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[quote=TuneMonger]There is actually a LOT of good Country these days. Just not "on the radio". Can you share some names, Floyd? The last time I listened to country on the radio I heard a song using the T-Pain effect. I had to switch stations immediately. I admit I am stuck somewhere in the WIllie and Hank Sr. gulch. I'd love to! Rather than have this thread turning into a Country Music Is Crap debate...I put up a new thread in the Songwriting forum...so it can live there without bumping this thread over and over about this stuff... So.... Let's talk!....  https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=872017#Post872017.....
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Cool, COOL, Cool...you know exactly where to sit your voice in a mix.
The Bvox are ace too.
The ONLY thing I'd change is to add you on lead guitar.
The crochet analogy is delicious. Thanks, ray. While I was working on this, I have been wailing along on guitar. Just didn't think I could improve on what Brent was doing - he got very musical on this one. And thanks for noting the crochet thing...
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Fabulous write for sure, Floyd. Sad and funny toe-tappers are the absolute best.
And the band is fabulous as well. That's about as good as it get with BiaB, and to my ears it has all the right elements in all the right places. Brent sounds right at home, too. Superb vocals, world-weary but strong. Nicely nuanced all the way around.
Best of luck with the album! You should be more widely listened to, and getting your stuff out there is of course a prerequisite.
Know this song will stick with me for a while. Ron - I very much appreciate that....and all your support and encouragement through the year...
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Hi floyd.
I remember this one. It is a terrific write and a really fine production. You really have a flair for creative and timeless lyrics and super-duper productions. I listened to both versions and I like both versions. Good luck with your album. You deserve all the recognition and acclaim that I'm pretty sure will come your way.
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Floyd. As usual, excellent write, vocals and production. Great hook. I really like this one.
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I found your OP, Floyd, and I seem to remember the backstory.
Excellent song, performance, and production. Dig all of those guitars driving this track. The remaster sounds great. Yeah, Brent is the 'the man,' but you're pretty dang good yourself.
Good luck with your project.
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Hey Floyd,
I'm pretty sure I remember this song from way back when I first joined.
Your songs have been making me smile and tap my toes for a mighty long time now and I appreciate all the great songs and all the good times listening to them, and watching you pop these things out.
There's a lot of great music going on around this forum these days!
Happy holidays man!
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Good luck with your album! This song is a very good choice for it, nice rocker with clever lyrics, catchy chorus and strong vocals. LOTS of guitars - and they work together like a live rock band. I think doing yoga would make you forget the tattoo (and suffering)  Janne
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We like the remastered version - it sounds brighter or has more pop or whatever the proper term is. Thoughtful mastering can accomplish so much … we enjoy going back also. The imagery throughout the home was very vivid. When these lines came we both smiled at the thought of the yarn all over the place! “whatever that was in your crochet bin, one night I unraveled till I reached the end” Masterful use of the BiaB Wrecking Crew and, yep, that Brent guy nailed it. And, needless to say your vocal is outstanding. Then and now. Enjoyed it and we look forward to the vanity album! J&B
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Not my favourite kind of music, but so well produced and real vocals that I regard this a great one in it's category.
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Morning, floyd! In this day of AI all over the place helping people write songs, or people using AI to write a song that they claim is their own work (and I'm not buying the argument that it's the same as collaborating with another person) it's really refreshing to read a lyric like: "I gave away your cds and your yoga mat after all what would i do with something like that" I can't imagine an AI ever coming up with a line like that! Brilliant as usual songwriting, performance, and production. I read your comment about the remix/master of this 10 year old song. I've often thought of that myself; going back to some of the old songs that Chris and I have done, we started 10 years ago, remix and master with my modern tools (and slightly better skills  , and maybe do a best of CD. One of these days! Excellent song, enjoyed very much. Looking forward to hearing the CD once it's ready! Very much appreciate all of that, Dave. It is definitely worth taking a look at older mixes and mastering. The original mastering was done in Ozone 5 - typically starting with a favorite preset and then some tweaking. It was a real surprise how different the output from Ozone 11 was... (And I'd love to hear those early ones again...y'all have been doing quality stuff for a long time...)
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Hi Floyd!
Well, if there’s a song that epitomises everything working together, this would be it. For some reason, I found something very appealing in the sung melody of the line ‘tell me if you can what do i do’ - it just sets up the final line so well.
If it was on Soundcloud, I’d add it to my ‘Andrew’s favourite BIAB songwriters’ playlist.
I’m going back for another listen.
Andrew Thanks, Andrew... appreciate it...
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Floyd,
It seems that I remember this one! Great songs like this stick in the mind for a while! Boy, you sure did dial in a super sound on this "Album" ready and worthy tune!
Your superior vocal talent really shines on this as well as the tasteful use of background vocals!
You never cease to inspire and amaze this old wanna be singer-songwriter!
Take care, TB
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Wow, this is excellent...loved everything about it...the lyric is so clever and pro-level, I'm always so impressed with your creativity and production Floyd.
I have a "someday I'll get to this" lyric idea that I called "Tell me about Lucille"...essentially the same story as yours, except from the new wife's standpoint.
Great idea, wonderful track! Tom - thanks for the nice comments Your someday lyric needs to happen. Great idea. I’ll be looking forward to that
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Floyd, I remember that song.
The remix/remaster sounds good.
Excellent use of the real tracks.
What else can be said but to answer the question about what can you do about the "I love Tammy tattoo"? Get it covered by a good tattoo artist with something big and bold and not so committed. I'm off having a good life. Man, I love this idea of an album. In fact, I have many of your songs together for traveling music, and I'll be travelling with ya in just a couple hours.
Floyd, another brilliant write. And you're right, Brent adds the right touch. You are far and away my favorite country singer. Excellent mix, wonderfully amusing lyrics, and a great band to present it. Herb has a good suggestion, but maybe you can just find another Tammy. Much appreciated, Marty... Hi, floyd jane. It sounds great - a lot more punch! The crunchy guitar is now more up front. All the guitars seem a bit louder and "in your face". But the vocals are clear in the center, so it works for me. And Brent does come through, but now Ray's got me wondering what you on lead guitar would sound like. 👍 Of course, that would take you away from the main mission of creating an album. But maybe later... Thanks, David....
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floyd,
The charm of your songwriting and vocals is explosive.
It's a very powerful rock song.
The lyrics are easy to understand and really capture the heart.
I sincerely hope that the album will be completed soon.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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Wow. I'm blown away by this song. The lyrics (so poignant), and a story that is masterfully sung, together with a great backing band.
Should be on radio stations everywhere.
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What a cool driving song Floyd. So much energy. Awesome vocal and lyric. And that backing band. Such a cool production. Well done
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Superb song all around! Brilliant lyrics and vocals, plus the whole mix and production. The old version is only a little bit less good. Thanks. Chay... Floyd,
Love the rock beat to this one . . . clever lyrics to go with, great hook. And all your usual stellar production. Terrific mix; love that panned electric rhythm guitar on the right; subtle but just in the right place. Good stuff, Floyd!!
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After initially misreading "tummy tattoo" and then googling "tammy" (part of a star constellation), I finally figured out what your song is actually about  This is a rock song. A great rock song. Probably the best I've heard for quite some time, Floyd. Ex.cel.lent. You've obviously improved a lot over the past 10 years (yep, I listened to both versions as I wasn't around 10 years ago). There is absolutely nothing not to like about it. Approved ![[Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif) I would place it as the first song on the album, because after hearing this song, I would definitely want to listen to the entire album. BD - thanks for the really nice comments...much appreciated... Honestly Floyd, I'm not exactly young anymore and I've listened to quite a few American and English bands, and I think you have a fantastic voice,powerful and very accurate. This song showcases your voice beautifully, and I wish you all the success you deserve. It's always a pleasure to hear you.
Laurent Thanks, Laurent...
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