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Hi Guys. I co-wrote this song with my good friend Tony Spivey.
The song was sketched out in BIAB and I was pleased to have The Brothers Glaser record it. It was released in 2015 and reached #1 on the SoundClick charts.

Positive Drinking

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BIAB Acoustic Guitar - Jason Roller
BIAB Accordion - Jeff Taylor
Drums - Superior 2
Bass - Duncan Mullins
Fiddle - Jenee Fleenor
Dobro - Doyle Grisham
Piano - John Mattick
Electric Guitars - James "Rooster" Olsen

Mixed by Doyle Grisham - D & D Studios, Fairview, TN.

Thanks for listening.


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I never drink when I'm in a bad mood, so your song is right up my alley.
It's really well done, has VERY good vocals, and is well recorded and produced.
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Hi Paul,

Good song, the lyrics made me smile.
Pro sounding track, well produced and mixed. Is this you on the vocal? Nicely done.

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Originally Posted by B.D.Thomas
I never drink when I'm in a bad mood, so your song is right up my alley.
It's really well done, has VERY good vocals, and is well recorded and produced.
It's definitely radio-ready [Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]
Brian, thanks so much for your nice comments. I'm glad you like it. We all need a good drinking song now and then. lol

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Hi Paul,
Good song, the lyrics made me smile. Pro sounding track, well produced and mixed. Is this you on the vocal? Nicely done.
Thanks much Dave! I'm glad you like it. Yep, that's me on the lead vox. My grandkids thought it was funny that, "Papa lost his shirt".


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Paul, that was fantastic
Great vocal
I loved those lyrics
Everything was perfect
Loved it

PS I only drink beer on days that end in the letter Y wink


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Good tune, clever title and lyrics. Is that you singing? Number one on Soundclick is always fun, I've had a few. Of course, mine got a numbers boost from the forum members so I'm not sure that counts.


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Yes indeed, you have got to have a positive attitude about everything in life so why not positive drinking?
It only makes sense.

Fun song


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Hi Paul,

This is a good song. You had me smiling smile
The vocals, arrangement, mix and production all sounded excellent.

I enjoyed the journey.
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Originally Posted by MarioD
Paul, that was fantastic
Great vocal
I loved those lyrics
Everything was perfect
Loved it

PS I only drink beer on days that end in the letter Y wink
Thanks so much Mario! Glad you like it. lol, Everyone needs a good system.

Originally Posted by TuneMonger
Good tune, clever title and lyrics. Is that you singing? Number one on Soundclick is always fun, I've had a few. Of course, mine got a numbers boost from the forum members so I'm not sure that counts.
Hi Rob. Thanks much! Glad you like it. Yes, that's me on the lead vox. Yeah, it counts. We get most of our plays from FB fans.


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Originally Posted by Guitarhacker
Yes indeed, you have got to have a positive attitude about everything in life so why not positive drinking?
It only makes sense.

Fun song

Thanks Herb. Glad you like it. I'm positive you're right!


Originally Posted by Noel96
Hi Paul,

This is a good song. You had me smiling smile
The vocals, arrangement, mix and production all sounded excellent.

I enjoyed the journey.
--Noel
Hi Noel. Thanks for the nice comments. Glad you liked it.


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"Radio quality" used to mean a good production. Well this gem is definietly ready for prime time. Excellent vocals and what a fine group. Terrific musicianship throughout. Man, this is radio ready for sure, Paul. An excellent mix, too. I like the counterpoint melody. And that's what I think of that.


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Paul,

Nicely penned.
Gorgeous recording.
Cool vocals.
Cool pickers, one and all.

A terrific listen.

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It's all there ... excellent write, vocals and arrangement.
Great band with your folks and the BiaB session guys.
And the mix? It pops! Open/airy with perfect dynamics.
The soundstage on our monitors is great.
Like the third row middle seat in a small club with great acoustics.

But mainly it was FUN!

Well done y'all,

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Originally Posted by BabuMusic
"Radio quality" used to mean a good production. Well this gem is definietly ready for prime time. Excellent vocals and what a fine group. Terrific musicianship throughout. Man, this is radio ready for sure, Paul. An excellent mix, too. I like the counterpoint melody. And that's what I think of that.
Hi Marty. Thanks so much for the nice comments. I'm glad you like it.

Originally Posted by floyd jane
Paul,

Nicely penned.
Gorgeous recording.
Cool vocals.
Cool pickers, one and all.

A terrific listen.

fj
Hi Floyd. Thanks so much! Comming from you, this means a lot! I'm glad you like it.


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Nice song, lots of fun there.

Fun fact, Jeff Taylor is currently in a band with someone I know

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Doyle Grisham of the Jimmy Buffet Coral Reef Band?

Jenee Fleenor - 5 time CMA musician of the year.

I'd be pleased too:)

Way to go!!


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Peter.
You managed that wordy mouthful nicely on time.
Well done on the mix too.

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Originally Posted by Janice & Bud
It's all there ... excellent write, vocals and arrangement.
Great band with your folks and the BiaB session guys.
And the mix? It pops! Open/airy with perfect dynamics.
The soundstage on our monitors is great.
Like the third row middle seat in a small club with great acoustics.

But mainly it was FUN!

Well done y'all,

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Hi Janice & Bud. Thanks so much! I'm glad you like it. I had fun doing it!



Originally Posted by suthol
Nice song, lots of fun there.

Fun fact, Jeff Taylor is currently in a band with someone I know
Thanks much, Dave! If you run into Jeff, tell him thanks for a great track!


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Originally Posted by Scott H. Olson
Doyle Grisham of the Jimmy Buffet Coral Reef Band?

Jenee Fleenor - 5 time CMA musician of the year.

I'd be pleased too:)

Way to go!!
Hi Scott, thanks. I've known Doyle for a long time. Great picker and a great mixer! He did dobro and steel on several songs on my "Got Me" CD a few years back.
Jenee tracked fiddle on several songs for "The Brothers Glaser's CD, "Five Penny Nickel" released in 2012. Also a great musician.


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Peter.
You managed that wordy mouthful nicely on time.
Well done on the mix too.

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Hi Vic. Thanks, (if this was for me). I had a great time writing and singing this one. And thanks to my brothers for the harmonies and BG vox.

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WOW, Paul, this is superb. Love, love, LOVE the vocal arrangement. Some real skillful maneuvering going on there. Your lead vocals really shine, too. Especially like your finely crafted vocal breaks and inflections. The band is nice, but mainly because they propel the song without getting in the way. "What do you think of THAT?" Well, I think it's pretty dang cool. smile


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