superb song - wonderfully sung and arranged.
Really lovely.

Peter

Al & Di,

This is really excellent. I almost missed it, but glad I didn't...

Bob

Excellent tune; very melodic.
Great chords line.

very well sung

Sergio

Hi Dave,

Thanks so much for those kind words. Sure do appreciate them.This and Smooth R&B are our favorite genres. Wishing you the very best,

Alan & Di

HA! We didn't realize we'd already answered you. Someday you'll be 70 years old and will understand! Di turned 70 in October and I'll be 70 the 22nd of this month. Yikes!

Hi peter,

Thanks so much. Your kind comments put a smile on our face. Most appreciated! Wishing you the very best,

Alan & Di

Hi Bob,

Thanks so much! We're glad you didn't miss ... we appreciate your comments so much. It's always a pleasure to hear from you. Thanks again for the listen an kindness!

Alan & Di

Sergio,

Thank you very much. We're delighted you liked our song. Thank you again! Best wishes,

Alan & DI

Just what I was thinking. My best to you both. Tom

Thanks, Tom! We both appreciate it.

No need for a second take there. Excellent! Thank for that, Alan and Di.

Thank you very much, John. We appreciate that so much. Due to her health, Di is capable but singing occasionally. Wishing you the very best,

Alan & Di

Al and Di, what a lovely jazz piece! The vocal sounds wonderful and the added guitar work sound great!! Blessings to you both! Thanks, Torrey

Hi Torrey,

Thank you so much. We appreciate those kind words! Wishing you the very best,

Alan & Di

Beautifully done Al and Di!! This has the feel of a classic standard. Di really nailed the vocal. Best wishes to Di. Really, really like this!! Take care. Greg

Hi Greg,

Thank you so much/ We absolutely delighted you enjoyed this one. We thought it came our pretty good for a "one and done" effort. Thanks for validating our effort. Wishing you the vert best,

Alan & Di