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I have had songs published and pitched by several of Nashville's top houses. Sony/Tree (now Sony/ATV), Polygram (now Universal), BMG, Almo-Irving, Starstruck, Millhouse... This is not one of them. It WAS, however, the first Nashville publishing contract I signed. With a "boutique publisher". Meaning... small, not well-connected, not necessarily effective at placing anything... Mama Price Music. I met "Mama" Price the first time I visited Nashville. While waiting outside The Bluebird Cafe to see a Writer's Show. Her office was in the basement below The Bluebird. We struck up a conversation and she asked to hear what I had with me (a 4-song cassette). So we went to her office so she could listen... She flipped over "Praying For Rain"... which surprised me because I had been given contracts to sign for the other 3 songs earlier in the day (by another small publisher on the Row that I had seen) - those she didn't care about at all. She stayed in constant contact - she really wanted the song. I finally sent her the signed contract about a month later. (I never signed the other three since the publisher did not follow up and I was wary, this being my first try at this). Mama Price worked this song for the next year and a half - until her untimely death from a heart attack. Her big dream was to get it to Garth Brooks, sure that he would take it to #1. Pretty sure she never found that path... like I said, not well connected. But it is nice to have someone truly committed to getting a song cut. With the bigger houses, you are lucky to get a song worked for more than a couple of months (or weeks, for that matter). I was fairly green at the "commercial" game then and this song was not strong enough to be of any interest to the bigger houses once I had that access (I would not have even shown it to them - by then I had moved past this). But it was nice to have a place to start...and it served as a springboard for all that would follow... (As you listen, keep in mind this is circa 1992...sometimes hard to believe that was 25 years ago) PRAYING FOR RAIN she seems to need me most when it's raining when the skies are turning gray when she hears the roar of a distant thunder she always moves my way snuggles close so i can keep her safe when the heavens seem untamed so i'm watching those clouds roll in from the west and i'm praying for rain i'm praying for rain in biblical proportions let the skies open wide let that storm raise some cain weatherman says that it won't let up god, let him be right for a change conditions are right i'm holding her tight and i'm praying for rain she loves to feel that sun shine it lights her up inside when skies are clear, she shows no fear she needs no place to hide first sign of lightning she's in my arms again so i'm watching those clouds roll in from the west and i'm praying for rain i'm praying for rain in biblical proportions let the skies open wide let that storm raise some cain weatherman says that it won't let up god, let him be right for a change conditions are right i'm holding her tight and i'm praying for rain conditions are right i'm holding her tight and i'm praying for rain she seems to need me most when it's raining... The BAND: RealTracks in style: 1827:Bass, Electric, PopModernGrooveA-B Ev16 075 MIDI SuperTracks in song: 2101:Piano, Rhythm PopModernGrooveA-B Ev16 075 RealTracks in song: 635:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm RootsRockDirty Ev 100 RealTracks in song: 630:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopAmericanDirty Ev 120 (A:arp) RealTracks in song: 839:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopBalladClean Ev 085 (A:arp) RealDrums in Song: PopPromiseEv16^1-a: Snare on 4, HiHat , b: Snare, Open HiHat Hope you enjoy the look back. Comments welcome. Have at it. floyd
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Nice song. My listening agrees it would have been a good song for Garth Brooks but I could also hear getting top air play with either Kenny Rogers or a few years earlier, The Oak Ridge Boys. Enjoyed it.
Add a few loops, some drum samples and find an old pickup out in a field somewhere surrounded by near naked farm girl wannabe's for a music video and you wouldn't even need to update the lyrics...
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I don’t care whether it’s 1992 or 2022, that’s a friggin hit! Expertly delivered with conviction and the processing on the guitars is unreal. I love the big compression on the snare and the kit sounds huge. One of my all time favorites from you and we all know there is a big ol pile of great ones to choose from. Wow and another wow after that, this one’s the Big Bang, Tom
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Hope you enjoy the look back. Yes! My favorite songs of yours - and this is now one of them - have the same quality as those old Loony Tunes cartoons, where once set into motion, everything that follows has an inevitability to it. You set the scene in the first verse to get a great payoff in the chorus, and continue to hit all the marks as you go along. Well sung, well produced, and a pleasure to listen to.
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After 2 listens it just sticks in your head. Wonderful song writing - and as expected a great performance. Love it.
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Floyd,
This is great! If you had not said 1992, I would have never guessed. It feels as though it could have been written yesterday - it's fresh and has a really tight rhythmic pulse.
Stellar production and one of your best vocals as well.
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Thanks for the great story Floyd. Love the intro the verb reminded me of rain as you probably meant it to. A real powerful pro ballad my friend. Thanks for sharing with us. Rob
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I don’t care whether it’s 1992 or 2022, that’s a friggin hit! Expertly delivered with conviction and the processing on the guitars is unreal. I love the big compression on the snare and the kit sounds huge. One of my all time favorites from you and we all know there is a big ol pile of great ones to choose from. Wow and another wow after that, this one’s the Big Bang, Tom I agree completely! This is another keeper from Floyd.
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Hi Floyd.
Enjoy your stories and this is probably my favourite song of yours so far. Everything just flows. Two thumbs up.
Cheers.
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Excellent!
Sounds like a hit to me, and doesn't sound dated at all.
Killer mix, man, those drums sound great!
Enjoyed reading the story behind it too.
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Really great song Floyd. As you know, you shared this with me a while ago and I loved it then and I love it now. How about we write a song that starts: "You and me behind the barn storm clouds on the way..."
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Nice song. My listening agrees it would have been a good song for Garth Brooks but I could also hear getting top air play with either Kenny Rogers or a few years earlier, The Oak Ridge Boys. Enjoyed it.
Add a few loops, some drum samples and find an old pickup out in a field somewhere surrounded by near naked farm girl wannabe's for a music video and you wouldn't even need to update the lyrics...
Thanks, Charlie. I have thought of this (for a long time) as an "old" song. Your reaction (and others) suggest that I might want to reevaluate that... Perhaps I'll try a "modern" adaptation... At that time, Kenny was no longer charting (though he continues to record today) and, as you imply, the Oaks were well into their "Branson days". But I could have been happy with album cuts from either of them...
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Wow - this is outstanding! It shows a very deep understanding of songwriting. It is the perfect level of sincere and perfectly catchy. I honestly don't think there is a thing that could be added to improve this tune. Not to mention - your vocal performance is absolutely outstanding. I wouldn't bat an eyelash hearing this on the country classics radio station. Truly great job - thanks for sharing
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I don’t care whether it’s 1992 or 2022, that’s a friggin hit! Expertly delivered with conviction and the processing on the guitars is unreal. I love the big compression on the snare and the kit sounds huge. One of my all time favorites from you and we all know there is a big ol pile of great ones to choose from. Wow and another wow after that, this one’s the Big Bang, Tom Tom - you surprised me with that! Coming from you, that means a lot...
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I can see why Mama Price thought of Garth- the way the pent up emotion in the verse lyrics leads to the drama in the chorus...I can hear him singing this. Very, very good songwriting in any decade! Not strong enough for the big guys? Many would disagree. Stunningly good vocal and production. Thanks for including the backstory.
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I don’t care whether it’s 1992 or 2022, that’s a friggin hit! Expertly delivered with conviction and the processing on the guitars is unreal. I love the big compression on the snare and the kit sounds huge. One of my all time favorites from you and we all know there is a big ol pile of great ones to choose from. Wow and another wow after that, this one’s the Big Bang, Tom Exactly!!! I think you really sold this short in your description Floyd. It IS a killer song....cleverly crafted and holding a lot of heart! I particularly love: weatherman says that it won't let up god, let him be right for a change conditions are right i'm holding her tight and i'm praying for rain Tight, a bit of humor, and a big payoff. This should be a hit!!! Take care. Greg
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Loved this right out of the gate. This sits right up there with the songs being played on the radio. With all the TV shows like the Voice and all the talent there is out there trying to make it, it just boggles the mind. So many good songs, players and singers and so few make a decent living..
Super lyric and backtrack and just an awesome vocal. Well done Floyd
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My dad being a vegetable farmer would often be praying for rain, but not for the same reason. My mom and him did seem to be awful chummy if it did rain.
I especially like how you stop at the end of "and i'm praying for rain" (end of verse?) giving real emphasis to the next phrase "i'm praying for rain" (start of chorus?). Sorry, I never know what is considered the verse or chorus of a song.
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Another contribution where you continue to surprise which is typical of the quality delivery from you Floyd. However, not for a second any less than the quality we've come to enjoy every time you contribute. This is a fantastic production. I would go out on a limb and state that those drums drive the delivery better than a dedicated studio team could have performed. Yes, this is a really fantastic. Those Nashville houses ought to be paying real close attention .
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Hope you enjoy the look back. Yes! My favorite songs of yours - and this is now one of them - have the same quality as those old Loony Tunes cartoons, where once set into motion, everything that follows has an inevitability to it. You set the scene in the first verse to get a great payoff in the chorus, and continue to hit all the marks as you go along. Well sung, well produced, and a pleasure to listen to. So I produce Mickey Mouse music? "...set the scene in the first verse to get a great payoff in the chorus, and continue to hit all the marks as you go along." Now there is advice to live by! Thanks, David.
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Hi Floyd,
This has got to ring a bell with all of us who were scared of thunder as a kid and particularly with those of us who never grew out of it! Such a simple plot, but just so very effective.
That for me, is what the song is all about, what makes it work so well. The story, the concept, stays with you long after the music has faded away.
As for the rest - superbly professional in every respect. Only what we expect!
Cheers, ROG.
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cool song... yep I could see Garth and a few others recording this back in the day....
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Was this a remake or the original version..... ?
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i'm praying for rain in biblical proportions let the skies open wide let that storm raise some cain weatherman says that it won't let up god, let him be right for a change conditions are right i'm holding her tight and i'm praying for rain As a music friend would say, “that chorus is strong as a garlic milkshake!” Janice’s first comment was how the intro guitar sounded like rain. I’m so damn old I refuse to think of the 90’s as old school. It was a time for many great songs that hold their own today. And re a song like this, well, folks still have the same feelings...feelings that a great song like this can either help them through or offer them a glimpse of what others may be dealing with. They aren’t all out on the EDM dance floor Mama Price was right and Garth ain’t gone. This is a beautiful production and remarkably well performed. J&B
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Wow Floyd, that's a good one!! As Tom noted, that is a Hit!! Just a matter of the right person hearing it at the right time I guess! You have a catalog full of great songs and one day one of those will be very well known in my opinion! I appreciate the quality of work you present here! Thanks, Torrey
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Another pro track from your collection. Superior production.
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After 2 listens it just sticks in your head. Wonderful song writing - and as expected a great performance. Love it.
Peter Thanks, Peter... Floyd,
This is great! If you had not said 1992, I would have never guessed. It feels as though it could have been written yesterday - it's fresh and has a really tight rhythmic pulse.
Stellar production and one of your best vocals as well.
Bob Bob - appreciate all of that... Thanks!
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Thanks for the great story Floyd. Love the intro the verb reminded me of rain as you probably meant it to. A real powerful pro ballad my friend. Thanks for sharing with us. Rob Thanks, Rob. The effects on the guitar is actual a "Groove Delay" in Studio One (Professional). Not sure what version you have or what is included in each version, but if you have the Groove Delay, try it out on some stuff. It's a very cool tool and can open up some interesting ideas for sound - particularly guitar rhythms... I don’t care whether it’s 1992 or 2022, that’s a friggin hit! Expertly delivered with conviction and the processing on the guitars is unreal. I love the big compression on the snare and the kit sounds huge. One of my all time favorites from you and we all know there is a big ol pile of great ones to choose from. Wow and another wow after that, this one’s the Big Bang, Tom I agree completely! This is another keeper from Floyd. Thanks, Mario...
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Hi Floyd.
Enjoy your stories and this is probably my favourite song of yours so far. Everything just flows. Two thumbs up.
Cheers.
Appreciate that, Richard..
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Floyd,
I've been listening in to some great tunes on the Forum, but haven't commented in a while.
What can I say? Another well-crafted composition. I would agree that it probably wouldn't take much to update this to a more contemporary sound. Although I, for one, miss the old stuff.
But I guess classic country isn't coming back in the commercial establishment anytime soon.
Doesn't stop me from saying that I like this just as it is, though.
Thanks for giving us another one to enjoy!
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Excellent!
Sounds like a hit to me, and doesn't sound dated at all.
Killer mix, man, those drums sound great!
Enjoyed reading the story behind it too.
...and I enjoyed reading your comments. Thanks, Dave!
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As usual, the genuine article. WSS
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Hello, floyd
Very powerful vocals as ever! The melody is very pop. The tone of intro guitar is wonderful. As many others said, this is a top level production. Enjoyed my listen a lot.
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Really great song Floyd. As you know, you shared this with me a while ago and I loved it then and I love it now. How about we write a song that starts: "You and me behind the barn storm clouds on the way..." Ah yes, I remember it well... Wow - this is outstanding! It shows a very deep understanding of songwriting. It is the perfect level of sincere and perfectly catchy. I honestly don't think there is a thing that could be added to improve this tune. Not to mention - your vocal performance is absolutely outstanding. I wouldn't bat an eyelash hearing this on the country classics radio station. Truly great job - thanks for sharing Thanks, Deryk, for those very nice comments...
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I can see why Mama Price thought of Garth- the way the pent up emotion in the verse lyrics leads to the drama in the chorus...I can hear him singing this. Very, very good songwriting in any decade! Not strong enough for the big guys? Many would disagree. Stunningly good vocal and production. Thanks for including the backstory.
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I don’t care whether it’s 1992 or 2022, that’s a friggin hit! Expertly delivered with conviction and the processing on the guitars is unreal. I love the big compression on the snare and the kit sounds huge. One of my all time favorites from you and we all know there is a big ol pile of great ones to choose from. Wow and another wow after that, this one’s the Big Bang, Tom Exactly!!! I think you really sold this short in your description Floyd. It IS a killer song....cleverly crafted and holding a lot of heart! I particularly love: weatherman says that it won't let up god, let him be right for a change conditions are right i'm holding her tight and i'm praying for rain Tight, a bit of humor, and a big payoff. This should be a hit!!! Take care. Greg Greg - big smiles generated from that one!
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Loved this right out of the gate. This sits right up there with the songs being played on the radio. With all the TV shows like the Voice and all the talent there is out there trying to make it, it just boggles the mind. So many good songs, players and singers and so few make a decent living..
Super lyric and backtrack and just an awesome vocal. Well done Floyd Appreciate that, Scott.. thanks!
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That first person who's in the biz at any level who really believes in you is one you never forget. I imagine Mama Price will always hold that special place in your memories. Enjoyed the story and the listen.
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My dad being a vegetable farmer would often be praying for rain, but not for the same reason. My mom and him did seem to be awful chummy if it did rain.
I especially like how you stop at the end of "and i'm praying for rain" (end of verse?) giving real emphasis to the next phrase "i'm praying for rain" (start of chorus?). Sorry, I never know what is considered the verse or chorus of a song. Thanks for stopping in for a listen, Mark. Appreciate it. (you identified those parts just fine...) Another contribution where you continue to surprise which is typical of the quality delivery from you Floyd. However, not for a second any less than the quality we've come to enjoy every time you contribute. This is a fantastic production. I would go out on a limb and state that those drums drive the delivery better than a dedicated studio team could have performed. Yes, this is a really fantastic. Those Nashville houses ought to be paying real close attention . Trev - thanks for those nice thoughts... These days, it's nice just to have a place like this where a few people will give a listen and (perhaps) enjoy what we do...
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Hi Floyd,
This has got to ring a bell with all of us who were scared of thunder as a kid and particularly with those of us who never grew out of it! Such a simple plot, but just so very effective.
That for me, is what the song is all about, what makes it work so well. The story, the concept, stays with you long after the music has faded away.
As for the rest - superbly professional in every respect. Only what we expect!
Cheers, ROG.
Thanks for your thoughts, ROG...
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cool song... yep I could see Garth and a few others recording this back in the day.... Thanks for stopping in for a listen and for that, Herb. It's all in who you know in that town. That is a simplistic and naïve proclamation of how things work in Nashville. And not really accurate - at all... Was this a remake or the original version..... ? This is all done with RealTracks from BIAB - so, of course it is not the original version - RealTracks did not exist 25 years ago. The song itself hasn't changed at all. i'm praying for rain in biblical proportions let the skies open wide let that storm raise some cain weatherman says that it won't let up god, let him be right for a change conditions are right i'm holding her tight and i'm praying for rain As a music friend would say, “that chorus is strong as a garlic milkshake!” Janice’s first comment was how the intro guitar sounded like rain. I’m so damn old I refuse to think of the 90’s as old school. It was a time for many great songs that hold their own today. And re a song like this, well, folks still have the same feelings...feelings that a great song like this can either help them through or offer them a glimpse of what others may be dealing with. They aren’t all out on the EDM dance floor Mama Price was right and Garth ain’t gone. This is a beautiful production and remarkably well performed. J&B HA! "...and Garth ain't gone." Cracked me up. (Are you sure about that?).
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Wow Floyd, that's a good one!! As Tom noted, that is a Hit!! Just a matter of the right person hearing it at the right time I guess! You have a catalog full of great songs and one day one of those will be very well known in my opinion! I appreciate the quality of work you present here! Thanks, Torrey Thanks Torrey..... really appreciate that....
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Floyd as always you deliver. Strong content and written with conviction. this could easily be a hit today ,pure country ala strait,brooks tritt pure quality. as always im drawn to the quality and depth of the vocals ,how you achivece such a sound is beyond my expertise.thank you for bring a little sunshine not rain onto my day god bless john
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Yeah, Mama was right, this should have been on one of Garth's records. Great song Floyd!!!
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Hello Floyd Jane, thank you for sharing this with us. Great sense of depth with this. Well done!
Cheers, Joe
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hi Floyd great production well i have to say i have never heard a bad song from you yet great work always look forward to here what your doing thanks eric
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The song is easily strong enough & I can hear GB singing it. No need - your version is excellent. 95? Hmm, that was a while back.
Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
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Floyd
Another pro track from your collection. Superior production.
SD SD - thanks for stopping by.... Floyd,
I've been listening in to some great tunes on the Forum, but haven't commented in a while.
What can I say? Another well-crafted composition. I would agree that it probably wouldn't take much to update this to a more contemporary sound. Although I, for one, miss the old stuff.
But I guess classic country isn't coming back in the commercial establishment anytime soon.
Doesn't stop me from saying that I like this just as it is, though.
Thanks for giving us another one to enjoy! Curt - always nice to see you again... thanks for the nice comments..
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As usual, the genuine article. WSS Steve - that is one of my favorite all time reviews... in 5 words... Hello, floyd
Very powerful vocals as ever! The melody is very pop. The tone of intro guitar is wonderful. As many others said, this is a top level production. Enjoyed my listen a lot.
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Shigeki Adachi Shigeki Adachi - you know I appreciate your continued support... That first person who's in the biz at any level who really believes in you is one you never forget. I imagine Mama Price will always hold that special place in your memories. Enjoyed the story and the listen. LOL - she had an interesting perspective...
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Floyd as always you deliver. Strong content and written with conviction. this could easily be a hit today ,pure country ala strait,brooks tritt pure quality. as always im drawn to the quality and depth of the vocals ,how you achivece such a sound is beyond my expertise.thank you for bring a little sunshine not rain onto my day god bless john Glad you enjoyed this, John. Appreciate all the nice comments. Thanks.
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Yeah, Mama was right, this should have been on one of Garth's records. Great song Floyd!!! Appreciate that! Thanks for having a listen...
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Hello Floyd Jane, thank you for sharing this with us. Great sense of depth with this. Well done! Glad you stopped by for a listen, Joe. Thanks. hi Floyd great production well i have to say i have never heard a bad song from you yet great work always look forward to here what your doing thanks eric Thanks for all of that, Eric... appreciate it.. The song is easily strong enough & I can hear GB singing it. No need - your version is excellent. 95? Hmm, that was a while back. Ray - thanks for having a listen...
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Well, it sounds like hit material to me. Superb work all round. I loved it.
The 'pro' industry is mostly a closed shop where mediocre stuff gets to major artists because of vested interests and people protecting their patch. I've sent demos direct to artists I know are right for them but they're 'protected' by PAs, etc. so they never get to hear them. It wouldn't do for first class outsider compositions to get through, now would it?
Best, John
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Well, it sounds like hit material to me. Superb work all round. I loved it.
The 'pro' industry is mostly a closed shop where mediocre stuff gets to major artists because of vested interests and people protecting their patch. I've sent demos direct to artists I know are right for them but they're 'protected' by PAs, etc. so they never get to hear them. It wouldn't do for first class outsider compositions to get through, now would it?
Best, John
John - So nice to see you drop in again... I do hope this means we are about to hear something new from you - which is ALWAYS a real treat! Thanks for the listen...
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