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Hey guys...first off thanks for all the good thoughts and prayers for my wife M'Len...she's progressing slowly from her stroke and is getting good rehab right now at a Bounce Back facility which gives me some time to get back to the forum...I know I've missed a lot of great tunes but I'm trying to catch up with my listening.

This tune is a revival of a song that Single Heart often did in our concerts through the years...it features Bob Huston ("Old Velvet Throat" as we called him) on the lead vox...it's kind of mid-tempo country tune...so if you do...thanks for listening...all my best to everyone...Dan

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Great song Dan. You do so well at putting out a good, biblically sound message. Sure glad Your wife is getting some better and your getting a chance to rest your mind a bit. I wish it was progressing more quickly, but I guess not half as much as you. I really liked your song. I thought you did a geat job with piano through it, and it's good to hear your own vocals again. I'm kind of a pedal steel guitar nut, and I found myself thinking that this melody was simply made for one, and then you brought it in! I might have put more in, but that's just me and my style. Hang in there Dan, and I'm glad your getting some time for music again!

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Hi, Dan.

Excellent song, all around: vocals, composition, lyrics, arrangement. Easy-going and easy listening.

There might be a bit of an imbalance between the slight distance of the vocal (which has reverb) and the up-front sound of the piano, but that's probably just a question of taste.

Nice to hear your group's voices again! smile


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Dan, so glad M'Len is progressing, even if slowly. Know each recovery journey is different, but never fast enough. Lovely song. I do adore the Single Heart vocals, and have to say THANKS for keeping them alive and updated. This song finds a warm spot early and nurtures it all the way through. Really enjoyed the listen. Take much care! Ron


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Excellence! Exceptional vocals! I love this. Thanks much for posting this.


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Dan,

First off, best wishes with regard to M’Lan . . . I hope she’s doing well and recovers fully and quickly. Really cool hearing your vocals again on a song (the last few I heard you were dabbling in AI vocals) . . . you have such a warm (almost Roy Orbinson type) vocal . . . a pleasure to listen to. Pretty song, well produced as always. Well done!!

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First you and M'Len are in my prayers

Second this is another Christian music masterpiece.
Great vocals and harmonies.
Super backing tracks and mix.


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Well done. You did a good job on the piano.


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"Old Velvet Throat" is surely one gifted person, and you, Dan, are such a big gift tp him creating these well-written songs. Heck, buddy, you're a gift to all really. Guess I know who to thank for that. Love this song, and can instantly recognigze it as another firesong gem. Hey, just realized this: listened twice so far and didn't even notice if there was a modulation. Let's see...

Yep, third time is the charm. Hmmm, guess I'm used to being uplifted with your songs, sir.


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[quote=firesong]Hey guys...first off thanks for all the good thoughts and prayers for my wife M'Len...she's progressing slowly from her stroke and is getting good rehab right now at a Bounce Back facility which gives me some time to get back to the forum...I know I've missed a lot of great tunes but I'm trying to catch up with my listening.
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Dan, I've been off the forum for a while and so seeing the update on M'Len was a shocker! Be sure I'll be praying for her continued recovery and peace of mind for you as well.

No surprises with your song ...high quality in the message, production, vox, etc. ! Great hook and set up!!

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Dan,

Nice. You check all the boxes. Always.
Good vocals. Good production.Piano is especially nice.
Solid mix.

Best to you both.

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Really, really good arrangement and production.


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Hi Dan,

First of all I'm very happy to hear that M'Len is making progress, good news indeed!

I always enjoy listening to your music, just top notch in all aspects.

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Beautiful song with a VERY nice, old-fashioned sounding voice.
Could be from the 50s or something.
Really well done by all involved.

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I wish I had time to thank everyone individually... but I chose to try to get some thoughts out on other's songs with the time I could spend here today...please know how much I truly appreciate your communication with me right now and how glad I am that you all liked this old song...my time spent with Single Heart was the greatest of my musical journey...writing for them and singing with them is a time I will always remember and cherish...thanks again for your gracious comments on the song...Dan


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Dan,

This is a great song and production Dan. Is that you on main vocals or one of your buddies?

Sounds very Roy Orbison!

Nice! I love this kind of praise music. Old school is definitely the best

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Dan,

Glad to hear that your wife is recovering.

Beautiful song and vocals. As always, you produce some really great music.

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We are happy to hear your wife is progressing!

The whole package has a comforting feeling (vocals, lyric, band).

Bob’s smoooooth vocal and the nice harmonies sit well in the excellent mix.
The piano and steel sound great.

Enjoyed it!

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Dan,

Glad to hear M'Len is doing better. Di and I wish her the very best hopes and prayers for a nice recovery.

Gorgeous song. You gentlemen are so talented. Everything is exactly as it should be. Such wonderful harmony!

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