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I have had 3 hard drives crash over the last 2 years. I lost quite a few of my masters (even though I had backups - one of the drives that crashed was my backup drive). HUGE nightmare! This song is one that I wrote almost 7 years ago, and has been one of my favorites, so I decided to redo it. It's a song about the value of spending time with the ones we love. I hope you enjoy it! SoundCloud version... SoundCloud - A Night Like This Video version... Vimeo - A Night Like This A Night Like This© Stephen W. YoungBright stars shining in the sky tonight There doesn't seem to be a cloud in sight There's a big moon smiling on your car going down the road All the trees are swaying to the sound of the radio A little country, a little rock n roll The kids are sitting in the backseat smiling as they hear you sing And on a night like this you can do anything Yeah on a night like this you can do anything You haven't seen your mom in it's been too long Your daddy's getting older but he's still having fun There's a big apple pie on the table in the dining room There'll be deep discussions of trivial stuff The wisdom in this house is more than enough The kids are dancing in the front room, laughing as they hear you sing And on a night like this you can do anything Yeah on a night like this you can do anything Now the food is ready and it smells so good You know you'll probably eat more than you should The people you love gather round the table in the dining room As you join hands to give thanks it feels so right But this is nothing special, it's just another night The kids are sitting at the table smiling as they hear you pray And on a night like this you can do anything Yeah on a night like this you can do anything And with a life like this you can do anything ===== Here are the RealTracks/RealDrums used... RealTracks in song: 1417:Bass, Electric, RootsRock Ev 100 RealTracks in song: 1119:Guitar, 12-String Acoustic, Strumming Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 853:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm NashvillePopDirty Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 692:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming AcRockBright Ev 120 (A:sync) RealTracks in song: 2606:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm JazzRock8thsJon Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 2499:Guitar, Baritone Electric, Rhythm PopCountryBrent Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 2040:Guitar, Resonator, Soloist CountryRob Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 426:Banjo, Bluegrass Ev 130 (Rhythm) RealTracks in song: 2012:Piano, Acoustic, Soloist CountryWorkinJohn Ev16 90 RealDrums in Song: Soul60sEv^1-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride ****************** Thanks! Steve
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Steve, This is super! I love the introduction. You grabbed hold of me and pulled me headlong into the song. There was no going back after that. I didn't even realise that my feet were tapping until about halfway through! As always, for me, your signature is your arrangement skills.... professional, professional, professional! You really are like a Cordon Bleu master chef... a dollup of this, a pinch of that, a twist of something that surprises and the result is a formidable delight in every way; write, vocals, instrumentals, mix... I really enjoyed the listen! Ok... now I'm heading over to Vimeo to watch the video. All the best from your friend underneath the equator  Noel
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Very well done Steve.
Apple pie wholesome feelgood song.
Enjoyed your relaxed vocal and liked the video.
May the good times endure.
Cheers.
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Steve,
This style of song is your signature sound - the vocal and production are stellar. Love the message and overall feel.
Bob
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Nice!
Love the way you handled the vocals, especially the "night like this" parts, and the background part during the "The kids are sitting at the table smiling as they hear you pray" line.
Lots of great lines, a couple that stand out for me: "There's a big moon smiling on your car going down the road" and "There'll be deep discussions of trivial stuff, The wisdom in this house is more than enough"
Good listen!
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Great job on this, Steve! It has a great groove, and is wonderfully catchy. Your vocal performance here is seriously on point too. It has a very happy vibe to it, and I found it a nice peaceful easy listen.
Really well done, and thanks for sharing!
Cheers,
Deryk
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The word that comes to mind is “joyous.”
The lyric is packed with vignettes of joy. And that lyric is joyously sung with a feeling of sincerity that immediately engaged us.
You and Noel bring always to this forum messages of positivity that so often seem to be missing in today’s environment.
We’re glad you revisited the song and thanks for sharing this fine production.
J&B
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Hey Steve,
Really enjoyed this. Wonderful production. The breaks in the 3rd verse with the Ahhh's... Just outstanding!
Nice work!
Greg
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I could have sworn I'd heard this before... But without the bluegrass elements, which were a pleasant surprise.
As usual, great lyrics sung well in a stellar arrangement.
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Steve, everything you post always has a great mix and performance and this is no different! Very nice tune (for some reason had me thinking of that 70’s band Toby Beau). Pro in every way! Thanks, Torrey
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Really nice write. Fits well into the country rock genre.
I like this a lot. Good work.
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Excellent song - lovely work all round from the wonderful vocal to the strong lyric and catchy melodic chorus.
Superb song writing.
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Awesome tune Steve. Super vocal and loved the guitar. Excellent harmonies and backtrack..
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Steve, This is super! I love the introduction. You grabbed hold of me and pulled me headlong into the song. There was no going back after that. I didn't even realise that my feet were tapping until about halfway through! As always, for me, your signature is your arrangement skills.... professional, professional, professional! You really are like a Cordon Bleu master chef... a dollup of this, a pinch of that, a twist of something that surprises and the result is a formidable delight in every way; write, vocals, instrumentals, mix... I really enjoyed the listen! Ok... now I'm heading over to Vimeo to watch the video. All the best from your friend underneath the equator Noel Thanks so much, Noel! I always look forward to your comments. They always bring a smile to my face. Very much appreciated, my friend! Very well done Steve.
Apple pie wholesome feelgood song.
Enjoyed your relaxed vocal and liked the video.
May the good times endure.
Cheers. Thank you, RichMac. Really appreciate your kind words! Steve,
This style of song is your signature sound - the vocal and production are stellar. Love the message and overall feel.
Bob Thanks, Bob! I always enjoy hearing from you. I really appreciate you taking the time to listen and comment! ==== Steve
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Harddrive crashes are so scary! I do a lot of digital paintings, and when I lost my harddrive and my external back up at the same time I just about cried from frustrations. Years of work gone. Seems you know the feeling!
Glad it didn't stop you from creating. This song is really lovely, and glad that you re-made it to share with us here.
Thanks for sharing this awesome tune. I can totally hear it playing in the car on a long drive, the whole family listening and smiling and singing along.
Keep it up.
Cheers,
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This is a really great listen. Loved the lyrics and the message. The production is also great, you could definitely hear this song on the radio. I especially liked the slight change of pace in the outro...very cool.
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Steve you always have a way to make me smile. This is another winner from you. Everything that I wanted to say has already been said.
This song is a keeper.
On a side note here is the way I do backups. I have three backups, two here and one in my safe deposit box. I stagger my HD purchases so hopefully they all will not crash at once. I always try to purchase HDs that have the longest guaranty, although I know that is no guaranty they will last that long. But I have had very good luck with them. YMMV
This song is a keeper.
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A great sound to this, Steve. No surprise there - everything you do is top-notch.
Terrific vocals, production and mix - as always.
Enjoyed the listen.
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Hi, Steve !:))
Your best so far at
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Hello, Steve
Very pop and catchy tune!
Your relaxed vocal is really comfortable.
Your invention on arrangement (continued Tonic bass pedal note for 3 bars) is very effective.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Harddrive crashes are HUGE nightmare!
But your effort is wonderful.
Congratulations on completing the reproduction.
I imagine that it is surely finished in a more splendid work than before.
Best regards.
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