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The Older I Get The Less I Get It Our last song (Chaos Of Change) was blatantly pessimistic regarding the “state of affairs” so here’s one that is less so and with an attempt at whimsy. Janice’s two outro lines are quoted from Bud’s wise mentor when he (Bud) started his career in behavioral health services thinking he could quickly change things. 😁 Thanks to Peter for the guitar tracks and, as always, to PG Music. Your time to listen and perhaps comment are much appreciated. The lyric is below tech stuff and on SoundCloud. Janice: lead/BGV/harmony vocals, arrangement, melody, and progression (yeah, there’s an A major). Izotope Nectar for all processing. Peter: guitar solos/fills and arrangement and mix input. Bud: lyric, mix and mastering For the tech inclined: Drums: Nashville Radio Shuffle > Waves CLA Drums (comped from multiple tracks) Snare: From above kit > Waves Magma BB Tubes > Ozone Impact > Logic Pro ChromaVerb Cymbal: From above kit > Logic Pro ChromaVerb Bass: RealTrack 3567 Nashville Radio Shuffle > Logic EQ > Waves Bass Rider > Waves Magma BB Tubes Rhythm Guitar: RealTrack 654 Texas Boogie DI > Logic Pro Brownout Amp/mic/speakers Piano: RealTrack 2124 Acoustic, Rhythm Country Shuffle John > Waves CLA Unplugged > Ozone Imager Mastering: Ozone EQ > Ozone Multi-band compression > Ozone Imager > Ozone Maximizer > Ozone Tonal Balance > Logic Pro Loudness Meter THE OLDER I GET The right says the left are all wusses The left says the right is heartless Blue tie man says the climate's changing Red tie man says no, they're all lying CHORUS you can get lonely in the middle ground it’s a desert that can bury your spirit Strip away the labels, are we so different I reckon the older I get the less I get it The doc says eat this diet and live to 90 Next doc says no I'd never make it to 50 I read on the net buy gold and never worry Then my broker says you'll go broke in a hurry REPEAT CHORUS Buy local organic, save the small farmer No, save your money it's not the answer Talking head says a pipeline'll cause a spill but the other one just says drill baby drill REPEAT CHORUS Outro A wise friend told me to be like grass, I said oh please He said keep firm roots but let your blades sway in the breeze Copyright 2023 J. Merritt, B. Merritt & P. Fulham
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How very true.
Don't believe all your told type of song.
All very well done by the team.
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As I age I grow to care so little for so much and so much for so little. That, and The older I get the colder I get are two things I seem to say a lot these days.
WOW, what a cool song. And I really dig the way you sing it with the occasional tongue-in-cheek wink, Janice. Very uplifting sounds, and, Peter, your guitar is outstanding. Bud, I hear and am so impressed with your work in there. So far I'm on my 3rd listen, and you guys are alwys on my playlist. Thanks for another wonderful listen --listens.
HAHA Broker-->broke. I'll be swaying to the breeze with this one a lot. Thanks for the wind in those sails.
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I love the virtual dialog Janice has with herself...what a great idea ![[Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif) It's _still_ pessimistic, but the cheerful mood gives it a more positive character... I like this contrast. As always, great work from the three of you. Enjoyed the listen. A lot!
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Janice, Bud & Peter,
Loved it! A great song and a great arrangement. Janice kills the vocal and the back & forth piece is genius. Peter's guitar is singing and completely in the groove.
The mix / production is outstanding. It sounds great cranked up!
What else could anyone want!
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Very nice work on the voices. it’s very successful
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How very true.
Don't believe all your told type of song.
All very well done by the team.
Vic Thanks Vic!. J&B
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Cool song, folks!
There's lots of truth in those words. I'm one of those middle grounders, and yep, it's a bit desolate here at times.
Loved the way ya'll put this together. And the way Janice handled the vocals here is just so danged good. Not exactly call and response, but yet some of that flavor. Pretty hip band behind the vocals, Peter leading the way so nicely, as he always does.
This is a little different from your regular post - nice and refreshing! Kinda Big Band, Pop/Rock - minus the big band. Very cleverly orchestrated!
Really nice!
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Janice, Bud, Peter, wow! What an incredibly tight and enjoyable song. Cool lyrics, sweet music, playful vocals, ripping guitar...You guys are simply GREAT. Really enjoyed your happy tune.
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Very clever write, Bud! "the older I get the less I get it", yep, I can relate  Peter sounds great, cool solo, great tone. And Janice always makes me smile.  Really well done you three!
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As I age I grow to care so little for so much and so much for so little. That, and The older I get the colder I get are two things I seem to say a lot these days.
WOW, what a cool song. And I really dig the way you sing it with the occasional tongue-in-cheek wink, Janice. Very uplifting sounds, and, Peter, your guitar is outstanding. Bud, I hear and am so impressed with your work in there. So far I'm on my 3rd listen, and you guys are alwys on my playlist. Thanks for another wonderful listen --listens.
HAHA Broker-->broke. I'll be swaying to the breeze with this one a lot. Thanks for the wind in those sails. Marty, wish I’d thought of those two lines you mentioned. 😁 Thanks for the great review and glad you like it all and the comments on the lyric are appreciated. J&B
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J&B...first off I love the title... and man "you can get lonely in the middle ground"...no...really? super song all round...great production (as usual) Bud...Janice you killed it! Peter is right on with that great BiaB track...no middle ground here...I'm loving this!!
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Love it!  This is fun song with attitude. Janice's vocal is a joy to listen to, and the back-and-forth dialog works great. That guitar solo was perfect. Punchy, in your face mix with an arrangement that bops along. Excellent! On a tangent, I recall reading quite a bit on how conservatives and liberals respond to risk and change differently. We have a different emotional response to the same set of facts, but we're utterly convinced that our beliefs are logical and rational... because they feel right. So as long as we feel we're right, we don't feel any need to change. This was driven home by a friend who was had paranoid delusions bolstered by auditory hallucinations. He said that if anyone else told him about the things he was telling me about, he's say they were "crazy". (His word, not mine. As you're more than aware, "crazy" is perhaps the most un-helpful term to use when talking about mental illness). But because it was happening to him, and it felt real, he knew it was real. Fortunately, I'm entirely immune to this sort of emotionally-driven behavior.
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J&B&P...
A Good Balanced write. Nice job of allowing each side to pick their lines. That's a hard thing to do.
Peter's lines are nicely balanced, too! With a nice bite.
Janice is her Always-Pro self with the added spice of Fun - where she is always at her best.
Do we even have to talk about Bud's mixes anymore? We just need a stamp [mix]Perfect[/mix]
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Your title has two meanings. I had thought your song was going to be about a completely different subject.  I thought your "Chaos of Change" was spot on. Same thing with this song. I'm with you in the middle. Excellent vocal and harmony. I especially like the "ooo, ooo" BGV. Production sounds clean and balanced as usual.
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I enjoyed that. Especially the talking to yourself parts. Well done. That's something you don't hear very often.
As usual, great job from everyone involved.
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I love the virtual dialog Janice has with herself...what a great idea It's _still_ pessimistic, but the cheerful mood gives it a more positive character... I like this contrast. As always, great work from the three of you. Enjoyed the listen. A lot! Thanks! Bud tries not to worry about Janice talking to herself. 🤪 J&B
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Janice, Bud & Peter,
Loved it! A great song and a great arrangement. Janice kills the vocal and the back & forth piece is genius. Peter's guitar is singing and completely in the groove.
The mix / production is outstanding. It sounds great cranked up!
What else could anyone want!
Bob Thanks Bob for all you mentioned. Glad you cranked it up. We were hoping the mix would hold together when upped. Much appreciated! J&B
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Hi team
Great work by you all, as usual. Love the back and fourth vocals, Janice, and that little chuckle in the outro.
Seasonal greetings to you and Bud (I'll be catching up with Peter soon). Let's hope the world becomes more, rather than less, comprehensible as we make our way through the next year (though I won't be holding my breath). Hope you stay well and continue to make wonderful music to gladden our hearts.
Regards,
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Very nice work on the voices. it’s very successful
Laurent Thank you J&B
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This is a very interesting and unique write regarding the divisiveness in today’s world. The vocal is well thought out with a little twist of humor thrown in. I am pretty sure that most listeners are sick of the craziness and at some point shake their heads and smile away the pain. The arrangement is very good and Peter’s guitar is very complimentary. As always top notch studio work on the production side. Reminds me of my old definition of a pessimist - an optimist with experience. A great listen with an important message, Tom
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This was verry funny listen, upbeat and nicely swinging. Many nice lines in the lyrics, maybe I don't get or misunderstand some lines, but that's the problem when getting older I smiled especially at drill baby drill Anyway, nicely in the middle ground. You are having much fun with the vocals, and it makes the song true pleasure to listen to. The mix and the band are rocking all worries away (until the next lawn mower). Janne
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Fun, funny & punny too.
There's so much to like and love that I'd have to quote the entire lyric, every lick and each vocal nuance.
THEN there's Bud's mix n master to comment on.
100% wonderful
100% on point
100% love it.
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rayc
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Cool song, folks!
There's lots of truth in those words. I'm one of those middle grounders, and yep, it's a bit desolate here at times.
Loved the way ya'll put this together. And the way Janice handled the vocals here is just so danged good. Not exactly call and response, but yet some of that flavor. Pretty hip band behind the vocals, Peter leading the way so nicely, as he always does.
This is a little different from your regular post - nice and refreshing! Kinda Big Band, Pop/Rock - minus the big band. Very cleverly orchestrated!
Really nice!
Alan Thanks AL and we appreciate you mentioning the arrangement. It was fun. J&B
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As I age I grow to care so little for so much and so much for so little. That, and The older I get the colder I get are two things I seem to say a lot these days.
WOW, what a cool song. And I really dig the way you sing it with the occasional tongue-in-cheek wink, Janice. Very uplifting sounds, and, Peter, your guitar is outstanding. Bud, I hear and am so impressed with your work in there. So far I'm on my 3rd listen, and you guys are alwys on my playlist. Thanks for another wonderful listen --listens.
HAHA Broker-->broke. I'll be swaying to the breeze with this one a lot. Thanks for the wind in those sails. Thanks for mentioning the guitar Marty. The vocal interplay was quite special. Peter
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Janice, Bud, Peter, wow! What an incredibly tight and enjoyable song. Cool lyrics, sweet music, playful vocals, ripping guitar...You guys are simply GREAT. Really enjoyed your happy tune. Thanks for the kind words! J&B
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Great song! The middle ground may sometimes feel like a desert, but at least you miss the divide and conquer!
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Fun song!!! Yes, I get the sentiment......I don't get anything anymore! This is funny, clever, and a joy to listen to!!! AND, Janice kills it on the vocals!!! Take care. Greg
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Very clever write, Bud! "the older I get the less I get it", yep, I can relate Peter sounds great, cool solo, great tone. And Janice always makes me smile. Really well done you three! Thank you Dave! And mentioning the write is appreciated. J&B
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Janice, Bud, and Peter this would be so funny if it wasn't so true A very clever song that hits the nail right on the head. Great vocal, lyrics Great guitar licks Great mix All as you pros always produce! Loved it! Have a Merry Christmas.
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J&B...first off I love the title... and man "you can get lonely in the middle ground"...no...really? super song all round...great production (as usual) Bud...Janice you killed it! Peter is right on with that great BiaB track...no middle ground here...I'm loving this!! Thank you. We all three had fun with this and as always J&B greatly appreciated Peter’s chops and tone. And appreciated are your supportive comments. Glad it worked for you. J&B
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J&B and Peter:
Good stuff with a great hook. Nice contrast that captures a lot of what we see, hear and read these days. Great vocal work; like those talk back aspects and cool oohs. Well done folks.
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Love it! This is fun song with attitude. Janice's vocal is a joy to listen to, and the back-and-forth dialog works great. That guitar solo was perfect. Punchy, in your face mix with an arrangement that bops along. Excellent! On a tangent, I recall reading quite a bit on how conservatives and liberals respond to risk and change differently. We have a different emotional response to the same set of facts, but we're utterly convinced that our beliefs are logical and rational... because they feel right. So as long as we feel we're right, we don't feel any need to change. This was driven home by a friend who was had paranoid delusions bolstered by auditory hallucinations. He said that if anyone else told him about the things he was telling me about, he's say they were "crazy". (His word, not mine. As you're more than aware, "crazy" is perhaps the most un-helpful term to use when talking about mental illness). But because it was happening to him, and it felt real, he knew it was real. Fortunately, I'm entirely immune to this sort of emotionally-driven behavior. Thanks for the comments. The punchy vibe was a goal and thanks for mentioning it. "We have a different emotional response to the same set of facts ..." In a time long ago Walter Cronkite presented the daily facts in a concise 30 minutes. Sadly today folks can find their own set of "facts" and reside in that bubble. John Adams said, “Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.” So much for that nowadays. We all three appreciate your review, J&B
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Hello Janice, Peter and Bud
The song is excellent
Everything is at the highest level
Your singing Janice is a real pleasure
Peter's guitar work is extremely good
Excellent collaboration
Many greetings
Andi ;-)
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J&B&P...
A Good Balanced write. Nice job of allowing each side to pick their lines. That's a hard thing to do.
Peter's lines are nicely balanced, too! With a nice bite.
Janice is her Always-Pro self with the added spice of Fun - where she is always at her best.
Do we even have to talk about Bud's mixes anymore? We just need a stamp [mix]Perfect[/mix]
fj Thanks mr jane, J&B
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Your title has two meanings. I had thought your song was going to be about a completely different subject. I thought your "Chaos of Change" was spot on. Same thing with this song. I'm with you in the middle. Excellent vocal and harmony. I especially like the "ooo, ooo" BGV. Production sounds clean and balanced as usual. Most appreciated! And thanks for mentioning the vocal parts. J&B
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Loved the lyric Bud. I agree the middle ground is a very lonely place. Super vocal Janice and excellent backtrack. Peters guitar work was perfect. Excellent production and mix Bud.. Well done
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I enjoyed that. Especially the talking to yourself parts. Well done. That's something you don't hear very often.
As usual, great job from everyone involved. Thank you Herb. Glad the talking bits worked for you. I (Bud) rarely know what Janice is gonna do until record time. J&B
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Hi Bud, Janice and Peter,
I look at your lyrics with satisfaction!
In spite of your own conclusion I would say: the older we get the more we see it.
I don't really know if that is true, but at least you did in the song.
And I think we are with more on that...
From the lyrics to the song itself: I liked them a lot. I also liked the vocal harmonies and the 'in between' yellings (Oohoo, ahaa).
Andi wrote it so nicely and briefly in his post. I need more words, I'm afraid, so I stick to his:
Good song, good melody, lovely (but sour) lyrics and ironical vocals.
So, an Ace!
Still I think I forgot something, can't figure out what. But it must be another compliment...
Nice days ahead,
Hans
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Hi Janice, Bud and Peter. This is such a great song. ![[Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=download&Number=26617&filename=i love it small.jpg) Janice... Your vocals are awesome, awesome, awesome and then some. I really, really love the "talking to yourself" structure of the lyrics. I've never once thought to do this. You've taught an old dog a new trick. So, I'd better warn you, if a song appears in Users Showcase that has an internal monologue set up, you'll know exactly what inspired its creation. Some people might look at that as "stealing ideas" while other might see it as "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery". From my perspective, though, and just like the song, I'm more in the middle ground and neither of those is really correct. My view is "never look a gift horse in the mouth and always acknowledge the giver of the gift". Bud... Absolutely stunning lyrics. Every word is so true. The tongue-in-cheek humour approach to dealing with really difficult topics worked well for me. It's such a good way of handling confronting topics and getting people to think. This is a great write and an equally great arrangement. You have a fantastic knack for getting everything to sit together so sweetly. Peter... You guitar work is fantastic and your solos leave no doubt in the listener's mind that you are one heck of a guitarist. I love what you did. I wish you all a Happy Christmas and a fantastic 2024. --Noel
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2024
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I enjoyed that. Especially the talking to yourself parts. Well done. That's something you don't hear very often.
As usual, great job from everyone involved. Thanks Herb. Glad you liked the talking bit (repartee perhaps) -Janice had fun with it. 😀 J&B
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Hi team
Great work by you all, as usual. Love the back and fourth vocals, Janice, and that little chuckle in the outro.
Seasonal greetings to you and Bud (I'll be catching up with Peter soon). Let's hope the world becomes more, rather than less, comprehensible as we make our way through the next year (though I won't be holding my breath). Hope you stay well and continue to make wonderful music to gladden our hearts.
Regards,
Leon Thank you Leon. We’re not holding our breath either but hope springs eternal … so they say. 😀 Your kind comments are much appreciated and best to you over the holidays and coming new year. J&B
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This is a very interesting and unique write regarding the divisiveness in today’s world. The vocal is well thought out with a little twist of humor thrown in. I am pretty sure that most listeners are sick of the craziness and at some point shake their heads and smile away the pain. The arrangement is very good and Peter’s guitar is very complimentary. As always top notch studio work on the production side. Reminds me of my old definition of a pessimist - an optimist with experience. A great listen with an important message, Tom Thanks for those comments Tom and the support over the years. Love that definition of a pessimist 😀 Really glad you liked the arrangement and thanks for the production comment. I can only wish my production chops could even approach your level! J&B
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This was verry funny listen, upbeat and nicely swinging. Many nice lines in the lyrics, maybe I don't get or misunderstand some lines, but that's the problem when getting older I smiled especially at drill baby drill Anyway, nicely in the middle ground. You are having much fun with the vocals, and it makes the song true pleasure to listen to. The mix and the band are rocking all worries away (until the next lawn mower). Janne Thanks Janne, You made us smile! It was a fun project. J&B Fun, funny & punny too.
There's so much to like and love that I'd have to quote the entire lyric, every lick and each vocal nuance.
THEN there's Bud's mix n master to comment on.
100% wonderful
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100% love it. That you Ray! Have holiday fun. J&B
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Great song! The middle ground may sometimes feel like a desert, but at least you miss the divide and conquer! Good point and thanks! J&B Fun song!!! Yes, I get the sentiment......I don't get anything anymore! This is funny, clever, and a joy to listen to!!! AND, Janice kills it on the vocals!!! Take care. Greg Thank you Greg! J&B Janice, Bud, and Peter this would be so funny if it wasn't so true A very clever song that hits the nail right on the head. Great vocal, lyrics Great guitar licks Great mix All as you pros always produce! Loved it! Have a Merry Christmas. Thank for the kind comments and hope you and yours are enjoying the season!
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J&B and Peter:
Good stuff with a great hook. Nice contrast that captures a lot of what we see, hear and read these days. Great vocal work; like those talk back aspects and cool oohs. Well done folks.
Deej Hello Janice, Peter and Bud
The song is excellent
Everything is at the highest level
Your singing Janice is a real pleasure
Peter's guitar work is extremely good
Excellent collaboration
Many greetings
Andi ;-) Thanks guys. We appreciate the nice reviews and enjoy the holidays! J&B
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Hi, Janice & Bud and Peter !😁
This is a wonderful co-operation !
Pro all the way ! I just love the tune
and the wonderful harmonizing !
A masterpiece I´d say !
A Merry X-mas and a Happy New Year to
all of you !
Cheers
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Loved the lyric Bud. I agree the middle ground is a very lonely place. Super vocal Janice and excellent backtrack. Peters guitar work was perfect. Excellent production and mix Bud.. Well done Thank you Scott. We appreciate your support over the past year and happy new year! J&B Hi, Janice & Bud and Peter !😁
This is a wonderful co-operation !
Pro all the way ! I just love the tune
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A masterpiece I´d say !
A Merry X-mas and a Happy New Year to
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Cheers
Dani Thank you. Nice to hear from you and holiday cheers to you and yours! J&B
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Hi Janice, Bud and Peter. This is such a great song. Janice... Your vocals are awesome, awesome, awesome and then some. I really, really love the "talking to yourself" structure of the lyrics. I've never once thought to do this. You've taught an old dog a new trick. So, I'd better warn you, if a song appears in Users Showcase that has an internal monologue set up, you'll know exactly what inspired its creation. Some people might look at that as "stealing ideas" while other might see it as "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery". From my perspective, though, and just like the song, I'm more in the middle ground and neither of those is really correct. My view is "never look a gift horse in the mouth and always acknowledge the giver of the gift". Bud... Absolutely stunning lyrics. Every word is so true. The tongue-in-cheek humour approach to dealing with really difficult topics worked well for me. It's such a good way of handling confronting topics and getting people to think. This is a great write and an equally great arrangement. You have a fantastic knack for getting everything to sit together so sweetly. Peter... You guitar work is fantastic and your solos leave no doubt in the listener's mind that you are one heck of a guitarist. I love what you did. I wish you all a Happy Christmas and a fantastic 2024. --Noel Wow. Noel it’s hard to express how meaningful your eloquent review is to us. Why? Because for years we’ve admired your arrangements, lyrics and vocals. So we three greatly appreciate your kind words and wish you and yours happy holidays! J&B
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Wow, what a great song and performance. I can't say I agree with the lyrics though, but only because I have NEVER gotten it. Happy New Year.
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Wow, what a great song and performance. I can't say I agree with the lyrics though, but only because I have NEVER gotten it. Happy New Year. Thanks David! Hmmmm … perhaps getting it would be a dark place indeed. 😀 J&B
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