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Hi All,

Here's something a bit loose and ragged - this is called LET THE DOGS SLEEP.

I saw you this evening
In a cab on 42nd
Can’t unfollow you
Like a heat seeking weapon
And I do think of us
What’s not ours to keep
Then I bite my lip
And I let the dogs sleep

I laugh when I’m dreaming
I steal and I run
I think of us flying
Like a bullet from a gun
But I know love is fine
And I know love is deep
And I’d fight till I drop
But I let the dogs sleep

Turned on the news
But it makes me antsy
Nobody looks up
When the skies get angry
The political storms
That rage and creep
I don’t care about them
So I let the dogs sleep

When I saw you today
Thought I’d give it a go
Throw you all that wisdom
But I just sounded old
And I’m always awake
When you’re falling asleep
So I guess for tonight
I just let the dogs sleep

I saw you this evening
In a cab on 42nd
Can’t unfollow you
Like a heat seeking weapon
And I do think of us
What’s not ours to keep
Then I bite my lip
And I let the dogs sleep

Ba, Ba, Ba, Ba…

BIAB Tracks:
1759: Bass, Electric, Pop 085
3644: Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking IndieFolk 085
1761: Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Pop16ths 085
0703: Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Spirited 085
RealDrums: Layered Nashville

As always - thanks for listening!

Bob

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Really, really, really beautiful. Beautiful lyrics, beautiful music, great performance.

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Bob...that was a great acoustic track...really cool concept and imagery...as usual your lyrics excel in the sparse landscape of the acoustic guitars...I always love your tracks!


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Hi, Bob.

Love the jangely acoustic guitars, low-end punch of the kick.

Nice story, well sung.

Great work, as usual. smile


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James,

That's very kind - thank you.

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Another really cool song Bob!!! You are great at this vibe!!! Take care. Greg

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Bob, this is just beautiful. Aside from your typically brilliant write and vocals, love whatever that rhythmic scratching is that comes in at the 1:00 mark, and your scatting near the end. A very rich treat for the ears and soul. Love it!


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Haha. Don't poke the bear. Really cool song idea and done as only the song-writing machine can do, Bob. Good hook, and a relatable story well told. Love the scatting fade.


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Dan,

I appreciate that. Thank you.

Bob

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David,

Thanks so much.

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Another great song, Bob. Interesting imagery the heat-seeking missile fixed on a single target with no choice about it. Though some relationships are like anti anti-missile missiles which shoot themselves down! laugh


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"...a bit loose and ragged " suits you to a T, Mr. Dean.

Good lyric, vocal, BAND, mix. Of course.
You do THE best album covers (you inspire me)

"Ba, Ba, Ba, Ba…"
Love That.

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Greg,

Thanks very much.

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Nicely done, Bob, so well written as always, and that signature vocals never disappoints.

Loved it!

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Ron,

Thanks so much.

At the 1:00 mark that is the Indie Fingerpicking RT run through a vintage guitar amp filter with a slight delay.

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Very tight man , This has a real hip production , Very soothing tune .

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Marty,

Thanks - much appreciated.

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Chay,

That’s very kind. Thanks.

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Floyd,

That's very kind - thanks so much.

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Dave,

Thanks very much.

Bob

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