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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....

It's all in who you know in that town.


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 smile

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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Originally Posted By: PeterF
floyd

After 2 listens it just sticks in your head. Wonderful song writing - and as expected a great performance.
Love it.

Peter


Thanks, Peter...


Originally Posted By: rsdean
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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Originally Posted By: Rob4580
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...



Originally Posted By: MarioD
Originally Posted By: tommyad
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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Originally Posted By: RichMac

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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Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude
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.

Best regards.

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Originally Posted By: David Snyder
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..."


smile



Ah yes, I remember it well...



Originally Posted By: Deryk - PG Music
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 smile


Thanks, Deryk, for those very nice comments...

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Floyd,

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.

Robert


Thanks for that very nice "review", Robert...

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Originally Posted By: tommyad
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! smile smile smile smile

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Originally Posted By: Scott C
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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Originally Posted By: Mark K
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...)


Originally Posted By: VideoTrack
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 wink .


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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Originally Posted By: Guitarhacker
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.

Quote:
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...


Quote:
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.








Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
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 smile

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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