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Hallo Dad Hallo All

So, this year I am going to try write and record an album of "Stories from South African and other places".

One of the consequences of living in this beautiful land is "scattered families". The young are always leaving to seek greener pastures. I am sure it happens everywhere but here they seem to head off in their droves. It really is very sad.

This song is about a young girl who goes off to New York and Skypes home full of the excitement of life. As time goes on she starts to miss home but feels she cannot come back home and admit defeat.

Floyd helped me enormously with the production on this one, including recommending a completely new set of instruments (I would never have through to use the sax in the solo). Thanks Floyd. I appreciate it.

The instruments used are:
RealTracks in song: ~700:Bass, Electric, PopHalfNotesPush Ev 085
RealTracks in song: 1945:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm GroovinFolk Ev 085
RealTracks in song: 378:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming DoubleTime Ev 088
RealTracks in song: 380:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Syncopated Sugar Ev 102
RealTracks in song: 2019:Sax, Tenor, Soloist PopCountryMark Ev 085
RealDrums in Song: NashvilleBrushesBalladPushEv16: a: Sidestick, Brushes b: Brushes Piano, ElectricVintage, Rhythm
Piano, ElectricVintage, Rhythm CoolJazzPop Ev 085^^Rhythm^^Pop, Jazz^^ REPn0041.ST2
RealDrums-NashvilleOutlaw^02-Kick,KickSSt

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Hi, Josie ! :))


What a nice tune !:))
I loved it and most of
all the vocals and harmonies !:))
Just great Josie !:))

Cheers
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Hi Joanne,

nice tune and beautiful vocals and harmonies.

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Good morning, Jo (at least it's morning in Oklahoma, lol)

This is just another jewel in your songwriter/lyricist crown. Another feather in your bonnet. You've been churning out so many greats that you are a veritable song-mill.

First off, I love your idea for an album theme. I'm imagining SA to be an endless source of lyrical stimulation and you have a knack for capturing it alive.

I was taken off guard when that beautiful sax outro started. It pulled me immediately back into the song. You certainly have mastered the RTs.

Agreed, the harmonies were perfectly executed, subtle but beautiful.

You have raised the bar yet again for all of us. Thank you, my friend.

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Hi Josie..

I have to agree with your three previous reviewers...simply beautiful in every way. And yep, that Floyd is a master of BIAB...perhaps the best on these boards.

And your vocals are splendid! That was a musical treat...thanks for the great listen! Best to you...

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well done josieC great job very enjoyable listen thanks eric


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Went back for an nth listen then realized that I hadn't complimented your beautiful vox. Little friend, you are so wonderful. You are a walking advertisement for Street Jelly, you should be getting a commish. It certainly draws me black to check your schedule each time.

I'm probably a wee tad biased. I love your voice and, especially, the fact that you never forget to dedicate something to yours truly. If friendships can be measured, you are several furlongs out in front of the pack. You know that I love your voice (sans accent, until you speak, lol) and I've learned not to compare you to Bob Dylan, even obliquely.

Your voice was/is captivating, dear lady.

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There truly is no place like home.
Our Son is about to depart for a new life in Australia, 10,000 miles from "home".
I hope to hear him call (often) and say "Hello Dad,Hello All".
Great track, Josie.
Very clever. Just wish in the last verse that she had gone home - but that just sentimental old me.
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Josie, a really nice tune. I particularly liked the way the rhythm section followed the solo guitar lead in.

A really beautiful vocal and perfect harmonies, and using the sax solo as a lead-out was a great idea.


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Very well done, vocal is superb, as is the mix! thanks for sharing!


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Very nice and catchy tune! Enjoyed the melody and the lyrics.

It still amazes me that in this great big world and so many different cultures the emotions of the human heart are always very similar and can be captured in a song.

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Josie, you must have written this on your trip. Very nice vocals and the mix sounds good. Keep them coming. Tom

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Awesome song. Loved the lyrics. Vocal was superb...


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Joanne,

You did a great job on this!

A good write - thought-provoking AND a catchy chorus... A terrific mix... An interesting and satisfying listen...

Nice!

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An easy flowing tune, well done. Those acoustic guitars you used fit the song perfectly. Great harmony, great vocal, loved the bridge.

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Hi Dani – Thanks! I am glad you liked it. The harmonies are just the good old BIABettes. Sometimes they seem to work quite nicely and other times I find I need to sing them. I haven’t worked out when and why they sound okay and when and why they don’t!!

Hi Guenter – Thanks for the nice comments. When are we getting a new tune from you? We are all missing it.

Hi Don – thanks for your encouragement on the album theme. I must say I am finding quite a bit of inspiration just looking around me. The next song is called “South African Idol” which I cant wait to record but my blinking mixer is on the blink! Been in the shop for a week and I am starting to get impatient as I cant even go on Streetjelly without it. The sax outro is interesting isn’t it? Floyd suggested that.

Hi Al and Di – I agree that Floyd is the one of the best on this board. I always appreciate the input he gives me and feel I am learning a huge amount.


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A well crafted lyric and a thought provoking lyric captured in an outstanding mix. Excellent!

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Hi Eric – Thanks for listening and taking the time to comment.

Don – I am hoping to get back on Streetjelly soon. Bob Dylan is an amazing songwriter. I don’t think I could ever be compared to him! I read in his biography that he has written over 500 songs. I believe Kate Wolf wrote over 200. Practice, practice practice..

Hi Ian – So glad you liked it and am sad for you that your son is heading so far…Maybe worth a trip sometime? I am relatively lucky that my family has always remained in Southern Africa so we do get to see each other quite often.

Hi Video track – thanks so much for your compliments on the mixing and vocal. Appreciate it.


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Hi Robert – Glad you liked it. Thanks.

TerryB – Glad you liked it and yes, I think the sentiments are so universal. This one goes back to the old “the grass is greener on the other side”

Tommy – Yes II wrote this while on my trip. I found I could write quite a few lyrics travelling in the car. And we did a lot of traveling (over 5000km). I did not have a rhyming dictionary which probably did me a whole heap of good because I had to use my brain. I found it very quick to put a chord progression and melody to a set of “finished” lyrics when I was in a position to pick up my guitar when we stopped for the night.

Scott – Thanks so much. Appreciate it.

Floyd – Thanks for your kind comments and for your help with the production on this one.


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Hi Oleman – Thanks. I think the bridge does add another dimension because you think she is going home. Glad you also liked the guitars.

Bud and Janice – Coming from you guys that is a huge compliment. Thanks


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