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https://soundcloud.com/user-227577634/it-dont-take-much
IT DON'T TAKE MUCH
TRADITIONAL COUNTRY
Written, Sung, Mixed, Mastered and Recorded By:
George McAllister
Song Summary *************
Title: IT DON'T TAKE MUCH
File:IT DON'T TAKE MUCH A.SGU
Key=A , Tempo 135, Length (m:s)=3:22
8 bar intro, 103 bar chorus, from bar 9 to bar 111. Repeat x1 chorus
No Melody
No Soloist track.
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,
Style is _RESOLVE.STY (Resolve Steady Driving Country)

RealTracks in style: ~684:Bass, Electric, PopHalfNotesSync Ev 120
RealTracks in style: 2719:Guitar, Nylon, Fingerpicking CountryBrent Ev 120
RealTracks in style: ~405:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 2036:Mandolin, Soloist CountryAndy Ev 120 (Bluesy)
RealTracks in song: 2040:Guitar, Resonator, Soloist CountryRob Ev 120
RealDrums [in style:NashvilleEven8^5-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride

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Thoughts of Mr. Haggard on this, George.
Nice country song.

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George...really nice country tune...great job with the BiaB tracks...I agree with Vic you sure have a Merle vibe going on there...this would have been a hit with him...very nice!


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THANK YOU. Thats about as good a compliment as a fellow can get. Much appreciated!

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Much THANKS to you and Vic. I really appreciate you taking the time to listen and reply.

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Hi, George.

My first thought: Yep, that's traditional country all right! laugh

Nice write, good singing, clean production... all around, solid work and toe tapping Country goodness.

Love it!


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Thank you, sir. I appreciate your support, and you taking the time to listen and send such a positive comment.
George

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Love traditional country! Great job, George. Awesome mix of mandolin and dobro in the break!

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Great Traditional Country Song. Sounds great. Good lyrics, good Real Tracks, your vocal works for this perfectly. The lead brakes fit perfectly. Everything works on this. Good Mix and Production. NICE !!!


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George,
Nice tune, solid lyrics & phrasing. Mixed well. Easy listen and thank you for sharing.

Misha.

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I appreciate it Dewey. It's the music I grew up with, and love.

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Elliott, you know I'm smiling after reading your kind words.

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Misha, THANKS for listening and commenting.

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Pure country at its best!
I agree with the Merle comments.
Excellent vocal and lyrics.
Outstanding instrumentation and mix.

This should be on all country radio stations right now.


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THANKS Mario. Those are mighty generous comments, and much appreciated. It certainly wouldn't break my heart if it was.

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