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Hi Folks
I've called on BIAB to provide the backing so that I can express my frustration at the cost of living crisis.
Please hear it HERE

Style is _BLUCTRY.STY (Acoustic Country Shuffle)
song key is F . tempo is 127
1843:Bass, Electric, CountryBoogieRootFive Sw
606:Guitar, Nylon, Chet Fishin' Sw
613:Guitar, Resonator, Background Hank Sw
RealDrums [in style:CountryShuffle: a: SideStick, HiHat b: Snare, HiHat
2120 Fiddle Soloist
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Ha! Thanks for putting a big (grim) smile on my face. Super song and LOVE the harmonies. Nuthin' implies sadness better than a fiddle, unless it's a dobro, and...you've got both! Clever write and a spot on performance. Nice BiaB backing, too. Two thumbs up from me. smile


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Izzy,

Fun song. Sad situation.
Nice use of BIAB.
Enjoyed the listen.

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Hi Izzy,

I like it! That's some good ole down home country. Great selection of BIAB RTs. I think a lot of folks can identify with this. I liked the vocal harmonies. Nice!

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Izzy, clever song about a big problem these days
Great vocal and harmonies
You have picked the perfect backing band
Great mix


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Thanks Ron.
I notice that you are often the fearless first to comment on my (and others ) posts so kudos for your valued input as that first response is nervously anticipated.

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Thank you Floyd for taking the time to listen and comment . I appreciate your kind words.

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Hi Alan.
Thanks for giving it a spin and your feedback is very valuable. My best regards to you Alan.

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Thanks Mario.
As always , I treasure your words.

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Hi, Izzy.

You may not be serious, but you know how to put together a toe-tapping tune! smile


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Cool song, Izzy. Well written with a catchy sing-along melody and lyrics. Definitely relatable. Like the harmony and the fiddle. I like the way you write the Bridge to be like a different version of the same song and bring it in and out seamlessly. Much fun.


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I enjoyed that! Fun to listen to. I like the way the persona seems to holding on to his sanity amid the sky high cost of living. Clever lyric writing.
I worked two jobs when I was in my twenties and my wife worked too. I'd be dead if I still worked those type of hours.

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Man, fine write, vocals and choice of BiaB session guys. Good use of the solo fiddle.
Back in our bluegrass band days we used to play a lot of swing like this ... so right in our wheelhouse.

The mix sounds excellent on our monitors. Nice and open with all the tracks cooperating with one another.

Excellent!

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Hi David.

You "seriously" have a unique take on things..... and I mean that in a good positive way!
Thankyou.

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Hi Marty.

That is a very apprieciated song synopsis from the supreme arbiter of fun music.
Thank you my friend.

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Janice & Bud

As a big fan of your fine music, I was especially thrilled for your kind input.
Thankyou both.

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Hi Scott

Your understanding of the lyrics is impressive. Do you work in education? You obviously have a great work ethic.
Thankyou for listening and your valuable input..

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Izzy...super song...great vocals...lots of folks today are asking the question you pose here...really nice track and production all round...really enjoyed the listen!


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Hi Firesong.
A belated appreciation to you for listening and nice comments.
thankyou.

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A very funny song about an unfortunately sad topic.
Perfect choice of instruments for this kind of song, and man, I LOVE these lyrics and the way you sing them.

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