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SINKHOLE We’ve enjoyed over the years many of the “connect your own dots” lyrics posted here so we tried to write one of our own. Hope you like the effort, comments are welcome and, as always, thanks to PG Music. © 2025 J. Merritt, B. Merritt & P. Fulham
Janice Merritt: lead vocal, harmony vocals, background vocals, melody, arrangement and mix Peter Fulham: guitar solos/fills, mix and arrangement
Bud Merritt: lyric, mix, arrangement, mastering and photo
Bass: RealTrack 3547 Electric AmericanaSlow12-8 > Logic Pro EQ > Izotope RX De-click > Waves Bass Rider > Logic Pro ChromaGlow Rhythm Guitar: RealTrack1923 Electric, TexasBluesRockSlow12-8 DI > Logic Pro Pawnshop Distort Amp Piano: MIDI SuperTrack 2848 BluesSlow12-8 > Logic Pro Punch Grand Piano > Waves CLA Unplugged > Ozone Imager Drums: RealDrums AmericanaSlow12-8 > Waves CLA Drums Snare: from above kit: > Waves Magma BB T > Ozone Impact > Neutron 3 > Logic ChromaVerb Mastering: Ozone modules EQ >Stabilizer > Impact >Imager > Dynamic EQ >Maximizer > Logic Pro Loudness Meter V1 Been wandering around the high ground While wondering about the low ground It’s been so long I’ve forgotten why Searching for a clue to where I’m bound Ch Now I’m floundering about in a sinkhole Reckon my middle ground fell through Why are those people staring down at me Could it be they simply enjoy the view V2 I once thought every road went somewhere I spent too long trying to tell my own fortune Wasted time trying to separate needing from wanting It was easy to turn reality into distortion Ch SOLO Bridge I acted like doing nothing was something Another recipe for failure in the making Ch
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Janice, Bud & Peter,
If Burt Bacharach wrote blues this is what it would sound like. This song has that kind of finesse...
Stunning arrangement and instrumentation. Love Peter's guitar work here. Beautiful lines with a stellar touch.
I'm often lost for words when describing any vocal by Janice. No one sings like she does. This vocal shows an artist at her absolute peak. Impeccable phrasing and timing. Again, no one does it better.
Amazing mix. Another Bud masterclass in audio production.
A new favorite!
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Classic lyrics, complemented by an extraordinary backing, and outstanding vocal works.
Well done.
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Janice, Bud & Peter,
If Burt Bacharach wrote blues this is what it would sound like. This song has that kind of finesse...
Stunning arrangement and instrumentation. Love Peter's guitar work here. Beautiful lines with a stellar touch.
I'm often lost for words when describing any vocal by Janice. No one sings like she does. This vocal shows an artist at her absolute peak. Impeccable phrasing and timing. Again, no one does it better.
Amazing mix. Another Bud masterclass in audio production.
A new favorite!
Bob Man, that is a review to hang on the refrigerator! Thank you so much. The comment about Bacharach and finesse is humbling indeed. His work with Dione Warwick over several decades is stellar. And, wow, your thoughts on the vocals are hugely appreciated. I (Bud) will mention that Janice adheres to Roy Acuff’s comment on the Circle album to get it right the first time as you lose a little something each time afterwards. She lives with the song, floyd’s term 😀, and when she says she ready record then it’s one scratch and a keeper. Pardon the ramble and we hugely appreciate every word of your review! J&B
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Great intro, for a beautiful song, always admirably sung by Janice.
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Classic lyrics, complemented by an extraordinary backing, and outstanding vocal works.
Well done. Thank you for your supportive and positive regarding the vocal and backing comments. And the mention of the lyric is also appreciated. Have a great weekend, J&B
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Fabulous song, fabulously performed. Love the twin opening guitars and the accents that follow. Smashing vocals, and splendid harmonies/BGVs. It's really simple, but that BiaB bass sounds great. Cool outro. Super arrangement and mix. Bell-like master. Ya'll are amazin'. 
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Excellent! There's nothing not to like, a killer band, killer guitars, killer production and last but not least killer vocals. 2 out of 2 thumbs ![[Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif)
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Great intro, for a beautiful song, always admirably sung by Janice.
laurent Thanks for listening and the nice comments! J&B
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LOVED the harmonised guitar intro...what a way to start, (and continue)!.
The arrangement is elegant - no fluff - everything there is just enough.
The narrative is excellent too...perfect metaphor.
The vocals - ah, me oh my - stellar.
The final master - sounds like a bought one!
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Janice's vocal is outstanding.
Peter's guitar leads not only are fantastic the also fit the song perfectly .
Bud's mixing and mastering is second to none.
Loved it.
Love is grand.
Divorce is twenty grand!
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Fabulous song, fabulously performed. Love the twin opening guitars and the accents that follow. Smashing vocals, and splendid harmonies/BGVs. It's really simple, but that BiaB bass sounds great. Cool outro. Super arrangement and mix. Bell-like master. Ya'll are amazin'. And you are very generous with your comments. We thank you big time as you mentioned all we could’ve hope to achieve. Glad you liked the bass. As a bass player for decades back in the day I favored simple lines and nowadays I look for them in RT’s and typically choose the simpler option and do a little track comping. We much appreciate your time to listen and write such a nice review! J&B
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Excellent! There's nothing not to like, a killer band, killer guitars, killer production and last but not least killer vocals. 2 out of 2 thumbs Glad it all worked for you! We much appreciate the comments, J&B
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Janice, Bud & Peter,
If Burt Bacharach wrote blues this is what it would sound like. This song has that kind of finesse...
Stunning arrangement and instrumentation. Love Peter's guitar work here. Beautiful lines with a stellar touch.
I'm often lost for words when describing any vocal by Janice. No one sings like she does. This vocal shows an artist at her absolute peak. Impeccable phrasing and timing. Again, no one does it better.
Amazing mix. Another Bud masterclass in audio production.
A new favorite!
Bob Thanks Bob that was very much appreciated. Peter
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Of course the first thing to mention here is the slinky sliding vocal that brings the analogy driven lyrics to life. Nobody does it better than Janice. Once again Peter’s touch tone and note choice is a perfect addition. Very well mixed and a great listen. A wonderful addition to your top shelf catalog. Well done!
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LOVED the harmonised guitar intro...what a way to start, (and continue)!.
The arrangement is elegant - no fluff - everything there is just enough.
The narrative is excellent too...perfect metaphor.
The vocals - ah, me oh my - stellar.
The final master - sounds like a bought one! Thank you Ray. It was a fun project - well the mix did have its twists and turns. 😀 Yep us two liked those duet guitars also. Thanks for mentioning the narrative. It was a quick result of a rare visit by the elusive muse. Janice much liked your vocal comments. Glad you liked the arrangement also. I’ve gotten a bit settled in with that mastering chain lately - been just tweaking the modules per perceived needs of the tune. We appreciate your comments! J&B
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When I read Bud, Janice and Peter, it's already a given the song is going to be the best thing I've heard in quite a while - well, since their last song. And, my expectation was delivered in spades.
I think Janice has rightfully earned the moniker as "that voice", not just a voice or the voice, but THAT voice. Every song she sings sounds like it was written just for her. Amazing!
Peter always finds the most satisfying licks on that guitar. He corrals six strings as good as anyone I've heard - and better than many of them.
And the head knob twister knows exactly which knobs to twist when to twist them, and how much to twist them. A mix-master,for sure!
Almost forgot to tell y'all I liked it a lot. Take care,
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J&B and Peter,
I'm not going to try and connect any dots here but just enjoy a great sounding track!
This kind of puts me in mind of "Fooled Around And Fell In Love" but not copied in any way, totally original! Elvin Bishop would have recorded this, I'm sure! And he also would have tried to copy Peter's solo! Enjoyed the twin leads! Those are a lot harder to make sound good than people realize!
Another top shelf vocal by Janice (as always)! Her voice always sounds perfect!
Bud, you are one heck of a producer/engineer! I feel that you are the best in the forum! You've got the golden touch on all these tracks!
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Love the Peter opening; it sets the tone for the tune. Then Janice comes in melting us with the Blues, and the other Janice is mixed so well behind her. The whole piece is so well mixed. I know with you, Bud, I've come to expect it, but you are still improving your craft. Janice, you are so engagingly good, and somehow sounding better each new song. Speaking of new songs, Yeah, you know I say you three do the PD songs better than the thousands of others who've done them before you, but, dang, you write so well. Love the changes in this one. The feeling is contagious in that by listening I become a puppet to its movements, even sitting taller when it swells higher. Then Peter takes us home so well.
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It's all good to my ears. And that note bending vocal ..... wonderful.
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