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An old school video featuring Janice shot with my iPhone and a few public domain clips added. We sought out locations that we hope support the dark lyrics until the last uplifting hopeful verse. Admittedly there are, unlike most vids, no short multiple clip changes, etc. Why? Well, Janice enjoys “play acting” the few vids we create and it’s all just for fun.

I (Bud) am biased to max but I think the girl’s looking fine at 67 with almost no grey hair. 😀 Hey, there’s even a glance of Peter and his Les Paul. So even if you are not fond of music vids we still hope you might find it of some interest. Thank you for your time and comments are always welcome.

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We (Janice, Bud & Peter) found an interesting image of a piece of 1920’s public domain sheet music. The lyric was hugely different from the typical 1920’s blues/jazz of the era, i.e, not a “mama misses you papa, please come home” thing.😀 Rather it was dark and moody. It’s been very rarely recorded with a vocal and most often as a bouncy 1920’s jazz instrumental. So with big help from Peter we put together an arrangement using two keys, a Janice melody and some lyric tweaking.

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Originally Posted by rayc
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Ray, thanks so much! We have a friend from New York visiting my family this week and we always tease each other about our accents. When I read your post I told Bud that I was hearing your voice talking in my friend’s Bronx, New York accent. 😊 Again, thank you!

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WOW! This is fantastic! Peter slays the guitar track as Janice just wraps the listener into her nearly hypnotic, convincing voice. And the mix - well, the existing superlatives fall short of description.

And yep, Janice gives 67 a real nice look. She's a lot prettier than you, Bud!

I can't find any more words to say to describe this great work- all that come to mind are insufficient.

I forgot to mention, I really like the song and the performance.

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Wow! Janice brought the house down - literally! grin grin grin

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Janice & Bud,

Now that is awesome! It's so great to see Janice perform the song in this setting. Another excellent vocal. Love the music and video production. As always Peter sounds great. I know how difficult these videos can be to make - you both made it look easy & seamless.

Outstanding!

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Love everything about this. Janice's lead vocals and Peter's guitar are obviously and rightfully the stars, but the attention to detail is a lot of fun, too. The BGVs are crisp with a cool stereo image and placed perfectly in the mix. The two(!) guitar solos take different approaches but crush it each time. The video follows the lyrics in subtle and not so subtle ways that work perfectly. The overall mix pro quality. But, most of all I just love Janice's dramatic touches and wardrobe changes. A most enjoyable video!


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Originally Posted by Al-David
WOW! This is fantastic! Peter slays the guitar track as Janice just wraps the listener into her nearly hypnotic, convincing voice. And the mix - well, the existing superlatives fall short of description.

And yep, Janice gives 67 a real nice look. She's a lot prettier than you, Bud!

I can't find any more words to say to describe this great work- all that come to mind are insufficient.

I forgot to mention, I really like the song and the performance.

Alan

Thank you Al. It was fun seeking out locations and shooting the scenes. It does get a bit tedious when it’s all gotta be sorted out in the vid editor. 😀

Glad you liked it!

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Janice, Bud, and Peter, this is so fantastic I don't know where to start complimenting you on it.
Janice's vocal is, as always, outstanding.
Peter's guitar leads are outstanding, as always.
Bud's production skills could be used in Hollywood.
The video was fantastic. IMHO if it was in black and white it might have fit the song better, but what do I know.
Loved it.

PS - I dyed my hair gray to look more mature - I doesn't help.
And one more thing, you guys down there have the accent, not us New Yorkers!
Ducking and running for cover!


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It's quite nice to see the faces of the Forum musicians. Thanks for this great song and the video. When you no longer need the Les Paul, I'd be happy to take it off your hands (humor).
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Moody and haunting - perfect.
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Great vintage song! Everything about it is excellent: vocals, lyrics, production, etc, etc, plus I love those guitar solos.


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Originally Posted by AudioTrack
Wow! Janice brought the house down - literally! grin grin grin

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That is funny! Now every time we hike by that place we’ll think of this. 😀

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Oh Janice, I just love your soulful singing. So refreshing to hear so good old rhythm & blues! Best song here for a while meeting my taste. Some of my favourite musicians, like Tony White and Dan Penn, have the same sound and soul then your fine music.

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This is outstanding

The vocal is off the charts and Peter's guitar work is legendary.

As I was listening it occurred to me that I don't think I have heard a current female Nashville country star ever put in the bleachers quite like Janice just did. Row 65 Triple Z.

Very Linda Rondstadt level.

Stunning.

Great production too Bud.

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The slow cuts really let her “play act” shine, and that quick glimpse of Peter on his Les Paul was a sweet surprise.

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Very Linda Rondstadt level.
Good point. Come to think of it, I could hear Linda Rondstadt delivering this.


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[HAHA!! Good one, Audio Track!!] You guys know I love this --heck you'd know I'd love your version way before your recorded it. Speaking of which, Bud, you are truyly the master of the mastering process. Dang, everytime I hear Peter he is playing the perfect lines with perfect taste and technique. Janice, yeah, she can defintiely bring down any house as easily as Ella could break a glass.


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Originally Posted by rsdean
Janice & Bud,

Now that is awesome! It's so great to see Janice perform the song in this setting. Another excellent vocal. Love the music and video production. As always Peter sounds great. I know how difficult these videos can be to make - you both made it look easy & seamless.

Outstanding!

Bob

Thank you Bob for the positive review and your continued support. The vids are fun but they can get a bit tedious with the lip syncing. 😀

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Originally Posted by DC Ron
Love everything about this. Janice's lead vocals and Peter's guitar are obviously and rightfully the stars, but the attention to detail is a lot of fun, too. The BGVs are crisp with a cool stereo image and placed perfectly in the mix. The two(!) guitar solos take different approaches but crush it each time. The video follows the lyrics in subtle and not so subtle ways that work perfectly. The overall mix pro quality. But, most of all I just love Janice's dramatic touches and wardrobe changes. A most enjoyable video!

Wow! That covered all the goals we could have hoped to accomplish and is hugely appreciated.

Thank you for mentioning the relationship of the locations to the verses. And regarding the wardrobe the cape used in the opening and closing verses was a gift from Janice’s sister. Had to get it in there!😀

Thanks again!

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